Bobbi and I are thrilled to unveil a new blog for a new card making challenge on this first day of a new year!
The Inspiration Behind W2SB
Can we talk for a minute about New Year's resolutions? I can't count the number of years I've resolved to lose those extra 5 pounds... year after year after year. Then came last year's AHA moment -- the moment I resolved to add more joy to my life by spending more time doing things I love with my favorite people.
This year, I wanted to add a little bit more joy. One of my favorite things is making cards with friends. Turns out my friend Bobbi shares the same passion. And, after a couple of e-mails and one fairly lengthy phone call, Words 2 Scrap By was born!
Using Words to Inspire Creativity
Each monthly challenge will be to make a card inspired by words. Inspiration might come in the form of an inspirational quote, a poem, a well-known saying, a famous movie line, a song lyric... Well, you get the idea.
W2SB Challenge #1
So, what's the inspiration for the first challenge? Our first month's inspiration comes in the form of the song "My Favorite Things" from Rodger and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. You know the song, "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens..."
The challenge is to choose a lyric from the movie and make a card based on your chosen lyric. Maybe your card will feature roses and raindrops... or kittens with whiskers... or another one of those favorite things mentioned in the song.
The Prize Package
Each month, a winning card will be chosen based on its interpretation of the challenge theme, creativity, craftsmanship, and overall look. The prize package includes:
- receiving a card-making-related prize,
- being a guest I-Teamer for a future challenge, and
- receiving a W2SB badge made by our very own uber-talented Peggy.
This Month's Prize
Paper Smooches is one of my absolute favorite paper crafting companies. Their stamps and coordinating dies are AMAZING -- with adorable images and such clever sentiments.
We are quite excited to announce that Paper Smooches is the sponsor for this debut challenge. This month's challenge winner will receive the stamp set of their choice from Paper Smooches. Entry guidelines are listed on our Rules of the Road page.
Thanks so much, Kim, for your support of our debut challenge.
This Month's Sample Cards
The cards below were made by our founding Inspiration Team: Bernadette, Mary Anne, Penny, Bobbi, and me. In addition, we are thrilled to have Sandy Allnock, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Write Home, as our first guest I-Teamer. Thanks so much, Sandy, for joining us in our first challenge!
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| Bernadette Don't you just love the colors that Bernadette used -- and how she used black to call out her key elements? The adorned snowflake at the top of the page really is snow fun. Speaking of fun, I can almost see the snowflakes melting on her kids noses and eyelashes. |
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| Bobbi Bobbi says the raindrops lyric always reminds her of baby and wedding showers. This adorable card is for an upcoming baby shower. She used a textured plate to get the raindrops in the background, adding a few epoxy raindrops. Love all the layers, dimensions, and textures in this sweet little card! |
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| Mary Anne I simply love the bow connecting the two mittens. And, would you believe that the cuffs of the mittens is washi tape?! Mary Anne doesn't have a blog. So, feel free to leave her some love in the comment section. |
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| Penny Don't you just love how Penny made the song lyric her own? And, her whimsical ribbon treatment is the perfect tie for this yummy package |
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| Sandy Sandy's cards are always among our favorite things... and this one is no exception! Love the way she's combined these polka dot papers and then used lighter colors to bring all the attention on her little kitty Punch and the card's sentiment! |
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| Lastly, My Card The inspiration for my card was all of my hubby's plants that reside in our house from October to May.... and the hours I spend waiting for winter to turn to spring! |
So, now it's you turn. Which lyric from this classic song speaks to you?
Thanks for joining us for this month's challenge!
Sybrina
This sounds like great fun! I hope to get a chance to play along! I wish you all the best with it!! Hugs and Happy New Year! Darnell
ReplyDeleteDarnell, Thanks so much for your well wishes. We look forward to seeing your creations. Happy New Year!
DeleteCongratulations, Sybrina and Bobbi! The blog looks wonderful! Happy New Year!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary Anne, and Happy New Year to you! Bobbi and I are so excited that are an I-Teamer. Love your card and your clever use of washi tape on those adorable mittens. :)
DeleteLove all your card creations!! They are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lori! We appreciate you stopping by and hope you will join us for a few of the challenges.
DeleteCongratulations on your new adventure!! Love the theme for your first challenge ... I'm happy to find a new place to follow Penny's art!!
ReplyDeleteThanks and Happy New Year! And, you are so right about Penny's amazing art! We are thrilled to have her as a partner in this new venture.
DeleteWhat a great way to kick off the New Years ladies. Congrats on the new blog. I'm always up for a new challenge and love the inspiration for this month. Now to get that mojo going!
ReplyDeleteStacy, Thanks for these kind words. Glad you like this month's inspiration and look forward to seeing your creation. Happy New Year and all the best in 2014!
DeleteWhat a fun challenge this was - hope lots of folks join in! Happy New Year and best wishes for your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy, for all of your support! We can only imagine how crazy busy you are and really appreciate you joining us as our first guest designer... designer of a totally awesome Punch-inspired card! Have a fabulous 2014!
DeleteGreat cards by the DT! Sounds like a fun new challenge blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Greta. Hope you'll be able to join us for the challenges. All the best in 2014!
DeleteHi ladies, It's so great to see your blog get off to such a great start. The DT cards are all terrific and provide us with a lot of inspiration. Will try to work on a card today for it. Best of luck in your new en devour.
ReplyDeleteDonna, Thanks for the kind words and playing along with this first challenge. Your snowman is adorable -- snow on the nose and all! :)
DeleteCongrats on the new blog! So glad I found it and made time to play along! Continued success in 2014!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Carol. Thanks so much for the kind words. We, too, are so glad you made time to play along. Your cream colored pony is gorgeous!
DeleteCongrats on the new blog!! I hope it's a roaring success. I love the idea of creating cards from words. I am going to try and keep up with the challenges. I just posted my card. Good Luck!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Debbie. Thanks so much for the kind words and well wishes... and for being among the first to post a card. I'm so impressed by your use of oval scallops to create that pretty skirt, and the skirt embossing is the perfect accent. So lovely!
DeleteHi Sybrina and Bobbi-- I am so excited about your blog! I was thrilled to be the first to link a card- and hope that it is just the first of many! I feel like the OWH supporters are so kind, supportive and fun- so participating in your new adventure feels extra special to me! Both of you have always been so welcoming at OWH! Best wishes and I will be sure to visit often!
ReplyDeleteHi, Diane. We know exactly what you mean about the OWH family. It's been great to have the support of our fellow OWHers as we begin this new venture... and we were thrilled to see your pretty little girl in her white "dress" and blue "sash". Thanks so much for playing along!
DeleteHi, Carol O. I had some trouble leaving a comment on your gallery. But, I wanted to be sure to let you know how cute your little snowman is. You've brought to life all the details on this great embossing folder with your coloring and embellishments. Thanks so much for joining us at W2SB!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new adventure. Hope you will be adding a Join This Blog or Bloglovin' gadget so we can receive notices from you.
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Thanks for your kind words. I will pass along your request to Bobbi since she is our tech guru. As for now, we do have a follow by e-mail option. Thanks again for your well wishes on this our new adventure and all the best in the new year.
DeleteHi, Sadie Jane. I wasn't able to post a comment to your gallery, but had to let you know just how pretty your card is. I love the placement of the elements, and your coloring is really well done. Thanks so much for joining in on our first W2SB challenge!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Bobbi and Sybrina on your new blog adventure! I admire the cards and creativity you both have, and I love the idea of a monthly challenge. I'm so looking forward to playing along. Hugs and Best Wishes!
ReplyDeleteHi, Marlene. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such kind words of encouragement and support. We are most definitely looking forward to seeing a card featuring one of your Rodgers and Hammerstein's favorite things.
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