Welcome to Scrapbook Challenges' Thank you so much Pamela Blog Hop.

If you have just started your hop, You might want start at Brynn's blog. If you are coming from Jackie's blog then you are in the right place. :)

I would like to take a moment and tell you about Pamela Young. She is an amazing woman, Mom, designer, artist, creator of Scrapbook Challenges and most of all incredible friend. I am so grateful to have met and worked with/for Pamela. She started Scrapbook Challenges on Myspace and grew it to over 1000 members, She designed all the sketches that the design team used every week to create their layouts.

She later moved the site to Ning, were it grew even more. She and the DT added tutorials, classes, chats, blog hops and other fun things. she continued to work with sponsors to bring Scrapbook Challenges to a higher level. Pamela also continued to work on her own personal scrapping skills and was recognized for it by being published several times. She was also asked to be a part of several design teams for manufactures. She is an inspiration to many -- especially me.

Ok, now about me -- fun I know LOL! Here are some fun facts about me.

I've been scrapping since 1998. I started out so very basic. I was afraid to mess it up. Then, I got over it and started to really scrap. I've been scrapping ever since. I have three super incredible children 2 girls and 1 boy. They are talented in so many ways. My very, very supportive husband and I have been married for 21 years and together for over 22 years. we have 3 super cute dogs and we all live in the very hot, humid, sunny state of Florida!! Although, I grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey. Same as Frank Sinatra. I just don't have the blue eyes. I can't live without music!!! I am my family's Weird Al. I love to change the words to Pop songs to make my own songs. I am a Lego maniac - I really love them and can play with them for hours with or without the kids. I have 2 brothers and 1 Sister (who I got into scrapbook in 2002 and she now has more scrapbook stuff and I do - Ok, let's be honest she has more stuff and a store! LOL)

I found Scrapbook Challenge through Scrapbook Calls. Pamela was in search of a new design team and I applied for it, much to my surprise she picked me. I was honored to be a part of her design team. Pamela, the other Scrapbook Challenge design team members and Scrapbook Challenges community helped me grow in in my scrapping. The challenges inspired, and made me at time go outside my comfort zone which I LOVE. I know that I have learned so much from everyone on the site.

I wanted to share a sketch created Pamela with you. It inspired me to do the layout below.

So, I bet you are wondering --Are there going to be any GOODIES in this blog hop? Well, Of course there are - don't be silly. There are always goodies at Scrapbook Challenges.

Here is what you have to do to be entered into the drawing:

1. The one person who leaves a comment on all the blogs and in HOP ON section(this can be found on the Scrapbook Challenges site)will get Chipboard Borders, 12x12 Collection Kit and a 6x6 Paper Pad from To The Moon by Fancy Pants.

2. Join the Scrapbook Challenges family. One new member over the weekend will get the We R Memory Keepers’Sew Easy Piercer, 4 Piercers, a mixed assortment of Divine Twine and 15 colors of DMC Embroidery Floss.

3. One person who post a NEW a layout based on one of Pam’s sketches(these can be found on the Scrapbook Challenges site)and posts it in the HOP ON section will receive a package of Tim Holtz goodies.

4. If you become a follower of my blog - leave me a comment. I'll enter you in a drawing to win some goodies. Like a Scrapbook T-shirt designed by me and some other fun dodads.

Also tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day!! So, be sure to join us on the Scrapbook Challenges Site for lots of fun activities and goodies!

Thank you so much for stopping by and playing with me. Now, don't let your fun end here. Hop on to Carmen's blog to continue.

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/)