Smokey Mountains - SPLT13sep

Our challenge was to scraplift a friend and I was so excited when I got to case an awesome layout created by Cheryl [ SCS Motherload ]. The page I choose was EMS - Smart Mouth 

Sept. Progressive Challenge - Task 3

        Task #3... I can't wait to SEE!

Add THREE unexpected things to your layout in the following categories:

COLOR - I added "Pool Party" & "Real Red"
SHAPE - I added more squares, one for journaling and
TEXTURE - I added brads & Embossed the red "GOOD"

Where Live Oaks meet Palmettos

After spending the week enjoying the ocean view from my highrise condo retreat, it was nice to get back to cleaning out my jungle... I have always been amazed at the huge Live Oaks that share my front yard garden spaces with the South Carolina Palmettos. So, they are the inspirational leaves that I chose to use for my card today. And by adding in touches of Autumn Gold through the ribbon and embossing helps to create a warm welcome of fall here at the beach! :)

Additional Info

Keywords: TLC446 F4A186

Stamps: Day of Gratitude

Paper: Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Paper Size: A2

Ink: Gumball Green, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Ribbon, Gold Embossing

Techniques: Leaf Stamping

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2424028#ixzz2enzVptJm

Sept. Progressive Challenge - Task 2

       Alright, so far so good. I woke up this morning excited to see task 2.  I pulled up the Challenge, Set my timer for 15 minutes and Voila'....

This weeks  for Task #2!

1. Add your photo(s) anywhere on your page (add mats, crop corners, and drop shadows if desired).
* I added my photo and the DSP mat behind it.

2. Add a stamp
* I stamped the word FRIENDS

3. Add a cluster (3 or more) of embellishments (they could all be the same or different embellishments).
* I added the pieces of ribbon and jute

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-bi-weekly-f253/sept-progressive-challenge-16-task-2-09-10-2013-a-t578234.html#ixzz2fP7KgsYl

Sept. Progressive Challenge - Task 1

        As many of you know I am not a big fan of Progessive Scrapbook Challenges, because #1. I am one of those OCD type people that can't leave a project undone and #2. my scrapping closet is so small, it is hard to leave projects laying around on my desk and get anything else done. But yesterday on my "A Run on the Beach" blog I talked about my Friend the FLyLady and the difference between Progress, not Perfection and how you can do anything even if you only work on it for 15 minutes.
       So I decided that I would try this months progressive challenge. My goal is to spend 15 minutes on each new part of the challenge and then put it away, up high so i couldn't see it. You know, "out of sight, out of mind" lol! Anyway.... Here is what I came up with for the first task.

Here’s Task 1 :

NOTE: We'll use ONE or TWO photos for this page. We won’t add them today, but keep them in mind when choosing colors for your page.

-Add a background paper--any kind you'd like.

-Insert a large, wide rectangle in the middle of the page. You can alter the corners of the rectangle (ticket punch, rounded, etc.) but keep it a rectangle please! The rectangle is for a background item, not a photo mat, so you can use any paper you choose."

That's it for this week!