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Sunday, April 29, 2018

new DT members!

I know it's the middle of the current design team term, but due to family obligations, we had some DT members resign their positions.

Please welcome Sam to the single page team! She will be with us through the remainder of the year!

Hi, my name is Samantha (everyone calls me Sam), and I live in Northamptonshire in the UK with my husband and my 2 children.

I’ve always been into crafting, but I discovered Scrapbooking when my daughter was 3 weeks old, and the rest is history as they say!!

Scrapbooking is my passion and keeps me sane.  I was on the Design Team for Scrapbook Magazine and Craftaholics R Us, and I’m really looking forward to working alongside the talented DT for Stick it Down!

and please welcome Ruth to our card team! She has beautiful cards on her blog full of bright color an colored beautifully!


This is Ruth, I have been doing scrapbooking and card making since 2010, my blog is called My Hobby My Art.  My style is C&S but I love to try and learn more styles and techniques. I am so trilled to be part of the SID team!!

Friday, April 27, 2018

April guest designer... CG!


 Hi I am Jodi, Owner/Designer at Corbett Creations Wood Veneers.  My laser cutting business is currently based in Canberra and has been something I have been working on for a little while now.  It came about because I would be constantly frustrated that I couldn't find the perfect title or embellishment to finish off layouts, projects or gifts.  I would then spend far too long trying to create the perfect embellishment and would sometimes rope my husband in to help me with all this cool tools in the man shed!  He has a love for wood also and together we purchased our laser.  I love being able to design and cut the perfect piece for someone to finish telling their story - the perfect title, the hard to find themed embellishment, a custom piece for the home or a meaningful gift, really makes me feel so happy because I know that their search is over and they have the perfect piece that they desired.  I love to create in wood, chipboard, cardstock, paper and acrylic with so many different
I can create so many embellishments and titles - the possibilities are endless.
Please welcome CG!
CG
I'm a crafter living in Baltimore, Maryland. I like all sorts of crafts, but am mostly a cardmaker. I've been blogging for eight years, and have so enjoyed meeting crafters from around the world.

This card was inspired by evenings spent crafting at our local library. The patterned paper is wallpaper that I got at one of their open crafting nights, and I used a technique that mimics Vinegar Painting, which I learned about there as well. My cards always have their own story!


You can find more details on how I made my card on my blog HERE.

Monday, April 23, 2018

design team call!

It's time for a design team call!

We are looking for new design team members for all three teams, as well as, sketch designers. We're also looking for a design team/social media coordinator.

Our next term will run from July to December 2018. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to this entire time frame.

What you will do:
  • provide one project per month, with possible special events during the six month term
  • comment on all submissions as you are assigned - please do not apply if you cannot commit to this!
  • post our challenge to your blog and other social media outlets 
  • have projects completed and posted one week before the deadline
What you need:
  • experience with Blogger - this is a big one!
  • an active blog and/or social media accounts
  • a Facebook account as this is where the DT "meets"
  • a love for creating with sketches
  • organizational and time management skills 
  • the ability to commit to a six month term
What we will do:
  • provide the sketches at least one month in advance
  • provide your posting schedule and commenting assignments at the beginning of your term
  • be supportive and encouraging
  • share your projects and your blog and/or social media links on the SID blog
  • share your projects on our social media outlets 
  • seek opportunities for collaborations with other teams and brands 
The design team/social media coordinator is a new role that will be developing over time. A few of the responsiblities include:
  • Posting to the SID Instagram account and keeping SID engaged in social media
  • Sharing the SID challenges to challenge sites
  • Being available to help DT members with questions or problems during their term
  • Coordinating collaborations and helping recruit sponsors
  • Ensuring DT members are meeting their monthly requirements
How to apply:
  • send an email to Ashley at StickItDownChallenges@gmail.com with the subject line "Design Team Call" and the following information:
  • Your name and location
  • Have you used Blogger? 
  • Can you make sketches? 
  • Links to your blogs/social media accounts
  • include a list of current commitments (no experience necessary!)
  • include three of your favorite layouts that best display your style and suit the requirements of the team you are applying for (ie submit cards if you are applying for the card team)
  • introduce yourself in few brief sentences
  • If you have experience or are interested in designing sketches, please include a few of your sketch designs as well.
A few notes: There is no compensation for this role and I am aware that family and life come first. However, this is a team and this is a commitment. Please review carefully what is required of you and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Also, please be mindful of your other design team responsibilities and if you think time management will be a concern, wait until next time to apply! We post a DT call every six months!

This call is open to everyone, including our current team members, and will run until 11:59pm on Thursday, May 31. SID reserves the right to end the call sooner if the team requirements are fulfilled before this date. The new team will be notified by Friday, June 8 and announced on the SID blog on or around Tuesday, June 19. The new design team's projects will be revealed in July. If you have any questions, please let me know!

April card team!


Hi I am Jodi, Owner/Designer at Corbett Creations Wood Veneers.  My laser cutting business is currently based in Canberra and has been something I have been working on for a little while now.  It came about because I would be constantly frustrated that I couldn't find the perfect title or embellishment to finish off layouts, projects or gifts.  I would then spend far too long trying to create the perfect embellishment and would sometimes rope my husband in to help me with all this cool tools in the man shed!  He has a love for wood also and together we purchased our laser.  I love being able to design and cut the perfect piece for someone to finish telling their story - the perfect title, the hard to find themed embellishment, a custom piece for the home or a meaningful gift, really makes me feel so happy because I know that their search is over and they have the perfect piece that they desired.  I love to create in wood, chipboard, cardstock, paper and acrylic with so many different mediums I can create so many embellishments and titles - the possibilities are endless.
Here is our card team:





You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in our sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag  #StickItDown. One winner from each sketch will be invited back as a guest designer. We also have Corbett Creations sponsoring a prize for one random participant! Corbett Creations is offering ONE randomly selected participant a $25 prize pack!

Friday, April 20, 2018

April guest designer... Tracey!



 Hi I am Jodi, Owner/Designer at Corbett Creations Wood Veneers.  My laser cutting business is currently based in Canberra and has been something I have been working on for a little while now.  It came about because I would be constantly frustrated that I couldn't find the perfect title or embellishment to finish off layouts, projects or gifts.  I would then spend far too long trying to create the perfect embellishment and would sometimes rope my husband in to help me with all this cool tools in the man shed!  He has a love for wood also and together we purchased our laser.  I love being able to design and cut the perfect piece for someone to finish telling their story - the perfect title, the hard to find themed embellishment, a custom piece for the home or a meaningful gift, really makes me feel so happy because I know that their search is over and they have the perfect piece that they desired.  I love to create in wood, chipboard, cardstock, paper and acrylic with so many different
I can create so many embellishments and titles - the possibilities are endless.


Please welcome Tracey as our single page guest designer this month!

Hi, I’m Tracey from Melbourne, Australia and I am a mother , scrapbooker and world traveller.
 
I have been scrapping for about 14 years and my 18 year old son was my greatest source of inspiration until he became photo phobic about 4 years ago.   Now no-one is safe!   

As a former fitter & turner familiar with technical drawings, when I first started scrapping I favoured a very graphic style and struggled to even place my photo on an angel.   My style has evolved and I’m a big fan of mixed media.   It’s still rare though that I place my photo on an angle! 
My son grew his hair for 3 years before chopping it off and donating it to Variety Australia to be made into wigs for kids with cancer.   I’ve flipped the sketch to suit my photos and replaced 1 photo with an envelope to contain a braid of hair.



You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in our sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag  #StickItDown. One winner from each sketch will be invited back as a guest designer. We also have Corbett Creations sponsoring a prize for one random participant! Corbett Creations is offering ONE randomly selected participant a $25 prize pack!

Monday, April 16, 2018

March winners!

I just realized that we never posted our March challenge winners! Time must have gotten away - I'm so sorry guys! Without further delay, our March winners are announced.


 Seba

Ladies, please email Ashley at StickItDownChallenges@gmail.com for info about guest designing in May. I realize this will be a shorter turn around time and I apologize!

Our sponsor in March, Lottie Loves Paper , offered a £20 voucher to spend in the online shop! The winner of that prize was... Julie J! Julie, please email Ashley at StickItDownChallenges@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Congratulations ladies!


April single page team!


Hi I am Jodi, Owner/Designer at Corbett Creations Wood Veneers.  My laser cutting business is currently based in Canberra and has been something I have been working on for a little while now.  It came about because I would be constantly frustrated that I couldn't find the perfect title or embellishment to finish off layouts, projects or gifts.  I would then spend far too long trying to create the perfect embellishment and would sometimes rope my husband in to help me with all this cool tools in the man shed!  He has a love for wood also and together we purchased our laser.  I love being able to design and cut the perfect piece for someone to finish telling their story - the perfect title, the hard to find themed embellishment, a custom piece for the home or a meaningful gift, really makes me feel so happy because I know that their search is over and they have the perfect piece that they desired.  I love to create in wood, chipboard, cardstock, paper and acrylic with so many different mediums I can create so many embellishments and titles - the possibilities are endless.

Here is our single page team reveal:

                                                                 
                                                                   Rosemary



CARMEN


Julene


Process Video



Niki
@nikiclaire

process video

You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in our sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag  #StickItDown. One winner from each sketch will be invited back as a guest designer. We also have Corbett Creations sponsoring a prize for one random participant! Corbett Creations is offering ONE randomly selected participant a $25 prize pack!

Friday, April 13, 2018

April guest designer... Donna!


" Hi I am Jodi, Owner/Designer at Corbett Creations Wood Veneers.  My laser cutting business is currently based in Canberra and has been something I have been working on for a little while now.  It came about because I would be constantly frustrated that I couldn't find the perfect title or embellishment to finish off layouts, projects or gifts.  I would then spend far too long trying to create the perfect embellishment and would sometimes rope my husband in to help me with all this cool tools in the man shed!  He has a love for wood also and together we purchased our laser.  I love being able to design and cut the perfect piece for someone to finish telling their story - the perfect title, the hard to find themed embellishment, a custom piece for the home or a meaningful gift, really makes me feel so happy because I know that their search is over and they have the perfect piece that they desired.  I love to create in wood, chipboard, cardstock, paper and acrylic with so many different mediums I can create so many embellishments and titles - the possibilities are endless.


Please welcome our double page guest this month, Donna!


Hello! My name is Donna Broussard and I am from Louisiana. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 42 years. We have one son and he has blessed us with 3 grandsons. These boys are the focus of most of my scrapbooking pages. I have been scrapbooking for 12 years and I am very passionate about it. Some of my favorite things to do are attend crops, do challenges, make mini albums, and make various paper crafts. Doing various challenges has forced me to think out of the box and to try techniques and products that I would never do on my own. Please stop by my blog (http://retiree3.blogspot.com/ ) and see more of my work. I would like to thank Stick It Down for featuring me this month.


I really enjoyed working with this sketch. First, I embossed it with my Creatopia machine and then I came over each shape with a pearl pen and bling. My title was made with my Cameo. Including flowers on my layout was fun since that is one of my favorite embellishments. This sketch had so many possibilities.



You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in our sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag  #StickItDown. One winner from each sketch will be invited back as a guest designer. We also have Corbett Creations sponsoring a prize for one random participant! Corbett Creations is offering ONE randomly selected participant a $25 prize pack!