Tina's "New" Challenge

I hope your Holidays were very merry! Did Santa bring you any new goodies? If so, we'd love to see them in this week's challenge. Or, if there's a new technique (i.e. embossing) you've been itching to try, but have been putting off, we'd love to see that, too.

Our designers created fab cards for this week's challenge...

Rusha used some new ribbons, new adhesive, new markers, and a new stamped image that a friend sent to her.


Ally used some new Bo Bunny papers and some new chipboard on her card.


Mel used goodies she received from her Secret Santa, gisele.


I used the Cricut hubby (kind of ;D) bought for me for Christmas & the Sweet Treats cartridge.


Darlene used new mini alphas from her secret santa, melw; new blue ink that was in her stocking and new bling from the dollarstore.

Mel's Re-Use it Christmas card challenge!

My challenge for this week was to re-use something that you got in the mail, out and about during your christmas shopping, etc and incorporate it into your Christmas card!  The team rocked it this week!!  Some of the things used: coffee sleeves and plastic packaging from toys!  Can't wait to see what you ladies create!  Here is the team's awesome creations!

Allison

Rusha

Emily

Mel

Tina

Cindy

Jessy

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Twelve.

Wow! I can't believe it's day 12 already! I hope you enjoyed all the challenges and took advantage of the great sales in the store. We certainly appreciate you being part of the LCOM community!

Our final challenge is brought to you by DT member Melissa:

...on the 12th Day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me....
12 Drummers Drumming!!!!

Your challenge today is to incorporate gold into your layout, card, or tag! Gold paint, gold glitter, gold paper - let's see the sparkle!

Check out the great selection of items at 30% off!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Eleven

Select stickers 30% off today only!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Ten

The tenth day of Christmas challenge is brought to you by me.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping...

Okay, I'm not sure how to incorporate ten leaping lords into your scrapping, so how about ten things a glittering??? Bling, sequins, those gorgeous Prima centers, whatever you choose...ten of them, please!
























Get on over to the store...today rub-ons are 30% off!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Nine

DT member Guiseppa has been racking her brain on the 'nine ladies dancing thing'. She's giving you nine options to chose from. Pick one of them for the 9th day of Christmas:

1. a layout or a card with a tree on it
2. a layout or a card with a star on it
3. a layout or a card with a snowflake on it
4. a layout or a card with a snowman on it
5. a layout or a card with holly on it
6. a layout or a card with Santa on it
7. a layout or a card with a present on it
8. a layout or a card with a Christmas tree on it
9. a layout or a card with a reindeer on it

Have fun, and if you would rather do a tag instead of a card, go for it!

Here's her take on the challenge. Gorgeous!!

























Alphas are 25% off today only in the LCOM store.

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Eight

The Eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
eight maids a-milking...

DT member Zoe wants you to use a white back ground and a white embellishment on your layout. Bonus if you use a snow picture!

Fantastic sale today! Adhesive 25% off!!

Be sure to stop by the forum, share your creations, or just say hi!

Monday Card Challenge - Boys Only

The challenge this week is to create a card for a male - young or old! Put aside your flowers and get creative. The men in your lives will be pleased! Here are the amazing cards created by the card team:

Mel

Jessy

Cindy

Tina

Darlene

Jerusha

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Seven.

On the seventh day of Christmas Amy gave to you this challenge: use scrappy packaging as part of your LO or card!! Ok, it doesn't sound Chistmasey, but I have used it on 2 Christmas cards and love it!

FYI... there is a deadline of December 20th on the challenges, but remember .... even if you can't make the deadline and you complete them... share them with us! Post your creation in the forum, or share a link in the comments section of the post.

Today only enjoy 30% off Tattered Angels products!

December Scrapper of the Month

Please join me in congratulating Stephanie aka bronte10 - our December scrapper of the month!
















Stephanie's layouts are always so vibrant and fun, you can't help but smile when you see them! Plus, we're pretty partial to her clay creations, they really typify her style. Stephanie's continued participation on the forum is always appreciated...we love your sense of humour!

I asked Stephanie to tell us a little bit about herself, answer some probing questions and share some of her favorite scrappy projects.

I was born and raised in Moncton, NB....Living in Saint John for the past 10 years and now just moved to Lower Sackville, NS to be with my Sweetie after 4 years of living the "long distance" relationship! Yikes! (For you non-local gals, thats a 4 hour drive)

Graduated from STFX University, and shortly after began my career with the local Telecommunications company. I've always been a crafty gal, and since my job can be a bit challenging, I love to wind down after a long day with something cute to make! I think I've tried every craft hobby around: cross stitching, knitting, crochet, rug hooking, painting, Batik, pottery, polymer clay, beaded jewelry....you name it, I've probably tried it! Cross stitching stuck for a good 12 years....until I decided to make a scrapbook album for my sister's wedding in Feb/March 2008...I've been hooked ever since!

In the fall of 2008 I tried my hand at some cute little mushroom buttons to go with some of my favorite Sassafras papers (Happy Place) and My Little Bit of Whimsy was born! The shop has kept me busy this past year, but I do try and balance it so I still have lots of "Me" time to scrap! This hobby has changed my life, and I'm loving every minute of it!

My guilty pleasure is... Chocolate! I just can't say no!

I can't imagine my life without... Dave

You would never guess it, but I... am kinda shy....seriously. stop laughing. its true! Its my true nature, but over the years I've been able to overcome it :)

I would love to win a shopping spree to... LCOM! I'm addicted to buying scrappy supplies!

My favorite scrappy item in the LCOM store right now is... The Sassafras Monstrosity line...so yummy!

If I could be on any tv game or reality show, it would be... who wants to be a millionaire (I have this weird storage space in my brain for useless facts)

If a genie granted me three wishes, I’d wish for... Health, happiness and time to enjoy them

My least favorite chore is... kitty litter! We have 7 cats between us....its definately a chore! LOL

I have a scrappy crush on... Michelle Clement! http://michelleclement.typepad.com/blog/

***Wow! I use lots of Exlamation marks!!! LOL

Here are some of Stephanie's favorites:

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Six

Today's challenge is from DT member Guiseppa:
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me.....six geese a laying. I won't make you put six geese on a layout or card, so try using six different colors and the layout or card needs to be Christmas-y!

Here's her take on the challenge:
























Today save 30% off select brads and buttons!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Five

Day five already?!?! Yikes! I still have a whole lot to get accomplished in a short amount of time, what about you?

Today's challenge is brought to you by this month's fantastic guest designer Amanda: use the title or lyrics of a Christmas song as the title/sentiment/journaling of a layout or card. And select stamps are 25% off in the store today! Get shopping!!!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Four

Today's challenge is brought to you by me!

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds...

Let's see four calling birds on your LO, card or tag. If, in the event you don't know what a 'calling bird' looks like then any bird will do!
























Today only select masks, templates and punches are 30% off!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Three

Don't forget that LCOM is giving you 12 days of prizes! Just check the forum and sign up in the appropriate days' thread for your chance to win! We would love for you to join our community...there's never a dull moment!

Your challenge today is from DT member Melissa: create either a card or tag using non-traditional holiday colors! Use that imagination! Post a link to your creation in the comments portion of this post or visit the forum and post it there!

Today only save 30% off select albums & refills.

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day Two

Today's challenge is issued by DT member Zoe:

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two Turtle Doves

She would like you to think outside the box - we usually work in groups of 3's without even realizing! Let's see groups of 2's on your layout today: use 2 photos, groups of 2 embellies, it's up to you! Happy creating!

Why not head over to the store and get two (or three) sale items!
Save 30% off Riff Raff Designs today only!

12 days of Christmas LCOM style: Day One

I can't think of a better way to get into the holiday spirit! The LCOM design team will be hosting 12 days of challenges, there will be 12 days of prizes just for checking the forum and signing up in the appropriate days' thread... and of course something new on sale each day for the 12 days!

Your first challenge from DT member Amy is to make a layout or card inspired by the story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas! Use your imagination! Post a link to your creation in the comments portion of this post or visit the forum and post it there!

Plus, today only all Stickles and Dimensional Pearls are 35% off!! Remember to check back for each of the 12 days for a new sale item!