Scrapping Word Pictures

October's Word Picture challenge

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Brought to you by the lovely and talented Kelllie Harrison!!! This is a beautiful page that I'm sure you'll all love.

Materials List
1 landscape photo 10x15cm
1 cardstock or patterned paper for base - 30x30cm (Paper A)
Patterned paper/cardstock pieces:
Paper B - 15.5 x 15.5cm
Paper C - 10 x 25cm
Paper D - 23 x 12.5cm
Paper E - circle 16cm
5 hearts (approx 3cm)
Assorted flowers to embellish

Instructions
Before you begin- draw a thin line around each piece of paper/card (including the base) in either a black pen or a white pen (darker coloured papers) approximately 2 to 3 mm from the edges.

Paper placement
Place paper B approximately 5.5 cm from the top of paper A and 8.5 cm from the right of A.

Place paper C so that it is centred vertically and approximately 2cm from the right of A.

Position D so that it is almost centred horizontally – it should be closer to the left side of A. It should be approximately 4.5cm from the bottom.

Place your circle E so that it is almost on the edge of the right side of A and about 1cm from the bottom of D.

Attach your photo so that it is centred on piece D.

Add the 5 hearts to the bottom left hand corner of D.

Your title goes on the top right corner of your photo.

Journaling should be added to the right side of the photo of piece E

Embellish with your flowers.

Have fun and don't forget to tell your friends!!!

Shock horror!!!

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I don't know about anyone else, but I am totally freaked out that October is here already!!! Those last 30 days seem to have flown by far too quickly.....it's only 12 more weeks until Christmas!!!

I'm totally unprepared for October's challenge so will pop off now and get it ready....it's a goody, so you'll want to keep your eye out for it....

Last, but certainly not least!!!

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Here's our last entry for September....and what a beauty!

Shelly Williams

Thanks for all our your entries this month ladies! Each and every layout has been truly inspiring.

Up for some shopping??

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Silly question....of course you are!!!!

Pop on over to see Alita at Scrap A While...

20% SALE

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What are you doing here??!!!!!

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You should be over at the Scrapawhile cybercrop!!!!

Put the ScrapAWhile Spring in your Scrapping!!

This Friday to Saturday

Drop on in and say hello to Alita and the girls....lots of fun over there this weekend!!! See you there B-)

www.scrapawhile.com.au

Some beautiful entries!!!

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The girls over at Scrap A While have been busy this month....here's some gorgeous inspiration from them.

Rhonda

Some brad borders, ric rac and are they gorgeous little chipboard flowers I see??!

Kylie Symons

Love that paper Kylie....nice doodling & scalloped border too B-)

Angela Budden

Angela has used a few different decorative borders...doodles, ric rac, scallops...fantastic!!!

Gwenda

Gwenda has hand cut a gorgeous border....love those papers!

Thanks for your entries ladies!!!

I hope you're all enjoying September...looking forward to seeing more entries!

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Some more inspiration...

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Silly me...forgot mine!!! I've made a decorative border using some pleated ribbon with a little wooden heart & sticker. I've also handstitched a border. Hope you likey!

Inspiration for this month....

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The inspirational team have done it again!!! Here are their fantastic takes on this month's challenge. Thanks again to the talented Deb Hosking for a wonderful challenge!

On her layout, Deb has created an amazing border using wavy cardstock and doodling dots! What a fantastic idea!

Sue-Maree has lots of interesting borders on her layout. There's some lace, border punch, decorative edge on patterned paper, rub-ons....have I missed any???!

Kellie has patiently used her scissors and cut out a decorative border from patterned paper. Little bit of work but I'm sure you'll agree it was well worth the effort!!

Thank you ladies for such wonderful inspiration!

I hope we have given you some great ideas for your layouts. Looking forward to what you come up with.

You have until midnight on 30 September to get your entries in. Don't forget to tell your friends!!!

Free this Sunday???

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This Sunday Bon's Scraps is holding a Melbourne crop day and Bon would love to see some new faces there.

Come and scrap with Bon's Scraps!

Bon Johnstone and DT Member Charmane Koch {if she has her baby in time} will be there!

Date: Sunday 20th September
Time: 12-5pm
it will be held at:

Belgrave South Community House,

Gilmore Court, Belgrave South
Melways Reference - 84 G4

Snacks & Drinks provided

The shop will be set up and will be accepting CASH ONLY...

so bring your Scrap Supplies for a fun scrappy day!

Prepay for your ticket now - so you don't miss out!

***Due to seating and catering bookings are essential - buy your ticket below.***
Looking forward to seeing you there :)

PLEASE NOTE- there will be no refunds.

www.bonsscraps.com.au

Border inspiration for you...

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I was browsing through the Scrapbook Diva's store today and found some decorative border inspiration for you all.

There are quite a few patterned papers around now with decorative borders. This delightful one is from Sassafrass Lass.

You can quite easily make your own border by adding a row of gorgeous buttons like these Making Memories ones.

If you're feeling arty farty...why not try a chipboard border. Ink, paint, distress to your hearts content for a border that's truly one of a kind.

Another easy way is to use some felt...these gorgeous flowers will certainly pop on your page.

There are many decorative border punches to choose from. They're easy to use and create lots on interest to any layout.

Why not use some beautiful ribbons as a border. Lots of designs to choose from and you don't have to choose just one!

Rub ons are an easy way to add a border. Even though the diamonds on these Cherry Arte rub ons are grouped and not in a line don't let that stop you. Trim them into strips to create your own interesting design.

And the one I find easiest of all....good ol' stickers!!! So many beautiful ones to choose from now, like these Basic Grey beauties.

Hope these suggestions help you!!!

I'm working on my layout for this month...keep an eye out for the inspiration team's designs which will be up on the night of the 15th.

Have fun and don't forget to tell your friends!!!

SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE

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The Scrapbook Divas' 20% off sale will be continuing for another week till the 8th September 2009. So come on over and grab yourself a bargain!!!

CRAZY CROPPING WEEK

The theme this month is concentrating on the males in our lives to coincide with Fathers Day this month.

Commencing Monday 7th September and running till midnight Monday 14th Septemer 2009.

There will be 5 days of challenges for every day of the week, Friday nite chat and games plus a photography challenge.

So come along and register in the forum

http://www.scrapbookdivas.com.au/forum/viewforum.php?f=151

and get some pages scrapped during the week and have some fun whilst doing it.

Happy Birthday to You!!!

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This month, Enchanted Scrapbooking are celebrating their 6 month birthday … why don't you pop on over for lots of scrapping fun, challenges, chatting and gossip and don’t miss out on their Birthday Cybercrop and their Cybercrop Birthday Party Packs!

… Party Party Party …

that is this month’s motto over at Enchanted Scrapbooking!!!

September's Word Pictures challenge...

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...brought to you by our very own inspirational team member Deb Hosking!

Materials List
1 10 x 15cm landscape photo
1 sheet cardstock/patterned paper (30 x 30cm) for the base of the layout
Paper A – 23 x 20cm
Paper B – 19.5 x 7cm
Paper C – 3 x 14cm
Paper D - 1 x 23cm

Instructions
1. Attach Paper A horizontally to base – 1cm from right edge and 4cm from the bottom edge.

2. Adhere photo in bottom left hand corner of Paper A, leaving a small border on the bottom and left hand sides.

3. Paper B is placed vertically on right edge of Paper A again leaving a small border around the edges.

4. Place Paper C horizontally just inside the top of Paper A with the right edge touching the left edge of Paper B.

5. Attach Paper D vertically over the right edge of the photo and left edge of Paper B, extending over both edges of Paper A.

6. Place your title above the photo and your journaling on the bottom right hand side of the photo.

Now's the time to make it your own!!!

As our extra challenge this month....you need to add a decorative border somewhere on your layout! I'll share some examples with you over the next week to help you out. So stay tuned!!!

Have fun and don't forget to tell your friends!!!

Spring has sprung so it's goodbye August!

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The last entries for the month....and what beauties they are!!!

Rhonda

Lynne Hampton

Melinda Taylor

Michelle McKinnon

What can I say ladies but....whoo-whooooo!!!!

Thanks again to our talented guest designer for this month...Emma Morris! We appreciate your inspiration Emma xxx

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Another fantastic entry!!!

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We have a delightful page to share with you. Love your leaves Marion!!!

Marion McIntyre

Exciting news....

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Over at Bon's Scraps they are about to start a new design team competition, begining on Monday....

There will be TWO spots available!!!

Why not pop on over and have a look, make sure you register your interest in the design team section of the forum.

The great news is....if you win you will get an exclusive monthly kit for free and you will also receive a generous discount instore!!! How exciting!

http://www.bonsscraps.com.au/phpBB2/index.php

August entries...

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All I can say is "WOW"! These are beautiful ladies!

Shara Fleay

Kylie Symons

Kathy

Looking forward to receiving more entries! You have until midnight, 31 August to send them to me at word.pictures@hotmail.com.

Don't forget to tell your friends!! The more the merrier B-)

Tonight's the night!!!

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Well here we are at the 15th of August already!! Finally we can share our Inspirational Team's take on this month's challenge.

We thank the very talented Emma Morris for sharing her design with us this month. I'm sure you'll agree it's a wonderful challenge!

Emma Morris

Sue Maree Wilks

Kellie Harrison

Deb Hosking

Sami Cronin

We are looking forward to seeing your take on the challenge. Remember you have until midnight on 31 August to send to Sami at word.pictures@hotmail.com

Remember to tell your friends!!!

Only one more sleep!!!

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self-portrait

Tomorrow night we will review the amazing Inspirational teams layouts for your viewing pleasure....I'd better get cracking B-o

Leaf it up baby!

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Just wanted to give you some hints on how to leaf it up on your layout. I've been browsing around Chooks Scraps wonderful shop and look what I've found!

Stamps are a wonderful way....you choose the colours - they don't necessarily have to be green B-)

There are also some gorgeous rub ons out there...an easy way to add some leafage!

How about die cuts??! Easy peasy! It's all done for you...just pop 'em out!

If you feel like getting arty farty try some chipboard!! Leave it raw or tart it up with your paint, ink & glimmermists.

And my favourite....divine patterned paper! If you're patient, cut out some leaves from your patterned paper. It doesn't have to be exact...just trim quickly around the edges.

If you're into paper piecing, try finding some clip art leaves....print them out and use them as a template. Also, if you have used chipboard leaves and still have the 'hole' you punched them out of...you can use this as a template too!

So many leaves....so little time!!!

If anyone else has any tips, let us know by popping them in the chat box >>>>>>>>>over here B-)

I'm off to Sydney for the weekend now....back Sunday night! Have a great, scrappy weekend everyone!

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Sick and tired of winter... We are!!!

This month at Enchanted Scrapbooking we are going to escape the winter blues ... And liven up our lives with an enormous SPLASH OF COLOUR!!!!!

So join us for a variety of challenges and competitions and brighten your scrapping lives with COLOUR...

http://www.enchantedscrapbooking.com.au/

Leaves!!! She wants leaves!!!

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Here's a sneaky peeky of Emma's gorgeous layout....see....leaves! Don't panic....it'llb e easier than you think!

There are many ways to incorporate leaves into you layout. Think stamping, paper piecing, stitching, chipboard, stickers and there's lots of patterned papers out there with leaves on them!

I'll be back with more....stay tuned and don't forget to tell your friends!!!

Here it is!!!

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Pinch and a punch for the first day of the month.....and for our first challenge for a little while! We are also welcoming a special guest designer this month!

This month's WordPictures challenge is brought to you by someone most of you know and love....the very talented Emma Morris aka bookaruth! Emma is a regular on WordPictures and also over at Chook Scraps....make sure you pop over and say hello.

Without further ado, I bring you Emma's August Challenge.....

Requirements
1 landscape photo 10x15cm
Cardstock/Patterned Paper (CS/PP) for background
PPA - 30 x 15.5cm
PPB - 27 x 10cm
PPC - 20 x 15cm
PPD - 30 x 3cm strip

Instructions
1. Cut all PP's to size and ink the edges, if desired.
2. Place PPA approximately 1 inch from the right side of the background CS/PP.
3. Centre PPB in the middle of PPA and adhere.
4. Adhere your photo to the middle of PPC.
5. Place PPD 2cm from the bottom of background CS/PP.
6. Place PPC 1cm from the top edge of PPD and adhere.
7. Title to go at top of PP's A & B.

Now's the time to make it your own!!!

This month we're bringing back our special techniques! As an extra challenge this month....you need to add some leaves to your layouts! Don't panic....I'll give you some examples over the next week to help you out. So stay tuned!!!

Thank you Emma for designing this month's wonderful challenge. It's not often I actually get to blind scrap so I'm looking forward to doing it myself!

Are you ready????!!!!

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Tomorrow we reveal August's challenge!!!!

Tomorrow we reveal a new look blog!!!!

Tomorrow we reveal some other things....you'll just have to wait!!!!

Excited????? So am I!!!!

B-) Sami

We're back on track!!!

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MAJOR apologies for being missing for soooooo long, but that naughty piggy hit us with a vengeance and we're still getting over it!

You've all been very patient and I thank you VERY much for that.

I'm currently making up sketches from past challenges for even more inspiration. These will be up soon.

Our next challenge will be posted on 1 August.

Once again THANK YOU all VERY MUCH for your patience!!!

Taking part in the pandemic

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You may have noticed that Word Pictures has been put on hold this month. This is due to the fact that illness has hit my family with a vengeance over the last few weeks, topping it all off with the good ol' swine flu - and it's not pretty!

Please be patient with us....we'll be back, fit and healthy, with a new challenge on 1st July.

Hope you and yours are all well. xSami

Lots of layouts to share...

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I have a feeling we're going to have a big month....look at these lovelies!!!

Alita Pereira

Deb Kupfer

Jan Amato

Julieanne Cremen

Kylie Symons

Shelly Williams

Sonia Bowers

Sue Lythgoe

Thank you so much for sending your entries in ladies! We appreciate your support.

Reveal time....

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It's time to reveal what our inspirational team has been working on to inspire you this month!

Kellie Harrison

Sue Maree Wilks

Deb Hosking

Thanks for sharing your layouts with us ladies....you truly are inspirational!

Cybercrop this weekend!

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Enchanted Scrapbooking would like to invite you to their cybercrop this coming weekend, starting Friday May 15th and finishing Monday May 18th… They have three great challenges lined up, lots of friendly, fun, laughter and chatting in the forum, our infamous Bidding WAR and of course scrapping!!!!!! So gather your scrapping supplies and be ready for some fun and exciting times.

May's Word Picture Challenge...

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Material List
1 x portrait photo 18x13cm (5x7”)
1 x cardstock or patterned paper 30x30 for base
Patterned paper/cardstock pieces:
Paper A –28x28 cm
Paper B – 30x8cm
Paper C – 30x10cm
Paper D – 21x16cm
Paper E – 13cm diameter circle

Paper Placement
Place Paper A in the centre of the base.
Paper B strip should be placed vertically 2cm from right hand side of Paper A.
Now add Paper C horizontally 1cm from the bottom of Paper A.
Attach Paper D vertically 2cm from right hand side of Paper B and 4cm from bottom of Paper C.
Next your circle, Paper E, should be placed overlapping the bottom left hand side of Paper D.
Your photo should be now be added, centred on Paper D.
Place your title along the bottom of your photo.
Journaling should be added to the top left of your photo.
Your circle is a great place to add embellishments!

Now it’s time to make it your own!! Send your entries to us at word.pictures@hotmail.com no later than midnight, 31 May 2009.

Have fun and tell your friends!!!

SLICE of Life Competition at Enchanted Scrapbooking!

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If you love a challenge, if you are creative, if your love to scrap, if your absolutely have to get your hands on a SLICE......... then join Tracey and Jodi over at Enchanted Scrapbooking for their Slice of Life, 6 week competition for your chance to win a Making Memories SLICE portable die cutting machine.

The competition starts on the 1st of May, however you can join in at any stage up until the due date, as long as you complete all of the challenges then you could be the lucky winner who walks away with this..........

Tough competition this month!!!

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Congratulations ladies! There's some wonderful work to share this month...

Emma Morris

Julieanne Cremen

Kylie Symons

Michelle McKinnon

Lindy Gillespie

Drumroll please.......

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It is my pleasure to introduce our new Inspirational Team members and their take on April's challenge......

Deb Hosking

Deb says:

" I live in country South Australia with my wonderful husband, Shayne who supports me and my hobby, or rather my passion...ok!!…my ADDICTION to scrapbooking. I was a teacher BC (before children) and now work as a TAFE lecturer. I have two sons Ryan 11 and Bowen 8 who feature prominently in my pages.

I love clean simple lines with the focus being on the photos and the story. I love that what I create will help my family remember both the special occasions and the everyday moments of their lives.

Scrapbooking has taught me so much and allowed me to make some fantastic friendships."

Visit Deb's blog for more inspiration - Life....it's what you make it!

Kellie Harrison

Kellie says:

"I have been scrapping for about 5 years now, however I have been doing craft for as long as I remember. I have been married for almost 10 years to my best friend and we have 3 children whom I love to do scrapbook pages on.

We live in country NSW so access to scrapbooking supplies can be a little difficult- thus I tend to spend a lot of time on the internet searching for products and ideas.

Just recently, I became a Design Team member of ScrapAWhile, which I am enjoying so much."

Pop over and visit Kellie's blog - Create with Colour

Wishing you a very warm welcome ladies!

Kellie and Deb will be joining Sue Maree each month to inspire you. I will still be here, taking care of business and joining in on the fun!!

Rush on over!!!

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We have a few announcements to make....

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You're all waiting for some announcements, but before we can we're waiting on confirmation. Hopefully tonight's the night!!!

We all like something for FREE!!!

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The wonderful Scrapbook Divas May Divalicious Kit for Mothers day comes with FREE project instructions from Scrapbooking Memories Master and Diva Melleny Ams for 6 easy projects for Mothers Day.

The kit is amazing value!!! Just click on the pic to pop over to Divas for a look. You won't be disappointed.

VERY exciting competition!!!

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There's lots happening over at Enchanted Scrapbooking!!!

Classes, cybercrops and their very first competition where you have the chance to win one of these....

There's a friendly bunch of scrappers on their forum, so make sure you pop on in and say hello!

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'Celebrating the Feminine'

Come and celebrate with us all the special relationships

with the wonderful women that have shared your life

- good friends, sisters, work colleagues.

Book it in the diary and register online on the forum

15th - 17th May
http://www.scrapawhile.com.au/

Amazing inspiration...

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The very talented Sue Maree Wilks has been at it again! Here's her take on April's challenge. It's wonderful to see a boy page and how cool are those chipboard shapes!

I have to congratulate Sue Maree on her stunning layout published in the final encore of Scrapbooking Memories Vol 11 No 2. It's her second time being published and I'm sure not her last!

If you'd like to see more of Sue Maree's work, go and visit her and the other chooks at Chook Scraps.

An early reveal!

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We are heading off on a family holiday and I won't have access to my computer while I am away. I'm already having withdrawals - eeeek!!!

Because of this, I will share my interpretation of April's challenge a little bit early.

Sami Cronin

I have used Basic Grey's Mellow & Pheobe ranges for this layout. I loved the shapes of the Pheobe range, but it was just a bit too pink for my DS, so I added some beads to break it up.

I hope this inspires you to enter this month's challenge! Keep your entries coming in and I will be back next Sunday with more inspiration and the Design Team announcement!!!

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

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Hope you are all having a wonderful time with your family and friends.

We've had a wonderful morning here hunting for eggs. Lots of photo opps for Mummy...so lots of material for some Easter pages!!!

I myself am feeling a bit sick from all the eggs....I have no self control!!! Maybe a hot cross bun will soak up some of that sugar.....

Loads happening at Divas!!!

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Make sure you pop over and have a look at Divas Credit Cruncher kits.
For only $24.95 INCLUDING postage they're amazing value!!!!

There's also lots of new stock arriving now!!!

My Little Shoebox top up of 'Who's There'

Theresa Collins

Basic Grey - Lime Rickey

While you're there, make sure you check out
the new April challenges posted HERE

Fantastic prizes with $10 vouchers for the winners each month!!

New Kit on the Block...

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Enchanted Scrapbooking is the brand new site of Tracey Campbell and Jodi Voute. You may remember Tracey and Jodi as the creative founders of Word Pictures.

They have launched their new site this month with delightful packs at very affordable prices. There's competitions, cybercrops and a brand new forum! Pop on in and take a look at the magic!!

Greetings from Bon!!

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Bon's best kits yet have hit the store, boy and girl with bits galore.
get instore and get yours now, before they're all sold and you miss out...

April's Word Picture Challenge

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Material List
2 landscape photos - 10x15cm photos
1 x cardstock or patterned paper 30x30 for base
Patterned paper/cardstock pieces:
Paper A –26x26 cm
Paper B – 2 x strips 30x1cm
Paper C – 23x12cm
Paper D – 23x14cm
Paper E – 3 circles 7x7cm

Paper Placement
Place Paper A in the centre of the base.
Paper B strips are then attached to the top and bottom of Paper A.
Add Paper C centred vertically and 3cm from the left hand side of Paper A.
Now place Paper D, horizontally, 1cm from the left and 3cm from the bottom of Paper A.
Attach your landscape photos along the right hand side of Paper A, centred vertically.
Your 3 circles, Paper E, should be added along the left hand side of Paper A, over the top of Paper C & Paper D.
Add your title to the bottom left of your photos.
Journaling should be added to the top left of your photos.

Now it’s time to make it your own!!

I hope you have as much fun as I did writing this challenge! Entries should be received no later than midnight, 30 April 2009.

Last minute entries!

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Here's the last of our beautiful entries for March.

Kellie Harrison

Lindy Gillespie

Chrissy

I've been so inspired by you all again this month. Thank you for your participation B-)

Wowee!!

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We have hit 12,000 visitors tonight!!!

Thanks to you all for your support. We wouldn't be here without your support!
See you tomorrow for April's challenge, the announcement of February challenge and the start of the poll for March's winner. No fooling! B-)

March is marching on....

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Not long to go to get your entries in!!! Here's some more fantastic inspiration for March.

Marion McIntyre

Christine Rayner

Deb Hosking

Thanks for taking the time to join in everyone! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. B-)

3 days left to vote!!!

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Don't forget to check out February's layouts in the slide above ^^^^^^^^ and vote for your favourite!! Not long to go.......get your friends to help you out!!!

Sensational Sue Maree!!!

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This delightful layout is the very talented Sue Maree Wilks' take on this month's challenge.

Sue Maree Wilks

Love your use of rub ons Sue Maree!!

More, more, more!!!

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Thanks for your entries ladies! They are truly wonderful!!!

Sarah Latham

Karen Flynn

Emma Morris

Don't forget to leave a little love......B-)

Our first entries are in!!

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You were fast this month ladies!! Love your take on the challenge.

Kylie Symons

Fiona Schultz

Don't forget to leave a little love for our entrants in the comments!!! It's always nice to get a little encouragement B-)

A little bit of inspiration for you...

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Here's Sami's take on March's challenge. Notice how instead of using patterned paper, she's included some hessian instead. Her circle is a flower which she's mounted on hessian as well, to add texture to complement her K & Co patterned paper and alpha stickers. A great example of using the word picture as a base, then making it your own with your very own style!

Feeling inspired? You have until midnight, 31 March to get your entries in. Don't forget to tell your friends!!

VOTING! We need your help...

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It's soooooo hard to pick a winner each month - we love them ALL!

You may have noticed that we are now giving you the chance to vote for your favourite layout on the right hand side of our blog. We will be doing this each month from now on.

Will will announce winners on the last day of the month. You have until then to make your choice. Remember to tell your friends to vote for you!

SALE...SALE...SALE

2009-03-17T18:01:00.001+11:00

Continuing the Celebrations for Scrapbook Divas 3rd Birthday we're having a huge sale.

Dont miss it ... 25% off (excluding new stuff, kits, bazzill) and the Christmas Shoppe has 50% off !!!

Be quick ... find it all here ... http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/index.php

Our Crazy Cropping Week has been a huge success - Queen Of the Crop will be announced soon.

The Forum Points Competition is continuing - you can still register and join in for your chance to win some GREAT prizes.

Find it all here ... http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/forum/

Hasta la vista, baby!!

2009-03-13T16:12:00.003+11:00

It is with regret that we say goodbye and good luck to the wonderfully talented Sheree Power. Sheree has been a valued member of the Inspirational Team here at Word Pictures for some time now and she will be missed! You can still be inspired by Sheree's work on her blog so pop in every now and then.

This means that the Scrapping Word Pictures Inspirational Team are looking for someone to join them. You would be required to complete one Word Pictures Challenge per month. If you are interested, please send an email to Sami at word.pictures@hotmail.com for the details.

It's all happening in the nest!!!!

2009-03-12T11:14:00.006+11:00

Just a quick email to update you on everything that is happening in the nest from Lorraine and the Creative Chooks.

This weekend we have our monthly CC starting on Friday - check out the hints and pre CC chat here - http://www.chookscrapsscrapbooking.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=177

We will be running a chatting comp on the Friday evening so please drop by and say hi.

Our idol competition is up and running and there is still time to join in. Check out the fabulous entries here - http://www.chookscrapsscrapbooking.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=841

Sue-Maree has been updating our blog regularly with interviews with some of our members and updates on happenings in the nest so make sure you check it out. http://www.chookscrapsscrapbooking.com/blog/

We also have our continuous challenge which is creating a lot of interest and there will be a new swap starting soon.

Looking forward to pulling up a perch next to you all soon.

Our last entry for the February!

2009-03-09T08:57:00.004+11:00

Here's Renae's 'cute' take on February's challenge.

Renae Deguara

I love how you've added the chipboard curls to your patterned paper. Thanks for joining in on the fun Renae!!

March Word Pictures Challenge...

2009-03-06T22:06:00.003+11:00

Well, here it is! Better late than never. I'm just getting back on my feet and it still takes me quadruple the time to get anything done! So, without further ado, I present March's challenge....

Material List
10x15cm photos – 1 landscape & 2 portrait – 3 in total
1 x cardstock or patterned paper 30x30 for base
Patterned paper/cardstock pieces:
Paper A – 28x28cm
Paper B – 26x17cm
Paper C – 30x8cm
Paper D – 13x13cm circle
Paper E – 29x2cm

Paper Placement
Place paper A in the centre of the base.
Paper B is then attached just inside the edge on the left hand side of Paper A.
Add Paper C centred and 3cm from the bottom of Paper B.
Your portrait photos should be placed, one on top of the other, to the right hand side of Paper A.
Paper E should be placed along the left hand edge of photos – this is where your journaling should be added.
Your landscape photo should be placed on the left hand side of Paper E centred from the top of Paper B and the top of Paper C.
Your circle – Paper D – is then attached in the space between your landscape photo and the bottom of Paper B, over the top of Paper C. This is where your title should go.

Make it your own!!

I hope you have fun with this challenge. Entries should be received no later than midnight, 31 March 2009.

We have some beautiful entries...

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Thank you ladies for sharing your inspirational work with us!!!

Marion McIntyre

Kylie Symons

Kellie Harrison

Karen Flynn

Anthea Peterson

FEBRUARY'S DEADLINE EXTENDED

2009-03-05T22:09:00.001+11:00

Don't forget that the deadline for February's challenge has been extended to midnight, Saturday, 7 March.

Tell your friends!! B-)

3rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

2009-03-05T21:19:00.007+11:00

Well, who can believe that Divas is 3 and the new website is now 12 months old. We have lots of new and exciting competition and prizes happening this month.

Its our 3rd Birthday and to celebrate that we will be having a new competition, a week long Crazy Cropping, New Divalicious Kit and of course a Birthday Sale.

THE NEW MARCH DIVALICIOUS KIT is now in store with a RRP of $40.00 there is a great saving of $10.00 for this month.

Diva Rach is busy whipping up some samples using this fantastic Back to School Kit.

INTRODUCING CRAZY CROPPING

COMMENCING ON MONDAY 9TH MARCH AND FINISHING AT MIDNIGHT MONDAY 16TH MARCH 2009

5 challenges, one per day from Monday - Friday.

FRIDAY NIGHT CHAT, GAMES AND SHOPPING.

$10 DIVA DOLLARS for each challenge winner.

Queen of the crop prize awarded to most outstanding participant

(must have chatted, commented in gallery, participated in all 5 challenges competently).

The winner will be our Guest Designer forApril and May and receive DT Pack.

for all the details and registration check it out in the forum.

THE DIVAS 3RD BIRTHDAY FORUM POINTS COMPETITION

Commencing on the 9th March we will be conducting a NEW FORUM POINTS COMPETITITON

with the following prizes

1st Prize Cuttlebug with some dies value $140.00

2nd Prize a Bella Pack valued at $100

3rd prize another pack containing products from Kazazz and from Divas valued at $70.00

4th prize store voucher to the value of $40.00

*Firstly everyone needs to register to be able to participate.

*Registrations will close on 8th March 2009.
*For Further information regarding the points you can check it all out in the forum.

Very special guest designer!!!

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The very talented Tam Milbourn from Bon's Scraps is our guest designer for this month! Tam has used Bon's February Boy's kit and adapted the Word Picture challenge to fit an 8.5" x 11" page. It shows that the challenges are very versatile!

Thanks for sharing your wonderful take on the challenge with us Tam!! Why don't you take a moment of your time and pop over to Bon's Scraps to check out their fabulous design team's work. It's well worth the trip!!!

Come and scrap with Bon's Scraps!!

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Bon Johnstone and DT Members Charmane Koch & Tam Milbourn will be there!

Date: Sunday 29th March

Time: 12-5pm

It will be held at: Belgrave South Community House Gilmore Court, Belgrave South Melways Reference - 84 G4

Snacks & Drinks provided

There will also be scrapbooking raffles, with prizes donated by Bon's Scraps & Kipindi Photography... all proceeds from raffles will also go to the red cross bushfire appeal.

The shop will not be set up so bring your Scrap Supplies for a fun scrappy day!

Prepay for your ticket now - so you don't miss out!

100% of monies above hall hire and refreshment cost will go to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.

***Due to seating and catering bookings are essential - buy your ticket here.***Looking forward to seeing you there :)

Some inspiration for you...

2009-02-24T11:49:00.006+11:00

The Word Pictures team have been busy creating some gorgeous eye candy for you. Here's our take on February's challenge...

Sue Maree Wilks

Sheree Power

Sami

We have some wonderful prizes again this month. Hope this inspires you to get your entries in. Because of my 'break', the deadline for entries has been extended until midnight, Saturday 7 March. Make sure to tell your friends!!

Sorry for the 'BREAK' in transmission....

2009-02-24T11:36:00.003+11:00

I had a little accident. Have been hopping around on crutches with suspected broken ankle. Lucky for me it's only a very bad sprain!! Of course it's been a week where Daddy's been away, and after moving to a new state we have no support system as yet, so have been struggling to look after myself and my three littlies. DS thought it was great because he got to have a few days off school because I can't drive!!

Not much time for scrapping I'm afraid, haven't been able to hop downstairs to my playroom. I did manage to knit a scarf while I've been sitting around though.

Please accept my apologies for my little 'break'! We're back on track now. xSami

6 new challenges to start the year off!

2009-02-05T13:35:00.002+11:00

Challenge 1 – Scraplift the Master

As the name suggest our very own Scrapbooking Memories Master Melleny Ams will be creating a layout every month for you to scraplift. Therewill be $10 Diva dollars on offer for this challenge.

Challenge 2 – Colour Challenge

Every month the Guest Divas Designer will be challenging you with a colour challenge. Get outside your comfort zone with some colours that maybe you have not tried before. There will be $10.00 Diva Dollars for the winner of this challenge.

Challenge 3 – Card Challenge

Diva Mel will be presenting some beginner and advanced card making challenges.

Challenge 4 – Rachael’s Challenge Tuesdays with a Twist

This year, Challenge Tuesdays will be perfect for those who can only spare half an hour or less a week to their scrapping. do you like sketches? do you like blind challenges? do you like to take your time working on a special layout so that its just perfect? Well this Challenge with Diva Rachael will suit you. There will be $10 Diva Dollars on offer for this challenge.

Challenge 5 – A Year in Review – Sketches
Welcome to a new year of challenges, its great to be back into the swing of things! I mentioned earlier in January that my goal this year is to complete a simple journal of photos, using scraps from my desk and a ring binder A5 folder that I have. My idea is to take the photos that don’t make it on a scrap page, photos that still tell a story or provoke a memory, and put them all together to record some highlights of our year. I’m inviting you all to take this little journey with me, create your own journal and enjoy a simplified process of scrapbooking at the same time. Each month, I will be showcasing a sample from my journal along with a matching sketch for you to use as inspiration. Take the sketch and interpret it however you please, enjoy the process of recording your memories, and use up some of your favourite scraps of pattern paper. I am working a month behind, so each month, my sketch will be for a page about the previous month.

Challenge 6 – Book of Me Album – Miss Mandy

This is a chance to scrap about yourself. Mandy will be creating layouts and ideas to get you going with scrapping about yourself for the next generation.

You will find them all here at

http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/forum/viewforum.php?f=133

February's Challenge...

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As we did in January, February will have a technique to add to your layout. This month's technique is decorative borders! This is a great added extra to any page, and there are so many ways to do this. Until we post the Inspirational Team layouts on the 15th, we will demonstrate some different techniques you can use to create a decorative border to add to your challenge layout.

Well...here it is...February's Scrapping Word Pictures challenge!

Material List
2 landscape photos 10x15cm
1 x cardstock or patterned paper 30x30 for base
Patterned paper/cardstock pieces:
Paper A – 28x28cm
Paper B – 7x12cm
Paper C – 10x16cm
Paper D – 30x11cm
Decorative border 30cm x 3cm – our technique of the month!!

Paper Placement
Place paper A in the centre of the base.
Paper B is then attached on the top left hand corner of Paper A.
Paper C should be attached to the bottom right of Paper A.
Place Paper D across the layout along slightly overlapping the bottom of Paper B. This is your photo mat.
Place your photos side by side on Paper D.
Your decorative border should be placed along the bottom of Paper D.
Your title should be placed in the top right hand corner of Paper A.
Add your journaling to the bottom left hand corner of Paper B.

Now it’s time to make it your own!!

Remember to e-mail your layouts in no later than the 28th of February to word.pictures@hotmail.com and please tell your friends!!!

If, at any time, you have any questions or suggestions, please send us an email. We'd love to hear from you.

Our last entry...

2009-02-01T21:44:00.003+11:00

Can you believe January's over!!!! I can't! Here's our last lovely entry for January's challenge.

Lindy Gillespie

I've been loving the bright entries we've received in January! Has inspired me for February's challenge.

Great inspiration...

2009-01-29T22:15:00.002+11:00

This fantastic boys layout is lovely and bright.

Anthea Peterson

Can you believe January is almost over! Only a couple of days left to get your entries in.

But wait....there's more!!

2009-01-29T09:23:00.003+11:00

A couple more layouts to share. Love your take on the challenge girls! I love how we all get a different look from the same word picture challenge.

Kathy Reardon

Kylie Symons

Bright is nice!

2009-01-29T09:17:00.002+11:00

Here's our latest entry. Emma did not have any portrait photos, so she has turned her layout around. Remember, there's no fast rules, creativity is the key!

Emma Morris

Looking forward to seeing your layouts!

Another fantastic entry!

2009-01-28T13:50:00.002+11:00

Here's our latest entry for January's challenge...very cute!

Karen Flynn

Remember you've got until midnight on Saturday, 31 January to get your entries in. To get the details for this month's challenge, just click on the link titled 'This Month's Challenge' on the right hand side column. Any questions drop us an email to word.pictures@hotmail.com we're very friendly and happy to help!

Design Team Call

2009-01-26T09:37:00.001+11:00

Scrapbook Divas is looking for a new member of their team. We are currently taking applications for a forum/blog/advertising coordinator. All applications need to be sent to michelle@scrapbookdivas.com.au by 31st January 2009 outlining how you, the applicant, would best suit the position and what you would bring to Scrapbook Divas. Please note that this is a non-scrapbooking position, however the coordinator would be expected to have an active gallery account with Scrapbook Divas.

Be aware that to complete this role, the successful applicant must be able to commit to daily interactions on the Diva site and have access to email on a regular basis.

Forum Coordinator Role includes:
Compiling new topic threads in the forum, as well as keeping all those of current interest, bumped to the top of the current topics list

Update the forum and Diva blog on regular basis with a ‘whats new’ update. (weekly)

Inform sponsoring blogs and competition sites of the current Diva challenges and other exciting news that is going on over at the Diva site. (weekly)

Assist the Design Team and Michelle in general duties as required, at times attending a general Design Team meeting.

The successful applicant for the role of forum coordinator will be offered a generous discount in the Diva shop and have the opportunity to be a part of some of the behind the scenes roles of a scrapbooking site.

Back in action!!

2009-01-22T21:46:00.008+11:00

It seems like I've been away FOREVER! I didn't realise how much I'd miss you all! I also didn't realise how much a part the internet plays not only in my life, but in my whole family's. Where would we be without it?!

I am now coming to you from down the road from Kevin, in our nation's capital - Canberra. Anyone else out there from here? Drop me a line, I'm looking for some new friends!

We've had a couple of entries arrive while I've been away. And without further ado I present.....

Marion McIntyre

Annette Gearside

I love your embellished circles!!!!!! They are amazingly creative. Thank you VERY much for sharing your wonderful work with us ladies!

Don't forget you have until midnight on 31 January to get your entries in and please tell your friends!

Inspirational Team eye candy!

2009-01-14T09:04:00.007+11:00

The ladies have been hard at work designing these fantastic layouts for your viewing pleasure!

Sue Maree Wilks

Sheree Power

Sami Cronin

We're posting a day early this month as I am moving house tomorrow! I will be back on air early next week (fingers crossed).

Good luck with your layouts everyone! You have until 31 January to complete the challenge and get your entries in. Don't forget to tell your friends!!

Are you ready for some more circle inspiration?!

2009-01-14T08:44:00.007+11:00

For these examples I have used Chatterbox die cut circles which I have adhered directly to the page.

For the first, I have simply added some Making Memories chipboard buttons. I tied some cotton through them before I attached them to my page. I glued a couple down and used foam tape on one. Of course it wouldn't be complete without some Kaisercraft bling!

On the next example, I took a beautiful Heidi Swapp ghost butterfly shape and covered the back with crystal KindyGlitz. I have done this before using dimensional magic and then sprinkling glitter, which is another effective way of covering the shape. I've added some Kaisercraft jewels to the centre. This covers up the foam tape I have used to adhere to the page.

Voila! Two more examples to add to your collection of ideas. I hope they've been helpful!

Great sale on NOW!

2009-01-10T10:44:00.003+11:00

I've just been having a look around Anna's fantastic store! Anna's Craft Cupboard clearance sale is currently on with lots of massive savings to be found throughout the store. Do yourself a favour and take a look! Be quick though, the sale ends at midnight on Sunday 11 January 2009.

While you're there, check out Anna's Craft Cupboard blog. They have some wonderful step-by-step projects that should not be missed! Full instructions and pictures are available for you to re-create your own version and learn tips and techniques along the way. More inspiration for everyone!

More circle inspiration...

2009-01-09T08:21:00.004+11:00

This circle has been created with one of Heidi Swapp's journalling blocks to which I have added a Heidi letter. It's a tad hard to see in the pics, but I've added some Kaisercraft jewels around the circle to bling it up! I've cut a circle using my trusty old pinking shears to give it a decorative edge. I've then used foam tape to mount the journalling block. It helps it stand out of the page. Voila! Another circle for our collection!

I hope you're enjoying doing this month's challenge and the techniques we are sharing with you. Please leave a comment and let us know what you think....

Congratulations!

2009-01-07T22:48:00.010+11:00

Let me be the first to congratulate the following ladies!

November's Winners

Emma Allen

Karen Flynn

Kylie Symons

Melinda Taylor

Nicole Pomeroy

December's Winners

Annette Gearside

Kate Middleton

Peg Hewitt

Kathy

I will send you an email tomorrow to let you know how to claim your prize. Best of luck for January's challenge!

Can you believe December's over already!!

2009-01-06T13:18:00.005+11:00

Here's our last entry for December. I'd gotten so carried away with circles that I forgot to share it! Thanks for your entry Kathy!

Now all entries are in I can announce the winners.....tonight, that is! I also have to announce November's winners. Was waiting on some confirmations from our wonderful sponsors. Glad you've all been so patient - thanks!! See you tonight...

Another circle for our collection....

2009-01-05T21:58:00.004+11:00

This one is super easy!I've raided my stash for circular things...and found this old metal rimmed tag. It has a transparent centre, but you could use one that's coloured. If you wanted the clear look, you could always cut out the centre using your craft knife.

I have then attached one of Heidi Swapp's new verb stickers which is perfect for my layout. You could use any type of sticker...doesn't have to be circular. Maybe a cute bug or butterfly! One that suits your style.

Next comes a little heart-shared jewel, which I have attached using dimensional magic. I have been told that this is not a glue, but I've stuck down all sorts of things, from chipboard to metal washers and have never had a problem.

Last, but not least, I've attached it to my page using some foam tape to add some dimension.

Voila! Embellished Circle number two. Easy-peasy!!

Divas Half Yearly Clearance Sale

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Commencing from today until Saturday 17 January

receive a great 30% off nearly everything in stock

excluding Divalicious Kits, Bazzill Cardstock,

the already reduced patterned paper

and new in December products

Receive 10% off all Divalicious Kits

Please note that Michelle has tried to
make sure that stock levels are accurate
and if something is out of stock you
will receive a refund or store credit.

Head over to Scrapbook Divas and grab a bargain!

What in the world does she mean by Embellished Circles??!!

2009-01-02T22:06:00.005+11:00

Well, let me explain....

This is an embellished circle. It is a circle that has been embellished. See! It really is easy-peasy!

In the next couple of weeks, while we are patiently awaiting the reveal of the Inspirational Team layouts, I will share with you different ways to embellish a circle. You will then have some ideas how you can embellish your own circles for January's challenge.

This particular one is a large one, but it will give you some ideas. I have used a Scenic Route journaling block as my base, which has been inked around the edges. Following the shape printed on this, I have added a line of dimensional magic to adhere some beads. I used my paper piercer to line them up as I went.

Next I cut a flower from a piece of Kaisercraft Cabbage Patch patterned paper. I placed a beautiful decorative conch from my stash in the centre. This was then attached it to the journaling block using foam tape to make it pop.

Voila! You now have your first example of an embelllished circle. Think buttons, beads, stamping, painting, sewing...the sky's the limit! Stay tuned for more inspiration in the next few days.

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions. Sami B-)

Easy-peasy!

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I've just noticed that some of you are wondering about the embellished circles part of this month's challenge! Don't worry, it'll be easy. All will become clear when I reveal more tonight!

Busy here on the homefront, moving house (and states) in two weeks so days are pretty much hectic! I've got nights for blogging so watch this space......

January's Challenge...

2009-01-01T22:45:00.005+11:00

Well, here it is! A new year and a new Scrapping Word Pictures challenge. To spice things up, this year we've decided to add a little twist to the challenges. Each month we will be featuring a technique or 'added extra'.

As usual, the challenges will be posted on the 1st of each month. The inspirational team challenges will still be posted on the 15th. To keep you inspired in between, we will showcase a technique that will be included in the month's challenge.

This month it is embellished circles! There's many ways you can do this and over the next couple of weeks we will give you some tips and ideas how to incorporate these into your challenge layout so watch this space.

Without further ado we present January's challenge!

Material list
2 x portrait photos 10x15cm
1 x patterned paper or cardstock 30x30cm for base
Journaling block
Patterned paper pieces:-
Paper A - 24x24cm
Paper B - 30x13cm
Paper C - 28x5cm
4 embellished circles approximately 5x5cm - our technique of the month!!!

Paper Placement
Take Paper A and place it centred and 2cm from the bottom of your base.

Add Paper B horizontally 1cm from the bottom of Paper A.

Paper C should be attached vertically, 2cm from right hand side of base. This is where your title should be placed.

Next, add your photos side by side to the top left hand side of the layout.

Your journaling block now goes under the photo on the left hand side.

Place one of your embellished circles in the bottom left hand corner of the layout.

The remaining three embellished circles should be added in between your journaling block and your title.

Have fun and make it your own!

Remember to e-mail your layouts in no later than the 31st of January to word.pictures@hotmail.com and please tell your friends!!! If, at any time, you have any questions or suggestions, please send us an email. We'd love to hear from you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2009-01-01T15:02:00.008+11:00

We hope you all had a fun night seeing in the new year and have arrived safely in 2009 ready to scrap up a storm! We're ready here at Scrapping Word Pictures with some exciting things up our sleeves for this year.

Here's a couple more layouts for December's challenge. Don't forget that the deadline has been extended to midnight Sunday for those of you who still want to join in.

Kylie Symons

Annette Gearside

January's challenge will be up tonight so stay tuned!!

Beautiful work to share....

2008-12-29T21:36:00.008+11:00

I hope everyone is enjoying themselves this Christmas! For those of you who have been too busy during the silly season, I have extended December's deadline to midnight, Sunday 4 January. Who knows, it might even be your first layout completed for 2009!

Some of our contributors have been hard at work on these beautiful layouts for December's challenge....

Marion McIntyre

Peg Hewitt

Lindy Gillespie

Kate Middleton

Thank you ladies! We wouldn't be here without you.

The Inspirational Team have done it again!!

2008-12-22T16:13:00.006+11:00

Sheree Power

Sue-Maree Wilks

Thanks Sue-Maree and Sheree for sharing your beautiful work with us. You are truly inspirational!

Things have been hectic here to say the least! Every year I'm amazed at how crazy things get this time of year. Now we've got the 3 littlies it's even crazier and even more fun.

It's so wonderful to share this time with them. We've been counting down the sleeps and the excitement levels have risen extremely in the last few nights! They are finding it very hard to get to sleep already, I hate to think how excited they will be on Christmas Eve. They'll probably burst!!

No wonder they call it the silly season!!!

December's challenge...

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As it is the season to be jolly....this month's word picture challenge is to be completed using seasonal colours!

Material List
2 landscape 10 x 15 photos
1 piece of cardstock for the base
5 pieces of patterned paper:
Paper A – 24 x 22cm
Paper B – 15 x 18cm
Paper C – 15 x 7cm
Strip A & B – 27cm x 5cm
Alphabet for title, journaling strips, embellishments to make it your own

Handy hint – do not adhere until the end.

Paper Placement
Place Paper A to the top right of your cardstock base.

Place Paper B to the top right of Paper A, slightly over right hand edge of cardstock, leaving about 1.5cm of Paper A at top.

Place Paper C under the bottom left of Paper A, about 1cm up from bottom.

Add Strip A to the top edge of Paper C, running horizontally across Paper A & B.

Add Strip B vertically along left hand side of Paper B on top of all papers.

Add photos to bottom right.

When you are happy with placement, adhere.

Place your title under Strip A.

Add journaling strips under title.

Embellish top left hand side of layout.

Make it your own!
Remember to e-mail your layouts in no later than the 31st of December to word.pictures@hotmail.com and please tell your friends!!!

Our last entry for November...

2008-12-01T09:24:00.003+11:00

Another beautiful layout! Thanks to all of our contributors for this month - we couldn't have done it without you! It's fantastic that we can all share our work to inspire other like-minded souls. All of the layouts this month are outstanding!

Melinda Taylor

I can't believe November's over and we're breaking out the Christmas Advent Calendars today. Good ol' Santa will be here before we know it!

Last one for tonight...

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Adding our latest gorgeous layout before I hit the sack! He's sooooo cute!!

Nicole Pomeroy

A couple more...

2008-11-30T21:17:00.003+11:00

Here's a couple of entries I've received tonight. Only a couple of hours to go!!

Renae Finlayson

Rachel Robertson

Some more eye candy...

2008-11-30T10:11:00.004+11:00

Here's some more fantastic entries for November's challenge. You've still got until midnight tonight to get your entries in girls!

Emma Allen

Kate Middleton

You've still got time...

2008-11-28T18:56:00.004+11:00

You have until midnight Sunday to get your challenge layouts in. We've got some great prizes to offer this month's winners!! Why not hop into one of our sponsors blogs and do some 'screen' shopping.

I can't believe how fast this month has gone. It seemed to drag until the 15th when I could show you our fabulous entries, but the second half has flown!! I hope December slows down a bit. I'm just not ready for the man in red to arrive yet!!!

But wait! There's more...

2008-11-22T12:33:00.003+11:00

Some more fantastic entries for this month!

Mish

Cassandra Williams

Anthea Peterson

There's plenty of inspiration for you all. Don't forget you've got until midnight, 30 November to get your entries in.

More eye candy...

2008-11-21T16:33:00.005+11:00

Here's some more inspirational layouts for your viewing pleasure!

Marion McIntyre

Sar Ward

Deb Kupfer

Thank you to all of our contributors. We wouldn't be here without you!

First up....

2008-11-20T16:50:00.004+11:00

Here are our first entries for November....

Peg Hewitt

Karen Flynn

Lindy Gillespie

Kylie Symons

If you'd like to see some more inspiration from these ladies, I've added links to contributors blogs for you to take a look.

Just on the right hand side bar------->