Challenges are back!!!

Yes, you read that right... challenges are back! Hooray!!!

This month's challenge is a Mood Board Challenge.  

Using this Mood Board to draw inspiration from, create your masterpiece - be it layout, cards, BTP, anything you like... including an A2Z Scraplet of course! :) 

Here are a couple of layouts by our Design Team that were inspired by this month's challenge...

I was inspired by the colours...

And here is Yvette's gorgeous take on the Mood Board Challenge!

Yvette was inspired by the butterflies on the wall art in the picture, stunning!

That's the best thing about a Mood Board Challenge... anything from the board can be what inspires you!
We can't wait to see what you come up with, so pop over to our Facebook page and enter a photo of your layout into our March Challenge album to be in the running for a fabulous A2Z Scraplets goody pack! Entries must be in by the 25th of March, winner will be decided by the number of likes on a creation.

Good luck and remember... Keep calm and craft on!

Karyn :)

Using the old and new Scraplets

Hi Deb here today with a few pages I've done lately.

This first one is a photo I love and the Scraplet suits the thoughts at the time. My son desperately wanted to be a farmer from the day he understood having a job. I've let the photo be the central focus and tied the color of the Scraplet in by simply painting it with a dabber paint. I find these the easiest, quickest and best finish on chipboard.

The next page is from  our recent holiday. Most of the family were keen to have a go at pretty much anything. We'd seen the cooked bugs and were interested to try them out. Our son, aged 9 being the most keen! Actually they aren't too bad. Sort of like eating nuts or chips - no great flavor apart from the lime and salt - all texture and texture it was. 

The title "Bugs" was painted with a mix of colors tying in with the color palette of the page and then finished off with my very favorite finish - Rock Candy Crackle Paint. 

Whilst I've been designing the new Scraplets I'm coming up with some new products and over the coming months you'll see texture pieces coming. Pieces of finer chipboard that can be pulled apart and added as extra dimension. Below I've used a piece of chicken wire that is malleable enough to age or distress it. It was finished off with the same palette of paints, randomly dabbed over it. 

The Scraplet word awesome and moments were inked with metallic copper and added to the page.

My last share for the day uses a new Scraplet - Circle of Stars Frame. We've created quite a range of new frames similar to this - fairies, butterflies, hearts .............. something for any occasion. I love the excitement of the first catch in this photo.

All these and many more Scraplets are available from retailers around the country.  Check out our facebook page and website for more information http://www.a2zscraplets.com.au/retailers.php

Thanks for popping in and remember, A2Z Scraplets run a monthly challenge on the blog. We will be giving away a parcel of Scraplets and a Guest designer position. 

Happy Scrapping *Deb*

New Designs released today ......

Woohoo, we've all been working hard here at A2Z Scraplets and I'd like to say a huge thank you to the DT girls - Belinda, Bel, Monica, Kylie, Petra, Tracey, Kerry and Carolyn. These wonderful ladies not only create stunning projects, showcasing their lives and family's memories but have been tremendous support during the changeover. They've also been the inspiration behind many designs (many are still on the drawing board) and I know you will enjoy seeing their upcoming work using the new designs. 

For now you'll have to put up with one of my pages. A very simple one using the new 'a proud moment" somewhat tongue in cheek and the "bird on a barb wire".

Both chipboard pieces have simple been inked with the barb wire having a distressed look added. 

Other elements used are Kaiser Basecoat papers, Paper Loft card and a ticket stamp. It's simple, inexpensive and states the events of the day. 

You'll only find our new range of chipboards in your local scrapbook store or online shop. Ask them about getting them in for you. 

Remember to go over and "Like" our facebook page A2Z Scraplets to go into the draw for a parcel of chipboards.

Happy Scrapping 

*Deb*

Hi *Deb* here. I love to travel. It started when I was young and our farming family would have a two week break after harvest. My father enjoyed this time and exploring different areas of our country. Since then I've tried to fit in something, somewhere whenever possible. Camping when times were light and enjoying some more elaborate trips overseas during good times. 

My husband and I went to Vietnam a couple of years ago and we are thoroughly in love with the cultures of South East Asia. We have spent time in Thailand and will be going back there in April with the children.

The page that I've done here uses the lovely A2Z Scraplet lanterns which have been inked and misted with glimmermist for a shimmery effect.

Once our designing gets underway I'm keen to develop a line of travel related chipboards. I'd love any feedback on your thoughts, the places you've traveled and titles or shapes that come to mind for a chipboard embellishment. Pop a comment on our facebook page A2Z Scaplets and go into a draw for some Chipboard goodies. 

Happy Scrapping

Deb

BLOG HOP

A2Z Scraplets BLOG HOP & July CHALLENGE - You don't want to miss this!

Welcome to the July A2Z Scraplets Blog Hop!!!! If you haven't already, be sure to share the

Blog Hop with your crafty friends.

If you have just stumbled across this post or are unsure what a Blog Hop is all about, the rules are simple. Hop along and visit all of the lovely blog posts that have been linked below, leave a comment on each blog post and become a follower of those blogs. Then you simply come back here and let us know your favourite project! 

We are so excited to have you all joining in the fun of the Blog Hop that we, of course, want to give something more back. Yes on top of the amazing inspiration you will gain from the Blog Hop, we also have some amazing prizes up for grabs including TWO mammoth packs of Mystery A2Z Scraplets Chipboard goodness PLUS a lot of the Design Team girls are having giveaways as well.

HOP ALONG WITH US & COMPLETE THESE TASKS TO BE IN THE DRAW TO WIN

1. Visit each of the blogs listed below.

2. Become a follower of the A2Z Scraplets Blog & all Design Team Members Blogs.

3. Leave a comment on each Design Team Member's Blog Hop Blog Posts and then return to the A2Z Scraplets Blog

4. Tell us your favourite Project you saw featured throughout the Blog Hop by leaving a comment on this A2Z Scraplets Blog Hop Blog Post. 

START
A2Z Scraplets

Amy Prior 

Carolyn Zabel 

Holly Connors

Michelle Hodges 

Monica Burns 

Tracey Thorne 

Belinda Scott
FINISH 

A2Z Scraplets

Want to earn BONUS ENTRIES TO WIN? 

Spread the word and share the Blog Hop on your own Blog, Facebook, etc and leave a link in the comments. Each time you share (on different online locations) will earn 1 extra Bonus Entry. 

Also if you enter the July Quote Challenge( DAYS LIKE THIS) you will earn 1 extra Bonus Entry. We will take entries until the end of the blog hop - 4th of August !! 

Here is Julie's take on the July Quote Challenge

The Blog Hop ends midnight Sunday 4^th August 2013

Please note that the Blog Hop must be shared on suitable online sites for example, Facebook, Pinterest, Blog, Craft Forums, etc. Any entry that is deemed unworthy will be deleted.