May 2011: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

[*Celeste*]

Hey Sweeties!!

May is here and with La recovering I'm stepping in to bring you the portfolio this month. Hopefully our prompts this month will inspire you to showcase all that May means to you! The staff really outdid themselves gathering creative ideas for you. Hope it gets you feeling all sorts of scrappy!

For ease of reference, we've created a printable checklist of this month's portfolio. Click the link below to download and print!

May 2011: Sweet Shoppe Scrapper's Portfolio

As always, you MUST use primarily Sweet Shoppe products to complete your challenge layouts.

One Point Tasks - 20 Primary Points Possible
1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this May Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts!

2 - Quote Inspiration! "Came the Spring and all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers leaves and grasses." — Longfellow Create a layout inspired by or featuring this quote!

3 - National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. Scrap about your love of scrapbooking!

4 – “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” Create a page that highlights one of your friendships. Some topics to include - how you met, where you met, how long you have known each other, what you like about your friend or why you are both pals.

5 - Mother's Day is May 8th. Create a page about what it means to you to be a mother OR create a page about what your mother means to you.

6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you.

7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. Utilize the colors, the words, or even a grid design as inspiration.

8 - Kentucky Derby means Mint Juleps all around...be inspired by this traditional drink by using lots of green leaves on your page.

9 - Fill in the blanks: "If I was a ________, I'd ___________" See this great inspiration piece for one idea.

10 - Recipe challenge: 3 photos, 4 circles, 3 strips of paper, 2 frames, 1 string, 10 flowers or stars, 8 buttons, 3 metal pieces and a one word title. This is the base of the recipe - and you can add more ingredients as you see fit.

11 - Creature of Habit - Answer the question on a page… what is one bad habit that you wish to break? Or what is a habit that your hubby or kids' have that is very annoying?

12 - Spring means bugs! Include butterflies, ladybirds, ants - any creepy crawly creature on your page or in photo(s).

13 - One Little Word Challenge: Feast! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!)

14 - Create a page inspired by the words on this Nike ad.

15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page.

16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc.

17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Lisa Truesdell's gallery and lift one of her amazing layouts! Paper 2 Digi is always a blast and a great chance to try out some new techniques!

18 - You make me happy when skies are gray…use gray paired with another color on your page. Some eye candy to inspire and this one too.

19 - May 11th is 'Eat What you Want Day'. If you could have a day where you could eat absolutely anything you wanted and calories didn't matter, what would your menu include? Lots and lots of chocolate? Fried food? Pizza?

20 - Are you keeping up with your recipe book? May is National Egg Month! Create a recipe card featuring the incredible, edible egg! Need some ideas? Check out the American Egg Board's website for loads of yummy recipes!

Two Point Tasks - 20 Primary Points Possible
21 - Technique – have your photo merge into text. Sweet Libby Pritchett, designer extraordinaire, created this tutorial for you. It's worth watching just to see the stunning page she created!

22- Create an ampersand like this one using lots of different patterned paper strips.

23 - In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - no sentence structure required just throw the words around that say YOU! (e.g. Chocaholic, Dancer, Positive, Energetic, Athlete, Mother, Organizer) Make your page a tribute to you; use a variety of fonts and alphabets and your 25 words on the layout.

24 - Dig out your favorite Sweet Shoppe kit. Select four colors from the kit. Now use papers and elements from other Sweet Shoppe kits that match the color palette you just created. Be sure to tell us what kit you used to generate your color palette.

25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates to create a page inspired by this piece.

26 - Sinner or Saint? Create a page with two photos; one showing the devilish side of yourself or someone else and one the angelic. Journal about the traits that person has for each of these categories.

27 - Photo editing challenge - change the color of an element in your photograph (someone's shirt, a flower, etc.) and scrap that photo. For a tutorial, go here.

28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. Here's an inspiration piece.

29 - Do you have anything you would like to confess? Here are some prompts to give you some ideas:
* Nobody knows that I . . .
* Dear ____, it weighs on me that I never told you . . .
* The biggest lie I’ve ever told is . . .
* Is there anything you feel guilty about? Is there anything you need to be forgiven for?
* What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
* What’s your secret desire?
* What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever done?

30 - Are you still sticking to your New Year's Resolutions? What have you done lately to stay on track or meet your goal? Scrap a page about your progress (or lack thereof) or perhaps your plan to get back on track!

Five Point Tasks - 10 Primary Points Possible
31 - The five senses. Pick 3 senses below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:
31a -SMELL - a layout about a scent.... roses in your garden, freshly baked cookies, dirty diapers.
31b -SIGHT - a layout about something you like to look at... the ocean, the squirrels in your backyard
31c -HEARING - a layout about what you like to listen to... favorite music, your child's laugh
31d -TOUCH - a layout about something you like to touch... fuzzy blanket, pet, bare feet on the carpet
31e -TASTE - a layout about tasting something... your special brownie recipe, your favorite meal or drink

32 - Life Lessons 2011 - this year SSD is encouraging you to create a Life's Little Lessons Album! One of the greatest things we can pass along to our loved ones is the stories of lessons we've learned in our own lives, so this year we're challenging you to do a little soul searching and create an album of these little learning experiences. Pick 3 of the 5 topics below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:
32a - Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like a violin.
32b - Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days
32c - Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.
32d - Dare to be different.
32e - Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine.

Ten Point Task - 10 Primary Points Possible
33 – Create a homemade dry erase board! Basically you can design anything you'd like and print it out, then slip it into a frame and add a string with a dry erase marker tied to it. This board would make a great Teacher Appreciation or Mother’s Day gift.

Here are some examples from the Babes to inspire you-
Celeste
Sara and she made another one too!
Andrea & a tutorial too!
Tracy

And examples from other places-
Simple Board
Ornate Frame
Menu Board

Flex Tip - Be Creative! If the challenge is asking for a TOP 10 of your favorite TV shows, feel free to scrap your husband's or child's favorite shows instead! If it's asking a question, feel free to ask the question of a loved one and scrap a page for them instead. The only time this wouldn't apply is to your Book of Me album which should be a stunning tribute to YOU!
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DON'T FORGET! As you complete layouts for our challenges, you'll be tracking them yourself in one post that you'll update throughout the month. 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, have a look at the amazing portfolio tracker threads from throughout the year to see how it's done!

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 your 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 numbered list above 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.

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. Thanks!!

Celeste

[Tracyfish]

3. Scrapbooking


6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you.


12 - Spring means bugs! Include butterflies, ladybirds, ants - any creepy crawly creature on your page or in photo(s).


15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page.


16. Weather elements


22. Create an ampersand like this one using lots of different patterned paper strips.


25. Variety of borders


28. Use Paint Splatters on your layout


33. Dry Erase Board

[aly321]

#17- Paper 2 Digi 1 POINT + 1 NR POINT


#18- You make me happy when skies are gray…use gray paired with another color on your page. 1 POINT


TOTAL: 3 POINT

[Aggie Aviso]

mine!

[eranslow]

Total Points: 7 pts

8 - Kentucky Derby means Mint Juleps all around...be inspired by this traditional drink by using lots of green leaves on your page. 1 pt



15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. 1 pt



17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Lisa Truesdell's gallery and lift one of her amazing layouts! Paper 2 Digi is always a blast and a great chance to try out some new techniques! 1 pt + 1 NR



28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. 2 pts + 1 NR

[LibbysMommy]

#10 - Recipe Challenge

[carriesmom]

Total points: 3

#1- Sugarbabe Lift:


#28- Paint Splats:

[sarahtawisha]

Newbie here, hoping it's not too late to join in. I've done a couple of the challenges throughout the month and wanted to make sure I stuck with it before posting in this thread.

#1 scraplift - 1 pt.



#6 ad inspiration - 1 pt.


#8 leaves - 1 pt.


#11 habit - 1 pt.


#17 paper to digi - 1 pt. + 1 pt. NR


#23 - 25 words - 1 pt. + 1 pt. NR


#28 paint splatter - 2 pt.


TOTAL - 10 pts.

[Stacey42]

#18 - Use grey and another color - 1pt

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...714&ppuser=133
1pt - Chocolate Strawberry Kisses - Eva - 5/21

#23 - 25 Meaningful Words - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...713&ppuser=133
1pt - Smile Sunshine by Penny - 5/21

#28 - Use splatters - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...291&ppuser=133

#29 - A confession - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...971&ppuser=133

#31 five senses - 5pts
Touch

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...972&ppuser=133

Sight

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...970&ppuser=133

Taste

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...292&ppuser=133

#32 - Life Lessons - 5pts
Finding Fun in Simple Ways

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...173&ppuser=133

Dare to Be Different

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...172&ppuser=133
Best Day Ever by Eva Kipler - new 5/28 - 1pt

Always laugh when you can

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...290&ppuser=133

Subtotal - 17
NR Bonus - 3
Total Points - 20

[ChristyHC]

Total: 30 pts

4 – Create a page that highlights one of your friendships. - 1pt


6 - Ad Inspiration - 1pt


7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display - 1pt


16 - scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - 1 pt


17 - Paper 2 Digi! Browse Lisa Truesdell's gallery and lift one - 1pt +1pt NR
Lifted: http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gall...1479-thaw/?c=t


22- Create an ampersand - 2 pts


25 - Use a variety of borders - 2 pts


31 - The five senses. Pick 3 senses below and scrap 3 layouts - 5 points
31a -SMELL (the christmas tree)

31d -TOUCH (kisses from my family)

31e -TASTE (hot chocolate)


32 - Life Lessons 2011 - 5 pts
32b - Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days

32d - Dare to be different.

32e - Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine.


33 – Create a homemade dry erase board! - 10 pts

[emmasmommy]

Total pointage....30 pts.
1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes
created pages based on this May Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery
or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes'
portfolio layouts!
1 pt + 1 pt. NR (traci's 5/6)
I lifted Jamie's





2 - Quote Inspiration! "Came the Spring and all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers leaves and grasses."
-Longfellow Create a layout inspired by or featuring this quote!
1 pt


4 – “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.”
Create a page that highlights one of your friendships. Some topics to include - how you met,
where you met, how long you have known each other, what you like about your friend or why you are both pals.
1 pt

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...91&ppuser=1264


5 - Mother's Day is May 8th. Create a page about what it means to you to be a mother OR create a page about what your mother means to you.
1 pt


6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you.
1 pt

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=185311



7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. Utilize the colors, the words, or even a grid design as inspiration.
1 pt. + 1 pt. NR (traci's pockets)



15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page.
i choose love.
1 pt


16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it -
clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=186491

18 - You make me happy when skies are gray…use gray paired with another color on
your page. Some eye candy to inspire and this one too.
1 pt.


https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=186397
[b]21 - Technique – have your photo merge into text. Sweet Libby Pritchett, designer
extraordinaire, created this tutorial for you. It's worth watching just to see the
stunning page she created!
2 pts.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=186401



22- Create an ampersand like this one using lots of different patterned paper strips.
2 pts.


23 - In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - no sentence structure required just throw the words around that say YOU! (e.g. Chocaholic, Dancer, Positive, Energetic, Athlete, Mother, Organizer) Make your page a tribute to you; use a variety of fonts and alphabets and your 25 words on the layout.
2 pts


25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates to create a page inspired by this piece.
2 pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=184812


27 - Photo editing challenge - change the color of an element in your photograph (someone's shirt, a flower, etc.) and scrap that photo. For a tutorial, go here.
2 pts
(i changed my white headband to green)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=186411


28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. Here's an inspiration piece.
2 pts.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=184826

29 - Do you have anything you would like to confess? Here are some prompts to give you some ideas:
* Nobody knows that I . . .
* Dear ____, it weighs on me that I never told you . . .
* The biggest lie I’ve ever told is . . .
* Is there anything you feel guilty about? Is there anything you need to be forgiven for?
* What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?
* What’s your secret desire?
* What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever done?
2 pts



32 - Life Lessons 2011 - this year SSD is encouraging you to create a Life's Little Lessons Album! One of the greatest things we can pass along to our loved ones is the stories of lessons we've learned in our own lives, so this year we're challenging you to do a little soul searching and create an album of these little learning experiences. Pick 3 of the 5 topics below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:
32c - Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.
32d - Dare to be different.
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=186148

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=185470
32e - Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...00&ppuser=1264

[mrs_jb]

Jumping back in and claiming my spot!

Point Total: 12 points

#1. Lifted Sue's Addicted to Color

Mine:

1 point

#4. Friends

1 Point

#22. Patterned Ampersand

2 points + 1 NR Bonus Point (Chick Lit by Jenn Barrette and KCB Released May 7/Uploaded May 11)

#23. 25 Words About Me

2 points + 1 NR Bonus Point (Mommy Dearest by Jenn Barrette Released May 7/Uploaded May 10)

#25. Variety of Borders

2 points

#28. Paint Splatters

2 points

[heathergw]

Total = 20pts
NR - 5
hybrid

#1 scraplift of Tracy (blue jean baby by Traci and Misty 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#2 spring quote (Chick Flick by Kristin/Jenn 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#5 Mother's Day (Life Of The Party by Dani) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#6 House Beautiful Ad 1pt


#7 photo display (Slip Ins 3 by Traci) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#8 green leaves 1pt


#12 spring bugs 1pt


#14 Nike Ad (Mother Knows Best by Kristin/Susan) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#15 Beautiful Words - Meditation 1pt


#17 Paper2Digi 1pt


#18 gray paired w/ another color 1pt


#28 2 different colors of paint or ink 2pts


#29 confession 2pts


Sue's Surprise Challenge

[mrshobbes]

My spot!

[kscwgirl]

Total: 30 points

1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this May Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts! - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Julie's Kona Coast, Up 5/6


4 – “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” Create a page that highlights one of your friendships. Some topics to include - how you met, where you met, how long you have known each other, what you like about your friend or why you are both pals. - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Meg & Traci's Life In Pixels


5 - Mother's Day is May 8th. Create a page about what it means to you to be a mother OR create a page about what your mother means to you. - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Meg's Love Blooms Here, up 5/6


6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you. - 1 primary point


7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. Utilize the colors, the words, or even a grid design as inspiration. - 1 primary point


12 - Spring means bugs! Include butterflies, ladybirds, ants - any creepy crawly creature on your page or in photo(s). - 1 primary point


15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Shawna & Libby's Freeze Frame



16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc. - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Shawna's Carefree, up 5/6


21 - Technique – have your photo merge into text. - 2 primary points


22- Create an ampersand like this one using lots of different patterned paper strips. - 2 primary points


23 - In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - no sentence structure required just throw the words around that say YOU! (e.g. Chocaholic, Dancer, Positive, Energetic, Athlete, Mother, Organizer) Make your page a tribute to you; use a variety of fonts and alphabets and your 25 words on the layout. - 2 primary points


25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates to create a page inspired by this piece. - 2 primary points


27 - Photo editing challenge - change the color of an element in your photograph (someone's shirt, a flower, etc.) and scrap that photo. For a tutorial, go here. - 2 primary points


28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. Here's an inspiration piece. - 2 primary points


32 - Life Lessons 2011 - this year SSD is encouraging you to create a Life's Little Lessons Album! One of the greatest things we can pass along to our loved ones is the stories of lessons we've learned in our own lives, so this year we're challenging you to do a little soul searching and create an album of these little learning experiences. Pick 3 of the 5 topics below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points: - 5 primary points
32c - Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.

32d - Dare to be different.

32e - Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine.


Total: 30 points
5/5 NR points USED

[SeattleSheri]

14 - Create a page inspired by the words on this Nike ad.



15 - Choose a beautiful word and use it as a title on your page.



25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates to create a page inspired by this piece.

[kristijoy]

My spot!

#2 Spring!! (1 point)


#6 Ad inspiration (1 point)


#12 Bugs (butterfly) (1 point)


#15 Beautiful word: Discovery (1 point + 1 NR point for Shawna's Kit= 2 points)

#23 Meaningful words about me (2 point)



#24 Kit Colors (2 point + 1 NR point for Susan's Kit= 3 points)

I used this kit for the color palette


And here's my LO:


#25 Borders and strips: (2 point + 1 NR point for Shawna's Kit= 3 points)


#28 Splatter several colors of paint (2 points + 1 NR point for Cindy's Template = 3 points)


#29 Secret Desire (2 point)


#32 3 LO's (5 points)

a. Happiness


b. Finding Fun


e. Laughter


#33 Hybrid (10 points)


Total Points 33

[Joana1n]

Total Points: 31

NR Points 4 of 5
Hybrid Points 3 of 5

2: Inspired by spring quote + hybrid


5: Mother's Day + hybrid


15: beautiful words (I chose Freedom) + NR Liberty NR 5/21/11, uploaded 5/20/11



17: paper2digi (inspired by the stars) +NR Liberty 5/21/11 uploaded 5/20/11 + Hybrid
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/peam...28_600x600.jpg



18: pair grey with another color + hybrid + NR 12 Months: May NR 5/14/11, uploaded 5/12/11



25: use a variety of borders + hybrid + NR Me Time: Chick Lit NR 5/7/11, uploaded 5/10/11



32:







Hybrid

[rach3975]

Mine, all mine!

5-Mother's Day is May 8th. Create a page about what it means to you to me a mother. 1 pt + 1 NR point (Mother Knows Best, released 5/7 and posted 5/9)





6-Ad inspiration-do a page inspired by this house beautiful ad. 1 pt




12-Spring means bugs! Include butterflies or any creepy crawly creature on your page. 1 pt




15-Choose 1 of these beautiful words and use it as your title. 1 pt + 1 NR point (NSD Collab, released and posted 5/7)




17-Browse Lisa Truesdell's gallery and lift one of her amazing layouts! 1 pt + 1 hybrid point

Lisa's LO:


My lift/photobook cover:




18-You make me happy when skies are gray...use gray paired with another color. 1 pt



25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates to create a page inspired by this piece. 2 pts + 1 NR point (Traci's Slip-Ins 2)



28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. 2 pts




32-Life Lessons 2011, 5 pts for 3 layouts + 1 NR=6 pts (Family Man By Shawna and Penny, released 5/28, posted 5/30)


32a - Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like a violin.




32B-Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days.


32c-Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.




33-Create a homemade dry erase board! 10 pts




Points: 30
NR points used: 4
Hybrid pts used: 1

[Lyd]

I haven't done the Portfolio for a few months, so I think it's time to give it a go again.

Total Points: 31

1. Lift a SugarBabe Portfolio Layout (1 point)
I lifted this layout by d2vasquez: https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...p?photo=182706


3. Love of Scrapboooking (1 point)


5. Mother's Day (1 point)
Uses a new release: Blue Jean Baby by Traci Reed and Misty Cato - layout date: 5/6/11 (1 bonus point)


6. Ad Inspiration (1 point)
Uses a new release: Life in Pixels by Traci Reed and Meghan Mullens - layout date: 5/6/11 (1 bonus point)


8. Lots of Green Leaves (1 point)
Uses a new release: Ever After by Krystal Hartley - layout date: 5/1/11 (1 bonus point)


10. Recipe Challenge (1 point)


12. Bugs (1 point)


15. Beautiful Words: Tranquility (1 point)
Uses a new release: Kona Coast by Julie Billingsley - layout date: 5/6/11 (1 bonus point)


16. Weather Element (1 point)


17. Paper 2 Digi (1 point)
I lifted this layout: http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gall...tile-july/?c=t
Uses a new release: Freeze Frame by Libby Pritchett and Shawna Clingerman - layout date: 5/6/11 (1 bonus point)


21. Photo Merge Into Text (2 points)


22. Ampersand (2 points)


25. Variety of Borders (2 points)


33. Dry Erase Board (10 points)

[terrab]

My spot!

NR pts: 1
Pts: 4
Total pts: 5

2 - Quote Inspiration! "Came the Spring and all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers leaves and grasses." — Longfellow Create a layout inspired by or featuring this quote! 1 pt + 1 NR pt



15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. 1 pt



16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc. 1 pt



18 - You make me happy when skies are gray…use gray paired with another color on your page. Some eye candy to inspire and this one too. 1 pt

[jaylensmom]

my spot
6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you. Inspired by the colors in the ad...1


28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. Here's an inspiration piece.2

[Jen22]

My spot

[nicolelogg]

1 point + 1 for new release Djb Vlasta font
1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this May Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...92&ppuser=8080
1 point + 1 point for djb Vlasta font
10 - Recipe challenge: 3 photos, 4 circles, 3 strips of paper, 2 frames, 1 string, 10 flowers or stars, 8 buttons, 3 metal pieces and a one word title. This is the base of the recipe - and you can add more ingredients as you see fit.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com...64&ppuser=8080
total= 4 points

[tettletop20]

Mine!

[suladesign]

Total Points: 33

Challenge #1: Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! - 1 pt + 1 pt NR
I scraplifted I am
NR: Sketchy Graph alpha by Shawna Clingerman, released 05/07, page uploaded 05/11




Challenge #8: Quote Inspiration. - 1 pt



Challenge #3: National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. Scrap about your love of scrapbooking! 1 pt + 1 pt NR
NR: At the Crop by Libby Pritchett, released 05/07, uploaded 05/07



Challenge #5: Mother's Day is May 8th - 1 pt



Challenge #6: Ad Inspiration - 1 pt
Was inspired by the colors.



Challenge #7: Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. Utilize the colors, the words, or even a grid design as inspiration. 1 pt + 1 pt NR
NR: Slip Ins by Traci Reed, released 05/07, uploaded 05/13



Challenge #8: Use lots of green leaves. - 1 pt
Green leaves on every photo as well as layout.



Challenge #13 - One Little Word Challenge: Feast! - 1 pt + 1 pt NR
NR: DJB Celeste, released 05/28, LO uploaded 05/30



Challenge #15: Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. - 1 pt



Challenge #16: May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day - 1 pt



Challenge #17: It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! - 1 pt
Lifted "Reader" though I added a few extra embellies, because the page seemed so empty!



Challenge #18: You make me happy when skies are gray ... 1 pt



Challenge #23: In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - 2 pts



Challenge #25: Use a variety of borders - 2 pts



Challenge #28: Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. - 2 pts



Challenge #31b: SIGHT - 5 pts


Challenge #31c: HEARING
the quietness of a tranquil summer evening


Challenge #31d: TOUCH
NR: Cindy's template set #94 + Darcy Font, all released 05/07, uploaded 05/06



Challenge #32b: Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days - 5 pts + 1 pt NR (see below)


Challenge #32c: Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.



Challenge #32e: Always laugh when you can.
NR: Freeze Frame by Shawna Clingerman & Libby Pritchett, also Darcy Font, all released 05/07, uploaded 05/06

[nun69]

my spot!
total:32
NR:5
challenge #3 {1 pt}


Challenge #4 {1 pt +1 NR pt} NR Darcy Baldwin: I'm No Wizard released 05/07, LO posted 05/08


Challenge#10 {1 pt}


Challenge #13 {1 pt +1 NR pt} NR Darcy Baldwin: I'm No Wizard released 05/07, LO posted 05/07


challenge #15 FUN {1 pt +1 NR pt} NR Darcy Baldwin: I'm No Wizard released 05/07, LO posted 05/08


challenge 16 {1 pt +1 NR pt} NR Darcy Baldwin: I'm No Wizard released 05/07, LO posted 05/08


Challenge #23 {2 pts}


challenge #25 {2 pt +1 NR pt} NR Darcy Baldwin: I'm No Wizard released 05/07, LO posted 05/07


28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink {2pts}

32 {5 pts}

32b


32d

32e



33. Hybrid challenge

[DeepGirl]

Total: 30 pts
Primary: 21
NR: 5 of 5 (even more reached)
Hybrid: 4 of 5
Bonus: 0

7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. Grid design as inspiration. = 1 pt + 1 NR
Penny: I Am - on 3rd May





8 - Kentucky Derby means Mint Juleps all around...be inspired by this traditional drink by using lots of green leaves on your page. = 1 pt + 1 NR
NR: Traci: BSM 29, Penny: I Am, Shawna: Chirp - on 1st May





12 - Habits = 1 pt + 1 Hybrid
My colleague's bad habits (but also the good points, of course)







12 - Spring means bugs! Include butterflies, ladybirds, ants - any creepy crawly creature on your page or in photo(s). = 1 pt + 1 Hybrid





15 - NIKE ad. = 1 pt





15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. = 1 pt + 1 NR
word: LOVE (in Slovak - láska)
NR: Traci: BSM 29 on 5th May





16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc. 1 pt
using cloud by Lauren Grier






18 - Use gray paired with another color on your page. = 1 pt + 1 NR
NR: Traci: BSM 29, Penny: I Am, Shawna: Chirp - on 3rd May





21 - Technique – have your photo merge into text. = 2 pts
NR already reached





24 - Dig out your favorite Sweet Shoppe kit. Select four colors from the kit. Now use papers and elements from other Sweet Shoppe kits that match the color palette you just created. Be sure to tell us what kit you used to generate your color palette. = 2 pts + 1 hybrid

original kit: Krystal Hartley: I Believe in Yesterday (ice blue, red, soft pink, green)





28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. = 2pts + 1 NR
NR: Traci: BSM 29, Penny: I Am, Shawna: Chirp - on 1st May





29 - Confession. = 2pts
I confessed that I used Photoshop to improve my photos, LOL...





32 - Life Lessons = 5 pts + 1 hybrid

32b - Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days





32c - Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.







32d - Dare to be different.

[brooke22]

Total Points - 30
NR Bonus - 4

#1 Lift a portfolio LO by a Sugar Babe - 1 point


#3 Create a page about your love of scrapbooking - 1 point + 1 NR bonus (I used DJB I love me some Celeste realeased 28/5, LO uploaded 29/5)


#5 Create a page about what it means to be a mother - 1 point


#6 Ad inspiration (I was inspired by the title work) - 1 point


#7 Page inspired by photo display - 1 point + 1 NR bonus (Rub a Dub by Traci Reed released 28/5, LO uploaded 30/5)


#15 - Use one of the Beautiful words (I used Dance) - 1 point


#18 Use gray paired with another colour - 1 point + 1 NR bonus (I used Best Day Ever by Eva Kipler released 28/5 LO uploaded 30/5)


#21 Technique challenge - Photo merge into text - 2 points


#28 Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page - 2 points


#31 Scrap 3 LO's about 3 senses - 5 points + 1 NR bonus (I used Cindy's half pack #14 for the second LO, released 28/5 uploaded 30/5)

a) Sight


b) Smell


c) Taste


#33 Create a homemade dry erase board - 10 points

[Jengerbread88]

Here's my spot!
Well, apparently I suck at resizing my files on photoshop, because I have two more done, but here's what I have for now.

1 point

6. Inspired by House Beautiful Ad (I used the colors from it) (Just realized I uploaded the un-finished version... I have to hunt down the finished version on my EHD and then I'll upload it. Blah).


9. If I Were a ____ +1 NR POINT!


15. Inspired by a Beautiful Word


2 points

22. Ampersand Made of Paper Strips


27. Change the Color of an Item (Dress was originally blue, as detailed in the journaling)


28. Splattered Ink


10 Points

33. Dry Erase Board Project



19 points +1 New Release point

20 points total

[Kara]

Here I am!

[SmallMoments]

Me!

[MamaBee]

Total - 19
NR - 5
Hybrid -

One Point Tasks - 20 Primary Points Possible
1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! I lifted Sue's Addicted to color. NR - Life in Pixels, Meg/Traci - posted 5.9


3 - National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. NR - At the Crop - Libby posted 5.9


4 – “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” NR - What I love about you - Meg/Julie, posted 5.9


5 - Mother's Day is May 8th. NR - mother knows best KCB/Susan, posted 5.9



7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. inspired by color


8 - Kentucky Derby means Mint Juleps all around...be inspired by this traditional drink by using lots of green leaves on your page.



12 - Spring means bugs!


15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. NR Blue Jean baby Misty/Traci posted 5.9


18 - You make me happy when skies are gray…use gray paired with another color on your page.


Two Point Tasks - 20 Primary Points Possible
25 - Use a variety of borders -


27 - Photo editing challenge
original - I had on a purple shirt


now i have a pink shirt to match the kit...


30 - Are you still sticking to your New Year's Resolutions?

[SirScrapalot]

Total: 22pts

2. Quote Inspiration - 1pt.


3. NSD - 1pt.


5. Mother's Day - 1pt + 1pt. NR for Mommy Deerest by Jenn


6. House Beautiful Ad (I used the font work as inspiration) - 1pt + 1pt. NR for Petit Mademoiselle by Jenn


7. Photo Display (I was inspired by the grid layout) - 1pt.


8. Derby Day (use leaves) - 1pt. + 1pt. NR for Smiling for No Reason by Jenn


12. Spring Bugs and Butterflies - 1pt.


14. Nike Ad - 1pt.


15. Beautiful Words - 1pt + 1pt. NR for Delightful by Zoe


16. Use a weather element - 1pt.


23. 25 Words About You - 2pts. + 1pt. NR for Susan's Tape Measure Dates


25. Lots of Borders and Trim - 2pts.


28. Use paint splats - 2pts.


Sue's Surprise Challenge with the word "dazzle" - 1pt.


Total: 22pts.

[knlchevys]

Mine!

[tammybean04]

Saving my spot..

[SweetMelissa]

Total: 1

3 - National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. Scrap about your love of scrapbooking! 1pt

[totallyme11]

My Spot
Points Total:

[isaacsmom]

Total: 30 pts
NR Points Used: 5/5

1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this May Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts! 1 pt + 1 NR pt = uploaded 5-10-11. Used Carefree by Shawna Clingerman.



3 - National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. Scrap about your love of scrapbooking! 1 pt + 1 NR point - Slip Ins 2 by Traci Reed - Uploaded 5-13-11



7 - Create a page inspired by this fun photo display. Utilize the colors, the words, or even a grid design as inspiration. 1 pt + 1 NR point - uploaded 5-9-11. Used Blue Jean Baby by Misty Cato.



15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. 1 pt + 1 NR pt - What I Like About... by Julie Billingsley and Meghan Mullens - Uploaded 5-14-11



18 - You make me happy when skies are gray…use gray paired with another color on your page. Some eye candy to inspire and this one too. 1 pt



21 - Technique – have your photo merge into text. Sweet Libby Pritchett, designer extraordinaire, created this tutorial for you. It's worth watching just to see the stunning page she created! - 2 pts



22- Create an ampersand like this one using lots of different patterned paper strips. - 2 pts



23 - In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - no sentence structure required just throw the words around that say YOU! (e.g. Chocaholic, Dancer, Positive, Energetic, Athlete, Mother, Organizer) Make your page a tribute to you; use a variety of fonts and alphabets and your 25 words on the layout. - 2 pts



25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates to create a page inspired by this piece. 2 pts



28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. Here's an inspiration piece. - 2 pts + 1 NR pt - Used Build an Alpha - Pebbles by Misty Cato - Uploaded 5-28-11.



Ten Point Task - 10 Primary Points Possible
33 – Create a homemade dry erase board! Basically you can design anything you'd like and print it out, then slip it into a frame and add a string with a dry erase marker tied to it. This board would make a great Teacher Appreciation or Mother’s Day gift. - 10 points

[Happy Now]

Total Points: 31 Points
Includes 5 NR
Includes 0 Hybrid

#6: Ad Inspiration (Colors) - 1 Point



#7: Photo grid inspired (+1 NR: Photo Sheet Templates, posted 5/2/2011) - 2 Points



#15: Beautiful Words (Happiness) - 1 Point



#21: Photo/Text Mask Merge - 2 Points



#23: 25 Words About Me (+1 NR: I Am, posted 5/3/2011) - 3 Points



#24: Color Palette (primarily red, orange, blue, yellow) - 2 Points + 1 NR (Last Day of School) - 3 Points
(Colors from Last Day of School, adding neutrals and elements/papers from School Spirit)




#25: Lotsa Borders - 2 Points (+1 NR: School Spirit: Add a Grad) - 3 Points



#31 (+1NR: DJB Love Me Some Celeste): 6 Points

Sense of Taste


Sense of Hearing


Sense of Sight




#33: Hybrid Dry Erase - 10 Points



Thanks!

[sugirox]

Am here

Total - 10

3 - National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. Scrap about your love of scrapbooking![ 1point+1 NR] for using life in Pixels by Traci and Meg May 7th


16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc. 1point]

26 - Sinner or Saint?- 2points+1NR using Blue Jean Baby by Traci and Misty may 7th


27 - Photo editing challenge - Color of DS T-shirt changed to match the kit. 2points


28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. - 2points

[Paula]

My spot!

Total: 16 pts

#2: quote - 1 pt
NR: Smile, Sunshine by Penny Springmann released 5/21 - 1 pt


#10: recipe - 1 pt
NR: My 3 Sons by Traci Reed released 5/21 - 1 pt


#12: use bugs - 1 pt


#17: P2D - 1 pt
NR: conGRADulations by Meg Mullens released 5/21 - 1 pt


#23: describe yourself in 25 words - 2 pts
NR: Life in pixels by Traci and Meg released 5/7 - 1 pt


#32: Life lessons - 5 pts
NR: Blue jean baby by Traci and Misty released 5/7 - 1 pt

b: Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days.


c: Do on thing everyday that makes you happy.


d: Dare to be different.

[chastml]

Total = 30pts

#1 - Lift a Sugar Babe - 1pt


#5 - Mother's Day - 1pt


#6 - Ad Inspiration - 1pt + 1 NR pt = 2pts (NR Last Day of School by Meg)


#8 - Kentucky Derby - 1pt


#10 - Recipe Challenge - 1pt


#12 - Bugs! - 1pt


#15 - Beautiful Words - 1pt


#16 - Weather Observer's Day - 1pt


#17 - Paper 2 Digi - 1pt


#18 - Gray - 1pt


#22 - Ampersand - 2pts


#23 - 25 Words - 2pts + 1pt NR = 3pts (NR What I Like About... by Julie & Meg)


#26 - Sinner or Saint - 2pts


#28 - Splatter - 2pts


#33 - Dry Erase Board - 10pts


Total = 30pts
New Release = 2pt

[MandaT]

Here I am!

TOTAL : 30
NR: 5 HY: Bonus:

#1 Lift a Babe +1


#2 Quote Inspiration +1


#6 Ad Inspiration +1 +NR
NR: Traci/Meg - Life in Pixels posted 5/6


#7 Photo Display Inspired +1


#8 Kentucky Derby +1 +NR
NR: Penny's collab, Smiling Sunshine, posted 5/20


#11 Habit +1


#15 Beauty Word +1


#16 Weather Day +1


#17 Paper to Digi Lift +1 +NR
NR: Heather's On the Go, posted 5/12


#18 Grey Skies +1


#21 Photo Merge +2


#22 Paper Ampersand +2


#23 Me in 25 words +2 +NR
NR: Meg: Love Blooms Here, posted 5/6


#25 Borders +2 +NR
NR: Libby : At the crop, posted 5/6


#28 Paint splatters +2pt


#32 Life Lessons +5pt
A-Happiness is to be Practiced.


B-Finding Fun In Simple Ways


D-Dare to Be Different

[MommaTrish]

total: 1

6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you. 1 pt

[jendavey]

TOTAL PTS: 12

#3: 1pt + 1NRpt (Life in Pixels by Traci Reed and Meghan Mullens)


#6: 1pt + 1NRpt (Blue Jean Baby by Traci Reed and Misty Cato)


#15: 1pt + 1 NRpt (Life in Pixels by Traci Reed and Meghan Mullens)


#22: 2pts + 1NRpt (My 3 Sons by Traci Reed)


#26: 2pts + 1 NRpt (Bottoms Up 8 by Traci Reed)

[Moodyjudy]

Grabbing my spot. I will try to get something done this month.

[xboxmom]

I haven't done these in awhile but I am going to give a try this month!


Home Made Dry Erase Board = 10 pts




Two Point Tasks
#21 - Technique – have your photo merge into text. = 2 pts



#22- Create an ampersand like this one using lots of different patterned paper strips. = 2pts.


#23 In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - no sentence structure required just throw the words around that say YOU! =2 pts

TOTAL POINTS = 16pts

[scrapsandsass]

I actually may reach my goal this month!!!

Total: 31 pts

Bonus Challenge - Sue's Surprise Challenge 2 pts (1 pt + 1pt NR bonus [Life of the Party])


#1 Scraplift a Sugarbabe 1 pt
(https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com.../I-am-WEB2.jpg)


#4 Friendship 2 pts (1 pt + 1 pt NR bonus [Girlfriends])


#7 - Inspired by photo display (use a grid design) 1 pt



#15 Beautiful Words 2 pts (1 pt + 1 pt NR bonus [Chick Lit/Chick Flick])


#16 Weatherelated embellishment 2 pts (1 pt + 1 pt NR bonus [Mommy Deerest])


#17 Paper to Digi Scraplift of Lisa Truesdell 1 pt


#18 Use grey paired with another color on your page 1 pt


#21 Technique - Merge photo into text 3 pts (2 pt + 1 pt NR bonus [tape measure date strip])


#23 Use 25 meaningful words to describe you. 2 pts.


#27 Photo Editing Challenge (changed color of shirt) 2 pts


#28 Splatter 2 ink/paint - 2 pts


#33 Dry Erase Board 10 pts


Total for May = 31 pts!

[amystoffel]

TOTAL: 25 PTS

1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this May Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts!
1 PT
I lifted this layout from Kjersti.


3 - National Scrapbook Day is May 7th. Scrap about your love of scrapbooking!
1 PT



4 – “Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” Create a page that highlights one of your friendships. Some topics to include - how you met, where you met, how long you have known each other, what you like about your friend or why you are both pals.
1 PT


5 - Mother's Day is May 8th. Create a page about what it means to you to be a mother OR create a page about what your mother means to you.
1 PT


6 - Ad Inspiration - do a page inspired by this House Beautiful ad. Use the colors, the design or even just the font work to inspire you. (I chose the title work)
1 PT


8 - Kentucky Derby means Mint Juleps all around...be inspired by this traditional drink by using lots of green leaves on your page.
1 PT


15 - Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page.
I chose Wonder
1 PT


16 - May 7th is National Weather Observer's Day; scrap a page using at least one weather related embellishment on it - clouds, sun, snow, raindrops, etc.
1 PT


17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Lisa Truesdell's gallery and lift one of her amazing layouts! Paper 2 Digi is always a blast and a great chance to try out some new techniques!
1 PT


23 - In 25 meaningful words tell us who you are - no sentence structure required just throw the words around that say YOU! (e.g. Chocaholic, Dancer, Positive, Energetic, Athlete, Mother, Organizer) Make your page a tribute to you; use a variety of fonts and alphabets and your 25 words on the layout.
2 PT


28 - Splatter or scatter at least two different colors of ink or paint on your page. Here's an inspiration piece.
2 PT


29 - Do you have anything you would like to confess?
2 PT


31 - The five senses. Pick 3 senses below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:
5 PTS
31a -SMELL - a layout about a scent.... roses in your garden, freshly baked cookies, dirty diapers.

31b -SIGHT - a layout about something you like to look at... the ocean, the squirrels in your backyard

31e -TASTE - a layout about tasting something... your special brownie recipe, your favorite meal or drink


32 - Life Lessons 2011 - this year SSD is encouraging you to create a Life's Little Lessons Album! One of the greatest things we can pass along to our loved ones is the stories of lessons we've learned in our own lives, so this year we're challenging you to do a little soul searching and create an album of these little learning experiences. Pick 3 of the 5 topics below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:

32b - Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days

32c - Do one thing everyday that makes you happy.

32e - Always laugh when you can. It is cheaper than medicine.