Cropped Round 1 contest

     I entered the P&C Cropped contest.  After looking at the other entries, I realize mine is pretty simplistic and plain.  It met all the criteria but I don't think I stretched myself artistically.  I didn't think I would be the final winner but I thought I would at least get out of round 1.  We'll see what happens....

 

Cropped items: Chevron paper (reduced opacity) by Robyn Meierotto, Everyday stamp by Mye De Leon, Rainbow (recolored) by Karen Funk, Overlay (recolored) by Dawn by Design;
Sunkissed, papers and elements by Dawn by Design (P&C)
Hello alpha by Creashens (P&C)
Font: KB What the Teacher Wants

4th post for Pixels & Co.

     I completed my 4th CT layout for Pixels and Co. which is my obligation.  I believe I have used something from every kit I downloaded with the exception of some sequins that I didn't actually request, but were a "free with order" item.  I have to admit that it feels good to know I've fulfilled the requirement.
     I think I need to put the computer away for a while because I've had my nose in it pretty constantly and I need to focus on my precious family.  I will be leaving soon and I want to enjoy real time with Vivian, Lexie and Greg.
     The photo was taken by Alexis.  I used the lessons from "Good to Great" at JS.com to enhance the photo which was fairly dark with lots of shadow.  I think it is about the only picture of me on this trip.  I need to get into more of them.  Here is the layout:

 

Paper Strip template by Ardent Sparrow

She Creates by Dawn by Design (Pixels&Co.)
You Are My Sunshine; Torn and Stitch (P&C)
Fonts:  MTF Pork Chop, MTF Big Ideas

3rd Guest CT Layout

     I finished my 3rd layout for Pixels & Company.  The Americana kit seemed the perfect fit for the Jefferson Memorial.  I used the healing brush tool to take out some people in one of the photos and a dark circle over the statute's head in another.  I used some of the techniques I just learned in Jessica Sprague's "Good to Great" photo editing class to lighten the midtones in the photo with the full size of Jefferson.

 

Americana by Dawn by Design and Mommyish

Fonts: Jefferson, Typography Time

July Challenge at P&C

     I completed another monthly challenge.  I went for the CEO level again.  It was really tough since it had a journaling section and a subway art section.  I tried to use as much P&C supplies as possible.  I think I'm the only person (as far as I can tell) that has done the CEO challenge 3 months in a row.
     For the subway art I tried to use some designers word art as well as fonts.  I think it added an element of fun.  I slept on the layout and during the night decided to do the journaling as a description of the photos rather than a general information about me and the trip. 

 Dawn by Design: Simply Put template 4 Skyline, stamp, WA; Sun and Fun, sticker
Karen Funk: Daydream, paper
Karla Dudley: Nillie, WA; Life 365, camera
Robyn Meierotto: Frill, paper
Shannon McNab: Make a Date, heart
Creashens: Hello, flair
Fonts: KG Cold Coffee, Appleberry, Impact, Parisienne, Bebas, June Bug, Lobster 1.3, Caffe Rojo, Pharmacy, MTF Big Ideas

P & C CT Layout #2

     I finally was able to post my two layouts that are part of my CT duties at Pixels and Company.  I am pleased with how they look.  I was able to download two new kits today and have started on layout #3.  Since I'm a guest CT, I want to make the layouts just right so it's taking a long time.  Here is #2.

 

Liberty template 1 by Crystal Livesay
Fit to Print, paper; Destination kit by audacious Designs
Mark a Date by Shannon McNab
Fonts: Janda Curlygirl Chunky, KG What Teacher Wants

Jessica Sprague July Challenge

     The scrapbook challenge this month called for a panoramic photo with a white title across the image.  I thought about a New York skyline, but when I saw the darkness and somberness of the Vietnam memorial statue, I just knew it was the photo to use.  It is so simple in design which makes it all the more appropriate.  This is a tribute to Brian and all those who served.

July challenge template by LivEdesigns

My Life at Play by K. The Scrapbook Lady, paper

Chasing Rainbows by Dani Mogstad, paper

Fonts:  Janda Elegant Handwriting, Bebas

Guest Creative Team layout for Pixels & Company

     I downloaded some free items from P&C for my guest CT layouts, worked for HOURS on the first LO, tried to upload it and P&C hasn't recognized me as a CT yet so it FAILED.  I'm somewhat discouraged that this is not going very smoothly.  I know the site is working on a new contest and they are super busy, but they INVITED me to join...I wish they would activate it or else not invite people.
     Besides being nervous about the whole CT thing, I feel a huge responsibility to use the free products in the LO's and doing a GREAT job for the designers while still trying to make things I like and reflect ME.
    I had to make selections around all the frames because WBI put all the frames on one layer.  I wanted to delete some of them and move others around to make the LO my own.  The next challenge was the title; I had to move and delete frames to get the placement just right.   Here's my first layout:

 

100% Pixels & Company

Seed No. 3 template by Wild Blueberry Ink

Scrolling Brush by Wild Blueberry Ink

Make a Date by Shannon McNab, heart

Liberty Paint by Crystal Livesay

Ombre 1by Mommyish, papers

Fonts:  MA Sexy, Legion Slab