March Winner & Top 3!!

Are you ready to find out who won March's challenge?

Lets start with the top 3!!  Our DT has spoke... and here are the
Top 3 layouts for March
(in no particular order):

#16 Jan Mosier

#14 Nicolle Kramer

#19 Barbara Greenburg

Congratulations ladies!!!
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and now, time for the 

MARCH WINNER...

The randomly drawn MARCH WINNER is:

#22 Vicki Wilson

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Vicki, please email your mailing addy to:  scrapourstash@gmail.com and add

"March Winner" in the subject line.

You have until April 15th to claim your prize.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our March challenges!!  Stop by on April 1 when we reveal our first challenge for April!   
Happy Easter

"Capture the Memory" Layout by DT Wendy K.

Hey There!!!  Today we are sharing Wendy's layout.  She mixed her alpha's up by adding smaller alphas in her title.  Take a look:

Here's what Wendy K said about her layout: "I wasn't sure about the letters on this layout at first. I left it and came back the next day. Funny thing is that I liked it right away. I dug deep in my stash for most everything on this layout."

Remember:

You have until midnight (PST) TOMORROW to get both of your March's challenge layouts linked up to Mr. Linky on the right side of our bog!  There will be 1 random drawn prize winner, the top 3 layouts and 1 will be offered a GDT position!!!  

Good luck!!!

"It's a Great Day" Layout by Brenda R.

It's Hump Day!! Boy do I love Wednesdays!!  Today, Brenda shows us a great color combo layout she made for the sketch layout and did a great job at mixing the alphas! 

Brenda says this about her layout: 

"Loved working with this sketch!!! What makes it even better is the fact that I was able to get some older photos scrapped of my granddaughter, using some of my old stash of MME Indie Chic collection. For the stash part of this challenge (mixed alphas), I used two different packs of my older Thickers! I even pulled out my Cricut, which I hardly ever use , and created my flower. Looking forward to seeing everyone's take on this sketch!!!"

"Merry Christmas" Layout by DT Haley

Hello Friends of SOS!

Today we are sharing a layout created by our DT Haley inspired by our March Sketch Challenge.  

Check out how Haley interpreted the sketch and used mixed alphas:

Here is what Haley had to say about her layout:

"This sketch came at the perfect time because I decided to move most of my Christmas layouts into a Christmas album, and I created the title page following the sketch. (The photos are from 2001, our youngest's 1st Christmas, '03 or '04, and this past 2012.) The papers are last year's Close To My Heart Christmas collection, Pear & Partridge. Don't you love double-sided paper? The ornaments were cut with the CTMH/Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. I cheated a bit in my title and used a Rusty Pickle stamp set from my stash. If you are like me and haven't indulged in all the cool washi tape, just use patterned paper instead."

You still have a few days to get your entries in for a chance to enter into our monthly prize drawing!  We would love to see what you do with this sketch and use mixed alphas!

For complete details of the challenge, click HERE

"True Colors" Layout by DT Wendy C.

Look at the fabulous layout DT Wendy C. did from the sketch!  Aren't those photos amazing?? 

Here's what Wendy said about her layout: For my title, I used some letter stickers and some Thickers alphas. I used 2 different colors of glitter on my DIY Thickers. I wish I had made my own accordion flowers, but these are from K&Company.

Don't forget... you have a few days left to get your layout uploaded!!! 

"The Final Stretch" Layout by DT Tamara R.

Happy Sunday! 

Today, Tamara gives us a great example of mixed alphas!  Check out the mixture below:

Let's see what Tamara had to say about her layout:

"I love the look and feel of this sketch. I used DCWV letterpress cardstock to highlight the final stretch of the Seattle to Portland ride my DH did in 2002. I used letters from pebbles, American crafts and Authentic. I love the bright colors that helped project these photos of the bridge. I added some misc buttons and a flower from Doodlebug."

There is still time for you to submit your challenge. 

 You will find the challenge and sketch information HERE!!

"Blue Heart Delft" Layout by DT Charlotta L.

Happy Saturday!!!  Today's layout is from our DT member Charlotta.  She does a great job with the sketch! Take a look:

Here's what Charlotta had to say about her layout:

"I like the sketch, even if my pictures were of a different size I managed to fit them in all three and combined papers from Glitz and Pink Paislee to create this LO to remember a happy moment on holidays in Delft. Three different letter fonts are used."

Here's another look at the Sketch:

Remember you have until the 29th to get your layout linked to the right of this blog! :) 

Come back tomorrow for another DT layout! :) 

"Love Story" LO by DT Sarah C.

I just love - love stories! :) Today we are sharing DT Sarah's beautiful layout about her Love Story.

(check out the sketch HERE)

Check out what Sarah had to say about her Love Story:

"My layout is of our (now annual) trip to the place we had our year-and-a-day-before-the-wedding Celtic Betrothal Handfasting ceremony. On our Wedding Anniversary we go to the same stone we stood on for the swearing that day and we bring a stone from our garden to leave behind. September 25th 2012 was our 2nd Anniversary and we took these pictures on our visit that day. 

We are moving in less than 3 weeks (YEAH!) so almost everything is now packed including ALL my letter stickers so I used some Word Rub-Ons that were still hanging around and an acetate title overlay for my mixed alphas. 

Papers are from the CTMH 'Key to my Heart' page set.

Flowers are Prima. 

Small Flower has some $1 store pearls in the center. 

Washi Tape, Ribbon, Gems, Acetate and Rub-Ons are unknown to me stash sh-tuff."

Don't forget you have until March 29th to link up your layouts! 

Check out the current challenges HERE! 

"Basketball" LO by DT Lindsey K.

Take a look at DT Lindsey's wonderful layout.  Even though this sketch challenged her, she did a fantastic job!  I love how she mixed the alphas in her title but keep them the same color.  Great job Lindsey! 

This is what Lindsey said about her layout:

"McKenna's CYO basketball -- I just love sketches, but sketches with un-uniform lines challenge me! Rochelle's sketch actually worked perfectly with some action shots I got at McKenna's basketball. I also started another page exactly opposite this page with the leftovers for the pictures we'll take on Wednesday of her last game and trophy ceremony (you can see that on my blog -http://lindseysscraps.blogspot.com/2013/03/creative-thursday-basketball.html). There's a bunch of stash on this layout - various rub-ons, some Fancy Pants felt pieces, and some old WUBE. The flower embellishment was made from tear-drops of the WUBE as well. As for the mixed alphas, I used stickers and chipboard, but I also hid some leftover "v's" in the chevron shape in the lower right."

Great job using your stash Lindsey!! 

"First Day Fotos" Layout by DT Michelle

Michelle did a fantastic job at mixing up the alphas on her layout! Take a look:

"Loved this sketch! I used my stash of unused but cut letters from my Cricut and/or Sizzix Machines. If I cut out letters but don't end up using them or need to cut another size. I keep the "discards" in a plastic pencil case. Has came in handy a number of times." ~ Michelle

 Come back tomorrow to check out DT Lindsey's layout! :) 

"My Little Easter Bunny" Layout by DT Tammy C.

Hello!!  Today we have Tammy and her super cute layout!  I love the colors pink and green together!  Tammy did a great job on the sketch and mixing the alphas!

Here's what Tammy said about here layout:

 "This was such a great sketch! I decided to pull out some pics of my youngest daughter from 2008 and use a technique I have never used before--spritzing the base cardstock, I think it turned out pretty nice for a first attempt! Products used-- Bazzill cardstock with Heidi Swapp Color Shine spritz; WRMK patterned paper; October Afternoon mini market and American Crafts Thickers alphas; Crate Paper journaling spot; American Crafts glitter tape; misc. flower, bling, brad, and bottle cap."

Check out the sketch with mixed alphas challenge HERE.

"London Eye" Layout by DT Karen

Today lets see what DT Karen did with this months sketch:

This is what Karen said about her layout:

"This LO has a number of photos of our first trip on the London Eye. Arthur was a bit nervous but in the end he loved it. I tried to use the bright colours of the photos in the choice of paper and embellishments."

Can't wait to see the next DT reveal tomorrow! :) 

"Talking up a Storm" Layout by DT Kelly H.

Today we have a very fun colorful layout that just makes me smile!  :) Check out how Kelly mixed up her alpha's! 

Kelly said this about her layout, "My sweet boy caught talking away to his sippy cup! I had fun using the mixed alphas in the Echo Park Scoot collection and the foam Thickers from my stash. I handmade the spiral twine embellishment for a little spin on the "storm" title. :)"

Come back tomorrow to see what DT Karen did with the mixed alpha's!

"Snips & Snails..." LO by DT Heather G.

Heather rocks this months sketch!!  The papers choice is perfect for those cute photos! She also did a fantastic job at mixing the alphas.  Great way to use up your stash Heather!  Take a look:

Thanks for stopping by! More DT reveals tomorrow! :) 

Sketch with Stash Challenge #1

Welcome to our first Sketch w/Stash Challenge!!  
Are you ready???? Let's go!!!

The Challenge:

1. Create a NEWLY created layout using this sketch:

2. And because we are all about digging into our stash....  You will need to dig into your alpha stickers, thickers, etc. and create a mixed alpha title or journal. 

Here's my layout:

Here's some photos that my hubby and I took on New Year's eve. The Glitz paper went well with these photos that really didn't have any color in it. From my stash I pulled 3 different alphas - Yellow (year), black and red!

To be eligible for prize drawing, you must link your layout to Mr. Linky on the right side of the blog by March 29, 2013 ~ 11:59pm (PST)

March prize:

One last thing.... the SOS CHALLENGE GUIDELINES. :)

Visit our blog daily to see how our Design Team dug deep into their stash! 

'My Diva' Layout by Rochelle

Hello Everyone,

Today we are sharing a "divalicious" layout Admin/DT Rochelle created for the Kraft It Up Challenge.

There is lots of creative inspiration here and I hope it inspires you to dig into your stash and get to scrappin'!

Rochelle:  "This is My Diva! lol I used Kraft paper as my background and MME's kraft collection. I added a bit of white to pull out my divas white shirt! From my stash I added 5 metal pieces - Diva charm, 2 brads, an red arrow and a blue heart brad."

You have until March 29th to complete a layout using something from your stash of kraft and metal products for a chance to win this month's prize.   For the Kraft It Up challenge details click HERE! 

Also, our first Sketch Challenge will be revealed tomorrow, please stop in and check it out!   

'Imagine' Layout by Wendy K

Good Morning!  

I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday!

We are back today with DT Wendy K's take on the Kraft It Up Challenge.  Check out her layout and just "imagine" the possibilities of using the Kraft and metal products in your stash!

Wendy K:  "I recently tried Kraft and really don't care for it at all so this was a true challenge for me. I did enjoy pulling out my metals because it's been awhile. Notice that I layered the pieces in the corners. I also used the scraps from the diecut to make the flower. Full details on my blog."

We would love for you to join us in this challenge! You have until March 29th to complete your entry and link it up to enter into our monthly prize drawing!   Click HERE for the details!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you come back tomorrow for our final DT reveal for this challenge!!!

'Kodiak' Layout by Haley

Hello Everyone!

Continuing on this week with our projects for the  Kraft It Up Challenge, DT Haley doubled up and got her Kraft on and created a two page layout to share:

Haley:  "These photos are of our "firstborn" (furbaby) around the time that our literal firstborn joined our family. Kodiak was such a good dog, and we miss him dearly! He did NOT like being demoted from his #1 position when our daughter was born. His tricolors obviously influenced my color scheme, and I was able to use up quite a bit of my hoarded stash of Kraft corrugated shapes and Kraft die cut borders. I liked the contrast of the pewter metal pieces. This sketch is from one of Close To My Heart's retired how-to guides. All supplies are from CTMH. You can learn more about my layout at: http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com."

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Check your stash for your Kraft  and metal items, create a layout and link it up by March 29th to be entered into our monthly prize drawing.   

 

.'Paradise Memories' Layout by Wendy C

Hello Everyone!!! 

Sharing this fabulous layout created by Wendy C for our Kraft It Up Challenge! 

I hope it inspires you to dig into your stash and pull out some of your kraft and metal supplies!

Wendy:  ":I used kraft paper as my background, and "roughed" it up a bit with some paint daubers. For my metal embellishments, I used a metal title, pins and I found some fun fish and palm tree charms in my stash!"

Click HERE for the challenge, you have until March 29th to link up and show us what you dug out of your stash!   

'Family' Layout by Tamara

Hello and welcome to SOS!!!

Today Tamara is sharing her take on the Kraft It Up Challenge!   I hope you are inspired to pull out your Kraft and metal items after checking out her layout and reading about all of the things she pulled from her stash to make this lovely layout!!!

Tamara: "I love the look of Kraft. I added some Kraft torn pattern paper. I roughed up the edges of the photo mat of my DS and his family. I used a Kraft sack to hide my journaling, decorated with bakers twine and a butterfly as well as the calendar piece. I also added some red accents to match the photo, and then inked up everything. I used lots of metal from Making Memories~ the word family, the ribbon slide, a clip, a heart and a flower square. This about sums it up."

Thanks for stopping by today!  

We hope that you will dig into your stash and pull out some of your Kraft and metal supplies and Kraft It Up with us!!!  

Find all of the details of the challenge HERE