This week’s word is … Laugh

* the sound of laughing
* a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; “his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision”
produce laughter
* joke: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; “thanks for the laugh”

I believe that laughter is a very important part of life and that we all should laugh many times a day.

This layout shows my daughter sliding across the lawn face first in a huge splash of water. My son and I were laughing our heads off as we watched her fearlessly dive again and again on the water slide.

I would love for you to be inspired to create something using this week’s word. It can be in your title, your photo(s) or your subject. Don’t forget that if you complete any sketch puzzle challenge, Monday challenge, wordy Wednesday challenge or submit a tip for Tip Tuesday then you will automatically be entered to win this month’s Blog Prize!! So get scrapping and either send them to Tara at ( thynner5@yahoo.ca ) or link them in the blog comments.

“Laugh a lot, and when you’re older, all your wrinkles will be in the right places”

“If every word I said could make you laugh, I’d talk forever…”

Have a great day!

~ Jen

This week’s word is: Life

:an organismic state characterized by capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction

: the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual b: one or more aspects of the process of living

: the period from birth to death

: a way or manner of living

: one providing interest and vigor

This word can be used in so many ways because it means so many things. I made the following layout for Scrapdango using the Sugar Kit. It has been a big surprise to me just how far this kit goes and just how much I love it! I found an Ad in a magazine and posted an Ad challenge for their Inspirational Crop which is going on this week. I used the Life as my title choice in this layout.

This week’s challenge is a sketch challenge!! Use the following sketch as the foundation for your next layout!

Here is my layout of Paige and our friend Jill’s lovely, new puppy, Olive. I used a wonderful DT kit from Scrapdango. It consists of some great Bo Bunny papers! Yummy!

Puppy Love:

Please email your creation to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “CCAS Blog Challenge” in the subject line. You could also link it to me here on the blog.

All creations will earn you a ballot into the Monthly Blog Draw!

~Tara~

I am constantly making lists. If I didn’t I would forget my own name!! I have grocery lists, scrapping lists, budget lists and everyday “things to do” list.

My challenge for you this week is to make up a small list and scrap it. The topic and theme is up to you so have fun with it!

Here is my layout and a list about ……… Me! I used a great Cosmo Cricket papers I received from The Scrapping Bug.

Journaling reads: 5 Things

1. I feel blessed each and every day to have my family.

2. I used to eat peanut butter and mayonaise sandwhiches.

3. I watched Jaws when I was little and now I’m afraid of sharks.

4. I love to sit on my front porch and watch thunderstorms.

5. I’m highly allergic to dogs but wouldn’t give mine up!

Please email your creation to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “CCAS Blog Challenge” in the subject line. You could also link it to me here on the blog.

All creations will earn you a ballot into the Monthly Blog Draw! Look for a sneak peek at this month’s prize pack later this week! Good Luck.

~Tara~

This week’s word is: Nature

1. the natural world as it exists without human beings or civilization

2. the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animaks, or rivers

3. natural scenery

4. characteristic disposition; temperament: a self-willed nature; an evil nature.

This word can be used in so many ways. It is such a peaceful word I used it in the following layout I did for Scrapdango’s Scrap Me UP Challenge. I was given these wonderful photos from Jackie and asked to make a page with them. I used the word in my title. I also left the chipboard in it’s natural state.  This layout was based on a sketch that Ally designed for the So Sketchy Blog. I used a wonderful collection of papers from Scrapdango’s Sugar kit.

It’s time to post another weekly challenge! This one is as all about color…. or lack thereof!!

Yep… it’s about Black and White!! I would like to see you create a layout using only black and white. No color is to be added…. anywhere! It’s easier than you think.

Here is a layout I did of my girls. I converted the photo to a deep black and white and went from there.

Please email your creation to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “CCAS Blog Challenge” in the subject line. You could also link it to me here on the blog.

All creations will earn you a ballot into the Monthly Blog Draw! Look for a sneak peek at this month’s prize pack later this week! Good Luck.

~Tara~

Today I would like to share all the awesome work that has been filling my in-box. Thanks to everyone who send in their creations. I have put together a little gallery for your enjoyment.

Gallery

Everyone here has received a ballot for this month’s Blog Prize Draw. Remember that every time you complete a challenge, use a font, send a tip, technique or tutorial, that you receive a ballot!! Keep emailing me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca

~Tara~

Howdy all! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Today is Monday…. Challenge day!!!

Today’s Monday challenge is all about alphabets and stamping! I what to see you use your alphabets a little bit differently than normal. I what to see you trace them for your title!

Some methods of tracing alphas include:

• applying your masking letters and tracing them
• using your chipboard letters and tracing them
• using those older alphabet stencils and tracing the outlines
• using your letter negatives and tracing them!

Not only do I want to see your alphabet tracing, I also want to see some stamping! In my page example below I stamped the simple “written” part of my page back ground.

So let’s see them! You have only a few more days to complete any of the January challenges posted on the blog to be eligible to win a prize from me this month!

~ Ally ~