BWC# 26- Decade Past

Hi Everyone,


First off I'd like to give a shout out to Chris for her response to the last bi-weekly challenge, here's the response:






The year 2000 was a huge event all over the world and now an entire decade has passed and 2010 is coming to a close. This week's challenge is to create a layout highlighting some major events or personal developments/changes as a tribute to this past decade.

November tRAKking

For November, Brenda and I worked together to completed the month's tRAKking for Sharon.  As such, of course there is a difference in how this tRAKking is done as opposed to how both Marlene and Sharon do theirs.  December 10th was my cut off for tRAKking purposes.


There were 13 submissions as part of required BWC submissions.  We also had 4 extra layouts submitted as just for sharing and to critique if you wanted to.  I added these in within the individuals submissions and counted them towards the number of critiques you did, but they were not counted in the total number of layouts to critique. Which means...this month, you earned extra credit if you critiqued the extras!  (Apparently I haven't forgotten how to be a teacher....)

Sharon (Blushpea) 
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 11
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Brenda (Twinscrapbee) 
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 12
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
BWC responses: 1

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 11
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 9

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 5
Total # of layouts to critique: 10
Critiques within 10 day window: 12

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 12
Critiques within 10 day window: 9

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 0/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Denitza(Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 10
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
BWC responses: 1

Michelle (Chell Ray) 
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 11
Critiques within 10 day window: 8

Wendy (WendyGirl)
Check-ins: 1/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Taysha (Scrapping Diva) 
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Ammara (Amms_c) 
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 15
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 11
Critiques within 10 day window: 14

Shannon (Darkflame_30)
Check-ins: 0/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

BWC #25 - 'Tis the Season

Before getting to the new challenge, during November Denitza and Bren both submitted contributions for Bren's BWC #23 -- Halloweenish -- Scrap a Halloween layout.  Take a look:

By Denitza

Left page by Bren

Right page by Bren

Now, for this next BWC, I'd like to see us turn from Halloween to the Christmas season.  Your challenge is this: pull out old holiday photos (or some you may already have from this season) and scrap a layout with them OR share a scrap project that you're making someone for a holiday gift!

My example using new holiday pictures

BWC #24 - Lift Yourself!

Pardons this is a couple of days late, I gots a preemie at home now - Caruso was discharged from the NICU on FRIDAY!

We've had many challenges where you lift someone else. But how about lifting yourself? Or rather, lifting yourself when you were in a former scrapper era, before you developed your current style? For this BWC, I want you to lift one of YOUR OWN LO's that is at least TWO YEARS old. If you've been scrapping for less than two years, then just try to go to your earliest era as possible. I think it will be fun to give the works of your former-scrap-self a fresh take AND some kudos... so many people don't celebrate their early-days enough, let's give your former-scrap-self some creative flattery by imitating what she/he did in the past!

FYI my sample LO of this is planned in my head but I will most likely be severely delayed in scrapping/posting it... :)

October 2010 tRAKking!!!

There was a total of 14 layouts/projects up for critique this month!

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 8

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 6

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 14

Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques within 10 day window: 13

Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 2

Chell Rae (Michelle)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 11
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Scrappinmomto2girls (Margaret)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Scrappindiva (Taysha)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 5
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Amms_c (Ammara)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

CMLeach (Chris)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 12

Darkflame_30 (Shannon)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

BWC #23: Halloweenish

Let's see your Halloween los. No tricks to this challenge, just share your treats. Happy Haunting!

September 2010 TRAKking

First off, don't miss Michelle' BWC below!

Here’s the TRAKking for September. My cut-off date for late critiques was 10/25. BWCs are optional but I’m recognizing those who responded. Everyone’s # of LOs to critique is different (it’s the total # of LOs minus that person’s own contributions). Please let me know if you have any questions!

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 4
Total # of layouts to critique: 12
Critiques within 10 day window: 12
BWC responses: 2

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 1

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
BWC responses: 1

Denitza(Denitza)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 3
BWC responses: 2

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Wendy (WendyGirl)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 11
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Taysha (Scrapping Diva)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 12

Ammara (Amms_c)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 14
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 14
Critiques within 10 day window: 14

Shannon (Darkflame_30)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

BWC #22 Remembering

Create a LO about something that is not an everyday event (e.g. a vacation, a football game, a party, an event...you get the idea). The catch is you must incorporate a piece of memorabilia from the event into the LO.

It will be interesting in seeing what we come up with

BWC #21 - Harvest Moon Challenge

I am cheating a little when I post this challenge, but only in the fact that it is the same challenge that is going on over at the Tidbitz In Time website. I just posted this challenge yesterday and since it is my week for the BWC - I thought I would give all of you the chance to play along if you wish. Here are the details:

The Harvest Moon challenge has specific requirements, but it should be inspirational and a lot of fun! Each participant will be allowed to submit up to three pages for this contest, but each page must inlcude an embellishment of an apple, a pumpkin or leaves. For example, if you submit a page with a pumpkin rub-on, then you could also submit a page with an apple chipboard embellishment and another page with some leaves. However; you are not required to submit three pages to participate. The contest deadline will be Sunday, October 24th at midnight. The winning submission will receive the prize shown below.

Please send the photos of your pages to me: pics@tidbitzintime.com

I also want to recognize and say thank you to everyone who has participated in the recent challenges:

BWC #17 - Sharon submitted a layout titled "You and I Have Memories Longer than the Road"

Change or BWC # 20

CHANGE-BWC#20
In honor of Fall I challenge you to create something that has "CHANGE" in it-use the word, change the purpose of something, journal about the changes in your life, make something about Fall... whatever! I bet you can come up with some more ways to use "CHANGE". Have fun and I can't wait to see what comes up of "CHANGE"!
The due date for this challenge is 10/09/2010.
If you haven't stopped by Michelle's gallery to check out her two los for past challenges-"A Family Affair" and " Welcome Home", please do! If I missed someone, please let me know!
Get to it,SHCG!

August 2010 traKKing & winner!!!

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 24
BWC responses: 3

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 18

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 6
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 7
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
BWC responses: 1

Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 0
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 1

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 25

Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 18
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

Chell Rae (Michelle)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 5
Critiques after 10 day window: 17

Scrappinmomto2girls (Margaret)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Scrappindiva (Taysha)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 1
Critiques after 10 day window: 16

Amms_c (Ammara)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

CMLeach (Chris)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 4
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 21
Critiques after 10 day window: 1
BWC responses: 2

Darkflame_30 (Shannon)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 27
Critiques within 10 day window: 1

Okay everyone, it's time to announce the winner of the SHCG critiquing prize...

but before I do I just want to thank all of you for taking the time and checking out everyone's layouts/projects, leaving comments and feedback! You are all fabulous and I wish I could give a prize to all of you

After reviewing all the trakking for the months of May-June-July-August 2010, there was one person who consistantly on top of their game!

and

that

person

is....

Denitza

Congrats girl!!! A $10 sb.com gift will be on it's way to you soon

BWC #19 - Catch-Up BWC

Firstly, shouting out to BWC responses posted since the last one:

BWC 13 - All About Me -

Pieces of the Puzzle (SHCG "All About Me" Challenge)
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

BWC 16 - An August Day -

31st Birthday
by BrianFuchs
Scrapbook.com

Please check these out if you haven't already...

Now - it's time for your every-four-months Catch-Up BWC! Your chance to take a breather & get your creativity SPARKED by past BWCs.

Here's the description to the last BWC: BWC #18 - Negative Image & Hybrid Working Together (posted by .MaRLeNe./Marlene) - Okay everyone, time for a new challenge from moi LOL I would love you guys to try something different, so here goes.

I challenge you all to take a regular color photo and change it into black and white negative image for a dramatic look on your photo project. Directions will follow below * I finished my 52 Card Pickup class and this was one of the favorite techniques.

Now I also challenge you to do some hybrid scrapbooking. I’ve been obsessed with Polaroid picture images lately. I was searching the web and found this blog: http://scrappyfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/instant-freeb i... I love these downloads and they’re free! Now you don’t have to use any of the downloads from this site, but I just wanted to share. I challenge you to print up some digital images and use them in your layout.

I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with. Happy Scrapping

* Instructions for negative image technique:
1. Insert photo image with high contrast into a Word document.
2. Make sure the photo is highlighted in your Word document to cause the format picture tool bar to pop up. Select the image control icon, which will cause a drop-down menu to appear. Select the black & white option from this drop-down menu to change the photo to a negative
image. Use the contrast controls to darken the photo further, if desired.
3. Print and you’re ready to go!


Want more past-BWCs? Click HERE for a supercool & inspirational link to all the group's past challenges!

HAVE FUN, SHCG!

BWC No. 18 8/29: Negative Image & Hybrid working together!

Before I get to the challenge, let’s here it for Chris!
Her response to BWC No. 17 rocked!

month 4 **SHCG BWC #17**

Okay everyone, time for a new challenge from moi LOL I would love you guys to try something different, so here goes.

I challenge you all to take a regular color photo and change it into black and white negative image for a dramatic look on your photo project. Directions will follow below *

I finished my 52 Card Pickup class and this was one of the favorite techniques.

Now I also challenge you to do some hybrid scrapbooking. I’ve been obsessed with Polaroid picture images lately. I was searching the web and found this blog: http://scrappyfairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/instant-freebie-friday-digital-stamp.html

I love these downloads and they’re free! Now you don’t have to use any of the downloads from this site, but I just wanted to share. I challenge you to print up some digital images and use them in your layout.

I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with. Happy Scrapping :)

* Instructions for negative image technique:

1. Insert photo image with high contrast into a Word document.

2. Make sure the photo is highlighted in your Word document to cause the format picture tool bar to pop up. Select the image control icon, which will cause a drop-down menu to appear. Select the black & white option from this drop-down menu to change the photo to a negative

image. Use the contrast controls to darken the photo further, if desired.

3. Print and you’re ready to go!

BWC #17: We're a sketchy bunch.

First, BWC responses since last time....

BWC #11 - Everything But The Kitchen Sink:
Brenda's "Friends+Fishing=Fun"

BWC #12 - Running Out Of Time"
Sharon's "Squirrel Notes"


BWC #14 - Get To Know Your CG Blog:
Brenda's "Wicked"
Sharon's "Passion Island"

BWC #15 - Put a Mask On It:
Sharon's "Mask Card"

BWC #16 - An August Day:
Chris' "A Day in Our Life 8-10-10"

That's a lot of BWC responses.... awesome!!!


For this edition of the BWC, I wanted to pick something that would be easy for everyone to do... if you're anything like me, this time of year gets really crazy with all the events going on! I thought back to a few of the challenges that were really simple but still great ways to force yourself to do a LO, and here's what I came up with...

Required: Choose a sketch from the August Page Maps and create a LO based on it. That's it!!!

Optional: For an added challenge, choose one or more of the following:

1. Make your LO monochromatic.
2. Use no cardstock.
3. Use a song lyric for your page title.

Bonus if you can incorporate all three options! :)

July 2010 TRAKking

My cut-off date for late critiques was 8/12. Extra credit was given for on-time JFS critiques. BWCs & 2?10s are optional but for fun I’m recognizing those who responded. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2 plus 9 JFS
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
2?10 responses: 1

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 24
Critiques after 10 day window: 1
BWC responses: 2

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 17
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 5
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 3
Critiques after 10 day window: 15

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 5
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza(Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 6
2?10 responses: 1

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 14
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Wendy (WendyGirl)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Taysha (Scrapping Diva)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 1
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

Ammara (Amms_c)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Shannon (Darkflame_30)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

BWC #16 - An August Day

Hi - Posting this for Brian:

I fully acknowledge that this challenge will be extremely self-serving and biased. I've weighed that. :-) Choose a day within the next two weeks (August 1 - August 14) and scrap your day. Nothing much needs to have happened and photos aren't completely necessary. Also, use something from your yard or outside your apartment on your layout. (Why is this biased? My birthday is in the two week period. I'll try to scrap a different day though)

June 2010 TRAKking

I'm posting this here for Marlene:

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
BWC responses: 1 (BWC#19)

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
BWC responses: 1 (BWC#1)

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 14

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 7
BWC responses: 1 (BWC#13)

Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 1/5
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 3

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 17
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins: 1/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Chell Rae (Michelle)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 8
BWC responses: 1 (BWC#11)

Scrappinmomto2girls (Margaret)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Scrappindiva (Taysha)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 6

Darkflame_30 (Shannon)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Amms_c (Ammara)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

2Q10 #6: Untouched Technique

Given that the clouds in my life could definitely use a shimmery lining, glimmer mist seems like it would make a logical addition to my scrafting toolkit. Yet, I haven't brought myself to tackle this technique. I like to have a certain amount of control over the results of my projects, so the randomness of glimmer misting scares me a little. I worry that I'll only end up with condensation chaos rather than dazzling diamond-like drops, or worse, drown a scraftroom that can barely stay afloat.

What is one scraft technique you'd like to try, but have yet to touch?

BWC #15: Put on a Mask and Meet This Challenge!

Your challenge is to complete a new layout that utilizes a masking technique, and upload it by the end of the month. This layout may not be part of another album or project you are already working on. Are you up for the mask task? This challenge will self-destruct on August 1.

BWC #14 - Get To Know Your CG Blog!

First off, let's shout out to the challenge responses posted since the last challenge, please check these out if you haven't already!

BWC #9 - Use Your Workstation Scraps:

Legoland (SHCG "Use Your Workstation Scraps" Challenge)
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

BWC #13 - All About Me:

Life ~ SHCG BWC No. 13
by .MaRLeNe.
Scrapbook.com

BWC #1 - Remember Your Passion:

Passion for Prose
by Twinscrapbee
Scrapbook.com

Now, onto the next challenge: As most of us already know, Scrap Happenzz has a marvelous blog! There's a link to the blog in the first post of the Main Thread as well as in my siggy. It's an excellent place to find group info in an organized & searchable format. But the blog's not just for posting challenges & tRAKking. Look in the right margin of the blog & you'll see a nifty section called "Where Da Grrllzz (& 1 Boy) Surf." There are some groovy scrap links here, posted at the suggestion of memberZZ past & present! Have you ever explored any of these?? Have you ever explored ONE of these?!

I challenge you to scrap a page that incorporates inspiration from FIVE (yes, FIVE) of the links listed under "Where Da Grrllzz (& 1 Boy) Surf." For example, maybe you're inspired by 1) something casually mentioned in a member blog, 2) a sketch from "Got Sketch," 3) a Photoshop tip, 4) materials from a Tidbitz in Time kit and 5) something that came up in one of the Time Capsule Generators. Take that inspiration & put it into a layout! And in the process, learn more about the terrific resources our CG has in our happy lil group (& of course, the humble peeps behind the scenes who, ahem, maintain said blog!). :)

Hope you have FUN w/ this one, can't wait to see what you come up with. ENJOY!

(ps PARDONS PLEASE in advance for being late on posting my own example of this...I'm absolutely over the MOON re: our bun in the oven but it sure has delayed my BWC-responding! My own example IS planned, I just need to carve out the time to scrap it as well as other challenge responses) :)

May 2010 TRAKking

First off, don't miss Tay's fabulous BWC, All About Me, below this post!

What’s happenin, Scrap Happenzz?? Here’s the TRAKking for May 2010. My cut-off date for late critiques was 6/20. I did not tRAK pledge activity as they didn't officially start until June. BWCs & 2?10s are optional but I’m recognizing those who responded. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Note to the NewbieZZ - Marlene & I tRAK on alternate months. We do tRAKking similarly but there might be slight differences in our how we present info, as TRAKking gets involved & we go w/ whatever methods work for us (e.g. I tailor the total number of LOs to critique per member, as that # varies depending upon how many submissions the member posted). NOT complaining, we both enjoy doing this! But thought I’d put it out there in case anyone wonders why that’s so.

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 22
Critiques after 10 day window: 1
BWC responses: 2
2?10 responses: 1

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 4
Total # of layouts to critique: 21
Critiques within 10 day window: 20
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 day window: 19

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Marlene (MaRLeNeF)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 24
Critiques within 10 day window: 6

Brian (fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 5
Total # of layouts to critique: 20
Critiques within 10 day window: 1
BWC responses: 1

Denitza(Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 23
2?10 responses: 2

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 14
Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 15

Wendy (WendyGirl)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 25
Critiques within 10 day window: 11

Taysha (Scrapping Diva)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 23
Critiques within 10 day window: 5
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

BWC 13 - All About Me

Posting this for Tay:

We all love to scraft but what are the other things that you love to do? The things that relax you or smile. The other pieces of the puzzle that complete you.

The LO should include a picture of you and scrap using primarily your favorite color. Tell your story through pictures or journaling.

BWC 12 - Running Out of Time

Posting this for Margaret/scrappinmomto2girls:

First off, shout out to Michelle's response to the BWC #11, Everything but the Kitchen Sink challenge, check it out if you haven't already! Sisters

BWC #12 - Running Out of Time

I have been so pressed this week with trying to get so many things done(that should have already been done since I have had plenty of time….(bad procrastination) LOL So my challenge is this, scrap a LO showing how u cope with getting last minute things done(and don't wait to the last minute to do the LO LOL) Like what is your strategy what do you put first,how do you organize it all?

I hope that this is a good one and that you all will enjoy it!!!

2Q10 #5: Calling all SuperFangs!

Yikes! It's been two months since the last 2Q10. I've been glamored ever since all things supernatural have become quite the sensation! The Lost series finale is airing tonight, and True Blood Season 3 premieres next month followed by the Eclipse movie release. From vamps, wolves, fairies, and fangs, to aliens, angels, and demons--our realities are blurring into fantasies. Have you been bitten? Which supernatural creature do you identify with the most? You can probably guess mine. ;}

BWC #11 "Everything but the Kitchen Sink"

Hello my Scrappy friends!

I want to recognize a few LO's in response to a few challenges:

BWC #6 - Put Letters on that Photo!

Marlene's " That's just how I roll"

That's Just How I Roll! ~ SHCG BWC No. 6
by MaRLeNeF
Scrapbook.com

Sharon's "Philippines"

Philippines (SHCG "Letters on that Photo" Challenge)
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

Denitza's "Madison"

Madison
by Denitza
Scrapbook.com

Michelle's "Kitty on the roof"

Kitty on the Roof
by Chell Rae
Scrapbook.com

BWC#7 "Today"
Denita's "Today"

Today
by Denitza
Scrapbook.com

BWC #8 - Your Theme Song
Sharon's "Beautiful Day"

Beautiful Day - SHCG "Your Theme Song" Challenge
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

Denitza's "Peace"

Peace
by Denitza
Scrapbook.com

Brian's " 30 years;Page 5"
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/306923/view/2729417/-1.html


Now onto the BWC #11 "Everything but the Kitchen Sink"
It will make sense when you see the requirements:
1. Close your eyes and chose 3 pieces of cardstock (if you store them like I do, separated by colors/themes, then lay them on a table and chose)
2. must use deco scissors (I assume we all have at least one pair)
3. use 1 piece of ribbon
4. use at least one flower
5. use and arrow of any size, shape or medium
6. use metal e.g. brads, corners, staples, eyelets, anchors or whatever else you might have
7. use inking or stamping. If you tend to do a lot of inking, consider using stamping and vise versa
8. use at least one button

Like I said, "Everything but the Kitchen Sink". I was inspired by Wendy's challenge of using scrapping scraps (although I had just gotten rid of mine a few weeks before she issued the challenge!) and utilizing things we don't "normally" use.

Have fun and I look forward to seeing what we can come up with!

April 2010 TRAKking

Posting this here for Marlene -

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 8

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 13

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 11
BWC responses: 1 (BWC No. 8 Theme Song)

Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Chell Rae (Michelle)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 6
BWC responses: 1 (BWC No. 6 Title on Pic)

Scrappinmomto2girls (Margaret)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

Scrappindiva (Taysha)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 13
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
***

RAK for Jan-Apr Participation

Okay, Marlene posted April above, so I looked back at Jan-Apr tRAKking. You all deserve a big round of applause - we had some excellent participation from everybody! And notable steady activity all 4 months from Brenda, Lisa & Tay! (Denitza too but she won last time so she was out of the RAK-running). BUT one person truly shone forth w/ her level of participation & promptness. SHCG - the winner of the Jan-Apr Participation RAK is...Michelle! Congrats!! Please be on the lookout for your giftie.

BWC #10 - Catch-Up BWC!

Firstly, let's shout out to Brian's response to BWC 8 - Your Theme Song: 30 Years, Page 5!

Now, as requested, here is your every-4-months Catch-Up BWC. You get a couple more weeks to respond to past challenges!

Here's the description to the last one - Wendy's BWC 9 - Use Your Workstation Scraps: Use your workstation scraps....not sure how else to title this, but I will explain in more detail. When I am working on a layout or card at home, I almost always use ink, paint or something else that is messy, so often times I have a sheet of paper that I practice a stamp on or use to brush off excess paint or maybe even just have under my scrapbook paper to protect the work surface. Lately I have been realizing that these random pieces of "table protection" paper look pretty cool after some time in use. My challenge is to save those scraps and use them in a layout!

And CLICK HERE to get a list of all the challenges from SHCG's past - very cool stuff!

We'll get back to our regularly scheduled BWCs in 2 weeks. Enjoy your catch-up!! :o)

BWC #9 Use Your Workstation Scraps

First, I want to send a shout out to Denitza for contributing to BWC #8 with her layout titled Peace and another shout out to Michelle for her response to BWC #6 - Put Some Letters on that Photo - Kitty on the Roof.

Now for BWC #9 - use your workstation scraps....not sure how else to title this, but I will explain in more detail. When I am working on a layout or card at home, I almost always use ink, paint or something else that is messy, so often times I have a sheet of paper that I practice a stamp on or use to brush off excess paint or maybe even just have under my scrapbook paper to protect the work surface. Lately I have been realizing that these random pieces of "table protection" paper look pretty cool after some time in use. My challenge is to save those scraps and use them in a layout!

March 2010 TRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for March 2010. Cut-off date for late critiques was today noon EST. I gave Wendy JFS credit for her website but didn’t tally up people’s responses to it. BWCs are optional but I’m recognizing those who responded. (No optional March 2?10s to calculate). Please let me know if you have any questions!

ALSO: Kindly note that if you post a submission late as a submission for the previous month, it can create extra work & throw timing off for us tRAKkers. We’ll try to accommodate you when we can. No worries if you’ve already done this, just please be mindful in the future. Thanks, fabulous peeps!

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 2
BWC responses: 1

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 11
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 17
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Marlene (MaRLeNeF)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 1
Critiques after 10 day window: 15
BWC responses: 1

Brian (fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 17
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Denitza(Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 5
Total # of layouts to critique: 12
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 2
BWC responses: 2

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 12
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 17
Critiques within 10 day window: 7
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

Wendy (WendyGirl)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 1 for critique, 1 JFS (website)
Total # of layouts to critique: 16
Critiques within 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Taysha (Scrapping Diva)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 15
Critiques within 10 day window: 13
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

February 2010 TRAKking

Hi, posting this for Marlene. This was posted in the Main Thread but not here yet. I will get March 2010 tRAKking posted soon as I can....

February 2010 Trakking

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
BWC responses: 1

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 15

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques after 10 day window: 7
Critiques after 10 day window: 6

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 16

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 10
Critiques after 10 day window: 8
BWC responses: 1

Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 0
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 19

Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 16
BWC responses: 1

Chell Rae (Michelle)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2 & 1 JFS
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 15
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Scrappinmomto2girls (Margaret)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 1

Scrappindiva (Taysha)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 18
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 7

FYI: I gave extra credit for just sharing layouts!

BWC #8 - Your Theme Song

Thanks to Denitza for your BWC #7: Today. I'm still thinking that one over, but your example is great!

For this challenge, choose a song that means something to you. I could be your theme song or it could be the theme song for a moment or person in your life. Create a layout for it and be sure to include some lyrics (if not the whole song, at least the lyrics that say what it is that meant something to you).

Enjoy!
Brian

BWC#7-Today

BWC # 7-Today

I was thinking the other day that most of the time I "m scrapping special occasions or my kids, so I thought well, I want to do something just for me, about me. And here comes the challenge-pick a day -one from the next 2 weeks, and scrap about it. Do journaling only, embellish a lot or a little, use pics or not, just create!!Whatever you feel like doing is fine with me. Here is what I came up with-just an example:
Today By Denitza

Also, let's not forget to check out Sharon's response to BWC#4 "Valentine"
The BEST Valentine (SHCG Valentine Challenge) By Blushpea
and one from me in response to BWC#6"Let's Put Some Letters on That Photo!"-just the first one is for the BWC.
Madison By Denitza
And one from Marlene in response to BWC#6"Let's Put Some Letters on That Photo!"
That's Just How I Roll! ~ SHCG BWC No. 6 By MaRLeNeF
Get to scrapping! And I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! Have fun!

Oh, let me not forget to mention that at the end of the 2 weeks for this challenge we will vote on the best LO and the artist behind it will get a small RAK from me! Now get busy!!

BWC # 6: Put some letters on that photo!

Hi everyone :) Here’s a fun new challenge for you all, one that you can do quickly and won't take up so much time.

My challenge is to create a layout 8x8 or smaller, pick a picture that you really love but haven't been able to scrap yet and put some alpha letters directly on your photo! You can use stickers, Thickers or by computer. I pasted my photo into MS Word and typed the text right on to the photo.

I can't wait to see what you all create! Have fun and happy scrapping.

xxx Marlene

BWC #5 - Show some love!

First, here's a response to a previous Challenge:

BWC #3: Your Top 10 of the Millennium's First Decade

Marlene's "A Decade of Shoes"

Ok, I know Valentine's Day is over, but that doesn't mean that we can't show some love to someone who needs it! Create a LO/project as a way to show that you care about someone who's in need of some encouragement. Include a photo of the person and the reasons why they are special.

This challenge was inspired by my best friend, Sarah. She's currently dealing with several medical and relationship issues. We were talking on the phone a couple of weeks ago, and she said "it's like I've forgotten who I am." So I made a LO to remind her... it's 8x10 and I put it in a frame for her.

January 2010 TRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for January 2010. My cut-off date for late critiques this time was 2/18. I have to say, overall group participation has been stellar – with the exception of our MIA Brian (gaah, hope he’s okay wherever he is), we’ve been rockin check-ins & critiques - go SHCG! I gave extra credit for on-time JFS critiques. BWCs & 2?10s are optional but I’m recognizing those who responded for fun. Please let me know if you have any questions. (FYI I gave credit for critiquing to Amanda’s stuff but I didn’t tally her own critiques given her departure).

Sharon (Blushpea)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 4

Total # of layouts to critique: 21

Critiques within 10 day window: 27

BWC responses: 1

2?10 responses: 2

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 0

Total # of layouts to critique: 25

Critiques within 10 day window: 28

Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 2

Total # of layouts to critique: 23

Critiques within 10 day window: 21

Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Jesse (*Jesse*)

Check-ins: 3/4

Submissions: 2

Total # of layouts to critique: 23

Critiques within 10 day window: 11

Critiques after 10 day window: 5

Marlene (MaRLeNeF)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 1

Total # of layouts to critique: 24

Critiques within 10 day window: 19

Critiques after 10 day window: 7

Brian (fuchsboi)

Check-ins: 0/4

Submissions: 0

Total # of layouts to critique: 25

Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 2 for critique, 3 JFS

Total # of layouts to critique: 23

Critiques within 10 day window: 26

BWC responses: 1

2?10 responses: 1

Michelle (Chell Ray)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 3

Total # of layouts to critique: 22

Critiques within 10 day window: 28

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 2

Total # of layouts to critique: 23

Critiques within 10 day window: 19

Critiques after 10 day window: 2

Wendy (WendyGirl)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 2 for critique, 1 JFS

Total # of layouts to critique: 23

Critiques within 10 day window: 27

Taysha (Scrapping Diva)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 3

Total # of layouts to critique: 22

Critiques within 10 day window: 22

2Q10 #4: Oscar Picks

The Oscars are on Sunday, March 7, and the Nominees are... viewable on the Oscars website, along with a Printable Ballot and/or a Printable List. What are your Oscar predictions? Copy and paste the following into your post with your picks for Oscar Night before the show. See you on the Red Carpet, daahling!

Best Picture:
Actor in a Leading Role:
Actor in a Supporting Role:
Actress in a Leading Role:
Actress in a Supporting Role:
Animated Feature Film:
Art Direction:
Cinematography:
Costume Design:
Directing:
Documentary Feature:
Documentary Short:
Film Editing:
Foreign Language Film:
Makeup:
Music (Original Score):
Music (Original Song):
Short Film (Animated):
Short Film (Live Action):
Sound Editing:
Sound Mixing:
Visual Effects:
Writing (Adapted Screenplay):
Writing (Original Screenplay):

BWC #4 VALENTINE!

Share your Valentine cards & pages in SHCG's Bi-Weekly challenge #4.

Also, here are the challenge responses posted since the last BWC:

Responses to BWC #25 from 2009 - Advent Calendar/Holiday Top 25:

25 Days To Be Festive! Pt 1 (SHCG "Holiday Top 25" Challenge)
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

25 Days To Be Festive! Pt 2 (SHCG "Holiday Top 25" Challenge)
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

BWC #3: Your Top 10 of the Millenium's First Decade

Please read 2Q10 #3 before attempting this challenge. After you have chosen a theme, choose TEN pictures or pieces of ephemera--only ONE to represent the major highlight of each year from 2000-2009. With your theme as your finished product's title, create a layout, mini album, frame, greeting card, or any other relevant project for this challenge that tells us what you think we ought to know about your aughts.

Chris, a Past Member in Good Standing who left our group to begin her journey into parenthood, chose Journeys for her decade's theme. Good standing indeed, she just can't stand to keep away from us, no matter how hard she tries. We <3 Chris!

Top 10 Journeys collage
by CMLeach
Scrapbook.com

Sharon's response to Michelle's 2009 BWC #26 Animal in Me could be a reflection that she soared to new heights in the past decade.

Fly Like An Eagle (SHCG "Animal In Me" Challenge) - left side
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

Fly Like An Eagle (SHCG "Animal In Me" Challenge) - right side
by Blushpea
Scrapbook.com

While Wendy launches a new decade in response to her own 2010 BWC #1 Find Your Passion.

IN 2010
by WendyGirl
Scrapbook.com

2Q10 #3: Your Top 10 of the Millenium's First Decade

The first decade of the millenium, known as "the aughts," has come to a close--and what a decade it's been! Choose a theme and share your decade's top 10 moments. Challenge yourself to choose only one for each year. Check out this NBC link for theme ideas. What ought we to know about your aughts?

Reflecting on my first decade of the millenium, my wanderlust exposed itself, so I decided upon a travel theme. However, some years we traveled more than others and the challenge became committing to one top travel destination for those years. Here's my example:

Our Decade of Journeys
2000: Honeymoon in Monterey.
2001: No phones, no television weekend in mystical Timber Cove.
2002: Bye-bye Berkeley apartment. Hello, new home, sweet home
2003: Branched off of a VW bus road trip with friends from NorCal through Big Sur, for an Arizona-Grand Canyon-Vegas jaunt.
2004: Anniversary in Maui and rendezvous with friends.
2005: Survived Costa Rica.
2006: Epic three week summer journey with friends and family in Europe.
2007: Flew to Connecticut and drove to Massachusetts with college friends for our friends' fall wedding.
2008: Aloha Hawaiian islands--three times!
2009: Paris in the springtime.

December '09 TRAKking

First off, do not miss Brenda's awesome 2?10, below this post!!

Sharon here, posting December '09 tRAKking to the blog, as Marlene is having technical difficulties:


December 2009 TraKKing

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 17
BWC responses: 2 (BWC Nos. 23 & 24)

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 17
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques after 10 day window: 16

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 2/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

Marlene (Marlenef)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 7
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

Chris (Cmleach)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 14

Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins: 2/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 16

Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 3
Critiques after 10 day window: 11

Chell Rae (Michelle)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 8
BWC responses: 1 (BWC No. 26)

Scrappinmomto2girls (Margaret)
Check-ins: 2/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 3
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Lifeinthefastlane (Amanda)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 5
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

Scrappindiva (Taysha)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 19
Critiques within 10 day window: 19

FYI: I did not count any layouts/projects and comments for those items not towards critiques. Any questions, just let me know.

This person has had amazing participation and stupendous involvement for the months of October, November and December 2009.

and that person is.....

Denitza

Congrats girl! The next winner will be announced in April 2010, can't wait to see who that will be!

2Q10 #2: Living the Dream

Monday, most states observed Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. The U.S. has come a long way since the American Civil Rights Movement and closer to the vision Dr. King laid out in his famous, "I Have a Dream," speech. Yet, our country has a long road of progress ahead with respect to racial, gender, age, disability, and economic equality. What is your dream for the progress of our nation or world, and how do you see yourself in making your dream a reality?

BWC #2 The Other Side of You

First, here's Denitza's response to BWC #1 Remember Your Passion -

Me in 2010
by Denitza
Scrapbook.com

Good morning SHCG!!! I hope that you have had a great weekend!!!

I had a bit of a time trying to come up with a challenge that seemed challenging enough LOL but I think that I got one :)

Most people see one side of us all the time, like me I seem to always be nice and people have told Mike how sweet I am and while of course this is true there is a side of me that I don't show alot, for example I like to pick on people but you have to be careful cuz you never know who you will offend,I can be quite grumpy,picky(really picky LOL) sensitive etc...so I want to hear about the other side of you. What makes you tick,pet peeves,etc etc.

I hope that this is a good one :)