Last Challenge for July at TLP

This will finish up the challenges for TLP this month.  The challenge was to scrap a magical moment.  I thought the expression on Vivi's face getting caught under the table was kind of magical.

It was tricky to get the clip and shadows to look like they were catching parts of the strip and photos. I used layer masks and shadows on their own layers.

Caught

Allison Pennington | Seize

Kim Jensen | Big Rumpled Alpha

Font | Covered By Your Grace

SOSN at The Lilypad

Today is sale day at the Lilypad.  Many designers have items on sale for 50% off.  I really use this sale along with any coupons I have to add to my stash.

First up is a great kit by Amy Wolff.  I muted the polka dots around the chevron papers so they would really stand out.  I used a layer mask and some brush work to achieve the effect.

The photo was taken at the park that is not too far from his house.  Once we walked it, but after that we drove (much faster and not so hard on Grandma).  I love the action of the photo!

Giddy and On the Run

Amy Wolff | Giddy (This kit is jam-packed and on sale TODAY, 7-15,  for 50% off!!)

Amy Martin | They Once Were 3 - template

Fonts | Bebas Neue, The Sophia (Heather Joyce - font)

Here is one from Kim Jensen.  She has three things in the sale today.  This photo was taken while Ewan was spending a couple of days with us.  We spent an afternoon at The Family Fun Center.

Ewan, My Boy

Kim Jensen | Everyday Boy (Full Kit),  Summer Blast Flairs and Summer Blast Papers 

All are part of SOSN July 15 - 50% Off today only at The Lilypad!!!

Font | The Sophia (Heather Joyce font)

RadLab | Sugar Rush, Clairfy, Go Go Saturation

Random Challenge at TLP

The challenge was to use a song lyric in some way.  I saw a painting/hand lettering picture on Pinterest and was determined to lift it digitally.  I drew the hill and divisions by hand using the pen tool and the mouse.  There were a LOT of layer masks used to make the houses, tree and the hill.  This was really hard to make but so fun, too.

Ain't No Sunshine

A layout with some of the lyrics by Bill Withers, "Ain't No Sunshine"

Quirky Heart | Love & Light - sun, M3 Aug 14 - paper, Home Sweet Home - house

Kaye Winiecki | From A to B - houses

Lynne-Marie | M3 Apr 15 - cloud

Little Butterfly Wings | Bright and Happy - cloud, Say What - paper

CD Muckosky | Hey Love - paper, Art Notes Alpha, Little Scooter - alpha

Gina Miller | Garden Seeds - paper

Amy Martin | Rainy Days Alpha

Gennifer Bursett | Just Lovely - alpha

Just Jaimee | Autumn Jamboree - alpha, Trololoalpha - alpha

Kim Jensen | Zigzagged Paper Alpha

Echo Park | Little Boy - alpha

M3 Feb 15 - alpha

I added some background papers to the text areas.  Not sure I like it better than the first layout.

Here is the inspiration piece:

Blog Challenges from the TLP Designers

I used several freebie templates from some of the designers.  Hopefully, I'll win a gift certificate from one of them.

This first Blog template challenge is from Kate Hadfield.

Perfect Moment Captured

Kate Hadfield Products:

Painted Pretties

Joddle Strips 5

August Blog Train Freebie

Framed Freebie

Bring On The Cake Journalers

July Blog Template Freebie - inspired by Mrs. Peel

Ashalee Wall | Rhian - ribbon

Font | KG I Need A Font

Template:

This Blog template challenge is from Little Butterfly Wings.

So Happy

Little Butterfly Wings Products:

July Monthly Template Freebie

Have Courage And Be Kind

Worlds Best Dad

Whenever I'm With You

Fonts | Manhattan Darling, The Sophia

Template:

  

The next challenge was from Sahlin Studio.

Crazy Fun

Sahlin Studio Products:

Chesterfield

July 15 Template Freebie

Fonts | Manhattan Darling, Linowrite

The template:

Product Challenge-- Word Art

The challenge was to use word art in a BOLD manner.  I started by looking for a word art that would work for a page about Ewan.  Since I had recently made a page about Vivian and Brian, I found this photo of Brian and Ewan.  The bold stripe paper was my jumping off point after the word art.  I used some paint for the photo mask.  I had to recolor it and duplicate it.  I used RadLab stylets to color up the dead grass a bit.

Play All Day

Amy Wolff | About A Boy - elements, The Places You\'ll Go - elements & papers

One Little Bird | At Weeks End - word art & elements

Little Butterfly Wings | Embrace Life - word art & elements

Just Jaimee | Family Matters - paint (mask)

Allison Pennington | Bright - staples

Heather Joyce | The Dorothy - font

Inspiration Challenge

I chose this small moment of Ewan snuggling with Walter as my inspiration for this layout.

The kit All Dog Go To Heaven was perfect for the photos.  I was really drawn to the BOLD background paper.  The orange is a nod to Ewan's favorite color.

Unleased

Little Butterfly Wings | All Dogs Go To Heaven

Heather Joyce | The Dorothy - font

One Word Challenge for July at The Lilypad

The challenge was to use the word CREATE.  I loved these photos from last Christmas and the title came to me as I looked at them.  Really, the layout is much more about JOY.  But the word create is there, so it fits the challenge.

Hugs Create So Much Joy

Pink Reptile Designs | I Kissed A Frog - alpha

ForeverJoy Designs | Gather - flair

Allison Pennington | Seize - cllip

Gina Miller | Lime In the Coconut - frame

Heather Joyce | The Dorothy - font