"Mini Golf Fun" By DT Sherri Caramico

Happy Friday!

Let's start off our weekend with this fabulous layout from Designer Sherri:

Sherri shared this about her layout:

"It is time for another SUPER AWESOME Sketch +3 Challenge from Scrap Our Stash! LOTS of opportunity to use the "Stuff" you've got ( and maybe make room for some new "STUFF!" )

I used the following items from my stash for the lists:

List 1 - "Various Mfgs (3) or more" :

Jilliebean Soup ( Yellow )

Cosmo Cricket ( Strip )

My Mind's Eye ( Flower )

Fancy Pants ( Orange )

List 2 - "We are Memory Keepers" ( Base )

List 3 - "Xyron" - used to adhere thin paper strips and "Fun Times to be Had" element

Mini golf is one of our favorite things to do when we vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC. These photos are from our last trip in December of 2105.

I had so much fun going through my Stash, and actually getting to use favorite papers scraps that I just couldn't part with! I love the mix of colors and patterns that I used. Mixing textures in my embellishments is one of my favorite things to do! I love the little groupings resin flowers, wooden embellies and transparent gems. 

As you can see I used the score card from our game as one of the paper elements in the layout - can you see who WON!!??

Have some fun with this sketch and play along with us this month! You’ll be happy you did!

http://shercara.blogspot.com/2016/08/mini-golf-fun-august-scrap-our-stash.html"

Here's the challenge:

You will find all the information about this challenge HERE! 

Can't wait to see what you create! :) 

Have a great day! 

"Growing Up Me X3" LO by DT Cassie Wiscarson

Hi Friends!

Designer Cassie has created this wonderful layout inspired by the Sketch + 3 Challenge:

Here's what Cassie shares with us:

"As you can see I stayed pretty true to the sketch. After adding my patterned paper and photos I decided to move the title and not added the extra strips and labels that are at the bottom of the page in the sketch. I have had various pictures from my childhood laying around. There are no big stories behind these, so I decided to use them all on this page. As for the lists I decided to use: Various Manufacturers, Washi Tape and Letter X. I can't wait to see what you will come up with!"

Here's the challenge:

For more information, please click HERE! 

Have a wonderful day! 

"Capture" LO by DT Natsuko Suzuki

 Happy Hump Day!

Today, designer Natsuko is sharing her gorgeous layout she created inspired by the

Sketch +3 Challenge:

Here's what Natsuko said about her layout:

"I chose List1-Various Mfgs (Webster's Pages, Echo Park, Pink Fresh Studio, Heidi Swapp, Simple Stories), List2-Washi Tape, List3-Letter X< Instead of using 3 pictures, I used a die-cut (for a journal) and a frame on both sides of one picture. I wanted to make a summer layout, bright and fun. I love this expression of my daughter, she's always active and running around having fun.You can see more details in my blog;

http://natsukoslittlecraftroom.blogspot.jp"

Here's the challenge:

For more information, please click HERE! 

See you back here tomorrow with more inspiration! 

"C'mon...Smile" LO by DT Steffanie Seiler

Hello!

Today we have a beautiful layout to share with you.  It's inspired by the Sketch +3 challenge and created by our designer Steffanie Seiler:

Here's what Steffanie shares with us about her layout: 

"What a fun sketch! I have angled papers behind my photos before but I can't say that I have really ever done it the way Brenda designed for this sketch---as more of a trim or edge treatment. This is a great way to use some scraps and bring more color and different patterns to your page. I made only slight variations to the design, as you can see. For the list challenge I used (1) 3+ different manufacturers, (2) washi tape, (3) my Xyron adhesive to attach the word "smile!".

I hope you will dip into your stash and play along with this fun sketch! Be sure to link up!

Here's the challenge:

For more information, please click HERE! 

Happy Scrappin'! 

August Sketch +3 Challenge Reveal - Guest Designer Devra Hunt

Happy Monday!

What a great way to start of our week!  Here's the 

August 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: Vellum, Washi Tape, Letter X

NOTE: 

For the letter X, it must be an actual alpha embellishment 

( example: Thicker, Sticker Alpha, etc)

 words in handwritten or typewritten journaling will not count.

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: August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

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

This beautiful fun layout we are sharing with you today was

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

Devra Hunt

"-14-"

Devra shared this with us about her layout:
"This is a really fun sketch and something so different! When I saw the top of the sketch I immediately thought of banners. That led me to photos from my son's birthday last month. The angles in the sketch combined with my papers made for a bright whimsical page. I used Vellum layered under the banner as well as Various manufacturers, Doodlebug (paper and vellum) My Minds Eye and Freckled Fawn (enamel dots) Fancy Pants and A Flair for Buttons (Flair). Pieces of Washi Tape are at the top of the page and lastly I ran the Velum piece through my Xyron. 

blog link: My Creative View"

Now it's your turn!

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

Have a great weekend!

"Love This Fun" Layout by DT Rachelle Olaridge

Hi there!

Today SOS Designer Rachelle is sharing the lovely layout she created

inspired by the

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Rachelle:

"Hi there SOS friends. Rachelle here today with you all sharing my stash layout. I feel in love with these pastel colors. The map inspired me to create the shape of the Ohio map. I added a small grid to the background, spritz, and enamel dots. Next I added Olivia and her friend as travel buddies. I used the summer lady from the Simple Stores collection to create the decorative paper clip. Well I hope you have been inspired today to get started on your stash project. Thanks so much for stopping by. Looking forward to seeing your layout soon. 

SEE Ya!!

Huggies!!"

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

If you would like to play along, click HERE for complete challenge details and rules

You have until August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries for a chance

to win this month's prize:

Thank you for stopping by and make sure you return tomorrow for the reveal of our 

August Sketch + (3) Challenge and to see the fabulous layout our 

August Guest Designer, Devra Hunt created to inspire you!

"Framboise" Layout by DT Aurelie Carmier

Today we are sharing an adorable layout created by talented SOS Designer Aurelie
inspired by our
August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Aurelie:

"As soon as I saw the book cover in this challenge, it immediately made me think of Basic Grey's Out of Print collection, c. 2011. The color scheme, the fonts included in the background - it's all there. Set on a Bazzill Basics piece of cardstock, I created a grid with nine different patterned papers. I then layered this sweet pic of my sister's sweet dog on some Magic Mesh and Fancy Pants' flocked transparency pieces. Then, the real fun began. I began layering embellishments around the photo. You'll find some stickers and alphas from the collection along with some label pieces and that super sweet glittered bow paper clip (stapled on with some Making Memories staples) all by Heidi Swapp, Basic Grey rubons, a Studio Calico wood veneer arrow, an Amy Tangerine by American Crafts metal flair, splats of Glimmer Glaze by Tattered Angels, and some random buttons. However, what really brings this layout together is that stitched square around the perimeter of the page using a Crafter's Workshop stitching template and some DMC floss. On it, I stitched some punched hearts using a few Stampin' Up punches and a piece of coordinating My Mind's Eye patterned paper and a piece from the mentioned BG collection. Sketch by Becky Fleck over at PageMaps.

Hope I inspired you to see those products you've had in your stages for ages now in a totally new light. Happy scrapping!"

And the challenge that inspired Aurelie's layout: 

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE

Thank you for visiting us today and we will be back on the blog tomorrow
sharing more design team inspiration inspired by this challenge!
Have a great day!

"Travel With You" Layout by DT Patricia Barnett

Good morning crafty friends!
Today we are showcasing the incredible layout created by SOS Designer Patricia,
inspired by the
August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Patricia:

"Hey crafty peeps!! This was an easy challenge as I have tons of travel paper in my stash that I've been waiting to use, for that "special album", but I am now vacations and vacations behind! Immediately, the book cover spoke "travel" to me, so that is where I drew my inspiration from. This is a layout documenting a cruise ship that my daughter and I were boarding.

Papers used, came from the Scrap Room (monthly kit), Echo Park "Travel Stories", Echo Park "Everyday Eclectic) & Crate Paper (Journey). Random embellies used.

Thanks for looking!"

And the challenge that inspired Patricia's layout:

Click HERE for complete challenge details and rules!
You have until August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries for a chance
to win this month's prize:

Return tomorrow to check out the inspiration our next designer has created to share with you!
Here's to a happy Friday and a great weekend!

"Say Cheese" Layout by DT Marie C Rodier

Hello!

Welcome to another day of design team inspiration.

Today's featured layout is the beautiful creative work of talented designer, Marie

inspired by the

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Marie:

"When I first saw this book cover, I immediately knew what paper I would be using for this layout... It was going to be THE perfect background for this occasion! And then, when time came to create... there was no such paper in my stash... Either I've lost it or I've already used it for a previous project. LOL! Well... Since map papers aren't quite common (in my stash, at least), I would have to figure something else, but what? I dag, and dag my stash and finally found a Prima map stamp that had never been used. The moment had come!!! I randomly stamped it over my white gesso and that was it, I had used map on my layout. Sometimes, we have to think outside of the box!"

And the challenge that inspired this beautiful layout:

Inspired by Marie's layout and/or the challenge?
Click HERE for complete challenge details and rules.

We would love to see your layout inspired by this month's book cover,
Link up your entries by Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) for a chance to win the following prize:

Have a great day and stop in tomorrow for more SOS designer inspiration!

"Our Happy Place" Layout by DT Renee Timmerman

Good morning!

Today we are showcasing the wonderful layout SOS Designer Renee created 

inspired by the 

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Renee:

I took a different twist on the challenge and used it as a favorite place instead of traveling. After I visited my favorite place back in May, I knew I had to scrap a picture of it although I needed just the right moment. I also saw the one global paper I had matched perfectly with the papers of fancy free. The challenge I had was finding a decorative paper clip- can you believe with all my stash I hardly have any paper clips? So I used a small silver word one I had in my flower cluster. I know it doesn't do good justice but I need to step up my paper clip game! Hope you all enjoy this challenge and take part!

And here is a look at the challenge that inspired Renee's wonderful layout:  

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE

To enter into this month's prize drawing you must link up your entries

no later than Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)  

Enjoy the rest of your day and be sure to stop by tomorrow to check out our next designers take on this challenge.  

"@ Korfu" Layout by DT Asa Johansson

Hi there!
We are back on the blog showcasing more
August Book Inspired Stash Challenge 
inspiration from out design team.
Today's featured layout is the amazing work of talented
SOS Designer Asa Johansson:

Asa:

"I was inspired by the travel theme. Lovely cover by the way. I started to cut a globe with my cameo to have as a background. I used blue and green mist to make it look a little more like the earth. 

The photo is from this summer when we visited Korfu. The beautiful boy, who hates to be in front of the camera at the moment, is my son Elliot. 

This is not a typical Åsa layout but it´s fun to challenge yourself sometimes. 

I hope you got inspired by me to join us in this fun book cover challenge. Can´t wait to see your work!"

Here is the challenge:

Inspired by Asa's layout and/or the challenge?

Why not create a layout and share it with us.

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE!

Have a wonderful day!

"L.A. Vacation" Layout by DT Michelle Henderson

Happy Monday everyone!

Today we are showcasing a wonderful layout created by talented SOS Designer Michelle,

inspired by our 

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Michelle:

"I've had this little pointing hand in my stash for what seems like forever and finally I saw the opportunity to use it! I also knew that I wanted to scrap a photo from our recent holiday to LA - a wonderful time with gorgeous weather leaving behind our Autumn to come to a sunny Spring.

I used some Hello Sunshine paper from Cocoa Vanilla that I had left over - the name of the collection made it a given for this page really lol.

I've got so many of these circular paper clips in every colour under the sun, so I thought I'd use one of each colour to echo the colours on the book cover. Overkill much? I balanced it by only using a couple of other colours in the rest of the layout.

Have fun playing with the challenge!"

Here's a look at the challenge:

 Want to play along?
 Click HERE for complete challenge details and rules.

And if you link up your take on the challenge by Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
you will be entered into our August prize drawing for a chance to win this month's
awesome prize below:

Thank you fro stopping by and don't forget to visit us tomorrow to check out
what our next designer created to share with you!

Enjoy the rest of your day!

"Best Ever" Layout by Zsoka

Hello!

Today's fabulous feature is the incredible work of talented SOS  Designer  Zsoka,

inspired by the 

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Zsoka:

"Hey there friends,

Zsoka here with you today with a layout for the book inspired stash challenge this month!

When I saw the book cover it was kind of obvious I would go with the travel theme. The picture was a no brainer because I had actually had it lying around on my desk for about a year (ha!)...It's one of my favourite photos from our Maldives holiday from many many years ago. I also knew I had several map papers in my stash but I didn't even look for them because I just received my Fancy Pants warehouse box full of awesome goodies and there were several papers from the As You Wish line, including this gorgeous map paper. I mean the pinks in it, right?! Totally matched my bikinis ha! Then I took a cut file from The Cut Shoppe and replicated it in several different sizes and welded them all together. I cut this from another paper from the same FP collection and backed it with white vellum so that the background faded out a little. I raised the whole file with the help of pop dots so it stands out. I cut my photo in a circle shape and placed it over one of the circles. I added all sorts of embellies to my compasses: bradz, wood veneer arrows, cork bow, some sentiments and I also added two cute clips. I love the flamingo!!! For my title I found a big wood veneer piece which I embossed with gold and popped it up. 

I hope you like how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day!"

Here's a look at the challenge that inspired Zsoka's fabulous layout:

For complete details and rules, click HERE

Our team would love to see how this month's book cover inspires you.
Link up your take on the challenge by Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) for a chance to win
this month's awesome prize:

We appreciate you visiting us today and hope that you return tomorrow to see

what our next designer has created to inspire you!

Have a great week!

"The World Goes Through Here" Layout by DT Carmen Henriquez

Hello and thank you for taking time out to visit us!

Today SOS Designer Carmen is sharing an amazing  layout she created

inspired by the

Book Inspired Stash Challenge

Carmen:

"Last week Panama Canal Ampliation was inaugurated. Lots of personalities all around the world were here for the ceremony. This map paper has been sitting on my stash for a long time...I found it perfect for this challenge."

Here's the challenge that inspired Carmen's amazing layout:

Click HERE for entire challenge details and rules.

Link up your take on this challenge by August 29th for a chance to win
this month's prize:

Have a great weekend!

"Tracy Arm Adventure!" Layout by DT Sherri Caramico

Happy Friday everyone!
Today we are sharing an amazing layout created by SOS Designer Sherri
inspired by the
August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Sherri:

"I love non-sketch challenges as they allow me to get creative with odd size or large photos. This is one of my favorites from our cold, and rainy, but BEAUTIFUL day at Tracy Arm, on-board the Disney Wonder!

The book cover reminded me of "travel" so I dug through our vacation photos and selected this FUN shot from our Disney Alaska cruise in June of 2015. I so LOVE this shot of our family, at one of the most beautiful places in the world. I love to collect beautiful moments, don't you? For the added challenge, I used a FUN Mickey paperclip that I picked up in Disneyland earlier this year - LOVE IT!!

I hope you will play along with us this month with this FUN book cover challenge! 

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

http://shercara.blogspot.com/2016/08/august-scrap-our-stash-book-cover.html

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

And...here is the prize you are playing for this month

Link up your take on this challenge by Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) 

to enter into our random prize drawing.  

Have a great weekend and make sure you stop in tomorrow to see

what our next designer has created to share with you!

"Life Around the World" Layout by DT Cassie Wiscarson

Hello and happy Thursday!
Today SOS Designer Cassie is sharing an incredible layout she created
inspired by the
August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Cassie:

"I really love these book cover challenges because they get my mojo flowing. When I saw this book cover I knew that I wanted to include a large globe cut file and exactly what photo would be perfect. My husband has been in the US Army for 11 years now and he (and we) have traveled across the globe, so what better way to document that then with this book cover challenge. I recently got some of these cute geo-tag clips and that was perfect to add to the page since the extra item for this challenge is a decorative paper clip. I hope you find this challenge as inspiring as I did. I can't wait to see what you create!

And here is a look at the challenge that inspired Cassie's layout.

For complete challenge details and rules, click HERE!

You have until August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries!

Make sure you stop in daily to check out all of the wonderful layouts created by 

our talented team of designers, you are sure to find something that inspires you!

"Life" Layout by Natsuko Suzuki

Hello friends of Scrap Our Stash!
Today we are showcasing the amazing layout SOS Designer Natsuko
created inspired by our
August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Natsuko:

"The map reminded me of all the places I visited, and all the memories. I want my daughter to travel to various places too and broaden her mind. Traveling is like life, and the paths that you choose are similar to the decisions you make in life. I used this photo of my husband and daughter, walking along this long path together.

You can see more details in my blog;

http://natsukoslittlecraftroom.blogspot.jp/"

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

All entries must be linked up by August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

for a chance to win this month's prize:

Have a great day and make sure you stop back by tomorrow for more 

of our Design Team inspiration!

"The Journey Starts Here" Layout by DT Steffanie Seiler

Happy Tuesday Scrap Our Stash Fans!

Today's awesome feature is the creative work of Designer Steffanie

inspired by the 

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge:

Steffanie:

"I have a secret love affair with travel paper...I seem to collect a lot of it. Which is kind of ironic because I don't really travel that much. I want to, which is maybe why I collect the paper...for future travels. I hope. 

Anyway, I did travel last summer with my boys to England and Germany. And since I have no shortage of travel paper, I pulled out this collection form Bella Blvd. I was inspired to scrap these photos I took at the airport where our journey began. It's a big deal here in Portland to take a photo of your feet on the older PDX carpet. I think by now it has all been replaced with a different pattern but it became quite the "thing to do" around here for awhile---the airport even has a wall hanging as a tribute to the old carpet! My arrow paper clip is highlighting the photo I took of it. Pretty crazy, huh?

So what will the book cover inspire you to create? Time to get busy scrapping!"

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

Have a great day! 

 Be sure to join us tomorrow for more Design Team inspiration!

August Book Inspired Stash Challenge ~ Guest Designer Devra Hunt

Happy Monday!!!

Today we are revealing our
August Book Inspired Challenge
as well as introducing our talented

 August Guest Designer

Here's this month's 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, pointed hand, map, etc.

AND...you must include at least (1) decorative paper clip 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: Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

Now it is time to meet our 

August Guest Designer

Devra Hunt

"I currently live in the Seattle area where I am the COO of my family, who are my husband, our two teenage boys and our awesome dog Snickers. Between the two of them, my husband and myself, I have lots of material to keep me going forever.

I've been scrapbooking for a long time. I found online scrapbooking about 5 years ago. That's when I really took off. I scrapbook for fun, for creative exercise. I scrapbook for stress release. I am not an epic storyteller, but my albums are a view into my family's life. I was in retail in my previous life. I've always loved color, texture and pattern. Scrapbooking allows me to continue to combine all of those things I love.

I do both single and 2 page 12x12 layouts. I'm not sure I can define my style, It's constantly evolving. One thing that is consistent, is that I love using product in unexpected ways to create meaning with fun and humor on my pages. My favorite thing to do on my pages right now is to create layers and clusters with paper and embellishments that come together to tell a cohesive story in the end. 

You can find me socially here:

Facebook

Instagram

My Creative View (blog)

Pinterest (Gallery)"

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

"Hello"

Devra:

"When I first looked at the book cover, I saw the maps and thought of a travel layout. The more I looked at it, the more I was attracted to the cursive writing in the hand. The script made me think about this "Hello" paper that I purposely purchased after getting tickets to see Adele in concert. It was the perfect inspiration for this challenge and to create a layout about the evening."

Devra, thank you so much for being our guest this month, and sharing your 

amazing work with us!

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

Why not create a layout showing us how this month's challenge inspires you and

link it up by Aug 29th for a chance to win this month's prize:

Thank you everyone for visiting us today!

Return tomorrow for another day of Design Team inspiration!

Have a great week everyone