Good Morning!!  Andrea (chia) here with this weeks Grand Theft Layout.  We have some new girls on the ScrapMatter’s Creative Team and I wanted to highlight the growing gallery of one of these new CT members…dianeskie.  She has a fun style that I’m sure you will love lifting!!

I chose to lift Enjoy Every Moment…

Here is my layout using Happy Go Lucky by Jenn Barrette Designs…

And here is what has inspired the ScrapMatter’s Team…

wm[squared] lifted…

And using “Play Bundle” by Sahlin Studios & DeCrow Designs and White Paper: “Just The Basics – Cardstock” by WM[squared] Designs, she came up with…

Tanya lifted…And here is her beautiful layout created with Enjoy The Moment, Enjoy The Moment Snipettes, Stitched Swirls and Tuck and Wave Templates…

scrappurple lifted…And came up with this fun, winter layout…

jennamy82 lifted…And here is her lift using Daisy Crazy by Trixie Scraps & Madame Wing…

hoo-rah and abcmomof4 lifted…

hoo-rah’s using Feeling Moments from Pri Rocha, Storytime Collab from Sarah Bennett, Lil’ Digi Bits by Jude, and Stacy’s Back Door Designs, Crayon, Crayoff Alpha from Denise Beatty, Glitter Mess from Juno Designs…

and abcmomof4’s using explore.learn.grow staple, stitches and string (recolored) by Sahlin Studio, Sister Sue by Sarah Bennett…

Challenge reminders:
-You will receive one point for posting your layout in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout 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 March I will choose one layout at random for a bonus point!

-You have until the end of March to complete your layout for your points to be counted towards March 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!

Enjoy the lifting! I can’t wait to see what you’ve done!!

Hello! Melissa (Yzerbear19) here with this week’s Grand Theft Layout challenge! The subject for this week’s Grand Theft Layout is going to be the fabulous, Princess of Scrap, QuiltyMom. Her gallery is chock-full of awesome and amazing layouts! Check out her gallery here.

Here is the layout I lifted:

Here is my layout:

Credits: “A Magical Place” by Connie Prince

Check out the awesome lifts by the Creative team:

Wendy lifted this layout:

Her layout:

Credits:Template: “Free Sample Template 1″ by Denise Beatty / “Fly Free” by Jennifer Barrette / “In The City Alpha” (recolored) by Sahlin Studios Font: PeaHart

Jami lifted:

Her layout:

Credits: “Penalty Box” by Chelle’s Creations

Stephanie lifted:

Her layout:

Lori lifted:

Her layout:

Credits: “Vibrant Memories” by Pri Rocha

Aren’t they fabulous? Thank you Jan for being our inspiration! So stop by Jan’s gallery and be inspired!

Some important reminders:
-You have until the end of March to post your entry. Be sure to post it to the “Grand Theft Layout” gallery and link it back to the thread in the forum.
-No double-dipping! This challenge CANNOT be combined with any other ScrapMatters challenge or Speed Scrap. Your layout must be unique to this challenge.
-You can earn an extra point for using any new ScrapMatters product during the first week of its release. Be sure to note the new product in your layout description and your post in the thread on the forum. In order to get your bonus point, it does need to be noted on your forum post.
-At the end of February I will select my favorite layout and the scrapper will get a bonus point for their next month’s total.
-You don’t have to use ScrapMatters products, but we like it when you do.

This week we are getting our lifting inspiration from Jolene (aka mighttyjomomma)!  You can find her gallery here !  You will find lots of inspiration from Jolene’s gallery, I have a few of her pages in my favorites and she is a twin mommy like me so it seemed like a perfect fit!!!

I lifted this page:

And came up with this (using “Jungle Josh” kit by GG Digital Designs):

More inspiration from the rest of the team….

Wendy lifted this page:

And came up with this energetic boy page (using “d00d” (some items recolored) by Simply Scraps & Angie Kovacs & “stitch me up” by Chelles Creations):

Amber lifted this page:

And came up with this wonderful installment for her son’s baby book (using “He’s My Valentine & “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” by Plum Dumpling Designs, “JH_Amy” by Jeni Hopewell, “Foam Stamp Alpha” by Sahlin Studio & “Play” by Sahlin Studio & DeCrow Designs):

Challenge reminders:
-You will receive one point for posting your layout in the GTL: 24 Feb thread in the forum & in the Grand Theft Layout gallery, you need to post in both places! 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 March I will choose my favorite layout for a bonus point!

-You have until the end of February to complete your layout for your points to be counted towards February points. Otherwise post your layout after the first of the month to be counted towards March 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!

-Have fun!

I look forward to seeing your pages, so get to scrappin’!
–Jami

Okay okay let’s lift a SM Girl!! For this GTL challenge I have chosen to lift snowdrop (Heather). Check out her gallery here . Isn’t it just FULL of inspiring layouts?!?! There is TONS to chose from!

I lifted this layout:

And this is the layout I came up with (using “I Wuff You” by Connie Prince, Glass Pebble Alpha and Say it with Metal: Fall by Sahlin Studios):

And now for some awesome creative layouts from the SM team…..

Wendy chose Heather’s “Glee” layout to lift:

And created this cute handsome layout (using “Layers of Love Template” by Denise Beatty Originals, “Worn Scuffed Chipboard Alpha” by Sahlin Studios, and “A Knights Tale” by Man In the Moon Designs and Britt-ish Designs):

Amber lifted Heather’s “Walt, Mickey, & Me” layout:

And she created this sweet layout (using “Wynken, Blynken & Nod” by Stolen Moments and Scraps by Jenn, “The Only Date Stamps You’ll Ever Need” by Stolen Moments, “JH_Kari” by Jeni Hopewell, and “Get Real Shadow Styles” by Jennifer Barrette):

Jen picked Heather’s “Innoventions” layout:

And she created this fun layout (using “Just the Right Medicine Bundle” by Haynay Designs, “JH with a Marker” and “JH_Amber” by Jeni Hopewell):

Lori selected Heather’s “Gardens in Canada” layout:

And she created this beautiful layout (using “Love Blooms” by Jennifer Barrette):

Now wasn’t that some awesome inspiration???

A few quick SM guidelines:

- You will have until the end of February to complete this challenge. Please upload it to the GTL gallery and leave your LO image and Heather’s LO image (both linked) in the GTL 02/17/10 thread.

- You will receive one point for completing the challenge. You can earn an additional point for using a NEW product from the SM store! (Please indicate that you used something new with your LO/link in the forum.)

- I will choose one lucky winner (random) who will receive an ADDITIONAL point!

- You don’t have to use SM products in this challenge, but we LOVE it when you do!

- Remember no double dipping…your layout must be UNIQUE to this challenge!

Looking forward to seeing which layout of Heather’s inspired you!

~Courtney (cnscrap)

Hi everyone!! It’s Kathleen (kv2av) here to bring you your weekly installment of the Grand Theft Layout challenge. When I was looking for a scrapper to lift, I noticed that there was one in particular whose layouts I have been adding to my favorites folder quite frequently, so I thought it was high time we lifted her. Wondering yet who it is?  I decided we should lift MrsDuke2U and you can find her gorgeous gallery here.

Let me show you some examples the CT and I have come up with….

I chose to lift this LO -

And this is my LO, using My Heart Soars and Best Before: Date Stamps by Jennifer Barrette.

Wendy chose this LO -

And here is her version, using “Falling For Autumn”, “Boy Meets Girl”, and “Behind The Scenes V.2″ by Pressed Petals, “Trash The Dress” by Pressed Petals & Man In The Moon Designs and “Whispers – Fall” by Sahlin Studios -

Amber chose this LO -

and made this one using Honeydew by WM[squared] Designs & Wire-Rimmed Alpha from Sahlin Studio -

Christine chose this one -

And here is her LO, using Template by Pressed Petals, Wild Oats by Chelle’s Creations and Sarah Bennett, and EZane’s AJ Attitude -

Stefanie chose this LO -

And here is her version, using A Different Kind of Love by Juno Designs and Sya’s Blueprints -

QuiltyMom lifted this LO -

And came up with this one, using Today’s a Snow Day by Designs by Tater and Tuesday Template 8/18/09 by Linz

LoriBear lifted this LO -

and here is her version, using Very Strawberry by Man in the Moon Designs

And last, but definitely not least lol, notes4theheart lifted this LO -

and came up with this one, using Trash the Dress by Pressed Petals and Man in the Moon Designs, EST Date by Sahlin Studio, and You Define me by Chelle’s Creations

Whew, that was a lot!! But as you can see, mrsduke2u has SO many lovely LOs just begging to be lifted!!! And now for a few SM guidelines….You will have until the end of February to complete this challenge. Please upload it to the GTL gallery and leave your LO image and mrsduke2u’s LO image (both linked) in the GTL 02/10/10 thread. You will receive one point for completing this challenge. You can earn an additional point for using a NEW product from the SM store! (Please indicate that you used something new with your LO/link in the forum.) I will choose one lucky winner (random) who will receive an ADDITIONAL point! You don’t have to use SM products in this challenge, but we LOVE it when you do! Remember no double dipping…your layout must be UNIQUE to this challenge!

I think that’s about it! Have fun browsing through mrsduke2u’s gallery – I can’t wait to see your lifts!

Hey Everyone!!

Natasha (bcnatty) here to bring you the newest edition of the GTL Challenge!! This week we will be lifting the absolutely wonderful LO’s of our very own Gwenipooh!! Check out her beautiful gallery HERE. I just love her use of white space!

It was tough to choose just one LO to lift…and I’m sure that I’ll be sneaking in to her gallery at later dates to lift some more!!

I chose this stunner

And here is my take on it using Sahlin Studios Play collab with DeCrow Designs and Denise Beatty Originals Template #1

Here is some more inspiration from our insanely talented CT!!

Wendy (wm squared) took inspiration from this LO:

And came up with this using: “You Can Quote Me: Friends” by Brittish Designs, “Circle Words” (recolored) by Brittish Designs, and “Love Blooms” (some items recolored) by Jennifer Barrette

scrapmonster lifted this LO:

And came up with this beauty using “So Natural” by The Design Girl

Jan (quiltymom) gathered inspiration from this LO

And created this LO using “My Heart Soars” by Jennifer Barrette and “She’s Got Curves” by Britt-ish Designs

And Amber (sm_amber) lifted

And created this LO using “Bunny Foo Foo” by Britt-ish Designs

Make sure you stop by Gwenipooh’s gallery to leave her some love and get inspired!! I can’t wait to see how beautiful the SM gallery is going to look!!

Now for the technical stuff:

You will have until the end of February to complete this challenge. Upload it to the GTL Gallery and leave your linked LO image in the GTL Forum. You don’t have to use SM products in this challenge, but we always LOVE it when you do!

You will receive one point for completing the challenge. You can earn an additional point for using a NEW product from the SM store! (Please indicate that you used something new with your layout and link in the forum.) And, at the end of the month I will choose one lucky random winner that will receive an ADDITIONAL point!

Remember no double dipping…your layout must be unique to this challenge. I cannot wait to see your layouts!

Hi everyone, Jill aka Juno here to bring you a brand new Grand Theft Layout challenge. This week we’ll be lifting kathleena. Check out her gallery here. I’m sure you’ll have a hard time chosing just one layout to lift.

I lifted:

And here’s my layout, using So Grateful by Sahlin Studio and Sugarplum Paperie:

Courtney lifted Winter Walk:

And here’s her layout, using Erica’s Sweetest Days and Britt-ish Designs’ Pocket Full of Templates 4:

Li14 lifted Bring It:

And her layout, using Sense of Adventure by Happy Scrap Girl:

Jenn chose to lift One Day Apart:

Her layout, using Baby Mine By Becca & Tuck N Wave Templates by Sahlin Studio:

Wendy lifted Tumbs Up!!:

Here’s her layout, using Bookworm and Strawberry Swirl by Kaye Winiecki:

Before you go and check out kathleena’s amazing gallery, be sure to remember the rules:

-You will receive one point for posting your layout in the challenge thread, as well as in the Grand Theft Layout gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products! Please make a note of new products in your post.

-You have until the end of January to complete your layout for your points to be counted towards January points. Otherwise post your layout after the first of the month to be counted towards February points.

-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!

-Have fun!

Hi everyone! Li here with this week’s Grand Theft Layout Challenge. I chose .Megan. to scraplift for this challenge because I love her style, her fabulous layering, and her attention to detail. Go check out her gallery HERE and find a page you’d love to lift!

I chose to lift new year’s eve:

Here is my page, using Pinecones and Holly Berries by GG Digital Designs:

Here is some inspiration from our fabulous CT….

Courtney lifted Not too scary:

She used A Bright Happy Mess Paper Pack and Ghoulish Glam by Page Frocks, as well as Paint the Town: Green Alpha by Chelle’s Creations:

Jen lifted Too Cute:

She used These Are the Best Days of My Life by Connie Prince for her page:

Jan lifted My Little Candy:

She used So Grateful by Sahlin Studio and Worn Out Overlays by Happy Scrap Girl Designs for her page:

Now head over to Megan’s gallery and find a page to lift! Just remember the rules:

-You will receive one point for posting your layout in the challenge thread, as well as in the Grand Theft Layout gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products! Please make a note of new products in your post.

-You have until the end of January to complete your layout.

-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!

Hey everyone! This is JenD and for the first Grand Theft layout of the new year we will be lifting TanyaH666. I just love all the fun colors she uses in all her layouts! And she always has the perfect picture to go with each kit she uses!!! Check out her GALLERY and see what inspires you.

I decided to lift this Little Big Kids:

And here is my Ticket 2 Ride using Ticket to Ride and Building Blocks v.1 by Chelle’s Creations,

We’re Just Dating v.2 by Britt-ish Designs, and JH_Suzanne Font by Jeni Hopewell

And here are some lifts from the amazing SM CT girls:

Becca lifted Let It Snow:

and created 9 Months using Material Instinct collab kit by Mickey B Designs and Krystal Hartley

Courtney lifted Thankful for You: 

 and created Grandkids…a Christmas Tradition using Season of Giving by Sahlin Studio, So Grateful collab kit by Sahlin Studio and Sugarplum Paperie,

and Simply You collab kit by Sahlin Studio and Jennifer Barrette Designs

Sarah lifted I’m Thankful For…:

and created Adentures in Reading using Land of Fantasy collab kit by Britt-ish Designs and Sahlin Studio

Kathleen lifted Best Trip Ever!:

and created First Pic of 2010 using It’s Going to be a Happy New Year collab kit by WM[squared] Designs and Jennifer Barrette

The rules: You will have until the end of January to complete this challenge. Upload it to the GTL gallery and leave your LO image, Tanya’s LO image and both links in the GTL 01/06/09 thread in the GTL sub forum. You don’t have to use SM products in this challenge, but we LOVE it when you do!

You will receive one point for completing the challenge. You can earn an additional point for using a NEW product from the SM store! (Please indicate that you used something new with your LO/link in the forum.) And, one lucky winner (random) will receive an ADDITIONAL point!

Remember no double dipping…you must make a layout specifically for this challenge! Looking forward to seeing what inspires you!

For this week’s installment of the Grand Theft Layout – I’ve selected one of our awesome hybrid designers here at ScrapMatters-Sharon-aka skyezak.  You can sneek a peak into her amazing gallery HERE!  As you can see-she does SO many cool hybrid creations-and her digital pages are always totally fabulous too-so I am sure you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect work of art to lift!

Here’s what I chose to lift:
Let it Rain

And here’s my take using Erica Zane’s Winter Crush kit:
Let it Snow

Here are some more terrific lifts by the ScrapMatters Creative Team:

Amber (sm_amber) lifted Cherish

to create this stunning LO Blessed using Softly Spoken by Pressed Petals and Blessed
 & Metal Photo Holders by Sahlin Studio

Emilee (emileem) chose First Day of School

and was inspired by her blending to create this gorgeous Christmas Memories LO
 with GG Digital Designs Pinecones and Holly Berries Kit

Jenn (jennamy82) lifted Sharon’s LO titled Life’s Blessings

to create the totally fabulous & bright LO Key to My Heart using Nocturne De Fleur by ScrapMuss Designs & Die Cut Vellum Alpha by Britt-ish Designs

Now for the details- you have until the rest of the month of December to complete the challenge. Upload it to the Grand Theft Layout Gallery and leave your LO image and link in the Grand Theft Layout thread HERE in the forum.  Please indicate what you lifted from Sharon’s Gallery.
You will receive one point for completing the challenge.  You don’t have to use ScrapMatters products-but we sure love it when you do!  You can earn an additional point for using any NEWLY RELEASED product from the SM store! (Please indicate that you used something new with your LO/link in the forum).  And, one lucky winner (random) will receive an ADDITIONAL point at the end of the month!

Remember no double dipping…your layout must be unique to this challenge.  Can’t wait to see everyone’s lifts!