Friday, April 30, 2010

Welcome to Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop!

If you are just starting the hop - you can begin at the beginning with Pamela's blog.

If you just hop on over from Karen's blog. So, Glad you made it here and continue your journey with me and the rest of the Scrapbook Challenges Design Team.

This is a long post.

Pamela's Sketch

Here is my layout based on the sketch

I used the following to create this layout: Photo Paper: Kodak, Pattern Paper: Martha Stewart(EK Success ltd), White cardstock, White & Brown Floss: DMC, Border Punches: Fiskars, Circle for title: Fiskars Ultra Shape Xpress and template, Felt Flowers: American Crafts, Library Card, Paint: Making Memories & Brads

Close up of the title also a side view to show the pop up


Close up of flowers & the different borders

Close up stitched corner


Close up of Journaling card.


Close up of the Book Banner - I took pictures of some their favorite book and printed them a 1x1 size.


I know you want to be entered to win some wonderful prizes. Here is what you need to do to be entered.

1. Everyone who leaves a comment on ALL blogs, gets entered into a drawing for the April Scarlet Lime kit.


2. Everyone who does a layout based on the sketch this weekend and posts it in the Hop On section at Scrapbook Challenges (on the Forum) will get entered into a drawing for the "My Family" line from Fancy Pants Designs.


3. Join Scrapbook Challenges and get entered to win this lovely Prima prize.


4. Invite a Friend or two to join Scrapbook Challenges and get entered to win this sweet Prima prize.


5. Also, for anyone who leaves me a comment and becomes a follower of my blog, I will enter you into a drawing for some wonderful goodies. So, when you comment here for your chance to win the main prizes, also mention if you're a follower to be entered for this wonderful goodie. It doesn't matter if you were already a follower or if you are just joining up.

I've been on the DT at Scrapbook Challenges Since it was on Myspace. I've truly loved every moment of it. I love the DT and Pamela. I have had the pleasure to meeting and working along side some extremely talented ladies. I am sadden to say that I will be stepping down from the DT. My life has gotten really busy. Also, I am is dealing with a lot of health issues that need attending to; as well as my family. I will continue to play along with all the members of Scrapbook Challenges and I am proud to say that the New DT is an Amazing bunch of ladies. You will have some fantastic sketch, challenges, classes, tutorials and other wonderful things to look forward to at Scrapbook Challenges.

OK, now hop on over to the next stop Dani (http://www.alongcamedani.blogspot.com/)

68 comments:

Deb said...

Annie, love your example of the Blog Hop sketch. I am sad to see you leave the team at SC, I will miss working with you - take care and enjoy your time family time. I do hope you enjoy your last hurrah with SC.

Take care
Deb xoxo

Pamela said...

Love your layout Annie!!! So sad to see you leave the team...thank you for everything you have done! But I am happy to hear that you will sticking around as a member. :)

Lillian Child said...

The banner of books - oh my - how creative is that! LOVE it!

laterg8r said...

love that clothesline of books, great LO :D

Dani said...

Great lo! Love the books!! Hope to still see you around SC!

Unknown said...

Great take on the sketch. I love how you hung those little books, very creative!
-Cher

Krystle said...

The books are a great addition to that lo! And I am a follower now!

salme said...

Will definitely miss you! Take care!

Lydia Siegel said...

Love your lo Annie! So glad that you are sticking around :)

Becky said...

I love all the little details in your LO! Having fun seeing everyone's LOs!

j.leija said...

that hanging book banner is one of the cutest things i've ever seen! awesome take on the sketch!

Alison said...

The book banner is great, super cute!

Vintageandjournals said...

love your projects...they are all lovely..

Tami said...

OMGSH what a FAB idea with the books I have got to do that-thanks for sharing it!!!

Linda said...

Love what you did with the sketch. Great idea for a layout.

Mimi said...

ohhh, I love the banner of books!!! Great idea.

Holly W =) said...

AWESOME take on the sketch! =)

CathQuillScrap said...

Very nice layout.... love the books hanging from the line.... so clever. I'm a new follower too.

Patricia said...

I love your LO! Sad to see you go, however. (I'm a follower, by the way)

Kelly Massman said...

I love books so this layout is a big hit with me. I became a follower! :-)

Audra said...

LOVE what you created with that sketch!! the books are such a creative detail!! love it!! :)

Alyssa said...

I love the way you did the banner of book covers. So cool!

I'll look forward to seeing your layouts in the gallery. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rachel said...

Love the line of books!

Kristin Summer said...

Love, Love, Love that little book banner!!

Jenn :) said...

LOVE your layout...love the little string of books..I'm a bookworm myself!! Fantastic!!

Leslie Peterson said...

I love your pages and the little books are so adorable!!! I became a follower.

CStrickler said...

I love the book banner! I may have to scraplift that idea. My son just started reading! I also love the corner stitching. Great idea!

Chiqui said...

the books are so cute! lovely layout!

Chiqui said...

Oh, and I just became one your followers!

Dorothy said...

thanks for sharing your LO! i'm so happy to learn new techniques from a lot of scrapbooking enthusiasts and meeting online friends with the same interest. happy national scrapbooking day! :)

Kim said...

HI! I love your LO--all the little details, the stitched circle, the book banner!Great!

I also became a follower!

floridagirl said...

Well Miss Annie - you know I have been a fan of yours for quite some time. I am now a follwer on your blog - even though this was NOT my first time here and I am sure it wont be my last. I wish you the best with your health issues - and let me know if there is ever anything you need help with - we are practically neighbors!!

Love your sketch layout - that banner of book is just too creative - you rock girl!!

mica said...

What a cute layout!! Love the book banner and stitching.

PamSpradlin said...

That layout is fabulous. I love your pennants of books.

juli (sweetpz) said...

neat layout! what a great idea with the little books at the bottom! sorry you ar leaving the team =(

hugs
juli

Mary said...

Very creative, Love all the stitching and the books hanging are a great touch. Great Job!

TeenaBugg38 said...

just became a follower :) I absolutely love the little book abnner idea!!!

Shelly in the NW said...

i love all the little touches...especially the stitching and the books. :)

KellyG said...

Such a creative lo! Love those books along the bottom!

scrapaholicjen said...

Hi! Love your work!

Benga said...

Hi there, you will surely be missed at SC, wishing you the best!
Oh and I love the stitching on your page, great touch!

Kalena and Justin said...

So sorry you are stepping down you will be missed. But so glad we will still have you around to scraplift off of. Notice that there is no Twilight on those books.LOL. Glad to now to a follower. Cant wait to see whats next.

anazelia said...

love your work. I am a follower.

Anonymous said...

Hi and just letting you know i am now a follower :)

Anonymous said...

sorry hit the send button too fast. I do love those mini books you have hanging on the line.... love that idea :)

Yara said...

Love the books banner! Looking forward to see you around SC!!

GrannyCharlotte said...

Love the stitching on your layout. TFS.

Sarah said...

Too cute! I love that little book border! So clever!

Patricia Folchert said...

Such creative energy, love the book banner and the library card journal box! All so perfectly coordinated!

Brittney said...

I love your layout - and I'm a follower!

Laura Stewart said...

great stuff !!

becca said...

wow! great page!! I love those li'l books and your detailed stitching. Im a follower as well. :)

Salnclts said...

I love your LO! I'm a member of SC and following the blog hop.

Sarah Rice said...

awesome layout! im gonna check out SC!!

Natalie Jane said...

Good luck with everything!! I love your work :)

Nat xx

Becky Moore said...

Love your layout! It'sa wonderful subject.Sorry to see you leaving the DT but will look forward to still seeing your work at SC

Jackie said...

Such a great LO! Love, love the subject!

Ginny said...

I adore your layout, love the reading theme! I'm also a follower!

Shawnsgirl315 said...

I love the reading layout. I am a big reader myself. The book banner is an awesome touch.
Michelle

Nicole Brenna said...

I love how you strung the books across the bottom brilliant!

LG said...

WOW your works are amazing! I love all the details and composition! Thanks for the inspiration

Rissa said...

I love your take on the sketch!! Sad to see you leaving the DT but hope i'll still see you around

Christy Carlson said...

fun layout! love the books at the bottom, so unique!

Carol said...

Awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!

Cheryl Boglioli said...

What a cute idea with the hanging books. Great layout.

Unknown said...

Great layout. Love the little extra touches like the stitching and the books.

Betty said...

I love the mini books! Very creative!

Nicole Brenna said...

I forgot to tell you that I was a follower...