HELLO HELLO!

We are scrappin' this week. Instead of a game or baggie challenge though we will do another inspiration challenge. It's hot and summer outside finally so why not consider the beach? I love this photo it's very inspiring! Have at it come up with something amazing!

We are scrapping Wed.

We are scrapping this week. Be sure to check out the previous post for this weeks challenge if you wish to participate.

Here is your inspiration piece. How cool would this office be?

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Scrap Challenge Wednesday

Ok DIANNE had a FABULOUS IDEA! Next Wed we are going to do a Challenge! Here is the deal. Each person that wants to play makes up a Baggie of items from paper to embellishments. We then switch and create something with a baggie that is not their own! This sounds like fun and we will have a bit of time to prepare between now and next week! Ok back to our regularly scheduled silence until Monday's inspiration piece!

We're BAAAAACK!!!

We're back we arrived late last night and we're getting things put away and cleaned up. Someday I might have a room that looks like this! Isn't it lovely? So since I'm dreaming this will be our inspiration piece for this week!

Anyway we are scrapping this week can't wait to see everyone it's been a couple of weeks now!

Bring On The Sun!!!!

Summer Vacation has Officially started as of 45 min ago!!!!!! How stinking exciting! Ok so what does that mean to us? Scrapping is even more important!!! We are scrapping this Wed. of course and above is a little piece of summer inspiration! How happy are these colors. Maybe we can entice the warm weather and sun to come out and play?

See you Wednesday!

ORANGE Inspirations

We are scrapping Wednesday. So here is a little citrusy inspiration for you to enjoy! Why not try Orange? This little gem of inspiration from color to pattern to outdoor tents with pillow floors is from Z-Gallerie gotta love their stuff! Have fun hope to see you.

Over The Rainbow

We are scrapping this week of course and with the rain we are getting I thought a rainbow would be appropriate inspiration. Lots of things you can do with a rainbow. Let your imagination run wild! These wooden toys are from a favorite site for inspiration, ROMP they have such fun stuff! Hope to see you Wednesday.

We are scrapping this week. And for your inspiriration here are some cool bowls from Gypsyville. I Love the patterns and colors! These are very inspiring! Hope to see you!

New Inspiration & Scrapping Wed.

How was everyone's Mothers Day celebrations? Good I hope!

So we are Scrapping this Wed. and hopefully there won't be too WEATHER so you all can get here without ruination of any supplies!

So here is some springtime happy inspiration for you. I love this color combination and polka dots. There is so much here to be inspired by! Grab your pink and green scraps and come to play! Maybe we'll do a timed project.

Hope to see you!

Scrapping Wed. Challenge

I love love love this color scheme! It's cool and refreshing! I challenge you to do something with this.

We are scrapping on Wed. but we are starting at 7:30 as we have our school open house earlier in the evening!

Have fun see you Wednesday!

Back to scrapping!

So it's time to get back to scrapping. We will be getting together this week.

Here is the inspiration challenge for this week from Garnet Hill. There is a lot to choose from, the pattern, the color scheme the glass lamp for a clear element, the poster, the pillows, the quilting on the duvet. I could go on and on there is lots here to inspire you and I just love the soft soothing feel!

Hope to see you! Have a great week!

Spring Inspiration

So since we aren't scrapping this week. I thought I would share some spring inspiration to keep you going!

Quick reminder Camp is this Friday for those signed up.

I'll see some of you on Friday and everyone else next Wednesday.

Have a great week!

Holiday Challenge - No Scrapping This week

So this week there will be no scrapping. My house is contaminated with the stomach flu. First we thought it was just Abs getting over that nasty cold she had..... But alas she went straight into the stomach flu and now Dave has it. ICK.

Anyway I didn't want to skip the challenge so I encourage you to make something holidayish and to give you a little inspiration I've brought you more cookies from TwoSugars. Their cookies are amazing! I think the penguin cookies from earlier in the year were from here as well. I couldn't resist the bunnies.

Or the beautiful Egg platter for Easter.

Of course if you don't want to make something Easter you certainly do not have to you can choose to be inspired by the colors or the way the cookies are on the platter. Or even just the ribbon. Hopefully it will just inspire you to create a pretty this week!

Hope everyone is well! Take care.

New Month New CHallenge!

I know it's going to be April Fool's Day and I should do something clever. However at the moment I'm not feeling very clever. Sooooo I'm going to go with things that make me happy instead. These colors make me happy, make me wish for spring to be here now and all this gloom to go away. In that line, I challenge you to create something using these happy happy colors! One or all of them it's your choice.

Back to scrapbooking as normal this week!

Last Weeks Challenge

Here's what I completed for Marnie's challenge last week. I hadn't planned on doing a layout it just kind of happened.

Holiday Challenge - A Bit Different

So this week we're going to do our holiday challenge a little different. I'm going to ask you to bring specific supplies and we will each create one item with those supplies. Here is your assignment if you choose to participate.

Bring with you -

1 Scrap of Holiday Paper preferably wrapping paper however I know some might have stored theirs in a not so easy to reach spot so I will accept a scrap of scrapbook paper.

1 piece of coordinating cardstock(any size)

3(can be more) holiday embellishments from the following list(they can all be the same you just need a minimum of 3)
Buttons
Stickers
Chipboard
acrylic shapes

1 Holiday greeting, this could be a stamp, rub-ons, stickers, cardstock titles etc. you get the idea you need a way to get holiday words on your project.

As always I am promoting the Christmas Holiday to get things done before the Late November/Early December rush. However if you would like to bring items from another holiday you are always welcome to do so. ST. Patties, Easter and Passover are our next big ones so you may choose to work on those or even 4th of July or Halloween it's totally up to you.

Caught Up

Heres my layout that I did at Marnie's last week. It incorporates the nature challenge and the paper piercing challenge.

And also here's the card I did for the Linnecards.com challenge this week.

Punched and Pierced!

How cool is this idea? Not to mention easy on the wallet. Try punching or piercing a design on your project this week! Have fun with it!

We are scrapping this Wednesday and Cake and Ice Cream so come hungry!

YUM!!!

Well it's that time of year!! Double Filet-O-Fish is back at McDonald's. Marc stopped there on the way home from basketball on Monday night and we had a late dinner. They were so YUMMY! And, the great part is that I can eat one and not worry about it affecting my blood sugar. Of course I can't have fries but it didn't even really bother me.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and scrapping tonight!

Happy Ash Wednesday everyone.

Nature/Texture - Challenge 4th Week February

Pattern & Texture it's all around us in Nature and all around us in Art. Our Scrapbooks and cards should be no different! Here are some inspiring photos for this weeks challenge. You may be inspired by the thistle or the wood grain or just even the color of the serving pieces. Whatever it is create something Nature inspired this week!

We are of course Scrapping tomorrow and at least there will be no fear of a blizzard since it will be over 40 degrees.....

I think someone is making up camp? I have 1 kit left, beyond that, if anyone is interested.

Hope to see everyone!

Also Don't forget if your participating in Ana's Swap it is due tomorrow as well! Of course Paula we know your an over-achiever! I still have not completed my cards yet!

Holiday Inspriation for Week 2 February

These cookie ornaments are very inspiring. Use the colors or the shape even the snow caps on each to create a project this week!

Don't forget if you don't want to do Christmas your welcome to work on any other holiday!

My Shimmery Project

From last weeks challenge. Not like adding sparkle or shimmer is a stretch for me but I did break out some supplies I never use. My LuminArte paints and painted white and black cardstock with the same colors choosing which I like better for each project is fun. Like here I chose the Aqua on black for the background. I also did the same with Acrylic paint. I stamped the stars on some yellow Heidi Swapp painted on black. I stamped the stars and seaweed(exhaust flames) and cut them out. The stamps are all jusjohanna's Odd Bird Planet and I colored the Rocket with my Copics and cut it out. The moon is the Circle Dot Background cut into a half circle and highlighted with a grey Copic. Rub Ons are Doodlebug.

Can't wait to see what everyone does with Shadows tomorrow night!

Happy Groundhog Day

This weeks Scrapping challenge is to use shadows to create layers on your project. Your shadows can be in photos or with paper, pen, whatever you like.

Hopefully the Groundhog won't see the shadow or ours for that matter.

Photos inspiration by Mata Patne
and Darwin Wiggett
at Better Photo. This site has amazing photography and inspiration check it out! See you on Wednesday!

Wed - Sparkle Challenge

Here is your inspiration for the last scrap night this month.

You can use this as you like but this to me sparkles and shines. So add a little glitz to the page or card you do. Your welcome to use colors and themes as inspiration as well!

Don't forget for all the challenges you participate in this month your name goes in for a prize drawing.

No Scrapping this Week!

It's the 3rd week! So no scrapping! Time off to regroup! See you the following Wednesday!

Last Week's Holiday Challenge

So Marnie challenged us to do something with snowflakes. Here's my contribution. Very simple but cute.

Last Week's Wellie Challenge

Here's the two layouts that were inspired by Marnie's Wellies challenge. While the paper doesn't match any of the Wellies that were in the picture...they are patterns that I think would make wonderful Wellies. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for this week's challenge!!

Want a Prize?

Each week you participate in the challenge your name will go into a hat. At the end of each month I'll draw a winner!

2nd Wed. Holiday Challenge

As I mentioned we'll be doing a Holiday challenge the second Wed. of each month. You can change the holiday if you like but the challenges will be Christmas related most of the time to prepare for that holiday. That being said here are 2 pieces of snowflake inspiration. These lights are super cool. And the cookies are most yummy. These are just a jumping off place, a little nudge! Go nuts with color and ideas!

So we are scrapping this the 14th unless the snow stops us for some reason. Hope to see you ready to Rock the Challenge!

From Marnie's "Wellies" Challenge....

I actually did a layout.....the first one in a long time :):):)

Thanks Marnie....it was nice to know that I can still do something larger than an A2 card!

The Welly Challenge

Got 2 layouts done for the challenge! WooHoo. That's 2 layouts so far for the year!

Celebrate 2008

Products used -

PP American Crafts Teen, Cherry Art

Cardstock Bazzill

Sticker Label American Crafts Teen

Sticker Numbers American Crafts

Sticker Word Celebrate Hambly

Buttons Making Memories

Felt Crown Fancy Pants

Rhinestones Westrim

Mesh Ribbon Heidi Swapp

Pen American Crafts

My Littlest Dancer

Products used:

Patterned Paper SIStv Mod Sheets

Cardstock Bazzill

Vintage Hymnal Page

Glitter Die Cuts & Date Label Crate Paper

Glitter Acetate Bracket Making Memories

All from SIStv The Songbird Collection

Alphabet Stickers American Crafts

Flower Prima

Rhinestones Walmart

Stamp justjohannas Odd Bird Planet

Yeah!!

So glad to hear we are going to have challenges. I love a challenge. I was afraid I'd forgotten how to scrap but it's all coming back to me. Here's a few layouts I did today. Don't know if you can see but all of these photos are from Christmas of 2007. Only a year behind (I think)!

January Challenge - Week 1

Getting Motivated for a New Year Here! Dianne is right we need to get this blog going again. So to that end we are Scrapping Wed. of course and I have a challenges for you!

Pick your favorite welly and make a card and or layout inspired by it. I figure by the end of the day we'll wish we had our favorite pair if we need to go out of the house so why not!

Remember for 4 more months we will not be scrapping the 3rd Wed. since Dianne and I are in that Marker Club/Class at Craft Fancy!

Also everyone check out Karen's CM weekend the end of this month. She said I could go on just Friday so I'm checking to make sure I'm not doing other banquet prep the night before and I'll be there!

Looking Forward -------The 2nd week of each month will be a holiday preparedness challenge. I know everyone is sick of Christmas so feel free to substitute your favorite holiday. But the goal is to have your holiday cards, tags, projects and gifts done for next year before the holiday arrives. So get those projects organized for next weeks challenge!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone!
I think that we should give this poor Schnockered Scrappers Blog another try......it's a new year...and it deserves another chance....:) What do you think?

This Poor Blog....All Alone.....

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........with no one to talk to!

We've got to start treating this blog better...or it's going to run away from home.

I'll make it feel better.....it can fill the plastic eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.....that would make ME feel better! (You know how it works...one candy in the egg...one candy in my mouth and so on! :) )

Happy Easter Schnockered Scrappers!

Tonights Challenge

Use 2 stamps, or more on a Project. Any 2 you would like!

And Just a Couple More.....

There were huge amounts of amazing food at the cookie exchange...everyone brought something terrific to try...and I tried everything.

I did stop eating long enough to take a few pictures of

all of us enjoying the feast. (And these photos are just of us devouring the appetizers...we got to the dinner itself a bit later!)

A Little Bit More Christmas.....

A few more photos of the Cookie Exchange that I thought you'd all like to see.....The first is Marnie's beautiful table set for our dinner. The second is her lovely Christmas tree...and the third is all the cookies packaged and waiting to come home with us.

Silver & Blue

Ok so tonight's challenge is to create a project using Silver or Grey and Blue along with a bit of metal. Neutrals will be allowed of course. The project can be a Card, Layout, ATC etc. There will be a 30min time limit, we'll put the timer on the table and go to town! Everyone that plays along and completes their project within the 30min will receive a little prize! You know Silver & Blue!

So pack your bags appropriately!

Happy New Year - Jan Photographs!

Happy New Year All! Hope Everyone has had a wonderful Holiday Season!

It's time to get back to the business of taking pictures and scrapbooking! So here is small list of things to photograph and scrapbook this month!

-Kids coming in from the cold enjoying Hot Cocoa! Lots of whip cream and/or marshmallows are a must!

-Snowball Fights and Fort Making includes piles of snowballs ready for action.

-Completed snow art. We currently have a village of snow people some completed in our back yard!

-Sledding down hills and ultimately falling off the sled - see Dave's black eye! I did get a great action shot of his face hitting the snow!

- Kids tasting snowflakes!

-White white snow with some color to offset it ie. snowman's clothes or kids outerwear.

-Sunrise in the winter you don't even have to get up early!

-Snow covered trees

-You can also catch great shots in late afternoon as the moon comes out to light up the snow

-Boots and mittens drying by the fire

-A row of completed snow angels

I'm sure there are more but those are some ideas to get you started.

Check back for the Wed. Scrapping challenge this week. We'll do a quick challenge at the begining of our get together tomorrow night with the challenge! And we'll share here later in the week!