Hello everyone,

It’s Kayla aka keepscrappin here today with the first Saturday Special of October.  I’m an admitted template junkie – just take a look at my hard drive.  There’s a whole section of just templates.   And even more that I want in the Template section of the ScrapMatters Store.  Although I love using templates, I don’t want every layout to look the same, so my solution is to use the same templates in new ways to get more looks from them.

My favorite and easiest way to get a new look is to take my templates for a spin.  Spin them left or right, flip them vertical or horizontal.  The idea is to spin them to get another look.

One of the things I love about spinning templates is that I can use a template that was originally made for portrait photos for landscape photos simply by spinning the template 90 degrees.

Here’s what I mean.  Let’s take the Simply Stated v.1 Template set by geniaBeana scraps for a spin.

I use PSE 7, but you should be able to spin or flip your templates with most photo editing programs.

First open your desired template and make a copy of it and close the original so you don’t MESS it up!  lol

Then you will work with the copy of your template.  Spinning a template is really easy just go to the menu bar and select Image | rotate | and then from the top section of that popout menu select which way you want to spin or flip it as shown in this image.

As you will notice from the screen shot the items above the line affect the whole image.  The items below the line in the middle section affect only the selected layers in your layers pallet.

Here are some variations on the template named gb_simplystatedv1_2

Here’s my layout.

I spun a template 90 degrees left from Be Inspired – Kim R. – Templates set by WM [Squared] Designs

And here’s some awesome inspiration from the SM Creative Team

Jan (QuiltyMom) Used the NEW today – October Mix-a-Kit components from True Blue Studio Spooky Templates; Template #2.  Spooky Templates and MAK items from Dream Big Designs: Haunted House Elements, Haunted House Papers, Haunted House Graffiti and Haunted House Alpha.

Wendy (Neverland Scraps) flipped WM[squared] Designs Fun and Funky v.1 and Jady Day Studios & Kay Miller’s A Girl’s Life kit

Opehlia (navaja) Flipped a template horizontally from True Blue Studio’s Autumn Bliss templates,
and used Jady Day Studio’s In for the Ride and Band Geek Designs’ Flag Tags.

Heidi (scrappurple) Flipped a WM[squared] temp Be Inspired Mel v.2

Tamara (tsmspt) Horizontally flipped the first template in this big pack Queen-of-scrap-2010-template-bundle

and used Dude a ScrapMatters Design Team Collab to make this awesome layout

Liz (mommy22girls)  Flipped one of these:

and used Jady Day Studio and Meghan Mullens’ Explore Exhibits kit to get this cool layout.

**** The challenge for today is to SPIN or FLIP a template for your layout.
And for fun tell us if you spun, flipped, or did both to your template to make your layout and if you used a NEW RELEASE for the extra point.

psssst – Don’t worry, we won’t tell your hubby, that now that you know how to spin templates you have 4 times as many templates at your disposal.  So keep collecting those templates and take em for a spin. lol

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 to get the extra point. 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 October 2011 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.

Welcome to the first Saturday Special in April…and boy do I have a fun challenge for you!!

Let’s try combining two different templates! Maybe you want more pictures and need help with the placement of adding photos, or maybe you like the paper layering on one but really like the element placement on another. Are maybe you have tons of template packs that you have used the single templates but would really like to get more use out of your stash. Combining templates is a great way to create a whole new layout out of products you already have!!

What I do first is find to templates that are a little different but I know will work beautiful together. I upload them both into my editing software and put them side by side. Next, I hide everything on the templates except for the back ground papers. Then I open a new 3600×3600 blank file. When I decide which parts of the background I want to use I start moving them to my blank file.

Then I unhide the photo placements on each template and decide which ones I want to use and add them to my blank file.

Be sure to move layers around so that your photo are covered up and make it so it works how you like it!

Next you can merge the template elements or you can just work with what you have and add your embellishments later depending on the kit you are using.

I decided to combine geniaBean Scraps – Lots Layers v1 and uses SMDT Warm Fuzzies

and check out the awesome creations by our creative team:

Kairyn:

It combines True Blue – Sweet Spring Set 1 combined with KimB Page Formers 3 and uses Laurie Ann’s – April Grace

Melanie:

It’s a mix of all four of HayNay Designs – Don’t Be So Negative Templates. Uses My Magical Place, My Magical Place: Add-On, My Magical Place: Grunge it Up and Dotted Dates all by Hanynay Designs

Becca:

It combines Erica Zane/Denise Beatty Originals EZ Originals V.1 template and WM[Sqaured] Fun and Funky volume 1 template. Uses WM2′s Springy: The Alpha, Inspiration by Day’s Sew Springy, and KimB’s Carefree Solids, Carefree Prints and Carefree Elements, all from the April Mix A Kit Collection.

Amanda:

It combines Carefree Templates by True Blue Studio and Don’t be So Negative by Haynay Designs and using the SMDT Mix a Kit April

Challenge reminders:
-You will receive one point for posting in The Saturday Special thread & in the The Saturday Speical 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!

Can’t wait to see what you create! Have FUN!!

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

Hi! It’s Heather (Haynay)! I hope all of you are having an amazing week! I have no rules necessarily for this challenge today, only that it must be a 2-pager! I’ve started doing more and more 2 page layouts and thought I’d challenge you all to do the same! Here, take a look!

Here is the page I created using the template and Haynay’s Chronicling Life Collection.

And, for some inspiration from the SM CT… Amanda (abhall76) did this using Credits: Stitch Me Up: Frames by Chelle’s Creations, Sunday Best by Jeni Hopewell & Stacy’s Backdoor Designs and Get Real: Shadows by Jennifer Barrette Designs.

Becky did this one using Enjoy – Full Kit from the GG Digital Designs (a.k.a. the Golden Girls), Cardboard: Colors from Juno Designs, Foam Stamp Alpha Black from Sahlin Studios, Snip-tastic B&W Alpha from Jennifer Barrette Designs, Two-page Template from Haynay Designs

Stacy’s page is made with Sahlin Studio’s Innovation.

You can go HERE to download the template!

And, HERE is the forum where the challenge is located!

Now before you go, just a few quick reminders:

* Post your layouts to the Tuesday Template gallery, then link us up here so we can leave you lots of love !
* You will earn one point by participating in this challenge. You can receive an EXTRA point for using a product that has been released in the seven days prior to your post – be sure to make a note of this in your post so you receive proper credit!
* Your layout must be unique to this challenge – no double dipping..
* You have the rest of March to complete the layout, and all of April as well, since this challenge starts the last week of March!

Have fun and be creative!!!

Happy Tuesday, scrappers! Are you excited for another edition of your favorite MOS challenge? {wink, wink} Here’s your template for this week, and the only rule is to honor the month of St. Patrick by including something GREEN in your layout.

**NEW** Fly Free by Jennifer Barrette, Get Real Shadow Styles by Jennifer Barrette, Font: sf_Lily

by Wendy – WM[squared]

“Alice” by Brittish Designs, “Just the Basics: Cardstock” by WM[squared] Designs *new 2-26-10*, font: DJB Gimme Space

by Courtney {cnscrap}

Glass Pebble Alpha, Scratched Notes, Est. Date, So Grateful – all by Sahlin Studio, A Knight’s Tale by Britt-ish Designs & Man in the Moon Designs

by Jenn {abcmomof4}

Britt’s Miss Kitty Add-On and Faith Trust and Pixie Dust 2, WM [Squared]‘s Shabby Chic Alpha and Teen Grunge Stitches, Sahlin Studio’s Enjoy the Moment

by Stephanie {nanienamou}

Frosted Jubilee By Becca

by Gi Cristina

365 days of love by Gwenipooh Designs, Slim metal alpha by Gwenipooh Designs, Stitch Me Up by Chelle’s Creations

by Sweeet

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow by Plum Dumpling Designs

by Jenn {jennamy82}

Already your Mother by Page Frocks

Now all you have to do is stop by the forum to download the template and post your layout.  You have till the end of the month to play.. Have fun!  I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Hey everyone! LuAnn here with our next It’s in the Cards challenge!

Before we get to the template – have you checked out the Hybrid Bootcamp put together by the ScrapMatters’ Hybrid Team?  It’s never too late to stop by and pick up some tips and techniques to take your hybrid projects to the next level!!!

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 March – yepp, you get more time since it’s just about the end of February.   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!  One random winner will be chosen to receive an extra point!*

Here’s our template:

Download HERE

Here’s my card using Man in the Moon Designs’ Carousel Ride kit

And check out this wickedly cool card by Julie:

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

Happy 2010 everyone! LuAnn here with the first card challenge of the new year! A new year of card challenges with some small changes.

As you can see from the subject line, we’ve gone back to the original name of the ScrapMatters’ card challenge – “It’s in the Cards!” And we’re switching the challenge to every other Thursday. But other than that, the challenge will remain the same – hosted by your favorite hybrid goddesses!

Before I show you the template, let’s 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 post it in the It’s in the Cards challenge 1/14/10 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!*

Here’s our template – the template was inspired by a card created by stamper Donna Baker:

Download template here

Here’s my card using the template and Juno Designs’ Dessert kit:

And check out what the team did with my template…

Sylvia’s gorgeous card using Dare to Dream by Jennifer Barrette:

and Cristina’s take on the template – using Day by Day : January mini-kit by Chelle’s Creations:

So, let’s see what you can do with the template!

*and for those of you who are interested in trying hybrid but have no clue where to start, be sure to join us in the forums in February for our Hybrid Bootcamp – where we’ll cover all the basics to get you started!*

It’s Tuesday Template time! Wendy here with another template! It’s practically 2010, which seems completely crazy to me!! 

There is no specific theme or set of rules for today’s template, just have fun!! Use the template as is, or switch it up…it’s all up to you!

Here is the template:

Here’s *MY* LO :

Credits:

“1st & Park Way” by Pressed Petals
“In The City” by Sahlin Studios

Here is some inspiration from the ScrapMatters CT/DT:

Layout By: JenDavey

Credits:

Vintage Christmas by WM[squared] Designs
Vintage Christmas Bonus Alpha by WM[squared] Designs
Simply Dated v.5 by WM[squared] Designs
Doodle Borders by Britt-ish Designs (recolored)
JH_Amy Font by Jeni Hopewell

Layout By: jami

Credits:

Resolutions kit by AnnaBV Designs (new on 1/1)

Layout By: Becca

Credits:

Sahlin Studio’s Season of Giving

Erica Zane’s Border Dates

Layout By: Jill

Credits:

Innovation by Sahlin Studio

Layout By: Natasha

Credits:

Feel Free by Juno

Feel inspired? Good! Now go download the template –>> HERE! and lemme see what ya got! I’ve included both the .psd and .png files for you!

The “Fine Print” aka the Matter of Scrap Challenge rules:

You have the rest of December to complete the layout, and all of January as well, since this challenge starts the last week of December! Upload it to the gallery, and leave BOTH the image and a link in the challenge forum–>>  HERE!

You will receive one point for completing the challenge. You can earn an additional point for using a new product from the ScrapMatters store (PLEASE indicate you have used something new when you leave us the link in the forum), and one lucky winner will receive one more point – I will be doing a random draw!

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

Happy Scrapping!!

Hey there everyone! It’s Erica here with this week’s Tuesday Template! I’ll keep things nice and simple for you this week so you can focus on your family during the Christmas festivities! That means there’s no theme to follow this week, just grab the template, scrap it up, and enjoy!

Here’s the LO I based my template off of, using Erica Zane’s A Touch of Winter:

And, here are some great LO’s from our fabulous CT!

alamama made this LO using Sahlin Studios Innovation:

Stefanie created this using Old Time Christmas using Designs by Sarah Bennett

SylviaB used Cotton Candy Christmas by Stolen Moments, font is JH Suzanne by Jeni  Hopewell, Circle Stitches by Sahlin Studio, Border Dates by Erica Zane to make this LO

And finally, alansrock made this cute LO made with the December newsletter kit made by Purple Tulip Designs and wm squared:

Just a reminder of the challenge rules:- You have until the end of December to upload your finished LO to the Tuesday Template Gallery and in the thread in the forum as well. If you do, you will receive 1 point for the Challenge.
- You are not required to use ScrapMatters products, but we love it if you do!
- If you use a new release in your LO (within 7 days of release), please note that both in your credits in the gallery as well as your post in the forum.
- At then end of December I will pick my favorite LO and that person will receive a point towards their total in January.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Enjoy it! And Merry Christmas!

Hello, this is Liz (mommy22girls) and I am bringing you this week’s Tuesday Template.  This is my only 2nd time ever creating template, so I hope you guys enjoy it.  There are no specific rules for the theme of this template, just have fun!  Here is the template, which includes both .psd files and png files.

Click here to download

And here is my take on the template:

I used Golden Girl Designs Tinsel Town, Chelle’s Gingerbread, Simply Dated v.1 by WM Squared Designs and Sahlin Studios Circle Stitches

And here are some of the lovely LOs for the CT ladies here:

From Jami:

Using Christmas Memories kit by Page Frock and Christmas Dipped Alpha by Plum Dumpling Designs

From Jill:

Using Honeydew and Simply Dated, vol. 4 by WM[squared] Designs

By Jen:

Using Feeling Fall, Gypsy Girl, and Simply Dated v.2 by WM[squared] Designs and Circle Stitches by Sahlin Studio

By Sylvia

Using All Bundled Up – collab by Man in the Moon Design and MickeyB Design, Circle Stitches by Sahlin Studio, Necessary Randomness by Erica Zane, and JH Suzanne by Jeni Hopewell

By Jenn:

Using Santa Baby by WM Squared and Circle Stitching by Sahlin Studio

By Juno:

Using These Moments by Juno Designs and Say it… with metal vol.1 by Sahlin Studio

Just a reminder of the challenge rules:
- You have until the end of December to upload your finished LO to the Tuesday Template Gallery and in the thread in the forum as well.  If you do, you will receive 1 point for the Challenge.
- You are not required to use ScrapMatters products, but we love it if you do!
- If you use a new release in your LO (within 7 days of release), please note that both in your credits in the gallery as well as your post in the forum.
- At then end of December I will pick my favorite LO and that person will receive a point towards their total in January.

Have fun and I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!