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Thursday 29 September 2011

Septembers inspiration will come from the painting........

Almond Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh

(As suggested by Peggy Schenkels)

Diva Demand for an extra 6 bonus points try and
work the following into your layout.

1. Blue Background = 1 pt
2. White flowers = 2 pts
3. Brown or White title = 3 pts

NOTE - From June we are now looking for individual entries for ARTastic, you may combine your entry with a sketch but we no longer want entries that combine other challenges as we feel the ladies that do the right thing and take the time to enter independent entries are disadvantaged when it comes to winning prizes. If it means we lose a few entries, so be it!

 The inlinkz post will go up shortly!

The Design Team have put together some great submissions,
so lots of inspiration to share with you all  :)

Almond Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh

will close
Wednesday 28th September at midnight.


Looking forward to seeing some great entries this month :)

Cheers
Shazza

Woohoo!!! I'm lovin these Teeny Weeny Rosettes from Prima :)

Here is the new range of Avon Rose North Country 
- Stunning tiny handmade Roses from Prima Marketing 
- 24 Pieces per bag, each rose approximately .75"
$6.75
and....
Handmade Coiled satin flowers from Prima Marketing
- 2 pieces per bag, approximately 2.25"-2.75"
$6.75
....and here's where you can get them :)
TFL
Shazza

Sunday 4 September 2011

Helene's submission for September....

Helene Bogren - Naturbarn



Come meet our Guest DT for September......

Helen Bogren


BIO:
I have always loved playing with colors in different ways, which has resulted in hobbies like interior design, to design and sew clothing, and gardening/garden design. When I found out about scrapbooking that quickly became my new passion! I just love the colors, patterned papers, trims, embellishments, mists, and so on… When scrapping I like to use a lot of different mist, ink, acrylic paint, gesso, masks, and stamps on the background. I also like to use dies and punches, and to cluster the embellishments. I LOVE challenges and when I create for a challenge I try to capture the feeling in the picture, and not only to pick up the colors. I think that makes it even more fun!

I live in south of Sweden (with my husband and our almost three year old daughter). Since I started my blog I have found out that scrapping has a fantastic side effect – you get to know people from all over the world and gain insight into what it’s like to live in other places! I love that! So of course I hope that you will pop into my blog and write a few words – and perhaps become a follower..! 
(http://helenesscrapsida.blogspot.com/)

Here are some of Helenes gorgeous pages.......

 Loppis

 Regnig Semester 1

Skon
and

 Untitled

Could everyone make Helene welcome at ARTastic and dont forget to check out her blog at  
http://helenesscrapsida.blogspot.com/
and become a follower :) 


Sarah's submission.....

Sarah Rogers -Kiss


Here is my page for the September challenge  -  Kiss.
The page is of our wedding day back in 1996! Such a great day, this being one of our less official and relaxed moments away from the guests.
I have included all the diva demands:
Blue background, white flowers and a white  title.
Take care
Sarah xxoo

Peggy's submission.....

Peggy Schenkels - Still in Love


Attached you will find my September submission.   I really loved this month's challenge, and as soon as I saw that painting, I knew I had the perfect flowery paper to use.  Choosing the papers was easy, and in truth, this LO was finished in no time.  Finished I say ... but ... I kept it on my desk for days, glancing at it every time I passed, wondering what else I should add.  You see, I don't think I had ever finished a LO this fast, and it almost felt unnatural, like I was cheating or something.  However, in this case, I do hope you agree with me that sometimes less is more, because in fact, I do love this LO as is, and so I decided against adding anything else.
 
The pic features my hubby and me, and believe it or not, we took this pic ourselves!  The quality of the pic isn't all that, but there's just something about this pic, about how my husband's looking at me, which made me fall in love with it straight away.  Your challenge was the perfect opportunity to give this pic the scrapbook page it deserves, so thanks again Shazz!
 
Hugs
xxx Peggy
 

Michelle's submission.....

Michelle Lark - On the Move!


Hi Shazza,

Here is my layout for September's painting "Almond Blossom" by Van Gogh. I have created a blue background using various patterned papers, included some pretty white Prima flowers and chose brown for my title. I had fun with it and love how it turned out. Thanks Peggy - great choice!!

Cheers!
Michelle :) xx
 

Lynnda's submission....

Lynnda Hosni - Us

Hello Shazza,


 Here is my layout for September challenge...
I have included the Diva Demand extra 6 bonus points as well...
1. Blue Background - MME Lime Twist PP
2. White Flower - Petaloo
3. Brown or White Title - White AC Thickers
Thank you and have a nice day!
hugs...xoxo 

Karen's submission for September

Karen Knight - Son Kissed


Hi Shazza....
 
Here is my sept DT LO... This was a fantastic 
challenge, and got me thinking outside my 
normal circles... 
 
I didn't want to just use some blue PP or 
cardstock for my blue background, so i made 
it myself, by misting some old book pages 
and then sticking them on a backing card 
to form my background...  really like how 
it turned out.
 
Have added in all my diva demands for 
this month .. 
 
1. Blue backgorund:  check
2. White flowers:      check
3. Brown  or white tittle:  check
 
I love this photo of Ash and I and am 
so glad i got a chance to use it in this 
challenge.
 
Looking forward to next month..
 
hugs Karen xxx

Debi's submission for September

Debi Clark -So Loved

Hello Shazza,
 
Spring is sprung with this lovely painting titled 'Almond Blossom'
hasn't it! Loads of potential for great LO's here don't you think 
gals?
 
I chose to scrap a photo of my dear mum & dear daughter, 
a few years ago. What a a lovely time I had with blue papers, 
distressing it & also some doodled edges & a bit of 
colouring in too...that is the best! I have added a cluster of 
white flowers & titled my page 'So Loved' with white 
alphas. I have journaled too, which is always great for 
someone to read in a few years.
 
Thank you for this great inspiration Shazza,
 
Cheers, Debi Clark
 
http://debisjoy.blogspot.com
 

Chantelle's submission for September

Chantelle Huizenga - Little Man

Great inspiration this month from the painting – I love the flowers and have tried to replicate this with a masking technique and gesso – have also added in a crochet flower.

Amanda's submission for September....

Amanda Taylor - Dont Let the Water splash your Back

hey Shazza...... here is my submission for September's inspiration using the painting 'Almond Blossom' by Van Gogh.. i loved this painting to use inspiration from................. ive got all the required criteria of.... blue background, white flowers(on the doilie at bottom of pic) and i chose a white title (brown wouldnt have suited this page)................ this page is of my partners niece and nephew......... thanks Amanda

Friday 2 September 2011

Winners announced for 'The Playing Claude Renoir' by Auguste Renoir

Hi Ladies!

Thanks to all the ladies that joined in this months challenge, you all did a fabulous job of the challenge :)

We had a total of 15 entries......Woohoo!!!!......same as last month!!! 
Well done and thanks so much for supporting ARTastic.

Well, the votes are in from the Design Team members.......

The 'Picture This' Winner for July
is

Drum Roll Please!!!!!!
Chantal Vandenberg 
with her entry

That's So cute


Congrats Chantal you have won....
$25 voucher to spend at 'Scrap Therapy'
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The 'Picture This' Runner UP! for July 

is

Mazlina

with her entry

Play


Congrats Mazlina!! you have won some
'Lime Tree Creations goodies'

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The winner of the 'Random Draw' Prize 
donated by Deb Clark

is 

Jane Howden 
with her entry

Rest & Play

Congrat Jane!!!

you have won 

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The winner of the 'Random Draw' Prize 
donated by Michelle Lark

is 


Ellen

with her entry
Love

Congrats Ellen!!! you have won......

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The winner of the 'Random Draw' Prize 
donated by Melissa O'Neill

is 
Mary Steinmetz
with her entry
Charge it Please!!

Congrats Mary!!! you have won...

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The winner of the 'Random Draw' Prize 
donated by Amanda Taylor

is 

Melody Rainbow

with her entry
We love u so much


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Curators Choice Award
Donated by Shazza (me)

goes to
Elaine S
with her entry

Play

Congrats Elaine!! you have won.....
My2angels products
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The Guest DT prize
donated by Tiffany Call
is TBA

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The DT submission winner for August is

Karen Knight

With her submission
'Muckee'
Congrat Karen!! I will send you some scrappy goodies :)

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A big thankyou to all the August sponsors,
your donations are much appreciated by all of us at ARTastic

 

SPONSORS for August
Picture This winning prize- sponsored by 'Scrap Therapy'
Picture this runner up Prize - donated by Lime Tree Creations
  Guest DT RAK - donated by Tiffany Call
Random Draw Prize - donated by Michelle Lark
Random Draw Prize - donated by Debi Clark
Random Draw Prize - donated by Melissa O'Neill
Random Draw prize - donated by Amanda Taylor
'Curators Choice' Award and 'DT submission vote prize -   donated by Me (Shazza)

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Thankyou to all the ladies that took the time to enter this month,

Thankyou to Tiffany Call for  being our Guest DT member for the month.
 


Thankyou to my DT members, who submitt the most inspiring work

We hope to see you all back again with some great entries for our next inspirational painting

Almond Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh

(As suggested by Peggy Schenkels)


Could all the winners please email me their home addresses to:

shazzaalleyes@hotmail.com 

so I can get all your prizes organised :)
All prizes will be posted before end of September
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Thursday 1 September 2011

Winners will be announced Friday night!

Sorry ladies, I will announce all the winners tomorrow night!
I am sick and unfortunately I do not have a Secretary or Admin Assistant to 
help me out and to take over for me!

The rest of the monthly information should be uploaded by latest 4th September.

Sorry for any inconvienance!

Cheers
Shazza