Who's Ready for a Challenge?!

The team at The Digichicks spent a lot of time in December creating some of the most exciting and creative challenges that I have ever seen! The challenges will do just that -- challenge you to try new things that you may not have tried before. Several designers are involved in the challenges, offering free stuff for you to use to complete the challenge. That's a real bonus! And other challenges will teach you some things that you may not know about. Check out the photography challenge by Chloe!

All of the challenges are designed to get you motivated to scrap and document your life. Just click here to enter our Challenge Forum and decide which of the challenges you want to try this month!

Here's the template Southern Serenity is offering in the template challenge this month:

Time for March Challenge...

I am hosting another challenge this month at Scrapable. It is the Photo Challenge. It's an easy one so just check in the Challenge forum  to win points and coupons by playing along with our challenges.

I take sooo many photos at one single event that I tend to make layouts that have more than one photo on them. Are you the same way??? If so, this challenge is for you! The challenge this month is to make a layout with multiple photos on the page. The more, the merrier, in this case. Let's go for a minimum of 3 photos. Go grab your photos and get started. I can hardly wait to see what you create!

Here's the layout I made as an example:

This page was made using my latest kit, The Third Month. Come see what's happening at Scrapable today!

Fresh Ideas!

Here's a few layouts using my latest kit, Fresh. You can find the kit in my store for just $3.99. It contains 17 papers and 37 elements. Take a look at how my CT and I used the papers and embellishments on our pages.

Renee created this layout that makes me look forward to the spring and summer! She used a new template from designer Template Dreams called Scallop Layers Templates. You can find those templates and more in her store at Scrapable.

I created my layouts from the template I created for February's Template Challenge at Scrapable. Even though it is the same template, I changed things around on the second layout to make them slightly different. Of course, the different papers, embellishments and photos make them look different, too.

I'd love to see any layouts you create with my kits. Just leave a link to your gallery in the comments. Who knows...there might be a reward for you taking the time to share your pages made from my stuff with me!

Another Challenge for you from me!

One of the new Challenges we have this month at Scrapable is the Photo Challenge. I was excited about this new challenge and I had the perfect idea of a photo to use for this February Challenge!

My challenge for you is to create a layout with a photo of two people kissing! February is the month of love, after all, so hunt up those kissing photos and make a layout. (You can have more than one photo on your layout as long as at least one of them is a kissing photo.)When you are finished, upload it to the Photo Challenge thread in the forum.

Here's my example:

I can't wait to see what YOU come up with! Show them off!!!

February Template Challenge at Scrapable

I am pleased to announce that I will be hosting the February Template Challenge at Scrapable. Just go to the forum and find the Template Challenge to download and play along with us. We have changed the rules recently making it easier to get more points for each challenge you complete. Once you accumulate 20 points, you will receive a $5.00 coupon towards the purchase of products in our store. Be sure to check out the rules in the forum.

Here's the template you will be able to download and play with:

Join us today!

Template Challenge At Scrapable

Chelcee of Pure Creativity Designs is the hostess of the October Template Challenge at Scrapable. Here's the cute template she designed:

Here's what she created with it:

You can find the download for this template in the Challenge Forum at Scrapable. Download it today and then show us how you used it!

Facebook Timeline Challenge at Scrapable

One of the designers at Scrapable made the cutest Timeline template for you to update your Facebook page. I just had to share it with you.

Here's her example:

You can download the template here. Have fun with it!

If you use the template and create a new timeline, here's how you can earn a $5.00 coupon for the store:

For every challenge you complete, you receive 1 point. If you use at least 90% of newly released Scrapable products, your layout is worth 2 points. Once you have reached 20 points, you will receive a $5 Coupon to use in our store. (Coupons will be issued after the end of the month.) Your points will carry over from each month until you reach 20 points.

New Pinterest Challenge at Scrapable

Sara of Pardon the Mess Designs created this template for the Pinterest Challenge at Scrapable. Head over to the forum to pick up this template and submit your creation!

Here's a sample of one the layouts done with this template. It was created by Saskia.

Are you a Font-aholic???

I love finding new and unusual fonts. I look for ideas on blogs, I browse through font sites and I check the credits for layouts that have fun fonts.

Each month at Scrapable we host a Font Challenge and I have found a lot of good ones there. I've even hosted the challenge a time or two.

This month, here's what we have for you: Janda Curlygirl found at Dafont.com. Wanda is the host for this font challenge and I encourage you to give it a try.

Here's the page she created using the Janda Curlygirl font on the title:

Template Challenge at Scrapable for September

We are lucky to have so many awesome template designers at Scrapable. Each one has their own style and I can never pick a favorite. I like them all!

So that brings me to my point here...one of our template designers, Amber Morrison, is the designer for the Template Challenge at Scrapable this month. If you don't do any other challenge this month, you will want to play along with this one!

Here's the template:

Go here to get the template>>> September Template Challenge

Facebook Timeline Challenge for August

Did you know that we do a new Facebook Timeline Challenge each month at Scrapable? Most months it includes a template to help you keep your Facebook page up-to-date. Here's the latest template by Natasha of Ponytails Designs.

Here's some of the timelines that have been submitted in the Challenge thread...

This one was done by Natasha.

Here's one by Saskia.

The owner of Scrapable did this "Best Buds" timeline.

La'Shawn did this one with one of my summer kits called Summer Splash.

As you can see, lots of scrapbookers/Facebook users are joining in and updating their timelines with this great template. Be sure to stop by the forum and pick up the template so you can play along with us!

Creative Inspirations with King of my Heart

I have a couple of layouts for you this morning from my latest kit, King of my Heart. Hope this gives you some ideas on how to scrap some of your photos!

Karla, one of my Creative Team members at Scrapable, created this adorable layout. I love the clustering she did!

This layout was done by me using the August Template from the Template Challenge going on at Scrapable this month. I modified it some but you ought to click on the link above and download it and play along with us.

Remember you can find this kit and more at my shop at Scrapable!

New Challenge for August

I am hosting a Pinterest Challenge this month at Scrapable and I just wanted to share with you what it is all about. I saw a similar idea (probably on Pinterest!) and just had to do one for myself. The idea is to take a screen shot of your Pinterest boards and then make a layout with that as the main photo. As you can see from mine, I kept it large enough that the boards were my ONLY photo on the page. Later I can look back and see what I was interested in at this particular time and see how my interests might have changed.

Come play along with me at Scrapable and show me your "take" on this Challenge!


UPDATE: I put the instructions on how to take a screen shot in the challenge post at Scrapable but I will include them on this page, too.


On a Mac: Open the page in your browser that you want to copy and hold down Command, Shift and the number 3. You should see a jpeg copy of your entire desktop show up on your desktop! Open your photoshop program then open the saved jpeg from your desktop.

On a PC: Open the page in your browser that you want to copy. Press the Print Scrn/SysRq button at the end of the row of function keys on your keypad. That puts the page on your clipboard. Open your photoshop program and the page you are creating and press Ctrl + V to paste it on your page. If you have Vista or Windows 7, you can use the built-in Snipping Tool to capture the screen you want to copy.

Summer Getaway at Scrapable

Our Digi Summer Getaway starts this coming Sunday, July 1st. We have so many great workshops planned for you to do to sharpen your digital skills. Then we will host challenges where you can try out your new learned skills and compete for prizes. If digital scrapbooking is new to you, you don't want to miss this great Summer Getaway. You will be joined by a lot of people who are in your same position.

To sign up, just go to Sign Up in the forum!

I'll be one of the Cabin Counselors so look for me!

I was out doing some hiking on the trails around camp and snapped this photo! Sign up today so you, too, can place your photo in a cool avatar similar to this one. It will be a perfect way to get to know everyone at the Getaway!

Busy, busy, busy...

I have been working like mad to get everything set up on my part of the Digi Summer Getaway that will be going on the month of July at Scrapable. Let me give you some links that will tell you more about this great month of scrappin' that we are planning. Make sure you are registered in our forum so that you can check in and sign up. Remember, there is no cost for signing up and you could win a prize package worth over $300!!!

Sign up here >>>Digi Summer Getaway Sign-Up

Calendar of Events >>> Digi Summer Getaway Calendar

Check out the Digi Summer Getaway Blog for up-to-date information >>> DSG Blog

This could be your photo avatar...

Cabins are filling up so don't delay! Grab a group of your friends and sign up. Or come to Camp Scrapable to meet new people and make new friends. It's a great place for newbies and seasoned scrappers!

New Template Challenge for June at Scrapable

Head over to the Challenge forum at Scrapable to download this new template and participate in a great challenge this month.

Remember, for each challenge that you participate in, you receive points and points accumulate in $$$ to spend at Scrapable. Stop by today and see what other challenges we have for you in June!

Here's What's Happening on iNSD...

Join in the fun on Saturday, May 5th, as we celebrate interNational Scrapbook Day at Scrapable. We will have games and prizes and a HUGE storewide sale. Don't miss this event. Mark your calendars today!!!

April Desktop Challenge at Scrapable

Deanna from Kooky Cat Designs has this to say about the Desktop Challenge at Scrapable this month...

Hi there! I'm so excited to host April's desktop challenge! I love making a new desktop each month!

April makes me think of Spring renewal and fresh starts!

I picked a really cute kit made by NewE Designz to make my April desktop!

I also made my own April 2012 calendar which I will share with you!

Here is my April desktop:

Isn't it cute, I love the happy little birds in this kit!

So let's freshen up our desktops! I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

Check the forum at Scrapable to see what else is going on!!!

Pinterest Challenge

Try a new challenge at Scrapable this month. It is our new Pinterest Challenge. It is being hosted by Deanna from Kooky Cat Designs and here's her challenge:

It's April and Spring has sprung up everywhere including Pinterest! I've collected a few images from Pinterest to give you that Spring feeling! I hope you are inspired!

Here's what you do:

Take the photo I have given you and create a LO inspired by that photo. Post your layout here and we will pin it to our Pinterest Challenge board on Pinterest.

It's that simple!

Here is your April photo:

Have fun with this! Anything goes!

Here are the rules:

For every challenge you complete, you receive 1 point. If you use at least 90% of newly released Scrapable products, your layout is worth 2 points. Once you have reached 20 points, you will receive a $5 Coupon to use in our store. (Coupons will be issued after the end of the month.) Your points will carry over from each month until you reach 20 points.

No double-dipping. Each layout must be a fresh layout, posted only in one category.
Make sure you re-size your layouts to 600 x 600 - 72dpi; upload into our photo gallery under the appropriate category. Come back and post it in the challenge thread, linking it back to the gallery.

All challenges have to be completed on or before the last day of each month, unless otherwise stated.




Here's my layout for the Pinterest Challenge.

~ Deanna, Kooky Cat Designs

March Mega Challenge at Scrapable

If you have never tried a challenge before, I have just the one for you. It is an easy challenge. The only requirement is that you use papers and embellishments from the Mega Collab for March. Here is what that kit looks like.

Each designer from Scrapable creates papers and embellishments for this kit so you get over 80 elements, 69 papers, 3 alphas, word art and 8 templates. And you can get it FREE by spending $10 at the store or purchase it on it's own for only $5. That is a great deal!!!

Here are a few layouts that have been made with this kit to give you some ideas.

You can find the challenge here in the forums at Scrapable.