Scrap Factor - week 5 - a little bit country

Do you have the Scrap Factor ???

Another week done and dusted and we are now up to week 5 and this week, I think it's time for a little bit of country pop.

And a big country pop singer - you can't go past is a favourite of mine and that would be Shania Twain.

No one needs to know - the title of this layout is the name of one of Shania Twain’s songs.

So, you need to put together a layout along the following lines:

Use a title of a song or you can use lyrics in your journaling

Monochromatic layout in my case I was thinking the barren outback, sandy, dry, dirt

Lots of texture, I’ve used gesso, mesh ribbon, layering, distressing and inking and hessian fabric flowers, note the jute centres, and a little muslin fabric

My hidden journaling which is tucked into the envelope reads : I love to read and what I love to read the most is a soppy romance book, one that takes me to faraway lands, a long time ago.  I can bury myself in an historical romance book and quite happily sit there, lie there or whatever, lose all track of time and keep reading until I am finished.  Sssshhh ... don’t tell anyone.  No one needs to know!

So there you have it ... your Scrap Factor challenge for this week.

Don't forget to upload to the gallery - I can't do the linky thing here as I am a little bit techno challenged and I'm nothing but honest.

(luckily I can jump in and create it for you xxx Mish)


Happy creating everyone.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Tuesday's Challenge

Hi, this is a page I did for the Kraft it up challenge, you can have a go at their challenge as well...

 

.but I would like you to use Kraft paper, at least 2 photos, some stickers, 3 words in your title, some metal on your page and something that has been in your stash for a very long time...and just for fun, some doodling.

I have used up some Echo Park papers and stickers, zips, metal brad....the things that I have had for ages are the sticker words, the rubons and the quilled flower.

 

 

Have fun.

Marg.

Want to know a secret????/

If you haven't gotten your layouts uploaded for the SCRAP FACTOR competition  - there is still plenty of time....

Even to go back and enter all the previous weeks competitions (the only thing you will miss out on is the 1 point for being the first layout uploaded) but you will still be counted in the competition...

So quick upload your weekly challenge layouts before all the rest of the designers get onto the fact that I am giving you an extension...

Shhhhh!

xxx Mish

SCRAP FACTOR - WK4 - HIGH SCHOOL HITS

Now I went to high school in the 80's. (wow that makes me feel old)

And to me the 80's were like WOW!

The fluro colours in the fashion, artist like Madonna in her material girl era was just coming to fame, Cyndi Lauper was someone we all wanted to look like - with her asymmetrical haircut, tulle layered skirts, stockings with holes through them.
It was also a time of the musical movies - Who can remember Desperately Seeking Susan, starring Madonna, Fame (not the modern version) starring Irene Cara, Footloose with Kenny Loggins, Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swazye.

Well my challenge to you for this week's Scrap Factor is to create a layout using a movie from the 80's as your inspiration.

My layout uses the movie Fame as my inspiration.

Now how do I get Fame as my inspiration - well simple - it is someone who has a lot of Fame from her singing career. (way easy)

My layout uses Crate Papers Restoration Collection (available at CPC) Bella Upstairs Downstairs Alphas,

The criteria you must use to complete your layout is:

1. Use an 80's Movie as your inspiration {Fame}

2. Use an white as the main colour of your layout

3. Include some memorabilia on your layout {my ticket from her recent Perth Concert}

4. Include a fact about the person/subject of your layout (mine is subtle - but Taylor Swifts lucky number is 13 { The cards under the title add up to 13} - she writes it on her hand when she performs, she also includes an inspiration line from a song (any artist who inspires her) written in permanent marker down her arm when she performs)

How do you think you will go with that challenge? As per usual the scoring is as for each other week.

Looking forward to seeing your layouts in the Gallery or by Linking them to the blog using the Inlinkz button below

Tuesday Challenge - non-square layout!

Hey everyone!

Hope you are having a great Tuesday.

Todays challenge should be easy-peasy for you to complete - I want to see a layout that isn't square! You could do a rectangle, circle, star, whatever takes your fancy!

I love scrapping in the rectangular 8x12 size, I find it great especially for single photo layouts.

Here is my page:

SUPPLIES:

PP: Echo Park - Victoria Gardens range - "Delightful Doilies"(background), October Afternoon - Farmhouse range - "Phonograph" (grey & cream doily strip), Paper Loft cardstock (the blue)

OTHER: Authentique "Icons" Diecut (stripes under flowers), October Afternoon label (round red with journaling on it), ZVA Creative pearl flourish, Felt Flowers (from the January CPC Kit), Making Memories bling brads, Stazon Black ink (for edging).

Can't wait to see your non-square page!

Cheers

Lee :)

Wk 3 Scrap Factor - Idols

This weeks challenge is to create a layout using a song title from your favourite idol.

Barbie chose to use Elton John as her idol, and created this fun layout using the song "Rocket Man" sung by the great man himself.

And because Sir Elton himself is flamboyant, sparkly and larger than life your challenge is to create a layout with those items in mind.

Your criteria is:

1. To chose your favourite singing idol, and create your layout styled upon them.
2. To use an embellishment that is larger than your photo
3. To use a song title by your chosen artist as the title of your layout
4. To try something new (whether it be a technique, product or the like)

* Completing the layout to the challenge guidelines = 5 points.

* X-bonus (for completing extra music related challenge in your creation) = 2 points. Please state in the notes when you upload how you have met the x-bonus.

* Fast Extra Point (for being first to load into the gallery) = 1 point.

* Double-Up Points (If people complete a second one creation based on the theme - maximum of two entries permitted per challenge per week. The X-bonus applies if you comple that on the 2nd creation too). = 5 points (plus X-Bonus 2 points)

NOTE: Double page layouts count as one for this competition, so you must complete a second new layout for that theme to get the Double-Up points.

So that gives a maximum of 14 points per week to be won, or 15 if you are the super speedy one to get your page up first in that week's gallery!

Load your layouts into the gallery HERE or if you are not a member of our gallery you can still join in and upload your layout using the Inlinkz linkie button below

HELP ...

I've been making a few cards of late, sometimes after I put a layout together I will use scraps and make a card with the left-overs.

Unfortunately I've had the need to send numerous sympathy cards around the countryside of late.

So ... I'm looking for ideas, my challenge for you this week is to create a card that could be used as a sympathy card or a hello card. Better still, a card that may not have any sentiment on it when you make it and could be tweaked a little just prior to giving.

How does that sound?
Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Wk 2 Scrap Factor - Heavy Metal

Ok all you Scrap Factor Wannabes...this week I wanna see some heavy metal rock!
Your Week 2 Challenge is to create a Heavy Metal Rock Page. The criteria being:

1.  Use a Song Title or Lyrics from one of Australia's favourite heavy metal bands (ie. AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Angels, Twisted Sister, Rose Tattoo, etc)
2. Use something metal on your page; and
3.  Use something black on your page, since that's a colour most often associated with heavy metal bands.

Here's my example:

 I Wish is a Rose Tattoo hit. 

If you need some more inspiration, can I recommend:
AC/DC - High Voltage, TNT, Highway to Hell, Back in Black;
Black Sabbath - Evil Woman (thought about doing this one!), Fairies wear boots, Tomorrow's Dream, Never say die, A hard road;
Angels - She's a lady now, Am I ever gonna see your face again?, No secrets, my light will shine, Look the other way;
Twisted Sister - We're not gonna take it, Leader of the pack, Hot Love;
Rose tattoo - One of the Boys, I Wish, Wild one, Suddenly, All hell broke loose.

Can't wait to see your creations in the gallery or use the inlinz button below to add to the blog collection.
 Reminder, the SCORING  will work as follows:

* Completing the layout to the challenge guidelines = 5 points.
* X-bonus (for completing extra music related challenge in your creation) = 2 points - please state in the notes when you upload to the gallery how you have met the x-bonus.
* Fast Extra Point (for being first to load into the gallery) = 1 point.
* Double-Up Points (If people complete a second one creation based on the theme - maximum of two entries permitted per challenge per week. The X-bonus applies if you comple that on the 2nd creation too). = 5 points (plus X-Bonus 2 points if applicable)

NOTE: Double page layouts count as one for this competition, so you must complete a second new layout for that theme to get the Double-Up points.

Tuesday's Blog Challenge...

Today's challenge for you is a simple sketch challenge... No restrictions just have fun and make it your own

xxx Mish

SCRAP FACTOR - WK1 - CLASSIC ROCK!

Ok, are you ready to get your SCRAP on!

OK HERE ARE THE RULES:

Each Friday for 8 weeks, a SCRAP Factor challenge will be added.

You have until the following Friday to upload your creation to the Scrap Factor gallery here: ScrapFactorGallery

We have a special forum area set up too, where info about the challenges and the prizes and rules will be placed: ScrapFactorForum

SCORING - The scoring will work as follows:

* Completing the layout to the challenge guidelines = 5 points.

* X-bonus (for completing extra music related challenge in your creation) = 2 points. Please state in the notes when you upload how you have met the x-bonus.

* Fast Extra Point (for being first to load into the gallery) = 1 point.

* Double-Up Points (If people complete a second one creation based on the theme - maximum of two entries permitted per challenge per week. The X-bonus applies if you comple that on the 2nd creation too). = 5 points (plus X-Bonus 2 points)

NOTE: Double page layouts count as one for this competition, so you must complete a second new layout for that theme to get the Double-Up points.

So that gives a maximum of 14 points per week to be won, or 15 if you are the super speedy one to get your page up first in that week's gallery!

Details on the prizes will be released over the coming week, so you need head over to the forum and watch that space!

OK - now on to the first challenge based on the Classic Rock theme.

CHALLENGE 1

The theme of the first challenge is Classic Rock.

Playing on the concept of rocks being a part of nature, your Week 1 challenge is to make layout featuring Nature in the photo/s, and needs include the Classic colour combo of Brown & Blue.

Other colours are permitted though, but brown & blue must be prominent.

X-Point Bonus - you receive a bonus 2 points if your layout includes a song title from an Australian Rock Band as the title of your page.

Here is my page, and it uses the song title The Greatest View (by silverchair).

Can't wait to see what you all make, and remember, you must keep watch on the forum this week for the reveal of the prizes for the comp!

Have fun.

Lee :)

PS Now you can link your image by clicking on the button below

The Scrap Factor is HERE!

Yes, the wait is over!

Get ready to flex your scrap muscles to show us your range and wow us with your X factor!

Week one will kick off with the first of our weekly challenges being released on Friday 2nd March, with your pages due for upload into the special Scrap X Factor gallery by the following Friday.

Each Friday there will be a new challenge for you to go crazy with!

It is so exciting.

Stay tuned for the details of the first challenge - Classic Rock! and full information on how the comp will run, to be revealed tomorrow!

Can't wait.

Cheers,

The CPC Team