CYOA - Questions Megathread

[Robin Carlton]

Hey chickies!

As requested, here's a thread where you can ask any questions you might have.

Two quick clarifications on this month's card...

The featured designer challenge should be either Meg Mullens or Tracey Monette.

and

The TOTB challenge should actually be March 2nd, 2014. We made a last minute edit to the card because the initial spaces weren't square and I'm guessing we used an older draft to make that edit. Though, it's entirely possible that I goofed and updated in my head and with the Babes but didnt update the card.

The card has been updated with those edits and we'll note and link the designer's stores in next month's challenges.

So sorry for those errors, but we appreciate the patience while we iron out some kinks.

Feel free to ask any other questions here.

R

[Robin Carlton]

Reserved.

[tanyiadeskins]

Is it possible to have links to the archived challenge inspiration or tell us how to find them.

Im sure its quite obvious but, here we are lol

[Robin Carlton]

We'll be discussing them in our Our Take Tuesday posts with links and inspiration to make sure you're getting to the right place each month <3

[LynnZant]

Do we need to provide links to all the layouts, or is the tracker image what we should post in the monthly thread?

[Robin Carlton]

I think the tracker image is enough to earn rewards, but I will say when you guys link your layouts it makes it easier for us to find them to spotlight and give shout outs to on our socials, blog posts, etc <3

[Leablahblah]

Originally Posted by Robin Carlton

I think the tracker image is enough to earn rewards, but I will say when you guys link your layouts it makes it easier for us to find them to spotlight and give shout outs to on our socials, blog posts, etc <3

that makes sense!

[tam65]

I was sure I read somewhere the answer to this but the #hashtags challenge.... is it open to interpretation or something else?

[Robin Carlton]

Originally Posted by tam65

I was sure I read somewhere the answer to this but the #hashtags challenge.... is it open to interpretation or something else?

Putting # on EVERYTHING was a scrap trend for awhile there, so you're welcome to interpret it however you like <3

[PictureMom]

how do I find this The TOTB challenge should actually be March 2nd, 2014.
I've looked in the challenge's but I don't see any posts from 2014

[tjscraps]

Originally Posted by PictureMom

how do I find this The TOTB challenge should actually be March 2nd, 2014.
I've looked in the challenge's but I don't see any posts from 2014

Here you go: https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...ighlight=march

[Lidia G]

For the "scrap off-topic" challenge, does that mean taking a themed kit - for example, an autumn kit and scrapping something completely unrelated to autumn?

[tjscraps]

Originally Posted by Lidia G

For the "scrap off-topic" challenge, does that mean taking a themed kit - for example, an autumn kit and scrapping something completely unrelated to autumn?

Yes, that's how I take it too.

[Lidia G]

Thanks, Trina!

[Electra]

I have lots of SSD collections, but which are "mega" collections?
TIA

[nietis]

Originally Posted by Electra

I have lots of SSD collections, but which are "mega" collections?
TIA

It's any of the Sweet Shoppe Designer collaboration, Electra

[Electra]

Originally Posted by nietis

It's any of the Sweet Shoppe Designer collaboration, Electra

OK then, the sky is the limit! Thanks!

[Leablahblah]

Thesaurus is causing me problems. What kind of page do I need to make?
Add a definition?

[jacinda]

Originally Posted by Leablahblah

Thesaurus is causing me problems. What kind of page do I need to make?
Add a definition?

You could use wordstrips to describe someone or an event. If you have kids you could list some of the funny words they use in place of real words. You could use descriptive words in large print but on low opacity as a background to whatever page you're doing. Even your title couple be just made of synonyms. E.g. Amazing, incredible, wonderful you!

LA will be showcasing a couple of examples of this challenge in the "Our Take Tuesday Volume 3" on Jan 16th.

[angiekey]

Originally Posted by Leablahblah

Thesaurus is causing me problems. What kind of page do I need to make?
Add a definition?

So, rather than a definition, you're looking for synonyms. (A dictionary contains definitions, and a thesaurus gives you lists of synonyms - words that have the same or similar meaning to whatever word you look up.)

So, if I did a layout about a child who has a silly sense of humor, to meet this challenge I would include other words that also mean silly: crazy, cheeky, saucy, audacious, fresh, sassy, smart-alecky, mischievous, playful, sly, wily...

As Jacinda suggested, you could do word strips all over the layout with those different words. Or, you could use them in a journaling block, bolding each of those words so they stand out. Or you could create a patterned paper for your background with all those words on it. Or use several of them in your title.

But the idea is to use multiple words that mean the same (or similar) thing.

If you need some help coming up with synonyms, one of my favorite tools is thesaurus.com. And another is Word Hippo's Synonym Finder.

Hope that helps!

[tanyiadeskins]

Is there no Tuesday post this week?

[nesser1981]

Originally Posted by tanyiadeskins

Is there no Tuesday post this week?

There should be, I'll shoot Robin an email to see.

[Robin Carlton]

My fault. Fell asleep at the wheel this morning and Katie and Henry came for dinner tonight and just left, so I'm just getting back online since earlier this afternoon. LeeAndra's post with some awesome inspo from our Babes has been moved now <3

[Leablahblah]

thank you for the help!

[KylieShatto]

Question to clarify if the rule still applies that we can scrap with retired kits (I see there's a prompt!), but they have to be from a current designer. Correct? I read everything I could and didn't see it listed anywhere.

[Robin Carlton]

That's totally fine Kylie!

[3BluEyedBabi]

The "Use Your Stash" prompt "Scrap With a Retired Product"...I have a kit that was a collab by DSI and KimB called Soar & Roar that I want to use. I'm not sure if it was ever sold here so I don't know if it's a retired kit. Is it ok to use this kit? Can anyone help??

[Willemijne DSI]

Originally Posted by 3BluEyedBabi

The "Use Your Stash" prompt "Scrap With a Retired Product"...I have a kit that was a collab by DSI and KimB called Soar & Roar that I want to use. I'm not sure if it was ever sold here so I don't know if it's a retired kit. Is it ok to use this kit? Can anyone help??

Yes, that was sold here so that's absolutely fine to use!

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[3BluEyedBabi]

Originally Posted by Willemijne DSI

Yes, that was sold here so that's absolutely fine to use!

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Great! Thanks for the quick response!

[AshleyMilfd]

I'm on mobile so I can't link like many of you, this means that I will have the prompt for the layout and then below that the link. After I do that adding my love will make my spot HUGE in the thread. Is that what I need to do though so that yall can verify my love?

[Scrap-therapy]

Just to be sure, for the Scrapper's Portfolio - Feb 2010 #3, it’s this one we have to do:
3 - Check out this super fun site and use it as inspiration to scrap your own collection?
Thank you for your help

[tjscraps]

Originally Posted by Scrap-therapy

Just to be sure, for the Scrapper's Portfolio - Feb 2010 #3, it?s this one we have to do:
3 - Check out this super fun site and use it as inspiration to scrap your own collection?
Thank you for your help

Yes, that's the one!

[Leablahblah]

What does the Felt challenge mean?

And Ephemera? just any elements?

[Robin Carlton]

Hey Lea!

So both Felt and Ephemera were HUGE trends over the years!

For felt, we're looking for feltie elements, alphas, etc like these...









And for ephemera, we're looking for things like these...









Think vintage labels, old stamps, torn, crumpled and worn paper, etc.

[Leablahblah]

awesome! Thank you!

I hope I have some felt stuff in my stash! lol

[Robin Carlton]

p.s. - the Babes are covering both of these challenges in Week 3 of this month's Our Take Tuesdays <3

[Scrap-therapy]

Originally Posted by tjscraps

Yes, that's the one!

Thank you Trina!

[PictureMom]

When do rewards for January get sent? I did not receive anything?

[Robin Carlton]

Originally Posted by PictureMom

When do rewards for January get sent? I did not receive anything?

These should go out tonight for use tomorrow - Feb 24th <3

[PictureMom]

Originally Posted by Robin Carlton

These should go out tonight for use tomorrow - Feb 24th <3

Thanks! I wasn't sure.

[PictureMom]

What is considered ephemera?

[Robin Carlton]

Originally Posted by PictureMom

What is considered ephemera?

I answered this a few posts up on Lea's question about Felt and Ephemera

[PictureMom]

Is carnival day like Mardi Gras Carnival or like a regular carnival...I don't know if I confused anyone. But I think of two different versions of carnival...

[SweetChar]

Originally Posted by PictureMom

Is carnival day like Mardi Gras Carnival or like a regular carnival...I don't know if I confused anyone. But I think of two different versions of carnival...

Hi. I had to "Google" it. Two things seem to work for February... and I'd say go with it either way.
This is what I saw:

Thu, Feb 8, 2024 ? Tue, Feb 13, 2024
What's carnival all about? Carnival is a festival that happens over a few days, usually just before Lent, in February or March. Because traditionally many people go on a fast during Lent, giving up meat, sugar or other foods and drink, carnival is an opportunity to enjoy these treats for the last time.

and

Carnival Day is celebrated every year on February 26 and it is the perfect reason to let loose and party. A carnival is the perfect excuse to enjoy a large-scale party with all the trimmings and thrills. One has only to think back to the heady days of childhood to conjure up images of candy floss, amusing sideshows, and rides that give you butterflies. And if you have yet to experience the magic of the carnival, now is as good a time as any!

[PictureMom]

Originally Posted by SweetChar

Hi. I had to "Google" it. Two things seem to work for February... and I'd say go with it either way.
This is what I saw:

Thu, Feb 8, 2024 ? Tue, Feb 13, 2024
What's carnival all about? Carnival is a festival that happens over a few days, usually just before Lent, in February or March. Because traditionally many people go on a fast during Lent, giving up meat, sugar or other foods and drink, carnival is an opportunity to enjoy these treats for the last time.

and

Carnival Day is celebrated every year on February 26 and it is the perfect reason to let loose and party. A carnival is the perfect excuse to enjoy a large-scale party with all the trimmings and thrills. One has only to think back to the heady days of childhood to conjure up images of candy floss, amusing sideshows, and rides that give you butterflies. And if you have yet to experience the magic of the carnival, now is as good a time as any!

Thanks!

[Leablahblah]

I remember it said there would be two winners picked each month for completing either 8 challenges or 16 challenges. Were the winners chosen for January and I missed the announcement or will this be done later?

[angels]

Originally Posted by Leablahblah

I remember it said there would be two winners picked each month for completing either 8 challenges or 16 challenges. Were the winners chosen for January and I missed the announcement or will this be done later?

I haven't seen an announcement either

[PictureMom]

where do you find the 2024 spring freebies?

[Leablahblah]

Originally Posted by PictureMom

where do you find the 2024 spring freebies?

They will announce that closer to March 15th.

[Leablahblah]

Make use of sticks on your page for Something on a Stick Day

How do we use "sticks" on a page?