Friday, January 14, 2011

Let's Scrap Hoppy New Year Blog Hop:Resolution #13

Hoppy New Year! Today is the beginning of the month long blog hop at Let’s Scrap. . There are fifteen resolutions (challenges) to play along with. Yes, resolutions. We thought it would be cool naming our challenges resolutions. If you click on the blog hop icon on the sidebar of my blog, it will link you to a list of all the rules of the blog hop. Please take time to read through these, before you begin. I have also listed links to all fifteen of the challenges right below it. I will leave these links up the entire time, so that you have quick access to all the resolutions/challenges at any given time.

I am hosting Resolution #13. My challenge to you is a 'cardstock only' layout. The rules are:

First and foremost

-You need to become a member of Let’s Scrap.

-You must use a Let's Scrap sketch (there are many to choose from)

-The layout must consist of cardstock only (no pattern paper allowed!)

-You may use a few small embellies (ie, buttons, chipboard elements, flowers)

-You must post your layout in the Let's Scrap gallery and tag it with Resolution#13 and the sketch # that you used

The cool thing about cardstock, is there are a world of options. So many colors and types. You can sand, tear, distress, emboss, etc. The possibilties are endless! I used 5 colors of Core'dinates cardstock, glitter cardsock from American Crafts and a bit of kraft. Core'dinates cardstock is so much fun, because it is embossed and there are so many styles and colors to choose from. I sanded mine, to give it a bit of a distressed look. The glitter cardstock gives it some sparkle and the kraft adds a bit of simplicity. I used some of my Martha Stewart punches and very few embellies. Thickers for my titlle, some dymo tape for my journaling and I even sewed a bit. Here is my layout:

This is the sketch it was based on (ls119):

I flipped the sketch sideways for my layout:

So what are you playing for? The amazing January Frugal Fab kit from Scarlet Lime! It has been generously donated by the fabulous Christy Tomlinson. Thank You Christy! Love her! Love Scarlet Lime! Check out ALL this goodness:

Just click on the Scarlet Lime icon at the top of my blog and check it out. Thesre is so much creativity to be found there! You have from today, January 14th through February 14th, to participate in as many challenges as you like.
So many great challenges, so many great prizes.
What are you waiting for?
Come play!
Happy Scrappin'!
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52 comments:

  1. KathyJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Oh, we have all been waiting for you today, Dawn!!! And wow, was it worth the wait! That page is A W E S O M E!
    I love Core'dinations too---I really think it is as good as patterned paper! But I won't tell anyone that! Thanks for giving us this great challenge, and have fun hopping yourself!

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  2. KimJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    YOur page is beautiful!! Great challenge! I THINK I became a follower...I subscribed to the feeds at the bottom.

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  3. Betty AnneJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Great challenge Dawn and your example layout is wonderful.
    This is probably a silly question but how do you become a follower on you blog. I couldn't find the normal box that we click in and I see Kim wasn't sure either.

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  4. Betty AnneJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Thanks for adding the following box Dawn, I'm following you now.

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  5. scrapqueen141January 15, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I think this challenge is great. I definitely tend to think that there has to be pattern paper somewhere on the page. So, this this will stretch me and I love to be stretched.

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  6. bakscrapJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Great challenge Dawn. I am tryin to learn to use "make the cut" with my cricut. Maybe I can cut something fun from cardstock to use for this one!

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  7. bakscrapJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I am a new follower!

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  8. sa_homespun / Michelle van WykJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    What a great challenge.... WOW... your paper really looks like pattern paper.. great use of cardstock.. Now to dig out my Cuttlebug and get playing... !! LOL

    Love it.. thanks.. cannot wait to get started.

    hugs, Mich

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  9. RachelleJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I've never done a blog hop before, but i'm going to play along and have some fun. Lovely Layout and a great Challenge.
    I am now a follower!

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  10. ShazCJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Interesting and challenging - lovely idea.

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  11. mommy2alexJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Awesome resolution! I LOVE your layout, so great!! I got a Big Shot for Christmas and have some Core'dinations, so I'm set! :)
    Loving this blog hop...just finished my tags, so I'm ready to HOP!!!

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  12. MarjoJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, your layout is just fantastic! Great challenge.

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  13. La VikingaJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Hello;

    Never heared of Scarlet Lime before but I sure like the content! So scrapping in cardstock should not be too hard, I hope to be able to do your challenge!

    Charlotta

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  14. Chriss America RealJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Well my Cricut Expression broke last week and don't you know my sweetheart husband went out and bought me a refurbished one? Now I know just what I can do with "cardstock" only! What a fun idea!

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  15. carolynJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    great idea for a challenge

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  16. SoonymaryJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    a fabulous challenge Dawn and an equally fabulous prize as well.

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  17. Sue S.January 16, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I became a follower of your blog today. I like what you have done using only cardstock. Fabulous layout especially turning the original on its side.

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  18. Nishi HarryJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Hey Dawn, your blog is just awesome.I will definitely return to your blog for inspiration. Just love what I see.

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  19. IrisJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Love your challenge and your lo is great. Love how you turned the sketch. This is new to me but looks like a lot of fun. Hope to be able to complete some LOs soon.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    wow this is going to be a tough challenge for me I love my patterned paper! Will be fun thought!

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  21. ChelleStampsJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Love the layout and the challenge. I used to use only cardstock all the time. I was afraid of patterned paper and didn't quite know what to do with it. Haven't done one without pp in a while though.
    Hoping I get to participate in all of the blog hopping funness!

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  22. VanillaCarmelJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I AM FOLLOWING
    and that page is so awesome, full of texture and unique for Christmas.

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  23. SherriJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    fun challenge. looking forward to trying it.

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  24. Nicolle KramerJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I love your LO....cant wait to do this resolution..:)

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  25. KellyJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Wow....awesome goodies! Love your examples! Will be a challenge not to use patterned paper ;) I am a follower of your blog now ;)

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  26. JeanJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Posted my layout.

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  27. JenniJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    fantastic layout!

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  28. Roulien StahnkeJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I LOVE your example, just beautiful, Dawn! Mine is up in the Let's Scrap gallery! And let me just say . . .Wow YUMMY prize you have up for grabs!!!

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  29. RondaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Great Page !! Love me some Nascar too ! Off to work onmy entry !!

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  30. AnelJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I love working with cardstock only :-) I have learnt to scrap on a budget and working with cardstock certainly helps.

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  31. UkkaJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Wow!I love your amazingly beautiful page! I love the colours of the papers you have used!Fantastic.

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  32. KellyGJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    SO COOL! Love your layout! Great challenge! I am a follower!

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  33. ~KateJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Cool layout. I love using only cardstock so this should be easy!

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  34. creativewishesJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Dawn I loved this challenge as it really got me thinking...you layout is beautiful too. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  35. Roulien StahnkeJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    This was the first time I did a layout with just cardstock!! Thanx Dawn!

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  36. BevJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Loved your challenge dawn. I am now a follower and I have posted my LO in the gllery!

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  37. BeccaJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Loved your challenge Dawn, it is really lovely to see how inventive scrappers can be :D

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  38. drueJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    This one will be hard for me. I love papers with lots of colors. Love your page.

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  39. CarolinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Already finished this one! It was hard for me not to use any patterned paper, as I usually can't scrap without it, but I finally managed to (I also managed to ruin my LO by misplacing the ink spray when I was about to finish and had to start again!!!). I'm just waiting for some sun to shine and will then post the pic. Thanks for this challenge!

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  40. AnelFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Not a problem. I just love cardstock. 99.9% of my layouts have cardstock as a base with little bits of pattern paper and embellishments. My wedding album (40double layouts) doesnt contain more than 5 sheets of pattern paper. This challenge made me happy :-) http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/boy-meets-girl-again?context=user

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  41. MeganFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I was a little unsure about this challenge (I love my patterned paper!), but I really enjoyed it! I'm following your blog!

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  42. RachelCFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks for a great challenge! I've got my layout posted over at let's scrap.

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  43. CathQuillScrapFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    I am now following..... this was a great challenge... really made me think a bit out of the patterned paper box! my challenge will be posted on my blog shortly at http://whatsupwithcathy.blogspot.com

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  44. TammyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Man cs only is a challenge - I like my pp! However I pushed through and got it done!

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  45. TracyFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I stamped some cardstock to give me some patterns.

    http://api.ning.com/files/Bc6vIqS8M8XeBzzOx0w2R3KE*q3tQEISklo2IXcpIyaEvBgXy-3RDUGM*G3Xt08f46IO2IOIdr1H0eTwH7xD1UItOLTteFnz/DSC00458.JPG

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  46. SherriFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I got your resolution challenge done. Using cardstock only wasn't too hard!

    http://sherripriest.blogspot.com/2011/02/lets-scrap-resolution-1-6-and-13.html

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  47. Wendy February 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Great challenge Dawn! Way to get me to use up my scraps! Your page is beautiful! So glad I had enough time to finish this up! :)

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  48. Scrappin' AnnieFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    HI Dawn - Just finished your challenge. I just have to find a somewhere here in Aus that stocks that Core'dinates cardstock. It is brilliant. Sadly I had none for my challenge and had to make do with embossing. Thanks for the great challenge.

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  49. RitaFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    my LO is in gallery :)
    only cardstock... a stamp and rick rack... thanks!

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  50. KathyFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I've posted both a page AND a card in the LS gallery for your challenge, Dawn. Thanks for hosting this@ I am already a follower.

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  51. KimFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    this was so much fun. I had a great time looking at my cardstock with a different eye.

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  52. Jodi R.February 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I have really enjoyed playing along with this blog hop. This resolution was one of the most difficult. That being said, the layout I created is one of my all-time favorites! Thanks for the inspiration.

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