Thursday, November 1, 2007

Weeks 1, 2, and 3 of Scrap That Tune contest at the Scrappy Giraffe

So I joined this REALLY fun contest at Scrappy Giraffe Kits. It's called "Scrap That Tune"! Each week we are given a choice of three different songs to use as a foundation to scrap a layout. Each song is assigned a different point total. We are also given choices to scrap as much or as little of the song as we see fit. Generally, the more you stick to the song theme, the higher the points. We also have design choices to make with different point levels. Each week there is a given bonus ingredient that gives us extra points if we use it on our layout. There is also a secret ingredient that will earn points as well. At the end of the week, the person who earns the most votes from their peers and from the design team will earn even more points. This is a very challenging and fun contest!!!
Here's what I did for Week 1:





I chose to use "Don't Blink" (5 pts); I used the sketch and scrapped a few lyrics (4 pts); I used two different mfg patterned papers (Prima and MME) and ribbon (see the flower) (4 pts); I used felt underneath my journaling strips (2 pts).

Total = 15 pts

Journaling is visible in close-up.

Large picture is my high school graduation photo, taken in 1986. Small photo is from 2007.

This is my layout from Week 2:





"You're Beautiful" - 5 pts
Song title and at least two lines of lyrics - 5 pts
Handcut title and buttons - 5 pts
Glitter - 2 pts
Total = 17 pts

Lyrics used: "I saw an angel, of that I'm sure. You're beautiful, it's true."

I made a hand-drawn and cut title, swirls, and flower greenery out of Sugar-Coated paper. The flowers are made out of felt and embroidered with button details. I used a Heidi Swapp wing stamp for the wings. I just used glue and glitter instead of ink. I made a fiber and glittery floss border and used some beads for added interest. Some star brads round out the details added. My journaling is around Samantha's photo. Supplies: Patterned paper: Creative Imaginations; Sugar-coated paper: Doodlebug; Wing stamp: Heidi Swapp; Glitter: DecoArt; Embroidery floss: DMC; Pen: Signo Uniball; Other: felt, buttons, fiber, staples, glue dots, gold star brads

And, lastly, here is Week 3's layout:






Another Day in Paradise – 3 pts
Scrap at least 10 lines of lyrics (see around photo and title) – 5 pts
Patterned paper from stamp + memorabilia – 5 pts
Ink on flowers – 3 pts
Total = 16 pts

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Corrugated cardboard; Metal mesh and letter stickers: Making Memories; Mica: Magic Scraps; Flowers: Prima; Stamp: Label Tulip; Brads: American Crafts; Snaps: Junkitz; Ink: Ranger Industries; Pens: Signo Uniball, Staedtler; Other: colored pencils, staples, and glue dots. Photo by www.flickr.com
Memorabilia: American Idol concert ticket. I thought provided a little irony, given the topic.
Journaling: When life gets me down, I only have to think about those that don’t have the comforts that I do…food, shelter, income, love.

I can't wait to see what amazing challenges are in store for me for the remaining five weeks!!!

10 comments:

Theresa Tyree said...

Well, it should go without saying how much I LOVE your work! Everything is so artsy and cool!!! Your this week's challenge just blows me away!!!

Janette said...

AMYYYYYYYY these are gorgeous!!!!! Love, love, love them all. I really love the flowers on the second one. Oh so yummy. Okay I had to do a double take b/c Sam looks just like you on that second layout. You could be twins! Isn't that cool? Oh girl you are going to go a LONG ways with this contest. Okay I got to go back and drool over those flowers once again. I just loveeeeeeee them. You rock my friend LOUD and full of vibrance!!!

Janette said...

Thumppppppppppp! Hmm maybe that is Sam on the second layout. Is it? Oh man my true blonde is there today. I'm sure you are laughing big time at me right out loud! Hmm or is it the younger Amy? Things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Dettao said...

Those layouts are amazing. They look like you really did a LOT of work. Good luck!

Trudi Harrison said...

Amy your work is just gorgeous. Best of luck with the comp, you are doing so well!!

Stacey said...

Awesome work as always! i always love everything you do. :)

Anonymous said...

WOW! Awesome pages!

Kelly said...

Amy....your layouts were awesome. You go girl and I look forward to see what you come up with for the other challenges!
~blessings,
Kelly

Scrappy Moments said...

What a fun Challenge, Love your work, I really like the song Lyrics with the Layouts.

Angie

Debbie said...

Amy, your work totally amazes me. I have loved all your layouts and especially week #4. It totally blew me away. Now I always look forward to what I am going to see when you post.