I spent most of Saturday and several hours on Sunday at SIStv's online crop. They had a bajillion really interesting challenges that ran around the clock! SIS has a lot of international SISters, so for someone like me who keeps odd hours, it was great to see new challenges popping up at 3am! I managed to use quite a few of the challenges as inspiration for some CT layouts for Amanda Dykan and Tara Sroka Designs.
NAME TAG: For this challenge we had to create a name tag for ourselves.
FIVE PLUS A DAY: For this challenge we had to choose five techniques from a long list of choices, but one of the techniques had to be "hybrid" using one of the elements from the SISiversary digital goodie bag. I chose painting, stamping, paper piecing, collage, and hybrid.
THE ALL WHITE CHALLENGE: We had to create an all white layout.
DIGITAL PATTERNED PAPER: We were challenged to create a digital piece of paper.
NARCISSISTIC CHALLENGE: This challenge was to create a layout about why you rock! You also had to use something from the digital goodie bag.
JUKEBOX CHALLENGE: We were given a list of songs and told to choose one. We then had to create a layout which used the title of the song as the title of the page and the lyrics of the song as the journaling.
MANLY CHALLENGE: Since Sunday was Father's Day, we were challenged to create a layout inspired by the holiday.
NAT'S HOUSE CHALLENGE: The lovely and talented Nat challenged us to create a layout inspired by the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young song, "Our House." We also had to (1) have a house featured on the layout somewhere and (2) use something from the digital goodie bag.
Before I leave, I want to share an *amazing* sale at Just Let Me Scrapbook:
Temperatures here in Georgia soared into the 100's last week! Where, oh where, did our spring go?
To get my mind off this heat, I am offering a whopping 35% off the MSRP as well as the already low prices on our sale pages! Enter the code HOT35 during checkout to receive this reduction on your ENTIRE order! This offer is good through Friday, June 20. Shop EARLY for the BEST selection.
Treat yourself to this COOL deal! You deserve it!
This offer excludes the Sony Picture Station, cardstock and Anna Griffin storage totes.
Be sure to mention my name (Julie) if you shop! Thanks for stopping by!
Those layouts are all so amazing!!! Wowsers Girl!!!! I so hope when I will be in NYC in November we can meet for at least a coffee - maybe your talent rubs a bit off- LOL. Don't wonder if I try to rub my shoulder on yours the whole time. LOL
Posted by: nat | June 16, 2008 at 04:19 AM
Wow, Julie, your work is amazing!!
RRP,
Blanche :-)
Posted by: blanche | June 16, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Great LO's! Love the one with you and your Dad!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | June 16, 2008 at 04:20 PM
You did as many layouts in one weekend as I did in an entire eight-week contest LOL! You're a machine, Julie! They are all fantastic. I think my favorite was about believing the hype-- I always love how honest and transparent your journaling is.
Posted by: Kira | June 17, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Great stuff.
I like your blog and all your scrappy things.
Look forward to reading more.
I love it!!!! Thank you very much!
http://www.papercraft-ideas.com
Posted by: memorial-signs | June 17, 2008 at 06:29 AM
Those are fantastic layouts. I forgot about the online crop. Looks like you had a blast.
Posted by: Renee | June 18, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Fabulous layout!! I am really lovin' your name tag!!
Posted by: Rachael | June 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM