One hour sketch challenge this Friday!

This Friday (March 23) at 9pm EST, come over to the message boards for a 1 hour Sketch Challenge. Each member of the DT will be providing you with an original sketch for you to choose from. You'll have an hour to post your take on it.

Aimee will be providing a prize pack to the winner!

Challenge #7 ~ Easter Card

Here is a card I made for Easter using the Sugar Kit and the Sugar Kit Digital Add on. I used the Ranger Pearl Accents to highlight my For You Title. I apologize for the way the Pearl Flower center and the highlighted title seems distorted from the scan.

Challenge #7:
Make an Easter card and send it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for the monthly draw. Please put "Scrapdango Blog" in the subject line.



Due Date: March 31st

Draw Date: April 1st



~Tara~

Challenge #4 ~ Font Frenzy

I am a font-a-holic!! I can admit it. I love fonts!! All types of fonts. I am contantly looking through the web for new, fresh and funky fonts. I thought I would share my addiction with you gals.

I found a great font to use for Easter. It is called: Easter Fun

You can download it here: Dafont

I used it on this lovely Easter Goodie Bag. Instructions for this Goodie Bag will be included in the next Scrapdango Newletter so subscribe today!!

If you need instructions on how to download a font check out this help section at Dafont.

Challenge:

Download the font and use it on your next creation. Email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's draw.

Due Date: March 31st

Draw Date: April 1st

~Tara~

Tip of the Week ~ Challenge #1

I have a great tip to share with you this week.

I have fallen in love with the Variety Pack Baseboard Tiles by Technique Tuesday. Have you seen them? They are white chipboard shapes that you can cover, ink, chalk and distress. They add instant charm and dimension to your page.

BUT….. I don’t use them for that purpose. I use them as templates!! I love the shapes of them and I have found that using them as templates is an affordable way to add interesting lines and elements to your pages. I find that the shaped papers that are all the rage right now are quite pricey! So I made a small investment in some Technique Tuesday Tiles and I am set.

Below are the borders. They are one of my favorites right now. I use them all the time right now.

Here is the layout I made using one of the templates:

I have made it easier on myself and used my Crop-a-dile to punch holes in the tiles. I then added a circle clip and hung them on my Clip-it-Up!! Great storage idea!

I also adore the Circles. I can’t bring myself to invest in a pricey circle cutter and I use these as templates as well. Then I just cut the shapes out with either my craft knife or my scissors!

If you happen to have a tip to share with us please email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Dango Blog in the subject line. You will earn a ballot for the monthly draw.

Challenge #1: Create a layout using a template that you already have in your suppllies or one you have made. Email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Dango Blog in the subject line.

Due Date: March 31st
Draw Date: April 1st

~Tara~

Challenge #7 ~ Quotes

It's time for my favorite challenge.... the quote challenge!! I love finding quotes and posting them everyday. I love getting message from you telling me that you love to read them. Thanks girls.

Challenge:
Go to the quote section of the forum and pick your favorite quote from the month of February and use it on a card or layout. Email me your creation to earn a ballot for this month's Basic Grey paper Pack.

thynner5@yahoo.ca Please put Scrapdango Blog in the subject line.

Due Date: February 28th
Draw Date: March st

~Tara~

Challenge #2 ~ Fonts

I am a font-a-holic!! I can admit it. I love fonts!! All types of fonts. I am contantly looking through the web for new, fresh and funky fonts. I thought I would share my addiction with you gals.

Here is a cool new font I found called: Philosopher

You can download it here: Dafont

If you need instructions on how to download and install your new font check here: How To

Challenge: Once you have downloaded the font I would like to see you use it on a card or layout. Please put Scrapdnago Blog Challenge in the subject line and email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca .

Have fun with your new font!

~Tara~

Challenge # 8 ~ Fabric

One of the things I love to do to my layouts is add a little extra texture. One of the easiest ways to do this is to add some fabric. I have been known to collect pieces of fabric from my daughters clothes and even their toys. I have doilies that I have used on layouts and projects that my Grandmother left me.


On the following layout I used some sheer sparkle fabric that I saved from Paige's Cinderella doll. It is so delicate and pretty and I just knew I had to use it with the Crate papers. These papers are also so elegant and pretty. I used some of the add on Glitter Die Cuts. The flower die cut on the right actually hangs off of the edge but I lost some of it on the scan.


I used a great family photo a friends of mine took last fall. I loved how it seems perfect suited with the Crate and the fabric.



Challenge #8:

I would like to see you use some fabric on a layout or a card. Please email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Scrapdango Blog Challenge in the subject line. You will earn a ballot for the Maya Mist Duo Pack.



Due Date: January 31st
Draw Date: February 1st



~Tara~

Post It Note Holder Tutorial

DD and I made these adorable Post it Note Holders for her teacher, Ms Debreower who is leaving next week. She wanted us to make something special that she can take with her when she starts her new, permanent teaching position in Goderich. I pulled out the beautiful Crate papers and die buts from the Sugar kit and this is what we did:

Supplies:

scissors

2 patterned papers

coaster or chipboard cut to 4x4

binder clip

Post it Notes

ribbon

die cuts/embellishments (optional)

rub-ons (optional)

adhesives

ink

sanding block

1. Cut your patterned paper to 4x4 .

2. Adhere to your chipboard.

3. Trim around the corners.

4. Sand the edges. Make sure when you sand the edges that you sand downwards. If you were to sand upwards you would rip or tear your paper.

5. Ink if desired.

6. Add die cut border and embellishments.

7. Cut a piece of coordinating paper for your binder clip. Adhere to binder clip. I added a rub on flower.

8. Add ribbon to your binder clip.

9. Clip your Post it Note to your chipboard coaster. Voila!!

Here is the other one we made. They are so quick and simple to make. **You can add a magnet to the back of them so they can stick on the fridge**

Challenge #6:

Your new challenge is to make one of these for yourself or to give as a gift. Please email it to thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Scrapdango Blog Challenge in the subject line. You will earn a ballot for the monthly draw!

Due: January 31st

Draw Date: February 1st

~Tara~

Challenge #5 ~ Blog Hop

Have you noticed on the right hand side of the blog all of Scrapdango's Favorite Blogs?? I try to visit them all every week and leave comments as well. I think it's a great way to show our support for one another and see a little of our friends lives. We have a great bunch of girls here at Scrapdango!!

Challenge #5:
I would like you to take some time to Blog Hop through the list. Pick at least 5 to check out and leave at least one comment on each blog! I am going to start a thread on the forum where I want you to post 5 interesting things you found on 5 different blogs!!

Everyone who participates will earn a ballot for this month's blog prize. Maya Mists Duo Pack!!

Due Date: January 31st
Draw Date: February 1st

Check back tomorrow when I will be posting a fun little tutorial using this month's amazing Sugar kit!

~Tara~

January Challenge #1

I have a great sketch that was designed by Carrie. It will be our first challenge of the year!!

Here is her stunning layout based on this sketch:

I am not sure which is prettier..... her sketch or her layout. Love the color combo and the design is wonderful.

Challenge: Use Carrie's sketch as the foundation for your next layout and either email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or provide a link below. If you email it to me please put: Dango Challenge 1 in the subject line.

You will earn one ballot for the monthly draw!

~Tara~

Challenge #24

I hope everyone has had a chance to go through the 12 Gifts of Christmas on the forum. My challenge for you is to make one of the amazing projects and crafts that have been posted.

You will earn one ballot for each project that you do. Email them to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn your ballor fo this months draw.

~Tara~

Challenge #23

I have been posting the "12 Quotes of Christmas" on the forum and there are some really great quotes there.

I would like to see you chose your favorite Christmas Quote from those posted and use it on your next layout or card. Scrapping Christmas layouts and cards sure helps to put you in the mood for Christmas.

Email your creations to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months draw. Please put "Dango Blog Challenge in the subject line. You have until December 31st to send in your creation.

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Tip Time ~ Challenge # 23

Let’s talk about scissors. I don’t know about you but I have my very favorite, must have, scissors. I was upset yesterday when my girls used them to cut sticky food with. Yup… they gunked them up so bad that I couldn’t use them. I cracked open my unDu and removed the goo but they were so dull they wouldn’t cut paper anymore. Now I am on the hunt for a replacement pair. I can’t seem to find them anywhere…. at least not yet.

I have several pairs of scissors. I use them for different jobs. My first pair I ever bought were Honey Bees by Cutter Bees. These have a great Teflon coating and work great for cutting through sticky glue dots, double sided tape other such sticky supplies.

When it comes to cutting any type of fabric I have my straight blade and my pinking shears. They work the best for fabric and felt. I find any of my other scissors aren’t sharp enough and snag. Fiskars makes great scissors for cutting through felt and fabric.

I like to work with wire, metal, acrylic and plastic. I have some strong Titanium scissors. They are extremely durable and strong. They seem to cut through anything and remain sharp.

Now… my favorite pair are spring loaded. I adore them because they are extremely comfortable and my hand doesn’t cramp or get sore when I plan on doing either a lot of pages or a lot of fine detailed cutting. They are always sharp and have a fine tip for detailed cutting. Alas…. they are wrecked. *SIGH* My Tim Holtz, Tonic, Spring Loaded, Fine Tip Scissors are sad too.

Quick Tip#1: If you are finding that your scissors are sticky just use a little dab of unDu and it will disappear.

Quick Tip#2: If you find that your scissors aren’t cutting like they did when you first bought them you can cut a sheet of aluminum foil or you can get them sharpened professionally.

Quick Tip #3: If your scissors are getting sticky but not because of goo or glue, you can cut through waxed paper too!! ** this tip was from Ginni. I have just given her a ballot for the draw. Thanks for the tip!**

Blog Challenge:
I would like you to use some decorative scissors on your next layout or card. You can email me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and please put Scrapdango Blog Challenge in the subject line.
Remember that this month I am offering a cute set of Maya Road Stamps!

~Tara~

Challenge #22

Time to post another challenge since October is flying by.

I have deiced it's time to post another quote challenge. So many people have been commenting on the quotes I post everyday but I rarely see anyone use them on a page. So... please go and find a quote that you love and create something. Quote Forum

I posted one today that I intend to use on a layout: "It doesn't matter where you go in life, what you do, or how much you have...it's who you have beside you." ~unknown author

There are so many great ones to chose from. I really love combing cyberspace to find wonderful quotes to share with you. Now... it's time to use some.

You can email them to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and please put Scrapdango Blog Challenge in the subject line. For everyone that you do you will earn a ballot for the next draw!!

~Tara~