Creative Challenge #8

I hope everyone had a good weekend, they seem to fly by so quickly. Here is the challenge for this week, pretty easy no themes attached. We can't wait to see your pages.

• 2 Pattern Papers
• 1 Solid Paper
• Stitching
• Photo Mask
• Colour Blue somewhere on your layout

Don't forget to link us to your page in the comments field here on our blog by Saturday. We will post our pages on Friday and then on Sunday we will pick one page that really stands out to us to feature on our blog. Have a great Monday! - Tara

NOW OPEN!

After a short delay, Vinnie's store is now open. Go over and take a peek or do a little shopping. I would love to see your layout. :)
Pixel Canvas. - Tara

Creative Challenge #7 Layouts

It's Sunday and it's nice and sunny here in Ontario, Canada. I just wanted to thank everyone who participated. We had some awesome layouts, it gets harder and harder each week just to pick one to feature. This week we have decided to feature Brittany's layout a.k.a BrittanyLane. We love the colours and her title work. Be sure to leave some love for all that participated and don't forget to check back on Monday morning for a new challenge. Happy Scrapping everyone! - Tara

brittanyLane-B-rad


todido-My Own

Heidi2008-Grandpa

nativescrapper-Sean - Smile

kittybrink-Moments

twischropp-New day

earlofoxford-Family

nirecreations-Together

jazzmatazz-Laugh

Applechick-Comfort

rsowers-Laughfest

My Creative Challenge #7 Layout

It's FRIDAY! I can't wait to be done work today. So here is my layout for this week's challenge. Love the layouts that we have already gotten for this post. Keep 'em coming. Don't forget to link us up to your layouts before Saturday and we will pick one layout to be featured on Sunday. Everyone have a great weekend.

Just a reminder in case you have forgotten or haven't heard, Vinnie Pearce Shop opens today at 5:00 p.m. EST ( 9:00 a.m. Saturday NZ Time ) Check out her blog for more details and sneak peak at some of her products. Make sure you stop over and say Hello! - Tara



Credits :: Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Stitching Holes No.1, In the Breeze Brushes, Layered Template-hapEE (Photo Frames), Mixed Aged Alphabet-Butterfly Whispers Kit; Andrea Victoria-Pina Solid Papers. :: Pixel Canvas :: Vinnie Pearce-Us Mini Kit-Stitch.

All About Us!

We thought we would post some info about ourselves so you can get to know us better. We each answered the same ten questions. Here they are:


1. When did you start Digital Scrapbooking and What got you started?

Started digital scrapbooking in Novemeber of 2007. I wanted to start submitting to magazines & wasn't happy with the way my paper pages looked when photographed & emailed in. I also noticed that all of my favourite pages in magazines were digital so with the push of a friend we started downloading freebies & gave it a try.

2. Where do you scrap and what things in that room make you happy?

I use to scrap in my scrapbook room/ office but then my mom got me a laptop as a gift so now I am free to be where I want to be. Usually you can find me in our bed beside Eric with the laptop on my lap.

3. Do you listen to music while you scrap and if so what?

Usually its whatever's on tv or when I was in the scrapbook room it was Taylor Swift.

4. How long does it take you to make one scrapbook page?

On a good day with lots of mojo I can get a page done in an hour, but most days its 2+ hours per page.

5. What's your Favorite junk food and do you eat while you scrap?

Ice cream (turltes!) or baked nachos with lots of lettuce, tomatoes & sour cream

6. What are three fonts you use the most?

Century Gothic, CK Ali, & traveling typewriter

7. What three digital products you couldn't live without.

Pattie Knox Staple Its

Jesse Edwards Clean and Serene No. 02 Solids Paper Pack

Katie Pertiet Simple Classics No. 01 Kit
(all 6 of them are great but this one is my fave!)

8. What is your favorite layout to date and why?

Usually my fave page is my most recent one, so I am loving this one called "look of Spencer"

9. Favorite Tools to work with?

My laptop & printing books at Shutterfly :)

10. Where do you get your inspiration?

My family especially my growing little man Spencer, the talented ladies at DD & magazines. - Kayleigh


1. When did you start Digital Scrapbooking and What got you started?

I started in September 2006. I always thought I wouldn't be interested in Digital Scrapbooking because I loved the physical touching and cutting of products, but when I saw a layout from Jessica Sprague in the Creating Keepsakes Magazine, I had to try it. At that time a knew very little about Photoshop and about buying and downloading products. Jessica's layout brought me to Designer Digitals, Two Peas In A Bucket & Jen Wilson Designs. Those where the first sites I ever bought anything from. I've been hooked ever since and have created more digital pages than I have with traditional scrapbooking. The best thing I ever did was learn Photoshop, it has opened up my world.

2. Where do you scrap and what things in that room make you happy?

I have turned my spare room into my creative space/office. It is no longer the spare room. There are a ton of things in my room that make me happy, but three things are my Apple Computer, It's a must and I can't live with out it. My Apple Yum Poster. The first thing a bought from eBay, well actually Doug bought it for me. I love the colours and the simple design and my metal Cat that a friend gave me as a house warming gift. It was to be used in the garden, but it was too nice to let it go outside and get rusty.

3. Do you listen to music while you scrap and if so what?

I don't always listen to music, but most times I do. I just put my itunes on shuffle I never know what I'm going to get there is 3000 songs to shuffle through with a wide range of music from Hip Hop to 50's & 60's.

4. How long does it take you to make one scrapbook page?

It can take me 30 minute's like when I do Cassie's 30 minute Master Piece at Designer Digital or it can take me days. It all depends. I love the days they just come to me.

5. What's your Favorite junk food and do you eat while you scrap?

Oh do I have to narrow it down to one. I'm a big Junk food fan I wish the healthy stuff tasted as good. I have to say I love Dr. Pepper with a nice bowl of nacho chips and salsa.

6. What are three fonts you use the most?

Right now I use Arial Black, Susie's Hand & Prestige Elite Std.

7. What three digital products you couldn't live without

Katie Pertiet Stitching Holes No.1

Anna Aspnes Distress tool Set No.3

Pattie Knox Staple Its

8. What is your favorite layout to date and why?

Oh, this is a hard one, I love about 20 layouts and to narrow it down to one is hard since I love each page differently, but since It has to be one I'll pick this one from my New York Album, I just love the simple design, the colours and the photos. "The Mall"


9. Favorite Tools to work with?

My Apple iMac & Photoshop CS3

10. Where do you get your inspiration?

Where do I not get my inspiration. I get it from magazines, packaging, websites and most of all from the layouts I see in the galleries, there are a million talented artists out there, if I'm lacking mojo I spend hours going through the galleries. - Tara

Copy Cat Wednesday #6

Hello Everyone it's Wednesday again and I have an all new copy cat for you. This week I'm featuring Ashley's layout a.k.a omyjallopy. I love the the simple elegances of her design. I hope everyone gets inspired and I look forward in seeing your take. Everyone have a great week. - Tara





Credits :: All Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Floral Clusters No.2, Curled Photo Frames, Stitching Holes No.1, Stitching Holes-Spring, Tied Fasteners No.1; Anna Aspnes-Stitched by Anna No.1-White, Torn n Tattered Paper Template No.1; Jesse Edwards-Lotus Garden Paper Pack; Pattie Knox-Absolutely Acrylic Fluttered, Shimmer Me Tidbits-Splattered No.2; Lynn Grieveson-Essential Bases Paper No.1.

Creative Challenge #7

Anyone else dreading Monday like I am? I have been savouring my weekends with Eric & Spence as the weekday evenings just fly by. Work is going. I don't love being back at all. Spence is growing like crazy, he just learned how to say boom, so everything is crashing these days. He just learned how to do Ring Around the Rosey, go down a slide by himself & is cuter than ever! Anyways can't wait to see what you guys come up with for this challenge - have a great week!

• White background
• 1 word title
• Brackets
• Stitching
• Use 2 colours that are beside eachother on the colour wheel ie: red & orange, blue & green or yellow & green ...

- Kayleigh

Creative Challenge #6 Layouts

WOW wow WOW - Tara & I were blown away this past week with all the fabulous pages that you guys knocked out! So instead of posting just one page that we loved, we narrowed it down to 2. Be sure to leave some love for all that participated & check back tomorrow for our next challenge! -Kayleigh

This page from Christine aka AbbyG is outstanding!


This page by Elena is a perfect tribute for anyone who can relate to moving on!


sabine2598-Laura: Brand New Daddy
Mrscoala-Aino: Totally Boy
Jill: Childhood
Applechick-Fiona: I'll Always Catch you
Marlie: Beautiful Mya
JALong-Janet: Bits and Pieces
Kittybrink-Kami: Cousins
jazzmatazz-Tracy: I cherish
wsprite_ad-Kelly: Tomatoes
LaRissa: Adoration
Mel_b-Melissa: How U Love
rsowers-Renee: Son
Cheekymonkey-Christine: Jessica & Lady
Island Girl-Rusheika: Eden at 15 months
heathert-Heather: Wonder
Billiebee-Billie: Captured
LaRissa: Love
mom2ka: Watching Time go Bye

- Kayleigh

My Creative Challenge #6 Layout

It's FRIDAY! and I'm so looking forward to the weekend. No big plans but it's nice to be home. I hope everyone had a good week. Here is my layout for the challenge. I hardly ever use a black background, so I had fun playing with it. We love seeing your pages, keep 'em coming :) Don't forget to link us up to your layouts before Saturday and we will pick one layout to be featured on Sunday. Everyone have a great weekend. - Tara



Credits :: All Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Botanical Cluster Brushes; Anna Aspnes-Distressed Korners N Edgers No.6 & Sttched by Anna No.1-White; Alie Edwards-Journaling Brackets and Lynn Grieveson-Essentail Bases No.1 (Recoloured) :: Fonts ::
Traveling Typewriter and AL Charisma.

Copy Cat Wednesday #5

I don't know about anyone else, but man the time is flying by so quickly, pretty soon Christmas will be here. I know I know :) Anyways, this week I've picked a layout by Vinnie a.k.a VShalini Pearce. I have a ton of her layouts in my favorite folder, but this week I picked this layout. I love how she pulls elements together to make such a beautiful layout. Love her style. Also if you haven't already heard, Vinnie has started making her own products and she is opening her own shop. Very exciting news! Her shop will be opening Saturday September 27th and you don't want to miss it. See below for more info. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Have a good week. - Tara





Credits :: Designer Digitals :: Jesse Edwards-Hand drawn Trims No.2, Crisp October Papers, Clean & Serene 2; Anna Aspnes-Vitality Kit (Brad); Distress Tool Sets and Brush Flower 9/17/06 :: Jen Wilson Designs :: RenJENerate-Reflect Kit (Journaling Strip) :: Fonts :: Century Gothic & Susies Hand.

Creative Challenge #6

It's Monday again, but at least it's not raining. It makes it easier going to work when it's not so grey and gloomy. This week I thought we would do a nice and easy challenge with no theme attached. Scrap whatever comes to mind. Kayleigh and I are looking forward to seeing your take on the challenge.

• Background Paper must be Black
• Black & White Photos
• Use at least two other colours besides black ( & white is not considered a colour)
• Flowers
• Something Distressed

Don't forget to link us to your page in the comments field here on our blog by Saturday. We will post our pages on Friday and then on Sunday we will pick one page that really stands out to us to feature on our blog. Have a great Monday! - Tara

Creative Challenge #5 Layouts

It's Sunday and that means football for me and family dinner. Yummy! Can't pass up a free meal :) Thanks to everyone who participated. This week we have decided to feature Janet's layout a.k.a JALong. We love how creative she was. It was cool how she took a picture of her contents and put it inside a purse. Great Job everyone! I know some of you are recovering from the All Day Chats at Designer Digitals, It's always a good time there. Don't forget to check back in Monday morning for a new challenge. Happy Scrapping everyone! - Tara

What's In Your Purse?



The Temporary Purse

The Big Black Bag

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who left us a comment. We were very overwhelmed by your kind words. We are so happy you like the blog. We are hoping to bring you more inspiration as the months go on. Thank you again for making our first month celebration so special. The winner of the $5.00 Gift Card goes to isaksmom Congratulations! Please email us your contact information and we will get you your GC as soon as possible. We would also like to point out the awesome poem that Renee a.k.a renee sowers wrote. You ROCK Girl! - Tara & Kayleigh

It's been a month, and I have to say
at this place, it's fun to play
Every Monday and Wednesday, too
they offer challenges for you
the Copy Cat they have mid week
on Monday, it's unique they seek
scrapping rooms and purses, too
I told you there's a lot to do
on Friday, they like to post their own
that's when I look at mine and groan
it's really fun, it's all the rave
to see their chosen Sunday fave
these gals are really nice, I say
so often they have made my day
If you haven't been there yet
go there now - you won't regret!
You can scrap weddings, holidays, and vacation
at T&K's blog Creative Inspiration!

Our Creative Challenge #5 Layouts

It's Friday and it's raining here in Ontario Canada. I'm getting excited, tomorrow I get to go see Dirty Dancing at the Theatre in Toronto. I hear the show is amazing. Thanks to everyone who has left a comment on our one month celebration post. If you haven't already, look below and drop us a comment on our celebrating one month post and 1 random winner will win a $5 Gift Card to Designer Digitals. Here is Kayleigh and I's layouts for this weeks challenge. Don't forget to link us up to your layouts before Saturday and we will pick one layout to be featured on Sunday. Everyone have a great weekend. - Tara



Credits :: All Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Lil Bit Tags; Jesse Edwards-All Natural Paper Pack; Miny Terasawa-Sweet & Salty Solids (Recoloured) and Smile At Me Solids; Ali Edwards-Everyday Hand Drawn Brush; Anna Aspnes-Stitched By Anna No.1-Brown :: Fonts :: Susie's Hand & Century Gothic.



Credits :: All Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Stitching Holes Borders No. 02 Brushes-n-Stamps, Tied Fasteners, Messy Stamped Alphabet No. 02 Brushes-n-Stamps, Little Bits Alphabet, Grunged Up Alpha No. 1; Lynn Grieveson-Paper Bag Alphabet, Hint at it No. 03 Brushes; Anna Aspnes-Distressed ToolSet No. 03 Brush Set; Jesse Edwards-Tiptoe Paper Pack,
Clean and Serene No. 02 Solids Paper Pack; Ali Edwards-Title + Journal Blocks No. 01.

Designer Digitals Quarterly Sale

Designer Digitals Quarterly Sale is on now until Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. EST. You don't want to miss it! Simply use the coupon code when you check out and get 30% off your order. Also don't forget on Saturday September 13 there is all day chats and freebies. Here is the chat schedule:

All times EST

8am Rise & Shine with Mindy & Andrea
9am Lyrically written with Katie
10am Singing Bee with Jesse
11am Hybrid Happy with Katie
noon Template Challenge with Pattie
1pm Quote Challenge with Paula
2pm Brushes 101 with Katie
3pm Get Me off Auto with Katrina
4pm 30MM with Cassie
5pm Colorfully Inspired with Cassie
6pm Everyday Inspiration with Sarah
7pm 5 things with Anna
8pm Because it works with Design Basics
9pm Take the Title with Debbie
10pm Who are YOU?? with Wendy
11pm Last Call with Randy & Katie

So head over to Desinger Digitals and see all the awesome products! Don't forget to look below to the past post to leave us a comment by Friday September 12th at 11:00 p.m. Eastern and we will randomly pick 1 winner to win a $5 Gift Card to Designer Digitals. - Tara

Celebrating One Month!

Today we celebrate our first month of blogging here at Creative Inspiration Blog. Kayleigh & I are so happy to see all your comments and layouts. We hope the blog is giving you great inspiration. To celebrate our first month we are giving away a $5 Gift Card to Designer Digitals. All you have to do is leave us a comment on this post by Friday September 12th at 11:00 p.m. Eastern and we will randomly pick 1 winner. So spread the word and drop us a line. Don't forget to look below to see this week's Copy Cat Wednesday. - Tara & Kayleigh

Copy Cat Wednesday #4

Let me just say WOW! Kayleigh and I loved seeing all the Copy Cat layouts! There were a couple that I want to copy at a later date. Thanks everyone for participating. This week a picked a layout by Val a.k.a. Valoriew. I love the design and the way she used the stitching holes. I also like the bright colours against the kraft background. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with. - Tara

Smile




Credit :: Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Naturally Krafty No.1, Stitching Holes No.1, File Folder Labels, Ledger Botanicals Kit-Button (Recoloured) :: Paislee Press :: Tuttie Friti Kit :: Fonts :: Ck Ali's Writing & CK Tall Type

Creative Challenge #5

Ready for your inspiration for a blah Monday? We are already on our 5th challenge! Where has the time gone? I am getting back into the work force & to be completly honest - I don't love it. I miss my guys & my extra scrapping time when Spence was napping. Anyways here is the challenge for this week - can't wait to check out everyone's purses so link us here on the blog so we can check them out!

What's in your purse?
• Single Page Layout
• Use at least one photo which is a picture of your purse
• Use at Least two Fonts
• A Solid Background Paper
• Staples

Don't forget that Tara and I will post our layouts on Friday and we will pick one layout to feature on Sunday. Check back on Wednesday for another Copy Cat Wednesday. Until then have a great week.

Creative Challenge #4 Layouts

Well, I'm feeling very sore today. Yesterday we put a new roof on our house. My first time and man I don't want to do that ever again. I have a new found respect for my Dad. Roofing is a hard job. Not sure when I'll be able to move again, but I'm glad to say today is Sunday so that means Football. My plan is to lay on the couch and watch my Steelers play. I just hope they win. Thank you to everyone who participated this week, we had a lot of amazing layouts. It was fun getting to know you guys a little bit better. This week we are featuring Melissa a.k.a Mel_b. Her design and colours were perfect. And congratulations to Billie who's layout is featured on the Designer Digital blog for the Saturday Scraplift. Check it out here. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for another fun challenge. Enjoy your Sunday. - Tara

Monogram M


Just Be

17

Me, To a T

Random Facts

Beach Adventure

Wonderful Life

4 Things

Heidi

Our Creative Challenge #4 Layouts

It's Friday again and here is Kayleigh and I's layouts for this weeks challenge. We are loving all the layouts. Don't forget to link us up to your layouts before Saturday and we will pick one layout to be featured on Sunday. Everyone have a great weekend. - Tara



Credits :: Designer Digitals :: Anna Aspnes-His Valentine Mini Kit, Distressed Korners N Edges No. 05, BrushSet (coming soon!);
Katie Pertiet-Folded Up Overlays No. 01& Double Up Stitching No. 01; Lynn Grieveson-Beth Kit; Art Warehouse by Danelle Johnson- Fresh Paper Pack No. 01 and
Fresh Paper Pack No. 02; Pattie Knox-Frosted Alphabet No. 01 Lowercase.



Credits :: Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Tied Fasteners No.1 and Spot Dot Brushes No.2; Anna Aspnes-Stitched By Anna No.1-White; Lynn Grieveson-Printed Paper Alphabet and Essentials Bases No.1 :: Jen Wilson Designs :: Mud Room Papers.

Copy Cat Wednesday #3

This week I've copied a layout by neat freak. I just love this layout, It went right into my favorites. I like the way she used the tied fasteners and the brush work. I can' wait to see what you guys come up with. - Tara


She's Perfection




Credits :: Designer Digitals :: Katie Pertiet-Sun Print Stamps, Tied Fasteners No.1; Lynn Grieveson- Background Paper Freebie 12/30/07; Anna Aspnes-Stitched By Anna No.1. :: Paislee Press :: Tutti Frutti Kit-Paper & Foliage Stamp & Press Line No.5-Love.

Creative Challenge #4

Are you all ready for a new challenge? This week I thought we would work with monograms, since they are still really in style. So you have to use the first initial of your first name as a design element. You can be as creative as you like. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.

• Use first initial of your first name as a design feature
• Include at least one photo of yourself
• Include four facts about yourself
• Use at least one pattern paper
• Use at least 3 different elements ( example Staples, Flowers & Ribbon )

Don't forget that Kayleigh and I will post our layouts on Friday and we will pick one layout to feature on Sunday. Check back on Wednesday for another Copy Cat Wednesday. Until then have a great week. - Tara