Stop #3: Gotta Pixel

The third stop in the ADSR 4 race was over at Gotta Pixel. It was a regular stop, which means that both Judy and I have to do our own layout. The challenge was to find the first layout I created that is still uploaded to a gallery and scraplift it using techniques, trends, and concepts that I have learned since doing the original layout. My first layout was at Gotta Pixel back in August 2006. Since I did this layout, I had a hard drive crash and lost the original .PSD file AND the actual photo. For this challenge, I scanned my layout that I had printed. The photo is a less than desirable, but all in all, I am pleased with my remake.

Original Version:


For this layout, I made most of my elements and all of my papers. The title "Family" was created by using Cooper Std font and then the Atomic Cupcake Chipboard action.

Embellishments:
EHI_Bookworm_EmbelBig_Digi_1_PhotoFrame
Flowers created using BHA_SS_Emb_PressPetal1_Aquilegia
Leaves created using BHA_SS_Emb_PressPetal1_Leaves
String bow created using FafBr_String_Bow action
jld_serenitynow_bow

Fonts:
Bradley Hand ITC
Heather

Challenge 2 - Intersection

This was a tough challenge - mostly because it had to be so precise! I need to get my Challenge 1 layout posted here - not exactly sure how to do that...

Guess I'll have to call Deb again! Poor woman must have blisters on her ear, I know I do!

ADSR 4 2nd Intersection

Papers:
Well Loved by Melissa Renfro collection: (1) Brown ; (2) Cream (blended with Sarah Betdorf's SSPaper_FmlyBrnch_12x12_Crdstck); (3) Brown Plaid; and (4) Light Brown

Elements:
3 Frames: dunia-acrylicaddicted-frame4 and KPertiet_stacked vintage frames
3 Well Loved Stars
6 MRE_WellLoved_Emb_Bradsquare
2 MRE_WellLoved_Emb_RustyHinge
1 Photo Wrap created using FafBr_Simple_Bow_action and light brown paper
1 paper craft doll journaling block
1 cookie sticker
1 MRE_WellLoved_Emb_StitchStraight

Fonts:
LD Phat used for title
Cambria for journaling

Journaling reads:

Journaling
1.       Go outside & play, dressed for weather
2.       If its snowy, make snow angels, snow puppets, snowmen
3.       Nap
4.       Play Legos, Wii or board games
5.       Make cookies
6.       Nap
7.       Make things out of construction paper
8.       Play with your cat or dog
9.       Nap
10.   Build a hideout from sofa cushions
11.   Read a book
12.   Nap

We worked via phone and email, with both supplying photos and ideas. Debbie did the LO; Judy provided artistic guidance and journaling. Our original plan had been to get together today at Judy's and work together but Mother Nature interfered with a surprising amount of snow (the weatherman messed up again).

The 2nd Intersection of the ADSR 4 Race

Judy and I have to work together on the 2nd intersection of this race. We will get together in a couple days to create it. Stay tuned to see what we come up with. It has to have four papers, not 3 or 5; three photos, eight unique elements, and the theme is Cabin Fever.

So how does this race thing work?

From the official rules:

SUBSEQUENT CHALLENGES:
Subsequent challenges will be posted each Sunday and Tuesday, with Challenge Two posted on Tuesday, January 6. 2009. Both weekly challenges must be completed by midnight Eastern the following Sunday to qualify to continue in the Race. Each participating site will host a single challenge, but the rotation, dates and challenges are a secret until they are officially posted. The links to the challenges will be posted on the ADSR Blog as soon as possible. You can also "stalk" the known sites and keep your eyes peeled for challenges before they're posted on the blog.

QUALIFICATION:
A challenge is considered complete when:
1. The challenge(s) have been completed by both teammates, unless otherwise noted, according to the challenge rules,
2. The challenge(s) are posted to each Racer’s main gallery, and
3. Each racer has posted a link to their official layout in this thread. Each team will have their own thread, based on their team number. As you post your layouts to the NDISB Gallery, please post a new reply in your thread with the link to those galleries. No need to send e-mail now. And each partner may post to the thread as they post their layout. BUT - BOTH POSTS NEED TO BE BEFORE THE DEADLINE! To eliminate confusion, we have posted a clock in the upper left-hand corner of the ADSR Blog with the time in New York..

Everyone who has completed Week One will qualify to continue racing during Week Two, and the fun begins all over again. THERE IS NO JUDGING, AND THE ONLY WAY TO BE ELIMINATED IS TO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE WEEK'S CHALLENGES.

We are off!

We are off. It is 2:11 a.m. and I have stayed up to complete our first challenge. I hope I did everything right. If not, hopefully someone will tell me.

The first challenge was from Hummie (almost a neighbor to the Des Moines Digi Chicks in Missouri) and we are to rip and tear a photo into three or more pieces and use journaling on the layout. This is a challenge to be completed by both racers.

Supplies I used in this layout:
Karen Heckathorne's A Christmas Story kit--papers: little dots, stripes, stars, and big dots; Elements: stocking, Peace on Earth sticker, elf, girl sitting, and bear gift

Actions:
Atomic Cupcake Wild Tear
Atomic Cupcake Simple Tear
Fonts: DJB Erika; LD Beatnik

Less than 14 hours to the kick off for ADSR 4

It's a little 14 hours before the kick off for ADSR 4 and I am beginning to get scared of what I've got myself and Judy into. I saw one of the challenges from last year and oh my. I then found the "Can You Scrap This? The MOTHER Of ALL Challenges!!" over at NDISB and thought I'd give it a try to get warmed up for the Race.



Created for the January Can You Scrap This Challenge @ NDISB!!

Requirements were to scrap a photo of my Christmas Tree and place it in a box of some sort….

Fill your box with goodies along with your photo….The ONLY elements on your page MUST be in the box with your photo

Use TWO Papers….

Use ONE Word Art of some sort…..

No Frame

No Ribbons or Wraps

Supplies used: Cream and Red background papers: Amanda Sok; Box and net: Verena Karolyi Beaut Feminine Kit; Leaves: Verena Karolyi Brr Its Cold Outside kit--leaves 02 Carolers; gift tags, and word art: Linda Jacobsen