March 2018 - Bingo FAQ

[lingovise]

f you have any questions regarding THIS month's Bingo challenges, please post them here.

We have a wonderful team and community here at SSD....
so someone is sure to get back to you ASAP with answers to anything and everything related to our Challenge Bingo system!

Here is this month's card for easy reference:

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/bingoatssd/2018_March.jpg

[lingovise]

Here's a bit of extra information on a few of the prompts that might help you get started :

#2: Get Griddy...
Create a page that is laid out in grid pattern.

#3: Stay Classy Font...
Click on the image below to download the font and then use it on your page.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/40503892062_49050e1ec6_m.jpg (https://www.dafont.com/stay-classy-sldt.font)

#6: Participate in the SSD Blog Scraplift posted on March 4th...
On the first Sunday of each month, Sugarbabe Kim B. hosts a Scraplift challenge on the SSD Blog.
You have the entire month to play along and complete your page.

#14: Pay it Forward - Leave Love on 15 Gallery Pages...
You leave love on 15 layouts in the gallery and then post the link to each in your tracker thread.
Use the place marker below to "hold" that spot on your card ♥
First, click on the image below ... then right click that image and save as a .png file.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4626/39651245055_bdc84d1f96.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/bingoatssd/2018_March_love.png)

#21: Ad Inspired...
Draw inspiration from an advertisement and create a page that mimics it's design layout.

#22: Update Your Photo & Create a New Siggie...
This one is super easy... all you need to do is update the photo you use in the forum and create a new forum signature ♥

#23: Paper Challenge - Rings...
Create a page using ring paper shapes... rings are circles with a hole in the middle :D

[anelia]

What's "March to the beat of your own drum"...like, create a page in one's own style, that's in our comfort zone?

[Saar]

What's "March to the beat of your own drum"...like, create a page in one's own style, that's in our comfort zone?

I think that's totally fine!
Or... you could scrap a page about staying up late if you're a night owl or a page about a sunrise if you're a morning person. Follow your own rythm.

[Neverland Scraps]

#22 - I never show my photo online and this has been my avatar since I started scrapping back in the day; it's how I know it's me! :D What can I do for that prompt (should I actually get blackout this month) for it to count? I'll do my siggy, because mine disappeared and I don't know where it went!

[Saar]

It says update your photo, but it doesn't say it has to be a photo of yourself so I think you can use any photo. Not 100% sure though.

[tanyiadeskins]

Is there a tutorial or something for how to size or make a siggy? I dont remember how to do it.

[Neverland Scraps]

It says update your photo, but it doesn't say it has to be a photo of yourself so I think you can use any photo. Not 100% sure though.

I changed it. I'll swap it out at the end of the month. I'm going to scroll wondering where my posts are with a new avatar and siggy! :w00t:

https://lpimg.com/http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee102/hearsetrax/Coffintalk/other%20misc/lost_marbles-kit111111111111.gif

[Saar]

Love it Wendy. It's perfect.

[Neverland Scraps]

Is a Grid, a pocket page?

[Saar]

It can be a regular one as well. It doesn't have to be a pocket page.
Here's an old layout I made with templates from Brook that's not a pocket page.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/500/WeeklyChallenge20web.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=325637&title=new-port-bay-club&cat=500)

https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/images/T/bmagee-trifecta03-previewW.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=27934&cat=&page=1)

[Neverland Scraps]

It can be a regular one as well. It doesn't have to be a pocket page.
Here's an old layout I made with templates from Brook that's not a pocket page.



That's what I thought, but I wasn't 100% certain. My head isn't quite back to it's normal self. While I'm trying to mentally prepare for this month, I want to make sure I'm on the same page and not doing something terribly wrong--just until I get back to my old self again! :thumbup:

[Leablahblah]

What if you love your avatar and siggie??

[jacinda]

The photo doesn't need to be a permanent change. You can change it back next month. As for the siggie. It just says to create a new siggie. It doesn't say you have to use it in your posts. You could create one for someone else, or create one for yourself and just post it in the gallery.

[tanyiadeskins]

Is there a tutorial or something for how to size or make a siggy? I dont remember how to do it.

:confused:

[Neverland Scraps]

:confused:

I do not believe SSD has a size limit for siggies. With that said, you don't want something TOO big. My first time making a siggy here, I went and checked sizes of people's siggies to get an idea for my own. Now I try to keep mine roughly 500X250 because that size works for me.

How I make them? I generally take my ideal size (see above) and triple that amount when creating a canvas. So I'll create a new canvas at 1500x750 and then I build my siggy. Your shadows aren't going to be as long since it's smaller. Once I'm done, I merge all the layers together and then resize to the original size I'm aiming. After that's done, save as a png and upload to a photo hosting site (I use an "only me" album on Facebook) and then go in to your signature area, adding the siggy there.

Do you need help (walk through), adding a siggy to your name?

[tanyiadeskins]

thanks so much. Ill give it a go. I I remember its just like posting a pic in the forum right but its in edit signature? If so then I am good. :thumbup:

[Neverland Scraps]

Yup, it's in the profile area of your name under "signature"

[nietis]

Thanks for helping in answering Tanyia's question, Wendy!
I can't wait to see all of the new siggies and avatars ;)

[adi&co.]

for buds and blooms can I do a page about watching one of my kids bloom? I literally have nothing blooming or budding. I"m highly allergic to flowers and avoid them at all costs :D

Also, for tiny print background does that mean the background pages that have little bits of small text? or maybe a small pattern (like small dots)?

[nietis]

for buds and blooms can I do a page about watching one of my kids bloom? I literally have nothing blooming or budding. I"m highly allergic to flowers and avoid them at all costs :D

Yes, that's totally ok :)

Also, for tiny print background does that mean the background pages that have little bits of small text? or maybe a small pattern (like small dots)?
Small busy patterns, Adi, like what I've used here (white papers with lots of geometric shapes at the bottom, blue dots background):

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/516/180131_lsj_makebelieve-copy.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=500086&title=satisfied-adventure&cat=516)

[Saar]

That's what I thought, but I wasn't 100% certain. My head isn't quite back to it's normal self. While I'm trying to mentally prepare for this month, I want to make sure I'm on the same page and not doing something terribly wrong--just until I get back to my old self again! :thumbup:

Hope you feel "back to normal" soon. Hugs.

[Leablahblah]

The photo doesn't need to be a permanent change. You can change it back next month. As for the siggie. It just says to create a new siggie. It doesn't say you have to use it in your posts. You could create one for someone else, or create one for yourself and just post it in the gallery.
ooh great idea!

[tanyiadeskins]

Is there anything specific we need to do to cover the square for avi and siggie?

[adi&co.]

I just used my pic to cover the square, lol

[dagi]

do the layouts have to be uploaded to the SS Bingo gallery?

[ErinShannon]

For the new siggie and pic - do we have to post somewhere to account for it? Like put the siggie in the gallery? But what about the picture? I changed my pic right now and am working on the siggie as I type.

Thanks! :-)

[adi&co.]

Yes, that's totally ok :)




I found some pics I have with some flowers in the background that I forgot I had! I will use those :)

[girlonmac]

hello, I am trying to get back into scraping. I was wondering if I can use kits that are no longer in your store but the designer is...

[mrsashbaugh]

hello, I am trying to get back into scraping. I was wondering if I can use kits that are no longer in your store but the designer is...

Welcome back to scrapping! Yes! You can definitely use the kits if the designer is still a designer here. :)

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[nietis]

do the layouts have to be uploaded to the SS Bingo gallery?

That's preferable, but not required. As long as it is in the SSD gallery then it's okay :)

[nietis]

For the new siggie and pic - do we have to post somewhere to account for it? Like put the siggie in the gallery? But what about the picture? I changed my pic right now and am working on the siggie as I type.

Thanks! :-)
Is there anything specific we need to do to cover the square for avi and siggie?

Just put your photo/siggie on the corresponding bingo square on your card.

[dagi]

That's preferable, but not required. As long as it is in the SSD gallery then it's okay :)

thanks Sherly! :)

[meagan43]

So we update both and put both images in the same square?

Also, checking to make sure both changes worked.

[adi&co.]

I just put my new avatar pic in the spot

[girlonmac]

what is "Bingo with the Babes"?

[nietis]

what is "Bingo with the Babes"?

Bingo with the babes is the weekly thread where we, the Babes (the store CT members), posted the pages we made for the Bingo challenges in the hope that we can help/inspire people in tackling the challenges.
SSD members are welcome to also post the pages they scrapped in order to complete a pattern on their bingo cards in the thread so that we all can leave comments on each other's pages.

[imperio]

Bingo with the babes is the weekly thread where we, the Babes (the store CT members), posted the pages we made for the Bingo challenges in the hope that we can help/inspire people in tackling the challenges.
SSD members are welcome to also post the pages they scrapped in order to complete a pattern on their bingo cards in the thread so that we all can leave comments on each other's pages.

I always had that question in mind but wasn't sure and felt hella silly for asking :o

I like this month's bingo... I am so dying to try it out again... I so hope to find some time to do it :crying::crying:

[girlonmac]

Bingo with the babes is the weekly thread where we, the Babes (the store CT members), posted the pages we made for the Bingo challenges in the hope that we can help/inspire people in tackling the challenges.
SSD members are welcome to also post the pages they scrapped in order to complete a pattern on their bingo cards in the thread so that we all can leave comments on each other's pages.


thanks for the info!!!!! fun!

[nietis]

I always had that question in mind but wasn't sure and felt hella silly for asking :o

I like this month's bingo... I am so dying to try it out again... I so hope to find some time to do it :crying::crying:

Aww Maddie, don't feel silly to ask any questions you have in mind. We are here to help you. :hugs:

[dballance]

Size question? I mainly scrap 12x12, however my first grandbaby is due next month and I'm doing an 8.5x11 photo book of my daughter-in-law's pregnancy progress, ultrasound pics, baby shower pics, etc. Can the 8.5x11 layouts be used for challenge purposes if it fits the theme? Thank you!

[Leablahblah]

Size question? I mainly scrap 12x12, however my first grandbaby is due next month and I'm doing an 8.5x11 photo book of my daughter-in-law's pregnancy progress, ultrasound pics, baby shower pics, etc. Can the 8.5x11 layouts be used for challenge purposes if it fits the theme? Thank you!

I don't see why not!

Other question: I need inspiration for the ad inspired challenge. As anybody posted anything yet? Not sure where to start.

[lingovise]

Size question? I mainly scrap 12x12, however my first grandbaby is due next month and I'm doing an 8.5x11 photo book of my daughter-in-law's pregnancy progress, ultrasound pics, baby shower pics, etc. Can the 8.5x11 layouts be used for challenge purposes if it fits the theme? Thank you!

8.5 X 11 pages are absolutely fine ;)

[lingovise]

Other question: I need inspiration for the ad inspired challenge. As anybody posted anything yet? Not sure where to start.

There were some really great pages done for Rebecca's Web Inspiration Challenge (https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88424) last month. You can choose to use a print ad [like those found in publications], or a web based ad... really it's just about finding something out there that inspires you ♥

[jacinda]

For the ad challenge, I look at ads and work out which ones would easily translate to a scrapbook page. Everyone is attracted to something different, but as an example, these are the ones that suit my style, and that I'd look at lifting:

The 3 photos with subtitles and journalling on colour blocks underneath
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53556b6de4b078ef148f5c75/t/53588c55e4b0a9d1c8588406/1398312023311/

Big photo with a photostrip on the side
http://www.troytempleman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/anchor-inn-ad-750x750.jpg

Kind of like pocket scrapbooking here. I'd add more blocks.
https://hookagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/real-estate-web-design.jpg

Keeping it simple. Large photo with journalling underneath.
https://i.pinimg.com/236x/54/5f/f3/545ff3e8096c61af9a4e6b8937a30f30-eal-estate-ads-lake-district.jpg

Hope that helps

[lingovise]

those are great, Jacinda!! thanks so much for sharing ♥

[Leablahblah]

Ah yes thank you! It's just hard for me because placing my elements is always so hard and I'm a template scrapper! I'll try my best!

[jacinda]

Ah yes thank you! It's just hard for me because placing my elements is always so hard and I'm a template scrapper! I'll try my best!

Then this is the perfect challenge for you, because depending on the ad you lift, you may not even have any elements to place. You could just end up with photos, a title and some journalling.

[dagi]

I don't want to sound silly, but what is a tiny print background? does that mean a paper with some tiny pattern?

[Saar]

Yes Dagi. That's what it is.

[dagi]

Yes Dagi. That's what it is.

thank you :wub:

[jmljensen]

Can someone give me an idea or two what "Square 24 Spring Cleaning" could be? I'm struggling on that one! Thanks much!

[nietis]

Can someone give me an idea or two what "Square 24 Spring Cleaning" could be? I'm struggling on that one! Thanks much!

Maybe a page about you weeding the garden to welcome spring? Or cleaning up a specific room? Or cleaning up your HD/computer maybe?
I'll try to see if I can scrap a page about this prompt soon :)

[Leablahblah]

Can someone give me an idea or two what "Square 24 Spring Cleaning" could be? I'm struggling on that one! Thanks much!

This is mine
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=500765&title=spring-cleaning&cat=500
We moved and the place was disgusting so that was my Spring cleaning since it's almost Spring! lol

[sbravoaa]

i have a question for the spring cleaning can be about a room renovation?? and can someone give me an idea for the 20 Tranquil, i have to make a layout about something that make me fell tranquil or use that word in journal????

[Leablahblah]

i have a question for the spring cleaning can be about a room renovation?? and can someone give me an idea for the 20 Tranquil, i have to make a layout about something that make me fell tranquil or use that word in journal????

For tranquil any of those two ideas you mentioned would work.

And I would think a room renovation could work for the Spring cleaning. Maybe mention cleaning in your journaling :)

ladies? Would you agree?

I have a question myself.
"lucky charms"
Besides the obvious St Patrick's day, what could it be about? I don't have any bracelets with charms so I can't go that route...

[nietis]

i have a question for the spring cleaning can be about a room renovation?? and can someone give me an idea for the 20 Tranquil, i have to make a layout about something that make me fell tranquil or use that word in journal????

What Lea said. You can scrap about the room renovation and maybe focus on the cleaning part.
Both ideas you mentioned about tranquil will work :)

[nietis]

I have a question myself.
"lucky charms"
Besides the obvious St Patrick's day, what could it be about? I don't have any bracelets with charms so I can't go that route...

Maybe you can scrap about your hubby and your kids as your lucky charms, Lea? It might be easier to go down that route?

[Leablahblah]

Maybe you can scrap about your hubby and your kids as your lucky charms, Lea? It might be easier to go down that route?

Yes I might do that! Thank you Sherly!

[ScrappyShann]

First time doing the Bingo Challenge and participating in forums....so I have a couple of questions:

1) the center square - can we literally upload any layout we want here? I tried to search this question before I asked, but didn't see anything about it

2) if I want inspiration (or explanation) for a certain square - should I post something here? Or create a new thread?

[nietis]

1) the center square - can we literally upload any layout we want here? I tried to search this question before I asked, but didn't see anything about it

It depends on which pattern you are aiming. If you are doing a black out (i.e., doing all the challenges on the card, then you can leave the middle one empty as a bonus.
Otherwise, you can pick any one of the challenges on the card to put it in the middle to complete the pattern you chose.
You can look at how others have done it last month, HERE (https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88409).


2) if I want inspiration (or explanation) for a certain square - should I post something here? Or create a new thread?

You are welcome to ask in this FAQ thread if you need inspiration/explanation. Each month there will be a new FAQ thread like this one, where members can ask questions about the new month's bingo card. I hope my answer clarifies it.

[KimGeling]

I have a question about the signature that may seem a little dumb but how do you get it to be centred under the post? As you can see mine is aligned to the left and I would like it to be in the middle. Is it something you do when you make the signature or is there a setting I have missed?

[ScrappyShann]

I have a question about the signature that may seem a little dumb but how do you get it to be centred under the post? As you can see mine is aligned to the left and I would like it to be in the middle. Is it something you do when you make the signature or is there a setting I have missed?
If you click on "quick links" then "edit signatures" you should see the button that allows it to be centered right below the font. I'm sure you have to highlight it first, but then clicking that button should work.

[ScrappyShann]

Here's a bit of extra information on a few of the prompts that might help you get started :

#2: Get Griddy...
Create a page that is laid out in grid pattern.

#3: Stay Classy Font...
Click on the image below to download the font and then use it on your page.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/40503892062_49050e1ec6_m.jpg (https://www.dafont.com/stay-classy-sldt.font)

#6: Participate in the SSD Blog Scraplift posted on March 4th...
On the first Sunday of each month, Sugarbabe Kim B. hosts a Scraplift challenge on the SSD Blog.
You have the entire month to play along and complete your page.

#14: Pay it Forward - Leave Love on 15 Gallery Pages...
You leave love on 15 layouts in the gallery and then post the link to each in your tracker thread.
Use the place marker below to "hold" that spot on your card ♥
First, click on the image below ... then right click that image and save as a .png file.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4626/39651245055_bdc84d1f96.jpg (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/bingoatssd/2018_March_love.png)

#21: Ad Inspired...
Draw inspiration from an advertisement and create a page that mimics it's design layout.

#22: Update Your Photo & Create a New Siggie...
This one is super easy... all you need to do is update the photo you use in the forum and create a new forum signature ♥

#23: Paper Challenge - Rings...
Create a page using ring paper shapes... rings are circles with a hole in the middle :D
I downloaded the font but I don't know how to use it. Do I have to install it somewhere? How do I select the letters to get them on the page?

[Leablahblah]

Once you download it, you go to your downloads.
Close Photoshop.
Find the font in the downloads.
Unzip it.
Double click on the OpenType file (I think OpenType is a more recent version of TrueType if anyone can confirm that?)
At the top of the Font file you will see Install. Click on that. Done
Open Photoshop and find it in your list of font.

[nietis]

I downloaded the font but I don't know how to use it. Do I have to install it somewhere? How do I select the letters to get them on the page?

Here (https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/tutorials/index.php/category/fonts-2/) is a collection of tutorials by the Babe regarding the fonts. One of them is about how to install the font. I hope these help :)

[ScrappyShann]

Once you download it, you go to your downloads.
Close Photoshop.
Find the font in the downloads.
Unzip it.
Double click on the OpenType file (I think OpenType is a more recent version of TrueType if anyone can confirm that?)
At the top of the Font file you will see Install. Click on that. Done
Open Photoshop and find it in your list of font.
Thank you!!!

[nietis]

Sorry, Shannon, apparently, I forgot to include the link *duh!*
Here it is: https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/tutorials/index.php/category/fonts-2/

[biancka]

No question......just testing my new avatar & new signature :)

[aussiegirl]

Where/how do we post the ad for our inspiration? Should we post that with the credits to our layout? Should we post it in our tracking thread?

[Neverland Scraps]

Where/how do we post the ad for our inspiration? Should we post that with the credits to our layout? Should we post it in our tracking thread?

I posted the ad link/graphic in my credits of the layout.
I guess you could always post it in your bingo post (where you linked your comments)

[dballance]

Question regarding coupons- How long do we have to use them?

[girlonmac]

hello, when do we get our coupons?

[ScrappyShann]

Hi there.....I participated in the March Bingo for the first time, forgive me for asking what may be an obvious question but when can we expect our discount code? I completed the blackout.

Thanks!

[Libby Pritchett]

Hi Shannon! I just found this post by Lydia on April 8 in the actual March bingo thread.

Sweet Rewards Coupons have been sent!

Shannon (ScrappyShann), I wasn't allowed to send you a PM but if you'll give me your email addy, I can send you the coupon code.


So, you might drop her a quick note. For future reference, the codes are usually good during the second full week of the month. She typically sends them out the Sunday before.

[ScrappyShann]

Hi Shannon! I just found this post by Lydia on April 8 in the actual March bingo thread.




So, you might drop her a quick note. For future reference, the codes are usually good during the second full week of the month. She typically sends them out the Sunday before.
Thank you so much!!!! I will follow up with her.