{Yes! Still Crafting / WhoGivesaScrap!?}

WhoGivesaScrap!? is still in the game!!! We will be turning 14 years old this coming April! Seems like just yesterday, we were celebrating our 10 year Anniversary! How shall we celebrate??? Hmmm...my wheels are turning!

I have met THEE most amazing friends, in person an virtually! You all rock! 

Now let me clarify a few things....I'm not sure if it is just me, but when your friends an family see you scrapbook or do cardmaking, there is an automatic assumption that we can DO ALL THINGS! Not necessarily true people! LOL...I cannot do it all. My main squeeze is scrapbooking and then here comes this planning thing! So yeah needless to say....I got sucked in by the planner monster!

So, yes, WhoGivesaScrap!? still meets once a month for our monthly crops! At these crops you can come do whatever it is your heart desires! Scrapbooking, card making, quilting, reading, journaling, mixed media, sewing, needlepoint, planning...OR ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! 

Although our group is nationwide, our meetups are held in La Puente at the Scrapbook Cafe! If you are in Southern Cali or ever visitng, please feel free to come play with us! If you are out of state, you can still join in on our fun virtually!

We had a great time at our last crop this past weekend with a few pics below:

Our next crop will be February 9, 2019! Come join the group and get some work done!

Thanks for stopping by! Will catch ya lata!

{Glamped Up!}

Glampin Monologues!!

Well granted, we did not real deal camp.....there was an RV involved, so....I guess most would call that cheating. That is totally fine.  We had a fun eventful weekend at Puddingstone Lake, glamping it up...the most productive I've been in awhile...aaand....the kicker....I was crafting out with mother nature!!! It was a task running from bees and trying to find smacked spiders, steering clear of skunks, spraying bug repellent, lighting citronella candles, adjusting easy up to block sun in the day and crafting with the assistance of flood lights....you get the picture..

Here are a few of my favorite pics in this pic collage and below that my ultimate favorite...which I would say was my ultimate favorite photo bomb pic!

                           And.....that was the best photo bomb pic that I have ever done. This should go up on the hall of fame! Sorry JoJo Bug!  

Below are the layouts that was able to complete. I think I did a total of 12? I  think? Some I cannot quite post yet due to being on a design team. =) You will see them over time. 

 

   A few cards I made...I am by far a card maker, but I had scraps and I thought I would use....not only that....I really am not feeling the prices of greeting cards. At the beginning of the year, I told myself that I was not buying any cards this year........I lied to myself. BUT...I would love to get to that point.

It is so important to get together with your girlfriends and just hang out! If its not scrapbooking find whatever it is you love....and enjoy! Enjoy life, tomorrow is never promised! From what I understand, we will definitely do it again, maybe real deal camping!

Thanks for visiting!

{Scrap Our Stash - Stash Challenge}

Hello!

I'm a little late in posting this challenge! Shame on me....But here is April's Stash Challenge from Scrap Our Stash:

The Challenge:

Create a layout inspired by the BOOK COVER.. 

You are allowed to use anything from the cover that inspires you,

for instance, the water faucets, the colors, title, etc.

AND...you must include 2 or more clouds on your page.

My take:

Bringing you my stash Challenge for the month! This one stumped me only for a quick second...wasn't sure whether to pull the colors or utilize the title, so I did a little of both! I pulled some of the earthy colors from the book cover and utilized the "YOU" in my title.

Tried to cut my two little clouds out by hand, which I think came out cool for a free hand...😐

Stay in the loop and see more challenge entries at: www.scrapourstash.blogspot.com

When posting your layout, you must include in your write up

what inspiration you pulled from the book cover, to be considered for the 

random prize drawing.

Click http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html for SOS Challenge Guidelines

Entries are due: April 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

{Scrap Our Stash February Sketch +3 Challenge!}

Are you ready for the Sketch Challenge + 3 this month!

Okay, check it out!

Sketch:

                 

The challenge:

Create a layout inspired by the sketch above and 

YOU MUST choose at least one item from each list.

Example #1: Doily, Echo Park, Flair

Mix it up anyway you want as long as you have at least (1) item from each row.

When posting your layout, you must include in your write up what items you used, to be considered for the random prize drawing.

Click HERE for SOS Challenge Guidelines

Entries are due: February 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

The prize you are playing for this month is:

- See more at: http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/2016/02/february-sketch-3-challenge-reveal.html

Have fun and happy scrapping!!

Scrap Our Stash - February Stash Challenge!

How have you been doing so far with your progress since 1/1? Are you on target? Off target?

I have been staying rather busy which is fantastic so that I may reach my goal for the year! I believe I said 120...I think...lol.

Do you have difficulties in getting your mojo? Here are a few things you can do to help!

Try:
- sketches
- monthly challenges
- Facebook groups
- Pinterest
- Youtube
- participate! Participate! Participate!.

Two things...
1. Continue to check back here and on ScrapOurStash blog for inspiration.
Www.scrapourstash.blogspot.com

2. Join my scrapbook group on Facebook...fun, fun and more fun!
"WhoGivesaScrap!?"

So below here is February's Stash Challenge! I'd love to see what you come up with! Challenge and my take is posted! If you happen to participate. Please upload to Scrap Our Stash blog for an opportunity to won a RAK!

Thanks for looking!

Viva Las Vegas!!

Oh wow! The 3 of us, myself and 2 of my best Scrappy Buds took a little road trip to celebrate other scrappy buds birthdays in Sin City!! That trip was highly anticipated and highly needed!!! There is a link to my flipgram that highlights some of my favorite photos! In case you don't click the link, I have some of my favorite pics to share here with you!

2 of the birthday girls hosted an all day crop that was hands down on point, filled with a day of challenges, games and awesome prizes!

We went up on  a Friday, got into a little trouble with a senior citizen that evening when we went to a lounge for some live music! I guess we were sitting in his unmarked seats....oops....nerve!

Saturday we cropped and had fun, shared plenty of meals together and headed back on Sunday homeward bound. We stopped at the famous Alien Jerky place which is along the 15 Fwy, somewhere between Nevada and Barstow, Ca. I do believe its in Baker, Ca.

Anyhow, I was super productive so proud of that! Because of the known shenanigans that were to occur, I only aimed for 10 layouts...I achieved 8 which was still good considering the chaos!
I will share those layouts in a few days!

Thank you for allowing me to relive my moment with me!

Viva Las Vegas! Celebrating January Birthdays! Its not all about pics, glue and paper....its about the friendships that form...luv these ladies! Happy Birthday Rochelle, Lisa & Alondra!!

#flipagram #Future made with @flipagram .

https://flipagram.com/f/jIuYStAwkA

{February Scrap Our Stash - Stash Challenge}

Hey crafters!!! Lets go!

So excited to announce February's Stash challenge year for Scrap Our Stash! We have new flavor an new ideas from our new design team!!

Are you ready for February's Stash Challenge!?

***PLEASE NOTE....this challenge is sponsored by ScrapOurStash, In order to receive RAK from Scrap Our Stash, you must upload to the blog.

The challenge:

Create a layout inspired by the BOOK COVER..

You are allowed to use anything from the cover that inspires you,

for instance, the colors, the animal, the design of cover, etc.

In addition, you must use at lest 2 HEARTS on your layout.

When posting your layout, you must include in your write up

what inspiration you pulled from the book cover, to be considered for the

random prize drawing.

Be sure to check the blog for the guidelines!

Entries are due: February 27th, 11:59 PM (PST)

- See more at: http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/

Have fun and can't wait to see what you come up with!

{Scrap Our Stash - December 2015 Stash Challenge}

Title: "Love My Crew"

Hello scrappers!
Here is my layout to share with you and we are challenged to come up with a layout that contains items on the page that spell out "D-I-E-C-U-T-S"

Okay! Here is what I came up with!

D - Dylusions Paint
I - Ink (Inked Edges)
E - Ephemera
C - Clipbard
U - Unibal
T - Thicker (sticker words)
S - Stencil





A little about my layout...do you just love your crafty friends? Let me tell you....I ADORE my crafty friends! This particular photo is a pic of us in a Hobby Lobby that we all took an "extended lunch" and met up at to shop for our Create 365 - Happy Planners, by MAMBI!
Oh man, did we have fun! So thankful for all of my crafty friends in my life!

Enjoy the challenge and I cannot wait to see what you come up with!

{Sketch Challenge #32}

Hello friends!

Here is this months sketch challenge!  I LOVE using different printed patterns on a layout...also a nice way to utilize your supply that you have on hand!

Along with the completion of this sketch, you will need to use items making a BINGO from the BINGO card below. =)



Bingo - Selection must be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal....easy right!?



Title: The Start of a Great Day



I absolutely love this sketch, mainly because I love working with multi patterned paper. I was a matchy type of girl early on in my scrapbooking years, but now....anything goes! I added a little bit of everything on this layout.

For this challenge, I used the "I" column: Paper Clip, Doily, Glitter, Journaling Card and Metal. Fun! Fun! Thanks for looking and can't wait to see your creations!

{Scrapbook Room - October Kit}

I absolutely love getting my priority box of goodies from the Scrapbook Room scrapbook kit like clock work! I think I have been receiving this kit for almost, if not 10 years! If you have the opportunity, check out their blog as well!

They offer so many different choices depending on your needs. They have a regular kit, that contains 4 collections, cardstock to match the printed paper within the collection and embellies, they offer an additional double shot kit (which includes 2 additional collections), a Project Life Kit, Embellishment and Stamp Add-On Kit, Bazzill Kits, and Patterned Paper Kits. 

I personally receive the kits below....LOVE THEM! You can start and stop at anytime...very easy and user friendly! And if you are  coffee user, you get a free sample of coffee each month IF you choose. Gourmet coffee at that...I am not a coffee drinker, but someone who is gets them from me. =) 

OCTOBER 2015 Cafe Club "Flavors of the Month" Kit Includes:

DEAR LIZZY DOCUMENTARY:

1 sheet Confetti

1 sheet Bear Hug

1 sheet Party Animal

2 sheets Granite Cardstock

1 sheet Documentary Rub-ons (varies)

AMY TAN FINDERS KEEPERS:

1 sheet Keen

1 sheet Expedition

1 sheet Treasure

2 sheets Butter Cardstock

10-11 pc. Finders Keepers Die-cuts (varies)

1 roll Finders Keeps Mini Washi Tape (varies)

SIMPLE STORIES PUMPKIN SPICE:

1 sheet Pumpkin Everything

1 sheet Pick of the Patch

1 sheet Harvest Memories

2 sheets Coffee Cardstock

(1) 12x12 Pumpkin Spice Cardstock Sticker Sheet

PINK PAISLEE MEMORANDUM:

1 sheet Cubicle

1 sheet Time Clock

1 sheet Ledger

2 sheets Black Cardstock

1/2 pkg. Black Snapshots Foam Phrase Thickers (varies)

Doubleshot Kit:

PEBBLES HARVEST:

1 sheet Apple Crisp

1 sheet Flowers

1 sheet From My Kitchen

2 sheets Vanilla Cardstock

1 sheet Coffee Cardstock

1/4 pkg. Harvest Enamel Dots

(3) Puffy Apple Stickers

(1) Yellow Alphabet Sticker Sheet (varies)

CARTA BELLA TRICK OR TREAT:

1 sheet Trick or Treat

1 sheet Spooky Night

1 sheet Spooktacular

2 sheets Black Cardstock

1 sheet Squash Cardstock

(1) 12x12 Trick or Treat Sticker Sheet

Embellishment Kit

1 pkg. Amy Tan Finders Keepers Puffy Stickers

1/2 pkg. Dear Lizzy Documentary Ephemera (varies)

(2) sheets Dear Lizzy Documentary Gold Foil Washi Paper Tape (varies)

1/2 pkg. Pink Paislee Gold Foil Photo Frames (varies)

(1) Pinkfresh Alphabet (Blue or Lt. Pink) (varies)

Enjoy! Check it out!

{Scrap Our Stash - Scraptober Fest Challenge Event}

Don't forget Scrap Our Stash has teamed up with 3 others in this super sweet challenge! Bringing you:
Scraptoberfest!!!

Super FUN!

Please be sure to check out ALL of the details HERE!

 Color Combo that must be used:

 Sketch to be used:

My take:

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

{More Washi & Layouts}

Well I have been eyeballing this Washi from afar, on Instagram and a few other places from a few different cyber friends & followers in different locations of the world...and these collections finally made it to my Micheals! Yay! 

These 3 different collections I got are by Heidi SWAP...aren't they cute?

Pinks

Blacks/White Combo

Silver / Gray Combo

Aaaahhh....look at this beauty? And no..

This is not my only case...I'm happy to say I only have one or case, but its not completely full. As I become more organized, I now know I'm missing purples and oranges. I have a few orange but absolutely no purples...what's up with that!?

And some layouts to share with you!

Thanks for reading and looking!

{April ScrapOurStash Challenge - Sketch Challenge}

Hello crafters! 

Bringing you the Sketch Challenge over at ScrapOurStash!

For this challenge you will use the sketch below to inspire you and also utilize inspiration from the photo below that. You can use any of the colors, shapes, or theme!

The Sketch:

The inspiration:

My take:

I went ahead and used the entire title that is listed in the above photo.  

This is my baby girl at one of our favorite places...yes....Disneyland!

Complete the challenge and have a challenge to win a great RAK from Creative Embellishments!

But...you must enter on our blog at: www.scrapourstash.blogspot.com or a chance to win!

Be sure to check out the details and rules for entering!

That's it for now!

Tricia