"The Wild West" Layout by DT Steffanie Seiler

Hello and thank you for stopping by to check out today's incredible feature.

SOS Designer Steffanie created the layout below inspired by our 

October Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Steffanie:

"Good October morning to you all! I'm excited to share this layout with and my thought trail on how I got from book inspiration to my layout. Well, here it is. First of all, I noticed the clock. The clock got me thinking about time. The old style hat and key made me think of a time past and the window made me think of a window into the past. All of this led me to these photos of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disneyland. This roller-coaster is set in a fictitious mining company in the early days of the American Gold Rush. And there you have it...how I got from book to layout! Adding the twine in this way I think helps to convey the feeling of being in the old west, kind of like rope. Now it's your turn---have fun with it!"

Here's the challenge...for complete details and rules, click HERE

There is lots of inspiration to draw from this month's book cover.   Create a page, link it up with us and show us what inspired you?   Our team would love to see what you come up with.   

Make sure you return tomorrow for another day of Design Team inspiration.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

October Book Inspired Stash Challenge ~ Guest Designer Judy Willey

Good morning, it's time to reveal our 

October Book Inspired Challenge
and to meet our talented

 October Guest Designer

Up first is the challenge:

Your challenge is to...

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, hat, mustache, masculine theme, etc.

AND...you must include TWINE, THREAD OR STRING 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: October 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

Here is the prize you are playing for this month:
(PhotoPlay Bootiful Collection with Prima Bat, Creative Embellishments Ghost Wood Veneers, Queen & Co. Twine, Brads and Enamel dots)

Now it is time to meet our 

October Guest Designer
Judy Willey

Hi, 
"My name is Judy and I am so pleased to be here at Scrap Our Stash as guest designer for the month of October. I have been scrapping for more than 10 years and over that time I have tried lots of different techniques. However, I hope I have stuck to the idea that the purpose of scrapbooking is to document life’s moments both for myself and future generations (hopefully). I live in tropical north Queensland with my husband. We are so grateful that we are able to see our children and grandchildren often and they feature in much of my work. I love many forms of creative work and have a particular passion for sewing as well as scrapbooking so I do often combine the two.
I can’t wait to see what you come up with for this months challenges."

Check out the incredible layout Judy created inspired by this month's book cover...
"Where is the Green Sheep?"

Judy:
"I loved “The Investigation “ challenge. I used photos of my grandson dressed up for a book week event at his school. He had chosen to disguise himself as a green sheep from the Australian children’s classic "Where is the Green Sheep? " by Mem Fox. This fits with the investigation them so well! I used clocks, a key and mustaches to embellish the page as well as the many, many question marks and of course some string. It was such a great challenge. I am looking forward to seeing your takes on this super fun challenge."

We are looking forward to seeing how this month's book cover inspires each of you!
Have a great weekend!

September Winners Announced!

Hello Everyone!

First of all, Thank you to everyone who played along with our September challenges!

It's time to announce our September winners!

There were so many awesome interpretations linked up for both challenges,

it makes it a really hard task to narrow down to three.

And as always, it is great seeing such diverse creative ideas!

Our Design Team has voted and here's our September

Top 3 Picks

( in order of link up)

#7 Vija Anton

#8 Katja Schulze

#16 LisaM

Congratulations!!!

One of you will be contacted and invited to be our Guest Designer for the month of November! 

Please grab our new TOP 3 blinkie below so that you can BRAG on your own blog:

And now for our September RANDOMLY drawn winner…

Congratulations

#28 Akemini

You have won the following prize:

Please leave a comment below AND...email us at scrapourstash@gmail.com

with September Winner in the subject line and we will get your prize sent out to you!!!!

Here's our WINNERS blinkie below to add to your blog:

Thank you for stopping by today!  

Make sure you visit tomorrow for the reveal of our

October Book Inspired Stash Challenge

and to meet our 

October Guest Designer!

"Just Me" LO by DT Rachelle

Hello! 

Today, Designer Rachelle shares with us her beautiful take on the sketch +3 challenge:

Rachelle shared this about her layout:

"Hi there SOS friends. Rachelle here today sharing my take of this awesome sketch challenge. I applied a mixed media background and blue tones. I added nautical embellishments and a sandy beach to go along with the picture.My girlfriend was photograph taking a picture of a beautiful sunset. I trust you have been inspired to start your layout. You still have time to enter. 

Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to see your layout. Love & Hugs!

Challenge List: Azure, Buttons, Crate Paper"

Here's the challenge:

Click HERE for more information.

Make sure you upload your layout soon.  

Tomorrow is the last day to upload your layout.

"Play" LO by DT Aurelie

Good Morning! 

For today's inspiration, we are sharing Designer Aurelie's beautiful layout:

Aurelie shared this about her layout:

"SO love how SOS is inspiring me to dig deep in my stash and use scrappy goodies I've been holding onto for years! Such is the case with Basic Grey's What's Up? collection. As soon as I saw air balloons in the first list of items to use on this layout, I started looking for it. I knew there was this BG collection that had some in it. And ta-da! There it was. I used tons of it for this layout - patterned papers (I fussy-cut that air ballon - it's actually just half of a balloon, but tucked behind my paper layers, it still does the trick!), alphas, and chipboard stickers. I also layered a piece of BG's Wisteria collection as well as one from BG's RSVP collection. They matched so perfectly! YAY! Finally, I added a few buttons (item from list 2) as embellishments on the air balloon, Stampin' Up cardstock for my journalling and some of their vellum behind my photo, a Freckled Fawn title wood veneer piece, a few splats of Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze (my journalling is actually hiding a few splatting mishaps!), a run of the mill paper clip, and yes, of course, some hand-stitching using a Crafter's Workshop stitching template and some DMC floss. Oh! And my item for list 3 is the piece of patterned paper with chevrons on it. Photo by Jocelyne Roy, a scrappy friend who's been babysitting my sweet Éloïse for the past two years. Love these pics she takes of our girl while we're working. Merci, Jocelyne!"

Here's the challenge:

Just a couple of days left upload your layout!! 

Can't wait to see how you interpret the challenge! :) 

Happy Scrapping! 

"Run Girl" LO by DT Patricia Barnett

WooHoo!!!   It's Monday! :) 

Today, Designer Patricia is starting off our week with this awesome layout:

Here's what Patricia said about her layout:

"Hi Crafters!

Here with my Sketch Challenge for you! My Azure Blue came out a little darker than I hoped. I also used the black and canary yellow.  I used my Scrap Room monthly kit, Elle's Studio. Can't wait to see what you come up with!"

Here's the challenge:

Just a few more days to get your layout uploaded to the side bar!

For more information in this challenge,

Please click HERE.

Have a wonderful day! 

"Adorable" LO by DT Marie

Thank you for stopping by today to check out today's feature, created by SOS Designer Marie 

inspired by the 

September Sketch +3 Challenge:

Marie shared this about her layout:

"My scrappy friends would tell you I have a thing with the color purple... Until a few weeks ago, this color was amongst the worst in my scrapbooking color scheme. But lately, I'm kind of obsessed with it. I would use it on every single layout I produce... this one is no exception. Be prepared, purple is the new black! My new black! LOLL

From the list, I chose Authentique (the tiny grey paper behind my photo). Black, of course! And a lot of Crate Paper embellishments, aren't they the cutest."

Here's another look at the challenge:

Click HERE for more information on this challenge.

Have a wonderful day and see you back here tomorrow for more inspiration! 

"Birthday" LO by DT Renee

Hello Crafters!

Today, Designer Renee has a very special layout to inspire us:

Here's what Renee shared about her layout: 

"I'm not going to lie- I was super excited when I joined this group and got the 24th as one of my reveal days! Today is my 30th birthday!! So with that in mind, I had to do a page throwbacking to last years birthday!! From the lists- I picked azure, buttons, and Crate Paper! I had plenty of Confetti and Hello Love ( both Crate lines ) scraps to use that worked perfectly for my birthday!! I hope you enjoy my example for this challenge!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!! Now if you excuse me, I'm going to celebrate my birthday- tehe!"

Scrap Our Stash would like to wish 

RENEE TIMMERMAN 

a very 

For more information on the challenge - 

Click HERE. 

Have a wonderful Saturday! :) 

"Cool" LO by DT Asa

Hello and Happy Friday!

Today, Designer Asa is inspiring us today with this wonderful layout:

Asa shared this about her layout:

"Such a lovely sketch we had to work with this month too. 

Love this photo of my son lying in the window of an old ruined castle.I think it´s pretty cool. 

Stash used:

List 1: Azure

List 2: Black

List 3: Canary

Hope you want to join us for this fun Sketch + 3 Challenge!"

Here's the challenge:

For more information on this challenge or on the September Stash Challenge,

Click HERE.

Have a great day! 

"Sweet Dimples" LO by Designer Michelle

Today, we have a super cute layout for you all!

Designer Michelle shares with us her beautiful layout:

Michelle said this about her layout:

"I flipped the sketch on it's side to do this pageof my adorable great niece Imogen, who I just met for the first time a few weeks ago.

From the lists I used Air Balloons (maybe not Hot Air balloons, but still okay in my book ;)), Buttons - some of which have been in my stash for a good 10 years - and Crate Paper for all the patterned papers and woodies.

Go on, take the challenge and have some fun - I certainly did!"

Here's the challenge:

 Click HERE for more information. 

It's your turn! Can't wait to see what you do!! :) 

"Into the Woods" LO by Designer Zsoka

It's Hump Day! Woohoo!!

Here's Designer Zsoka's beautiful layout to get us over the hump!! :) 

Zsoka said this about her layout:

"Hey there scrappy friends, Zsoka here with you today with my take on this month's sketch and stash challenge! I followed the sketch pretty closely but replaced the circle with a hot air balloon die cut which is also my item from List Nr. 1. From List Nr. 2. I chose black and used it for my journaling. Then from List Nr. 3. I picked chevron and besides using chevron paper, I also chose a balloon cut file with chevron design. I paired my outdoors photo with the super cool outdoors line, Outfitters, from Pink Paislee. I added some wood veneer pieces from Freckled Fawn and Amy Tangerine, and a flair from A Flair for Buttons to finish off my page.

I hope I was able to inspire you in one way or the other. There's still time for you to participate in our challenge and win a great prize!

Thanks for stopping by today! See you next month!"

Here's another look at the September Sketch +3 Challenge: 

If you would like more information on this challenge 

or the September Stash Challenge, please check HERE.

Have such a great day! :) 

"Bloom" LO by Designer Carmen

Hello!

Today we have this wonderful layout from Designer Carmen to inspire you:

Carmen shared this about her layout:

"I love this sketch! Just changed background circle for this black and white doodling patterned paper. I did some fussy cutting here. I also did paint white cardstock background with yellow Gelatos and choose from Products List #1: Suculent Paper by AUTHENTIQUE, from List #2 I choose BUTTONS and from List #3 CHEVRONS (background borders). Just added some flowers, wood veneers, stickers and mist splashes to finish my layout. TFL!"

Here's the challenge:

Click HERE for more information on this challenge. :) 

Happy Scrappin'! 

"Picture Perfect" LO by DT Sherri

Hello and Happy Monday!

I hope you had a magnificent weekend! :)

Here's an awesome layout by Designer Sherri for our daily inspiration:

Here's what Sherri shared about her layout:

"I just LOVE this sketch!! When I saw the colors listed in the +3 part of the challenge -( Black and Yellow,) I just knew what subject I'd be scrapping, and what paper lines I would be using too! For my +3 items, I used (1) Air Balloons, (2) Black, (3) Canary

The Black and Yellow made me think of all of the Disney "Stuff" I have in my stash, which I think worked perfectly with the challenge! This photo was taken at California Adventure, in Disneyland California, earlier this year.  

These are our WONDERFUL friends from The Netherlands, Paul and his mom Liesbeth. We met them on a Disney Cruise from LA to Hawaii and back, in 2012, and have since sailed across the Atlantic Ocean with them in 2014, and this year we sailed through the Panama Canal with them! Hmm... I wonder what 2018 will bring??? I'll have to reach out to them and start planning I guess!!

I hope I've inspired you to go through your stash and play along with us at the SCRAP OUR STASH BLOG this month!�Looking forward to seeing what you create!��((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

http://shercara.blogspot.com/2016/09/september-sos-sketch-3-picture-perfect.html"

It's your turn now! :) 

Here's the Challenge

For more information on this challenge OR the September Stash Challenge

 please click HERE.

Have a wonderful day! 

"Hello Sunshine" LO by DT Cassie Wiscarson

Hello Everyone!

Today, Designer Cassie shares this lovely layout to inspire us:

Here's what Cassie shares about her layout:

"It is time for a new sketch + challenge from Scrap Our Stash! I always find these challenges fun to do because I get to start with a sketch and then hunt through my stash for the extra goodies in the list. For the sketch I decided to rotate the photo and paper cluster to the left. As for the list, I used Air Balloons, Bella Blvd, Black, Chevrons, Canary. I hope you find this sketch + challenge as much fun as I did and will play along with us. I can’t wait to see what you create!"

Here's the challenge:

For more information on the challenge, please click HERE.

Have a wonderful day! 

"Today" by DT Natsuko Suzuki

Hello!!

How is your Scrappy Saturday going? 

Today's inspiration is this beautiful layout from our Designer Natsuko:

Natsuko said this about her layout:

"I chose LIST1-Air Balloons, LIST2-Buttons & Black, LIST3-Crate paper.

I love my daughter's expression in this picture.

I used several types of ink for the background and it was supposed to be brighter at first, but I think it's better this way and matches the atmosphere of the picture. Layering papers are always my favorite although this time it was hard to make them match. I used black stripe paper to mat the picture so it will stand out. I also used black ink to stamp some script, . Black always adds spice!! The air balloons are handmade. I punched out 3 circles and folded them into half and glued them together. Love how it adds dimention! 

You can see more details here;

http://natsukoslittlecraftroom.blogspot.jp/

Can't wait to see everyones layouts!!"

Here's the challenge:

Happy Scrappin'! 

"Back to the Books" LO by DT Steffanie Seiler

WooHoo!! It's Friday! :)

Today we have an awesome layout to share with you created by our 

Designer Steffanie Seiler:

Steffanie shared this about her layout:

"I love file folders and file tabs. I don't know why...there's just something about them. So you can probably guess that this sketch really appealed to me. The photo that I wanted to use was vertical though but it made the file card more visible which was perfect for my journaling. I eliminated the circle as there just wasn't really room for it. I also added a border strip and some washi at the top to help "anchor" my vertical pieces. For the stash challenge, here is how it broke down:

List 1 - Azure

List 2 - Bella Blvd, Black

List 3 - Canary"

Here's a look at the challenge:

Are you ready to try out this sketch challenge?  

Have a wonderful SCRAPPY weekend! :)

September Sketch +3 Challenge Reveal - Guest Designer Anna Uhras

Today we are revealing the 

September 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: Authentique, Buttons, Chevrons

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: September 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

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

This wonderful layout we are sharing with you today was

inspired by the challenge, and created by our
September Guest Designer

Anna Uhras
"Fantastic Family Yellow"

Anna shared this with us about her layout:

"I really like this sketch and I followed it pretty close as you can see.

I found an old photo of my lovely family, mum ,dad and my older sisters and brother.

This was in the early -70's before my birth. Are'nt they awesome in their yellow clothes ? ;)

Well I love this photo and my family so they deserves a layout.

Stash used:

1: Authentique paper "ruler patterned"  , Airballoon.

2: Bella Blvd stickers , Black stiches in the circle from my sewing machine.

3: Papers from Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Bloom, Canary yellow :)"

Now it's your turn!

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

Have a great day!

"1st Day" Layout by DT Rachelle Olaridge

Hello and welcome to another day of designer inspiration from the SOS Team.

Today DT Rachelle is sharing the awesome layout she created inspired by the

September Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Rachelle:

Hi there SOS friends. Rachelle here today sharing my school stash layout for the September challenge. I was inspired by the awesome and cute book cover. I went with the clean and simply style, dictionary paper, and school embellishments. I thought my girlfriend's kids were perfect for the 1st, day back to school inspiration. Have you been inspired? Now it's your turn to create and can't wait to see it! Thanks for stopping by SOS today. See ya soon!

Blessings & Huggies!!!!!

How does this month;s book cover inspire you?

For complete challenge rules and details, click HERE

Link up your entries by September 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) for a chance to win this

month's prize:

$20 Gift Card to shop at 

THE SCRAPROOM

 Thank you for stopping by and return tomorrow when we reveal our

September Sketch +3 Challenge!

Have a great day!

"The True Beauty of the Season" Layout by DT Aurelie Cormier

Hello and thank you for stopping by to check out today's amazing feature,

created by SOS Designer Aurelie,

inspired by the

September Book Inspired Stash Challenge

Aurelie:

"Inspired by the outdoor and back-to-school theme, I opted for a fall layout featuring my two munchkins having fun in the leaves last year. Backed by a piece of My Mind's Eye patterned paper, I layered elements from one of my all-time favourite Basic Grey collections - Indian Summer c. 2009 (patterned papers, cut pieces from the card kit, and rubons). I was also very much inspired by the white picket fence on the inspiration piece which reminded me of that fence embellishment I've been hoarding for that one special project. This layout was perfect for it! The BG leaf motives rubons embellish the three Prima leaves I stuffed under my patterned papers. For my book or dictionary paper as per this month's challenge, I used a piece of Stampin' Up book paper I've had in my stash forever. The titling is a mix of BG rubons and a Heidi Swapp title sticker. Finally, I added a Maya Road camera clip, three buttons (one is from Jillibean Soup), a Crate Paper chipboard sticker, a few basic BG alphas, three small strips of Stampin' Up cardstock for my journaling, a few Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze splats, and some good ol' stitching using a Crafter's Workshop stitching template and some DMC floss. Sketch by Laura Whitaker. Photo by Philippe Dumas."

And a look at the challenge that inspired this amazing layout:

Click HERE for complete challenge details and rules

How does this month's book cover inspire you? 

You have until September 29th, 11: 59 PM (PST) to upload your entries for a chance 

to win this month's prize:

$20 Gift Card to shop at 

THE SCRAPROOM

Enjoy the rest of your day!

More inspiration coming your way tomorrow!