It's time to share more inspiration from the
AUGUST
SKETCH CHALLENGE!
SKETCH CHALLENGE!
Take a look...
Here's a look at the August challenge...
Click HERE for compete challenge details and rules.
Have a wonderful day!
August 21, 2020
August 16, 2020
August Sketch Challenge Inspiration #1
Hello and Good Morning!
Thank you for taking the time out to stop by and check out the first part of the inspiration our designers have created based on this month's
SKETCH CHALLENGE!
Take a look...
Take a look...
Designer Stacy Harper-Watson
"Happy Birthday"
Designer Sherri DeKnight Caramico
"Candytopia"
"Candytopia"
For more details, please visit
Angela Weisbeck
"Happy Days"
For more details, please visit
Rochelle Spears
"Hello Family"
Here's a look at the August challenge...
Click HERE for compete challenge details and rules.
Make sure you return on August 21st to see what our other designers have
created to share with you based on this challenge!!
August 15, 2020
August 2020 Sketch Challenge Reveal
Happy Saturday!!
Are you ready for another Sketch challenge!!
Each month we will post a new sketch on the 15th with the challenge to use a specific patterned paper and stash item(s). So make sure you read the challenge thoroughly! 😊
Here's our
AUGUST 2020
Sketch Challenge:
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a layout using this sketch AND you must used
STRIPED PAPER and PAINT or INK
on your layout.
STRIPED PAPER and PAINT or INK
on your layout.
THE RULES:
• Your layout must be NEW as of August 15, 2020
NO DIGITAL LAYOUTS
• You must be a FOLLOWER of our blog
• You must link your entry on our side bar with Mr. Linky by
August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
• You must include a LINK back to this challenge post when posting your layout on your blog or gallery.
Click HERE for complete SOS Challenge Guidelines.
This month you will be playing for the following prize:
$20 Gift Card to of your choice!
Please stop back by tomorrow to check out the layouts some of our designers
created inspired by this challenge!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
August 8, 2020
August "Dog Days of Summer" Design Team Inspiration Part 2
Hello friends of SOS!
Today we are showcasing part 2 of the amazing layouts our designers
created based on this month's
"Dog Days of Summer" Challenge
First up is a super cute page by
Designer Lori Stroup
"Keepin' Cool"
Want to read more about this page?
To read more about this amazing layout, visit
Christine's Blog
Our next featured page reminds me of my childhood and how I use to look forward to the visit from the ice cream truck in our neighborhood.
Designer Gail Dowler
"Smile"
Interested in reading more about this bright and cheerful layout...
Head on over to
Gail's Blog
Hop on over to
Designer Christine Cassidy
used this month's challenge to create the beautiful page below...
"Beach Happy Hour"
Christine's Blog
Our next featured page reminds me of my childhood and how I use to look forward to the visit from the ice cream truck in our neighborhood.
Designer Gail Dowler
"Smile"
Head on over to
Gail's Blog
And this awesome page was created by
Designer Karen Yagel
"Cool In The Pool"
Visit
to find out more about her layout.
And here is a process video Karen created:
Inspired and want to play along...here's a look at the challenge:
I hope you will be able to carve out some creative time and join us in this challenge.
Our team would love to see how each of you interpret this month's challenge.
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.
Have a great weekend and please stay healthy and safe
August 2, 2020
August" Dog Days of Summer" Challenge Design Team Inspiration Part 1
Happy Sunday everyone!
Thank you for stopping by to check out part 1 of our Design Team inspiration based on this month's
"Dog Days Of Summer" Challenge
First up is a wonderful sunburst layout created by
Designer Stacy Harper Watson
"Good Times"
Stacy:
"Every summer we try to photograph the kids with their cousins by the pool to document how much they have grown each year. This is the one for this year. It is fun to have little traditions like this and to see how much they change each year."
To read more about this layout visit
Our next feature, is a beautiful summer page created by
Designer Angela Wesibeck
"Summer State"
Inspired and want to find out more about this page, visit
The amazing page below inspired by the challenge was created by
Designer Sherri Caramico
"Summer's Biggest Fan" 
Head on over to
to read more about this amazing page.
Here's a look at the challenge...
You have until
August 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
to link up your take on this challenge.
We appreciate you stopping by and make sure you stop by on July 8th to check out 'the
2nd part of inspiration based on this month's challenge!
Have a wonderful week!
August 1, 2020
August What's My Challenge ~ "Dog Days of Summer"
Hello and welcome to the reveal of the
August What's My Challenge ~ "Dog Days of Summer"
This month your challenge is to create a layout documenting a summer activity where you or someone else is trying to keep cool.
Examples:
Taking a dip in a pool, a visit to the beach or water park, drinking your favorite frozen drink or laying under a shade tree.
AND...you must include a SUN EMBELLISHMENT and/or SUN PATTERNED PAPER.
THE RULES:
• Your layout must be NEW as of Aug 1, 2020
NO DIGITAL LAYOUTS
• You must be a FOLLOWER of our blog
• You must link your entry on our side bar with Mr. Linky by
Aug 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
• You must include a LINK back to this challenge post when posting your layout on your blog or gallery.
Click HERE for complete SOS Challenge Guidelines
This month, you are playing for the following prize:
$20 Gift Card ~ WINNERS CHOICE
Thank you for stopping by our blog, please remember to return tomorrow
to check out part 1 of our DesignTeam inspiration based on this month's challenge.
Have a great day!
$20 Gift Card ~ WINNERS CHOICE
to check out part 1 of our DesignTeam inspiration based on this month's challenge.
Have a great day!
July 31, 2020
July Top 3 & Winner Announced!
It is time to announce the
JULY 2020 TOP 3 and
RANDOM WINNER!
It is always so difficult to pick just 3 with such a great deal of talent!
Thank you all for participating!!!
Top 3 Picks
( in order of link up)
Congratulations Ladies on being voted our top (3) picks
for the month of July!!
Please grab our TOP 3 blinkie below so that you can BRAG on your own blog:
And now for the
And now for the JULY RANDOMLY drawn winner…
Congratulations....
with JULY 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 all for participating!!
July 21, 2020
July Sketch Challenge Inspiration #2
It's time to share more inspiration from the
JULY
SKETCH CHALLENGE!
SKETCH CHALLENGE!
Take a look...
Here's a look at the challenge...
Click HERE for compete challenge details and rules.
Have a wonderful day!
July 16, 2020
July Sketch Challenge Inspiration #1
Hello and Good Morning!
Thank you for taking the time out to stop by and check out the first part of the inspiration our designers have created based on this month's
SKETCH CHALLENGE!
Take a look...
Take a look...
Rochelle Spears
"United We Stand"
Here's a look at the July challenge...
Click HERE for compete challenge details and rules.
Make sure you return on July 21st to see what our other designers have
created to share with you based on this challenge!!
July 15, 2020
July Sketch Challenge
Happy Hump Day!
Are you ready for another Sketch challenge!!
Each month we will post a new sketch on the 15th with the challenge to use a specific patterned paper and stash item(s). So make sure you read the challenge thoroughly! 😊
Here's our
J|ULY2020
Sketch Challenge:
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a layout using this sketch AND you must used
STAR Patterned Paper and at STAR(s) embellishment
on your layout.
STAR Patterned Paper and at STAR(s) embellishment
on your layout.
THE RULES:
• Your layout must be NEW as of July 15, 2020
NO DIGITAL LAYOUTS
• You must be a FOLLOWER of our blog
• You must link your entry on our side bar with Mr. Linky by
July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
• You must include a LINK back to this challenge post when posting your layout on your blog or gallery.
Click HERE for complete SOS Challenge Guidelines
This month you will be playing for the following prize:
$20 Gift Card to Scrapbook.com
Please stop back by tomorrow to check out the layouts some of our designers
created inspired by this challenge!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
July 8, 2020
July"Pick Your Word" Challenge ~ Design Team Inspiration Part Two
Happy Wednesday and welcome to the reveal of the second part of
the inspiration created by the SOS Designers based in the
July "Pick Your Word" Challenge
the inspiration created by the SOS Designers based in the
July "Pick Your Word" Challenge
Designer Karen Yagel
"Stay Sweet & Happy"
To complete the challenge, Karen chose the word:
HAPPY
H = Hearts, A = Alpha, P = Punch, P = Puffy Stickers, Y = Yellow
Interested in reading more about this adorable layout, visit
Karen has also created a process video to share with us:
Designer Lori Stroup
"Ada the Brave"
Lori selected the word:
BRAVE
B - Blue papers, R - roller style stamps and a touch of red in the word paper,
A - arrows and acrylic heart, V- Vellum, E - Enamel Hearts
Designer Christine Cassidy
"Our Home"
Christine used the word:
HOME
H - Hearts, O - OneCanoeTwo fussy cut flowers, M - Mist, E - Enamel Dots
Inspired and want to know more about this amazing page, hop on over to
Designer Gail Dowler
"Happy"
"Happy"
Gail also chose to use the word
HAPPY
H - Hearts, A - Amy Tangerine date stamp, P - pearls, P - polka dot paper, Y - Yarn
Read more about this lovely layout by visiting
Here's a look at the challenge...
You have until
July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
to link up your entries for a chance to win this month's prize:
Scrapbook.com $20 Gift Card
Enjoy the rest of your week!
July 2, 2020
July "Pick Your Word" Challenge ~ Design Team Inspiration Part 1
Happy Thursday!
Today we are showcasing part one of the awesome inspiration our designers created inspired by the
July " Pick Your Word" Challenge
Up first is a patriotic layout created by
Today we are showcasing part one of the awesome inspiration our designers created inspired by the
July " Pick Your Word" Challenge
Up first is a patriotic layout created by
Designer Angela Weisbeck
"July 4th"
Want to know how this amazing layout was inspired by this month challenge, visit
Our next layout was created by
Designer Sherri Caramico
"Travel"
Sherri used the word FREEDOM
Flair/Fibers, Ranger Distress Stains, Epoxy Camera, Ephemera title, Dew Drop embellishments, Outline with Sharpie, Mist splatter.
For more details about this beautiful layout, visit
And our last layout is the wonderful creation of
Designer Stacy Watson
Designer Stacy Watson
"Family"
If you would like to read how the challenge inspired this amazing page,
head on over to
head on over to
Here's a look at the challenge...
I hope that you will enjoy playing along with this month's challenge.
You have until
June 29th, 1:59 PM (PST)
to link up your entry for a chance to win this month's prize.
June 29th, 1:59 PM (PST)
to link up your entry for a chance to win this month's prize.
The SOS team is looking forward to seeing how each of you interpret this month's challenge!
Thanks so much for visiting our blog.
Make sure you return on July 8th to check out the second part of our
design team inspiration,
Have an awesome week!
July 1, 2020
July What's My Challenge~ " Pick Your Word"
Hello and welcome to the reveal of our
July What's My Challenge
This month we are challenging you to
"Pick A Word"
Your challenge is to pick a WORD from the art work above and use in on a layout.
You are must also add a stash item that starts with each letter of the word you selected.
Example:
AMERICA
A ~ Alphas, M ~ Mist, E ~ Enamel Dots, R ~ Red, I ~ Ink ~ C ~ Cardstock, A ~ Arrow
THE RULES:
• Your layout must be NEW as of July 1, 2020
NO DIGITAL LAYOUTS
• You must be a FOLLOWER of our blog
• You must link your entry on our side bar with Mr. Linky by
July 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
• You must include a LINK back to this challenge post when posting your layout on your blog or gallery.
Click HERE for complete SOS Challenge Guidelines
This month, you are playing for the following prize:
$20 Scrapbook.com Gift Card
$20 Scrapbook.com Gift Card
Our team is looking forward to seeing all of your creative interpretations inspired by this month's challenge.
Please stop back by tomorrow to check out the first part of the layouts our designers
created inspired by this challenge!
Enjoy the rest of your day!
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