"Hello Sweet Boy" Layout by DT Steffanie

Happy Saturday!

Today we are showcasing an awesome layout created by 

SOS Designer Steffanie Seiler

inspired by our

July Sketch + (3) Challenge:

Steffanie:

"Hello! Steffanie here with a layout for the latest sketch + stash challenge!

I love woodgrain...can I just say that? I really do. This one is especially nice giving that look of an old weathered fence. I couldn't resist using it as a backdrop to these photos taken of my son playing hide & seek in the tall grass at a local park.

This sketch really appealed to me so I didn't vary from it much at all. The one change I did make was to move my photos and file folders to the left side rather than the right. The only reason that I even did this was because I wanted to use this cute "hello" speech bubble and it needed to go on the right. Easy move. 

Here are my list items:

List 1 - Simple Stories

List 2 - Twine

List 3 - Uniball Pen

I guess I also used all three colors but that was a matter of coincidence more than intent.

I hope I have inspired to you to get out some stash and get busy scrapping using this latest sketch. Be sure to share what you create!"

Here's a look at the challenge that inspired this awesome layout:

Click HERE for complete challenge details and rules.

Thank for stopping by and return tomorrow for more Design Team

inspiration!

July Sketch +3 Challenge ~ Guest Designer Carolyn Johnson

Hello and Happy Friday!

What a great way to kick off the weekend by revealing our 

July Sketch +3 Sketch Challenge!

The Challenge:

Create a layout inspired by the sketch above and 

YOU MUST choose at least one item from each list.

Example: Sangria, Twine, Uniball Pen

Mix it up anyway you want as long as you have at least (1) item from each row.

When posting your layout, you must include in your write up what items you used,

to be considered for the random prize drawing.

Click HERE for SOS Challenge Guidelines

Entries are due: July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

Here's the prize you are playing for this month:

And the fabulous inspiration we are sharing with you today was
inspired by the challenge, and created by our
July Guest Designer

Carolyn Johnson

"Sweet Girl"

Carolyn shared this with us about her layout:

"I began this layout with the Fancy Pants Me-ology kit as it has mini folders that I had no idea how to use. From there I chose two pictures that would match. I used Simple Stories frames, twine around the quote at the bottom and a Uniball pen for the journaling. I really thought a lot about the background as I have some awesome Teresa Collins stencils but after making my cluster, I decided to sew the background like the picture. I'm so glad I did because I never would've come up with this idea without the sketch. I found some tags I liked in the kit so I had to move the title for balance. It is from Creative Embellishments with some black embossing. Thank-you - I've enjoyed being a guest designer this month!

My blog: http://ramblingsofawinnipegmommy.blogspot.ca/"

Now it's your turn!

Make sure you upload your layout on the side bar before July 29th! 

Have a great weekend!

Introducing Returning Designer, Rachelle Olaridge

Good morning crafty friends!

This is the last day of our Design Team introductions.

I hope you have enjoyed getting to know a little bit more about each of our talented designers!

Scrap Our Stash is looking forward to all of the amazing inspiration this team

will be providing to share with our fans, inspired by our bi monthly challenges!

It's time now to meet our final designer,

Rachelle Olaridge

Rachelle is celebrating her third term with Scrap Our Stash and we are excited she has agreed to design with us another term.  

We're looking forward to the beautiful inspiration she will be sharing with us the next six months.

"Hi there. My name is Rachelle.I am a mother to 2 grown sons and grandmother to 2 beautiful grandchildren.

I was a 6th grade teacher for 7 years. As a result of failing health I am wheelchair bound and keeping busy is still my goal. Scrapbook is the best and rewarding therapy.

I started scrapbooking in 2008 when I viewed a friends work. My passion quickly turned into addiction for this type of artistry and I never looked back. I am very passionate about this interest. It's not just about creating albums but it is a work of art. I truly love the art of design in all aspects of life, Thus, here I am today enjoying my passion as therapy and inspiration for others. Each day is filled with being inspired, creating, providing inspiration through my work and treasuring the memories. I define my style using one word it would be Shabby Chic." I love beautifully embellished projects with lots and lots of detail. My love of flowers is reflected on most of my projects. I always have the urge to add a flower here or there. 

Although this is my true style, I easily adapt my style depending on the type of project. 

I love using a variety of techniques, elegant and fun elements. My style has been described as detailed, beautiful, and multifaceted. My greatest strength is attention to detail. I like to take the viewer on a visual journey of my inspirational designs.

Rachelle's Blog: Scrapbooking and Crafts 24*7 ~ 365

Rachelle has created a beautifue layout to share with you inspired by our 

July Book Inspired Stash Challenge

"Enjoy the Moments,,,"

Rachelle:

"Hi there scrappers. Rachelle here sharing my LO design for this challenge. I love using layers so I placed 5 layers of pattern paper behind the photo. I added a chipboard circle over the picture. Then I added a bit of mixed media to the background. Lastly, I added a small flower cluster, metal and chipboard pieces. Lot's of fun to do! Now it's your turn to show us your creative LO! Can't wait to see it. "

See Ya soon!!!

Here's a look at our challenge that inspired Rachelle's layout:

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE

Thank you for stopping by and remember tomorrow is the day we reveal our

July Sketch +3 Challenge.

Make sure you drop in to check out the challenge and the amazing layout 

our July GDT Carolyn Johnson created inspired by the challenge. 

Introducing New Design Team Member, Aurélie Cormier

Hello and welcome to another day of our Design Team Introductions!!!

Please join us in welcoming another new member to our team,
talented designer,

Aurélie Cormier

Welcome aboard Aurélie, we are excited to have you on the team and looking forward to the 

fascinating inspiration you will be sharing with us!

"I originally hail from Cheticamp, a beautiful Acadian village right on the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Studying in Moncton, I quickly fell in love with New Brunswick and have been a permanent resident since 2005. I now reside in Dieppe with my husband, Mathieu, our almost eight-year old son, Louis-Olivier, our two-and-a-half year old daughter, Éloïse, and our cat, Caillou. Since 2007, I am a public servant by day and a full-fledged scrapper by night. Scrapbooking has become an integral part of my life. I try doing something scrapbook-related every day, may it be working on a layout, browsing through online galleries or catching up on my favorite scrappy blogs. Published in a few editions of Canadian Scrapbooker, in France's own Histoires de Pages, and most recently in Scrapbook & Cards Today, my style has been known to be called "rustic", which is fine by me as it enables me to relish in fattening things up with layers, dimension, tearing and texture. Other than scrapbooking, I have rekindled a romance with reading through a monthly book club I joined at work in February 2012. I also tutor, teach voice classes and sing most weekends at a few church services around the area."

Aurelie's Blog: Rustic Scraps

And here is Aurelie's first SOS Design Team reveal.
Her lovely layout was inspired by the
July Book Inspired Stash Challenge

"Love You"

Aurelie:

"SO excited to share my very first SOS reveal with you all!! As soon as I saw this book cover challenge, my eye was immediately drawn to one thing - the color scheme. It brought me way back to my early days of scrapbooking and to a specific Basic Grey collection, Kioshi (c. 2009). Remember that one? ;) And for me, playing with at least 5 different patterned papers was right up my alley. Layering is actually one of my favorite scrappy things to do! How many pieces do I have on this layout? Let me count for you... 1, 2, 3... Wowzers! A whole whopping NINE!! I not only coordinated the Basic Grey patterned papers, but I also added a few other pieces by My Mind's Eye and Ruby Rock-It. And that piece of ruled paper? I've had that in my stash from my very first years of scrapbooking, but I have no idea who manufactured it. Would L-O-V-E to find some more, though... Hee!Hee! ;) What else did I add on my layout? A Stampin' Up corduroy button (my round embellishment for this challenge!), puffy stickers and alphas from Basic Grey's Kioshi collection, title elements by Jillibean Soup (I lightly painted that one with some Shimmerz Dazzlerz) and American Crafts, a heart-shaped wood veneer piece by Studio Calico, Making Memory staples, ink splats using Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze, and good ol' fashioned hand-stitching using a Bazzill Basic stitching template and some DMC floss. And finally, I couldn't help but adding the title of the book as part of my journalling for my sweet girl - "Oh, the places you'll go!" Indeed.

Hope I inspired you to dig deep in your stashes to finds some true treasures to use for this challenge. Happy scrapping!"

And here's a look at our challenge that inspired Aurelie's layout:

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE

We appreciate your visit today.  We will be introducing our last team member

tomorrow, so we hope to see you again tomorrow.  

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Introducing Returning Designer, Patricia Barnett

Join with us in welcoming back talented Designer

Patricia Barnett

Patricia is celebrating her eight term with Scrap Our Stash!!!

We are looking forward to the amazing inspiration she will be creating to share

with us this term.

"Hello my crafty friends!

My name is Tricia and I am from Sunny Southern California, mother of one beautiful daughter Breanna Nichole (9) and I have a wild spunky dramatic Boxer named KoKo! I have been scrapbooking for about 20 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. I began scrapbooking right about the time when there weren’t too many “safe” products out there to use. Since my attendance to a Scrapbook Expo it went all downhill from there! I usually reference that as my “coming out party!” Most of my projects and layouts you will see will be of my family and friends as I enjoy all the time I spend with them. Scrapbooking has and always be a passion of mine and I am so excited to have met some rather awesome people that maintain a positive healthy friendship with! Crafters ARE the coolest people around! 

I’m usually kept busy doing layouts, canvas pieces, Project Life, Mini Books, Art Journaling and the latest is my love for planners! Whatever it is I am creating I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE using embelIies! You will almost always find some BLING, Washi Tape, Paint, and most likely some doodling. =)

Besides crafting, I love spending time with my family, friends, traveling, reading, dancing and working out. I am usually never still and always involved in something.

I am super excited to be able to continue being on the Design Team for Scrap Our Stash! 

All the designers are extremely talented and I am sure you will find inspiration every time you visit! 

I am totally looking forward to another term and I hope you are too! 

Stay tuned to see some cool stuff!

See you around!"

Tricia

"Oh How I Love Thee"

Patricia:

"This was a fun challenge as I already enjoy using the layering technique. I used papers from the "Jillibean Soup, Healthy Hello Soup" collection.

I got inspiration from the book cover title, "Oh The Places We Will Go" and changed it to "Oh How I Love Thee!"

Can't wait to see what you come up with!"

And the challenge that inspired Patricia's layout:

Why not play along with us, you have until July 29th to link up your entries

for a chance to win or July prize:

Click HERE for challenge details and rules!!!

Have a great day and stop back by tomorrow to meet our next designer

and to see the inspiration she created to share with us!

Introducing Returning Designer, Marie Claude Rodier

Happy Monday everyone!!!
This week we are pressing forward wit our Design Team instroductions.
Today we would like for you all to join us in welcoming back returning designer,

Marie Claude Rodier
We are honored Marie decided to stay for another term
to share her beautiful creations with us.  

"My name is Marie Claude Rodier, aka Nini on most virtual forums. 

I’m a wife to a really nice man and mom to two very dynamic and smart boys of 5 and almost 8. 

We live in a small suburb near Montreal in Québec, Canada. I’m working in translation, trying to find the best French expressions and words that translate English concepts. I love to solve complex linguistic puzzles every day.

When I’m not working, I’m either cooking special recipes for my little ones or in my scrap room creating new layouts. I’ve started scrapbooking not long after my oldest son's birth, in 2008. I took a break for a few years (life could get really busy with a full time job and young kids!!!) and came back to scrapbooking in 2011. 

I’ve been totally committed to this hobby ever since. It became a real passion and sometimes an obsession!"

Marie's Blog: Nini Monde

Take a look at the gorgeous layout Marie created inspired by the
July Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

"Love"

Marie:

"I was mainly inspired by the colors. I chose a clean & simple layout to let this beautiful picture of my oldest son and me be the main attraction. I stamped, lighthly painted and cut the flowers and placed them around the picture to create a kind of flower bed."

Here's a look at the challenge.
For complete details and rules, click HERE

You have until July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up you entries to enter into

our random prize drawing for this month's prize:

Enjoy the rest of your day and remember, we have a few more designers to introduce you to this week, so make sure you stop by daily!

Introducing Returning Designer, Renee Timmerman

Hello everyone!

 Today we are excited to introduce you to our ninth awesomely talented Design Team member!
Welcome back
Renee Timmerman

Renee is celebrating her second term with Scrap Our Stash and we are looking
forward to seeing what she has in store to share with us for the next six months!!!!

"Just a twenty something lady from the middle of Iowa. Trying to balance my life with so many changes I keep tackling. The things that remain the same and keep me sane; is capturing memories with scrapbooking and running my miles."

Renee's Blog: Miles & Memories

Now take a look at the fantastic layout Cassie created inspired by our

July Book Inspired Stash Challenge

"Oh the Place's You'll Go"

Renee:

"I loved the inspiration for this month! These Dr. Seuss covers are so easy to draw ideas from! I wanted to use the stacked up circles from the cover on my layout. So I took various blue papers I had in my stash - traced them with random circle objects in my house. Knew those containers for baking ingredients would come in handy some day! I also cut some of the circles from one of the Fancy Free papers and used them as embellishments. I also finally figured I could use the embellishments I've been hoarding from the Crate Paper Journey line- running is a form of traveling right? I hope I've inspired you! It's one of the favorites I've made so far!!"

Inspired by Renee's layout?

Why not create a layout and 

link it up so we can see how this challenge inspires you:

You have until July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to upload your 

layouts for a chance at winning our randomly drawn prize.

For complete challenge details & rules, click HERE!

Have a wonderful day and make sure you return tomorrow to read more 

about our next designer and to see what she has created to share with us!

Introducing Returning Designer, Asa Johansson

Happy Saturday everyone!

It's day eight of our Design Team introductions and we are honored to have returning designer

Asa Johansson

continuing on our team for another term!  

We can't wait to see the fabulous inspiration

she has in store to share with us for the next six months:

"My name is Åsa Johansson and I´m from Sweden. I´m 39 years old or I rather say young. I live here with my hubby and our three kids (one boy and twin girls) and a dog. I work as a teacher since 16 years. 

My big hobby, or maybe I may say addiction, is scrapbooking and cardmaking. I started out in 2007 when I was pregnant with our twin girls. But I see 2012 as my real beginning. That is when I started my blog and had a little more time to scrap because the life with twins was crazy in the first years... 

I like to join different challenges and I´m a team member in some Design Teams. I think I developed by that. 

I don´t know if I can describe my style. In cardmaking it is CAS for sure but my layouts varies. But I often use white cs as a background, many layers and bright colors. I got a Silhouette Cameo some months ago and I love to cut out things to add to my layouts. 

I´m so proud to be a part of the design team here at Scrap Our Stash. I hope I can give you some inspiration during the months. 

Please visit my blog if you want to see more from me.

Scrapat helt enkelt"

Asa has created the amazing layout below to share with us

inspired by the
July Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

"Summer Vacation"

Asa:  

"Hi there, Åsa here today to share a little inspiration for the book cover challenge. 

It´s a really wonderful cover, right? Perfect for my pictures from our recent holiday in Corfu. 

I was inspired by all the circles and the theme of travel (the title of the book). I just love circles so this was fun. 

I have used 6 different patterned papers and some round embellishments (enamel dots, the homemade swimsuit decoration, a ball).

There are two of my three kids in the pictures playing in Aqua land. That was real fun!

I hope you got some inspiration for creating something and join us in this fun challenge! Can´t wait to see your lovely work!"

Here the challenge that inspired this beautiful layout:

For complete challenge details and rules click HERE!

Have a great day and remember stop by tomorrow for the 

introduction of our next designer.

Introducing New Design Team Member, Michelle Henderson

Happy Friday!!!

It's time to meet another one of our new Design Team members!

Today we are honored to introduce to you talented Designer

Michelle Henderson

"Hi everyone I'm Michelle and I'm from the shaky South Island in New Zealand!

I live in Christchurch (which had a major earthquake in 2011 that we're all still slowly recovering from), with my husband of 31 years, 2 teenage daughters that I love but drive me batty sometimes, and 2 psychotic cats. My poor hubby is outnumbered 5 to 1 as even the cats are girls! 

I've been scrapping for around 15 years although it's just in the last couple of years that I've discovered what a huge online community there is for scrappers. I can spend hours "window" shopping online, checking out techniques on YouTube, finding things I like on Pinterest, reading blogs and updating my own blog. I love competing in online challenges as they always give a "push" to get those photos on to layouts and then into albums.

I'm also on the design team for my local scrapbook store The Paper Teapot.

I was super pumped to be invited on to the Scrap Our Stash design team, and I hope that I can inspire you to create, create, create!"

Michelle we are excited to have you on our team and looking forward to all of the beautiful inspiration you will creating to share with us!

Welcome to the Scrap Our Stash Team!

Now it's time to check out Michelle's first SOS reveal
which was inspired by the
June Book Inspired Sketch Challenge

"A Brilliant Day"

Michelle:

"I was inspired to use a photo of one of our recent holidays when we went to the southernmost tip of the South Island. I know our girls are going to travel so much further than we ever have, but we want to show them some of our country before they head overseas for themselves.

I've used a paper range from Cocoa Vanilla called "Colour Me Happy", I love the way these papers co-ordinate so it was easy to use 5 patterned papers...and the colours are so bright and cheerful like the book cover. 

For the round embellishment I've pressed a bottle cap in my cuttlebug, added an epoxy sticker inside it, and popped the whole lot on top of a fussy cut flower shape. But I couldn't stop there! I love my Tim Holtz circle stamps, and enamel dots are pretty much a given on most of my pages.

I can't wait to see what you will come up with!"


Here's a look at the challenge that inspired Michelle's layout.
Click HERE for complete challenge rules and details.

We appreciate your visit today and hope that you return tomorrow to meet
our next designer and to see what she has created to inspire you.

Enjoy your weekend!

Introducing Returning Designer, Zsoka Marko

Thank you for joining us today to meet another 

incredibly talented team member.  

Welcome back

Zsoka Marko

for your second term with Scrap Our Stash!

"I am a Hungarian living in Germany with my Dutch boyfriend and our 7-year-old son.

I've been crafting ever since I remember...I tried every craft under the sun, from glass/porcelain/silk painting, bead weaving, mosaic in all form, to cake/cookie decorating and lots more. I need to craft to keep sane! Scrapbooking is my newly found hobby! I love trying new techniques, experimenting with paint. I enjoy clean as well as messy, mixed media layouts. I love to use cut files on my layouts. I don't always do but it seems the majority of times I come back to them :). 

I'm honored to have been chosen as part of the SOS design team and hope I can inspire you in any small way with my layouts!"

Zsoka's Blog:  A Pocket Full of Scrap

Zsoka, it is such a pleasure to have you designing with us for another term and we are looking forward to seeing what you create to inspire us for the next six month!

You gotta love this fabulous layout Zsoka created inspired by the 

July Book Inspired Stash Challenge

"Cutie"

Zsoka:

"Hi there scrappy friends, Zsoka here with you today with a new inspiration for the book cover challenge! I was inspired by all the circles on the cover - if you know me you know I love my circles :). I've actually scraplifted myself for this layout! A few months back I did a similar layout with different papers (it was based on an awesome sketch by Ashley Horton) but it was a gift for a friend, so I didn't have a layout like this myself yet. I've used many different patterned papers actually! With embellishing I had no idea what direction I will go when I started working on the layout but since I've used Pinkfresh papers for the circles I just pulled out some Pinkfresh embellies from my stash and I couldn't believe I actually had many circles in an ephemera pack! Perfect! I've also added some puffy sequins for more circles.

I hope I could get your ideas going with this layout!

Thanks for stopping by!"

And the challenge that inspired Zsoka's fabulous layout:

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE

Enjoy the rest of your day and return tomorrow to meet our next team member. 

Introducing New Design Team Member, Carmen Henriquez

Hello everyone!

It is time to meet another talented designer who has joined our team,

Carmen Hernriquez

"Hello! My name is Carmen, I was born in Brazil and live in Panama with my husband Alfredo. We have a married son who lives in Massachusetts with his wife and a newborn baby Elliot, our first grandchild. I have been scrapbooking for about 9 years, and I'm completelly addict to it. About my style I can say that it's mostly clean, graphic and bright but I also love to try new techniques, love challenges and sketches! I also love to knit, cook and bake, crosshatching and appliqué. I find Pinterest an endless inspirations source!"

Welcome aboard Carmen, we are excited to have you on the team and looking forward to the 

fascinating inspiration you will be sharing with us!

Now check out the incredible layout Carmen created inspired by the
July Book Inspired Stash Challenge

"Oh Boy"

Carmen:

"I was inspired by the stripes on the book cover and immediately know wich photo I will use for this challenge. My round embellishment is a die cut from The Cut Shoppe. I just added a few more embellies and title."

And here is the challenge that inspired Carmen's layout:

For complete details and rules on the challenge, click HERE

You have until July 29th, 111:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries to be entered 

into our random prize drawing for July.  

Have a great day and remember to return tomorrow, to meet our next designer.  

Introducing Returning Designer, Sherri DeKnight Caramico

Today we are excited to introduce you to our fourth talented Design Team member!

Welcome back returning designer

Sherri Caramico

We are honored to have Sherri back for a third term with Scrap Our Stash and looking

forward to beautiful creative layouts she will be sharing with us for the next six months, inspired by

our challenges!

"My name is Sherri Caramico, I live in Northern New Jersey. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 32 years, and am the mother of 2 adult sons, and 2 young Portuguese Water Dogs. All of them are my favorite subjects! We love to travel and Disney Cruising and Disney Parks are our favorite way to vacation. I love meeting people, and enjoy photographing our journeys. I started scrapping late in my children's lives, ( about 10 years ago,) and I know I will never get "caught up." I'm okay with that, as I like to scrap what I "feel like" scrapping, and love lots of layers, textures and "stuff" on my pages.

I work full time in the corporate world and Scrapbooking helps me to relax from a busy day, and get creative. It has helped me to meet so many people that I now call my true friends. I teach classes at my Local Scrapbook Store and I enjoy inspiring others to think outside the box and encourage them just try a new technique or product. I believe there is no right or wrong, no good or bad - everyone has their own personal "art" inside them."

SPECIAL MENTION: Selected for a Heart Healthy Video for Cheerios.com about my “Passion for Scrapbooking” you can view it on You Tube “Precious Memories – Sherri” and see some of my work. (If you click on CHEERIOS tag on my blog, you can find out how this came about) It was filmed at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo too! 

Here is the link to the video from 2010."

Below is the amazingly fun and colorful layout Sherri created, inspired by our 

July Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

"Here We Go"

Sherri: 

"What a FUN Challenge! There are so many directions you can take it - and who doesn't love circles!!

I used the COLORS, and the TITLE of the book cover for my inspiration.

I selected a photo of my hubby and me, in a "souped up" dune buggy, in Cozumel, Mexico. It even had padded bucket seats and air conditioning! We were on a Dune Buggy and Snorkeling excursion during our stop at the port of Cozumel, on our Panama Canal cruise, this past May, so I thought the photo tied in perfectly with the "Oh the places we'll go!" book Title, and even used a base paper that had the "Here we go!" title already on it!!

PATTERNED PAPERS: I LOVE mixing up patterned papers. As you can see, I used more than 5 patterned papers!! If you find this is a challenge, try using papers from the same manufacturer's collection. This makes it easier, as they have done all the coordinating for you!!

ROUND EMBELLISHMENTS: I used 2 green die cut cardstock circles that I have had in my stash forever! I filled them in with patterned paper. I also used a round GLOBE sticker and a brad from the

collection, and added some round sequins too!

I hope this inspires you to play along with us this month! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Here is the link to my post: http://shercara.blogspot.com/2016/07/july-sos-book-cover-here-we-go.html"

Inspired by Sherri's layout? 

Complete a layout inspired by our challenge and link it up here by

July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

We would love to see how this month's "BOOK COVER" inspires you.

Click HERE for the challenge, details and rules.

Have a "scraptabulous" day and remember stop by tomorrow for the 

introduction of our next designer.

Introducing Returning Designer, Cassie Wiscarson

Happy Independence Day!!!

Peace, Warmth, Love, Goodwill, Happiness and Joy

Wishing you all of these and more on our nation's 

Independence Day

and always!!!

It's day three of our new Design Team introductions!   Join us in welcoming back 

talented Designer

Cassie Wiscarson

"I am a stay at home mother to my 9 year old daughter and have been scrapbooking for around 13 years. My favorite part about scrapbooking is being able to show my creative side by working with a wide variety of products. I have had the pleasure of working on a few design teams and I love being able to share ideas with the others on the teams and learn new techniques from other scrapbookers. I use my layouts to share the memories of my family and enjoy being able to tell our story with paper, pictures, embellishments and journaling. At the beginning this was just a hobby, but over the years it has become a passion that I am able to share with my daughter and loving husband. I take great pride in my work and love to share my style with fellow scrappers!"

Cassie's Blog: Smiles and Sunshine

Below is Cassie's awesome take on this month's
Book Inspired Stash Challenge

"Best Day Ever"

Cassie:

"Happy Fourth of July! I was really inspired by the circles and the theme of travel on this book cover. I grabbed this picture from our trip to the tulip fields this year. It was perfect since there are so many colors on the book cover. I then decided to use this cut file and thought it would be great to have each circle backed with a different piece of patterned paper. I added several circle embellishments between the cut file, enamel dots, the yellow flower and the grey puffy circle on the left side of the page. I can't wait to see what you create!"

Cassie we are so happy you decided to design with us for another term, and we are looking forward to the incredible inspiration you will be sharing with us for the next six months!

Here's a look at the challenge that inspired Cassie's awesome page:

Click HERE for complete challenge details and rules!

May you all have a bright and sparkling day!!!!

Introducing New Designer, Natsuko Suzuki

Hello and welcome to our second day of Design Team introductions.

Today we would like you to join us in welcoming one of our new incredibly talented designers,

Natsuko Suzuki

"Hi everyone, I'm Natsuko from Japan. I've been scrapping for 7 years now, and I'm still deeply in love:) Most of my layouts include my loved ones especially my daughter who is now in 5th grade. Scrapbooking not only makes me happy but it's also very therapeutic.That's why I join workshops and events especially for moms. I love looking at other people's layouts too, by reading their blog or imagining what kind of story is hidden there. I love both colorful and shabby chic style. I don't want to limit myself so I'm not hesitant to try new techniques or style. I love travelling, taking pictures and meeting new people from all over the world (especially scrappers !!) It's such an honour to be a member of this team and I'm so excited !! Thank you xxx"

Natsuko's Blog:  Natsuko's Little Craft Room

And here is the amazing layout Natsuko created inspired by our
July Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

"Believe"

Natsuko:

"I was inspired by the colorful circles and the title. This picture of my daughter taking a nap, made me wonder what she's dreaming of, and lead me to make a fun page full of hope and dreams. I cut random sizes of donut circles and layered them (I love layering !!). More layers under the photo, and played with all the happy embellies around. I finished it by scattering sequins. You can see more details in my blog:) http://natsukoslittlecraftroom.blogspot.jp/"

Natsuko we are excited to have you on our team and looking forward to the wonderful inspiration you will be sharing with us for the next six months!

Thank you for stopping by today and return tomorrow to meet another member of our team.
Enjoy the rest of your day!

Introducing Returning Designer Steffanie Seiler

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!!!

Today is the first day of our Design Team Introductions!!!

We are excited to have this awesome talented designer returning to our team!

Steffanie Seiler

"Hi! My name is Steffanie. I live int he beautiful Pacific NW. My husband and I just celebrated 20 years of marriage---woo hoo! We have two boys---one who will be a high school senior this fall and the other will start 7th grade. I started scrapbooking when my oldest son was a baby. They are my primary scrapbook subjects in addition to a golden retriever, and a calico kitty. My favorite themes/subjects to scrap are outdoor activities and travel. I think I have a pretty good eye for color, balance and details. I like clean lines and don't really do messy (unless you count mist!). My favorite season is summer. I like coffee, chocolate, pizza and wine (among other things!). Besides scrapbooking, I also enjoy running and just being outdoors. I dream of being a better photographer. If only there were more hours in the day! I'm also a registered nurse. I work very part-time though, so that I can spend most days being home fulfilling my role as wife and mom...and have plenty of time for scrapbooking!"

Steffanie  has created a wonderful page inspired by this month's

Book Inspired Stash Challenge

to share with you:

"Mark Twain Riverboat"

"The title of the book immediately made me think of traveling. Given that, it left my photo options pretty wide open. I went with Disney because, well...I have just a few left to scrap! Also, the riverboat in itself is a method of "going places"...see the connection here? Anyway, that's what I went with.

This collection from Fancy Pants is a few years old but I still love it. The colors are so versatile as are the many different patterns included within the kit. I easily met the requirement of 5 different patterned papers, especially since I used a pattern for my background piece and a few additional patterns in the banner. The round embellishments include a couple of chipboard buttons and the yellow sticker on the right. I also included a punched circle and a die-cut ship's wheel as additional round elements.

Now it's your turn! Where does this book cover inspire you to go with your scrapbooking adventure?"

Look forward to another six month's of fabulous and fun inspiration from Steffanie!!!
Please join SOS in extending Steffanie a warm welcome back by leaving a comment below!

Thank you for stopping by and make sure you come back tomorrow for the introduction of our next Team Member.  

July Book Inspired Stash Challenge ~ Guest Designer Carolyn Johnson

Happy Friday!!!

It's hard to believe we are half way through the year already!

Spring went by so fast and I hope it takes forever for the Summer to end!

Today we are revealing our July Book Inspired Challenge as well as introducing

our awesome July Guest Designer. 

Here's the challenge:

Your challenge is...

Create a layout inspired by the BOOK COVER.. 

You are allowed to use anything from the cover that inspires you,

for instance, the colors, title, circles, etc.

AND...you must use (5) different patterned papers and at least (1) round embellishment 

on your page.

When posting your layout, you must include in your write up

what inspiration you pulled from the book cover, to be considered for the 

random prize drawing.

Click HERE for SOS Challenge Guidelines

Entries are due: July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

And now it is time to meet our 

July Guest Designer

Carolyn Johnson

"Hello! I am very pleased to be guest designing this month. My name is Carolyn Johnson and I live in Winnipeg, Canada. I'm a teacher by day and a scrap-a-holic by night. I have a 5-year-old daughter who is the focus of my scrapbook but occasionally my husband and I make an appearance. I began scrapbooking in 2011 as a way to give myself a break during a very stressful year. I quickly became hooked and now I make layouts any chance I can get. I love making cute, funny and pretty pages and experimenting with a variety of styles and products.

Carolyn's Blog: Ramblings of a Winnipeg Mommy

And here is the amazing layout Carolyn created inspired by the challenge:

"Graduation"

Here is what Carolyn shared with us about her layout:

"For my layout I decided to use circles like the rings in the picture. I tried to stay close to the colours and the Atlas collection worked for me. The circles also allowed me to use 5 different patterned papers and the brads are my round embellishment. This book is often read at graduation so I decided to use a graduation picture and used the twine to represent all the different paths in life my daughter could take. I did an Internet search and found the Doctor Suess Bold font which worked well for cutting my title with my Silhouette."

Inspired by Carolyn's layout and/or our challenge?

Why not create a layout and share it with us for a chance to win this month's prize:
(Echo Park Cousins Mini Theme Collection, (2) White Cardstock, (1) Yellow Cardstock, (1) Orange Cardstock, (1) Roll AC Twine,  (1) Pkg Doodlebug Paperclips, (3) LYB Pins, Misc. Wood Veneers.

Thank you for stopping by today and remember starting tomorrow we will be introducing our new Design Team and sharing their first reveals for this term, inspired by our 

July Book Inspired Challenge!

Enjoy the rest of your day!