Hi all, Carolyn (calliclaire) to bring you today’s challenge:

Obscure Holiday Challenge – April 22 is “National Jelly Bean Day”, so use some candy on your LO.  What fun!  My kids LOVE candy (well, so do I)!  Here they are eating those fabulous ring pops that last forever and I am sure are SO not good for their teeth!  I used the awesome How Sweet It is by Amy Stoffel and Layer It Volume 2 Template Pack by Mye De Leon:

I LOVE this fun layout by Carol, using all those easter peeps on her page:

And here’s one from Chel with those delicious jelly beans:

Hope you have fun adding candy to your pages.  It does not have to include photos of candy.  You can do something like “As sweet as candy” for a title and then sprinkle candy all over your page!  Enjoy!  And don’t forget to join us in the other April challenges over here.

Happy Scrapping!
- Carolyn (calliclaire)

HollyinPA bringing you the final Bingo  Challenge for March…how is your Bingo Card coming along?!?!  I am hoping to make up some time in the next week!  Today’s challenge is fairly easy….pick ANY lyric from a song and use it on a layout.  You can pick a few words, a line or a whole verse, even the entire song!  It is up to you!  I chose to use a portion of the Twisted Sister song “I Wanna Rock” for my layout.  I didn’t know where I heard it from…knew it was a song & these photos of my then 10 month old daughter trying to play Rock Band just screamed those words to me!  Here is Alexa playing the drums.  I used LDrag Designs and Down This Road Designs’ collab  kit “My Rock Star”, which also screams “I Wanna Rock” to me   Have fun and don’t forget to leave love for some other layouts.  Thanks for playing!

Here are some other layouts done by the ScrapMatters CT to get your creative juices flowing.  First up is Shabby Abby.  I am a sucker for anything Disney and I LOVE the black, white & red and the great clustering!  The banner in the corner is adorable!

Next is from Kelseyll  LOVE the colors and the softness of her LO!

Next is from Carolyn…I love the black and white and all of the elements in her awesome clusters!

Lastly, we have Kairyn Lisa’s adorable LO.  I love how creative kids can be!  The cluster in the middle is so cute!!

Thanks again for playing!  I hope you are inspired and enjoy the rest of your weekend

Hi everyone, Simona here again for this week’s Grand Theft Layout Challenge!
Today’s choice is sugirox. Her gallery is not very big but it’s really gorgeous so I decided to introduce you to her 
As usual your challenge this week is to browse sugirox’s gallery, find a layout you like and come back here with both the page you picked and the page you scrapped! I really hope you’ll like my pick 

This is the page I lifted:

And this is the result:

Credits: For the love of the boys by Stolen Moments Designs & Jady Day Studio, branch from kit Capture a Memory by Stolen Moments Designs

And more from the uber talented CT ladies:

Ophelia picked:

and made:

September Hullabaloo by Amy Stoffel

Wendy choose:

Credits: Journey of the Heart and Journey of the Heart Add-on by KimB Designs and Elise’s Pieces, Shadow Like Tanya by Crossbone Cuts

Isabel went for:

and created:

Credits: School Memories 4 Big Kiddos by Jady day Studio by Yari, SMD Niki font by Stolen Moments Designs

Manda lifted:

and her version:

Credits: Falling for You by Sugary Fancy Designs

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-You will receive TWO points for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout Challenge gallery. You can receive TWO additional points 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 September to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping… your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM product beginning July 8, 2011.

Hi everyone and welcome to this week’s Grand Theft Layout Challenge!
Today’s choice is Sasha. Her gallery is kinda new to me but I was really amazed by her work and I really want to do some thiev.. ehm lifting, of her pages!
So your challenge this week (and the whole month you know) is to browse Sasha’s gallery, find a layout you like and come back here with both the page you picked and the page you scrapped! I really hope you’ll like my pick

This is the page I lifted:

And this is the result:

Credits: A Walk in the Woods by Plum Dumpling Designs

And more from the uber talented CT ladies:

Wendy (Neverland Scraps) lifted:

And she threw up this super cute page:

Credits: Cherry Tree Lane by Graham Like the Cracker and WimpyChomper Designs

Melissa (prettypeaches) picked:

And did her own:

Credits: A Girl’s Perfect Birthday By Jady Day Studio; Basic Bits By Inspirations from Day; School Memories Add On Alpha By Jady Day Studio; Sweet Spring Templates: Set 6 By True Blue Studio

Tronesia choose:

And made:

Credits: Serenity by Andilynn Designs

Chel was inspired by:

And created:

Credits: September Mix-A-Kit pieces by KimB

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-You will receive TWO points for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout Challenge gallery. And you can receive TWO additional points 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 September to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping… your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM product beginning July 8, 2011.

Hi everyone and welcome to this week’s Grand Theft Layout Challenge!
Today’s choice is Yolanda aka y_baros. Her gallery is a big inspiration for me and I hope you’ll love it, too!
Soooo, your challenge this week (and the whole next month!) is to browse y_baros’ gallery, find a layout you like and come back here with both the page you picked and the page you scrapped!
And because our designers here at ScrapMatters love Yolanda’s work, too, there’s even some more help for you all in the shop!

This is the page I picked:

and turned it into:

Credits: For the Love of the Boys by Stolen Moments Designs & Jady Day Studio

And more inspiration from our wonderful CT ladies!

Tracy (sunshinetk) used one of Yolanda’s inspired templates to create this all boy page:

Credits: Be Inspired – Yolanda templates by WM2, It’s a Boy Thing by WM2 and Haynay Designs

Melissa (prettypeaches) picked this page:

and created this wonder which is actually a double pager!

Credits: Hitting the Waves By Jady Day Studio, Basic Bits By Inspirations from Day

Tamara (tsmspt) decided to use the templates and this is her page (gotta love the doggy pic!):

Credits: Basically Black Alpha by Plum Dumpling Designs, First Flight by Down this Road Designs, Be Inspired – Yolanda – Templates by WMSquared

Carina (cinna) picked:

And this is her scary lift:

Credits: After Midnight by Jennifer Labre

Jacqueline1976 found inspiration from this page:

And this is her sweet creation:

Credits: Serenity by Happy Scrap Girl, Words from the kit In the History of ever by Amy Stoffel, Tag from the kit Merry Around by KimB, Paper Flower from the kit Letting go by Amy Stoffel

Isabel (Leandi) picked this one:

And made her own version:

Credits: Window to Happiness by LDrag Designs
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Challenge reminders:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout Challenge 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 September to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping… your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM product beginning July 8, 2011.

Hi everyone and welcome to a brand new Grand Theft Layout Challenge!
Today I picked a gallery that has never been scraplifted here at ScrapMatters and I hope you’ll love it! The lucky lady is josette31. I love her work because she clusters a whole lot and her clusters are amazing to say the least! I know some of you are not fans of clustering, or you are not really familiar with it, but let’s look at it this way: double challenge for you!
So your challenge this week is to browse josette31′s gallery, find a layout you like and come back here in this forum thread with both the page you picked and the page you scrapped!

I picked:

and turned it into:

Credits: First Flight by Down This Road Designs, Beautiful Life: Alpha by True Blue Studio

Want more eye candies by our fantastic CT? Here you go!

Becca236 picked (holy gorgeous cluster!):

and created this equal fantastic clustered page:

Credits: Today Is by Captivated Visions

Chel had a hard time picking just one but in the end she choose:

and did this super cute page:

Credits: A Boy’s World by Jady Day Studio & Kay Millers

Cara (colson) picked this amazing layout:

and this is her gorgeous lift:

Credits: September Grass by Elise’s Pieces, button and two flowers from Bluebird by Erica Zane, and two strings from G is for Giraffe by The Design Girl

Jennifer (iScrap) picked this:

and put together this much happier page:

Credits: A Walk in the Woods by Plum Dumpling Designs

Enough inspiration to join the fun? I hope so!

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Challenge reminders:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout Challenge 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 August to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping… your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM product beginning July 8, 2011.

Here to ride the blog train?  Keep reading! 

We are so excited to share our birthday with all of our friends!  There is a lot going on this weekend, games, challenges, prizes, freebies and even a scavenger hunt!!  Be sure to check out our BIRTHDAY FORUM here.

Now on to the good stuff…  Our design team has created a beautiful FWP kit for you.  To get this kit free, load your cart with $20 dollars of items, and this kit is FREE.  There’s a great sale, so it is a good time to stock up!

Now, I know why you are really here… you want the freebies!  We understand and that is why we have brought you this amazing blog train AND a BONUS scavenger hunt!!  What? You say?  A scavenger hunt!  Yes!  We have 47 designers and CT who have worked to create you some amazing freebies BUT 10 of these downloads include a PHOTO PIECE.  If you collect ALL 10 photo pieces, you have the opportunity to win another prize!!  I can’t reveal yet what the prize is, but we will soon!  Take your puzzle pieces and piece them together, then upload your image to your favorite photo host.  Once you are done with your image, simply post A LINK TO IT IN SCAVENGER HUNT THREAD.  Please remember just to post a link, not the actual image.  If you have ANY questions, you can send a PM to Kat, she’s been working hard to get this all organized for you and can answer any questions you might have.  You MUST have your puzzle image in by 12 AM EST Monday Aug. 8th (That’s SUNDAY night at Midnight! 

Now, without further ado… here’s your train.  If you get lost, come back here to help find your way.  Hold on tight!  It’s going to be a great ride!  DON’T FORGET TO GRAB YOUR FIRST PUZZLE PIECE HERE…

2. Scrapmatters.com blog: http://scrapmatters.com/wordpress/
3. Wendy: http://wendys-craftycreations.blogspot.com/
4. Val: http://geniabeanascraps.com
5. Mary: http://plumdumplingdesign.blogspot.com
6. Jaime: http://simplyjstudio.blogspot.com
7. Jenn: http://www.confessionsofadigitalscrapper.com
8. Amber: http://stolenmomentsdesign.blogspot.com/
9. Angie: http://downthisroaddesigns.blogspot.com/
10. Tanya: http://crossbonecuts.blogspot.com/
11. Erica: http://ericazane.blogspot.com/
12. Krisi: http://krisiskreations.blogspot.com/
13. Steph.designs: http://lesdigisdesteph.blogspot.com/
14. Lina: http://ldragdesigns.blogspot.com/
15. Ana: http://sugaryfancy.com/blog/
16. Jenn H: http://truebluestudio.blogspot.com/
17. Elise: http://www.elisespieces.com
18: Amy: http://justus-mylifeinpictures.blogspot.com/
19: Cheri: http://dreambigdigi.blogspot.com/
20. Christina: http://www.wimpychompers.com/
21. Yari/Jady Day Studio: http://www.jadydaystudio.com/
22. Kimbytx: http://kimbytx.blogspot.com/
23: Calliclaire: http://www.calliclaire.blogspot.com/
24: KimB: http://kimbsdesigns.blogspot.com/
25.  Jenn http://www.thetypativescrapper.blogspot.com/
26. Fran http://franscraps.blogspot.com
27. Ophelia http://www.navaja77digiscraprealm.blogspot.com/
28. Amanda http://mhkscraps.blogspot.com
29. Heidi http://myfamilyscrappings.blogspot.com
30. Fiona http://mydigaddiction.blogspot.com/
31. Kendall http://majorscrapitude.blogspot.com/
32. Neverland Scraps http://neverlandscraps.blogspot.com/
33. Heather K http://createdbyheather.blogspot.com
34. Manda http://sankostudio.blogspot.com
35. Melissa http://yzerbear.blogspot.com
36. Trista http://tristaree.com
37. Annisa http://themeyersfamilystory.blogspot.com
38.Chel: http://scrappingchelcreations.wordpress.com/
39. Melanie: http://live-capture-create.blogspot.com/
40. Heather W: http://heatherw25.blogspot.com/
41. Sharon: http://quietangelsb.blogspot.com/
42. Amy: http://melniczenkomusings.blogspot.com/
43. Cathy: http://scrappycath.blogspot.com/
44. Kat: http://katdesigned.blogspot.com
45. Becca A: http://www.beccas-paper-view.blogspot.com
46. Crystal: http://www.sugarpiescrapping.blogspot.com
47. Day: http://digiinspirations.com/blog/

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY SCRAPMATTERS!  chooo choooooooo!

Hi everyone and welcome to another “issue” of the Saturday Special. The thing I like most about this challenges is that I often find some tutorials and tips that are new to me and teach me more tricks for learning scrapbook deeper.
This Saturday I also have a small tutorial for you. Some time ago I bended a lace into a circle for a CT layout and some CT member asked me how I did it. So I thought maybe it will be useful to someone out there, too, to see how to do it!

Let’s start with our small tutorial! First pick the lace, ribbon or element you want to bend and drag it into your empty page.

Now you should increase its height a little… well, you will learn it from experience, anyway, I increased my height to 160%.

Now in the top bar look for the Filter Menu –> Distort –> Polar Coordinates

It will open up another little window: Rectangular to Polar (yes, if you have a round object, for example a frame, you can convert it to a straight line with the other option!).

And voilà:

Your nice lace turned into a super cute circle to be used as a frame or a different element of your taste.

Your chance for this Saturday Special challenge is to create a layout using a bended element, so simple!

I hope you enjoyed the small tut!

This is how I used my new circle lace:

Credits: FuchsiaLime : sweet deal by LDrag Designs

And here’s more inspirations from our wonderful CT ladies!
Ophelia (navaja77) picked a scallop and used the technique in GIMP. It created a flower type element:

Credits: In The History of Ever by Amy Stoffel

Melissa (prettypeaches) used the technique on the stitches:

Credits: Lovebirds By Jeanine DeOre

Kayla (keepscrappin) turned a white ribbon into a circle:

Credits: Holly Jolly from Band Geek Designs

Fran (Fran98765) took a straight scallop clip of one of the papers and turned it into a circle for the scallop mat under the journal mat:

Credits: Summertime Fun – At the Zoo by Jady Day Studio

Amanda (dznyscrapper) turned a ribbon into a circle:

Credits: Summertime Fun – At the Zoo by Jady Day Studio, Around the Block Template Pack by Haynay Designs

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Challenge reminders:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout Challenge 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 July to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping… your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM products.

Hi everyone and welcome to a new Grand Theft Layout Challenge! While having a look at past ladies being “stolen” their galleries  I noticed that our own Trista aka scrappyt has never been lifted! That’s insane to me because Trista has always been a major inspiration for me, esp. when I was learning how to cluster!
So your challenge this week is to browse Trista’s gallery, find a layout you like and come back here with both the page you picked and the page you scrapped finding inspiration in Trista’s one.

I picked Different Drum:

and turned it into:

Credits: Yesterday Today Tomorrow by Plum Dumpling Designs

And more inspirations from our talented CT members!

Manda lifted Pig Race:

and came up with this yummy page:

Credits: Summer Refreshment Solid Papers by Down This Road Designs, Messy Love [patterns] by LDrag Designs, Messy Love [ellies] by LDrag Designs

Fiona (canadianmommy) choose Splash Into Summer

and created this delicious layout:

Credits: July Mix-a-Kit by the ScrapMatters designers

Amy (anrobe) picked She Tumbles

and came up with this cute pet page:

Credits: My First Pet by WimpyChompers Creations

Cami’s choice was Special Delivery

and she delivered this beauty:

Credits: What’s Cooking by Erica Zane

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Challenge reminders:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout Challenge 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 July to complete this challenge to earn MOS points.

-Remember no double dipping… your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM product beginning July 8, 2011.

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.