****Edit : Hello Everyone I want to thank you for stopping by today for the blog hop. We had a change and This is you LAST stop on the hop. But Please feel free to stop by Scrapbook Challenges and Join the group!*****

Welcome to Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop. This is a long post but so WORTH IT!! Read, play and have fun!

Let me tell you a bit about Scrapbook Challenges and Pamela the creater of Scrapbook Challenges. We have a weekly sketch challenge, with an original, never seen before sketch designed by Pamela Young, a highly talented and published artist. Pamela start her once little group back 2007. Her little group has grown to about 1700 members.

Every Monday, Pamela posts a new sketch along with DT LO's. We also have a photoshop, a digital and technique challenge posted once a month. Plus, we also have other challenges that are issue by the design team members. Everyone who completes a challenge gets entered into a drawing for a prize from our monthly sponsor. Pamela does a fantastic job securing amazing sponsors each month!

This blog hop is design to help you get to know the Design Team and Pamela the owner of Scrapbook Challenge better. During the hop you will notice lots of prizes and a challenge(see below), I hope you particiapate in all of them.

So, Get started at Pamela’s Blog. I Know you don’t want to miss any of the fun this weekend. Before you hop on - be sure to read the entire post. You'll see why!

First, Fun Facts about Me (Annie Collins)
1. I can't live without music!!!
2. I am my family's Weird Al. I love to change to words to Pop songs to make my own songs.
3. I have 3 wonderful children
4. I am a Lego maniac - I really love them and can play with them for hours with or without the kids.
5. I've been with my DH for 20+ years now.
6. I have a secret ability (Ssshhh - Do Not Tell Anyone) I can taste something from a restaurant 1 - 2 times and recreate that meal.
7. I have 2 brothers and 1 Sister
8. I am really shy at first but when you get to know me I am a real goof ball. I love to laugh and make other laugh.
9. I grew up in Hoboken, New Jersey. Same as Frank Sinatra. I just don't have the blue eyes.
10. I am the 3rd child in my family.

I challenge for you to make a layout based on this sketch by Pamela.

Here is the layout I completed using this sketch.

My Gifts from God

Close up of leaves and the puffy treatment I did on my frame.



If you do create a layout using the sketch please leave me a comment and link Pamela (on her blog) your creation and you'll be entered into a prize (See below).

All winners will be announced Monday May 25th!

Here is the list of Prizes and how you can win them.
How do you get a chance to win any of these great prizes? All you have to do is participate in this blog hop and leave a comment on all of the blogs! It’s not a long blog hop...there are only 10 of us. So start with Pamela and leave a comment! Then hop on!


1. The prize for one lucky person who comments on ALL the blogs will get the May Main Kit from Scarlet Lime. Here are some pictures for the complete list of item click on the link.



2. Our second RAK goes to one lucky person who plays along with us this weekend. All you have to do is make a layout based on the sketch. Then you can post a link to it Pamela's blog or in the Scrapbook Challenges group here.So, what do you win ? The following kit from Studio Calico AND the stamp set.

Glossary Add On-Kit

CarterStamps

High quality photo-polymer alphabet stamps. Upper and lower case included. Studio Calico exclusive.

3. One person who does the best detective work and answers the questionaire will win this awesome stamp set from Unity Stamp Company.

Mix up of Cuteness

This kit includes all Un-Mounted Deeply Etched Red Rubber stamps. The stamps are pre-cut and mounted on repositionable cling foam. They can be used with any acrylic block or Unity Handle.

The Questions are as follows:

You get entered into the drawing for this one by sending Pamela an email, at pamelacy@msn.com, with the answers to these questions:

1. Which one of the DT members can taste something from a restaurant 1 - 2 times and recreate that meal? (Such an AWESOME skill by the way)

2. Which member of the DT almost made it to the national fencing team when she was in college?

3. Which DT member daydreams of painting her mustang Barbie pink?

4. Which Scrapbook Challenges DT member was missing from our blog hop this weekend?

Start your Blog Hop at Pamela's blog.

You are here -> 9. Annie Collins(http://littlewingscreates.blogspot.com/)
We had a small change this is your last stop on the hop. Please feel free to check out all the great stuff at Scrapbook Challenges

To continue on with the fun!!

Bonus RAK: Tell me a little fact about the DT member before me and one about yourself. Plus, To have another chance to win become a follower of my blog.

Thanks for stopping by and playing with us!!

Kissing Technique

Over at Scrapbook Challenge DT Member Marilyn is teaching the Kissing Stamp Technique as months tech. challenge.

This is what I came up with - I like it alot.

Close up of the butterly and flowers.

If you do this challenge don't forget to link me to your layout/card.

I hope you join us for all the fun!!

What a busy week it's been. I went on 2 - yes 2 field trips and 1 amazing Fiskateer crop! I'm am so tired! I do have to say I had a blast all week long. The trip and the crop were amazing!

On the first trip - we (my son's class and I) went to the Rain Forest Cafe at Disney. The kids had so much fun with all the animals. Even if they weren't real.

Second trip -My daughter's 5th grade - We (my daughter's class and I) went to Island of Adventure at Universal Studios. We had the biggest surprise ever - when The Blue Man Group gave us FREE tickets to their show because the our school's 5th grade classes had top score in the state on testing. The Blue Man Group are so incredible. If you can see this show go see it.

Because we has the trips and the crop I cooked a few do ahead meals so the we could heat and serve. I am so glad I did that!! So there went my week. I realize that with the excitement of getting things ready for weeks events I forgot to post last Monday's sketch and layout. So, today you'll get two sketch's and layouts. Last Monday and today's.

Here is today's Sketch from Scrapbook Challenge created by Pamela

Here is my layout. I created a 2 pager using the same sketch I just flip it.

I also use this for the Word challenge posted by DT member Rowena on SC. Give them a try - either challenge. If you do link me.

Here is the Sketch for Monday 5/11created by Pamela of Scrapbook Challenges

Here is the layout I did for it. I also did the Hide & Seek Journaling challenge posted by DT member Lily at Scrapbook Challenge . I hid my journaling behind my title. The two kids are DH & me at the same age. the title reads The Sweetest Thing.

If you do any of the challenge link me. I would love to see what you have done.

I'm feeling creative today. How about you?

Well, I have to admit I am a bit obsessed with BoBunny's Edgy Album from the moment I saw it I said Oooooohhhhh! I have to have it.

Unfortunately, I put myself on a no scrappy-spend diet. So I thought to myself ..."I think I can make that". So, I took some time this morning to try it out. I gathered some supplies, medium thickness chipboard, recycled medium thickness clear plastic (from my new Fiskars trimmer), ruler, craft mat, blue photo pencil, deco edge scissors, my Ultra Shape Express cutter and templates, Big Bite crop-a-dile(not shown), and my Fiskars Bypass Trimmer.

I cut my chipboard and plastic to the sizes I felt were good. I used the blue photo pencil, ruler & craft mat to measure the plastic. The blue pencil shows up on the plastic so it easy to see for cutting.

Then I used my deco edge scissors and my USX plus template to create the edges I like. Then I punched my holes for binding with my Big Bite Cropadile. highlighted the edges here so yu can see then.

Now, All I have to do is decorate and add pictures. I'll be working on this over the next few days.

First, I have finish this mini album for my friend/neighbor. I trying to get her into scrapbooking. She is very interested but is so scared of ruining the pictures, and not being creative enough. I decided to make her is little album as a jump start. I did a few pages and left the rest for her to do. I'm giving her some embellishments and a journaling pen. I kept things very simple so not to intimated her.

I love making this mini album because it's made from 1 sheet of 12x12 cardstock & pattern paper, small pieces of chipboard, some ribbon, embellishments and scraps of paper.

I hope you feel creative today too. Let me know what you think.

I wanted to tell you about an upcoming event. Pamela and the Scrapbook Challenges DT are doing a blog hop soon. So, be sure to chack back here often for that. Have a great day!

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Even if you don't celebrate it -- It's always fun do something for Cinco de Mayo. We will be having homemade Chicken Enchiladas tonight YUM!!

I wanted to say if you're not a member of Scrapbook Challenges, it's a great time to sign up! Scrapbook Challenges is a wonderful group and there's a lot of new stuff going on! Pamela makes it a point to make it an awesome place to hang out!

She got us another fabulous sponsor this month! Studio Calico has awesome monthly kits with exclusive product and fabulous new releases from leading manufacturers as well as those hard to find manufacturers. Check them out! Here is their website: Studio Calico This month they have provided us with two different add-on kits...Taffeta--Wisdom

Now, I didn't do tis weeks sketch. So, I don't have a sample but if you go to either Scrapbook Challenges or Pamela's blog you can see what the rest of the SCDT did with it. If you do create a layout using this sketch link me up so that I can see you masterpiece!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!! I have to get some scrapping done today.

It has been a busy weekend so far. Yesterday - We (DH & I) took DD to her All County Chorus practice and show. The show was beyond Amazing those kids were so incredibly good! I took alot of pictures. The girls we took back and forth with us were so great to be with such ladies!

Today we had birthday parties to attend. The kids love it. I am so tried. Did some one say NAP! I think I need one.

Flip Flop Crop!!

I am so excited about this crop. I know that Fiskars, Meghan, Piktails & all the Fiskateers will make is an Awesome crop! If you are interested in joining us we love to have you. Join the Fiskateers click here to join . Then call and register for all the fun.

Florida Fiskateer Flip-Flop Crop - Registration Now Available

When: May 16, 2009
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Where: Piktails - 4090 Town Center Blvd.Orlando, FL 32837 (At Hunter's Creek Publix Plaza)
Cost: $15 – includes Fiskars goodie bags, lunch, snacks, prizes, and contests!
You must be a Fiskateer to register and attend!

If you have friends that would like to attend that, just make sure they sign up to be a Fiskateer first
To register: Call Debbie (store owner) at 407- 218-4630. You will need to provide your name, Fiskateer number, lunch request, and payment at time of registration.

*There will be contests and challenges all during the crop! Make sure to wear your Fiskateer colors!

Lunch options: Turkey, ham, or roast beef (on white or multi grain bread) box lunch - which includes chips, pickle, & a cookie!

I finished my masked layout I think it came out pretty good. Fisrt picture is of the layout after painted it. The seconded one is of the finished layout.

I created my out ticker sticker letters. I did some outline around the photos along with word (aargh, matey, me treasure & walk the plank) in white pen. I have to journal.

He's the Pirate that doesn't so anything.

Tomorrow, wIll be a busy day. We have to take DD to chorus pratice all day for the show later in the evening. I can't wait to see the show. The girls haved worked so hard for this. It's the All County Chorus show.

Creative Tuesday

We're having a hot one here in FL. I don't know what happen to Spring?!? I think it only here in the evening. Last night we went for a walk after dinner and it was so beautiful out. Yes, I'm trying to lose weight - I can't use the excuse "It's from being pregnant" anymore - DARN! LOL.

I have my creative juices flowing today I hope I can use them to make alot of projects. I have a few more challenges to do from SC. Some that I started and want to finish.

I working on the challenge posted Marilyn at Scrapbook Challenges. It use a masking technique and some paint or ink on a layout. So, DH took some cute picture of our son dressed up in a pirate hat and eye patch. Our son was singing the song the pirates that don't do anything from Veggie Tales too funny!

Anyway, I decided to make a jolly roger for my mask I drew a skull and cross bones then cut it out with my Fiskars fingertip craft knife (which if you don't have one - you NEED to get one!!! It's so much easier to use).

I think it came out pretty good. Now, later today after I pick up the kids from school I am doing the layout.

My Birthday Wishes

I was tagged by Sookie aka Salme a few days ago.

This is what I needed to do:
1. Make a list of what you want for your Birthday.
2. The list should be 10 numbers.
3. Include the image of this Award on your Post.
4. Give it to 10 Friends of yours.


My list go as follows:
1. A new body (I've been wanting this for aout 19yrs now)
2. Scrap Room - I really need this
3. Bigger kitchen - We all love to cook here and our kitchen is not enough -it's a small kitchen!!!!
4. Cricut or Craft Robo
5. Bind it All - Ooh lala!
6. A Vacation!!!!!!
7. Make it onto another DT. I think it would be fun!
8. Some (Okay a lot of) Scrapbook Goodies
9. Photography class
10. Some Cake !!

It's Monday

I am so happy the we have 3 new design team members on Scrapbook Challenges. Lyndsay, Rowena and Cathy - They are very talented. join us for all the fun there.

I wanted to share Monday's SC sketch and my layout for it.

I have to admit that I love the way the flower came out on this layout. I use Fiskars USX and Oval template to create it.

Just sharing

Some work. I am still working on some layouts.

Here is Mondays sketch for Scrapbook Challenges.

Here is my layout for this sketch. I am not sure that I like it. I guess it didn't come out like what I had in my head. The letters are made from scans from the napkins we used to dry the eggs. They created a tyed dye effect on the napkins. After I printed the scans I traced American Crafts stickers onto the print. I crumbled, folded and sprayed the cardstock with paint.

Now here is another layout I made. I really like this one.

Scrapbook Challenges DT Call

For anyone interested, Scrapbook Challenges' moderator, Pamela, is looking for 3 new DTs for term May 2009 to August 2009. Please check this out for more info --- Design Team Call. Deadline is on April 20.
SC is really a great with wonderful and warm people! So, go for it!

The wait is

over. Scrapbook Circle annouced the Design Team members today. I can tell you that you will NOT find my name on it. I want to congrat the ladies that did make it.

I don't know about you but, we here in FL had awful storms yesterday. Lots of hail, rain and wind - lots of wind!! A few tornados did touch down I thankd God that we're are fine and that no one was hurt in these storms.

It's Monday

So that mean a new layout to post. Scrapbook Challenges Sketch layout.

Here is the sketch Pamela made.

Here is my layout to go with it. I add a little pastic mesh at the base of the tree for some texture. The tree is made of cork and the leaves are cut from fabric.

Here the title close up. I covered chipboard letters with plastic mesh (reused from the onion bag) and then added some glitter over it.

The birds is made from plastic from scrapbook packing.

Oh the waiting begins....

I sent in my submissions for Scrapbook Circle design team and now the waiting begins. I hope I make it. I spent most of last night wondering if I submitted the best layout or not. After I sent them in - I thought I should of sent in this one oh no that one. But, what's done is done and I hope it was enough.

So, today is a new day and I'm working on a new mini album sort of a Bobunny type of mini album. I have a lot of chipboard so I decided to try making one of my own.

I am also going to make a mini album for one of my neighbors. I want to get her into scrapbooking. This is the way I just know it. Hehe.

Here is a sneak peek of Monday's Sketch layout.

It's Monday!!

I know that I haven't been on in a Looooong time! Life has been real busy and with three kids these things happpen. I even missed a dead line for trying out for a design team. Well, that's my story. LOL Ok Since my last post I've been busy scrapping some pages.

Looking for inspiration. I found some in Bebe (from Scrapbook Challenges) she has a style of her own and she is a new scrapper. Pamela of Scrapbook Challenges is so full of inspiration. I am always wowed by Sookie She's a fellow design team member on Scrapbook Challenges. I've been finding alot of it in the gallery over at the Fiskateers.

I was able to teach my girls along with some of their friends how to make some Easter baskets. I have to say they did a great job. My girls love to craft and scrapbook. This was the first time for their friends and now they are hooked.

Here is today's sketch from Scrapbook Challenges.

This what I did with the sketch. I've had these pictures of my sisters wedding for a while now. Ok almost 12 years now.I made the flower out of heart that I cut using my Fiskar Ultra Shape Express and Heart Template

flower close-up

It's Monday

So. that means it's Scrapbook Challenges DT work post day. I hope you give the sketch a try.

Here is what I did. I actually did a paper piecing of the owl. It's been so long since I did that I forgot how much i liked going that.

Happy Valentine's Day

I need to finish getting my little projects done for tomorrow. I really enjoy doing Love projects. I did do some scrapping - which has made me happy since I was in a funk. I really like the way these layouts came out. I think I have to check my camera. I am not sure why some of these came out so dark. Ok, so here are the pages. Most of them I made for the SCDT using the Scrapbook Challenges Sketches. I am very excited that as a Design team member I recieved a set of stamps from Kitchen Sink Stamps


for this months creations. I used them on the layout Love makes little things grow and on All you need is Love layout.

All you need is Love

Best Friends

Love makes little things grow

Christmas Socks

Apple Pie (digi-LO)

Gifts from Santa

Long Time

It's been a long time since I stopped by and blogged. Life has been so busy lately. I am so happy to say that I was asked to stay on the Scrapbook Challenges Design Team for another term. I'm starting to get my creative juices flowing again. They left me for a bit. But, I feel like things are inspiring me again.

I hope to start posting some fun things again. I currently working on a few things at once. I am moving the Scrappy Chix MSN group to another forum and I am trying to complete a few challenges post on Scrapbook Challenges. These ladies are so inspirational and creative.