Welcome to the CSD Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Creative Scrapbooking Divas Blog Hop of 2011.   If you're coming from Alecia's blog (http://freakalecias.blogspot.com/), then you're on the right track.  If not, go to http://divascreativas.ning.com/ and start at the beginning. 

Christmas and New Year's have come and gone, so this year the Design Team of Creative Scrapbooking Divas wants to help you document your holidays from start to finish. The CSDivas Design Team Members have created challenges especially for the holidays, and some are offering individual RAK's besides the three (Yes, 3!)  Prizes we have at CSDivas--http://divascreativas.ning.com.

New to blog hops? No problem, here is what you have to do:

1) Hop among the 7 blogs in order to see what each talented DT member has created, and take note of the challenge.   Here is the order:

Ann - http://annlenth.blogspot.com/

Alecia - http://freakalecias.blogspot.com/ --Xmas Recipes Layout

Lori - http://scrapmomsmusings.blogspot.com/ -- Xmas Traditions Layout

Cheryl - http://tickledpink04.blogspot.com/ --Xmas Gifts Layout

Sandy - http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/ -- New Year Celebration Layout

Pam - http://dreamersklub.blogspot.com/ --New Year Traditions/Superstitions
Luisa - http://creativedesignsbyluisa.blogspot.com/ --

2) Create a Holiday In Review project by visiting the Design Team blogs.  You do not need to do all the projects.

3) Upload your entries at the CSDivas Challenges Threads.

There are 3 amazing prizes for 3 CSDivas members! To be eligible to win any of these prizes, you need to:

1) Be a CSDivas Member.  Register to be a CSDivas member here:  http://divascreativas.ning.com/

2) Upload to the proper discussion challenge.  Each of us will have a Discussion for our Challenge under our names.  Here is mine: http://divascreativas.ning.com/forum/topics/loris-hir-blog-hop-challenge

3) Due date to submit entries is Tuesday 1/18, 2011 at 5pm EST. 

Do you want to see what you could win?   Check out the prizes: (1st, 2nd and 3rd place)

Above:  First Prize

Below:  Second Prize

Below:  Third Prize

I hope you'll join me and the other design team members for a fun and 'festive' time.  Let's get those photos documented!  

My layout is unique in that you can add so many photos by adding two 8x8 page protectors!  Yes, page protectors!  I found this idea on You Tube and re-worked it for me.   This layout incorporates three 8x8 layouts with two of the layouts encased in 8x8 page protectors (one that lifts UP and the other flips to the left).  This layout holds 14 photos on just one 12x12 page.  Take a look---

Above is the first page protector lifted UP to display the next page (shown below)

This is the next 8x8 page protector opened to the LEFT.   How did I do it?  I just created an 8x8 layout and glued the flap (the tab with the holes) over the top of the 12x12 cardstock to the back. Take a look:

 The 8x8 layout that flips out from the side was glued beneath the bottom 8x8 layout:  (oops, it's sideways)

I'm sorry if I confused you.  I will be doing a tutorial on this, but can't include it here. 

My challenge for you is to create a layout using a page protector OR create a layout using as many photos as you can with some sort of inter-active element:  pull-out tags, flaps, hidden photos, etc.  Use your imagination and have fun!   When your layout is completed, follow the directions above.   If you want to win my RAK, become a member of my blog and add a comment to this thread. This is what you could win:  

I can't wait to see what you create!  Please note that in order to be in the running to win this stamp set, I need at least 5 comments from non-DT members who are also members of CSD.  If I don't get 5, then I will not draw for the RAK.

Now it's time to head to the next CSD DT.  Check out Cheryl's project at: http://tickledpink04.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

A Few More Layouts to Share....

I created these layouts for some challenges over at Creative Scrapbooking Divas.  Now that they're done, I feel as though I need to add more 'oomph' to them.  I think I'm going to remove the "Relax" title and add Diamond Glaze to them to create a glossy, watery effect.  This layout was for the "Going in Circles" challenge.  The criteria was to use at least 10 circles.

Alecia's challenge was "Chattin' and Campin'". The Campfire layout needs something too.  The criteria for the camping layout was to use orange and the photos had to have something with sharing a conversation around the campfire.  Any ideas on what you would add to this layout?

                                
This layout is for my new Book of Me Challenge at CSD.  This is the 7th challenge and the theme is to create a layout on your Most Prized Possession.  This is mine:

I was 9 years old when I received this desk on Christmas.  It was made by my father.  It has been "home" to many objects over the years.  Currently it sits in Zachery's room as a 'dust collector'.  I will always treasure this desk.  I used Cosmo Cricket Paper (which has to be about 5 years old now!). 

The next layout is of my daughter, Valerie, when she was almost 2.  She's now 25.  Boy, how time flies!  This is one of my challenges in which you have to use fabric and/or felt on your layout and it has to be prominent.  The background is predominantly fabric on both sides and the flowers surrounding the photos are made of felt.

Well, I hope you find some insipiration here.  If you want to join in on the challenges, stop on over to Creative Scrapbooking Divas! 

One more announcement that I'll share:  I plan on doing my own mini challenges on this blog every Monday.  The name of it will be:  Make N Take Mondays.  I plan on putting up the first make n take this coming Monday, the 23rd.  I hope you'll stop by and check it out!

Wishing all of you a wonderful day!

Crop Challenge Creations

Good Day, Ladies!
I participated in Life on the Scrap Beach's Crop this past weekend and the theme was based the 80's--fashion, movies, etc. Kathryn (the hostess "with the mostess") gave us 6 challenges. I've completed 5 our of 6. Not too bad!

The first challenge was "Rainbow Brite" who was popular with young girls during the 80's. This is a layout of my oldest daughter dressed up as Rainbow Brite for a Halloween party during her college years (2006). The challenge was to use the 6 colors of the rainbow plus white-black-gray. So here it is:
The second challenge was to create a layout or project using bleach based on the style of wearing 'acid-washed' jeans back in the 80's. I haven't completed that one yet as I didn't have any bleach on hand.

The third challenge was to make a layout or project involving a major interactive element. So, I made an Easter waterfall mini album using pastel colored cardstock. I'll add photos and embellishments later.
Challenge 4 was to create a layout or project about eating based on the popular movie "The Breakfast Club". I created a layout of when I went out with my family for my 50th birthday.
Challenge 5 was to use scrunched up/wrinkled paper. I created a flower:
Challenge 6 was based on another movie "Pretty In Pink". We had to create a layout or project using ONLY the color pink. The only other color allowed was black for journaling if we didn't have a pink journaling pen (which I don't). Every single thing on the layout had to be pink. So here's my take:
The crop was fun and challenging and I so wish I could've gotten the other challenges completed.

I just received a package today from Cara who hosted the Valentine Tag Swap over at Life on the Scrap Beach. These tags are gorgeous!! I've decided that I have to get a bulletin board to display the tags I've received in recent swaps. Take a look:
It was a busy weekend--real rainy and a good weekend to stay inside and create. It's still raining as I write this. Time to head out to work.

Have a wonderful day, my friends!

A New Layout to Share!

I just completed a layout for a challenge on Let's Scrap. I haven't done a two page layout in ages, but this went by quickly as I had a great sketch to work with. If you've never been to Let's Scrap--check it out! It's a wonderful blog loaded with great sketches, challenges, contests, prizes and of course, a wonderful bunch of ladies.

The photos in this layout are not that great as I had my camera on the wrong setting. I also was standing quite a distance away--(I was actually standing in the doorway of my kitchen in my pajamas trying to catch all the action without having to step out into the snow), so when I 'zoomed' in on the photo to crop, I lost alot of clarity.

The snowman is a simple paperpiecing and all I did was tear strips of paper as 'snow' for him to stand in. There's an assortment of snowflakes decorating the pages--punchies, brads and layered flakes. Don't look at the title too close (oh geez, now that I said that, you will!) Anyway, I had to piece together a few of the letters which is not easy to do when using rubons! I'd like to think that I did a pretty darn good job! The mittens are shaker boxes based on Rebecca Sower's creations from several years ago. The tree is a diecut that I embellished using Tim Holtz's "Stickles" Crystal glitter glue.

I'm off to create another layout for Janna Wilson's 52 Week challenge. I'll post that when it's done in a day or two as I'm heading out to work in a few hours. Have a great Sunday!