Author Archive for Tara

How to Make “Glass” Embellishments

I found an awesome tutorial for today. As you will see, you do not have to limit yourself to just making “glass” flowers. Laura used this technique to make a great little butterfly as well. This video inspires me to take a break just to make some of these. Looks like fun!

The Fabulous Photo Contest is HERE!

Join the WeScrap iTeam all month long in July for a daily photography challenge.

Here’s how to play along…

1. Each day a new prompt will be posted for you to see. This could be another inspiring photo by that day’s iTeam member, a quote, a poem or just a simple question asked by one of our iTeam. You must then take a photo of something that the prompt has inspired you to take. The prompt is just a starting point for you to take photos so how you interpret the prompt is all yours.

2. You will have 48 hours to post your photo in the Fabulous Photos Contest gallery and then link your photo’s thumbnail to the corresponding prompt for the day. You must also include with your photo, how that specific prompt inspired you to take the photo you did.

RULES:

1. All of your photos must be NEW! You cannot use previously taken photos. Remember…. the prompt can inspire you to take a photo of ANYTHING… even something inside your house!! NO OLD PHOTOS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED!

2. All photos must be your own and must have been take by you or someone in your household.

PRIZES:

One randomly selected winner will win a gift certificate to spend in the WeScrap store.
One photograph will be chosen by the iTeam members as being the most inspirational and will also receive a gift certificate to spend in the WeScrap store.

Random RAKS may also be given out to participants by individual iTeam members throughout the month.

The contest will run everyday until the last day of July. Contest winners will be announced in early August.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! We can’t wait to see what you capture!

Sketch Puzzle ~ March 14th

Our sketch puzzles will now be provided by weScrap!! Every weekend the iTeam creates a sketch. I will turn it into a puzzle for the CCAS Blog. Once you solve the puzzle and create a layout please link it below or email it to me to earn a ballot for the monthly blog draw…. AND…load it in the Sketchy Saturday Gallery to earn a chance for a prize from weScrap!!

Here is this week’s puzzle which was created by Michelle Galloway:

Sketch Puzzle

If you have any problems printing off this puzzle please go to the Sketchy Saturday Link on the weScrap forum and print it off from there: Sketchy Saturday Thread. OR… send me an email and I will send it to you.

Have fun!

~Tara~

weScrap Next Designer Contest

Starting March 18th thru April 15th, 2010 we will be holding a WeScrap’s Next Designer Contest! We are looking at bringing on 3 new design team members to join our team! You must be able to participate in our 4-week contest if you submit an application. Challenges and other details will be posted on March 18th.

Applications are due March 17th.

*International applicants are welcome!

SIGN UPS: weScrap Next Designer Contest Thread

(1) Send a Scrapbook/artist resume & biography, as well as your full name, weScrap forum username, email address & full contact information with your submissions to allison.wescrap@gmail.com with”weScrap DT Call” in the subject line.

(2) Please include a link to your blog. Having an active blog is a mandatory part of this position.

(3) Please tell us of any scrapbook design teams you are currently on. You are required to only be on no more than 2 other manufacturer/kit teams and 2 other challenge/sketch teams while you hold your weScrap iTeam position.

(4) Please include the answers to the following questions:
-Why do you think you would make a great iTeam member?
What is your best attribute or skill?
-What is the attribute or skill that is a challenge to you?
-Do you feel that you can give inspiration, encouragement & techniques in the forum on a daily basis? How might you achieve this?
*Share any other information you feel is important for us to know about you.

If chosen as a weScrap iTeam member you will be responsible for the following:

1. You will be required to create Layouts, Cards, Altered items, Mini Albums anything that showcases the bi-monthly kits provided to you.

2. All DT members are required to be a registered member of our forum and post as much as possible each day. Starting threads and answering thread are a must as well as leaving praise in the gallery for our members and your fellow DT.

3. iTeam members are responsible for helping create & hosting forum challenges for our crops and providing new tips/techniques. You will be responsible for a few daily posts per month, newsletter assignments and creating work to be loading into our growing resource area.

4. Promote the weScrap site on your blog by posting any weScrap contests, news, announcements, projects, kit sneak peaks, kit reveals, etc. is mandatory.

5. DT members are to promote weScrap.com where ever and whenever allowed without breaking rules on other sites. An iTeam blinkie will be provided and required in your signatures on our forum and again anywhere without breaking rules on other sites. Updating and showcasing items on your blog.

6. Communication with your fellow iTeam members, Co-Presidents and Vice-President is essential to a great team & fantastic site. You will have access to the secure iTeam private forum.

7. This is a 6 month commitment; DT duties will start up on May 1, 2010. You will have immediate access to the DT forum as soon as you are notified of your new position so that you can get to know the other members and learn all about your responsibilities.

8. iTeam members will receive a discount in the weScrap store during their contracted time and free shipping if shipped with your bi-monthly kit items.

9. You will receive one free kit every other month to create with. Kits are packed with great products and fun things to create with.

****PLEASE NOTE**** This contest is also open to all members of the weScrap forum who would like to play along and NOT try out for the iTeam. There will be prizes available along the way.

I really hope to have alot of the blog fans either try out for the iTeam or just join us for the challenges, games and prizes that will be up for grabs.

~Tara~

“Bring on Spring!” Blog Hop – MARCH 6th

As part of the WeScrap Inspiration Team, we have all decided that with all the months of snow and ice that we’d “Bring on Spring!” a little early this year! Hop along with the entire WeScrap iTeam to see what each of the iTeam has created!

Here’s our blog hop rotation for today:
Creative Crafts and Stickers **You are here**

Sarah Nolan

Michelle Galloway

Calia Yang

Laura Gilhuly
Tara Thynne
Jacquelin Green

Jen Benoit
Avina Lim
Guest iTeam, Teresa Hord
Allison Cope

Not only do we have some fabulous projects to share today but you also have a chance to win a PRIZE! By leaving a comment on EACH iTeam member’s blog today, you have a chance to win $100 worth of scrappy goodies! Yup… that’s $100 of scrappy goodness for your stash! You have until Wednesday March 10th to leave your comments for a chance. Good luck!

I wanted to share with you how I altered the funky Bo Bunny Acrylic Letters that came with the lastest weScrap Kit. The new kit is now available to purchase: Late Nights

I grabbed my alcohol inks because I just love the look it makes on acrylic.

1. Place a couple drops of your chosen color(s) onto a small piece of felt. make sure to use felt because it works the best. I ran out of mt squares but I found a great felt flower in my stash that worked quite well.

2. Lightly dab the felt onto your acrylic until to reach a look that you are happy with.

3. Next, grab your favorite stamp and some solvent ink. I always use StazOn ink when working with acrylics. This kind of ink dries well and doesn’t smudge. Let dry for a couple minutes.

4. Make sure to adhere your acrylic using a clear, liquid adhesive. I used Zip Dry on my project as well as Ranger Glossy Accent.

To see the finished project…. just continue hopping along the Blog Hop. It has been posted on my blog!

Now…. find out what **Sarah** has created to inspire you today!

Have Fun!

~Tara~

CCAS & weScrap Blog Hop

Please come and join us this weekend for some fun and prizes!

~Tara~