December 2011: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

I love the December "choose your own" portfolio! Grabbing my spot!!

January 2011 - National Handwriting day is in January! Scrap a page featuring a handwriting font - or your own writing! - 1 pt.


November 2011 - Lift a SugarBabe. I lifted this one by Stephanie (sczos911) 1 pt. +1 NR pt. (Holly Berry Wonderland by Darcy Baldwin - 11/25) (LO uploaded 12/2) = 2 pts.


Challenge pts: 2
NR pts: 1

Total: 3
 
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total 31 pt
NR 4 pt
Hybrid 3 pt

1 pt
June - 15 – Scrap about toys- your favorite childhood toy, your lack of toys, your kids’ toys, or your current "toys."


1 pt + NR1 (set 112 by Cindy Schneider 12/17)
June - 18 – Scrap about five things you just have to have (ok so you really don’t need them, but you certainly want them!)


2 pt + NR1 (A Merry Little Christmas by Zoe Pearn 11/25)
Feb - 21 - Technique challenge. Scrap a layout with a shape (or shapes) cut out of the background. Like these leaves. Get creative or go simple. Circles, squares, hearts, words.. Check out this simple tutorial page that explains different ways to shadow.


2 pt
Feb - 22 - Check out this quilt Create a layout based on this inspiration.


2 pt + Hybrid 1 pt
Feb - 28 - Subway Art is a cool new trend in home decorating. Use Tatertots & Jello's Subway Art Round Up to inspire yourself to create a layout using Subway Art. To earn your points you must use at least 5 different fonts or alphas on your layout.


2 pt + Hybrid 1 pt + NR 1 (Give Thanks by Kristin Cronin-Barrow 12/17)
March - 27 - Check out this inspiring art piece. Fill the background of your layout with a handwritten type face font.


2 pt + Hybrid 1
April - 30 - Packaging inspiration! Browse this site and find a packaging design that inspires you! Create a layout based on the design.
inspiration from this



2 pt + NR1 (Set 111 by Cindy Schneider 12/10)
June - 27 - Photo editing challenge – Use a sepia-toned photo on your page.



10 pt
Oct - 33 – Get ahead of the holiday craziness and get your hybrid craftiness on! Create a hybrid gift box, print and assemble and then take a picture to show us your wonderful design. A holiday theme is not required. Any 3-d hybrid gift box will do.
 
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TOTAL 30 PTS

JAN #25 (2pts) - Swing by Print Pattern & check out all the gorgeous inspiration. Don't be afraid to go bold! Create a layout featuring a bold print background. (Ex. Florals, bright doodles etc. Don't always rely on those polka dots & simple stripes for patterned backs!)

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FEB #21 (2pts) - Technique challenge. Scrap a layout with a shape (or shapes) cut out of the background. Like these leaves. Get creative or go simple. Circles, squares, hearts, words.. Check out this simple tutorial page that explains different ways to shadow.

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MAR #28 (2pts) - Scrap something you believe in. From the silly fairy tales to your kids to the serious religious beliefs. Scrap something that inspires you and you believe in.

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APR #30 (2pts + 1nr = 3pts) - Packaging inspiration! Browse this site and find a packaging design that inspires you! Create a layout based on the design. ( I used - http://lovelypackage.com/aqua-monaco/)

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JUN #29 (2pts) - Create a list type layout that uses photos for each item on the list – add numbers and arrows or dotted lines to each photo like this piece.

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JUL #24 (2pts + 1hybrid = 3) – Take two photos so that your two subjects interact without actually being the same frame. Here’s an example. Now scrap those photos.

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AUG #26 (2pts) – Letterpress – watch this tutorial and create a letterpress effect on a layout.

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SEP #24 (2pts) – Use a small frame on a large photo to highlight a part of the photo similar to this.

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OCT #21 (2pts) - Technique – Use a large photo as a background. Check out Misty’s approach here.

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NOV #33 (10pts) – Get ahead of the holiday craziness and get your hybrid craftiness on! Create a hybrid gift box, print and assemble and then take a picture to show us your wonderful design. A holiday theme is not required. Any 3-d hybrid gift box will do.

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March: 26 - Positive reinforcement is immensely useful and important. Scrap a page highlighting something you, or someone you love (Friend, family, loved one) is really good at.
2 pts
 
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Me!

January 24 - Use one of the quotes on this ad image as a starting point for a layout. You can use the line in your layout or just be inspired by the sentiment. Let us know which statement you chose! Learn Something New - (2 points)


January 6 - One Word Photo Challenge: Chill - take a photo that represents the word 'chill' to you and scrap it! (1 points)



January 25 - Swing by Print Pattern & check out all the gorgeous inspiration. Don't be afraid to go bold! Create a layout featuring a bold print background. (Ex. Florals, bright doodles etc. Don't always rely on those polka dots & simple stripes for patterned backs!)

January 29 - What have you done today, this week, this month that you're proud of? Take a moment for a little self esteem boost and scrap about something that you're proud of, and inspires you to keep going. From the simple, to the huge.. you know you have plenty to be proud of in yourself! Courage to see Santa! (2 points)


February: 21 - Technique challenge. Scrap a layout with a shape (or shapes) cut out of the background. Like these leaves. Get creative or go simple. Circles, squares, hearts, words.. Check out this simple tutorial page that explains different ways to shadow. (2 points)



April: 24 - Technique Challenge!! Create a little digital lift and curl on your papers or photos. Check out this tutorial on how to make curled photo corners for tips and tricks. (2 points)



July 26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout! (Photo of someone you love) (2 points)



August: 22- These days a lot of us are taking photos with our cell phones or maybe you’ve just taken a photo with your camera that didn’t turn out how you had hoped. Choose a poor quality photo, play with it in your editing program to improve the quality and scrap the edited one. Show us the original bad photo, too. (2 points)

Bad photo:
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October 22- A day in the life - scrap a page that shows a snap shot of one full day in your family. You can do it all about one person or your whole family...whichever you choose. (A great way to catch up on your day in the life pages from Ali Edward’s challenge in August!) Day on the train! (2 points)



October: 33 – It's officially fall! Where has the year gone?? With the rest of the year dwindling down, let's get ahead of the game. This month we want to see you create a calendar. It needs to have at least 6 months completed, and can be any size you like (full page, 2 page, cd, 5x7, etc). Get a head start on your holiday gifts, get your own personal calendars ready for the coming year, cross something off that never-ending to do list!
Finished my calendar for the year! (10 points)



November 6 - Carpet inspiration (1 point)


November 29 – Technique - distress the text or doodles or stamps on your layout (2 points)



November30 – Life at this moment - as the Holiday season is in full swing we often forget to stop and document what life is like right at this moment. Create a layout that documents your life at this moment. (2 points)



total points = 30
 
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July 11 - 31B: The last book you finished



31E: The last thoughtful thing you did for somebody

 
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I am going to give it another try this month. Marking my space.
These are some of the ones that I am going to try to pick from!

January
1 point
5 - It's a new year and a clean slate. Let's create a really clean page by not using any patterned paper on the page.
12 - For many of you, January means SNOW! Embrace the white out and create a layout featuring a white background. - 1 point

13 - Take a spin on the popular 8 random facts style blog posts. Make a list of 8 things you're thinking about right now. Keep it simple, don't over think and scrap it! - 1 point



10 points
33 - Birthday Book 2011 - January is the perfect time to get all those birthdays and important dates organized! Try your hand at making a birthday planner, so you never forget someone's special day again! - 10 Points


February
1 point
9 - Flashback! SSD is celebrating our 5th birthday this month! Scrap a layout featuring a photo or event that took place five years ago. (*hint try a photo-less layout if you don't have images that are 5 years old*) - 1 pt + 1 Pt nr (Cindy Schneider Half Pack 28 posted 1.1.2012 = 2 pts


March

2 points
23 - Camera's are the primary tool of our scrapping hobby but we all spend our time behind them. Have a look at these 13 Fun Self Portrait Mirror Shots to inspire you to stay behind the camera and still be in your layout. 2 points +1 pt NR (KCB's Give Thanks posted 12*20*11)


April
1 point
27 - Get photo heavy! Create a layout with at least 6 photos. Repeats are allowed to a minimum (ie don't use 1 photo six times.. but 2 or 3 times is acceptable). Minimalistic layouts are popular-- let's go to the opposite end of the spectrum! Pile it all on! 2 pts


June
1 point

30 – Home is where I can look and feel ugly and enjoy it. Take a photo of yourself as is - no makeup, straight out of bed or just how you look lounging around the house. Scrap it! = 2 points


July
1 point
30 – Create a page that tells about what your creativity means to you. - 2 pts


August

2 points
27 – One Template Two Ways! Use the same template to scrap 2 different layouts. Flip it, twist it, shrink it - get creative! - 2 pts

and


September
2 points
23 – Two pager - often we try to cram a lot onto one page. Give your photos a bit of breathing room and create 2 pages out of an event. - 2 pts


November
1 point
11 – November can mean going to the voting polls for many... what issues are important to you? Do you and your significant other have the same views? If you were running for public office, what would be your platform? 1 pt

2 points
22- Scrap a series of photos one right after the other - 2 pts



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28 Challenge Points
2 New Release Points
Hybrid Points
Bonus Points

Total Points: 30 points
 
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my spot - 31 points (incl 1 N/R point

January 8 - New Year, New Beginning - lots of people start the year with significant plans like moving, redeveloping, dieting, changing jobs, going back to school. Whats your Big Plan? Journal about its beginning, and add a little about why you're going for it in 2011!


February 5 - Cabin fever starts to hit hard around this time - scrap a getaway you wish to take or just some photos that are left over from the summer months. - 1 point


February 18 - Stuck in a scrapping rut? How about some inspiration? We love browsing paper scrapping sites- throw your hand at a little Paper to Digi layout lift. Check out Jen Jockisch's Gallery and lift a page that inspires you! - 1 point scraplifted http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gal...kisch/1541751-little-miss-fancy-pants-ac/?c=t


March 2 - Nobody knows I...... Share a confession. Write a letter, journal your secrets, your dreams, your wishes. Get creative. Be silly (Nobody knows I eat entire jars of pickles by myself in one sitting!) or Serious (Nobody knows how I feel about... ). - 1 point


March 11 - Scraplifting is a great way to find new inspiration, learn new techniques, and push yourself creatively. Here at SSD we just adore our paper 2 digi challenge and will keep bringing you new galleries to be inspired by! Check out Jill Sprout aka Fevvers this month! Lift a layout from her amazing gallery. - 1 point


March 12 - Quote inspiration! “A best friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.” – Sarah Jessica Parker. Create a layout inspired by this quote.


March 24 - What makes you different, unique, special, or just weird. March to the beat of your own drum! Scrap a page about your uniqueness (or the uniqueness of a friend or loved one).


April 1 - Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji, our Treat of the Month for April, and get to know her better in this month's special feature. -1 point. scraplift of https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.co...photo=137966&title=when-i-was-a-child&cat=500


April 26 - We all have struggles.. Each person has their own weight to bear. Scrap a layout about your current woes and heavy hearted moments. Journal heavy and honestly!


April 33 - Celebrate Earth day this April by reusing, and recycling things you have around the house to create some amazing new projects! From albums using starbucks wrappers and toilet paper rolls (yes! even those), to re purposing old cards, phone books, water damaged books, paint chip samples, magazines.. or even altering that old flower pot or pencil case that you no longer use! There's tons of possibilities if you just get creative and focus on reusing some old things you have laying around! Mix your recycled project with digi goods and presto instant hybrid project! To earn the full 10 points this month please show us the before and after of your project. Be sure to include some SSD goodies in your final project too!

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May 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?


June 30 – Home is where I can look and feel ugly and enjoy it. Take a photo of yourself as is - no makeup, straight out of bed or just how you look lounging around the house. Scrap it! (N/R - 1/1)


July 12 – Al fresco! July means picnics and barbecues around here... scrap a picture of you or your family eating outdoors!


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


August 27 – One Template Two Ways! Use the same template to scrap 2 different layouts. Flip it, twist it, shrink it - get creative! - 2 points




November 9 – Lift-A-Babe – here’s your chance to lift the fabulous Tracy!


November 11 – November can mean going to the voting polls for many... what issues are important to you? Do you and your significant other have the same views? If you were running for public office, what would be your platform? - 1 point
 
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TOTAL: 30 points

NR: 2
hybrid: 3

1.

2 points January Challenge #25 (Bold patterned background) + 1 point for hybrid = 3 points



2.

2 points January Challenge #30 (Extracting) + 1NR point (Krystal Hartley :: Dusk // LO uploaded on Mon 29 December) = 2 points



3.

2 points February Challenge #21 (Technique)



4.

1 point Challenge #15 (Beautiful words - SUNSHINE)




5.

2 points May Challenge #21 (Technique)



6.

2 points May Challenge #28 (Splatter of scatter)




7.

2 points September #24 (Use a small frame on a large photo to highlight a part of the photo)



8.

1 point September Challenge #30 (365 Days of Bliss - post on birthdays) + 1 point for hybrid = 2 points



9.

2 points August Challenge #28 (Digiscrap rewind)



This is the LO I rewinded:



10.

2 points August Challenge #30 (Two layouts with one kit) + 1 point for hybrid = 3 points





11.

1 point September Challenge #9 (scraplift Heather) - I scraplifted this idea



12.

1 point October Challenge #5 (12 patterned papers) + 1NR point (Penny Springmann :: 12 Months December // LO uploaded on Sat 10 Dec 2011) = 2 points



13.

1 point November Challenge #8 (Holiday card)



14.

5 points November Challenge #31

31a – Shape Templates/Clipping Masks - I used paint splatters as my clipping masks to clip the pink paper



31c – Brushes



31d – Photo Masks

 
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I am here!!!!! :thumbup:

Points - 14
NR-
Total = 14

March 2011 - #26 - Positive reinforcement is immensely useful and important. Scrap a page highlighting something you, or someone you love (Friend, family, loved one) is really good at. Even hearing the simplest things like, dear child you do such a great job making your bed every day, can set the tone for an amazing day. 2pts

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Sept 2011 - #23 – Two pager - often we try to cram a lot onto one page. Give your photos a bit of breathing room and create 2 pages out of an event. 2pts

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Sept 2011 Hybrid 10 pt project - Banners are super popular lately, popping up all over the place. Whether done in fabric, paper, or even tissue paper, they bring a certain something to a room or an event. Your challenge this month is to create a banner that has at least 5 pieces or pennants to it. It can be any shape and for any occasion, so have fun with it!! 10 pts (using KCB's Deck the Hall Chic and Meg's Felt stitch alpha neutral)

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I'll see what I can come up with. :D I love all of the previous months' challenges, so I'm excited that this is the option for December. :D
 
Ok my spot ... I really need to do this!

March #25 Fears - 2 points + 1 point New Release
Misty Cato All Torn Up released 12/3/2011

 
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Total points - 20 pts.

December 2011 - 5 – Get inspired by the site thxthxthx.com - 1pt



November 2011 - 2 - Quote Inspiration - 1pt



November 2011 - 9 - Lift Tracy - 1 pt



November 2011 - 25 - Down Low - 2pts



November 2011 - 29 - Distressed - 2pts.



November 2011 - 31 - 5pts.

shape template/clipping mask:



brushes:



digital stamps, doodles:



October 2011 - 26 - 'things this generation of children will never know' - 2pts.


October 2011 - 31 - list of journaling ideas - 5pts







August 2011 - 11 - Bad Photo - 1pt



Total points - 20 pts.
 
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Total points: 30

January 5: no patterned papers NR Frostbitten For Her 2 pts


February 9: 5 yr old photo NR Frostbitten For Her 2 pts


February 21: cut-outs in background NR Frostbitten For Her 3 pts


April 1: TOTM lift of Sue NR Frostbitten For Her 2 pts


June 23: 6 month review 2 pts


September 9: scraplift heather NR Frostbitten For Him 2 pts


September 26: making a heart with hands 2 pts


October 33: calendar 10 pts


November 31: techniques 5 pts
31a: shape/clipping mask (brackets, scalloped borders)


31b: calendar


31d: photo mask (hard to tell because the tone of the photo sort of blends into the background paper, but it is a mask)
 
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here's my spot.
TOTAL POINTS: 2pts
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MAY #15- Choose one of these beautiful words and use it as a title on your page. (1pt)




APRIL #16 - This time of year makes many people think.. PASTELS. Create a layout featuring a pastel scheme. (1pt)
 
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Total Points: 20

NR 2 of 5 used
Hybrid 0 of 5 used

** 1 point **
January 2011 - 6 - Chill + NR point La's Let it Snow 12/17/11
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October 2011 - 10 - Crop it Tight + NR point Project 2012 by Libby Pritchett
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** 2 points **

February 2011 - 23 - Scrap a page about an issue that is close to your heart
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March 2011 - 28 - Scrap something you believe in.
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November 11 - 30 - Life at this moment
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** 5 points **


** 10 point hybrid **

June 2011 - play with buckets and tins
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TOTAL POINTS: 30 (NR 4/5)

October - 23 - Changes
2 points + 1 NR (Cindy's set 112, rel 12/17, page posted 12/16)


November- 30: Life at this moment
2 points



November 22 - scrap a series of photos
2 points + 1 NR (Cindy's set 112, rel 12/17, page posted 12/22)


May 25 - Use a variety of borders - either pre-made or shape templates
2 points + 1 NR Jenn's Snow Bunny


April 27 - get photo heavy
2 points


May 22- create an ampersand
2 points


January 16 - Try combining TWO templates together to create one layout.
2 points


June 30 – Home is where I can look and feel ugly and enjoy it. Take a photo of yourself as is - no makeup, straight out of bed or just how you look lounging around the house. Scrap it!
2 points


January 25 - Swing by Print Pattern & check out all the gorgeous inspiration. Don’t be afraid to go bold! Create a layout featuring a bold print background. (Ex. Florals, bright doodles etc. Don’t always rely on those polka dots & simple stripes for patterned backs!)
2 points


January 19 - Inspiration! “My fondest memories of the past year are the ones that include you.” – Bill Vaughan Create a layout inspired by this quote.
2 points + 1 NR (set 113 by Cindy)


April 22- These days a lot of us are taking photos with our cell phones or maybe you’ve just taken a photo with your camera that didn’t turn out how you had hoped. Choose a poor quality photo, play with it in your editing program to improve the quality and scrap the edited one. Show us the original bad photo, too.
2 points

original photo:
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September 23 – Two pager - often we try to cram a lot onto one page. Give your photos a bit of breathing room and create 2 pages out of an event.
2 points


January 2011, 10 - National Handwriting day is in January! Scrap a page featuring a handwriting font - or your own writing
1 point + 1 NR (Cindy's set 113)
 
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