I created this layout for a kit club. The challenge was for me to use only the supplies provided and I had to do a two page layout. YIKES! One I'm not much a two-pager and what the...? I cannot use my Thickers, bling, rub ons...nothing! Whoa! Not cool! LOL! Well, this is what I came up with. Not too bad for a girl that was limited. One thing is for sure, it definitely challenged my creativity!
On Saturday, October 16, I celebrated 6 months at or below my goal weight! Woohoo! In celebration of this wonderful day, I treated myself to some new scrapping goodies! Yay! And my girl, Aysha bought me the cute Christmas Stamps shown in the front. Thanks Aysha!
Not only did I give myself rewards throughout my weight loss journey, I am rewarding myself for the rest of my life for being at or below my goal weight. For now my rewards come every month on the 16th of the month. Last month it was a manicure and in August I bought my 1st pair of skinny jeans. Hmmm? What wonderful treat will November hold?
How will you reward yourself? Here is how I rewarded myself during my journey.
Over 120 lbs down and loving it!
Today, I celebrate 4 months at (actually below) my goal weight! Yay! I am 130lbs down and I decided to celebrate by buying my 1st pair of skinny jeans. Woohoo!
This morning, I got up with an eager 12 year old and headed to the store and later to lunch. She was very excited about my trying on skinny jeans. She insisted that I buy skinny jeans and nothing else or at least no other jeans until I bought a pair of skinny jeans! Well, what can you say, when a 12 year old keeps telling you how good you look in the jeans...well you know you've got to buy the jeans! LOL! So I did! SIZE 8!!!! Woohoo!
Here I am. Poses, also encouraged by that same 12 year old! My niece, Ayanna. LOL!
Happy 4 months of FREEDOM!
Welcome to week 31 of 52 Weeks of Technique, Tool and Supply Challenges! Each Tuesday throughout 2010, I will share a fun technique, tool or supply with you to encourage you to get busy, use your stash, try something new and be creative!
This week we explore creating Double Page Layouts!
I decided to keep it simple this week, since creating a double page layout is a challenge in itself for me. I starting scrapping as a two page girl and switched to single and have been doing single pages for years now. It is a vary rare occasion for me to do 2 pages.
Here is my take on the challenge: Picture Perfect Birthday! My dh and I on his birthday @ Stoney River Steakhouse. YUM!
Be Inspired. Make a layout and be sure to use 2 pages! PLEASE NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE YOUR LAYOUT MUST INCLUDE: 2 pages and must be new as of August 3, 2010! Remember to POST your layout by Monday, August 9, 2010, 11:59pm eastern time here! It's easy...you can post in your own album, profile, blog or gallery and then just leave a comment and include the link url here. SOMEONE WILL WIN A PRIZE THIS MONTH! WOOHOO! JUST BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE AND LINK YOUR CREATION HERE BY THE DEADLINE. EACH WEEK YOU PARTICIPATE EQUALS AN ENTRY. THE MORE YOU ENTER THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN FREE SCRAPPIN' GOODIES FROM CLASSY COORDINATES! Have fun!
Or please join us on the Classy Scrapper Forum and Gallery and simply post your layouts there to be entered to win. Be sure to include TECHNIQUE TUESDAY #31 IN THE TITLE!
Happy Scrappin'
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Welcome to week 30 of 52 Weeks of Technique, Tool and Supply Challenges! Each Tuesday throughout 2010, I will share a fun technique, tool or supply with you to encourage you to get busy, use your stash, try something new and be creative!
This week we explore creating Patterned Paper Panache!
I LOVE patterned paper. I mean I really LOVE patterned paper and I LOVE using it especially multiple patterns on a page. It's fun and you can create so many wonderful looks, accents and so much more...all you need is the right patterns.
Here is my take on the challenge: 4th of July. Another layout of dh, Angie and myself during our 4th of July weekend getaway to St. Simon's Island. This was such a joyful weekend! I used 5 patterns on this page! Yay!
This page was created using a wonderful kit given to me by THE SCRAP ROOM a wonderful kit club that features 4 page kits each month! If you miss getting your Classy Paks you just might enjoy getting kits from THE SCRAP ROOM. And guess what just for you...when you visit THE SCRAP ROOM and place an order you'll receive one FREE layout kit. Woohoo! One per customer. Just enter the code TSRClassy. HAPPY SHOPPING!
Be Inspired. Make a layout and be sure to use lots of patterned paper! PLEASE NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE YOUR LAYOUT MUST INCLUDE: 4 or more patterned papers and must be new as of July 27, 2010! Remember to POST your layout by Monday, August 2, 2010, 11:59pm eastern time here! It's easy...you can post in your own album, profile, blog or gallery and then just leave a comment and include the link url here. SOMEONE WILL WIN A PRIZE THIS MONTH! WOOHOO! JUST BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE AND LINK YOUR CREATION HERE BY THE DEADLINE. EACH WEEK YOU PARTICIPATE EQUALS AN ENTRY. THE MORE YOU ENTER THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN FREE SCRAPPIN' GOODIES FROM CLASSY COORDINATES! Have fun! Or please join us on the Classy Scrapper Forum and Gallery and simply post your layouts there to be entered to win. Be sure to include TECHNIQUE TUESDAY #30 IN THE TITLE! Happy Scrappin'
Welcome to week 29 of 52 Weeks of Technique, Tool and Supply Challenges! Each Tuesday throughout 2010, I will share a fun technique, tool or supply with you to encourage you to get busy, use your stash, try something new and be creative!
This week we explore creating Vertical Photos!
If you are like me then you have way too many landscape photos. Sometimes, I have to force myself to take vertical photos. However, vertical photos are often exactly what the photo opportunity needs, as well as your pages. So my challenge to you is to change it up and make sure you are taking ample vertical and landscape photos and mix 'em up on your pages.
Here is my take on the challenge: St. Simon's Lighthouse. Dh, myself and Angie during our visit to St. Simon's Island. We walked to the top of the lighthouse on a very HOT summer day! The views from the top were fantastic. This was the perfect opportunity for me to take some vertical photos and add them to a page!
This page was created using a wonderful kit given to me by THE SCRAP ROOM a wonderful kit club that features 4 page kits each month! If you miss getting your Classy Paks you just might enjoy getting kits from THE SCRAP ROOM.
Be Inspired. Make a layout and be sure to use vertical photos! PLEASE NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE YOUR LAYOUT MUST INCLUDE: 3 or more vertical photos and must be new as of July 20, 2010! Remember to POST your layout by Monday, July 26, 2010, 11:59pm eastern time here! It's easy...you can post in your own album, profile, blog or gallery and then just leave a comment and include the link url here. SOMEONE WILL WIN A PRIZE THIS MONTH! WOOHOO! JUST BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE AND LINK YOUR CREATION HERE BY THE DEADLINE. EACH WEEK YOU PARTICIPATE EQUALS AN ENTRY. THE MORE YOU ENTER THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN FREE SCRAPPIN' GOODIES FROM CLASSY COORDINATES! Have fun!
Or please join us on the NEW Classy Scrapper Forum and Gallery and simply post your layouts there to be entered to win. Be sure to include TECHNIQUE TUESDAY #29 IN THE TITLE!
Happy Scrappin'
Good Afternoon,
Welcome to week 28 of 52 Weeks of Technique, Tool and Supply Challenges! Each Tuesday throughout 2010, I will share a fun technique, tool or supply with you to encourage you to get busy, use your stash, try something new and be creative!
This week we explore creating Mix and Match Titles!
Sometimes using the same BIG Letters is just too much or too overwhelming for a layout. In fact to me it gets a bit boring when your title just includes the same fonts, same letters and no variety. With so many products on the market titles don't have to be boring and can be very jazzy! All you need to do is mix it up!
Here is my take on the challenge: Do Not Enter. Dh, myself and Angie during a visit to Angie's on St. Simon's Island. We went to Dressler's for breakfast and I thought this sign on the door was hilarious. Basically, it says Do Not Enter if you see others waiting...we'll be out to serve you when ready. LOL! You've got to read it for yourself.
For this title not only did I use various fonts but various media...stickers, rub ons and Thickers.
This page was created using a wonderful kit given to me by THE SCRAP ROOM a wonderful kit club that features 4 page kits each month! If you miss getting your Classy Paks you just might enjoy getting kits from THE SCRAP ROOM. Stay tuned! Next, week, I'll be featuring more items from the Scrap Room!
Be Inspired. Make a layout and be sure to use multiple fonts and media! PLEASE NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE YOUR LAYOUT MUST INCLUDE: A title that features multiple fonts and multiple media...sticker letters, rubon letters, die cut letters etc. and must be new as of July 13, 2010! Remember to POST your layout by Monday, July 19, 2010, 11:59pm eastern time here! It's easy...you can post in your own album, profile, blog or gallery and then just leave a comment and include the link url here. SOMEONE WILL WIN A PRIZE THIS MONTH! WOOHOO! JUST BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE AND LINK YOUR CREATION HERE BY THE DEADLINE. EACH WEEK YOU PARTICIPATE EQUALS AN ENTRY. THE MORE YOU ENTER THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN FREE SCRAPPIN' GOODIES FROM CLASSY COORDINATES! Have fun!
Or please join us on the NEW Classy Scrapper Forum and Gallery and simply post your layouts there to be entered to win. Be sure to include TECHNIQUE TUESDAY #28 IN THE TITLE!
Happy Scrappin'
Good Afternoon,
Welcome to week 27 of 52 Weeks of Technique, Tool and Supply Challenges! Each Tuesday throughout 2010, I will share a fun technique, tool or supply with you to encourage you to get busy, use your stash, try something new and be creative!
This week we explore creating with METALS!
OK...so I don't know about you but when I first starting scrapping I was completely taken by metal embellishments. I bought brads, eyelets, clips, charms, letters...anything metal! LOL! Well I amassed quite a collection and need to make use of it. So this week, I challenge you to use metal on your layout!
Here is my take on the challenge: Music at the Park. Dh at Centennial Park during the National Black Arts Fest. We were listening to a band in the park. Notice not only brads but the metal suspender hooks, buttons and letters.
Be Inspired. Make a layout and be sure to use METAL! PLEASE NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE YOUR LAYOUT MUST INCLUDE: Metal other than brads/eyelets...it can include them but must include other metal items as well and must be new as of July, 2010! Remember to POST your layout by Monday, July 12, 2010, 11:59pm eastern time here! It's easy...you can post in your own album, profile, blog or gallery and then just leave a comment and include the link url here. SOMEONE WILL WIN A PRIZE THIS MONTH! WOOHOO! JUST BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE AND LINK YOUR CREATION HERE BY THE DEADLINE. EACH WEEK YOU PARTICIPATE EQUALS AN ENTRY. THE MORE YOU ENTER THE MORE CHANCES YOU HAVE TO WIN! ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN FREE SCRAPPIN' GOODIES FROM CLASSY COORDINATES! Have fun!
Or please join us on the NEW Classy Scrapper Forum and Gallery and simply post your layouts there to be entered to win. Be sure to include TECHNIQUE TUESDAY #27 IN THE TITLE!
Happy Scrappin'
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