Monday, June 22, 2009

Challenge #33: No cardstock

This weeks Scrap Whispers challenge has been set by DT member, Telah. SUPER easy challenge!!! We would like to see your layouts using absolutely no cardstock!! Piece of cake, right?? Anyone who completes this challenge will be eligible for a fabulous prize from......ME!!! Moments to Remember is our sponser this week!!! The prize? A complete June kit! Pretty awesome, huh? So, get to your scrap table and complete a layout without cardstock. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Here's my layout:

Thursday, June 18, 2009

This is the Moment I Love

Last weekend I attended at scrapbooking retreat. 2 days of uninterrupted scrapbooking!!!! It was fantastic! I've been so busy this week that I am finally getting around to uploading my layouts. I was so excited to finish 16 fabulous (and 1 blah...) layouts!!!!!

The layout above was inspired by the layout below created by Shirley from the Moment's to Remember forum. Such a fun layout!!! Thanks for the inspiration Shirley!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Favorite 2009 summer paper line?

What is your favorite 2009 summer paper line?? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Vote for one of the following:
Fancy Pants: Summer Soiree
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Sassafrass Lass: Happy Place
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Basic Grey: Lime Rickey
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Cosmo Cricket: Snorkel
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My Mind's Eye: Breaking Free
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Joy


Just a fun layout using a picture that's now a few years old. I have a lot of vacation pictures to catch up on!!!! I again used more of my June Moments to Remember kit. This one kit is going a looooooong ways!!!! The title is from the Scrapping the Music challenge last week.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Scrap Whispers Challenge #31

Our challenge this week at Scrap Whispers is to use this ad, as your inspiration for a layout.



Here's what I came up with:

I used some of my leftover products from the June Moments to Remember kit. I still have more left---stay tuned!!!! Visit the M2R store to purchase your kit!

Monday, June 1, 2009

"Natural Butterfly"



I am really excited to show you the June Moment's to Remember kit "Natural Butterfly". This months kit was inspired by the natural beauty of a monarch butterfly floating through the sky. Lots of bright oranges and blues to give you that tranquil feeling. All paper in this kit is from the Basic Grey Marrakech line with natural, earthy colors. To top it off I've added TONS of embellishments!!! This kit is priced at $23. This month I am also offering an extra set of paper for just $5. That's 11 sheets of the Basic Grey Marrakech paper for just $5! A super deal! You can purchase the extra paper pack in addition to the kit (22 sheets!!) or purchase it on it's own.

Kit Contents:

Patterned Paper (one sheet each):
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Blue Nights
Basic Grey- Marrakech: African Nectar
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Elderflower
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Masala Bella
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Vanilla Chai
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Calming Moon
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Orchid Oolong
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Cardamon
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Madagascar
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Chai
Basic Grey- Marrakech: Honey Bush

Embellishments:
Basic Grey- Marrakech Rub-ons
Doodlebug Blue Jean Letter Stickers
Wooden Butterfly Flourish
12x12 piece Chipboard
12 Basic Grey- Marrakech Buttons (assorted sizes and colors)
25-30 Assorted Sequins
9 American Crafts Felt Flowers: Orange, Brown, and Blue (3 sizes/each)
4 Small Brown Paper Butterflies
1/2 yard Sheer White Ribbon
1/2 yard Orange Dot Ribbon
1/2 yard Brown Ric Rac
1 yard Tan Hemp Cord

Here's what I created with the kit so far:

"Peace"
"Dylan"
"Chacos"
"The Big Catch"
******Make sure to stop over to the Moments to Remember Store to grab your very own kit!!!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Scrap Whispers Challenge #30

This week at Scrap Whispers we would like you to create a layout or card using the colors orange and pink. These colors look great together and really invoke feelings of summer - you might even want to use this photo as inspiration:


Here's what I created:


The next round of Scrap Whispers is coming up. Email Georgina to join in!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

June MemoryWorks Express Kit


June 2009 "Sweet Celebrations" Kit contents:

Patterned Paper
{1} 12x12 Sweet Shoppe - Fruity Twist (Collage Press)
{1} 12x12 Sweet Shoppe - Yum! Twist (Collage Press)
{1} 12x12 Sweet Shoppe - Cupcake Twist (Collage Press)
{1} 12x12 Sweet Shoppe - Crafting Strips (Collage Press)
{1} 12x12 Dollop - Ledge Die Cut (Collage Press)
{1} 12x12 Girl Friday - Sunday (Cosmo Cricket)

Solid Cardstock
{1} 12x12 Sugar Cream (Prism)
{1} 12x 12 Vibrant Pink (Prism)
{1} 12x12 Papaya Puree Medium (Prism)
{1} 12x12 Spring Willow Medium (Prism)

Embellishments
{1} 12x12 Sweet Shoppe - Die Cut Rings (Collage Press)
{1} 6x12 Orange Crush Alphabet Stickers (Pink Paisley)
{1} 5x7 Birthday Bingo Card (Jenni Bowlin)
{4} Office Chipboard Buttons - Assorted Sizes (Jenni Bowlin)
{1} Cupcake Bling It (BasicGrey)
{9} Celebrate Chipboard - Assorted Styles (Maya Road)
{2} Brown & Cream -Ticket Sheers - Assorted Styles (Maya Road)
{1} 2x3.5 Canvas Tag - Together (Prima)
{1} 2x3 Canvas Tab - Time (Prima)
{4} Artistry Flowers - Assorted Sizes (Prima)
{1} 12" Brown Grosgrain Ric Rac Ribbon 1" (May Arts)
{1} 18" Pink Checked 3/8" Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} 18" Orange Cream Dot 7/8" Ribbon (May Arts)

Bonus Cards
{1} 5.5x8.5 Sugar Cream (Prism)
{1} 5.5x8.5 Vibrant Pink (Prism)
{1} 5.5x8.5 Papaya Puree Medium (Prism)
{1} 5.5x8.5 Spring Willow Medium (Prism)
{1} 5.5x8.5 Suede Brown Dark (Prism)
{5} 5 3/4x4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

****You can purchase this kit for just $29.95 (+ shipping). Contact me if you would like to purchase this kit!!!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Team 2 ROCKS!!!

I'm so proud of my team during the last round of Scrap Whispers!!! We WON!!!!! So cool to be on the winning team. Everyone will receive an awesome RAK!

Sign ups for the next round of Scrap Whispers is on right now! Stop over to the forum to sign up! Only one layout is required.

Here are all the team's layouts--Enjoy!:

Monday, May 25, 2009

Design Team Calls!!

Looking for a fun place to chat, share ideas, inspire others, and have fun??!!! I have 2 new opportunities for you!

#1--It is time for Moments to Remember (M2R) to add a few new ladies to our Design Team!

We are looking for enthusiastic, fun, chatty, talented, & committed scrappers. We are open to your fresh ideas and energy to take our friendly site up a notch. :) Please include a paragraph or 2 on why you are interested in joining our team and what you can offer. Two of the specific requirements we have open will be help with our 2x monthly newsletter and also managing our blog.

Submissions will be taken from: May 23 - June 15th, 2009
Design Team members will be notified no later June 17th, 2009 via email. Be ready to transition with our current team during the remaining month of June and officially start your position July 1st, 2009.

You will be required to upload layouts for the July kit by July 1, 2009 for the reveal of our kit.

This will be a 6 month term ending December 31st.

Please include in your email:
Name, address, phone number,
link to
your blog (if you have one)
and any online galleries that display the scope of your work.

Please submit: 3 layouts, any size and 1 altered project to Robin at
robin.nash@hotmail.com Please put "Design Team" in the subject line.

**Please also send a paragraph or 2 of why you would like to be chosen for the DT.

Participation on the M2R message board and gallery is strongly encouraged along with the submission.
We would love to get the chance to get to know those applying for the
position.

Design Team Requirements:

The Design Team will be required to complete: At least 3-4 layouts and
either one altered project or a card each month.
Participation on our Message Boards and in our galleries is a MUST.

This includes posting on the boards, leaving comments in the gallery,
posting challenges/questions, moderating at least 1 thread on our forum and most important...encouraging others!

There will be a Design Team monthly rotation for hosting challenges,
teaching classes (a how-to for an altered project or layout), submitting how-to articles for the Moments To Remember newsletter.

We are also looking for Design Team members who would be willing to take on the responsibility of managing the Moments To Remember Blog
(http://www.moments2remembernewsupdates.blogspot.com/) and help with the construction of the Moments to Remember newsletter. Please indicate in your application if you would be willing to help with these duties.

We are looking for design team members who fit into our friendly and encouraging community and are interested in helping us GROW and add new members to the site! We would prefer that you are on only 1 other DT, other than M2R so that you can be 100% committed.

We would love to have you apply and look forward to hearing from you!

**no international at this time.**

#2--Would you like to be on the Design Team for the Scrap Whispers Challenge Blog?

We are looking for one more Design Team Member to join our established team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, talented, punctual, committed and inspiring. You need not have any DT experience but if you do, thats a bonus. We do however ask that you are not on more than one DT currently.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Participating in weekly challenges
- Responsible for getting involved in and becoming an integral part of our forum
- Leaving messages and words of encouragement in both our gallery and on peoples blogs
- Running a team of approx 6 people, organizing them in the main whisper challenges and keeping them on track to meeting the final deadline.
- Meeting all deadlines set for weekly challenges
- Participating in any online crops or activities
- Setting one weekly challenge on the blog throughout your term


What you will need

- Drive and enthusiasm
- Creative Flair
- Willingness to learn and to teach others
- Strong team working skills
- Your own blog

What you will receive
As we are a fun challenge blog, we are not funded by any stores and seek sponsorship to provide prizes when we can - therefore we cannot provide monthly scrapbook supplies to you. We can however provide the following:

- A welcome scrapwhispers RAK consisting of a collection of different scrapbook supplies
- Increased traffic to your own blog
- The opportunity to develop yourself
- The chance to become part of a great community of like minded scrappers!

How to apply

Please email the following to gh26@sky.com (please put Design Team in the subject line)

- Your name and location
- A paragraph as to why you would like to be part of our team and what you can offer
- 3 of your most recent layouts or projects
- A link to your blog and any other online galleries you have
- Details of which scrapbooking forums you belong
- Any other information you feel relevant - such as links to resumes's etc

Submissions are being taken from now up until 12th June 2009 and the successful DT member will be notified soon after. The candidate will be selected by the current Design Team.

We do accept international applicants, so wherever you are in the world we want to hear from you.