The Groove's (First Ever!) Monthly Freebie Challenge!

[The Groove]

Welcome to The Groove's (First Ever!) Monthly Freebie Challenge!

The Groove, Scrapbook MAX!'s *free* monthly newsletter (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/thegroove/), is starting a brand new monthly challenge. 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 at the end of the month, three lucky, random participants will also receive an official Scrapbook MAX! mousepad. WOO-HOO!

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


The "Freebie" Part

Kathie Woolery (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=39) has generously supplied a freebie mini-kit to all our Groove readers based on her full kit called "Primavera Promises" - "Tender pink flowers, blue skies, and the first sweet green grass; this mini-kit coordinates with Primavera Promises and features five springtime backgrounds in a watercolor on canvas texture and ten elements to help you celebrate Spring!"

(To download this month's freebie, click on the attached .smb file below called KWO-Primavera-Promises-Freebie.smb. Choose "Open", and the content will be automatically imported into Scrapbook MAX! under "Embellishments")

The "Challenge" Part

Kathie has issued this challenge based on her freebie mini-kit:

"Create a layout using all three colors of papers and at least five elements (i.e., the papers and elements from the free mini-kit)." Upload your layout to the gallery, then post a link to your layout in a reply to this thread.


So get the freebies, accept the challenge, and get in on the fun (and the possibility of a free mousepad!)


And of course, be sure to check out the March 2008 issue of The Groove (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/newsletter/)! You'll find more freebies, tips, and even an awesome discount on featured kits in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store!

Happy Scrapping!

Your Groove Editors,
Karin and Marnie :cool:

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

[angelwithin]

i know i'm fast lol here's my layout using Katie's freebie from her Primavera Promises kit

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/1585/katie-challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

[GrannyScraps]

i know i'm fast lol here's my layout using Katie's freebie from her Primavera Promises kit

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/1585/katie-challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

Oh My Gosh..... I just felt Spring bustin' out all over with your layout..... It's so bright and "Springtime-y"..... Thanks for participating, you did a great job!!!! {{hugs}}

[fourfoxes]

Here is my layout for the challenge. I love this kit Primavera Promises! Thanks so much for this freebie, Katie.
This is a photo of my great niece Kaitlyn. Love this photo of her!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2194/Grove-Monthly-Freebie-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

[Sandy Desaulniers]

Wow! I'm really impressed, both of you did beautiful jobs with your layouts. I just downloaded the freebie, and will try this out later tonight. Hopefully, my layout will look at nice as yours.

Thank you for the freebie!!!
Love it!
Sandy

[GrannyScraps]

Here is my layout for the challenge. I love this kit Primavera Promises! Thanks so much for this freebie, Katie.
This is a photo of my great niece Kaitlyn. Love this photo of her!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2194/Grove-Monthly-Freebie-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

Debby, this picture of Kaitlyn is just perfect for the challenge!!! She looks like a little "fairy baby" in her bed of flowers..... Great job on the layout (and thanks for the nice comments about the kit, too).... Thanks for participating and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[rosana brito]

Omg! I Loved This Freebie Of The Groove, Thanks Very Much, Fabulous Colors,

[O2BNGdHope]

Here's my layout! Love these colors and since I already have the main kit, this freebie makes a great add-on! Thanks a bunch, Grannyscraps!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Scrapbook-Max-Challenges-009-Mar-08.jpg

[sacannon]

Wow, this is awesome. Will look forward to this when I get back home.

[Melons]

right here is my first go, I like these challenges so I may well have another go :)

I used this picture not because it was anything special but mainly because the colour matched the blue, it was one that hubby snapped when I was unaware lol

[Granny]

all you ladies did an gorgeous job with this lovely kit!!! I hope I can find the time to do this. Kathy... Great kit!!!

;)

[jillyv]

This is my first upload - my grandaughter dancing! Still trying to learn all the different ways of using Scapbook Max - love it! Still in the early stages of digital scrapbooking and looking forward to joining in on the Groove challenges!

[Melons]

is it ok if we use the paper squares like this? I have made them into smaller squares almost tile like, not sure if this is ok or we should be using them as bigger or doesnt it matter as such lol...sorry new to all these challenges..anyways this is my husband and daughter, and love this picture black and white but thought that it was a great background for adding some of the lovely spring colours onto :)

[Tiffanys Scraps]

I'm gonna try this challenge. This makes two this month..Wish me luck girls...Kathie this sample is so beautiful...how could I not try it. Thanks

[fourfoxes]

right here is my first go, I like these challenges so I may well have another go :)

I used this picture not because it was anything special but mainly because the colour matched the blue, it was one that hubby snapped when I was unaware lol

Love the layout. Very creative. :)

[tapestryl]

This is the first layout I have published to the gallery. I hope it is okay!

This is a special memory of my husband with his (our) daughter at her wedding this past May. Not only did he give her away, but, he was the minister that performed the ceremony! It was a very special day! This sample was perfect for the theme of her garden wedding with lavender as her main color.

This sample is so beautiful. I love the butterflies! Everyone has done such beautiful work so far!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21390&limit=recent

http://crosstown.smugmug.com/photos/260769528_5KLzc-L.jpg

[KPierce]

I love this kit. I enjoy looking at the different pages. It always amazes me there are so many different ways to scrap the same kit. I could look at them all for hours just amazed of the creativity. They are all so beautiful so far.

[fcfirecat]

Here's my LO. I hope I did this right!

This is my daughter, Holly, at 3 years old. I love this picture of her, and Kathie Woolery's blue paper in this kit reminded me of her blue eyes.

Thank you Kathie, for this freebie! I enjoyed using it!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/1463/SBM-March-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

[ryansmom66]

this is GREAT! Can't wait to do my layout.

[twpclerk]

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21393&limit=recent

[twpclerk]

Guess I didn't post this right, sorry, how do I get my picture in here, this is of course my first post. Posted to my gallery, wasn't sure how to get it here!! Thanks for your help.

[scrappyaggie48]

First of all thank u Kathie for this lovely kit, here is my contribution


http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=21396

[Ellandriel]

I had a hard time with this one. They imported as embelishments so I didnt have much freedom, I am still learning new SBM procedures :)

[ryansmom66]

Here's mine, thanks Kathy for the beautiful kit!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/March-Challenge-000-Page-11.jpg

[O2BNGdHope]

Oh my goodness. What a face! Very nice, Trisha!

[Marion]

Made with Kathy Woolery's Freebie.
I kind of put my own spin in it. I used 5 of the elements and the rest are all shapes.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Groove-March-Challenge-000-Page-1_800_x_800_.jpg

[Marion]

Guess I didn't post this right, sorry, how do I get my picture in here, this is of course my first post. Posted to my gallery, wasn't sure how to get it here!! Thanks for your help.

When you post in the gallery, after you post it, there is a link underneath your picture that says "copy to clipboard" Click on that and the it says "allow access" click yes. then come back here to the post and paste it in your message.
Let me know if it works for you.:)

[twpclerk]

By George, I think I've Got It! Thank you Marion and Melanie for putting up with me, I still haven't found that copy to clipboard button!!

[Moonbeam]

This is actually the very FIRST time I have entered one of these challenges... so here goes.
Thanks Kathie for such lovely elements to work with

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge_Kathie-000-Page-1.jpg

[toadandtoadette]

I've never done a layout on my own, I've only used the premade templates. I like some of the others better than mine.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/March-Challenge-000-Page-12.jpg

[angelwithin]

I had a hard time with this one. They imported as embelishments so I didnt have much freedom, I am still learning new SBM procedures :)

you did a great job

when the papers export into the embellishments section to use them as paper scraps just click on the paper icon (between the heart & the musical note) > browse > my computer > c drive > program files > scrapbook max > gallery > images > embellishments > kit name ...and you will find the papers here

click on the paper you wish to use > ok > ok

[GrannyScraps]

Here's my layout! Love these colors and since I already have the main kit, this freebie makes a great add-on! Thanks a bunch, Grannyscraps!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Scrapbook-Max-Challenges-009-Mar-08.jpg

What a pretty layout this is, Melanie!!! I love the way you've used the B&W pic with these bright colors!!! Thanks for participating and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

p.s. so happy you like the kit!!!

[GrannyScraps]

right here is my first go, I like these challenges so I may well have another go :)

I used this picture not because it was anything special but mainly because the colour matched the blue, it was one that hubby snapped when I was unaware lol

Helen, that's a great pic your hubby caught of you!!! And I really love the way you have used the backgrounds as tiles to frame your page..... great job!!! Thanks for participating and sharing your LO with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

This is my first upload - my grandaughter dancing! Still trying to learn all the different ways of using Scapbook Max - love it! Still in the early stages of digital scrapbooking and looking forward to joining in on the Groove challenges!

Jilly, that is such a sweet LO of your granddaughter! I love the way you have made the blue background transparent so the pink flower background shows through..... Great job!!! Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your LO with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

is it ok if we use the paper squares like this? I have made them into smaller squares almost tile like, not sure if this is ok or we should be using them as bigger or doesnt it matter as such lol...sorry new to all these challenges..anyways this is my husband and daughter, and love this picture black and white but thought that it was a great background for adding some of the lovely spring colours onto :)

Well, ya know.... I was specific about how you had to use the backgrounds..... LOL..... and I love the way you've used this great pic of your hubby and daughter as the background and then embellished with the colored squares and elements..... really pretty LO.... Thanks for participating and sharing your LO with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

I'm gonna try this challenge. This makes two this month..Wish me luck girls...Kathie this sample is so beautiful...how could I not try it. Thanks

Go, Tiffany!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing your layout!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

This is the first layout I have published to the gallery. I hope it is okay!

This is a special memory of my husband with his (our) daughter at her wedding this past May. Not only did he give her away, but, he was the minister that performed the ceremony! It was a very special day! This sample was perfect for the theme of her garden wedding with lavender as her main color.

This sample is so beautiful. I love the butterflies! Everyone has done such beautiful work so far!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21390&limit=recent

http://crosstown.smugmug.com/photos/260769528_5KLzc-L.jpg

This is a beautiful layout of a very special memory for you.... Thank you so much for using this mini-kit to help create it and thank you for sharing it with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

Here's my LO. I hope I did this right!

This is my daughter, Holly, at 3 years old. I love this picture of her, and Kathie Woolery's blue paper in this kit reminded me of her blue eyes.

Thank you Kathie, for this freebie! I enjoyed using it!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/1463/SBM-March-Challenge-000-Page-1.jpg

At 3 years old, Holly was such a little doll!! I love the hand-tinted professional pictures like this one.... and using these bright backgrounds and elements really sets it off to perfection! Great job on your layout.... thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21393&limit=recent

What sweet pictures of your nieces!!! You say it's your first post, but it can't possibly be your first layout..... you did a great job using the mini-kit freebie.... thanks for participating and sharing your layout!!! Hope to see lots more from you!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

First of all thank u Kathie for this lovely kit, here is my contribution


http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=21396

Oh Aggie.... who are these beautiful children??? They are just little dolls!!! Love the way you have used the custom shapes to create your layers of background papers.... Great job.... Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

I had a hard time with this one. They imported as embelishments so I didnt have much freedom, I am still learning new SBM procedures :)

Well, you did a wonderful job.... I'm sorry you had difficulty using the kit, but I really love the way you color-blocked the backgrounds..... who is this precious little girl??? Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

Here's mine, thanks Kathy for the beautiful kit!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/March-Challenge-000-Page-11.jpg

Great job on the layout, Trisha!!! Love the color blocking on the backgrounds..... Ryan sure is a cutie, isn't he? Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

Made with Kathy Woolery's Freebie.
I kind of put my own spin in it. I used 5 of the elements and the rest are all shapes.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Groove-March-Challenge-000-Page-1_800_x_800_.jpg

Marion, I love it that your put your own spin on my little challenge.... This is very pretty and I love that you used shapes to create it..... Thanks for participating and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

This is actually the very FIRST time I have entered one of these challenges... so here goes.
Thanks Kathie for such lovely elements to work with

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge_Kathie-000-Page-1.jpg

Wow, Deanne! This is just lovely..... it looks so soft and ethereal.... Thank you for using my mini-kit for your FIRST challenge and thank you for sharing this layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

I've never done a layout on my own, I've only used the premade templates. I like some of the others better than mine.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/March-Challenge-000-Page-12.jpg

Using pre-made templates is great, but you're off to a great start creating your own templates!!! I really like the way you have reduced the opacity on some of the background and used them as photo mats..... your use of the floral and butterly embellishments made it a fun LO and I love it that you have identified everybody in the photos!!! Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your LO with us!!! {{hugs}}

[omajo]

Here is mine, its really fun !!
I made 2 pages,...........thanks for the freebies !!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenges-000-Page-11.jpg

[omajo]

This is my second page,.......

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenges-001-Page-2.jpg

[GrannyScraps]

Here is mine, its really fun !!
I made 2 pages,...........thanks for the freebies !!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenges-000-Page-11.jpg
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenges-001-Page-2.jpg

It does look like you've had fun with this challenge, omajo!!! I especially like the way you've created the lattice-work on the first layout and the way you've used shapes for the backgrounds on the second layout is just plain FUN..... Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your layouts with us!!! {{hugs}}

[Liyie]

oh, excellent and beautiful jobs! Thanks for sharing!! ;)

[mandijane55]

OK I had a go and apart from the watermark because I'm still 'on trial' I am pretty pleased with the result for my 2nd ever digi LO....and yes.....the photo is supposed to be blurry....it's all in the name of 'art' dahling....
Thanks for the freebie download it was fun to play with.....

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/carnival08a-000-Page-1.jpg

[pilotswife]

I hope I am doing this correctly. I've never posted a layout anywhere before. This is my first digital page.

[fcfirecat]

My downloaded as embellishments too. I don't know why?????:rolleyes:

[fcfirecat]

I hope I am doing this correctly. I've never posted a layout anywhere before. This is my first digital page.

I think you did a beautiful job, pilotswife! Welcome to the addiction of digiscrapping!

[pilotswife]

Thank you, fcfirecat; and thank you to Kathie W. for the wonderful freebies to help me get started! It took me a long time to do, but hopefully I'll get faster as I get the hang of it. I think I'm hooked already.

[Tiffanys Scraps]

Hope I did this correct...First time trying this part.Says file to large.. put it in the look at my layouy section...So much to learn here.

[O2BNGdHope]

Tiffany, make sure when you "publish" to images that you have sized it to web/email and not full size at the bottom of the window.

[debalee]

WOW!! I have just admired these wonderful works of creativity, and have found all of them to be so inspiring.:)
This is my first attempt at doing any type of digitial scrapbooking and now I'm just feel a little bit out of it, and where do I start. I hope that I can create a wonderful page too.

[sacannon]

Everyone is doing such a great job and it is wonderful to see all the newbies joining in!! I will get to this sooner or later. Was on a trip and I am back now but I have an appointment today and errands to run.

[suekatt]

This is my very first go at this and I had to put it as an attachement as I am still trying to learn how to add images here the ones I have tried so far or either to big are to small

[GrannyScraps]

OK I had a go and apart from the watermark because I'm still 'on trial' I am pretty pleased with the result for my 2nd ever digi LO....and yes.....the photo is supposed to be blurry....it's all in the name of 'art' dahling....
Thanks for the freebie download it was fun to play with.....

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/carnival08a-000-Page-1.jpg

Oh Dah-link.... I love the blurry fast-action pic.... and I really like the rest of your LO, too..... I like the way you have played with the opacity of the elements..... and (because I'm such a realist) I like the way you've anchored the ribbon frame with the binder clip.... Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your LO with us.... {{hugs}}

[sacannon]

here is the link to mine:
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21454&cat=500&ppuser=2066

[mandijane55]

Oh Dah-link.... I love the blurry fast-action pic.... and I really like the rest of your LO, too..... I like the way you have played with the opacity of the elements..... and (because I'm such a realist) I like the way you've anchored the ribbon frame with the binder clip.... Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your LO with us.... {{hugs}}

awwwww thanks so much.....you just made me smile a BIG grin across my face :D

[grannywin]

Here is my entry. Thanks Grannyscraps for the beautiful colors to work with. It put me in the Easter mood.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/1549/wcw_Groove-Challenge-Mar-08-Easter.jpg

[Tiffanys Scraps]

With fingers crossed I really hope this work....below should be link to my page <img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2156/march-shape-challenge-000-Page-1_2_.jpg" />

[omajo]

Hi Tiffany, here is your layout

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2156/march-shape-challenge-000-Page-1_2_.jpg

Under the layout in the gallery, you find UBBC under it, you find a box written: www. scrapbookmaz.com/gallery/data.....etc., highlite it, then Copy. Then find this thread, paste it
Hope this help.

[Tiffanys Scraps]

OMG!!!! Thanks so VERY MUCH!!!!! Been so stressed about this ..Omajo any thing you want girl let me know..I'll even make COOKIES!!! Thanks again ..

[fourfoxes]

I had a hard time with this one. They imported as embelishments so I didnt have much freedom, I am still learning new SBM procedures :)

What a little cutie! Very nice page! :)

[fourfoxes]

With fingers crossed I really hope this work....below should be link to my page <img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2156/march-shape-challenge-000-Page-1_2_.jpg" />


Tiffany your page turned out great. You have a little doll there! :)

[fourfoxes]

here is the link to mine:
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21454&cat=500&ppuser=2066

Love it Sue! Great photo!

[Tiffanys Scraps]

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2202/march-shape-challenge-002-Page-3.jpg

Gonna try this for about the 1110000th time....fingers are crossed..Oh So cool it worked ...Thanks for gettting me this far. Six hours today to get this far...more tomorrow ...Thanks again

[Tiffanys Scraps]

Sorry got this in the wrong thread...:o

[alwayshope]

Hi all! Received my full software this afternoon. Thought I would jump right in and try my first page and my first challenge. While I can see where I would want to improve upon this page I am pleased with my first go at it. SBM is amazing! If I can get this far without much help then I am happy! Looking foward to learning more and more....

PS What is the best way to link to my gallery on a reply? I did start a new album and uploaded the image....:)

[Moonbeam]

Hi alwayshope.. when you upload to the gallery when the picture appears there - on that page you will see a code in a box if you scroll down.. copy the UBB CODE and then simply post that code in your post in the thread and the picture will appear full size.
Nice to have you aboard!

http://www.pinkcity.net/dil_cool_world/images/cartoons/24.gif

[GrannyScraps]

I hope I am doing this correctly. I've never posted a layout anywhere before. This is my first digital page.

Emily definitely is a Beautiful Dreamer.... This is such a pretty layout and it's your first.... WOW.... you've got a great future ahead of you as a digital scrapper!! I love the way you have created the leaf and flower border for it.... great job!!! Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your LO with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

This is my very first go at this and I had to put it as an attachement as I am still trying to learn how to add images here the ones I have tried so far or either to big are to small

Hi suekatt..... This is a really pretty LO.... I love that awesome picture of the mountain lake.... where did you take that??? And I love the quote you've used, too (and it's so true).... Great job on the LO, thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your LO with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

here is the link to mine:
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21454&cat=500&ppuser=2066

What a sweet picture of this pretty little girl.... these colors were perfect for creating this memory of her with the pretty springtime flowers.... Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing this pretty layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

Here is my entry. Thanks Grannyscraps for the beautiful colors to work with. It put me in the Easter mood.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/1549/wcw_Groove-Challenge-Mar-08-Easter.jpg

Great job, grannwin! I love the way you have used the backgrounds to create the border and tiles.... and that's a great picture of your church's altar.... definitely a great Easter layout!!! Thanks for participating in this (first ever) Groove Designer Challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

Hi Tiffany, here is your layout

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/2156/march-shape-challenge-000-Page-1_2_.jpg


Hey omajo.... Thanks for helping Tiffany out with posting her layout here....

Tiffany your little granddaughter is a doll... I really like the sweet simplicity of the layout you've created as a showcase for her.... LOVE that pose!!! Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[GrannyScraps]

Hi all! Received my full software this afternoon. Thought I would jump right in and try my first page and my first challenge. While I can see where I would want to improve upon this page I am pleased with my first go at it. SBM is amazing! If I can get this far without much help then I am happy! Looking foward to learning more and more....

PS What is the best way to link to my gallery on a reply? I did start a new album and uploaded the image....:)

Hi alwayshope...... Great job on your first page!!! I really like that you have played with adjusting the colors and opacity of the backgrounds... I also like the page curl you've added to the photo of your children.... and they are cuties (I'll bet you're so proud of them)..... so, while you may have areas that you think you would like to change/improve, I think it's a great layout.... Thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[wolvsie35]

Kathie, want to let you know that this was a very pretty kit to work with..Loved the challenge...Here is what I came up with...The doodle shape is the only thing that is mine besides the photo...Thank you for the freebie...:D
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/DesignerChallenge-000-Page-1.jpg
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21515&cat=500&ppuser=5259

[GrannyScraps]

Kathie, want to let you know that this was a very pretty kit to work with..Loved the challenge...Here is what I came up with...The doodle shape is the only thing that is mine besides the photo...Thank you for the freebie...:D
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/DesignerChallenge-000-Page-1.jpg
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21515&cat=500&ppuser=5259

Michelle, this is so pretty..... love the way you have put everything together for this LO of Katilyn! Creating the doodle shape from the green background is just excellent.... Thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your layout with us!!! {{hugs}}

[Moonfairy]

Hey,there girls!
Here is my layout to the Groove's contest.Had a lot of fun working with this kit.Kathie thanks for this beautiful freebie!

Edit
I forgot to put the link to my download,here it is.
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21531&cat=1463

[lily6570]

Here is my page for the challenge. I'm finally figuring out that not everything has to be within the confines of the page. I used the bow upside-down to make the flower stems and the tag to make the cloud shapes at the top. This is sooo much fun. I am totally addicted to SBM. Thanks granny for the awesome freebie!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge-000-Page-13.jpg

[fourfoxes]

Hi all! Received my full software this afternoon. Thought I would jump right in and try my first page and my first challenge. While I can see where I would want to improve upon this page I am pleased with my first go at it. SBM is amazing! If I can get this far without much help then I am happy! Looking foward to learning more and more....

PS What is the best way to link to my gallery on a reply? I did start a new album and uploaded the image....:)

Welcome! Your page is great. I think Moonbeam answered your question. You'll love SBM and beware . . . it is addicting! ;)

[fourfoxes]

Here is my page for the challenge. I'm finally figuring out that not everything has to be within the confines of the page. I used the bow upside-down to make the flower stems and the tag to make the cloud shapes at the top. This is sooo much fun. I am totally addicted to SBM. Thanks granny for the awesome freebie!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge-000-Page-13.jpg

Very creative! Love the idea of using the bow upside down for the stems! Clever thinking!

[lily6570]

I had so much fun doing my first page I just had to do another....

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge-001-Page-2.jpg

[Leaonna]

I LOVE this kit Gorgious...thanks for the opportunity to use it for FREE Fabulous......:D

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg
<img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg" /> (<img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg" />)

[GrannyScraps]

Hey,there girls!
Here is my layout to the Groove's contest.Had a lot of fun working with this kit.Kathie thanks for this beautiful freebie!
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Me_as_a_baby.jpg


Oh I just love your layout.... that is such a darling picture of you as a baby and I love the way you have used the shapes for the backgrounds and the multitude of flowers and leaves make this such a sweet sweet page.... thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your layout with us!!!

[GrannyScraps]

Here is my page for the challenge. I'm finally figuring out that not everything has to be within the confines of the page. I used the bow upside-down to make the flower stems and the tag to make the cloud shapes at the top. This is sooo much fun. I am totally addicted to SBM. Thanks granny for the awesome freebie!

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge-000-Page-13.jpg


Lily, what clever ideas for using elements.... I would not have thought to use them that way before (but I will in the future.... thanks for the idea).... this is a very sweet layout.... Love the way you have used shapes to create your frames from the backgrounds.... and.... of course.... the way you used the bows to create stems for the flowers and tags to create clouds.... thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your layouts with us!!!

[GrannyScraps]

I had so much fun doing my first page I just had to do another....

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/Challenge-001-Page-2.jpg

and you used butterflies to create flowers!!! Awesome ideas in your head.... great job on this second layout, Lily!!! Darling pic of the little one, too..... that never hurts a LO, does it? LOL Thanks for creating this second layout and sharing it with us!!!

[GrannyScraps]

I LOVE this kit Gorgious...thanks for the opportunity to use it for FREE Fabulous......:D

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg
<img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg" /> (<img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg" />)

Leonna, this is so pretty.... I love the way you have color-blocked the background.... the colors and the ribbon frame were perfect for this precious picture of your little one... thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your layout with us!!!

[rosana brito]

Oh! thanks for the GIF, I adored these colors,
Super delicate, thanks
http://dc51.4shared.com/img/39976669/d1a271d1/_19__My-Scrapbook-000-Page-1.jpg?sizeM=3

[KPierce]

I really enjoy looking at all of your beautiful layouts. They are magnificient. Some of you gals sure do know how to scrap. I really love the scrappy look of layers, etc but usually can't figure out myself how to do all that. I just keep watching, trying and learning. I love SBM.

I have combined the beautiful gift and colors of this challenge with the March designer challenge and used some shapes <GrannyWin's background>. This alpha with beads and the beads on the page so fit my favorite aunt. I can't believe she doesn't have beads on in this picture.
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[GrannyScraps]

Oh! thanks for the GIF, I adored these colors,
Super delicate, thanks
http://dc51.4shared.com/img/39976669/d1a271d1/_19__My-Scrapbook-000-Page-1.jpg?sizeM=3

This is very pretty Rosana..... I really like the way you've used shapes to create the pretty swirly borders and interesting shapes for your picture and the photo mats! Thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your LO with us!!!

[GrannyScraps]

I really enjoy looking at all of your beautiful layouts. They are magnificient. Some of you gals sure do know how to scrap. I really love the scrappy look of layers, etc but usually can't figure out myself how to do all that. I just keep watching, trying and learning. I love SBM.

I have combined the beautiful gift and colors of this challenge with the March designer challenge and used some shapes <GrannyWin's background>. This alpha with beads and the beads on the page so fit my favorite aunt. I can't believe she doesn't have beads on in this picture.
http://www.scrapbookmax.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19714


Hi K..... I really like your layout of your Aunt Millie.... it's great the way you have not only color blocked the backgrounds, but also used the flower shape..... I also like the way you adjusted the color on the beaded staples to make them look more like her favorite pearls.... and then (it appears to me) you cropped the staples to use them as pearls in your page title.... very creative use of this mini-kit.... Thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your LO with us!!!

[Aggie Girl]

Hi,

Kathie, thanks so much for the beautiful freebie. I thought the colors worked well for this photo of my youngest daughter, Amy and my husband at Disney World. She was dressed up as Sleeping Beauty for our lunch with the Princesses!

[O2BNGdHope]

Wow, ladies. These are all so good. And such creative minds!!! I'd never have thought to use that ribbon as flower stems or turn butterflies into flowers. Or trim the staples to just the beads. Great ideas! I'm so impressed with your creativeness!

[wolvsie35]

I LOVE this kit Gorgious...thanks for the opportunity to use it for FREE Fabulous......:D

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg
<img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg" /> (<img src="http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/smallFranny6weeks.jpg" />)

Leaonna, love this Lo...Cute photo...<wink>:D

[twpclerk]

Moonfairy and Lily, those are such precious baby pics!! Great layouts!!

[GrannyScraps]

Hi,

Kathie, thanks so much for the beautiful freebie. I thought the colors worked well for this photo of my youngest daughter, Amy and my husband at Disney World. She was dressed up as Sleeping Beauty for our lunch with the Princesses!

You're right.... the colors were FAN-tabulous for your littlest princess!!! I couldn't imagine a sweeter memory for her than this layout with her Daddy going to have lunch with the Disney Princesses!!! Great job.... thanks for playing with this little freebie and sharing your layout with us!!!

[omajo]

Really great layouts,......so many possibilities !! And the colors works very well together..Thanks to GrannyScrap.

[GotFun]

Hope that I did this correctly...:confused:

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/GotFun-March-Challenge.jpg

[pilotswife]

Beautiful, GotFun!

[GotFun]

Beautiful, GotFun!
Thank you...I actually had fun doing it :)

[GrannyScraps]

Hope that I did this correctly...:confused:

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/data/500/GotFun-March-Challenge.jpg

It sure looks like you did it perfectly.... you did a great job on the layout, GotFun!!! I really like the way you color-blocked the backgrounds...... and your use of the elements is wonderful.... AND..... Gabrielle is a very pretty young lady!!! Thanks for participating in this challenge with my little Groove freebie and thanks for sharing this pretty layout with us!!!

[Lallyann]

When I saw this kit I had to give it a try! I love the way it turned out and I thought it was so much fun. Not only is this my first "challenge", but my first scrapping page too :) I loved it! The pic is of my daughter!
Thanks,
Laura

[Lallyann]

I just realized that I didn't follow the directions of the challenge and include three different colors of paper. So I added to my original. This is so much fun! They are going to have to drag me from the computer tonight. LOL!
Thanks,
Laura

[pilotswife]

Lallyann,
This was my first challenge also, but then I jumped in at the deep end with both feet and have been participating in the weekly challenge and March designer challenges. They are well worth the time because I knew NOTHING about digital scrapbooking and have really learned a lot and very quickly. These folks are tops! I love your layout. That photo is perfect for these colors.
nb

[Lallyann]

Thanks,
I am going to check out the other challenges too. I didn't get to stay online last night, storms came thru so I unplugged everything just to be safe! Am going to check out the other challenges right now!
Laura

[GrannyScraps]

I just realized that I didn't follow the directions of the challenge and include three different colors of paper. So I added to my original. This is so much fun! They are going to have to drag me from the computer tonight. LOL!
Thanks,
Laura

Oh my.... your first Challenge AND your first layout..... WOW... I'd say you have a beautiful future ahead of you as a digital scrapper!!! You've chosen a great picture to use with the colors of this kit..... and I really like your use of the elements.... and I do understand about losing sleep because of all the fun you can have with SBM.... LOL.... Thanks for participating in this Challenge and sharing your layout(s) with us!!!

[O2BNGdHope]

Hi, Lallyann! Welcome to the challenges! Great page! I especially like the idea of using the staples across the corner like you did. Great idea!

[LindaPete]

Two of my daughters:)

[Pink Lollipop]

Wow ! What a great 'sights' for my morning. :) I have great time to watch all these challenges with all your wonderful layouts.Knowing that SBM can do so much and still have unlimited possibilites to go further more. Pilotswife.. I don't 'believe' you are totally new to Scrapbooking. Cos your works are good . LOL Good jobs everyone. :)

[GrannyScraps]

Two of my daughters:)

Beautiful young ladies there, Linda.... I really love the way you have used the embellishments.... especially the way you used the tags more like nameplates.... very pretty layout for two very pretty daughters! Thanks for participating in the challenge and sharing your layout with us!!!