July 2013: Challenge Portfolio & Tracker

[Robin Carlton]

Hey hey Sweet Shoppers!

July is here, and that means that we're over the hump of 2013! I spent some time the other day looking through the portfolio thread for June and WOW! there are were some incredible layouts created for our June challenges! What better way to keep the Summer Scrap-A-Thon going than to participate in this month's fabulous challenge portfolio? If you're new to our challenge system, it may be helpful to read about the changes we've implemented this year in our 2013 Portfolio Guide!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don't forget, we've lowered the points you need to earn rewards all summer long to the following scale...

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

So get busy scrapping and earning those rewards for the most scrumptious summer full of sweet stuff ever!

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

Happy Scrapping!

Robin

 

[Nixenkind]

My Spot!!

TOTAL: 36 pts.

1 - Create a page that starts with the color being light at the bottom and then gets progressively darker as you move up the page. - 2 pts


4 - I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your photos pop. - 2 pts


5 - Typography is amazing! Use this poster as inspiration to use one letter for two words. Get creative - slice, dice and mix it up! - 2 pts



7 - The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. - 2 pts


8 - I love seeing faces incorporated as a larger part of a design. Create a page where the focus of your page is on one large portrait that is the focus of your background and embellished. - 2 pts


10 - Anything worth dreaming is worth dreaming big. What is one of your biggest dreams? Scrap a page about it. - 2 pts


11 - A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts


13 - Scrappers always forget to scrap about themselves. Here’s your chance to do that. Scrap a page about you. One photo, a beautiful and big title that uses at least 5 different alphas and/or fonts. - 2 pts


12 - Inspiration can be found just about anywhere! Use this awesome image to inspire your next page! - 2 pts


14 - Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! - 2 pts


18 - Check out these various ways to incorporate PINK into your boy pages. Scrap a layout about the man/men/boys in your life and add a little pink using one of the techniques mentioned here. - 2 pts
I used Nr.5 and did it just because I wanted to...


19 - This is a really amazing photographic study of families from around the world, revealing what people eat during the
course of one week. It’s so interesting to see the differences from place to place! Create a LO that documents something about the way you or your family eats. - 2 pts


21 - One pinner had a cute idea to frame these speech bubbles and use a dry erase marker to write down cute quotes (said
by kids, friends, etc.). I love the idea of documenting memorable quotes, so be inspired to create a page that includes a speech bubble and documents a quote you want to remember. - 2 pts


22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars. - 2 pts


23 - Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day. - 2 pts


26 - This quilt is just darling! I love the hearts using different fabrics, in the shape of a larger heart! Use lots of patterned papers and create a similar effect on your page! - 2 pts


28 - Sugarbabe Trish put this on her blog the other day and it really resonated! Scrap a layout about what you would do if you could just start! - 2 pts


30 - We love this list of books on the Dallas County Community College’s Summer Reading pinboard! What’s on your Summer Reading list? How many books have you read so far this Summer? Create a layout showcasing your summer reading list! - 2 pts

 

[nun69]

me

total:30
NR:5
2. Find inspiration in this collection and create a page that includes at least three things from this picture that inspires you. Include a list of your three things that you used as inspiration. - 2 pts
1. orange and blue
2. summer beachy theme
3. orange circles


4. I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your photos pop. 2pt.


6. I love this quote and realize every year I am living how TRUE it is. Create a page about someone or something telling them something that they don't know. 2 pt.

7. The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. 2 pt. + 1 NR pt(NR=Mari Koegelenberg: Anchor's Away)


9. Nothing makes me happier than learning new ways to edit my photos. There are tons of tutorials on photo editing on this site. Go there and pick an edit to try on one of your photos. Make sure you tell us which one you used! 2 pts
adding filers to my photos

11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts


12. Inspiration can be found just about anywhere! Use this awesome image to inspire your next page! 2pts.
(inspire4d by all the squares)


14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! 2pts. + 1 NR pt (nr=Jenn Barrette: Freedom)


16 - Clare Caufield's pen-and-ink drawings are beautiful, fun, and whimsical. Use one of her featured artwork as a jumping-off point for a layout. - 2pts. + 1 nr pt(nr=Meghan Mullens and Jayday Studios: Life 101Be Free To Be You)


used this as inspiration
http://heartgalleryhebdenbridge.blogspot.com/2009/09/clare-caulfield.html

17 - Do you feel a bit stuck with *how* to tell your story? Ali Edwards has a free video series with various techniques she uses on her pages. Try one of them on a layout. - 2pts.

18 - Check out these various ways to incorporate PINK into your boy pages. Scrap a layout about the man/men/boys in your life and add a little pink using one of the techniques mentioned here. - 2pts. + 1 nr pt (nr=Shawna Clingerman and Lauren Grier: US)


22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars. - 2 pts.
+ 1 pt NR (nr=Studio Basic Designs: Red, White and Blue)

24. Paper to Digi Challenge - pick any layout from this gallery by the fabulous Vivian Masket and lift it digi style. Don't forget to link us up to the layout that you are lifting. - 2 pts
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gal...an-masket/1928928-chalk-art-festival-pebbles/


27 - This layout is incredible! Create a similar mat on your page using the tutorials for using custom shapes at SSD - 2 pts

 

[Jengerbread88]

[B]2 Points So Far[/B]

Committing to make this happen this month.

X marks my spot.

18-- Use Pink In a Boy Layout-- 2 pts
I decided to include myself in the layout (suggestion 1). Yay pink!

 

[lorryfach]

Total Points: 31
5 of 5 NR points

1 - 2 pts


4 - 2 pts


7 - 2 pts + 1 pt NR Anchors Away by Mari Koegelenberg, released 13 July, uploaded 13 July


8 - 2 pts


11 - 2 pts


14 - 2 pts + 1 pt NR We Are Making Memories by Studio Basic, released 1 July, uploaded 3 July


16 - 2 pts


19 - 2 pts


20 - 2 pts


21 - 2 pts


22 - 2 pts + 1 pt NR Journaler's Toolbox by Darcy Baldwin, released 6 July, uploaded 11 July


24 - 2 pts + 1 pt NR Journaler's Toolbox by Darcy Baldwin, released 6 July, uploaded 9 July


31 - 2 pts + 1 pt NR Journaler's Toolbox by Darcy Baldwin, released 6 July, uploaded 8 July

 

[haydensmommy217]

me

 

[fifilur]

my spot

 

[suladesign]

my spot

 

[sigmakap95]

total: 31 pts.

2 pts. + 1 pt NR (template from Cindy - uploaded 7/2) 2. Find inspiration in this collection and create a page that includes at least three things from this picture that inspires you. Include a list of your three things that you used as inspiration (colors, beads on bracelet and beach themed pillow)


2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy uploaded 7/18) 7. The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design.


2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded 7/5) 11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos.


2pts 14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares!


2pts. 22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars.


2 pts. 23. Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day


10 pts. 25. Hybrid Challenge - Create a hybrid pocket treasure album using pre-made paper bags.


2pts. + 1pt. NR (font from Darcy - uploaded 7/29) 29 - Do you remember the trend of gel pens on black paper? Use this fun look as inspiration for your next page to create a layout with a black background that has lots of fun neon doodles and journaling to show off your photos!


2pts. + 1pt. NR (template from Cindy - uploaded 7/5) 31 - Cool things off and think Christmas in July! Be inspired by this cute birthday party idea and create a layout that features your favorite December holiday. Think Christmas, New Year's Eve, Hanukkah, etc.

 

[abm234]

Total: 10 points

9. Nothing makes me happier than learning new ways to edit my photos. There are tons of tutorials on photo editing on this site. Go there and pick an edit to try on one of your photos. Make sure you tell us which one you used! 2 pts.



20 - This is such a beautiful white layout. Use it as inspiration to create your own monochromatic layout in any color you choose. You may have an accent color, but your page should focus on various shades of a single color. - 2 pts.



21 - One pinner had a cute idea to frame these speech bubbles and use a dry erase marker to write down cute quotes (said by kids, friends, etc.). I love the idea of documenting memorable quotes, so be inspired to create a page that includes a speech bubble and documents a quote you want to remember. - 2 pts.





23. Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day. - 2 pts



31 - Cool things off and think Christmas in July! Be inspired by this cute birthday party idea and create a layout that features your favorite December holiday. Think Christmas, New Year's Eve, Hanukkah, etc. - 2 pts




Total points: 10

 

[scrapweaver]

me

TOTAL POINTS: 13
NR Points: 1
Hybrid Points

2 - Find inspiration in this collection and create a page that includes at least three things from this picture that inspires you. Include a list of your three things that you used as inspiration: chevrons, teal n orange, bold white lettering - 2 pts

7 - The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. - 2 pts Plus one NR point for HeartArt: Green Eyed Monster 29-06-13

8 - I love seeing faces incorporated as a larger part of a design. Create a page where the focus of your page is on one large portrait that is the focus of your background and embellished. - 2 pts

13 - Scrappers always forget to scrap about themselves. Here’s your chance to do that. Scrap a page about you. One photo, a beautiful and big title that uses at least 5 different alphas and/or fonts. - 2 pts

14 - Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! - 2 pts

20 - This is such a beautiful white layout. Use it as inspiration to create your own monochromatic layout in any color you choose. You may have an accent color, but your page should focus on various shades of a single color. - 2 pts

 

[hollyxann]

My spot

Total Points: 20 pts

1. Create a page that starts with the color being light at the bottom and then gets progressively darker as you move up the page. - 2 pts +1pt NR

3. The mixture of shapes and colors in these vintage quilts by Daintytime are amazing! Use one of them as inspiration for your next layout. - 2 pt. +1pt NR
I used this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/12641460/color-study-306?ref=shop_home_active

4. I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your photos pop. 2pt.

7. The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. 2 pt.

14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! 2pts. +1pt NR

22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars. - 2 pts + 1pt NR

24. Paper to Digi Challenge - pick any layout from this gallery by the fabulous Vivian Masket and lift it digi style. Don't forget to link us up to the layout that you are lifting. - 2 pts
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/120533-vivian-masket/1877690-aglow-my-minds-eye/

27 - This layout is incredible! Create a similar mat on your page using the tutorials for using custom shapes at SSD here: www.sweetshoppede... - 2 pts

 

[zakirahzakaria]

I've been busy last month, but I'm trying again this month! My spot

 

[AmaG]

First time and SUPER excited.

20 - monochromatic layout
2 pts
Total: 2



7 - nautical - 2 pts
TOTAL: 4

 

[LoriJ]

I feel like I am going to do this this month... marking my space

 

[scrapapictur]

40 pts-.(overachiever) !
1 - Create a page that starts with the colorbeing light at the bottom and then gets progressively darker as you move up the
page. - 2 pts

2 - Find inspiration in this collection and create a page that includes at least three
things from this picture that inspires you. Include a list of your three things that you used as inspiration. light house, stringy plant, blue and white stripes - 2 pts

5 - Typography is amazing! Use this poster as inspiration to use one letter for two words. Get creative - slice, dice and mix it up! - 2pts

7- the fashion design world are all just crazy about nautical thingsright now. Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. 2 pts

8 one large portrait that is the focus of your backround.2 pts

9 - Nothing makes me happier than learning new ways to edit my photos. There are tons of tutorials on photo editing on this site. Go
there and pick an edit to try on one of your photos. Make sure you tell us which one you used! - CARNIVAL 2 pts Plus 1 PT for new kit, 1 pt for new font this week by DJB.

11 - A good photo sequence can be a true show stopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your
page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts

12- use this awesome image to inspire your next page. 2 pts.

14 - Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some compositionwith squares! - 2 pts

17 - Do you feel a bit stuck with how to tell your story? Ali Edwards has a free video series with various techniques she uses on her
pages, try one of them on a layout. - 2 pts 1 pt for NR kit, 1 pt. for cindys NR 151, 1 pt. for NR font from DJB this week.

18 - Check out these various ways to incorporate PINK into your boy pages. Scrap a layout about the boys in your
life and add a little pink using one of the techniques mentioned here. - 2 pts

19-Create a lo that documents something about the way you family eats. 2pts.

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22- create a lo that uses only red white and blue and includes lots of stars. 2pts

23 - Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had. - 2 pts

29 - Create a lo with a black backround and lots of neon doodles 2pts splus 1 for NR-US and 1 for NR Cindy lo.1 for NR font

31- Create a lo that features christmas- 2 pts

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[chastml]

Total: 21pts
NR: 5pts

4 - Paint Pop - 2pts + 1 NR pt = 3pts (NR - See Jane Smile by Krystal - 07/06/13)


9 - Photo Edit (Faded Daydreams) - 2pts + 1 NR pt = 3pts (NR - In Pictures by Melissa & Libby - 07/06/13)


10 - Biggest Dream - 2pts


18 - Pink for Boys - 2pts + 1 NR pt = 3 pts (NR - Keep On Shinin' by Libby & Studio Basic - 07/27/13)


19 - Eats - 2pts + 1 NR pt = 3pts (NR - Here's the Scoop by Lauren & Libby - 07/20/13)


20 - Monochromatic - 2pts


24 - Paper to Digi - 2pts (lift of "Hold Onto Each Other" by Vivian Masket)


26 - Large shape from smaller shapes - 2pts + 1 NR pt = 3pts (NR - A Beautiful Mess Vol. 2 by Libby - 07/13)


Total: 21pts
NR: 5pts

 

[carrie1977]

Giving it a shot...I've sucked the last few months....

Total Points: 31

2. Find inspiration in this collection and create a page that includes at least three things from this picture that inspires you. Include a list of your three things that you used as inspiration. - 2 pts + 1 NR PT (7/27 posted 7/27)
Colors, stripes and twine



3. The mixture of shapes and colors in these vintage quilts by Daintytime are amazing! Use one of them as inspiration for your next layout. - 2 pt. + 1NR (7/6 posted 7/13)




4. I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your photos pop. 2pt. + 1NR Point (7/20 posted 7/20)



9. Nothing makes me happier than learning new ways to edit my photos. There are tons of tutorials on photo editing on this site. Go there and pick an edit to try on one of your photos. Make sure you tell us which one you used! 2 pts.



(used the Grey Velvet tutorial)

11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts



14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! 2pts. + 1 NR (7/27 posted 7/27)



18 - Check out these various ways to incorporate PINK into your boy pages. Scrap a layout about the man/men/boys in your life and add a little pink using one of the techniques mentioned here. - 2pts. + 1 NR (7/13 posted 7/13)




20 - This is such a beautiful white layout. Use it as inspiration to create your own monochromatic layout in any color you choose. You may have an accent color, but your page should focus on various shades of a single color. - 2 pts.




21 - One pinner had a cute idea to frame these speech bubbles and use a dry erase marker to write down cute quotes (said by kids, friends, etc.). I love the idea of documenting memorable quotes, so be inspired to create a page that includes a speech bubble and documents a quote you want to remember. - 2 pts.



22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars. - 2 pts.



24. Paper to Digi Challenge - pick any layout from this gallery by the fabulous Vivian Masket and lift it digi style. Don't forget to link us up to the layout that you are lifting. - 2 pts



Lift of this layout: http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gal...ian-masket/1930105-orville-october-afternoon/

27 - This layout is incredible! Create a similar mat on your page using the tutorials for using custom shapes at SSD here: www.sweetshoppede... - 2 pts



30 - I love this list of books on the Dallas County Community College's Summer Reading pinboard! What's on your Summer Reading list? How many books have you read so far this Summer? Create a layout showcasing your summer reading list! - 2 pts.

 

[christelle]

right here, right now (well, over a month!!)

 

[coxabey]

My spot

 

[rach3975]

Claiming my spot! I haven't had near enough scrapping time the last few months--here's hoping I'll do a better job filling this space.

2-Using the given collection of 5 images, be inspired by any 3 components and tell which. 2 pts
I used: the colors (aqua and terra cotta), the word "good," and the beaded bracelets.



6 Create a page about something or someone telling them something they don't know. 2 pts
Life Lesson # 513: Adults Don't Get to Do Whatever We Want




7--Nautical is hot. Design a nautical-themed page. 2 pts




9 Use any photo editing tutorial from The Coffeeshop Blog. I used Faded Daydreams. 2 pts




10 Scrap about one of your biggest dreams. 2 pts



16 - Clare Caufield’s pen-and-ink drawings are beautiful, fun, and whimsical. Use one of
her featured artwork as a jumping-off point for a layout. - 2 pts

I used the lines of her Prague Tram drawing (along with a template that followed similar lines) to inspire my composition.




22-Red, white, and blue with lots of stars 2 pts



23 Create a page with a travel story, either a trip you took or one you hope to take. 2 pts




30 Scrap about your summer reading list. 2 pts




32 By the numbers: frequency (Just this once) 2 pts




Blog bonus-What does freedom mean to you? 1 pt




Total pts: 21
NR pts:
Hybrid pts:

 

[kristipy]

Total Points: 15

5. Typography is amazing. Use this poster as inspiration to use one letter for two words. - 2 pt + 1NR Peachy Keen

7. Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. 2 pt + 1NR Summer Fun

12. Inspiration can be found just about anywhere! Use this awesome image to inspire your next page! 2pts

24. Paper to Digi Challenge - 2 pts + 1NR Freedom to Frolic 7/7

Lifted from

1 - Cool things off and think Christmas in July! - 2 pts

27 - Create a similar mat on your page - 2 pts

 

[jovi_girl]

me here. Love the challenges this month!

Total points = 30

4. I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your photos pop. 2pt.


5. Typography is amazing. Use this poster as inspiration to use one letter for two words. Get creative - slice, dice and mix it up! 2 pt.


11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts


12. Inspiration can be found just about anywhere! Use this awesome image to inspire your next page! 2pts.


#13- Scrappers always forget to scrap about themselves. Here's your chance to do that. Scrap a page about you. One photo, a beautiful and big title that uses at least 5 different alphas and/or fonts. - 2 pts


14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! 2pts.


17 - Do you feel a bit stuck with *how* to tell your story? Ali Edwards has a free video series with various techniques she uses on her pages. Try one of them on a layout. - 2pts.


18 - Check out these various ways to incorporate PINK into your boy pages. Scrap a layout about the man/men/boys in your life and add a little pink using one of the techniques mentioned here. - 2pts.


19 - This is a really amazing photographic study of families from around the world, revealing what people eat during the course of one week. It's so interesting to see the differences from place to place! Create a LO that documents something about the way you or your family eats. - 2 pts


21 - One pinner had a cute idea to frame these speech bubbles and use a dry erase marker to write down cute quotes (said by kids, friends, etc.). I love the idea of documenting memorable quotes, so be inspired to create a page that includes a speech bubble and documents a quote you want to remember. - 2 pts.


23. Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day. - 2 pts


24. Paper to Digi Challenge - pick any layout from this gallery by the fabulous Vivian Masket and lift it digi style. Don't forget to link us up to the layout that you are lifting. - 2 pts


26 - This quilt is just darling! I love the hearts using different fabrics, in the shape of a larger heart! Use lots of patterned papers and create a similar effect on your page! - 2pts.


27 - This layout is incredible! Create a similar mat on your page using the tutorials for using custom shapes at SSD here: - 2 pts


31 - Cool things off and think Christmas in July! Be inspired by this cute birthday party idea and create a layout that features your favorite December holiday. Think Christmas, New Year's Eve, Hanukkah, etc. - 2 pts

 

[Sherri Tierney]

Gonna try this month.

 

[kscwgirl]

Let's hope I can actually accomplish something this month....

 

[KateD]

Total Points: 11

11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts+ 1 NR pt = 3 pts
(Heart Art 32 in shoppe 7/6; layout uploaded 7/11)


13. Scrappers always forget to scrap about themselves. Here's your chance to do that. Scrap a page about you. One photo, a beautiful and big title that uses at least 5 different alphas and/or fonts. - 2 pts + 1 NR pt = 3 pts
(Heart Art 33 in shoppe 7/13; layout uploaded 7/12)


20 - This is such a beautiful white layout. Use it as inspiration to create your own monochromatic layout in any color you choose. You may have an accent color, but your page should focus on various shades of a single color. - 2 pts + 1 NR pt = 3 pts
(Heart Art 32 in shoppe 7/6; layout uploaded 7/11)


23. Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day. - 2 pts


Total Points: 11
Base Points: 8
NR points: 3
Hybrid points: 0

 

[HeyJude]

Total Points: 15 (5 NR)

3. Quilt Pattern Inspiration 2 pts + 1NR (Double the Trouble #4 by Ru, A Beautiful Mess Vol. 2 by Libby, posted 7/13)



9. Coffee Shop Photo Editing (Wild Dandelion) - 2 pts + 1NR (Heart Art: Ultraviolet by Nicole, posted 7/13)



18. Use pink on a boy page - 2pts + 1NR (In Pictures by Libby and Melissa, posted 7/6)



20. Monochromatic LO - 2pts + 1NR (Heart Art Moody Blues by Nicole, posted 7/6)



22. Red, White and Blue + Stars - 2 pts + 1NR (Red White & Blue by Ru, posted 7/6)

 

[eve11ne]

total : 31 pts
base challenge : 26 pts + NR : 5 pts

1. Create a page that starts with the color being light at the bottom and then gets progressively darker as you move up the page. - 2 pts



2. Find inspiration in this collection and create a page that includes at least three things from this picture that inspires you. Include a list of your three things that you used as inspiration. (chevron, white frame, beads) 2 pts + 1pt NR



5. Typography is amazing. Use this poster as inspiration to use one letter for two words. Get creative - slice, dice and mix it up! 2 pt + 1pt NR



7. The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. 2 pt + 1pt NR



11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts + 1pt NR



12. Inspiration can be found just about anywhere! Use this awesome image to inspire your next page! 2pts.



13. Scrappers always forget to scrap about themselves. Here's your chance to do that. Scrap a page about you. One photo, a beautiful and big title that uses at least 5 different alphas and/or fonts. - 2 pts



14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! 2pts + 1NR



20 - This is such a beautiful white layout. Use it as inspiration to create your own monochromatic layout in any color you choose. You may have an accent color, but your page should focus on various shades of a single color. - 2 pts.



22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars. - 2 pts.



23. Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day. - 2 pts + 1 pt NR



27 - This layout is incredible! Create a similar mat on your page using the tutorials for using custom shapes at SSD here: www.sweetshoppede... - 2 pts



31 - Cool things off and think Christmas in July! Be inspired by this cute birthday party idea and create a layout that features your favorite December holiday. Think Christmas, New Year's Eve, Hanukkah, etc. - 2 pts

 

[OrianaVianey]

4. https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=288792&title=children-party&cat=500

Total Points: 2

 

[kristijoy]

Spot for Me!

4 - I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your hotos pop. - 2 pts

27 - This layout is incredible! Create a similar mat on your page using the tutorials for using custom shapes at SSD! - 2 pts

31- Cool things off and think Christmas in July! Be inspired by this cute birthday party idea and create a layout that features your favorite December holiday. Think Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Hanukkah, etc. - 2 pts

 

[marlathrall]

My spot

New release= 2
Total Points= 30 points

3. The mixture of shapes and colors in these vintage quilts by Daintytime are amazing! Use one of them as inspiration for your next layout. - 2 pt.

4. I love how the paint makes the photos on this page POP! Create a page of your own using a white background and layers of paint or masks to make your photos pop. 2pt.

7. The fashion and design world are all just crazy about nautical things right now! Create a page using some nautical type things as your main accents or as part of your page design. 2 pt.

8. I love seeing faces incorporated as a larger part of a design. Create a page where the focus of your page is on one large portrait that is the focus of your background and embellished. - 2 pts

9. Nothing makes me happier than learning new ways to edit my photos. There are tons of tutorials on photo editing on this site. Go there and pick an edit to try on one of your photos. Make sure you tell us which one you used! 2 pts. (reducing redness)

11. A good photo sequence can be a true showstopper on a layout! Show us a photo sequence of something from your day - your page needs to have at least 5 photos. - 2 pts

12. Inspiration can be found just about anywhere! Use this awesome image to inspire your next page! opts. - big picture as background.

14. Squares + different patterns? YES, PLEASE! Use 10 different papers in some composition with squares! 2pts.

17 - Do you feel a bit stuck with *how* to tell your story? Ali Edwards has a free video series with various techniques she uses on her pages. Try one of them on a layout. - 2pts.

18 - Check out these various ways to incorporate PINK into your boy pages. Scrap a layout about the man/men/boys in your life and add a little pink using one of the techniques mentioned here. - 2pts. + 1 NR (Be Free to Be You released 7/6, uploaded 7/6)

19 - This is a really amazing photographic study of families from around the world, revealing what people eat during the course of one week. It's so interesting to see the differences from place to place! Create a LO that documents something about the way you or your family eats. - 2 its + 1 NR (Life Stories: Summer released 6/6, uploaded 6/6)

20 - This is such a beautiful white layout. Use it as inspiration to create your own monochromatic layout in any color you choose. You may have an accent color, but your page should focus on various shades of a single color. - 2 pts.

22 - In honor of the 4th of July celebrated in the US, create a LO that uses only red, white and blue colors and includes lots of stars. - 2 pts.

23. Be inspired by The Lonely Planet website where readers tell their travel stories in 140 characters or less. Create a page that tells a story of travel adventure you have had or you hope to have one day. - 2 pts

 

[Milmomma]

Trying again this time!

22. 2pts- RW&B + stars-


Total- 2pts

 

[jesskab]

My spot

 

[Valgal]

Total = 40
New Release points used = 4

1. Light to dark = 2



2. Collection Inspiration = 2
Inspired by 1.colors 2.initials 3.tied string



3. Quilts = 2

Inspired by colors and textiles


4. Paint = 2



7. Nautical = 2 + 1 NR point (Misty Cato Watercolor Styles released on 07/20 used on 07/21) 3 pts



9. Photo editing = 2
I used the 'Redness Relief' tutorial
http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/2010/08/coffeeshop-skinednesselief-action.html



10. Big dreams = 2



11. Photo sequence = 2



12. image inspiration = 2
I did all b/w (not even a speck of a different color)



14. pattern squares = 2




16. pen & ink drawing inspiration = 2 + 1 NR pt (Misty Cato Watercolor Styles. Released on 7/20 and used on 7/20)
I was inspired by the pastel pinks and black lines



17. Ali Edwards journaling video - 2 + 1 NR point (Misty Cato's Watercolor Styles, released on 7/20 used on 7/23)
Journaling technique, let someone else do the 'talking'. Used a screenshot of texts from my ds




18. Pink on boy layout = 2



20. Monochromatic = 2



21. Speech bubble = 2



25. paper 2 digi = 2
lift of this lo http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/saycheese/e507b3a7510f4f1f9b3cd8898f1f1ebc.jpg?width=600&height=600



27. cut out mat= 2 + 1 NR point (Misty Cato's Watercolor Styles, released on 7/20 and used on 7/23) = 3



29. Doodle on black paper = 2



Total = 40
New Release Points used = 4

 

[ricslady]

I'll give it a go.

Total Points = 30
NR points 4


#2 - 2 pts
Inspired by chevrons, colors, and thin lines



#4 - 2 pts
NR - 1 pt We Are Making Memories by Studio Basic



#7 - 2 pts



# 6 - 2 pts



#11 - 2 pts



# 13 - 2 pts



#14 - 2 pts (I hope these count as squares)



#17 -2 pts Journal Prompt, You Should Know.
NR - 1 pt Half Pack 89 Page Fillers 5 by Cindy Schneider



# 20 monochromatic layout - 2 pt
NR - 1 pt Cindy's Layered Templates - Set 149



# 22 - 2 pts



#24 - 2 pts Paper to digi - Project - Together **October Afternoon**



# 26 - 2 pts



# 31 - 2 pts
NR - 1 pt Cindy's Layered Templates - Set 149



Point total = 30