April 2011: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

[mummytothree]

"X" marks my spot!!!

TOTAL PTS: 7
NR pts used to date: 1

#3. Spring is the perfect time to create layouts that focus on growth. Create a layout that shows growth - it could be personal, about one of your children, or even about the flowers in your yard! 1pt


#4. Be inspired by your favorites! Check out this cute image and create a layout inspired by it and your favorite person, place, or thing. Be silly or serious! Scrap about your favorite socks or your great grandmother. 1pt


#7. Use the Colour Wheel to come up with a colour scheme for your layout! Go with the first option, or keep clicking until you find one that you like. Feature these 3 colours as the main colours on your page! 1pt

#12. Make your own bunting on your page out of patterned paper and string. Flag banners are popular right now so get creative and make your own! 1 pt plus 1 NR pt for using Growing Something Good by Jenn *posted 4-1-11*


#27. Get photo heavy! Create a layout with at least 6 photos. Repeats are allowed to a minimum (ie don't use 1 photo six times.. but 2 or 3 times is acceptable). Minimalistic layouts are popular-- let's go to the opposite end of the spectrum! Pile it all on! 2pts

 

[heathergw]

TOTAL = 50
NRpts = 5
Hybridpts = 5

#1 TOTM - Sue Setiadji (TOTM templates by Darcy, 4/1) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#2 Quote Inspiration (TOTM templates by Darcy, 4/1) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#3 Growing 1pt


#5 Lots of stitches 1pt


#6 Quote Me 1pt


#7 Color Wheel (Mister Wabbit by Traci/Julie, 4/1) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts

#10 - Hope 1pt


#11 - w/o the rain, there'd be no rainbow 1pt + 1 hybrid = 2pts


#12 - Bunting 1pt + 1 hybrid = 2pts



#13 "Renew" 1pt


#16 pastel scheme 1pt


#17 Paper2Digi - brains32192 (Ma Petit Fleur by Traci/Susan, 4/1) 1pt +1NRpt = 2pts



#18 If You're Quiet, You're Not Living (Golden Afternoon by Penny and Shawna, 4/1) 1pt + 1NRpt = 2pts


#19 - April celebrations (niece's birthday) 1pt + 1hybrid = 2pts


#21 - blocking and little snippets of fun 2pts


#24 - curled photo corner 2pts


#25 Left Brain vs. Right Brain 2pts



#27 - 6 photos 2pts


#29 - think outside the box - bracket layout 2pts + 1hybrid = 3pts


#30 - inspired by Sifteo packaging 2pts + 1 hybrid = 3pts


#33 Hybrid Project - used an empty hot cocoa tin to make a button container... lost my before pic so you'll have to trust me 10pts


Blog Bonus #1 - Keela inspired cookie 1pt


Blog Bonus #2 lift Jen 1pt


Blog Bonus #3 Neapolitan Challenge of Lizzy 1pt
#1 corner cluster
#2 background stack with scalloped edge
#3 scalloped framed paper


Blog Bonus #5 AAM page 1pt

 

[livelys]

10 point hybrid challenge to make something from recycled stuff!:



Total = 10 points

 

[Still a Doll]

My spot

 

[Paula]

Snagging my spot.

Total points: 30

#1: TOTM of Sue Setiadji - 1 pt
NR: Go Green by Kristin Cronin-Barrow released 4/9 - 1 pt


#2: quote - 1 pt
NR: H is for... by Meg Mullens released 4/16 - 1 pt


#7: color wheel - 1 pt
NR: Friends of La by the Friends of La released 4/16 - 1 pt

My color wheel: (I took a few liberties with the green)

#17: P2D - 1 pt
NR: Andria by Libby Pritchett released 4/9 - 1 pt


#18: If you're quiet, you're not living... - 1 pt


#26: Scrap your daily struggles - 2 pts


#27: Create a LO with 6+ photos - 2 pts
NR: Golden Moments by Traci Reed and Susan Bartolini released 4/16 - 1 pt


32: Life lessons... - 5 pts
a: You were made special just the way you are.


b: Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.


d: Sometimes you just have to take a leap.


#33 hybrid: recycle something - 10pts


Bonus #3: neapolitan - 1 pt

 

[calvinawalsh]

For April.......

 

[Joana1n]

Total Points: 30

1: TOTM (+NR Baby Girl & Inspired By templates released 4/2, posted 4/8)


7: Color Wheel (+NR Golden Afternoon released 4/2 posted 4/9 + hybrid)


11: Without the rain there'd be no rainbow



12: paper bunting (+ NR Baby Girl by KCB released 4/2, posted 4/8 + hybrid)



16: Pastels + NR point In Bloom released 4/23 lo posted 4/24


18: Include bright color pops + hybrid


24: lift a corner


30: hybrid card inspired by this box: (post card on 4/11)

hybrid + NR Go Green released 4/9/11, project posted 4/10

This:

became this:



Bonus # 1 - cookie

 

[amystoffel]

TOTAL 21 PT
1 - Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji, our Treat of the Month for April, and get to know her better in this month's special feature.
1 pt


3 - Spring is the perfect time to create layouts that focus on growth. Create a layout that shows growth - it could be personal, about one of your children, or even about the flowers in your yard!
1 pt

7 - Use the Colour Wheel to come up with a colour scheme for your layout! Go with the first option, or keep clicking until you find one that you like. Feature these 3 colours as the main colours on your page!
1 pt
(I couldn't figure out how to save my color pallette, so the codes were eof284, 80e628, 3ce2e8. Light orange, light aqau, lite lime)


8 - Rainy Days are here again - create a layout about rainy days or grab inspiration from your own "rainy day".
1 PT


12 - Make your own bunting on your page out of patterned paper and string. Flag banners are popular right now so get creative and make your own!
1 PT


14 - Frame the letters in your title! Check out this adorable card for inspiration! Mix and match frames.. get creative!
1 PT, 1 PT NR (Shine On released 4/23)


16 - This time of year makes many people think.. PASTELS. Create a layout featuring a pastel scheme.
1 PT


27 - Get photo heavy! Create a layout with at least 6 photos. Repeats are allowed to a minimum (ie don't use 1 photo six times.. but 2 or 3 times is acceptable). Minimalistic layouts are popular-- let's go to the opposite end of the spectrum! Pile it all on!
2 pts


28 - Life isn't always sweet. Sometimes we're forced to let go when we don't really want to. Create a layout and journal heavy about that person, dream, idea, or love that you had to let go of when you weren't ready to. Take it in a positive or therapeutic direction.
2 pt


32 - Life Lessons 2011 - this year SSD is encouraging you to create a Life's Little Lessons Album! One of the greatest things we can pass along to our loved ones is the stories of lessons we've learned in our own lives, so this year we're challenging you to do a little soul searching and create an album of these little learning experiences. Pick 3 of the 5 topics below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:

32a - You were made special just the way you are.
32b - Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
32c - Take the stairs. There is no elevator in life.
32d - Sometimes you just have to take a leap.
32e - Prioritize. Do what you love often. Stop doing the things you don't.

5 PT

Bonus #1 cookie decorating
1 pt


Bonus #3 Neopolatin
1 PT and 1 NR point (Every Little Thing, released 4/23)
from layout 1, single photo and corner cluster. from layout 2 layered side papers. from layout 3, circle frame with paper mat behind it.


Bonus #4 Use mostly Eva Kipler products
1 PT

 

[chastml]

Total = 31pts

#1 - TOTM - 1pt


#2 - Quote Inspiration - 1pt


#4 - Favorite - 1pt


#6 - Quote - 1pt


#7 - Colour Wheel - 1pt


#17 - Paper 2 Digi - 1pt + 1 NR pt = 2pts (NR La friends kit)


#21 - Designer Tray - 2pts


#25 - Left Brain vs Right Brain - 2pts + 1pt Hybrid = 3pts



#26 - Struggles - 2pts


#27 - Photo Heavy - 2pts


#29 - Outside the Box - 2pts + 1pt Hybrid = 3pts


#30 - Packaging - 2pts


#33 - Recycled Project - 10pts


Total = 31pts
Hybrid = 2pts
New Release = 1pt

 

[MommaTrish]

me spot

 

[Leah]

Points: 3
NR Points: 2
TOTAL: 5

1 - Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji, our Treat of the Month for April, and get to know her better in this month's special feature.

NR - Inspired by Sue by Darcy Baldwin NEW 4/2



27 - Get photo heavy! Create a layout with at least 6 photos. Repeats are allowed to a minimum (ie don't use 1 photo six times.. but 2 or 3 times is acceptable). Minimalistic layouts are popular-- let's go to the opposite end of the spectrum! Pile it all on!

NR - Inspired by Sue by Darcy Baldwin NEW 4/2

 

[kim21673]

My spot!!!!

#3 1 PT Focus on Growth...Derek's P52 Week 17-20


#5 1 PT Stitches


#6 2 PTS Quote-Me (Wherever you go, go with all your heart)
NEW RELEASE: On The Go by KCB and Misty Cato


#7 2 PTS Color Wheel
NEW RELEASE: Brighten the Day by Julie Billingsley

#19 1 PT Traditions...Every month on the 8th Derek gets his picture taken with his puppy. Once he turns a year, he will get his picture taken on his birthday every year!!


#21 2 PTS Blocking


#27 2 PTS Get Photo Heavy!


#30 2 PTS Packaging Design Inspiration (inspiration photo is included in gallery credits)


#32 5 PTS Life Lessons
C. Take the Stairs

D. Take a Leap

E. Do what you love often


#33 10 PTS Celebrate Earth Day...reuse and recycle


Blog Challenges

#2 1 PT Lift a Babe


#3 2 PTS Neapolitan Challenge
NEW RELEASE: Go Green by KCB


TOTAL POINTS: 31 PTS

Regular Points: 28 PTS
New Release: 3 PT
Hybrid:

 

[kristijoy]

My spot! YEAH!

#1 Treat of the Month (1 point plus 1 NR point)
I lifted this one:


Here's mine:



#2 Dedication & Faith (1 point)


#7 Spin the Color Wheel! (1 point)

Here's my colors:
Color: 50bc70, ec8a09, 7a6e5c
Orange, green, brown


#8 Our rainy Day! (1 point)


#12 Bunting (1 point + 1 hybrid point)


#18 Living colorfully! (1 point)


#21 Tray and bits(2 points)


#22 Embed a title (2 points)


#24 Curled corners (shadows) (2 points)


#27 Lots of Photos (2 points)


#29 Shaped (2 points + 1 hybrid point)


#30 Packaging Design (2 points + 1 hybrid point)
I used the package with the COW on it for sketch inspiration:

to make:


#33 Repurpose (10 points)
My mom had lots of these hanging around:

to make this:


BONUS #1: cookie (1 point)


BONUS #2: lift a babe (1 point)
I lifted this one:


to make this:


TOTAL POINTS: 34 points

 

[knlchevys]

TOTAL: 31!!!
hybrid: 3
NR: 5

7. Colour Wheel 1 pt. + 1 pt. NR released 4/23 posted 4/28


18. If not loud, not living 1 pt. + 1 pt. NR released 4/16 posted 4/15


19. What we do ALL month 1 pt. + 1pt. NR Penny's Picture play


21. Snippets of fun 2 pt. + 1 pt. Hybrid + 1 pt NR Heathers Temp released 4/9 posted 4/16


23. Photo Inspiration-packaging 2 pt. + 1 Pt Hybrid

26. My struggle dealing with Raeg's struggle 2 pt.


27. Photo Heavy!! 2 pt.


29. Different shape 2 pt. + 1 pt. NR + 1 pt. hybrid


33. Hybrid 10 pts.
Before, a scrap wood block with magnetic paint my hubby kept throwing away!!!

After:

 

[kscwgirl]

Total Points: 30

1 - Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji, our Treat of the Month for April, and get to know her better in this month's special feature. - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Julie's Brighten The Day, uploaded 4/18


5 - Baseball is back!! Create a layout using lots of stitches - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Meg & Traci's Eco-Mama, uploaded 4/18


7 - Use the Colour Wheel to come up with a colour scheme for your layout! Go with the first option, or keep clicking until you find one that you like. Feature these 3 colours as the main colours on your page! - 1 primary point and 1 NR point for Shawna's In This Together, uploaded 4/10


11 - Without the Rain there'd be no Rainbow. Create a layout inspired by this image- be it a rainbow based colour scheme, inspired by the quote, bold text, you name it! Get creative! - 1 primary point


12 - Make your own bunting on your page out of patterned paper and string. Flag banners are popular right now so get creative and make your own! - 1 primary point and 1 hybrid point



17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Nicole Harper's (aka brains32192) gallery and lift one of her amazing layouts! Paper 2 Digi is always a blast and a great chance to try out some new techniques! - 1 primary point


19 - April is a month full of tradition, celebrations, and holidays for many of us. Scrap a layout about what your family does throughout the month.. Do you celebrate passover? Do you celebrate Easter? Tell us about your April traditions! - 1 primary point


24 - Technique Challenge!! Create a little digital lift and curl on your papers or photos. Check out this tutorial on how to make curled photo corners for tips and tricks. - 2 primary points


26 - We all have struggles.. Each person has their own weight to bear. Scrap a layout about your current woes and heavy hearted moments. Journal heavy and honestly! - 2 primary points & 1 NR point for Heather's Bumps & Bruises


27 - Get photo heavy! Create a layout with at least 6 photos. Repeats are allowed to a minimum (ie don't use 1 photo six times.. but 2 or 3 times is acceptable). Minimalistic layouts are popular-- let's go to the opposite end of the spectrum! Pile it all on! - 2 primary points, 1 NR point for Meg's Every Little Thing, & 1 hybrid point


33 - Celebrate Earth day this April by reusing, and recycling things you have around the house to create some amazing new projects! From albums using starbucks wrappers and toilet paper rolls (yes! even those), to re purposing old cards, phone books, water damaged books, paint chip samples, magazines.. or even altering that old flower pot or pencil case that you no longer use! There's tons of possibilities if you just get creative and focus on reusing some old things you have laying around! Mix your recycled project with digi goods and presto instant hybrid project! To earn the full 10 points this month please show us the before and after of your project. Be sure to include some SSD goodies in your final project too! - 10 primary points
Before:

After:


Total Points: 30
5/5 NR points used
2/5 hybrid points used

 

[coopert]

My spot!

 

[cbettua]

My spot

 

[Joy2Scrapbook]

Points so far: 22

#1 lift Sue Setiadji TOTM Points: 1 + NR 1 = 2
NR: Go Green Release Date: 4-9-11 Post Date: 4-15-11
I lifted Sue's "10 things I love about me"

Here is my lift:

#3 Focus on Growth Points: 1 + NR 1 = 2
NR: In Bloom Release Date: 4-23-2011 Post Date: 4-29-2011

#10 HOPE - what do you hold onto Points: 1 + NR 1 = 2
NR: Andria by Libby Release Date: 4-9-11 Post date: 4-15-11

#21 Design Trays Points: 2

#24 Technique challenge - photo curl Points: 2

#27 User 6 or more pictures Points: 2

#31 I can't live without... Points: 5
Person

Place

Thing

#32 Life Lessons Points: 5
32A Your were made special just the way you are

32B Take the Stairs. There is no elevator in Life.

32C Sometimes you just have to take a leap

 

[nicolelogg]

1 - Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji, our Treat of the Month for April, and get to know her better in this month's special feature. 1 point + 1 for a little help from my friends collab new release

2 - Quote Inspiration! "Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."-Gail Devers. Create a layout inspired by or featuring this quote! 1 point +1 new release djb with a little help from my friends font

5 - Baseball is back!! Create a layout using lots of stitches. 1 point

6 - Scrap a page using a quote from quote-me. Refresh the page to get a new quote or use the first one that comes up! 1 point

5points plus 1 for Meg Mullins Every little thing boy new release
32a - You were made special just the way you are.


32c - Take the stairs. There is no elevator in life.

32d - Sometimes you just have to take a leap.

total= 12

 

[Kara]

1 - (1 pt + 1 NR pt) Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji, our Treat of the Month for April, and get to know her better in this month's special feature. (Friendship in Bloom by Misty Cato, 4/8)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=180544&ppuser=1462
Inspired by https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=172694&ppuser=22

2 - 1 pt - Quote Inspiration! "Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe."-Gail Devers. Create a layout inspired by or featuring this quote!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182378

6 - 1 pt - Scrap a page using a quote from quote-me. Refresh the page to get a new quote or use the first one that comes up!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182832

10 - 1 pt + 1 NR - Hope. Hope inspires us, it pushes us forward, it gives us new life. Scrap a page inspired by hope, something you are hopeful for.. Or something that you hold on to in your heart because hope tells you things will get better. (Life Is by Melissa Bennett, 4/20)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=181919

11 - 1 pt + 1 NR pt - Without the Rain there'd be no Rainbow. Create a layout inspired by this image- be it a rainbow based colour scheme, inspired by the quote, bold text, you name it! Get creative! (4/5, April Showers, Melissa Bennett)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=180105&ppuser=1462

17 - 1 pt + 1 NR pt - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Nicole Harper's (aka brains32192) gallery and lift one of her amazing layouts! Paper 2 Digi is always a blast and a great chance to try out some new techniques! (Learning to Love Myself by Melissa Bennett. 4/8)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=180537&ppuser=1462
Inspired by http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gal...ains32192/1722794-bridge-phobia-sc-april/?c=t

18 - 1 pt + 1 NR - If you're quiet you're not LIVING. You have to be noisy colourful and lively! Create a layout inspired by this image and quote. Include some bright colour pops! (Funky Chick, Misty Cato, 4/23)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182176&ppuser=1462

19 - 1 pt - April is a month full of tradition, celebrations, and holidays for many of us. Scrap a layout about what your family does throughout the month.. Do you celebrate passover? Do you celebrate Easter? Tell us about your April traditions!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182655

22- 2 pts - Embed a title in your title! Check out this example image. Get creative and blend two titles into one!

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=182659

26 - 2 pts + 1 NR pt - We all have struggles.. Each person has their own weight to bear. Scrap a layout about your current woes and heavy hearted moments. Journal heavy and honestly! (Life Is by Melissa Bennett, 4/18)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=181722

BONUS #4 - 1 pt

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=183279

BONUS #5 - 1 pt

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=183183



Total points = 20

 

[JulieB146]

My spot!

 

[lovely1m]

mine.

 

[Sheana]

Total Points: 5
Regular Points: 3
NR Points: 2
Hybrid Points: 0

1 pt + 1 NR: 22- Embed a title in your title! Check out this example image. Get creative and blend two titles into one! NR 4/9 Darcy's Zoe font & LO 4/16


2 pts + 1 NR: 27 - Get photo heavy! Create a layout with at least 6 photos. Repeats are allowed to a minimum (ie don't use 1 photo six times.. but 2 or 3 times is acceptable). Minimalistic layouts are popular-- let's go to the opposite end of the spectrum! Pile it all on! NR 4/16 Darcy's Sheana font & LO 4/16

 

[BeaDame]

My spot!

 

[pewtertm]

my spot

 

[scrapmonkey]

Claiming my spot here!

Total Points: 11 (8 challenge points + 3 new release point)

#6 Use quote from Quote Me site 1 point plus 1 point for new release

#17 Paper2Digi - Nicole Harper 1 point plus 1 new release point
I lifted this LO:

to create this LO:

#26 Journal about current woes - 2 points

#27 Get Photo Heavy 2 points

#30 Packaging Inspiration 2 points plus 1 point for new release
I was inspired by this:

to create this:

 

[kwellis]

#1: Lift a layout by Sue Setiadji (Pawfect Pals) = 1 Point

#3: Layout focused on growth = 1 Point

#7: Use the Colour Wheel = 1 Point

#12: Use Bunting on page = 2 Points

#22: Embed a title in your title = 2 Points

TOTAL: 7 Points

 

[Juno]

22- Embed a title in your title! Check out this example image. Get creative and blend two titles into one! (2pts)



28 - Life isn't always sweet. Sometimes we're forced to let go when we don't really want to. Create a layout and journal heavy about that person, dream, idea, or love that you had to let go of when you weren't ready to. Take it in a positive or therapeutic direction. (2pts + 1NR Ma Petite Fleur by Traci Reed and ScrapKitchen Designs)



31 - I just can't live without...a person(s), a place, and a thing.

A place



Total: 5pts

 

[NeverendingJen]

My spot
1- TOTM lift (1)


11 - Without the Rain there'd be no Rainbow. (1)


21 - Design Trays. (2 + 1 hybrid + 1 NR)


29 - Think outside the box (2 + 1 hybrid)


Points: 9

 

[crystalbella77]

13 - One Little Word Challenge: Renew! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!): 1pt + 1 NRpt

 

[JenTapler]

My Spot

 

[tettletop20]

My spot!

Points so far: 16

12 - Make Your Own Bunting/Banner

1 point+1 point NR (Meg Mullens and Cindy Schneider Springtime and Sunshine)+1 point hybrid = 3

18 - Mel Brooks Quote - Noisy, Colorful, and Lively

1 point+1 point hybrid= 2

17 - Paper2Digi


33 - Earth Day Recycle Hybrid
before:

after:

10 points

Points so far: 16

 

[mdbsktcase]

My spot...

 

[Ethereal_sheep]

I'm going to try again! Maybe this month I'll make it!

Bonus Challenge #1.......1pt


Bonus Challenge #1.......1pt


1. Scraplift.....1 pt + 1 NR point.
Ekipler's Escape to Nature released 4/2...layout posted 4/3.


4. my favorite......1 pt


6. Quote me.......1 pt


11. Without the rain, there are no....blue bonnets......1 pt + 1 NR point
Traci Reed's Ma petit fleur released 4/2...layout posted 4/5.


12. Make a flag banner/bunting thingy ....1pt + 1 NR point
Ekipler's Escape to Nature released 4/2...layout posted 4/4.


14. Frame the letters...... 1 pt


17. Paper to digi ........1pt

http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/217135-brains32192/1707266-good-day-at-work/?c=t

25. Left and right .....2pts


26. My struggle...2pts


27. Pile on the pictures ........2 pts


30. Inspired by packaging........2 pts

Inspired by this : http://lovelypackage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/xango1.jpg

Total: 20 points

 

[Priscilla]

I'm back ... are you ready for me?!! heheh

Bonus #1
1-challenge
1-NR

Total: 2 pts.