Hello, It’s Cathy here to host the It’s In The Cards Challenge for 09/22/2011. I’ve got a fairly simple card template that you can dress up to your liking! I took this template and created a gatefold card as my sample. Here’s a preview of the template and sample:

Download the template here or on the linked image above.

And here’s a close up look at my sample:

My sample card was made using Chocolate Frosted Snowflakes by Stolen Moments.  Here are some great samples made up by our awesome creative team.

Tracy made this adorable daisy card using Denim and Daisies - Papers and Elements by Jenn Labre.

Sarah used My Magical Place Add-On Kit and My Magical Place: Add On Alpha by Haynay Designs to make this magical birthday card.  The Mickey silhouettes were a participation prize that she got at another site.

Tamara used  Funky Lane by Sugary Fancy and the all over bracket punch by Martha Stewart to create her cute card.

OK here’s a review of the challenge rules:

Remember that September is double points month!!

-You will receive two points for posting in the “It’s in the Cards Challenge 9/22/2011″ thread and in the “It’s in the Cards” gallery
-You can receive an additional 2 points for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. So I can give you the correct credits!
-You have until the end of September 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!

I hope you’ll join us for this challenge! Happy creating!

~Cathy~

Welcome to this edition of It’s in the Cards.  I love rounded corners, so I thought I should add a couple to my template.  I hope you have fun creating!

DOWNLOAD FILES HERE

Thanks Melanie for creating this terrific.  She used Imagination Creation by Stolen Moments and Studio Flergs

Love Sharon’s stitching on her take of my template.  She used I Scream, You Scream by The Design Girl.

Here’s a closer look at my creation.  I used Rainbows and Butterflies by Graham like the Cracker and WM[squared] Designs.

Can’t wait to see what you all can do with it!!

Challenge Reminders:

- You will receive one point for posting in the It’s in the Cards thread as well as posting in the It’s in the Cards Gallery.  You can receive an additional point for using a NEW ScrapMatters product; please make note of new products in your post.  At the end of the month, you will be entered in a random drawing that could earn you some BONUS Points!

- You have until the end of August 2011 to complete this challenge to earn MOS Points

-Remember no double dipping – you creation must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use ScrapMatters products, but we love when you do; remember beginning July 8, 2011, you gallery must contain at least 50% of ScrapMatters products.

Hi Everyone! Cathy here with an interactive card for this “It’s in the Cards Challenge”. There is a window and a dial so that you can change up what display’s on the front of the card. I’ve included instructions in the download file.

Here is a preview of the file and a sample card.

My sample was made using the ScrapMatters Design Team Collaborative kit “Cupcakes and Candles”

Here you can see a different item showing through the display window:

Download the template HERE.

Let’s get a look at some other samples made up by our awesome creative team.

From Carina using Footloose and Fancy Scatters by Graham Like the Cracker and the Rainbows and Butterflies kit by WM Squared Designs and Graham Like the Cracker. I love the little birdie peaking through the window.

If I got this card I’d be intrigued to find out what else I could see when I turn the dial!!

Karen has created this very colorful and fun vacation greeting. She used Heat Wave: Beach Fun by Band Geek Designs I just love all the sweet treats that are hidden in the window.

Rebecca used the wonderful ScrapMatters Design Team Collab kit Tropical Float to create this ultra happy celebration card. Check out the spirits awaiting the recipient on her card!

Look at this wonderful creation by Sarah. She used Just Peachy by GeniaBeana Scraps. I just love how she changed up the template to use the window to display her sentiment!

The card that Tracy made is such a sweet way to celebrate a special anniversary. I just love all the sweet hearts! She used A Dreamy Day by The Design Girl.

Here’s a review of the challenge rules:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread and in the “It’s in the Cards” gallery
-You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post.
- since this challenge is starting so late in the month, it will run through August. At the end of July or August (depending on when your project was posted) 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 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!

I hope you’ll join us for this challenge! Happy creating!

I hope everyone is ready for another It’s in the Cards template challenge. The template I have for you today is based off of my Father’s Day card for this year.  You can grab the template here!

And here are some great examples by the SM Creative Team.  Check out the amazing variety here!

Made by myself (Abhall76) using Capture a Memory and SMD Font: Kylie Anne (International) by Stolen Moments.

Made by Melanie (scrappymelly) with Amy Stoffel’s *new* Be Vibrant.

Made by Cathy (Scrappycath) using LDrag Designs Just Arrived.

Made by Karen (bydelstorp) using June Mix a Kit, Hello Sunshine Prints from the Design Girl, Summer Lovin’ Subtle print plains from Kim B, sun from Good Ol’ Summertime WA from Plum Dumpling Designs, the ship is from My History – Extras by WM squared. The ribbon is from Stampin Up and the sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado.

Made by Tanya (TanyaH666) using Black & Blue collab by Stolen Moments and Plum Dumpling Designs.

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!!

Hey there!  Welcome back!  It’s been a while!  How are ya?

LuAnn here – hosting the 12/9 It’s in the Cards challenge – one of my most favorite challenges on the ‘net!

Ready to get started?  Here we go….

Here’s my card using Erica Zane’s Itty Bitty {collab with Britt-ish Designs} kit

Download the template here

And as always, how about some fabulous inspiration from the team:

Carina made this super cute card using the collab Believe by Graham Like the Cracker designs and Wm{squared} designs:

Rebecca was inspired to create this beautiful card using Serenity by Happy Scrap Girl:

Tanya created this really fun card using Merry Christmas, Deer by Sir Scrapalot (I love how I can see the words figgy pudding in the background! it just makes me giggle):

How’s THAT for some inspiration?!?

Remember: the rules of the challenge are:
*To earn your Matter of Scrap point for the month you need to photograph and upload your card to the Hybrid Challenge gallery by the end of December – then come back here and post it as a reply to this post.   Make sure to let your hostess know if you use a new product within a week of it’s release – if you do, you get an extra point!  One random winner will be chosen to receive an extra point!*

I can’t wait to see what you come up with using my template!

Hi everyone, Sylvia here with our new IT’S IN THE CARDS challenge!

Your template:

You can download the template HERE

I’ve made a sample card using ‘Tis The Season’ by Man in the Moon Designs:

And here’s some great inspiration from our wonderful CT:
Cathy aka Scrappycath made this gorgeous pinwheel card using Happy Scrap Girl’s Sunshine and Showers

This beautiful card was made by Tanya aka TanyaH666 using Frolic by Jenn Barrette

And another wonderful card for your inspiration: Amanda aka Abhall76 made this super duper cute winter card using Winter Waddles by Belly Gypsy

And more hybrid magic from Heather aka interstitchal. She used Some Summer Night by Belly Gypsy to create this beautiful card

Aren’t these wonderful examples? I hope you are now ready to play along and can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with!

Remember: the rules of the challenge are:
*To earn your Matter of Scrap point for the month you need to photograph and upload your card to the Hybrid Challenge – It’s In The Cards gallery by September 22nd. Then come back here and post it in our It’s In The Cards Challenge thread (you can find the thread HERE). Make sure to let your hostess know if you used a new product within a week of it’s release – if you do, you get an extra point! One random winner will be chosen to receive an extra point!*

Happy cardmaking

It’s time for the next It’s in the Cards Challenge!

Come to the Scrap Matters Challenge Forum and join us! Download the template and let’s get crafty!

Here’s our template:

I used the kit Spring Blush by, Page Frocks

Here are some examples from our wonderful team!

This one by LuAnn is soo Fun! Love it!

Uses Golden Girls’ Party On! kit and Party On Construction Papers

Look at this pretty one by Melissa

Using EricaZane’s EZ Elegance and Krisi’s Kreations’ Write It Out Sentiments

Isn’t this so cute by, Cristina

Kiss That Frog by Britt-ish Designs and DeCrow Designs

So, lets see those cards! Post away! I can’t wait to see!

Julie

Hey there everyone!  It’s LuAnn – back again to host the 5/13 It’s in the Cards challenge.

If you have never tried hybrid or are new to it, today’s template is a great way to get a little experience in hybrid!

I know we’re only a few days post-Mother’s Day but I thought “Hey, let’s get a jump on Father’s Day by creating his card early!” 

But first, a quick review the rules of the challenge:

*Remember that to earn your Matter of Scrap point for the month you need to photograph and upload your card to the Hybrid Challenge gallery by the end of the month. Then come back here and post it in this thread as well. Make sure to let your hostess know if you use a new product within a week of it’s release – if you do, you get an extra point!*

And here’s our template:

Download the template HERE

Some tips for using this template:

1. for best results: allow the printed card time to sit before working with it.
2. for the “knot” of the tie, I kind of finger rounded the edges under a bit to make it “bump up” off the paper and used the burn tool along the edges to give it dimension.
3. fold the pieces in so that the top points meet right at the top of the tie
4. I used pop dots under the points of the collar and double sided tape between the collar layers and also to attach the buttons

Here’s my card created using Plum Dumpling Designs’ Lob-STAH kit:

and a close up:

and another I made using a paper from Britt-ish Designs’ Ohana kit (I left off the tie, added 2 rows of stitching and added a square  to create a pocket)

Here’s one from Hybrid Gal Deb using Pedal Pusher by Connie Prince:

and one from fellow paper and glue gal Amanda using  Happy to Be by Scrapmuss Designs:

and a super cool Daddio one from Julie using Road Trip by Creations by Rachel:

So, let’s get creating those cards!!!   Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!

Hi Tger is here with our next It’s in the Cards challenge! and this will be my first challenge here, I’m looking so forward to see all your gorgeous cards :jump2::loveshower:

Remember: the rules of the challenge are:
*To earn your Matter of Scrap point for the month you need to photograph and upload your card to the Hybrid Challenge gallery – it’s in the card by the end of April. Please put it in the thread it’s in the card 4/8 in the forum too. Make sure to let your hostess know if you use a new product within a week of it’s release – if you do, you get an extra point! One random winner will be chosen to receive an extra point!*

Here’s the template:

you can download it here

Here is my card using:
Connie Prince – beary sweet boy

and here is an awesome card made by dbrprc
using: Crash Boom Pow by Armina Designs