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Simple Comforts

Summer Sherbert

Hello Chel here! Today’s challenge is called It’s Hip to be Square. For this challenge we want you to crop all your photos and papers into squares for your layout. Want to see an example?

Here is my LO using what was Mixed Matters #2 it included: Mama’s Lil Poser from Designs by CRK, Live Laugh Love from KimB, Playful Flowers & Bits from Down This Road Design

And for some more inspiration Kairyn created this adorable LO:

And CrossBone Cuts has these templates that are just perfect for this challenge!

Can’t wait to see what you create!!
Remember to check out all the other challenges for April!
Happy Scrapping!
Chel

I hope everyone is having a fantastic Friday. Be sure to scroll down to see all the terriffic goodies the designers have released today.

Today’s Bingo challenge is inspired by the date, 4/20/12. You must use: a combination of 4 papers and photos (any combination will work as long as it adds up to 4 so for example you can have 2 papers and 2 photos), exactly 20 elements (each item is counted towards the total so if you use two of the same flowers, thats 2 elements), and at least 12 words of journaling.

Here is my layout using the super fun kit “Feel the magic” by Crossbone Cuts and geniaBeana Scraps.

I used 3 papers and 1 photo = 4
For my 20 elements I used: 1 journaling mat , 3 red/yellow flowers, 3 red flowers, 1 piece of wordart, 1 staple, 3 leaves, 1 tag, 3 circle stitches, 1 banner, and 3 confetti scatters = 20
And 136 words of journaling = more than 12 words or journaling
All together that adds up to one fabulous layout!

Here is one that calliclaire did using Cluster Queen Creations A Spring In My Step and Gimme Layers Vol. 24:

Can’t wait to see how the equation adds up for you!

Melissa (yzerbear19)

Yes, it’s time once again for my favorite challenge – It’s About Time!  Time to drag out those photos that are more than a year old that you haven’t scrapped yet.  And I know we all have those photos, so no backing out of this challenge!

My family LOVES Disneyland, and we’re about to return for another visit this Summer.  The only problem is that I haven’t yet finished scrapping the trip from 2 years ago, and I definitely need to get that done before heading through the turnstiles of the park.  I chose to scrap about our hotel, using Stolen Moments Designs gorgeous goodies, Beautiful on the Inside and SMD Font: Kimby.

Here are the pages done by our marvelous Creative Team.

From Chel

From Holly

From Krista

From Annisa

Well, that’s it!  I think it’s about time to wrap up this blog post so you all can do some scrappin’.  Here’s the full list of challenges for April.  Jump in anytime and join us for lots of fun and scrappin’.  Jan (QuiltyMom)

Welcome to today’s edition of the ScrapMatter’s Bingo Challenge. Carol (Iowan) here with a travel layout challenge for you. When I am getting ready to travel, whether it is somewhere in Iowa or to a foreign country, I will get out a map to plan my trip. The layout below shows the many roads (highlighted in yellow) we traveled while on a vacation to Ireland. We obtained this Ireland tourism map upon arrival to Dublin. There are all kinds of maps on the internet and many of our designers include great maps in their travel kits. So today’s challenge is to add a map to your layout.

For my page, I used Amy Stoffel’s Pasted & Pinned:  Bon Voyage Big Bundle.

Kairyn has a wonderful page from her recent trip to Puerto Rico. She also used Pasted & Pinned: Bon Voyage.

Krista has great example for you.  Check out her fabulous journaling.

I look forward to seeing your layouts in the gallery. Check HERE for all the April Bingo Challenges!

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My Sidewalk Art

Get Well Soon

Honey Bee by geniaBeana Scraps

Hi there, Stefanie bringing you this month’s bingo challenge. I love journaling so challenge 16 is a journaling one. My reasoning behind it was this: April’s birth stone is the diamond and diamonds are a girl’s best friend so create a layout about your best friend.

So you have a choice…will it be a person you choose to journal about or your diamonds? Either will do.

My journaling reads: Friendship means being there for one another – just on the other side of the phone, being a shoulder to cry on, someone to share deep concerns with over a latte and slice of chocolate cake, someone to celebrate and giggle with through the years.

The kit I used was by Stolen Moments – the Luckiest.

Template is by Mye De Leon – Template overload volume 2.

This week’s Layout of the Week winner is Blanulak. I love the photo, the arrangement, and how simple yet stunning the layout is.

If you would like to leave her some love you can click the image above!

Amanda (AmandaDawnRN)

Hi Everyone! Today’s Challenge is a Recipe Challenge.  Here is the recipe – Use 4 papers, any amount of pictures, any amount of stitching, 1 Flower (repeat 3X), 1 Ribbon, 1 String, 1 Button (repeat 4x), add two random embellishments, and add a title.

Here is a layout I made using Memory Clips – Baby of Mine Kit

By Isabel using Collab Just one more by GeniaBeana & clusterqueen creations

Be sure to join us here for all of the April Bingo C

Be sure to check HERE for all the April challenges.

Hey there! We are nearing the middle of April already. I thought for this challenge we could mix and match from the fabulous ScrapMatters designers. Since it is the fourth month of the year, your challenge is to mix ‘n match products from four different designers. Keep in mind that if you have purchased one of the April Mixed Matters Grab bags this month, you already have matching products from 4 different designers at your fingertips! Collabs will work too, or your can mix n’ match your own! Now for a little inspiration!

Here is a page I created using Easter Time from Steph Designs, Hoppy Easter from Blue Umbrella Designs, Spring Dream from Julie Marie Designs, and SMD Font Doubler – Spring Chicken from Stolen Moments Designs.

Debby (debbysrose) created this gorgeous page with products from the following designers: geniaBeana Scraps, Simply Kat Designs, Simply J Studio, and LDrag Designs.

Look at this great page from Carol (Iowan) using My Rock Star by Down This Road Designs and LDrag Designs.

Now it’s your turn to take on the challenge. I cannot wait to see what you create!