December 2012: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

[Brandy]

My spot!

 

[nicolelogg]

my spot

 

[LJSDesigns]

Here I am!

Total Points = 27 pts + 5 NR = 32 pts


January 2012 Challenge #41 - Paper Piecing = 2 pts + 1 NR (Mari and Zoe Oh Happy Days) = 3 pts

February 2012 Challenge # 26 - A page about food = 1 pt + 1 NR (Mari and Juhh Golden Ticket) = 2 pts

February 2012 Challenge # 40 - Washi Tape = 2 pts

March 2012 Challenge # 33 - Good Friends = 2 pts

March 2012 Challenge # 40 - Photography Tips (zoom in) = 2 pts + 1 NR (Mari Baking Spirits Bright) = 3 pts

April 2012 Challenge # 5 - Punctuation = 1 pt + 1 NR (Ru and Traci In The Moment) = 2 pts

May 2012 Challenge # 15 - Tiny Photos in a Layout = 1 pt

May 2012 Challenge # 29 - Something that makes me happy = 1 pt + 1 NR (Meg Woodsy Wonderland) = 2 pts

June 2012 Challenge # 16 - Favorite Font = 1 pt

July 2012 Challenge # 16 - Wood Grain = 1 pt

September 2012 # 4 - Banner Shapes = 1 pt

September 2012 Challenge # 34 - Moments with someone you love = 2 pts

September 2012 Challenge # 37 - White space and text = 2 pts

October 2012 Challenge # 7 - Photo Perspective = 1pt

October 2012 Challenge # 9 - Quilt Pattern as inspiration = 2 pts

November 2012 Challenge # 4 - 30 Days Gratitude photo = 2pts

Nov 2012 Challenge # 9 - Red and Hearts = 1 pt

November 2012 #10 - Grateful = 2 pts

Total Points = 27 pts + 5 NR = 32 pts

 

[misfitinmn]

Total points: 30
NR points: 5

January #10 - Hard times that led to growth - 2pts



May 2012 #1 - Mini hybrid album - 10pts



July 2012 #32 - Outdoor inspiration - 2pts (+1 pt NR for Kristin's Inked Edges alpha)


June 2012 #38 - Nature photo in all it's glory (2pts + 1pt NR for Cindy's album templates)


February 2012 #40 Washi tape tutorial - 2pts (+1pt NR for Shawna & Jenn's Lean Mean Drama Machine)


September #7 - Mix & match fonts - 1pt


September #35 - inspired by blocking (1pt)


November #2 - Prompts
1 - Something you are worried about currently (1pt + 1pt NR for Shawna's grunge)


November #3 Scrap something new - 1pt


November #15 - SSD Tutorial (blending photo into background) - 1pt (+1pt NR for Libby's Absolute Zero kit)


November #30 - Alter a template - I created journaling spots in the photo places (2pts)

 

[crystalbella77]

this is so fun! My spot

 

[breakingbrie]

Claiming this spot!!

 

[Laura_A]

Challenge Points: 11
NR Points: 3
Total Points: 14

Feb. #40 Washi Tape 2 points + NR


March #7 Use at least 5 buttons 1 point + NR


May #35 Spin a Lift 1 point


August #4 Make something sweet & scrap it 2 points


Nov #14 Clashing patterns on a LO 2 points + NR


Nov #28 Wish list 1 point


Nov. #30 Flip a Template 2 points

 

[akizo]

Total : 21
NR : 5

May 29 - Don't lurk in the shadows - 2pt
+NR(Double it up Set 9 - All Purpose Album by Cindy Schneider 12/8)


June 12 Shapes and Papers! - 2pt
+NR(Oh Happy Day by Zoe Pearn and Mari Koegelenberg 12/8)


Feb 23 Use frames to frame anything BUT photos! - 1 pt
+NR(In The Moment by Traci Reed and Studio Basic Designs 12/8)


Mar 7 Use five different button - 1 pt
+NR(A Sweet Golden Ticket by Juliana Kneipp & Mari Koegelenberg 12/8)


Aug 31 at least 4 different paper patterns - 1 pt


Jan 25. Year in Review - 2 pts


Apr 31. Use one of these fun FREE fonts - 2pts


Oct 10 .Create a LO that uses 1) a shape, 2) the outline of that shape and 3) the same shape somehow stamped on your page - 2 pts.
+NR (Baking Spirits Bright by Valorie Wibbens and Mari Koegelenberg 12/15)


Feb 8. big, stamped title - 1 pt


Oct 9. use lots of skinny paper strips along the edge - 2 pts

 

[mkcdaisy]

my spot.

May - #16 - Use one of these free fonts on a layout. 1 pt.


July #1 - We all love a good sketch. Use one of the Sketchy Thursday sketches and create a layout. Make sure to link us to the original sketch. - 1 Point




TOTAL: 1 Point

 

[nesser1981]

My Spot
Challenge Points-28
NR Points-2
Total-30

April Portfolio 31. Calling all font lovers! Use one of these fun FREE fonts on your next layout. - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260551&title=28nov1&cat=511
NR-1pt with Zoe & Mari's Oh Happy Day

May Portfolio 40. Use these tips from A Beautiful Mess blog to help you capture lots pictures of where you live. Then show off where you live by creating a layout with at least 6 photos on it. Want to go large? Create a double page layout with at least 10 photos. – 1 pt for one layout, 2 pts for two layouts (max 2pts)
page 1

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260553&title=deck-the-halls&cat=500
page 2

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.co...photo=260562&title=page-2-decorations&cat=647

April Portfolio 21. Be Inspired this collection of inspiration! Create a layout using a Black & White photo with photo corners and if you choose to take any other inspiration from this as well for your layout! - 2pts.
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.co...oto=260768&title=count-your-blessings&cat=647

February Portfolio 20 - Peek-a-boo! Play with folded or torn paper pieces or cutouts on a layout. - 2 pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260777&title=27nov1&cat=647

September Portfolio 15 - I love the colors and patterns of this nursery. Create a layout using at least three things from this photo as inspiration. - 2 pts.
Chevrons from the picture, flag banner from the picture, ABC's from the picture

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260878&title=sweet-baby&cat=647

October Portfolio 10 - I am SO inspired by this photo -- are you? Create a LO that uses 1) a shape, 2) the outline of that shape and 3) the same shape somehow stamped on your page! Have fun! - 2 pts.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260996&title=thankful-4-you&cat=647
NR pt for Inked Edges by Kristin

October Portfolio 33. One is a magic number! Design a page using only ONE of each of these elements: photo, paper, one word title, flower, and ribbon. Anything else you add to your page is up to you! - 2 pts.

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261049&title=brothers&cat=500

June Portfolio 24. Create an element made out of buttons for your layout, get creative! - 2pts (I made a heart)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261050&title=father&cat=500

June Portfolio 21- Use a text path to journal in a circle or some other fun shape! - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261048&title=big-sister&cat=647

April Portfolio 34. I love this cascading stars in this image. Feature a cascade of similar elements on your layout. - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.co...116&title=most-wonderful-time-of-year&cat=570

May Portfolio 8 - I think this print has a lot of good ideas for life! Choose one of the lines that means something to you, and use it as part of the title for your next LO. Also, you must include journaling to discuss why that particular line is important to your life. - 2 pts per layout up to 4 points (love)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261118&title=love&cat=647

May Portfolio 8 - I think this print has a lot of good ideas for life! Choose one of the lines that means something to you, and use it as part of the title for your next LO. Also, you must include journaling to discuss why that particular line is important to your life. - 2 pts per layout up to 4 pts (be happy)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261149&title=be-happy&cat=647

April Portfolio 32. I'm lovin' the cut-out title trend lately. Cut out a title or an add an inner shadow to create the effect on the title of your layout. - 2pts

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261119&title=meow&cat=500

May Portfolio 29- Don't lurk in the shadows! Check out our tutorial section, and around the web on awesome shadowing techniques for your pages. Take your scrapping to the next level, and wow us with your shadows! -2 pts. (completed swapped my shadowing and I think I'm in love)

https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.co...261185&title=all-i-want-for-christmas&cat=647

Total-30

 

[color of my heart]

let's do this. school's done for the semester, so i get to scrap.

TOTALS: 2pts

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august #7: Use at least one of the cute sayings in this print as a title for your next LO - 1 pt.
+ 1 NR point (font by darcy)

 

[swastinadia]

TOTAL POINTS : 31

October #33 - Design a page using only ONE of each of these elements: photo, paper, one word title, flower, and ribbon. Anything else you add to your page is up to you! - 2 pts.


October #33 - Scrap about a place that has changed you. -2 pts.


October #11 - Use this fun weekly calendar as inspiration for a layout about a typical week in your house. - 1 pt.


April #31 - Calling all font lovers! Use one of these fun FREE fonts on your next layout. - 2pts.


April #32 - Cut out a title or an add an inner shadow to create the effect on the title of your layout. - 2pts.


June #24. Create an element made out of buttons for your layout, get creative! - 2pts


June #23. What makes you (or your kids!) cool? Scrap about it in a fun way! - 2pts


July #27. I love the collage look of printer trays! Use a printer tray to display momentos and memories! -1 pt.


July #4. What's a trait that you possess that you or others use to define you? Use that trait as a large title on your layout - 2pts.


August #7 - Use at least one of the cute sayings in this print as a title for your next LO - 1 pt. (Bumble to my Bee)


June #10 - Use TRAVEL in the title of your LO and include journaling about where you dream of going one day or your favorite place you've been so far. - 2 pts


April #26. Smash Books and Art Journals are all the rage. Create a layout full of color, journaling, and memorobilia inspired by these styles! -2 pts.


September #34. Scrap a page about one of your favorite moments spent with someone you love. -2 pts.


June #11. Be inspired by these word stickers and create an ALL ABOUT ME layout describing yourself -2pts


April #21. Be Inspired this collection of inspiration! Create a layout using a Black & White photo with photo corners and if you choose to take any other inspiration from this as well for your layout! -2pts.


February #20 - Peek-a-boo! Play with folded or torn paper pieces or cutouts on a layout. -2 pts


February #40. Washi tape is all the rage right now. Use this tutorial by Peppermint Granberg to feature realistic digital washi tape on your page. -2pts

 

[cardinalskate]

Total Points: 23
NR points: 5/5

March #2 - 2 pts.
Take inspiration from Krystal's AWESOME tips on getting better self-portraits to make friends with your camera in a fun new photograph of yourself and scrap the results!


June #21 - 2 pts.
Use a text path to journal in a circle or some other fun shape!


April #32 - 2 pts. + 1 NR point (Released 12/7. Uploaded 12/8) = 3 pts.
Cut out a title or an add an inner shadow to create the effect on the title of your layout.


August #27 - 2 pts. + 1 NR point (Released 12/7. Uploaded 12/8) = 3 pts.
Use inspiration from this amazing blog to capture those little moments, from a story perspective, in your photos. Scrap those photos, along with the story behind them.


June #23 - 2 pts
What makes you (or your kids!) cool? Scrap about it in a fun way!


August #30 - 2 pts. + 1 NR point (Released 12/15. Uploaded 12/14) = 3 pts.
Use inspiration from this amazing blog to capture those little moments, from a story perspective, in your photos. Scrap those photos, along with the story behind them.


July #40 - 2 pts.
This quote really speaks to me right now. Scrap a page where you discuss something you either need to accept, or need to change, or both.


January #10 -2 pts. + 1 NR point (Released 12/15. Uploaded 12/14) = 3 pts.
Use this quote to think about a difficult time in your life that actually led to growth. Scrap a page about that time and make sure to dig deep and include journaling.


March #33 - 2 pts. + 1 NR point (Released 12/22. Uploaded 12/21) = 3 pts.
Good friends are like stars. Life changes. People move. Journeys take a different path. Good friends are always there even if you can't see them. Use this quote to inspire your layout.



March #37 - 2 pts
Push yourself outside your creative comfort zone this month and find your own source of creative inspiration for a layout. Be sure to link us up to your inspiration in the credits of your layout.

 

[Jazz2000]

Jazz2000's spot!!!

Better late than never!!!
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TOTAL = 2 pts total

Feb. 36 - FONT - 1pt

November 27 - SNOW! - 1pt

 

[Mira]

Guess I could wait til the new year, but I'm anxious to start... claiming my spot.
Now I'm gonna find the challenges to update my portfolio

[UPDATE 25/12]
Yes, I found the challenges on pinterest!!
A bit late, but I'm finally finding my way

 

[Dani Alencar]

March #33. Good friends are like stars. Life changes. People move. Journeys take a different path. Good friends are always there even if you can't see them. Use this quote to inspire your layout. 2pt



February #40. Washi tape is all the rage right now. Use this tutorial by Peppermint Granberg to feature realistic digital washi tape on your page. 2pt



February #24.Use heart elements or create ones with paper and make your layout background filled with hearts. 1 pt



February #37.- Neutralize it! Create a title that mixes neutrals with bold pops of color. - 1 pt



January #30. Pick a room in your home as your inspiration. Are you inspired by the colors, the conversations that take place, the activity in that certain room? Be sure to tell us what you room you chose and why. - 2 pts


January #38. The New Year is all about a clean slate, new goals and positive thinking! Make your own mantra-inspired layout to keep you focused and inspired throughout the year. - 1 pt



Total: 9 pt

 

[dgreenshield]

Here is mine...I am so happy to be able to participate again!
Total Points- 12

Sept 29. Color Color Color! Be inspired by this amazing quilt, through the rainbow of color, or the design. Your layout must include at least 7 different colors. -1 new release 1 = 2pts total pt.

Oct 9 - Here is a fun way to use lots of patterned paper! Be inspired by this quilt to use lots of skinny paper strips along the edge(s) of your page. - 2 pts.

29- Don't lurk in the shadows! Check out our tutorial section, and around the web on awesome shadowing techniques for your pages. Take your scrapping to the next level, and wow us with your shadows! -2 pts.

January Get your sparkle on - add a touch of sparkle and bling to your layout. - 1 pt

November # 30. It seems like templates are a must for most scrappers anymore. For this challenge you can use ANY template by a Sweet Shoppe Designer, but there is a twist... you must flip it, spin it, shrink it, enlarge it, mirror it, combine more than one, anything you can think of to alter the template to make it completely your own. Think outside the gray and white! -2 pts.

January 41 - Use this image as inspiration for creating your own paper-pieced masterpiece. Be sure to get creative with your shapes and mix lots of patterns and colors. - 2 pts

Jan: 27. SSD is playing over at Page Maps this month! Check out their January Page maps to inspire a layout. - 1 pt.

 

[tsbegley]

January #32 - Breathe in the future. Breathe out the past. Create a layout inspired by this quote. 1pt


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January #28 - . Create a layout with the words to a song as the focus. -1 pt.

 

[adrianka]

TOTAL: 35

NR: 3
Hybrid: 0
Bonus: 0


March #17 Digitally messy
1 pt




March #28 Holiday Colours
1 pt




April #2 Person, place, thing
5 pts

Person


Place


Thing



April #6 Extraction
2 pts + 1NR = 3 pts
NR = Kristin Cronin-Barrow :: All Doiled Up (LO uploaded on Thu 6 Dec 2012)




April #33 Cut a picture into smaller pieces
1 pt




April #37 Inspired by a nursery
1 pt




May #3 Three things
5 pts + 1 NR = 6 pts
NR = Ju Kneipp :: Butterfly fly away: Add-On (LO uploaded on Wed 26 Dec 2012)

I chose night, dawn and day

Night


Dawn


Day

May #30 Flowers
1 pt




June #17 Tutorial
2 pts
Been using this tutorial by Heather for SO MANY layouts... including this one




July #2 Quick scrapbook ideas
1 pt

Idea: Fill your canvas with an enlarged blended photo



July #31 All about you
2 pts




July #32 Outdoors
2 pts




August #31 Mix at least four patterns
1 pt




August #38 Colours
1 pt




September #7 Title with 2 or more fonts
1 pt




September #24 Half and half
2 pts
I did night and day, but since it's not perfectly done as half and half maybe it doesn't count...




September #27 Once upon a time...
1pt




October #21 Fall Colors
1 pt + 1NR = 2 pts
NR = Ju Kneipp :: Addicted To Jeans, Ju Kneipp :: My Sunshine, Studio Basic :: Only You (LO uploaded on Thu 6 Dec 2012)




October #31 Quotes
1pt

 

[littlekiwi]

my spot! so excited to be doing this again

January

27. SSD is playing over at Page Maps this month! Check out their January Page maps to inspire a layout. - 1 pt.

March
33. Good friends are like stars. Life changes. People move. Journeys take a different path. Good friends are always there even if you can't see them. Use this quote to inspire your layout. 2pt.



April
14 - This layout is gorgeous. I especially love the masked title work. Create a layout using masking in some way. - 1 pt


22. Create a layout using this as a guide for photo placement. One large & 3 smaller directly underneath. 1 pt.


May
2 - Music is a huge part of my life and makes me think of certain people I've known in the past or present. Make a "mixtape" of music that means something to you for important people in your life using a scrapbook layout. Do one for yourself, your husband, your kids, your best friend - get creative! - 1 pt per layout up to 5 points.


9 - Use this picture of a colorful, multi-patterned quilt as a sketch for your next LO. - 1 pt.


23 - This made me laugh! Birthdays and so much else has changed since Facebook hit the scene. Scrap a layout about a way that Facebook has changed your life, for better or for worse! 1 pt.


June
13- Going old school! Use bluestardesign's gallery and find a fun paper layout to lift and recreate digi style! - 1pt
scraplift of http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/5918-cheer

28. Today was such a rainy day, and that is the pits when you are expecting sunshine. Scrap a layout about either a rainy day or a sunny day. Include elements or words, literal or not so literal featuring one of these topics. -2 pts.


July
1-We all love a good sketch. Use one of the Sketchy Thursday sketches and create a layout Make sure to link us up to the original sketch -1 pt
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sketchythursdays/4815692512/in/set-72157622008356007/


2- Use one of her quick scrapbook ideas to scrap a page! 1pt up to 5 layouts for 5pts
Use a digital mask that spans the canvas for scrapbooking landscape photos


4- What's a trait that you possess that you or others use to define you? Use that trait as a large title on your layout 2pts



8 - These colors are fabulous! Use this color swatch as inspiration for your next LO - 1 pt.


September
4- Banner shapes are showing up all over the scrapping world. Scrap a page using at least 1 banner shape (paper covered banner shape NOT talking about including banners, pennants, bunting, etc) - 1pt


5- Old school Paper 2 Digi challenge. Take a paper layout from this gallery and lift it digi style!! Make sure to link to the original layout - 1pt
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gal...1051-how-cute-cocoadaisy-oct-kit-aspen-grove/


November
30. It seems like templates are a must for most scrappers anymore. For this challenge you can use ANY template by a Sweet Shoppe Designer, but there is a twist... you must flip it, spin it, shrink it, enlarge it, mirror it, combine more than one, anything you can think of to alter the template to make it completely your own. Think outside the gray and white! -2 pts.


GRAND TOTAL:20 POINTS

 

[suladesign]

Total: 32 pts.
NR: 5 pts. (already included in the total above)

January: 39. Get your sparkle on - add a touch of sparkle and bling to your layout. - 1 pt. + 1 pt. NR
NR: For Auld Lang Syne by Kristin; released 12/22; LO uploaded 12/27




January: 26. Project Life/ P365/ P52 is just beginning. Take inspiration from these projects and create a layout documenting something about this month. - 1 pt.




January: 29. Use this site to learn about bokeh, then use it on a page. - 2 pts.




January: 2. Take the 30-day Photography Challenge and create a layout with the resulting photographs. - 5 pts.

Close-up:


From Distance:


Childhood Memory:


Black & White:


Self-Portrait



February: 26. Use this article from clickinmoms to inspire your food photography. Scrap a page about FOOD! - 1 pt.




February: 13. I actually gasped when I saw these pictures. Not only are the photos beautiful, but the colors are fresh and inspiring and I want to soak them in deep. Use these photos as an inspiration for a color palette on a layout. We're looking for most white with small pops of bright and happy color. - 1 pt + 1 pt NR
NR: Brand New Day by Libby, Shawna & Erica, released 12/08; LO uploaded 12/07




March: 40. Life is made of everyday moments. Use these Lifestyle Photography tips to inspire the photos for your next layout. - 2 pts




March: 2 - Take inspiration from Krystal's AWESOME tips on getting better self-portraits to make friends with your camera in a fun new photograph of yourself and scrap the results! - 2 pts.




May: 28. The latest buzz around all of the scrapbook boards is this new guide, Everyday Storyteller. Take inspiration and tell a story on your next page. It can be short and sweet, or nearly a novel... just jot it down to preserve it! - 2 pts. + 1 pt. NR
NR: Cindy's Template pack Double it up Set 10; released 12/29; LO uploaded 12/28




June: 38. Read this great article about creating high drama landscape photos and then put the suggestions to the test. Scrap a page that highlights a photo of nature in all it's glory. - 2 pts + 1 pt NR
NR: Libby's Absolute Zero; released 12/15; LO uploaded 12/14




July: 35. Blend the lines between digital and paper by adding your own handwriting to a photo! - 2 pts.




July: 31. Start with you! Scrap a page that's ALL about YOU! - 2 pts. + 1 pt NR
NR: Contagious Joy by Libby & Traci; released 12/22; LO uploaded 12/21




July: 18. Use these great firework and sparkler picture tips to help you take some awesome night time photos and then scrap the result. - 2 pts




August: 27. Use inspiration from this amazing blog to capture those little moments, from a story perspective, in your photos. Scrap those photos, along with the story behind them. - 2 pts.