Saturday, June 21, 2014

Welcome Debi!

Click HERE for our current challenge!

Hi everyone! I've popped in this morning to introduce our newest DT member, Debi, who will begin creating with us in LTSCB #33, our next challenge that will launch on July 7th! Debi is a super talented designer and we're stoked that she has joined our team! Check out her creations on her blog That Might Look Good on a Card.

Without further ado, heeeeeere's Debi...



Hi!  My name is Debi and I am so excited to be joining the wonderful Design Team here at Love to Scrap.  My DH and I are both retired and live in SE Pennsylvania.  We have 2 grown children, 5 grandchildren and beautiful great granddaughter who was born in February.  I am a very young great-nana!  If you follow my blog, you'll see pictures of Laila now and then.

One Saturday, almost 5 years ago, I went to a local Christmas Bazaar and Craft show.   A woman had the most beautiful display of handmade cards. There was one card in particular, with an origami folded Christmas tree, that I just loved. When I asked the price, she said they weren't for sale but she was having a workshop and I could come and learn how to make all the cards displayed. I quickly discovered not only what a fun hobby stamping is, but I also found a whole group of new friends and wonderful people who love stamping and papercrafting as much as I do. 


Mostly, I make cards with an occasional odd project, especially when my grandsons are here.  I am intrigued by different techniques and folds, love embossing folders and fussy cutting.  Many of my cards are donated to Operation Write Home and Send a Smile 4 Kids. You might find me at an Heirloom or Stamp Scrap Art Tour stamping show teaching the Make n Takes at a friend's CTMH booth, which I thoroughly enjoy.  It's so much fun meeting fellow stampers and exchanging tips and tricks.   I also teach occasional classes for a group of Red Hatters - feathers, bling and tons of fun!  I am currently on the DT at Tuesday Throwdown, and previously served on the DT at Sparkle N Sprinkle.  I also enjoy crocheting and baking, so don't be surprised to see some of those projects on my blog, too.



Welcome aboard, Debi! Again, we're so happy you've joined our team and look forward to lots of fun crafting together!

Hugs,
Leslie & the DT

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

LTSCB #31 Winners & DT Favorites!

Click HERE for our current challenge!

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog! Another huge thanks to everyone who played with us in our "Mind Your Banners!" challenge! We had some pretty awesome entries!

So let's get to it! :)

The WINNERS are...

You won 5 images of choice from QKR Stampede!

You won 7 images of choice from Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Winners, please leave a comment on this post AND contact me using the Contact Form on the right sidebar within the next week to claim your  prize.


And the DT FAVORITES are...
(as chosen by Cathy this time)

CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS AND DT FAVORITES! 
AWESOME JOB, LADIES! :D
You have all created absolutely beautiful projects that are well deserving of Winner and DT Favorite honors! Your projects will be showcased in our Facebook photos!

Be sure to grab your badges (above, on the Badges tab) to display on your blogs!


Don't forget our LTSCB #32 - Holey Cardstock! is going on right now! Grab your paper, scissors and embellishments, and come play with us! And remember, we want to see some stamping (rubber/clear or digi) on your projects! :)

Big hugs,
Leslie & the DT


Monday, June 16, 2014

LTSCB #32 - Holey Cardstock!

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog! Thanks to everyone who played with us in our "Mind Your Banners!" challenge that just ended! We absolutely loved seeing all your amazing creations! Be sure to check back tomorrow for our Winners and Cathy's DT Favorites (Top 5)!

Want to guest design for Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog? We'd love for you to be in our Guest Designer Spotlight! See the tab above for all the details. Just add GDT after your name when you link up and you'll be entered into 'the pool' from which two lucky crafters will be picked to guest design for us each month (that's two challenges). Remember, with the newest InLinkz updates, you'll need to change the link name to your name when linking up so that your name appears under the thumbnail rather than the name of your project link, then add GDT after your name.

Our theme this time is...
Holey Cardstock!

We challenge you to create a project with at least one hole so your stamping shows through!  The hole(s) can be any shape and can be punched, die cut or hand cut!
And you can use any rubber/clear or digital stamp you want!
[That means we need to see STAMPING on your project!]


Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is


Prize: $10 gift certificate to winner

Company description:
DRS Designs - a family owned company since 1950 - boasts hundreds of original rubber stamp designs. All images are available fully mounted, completely unmounted or mounted on cling cushion, and are proudly handcrafted in the USA. Our rubber stamp collection includes a wide assortment of images including sentiments for all occasions, easy background designs and fun technique stamps such as our stained glass and plaid designs. The DRS Designs website features a huge card sample gallery, online demos and tips, a secure shopping area and more. Be sure to visit our daily blog with posts from our fantastic design team for inspiration and ideas. 

How awesome is that?! We are so grateful for this sponsorship!


Now, feast your eyes on these fabulous DT inspiration projects from the talented designers in our Guest Designer Spotlight and from our design team! They've been busy creating, just for you...

In the June
Guest Designer Spotlight...

using Bird Bath
and For Someone Special greeting

using Sally Snail
and Sunny Days Birthday greeting


And the DT...

using Allie & Callie Monkey
and Brother Laugh About It greeting

using Calla Lilly Sympathy Frame

using Allie & Callie Monkey
and Brother Laugh About It greeting

using Funky Birthday
and Happy Moments Happy Days Greeting
and

using Reindeer Ralph
and Warm Wishes greeting

using Golf Icon
and Back Nine birthday greeting

using Allie & Callie Monkey

using Reindeer Ralph
and Warm Wishes greeting

using Silhouette Bride and Groom
and To Have and Hold sentiment


Please take a moment or three to visit our designers' blogs to let them know you love what you see! It would totally make their day! ;)

This challenge will run for two weeks, ending June 29th at 6:00 PM EST. Grab your papers, scissors and embellishments, and get creative! As always, we need to see some STAMPING (rubber/clear or digi) on your projects! Don't forget to add GDT after your name when you link up if you want to guest design for us for a month! 

And please remember to take a peek at our challenge rules! ;)

Hugs,
Leslie & the DT



Tuesday, June 3, 2014

LTSCB #30 Winners & DT Favorites!

Click HERE for our current challenge!

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog! Another huge thanks to everyone who played with us in our "Anything Goes!" challenge! We had A LOT of pretty awesome entries!

So let's get to it! :)

The WINNERS are...

You won a stamp set and 6x6 pad from Lawn Fawn!

You won a $10 gift certificate from Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet!

Winners, please leave a comment on this post AND contact me using the Contact Form on the right sidebar within the next week to claim your  prize.


And the DT FAVORITES are...
(as chosen by Brenda this time)


 




CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS AND DT FAVORITES! 
AWESOME JOB, LADIES! :D
You have all created absolutely beautiful projects that are well deserving of Winner and DT Favorite honors! Your projects will be showcased in our Facebook photos!

Be sure to grab your badges (above, on the Badges tab) to display on your blogs!


Don't forget our LTSCB #31 - Mind Your Banners! is going on right now! Grab your paper, scissors and embellishments, and come play with us! And remember, we want to see some stamping (rubber/clear or digi) on your projects! :)

Big hugs,
Leslie & the DT


Monday, June 2, 2014

LTSCB #31 - Mind Your Banners!

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog! Thanks to everyone who played with us in our "Anything Goes!" challenge that just ended! We absolutely loved seeing all your amazing creations! Be sure to check back tomorrow for our Winners and Brenda's DT Favorites (Top 5)!

We'd like to say good-bye and bid a fond farewell to our teammie, Leanne, who is such an amazing paper artist! We thank you, Leanne, for your service to our design team since we started in March of last year. We will miss you and we wish you the very best. Big hugs from all of us!

We would like to thank our May guest designers, Dewi and Victoria! I think you'll agree that they did an awesome job! Thank you so much, ladies, for your fabulous contributions to our challenge blog while guest designing for us!

Want to guest design for Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog? We'd love for you to be in our Guest Designer Spotlight! See the tab above for all the details. Just add GDT after your name when you link up and you'll be entered into 'the pool' from which two lucky crafters will be picked to guest design for us each month (that's two challenges). Remember, with the newest InLinkz updates, you'll need to change the link name to your name when linking up so that your name appears under the thumbnail rather than the name of your project link, then add GDT after your name.

Our theme this time is...
Mind Your Banners!

We challenge you to create a project using banners, flags or pennants! ;)
And you can use any rubber/clear or digital stamp you want!
[That means we need to see STAMPING on your project!]
 Remember, we need to see at least one banner, flag or pennant on your project!

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are:

Prize: 5 images of choice to winner
QKR Stampede

and

Prize: 7 images of choice to winner
 Bugaboo Digi Stamps

How awesome is that?! We are so grateful for these sponsorships!


Now, feast your eyes on these fabulous DT inspiration projects from the talented designers in our Guest Designer Spotlight and from our design team! They've been busy creating, just for you...

In the June
Guest Designer Spotlight...

using Girl Reading
(QKR Stampede)

using Lil Clown 7
(Bugaboo Digi Stamps)


and our DT...

using Thoughts and Prayers Candle
(Bugaboo Digi Stamps)

using Love Blocks: Day After Forever
(Bugaboo Digi Stamps)

using Peaches Present
(Bugaboo Digi Stamps)

using Chicken Little
(QKR Stampede)

using Riding
(QKR Stampede)

using Poppi Penguin Innertube
(Bugaboo Digi Stamps)

using Sailor Ragdoll
(QKR Stampede)

Cathy
using Sad Puppy
(QKR Stampede)


Tina
using Bugaboo Brat - Liberty
(Bugaboo Digi Stamps)


Please take a moment or three to visit our designers' blogs to let them know you love what you see! It would totally make their day! ;)

This challenge will run for two weeks, ending June 15th at 6:00 PM EST. Grab your papers, scissors and embellishments, and get creative! As always, we need to see some STAMPING (rubber/clear or digi) on your projects! Don't forget to add GDT after your name when you link up if you want to guest design for us for a month! 

And please remember to take a peek at our challenge rules! ;)

Hugs,

Leslie & the DT