stashbusters feb 2014

Welcome to the 2014 STASHBUSTERS CHALLENGE thread. Everyone is welcome to play. Pick a prompt and jump right in! Prompts are open for two weeks. The more you play, the more chances you have to win a small scrapping goody from me (and some others who are donating prizes!!) and the more pages you will get done! Please link up your creation in this thread for a chance to win and I will also have a challenge box you can check during the upload process. Look for **Stash Busters Challenge** You can submit more than one page/project for each challenge so feel free to make use of your inspiration. **You can combine all these prompts. Each prompt you use is good for one chance to win...so use 3 prompts on one layout = 3 chances to win!*** We all like to get comments on our pages so if you are playing along please try to find the time to return the favor! ********************************************************************** Deadline for these challenges are MONDAY February 24th 11:59 pm PST ********************************************************************** PROMPT #1 Pick any two embellishments to add to your page: arrows tags clocks cameras hash tags ampersands clouds flair snowflakes geotags globes buttons Can also be a design on patterned paper. Page by jen Shaw (arrows, flair and tags) Page by Jen Shaw (ampersand and cameras) Page by Georgia Keyes (Tags, clouds) PROMPT #2 Use the grid design concept in your page design. It can be the whole layout or just a portion of the page. A grid, to me, means things grouped in a line. Page by Wendy Sue Anderson Page by Diane Payne Page by Christine Newman Page by Eliza Hubbard Page by Celeste Smith Page by lilgik (a Stashbuster!!) PROMPT #3 Use this sketch From Got Sketch (#154) sample page by Chrissy Greenman GOT SKETCH link to blog PROMPT #4 Use this page as inspiration Can be design or color or anything! Page by Laura Vegas Prompt #5 Complete any Two Peas challenge that is still valid. Also includes any Two Peas class lessons. VIDEOS

Marianne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Youtube channel in the moment Welcome to the 2014 STASHBUSTERS CHALLENGE thread. Everyone is welcome to play. Pick a prompt and jump right in! Prompts are open for two weeks. The more you play, the more chances you have to win a small scrapping goody from me (and some others who are donating prizes!!) and the more pages you will get done! Please link up your creation in this thread for a chance to win and I will also have a challenge box you can check during the upload process. Look for **Stash Busters Challenge** You can submit more than one page/project for each challenge so feel free to make use of your inspiration. **You can combine all these prompts. Each prompt you use is good for one chance to win...so use 3 prompts on one layout = 3 chances to win!*** We all like to get comments on our pages so if you are playing along please try to find the time to return the favor! ********************************************************************** Deadline for these challenges are MONDAY MARCH 10th @ 11:59 pm PST ********************************************************************** PROMPT #1 Use the diagonal trail design on a page...aka...embellish with a sprinkling or a trail Debbie Hodges explains it like this: "Add a random-looking trail or sprinkling of embellishments to soften up a linear scrapbook page, fill a spot, support your page subject and mood, or just have fun. While a sprinkling should appear random, a little tweaking and attention to the balance of the elements within the sprinkling never hurts. Incorporate repetitions with variety in the elements you sprinkle." Here's a link to the "get it Scrapped" website HERE I like this page by Renata Moni Page by Marie-Pierre Capistran Page by Lilth Eckels Page by Tina in Indy Page by Sasha Farina PROMPT #2 Use strips of paper in your page design or as your background. Page by Roree Rumph Page by Jenny41180 (scrapbook dot com) Page by Lisa Storms Page by Melinda Spinks Page by Stephanie Bryan Page by Magda Bolinska /mumkaa I just had to add one in by Paperclips29(she's a Stashbuster!) PROMPT #3 Use the 3 R's. It's not what you think it is! Make a page that contains at least 3 of the elements listed that start with the letter "R". the color red ribbon (or twine/thread) rub-ons round embellishments recent photo (2013/2014) rainbow of colors or an actual rainbow rounded corners/ edges What are some other R's?? Page by Gaelle Fauglas It has red/ rub-ons and round emebellishments. This had red/ round embellies/ and ribbon (twine) Page by Daniela Dobson This page is by ME! I did it yesterday. It has rounded edges/ rub-ons/ ribbon (twine) and round embellishments Prompt #4 Be inspired by Nicole Jones 911 She does process videos on Youtube and really is great at layering. Link to her twopeas gallery is here and each one of her pages has a video link in her description. Here are some layouts of hers: PROMPT #5 Be inspired by any Two Peas video. Two Peas no longer has challenges associated with their videos but the Stashbusters still do! Also any Two Peas class/workshop that you have taken counts here too. Go back and revisit some of the lessons as inspiration! Here's a link to the most recent videos..... garden girl videos Marianne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Youtube channel in the moment

stashbusters january 2014

Welcome to the 2014 STASHBUSTERS CHALLENGE thread. Everyone is welcome to play. Pick a prompt and jump right in! Prompts are open for two weeks. The more you play, the more chances you have to win a small scrapping goody from me (and some others who are donating prizes!!) and the more pages you will get done! Please link up your creation in this thread for a chance to win and I will also have a challenge box you can check during the upload process. Look for **Stash Busters Challenge** You can submit more than one page/project for each challenge so feel free to make use of your inspiration. **You can combine all these prompts. Each prompt you use is good for one chance to win...so use 3 prompts on one layout = 3 chances to win!*** We all like to get comments on our pages so if you are playing along please try to find the time to return the favor! ********************************************************************** Deadline for these challenges are MONDAY February 10th 11:59 pm PST ********************************************************************** PROMPT #1 Use at least 1 heart and/or the word love on your project. This prompt is in honor of Valentine's Day. Perfect time to get some cards made! Page by Amy Coose Page by charityj Page by Leslie Ashe Card by Mindy Miller Card by Caroline104 Prompt #2 Scrap a holiday related page. I have hardly touched my Christmas photos or products hence this prompt. Holiday doesn't have to mean Christmas...it can be Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Fourth of July etc.... Page by quigmei Page by Rebecca Keppel Page by Ashley Horton Prompt #3 Fast and Simple! Be inspired by this page by Jen Larson and keep it really simple and make it quick......under 45 minutes!!! You can make your own simple page or copy this one. Just make a quick one! Prompt #4 Use this recipe to make a page/card. 3 different patterned papers a butterfly, an arrow or a clock use something that you've never opened or have had in your stash too long. Can be paper/ stamps/a stencil etc.... use ink, mist or paint on your page some ribbon, thread or twine a tag Prompt #5 Complete any Two Peas challenge. I will add links as they become available.

Marianne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Youtube channel in the moment Welcome to the 2014 STASHBUSTERS CHALLENGE thread. Everyone is welcome to play. Pick a prompt and jump right in! Prompts are open for two weeks. The more you play, the more chances you have to win a small scrapping goody from me (and some others who are donating prizes!!) and the more pages you will get done! Please link up your creation in this thread for a chance to win and I will also have a challenge box you can check during the upload process. Look for **Stash Busters Challenge** You can submit more than one page/project for each challenge so feel free to make use of your inspiration. **You can combine all these prompts. Each prompt you use is good for one chance to win...so use 3 prompts on one layout = 3 chances to win!*** We all like to get comments on our pages so if you are playing along please try to find the time to return the favor! ********************************************************************** Deadline for these challenges are MONDAY January 27th 11:59 pm PST ********************************************************************** PROMPT #1 Use circles (at least 3) as design elements on your page. Page by Layle Koncar Page by Anabelle O'Malley Page by Geralyn Sy PROMPT # 2 Be inpired by Lilth Eeckels. I will miss her work as a Garden Girl! Her gallery is HERE Scraplift or find inspiration from any of her creations. I've showcased a few here. PROMPT # 3 Use this sketch from Pagemaps November 2013 Sample page by Sophie Crespy PROMPT # 4 Use borders and banners. Border punches and border stickers. I have a ton I never use. Same for banners. I still love the look of them. Use at least 2 on a project (could be a card too!) **You can use either a banner OR a border....doesn't have to be both together. Page by Sophie Crespy Page by helloleah Page by Shannon Tidwell Shannon did a Two Peas video in Jan 2011 about border stickers..... PRODUCTS YOU LOVE Page by Tessa Buys PROMPT # 5 **New addition for this prompt**** Any class you have taken at Two Peas.....those lessons count here too! Complete any Two Peas challenge. As long as the date is valid, it counts here! Storytellers **use a timeline Glitter Girl **use group photos Make it meaningful **make an advice based layout Moments video **use layered diecuts on your page Marianne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Youtube channel in the moment

stashbusters 2014

Welcome to the 2014 STASHBUSTERS CHALLENGE thread! This is the first one for the new year! Everyone is welcome to play! Pick a prompt and jump right in! Prompts are open for two weeks! The more you play, the more chances you have to win a small scrapping goody from me (and some others who are donating prizes!!) and the more pages you will get done! Please link up your creation in this thread for a chance to win and I will also have a challenge box you can check during the upload process. Look for **Stash Busters Challenge** You can submit more than one page/project for each challenge so feel free to make use of your inspiration. **You can combine all these prompts. Each prompt you use is good for one chance to win...so use 3 prompts on one layout = 3 chances to win!*** We all like to get comments on our pages so if you are playing along please try to find the time to return the favor! ********************************************************************** Deadline for these challenges are MONDAY January 13th 11:59 pm PST ********************************************************************** PROMPT #1 Use a long title on your page. And by long I mean 4 or more words. Use stickers, Thickers, the computer, stamps or diecuts/diecut machine. Some examples: Page by Jamie Warren Page by mandielou Page by Diane Payne PROMPT #2 This prompt reflects the entry into a new year, 2014. 2---- use 2 different alphabets on your page 0-- no color on your base background. This means use white cardstock as your background. 1-- Use at least one wooden embellishment on your page 4-- Use 4 different patterned papers on your page. PROMPT #3 Go vintage or retro. This means use a photo at least 10 years old! Some tips for making a page in vintage style are: pretty up the page with some lace,doilies, small patterns, ink distressing etc. October Afternnon and Jenni Bowlin are 2 manufactuers that work great with older photos. Page by Nicole Harper Page by Sandi Clarkson Page by Mary Jo R ( She's a STASHBUSTER ) I found this on pinterest but cannot find who created it. PROMPT #4 Color Combo: Red, yellow, black. You can add up to 2 more colors but those first 3 need to be featured. Page by luvalotmum Page by maxadriene Page by Just Em PROMPT #5 Use a tree, flower or plant on your page or project. It can be in the photos themselves or as embellishment. The page also must have a little green on it. Any amount is fine. Page by sczosnek Page by Keisha Campbell Page by magnette Page from October Afternoon blog PROMPT #6 Complete any Two Peas challenge.Inspired/ Wilna Glitter Girl These are still open until January 31st 213 in 2013 in the mood to scrap

Marianne ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Youtube channel in the moment

Me & You

A page featuring me and Cindy from Mother's Day 2001!

NSD 2014

One of the places I will be for National Scrapbooking Day is at Studio Calico. Should be fun!