msliz
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Post by msliz on Feb 7, 2018 1:15:44 GMT
This took awhile, but I'm happy with the way it came out. I turned the template on its side to suggest fireworks.  jane, thank you for suggesting this challenge. It was a big pain in the butt. Still, it forced me to begin to sort though all the scraps I've been holding onto for too long, and now I have ideas for some of those. Your layout and cards are beautiful. I'm going to try my hand at a few birthday cards sometime in the future in an attempt to use up more of my scraps. stinkerbelle, It's screaming Christmas! what else could you do with a photo like that? So much fun! grammadee, I love all the gold throughout. It looks really special. Those girls are going to love it! @elaynef, beautiful card - I'm glad you put the bird on it! nylene, your page is so sweet! I love the colors you picked out for her  patin, your page feels exciting and full of energy. I love how we're all using the same design with such different results! woodysbetty, all those little squares! That's more than twice the number on mine. It must have taken you a long time to make your page, but it came out really awesome! What a great week this has been - can't wait for tomorrow's challenge! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2018 1:37:40 GMT
I think this challenge has brought out the best in us....all your layouts are cheerful and interesting.
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Post by stinkerbelle on Feb 7, 2018 5:47:16 GMT
grammadee ooh love! I really like how you added the hearts in amongst the diamonds! Very pretty page @elaynef your valentine is so sweet! I’m sure your bff will love it! Very clever use of those printables you weren’t planning to use nylene love how the colors of your page pop off the kraft background! Very pretty! patin I’m like you, love the Halloween but no trick-or-treaters to scrap—so glad the neighbor boys will let you take their picture. Your layout is great, love all the awesome Halloween goodness! woodysbetty I really like how you changed the template/sketch up a bit and all the colorful scraps! What a gorgeous page! msliz I agree, a pain in the butt to make but fun pages in the end, eh? I love your idea of turning the sketch to resemble fireworks, very clever!
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Post by JaneB on Feb 7, 2018 6:23:01 GMT
I made a valentine for my bff. I had to sneak that scrap with the bird on it because I love it so much. The grey pieces were printables I've had for a long time. Never thought I would use them. I'm good for something then - providing the reason to use something  I think it's a lovely card, using supplies you have and making them work. |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 7, 2018 6:24:45 GMT
What the heck is wrong with me? Why have I kept all these freaking tiny bits of paper? It's a sickness! I probably shouldn't laugh  sorry... |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 7, 2018 6:30:27 GMT
Here is mine. I know it doesn't follow the template exactly, but I don't do anything digitally so wouldn't know how to use a template anyway! LOL. I just cut all the squares. Some fit better than others. I'm blaming my paper trimmer, of course.  Concentration by Nylene Budge, on Flickr If you don't know how to use a template then I'm the Queen of England  It's excellent! You looked at the idea and made your own version; that's using a template in my book. I love the colours and patterns, and even how the colours are pulled from the photo. And why didn't I think of putting a heart in the top corner, it works so well  |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 7, 2018 6:34:22 GMT
Day 6 Template Challenge. A traditional paper scrapbook page for me today. Jane, I thought you "had" me on this one, but once I put my thinking cap on, it came together quite easily. Thank you for challenging us. I apologize for the picture of the "boys." I usually print on an "as needed basis"( as I often do digital ) & I didn't have a 6"x8" photo, so printed it out on my home printer, until I get to town. I used a lot of Echo Park The Apothecary Emporium & My Mind's Eye Frightful Halloween paper. I am totally a sucker for Halloween but you are looking at our only 2 annual trick or treaters, as we live out in the country. I beg these neighbor boys to stop in every year & try to make it worth their while with full size candy bars. I take a picture every year (I am lucky they will stand still for that) & hope to give them a small album at graduation.  IMG_1567 by Pati Nuce, on Flickr No need to apologise, it's a great page. Like grammadee's with the dark background it makes the colours stand out and it's perfect for the theme. Even to the touch with Boo! poking out from behind the photo |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 7, 2018 6:38:09 GMT
JaneB thanks for the challenge!! It really gave me a few hours of fun!! Did a random page about the Eagles winning Superbowl, my journaling outlines that we watched with friends without really caring about the game as our teams weren't in it. But the game was so exciting we were glued to the set!! Fun time! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and the page is lovely. I'm most in awe of scrapping a football game with no sight of a football or player or any other related items - that's brilliant! |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 7, 2018 9:30:44 GMT
ok here’s mine. i swear it took forever to make but i like the result. thanks JaneB for a great challenge!  The taking forever part is the bit that worries me. It was worth the effort though. I love the brighter holiday colours and the fun photo. |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 7, 2018 9:35:39 GMT
@elaynef I love that feeling of using something you thought would be in your stash forever. I think the bird is a beautiful accent here.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 7, 2018 9:36:15 GMT
What the heck is wrong with me? Why have I kept all these freaking tiny bits of paper? Because they were too pretty to throw out? |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 7, 2018 9:42:11 GMT
woodysbetty I love how tiny your squares are and such a gorgeous mix of colours! msliz I love, love the rainbow effect in your tiny pieces. Great take on the inspiration.
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Post by kiwigirl on Feb 7, 2018 12:16:29 GMT
Ok, I know..... I've gone a little off piste with this! I really struggled with this template and I'd decided to change the squares/diamonds into circles. Then I remembered this colourful LO that I have had hanging around for ages and it reminded me of the template. So I added the colourful frame and I have got the tags behind the photo as well. My fabulous title was black but I wanted to make it shiny last night and thought I'd picked up the clear Nuvo Drops.... except I used the glittery clear one by mistake. So the title should be black but it's not. Oh well, these things happen right!  |
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Post by Linda on Feb 7, 2018 12:57:02 GMT
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Post by christinec68 on Feb 7, 2018 13:47:48 GMT
WOW WOW WOW!!!! That is a crazy great template!! Your example is fab!! I can't wait to try this one.
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Feb 7, 2018 14:16:41 GMT
kiwigirl OMG you really do inspire me to try new things. Now I have to play with wet media and I have to get some Nuvo drops. Just beautiful!
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Post by grammadee on Feb 7, 2018 16:00:10 GMT
Love those splashes of colour in on your page, kiwigirl. Really makes me want to dig through my mixed media and play. Here is a companion page to go with my take on the challenge. I will claim it as WW1 (the stretch challenge), but thought I would link it here. Uses the diamond shape: just a lot bigger.  sisters forever 1 by Gramma Dee, on Flickr |
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Post by mikklynn on Feb 7, 2018 17:19:48 GMT
Ok, I know..... I've gone a little off piste with this! I really struggled with this template and I'd decided to change the squares/diamonds into circles. Then I remembered this colourful LO that I have had hanging around for ages and it reminded me of the template. So I added the colourful frame and I have got the tags behind the photo as well. My fabulous title was black but I wanted to make it shiny last night and thought I'd picked up the clear Nuvo Drops.... except I used the glittery clear one by mistake. So the title should be black but it's not. Oh well, these things happen right! That is a wonderful layout! I'm going to steal scraplift your idea sometime. |
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Post by kiwigirl on Feb 7, 2018 17:27:40 GMT
Thanks linda, msliz, grammadee and mikklynn for the comments on my page! I was trying to copy an awesome LO on YouTube using Gelatos and mine didn't end up looking much like it at all. So I wasn't happy with it and chucked it aside. So it wasn't my idea, I can't even find the video I was trying to copy. Mixed media isn't really my lane but I love it so I try every now and then! |
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 7, 2018 23:25:27 GMT
Ok, I love the diamond template, but do the squares have to be on the diamond in order to count? I may try to do this one, again, later as it is, but I have a LO I just did with multiple squares in a grid. Does that work for this, too JaneB grammadee ? |
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Post by mamakoala on Feb 8, 2018 0:02:09 GMT
Ok, I know..... I've gone a little off piste with this! I really struggled with this template and I'd decided to change the squares/diamonds into circles. Then I remembered this colourful LO that I have had hanging around for ages and it reminded me of the template. So I added the colourful frame and I have got the tags behind the photo as well. My fabulous title was black but I wanted to make it shiny last night and thought I'd picked up the clear Nuvo Drops.... except I used the glittery clear one by mistake. So the title should be black but it's not. Oh well, these things happen right! WOW!! love the colors! |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 8, 2018 1:50:24 GMT
Ok, I love the diamond template, but do the squares have to be on the diamond in order to count? I may try to do this one, again, later as it is, but I have a LO I just did with multiple squares in a grid. Does that work for this, too JaneB grammadee ? However you interpret the challenge is up to you! Bring on the grid LO! And you can do the diamonds later: no limit on how many times you can take on one challenge! |
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 8, 2018 2:37:25 GMT
Thanks for answering, grammadee! Here’s my first interpretation of this template. I will try the diamonds later, because I like those, too! Thanks for the challenge, JaneB!  |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 8, 2018 2:48:41 GMT
Great way to celebrate that little guy's first year all on one page, KikiPea! Love the colours, the chevrons, and the little boy accents. But those sweet pics are the stars! |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Feb 8, 2018 4:52:20 GMT
kiwigirl girl, I don’t even know what to say except stunning! That background  I love the pp frame and dotted frame and oh heck, I love it all! grammadee really love how you took the template and made it your own! The diamond frame is so striking and the gold just pops! KikiPea love your interpretation! So many photos but it doesn’t look cluttered at all…fabulous page!
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Post by JaneB on Feb 8, 2018 6:41:25 GMT
Ok, I know..... I've gone a little off piste with this! I really struggled with this template and I'd decided to change the squares/diamonds into circles. Then I remembered this colourful LO that I have had hanging around for ages and it reminded me of the template. So I added the colourful frame and I have got the tags behind the photo as well. My fabulous title was black but I wanted to make it shiny last night and thought I'd picked up the clear Nuvo Drops.... except I used the glittery clear one by mistake. So the title should be black but it's not. Oh well, these things happen right! Oh, it's wonderful  A template is only an idea and to do something different is great. The ink circles are a brilliant idea, and it's a great page  |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 8, 2018 8:07:09 GMT
This took awhile, but I'm happy with the way it came out. I turned the template on its side to suggest fireworks. jane, thank you for suggesting this challenge. It was a big pain in the butt. Still, it forced me to begin to sort though all the scraps I've been holding onto for too long, and now I have ideas for some of those. Your layout and cards are beautiful. I'm going to try my hand at a few birthday cards sometime in the future in an attempt to use up more of my scraps. What's that saying, " No gain without pain?"  I like how you've arranged the squares/diamonds across the top of the page here, and your photos along the bottom, it works well. The squares might be a pain to do, yet all the variations people have created show it's quite a versatile design. |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 8, 2018 8:11:44 GMT
Love those splashes of colour in on your page, kiwigirl . Really makes me want to dig through my mixed media and play. Here is a companion page to go with my take on the challenge. I will claim it as WW1 (the stretch challenge), but thought I would link it here. Uses the diamond shape: just a lot bigger. sisters forever 1 by Gramma Dee, on Flickr What a good idea to do a companion page. The diamond shapes with gold and patterned paper with the dark mat really stand out and catch the eye.  |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 8, 2018 8:13:56 GMT
Thanks for answering, grammadee ! Here’s my first interpretation of this template. I will try the diamonds later, because I like those, too! Thanks for the challenge, JaneB ! You're welcome! What a lovely idea, capturing a whole year of moments in one page. He's so sweet too |
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Feb 8, 2018 8:48:58 GMT
kiwigirl how awesome you were able to use an unfinished page. I love the all the bright splashes of colour. KikiPea This is a great snapshot of his first year. I really like the paper strips separating the lines of photos.
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I think it's a lovely card, using supplies you have and making them work. 
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I like how you've arranged the squares/diamonds across the top of the page here, and your photos along the bottom, it works well. The squares might be a pain to do, yet all the variations people have created show it's quite a versatile design. 