The Creative Life

Challenge #26 – Everyday Duties

For this week's challenge, I want you to scrap your everyday duties (or almost everyday duties anyway). Note the things that you do without fail everyday of your life. Whether that be to make coffee in the morning, do laundry, empty the dishwasher, kiss your kids, etc. Almost like a To Do list, but include the things that you don't always ACTUALLY write down on your list because you just KNOW you have to do them without being reminded.

Requirements:
1. Use at least 2 papers.
2. Have some sort of list.
3. Use as many photos as you'd like.
That's it! Enjoy!

Project 52 - Week 23 challenge

Week 19 - Scrappin' The Words You Live By

Project 52 – Week #18 Challenge – Home Sweet Home

Hey gang! It’s Allison here with Challenge #18 for Project 52.

So… have you ever been driving along in your car and a song comes on the radio that immediately transports you back to high school? Or got a whiff of something somewhere that totally reminded you of the county fairs you used to go to back when you were a kid?

Well, this week’s challenge is going to make you think about how amazing it is when that sort of thing happens.

I want you to think about the 5 senses – seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Now I want you to scrap one thing for each of those senses that reminds you of home.

I’m using the term “home” loosely. You can scrap about the actual home you’re in now, the town you live in (as in your hometown), the home/town where you grew up as a kid, or a place you consider “your second home”, etc. But all 5 senses must relate to the same one “home”.

So decide what concept of “home” you want to scrap and then scrap about one sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch that reminds you of that home.

THE RULES:

1. Since you can’t necessarily snap a photo of a scent, sound, smell, etc., I’m not requiring a certain number of photos. It would be cool if you COULD somehow get a photo for each one, but definitely not a requirement.

2. You must have at least 2 circle shapes on your layout. I don’t care if it’s paper circles, elements that are circular, etc., but get 2 of them on there.

3. Journal about each sense item. Although YOU may know what the photos represent, someone later on won’t. So I want you to type out what each item is and how it reminds you of “home.”

That’s it! Any questions, just drop me a line! Now go sniff things and figure out what to scrap about. ;)

Layout due: Sunday, May 17th at 11:59 PM EST. :)

Project 52 – Week #17 Challenge

"ARGH!". Something that really drives you crazy right now.
Or it could be something you said or did that was so bad you can't believe you said or did it. Whether it's just a pet peeve or something else more serious; get it out! You'll be glad you did.

Post the links to your Week 17 Challenge here in the comments. :)

Project 52 - Week 14 Challenge

Hello again everyone!

If you made it to the chat tonight, I'm sure you are SUPER happy to spend that gift card on some of Jen's awesome new papers.  Be sure to pick up some of those gorgeous new templates while you are at it!!

Let's get to the challenge, shall we?

This week, create a monochromatic layout.  You choose the color and you choose the topic, but it must be monochromatic and it needs to have something shiny on it. 

Do you need a topic to help you get started?  Okay!!  Then create a Things I Love About You page for someone or something in your life. 

Remember to post in the gallery by Noon EST Monday, 4/20!

Project 52 - Week 13 Challenge

It's me (Kel) again!

For this week's challenge, I want you to create a page featuring two self-portraits:  One that details how the world sees you and one that tells about how you see yourself. 

The guidelines:
Your layout does NOT have to include your picture . . . but that would be nice!
Lots of journaling is a MUST!
Include a little bit of metal.
The colors in your layout will speak to your TRUE self.  Are you calm and soothing, or a little bit wild?  SHOW us!

Layouts must be posted to the gallery no later than Monday at Noon EST!  (I'm trying to get us back on schedule!!)

And, while the store has been down for maintenance, the gallery and forums are UP!  Join us over there while we all wait anxiously for the triumphant return of our magnificent designer, Jen Wilson!!

Project 52 - Week 12 Challenge

Although we didn't get to chat tonight, I (Kelleigh) sure hope you are all still feeling motivated and excited about your journey through our Project 52 challenges.  This week's challenge is the end of Session #1 (I think!  Or, maybe the start of Session 2?)!  Yay!  You've made it this far, so let's keep it up!  If you are new to Project 52, WELCOME!!  We are glad you can join us!  Our goal is to keep you on track to create 52 beautiful, meaningful layouts by the end of the year. 

Many of you have expressed your sincere appreciation for our prompts and for providing you with the motivation you need to keep going. So happy to hear that!  Thanks!  (Oh, and by the way, the grand prize KICKS BUTT!  I'm just sayin' . . . )

Okay, let's get on with the challenge!!

Week 12 - It's In The Lyrics

Your challenge this week is to scrap about a song that is particularly meaningful to you.  Whether it is a reminder of a wonderful or maybe painful time in your life, or if it is just a fun song that makes you happy, we want to hear about it.

The Rules:
Make sure you include at least a couple of lines of lyrics.  (The whole song would be awesome!)
Please include at least one photo.
I want to see some brushes or stamps.

That's it!  I'm excited to get started on this one (and catch up on previous challenges!  Eek!).

Be sure to post in the challenge gallery by Monday, April 6th.

AND, just a little update from Jen:  She has been told that the site will be back up tomorrow (WAHOO!!!) and she is excited to get a ton of new products in the store.  So are we, Jen!!  Yay!  So, keep checking back in to see what is happening in the next couple of days, and don't forget to stop by the chat room on Wednesday night at 10:00pm EST!

P52 Week 9 Challenge: You're Gonna Miss This

Hi everyone- Teresa back again hosting this week!  I really enjoyed seeing all of your "Bucket List" layouts in the gallery and promise to comment on all of them just as soon as I can!  This week we're moving from movies to song lyrics!  One of my favorite recent country songs is You're Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins.  Part of the spirit of Project 52 (and Project 365 for those who are taking daily photos) is to capture your life as you're living it NOW, to live in the moment and keep memories fresh so that they come to mind again and again for years to come. 

This week I'm challenging you to listen to the song and come up with your own photo and story that speaks to you from your life right now.  What's going on that you're going to look back on so fondly many years in the future?  Have fun and be creative- I'm not even going to spoil your thinking with ideas, really think about what your photo will be and the story you want to remember/tell.

For your page this week:

1. Include at least one photo that represents what you're going to "miss".  Make this photo speak for itself and capture the moment(s).

2. Don't be shy about using color in your page...neutrals are fabulous, but make sure to liven up your pages with some sparks of color this week.

3. Journal, journal, journal.  Really tell your story, as if you're telling it to someone reading this 50 years from now.

4. No requirements on specific types of papers or elements this week- free reign.  Just make sure you have a title. :)

P52- Week 8 Challenge: The Bucket List

Hey P52ers-Welcome to Week 8 of the challenge!  It's Teresa, back again for one more challenge and it's one I hope you'll love.  This week I was inspired by "The Bucket List"- a movie I really enjoyed with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, two men who are diagnosed with cancer and go on an adventure to accomplish a wishlist (Bucket List) before they "kick the bucket".  So....what's on your ultimate "to do" list?  Would you visit exotic places, learn a new language/skill, mend old heartaches, do something special for your kids/significant other/friends?  This week, no matter how much you love your life right now and wouldn't change a thing, let's take a few minutes to dream about those "impossibilities" or challenges/experiences you want to accomplish in your lifetime.  Journal at least 10 on a layout, include at least one photo that symbolizes something on your list, an element of time, a JWD alpha or quote and one of your favorite patterned papers to share with all of us your desires (whether they're big or small, just make them meaningful to YOU).  Happy Scrapping!

Want to make your aspirations a reality?  Check out www.43things.com or www.superviva.com - pretty cool sites!