Greetings!
This month finds the Design Team busy creating, it is too wet to venture outside, well in some parts, the rain has yet to find its way to the Wheatbelt in WA, but fingers crossed some will be on it's way shortly.
For those who don;t enjoy the rainy weather, winter is a perfect time for snuggling up with a good book, but also a great time for being creative, so why not take the opportunity to create using the Designer Challenges featured in the newsletter or the Weekend Challenges featured on the blog every Friday.
Don't forget to get your layouts uploaded into the correct gallery to be in the draw for the voucher at the end of the month.
cheers,
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Leonie's Quote Challenge
Michelle F's Budget Challenge
Use Your Stash - Cosmos Cricket
Designer Kit Challenge
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A REGAL CAPPELLA ORCHESTRA
This month's Designer Kit features the stunning new CAPPELLA papers from Basic Grey
*Basic Grey's Cappella Range:
- Sonata
- Timpani
- Libretto
- Falsetto
- Micro Monogram Stickers
*Deja View Paper, punched with Martha Stewart Punch
*Black Cardstock Flourishes from Tim Holtz Sizzix Flourish Die
*Lace
*KAISERcraft Pearls
*Prima Roses
*Heidi Swapp Flower stamped with Darkroom Door Stamp
*Mother of Pearl Buttons
*Tim Holtz Frame & Brads
*Bazzill
Cardstock
- Cream Puff
- Raven
- Reed
ALBERT & IVY - created by Leonie
UNTITLED - created by Leonie
We have decided to put the kit layouts in a draw to win a prize voucher - so enter any kit layout into the kit gallery in the month of May to go into the draw.
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This month we were asked to tighten our belts and create a layout with the value under $5.00. It was a lot harder than we first thought - but the Designers came up with some fabulous creations on a minimal budget. How will you go creating a layout where the products add up to under $5.00 in value? Upload your layouts in the GALLERY to go into the Draw for the June Challenge Prize Voucher.
YOU - created by Michelle F
- Cardstock $1.10
-Pink Paislee 6 x 6 pad (0.33 a sheet) $0.66
-Pink Paislee Borderline Stickers ($5.95 for 5) $0.60
-Bella Chipz Alphas ($6.50 for 132 pieces) $0.15
-Prima Flowers (about 650 in bucket) $1.00
-Beads from a Bracelet ($2.50 for 10 strands) $0.50
-Carolee's alpha & Brads unknown
-Paint, Ink
-Recycled Prima Package
Grand Value - $4.01
 EASTER EGG HUNT - created by Rach -5 different pieces of Patterned paper $1.00 -Scraps of Cardstock $0.50 -Ribbon cut offs $0.20 -Staples $0.01 -Page Refill $0.50 -Alpha Stickers $0.15 -Rub on Transfers $1.00 -Glimmermist Grand Value - $3.36  NO ITS NOT BOND - created by Michelle Michelle says she blew the budget by using the Tim Holtz Sprockets, but still made it close to value. -Cardstock $1.05
-Webster's Pages Home for the Holidays - Oh Christmas Tree (from Jan Kit)
half sheet $1.33
-AC Thickers Alphas x 4 (80 characters per pack) $0.32c
-Carolees Creations x 8 (414 characters) $0.04c
-Tim Holtz Sprockets (12 per pack) $2.70
-Journalling Card half sheet Unknown cost - was part of Jan Designer Kit
-Ticket made from patterned paper & Stamped
Grand Value $5.44Now it is your turn to take on this challenge. Don't forget to upload your layout into the challenge section of the gallery to go into the draw to win a gift voucher at the end of the month.
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This month's quote as chosen by Leonie is from Dr Suess, and I would have to say it is one of my favourites - it could suit any photo or situation.
"And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..." Dr Suess
JAI - created by Rach Using KAISERscrapbook's Duchess range, Tim Holtz Alterations Gear Die, and using a KAISERscrapbook Sketch IVY - created by Lee Using Cosmos Cricket's Material Girl Range, Hello Sunshine 8 x 8 papers & Tiny Alphabets, along with Tim Holtz Idea-ology Journalling Tickets.  YOU - created by Michelle Michelle altered her photo to soften the edges using a mask in Photoshop, adding the quote before printing the photo in A4. Using AC Thickers, Heidi Swapp Ghost, and Basic Grey Chipboard Alphabets, 3 Bugs-in-a-Rug Playtime papers & Collections Heart Why not create a layout using this month's quote and upload into the GALLERY before the end of June to go in the draw for the Monthly Challenge Prize Voucher. |
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Have you checked out the Weekend Challenges in the FORUM yet? Each Friday Night one of the Designers will be issuing a challenge for you to complete over the weekend. Something that we hope will get your creative juices flowing.
CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS IN THE FORUM HERE We look forward to seeing your layouts shared with us. |
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USING UP YOUR STASH CHALLENGE
I don't think you ever realise how much stash you have until you start sorting through it to find the stash for this challenge - So in an effort to use up more of our stash (and make room for new stuff) the Designers challenge you to use up some of your stash!
June is the month to use up some of your COSMOS CRICKET SUPPLIES
By using up some of your stash - and loading your creations in to the GALLERY by the end of June, you will qualify to go into the draw to win the Monthly Challenge Prize Voucher
A BIKER BOY - created by Lee Using Cosmos Cricket's Joy Ride patterned paper, Ready - Set - Chip Blue Line and Tiny Alphabets  ON THE GO - created by Michelle F Using Cosmos Cricket's Get Happy range  HERE WE ARE - created by Leonie Using Cosmos Cricket's Material Girl, Joy Ride & Early Bird  IT'S NOT OFTEN - created by Rach Using Cosmos Cricket's Sunshine, Farmer's Market, Sunrise, Apron Strings & Brunch |
*Basic Grey's Cappella 6 x 6 papers*Hambly Brocade Overlay*Tim Holtz Keyhole & Brads*White Green Tara Flowers stamped with Darkroom Door Stamp*Assorted Green Tara Blossoms*Collections Journal Block
*Basic Grey's Stella Ruby Alphabet (not pictured)
AS CUTE AS A BUTTON - created by Michelle  WACKY KID - created by Rach  3 + 3 + 9 = US - created by Rach  MY NEW FAMILY - created by Michelle F  FOR ALWAYS - created by Michelle F  NIFC DEB BALL - created by Lee  2009 DEB GROUP - created by Lee |
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