May 2013: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

[Robin Carlton]

Hey hey Sweet Shoppers!

May is one of the most exciting months of the year here at Sweet Shoppe Designs because we're celebrating one of the biggest days of the year in style on Saturday, May 4th when National Scrapbook Day storms the community! What better way to find inspiration to put all of your new goodies to work than in our fantastic challenge portfolio? If you're new to our challenge system, it may be helpful to read about the changes we've implemented this year in our 2013 Portfolio Guide!

To participate in this month's challenges you can visit our May 2013 challenge pinboard at pinterest to check out the incredible inspiration posted by our challenge team for you to create a portfolio from this month OR you can download our absolutely scrumptious May 2013 Challenge Idea Book!

As promised, it's a .pdf of layouts from our amazing staffers which will showcase each challenge one at a time so you get ideas on how to turn some of our wacky ideas into actual pages which showcase the memories and photos you love!

Now instead of reading a challenge and wondering how to make it work, you'll have some amazing inspiration for each and every pin right at your fingertips. Best of all, if Pinterest isn't for you, each pin, challenge and point value is included right there in the idea book, so you can download and start scrapping and earning points right away!

As we've done in the past, you'll be using this thread to claim a spot to track your own progress and points. Each challenge will have not only visual inspiration for you, but also a verbal prompt and a point value too. Simply complete a layout for the challenge and post it in your tracker thread as always to earn your points!

For May, all layouts and points need to be posted by 11:59pm EST at the end of the day on June 1st. If you're joining us for the first time this month, you can have a look at the amazing portfolio tracker threads from previous months to see how it's done, but here are the basics...

1) Post to claim your tracker spot for the month.
2) When you finish a layout for a challenge, upload it to the gallery and right click to get the image information for your layout.
3) Return to the tracker spot you claimed in this thread, and click edit to add the image of your layout to your portfolio. You'll want to add your layout in order of the numbers shown above each challenge at Pinterest and include that number and the points earned above your image.
4) At the very end of your portfolio, please keep a running tally of the total points earned to date.

PLEASE NOTE: Portfolio points may NOT be carried over into the following month as each month begins anew with a fresh set of inspiring challenges! Additionally, you may NOT use the same layout for more than one numbered task - each task requires a new layout. For more information, visit the Portfolio FAQ.

As a special celebration of National Scrapbook Day, we're lowering the points you need to earn this month to the following scale...

10 points = 20% discount
20 points = 30% discount
30 points = 40% discount

We know you'll be stocking up on goodies for National Scrapbook Day and we want you to have a reason to use your new stash!

Please don't post chatter or comments in this thread as we'd like to keep it clean and easy to check at the end of the month. If you want to give praise to your favorite prompts or layouts, feel free to chatter as much as you like in our General Info & Chatter Forum.

Happy Scrapping!

Robin

[NatalieKW]

27. I lifted THIS:

2 pts + 1 NR = 3 pts

[kscwgirl]

TOTAL: 30 POINTS

1. -Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented. 2 points and 1 NR point for Meg/Ju

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...y-gift&cat=500

2. - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!). 2 primary points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-heart&cat=500

3. PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. 2 primary points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...ply-us&cat=500

9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 primary points plus 1 NR point for Julie


13. - Using this card as inspiration, create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. Then add some elements or paper pieces that are the same shape for added repetition. - 2 primary points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...e=soar&cat=500

15 - This table setting has so many interesting elements to it - it's whimsical, beautiful, colorful, creative, etc. Find some thing(s) that you love about it and use it as inspiration for a layout. - 2 primary points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...mories&cat=500

16. - Let's do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi's amazing gallery. - 2 primary points and 1 NR point for Krystal

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-heart&cat=500

20 - Love this blog post on using various types and shapes for paper tears on a layout. Play around with tears on your next layout. - 2 primary points and 1 NR point for Melissa/Shawna

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...moment&cat=500

22. Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers. Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 primary points


25. Actions often speak louder than words. Create a layout that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action. - 2 primary points


27. Spin-A-Lift. Chose any layout from Stacia Hall's Sweet Shoppe Gallery and spin the page and then create a scraplift. Don't forget to link to the page you lifted when you post for your points. - 2 points and 1 NR point for Krystal

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...lovely&cat=500

29 - How striking is neon on kraft? Put this simple idea to work on your next layout and use a solid kraft background with neon accents and elements to make your memories glow with color! - 2 primary points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...rstace&cat=500

Total: 30 points
0/5 NR points available

[hollyxann]

mine

[lorigaud]

Maybe this month..... lol!

[Nixenkind]

My spot!!!

Total: 34 pts.

2 - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars and a lot of them! - 2 pts


3 - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Choose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. - 2 pts
Page map:





4 - What a great reminder. Use this title to scrap a similar page about yourself or someone else. - 2 pts


6 - Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! Feel free to customize your card’s title from ‘Bingo’ to something else to fit the theme of your photos! - 2 pts


7 - We love this simple word art featuring easy ways to keep yourself motivated! Scrap about yourself putting one of these ideas to work! - 2 pts


8 - Mother’s Day is this month! Scrap a page using a recipe for something your Mom makes that you love or something you make that your kids love. - 2 pts


10 - Create a page where you spell out your title and then use complementary words to represent each letter as done in the picture above. - 2 pts


12 - Photography Challenge: Read this interesting tutorial on using backlight in your photography. Then create a page that features a backlit photo. - 2 pts


13 - Using this card as inspiration, create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. Then add some elements or paper pieces that are the same shape for added repetition. - 2 pts


14 - I was drawn to this poster not only because it would make a great title, but because the idea is so true and so interesting! Be inspired to create a layout where you document the two different sides to something or someone. 2 pts


17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2 pts
Idea: Take Risks


20 - Love this blog post on using various types and shapes for paper tears on a layout. Play around with tears on your next layout. - 2 pts


23 - Big, bold letters can really make a statement! Use this example as your guide and create a layout using extra large letters as a design element - 2 pts


25 - Actions often speak louder than words. Create a layout that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action. - 2 pts


28 - What is on your “someday” list? What can you do to make someday today? Scrap about it! - 2 pts


31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts per layout up to 10 points!
Used: Stop Over Analyzing, Life is Simple


32 - By The Numbers: This year we’re focusing on creating a collection of layouts that tell our story in numbers. This month we want you to focus on weight! How much did you weigh in high school? How much weight can your pick-up truck haul? How much weight do you want to lose? Scrap it & make sure to really put the focus of your page on a weight that means something to you! - 2 pts

[nun69]

me

NR:5
Total: 30

1. -Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented. 2 pt. + 1 NR pt


6. - Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! Feel free to customize your card's title from 'Bingo' to something else to fit the theme of your photos! - 2 pts + 1 NR pt

9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 pts + 1 ntr pt


15 - This table setting has so many interesting elements to it - it's whimsical, beautiful, colorful, creative, etc. Find some thing(s) that you love about it and use it as inspiration for a layout. - 2 pts

17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2pts. + 1 NR


22. Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers (possibly using this tutorial by Traci here: www.sweetshoppede...). Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts + 1 NR pt


27. Spin-A-Lift. Chose any layout from Stacia Hall's Sweet Shoppe Gallery and spin the page and then create a scraplift. Don't forget to link to the page you lifted when you post for your points. - 2 pts + 1 NR
i spun this lo
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...teness&cat=500


31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts per layout up to 10 points!

2pts


2 pts


2 pts


2 pts


2 pts

[thompsonc2007]

Here is my spot

[sigmakap95]

total: 21pts.

2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded 5/20) 1. -Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented


2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded 5/18) 9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique.


2pts. 12. Photography Challenge. Read this interesting tutorial on using backlight in your photography. Then create a page that features a backlit photo.


2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded 5/18) 22. Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers. Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout!


2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded 5/22) 's Sweet Shoppe Gallery and spin the page and then create a scraplift. Don't forget to link to the page you lifted when you post for your points.
I lifted this one:

and this is mine:


2pts. 29 - How striking is neon on kraft? Put this simple idea to work on your next layout and use a solid kraft background with neon accents and elements to make your memories glow with color!


2pts. + 1pt. NR (alpha from Penny - uploaded 5/18) 31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page.


2pts. 32 - By The Numbers: This year we're focusing on creating a collection of layouts that tell our story in numbers. This month we want you to focus on weight! How much did your baby weigh the day it was born? How much did you weigh in high school? How much weight can your pick-up truck haul? How much weight did you want to lose? Scrap it and make sure to really put the focus of your page on the weight of something meaningful to you!

[eve11ne]

TOTAL : 33 pts

challenge : 28 pts
NR : 5 pts

1. -Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented. 2 pt.



2. - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!). 2pt.



3. - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. 2pt + 1pt NR





6. - Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! Feel free to customize your card's title from 'Bingo' to something else to fit the theme of your photos! - 2 pts



7. - We love this simple word art featuring easy ways to keep yourself motivated! Scrap about yourself putting one of these ideas to work! - 2 pts + 1pt NR



9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 pts + 1pt NR (released 5/4 posted 5/10)



13. - Using this card as inspiration, create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. Then add some elements or paper pieces that are the same shape for added repetition. - 2 pts



15 - This table setting has so many interesting elements to it - it's whimsical, beautiful, colorful, creative, etc. Find some thing(s) that you love about it and use it as inspiration for a layout. - 2 pts




17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. (#28 have fun) 2pts + 1pt NR



24. May 16th is Wear Purple for Peace Day. Create a monochromatic page featuring purple in honor of this day - 2 pts



25. Actions often speak louder than words. Create a layout that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action. - 2 pts + 1pt NR



31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts per layout up to 10 points!

open your mind to new things


go out and creating things


do what you love

[abm234]

TOTAL: 10 POINTS FOR 20% REWARD!

11. Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. Be creative, think outside the box and tell those little stories you never want to forget. - 2 pts



14 - I was drawn to this poster not only because it would make a great title, but because the idea is so true and so interesting! Be inspired to create a layout where you document the two different sides to something or someone. 2 pts.




17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2pts. #28 Have Fun



22. Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers (possibly using this tutorial by Traci here: www.sweetshoppede...). Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts



31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts per layout up to 10 points!




Total: 10 points

[momof2angels]

Got close to 20 pts for April. Maybe I will reach 20 pts for May.

[gwalters]

my spot

Total Points: 4

#1 Color Combo = 2 points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...utiful&cat=500



#2 Using lots of stars = 2 points

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...t-ball&cat=500

[mnm_y2]

Total Points: 8 points

#1 - Color Como used for inspiration - 2 points
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...g-hunt&cat=647



#2 - Using Lots of Stars - 2 points
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...y-2013&cat=647


#3 - Use Pagemaps for inspiration - 2 points
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...chicks&cat=647


#27 - Spin a Lift Challenge - 2 points
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...d-trip&cat=647

[Lijezz]

Total points: 33 (NR: 3/5)

1 - Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented. - 2 pts



3 - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Choose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. - 2 pts
NR - Sweet Things (1/5/2013) - 1 pt

Choose this 1





4 - What a great reminder. Use this title to scrap a similar page about yourself or someone else. - 2 pts
NR - Just Bee (4/5/2013) - 1 pt



6 - Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! Feel free to customize your card’s title from ‘Bingo’ to something else to fit the theme of your photos! - 2 pts



7 - We love this simple word art featuring easy ways to keep yourself motivated! Scrap about yourself putting one of these ideas to work! - 2 pts



9 - Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 pts



13 - Using this card as inspiration, create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. Then add some elements or paper pieces that are the same shape for added repetition. - 2 pts
NR - Just Bee (4/5/2013) - 1 pt




14 - I was drawn to this poster not only because it would make a great title, but because the idea is so true and so interesting! Be inspired to create a layout where you document the two different sides to something or someone. 2 pts



16 - Let’s do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi’s amazing gallery. - 2 pts

Choose this 1





17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2 pts



22 - Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers.Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts



23 - Big, bold letters can really make a statement! Use this example as your guide and create a layout using extra large letters as a design element - 2 pts



25 - Actions often speak louder than words. Create a layout that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action. - 2 pts



27 - Spin-A-Lift. Chose any layout from Stacia Hall’s Sweet Shoppe Gallery, spin the page and then create a scraplift. Don’t forget to link to the page you lifted when you post for your points. - 2 pts

Choose this 1





31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts

[scrapapictur]

32 pts
#12 Create a page that features backlit photos 2 pts

#25 Actions often speak louder than words. Create a lo that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action, 2 pts

21 - Hybrid Challenge: Hoop it Up!!! Use this blog post as inspiration to create a home decor item or hybrid scrapbook page that
is framed in a hoop. - 10 pts

16 - Let's do a classic paper to digi scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift a page from Kyoko Kobaqyashi's amazing gallery. 2 pts


17- pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a lo. #13 collaborate- 2 pts

2- I can not get enough stars! Create a lo using stars and a lot of them. 2 pts

[/IMG
]9 - Angles on your page can make for a lovely composition, Create a layout inspired by this picture. Use angles ,layered paper and pops of color. 2 pts.

19 - check out these "best practices" when combining font typefaces ad try out at least one of the on your layout.-2 pts

3 - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Choose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. - 2 pts


[/IMG]24 - May 16th is wear purple for peace day. Create a monochromatic page featuring purple in honor of this day - 2pts.

[/IMG]6 - Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! 2pts

11- Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories you never want to forget. 2 pts

[rach3975]

My spot! I love that you're lowering the points needed for this month.

2 Create a LO using stars, and a lot of them. 2 pts



7-Be inspired by 1 of the ideas shown. I chose 'work hard.' 2 pts




8-Scrap using a recipe for something your mother makes or something you make your kids. 2 pts




11-Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. 2 pts




14 Document the 2 sides to someone or something. 2 pts + 1 NR pt (DJB Tara's Heart, released 5/25, posted 5/31)




17 Use any of the ideas from the businesselated graphic to inspire you. I chose #28, Have Fun. 2 pts + 1 NR pt (Melissa's Real Life, released 5/4, posted 5/5)




31 Use a saying from The Holstee Manifesto to inspire a LO. (2 pts each, up to 10 pts) 6 pts

Live your dream and share your passion.


When you eat, appreciate every last bite.


Do what you love, and do it often.


Total Pts: 20
NR pts: 2
Hyrid pts:

[staciahall]

My spot!

Total points 10

#3 PageMaps.com 2pts + 1 NR point for You Should Know: Be The Good posted 5/4/13
I chose this one as a starting point



#11 Tell 4 tiny stories 2pts posted 5/11/13


#31 Holstee Manifesto 2pts posted 5/24/13


#28 Someday List 2 pts + 1 NR pt for 365 Unscripted Summer Lovin' posted 5/25/13

[dailydwellin]

My spot

Total - 21 pts

1. Color Combination (2 pts + 1 pt. NR)



2. 2. - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!). (2pts + 1 pt. NR)



11. Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. Be creative, think outside the box and tell those little stories you never want to forget. -(2 pts + 1 pt NR)



21. Hybrid Challenge - Hoop it Up!!! Use this blog post as inspiration to create a home decor item or hybrid scrapbook page that is framed in a hoop. - 10 pts



3. - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. 2pt.

Page map used:

[Beebo]

My spot! Hopefully I can make a few of them this month!

38 points

1. -Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-20131&cat=500
Meghan Mullens_MMullens-Lil Cupcake, MMullens-LilCupcake-Template and Lil Cupcake-Alpha
Zoe Pearn-lifestories-boy-ep-arrows
Font_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

2. - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!).

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...around&cat=500
Traci Reed and Jady Day Studio_reedjadyday-Pop a Wheelie-girl
Font for Date_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

3. - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...ughter&cat=500
Traci Reed_treed-Fit To Burst
treed-asimplekindofman-stitching
Font_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

4. - What a great reminder. Use this title to scrap a similar page about yourself or someone else.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-life2&cat=500
Sweet Shoppe Designs_May 2013 DigiScrap Parade Blog Hop_Thats Life
Nettio Designs_GridtasticV1-TempNo2
Font_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

6. - Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! Feel free to customize your card's title from 'Bingo' to something else to fit the theme of your photos!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...is-me8&cat=500
Juliana Kneipp & Vinnie Pearce_jkneipp_All The Time
Penny Springmann and Lauren Grier_pspringlgrier-Never Give Up
Penny Springmann-12m-march-bow
Shawna Clingerman_sclingerman-captured-life-bingocard

Font for title_Landi_Echo
Font for date_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

8. - Mother's Day is this month! Scrap a page using a recipe for something your Mom makes that you love or something you make that your kids love.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...dinner&cat=500
Penny Springmann_Family Time
Penny Springmann Template_Summer Six Template
Font_DJB I Love Me Some Stephanie

9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...y-man3&cat=500
Julie Billingsley and Meghan Mullens kit_Measure of a Man
Template_Darcy Baldwin_dbaldwin-ilmssheri-3
Fony for title and date_DJB I Love Me Some Stephanie

10. Create a page where you spell out your title and then use complementary words to represent each letter as done in the picture above. 1 layout

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...rienne&cat=500
Jady Day Studio & Meghan Mullens_jdsmm-Life 101_Dare To Bloom
Template_dbaldwin-ilmssteph2
Font_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

12. Photography Challenge. Read this interesting tutorial on using backlight in your photography. Then create a page that features a backlit photo.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...pirit3&cat=500
Sweet Shoppe Designs_ssd-Bohemian Beauty
Template_cschneider-HP75pg2
Font_DJB I Love Me Some Stephanie

13. - Using this card as inspiration, create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. Then add some elements or paper pieces that are the same shape for added repetition.

Kristin Cronin-Barrow_kcroninbarrow-All Aboard
Kristin Cronin-Barrow_chaig_kcb_CraftingTemplate
Font_Segoe UI Semibold

15 - This table setting has so many interesting elements to it - it's whimsical, beautiful, colorful, creative, etc. Find some thing(s) that you love about it and use it as inspiration for a layout.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...ries29&cat=500
Erica Zane_Bring On Spring, Looking 4 Answers, Love Happens, ezane-U R Amazing-ppr2,ezane-ezedge1-1, ezane-ezedge2-3,
Template_Nettio Designs_A Better Me-Template
Font_DJB SHE IS STRONG

16. - Let's do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi's amazing gallery.
I lifted this one_
http://www.studiocalico.com/system/g...obakyon12a.jpg

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...llowed&cat=500
Jady Day Studio-Such a Hoot
Libby Pritchett-byebyebooboos-stitch2ecolored
Studio Basic_Just Another Ap III_ From both sets
Font_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

20 - Love this blog post on using various types and shapes for paper tears on a layout. Play around with tears on your next layout.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-mommy&cat=500
Meghan Mullens_MMullens-The Best Is Yet, MMullens-Life101March-Template, MMullens-Ripped andTorn
Font_DJB SHE IS STRONG

22. Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...g-fun1&cat=500
Meghan Mullens_MMullens-Running Wild
Libby Pritchett_lpritchett-paperclips-chevron2
Font_DJB SHE IS STRONG

23. Big, bold letters can really make a statement! Use this example as your guide and create a layout using extra large letters as a design element

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...chool1&cat=500
Meghan Mullens_mmullens-Last Day of School
Font_Stencil Std

24. May 16th is Wear Purple for Peace Day. Create a monochromatic page featuring purple in honor of this day

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...m-big4&cat=500
Libby Pritchett and Meghan Mullens_lpmm-Bye Bye Boo Boos
Libby Pritchett-shimmerbets-freebie
Meghan Mullens-countyourblessings-paint
Meghan Mullens-LoveBloomsHere-scatter-hearts
Zoe Pearn-dreambig-ep-wordstrip-1
Zoe Pearn-dreambig-ep-wordart-1
cschneider-HP75pg2
Font_DJB SHE IS STRONG

25. Actions often speak louder than words. Create a layout that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...nging1&cat=500
Krystal Hartley_khartley_Painted Love
Krystal Hartley_khartley_SDD-ToT-Jun22 Template
Font_Darcy Baldwin_DJB HOLLY TYPED

27. Spin-A-Lift. Chose any layout from Stacia Hall's Sweet Shoppe Gallery and spin the page and then create a scraplift. Don't forget to link to the page you lifted when you post for your points.
I spin lifted this one https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-smile&cat=500

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...=mama1&cat=500
Juliana Kneipp and Meg Mullens kit_Mothers Love-Daughter
I used Alpha Files No 19 from my brushes for my title
Font for date_DJB HAPPY TO BE ME

29 - How striking is neon on kraft? Put this simple idea to work on your next layout and use a solid kraft background with neon accents and elements to make your memories glow with color!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-bling&cat=500
Meghan Mullens_Running Wild, mmullens-LoveBloomsHere-scatter-paperhearts, mmullens-littlelady-doily, mmullens-littlelady-wordstrips
Juliana Kneipp_jkneipp_theessentialskraftedition_paper6
Font_DJB SHE IS STRONG

[LoriJ]

I haven't scrapped in months but I consistently think that I am going to try! Marking my spot just in case!

3. PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. - 2pt
I was inspired by this one:

and this was my layout:


2 Challenge Points
New Release Points
Hybrid Points
Bonus Points
**************************
Total Points = 2

[zakirahzakaria]

Layout points: 16pts
New Release (NR) points: 3pts
Total: 19pts

- - - - - - - - -

3. [Wednesday, May 15th] Use a sketch from Pagemaps - 2pts. NR (A Mother's Love for Her Daughter by Ju Kneipp & Meghan Mullens) - 1pt. Total: 3pts



My Pagemaps:


6. [Saturday, May 25th] Use two or more Bingo cards - 2pts. NR (Hello Summer by Ju Kneipp & Studio Basic) - 1pt. Total= 3pts.



7. Scrap about yourself using one of the ideas. I chose 'Exercise Daily' - 2pts



16. [Saturday, May 25th] Scraplift a page by Kyoko Kobayashi - 2pts. NR (Summer Pleasures by Ju Kneipp) - 1pt. Total= 3pts



17. Pick any of the ideas on the image as a jumping point. I chose "Drink Coffee" - 2pts



19. Typeface best practices - 2pts



31. Use one of the concepts in the Holstee Manifesto: If you don't like something, change it - 2pts



31. Use one of the concepts in the Holstee Manifesto: Travel often and get lost - 2pts

[jovi_girl]

im going to try this month too!

[ksbella]

Total Points - 21 points

#1 - Layout using Colour Palette -- 2 points



#2 - Create a layout with Stars, lots of stars! - 2 points


#3 - Create a layout inspired by a Pagemap's Sketch -- 2 points


#5 - Use Gigantic Letter - 2 points


#6 - 2 Bingo Cards -- 2 points


#7 - Use Simple Word Art -- 2 points



#9 - Angles -- 2 points


#15 - Inspiration from Photo - 2 points


#16 - Paper to Digi Layout -- 2 points + 1 NR Point


#17 - Use one of the prompts to create a layout -- 2 points

[christelle]

I'll mark my spot here! :-)

Challenge 1, COLOUR COMBINATION, Points: 2


Challenge 2, STARS, Points: 2


Challenge 3, PAGEMAPS.COM, Points: 2
The pagemaps.com page map I'll be using (Nov 2006 mini maps)

my version:


Challenge 4, Self Portrait, Points: 2


Challenge 5, Giant Frame Letter, Points: 2


Challenge 6, Bingo Cards, Points: 2


Challenge 7, Stay Strong, Point: 2


Challenge 9, Angles, Layered Papers, Colours, Points: 2


Challenge 10, "Acrostic" style!, Points: 2


Challenge 11, mini stories, Points: 2


Challenge 12, Backlit Photo, Points: 2


Challenge 13, Picture cropped into a shape, Points: 2


Challenge 14, Don't Give Up, Points: 2


Challenge 18, the pledge, Points: 2


Challenge 19, Font Typefaces, Points: 2


Challenge 20, paper tears, Points: 2


Challenge 22, chevrons, Points: 2


Challenge 24, Purple Monochromatic, Points: 2


Challenge 26, Photo-less Page with Word Strips, Journaling Strips, Shapes and Mixed Alphas, Points: 2


Challenge 28, Kraft background neon elements, Points: 2


Challenge 31, Holstee Manifesto
Saying 1, Points: 2


Saying 2, Points: 2


TOTAL POINTS: 44

[marlathrall]

My spot!

New Release: 4 points
Total Points: 30 points

2. - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!). 2pt. + 1 NR Background Noise: Vol 2 (released 5/4, uploaded 5/4)



9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 its



11. Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. Be creative, think outside the box and tell those little stories you never want to forget. - 2 its + 1 NR (Life in Real Color, released 5/4, uploaded 5/5)



12. Photography Challenge. Read this interesting tutorial on using backlight in your photography. Then create a page that features a backlit photo. - 2 its + 1 NR (Life in Real Color, released 5/4, uploaded 5/5)




14 - I was drawn to this poster not only because it would make a great title, but because the idea is so true and so interesting! Be inspired to create a layout where you document the two different sides to something or someone. 2 pts. + 1 NR (Little Stinker, released 5/18, uploaded 5/18)



17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2pts.



19 - Check out these "best practices" when combining font typefaces and try out at least one of them on your layout. - 2pts.



22. Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers (possibly using this tutorial by Traci here: www.sweetshoppede...). Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts



23. Big, bold letters can really make a statement! Use this example as your guide and create a layout using extra large letters as a design element - 2 its



25. Actions often speak louder than words. Create a layout that features a title that is an action word. Use only one word in your title and incorporate photos and word art to show the action. - 2 its



31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts per layout up to 10 points!

[lovely1m]

mine

Total = 41 points

2. Stars! + NR We the People 5/19

3 points

3. Page Maps


2 points

4. Scrap Inspiration

2 points

6. Bingo Cards

2 points

9. Angles

2 points

11. 4 Tiny Stories

2 points

12. Backlit photos + NR Wild Berries 5/19

3 points

14. Two Sides

2 points

15. Picture Inspiration (the majority of the composition down the middle with bit along the edges) + NR Once Upon a Story 5/4

3 points

16. Paper 2 Digi

2 points

17. Jumping off point (don't beat yourself up) + NR Me, Myself & I 5/4

3 points

23. Large Letters

2 points

25. Action Words

2 points

27. lift of staciahall

2 points

28. Someday

2 points

30. 52 Local Places + NR Take Note 5/18

3 points

31. Holstee Manifesto

2 points

31. Holstee Manifesto

2 points

[kristipy]

Total Points - 31 pts

2. - I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!). 2pt


3. - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. 2pt.


7. - We love this simple word art featuring easy ways to keep yourself motivated! 2pts + 1pt 5/4 NR - It's a Beautiful Life by Mari Koegelenberg


9. Angles on your page - 2 pts


10. Create a page where you spell out your title and then use complementary words to represent each letter as done in the picture above. 1 layout - 2 pts


11. Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. 2pts + 1pt NR 5/4 - It's a Beautiful Life


13. - Create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. 2pts + 1pt 5/4 NR - Life 101 - Dare to Bloom


16 - Let’s do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi’s amazing gallery. - 2 pts + 1NR In Hot Pursuit 5/18

Lifted from:



19 - Check out these "best practices" when combining font typefaces and try out at least one of them on your layout. - 2pts.


22. Paper Piecing 2pts


23. Big, bold letters 2pts


27. Spin-A-Lift. - 2 pts

Lifted from


31 - The Holstee Manifesto - 2pts + 1pt 5/4 NR - Life 101 - Dare to Bloom

[origami]

Going to try!

[MommaTrish]

total: 4
bonus: 0/5
12. Photography Challenge. Read this interesting tutorial on using backlight in your photography. Then create a page that features a backlit photo. - 2 pts


11. Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. Be creative, think outside the box and tell those little stories you never want to forget. - 2 pts

[sixtyone20]

It says I may not edit my posts. So I guess, I'll have to keep replying? Anyone know?

Anyway, Points: 20
Day 1: Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented.



Day 2: I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars and a lot of them!



Day 3: pagemaps.com is one of my favorite sties for sketches. Choose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. 2 points





Day 6: Bingo cards are a big trend this year, so use two or more on your next page! Feel free to customize your cards' title from 'Bingo' to something else to fit the theme of your photos! 2 points



Day 7: We love this simple word art featuring easy ways to keep yourself motivated! Scrap about yourself putting one of these ideas to work! 2 points


Day 9: Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angels, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. 2 pts



Day10: Create a page where you spell out your title and then use complementary words to represent each letter as done in the picture above. 2 pts



Day 22: Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers. Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts



Day 23- Big, bold letters can really make a statement! Use this example as your guide and create a layout suing extra large letters as a design element- 2 pts.



Day 29: How striking is neon on kraft? Put this simple idea to work on your next layout and use a solid kraft background with neon accents and elelments to make your memeories glow with color! 2 pts

[caliten]

layouts: 2
points: 4

28 - what's on your "someday" list?


32 - weight

[Darcy Baldwin]

Originally Posted by sixtyone20

It says I may not edit my posts. So I guess, I'll have to keep replying? Anyone know?

I've edited your post for you, plus edited your membership so that you should be able to do it all now Welcome to SSD!

[TracerM]

My spot.

[HeyJude]

Total: 31 points (5 NR)

1. Color scheme - 2 pts + 1NR (The Perfect Fan by Ju, posted 5/10)



2. Stars - 2 pts



3. Page Maps Inspiration - 2 pts





6. Bingo Cards - 2 pts + 1NR (Me, Myself and I by Ru, posted 5/7)



9. Angles - 2 pts



17. Cool Ideas Poster inspiration - 2 pts



15. Table Setting Inspiration (scattered elements/fireworks) - 2 pts



26. Photoless LO with wordstrips - 2 pts + 1NR (Come One Come All by Ju, posted 5/4)



28. Someday . . . 2 pts + 1NR (It's a Beautiful Life by Mari, posted 5/7)



29. Neon on Kraft - 2 pts



31. Holstee Manifesto - 2 pts + 1NR (Talk to the Animals by Libby, posted 5/4)



Layout 2 - 2 pts



Layout 3 - 2 pts

[calvinawalsh]

My spot.

[Sherri Tierney]

Grabbing a spot... gonna try hard this month despite May being pretty crazy.

[carriesmom]

Total points: 5
NR points: 1out of 5

9.Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 pts


11. Create a page that tells a minimum of 4 tiny stories. Be creative, think outside the box and tell those little stories you never want to forget. - 2 pts plus 1 NR pt. using Darcy's I Love Me Some Tara Templates and I Love MY BFF 4/Ever Font

[Sheana]

Total Points: 3

3- PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. 2pt. + 1 NR pt. I used this as my inspiration

[navaja77]

12. Photography Challenge. Read this interesting tutorial on using backlight in your photography. Then create a page that features a backlit photo.
2 pts + 1pt NR = 3pts
Used It's a Beautiful Life by Mari (released 5/4/13)


16. - Let's do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi's amazing gallery.
2 pts+ 1pt NR = 3pts
Lifted Crazy by kobakyon
Used You Make Me Smile by Mari and Nicole (released 5/4/13)

[LRaeWoo]

I'm playing this month!

Total: 31

#15 -- be inspired by this photo:



2 pt plus 1 pt NR = 3pts

#3 - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Chose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout.



2pt + 1pt NR = 3

# I cannot get enough stars! Create a layout using stars (and a lot of them!). 2pt.


2pt + 1pt NR = 3


# 3. - Using this card as inspiration, create a layout with a picture that is cropped into a shape that is NOT a square, rectangular or circle. Then add some elements or paper pieces that are the same shape for added repetition. - 2 pts


2pt + 1pt NR = 3

# 22 Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers (possibly using this tutorial by Traci here: www.sweetshoppede...). Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts


2pt + 1pt NR =3

#29 Kraft paper background with neon ellies:


2pts.

#1 Use this color combination for inspiration on your next layout. At least 4 colors need to be represented.


2pts.

#23 Big, bold letters can really make a statement! Use this example as your guide and create a layout using extra large letters as a design element - 2 pts



24. May 16th is Wear Purple for Peace Day. Create a monochromatic page featuring purple in honor of this day - 2 pts



16. - Let's do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi's amazing gallery. - 2 pts


9. Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 pts



31 - The Holstee Manifesto is pretty inspiring! Use one of the concepts in the manifesto as the basis of your next page. - 2 pts per layout up to 10 points! (When you eat appreciate every last bite.) 2pts



27. Spin-A-Lift. Chose any layout from Stacia Hall's Sweet Shoppe Gallery and spin the page and then create a scraplift. Don't forget to link to the page you lifted when you post for your points. - 2 pts. I spun this page by Stacia https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...-dream&cat=500

[LisaSIsneros]

X marks the spot!

[Happy Now]

I'll play here!

Total Points: 0
Includes 0 of 5 NR

[chastml]

Total: 31pts
NR: 5pts

#2 - Stars - 2pt + 1 NR (NR We The People by Libby Pritchett - 05/17/13)


#3 - PageMaps - 2pts (apr13_12x12a)



#4 - Not Perfect - 2pts


#7 - Simple Word Art - 2pts + 1 NR (NR Basically Edgy No. 6 by Krystal Hartley - 5/14/13)


#8 - Mom's Recipe - 2pts


#15 - Table Setting - 2pts + 1 NR (NR Painted Love by Krystal Hartley - 05/17/13)


#16 - Paper-to-Digi - 2pts (Lift of SUNNY By kobakyon)


#17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2 pts +1 NR pt (NR - Talk to the Animals by Libby - 5/4/13)


#20 - Paper Tears - 2pts


#22 - Paper Piecing Chevrons - 2pts


#29 - Neon on Kraft - 2 pts


#31 - The Holstee Manifesto
2pts + 1 NR - Live Your Dream and Share Your Passion (NR Jill of All Trades by Erica Zane and Libby Pritchett - 5/24)

2pts - Life is Simple


Total: 31pts
NR: 5pts

[misfitinmn]

Total points: 21 (I added my last few layouts on June 2 as I was away from Thurs until Sunday morning...my pre-Sunday total was 13 if we have to go by that. Thank you!)
NR points: 3
Hybrid Points:

2 - Stars (2pts + 1pt NR for Cindy's Layered Templates Set 144)


3 - Inspired by Page Maps (2pts)


12 - Backlit photo (2pts)


17 - I was inspired by "Count Your Blessings", in a way (2pts + 1pt NR for Kristin & Shawna's Leaving on a Jet Plane)


20 - Torn edges (2pts + 1pt NR for Cindy's Template Set 143)


23 - Extra large letters (2pts)


25 - 1 word action title (2pts)


31 - The Holstee Manifesto - (2pts per layout)
Travel More


Life is Simple

[Trista]

Just realized I posted in here twice. OOPS!

[coxabey]

booking my slot

Total points: 13
NR points: 2
Hybrid points: 1

#3 - PageMaps.com is one of my favorite sites for sketches. Choose a sketch on this page as a starting point for your own layout. - 2 pts
Page map: I used a Page Map from May 2013 but can't seem to get a picture of it up...



#9 - Angles on your page can make for lovely composition! Create a layout that is inspired by this picture. Use angles, layered papers and pops of color to make your layout look unique. - 2 pts
NR = Bohemian Beauty (4 May 2013)



2 & NR = 3

#17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout.
I used 'have fun' as my jumping off point and it turned into a hybrid LO :-)
NR - Life, in Real Colour (4 May 2013)


2 & NR & hybrid = 4

#22 - Paper piecing

2 points

#31 - The Holstee Manifesto

2 points

[KimberlyMorris]

My Spot

Total Points - 6

Challenge # 16 , 2 points


May Portfolio Challenge # 12, 2 Points



May Portfolio Challenge # 27, 2 Points

[tanyiadeskins]

Total Points: 8
NR points
Hybrid Points

16 - Let’s do a classic Paper-to-Digi Scraplift challenge this month! Have fun and scraplift of a page from Kyoko Kobayashi’s amazing gallery. - 2 pts Lifting this lo: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/63731-2-cool-guys


17 - Pick any of these cool ideas and use it as a jumping off point for a layout. - 2 pts using 16, allow yourself to make mistakes 2 pts


22 - Paper piecing is a fantastic and bold way to add color to your layouts. Make your own chevrons that use lots of papers. Your chevrons must take up at least 1/2 your layout! - 2 pts


26 - Create a photoless layout ransom note style by using only word strips, journaling strips, shapes and mixed alphas to convey your message of choice. - 2 pts

[mishou]

Points: 26
NR pts: 5
Total: 31 pts


#2 - Seeing Stars, 2 pts




#3 - Page Maps, 2pts plus 1pt for NR (used Background Noise 2 and Splat it Up 1, released May 4, layout posted May 6)

My page:

and it's an artsy, messy interpretation of this page map:


#4 - Born to be real quote, 2 pts


#5 - Large letter framed with journaling, 2 pts


#7 - I chose the "Eat Healthy" prompt, 2pts + 1 NR pt (for How Does Your Garden Grow released May 18, uploaded May 19)


#16 - Paper to digi scraplift, 2 pts
I chose this page to scraplift



#20 - play with tears, 2 pts



#22 - paper pieced chevrons, 2 pts


#23 - large letters as design element, 2 pts + 1 NR (for XL Trashed alpha released May 25, posted May 25)



#28 - Someday list, 2 pts + 1 NR (for Mary Mary Quite Contrary released May 18, uploaded May 24)


#31 - Holstee Manifesto, 2 pts + 1 NR pt (for Dried Up Alpha released May 18, uploaded May 19)


#31 - Holstee Manifesto again, 2 pts


#31 - Holstee Manifesto yet again, 2 pts



Points: 26
NR pts: 5
Total: 31 pts