Howdy, Howdy Howdy!  It is Liz and I am bringing you the last challenge of April 2011!  I am very excited to share this technique with you.

When using colors on our layouts, it is important to balance the colors by varying the amount of each color.  This is often called the galllon/quart/pint rule or concept.  Your main color is what you use a gallon of on your layout.  You one or two secondary colors are the quarts on your page.  And finally an accent color is a pint, used sparingly as a pop on a page.  Your challenge is to apply this concept to one of your layouts.  I want to be able to clearly tell what is your “gallon”, “quart(s)”, and pint.

Here is my page:

Note:  my gallon is black, my quarts are the pink and purple, and my pint is the gold.
This is using Belle of the Ball by Band Geek Designs

And here are some lovely layouts from the CT ladies here at SM:

Heidi:

Bonnie:

Sarah:

Kendall:

[B]Now for the rules/guidelines:[/B]
-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Saturday Special gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. And at the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!

-You have until the end of April to complete this challenge for April MOS points or wait to post in May for May MOS points!

-Remember no double dipping…your photo and/or layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but we love it when you do!

Hey there! Cathy here to host the April 28, 2011 It’s In the Cards Challenge. With the warmer weather approaching (at least in my part of the world it is supposed to be getting warmer!), and our thoughts heading towards summer and swimsuits, I was thinking about getting fit. And that inspired me to create a card template that is long and slender! Hehehehe!!!

The image is linked for the template download, or you can click HERE.

Here is the sample card I made using the new design team collaboration kit “Up, Up and Away”

Now to help get you motivated, here are some samples from our amazing creative team!

Tracy (sunshintk) made this bright colorful birthday card using Celebrate! (bold) by Chelle’s Creations

Ami (steami) used Cover It Up: Invitation – Krisi’s Kreations and Month By Month: Pregnancy – WM Squared to make this wonderful card to welcome a new baby! Check out the quilling she did too!

Tamara is really getting us ready for summer with her card featuring Beach Bum By WM Squared Designs

Heather used Seize the Day by LDrag and KimB to create this great all occasion card. I really like the way she photographed it, really shows off the tall and slender look. I think I’ve got a new angle for when I’m being photographed! LOL

This one by Bonnie is so striking with the bright poppy on the black background!  She used The Poppies Collection by Jeanine DeOre.

And this one by Jewelle Using:
Oh Boy! by geniaBeana Scraps and Nikki Epperson Designs
BIG! Chip Alpha by geniaBeana Scraps

Reminder of the challenge rules:
-Upload your photographed card into the Hybrid Gallery (It’s in the Cards Challenge). Then link it to the It’s in The Cards Challenge forum thread, this will get you one point. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products that you used in your thread post. And at the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!

-You have until the end of May 2011 (yep you get some extra time since this challenge falls so close to the end of the month!) to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping…your photo and/or layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but we love it when you do!

OK – let’s see your tall slender cards!!

Good morning everyone!  Trina (tjscraps) here hosting my very first ScrapMatters challenge, I was so excited to do a Grand Theft Layout, it’s always a favorite of mine.  I chose Sherly – aka neitis – to be the victim of this week’s theft.  She has an amazing gallery, which you can find here: http://scrapmatters.com/gallery3/showgallery.php/ppuser/5162/cat/500
I lifted this page:

Here is my page:

Credits:
Me, Myself and I – Eva Kipler and Kate Hadfield
Maths Class Alpha – Kate Hadfield
DJB Marla Script

And here are some awesome examples from the SM team:

Trista lifted this page:

And came up with this:

Credits:
Sweet On You from HGD by Laurie Ann, Sweet On You Alpha, Font: KonTikiEnchantedJF

Amy (anrobe) lifted this page:

And here is her lift:

Credits: A Life So Sweet by WM [Squared] Designs & Jady Day Studio

Simona (lightmistress) chose this page:

And this is her interpretation:

Credits: Chelle’s Spring Breeze

Becca chose this one:

And came up with this beauty:

Credits:  Eva Kipler and Kate Hadfield’s Me, Myself, and I collab, glitter and button from Eva’s Little Moments

Chel lifted this:

And here is her lift:

Credits: Eva Kipler’s Little Moments

Hop on over to the Grand Theft Layout challenge forum and join us in scraplifting Sherly!

Hey digi-scrappers! Lately I have been loving the look of layouts with the fun little cut-outs in them, so I thought I would give it a shot and make one of my own. It’s a simple and sweet little template, and I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

From Lashaun:

used The Magic In You by Band Geek Designs

From Tracy:

Here’s one for you using Friends Series – Roche by KimB’s Designs. Hope you can use it!

From Fonetta:
A Boys Perfect Birthday kit, Add-on & WA by Jady Day Studio
A Lofe So Sweet by WM2 & Jady Day Studio

From Trista:
friendsdotcom collab by Amy Stoffel and Lyndsay Riches
Template from Amy Stoffel
Fonts: Arial, Elegant

from Bonnie:

using: Sweet On You by Laurie Ann; & Into Spring Alpha by Haynay

Here are the rules!
? You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Tuesday Template gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new ScrapMatters products but, please add a note in your post here to say that you used a new product to ensure you receive the extra point. At the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!
? You have the entire month of May to complete this challenge for MOS points.
?Remember no double dipping, your layout must be unique to this challenge.
? You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but we love it when you do!

Hi there, Simona here! I am so nervous because this is my first challenge ever as a SM CTM!

For this challenge I thought about something which was challenging for me as well. This week I am challenging you and myself (!) to do a layout using a photo collage. What’s the difference between a photo collage and a multi photo layout? Well, basically, a multi photo layout can be more well ordered than a photo collage. Image yourself with a bunch of photos in your hands, leave them falling on the table, the way they naturally land on the table, overlaying each other, that is my meaning of a photo collage.

For this challenge you have to use at least 7 photos, the photos can be all different or the same ones repeated. Each photo must be touching at least one other, no singles allowed!

Since I am normally a single photo scrapper so this one was out of my scrapping comfort zone and a way to get a page with lots of pics done for my 2009 vacation album, too!

Using Capture a Memory by Stolen Moments Designs:

And here’s some more inspiration from the amazing ScrapMatters creative artists!

By Kelli using Belle of the Ball from Band Geek Designs:

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By Ami using LoveBirds by Jeanine ~ The Kit by Jeanine DeOre:

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By Fiona using using Heartbreaker, Retro Clear Alpha and Round About Alpha, all by Stolen Moments:

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By Kim using Great Escape and Family Matters Alphas by WM[squared]:

And by Trista using Autumn Splendor Collab from the Scrap Matters Design Team:

I really hope you were inspired by these amazing creations and willl play along and overwhelm me with all your pages full of pics!!

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Challenge reminders:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Saturday Special gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. And at the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!

-You have until the end of April to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping…your photo and/or layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but we love it when you do!

Hey all!  Jewelle {jubeejewels} here with the Hybrid Corner!

A few years {yes I said years} ago I picked up some chipboard coasters at my local craft store.  I was tired of scrubbing water rings off of my coffee table on a daily basis and thought these would solve the problem.  I thought that I would decorate the coasters with scrap paper so I wouldn’t have to look at the very “blah” color of the chipboard.  The coasters got thrown into my to do pile of crafts and have sat there ever since.  I am now finally getting around to making them pretty and I have no idea why it took me so long.  It was a super easy project!  With that I want to show  you how easy it would be for you to make a set for your own home!  First let’s take a look at my coasters:

From my digi stash I used Girlfriends by wm[squared] Designs and Eva Kipler Designs.  I also used Girlfriends – Word Art Bits by wm[squared] Designs.

Let’s get started on how I made my coasters.

SUPPLIES

• Printed mini scrapbook pages
• Coasters
• Mod podge
• Foam brush
• Paper trimmer
• Craft knife
• Scissors
• Spray sealant
• Ink Pad {optional}
• Emory Board {optional}
• Black pen {not pictured}
• Felt {not pictured}

Step 1 – In Photoshop or other equivalent program create mini scrapbook pages that are the size of your coasters.  When finished my four pages fit on a 8.5 x 11 canvas with each mini scrapbook page being 4 in x 4 in.

Step 2 – Print.  Cut out mini scrapbook pages using a paper cutter.

Step 3 – Using mod podge and foam brush glue mini scrapbook page to a coaster.

Step 4 – Trim any excess paper using craft knife or scissors.  Use a Emory board to file down and smooth the edges  of the paper if needed.

Step 5 – Using the ink pad drag it across the edges of your coaster.  Not only does this add a bit of distressing on the mini scrapbook pages, but it also hides the chipboard color.  In the picture you can see that I have used a dark brown ink to cover part of the chipboard.  This step is optional but I think it gives the whole project a nice finished look.

Step 7 – Using a black pen trace the shape of your coasters onto felt.  Cut shapes from felt.

Step 8 – Apply a thick coat of mod podge to the back of your coasters.  Carefully line up the felt on the back.  Using scissors trim of any excess felt.

Step 9 — Use a spray sealant to seal the whole project.

Step 10 — Enjoy your finished project!

I would love know what you think of my project!  If this inspires you to create your coasters be sure and link me up in the comments so I can see what you come up with!  If you need any questions answered concerning this project be sure and ask.

This Easter card by Cinna just jumped out of the gallery at me!  I loved the creative shape the fun doodle boarder and the cute characters inside!! What a fun Easter project!

Congrats CInna!  Head on over to the gallery to leave her some love (the image is linked!)

-Kris (photonut71)

Hi all!  Checking in with my pick for LOTW!  As I was going through the gallery, I was just drawn to this layout.  We had a pretty gloomy week here and I love the bright colors!  Such a fun font for the title work… and just look at those beautiful photos… gorgeous, with those beautiful balloons and the clear blue sky!  Nice job, scrapshabby!

Congrats on your awesome layout Scapshabby!! The image is linked so head on over to the gallery and leave her some love!

-Kris (photonut71)