The Amazing Digi Scrapping Race Season 3 (ADSR3)

So, the race started last Sunday. Apparently there are 2 challenges a week for 6 weeks. You have a partner. My partner is Stephanie. My friend Sarah knows her and hooked us up. Her blog link is on the left. So far I've enjoyed it. Here are this weeks challenges (#1&2).

Challenge 1 was to scrap using a certain template(design) about your favorite person, using mostly your favorite color and your favorite element 3 times. So mine was Travis, blue, stitch swirls
Challenge 2 Stephanie and I had to create 1 layout, each doing half the work. She started it with her cutie little fellow and I added all the elements.all credits can be found here http://www.ndisb.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=3132

Back on the wagon

I just haven't felt like scrapping lately. I did a lot in December, January was not a good month for me, and I signed up for the Amazing Digi Scrapping Race 3 that starts soon so I just haven't scrapped. However, tonight I had new motivation to do a layout so here it is.

"At 12 weeks and 3 days I went to a high risk ob for a test and sono and found out baby #2 will be boy #2 as well! The doctor said she never gives 100% accuracy but she'd give me 95% that its a boy. We are excited to meet our precious baby, due September 1, 2008.

Papers by Shawnery Mathis "Precious One" Frames by WW, Seeing stars Dot border by Golden Girls "Delightful" Baby blocks by Misty Cato Polka Dot alpha by Bannerwoman "Genuine" Paper tear template by V.Stegall Orange ribbon and ric rac by C. Edwards "Miles" Blue star by T.Brady "Miles"

Whats missing?

This is a two pager. The last page in Douglas' 8x10 first year album. I feel like something is missing on the left page. Any suggestions?

Credits can be seen here.

Freedom

I tried the Hodge Podge challenge which was about "showing the emotion" Here's my take. I'm not wowed by it but its okay.

For credits go here.

Quickpage

Since I hardly have any Christmas kits I grabbed the opportunity that Weeds and Wildflowers had to get free pages. For the 12 days of Christmas they were giving away a Christmas quickpage each day. I didn't get all but I love the ones I did get. I used one for last years Christmas. There is a really cute snow quickpage I'm dying to use but I need a picture from my mother and brother-in-law first.

Lifts with a twist

See original layout and credits here.

This weeks lifts with a twist is BEAUTIFUL! My layout doesn't do it justice, especially since it's an 8x10 (see post below for my thoughts on that). This is for Douglas' 12 month page.

Life after Stand Up and Scrap

This is my first layout since the Stand Up and Scrap contest. I needed a break and I was worried I wouldn't create as good of a layout as I did in the contest. And this one isn't as good but I still like it. I'm tired of scrapping in 8x10's. Thats what Douglas' first year album is in and it's hard! That's partially why I haven't scrapped lately b/c I have 6 pages of his that need to be done so that his album is finished and I don't like scrapping that size so I've been putting it off. His next album will be 8x8 like our family album. Anyways, here is his 9 months/first steps page.

You can see the credits here.

Stand Up and Scrap (Last 3)

Here are the last 3 layouts for the challenge. To see all the credits go here.

Challenge #4: Color = Power

Monochromatic Color Schemes - this week, bring your emotions to life using a monochromatic color scheme which accurately expresses the feelings behind the memory you are trying to share. A SINGLE color family (ie pinks, greens, etc) in addition to the allowable use of black, white and neutrals (kraft paper, etc) are what the judges will be looking for in this week's design focus.

Challenge #5: A picture says 1000 words

Clean & Graphic Pages - This week, we challenge you to capture a photograph that simply speaks for itself and then create a clean and graphic page which lets your photograph do all the talking. A small date or caption is acceptable but otherwise your page should have NO major journaling and NO substantial titlework. Additionally, NO stock photography may be used this week - your photo must be one you took personally.

Challenge #6: What Will You Do Next?

"What are you going to do next? What are you going to do to make this world a better place?"

Stand Up and Scrap Reveal Part 1

There was about 300 people who participated in this contest with 10 winners each week for 6 weeks so I was never expecting to win anything. My hopes were to be motivated and pushed to do new things and that I did. I'm proud of myself for what I've created. Some I like better than others but I am happy with them all. There were 2 parts of the challenge: an inspirational focus and design focus.

Week 1 Challenge:
If you could have one dream come true what would it be? and
Brushwork - we want to challenge you to use brushes to bring the inspirational focus of your page to life.


Week 2 Challenge:
What makes your life sweet?
Patterned Paper -use no less than 3 prints on your page. Remember, a little pattern goes a long way so show us your creative uses for patterned paper without being gawdy.

Week3 Challenge:

Music-let music be your muse - Use a lyric of a song to create a layout that is meaningful to you and the people you love.

Typography - use typography (font work) to add interest and mood to the lyrical focus of your page.

First Halloween

I liked this so much that I scraplifted it for fun.

White dot overlay by Weeds & wildflower "Painting a dream"Orange paper by TCordova "In memory of Miles"Black paper by www.DigitalDivasDesigns.comHalloween alpha by Rachels ScrapsPurple & black polka dot ribbon by Tabby LewisPolka dot flower by MissVivi "Bayadere" kitPurple ribbon (recolored) by Erin Hooper DesignsGreen button by Chere Edwards "In Memory of miles" kitGreen glitter swirls by Chaos LoungeStitches by Jenny Papers & Elements "Sweet Emotions"Candy corn by NewLife "Halloween" kit