November Sponsors

Lil’ Red Rocket is proud to sponsor Scrap the Boys for the month of September. Thank you to Susan for inviting us.

Lil’ Red Rocket is a successful Etsy store specialising in hand made and vintage embellishments for scrapbooking and card making.

The Lil’ Red Rocket store was born almost 12 months ago, inspired by a love for new and unique hand made embellishments.

We strive to offer outstanding customer service and quality embellishments at an affordable price.

Our range is always growing and changing in an effort to keep things unique, fresh and exciting.

We are best known for our large range of fabric covered buttons but we also sell hand made fabric flowers and bottle tops along with a fantastic range of laces, trims and vintage ephemera.

Lil’ Red Rocket also has a blog which show cases the beautiful creations by our talented design team and is the place where you can keep up to date with the latest Lil’ Red Rocket news.

Become a follower for a chance to win our regular monthly give away.

We wish everyone the best of luck with this months challenges and we look forward to seeing your fabulous layouts.

Links:

Blog: http://lilredrocketbuttons.blogspot.com/

Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilredrocket

What Is Old Is New was launched in March 2009.
We strive to create something just that little bit different, using new, old, vintage and handmade products.

What Is Old Is New Kits is a small kit company creating fun and unique kits …We have just had a change at What Is Old Is New and now offer two kits a month with Room Inspiration Images, Sketches, Step By Steps and Video Tutorials. This months video demonstrates fabulous techniques using Crepe paper to create cost effective embellishments for your pages.
What Is Old Is New has new website to compliment the blog where you can view the example layouts from the inspirational design team.

Links:

Blog: http://whatisoldisnew.blogspot.com

Shop: http://www.whatisoldisnewkits.net/online-store.php

Site: http://www.whatisoldisnewkits.net/

We are a very young business and have only been producing our chipboard products since September 2006.
Here at 2Crafty we pride ourselves on bringing Australian Scrapbookers beautiful products that are both affordable and versatile.
All our products are cut using quality Acid and Lignin free Chipboard (or box board as we know it), so you can be assured that it is safe to use with your precious photos.
We aim to bring products that are unique to our Australian lifestyle and welcome any suggestions or special requests for themed products.
Our chipboard is perfect for covering with patterned or cardstock, paints, inks, dimensional magic and other finishes.
Please take time to look around our gallery and see some of the techniques we have used on the chipboard.
And please check back regularly for our New Products.

Site: http://2crafty.com.au/

Blog: http://www.2craftychipboard.blogspot.com/

Challenge 1 - “Super Who?”

“Super who?”…If your boy was a superhero who would he be or what would be his super power?

Scrap a layout in pure super hero styling …think comic books, animations…

Once you have created your “Super Who” layout for November...upload it to your personal blog or an online gallery and then using the “linky” tool below please follow the prompts and create your thumbnail link back to your layout here.

Please when you leave your name also pop your country…ie. Susan Longman – AUS…

Then we will pop over to your blog, have a looksee and leave some love… to be in the running for the prize you are required to have your layouts linked by the end of the month. (All prizes are strictly for Australian residents only due to shipping…if we are able to secure international sponsorship I will post in the forthcoming challenges.)

Challenge 2: “devil is in the details” - fabric

Once you have created your “Devil is in the Details” layout for October...upload it to your personal blog or an online gallery and then using the “linky” tool below please follow the prompts and create your thumbnail link back to your layout here.

Please when you leave your name also pop your country…ie. Susan Longman – AUS…

Then we will pop over to your blog, have a looksee and leave some love… to be in the running for the prize you are required to have your layouts linked by the end of the month. (All prizes are strictly for Australian residents only due to shipping…if we are able to secure international sponsorship I will post in the forthcoming challenges.)

SWAP - “are you game?”

Hi all…the swaps are fast becoming my favourite thing on STB … I have to say I love seeing all the variety of items that come to me in the post…

Last months denim swap however did experience delays due to some swappers neglecting to send their items…i ask if you sign up for a swap to show courtesy to other swappers and commit to the time frames or email me if life gets in the way :)

This months swap is all about games… there is a huge variety of game-based items being used on scrapbook pages these days and I very curious to see what the talent out there can product with this medium.

… this month the swap requires the embellishments to be game related (think bingo, dominoes, crosswords, monopoly etc)… you can create anything you like as long as it is “boy” inspired…

Sign up opens today (5th)
Sign up closes 14th
Items due to me 30th
Posted back by 4th…
Size no larger than 2.5”x2.5” please

If you are interested in joining the swap please email me…susan.longman@bigpond.com so I can send you the numbers you will be required to make and my address.

We are offering "Boy" swaps every month (these are strictly for Australian participants in order accommodate postage) ...swaps will open for sign up on the 5th of every month and be due by the end of the month... join in they are very addictive :)

Here is what the fabulous swappers created in Denim…

WINNERS!!!

Deciding our winners on Scrap the Boys is going to vary from month to month… we will be using a combination of random draw, DT vote and Sponsors choice…

Challenge #3 – “Devil is in the Details – Heavy Metal” …the winner receives this fabulous prize pack from Lil’ Red Rocket valued at $30…

Congratulation Leonie Vellender… 

Challenge #2 - “who’s your daddy?”…the winner receives this fabulous prize pack from Darkroom Door 

Congratulations Tatum Woodroffe 

Challenge #1 - “what did you call me?”?”…the winner receives this fabulous prize pack from What Is Old Is New valued at $27.95

Congratulations Tracey Cavanagh

Please email me so you I can organise your prizes to come out to you :)

 

Challenge 1 - “trick or treat”

TRICK -They all have one…you know that trick they play on you whether it be copying everything you say or shadowing you so you don’t know where they are. Well here is your chance to scrap about it. 

Or/

TREAT – scrap about your boy’s favourite thing …that one thing you know he will consider a huge treat. This could be his favourite chocolate, game, place or those special moments he gives you (your treat…cuddles in bed on a Sunday)

Here are some of the Design Teams fabulous layout …

Once you have created your “Devil is in the Details” layout for October...upload it to your personal blog or an online gallery and then using the “linky” tool below please follow the prompts and create your thumbnail link back to your layout here.

Please when you leave your name also pop your country…ie. Susan Longman – AUS…

Then we will pop over to your blog, have a looksee and leave some love… to be in the running for the prize you are required to have your layouts linked by the end of the month. (All prizes are strictly for Australian residents only due to shipping…if we are able to secure international sponsorship I will post in the forthcoming challenges.)

Challenge 3 – ”Devil is in the details” -heavy metal

Once you have created your “Devil is in the Details” layout for September...upload it to your personal blog or an online gallery and then using the “linky” tool below please follow the prompts and create your thumbnail link back to your layout here.

Please when you leave your name also pop your country…ie. Susan Longman – AUS…

Then we will pop over to your blog, have a looksee and leave some love… to be in the running for the prize you are required to have your layouts linked by the end of the month. (All prizes are strictly for Australian residents only due to shipping…if we are able to secure international sponsorship I will post in the forthcoming challenges.)

“Who’s your daddy?”

This month we are having an extra challenge …so we can scrap about our boys and their special relationships with their Dad’s… or scrap your father’s day photos …

Here is some inspiration from the Design Team

DEBBIE LAWRENCE – Out for Publication

WINNERS !!!

So sorry for the delay in posting this …I am on birthday detail atm …my boy turns 6 tomorrow so it is all stations go here and all other things have kinda fallen into second fiddle… anyway enough of the excuses …i know care factor…lol….

Deciding our winners on Scrap the Boys is going to vary from month to month… we will be using a combination of random draw, DT vote and Sponsors choice…This month prizes have been done by DT VOTE…Here are the winners

Challenge 1 - “In touch with his…” – the winner receives a $25 store voucher from our fabulous sponsor Anna's Craft Cupboard …

Congratulations Julie Winks

Challenge 2 – “Devil is in the Details – Ribbons” – the winner wins this fabulous pack from My 2 Angels

 

Congratulations Melinda Thompson

Please email me so you I can organise your prizes to come out to you :)

And finally the random prize pack draw …

Lisa Amiet you have won the prize pack email me your address and I will post it to you :)

SWAP - “It’s about time…”

Welcome to the September BOY SWAP…. “it’s about time…” … this month the swap requires the embellishments to be time related (think clocks and calendars etc)… you can create anything you like as long as it is “boy” inspired…

Sign up opens today (6th)
Sign up closes 14th
Items due to me 30th
Posted back by 4th…
Size no larger than 2.5”x2.5” please
If you are interested in joining the swap please leave a comments and email me…susan.longman@bigpond.com so I can send you the numbers you will be required to make and my address.

We are offering "Boy" swaps every month (these are strictly for Australian participants in order accommodate postage) ...swaps will open for sign up on the 5th of every month and be due by the end of the month... join in they are very addictive :)

NOTE: Still waiting on some of the DENIM swaps for August…so Hurry Hurry people!

Sponsors

Darkroom Door specialises in fine art rubber stamps and paper craft products suitable for card making, scrapbooking, invitations, collage, mixed media and altered art.

Darkroom Door is owned by photographer Rachel Greig and graphic designer Stewart Yule who combine their talents to design a unique range of products unlike any other in the art and craft industry. As the name suggests, Darkroom Door products have a strong photographic element in their design.

Products include: Rubber Stamps, Montage sheets, Photochips, Filmstrips, 12x12 and A4 papers, along with a wide range of accessories for artisians and crafters to use in their own creations.

All Darkroom Door products are manufactured here in Australia. Check out the gallery on their website to see some amazing creations and ideas on how to use Darkroom Door products!

Darkroom Door also has a fabulous blog that is updated regularly with projects created by their talented design team members: Rachel Greig, Sarah Schwerin, Godelieve Tijskens, Jill Geraghty-Groves, Melissa Phillips and Michelle Loffler.

For a full list of stores that carry Darkroom Door product, please check out their stockists page.

Darkroom Door is so pleased to be sponsoring the Scrap the Boys blog for September!

Links:

Blog: http://blog.darkroomdoor.com

Stockists: http://www.darkroomdoor.com/stockists.html

Gallery: http://www.darkroomdoor.com/gallery.html

What Is Old Is New was launched in March 2009.
We strive to create something just that little bit different, using new, old, vintage and handmade products.

What Is Old Is New Kits is a small kit company creating fun and unique kits …We have just had a change at What Is Old Is New and now offer two kits a month with Room Inspiration Images, Sketches, Step By Steps and Video Tutorials. This months video demonstrates fabulous techniques using Crepe paper to create cost effective embellishments for your pages.
What Is Old Is New has new website to compliment the blog where you can view the example layouts from the inspirational design team.

Links:

Blog: http://whatisoldisnew.blogspot.com

Shop: http://www.whatisoldisnewkits.net/online-store.php

Site: http://www.whatisoldisnewkits.net/

Lil’ Red Rocket is proud to sponsor Scrap the Boys for the month of September. Thank you to Susan for inviting us.

Lil’ Red Rocket is a successful Etsy store specialising in hand made and vintage embellishments for scrapbooking and card making.

The Lil’ Red Rocket store was born almost 12 months ago, inspired by a love for new and unique hand made embellishments.

We strive to offer outstanding customer service and quality embellishments at an affordable price.

Our range is always growing and changing in an effort to keep things unique, fresh and exciting.

We are best known for our large range of fabric covered buttons but we also sell hand made fabric flowers and bottle tops along with a fantastic range of laces, trims and vintage ephemera.

Lil’ Red Rocket also has a blog which show cases the beautiful creations by our talented design team and is the place where you can keep up to date with the latest Lil’ Red Rocket news.

Become a follower for a chance to win our regular monthly give away.

We wish everyone the best of luck with this months challenges and we look forward to seeing your fabulous layouts.

Links:

Blog: http://lilredrocketbuttons.blogspot.com/

Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilredrocket

September Challenge 1: “What did you call me?”

Again we had a fabulous response to both of last months challenges…

This month for the first challenge of September we are creating a layout about our boys nickname and how it came about.

This month our team was supplied with a fabulous pack of papers and elements from one of our sponsors Darkroom Door …and here is what our amazing girls put together for this challenge…

OUT FOR PUBLICATION – Debbie Lawrence

Once you have created your “What did you call me?” layout for September...upload it to your personal blog or an online gallery and then using the “linky” tool below please follow the prompts and create your thumbnail link back to your layout here.

Please when you leave your name also pop your country…ie. Susan Longman – AUS…

Then we will pop over to your blog, have a looksee and leave some love… to be in the running for the prize you are required to have your layouts linked by the end of the month. (All prizes are strictly for Australian residents only due to shipping…if we are able to secure international sponsorship I will post in the forthcoming challenges.)