Recipe Challenge Winner!!

Okay, so I might just be on the ball this time! Thanks to everyone for playing along, I hope you stretched your creative limits! Here are the entrants in no particular order (and you were entered for each layout posted):

Jeniele (X2)

cdbregant

jjpederson

scrappybug (X2)

Marif

And the winner picked by random.org is.... Jeniele!! Here is her fantastic layout:

* layout is clickable for full credits*

Congratulations! Email me at cwps29(at)yahoo(dot)ca to get your coupon to Mel's store!!

Don't forget about the challenge!

Hey guys, you still have a week to get your layouts done for the recipe challenge!! And just in case you need a reminder of how great Mel's kits are, here is a look at some of my favorites:

How I WonderTea in my gardenLove is in the airWhimsyDoesn't this one just make your teeth ache?! How sweet are those elements?! Yum Yum Bubblegum!This one makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Kim.And this one would be perfect for those little angel baby layouts. I love the soft pastels of Calypso!Cherry Mocha is one of my all time favorites, the papers are so gorgeous, and this preview doesn't even do them justice!And Flirty was a freebie on Mel's blog just in the last couple weeks, and is now in the store for only $1!! (Along with several others!!). I just love this kit, and the layout I did with it is one of my favorites as well.Well, sure, you can see my layout!!

Credits: Flirty by Mel's Lightbulb Moments, Template by Scrapping With Liz

I love Mel as a designer as she is always coming out with something different, her new kit is nothing like the last one she put out, so there is always a fresh feeling to whatever she does! Bright bold colors in one kit, and soft pastels in another. And you can win a $5 gift certificate to her store by simply doing a layout! Make sure you get your layouts uploaded by January 5th to be entered! (See below post for all the details). And if you just can't wait, then head over to the store now and snag some of these great kits!! Thanks for looking and happy scrapping!!

New Recipe Challenge

Hey guys! Have you seen Mel's new Christmas kit, Starry Starry Night?!?! I absolutely love it, it's the cutest kit ever!! Those star characters are so cute! And for an extra dollar you can get the additional alpha, the gift tags and the quick pages!! It's a great deal and soooo worth it! The reason I'm showing you this kit (if you haven't seen it already) is because you have the chance to win it, or any other of Mel's kits! The grand prize is for a $5 gift certificate to Mel's Store! All you have to do is follow this layout "recipe":

Do one two page layout (12x24 if you've never done one before) using:

at least 3 photos,

5 papers,

at least two different shapes (my layout has a circle and squares)

and a minimum of 8 elements, not including the title.

You may use fonts and alphas, and you must use at least 80% Scrap that Idea products.

Here is my layout using Mel's Starry Starry Night kit as an example:

credits: Template by Scrapping with Liz, Starry Starry Night by Mel Hains

This was the first two page layout I have ever done, and I was really happy with the way it turned out. Then if you want to separate it for printing, you just crop each half into 12x12 and save it. Easy! I can't wait to see what you come up with. Make sure you log in so we know which layouts are yours! Post them to the challenge gallery by Tuesday January 5th, 2010, and the winner will be chosen at random and posted on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 (as long as I don't forget!! ) So get scrapping, and have fun!!

Pete and Repeat Challenge Winner

First off I have to apologize to everyone for being so late announcing the challenge winner, and I don't even have an excuse, I just plain forgot!! So I am terribly sorry, and here are the contenders in no particular order:

(and you were entered for every layout you posted as well!)

Raquel (x3)
dandido13
Jeniele (x3)
cdbregant

And the winner is...Jeniele! Thanks everyone for playing along, it was great to see your layouts, and everyone's different take on the challenge! Jeniele, you can email me at cwps29(at)yahoo(dot)ca and I'll get you a coupon code for Stacey's store for your prize!!

My Little TuTu Birthday Invitation FREEBIE

I made these adorable Ballerina Themed Birthday Invitations

with Mel's kit My Little Tutu

I thought I would share!

You can download them

HERE

Give to Receive

Don't forget about the challenge!!

Hey everyone, just wanted to pop in and remind you to get your layouts posted for the Pete and Repeat challenge!! You've got until the 15th to get your layouts in, so get scrapping!!

A freebie to celebrate our return

We want everyone to know that we are back in business - our store is re-open and we are all geared up for Christmas! In celebration of our fantastic news, we have a freebie collab kit for you which you can get in full all at once :)

Take a look at the gorgeous kit that coordinates with 'Fresh Ideas' - our very first store collab (which you can pick up today for just $2). Click the links below to download and be sure to leave a comment telling us what you think! There are also some gorgeous new kits in store - be sure to check them out!

Download Papers 1

Download Papers 2

Download Elements

Pete and Repeat Challenge!

Hey everyone, the Scrap That Idea store is now open...AGAIN! So if you've been eyeing some kits in there, you can go grab them now! And now that the store is up and running, there are some new kits there as well, like this one from Stacey, I is for I love you. And how would you like to win this kit? Or any kit of your choice from Stacey's store??

Well, I have a new challenge for you, and the grand prize is a kit of your choice from Stacey! You know that old joke that goes...Pete and Repeat were in a boat, Pete fell out, who was left? {Repeat}...Pete and Repeat were in a boat, Pete fell out, who was left?...you get the idea. Well, this challenge is a little different, and involves "repeating". I got the idea from other challenges I have participated in, except that we provide all the parts! SO, this is how it goes:

Stacey has provided an add on mini kit that matches her "I is for I Love You" kit. The challenge is to grab the mini kit, (I know, no real challenge there hey!! Isn't it cute?!) and do a layout using only the pieces in the mini kit. You can re-color or re-size them , extract parts of them, use them however you want, but they must be recognizable (and obviously nothing that would be against the TOU!!) You may also use text (but no Alpha's!!) on your layouts. I find this challenge particularly hard, as I am an element-aholic, so it really stretches my creativity to have to use the same elements in different ways. I think this is a great way to get more use out of your kits too, as it also helps us to see how many different ways each element can possibly be used! So let's see how creative you are!! Here is the mini kit, click on the kit preview to be directed to the download, and please leave some love for Stacey if you download!!

And here is a preview of my layout as an example, I used a freebie template that you can find HERE (thanks Meagan!!):I used several of the papers, "repeated" the floral frame several times, used the flowers in varying sizes multiple times, and extracted the metal button from the middle of the flower to use as a separate element.

So have fun, and make sure you get your layouts posted to the challenge gallery by December 15th! (Please also make sure to login before you upload your layout, you need to be logged in for your user name to show up under your layout!) The winner will be drawn randomly and posted here on December 16th. Happy scrapping, and I can't wait to see your layouts!!

**Edited to add, you can enter as many times as you like! I would love to see how many different ways we can use these items!**