Challenge time again

Wow, we are almost at the week countdown until Christmas! Where has the time gone?! I hope you have all put aside a little time to join in with our second December challenge. Here it is:

1. It wouldn’t be right without a little bit of Christmas spirit (just a little bit!), so make a Christmas layout without using Christmas themed papers or embellishments
2. Use only 1 photo
3. You can not use alphabet stickers. (You may stamp, hand cut, etc.)

Here's Mine:

This was a great challenge. I know I often have a tough time not reaching for the themed papers for Christmas and Halloween, but challenges like this help you step out of the box. For my layout I used papers from the Basic Grey Wisteria line. I used chipboard scrolls as a mask for Shimmerz spray and added the scrolls back into my layout. A forever stamp and some hand journaling added a little extra.

Have fun with this one, I did!! It's been almost 2 weeks since I sat down to create something- how refreshing! Make time in your crazy schedule to play along :)

DT Call at The Studio

I LOVE being part of The Studio! The gals there are so much fun and Amanda is awesome! We are having a Design Team call!
Here's the details!!

It’s that time again!!

What are we looking for?

In a nutshell, fresh talent! I’d like to recruit 7 talented, committed scrappers with a desire to have FUN! Following the success of the site over the last few months we are expanding! You will be joining our established DT, increasing the DT to 12 members. Your ability to take a good photograph or scan of your finished projects is almost as important as your scrapping talent. Initial appointments will be for 6 months (Feb 2010 -July 2010) with the possibility of extending your term.

What will be expected of you?

1.With the new additions to the DT we will be changing our schedule so that we now have a new challenge every Sunday. You will be required to produce 1 layout per fortnight on a “one week on, one week off” basis.
2. You will be expected to promote The Studio on your blog and online forums where permitted
3. You should post encouraging comments on participants’ blogs/galleries
4. You will assist with choosing a winner from the challenge entries
5. Have a regular presence in our community http://scrapbook101studio.ning.com/, actively participate in and start new discussions.

What’s in it for you?

1.The opportunity to be part of a DT and add the experience to your list of achievements
2.Access to the exclusive DT area of Scrapbook-101
3.Your own page on Scrapbook-101 (to include your bio, links to your website, and generally promote your scrappy endeavours)
4. Link to your personal blog from The Studio
5. The chance to get involved at the start of something BIG!
6. The DT have supplies provided by sponsors from time to time.
7. A small RAK from me if you are successful

The rules and how to apply (sorry, there must be rules!):

1. Include 3 JPEG images of 12×12 or 8.5×11
2. In addition to the previous three images you should make one 12×12 or 8.5×11 layout with an “about me” theme. It should include at least 2 different techniques. Include a JPEG image of the page (max. file size 500k) and write a tutorial for the layout. This one should be a previously unseen layout (each picture max. file size 500k). No work previously published online or in print will be accepted. Use this opportunity to showcase your talent and your personal style
3. Tell me a bit about yourself.
4. Tell us in 50 words why you belong on The Studio design team! Don’t be modest, let us know what makes you great!5. You may include details of online galleries where your work is displayed or design teams you currently belong to (or have previously belonged to). This is not essential and will not affect your application.
6. You must have a regularly updated blog – please include a link. You’ll get bonus points if you have The Studio Blinkie displayed there
7. Email your 4 layouts, and relevant info to thestudio@scrapbook-101.com with “Design Team Call” in the subject line

International applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

REMEMBER: The quality of your pictures is important!

Closing date is 31st December, 5pm London time! Successful applicants will be notified during the 1st week of January 2010.

Snow in Brentwood?!???

Nope, not in Brentwood, but really, really close!!
After the storm and very cold weather we had last night we woke up to see snow on Mount Diablo and ALL THE WAY DOWN THE HILL!
All the way into the valley! Even on Vasco Road!!

Madison had never seen snow before, so Patti and I took the 20 minute drive into Clayton and there was snow EVERYWHERE!!
It was so beautiful!

I promised Madi we would go back after school with Julia and hopefully there will still be snow.
I was so excited that there was still snow on the ground at 3 in the afternoon. As soon as we got there it started snowing again. Not a lot but even to know it was snow and create white flakes on our coats.
According to Madison, it was AWESOME!!!

































We had so much fun in the snow. This is the first time in the 12 years I have lived in Brentwood that there was snow so low that we could stop and play in it.

A fun afternoon treat and back in time to make dinner. The smiles on the kids faces was worth the cold frozen toes.

Pink Glove Dance

This was sent to be by a friend and fellow Breast Cancer 3 Day walker!
Please take the time to watch it! Want a great way to start the day!
Smiles and that warm fussy feeling, and maybe even a tear or 2 of happiness!
Thanks Lindsay!!

December Kits are LIVE

Scrap for a Cure December kits are available on the blog!! You can order straight from the blog since we are still having trouble adding new products since our upgrade.
Some upgrade... we've had problems ever since.

Here's some pictures to help get you in the holiday mood.

Mistletoe Kisses



Nutcracker


Head over to the Scrap for a Cure blog or the forum to check out the DT blog hop.