The Groove's September 2008 Freebie Challenge [Archive] - Digital Scrapbooking Software Forums

The Groove

09-01-2008, 04:46 PM

Welcome to The Groove's Monthly Freebie Challenge!

Hello from The Groove, Scrapbook MAX!'s *free* monthly newsletter. (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/thegroove/)

Each month, a featured designer will offer a great freebie mini-kit and issue a challenge based on that kit.

All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to your gallery, and post a link to your layout in a reply to this thread!

There's MORE! Everyone gets the freebie, and a lucky, random participant will also receive an official Scrapbook MAX! mousepad. WOO-HOO!

Details about this month's freebie and challenge are below!

The “Freebie” Part!

Steve Russell has generously supplied a freebie collection to all our Groove readers - just download the .zip file attached. You can "drag and drop" the elements into your challenge layouts!

The “Challenge” Part!

Steve has issued this challenge based on his freebie collection:

Using at least 4 items from the mini kit, create a "masculine" layout that showcases your favorite guy (husband, son, friend or whatever)
You can add whatever additional elements or papers of your choice except...
they must be "masculine"... no flowers, ribbons or bows are allowed!
Have fun!!

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Be sure to check out the September 2008 issue of The Groove (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/newsletter/)! You'll find discounts, school scrapbook inspiration, and even an amazing coupon for 20% off the brand new Scrapbook MAX! School Edition!

Happy Scrapping!

Your Groove Editors,
Karin and Marnie :cool:

Not yet signed up for The Groove? Click here! (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/thegroove/)

angelwithin

09-01-2008, 06:20 PM

Using at least 4 items from the mini kit, create a "masculine" layout that showcases your favorite guy (husband, son, friend or whatever)
You can add whatever additional elements or papers of your choice except...
they must be "masculine"... no flowers, ribbons or bows are allowed!
Have fun!!

steve you are such a meanie!!!!

workingjo3

09-01-2008, 06:29 PM

I wish I could use these tonight, but tomorrow is an early work day and my bed is calling my name. Just wanted to say thanks for the "manly clipart".
Hugs Jo

srussell

09-01-2008, 07:56 PM

Hey Kids...

I've been really busy, but managed to squeeze in a challenge at Karen's request... I thought it might be something different than flower, ribbons and bows... (I can hear Deanne cursing my name now and Fiona thinks I'm a meanie... LOL)

I will check in when I can , but I 'm getting ready to get on a plane in about 6 hours and I'll be out of town for a week

Enjoy the challenge and have some fun with it!

Steve

pickngrin

09-01-2008, 07:56 PM

I guess I'll go first. This was pretty fun. I let my son tell me what kind of "shop stuff" needed to go on the shelves. My husband now wants me to print this out to hang in his workshop, =)

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/September_challenge-screenshot.jpg

Marion

09-01-2008, 08:08 PM

Your layout is awesome! I love it! Great job!

crops2dawn

09-01-2008, 08:20 PM

WOWWWW... this certainly is going to be challenge!!!
No flowers, ribbons or bows oh myyyyyyyy, No flowers, ribbons or bows oh myyyyyyyy, No flowers, ribbons or bows oh myyyyyyyy....lol I think I am in the Wizard of Oz...hahahahaha
This will take some time, for me at least!
Thanks Steve!!!
Hey Pick that layout is pretty darn good, and your fast too! LOL

KPierce

09-01-2008, 08:56 PM

Just took this pick last week. All elements were from the mini kit and the Backyard Playground kit.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/boy-dog.jpg

Karin

09-01-2008, 09:17 PM

Have fun Steve - we'll keep the thread warm for ya...

And thanks for the great challenge!

Lookin' good so far, ladies and gents!

Karin :)

angnz

09-02-2008, 03:02 AM

Thanks Steve, what a great minikit!! I have a house full of boys! This is the first time I have ever done this (uploaded a page) - thanks for the inspiration!!! Here's my effort...

Bekah_E

09-02-2008, 06:03 AM

sounds like a fun challenge :)

twpclerk

09-02-2008, 08:03 AM

Everything is from Steve's mini-kit except the bobber, it was from NanaC and I made my own word art using the chipboard piece from Steve's kit.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2247/twp_Steve.jpg

lesdodds

09-02-2008, 08:26 AM

Way 2 go Steve!!

kristyc1994

09-02-2008, 09:22 AM

Here's my page - I love the manly elements! I had fun! I used the "wave slice" feature to curve the barbed wire....

:)

wolvsie35

09-02-2008, 10:00 AM

Steve, you are just craving for attention...lol...and will do anything for it...<wink> Great challenge, I'm sure living with two boys I can come up with a page...lol...Have a safe trip...:D

O2BNGdHope

09-02-2008, 11:03 AM

Who let Steve handle a challenge??!! No flowers, ribbons or bows? I think I'm feeling dizzy. Where's the smelling salts? Talk about C-H-A-L-L-E-N-G-E! Oh, boy. Have I ever done a layout without flowers? Think, think, think............oh dear..........

Scrappyfrog

09-02-2008, 12:42 PM

Here's mine. Most of the credits are in the gallery, but I think I forgot a few. This was fun!!!! http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Manly-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

Granny

09-02-2008, 02:11 PM

He may be a meany, but he ain't a neene!

:rolleyes:

peggy

09-02-2008, 03:44 PM

What do I do to download this and save it for future use. Do I right or left click, open or save, will it send it to the correct place to be used on one of my SM pages.
thanks
peggy

Karin

09-02-2008, 04:25 PM

Hi Peggy!

If a freebie kit ends in .smb or .smt, it can be automatically imported into Scrapbook MAX! just by choosing "open" when downloading. However, this particular freebie is offered as a .zip file. You will need to download the file and choose save (e.g., save to a folder designated for your scrapbooking freebies), then extract the included files as you would from any .zip file.

After that, you can "drag and drop" the individual elements into your pages. Just open up Scrapbook MAX!, and open up the folder where your freebie images are - then "drag and drop" them onto your page!

For a visual demonstration, please see our video called Adding And Embellishment - it covers the dragging and dropping technique:

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/tutorial-videos.php

Hope that helps - let us know if you have any questions!

Karin :)

mattchel67

09-02-2008, 04:45 PM

Hello, here is my page:) This is my favorite little man, my son, Matthew. I used the mini-kit, wordart from knzus, and various embies from Scrapbook Max.

Marion

09-02-2008, 08:25 PM

Wow! these are all great!

sacannon

09-02-2008, 09:20 PM

Gee, No flowers or ribbons or bows...hmmm. Steve must think we are a bunch of guys! LOL Well, it looks like everyone was up for the challenge, because these are all great so far!

omajo

09-03-2008, 07:21 AM

My entree for this challenge!!
Steve make me go on holiday,....cause I don't have flowers to work with. Thanks Steve for letting me take a break....!!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Sept-2008-challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

omajo

09-03-2008, 07:22 AM

Excellent layout everybody ! Love them all.

O2BNGdHope

09-03-2008, 07:24 AM

I can't believe all these "manly" layouts! They are all so great! Wow, you really can make a cool layout without flowers, ribbons or bows! Omajo, that one has to be the best idea! Love it! Let's see.......what can I come up with..........

MommaBird

09-03-2008, 12:55 PM

Omajo too funny! Great manly layouts everyone! Hope I have time to get to this one, didn't get to the last one.

naugle1

09-03-2008, 03:02 PM

I am married to an avid fisherman so sometimes I need to try to look at the good in having your husband gone all weekend, and I know in the future he will bring the boys along too, which will be a great break for me to have a weekend to myself! Don't get me wrong I adore my boys!:p
Credits are in the gallery.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27573&cat=2236

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2236/September-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

sacannon

09-03-2008, 05:26 PM

Here is my try at the Groove Challenge for Sept.

My sister and her family took a trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota a couple of years ago. They had their pictures taken in costume. These are two of the pictures. On the left is my nephew Troy and on the right is my niece Caris and her daughter Kari. They sure look like they belong in that era!

I don't know if anyone is familiar with the show Deadwood, (a little too much bad language for my taste) but these pictures were taken in Deadwood and we are distantly related to the real Al Swearengen of the Gem Theatre on the show.
He was my 3rd cousin 3 times removed. His real name was Ellis A. Swearengen if anyone is interested. On the show I think they have him as English or Scottish, but he was actually of Dutch descent. (One of the more infamous relatives) LOL.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/sac_Groove-Sept-08-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

MommaBird

09-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Just had to get one in for this one. Going to come up with a fishing one later. Here is my grandson who plays any sport that uses a ball!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/GotGame1.JPG

naugle1

09-04-2008, 08:23 AM

Scannon-nice Layout! I really like how you added the rope to the frames, very creative!

peggy

09-04-2008, 05:38 PM

Thanks a bunch!
peggy

nanwu

09-04-2008, 06:18 PM

haven't had a chance to do much in the challenge range as i am visiting grandkids in Melbourne at the moment....but was messing around on paint.net and came up with these and thought they might be useful for someone with this challenge

Marion

09-05-2008, 01:04 PM

My son Brian with his baby boy Sweet Baby James. I used Steve's kit and added a few baby items to this VERY MANLY layout.
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/September-challenge-000-Page-1_600_x_600_.jpg

naugle1

09-05-2008, 01:43 PM

Lovely, Marion!

fourfoxes

09-05-2008, 03:06 PM

Here is my attempt at the challenge. Since I don't have any boys I used my great nephew's photo. Isn't he sweet? He does want to be "Just like daddy"!

I used most of Steve's mini kit but also included some of my own things.

Thanks for making me think of something other than girly girl things Steve! :)

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2315/Sept-Monthly-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

nanwu

09-05-2008, 04:17 PM

here is mine....the room (including floor) i designed myself...the desk is from attic treasures....i used the spanner, the corkboard backing, fishing rod, wooden frame and calendar from Steve's mini kit....the bible is from omajo...and the rest of the embies are my own

Marion

09-05-2008, 07:25 PM

These are just too cute for words! Love this kit and challenge Steve! No ribbons or flowers needed!

pickngrin

09-05-2008, 07:37 PM

These are just too cute for words! Love this kit and challenge Steve! No ribbons or flowers needed!

I LOVE yours! Great job!!

srussell

09-06-2008, 05:30 AM

Ladies (and any gents)

I just got a few minutes to poke my head in and check the layouts for the September challenge

I am impressed! I didn't really expect this many responses so quickly and all done without a bow, ribbon or flower in the bunch...

Everyone has really stretched themselves, so don't let me stop you now... you're on a roll! Keep up the great work!

Steve

crops2dawn

09-06-2008, 02:22 PM

Well, I did it...it was a toughie.... but I just had to do this one.... thanks Steve! As always....awesome challenge. You can see my layout here (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1743).

pickngrin

09-06-2008, 02:31 PM

KPierce

09-06-2008, 05:43 PM

It always amazes the variety of pages and talent we get from these challenges and mini freebie kits. It is so much fun to particpate and to watch.

O2BNGdHope

09-07-2008, 11:54 AM

Marion

09-07-2008, 06:30 PM

Ok, I managed to get one done. And that's a pine bough on the bird house, not a flower! LOL! Thanks for the challenge and the mini kit, Steve!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Jeff-_-Jean-009-Page-2.jpg

Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crops2dawn

09-07-2008, 07:37 PM

sacannon

09-09-2008, 10:14 PM

Scannon-nice Layout! I really like how you added the rope to the frames, very creative!

Thanks, I hadn't checked this thread for a while!

wolvsie35

09-11-2008, 12:45 PM

Well, I have to admit Steve, this wasn't easy...lol...I hate making layouts without something girly in it...But I made this one...I enjoyed making it actually...Thanks for a great challenge and freebie...:D Everyone else's pages are neat...
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/boys.jpg
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27836&cat=500&ppuser=5259

PixyGirl

09-12-2008, 03:32 AM

This is my first time trying to upload... so we will see what happens.

I have a few questions - I am new to Scrapbook Max.
When trying to place the picture frame around my pictures, I tried to resize it, but it would only resize by getting smaller. For instance, it was the correct width, but I wanted to make the height smaller - is there a way to enlarge or decrease the size of a frame without making the whole frame increase or decrease in size.

Also, I tried to import the picture into the frame - is that possible? I had to lay the frame on top of the picture.

I filled in the blank part of the picture with one of the other downloads for the Challenge.

This is my daughter & husband about 10 years ago as they were working on a Mustang. She loved working with her Dad.

How can I tell the size of the upload before I upload it? I saved it as a picture then uploaded it because I wasn't sure where to find it on my computer.

Is there a feature on Scrapbook Max to import embellishments, etc. into the program?

Thank you for any help you can give me!!!
Pixygirl :)

Scrappyfrog

09-12-2008, 03:23 PM

Great first layout, Pixy! You will find answers to your questions in the SBM forum. Just go to the top of the forum and you'll see the search function. Type in a keyword (ex "frames") and you will get all the posts related to frames. If you don't find an answer feel free to post one in the related forums...someone is sure to answer....and have fun!!!!

The Groove

09-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Everyone's sure stepping up to Steve's very original challenge -
great to see you all having so much fun with it, an awesome collection of "masculine" layouts!

Happy Scrapping!

Karin :cool:
for The Groove (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/thegroove/)

vcwhite

09-14-2008, 02:10 PM

I am new to the board and just purchased Scrapbook Max. This challenge fell right in line with the first page I was doing and so I decided to jump right in!

I can not locate the staples and nail embellishments used in some of the examples, where can I find those?

Thanks for your help!

Veronica

O2BNGdHope

09-15-2008, 07:10 AM

Welcome VC! If you go to the online community button above, scroll down to Embellishments. Search for nails, etc. I'm sure you'll find something in there and they are free.

vcwhite

09-15-2008, 11:39 AM

autisticwonder

09-15-2008, 12:08 PM

Gosh..My stitches are coming loose looking at all these fun layouts!! WOW!! They are MAGNIFICIENT!! Steve..THanks so much for all the generous goodies!! LOVE your WORK!!

wornoutmumoftwo

09-23-2008, 04:14 AM

Here is my first attempt at scrapbooking; here (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/forums/album.php?albumid=77)

pkdoll

09-23-2008, 09:26 PM

Thanks Digi Sage! I found more than I needed and changed my whole page :)

Here is my first digital page and submission for the September Challenge! This was fun and can't wait for the next one!!!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=27960&cat=500&ppuser=11509
Great page and I think your hubby will love looking at this everyday at work!!! Welcome to the forum and looking forward to seeing your pages!

pkdoll

09-23-2008, 09:29 PM

Here is my first attempt at scrapbooking; here (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/forums/album.php?albumid=77)
What a great page!!! And they are soooo cute. If that's your first attempt at scrapbooking than look out! It's a great first page! Welcome to the forum and for participating in the challenge.

vcwhite

09-24-2008, 04:07 PM

Thanks PKDoll!

naugle1

10-02-2008, 04:18 PM

I grew up in the Famous Potato Fields, but am know residing in the Capital City of Boise. If you haven't been to Idaho it is a beautiful place to see:

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28541&cat=2236http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2236/October-Challenge-000-Potato-Fields.jpg
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28539&cat=2236
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2236/October-Challenge-001-Boise.jpg

naugle1

10-03-2008, 08:56 AM