Scrap-A-Card Inspiration #1

What inspires your design piece? Do you get a vision, a color combination perhaps, when you close your eyes? Do you walk into a store and see how certain outfits or colors are put together and think, "hey I can make a scrapbook page or a card out of that!". Or maybe it's more of the obvious like a certain person or an event maybe that simply inspires you? Or it could be something totally bizarre like a smell of food that inspires you to create something. Come on now, I'm sure you smell chocolate and use it as an excuse to create so you can bite that last morsel. {smile}

I don't know about you, but any of these, truly inspires me!

But let's face it, there are times when we just lack "mojo" --- no matter what you do, or where you go or what you smell, mojo just can't be found! ...... So what on earth do you do?

Let me share something with you. Normally, when I want to create a card, I reach for my card magazine. Right? It's no rocket science. It makes total sense. But I'm a bit of a defiant by nature. It's that stubborn Capricorn in me. So one day, yesterday to be exact, I wanted to make a card. I grabbed one of my favorite scrapbook magazines and flipped through the page. And there it was staring me in the face, an inspiration!!! I took a layout that caught my eye and made a card out of it. A "scraplift with a twist"!!! Who knew?!?!?

Here's the layout inspiration --->Inspiration came from Creating Keepsakes February 2007 - Layout by: Diana Lyn C. McGraw

Here's the card I made --->Happy Everything ~ Supplies Cardstock: DCWV; Patterned Papers: Sandy Lion (Floral Crochet Blue) and Paper Pizzazz (Brown Diamonds); Ribbon: Basic Grey; Hardware, Stamp (Mixed Greetings), Brown Ink, Coluzzle Circle Cutter: Stampin' UP! ~ Technique used: I applied ink on make-up sponge and rubbed it all over my card for a vintage look. NOTE: I used the metal hardware on the right side of the greeting to draw attention to it, much like the photo on my layout inspiration.

Food for Thought: Sometimes in life, the not so obvious may give us the answer that we may be looking for. Don't always go for the safe bet. Challenge yourself. Take a risk. Do the unexpected. You'll never know what there lies to be discovered.

Here's my challenge for you: Take this same layout and make a card. Take any element from it and use it as your inspiration. When you're done, email me your card and I will be happy to post it here. Depending on what life brings me, I may have several challenges through the month and all the participants will get a chance to win a nice surprise goodie pack from me. A WINNER will be announced on the 15th of every month.

Email me if you have any questions!

So are you ready for the challenge?

What are you waiting for??

Go make a card!!!

{WINK}

Gift Card Give-Away Winner!

And the WINNER is:

NICOLE L.

Please email me your address so I can mail these to you! Thanks for playing along..... ENJOY!!!

Another Shout Out ~ Di!

This one is for Di Hickman!!! Another blog friend of mine. She was mentioned in ScrapScene today!

Way to go Di!!!! Keep up the inspiration for us all!

12 Days of Christmas: WINNER!!!!

Good Morning All!

Before I announce the WINNER of the 12 Days of Christmas Goodies, I just want to first thank you all for playing along and making me smile everyday. You all just really brightened up my day! For this I thank you very much!!!!

I hope that you all have a great day and a very wonderful holiday coming up! Speaking of which, I'm born on Christmas day {yeah, I know, eeek!}, but to make it exciting for me, and YOU, come by and I'll have another special for you guys! I won't ruin the surprise, but I'll have another RAK going on for my birthday, okee-doke?

So, OK, I know you're all dying to hear who won so here you go. The LUCKY WINNER of the 12 Days of Christmas Goodies is:

CAKVD ~ Make sure to email me and let me know your addy so I can mail this to you! ENJOY!!!!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 12

And here we have it the 12th and final day of Christmas. All the guesses were great. However, just not what I had in mind. I gave you a hint.....I tried.....remember, I said? "Now, wait 'til you see what I have for Day 12. It's just the right dose to sweeten all these 11 days of treat I had collected for you. "?

Now, do you have an idea what it is?!?!?!

Here it is....now don't tell me you don't create without snacking on one of these?!?! {WINK} I'll have one packed in with your goodies. You will have a FUN time creating now!

Post away and good luck to all of you!!! Make sure you tune in tomorrow as I post the name of the LUCKY WINNER!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 11

Now, you didn't think I'd give you stamps and tile (see Days 1 & 2) without an ink pad, did you? {wink}

So here you go, a black ink spot to complete your stash. Hope you like it.

Now, wait 'til you see what I have for Day 12. It's just the right dose to sweeten all these 11 days of treat I had collected for you. Listen here, I have something extra --- try to guess what I have for Day 12 and I will throw in three more name entries for you in the hat. That's right, I will throw in your name three more times in the hat so you get triple more chance to win; IF you guess the item right!

So post away and guess what item you think I'm going to post for Day 12!

Have a great day and stay warm. We got "Snow Day" today, except it's not really snow it's ICE, ICE baby!!! Did I just hear you sing like Vanilla Ice?!?!? LOL!

Ciao!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 10

Good Monday Morning Everyone!

Hope you're all doing good so far this week. I have made great improvements in my Art Room. I can see my table! YEAH!!! OK, the challenge -- to keep it clean all week! LOL!

I can't create when my room is a mess, can you? Let me rephrase that, I can't get started creating when my room is a mess. While I'm at work, however, that's a whole 'nother story. Then by the time I'm done, it's like a tornado hit it! How about you? Do you keep things neat as you go? Or do you "let the chips fall where they may!"

Well, look what I've gathered up for you today! Some tags!!!!
These are so fun to play with. You can even use them with your Christmas gifts this year! Have FUN with them!

I know you're all happy and anxious that we're coming to a close....but I kind of like doing this. I'm going to be sad, when you guys don't visit me anymore. BUT make sure you do as I have LOTS to give-away and I may just do it, CORRECTION, I WILL DO IT every now and then. Afterall, that's why they call it a RAK {Random Acts of Kindness}, right?!

Ok so here you go....TAG!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 9

Good Sunday Morning Everyone!!!

Here's your Day 9 goodie --
Some Christmas shapes you can alter with patterned paper, beads, ribbons, flowers, anything and everything your heart desires! Have FUN posting!

What are you guys doing today? I'm organizing my Art Room. Some of you may not know, but I have converted our living room to my very own escape place. Except I can't really, since I'm surrounded by my favorite people. :) I love it though. I can really multi-task and do what I love without feeling guilty of abandoning my family. Hehehe!

So anyway, I need to reorganize and maybe it's time to visit and get rid of stuff on eBay once again.

Have a great day!

Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp

I interrupt this program to make a public announcement---

Do you know where I can get a "Hand Stamped By {insert my name here}" stamp that has the ribbon image on it so it looks like the Breast Cancer image?

I'm making cards and the proceeds will go to the cause. And I would love to stamp the cards with a "hand-stamped by Jozzie" on the back.

Please post here if you know a source.

Thanks bunches!!!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 8

Ohhh look at what goes in the box for our 8th day!!!! RIBBONS, a bunch of RIBBONS! You know what to do....post away.

I must say, you've been really nice playing along with me here. I've gotten to know some of you better because of this. Make sure to let me know your blog names so I can visit you!

Tootles!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 7

Factoid: 95% of all women that get their hair done, get their hair done before Christmas than any other holiday. They say that they get their pictures taken a lot on Christmas more than any other time of the year. So there! Go get your hair done everybody!!!! :)

On the seventh day of Christmas my Jozzie gave to me more bling bling for you my dear! HAH! I hope I got that tune on your head now so you can sing it all day! You can use these beads to add more shine to your creation! Have FUN with them! Ohhh I got an idea, maybe you can sew them in your nice under things and dance! Teeheehee! Naughty girls!

Have a great weekend everyone!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 6

Hey All!

Did you miss me? Sorry I'm late with this one....had to get my hair done and did a bunch of errands. OK, so where were we? Oh yeah, Day 6 -- let me see.....what do I have????Alpha stickers!

I'm sure you can use these for cards, scrapbook pages, or any altered art. So post away and this can be yours along with the other goodies!!!

Make it a good one!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 5

Good Morning All!

How's the weather by you? We got lots of snow last night and it's still snowing by me! It's sunny though so it's real beautiful and an added plus, I don't have to be anywhere....so I'm staying warm and toasty!

So, here's what I have in the bag for you guys today. Some yummy photo corners. Now, I know you're all creative and just because they're called "photo" corners, doesn't mean that's what you use them for. Use your imagination and make something non-conventional with them in anything that you create!

Better yet, make a list of ideas on your post for ways to use them and share your ideas with everyone that reads my blog! I'm so happy that I get a lot of traffic, especially lately.... ;)

Well, have a great day everyone and see you you all soon!

12 Days of Christmas: Day 4

Did anyone say flowers?!?! Well, how do these look? ....some flowers for you on Day 4!!!!

ENJOY!!!

Let's Get Creating and Give Thanks!

What can I say - I am inspired!!! Inspired to be CREATIVE!!!

I don't know what it is about Autumn.......must be the color of the leaves changing, the smell of crispness in the air, holidays are just around the corner and here I am with my creative juices flowing and I made several cards already for Thanksgiving! Can you believe it?

Well, it's never too early tp start making some Thanksgiving cards! You can view more of my creations at the bottom of the page - go see!

I hope I have inspired you!

You Made My Day!

Here's me with my Assistant VB Coach Pat! She and the team gave me a nice present at the end of the VB Season. But what she wrote on the card was very meaningful. She wrote:

"You've showed great class and unbelievable strength this year. I'm proud to call you my friend! ~Pat"

So I made her this card.



Thanks Pat! I couldn't have done it without you! I wasn't sure I was going to coach again this year. Long story... But I'm glad that I did. We all stuck together as a team and look at what we got!

We finished in 2nd place for the Season and 2nd in the Tournament! YEAH!!!

Card Sketch - 0807

Hello Girls!

I posted this at The Chalet but feel free to make your own. Just make sure to give me credit for the sketch! ;) If you join us at The Chalet you can also WIN great prizes too!

Well here you go...

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Here's a card sketch to take a mini-break from making some layouts. Just make any size card and use some scraps of patterned paper, any left-over embellishments and place your greeting anywhere on your card! This sketch is mainly a guide for your card.

So make your cards, and upload it in the gallery by midnight at the end of the month. The more cards you make, the more chances of you winning! So get creating! Remember to link it back here so we can leave you some love!

Happy Card Making!

National Scrapbooking Day!

Huh?! I thought everyday is scrapbooking day but I guess this weekend it's a real BIG deal! Go check out Scrapbook Chalet and you'll see how BIG! We will have guest celebrities joining us for chats! Go check out our website and you'll see our weekend's jam-packed schedule of FUN events and activities. We'll also have lots of games, prizes and more surprises! Make sure to register and see what's going on.

Also, to see the latest and the greatest check out My Scrapworks you'll never guess who's on our Inspirational Series. Right there, smack dab of it all. BH herself!!!! While you're there, check out my latest article on "Fluorishes". I'm sure you'll be inspired!!!

Oh and BTW, in the middle of all these festivities, I'm painting my house! Ask how, ask now, ask Sherwin Williams!!!! The BEST paint ever! Hello! I never knew I'd love paint so much! But this one not only goes on smoothly, but it covers nicely, it comes in a plastic easy to pour container. LOOOOOVE it! Finished the hallway already. Now I'm working on the family room.

Ok, have to go.....lots of things to do! Remember to come and join me at The Chalet and My Scrapworks. I'd love to see yah!

Ciao!

Ready, Set, Play!!!

Ok guys, go check out Theresa's new RAK giveaway! She's doing another challenge and you get to win a FUN kit!!!


Tell her I sent yah! Then let me know if you're playing!


Good Luck Chicas!

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A STAR?!?!?

ANNOUNCING ~ Designing Like a Star Contest

Scrapbook Chalet is proud to announce an exciting contest that will get your creative juices flowing and challenges to set your mind free.

To enter and participate in the “Designing Like a Star” contest, you must upload 1 or 2 of your best 8.5 x 11, 12 x 12, Digital layouts, cards, and/or altered items into the “Designing Like a Star” section of the gallery, no later than midnight EST March 31th. Your layouts, cards, and/or altered items do not have to be an original, but must show your creativeness and style. Doing this will enter your name into the Contest!

Everyone who enters their layouts, cards, and/or altered items in the gallery by Midnight EST March 31th will automatically become one of the contestants. After you upload your 8.5 x 11, 12 x 12, Digital layouts, cards, and/or altered items, you must send an email to info@scrapbookchalet.com listing your name, user name, layout and/or altered item titles. This information will be posted in a special section of the message board so everyone will get to know each other better, and will also know who the participants are.

On Monday, April 2nd, we will announce the first “Designing Like a Star” challenge. You will have one week to complete the challenge and upload it to the “Designing Like a Star” Section of the gallery by Sunday, Midnight EST.

Every week thereafter on Monday's ~ the contestants and our message board members, will be given the opportunity to vote someone out. Voting will only take place on Monday's until 8PM, EST and failure to cast your vote before 8PM EST will result in the loss of your vote. After the voting, the NEW Challenge will go up along with the participants who will move to the next round!

Depending on the number of contestants playing, this will determine how many get voted out each week, until we are down to the final 5. Once there are only 5 contestants remaining in the Contest, only one will be voted off per week. During the elimination process, I will ask everyone on the board to be our judges, and I will have a SPECIAL GUEST announce who will become our “Designing Like a Star”.

Participation on the board is a MUST for ALL players!

There will be random weekly challenges for immunity which will give you a chance of not being voted out for the following week. We will also be giving random challenges throughout the game for various prizes, so participation is extremely important. Any and all Challenge announcements will be posted on the board. Failure to upload the challenge layout by the posted deadlines will result in disqualification.

Our Contest will consist of the following Challenges, but not limited to:

Ad Challenges
Sketch Challenges
Color Challenges
Product Challenges
Scraplift Challenges
Celebrity Challenges
Blog Challenges
NSBR Website Challenges
and many more...


Grand Prize:

The winner of the “Designing Like a Star” contest, as chosen by the jury, will be our Featured Member for the month on our Website & Newsletter, along with a $ 250.00 Gift Basket from Various Sponsors

Good Luck everyone, and most of all, have FUN!