October 2011 tRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for October 2011. My cut-off date for late critiques was 12/7. Challenges were 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).  Extra LOs submitted count as "extra credit", so while someone may only have 6 LOs to critique (based on required submissions), they may, in actuality, have critiqued 9 and that is shown in my numbers.  (Confused yet?)  Please let me know if you have any questions.


There were 6 required submissions plus 3 extras this month for a total of 9 submissions.


Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 9

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2 (+1 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

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

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Michelle (Chell Rae)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 7
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Ammara (Amms_c)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2 (+2 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 5

Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Monthly Challenge #8 - December is Here!!!

Hi everyone.

Before I let you in on our next challenge, let’s give it up for Michelle who responded to MC #7- Happy Holiday’s - Michelle's Witch Hunt.

So December is here and everyone is getting ready for the holidays.

You may or may not be participating in December Daily 2011 {I am} but this is a cool challenge whether you use it for DD or just a regular layout.

The challenge is to scrap about your favorite Christmas shows/movies and my challenge is to have your pictures/title/embellishments/journaling just in one corner and leave a lot of negative space.

I'll be working on mine soon.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!

Monthly Challenge #7: Happy Holidays

No, I'm not jumping the gun on Christmas. In fact, while shopping today I was somewhat sickened by the fact that stores are completely decorated and playing Christmas music already.

This challenge is to take any holiday paper, embellies, etc. and use them for something completely unrelated for the intended holiday. What made me think of this is that I have some really cool St. Patrick's Day paper that I've had for years because I don't celebrate the holiday. I thought it would be interesting to think outside the box. :)

September 2011 tRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for September 2011. My cut-off date for late critiques was 10/21. Challenges were 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).  Extra LOs submitted count as "extra credit", so while someone may only have 4 LOs to critique (based on required submissions), they may, in actuality, have critiqued 6 and that is shown in my numbers.  (Confused yet?)  Please let me know if you have any questions.


There were 4 required submissions plus 3 extras this month for a total of 7 submissions.


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

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

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 7

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

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

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

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

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

Ammara (Amms_c)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2 (+2 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2 (+1 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 2

Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Monthly Challenge #6: October TATTOO!

This month's challenge is about TATTOOs. Scrap a photo of a tattoo or a design inspired by a tattoo.

The word tattoo is said to have two major derivations from the polynesian word "ta" which means striking something and the tahitian word "tatao" which means to mark something. People have been tattooing themselves since 12,000 BC. The most famous tattoo subject over the centuries, has been the Dragon. Today tattoos are more accepted and popular than ever before, and many tattoos are now considered "fine art".

Now is your chance to show off those tattoos or be inspired by tattoo art. Old English is the most popular tattoo font and the top 10 tattoo these days are Tribal, Nautical Star, Cross, Angel, Wings, Maori, Dragon, Phoenix, Butterfly, and Fairy. Other popular tattoos you may have in your scrapbook collection of punches & stickers include hearts, flowers, flames, dragonfly, dolphins, fleur de lis, cupids, compass, birds, skulls.

This is a great subject to try your hand with puffy pens, mists, fine ink pens, stamping, and paper piercing. Have fun!

TRAKking RAK Winner May-June 2011

As Marlene awarded the Jan-Apr RAK (probably for her last time), it's my turn to do the May-Aug one.

As we set forth when awarding the last RAK, the last 3 recipients (Denitza, Chris & Ammara) were excluded from being in the RAK-running...

And this period's winner, with hearty amount of check-ins, 100+% layout submissions & a steady flow of critiques is... Michelle! Congrats, Michelle, be on the lookout for a sb.com $10 e-gift certificate!

Honorable mention to Jesse - your steady participation Jun-Aug put your right on Michelle's heels...

THANKS again to Chris for the tRAKking. And thanks to you all for keeping this awesome group going, albeit at a more quiet, mellow pace these days. (I really do enjoy doing the tRAKking when I actually have the time...)

August 2011 tRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for August 2011.. My cut-off date for late critiques was 9/19. Challenges were 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).  Extra LOs submitted count as "extra credit", so while someone may only have 4 LOs to critique (based on required submissions), they may, in actuality, have critiqued 6 and that is shown in my numbers.  (Confused yet?)  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 5
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 1/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 5
Critiques within 10 day window: 3
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 2 (+1 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 3
Critiques within 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 1/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 5
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

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

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

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 2 (+2)
Challenge response: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 3
Critiques within 10 day window: 1
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

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

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

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 5
Critiques within 10 day window: 5

Critiques after 10 day window: 0

July 2011 tRAKking

Here’s the tRAKking for July 2011.. My cut-off date for late critiques was 9/19. Challenges were 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).  Extra LOs submitted count as "extra credit", so while someone may only have 4 LOs to critique (based on required submissions), they may, in actuality, have critiqued 6 and that is shown in my numbers.  (Confused yet?)  Please let me know if you have any questions.

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

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 14
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2 (+4 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 10

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

Ammara (Amms_c
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2 (+2 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 6

Critiques after 10 day window: 0

June 2011 tRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for June 2011.. My cut-off date for late critiques was 9/19. Challenges were 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).  Extra LOs submitted count as "extra credit", so while someone may only have 4 LOs to critique (based on required submissions), they may, in actuality, have critiqued 6 and that is shown in my numbers.  (Confused yet?)  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 2/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 5
Critiques within 10 day window: 7
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 5
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Jesse (*Jesse*)
Check-ins: 3/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 2
Critiques after 10 day window: 4

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 2/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 0/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 3
Critiques after 10 day window: 5

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 5/5
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Margaret (Scrappinmomto2girls)
Check-ins: 1/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Ammara (Amms_c)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 2 (+2 extra)
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 1
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 4/5
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 5

Critiques after 10 day window: 1

Monthly Challenge #5: September-A Month to Remember

If you can peel your eyes away long enough from The Boob Tube, here are a few words from last month's challenge. Light up the applause sign for Michelle's (aka Chell Rae) "That 70's Show" spread. And now, back to your regularly scheduled blogging.

This month's challenge is inspired by a number of ideas: two of our SHizztas' birthdays, International Self Awareness Month, and the tenth anniversary of a day we will never forget. Your challenge is threefold. Create a layout that: 1) includes the color sapphire, the September birthstone; 2) expresses yourself and the consciousness of your existence, the definition of self awareness; and 3) contains the word "remember," a small, honorable mention of September 11.

I'd like to add that since I've been experiencing quite an erratic scraft mojo in the past few months, I initially, wanted to make this challenge simpler and just get us scrafting. I thought of encouraging personal expressions, of any size, that didn't necessarily include our own photos--be it about a TV show, a book, a celebrity, a character, a pet peeve, a color, a song, a performer, a drink, a movie, a shoe, a wish, an emotion... anything! However, I felt I would be remiss to exclude this milestone year marking the remembrance of September 11. That noted, there might be those who are already planning a memorial page, while others might be overwhelmed by the emotions that this day conjures up to consider working on a piece this month. Either way, I hope this challenge honors both inclinations and ultimately inspires you to be self aware, encourages you to express yourself, and coaxes you to share your self with us.

Monthly Challenge 4/August 2011 - The Boob Tube

First, some business: Margaret regrets she couldn't post the July MC as scheduled. And, let's hear it for the only challenge response posted since the last challenge:

Response to MC 3 - Scrap a Favorite Summer Vacation Memory: Brenda's Hotel Mac/Thirty Fi35ve

Check it out if you haven't already!

Now for the challenge - The Boob Tube. Okay, I admit, the fact that I've been nursing our little one since last year may have led to the title of this challenge, LOL. But this challenge has nothing to do with babies or mammary glands (unless you want it to)! Simply put, scrap a layout using the title of a TV show, past or present. Easy & fun, right?!

Enjoy & happy scrapping!

(PS I really do intend to respond to this one someday, please pardon my delay! I recently splanned my response to the challenge I posted last, months ago. SO... though I stretch out deadlines, my responses WILL get scrapped!)

May 2011 TRAKking

First off, Marlene will be awarding the RAK for Jan-Apr 2011 – excited to see who it will be! (ETA: see below for winner)

Here’s the TRAKking for May 2011.. My cut-off date for late critiques was 7/1. Challenges were optional as usual 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).

Though the group has been mellow lately, I’m so grateful that we’re staying active however we can, despite these changes!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

PS I removed Wendy from the list as a re-read of her last FB msg to me revealed that in a roundabout way she was telling me she was leaving, though she didn’t want to. She does want to come back to say hello every now & then. Good luck w/ the baby, the scrap club & everything, Wendy!

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 2
Challenge responses: 2 (responded to 6 challenges)

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

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

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

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 4
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

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

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

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2
Total # of layouts to critique: 2
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 2

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

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

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

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Re: Jan-Apr 2011 tRAKking, here's Marlene's winner announcement: soooooo... i wanted to award the winner of the Jan-Apr 2011 TrakKING and the winner is.....

AMMARA

April TraKKing

April 2011 TraKKing


There was a total of 8 layouts/projects up for critique this month!



Sharon (Blushpea)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 0

Critiques within 10 day window: 6

Critiques after 10 day window: 2



Brenda (Twinscrapbee)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 0 (1 jfs)

Critiques within 10 day window: 3

Critiques after 10 day window: 5



Lisa (Gelidygelato)

Check-ins: 3/4

Submissions: 1

Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Critiques after 10 day window: 2



Jesse (*Jesse*)

Check-ins: 1/4

Submissions: 0

Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Critiques after 10 day window: 0



Marlene (Marlenef)

Check-ins: 2/4

Submissions: 0

Critiques within 10 day window: 1

Critiques after 10 day window: 2



Brian (Fuchsboi)

Check-ins: 1/4

Submissions: 0

Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Critiques after 10 day window: 0



Denitza (Denitza)

Check-ins: 1/4

Submissions: 0

Critiques within 10 day window: 1

Critiques after 10 day window: 7



Wendygirl (Wendy)

Check-ins: 0/4

Submissions: 0

Critiques within 10 day window: 0

Critiques after 10 day window: 0



Chell Rae (Michelle)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 3

Critiques within 10 day window: 5

Critiques after 10 day window: 0



Amms_c (Ammara)

Check-ins: 3/4

Submissions: 2

Critiques within 10 day window: 4

Critiques after 10 day window: 2



CMLeach (Chris)

Check-ins: 4/4

Submissions: 2

Critiques within 10 day window: 6

Critiques after 10 day window: 0

June Monthly Challenge

Hi Girlzzz,
First off I wanted to give a shoutout to the responses to the last challenges

Response to 2010 BWC 25 (Tis The Season), 2011 BWC 2 (Use Your Supplies) and our intermittent Catch-Up Challenges:
Sharon's Xmas in Texmas ('09)

Response to 2010 BWC 23 (Halloweenish), 2011 BWC 3 (Bird is the Word, word for this was "challenging") and our intermittent Catch-Up Challenges:
Sharon's Caruso: Our Halloween Treat

Summer is now upon us and I know a lot of us have numerous vacaton photos lying around just waiting to be scrapped. So for this BWC scrap your favorite summer vacation memory. Include journaling on your layout and to add a little twist use at least 3 different journaling spots on three different parts of the page.

Monthly Challenge for May: "Moms are people too"

With Mom in mind (Mother's Day is on the 8th - don't forget!), I'd like to focus on moms as people. Do a LO that celebrates the woman you are fortunate enough to also call mom. Her childhood, her marriage, her best friends, but something about her that showcases her as the woman she is or was rather than focusing on her as your mother. ALSO, bring back a classic: do some punch art on the page. Look at those punches you've amassed as shapes that can be turned into something else. You could just do some layered embellishments or an elaborate scene. Have fun.

March 2011 TRAKking

Here’s the TRAKking for March 2011 (yes I have a little more downtime now that I'm back at work than I did while on maternity leave!). My cut-off date for late critiques is 4/28. Challenges were optional as usual 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). There were some JFS LOs posted (people requesting critiques on less LOs than they posted) so some of you received extra credit for extra commenting! (No extra credit given for late critiques.) Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 9
Critiques within 10 day window: 6
Critiques after 10 day window: 3

Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 4
Critiques after 10 day window: 6
Challenge responses: 1

Lisa (Gelidy Gelato)
Check-ins: 3/4
Submissions: 2 for critique, 2 JFS
Total # of layouts to critique: 7
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 7

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

Marlene (.MaRLeNe.)
Check-ins: 1/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 9
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 8

Brian (BrianFuchs)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 9
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins: 2/4
Submissions: 1
Total # of layouts to critique: 8
Critiques within 10 day window: 8
Critiques after 10 day window: 2
Challenge responses: 1

Michelle (Chell Ray)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 2 for critique, 1 JFS
Total # of layouts to critique: 7
Critiques within 10 day window: 9

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

Wendy (WendyGirl)
Check-ins: 0/4
Submissions: 0
Total # of layouts to critique: 9
Critiques within 10 day window: 0
Critiques after 10 day window: 0

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

Chris (CMLeach)
Check-ins: 4/4
Submissions: 3
Total # of layouts to critique: 6
Critiques within 10 day window: 9
Challenge responses: 1

February 2011 TraKKing

February 2011 TraKKing
There was a total of 11 layouts/projects up for critique this month!
Sharon (Blushpea)
Check-ins:	2/4
Submissions:	0
Critiques within 10 day window:	8
Critiques after 10 day window:	3
Brenda (Twinscrapbee)
Check-ins:	3/4
Submissions:	0
Critiques within 10 day window:	9
Critiques after 10 day window:	2
Lisa (Gelidygelato)
Check-ins:	3/4
Submissions:	2
Critiques within 10 day window:	0
Critiques after 10 day window:	9
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 within 10 day window:	0
Critiques after 10 day window:	0
Brian (Fuchsboi)
Check-ins:	0/4
Submissions:	0
Critiques within 10 day window:	0
Critiques after 10 day window:	0
Denitza (Denitza)
Check-ins:	3/4
Submissions:	1
Critiques within 10 day window:	7
Critiques after 10 day window:	3
Wendygirl (Wendy)
Check-ins:	0/4
Submissions:	0
Critiques within 10 day window:	0
Critiques after 10 day window:	0
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MC #1- Get Your Journaling On!

Welcome to the first Monthly Challenge of 2011.  With our busy schedules, we hope that having less challenges will make it easier for more participation in them.

Before getting to this challenge, I'd like to share who participated in the last challenge -- Denitza's BWC#6:

Chris's Month 10
Denitza's Happy Easter
Brenda's Christmas 2010

For some of us, journaling is not a challenge.  It comes naturally.  We enjoy it.  For others...it's pure pain.  For both parties, I have a challenge, and for most of us, this type of journaling is different than what we do normally.

Your challenge this month is to:

1. write your journaling to someone (i.e. the person the page is about); OR

2. use a long title which can stand alone as your journaling; OR

3. if you're feeling adventurous, do both!

Here's an example of a layout where I use both journaling to someone and a long title:

As is common in his first year album, my journaling is to my son.  Had I not included the journaling, the title -- "You are a silly happy sweet boy" -- could stand alone and still give a great idea as to the thoughts/feelings I have while looking at the photos on the page.

Here's another example where I use just a long title:

Can't wait to see what you come up with!