Thursday, April 7, 2011

New site and a sale !

Hi Everyone..
Lil Red Rocket is relaunching and to celebrate they are having a sale .. so go on check it out - you know you want to..
Lil Red Rocket is relaunching..
Lil Red Rocket is OPENING again but its going to be alittle different this time.. Head on over to the blog for the LOW down.. Remember the ORIGINAL and the BEST...
Handmade By Suzanne..
There are alot of things happening at Handmade.. if youre not a member.. check it out..
A store: Handmade By Suzanne (please!) Here is the store link: http://www.handmadebysuzanne.com.au/store/

Current comp at Handmade By Suzanne (10 x $20 store vouchers up for grabs).
Here is the link to it: http://www.handmadebysuzanne.com.au/blog/?p=1240

We also have a monthly sketch challenge.
Here's the link for the April newsletter which contains the sketch: http://www.handmadebysuzanne.com.au/blog/?p=1238


So i am in the mood for scrapping.. how many challenges are you completing this month.. ?
Leave us a link to some of the ones youre doing this month - we'd love to see !!

Thats it for today..
Happy Scrappin !

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Sketch Challenges for April !!

Hi Everyone

Here are some sketch challenges for April .. looks like a busy month huh?
Anyway i am challenging myself to do a few of these.. so have some fun!

Make sure you any challenges you do, link back here with your blog so we can share some love and a free plug for your blog.. lol.. as well.. would love to see what you come up with.. !!

Stuck
http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-1st-sketch.html

Pencil lines
http://www.pencillines.com/2011/03/sketch-231-and-farewell.html

Inspired Blueprints
http://inspiredblueprints.blogspot.com/2011/03/sketch-68.html

Crafty Sketches
http://craftysketches.blogspot.com/

Once upon a sketch
http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-1st-challenge-meet-our-guest.html

Page Maps..
http://pagemaps.blogspot.com/

Sassy Lil Sketches
http://sassylilsketches.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-21st-reveal.html

Let us know if you do one of these sketches by putting your link back here in our comments section and let us know what you have come up with !

I have been on the hunt for a camera as well, anyone got any advice of what to look for and what they would recommend?

I have been busy scrapping again finally !!  and so i am now fully hooked again - lol-and need some inspiration ..  anyone recommend us some sites ?

Thats it for today.. Happy Scrapping...

Monday, April 4, 2011

Welcome to April !!

Welcome to April everyone !!

A few new challenges have been posted for the month and they are looking like fun to do .. i dont know which one to begin with !!  Also check out the Dt Call !!


Show us your stuff !!

This new site is run by the very talented Kerry Snell...
The main requirement for this sites challenges are that your item needs to be handmade..

The challenge this month is a colour challenge, pink, yellow and blue as well as this gorgeous sketch by Michelle Fowler. You may use black, white or kraft with your colour. And dont forget your handmade item.
Find the sketch here : Show us your stuff !

Challenge 123 !!

Aprils challenge is up !!

COLOUR: LIME GREEN

WORD: REALLY

TECHNIQUE/PRODUCT: FABRIC

BROUGHT TO YOU BY.... ??? I wonder who???

Find Aprils Challenge here.. Challenge 123
Entries in by the last of April - please send to: challenge_123@hotmail.com.



DT  Call : WICKED PRINCESS!!

Wicked princesses are looking for a new Princess!

Would you like to be a part of a fun and friendly forum,have a fabulous kit to work with each month and design challenges and inspire others? If you answered yes then this is the opportunity for you!
Monthly requirements for the role are:

Regular chatting on our friendly forum

Supporting the gallery

Creating 4 kit examples each month (3 examples and a step by step)

Designing challenges and examples

In return you will receive a kit per month to create examples and step by step with and a generous store discount

How to apply:
Wicked Princesses is a kit based site and I would love to see how you work with one of the kits in the store.The successful applicant will each month be required to create 3 kit examples and a step by step with the kit. I would like to see your work and the sorts of things you would create with the kit other requirements of the application is designing challenges for cybercrops and monthly challenges so I would love for you to design a challenge and create an example.

Tell us a bit about yourself ! How long have you been scrapping? Family,work etc any other info you would like to share including why you would love to be on the wicked DT
Send your photos of your kit creations,challenge and example and your bio to wickedprincess2010@gmail.com

Applications close 15th of May 2011 and the successful applicant will be announced on the 31st of May.

As a bonus for those wishing to start right away I am offering 15% off ALL kits instore even the new ones! *No vouchers or other disount codes can be used in kit orders*
Good luck everyone! I can't wait to see all the applications

If you have any questions please email me on the above email addy and I will get back to you asap :)
Happy scrapping and stay wicked!
Princess Krissy xx
http://www.wickedprincesses.com.au





Is a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 challenge, you must create a layout based on the following...


1 piece of Kraft cardstock

2 photos smaller than 6x4

3 different Alphas

4 different patterned papers (yes you can use the reverse side of one sheet as long as the pattern is different)

5 different embellishments

** Paint, Mists, Distressing and any other technique based creating are not classed as embellishments, you can still use these of course but they do not count as your 5 embellishments, you need to think chipboard, ribbon, twine, journal blocks, flowers, buttons, jewels/bling, pins, tapes, stickers, handmade embellishments, paper clips, lace, tabs, diecuts etc...

Any questions please email me (mel) at kraft.it.up@hotmail.com.


Scrap the Boys

APRIL CHALLENGE


THE CHALLENGE IS TO GET INSPIRED BY AN OUTFIT THAT YOUR SON OR HUSBAND WEARS TO CREATE A LAYOUT...

** You need to use the photo of the outfit (obviously being worn by your son or hubby) inspiration could be the colours, patterns, textures etc...

Upload to STB Gallery by the 30th April.


Scrap the Girls

April Challenge is all about inspiration.. check it out here : Scrap the girls


Well i will be back with some more challenges and sketch sites tommorrow.. but until then.. let us know about your next scrapping adventure.. with your blog details, ebay store, or etsy site..

Thanks for stopping by !

Take Care

Beks xx