"This & You" LO by DT Elizabeth

DT Elizabeth brings us todays adorable inspiration:

This is what Elizabeth said about her layout:

"I love scrapping Valentines Day stuff! So much fun to show fun and love all rolled in to one! I loved the having to follow the challenge and making it work in to my layout!!

See you back tomorrow with more inspiration! :) 

"Love You" LO by Dulcinea

Today's fabulous inspiration comes from DT Dulcinea:

For this challenge I want to try a subtle ombre look. I painted the background using acrylic paint and gesso for a 50% pink look. For the SWAK challenge, I made a hand stitching word on a piece of cardstock for my title, I use some strips of gold washi tape for lining my title and embellish, I use some clips and stickers on an arrow shape, and a piece of kraft paper framing my niece picture. I want a romantic feel so I grab some stickers from Hello Again collection by Carta Bella, some daisies cut with my silhouette for a bit of texture and some “kraft” color sequins spread on my layout. I love the colors, I think it made the black and white picture pops. Now it's your turn, I want to see what you created with the challenge!

Make sure you come back tomorrow for more inspiration! :) 

"Smile" by DT Carol

Today's wonderful inspiration comes from DT Carol:

Carol said this about her layout:
"For this challenge I chose a pink paper for the background and cut some hearts with the Cameo. Then I backed them with different patterned papers. And machine stitched on top. I used some wood veneer (hearts and arrow), buttons and a kraft tag to embellish."

Check back tomorrow for more inspiration! 

Stash Challenge #12 - S.W.A.K.

It's time to reveal our February Stash Challenge and introduce you to our February Guest Designer.

But first, we would like to say THANK YOU to the
Frosted Designs!!!!!

for sponsoring Scrap Our Stash this month.  

They are generously offering a $20.00 gift certificate to one lucky randomly drawn participant!

Frosted Designs started out as a challenge blog that encouraged crafters to share their cards, layouts and off the page projects. Over the past few years, we have met amazing people from around the world who share our passion... creating! Whether you like paper projects, mixed media or a combination of both, Frosted Designs is a place to come for encouragement, tutorials and now, supplies! We offer customizable monthly kits! You can decide what goes in your kit at no extra charge! And we are excited to announce that we are adding some new manufacturers to our store over the next few months..... 7 Dots, Lindy's Stamp Gang, Elle's Studio, Authentique, and so many more. Be sure to check in often to see what is new! To make your shopping a little more fun, we have a special discount just for you! Use code SOS10 for an extra 10% off your purchase, including sale and clearance items! (Offer expires 2-28-14)

Please take a moment to go by and visit Frosted Designs!

Now onto the challenge...
Your challenge this month:

Here's how this challenge works:
Create a layout with Red AND/OR Pink (50% of layout) with the following stash items: 

S. - Stitching (machine, hand or faux), W. - Washi Tape
A. - Arrow, K. - Kraft paper/embellishment
(Arrow, wash tape and kraft embellishments must be PREMADE/PACKAGED scrap products and each letter MUST be a separate item.)

DUE: 2/27/2014 midnight PST

You are allowed to add whatever else you want to your layout as long as you meet the requirements above.
And one more important thing...click HERE for the SOS Challenge Guidelines!!!

Not that we have shared with you the challenge and our February Sponsor,

we are excited to introduce you to our 

February Guest Designer

Sarah Moore

Hello! I am honored to be a guest designer for Scrap Our Stash! My name is Sarah Moore and I am a "Canadian Scrapbooker" from Williams Lake, BC! I have been married to my husband for 9 years! He's the best man ever and he's totally supportive of my scrappy addiction! I am the mama to 4 amazing boys who keep me busy, but also give me mega scrapping inspiration! I have been scrapping for as long as I've been married...(I started so I could make a wedding album). I love using all kinds of different textures and trends in my scrapbooks and I am always up for trying new things :) I'm really looking forward to branching off this year and making some altered items and I'm really excited to start my very first Project Life album in 2014 too! 

Blog:   My Life On Paper
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/smoore82designs

And here is Sarah's wonderful take on our February S.W.A.K. Challenge:

Isn't Sarah's layout fabulous! 

Now it's your turn to get your complete the S.W.A.K. challenge! 

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you return tomorrow for more Design Team Inspiration!

January 2014 Winners Announced!!!!

Are you ready to find out who made the TOP 3 and who won the monthly prize drawing for January?

The Design Team has voted and here are the 3 Top Picks this month (in numeric order):

#1 Jo

#3 Debi Clark

#24 Denise Luscan

Congratulations Ladies! 

One of you will be contacted to be a Guest Designer on our blog in March!!!!

Here's our Top 3 blinkie to display on your blog:

AND…for our randomly drawn WINNER of our January prize:

#15 Stacia Brandt

Congratulations  Stacia!!! 

Please leave a comment below, then email us your mailing addy to: 

scrapourstash@gmail.com

with January Winner in the subject line

You have until February 15, 2014 to claim your prize. 

Here is our WINNER blinkie to place on your blog:

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the January challenges!
Make sure you come back tomorrow for the next challenge! :)

Happy Scrappin'!

"Out With The Old, In With The New" LO by DT Patricia

Today's inspiration is from DT Patricia!  She share with us her take on the January sketch challenge:

Patricia had this to say about her layout:

"This layout was inspired by 2 photos I had for the new year. One holds many of the items I tend to embrace this new year and the other shows the year 2013 being washed away by water....bye bye 2014!

The product I used all came from Scrapbook Room in which I simply love receiving their monthly kits. Not sure of the month, but everything used in this layout comes from Simple Stories, with the exception of the Alpha letters. I also used some twine string and my lovely washi in the lower right hand corner. I absolutely love the colors in this Simple Stories collection. 

Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking!

Happy New Years!"

Today is the last day to upload your layouts for the Sketch Challenge and Countdown Challenge.  You have until the end of the day (PST) to upload!! Hurry! :) 

"Only Duke's" LO by DT Kate

Today's wonderful inspiration comes from our DT member Kate Blue:

Kate says this about her layout:

"My son has always been fascinated with mayonnaise sandwiches since age 3-do not know where he got that from  We do let him eat them at home ONLY LOL!! But it has to be DUKE'S mayo, no other kind will do."

Don't forget this challenge and the Countdown Challenge is due by the end of the day tomorrow! Get your layouts uploaded to the sidebar asap! :) 

"2 of a Kind" LO by DT Megan

Today's gorgeous inspiration comes from our DT Megan Beaubien:

Megan said this about her layout:

"For this challenge, I scrapbooked pictures of my yougest son, Max and his cousin, Will. They are only 8 months apart and are quite the pair when they are together! I ended up flipping the sketch for my layout. My premade number is the 2 from Basic Grey's RSVP line. I used a lot of the Studio Calico Printshop line, as well as the Add-on Rome from Studio Calico's October kit. The boys' names were cut from my Silhouette Cameo using the Voluptate font."

For mor information on this challenge and the Countdown challenge, click HERE. 

"Silvester 06-07" Layout by DT Tanti

Hi Everyone!!!

Todays awesome inspiration was created by DT Tanti and inspired by our

January Sketch with Stash Challenge:

Tanti shared this about her layout and take on the challenge:

"I loved this challenge. It gave me the chance to finally use my "Thickers" numbers from American Crafts. 

The title of my page is German and it means "New Year's Eve".

For the sketch, I've chosen two pictures of my daughter who played with sparklers on that night.

I also used from my stash the "Party Day" paper collection by Crate Paper.

Here is another look at this month's sketch from our sponsor,

The ScrapRoom

dig into your stash of numbers, include some on your layout and get it linked up on our sidebar for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate from :

For complete challenge details on both of our January Challenges,

click HERE!!!

Enjoy the rest of your day and make sure you stop by tomorrow for more awesome

inspiration from our Design Team !!!

"22 Years of Friendship" LO by DT Kerry

Happy Saturday! 

Today's wonderful inspiration is from DT Kerry:

Kerry said this about her layout: 

"Such a versatile sketch to work with and using numbers on my page is not something I do very often so it's nice to delve into those underused sections of my Thickers!  I used My Minds Eye papers for the background and found some washi tape that matched with the Sn@p card I used. This challenge certainly had me using up plenty of my stash that had been unloved until now.  What memories will you record with the use of numbers? Love to see your take on this great sketch. xx"

Make sure you come back tomorrow for more inspiration! :) 

"How Many Rolls Do You Have?" LO by DT Kelly

DT Kelly brings us today's awesome inspiration:

This is what Kelly say's about her layout: 

"How many rolls do you have? - My sweet chunky baby boy back in 1999. I knew right away what I wanted to do with my extra numbers from my Echo Park Brothers kit with those little rolls showing up so well in the photos. I used up scraps from so many different manufacturers: Simple Stories, We R Memory Keepers, Jillibean Soup, Websters Pages, My Minds Eye, Echo Park and Authentique. I can't wait to see the other takes on the sketch challenge!"

If you haven't already, get your layout uploaded on our side bar soon! The challenges end in just a few days!  Remember.. the prize is a $20 Gift Card to The ScrapRoom!  See the challenges HERE. 

"Big Dawg For 2" LO by DT Robin

Today's wonderful inspiration come from DT Robin: 

Robin said this about her layout:

Big Dawg for 2
"One of our favorite Harley ride destinations is Tom’s Farms in Corona. 
On this visit, we tried their Big Dawg hot dogs. 
I knew better…that I was going to need my own. No sharing for me!
That lovely, large, wood, veneer, 2 is from Freckled Fawn."

For information on this Sketch Challenge and the Jan 1st Countdown Challenge, click HERE.

Happy Scrappin'!

"1,2, 3 Little Birds" LO by Jenni

Today's wonderful inspiration comes from DT member Jenni Calma:

Jenni said this about her layout:

"I love a good sketch, nothing more encouraging for some slow mojo than a great place to start! And this one has plenty of room for interpretation and manipulation!  I love taking pictures of my kids with their cousins, whom they adore, especially now that everyone can look at the camera and do what Aunt Jenni says!    Unfortunately, one little bird was sick and wasn't in these photos, so they didn't feel quite complete.  I played with lots of patterns and neutral grays to go with my stash numbers, from  Heidi Swapp in a lighte teal. All the other colors and embellishments following along!"

Happy Scrappin'! 

"So Happy Together" LO by DT Leila

Today's beautiful inspiration comes from DT Leila:

Leila says this about her layout:

"For me being with family is what is best. How we live away from all family members, I am very happy when my kids are enjoyed them. In the photos, Matheus and Maria Clara with Uncle Lyncoln. Actually are my "3" children, because this brother was born when I was 19 and I kind of adopted her as a child, and always loved him very much! Love you kids!"

Make sure you come back tomorrow for more inspiration! :) 

"Hello Sunshine" LO by DT Joefil

DT Joefil brings us today's awesome inspiration:

Joefil said this about her layout:

"In this sketch challenge I used my daughter photos from last summer, and I also used American crafts my girl paper collection, then the title is my first cut from my new cameo, so excited about that and I love it, then I water color the title with light blue and yellow, I also water color the small clouds and splatters some in the page, and the rest of the embellishment is from my stash."

For more inspiration about this challenge and the Jan Countdown challenge, click HERE. 

"Today & Everyday" LO by Rochelle

Today I get to share with you my layout inspired by The Scrap-Room's sketch:

I am fortunate to be a designer over at The Scrap-Room and I love it!  I used the Simple Stories Daily Grind collection from the January 2014 kit. I only had 1 photo to used for this sketch so I added the film reel to take up the space. I added 2013 for the pre-made/packaged numbers and also the "08" sticker on the calendar wheel. Everything is from the kit, except the chipboard pieces which is an add-on item from TSR and the twine is from my stash! 

Happy Scrappin'! 

"14" LO by DT Elizabeth

Elizabeth brings us today's fabulous inspiration:

and here is what Elizabeth said about her layout, "I really liked this challenge! I have always wanted to do a layout using a bunch of numbers and this challenge was perfect for that! I had to find some Thickers that had enough numbers though for me to use in my stash and of course scrapping Drew is always fun too! I loved the sketch, and flipped it to work with the photo I had of Drew. Totally fun!"

Once again, this challenge is based on The ScrapRoom's sketch:

Happy Scrappin'! 

"Always & Forever" LO by DT Dulcinea

DT Dulcinea brings us inspiration today based on The Scrap-Room sketch:

This is what Dulcinea said about her layout, "I don't know you, but I feel I have much number on my stash and I want to use them. For this challenge I want to do something different. I love romantic layouts, but since this picture of my niece it's so teen, I have to try something more colorful and modern. Numbers give a modern feel and combine with my message: time pass so fast that she needs to enjoy her time and remember this time of her life. Hope you like the inspiration and I want to see how you use your numbers!"

Check out the challenge HERE. :) 

"Celebrate our Friendship" LOL by DT Carol

Today's inspiration is from DT member Carol:

Carol said this about her layout:

"For this challenge I created this layout to celebrate Friendship. Our family moves a lot and the children always have to say good bye to their dear friends! Those pictures are from one of those good byes in 2012"

Make sure you come back tomorrow for more inspiration! :) 

Sketch Challenge #11

It's time to reveal our January Sketch challenge!

Just a reminder…. 

The ScrapRoom

is sponsoring Scrap Our Stash this month!!! :)  

They are generously offering a $20.00 gift certificate to one lucky randomly drawn participant!

"The Scraproom is the only online “Coffee House” that specializes in monthly

 Scrapbooking Layout Kits!  Treat yourself to a steaming hot helping of fresh scrapbooking supplies, delivered straight to your door every month!"

Please take a moment to go by and visit The ScrapRoom 

Now onto the challenge...

Here is the sketch created by The Scrap-Room:

Here's how this challenge works:

Create a layout based on this sketch above and you must add premade/packaged numbers on your layout. 

And one more important thing...click HERE for the SOS Challenge Guidelines!!!  Make sure to link your layout to Mr. Linky on our side bar.

You can check out The Scrap-Room Ideas for inspiration from this sketch. 

Meet our January Guest Designer:

Doreen Vasquez

Hi, my name is Doreen!

Happy New Year to you!

I’m very excited to be a Guest Designer here at Scrap Our Stash!

A little bit about me:

I reside in Southern CA and have lived here pratically all my life.  My husband and I bought a house just down the street from our high school!  Speaking of my husband, I have been married to the most handsome, caring, fabulous man (EVER), and the love of my life, David, since July 16, 2001.

I am the mother of 2 beautiful human babies: Joseph (18) and Madison (11) and 3 super adorable fur babies: Spotty (dog), Ivanna (dog) and Panini (cat). Actually, I am Panini’s “Grammy”as Panini belongs to my daughter…and believe me, she will not let me forget it! LOL!

I started dabbling in scrapbooking 14 years ago, however, it turned into a serious hobby for me in 2005 when I discovered a scrapbook website that opened my eyes to new, fun techniques and allowed me to interact with other scrappers. Before then I knew nobody who scrapbooked! Can you imagine?!

About 4 years ago the hobby turned into an obsession when I discovered blogs, contests, and scrapbooking kit clubs!  I don't scrap chronologically, as I would rather scrap whatever subject I am "feeling" at the moment.  Luckily I have a variety of subjects to scrap!

I would categorize my style as clean and simple w/ a few twists thrown in!

For the most part I like to stick to my general style, but I do get bored w/ it at times and that’s when I try to add new techniques or products.  My latest obsessions are: washi tape, misting, and my hexagon punch, size=XL thank you very much! Hahaha!  My signature? I like outlining, or doodling as some call it, each layer of items on my layouts to help them stand out. I don’t consider a page complete if there isn’t at least some kind of outlining on it!  I have even tried to let a page go w/out it and it caused me great anxiety! No joke!!

I will never be caught up since as much as I like to scrap I also love to take pictures!

For every new layout I create there's probably a dozen new pictures I have just taken!

But for me it’s not about being caught up, it’s about capturing as many memories for my family as I can and enjoying the process while doing it!

Thanks for having me!

If you get a chance, please come visit me over at my blog:

A Day In Doreena's Life.

And here is Doreen's beautiful take on our January sketch Challenge:

This is what Doreen said about her layout:
"I loved working w/ the sketch because it could be used in it's original state or turned on its side and still look good!  These are pictures of my and my 13 year old fur-baby Ivanna at Christmas time last year.  I've had her since she was 9 and although we are pretty much inseparable, these are only the 2nd and 3rd pictures ever taken of the 2 of us together!  Besides using the fabulous sketch provided by The Scraproom, I completed the challenge of using numbers by including the date in red number stickers. I usually handwrite my dates but I like the way using matching colored numbers in the middle helps to lead your eyes from one side of the layout to the other!  Can't wait to see what you come up with!"

Thanks for stopping by and make sure you return tomorrow for more Design Team Inspiration!