January 2012: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

[sigmakap95]

10 pts. + 1 pt. NR (kit from Meg) 1 - Use the inspiration at The Creative Place to create a handmade journal for weight loss, travel, or anything else that inspires you. Be sure to check out the journals category for lots more inspiration in addition to this how-to!


1 pt. + 1 pt. NR (font from Darcy): #5 Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - use different sizes and cut out different patterns. Have fun


1 pt. 7 - Use this fun art piece to inspire a layout that uses either pops of color against black and white, hearts or blocking - or all of the above!



1 pt. 8 - Use one of the Picture Wall ideas from Brenda Knight's website as a sketch to create a layout.


1 pt + 1pt NR (template from Cindy) 15 - Add list-type journaling on top of a photo and create a layout around it.


1 pt. 16 - Use all--or at least two--of the prompts listed here on a layout.


1 pt. + 1 pt. for NR (template from Cindy) 19 - Banish any winter blues by scrapping a layout with pops of bright color!


1 pt. 20 - For a change in perspective, photograph feet and scrap about it. The more creatively shot, the better!


2 pts. 25. Year in Review or A Look Ahead . Take a fresh look at the Year in Review layout, or, a layout of what your goals or your family's goals and hopes for the next year


2 pts. 30. Pick a room in your home as your inspiration. Are you inspired by the colors, the conversations that take place, the activity in that certain room? Be sure to tell us what you room you chose and why.
I chose the kitchen because we are always in there either cooking or talking about our day!


1 pt. 40 - Live on the edge! Scrap a page using only the edges of your canvas.


2 pts. 41 - Use this image as inspiration for creating your own paper-pieced masterpiece. Be sure to get creative with your shapes and mix lots of patterns and colors.


1pt. + 1 pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded on 1/14) blog challenge: I spun this one from LibbysMommy:


and here's mine:


total: 30 pts.

 

[KateD]

Total Points: 21

1 - Use the inspiration at The Creative Place to create a handmade journal for weight loss, travel, or anything else that inspires you. - 10 pts
10 pts + 1 NR pt = 11 pts ('Embrace the Everyday' and 'DJB Fresh Start' in shop 1/7; project uploaded 1/7)


19 - Banish any winter blues by scrapping a layout with pops of bright color! - 1pt
1 pt + 1 NR pt = 2 pts ('DJB Fresh Start' in shop 1/1; layout uploaded 1/6)


25. Year in Review or A Look Ahead . Take a fresh look at the Year in Review layout, or, a layout of what your goals or your family's goals and hopes for the next year. 2 pts
2 pts + 1 NR pt = 3 pts ('This Year: January' in shop 1/7; layout uploaded 1/6)



38 - The New Year is all about a clean slate, new goals and positive thinking! Make your own mantra-inspired layout to keep you focused and inspired throughout the year. - 1 pt
1 pt + 1 NR pt + 1 hybrid point = 3 points ('Note to Self' in shop 1/7; layout uploaded 1/9)



39 - Get your sparkle on - add a touch of sparkle and bling to your layout. - 1 pt
1 pt + 1 NR pt = 2 pts ('Note to Self' in shop 1/7; layout uploaded 1/14)


Total points: 21
Base points: 15
NR points: 5
Hybrid points: 1

 

[mariewilcox]

Challenge #19 - Banish any winter blues by scrapping a layout with pops of bright color! - 1pt

 

[hollyxann]

My spot

Total Pts: 14 pts

Challenge #5 - Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - use different sizes and cut out different patterns. Have fun. - 1 pt

Challenge #14 - Create a layout with journaling about how TV affects you life. Do you feel that you watch too much? Does it take over your life? Have you found a good balance? Could you live without it? - 2 pts

Challenge #16 - Use all--or at least two--of the prompts listed here on a layout. - 1 pt + NR 1 pt

Challenge #20 - For a change in perspective, photograph feet and scrap about it. The more creatively shot, the better! - 1 pt

Challenge #27. SSD is playing over at Page Maps this month! Check out their January Page maps to inspire a layout. - 1 pt. + NR 1 pt

Challenge #28. Create a layout with the words to a song as the focus. -1 pt.

Challenge #40 - Live on the edge! Scrap a page using only the edges of your canvas. 1 pt + NR 1pt

Challenge #41 - Use this image as inspiration for creating your own paper-pieced masterpiece. Be sure to get creative with your shapes and mix lots of patterns and colors. - 2 pts + NR 1pt

 

[NeverendingJen]

I think my spot is right here
#5: 1pt + 1 NR pt(Embracing the Everyday NR 1/1)


Total points: 2 pts
Total NR points: 1/5
Total hybrid bonus pts: 0/5

 

[mdbsktcase]

My Spot!

 

[shastahun]

Total Points: 23

Reg Points: 19
NR Points: 4/5


#1, Handmade Journal 10pt (sorry it isn't the greatest picture)


#3 He +She Layout Inspiration 1 pt



#4 Audrey Hepburn Quote 1 pt


#5, circles 1 pt + 1 pt NR Point for Forget Me Not kit by Misty Cato (1/1/12)


#7 Fun Art Inspiration 1 pt + 1 pt NR Point for Easy For You To Say (1/7/12)


#8 Picture Wall Ideas "Staircase" 1 pt


#10 Difficult Time 2 pt + 1 pt NR Half Pack 29 Template (1/7/12)


#27 Page Maps Inspired Layout 1 pt


#40 Live on the Edge 1 pt + 1 pt NR DJB Pipsqueek Script (1/14/12)

 

[FireWolf]

Total Points: 2


4 - Audrey Quote - 1 pt + 1pt NR for The Little Things You Say by Lauren Grier released 1/1/12

 

[Lindsay]

Total Points: 30

Reg Points: 25
NR Points: 5

#1...Journal (10 pts)

#4...Audrey Quote (1 pt + 1 NR pt for The Little Things You Say by Lauren Grier released 1/1/12)

#5...Circles (1 pt)

#7...Blocking (1 pt + 1 NR pt for Twelve for 12 Meg Mullens released 1/1/12)

#13...Something New (1 pt)

#14...TV (2 pts + 1 NR for Half Pack 29 by Cindy Schneider 1/8/12)

#19...Banish the Winter Blues (1 pt)

#24...Childhood Book (1 pt)

#27...Page Maps Lift (1 pt + 1 NR for Snap Happy by Dani Mogstad released 1/1/12)

#30...Pick a Room (2 pts)

#35..."These Days" Song Prompt (2 pts + 1 NR for Check Yes or No by Meghan Mullens released 1/21)

#41...Paper Piecing (2 pts)

 

[scrapsandsass]

Sounds like too much fun not to try.

 

[junebug]

its been AGES since i did this! lets see if i can keep up with it lol!

#7 blocking (1pt)

#16 - Use all--or at least two--of the prompts listed here on a layout

#20 scrap some feet! (1pt)

28. Create a layout with the words to a song as the focus. -(2 pt-New Release)

#40-Scrap a page using only the edges of your canvas. {1 pt}

 

[Coila]

My spot!

 

[marieta]

me

 

[dailydwellin]

Total = 16 pts

Going to give it a shot this month...my spot.

Challenge #1 Create a handmade journal - 10 pts



Challenge #4 Quote "I believe in pink" (1pt)



Challenge #5 - Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - 1 pt



Challenge #7 Layout using blocking - 1 pt.

Challenge #8 Use one of the Picture Wall ideas from Brenda Knight's website as a sketch to create a layout. - 1 pt



Challenge #15 Add list type journaling on top of a photo (1pt)



Challenge #26 Project Life inspiration documenting something about this month (1 pt)



Total: 16 pts.

 

[marlathrall]

Me.

New Release= 5
Total= 30

4- Use this fun quote from Audrey Hepburn to inspire the title & theme of your next layout. (1 pt x 3 + 1 NR)

New release= Traci Reed's Embrace the Everyday- released Jan. 1, uploaded Jan. 5

5 - Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - use different sizes and cut out different patterns.

8 - Use one of the Picture Wall ideas from Brenda Knight's website as a sketch to create a layout. - 1 pt

15 - Add list-type journaling on top of a photo and create a layout around it. - 1 pt

18 - Do you ever get insane urges to do something crazy or wild? If you could do it, what would it be? Journal about it in a layout. - 1 pt

20 - For a change in perspective, photograph feet and scrap about it. The more creatively shot, the better! - 1 pt

23. Use a variety of unique and ornate frames as the focus of your layout. 1pt + 1 NR (DJB Pipsqueak Print released 1/14, uploaded 1/14)

25. Year in Review or A Look Ahead . Take a fresh look at the Year in Review layout, or, a layout of what your goals or your family's goals and hopes for the next year. 2 pts

26. Project Life/ P365/ P52 is just beginning. Take inspiration from these projects and create a layout documenting something about this month. -1 pt.

28. Create a layout with the words to a song as the focus. -1 pt.

29. Use this site to learn about bokeh, then use it on a page. - 2 pts.

30. Pick a room in your home as your inspiration. Are you inspired by the colors, the conversations that take place, the activity in that certain room? Be sure to tell us what you room you chose and why. - 2 its (The colors on the page match the colors in our dining room- where the Christmas tree is located and was also decorated in blue and brown.)

31. Take inspiration from this creative photograph. Create a monotoned page blocking out features of your page similarly. 1pt + 1 NR (DJB Pipsqueaks Script released 01/14, uploaded 01/14)

32. Breathe in the future. Breathe out the past. Create a layout inspired by this quote. 1pt

34. The obliteration room is a massive interactive art exhibit. Create a layout inspired by this. Start with a totally white canvass and add tons of bits of colour. 1pt

37 - Neutralize it! Create a title that mixes neutrals with bold pops of color. - 1 pt

39 - Get your sparkle on - add a touch of sparkle and bling to your layout. - 1 pt

40 - Live on the edge! Scrap a page using only the edges of your canvas. - 1pt + 1 NR (DJB Pipsqueak Print released 1/14, uploaded 1/14)

41 - Use this image as inspiration for creating your own paper-pieced masterpiece. Be sure to get creative with your shapes and mix lots of patterns and colors. - 2 its + 1 NR (2 Many Photo's 98- released 1/14, uploaded 1/14)

 

[Nikki Epperson]

total - 15pts

#3 {1pt.)


{1pt.+1pt. NR She's Got A Way posted Jan.6}


#4 {1pt+1NR point - Traci's Embrace The Everday posted Jan.1}


#5 {1pt}


#7 {1pt}


#10 {2pts}


#16 {1pt}


#27 {1pt}


#28 {1pt}


#33 {1pt}


#38 {1pt}


#39 {1pt)

 

[LJSDesigns]

So incredibly intimidated, but I am going to try this.


Total = 20pts, (5 NR pts)

Spin A Lift Challenge from Laurie's Gallery = 1 pt

Challenge #5 Circles and NR (Shawna Clingerman, Sticky Little Alpha) = 2 pts

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/Sweet_Child_Of_Mine1.jpg">


Challenge # 7 - Blocking = 1 pt

Challenge #14 TV and NR ( Zoe Pearn, One for the Boys 1/1) = 3 pts

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/TV_Challenge.jpg?3669">


Challenge # 19 Beat the Winter Blues and NR (Cindy Schneider, Template 113 1/1) = 2 pts

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/Ticket_to_Ride.jpg">



Challenge # 24 Childhood Book and NR (Cindy Schneider, Half Pack 29 1/7) = 2 Pts

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/Lost_in_a_good_book.jpg">



Challenge # 28 Song = 1 pt

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/Country_Roads.jpg">


Challenge # 30 - Pick a Room in your home as inspiration = 2 pts

Challenge # 35 These Days by the Foo Fighters = 2 pts

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/Easy_4_Me_2_Say.jpg?594">



Challenge # 40 Scrap on the Edge = 1 pt

Challenge # 41 Paper Pieced Background and NR (Kristen Cronnin Barrows and Jenn Barrette, Note to Self 1/7) = 3 pts

<img src="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/647/Strong3.jpg?3162">


Total = 20pts, (5 NR pts)

 

[seatrout]

TOTAL POINTS SO FAR - 31 POINT
INCLUDES 5/5 - HYBRID POINTS
INCLUDES 5/5 NR POINTS



I POINT
Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - use different sizes and cut out different patterns.

1 POINT + 1 POINT NR + 1POINT HYBRID = 3 POINTS (Lauren Grier - the little things you say - rel 1/1/12 uploaded 1/2/12)
4 - Use this fun quote from Audrey Hepburn to inspire the title & theme of your next layout (or three). - 1 pt per layout

1 POINT + 1 POINT HYBRID = 2 POINTS
4 - Use this fun quote from Audrey Hepburn to inspire the title & theme of your next layout (or three). - 1 pt per layout

1 POINT + 1 POINT HYBRID = 2 POINTS
4 - Use this fun quote from Audrey Hepburn to inspire the title & theme of your next layout (or three). - 1 pt per layout

1 POINT + 1 POINT HYBRID + 1 POINT NR = 3 POINTS (Libby Pritchett pipe dreams rel 1/1/12 uploaded 1/3/12)
7 - Use this fun art piece to inspire a layout that uses either pops of color against black and white, hearts or blocking - or all of the above!

1 POINT
8- Use one of the Picture Wall ideas from Brenda Knight's website as a sketch to create a layout (USED STAIRCASE LAYOUT AS INSPIRATION)

1 POINT + 1 POINT NR = 2 POINTS (Julie Billingsley paintwash - rel 1/1/12 - uploaded - 1/3/12
11 - Use alphas in a Scrabble-like way to create your title or journaling on a page.

2 POINTS
14 - Create a layout with journaling about how TV affects you life. Do you feel that you watch too much? Does it take over your life? Have you found a good balance? Could you live without it?

1 POINT + 1 POINT NR = 2 POINTS (Lauren Grier - the little things you say - rel 1/1/12 uploaded 1/5/12)
15 - Add list-type journaling on top of a photo and create a layout around it.

1 POINT
16 - Use all--or at least two--of the prompts listed here on a layout

1 POINT + 1 POINT HYBRID + 1 POINT NR = 3 POINTS (Julie Billingsley paintwash - rel 1/1/12 - uploaded - 1/4/12
19 - Banish any winter blues by scrapping a layout with pops of bright color

1 POINT
22. Get creative with clothespins! Use clothespins to hang a layout or journal card

1 POINT
26. Project Life/ P365/ P52 is just beginning. Take inspiration from these projects and create a layout documenting something about this month.

2 POINTS
29. Use this site to learn about bokeh, then use it on a page. - 2 pts

2 points

30. Pick a room in your home as your inspiration. Are you inspired by the colors, the conversations that take place, the activity in that certain room? Be sure to tell us what you room you chose and why. - 2 pt
Based on the colours and patterns in her bedroom

1 POINT
36. Get creative with your journaling. Be inspired by this doodled art journal and bring focus to your journaling by adding doodles

1 POINT
39 - Get your sparkle on - add a touch of sparkle and bling to your layout

1 POINT
If you would like to earn an extra point for January’s 2012 portfolio challenge, go to Laurie’s gallery, choose your favorite layout, spin it, and scraplift it. You can spin it 90 degrees, 180 degrees, flip it, twist it, shrink it, or enlarge it! Be sure to add the little extras to “make it your own” and most of all……have fun! When you post in the portfolio thread be sure to link us up to the layout you lifted.
LIBBY'S MOMMY

MINE

 

[distresseddiva]

me

 

[ColleenSwerb]

I really need to get back into scrapping, especially once the baby comes. So here's my spot.

 

[jtbusman]

going to give this a shot!

 

[skylers mom]

My spot! Hope to get some done this year!

 

[ArielleHG]

TOTAL POINTS: 30

1 - Use the inspiration at The Creative Place to create a handmade journal for weight loss, travel, or anything else that inspires you. Be sure to check out the journals category for lots more inspiration in addition to this how-to! - 10 pt. + 1 NR

7 - Use this fun art piece to inspire a layout that uses either pops of color against black and white, hearts or blocking - or all of the above! - -1 pt. + 1 NR

14 - Create a layout with journaling about how TV affects you life. Do you feel that you watch too much? Does it take over your life? Have you found a good balance? Could you live without it? - 2 pts + 1 NR

25. Year in Review or A Look Ahead . Take a fresh look at the Year in Review layout, or, a layout of what your goals or your family's goals and hopes for the next year. - 2 pts + 1 NR

26. Project Life/ P365/ P52 is just beginning. Take inspiration from these projects and create a layout documenting something about this month. -1 pt. + 1 NR

30. Pick a room in your home as your inspiration. Are you inspired by the colors, the conversations that take place, the activity in that certain room? Be sure to tell us what you room you chose and why. - 2 pts

31. Take inspiration from this creative photograph. Create a monotoned page blocking out features of your page similarly. -1 pt. + 1 NR

33. Scrap a page about the person you want to create. 1pt + 1 NR

41 - Use this image as inspiration for creating your own paper-pieced masterpiece. Be sure to get creative with your shapes and mix lots of patterns and colors. - 2 pts + 1 NR

 

[carrie1977]

My spot.

 

[snappy2003]

My spot!

 

[mpatry]

My Spot!!
Total Points: 11

Jan 1 - 10pts - hybrid challenge

Jan 4 - 1pt - Audrey Hepburn quote

 

[HeatherKS]

TOTAL: 3 pts.

5 - Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - use different sizes and cut out different patterns. Have fun. - 1 pt


16 - Use all--or at least two--of the prompts listed here on a layout. - 1 pt + 1 pt. NR for This Life: January by Penny Springmann

 

[KimberlyMorris]

My Spot

 

[JulieB146]

My spot here.

 

[AJM]

Me...I'll give it a second chance...

Total points: 20
(Incl. NR 5 points)

1 point + 1 point NR = 2 points
#4 Use this fun quote from Audrey Hepburn to inspire the title & theme of your next layout (or three). - 1 pt per layout

1 point
#4 Use this fun quote from Audrey Hepburn to inspire the title & theme of your next layout (or three). - 1 pt per layout

1 point + 1 point NR = 2 points
#5 - Use the inspiration at Purlbee.com to play with circles in your layout - use different sizes and cut out different patterns. Have fun. - 1 pt

1 point
#7 Use this fun art piece to inspire a layout that uses either pops of color against black and white, hearts or blocking - or all of the above! - 1 pt

1 point
#8 Use one of the Picture Wall ideas from Brenda Knight's website as a sketch to create a layout. - 1 pt

1 point
#19 - Banish any winter blues by scrapping a layout with pops of bright color! - 1pt

1 point
#20 For a change in perspective, photograph feet and scrap about it. The more creatively shot, the better! - 1 pt

1 point
#22 Get creative with clothespins! Use clothespins to hang a layout or journal card. Get creative!

1 point + 1 point NR = 2 points
#27 SSD is playing over at Page Maps this month! Check out their January Page maps to inspire a layout. - 1 pt.

1 point
# 28. Create a layout with the words to a song as the focus. -1 pt.
Inspired by the song Father and friend by Alain Clark.

1 point
#36 - Get creative with your journaling. Be inspired by this doodled art journal and bring focus to your journaling by adding doodles. 1pt

1 point + 1 point NR 2 points
#39 - Get your sparkle on - add a touch of sparkle and bling to your layout. - 1 pt

1 point + 1 point NR = 2 points
#40 - Live on the edge! Scrap a page using only the edges of your canvas. - 1pt

2 points
#41 - Use this image as inspiration for creating your own paper-pieced masterpiece. Be sure to get creative with your shapes and mix lots of patterns and colors. - 2 pts

 

[Ebony]

Bring it on! I'm back!

 

[mom2triplets04]

my spot

 

[Starlight-Princess]

My Spot x

 

[ChristyHC]

My spot.

 

[kendallt]

Final Total: 13 pts.

#4 Audrey Hepburn quote:



1 pt. plus 1 NR pt. for Isn't She Lovely by Eva Kipler. Releasing 01/07, UL'd 01/06.

#5 Circles



1 pt. plus 1 NR pt. for Everyday Fairytale by Traci Reed and Susan Bartolini. Releasing 01/14, UL'd 01/13.

#11 Use alphas in a scrabble-like way



1 pt.

#19 Bright pops of color



1 pt. plus 1 NR pt. for Slips Ins 5 by Traci Reed. Releasing 01/28, UL'd 01/27

#26 Document something from this month



1 pt. plus 1 NR pt. for Life Lived Daily by Eva Kipler. Released 01/21, UL'd 01/20.

#38 Mantra-inspired LO



1 pt.

#39 Add some sparkle or bling to your LO



1 pt. plus 1 NR pt. for Slip In Style Builders 6 x 12 by Traci Reed and Cindy Schneider. Releasing 01/28, UL'd 01/27

#40 Scrap along the edges of your LO



1 pt.

Total: 13 pts.