July 2011: Scrapper's Portfolio & Tracker

Mine! :w00t:

#5, use your country's colors and scrap its patriotic day, = 1pt

Fireworks2006web.jpg


#7, scrap your or your child's name, = 1pt

Elwebcopy.jpg


#9, album cover as inspiration (Radiohead), = 1pt

ChristmasSnowweb.jpg


#10, design a page along the edge, = 1pt

AmyDinnerweb.jpg


TOTAL= 4pts
 
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Current Total = 24 points

1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! [1 point] + [1 hybrid point]

scrapliftchallenge.jpg


6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z! [1 point] + [1 NR point] (Released 7/23, Scrapped 7/29)

itsfriday.jpg


4 – Color inspiration! Look at this color chart and choose a description that fits you [1 point]

colorchallenge.jpg


13 - One Little Word Challenge: Sunshine! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!)
1 PT + 1 NR point (Libby Pritchett's Strippy Stacks, 7/9-7/9)

libbypsunshine600.jpg


22- What are your 13 happy things? [2 points] + [1 hybrid point]
(12 "pages" plus the center = 13 happy things.)
ebox21.jpg


29 – Head on over to the Daily Post and choose one of the journaling prompts. Now scrap your journaling! (http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/make-a-top-ten-list-of-things-to-do-this-summer/) [2 points] + [1 NR point] (Melissa Bennett "All Wet" 7/9-7/14)

julysummerlist.jpg



30 - Hybrid Explosion Box [10 points] + [1 NR point] (Traci Reed's "Farm Fresh 4 U" 7/9-7/15)
ebox.jpg
 
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#1 = 1 pt + 1NR pt (boys club by Penny and Kristin rel 30/7)
the_boys.jpeg

lift of


#4 = 1pt + 1 NR pt (life is sweet by Misty & Meg rel 02/07)
colours.jpeg


#5 = 1pt
all_change.jpeg




#6
= 1pt
Fun_at_the_fete.jpeg



#8
= 1pt
sooner.jpeg


#9 = 1pt + 1NR pt (Scrumdiddlyumptious by Traci & Kristin rel 02/07)
cameron_my_star.jpeg


#10 = 1pt
water_fight.jpeg


#11 = 1pt
prowl.jpeg


#13 = 1pt
sunshine2.jpeg


#21 = 2 pts + 1 NR pt (perfectly fuzzy by Lliella rel 23/07)
Meg_2011.jpeg



#22
= 2 pts + 1 NR pt (lalala by Lauren rel 23/07)
13_happy_things.jpeg


#29 = 2pts
west_hill_1910.jpeg





Total points = 20
 
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TOTAL: 33
hybrid: 3
NR: 5

3. Traci's post about the library 1 pt.


5. 4th 1pt + 1 NR posted July 1 released July 2


6. Excerise Daily! 1 pt


8. Curly Girl-color inspiration from a black dress and pink 1 pt + 1 NR released 7/2


9. Album Cover (#7 flipped) 1 pt.


10. Living on the edge 1 pt. + 1hybrid


12. Preparing Food Outdoors! 1 pt

14. Keeping Cool 1 pt. + 1 NR posted 7/10 released 7/9


15. Camping 1 pt.


20. Blueberries 1 pt. +1 pt. Hybrid + 1 NR posted 7/8 released 7/9


22. 13 Happy Things 2 pt.


26. Photo Challenge: Day 30: whatever you please 2 pts.


30. Creativity=Craftiness 2 pt. + 1 pt. Hybrid + 1 NR Posted July 9 released 7/2


33. Explosion Hybrid!!! 10 pt
 
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Total 30
NR 4

1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this July Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts!1


5 – Fourth of July, Canada Day, Bastille Day…use your country’s colors and create a page centered on your country’s patriotic day even if it’s not in July!1


6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z!2 NR Hello Sunshine by Dani



7 - Scrap your (or your child's) first name. Discover the etymology behind your name and scrap a page about it, how does it fit you? does it? What name would you rather have based on the etymology? 1


8 – Visit curlygirl’s shop and use the inspiration you find to create a page. Use a quote, paper piecing, the blocking on her prints or anything else you find inspiring. 1 Inspired by one of the magnets in the shop


10 – Living on the edge - design a page (or card) using only the edge of your page. If you split your page in thirds - nothing can cross into the second third.1


13 - One Little Word Challenge: Sunshine! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!)2 NR Template by Darcy


14 – Keepin' Cool - scrap a page that shows how you keep cool during the hot summer. Maybe reading inside, going to the movies, making a tent with the kids, having a cool treat or drink. Let your "coolness" shine!1


15 – Many people go camping in the summer. Create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, browns, khakis, and some greenery!1


17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Elizabeth Carney’s 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


18 – WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page.1


19 – July 16th is 'Stick Your Tongue Out' day - so take a fun photo of yourself & show off your silly side then scrap it!2 NR Template by Darcy Baldwin


21 - Technique – Paper Tearing - read through this tutorial and create a page using the technique you learned.2


22- What are your 13 happy things?2


23 – Go on location-search for a brand new space to use for a mini-photo shoot. Shoot and Scrap.3 NR Template by Darcy


25 – Interview! Create a set of interview questions and interview at least two people – then scrap photos of them and their answers!2


26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout!2 Inspired by someone you love prompt


27 – Calendar pages! Do you give calendars for Christmas every year? It’s time to get started on those pages! Create your first calendar page for your 2012 calendar!2


29 – Head on over to the Daily Post and choose one of the journaling prompts. Now scrap your journaling!2 Inspired by Summer List prompt
 
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1 pt. 1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this July Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts!
I lifted this one:https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191836


1 pt. + 1 pt. for NR (template from Cindy, font from Darcy) 3 – 365 Days of Bliss! We’ve been sharing 365 Days of Bliss on the blog with you. Create a page inspired by one of the blissful posts found on the blog! Alternatively, create a page that showcases your bliss whatever that may be!


1 pt. + 1 pt. for NR (template from Cindy, font from Darcy, kit from Heather)5 – Fourth of July, Canada Day, Bastille Day…use your country’s colors and create a page centered on your country’s patriotic day even if it’s not in July!



1 pt. 6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z!
[URL="https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/data/624/tinybubbles.jpg"]


[/URL]1 pt. 10 – Living on the edge - design a page (or card) using only the edge of your page. If you split your page in thirds - nothing can cross into the second third.
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192770
doubledip.jpg


1 pt. 14 – Keepin' Cool - scrap a page that shows how you keep cool during the hot summer. Maybe reading inside, going to the movies, making a tent with the kids, having a cool treat or drink. Let your "coolness" shine!
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191602
maddenfirstswimP1.jpg


1 pt. 15 – Many people go camping in the summer. Create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, browns, khakis, and some greenery!

2 pts. 22- What are your 13 happy things?
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192175
happythings.jpg


2 pts. + 1 pt. for NR (font from Darcy) 26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout!
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191599
maddenfirstswimP2.jpg


2 pts. 27 – Calendar pages! Do you give calendars for Christmas every year? It’s time to get started on those pages! Create your first calendar page for your 2012 calendar!
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192282
Jan2012.jpg


2 pts. + 1 pt. NR (font from Darcy) 29 – Head on over to the Daily Post and choose one of the journaling prompts. Now scrap your journaling!
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192224
broken4.jpg



31c – What was the last thing you ate?
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192133
pizza6.jpg


10 pts. + 1 pt. for NR (font from Darcy) 33 – It's summer and it's time to celebrate! You know what all the best celebrations have, don't you? Fireworks! It's in that spirit of celebration that this month's challenge is to create an explosion box. There are lots of shapes you can create, and the sky is the limit for the subject of your box. Just make sure it has at least 3 layers and you're good to go. We can't wait to see what you create!!
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191312&nocache=1
Untitled-212.jpg


total:30pts.
 
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Total : 11 pts

18. WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page. (1pt)



33. It's summer and it's time to celebrate! You know what all the best celebrations have, don't you? Fireworks! It's in that spirit of celebration that this month's challenge is to create an explosion box. There are lots of shapes you can create, and the sky is the limit for the subject of your box. Just make sure it has at least 3 layers and you're good to go. We can't wait to see what you create!! (10pts)

 
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3-365 Days of Bliss! Create a page inspired by one of the blissful posts found on the blog. 1 pt
Inspired by Day 38, Jen's post about her son's preschool graduation





6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z!
I used the color and a prominent circular element. 1 pt + 1 hybrid pt + 1 NR point (Melissa's Lemonade, released 7/30)




8-Visit Curlygirl's shop and use the inspiration you find to complete a page. 1 pt + 1 NR Point (Melissa's Sweet 16, released 7/2. LO posted 7/1)




9 – Choose one of these album covers as a starting point for a page! Glee album cover, 1 pt





11 – Use frames on your page – but leave a lot of white space inside of them like this photo display. 1 pt + 1 NR pt (Melissa's Canned, released 7/16)





14 – Keepin' Cool - scrap a page that shows how you keep cool during the hot summer. 1 pt + 1 NR pt (Melissa's All Wet, released 7/9. LO posted 7/12.)



17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Elizabeth Carney’s 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 pt

Elizabeth's page:



My lift:




18-Be inspired by the colors of watermelon. 1 pt + 1 NR point (Life is Sweet released 7/2, LO posted 7/8)




Total points: 14
NR points: 5
Hybrid points: 1
 
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Total: 22 points
5/5 NR points


#3 - Use a 365 Days of Bliss blog post as your inspiration (used Keely's July 10th journaling post for inspiration)

1 pt. + 1 NR pt. = 2 pts. (kit released 7/9; uploaded 7/15)



#14 - Show how you keep cool

1 pt. + 1 NR pt. = 2 pts. (kit released 7/2; uploaded 7/4)


#15 - Create a LO inspired by the outdoors...browns, khakis and greenery

1 pt. + 1 NR pt. = 2 pts. (kit released 7/23; uploaded 7/22)


#18 - WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon

1 pt. + 1 NR pt. = 2 pts. (kit released 7/2; uploaded 7/4)


#22 - What are your 13 happy things?

2 pts.


#25 - Interview two people and scrap it.

2 pts. + 1 NR pt. = 3 pts.


#26 - Photo challenge (I chose Day 11 - a b&w photo)

2 pts.


#29 - Choose a journaling challenge from The Daily Post

2 pts.


#31 - 3 LOs around the "What was the last.." topic

5 pts.
31A - Last thing you did that was brave


31B - Last book you finished


31D - Last song you listened to
 
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TOTAL 30 PT

1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this July Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts! (I lifted a layout of Sheri's found here
1 PT



5 – Fourth of July, Canada Day, Bastille Day…use your country’s colors and create a page centered on your country’s patriotic day even if it’s not in July!
1 PT




6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z!
1 PT



7 - Scrap your (or your child's) first name. Discover the etymology behind your name and scrap a page about it, how does it fit you? does it? What name would you rather have based on the etymology?
1 PT



8 – Visit curlygirl’s shop and use the inspiration you find to create a page. Use a quote, paper piecing, the blocking on her prints or anything else you find inspiring.
1 PT



10 – Living on the edge - design a page (or card) using only the edge of your page. If you split your page in thirds - nothing can cross into the second third.
1 PT



11 – Use frames on your page – but leave a lot of white space inside of them like this photo display
1 PT



13 - One Little Word Challenge: Sunshine! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!)
1 PT



14 – Keepin' Cool - scrap a page that shows how you keep cool during the hot summer. Maybe reading inside, going to the movies, making a tent with the kids, having a cool treat or drink. Let your "coolness" shine!
1 PT




15 – Many people go camping in the summer. Create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, browns, khakis, and some greenery!
1 PT



18 – WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page.
1 PT



19 – July 16th is 'Stick Your Tongue Out' day - so take a fun photo of yourself & show off your silly side then scrap it!
1 PT



21 - Technique – Paper Tearing - read through this tutorial and create a page using the technique you learned.
2 PT



23 – Go on location-search for a brand new space to use for a mini-photo shoot. Shoot and Scrap.
2 PT



26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout!
2 Pt
(I chose childhood, and nothing says childhood like a toothless smile)



30 – Create a page that tells about what your creativity means to you.
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.

31 - Pick 3 topics around “What was the last…?” and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:

31b – What was the last book you finished?


31c – What was the last thing you ate?


31e - What was the last thoughtful thing you did for somebody?


Pick 3 of the 5 topics below and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:
5 PT

32a – “In life, you should always keep it real…even when it doesn’t make you look the best.”

32d - “You can only be young once, but you can always be immature.”

32e - “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
 
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5. Fourth of July (1 point)


6. Rays of inspiration ( 1 point) + (1 Hybrid point)


#9 Album cover (chose one with typewriter - used colors & design inspiration) ( 1 point) + (1 Hybrid point)


10. On the edge ( 1 point) + (1 Hybrid point)


14. Cool (1 point)


15. Browns (1 points)


19. Stick your tongue out & be silly (1 point)


21. Torn paper technique (2 points)


22. 13 things (2 points)


26. Prompt: Use the sunlight as your lighting (2 points)


27. First calendar page! (2 points)


29. Journalling Spot: find the nearest window (2 points)


#30. Creativity to Me (2 points)


#33. Explosion Box (10 points)


TOTAL POINTS (32 points)
 
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Total pts = 30
NR pts = 5
hybrid pts = 0

#3- 365 Days of Bliss! We’ve been sharing 365 Days of Bliss on the blog with you. Create a page inspired by one of the blissful posts found on the blog! (I chose day #48 = 1 pt
BigBounce.jpg


#5- Use your country's colors = 1 pt
Fireworks2011.jpg


#13- one little word- SUNSHINE! = 1 pt + 1 NR pt (Cindys Template set #100- released 7/23; uploaded 7/24) = 2 pts
Sunshine48.jpg


#14- Keeping Cool = 1 pt
SummerFun5.jpg



#18- Watermelon= 1 pt + 1 NR pt (Cindy's Template set #100- released on 7/23; uploaded on 7/24) = 2 pts
watermelon6.jpg


#21- paper tearing = 2 pts + 1 NR pt (Rapid Fire by Traci Reed- released 7/16; uploaded 7/22) = 3 pts
WaterGunWars.jpg


#22- 13 Happy things = 2 pts
13happythings3.jpg


#25- Interview! = 2 pts + 1 NR pt (DJB Elliephont- released 7/23; uploaded 7/23) = 3pts
5Favorites.jpg


#26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout! = 2 pts = 1 NR pt (I love me some Aly template by Darcy released on 7/9; uploaded 7/9) = 3 pts
4thofJuly2011.jpg


#29 Journaling promt (used prompt # 170) = 2 pts
Reason.jpg


#33- Create an explosion box = 10 pts
MarioExplosionBox.jpg
 
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TOTAL: 11
1pt
9-choose one of these album covers as a starting point for a page
912.jpg


1pt
15- many people go camping in the summer. create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, khakis and some greenery
1513.jpg


2pts
21- paper tearing
2112.jpg


2pts
22-13 happy things
2210.jpg


31- 5 pts
b: what was the last book you finished?
31b1.jpg


d: what was the last song you listened to?
31d.jpg


e: what was the last thoughtful think you did for somebody?

31e1.jpg
 
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1. Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes, Lifted Outdoor Adventures by Keely 1pt + 1NR
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191431&ppuser=7076
kaynbeck.jpg


3. 365 Days of Bliss! day 36, school first, faves, milestones 1pt
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191432&ppuser=7076
whatiloved4th.jpg


4 – Color inspiration! (Used the color Pool 1pt
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192933&ppuser=7076
pool8.jpg


5. 4th of July 1pt + 1NR
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191576&ppuser=7076
july4th2011.jpg


7 - Scrap your (or your child's) first name. 1pt
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192151&ppuser=7076
whatsinaname.jpg


8 – Visit curlygirl’s shop and use the inspiration you find to create a page. Quote from Faith and Fancy card 1pt + 1NR
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191587&ppuser=7076
mischiefhereandthere.jpg


9 – Choose one of these album covers as a starting point for a page (Used the GLEE cover) 1pt
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192343&ppuser=7076
mysummerlove.jpg


10 – Living on the edge 1pt
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192341&ppuser=7076
Splitsville.jpg


13- One Little Word Challenge: Sunshine 1pt = 1NR
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191059&ppuser=7076
youaremysunshine6.jpg


17- Paper to Digi lifted THIS LO 1pt
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191319&ppuser=7076
62411.jpg


18 – WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page. 1pt + 1NR
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191891&ppuser=7076
watermelon4.jpg


22- What are your 13 happy things? 2pts
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=192414&ppuser=7076
13things.jpg


25 – Interview! 2pts
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=193049&ppuser=7076
saywhat2.jpg


26- Photo challenge Day 19, landscape 2pts
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191273&ppuser=7076
AquiaLanding.jpg


29- daily post prompt (topic 111) Write about something you used to believe. 2pts
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=191191&ppuser=7076
kcroninbarrowaindropskeepfalling-solid7.jpg


33. Explosion Box 10pts
https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=193471&ppuser=7076
explosionbox_open.jpg


Total Points: 34
NR points: 5
hybrid: 0
 
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Total = 8pts

#3 - 365 Days of Bliss - 1pt


#12 - Al Fresco - 1pt


#14 - Keepin' Cool - 1pt


#17 - Paper 2 Digi - 1pt


#23 - New Space - 2pts


#26 - Sun & Childhood - 2pts


Total = 8pts
 
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TOTAL: 34

6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z!
1 point
lollipop3.jpg


8 – Visit curlygirl’s shop and use the inspiration you find to create a page. Use a quote, paper piecing, the blocking on her prints or anything else you find inspiring.
1 point
yourself.jpg


9 – Choose one of these album covers as a starting point for a page!
Inspired from the colours in the Glee Album :)
1 point plus NR point total: 2
NR All Wet By Melissa Bennett and I Love Me Some Aly Templates By Darcy Baldwin posted 12th July
splash26.jpg


10 – Living on the edge - design a page (or card) using only the edge of your page. If you split your page in thirds - nothing can cross into the second third.
1 point plus NR total 2
NR Dog-Eared by Traci Reed and Meghan Mullens posted 16th July
reading12.jpg


11 – Use frames on your page – but leave a lot of white space inside of them like this photo display.
1 Point
whitespace.jpg


21 - Technique – Paper Tearing - read through this tutorial and create a page using the technique you learned.
2 Points
tutucute.jpg


22- What are your 13 happy things?
2 points plus NR total 3
NR are Best Days of My Life by Meghan Mullens
Cindy's Layered Templates - Listmakers 1 by Cindy Schneider posted 14th July
13happythings.jpg


23 – Go on location-search for a brand new space to use for a mini-photo shoot. Shoot and Scrap.
2 points
smile88.jpg


26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout! Day 18 A photo sepicting an emotion.
2 points
laugh47.jpg


27 – Calendar pages! Do you give calendars for Christmas every year? It’s time to get started on those pages! Create your first calendar page for your 2012 calendar!
2 points
jancal.jpg


29 – Head on over to the Daily Post and choose one of the journaling prompts. Now scrap your journaling!
2 points
toowell.jpg



30 – Create a page that tells about what your creativity means to you.
2 points plus NR total 3
NR - After The Rain by Meghan Mullens posted 8th July
creative2.jpg


33 – It's summer and it's time to celebrate! You know what all the best celebrations have, don't you? Fireworks! It's in that spirit of celebration that this month's challenge is to create an explosion box
10 points plus a NR total 11
NR - Scrumdiddilyumptious by Kristin Cronin-Barrow and Traci Reed posted 9th July
explosion-box1.jpg
 
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Points: 28
New Release:5
TOTAL POINTS: 33

# 7 - Scrap your (or your child's) first name. Discover the etymology behind your name and scrap a page about it, how does it fit you? does it? What name would you rather have based on the etymology? (1 pt)



# 10 - Living on the edge - design a page (or card) using only the edge of your page. If you split your page in thirds - nothing can cross into the second third. 1 pt + 1 NR Heather Roselli - Under the Boardwalk - posted 07.17 Inspired / Scraplifted from Kate's LO 'Toes in the Sand' (2 pts)



# 14 - Keepin' Cool - scrap a page that shows how you keep cool during the hot summer. Maybe reading inside, going to the movies, making a tent with the kids, having a cool treat or drink. Let your "coolness" shine! 1 pt + 1 pt NR (Melissa Bennett - All Wet) Posted 07.11.11 (2 pts)



# 15 - Many people go camping in the summer. Create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, browns, khakis, and some greenery! (1 pt)



# 18 – WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page. (1 pt)



# 19 – July 16th is 'Stick Your Tongue Out' day - so take a fun photo of yourself & show off your silly side then scrap it! (1 pt)



#22 - What are your 13 happy things? (2 pts)



# 25 - Interview! Create a set of interview questions and interview at least two people – then scrap photos of them and their answers! 2 pts + 1 NR (Cindy Schneider - Listmakers) Posted 07.11 + 1 NR (Heather Roselli - Under the Boardwalk) Posted 07.17 (4 Pts)





# 26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout! - Challenge taken: A photo of something close up. (2 pts)



# 28 - If your house was burning, what would you take with you? It's a conflict between what's practical, valuable and sentimental. What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities. Take a photo of the items that you would bring with you and scrap a page that lists them and explains why! See this website for inspiration! (2 pts)



# 31 - Pick 3 topics around “What was the last…?” and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points: (5 pts)

a - What was the last thing you did that was brave?



d - What was the last song you listened to?



e - What was the last thoughtful thing you did for somebody?

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# 33 - Fireworks! It's in that spirit of celebration that this month's challenge is to create an explosion box. (10 pts)

 
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Hoping to really play along this month!!

#1 - Lift a Babe: 1 pt



#8 – Visit curlygirl’s shop and use the inspiration you find to create a page. Use a quote, paper piecing, the blocking on her prints or anything else you find inspiring. 1 pt



#22- What are your 13 happy things? 2 pt




Total 4 points
 
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Here I am! :cool:

Total points: 30 points (25 challenge points, 2 hybrid points, 3 new release points)

#3 Inspiration of 365 days of Bliss - 2 points (1 new release point for La La La by Lauren Grier released 7/23/11)
A-bit-of-bliss.jpg


#8 Visit curlygirl's shop and find inspiration - 2 points (1 hybrid point)
forever-together.jpg


#10 Living on the edge - 1 point
wasting-time.jpg


#11 Use frames with white space - 1 point plus 1 new release point (for Heather Roselli's Tranquility released 7/30/11)
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#12 Scrap a picnic - 1 point
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#17 Paper 2 Digi - 1 point
I lifted this LO by Elizabeth Carney
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Here is my lift:
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#20 Recipe - Blueberry - 1 point
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#26 Photography challenge from list - 2 points
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#22 13 Happy Things - 2 points
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#27 Calendar Pages - 2 points plus 1 hybrid point
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#28 Burning Building -what would you take with you - 2 points
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#33 Explosion Box - 10 points plus 1 point new release for Zoe Pearn's Those Who Want To Sing
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4. Color Inspiration (1 point)
 
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19 – July 16th is 'Stick Your Tongue Out' day - so take a fun photo of yourself & show off your silly side then scrap it!- 1 pts + 1 NR pt= 2pts

Created 7/2/11 using After the Rain by Meg Mullens


26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout!-Chose the Black and White Photo Challenge- 2 pts + 1 NR pt= 3pts

Created 7/1/11 using Sweet 16 by Melissa Bennett
 
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Totally going to try to do better this month!

5 – Fourth of July, Canada Day, Bastille Day…use your country’s colors and create a page centered on your country’s patriotic day even if it’s not in July! - 1 Point


6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z! - 1 point



7 - Scrap your (or your child's) first name. Discover the etymology behind your name and scrap a page about it, how does it fit you? does it? What name would you rather have based on the etymology? - 1 point + 1 Point NR ( Darcy's ElliePhont posted July 26, 2011) = 2 points


13 - One Little Word Challenge: Sunshine! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!) - 1 Point + 1 Point NR (My Only Sunshine - Meg Mullens posted 07-18-2011) = 2 points


15 – Many people go camping in the summer. Create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, browns, khakis, and some greenery! - 1 point


18 – WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page.=1 point


19 – July 16th is 'Stick Your Tongue Out' day - so take a fun photo of yourself & show off your silly side then scrap it! - 1 Point


23 – Go on location-search for a brand new space to use for a mini-photo shoot. 2 pts + 1pt NR (Cindy's Templates Super 7 Set & posted 09.07.11) = 3 points


26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout! 2 points + 1 point NR (Cindy Schneider Set 17 posted on July 15) = 3 points


29 – Head on over to the Daily Post and choose one of the journaling prompts. Now scrap your journaling! Inspired by June 30, Close your eyes and think about nothing. = 2 points


30 – Create a page that tells about what your creativity means to you. - 2 ponits + 1 pt NR (KCB Enchanted posted July 26, 2011) = 3 pts


33 – It's summer and it's time to celebrate! You know what all the best celebrations have, don't you? Fireworks! It's in that spirit of celebration that this month's challenge is to create an explosion box. - 10 points

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25 Challenge Points
5 NR Points
0 Hybrid

Total Points: 30
 
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13 POINTS

One Point Tasks - 20 Primary Points Possible
1 - Lift a portfolio layout by one of the Sugar Babes! This month the Sugar Babes created pages based on this July Portfolio. These layouts can be found in the gallery or rotating on the site’s home page. Your challenge is to lift one of the Babes' portfolio layouts!
scraplifted aly321 https://www.sweetshoppecommunity.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=189805


2 - Quote Inspiration! "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong spoke these famous words on July 18, 1969. Use this quote or a part of it on your page.

3 – 365 Days of Bliss! We’ve been sharing 365 Days of Bliss on the blog with you. Create a page inspired by one of the blissful posts found on the blog! Alternatively, create a page that showcases your bliss whatever that may be!
https://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/blog/?p=7187


4 – Color inspiration! Look at this color chart and choose a description that fits you - then scrap using the color and description on your page!


5 – Fourth of July, Canada Day, Bastille Day…use your country’s colors and create a page centered on your country’s patriotic day even if it’s not in July!


6 - Poster Inspiration – use this poster to inspire your page – maybe use spokes of journaling or lots of yellow or scrap something A to Z!

7 - Scrap your (or your child's) first name. Discover the etymology behind your name and scrap a page about it, how does it fit you? does it? What name would you rather have based on the etymology?


8 – Visit curlygirl’s shop and use the inspiration you find to create a page. Use a quote, paper piecing, the blocking on her prints or anything else you find inspiring.

9 – Choose one of these album covers as a starting point for a page!

10 – Living on the edge - design a page (or card) using only the edge of your page. If you split your page in thirds - nothing can cross into the second third.

11 – Use frames on your page – but leave a lot of white space inside of them like this photo display.

12 – Al fresco! July means picnics and barbecues around here... scrap a picture of you or your family eating outdoors!

13 - One Little Word Challenge: Sunshine! Scrap a layout based on that word (use it as your title!)

14 – Keepin' Cool - scrap a page that shows how you keep cool during the hot summer. Maybe reading inside, going to the movies, making a tent with the kids, having a cool treat or drink. Let your "coolness" shine!

15 – Many people go camping in the summer. Create a layout inspired by the outdoors with plaids, browns, khakis, and some greenery!

16 – In honor of International Joke Day scrap a page that highlights a joke you've played on someone or someone played on you...or...use your favorite joke on a scrap book page.

17 - It's time for one of our steady favorites again! Paper 2 Digi! Browse Elizabeth Carney’s 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!
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/213089/view/3217145/-1/20/1.html



18 – WATERMELON!! Be inspired by the colors of watermelon to create a colorful fun page.

19 – July 16th is 'Stick Your Tongue Out' day - so take a fun photo of yourself & show off your silly side then scrap it!

20 - Are you keeping up with your recipe book? July is National Blueberry Month! Create a recipe card featuring blueberries! Need some ideas? Check out the Blueberry Council for loads of yummy recipes!

Two Point Tasks - 20 Primary Points Possible
21 - Technique – Paper Tearing - read through this tutorial and create a page using the technique you learned.

22- What are your 13 happy things?

23 – Go on location-search for a brand new space to use for a mini-photo shoot. Shoot and Scrap.

24 – Take two photos so that your two subjects interact without actually being the same frame. Here’s an example. Now scrap those photos.

25 – Interview! Create a set of interview questions and interview at least two people – then scrap photos of them and their answers!

26 – Photo challenge – choose one of the challenges from this great list and use the photos you take on a layout!
I chose A photo of what ever you please - In my case SSD Flat Stanley on his world travels with me


27 – Calendar pages! Do you give calendars for Christmas every year? It’s time to get started on those pages! Create your first calendar page for your 2012 calendar!

28 – If your house was burning, what would you take with you? It's a conflict between what's practical, valuable and sentimental. What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities. Take a photo of the items that you would bring with you and scrap a page that lists them and explains why! See this website for inspiration!

29 – Head on over to the Daily Post and choose one of the journaling prompts. Now scrap your journaling! http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/what-was-your-favorite-class-in-college/


30 – Create a page that tells about what your creativity means to you.

Five Point Tasks - 10 Primary Points Possible
31 - Pick 3 topics around “What was the last…?” and scrap 3 layouts to earn 5 points:
31a – What was the last thing you did that was brave?
31b – What was the last book you finished?
31c – What was the last thing you ate?
31d - What was the last song you listened to?
31e - What was the last thoughtful thing you did for somebody?

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 – “In life, you should always keep it real…even when it doesn’t make you look the best.”
32b – “When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.”
32c – “Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious”
32d - “You can only be young once, but you can always be immature.”
32e - “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

Ten Point Task - 10 Primary Points Possible
33 – It's summer and it's time to celebrate! You know what all the best celebrations have, don't you? Fireworks! It's in that spirit of celebration that this month's challenge is to create an explosion box. There are lots of shapes you can create, and the sky is the limit for the subject of your box. Just make sure it has at least 3 layers and you're good to go. We can't wait to see what you create!!
 
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