How are you all going with your challenges this month only one more day to get them into Sal.

I managed to do a few at the retreat .


Here's my princess Gail page for the Book of faith challenge.












And this one is my Mystery challenge attempt.
No patterned paper - stamps may be used and lots of bling. Thanks to Lou for her suggestion of putting bling in the centre of the flowers it really makes the page zing.

Blessings

Gail

It is hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of November already. The highlight of this month for me was meeting so many gorgeous girls from the Scrap of Faith Forum at our retreat earlier this month - I just hope that the next retreat will see so many more of you attend. It was a time of real blessing.

I haven't managed to do a lot of scrapbooking this month, but I did manage to complete a couple of the challenges at the Scrap of Faith retreat. Here are my takes on the Sketch Challenge (Challenge 1) and also Challenge 4.





I am looking forward to seeing your take on the challenges this month. Don't forget to email them in.

His Princess Layout

This one will look familiar to those of you who were able to come to the retreat. For those who didn't make it ... this is the layout class we did while there.



Full instructions are available here.

If you haven't already done your challenge layouts this one covers the Book of Faith challenge, but could also be used for the verse challenge or maybe you could use the background techniques for the Mystery Challenge.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

This months theme is His Princess, we are daughter, of the most high King or as we say at SOF My daddy is the king that makes me a princess. I made this book to celebrate the fact that by faith we are given the right to be called children of God. We are loved by God, and we are forgiven and set free by his Grace.



Full of bling and pretty things.For full intructions go to http://www.4shared.com/file/72159287/e72d42df/Princess_Mini_Book.html
The mini book has been made to fit into the tin made at the retreat. For those not at the retreat please go to http://www.4shared.com/file/72159286/902a7249/Princess_Tin_for_retreat.html
for instructions on how to alter a tin.

Royal Blessings

Princess Gail

THE SOF RETREAT

Words just can't describe what an incredible weekend the SoF retreat was. So hard to believe that after all the planing and anticipation it's over.

The biggest thrill of the weekend for me was seeing God working in the lives of the girls who attended and seeing the love that the SoF girls had for each other and their willingingness to share that love with new girls who had not been on the SoF forum. The "sisterhood" in Christ was just amazing.

I just pray that for the next retreat (looking at Aprli, May or June 2o10) that many more of you girls can come, as those of you who are on the forum and join in on the blog, were so dearly missed.

So for your viewing pleasure here are some photos from the weekend :-)

CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE AS BLOGGER IS CUTTING THEM OFF IN THE POST :(


Sillyness at the His Princess Dinner
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All the beautiful girls
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The theme
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The Team that put it all together and are the faces behind the blog posts - we missed you Lara & Katie.
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And some of this scrapping stuff did happen....


Gail's Tin Class


Bev's Layout Class


Ro's Digi Class


Our Offereing

There are just tooooooo many photos to share here, but if you want to see more the girls have been sharing their photos on photobucket. http://s368.photobucket.com/albums/oo130/ScrapofFaith_album/

CHALLENGES UPDATE

A quick appology for being behind in the challenge comps from September to October.

With the Scrap of Faith retreat happening this weekend (YEAH!) I just have spent all my spare SoF time organising that and I've neglected my part on the blog :-( So to bring you all up to speed The following weekend, 14th of November I will draw the winners for September and October, I will also extend the deadline for October entries to that date. The November Challenges are up, but as the themes, Sisters in Christ & His Princess are so reflective of the retreat, we'll have October and November running together for awhile :-) (see the bottom of this post for what the October Challenges are)

So for all of you who are waiting on challenge information and winners, you are not forgotten just delayed.

Also given the horrible turn in the economy and the fall in the Aussie Dollar from 95c US to 65c US I've had to make the voucher at Christian Book $20 instead of $3o.

OCTOBER CHALLENGES

Challenge 1 - to any size layout, traditional or digi based on this sketch by Trina McClune.
Challenge 2 - Verse Challenge - Scrap a Layout or Beyond the Page item featuring the following verse: 1 Timothy 5:1b-2 Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
Challenge 3 - Word Challenge - The word for September is "FAITHFULNESS". Do a Layout or Off the Page project based on "FAITHFULNESS". (The inspiration for this word came from what type of qualities do God have and what qualities in friendship would he desire of us)
Challenge 4 - Book of Faith Challenge - The theme for this month's Book of Faith is "Sister's in Christ (our Christian family)"
Challenge 5 - Mystery Challange - Do a layout about your childhood family. Were they Christian, how did they shape who you are in Christ today? If they were not Christian journal about the challenges of this.

Sister's In Christ


I know this one is a bit late for October ... I actually did have it done last week but somehow forgot to post it here on the blog. (I got busy working on my layout class for the retreat.)

Full step by step instructions to make this layout are available by clicking on this link.




And speaking of the retreat ... only 4 more sleeps to go! I am looking forward to meeting up with my Scrap of Faith Sisters in Christ this side of heaven. No doubt after the retreat I'll have many more photos of my 'sisters' and will be able to scrap a whole series of 'Sisters in Christ' layouts!

Here's just a little sneaky look at the layout class I'll be teaching ... just a little bit royal looking!

This months BOF theme is Sisters in Christ. AS I started to think about all the wonderful sisters God has blessed my life with a picture started to grow in my head of a beautiful bouquet of friends from my daughter, my SIL, my spiritual mentor, SOF friends and more. This is how the Sisters In Christ Bouquet came about.


Its whimsical and was fun to do and can keep growing as new sisters bloom in my life.

http://www.4shared.com/file/68329887/7d88e5c2/Sisters_In_Christ_Bouquet.html for full instructions.

Blessings

Gail

It's been a very busy month in the Comber house. I just don't know where the time went.

The only challenge I have managed to get to this month was the word challenge "grow". My thought immediately went to my adult children and how I have watched them grow physically. Its also been a joy to watch my daughter grow spiritually. She has overcome so much this year and it has all been through God's grace & power in her life.

This canvas is to remind us as a family that all things only grow through the power and grace of God.

And the winner of the RAK is.........

Marion!! :-D

Marion could you please email me and let me know your address and if you prefer paper or digi. Thanks :-)

I'm so glad that the September deadlines were extended, as life in this household was pretty hectic during the month of September. Yesterday I managed to have a whole day to myself to scrapbook (whilst my daugher and husband were both at work) and manged to do Challenge 2 and 3 from September. It is amazing how much a clean scrapdesk, some new papers and a few sketch maps can inspire you. . I especially loved the "Word" challenge this month. Recently my son graduated and as a family we were all able to be there and celebrate this with him. My youngest daughter was real keen to have a photo taken with his cap on as she really has no desire to go to Uni and figured this would probably be the only chance she would get to wear one. In this layout, I wanted to share with her that real wisdom doesn't come from getting an education or degree and although it can be seen as worthwhile, real wisdom comes from a relationship with the Lord and my prayer for her would be that she will Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is that relationship and wisdom that is eternal. I also challenged myself to scrap on a patterned piece of paper - very unusual for me.

I hope you have all had as much fun with the challenges this month as I did. I am looking forward to seeing what you all came up with.

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HOW ARE WE TRAVELLING? & A GIVEAWAY :o) & SOME CHALLENGE UPDATES.
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Just a little checking in post :o)

As this blog is for you guys we want to know what you think?

Are we meeting your needs, what do you like and dislike, and ideas you'd love to see us tackle, or any themes you'd love to see?

We really want to know what you want and all comments will go into a draw to win a scrapping rak, YEAH!!

& the news we've all been waiting for..... SORBET DREAM IS AVAILABLE!! check here for stockists.

So for those who leave a comment for the paper scrappers we'll send out a Rak for the digi girls, we'll send you a SORBET DREAM kit. Just leave digi or paper in your comment.

We'll do the draw next Monday the 6th of October :o)

& The challenge deadline for September has been extended to 11th of October :o)

This month's book of Faith theme is 'The Ten Commandments'

I have created both an off the page item for hanging in a handy spot to remember...The instruction downloads are just below the pictures of the projects.



bible verses for the project
project instructions

and an 8.5 x 11 layout

the commandments download
Instructions for this Layout

Lara

Two for One!



This layout is based on this months sketch by Patter Cross. I've used one larger photo instead of two smaller ones and flipped the body of the sketch so that it better suited the balance of my photo.

I also used the verse from this month ' ... whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.' 1 Corinthians 10:31

This is a verse I've been thinking a lot about recently, especially in relation to 'my job' as a Mum. The hidden journalling explains some of my thoughts.

"Raising you three is my job. It's my job to teach you right from wrong. To instruct you in using good manners, to be polite, to blow your nose and use please and thank-you. It's my job to provide for your needs, to dress you well and feed you good food. It's my job to talk to you about God and help you to love Him too. It's my job to read to you, to fill your minds with good things. It's my job to send you to school and help you do your homework, to provide you with experiences to expand your world. It's my job to hold your hand when crossing the street, to cuddle you when you need it and apply sticking plasters when required. Whatever part of my job that I'm doing, I do it all for the glory of my God. That's my job."

Sounds like a pretty awesome job don't you think?

Don't forget that challenges for this month are due on 3 October ...

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CHALLENGE LAYOUT SHARE
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Well I'm finally underway this month in getting the challenge layouts done. I have really being enjoying the Sorbet Dream kit from Willro&co. Hopefully it will hit the shops soon, will let you know as soon as that happens.

The first one is the monthly theme "The Ten Commandments" I hoping to print this one off and put it up where everyone can see it daily. This used Willro&co Sorbet Dreams.

The second one used Willro&co for the Paint & brushes, Cinnamon Toast by vicki20.blogspot.com for the paper & the Cardboard & lastly the Alpha was created by MymyAlpha - Fei Fei (Fei Stuff). The bracket was a shape I had and used it as a clipping mask to get the carboard look. Don't forget to check out Ro's tutorial and freebie below on clipping masks :-)

And the last layout, you've seen it before was for the Grow challenge, using Willro&co Sorbet Dream and the clipping masks.

So come on join in the challenges and don't for get to share. Remember we draw a prize for each category so the more you enter the more chance you have to get some fabulous resources from Christianbook.
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How are you all going with your challenges this month.

This month I thought I would attempt a digi layout. This is my take on the Sketch Challenge for the month. Would love to see your layouts for this challenge. Don't forget to email them to Sal.

Credits for this layout are as follows:

Patterned Papers "Kyrstal Hartley's "The sky is falling" Kit.
Bracket and Paint Slash were from Willro&Co "Bright & Funky" Kit
Notepaper: Unknown
Green stem: "Saturday in the Park Kit" by bonscrapatitdesigns.

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JOIN THE BLOG TRAIN FOR SOME GREAT FREEBIES
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Faith Sisters are running a blog train to introduce their new designers. The theme for the blog train is "Sisterly Love" and our very own Rowena Field is one of the designers participating in the blog train.

Next month on Scrap of Faith our them is - Sister's in Christ (our christian family), perfect timing to go with these kits.

So go hop around the blogs and collect a heap of free digi stuff & then next month we'll do another bonus challenge using these kits :-)

For Paper scrappers don't feel that you've missed out. A lot of these packs have elements that can be printed out and used on a traditional layout. Journaling tags etc.

So go to the first stop HERE and grab your first freebie.

Hi girls! How are you all going with the challenges this month? This is my take on the sketch challenge - three little cuties, my god daughter Chloe, my daughter Claire and Chloe's gorgeous little sausage puppy, Snoopy. It just begged to be scrapped!

Digi Credits

Shabby Princess - prong, tag, patterned paper, bow, flowers

Peppermint Creative - Confetti Border

WillRo&Co - Bright and Funky Bubble wrap, bracket and patterned paper

Pickleberry Pop - Deb F's Sweet stamp, photo corners, patterned paper, spotted alpha

Gunhild Storeide - Purple Lace

Free Digital Scrapbooking - Swirl Alpha

Love, Tracey

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WE NEED YOU!!!!

To come to the SoF Retreat.

When - November 7th to 9th 2008
Where - Brisbane, in Sunny Queensland Australia
What - Lots of fun laughter and great company. More importantly no cooking and cleaning!!!
Theme - His Princess, so be expected to be treated like royalty!!
Cost - $150
Deadline to book - 10th October.

More information can be found here or email Sally
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DIGI TUTORIAL

A digi tutorial....what a great idea!! Clipping masks I hear you say? What are they?!

Well! they are very handy little tricks to create fabulous digi layouts! I have used quite a few clipping masks in the LO below (which I have done for our word challenge - GROW), and thought I would do up a quick tutorial to show you how to use them. I have also made a pack of clipping masks for you to have a go with.

the tutorial can be found here: http://www.4shared.com/file/62007910/8b17a8ac/Clipping_Mask_Tutorial.html
and the free clipping mask download can be found here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/61936481/ccf1e6c0/RowenaF_clippingmasks.html

The password you will need is scrapoffaith. Save the zipped clipping mask file to your computer then unzip/extract it :)

And here's a layout that Sally did using the Sorbet Dreams kit & the clipping masks. The heart and the journalling tag were made using the masks.

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Dont forget to email Sally with your LO (the link is in the post below) Looking forward to seeing what you can do! Rowena

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Winners of the August Challenges are:

Challenge 1 - Annette Ledger
Challenge 2 - Janelle Santa
Challenge 3 - Jane Rao
Challenge 4 - Debbie Buckland
Challenge 5 - No entries :(

UPDATE!!! Debbie has genoursly thrown her prize back into the pool after having one the BoF comp. So I have redrawn all other names that hadn't one a prize & Sandy you are the winner.

So if Annette, Janelle, Jane & Sandy could email me for their voucher. Thanks.

Please email Sally to claim your prize.

And to recap the challenges were:

Challenge 1 - to any size layout, traditional or digi based on this sketch by Patter Cross from Tripple the Sketch.
Challenge 2 - Verse Challenge - Scrap a Layout or Beyond the Page item featuring the following verse: Proverbs 17:17a 'A Friend Loves at all times'
Challenge 3 - Word Challenge - The word for August is "BLESSED". Do a Layout or Off the Page project based on "BLESSED".
Challenge 4 - Book of Faith Challenge - The theme for this month's Book of Faith is "Inner Beauty"
Challenge 5 - Mystery Challange - Scrap a favourite childhood memory if you dont have an old photo to use take a current photo that can support your memory.

Check the sidebar to see the entries :-)

September Challenges are up the top.

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What is it they say about best laid plans and all.....

I had really intended to do ALL the challenges this month and some how I only managed one. It's a 2 for 1 hehe. It's my take on the sketch and BLESSED challange.

It's using Willro&co Designs Part of a collab kit called Sorbet Dreams about to be realeased in September. It's a great kit to work with so I'll give you heads up when it's released :-) And the silver alpha is by Amy Teets.

Actually I'm inspired to start a little comp :-)

Here's the deal this month Ro is going to give us a tutorial on how to use clipping masks (how I did the scalloped edges). So do a layout using a clipping mask after Ro's instructions and email it to Sally and we'll post them on the blog. At the end of the month we'll draw all entries and you'll recive free a Sorbet Dreams digi kit & because it's a collab kit it will have HEAPS in it :-)

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I am pleased to annouce that the winner of the Book of Faith competion is DEBBIE BUCKLAND.

Congratulations Debbie :-)

Could you please email Sally to claim your prize.

This month theme is Inner Beauty. I knew what I wanted to do almost straight away - an Altered Mirror and knew which verse I would use. 1 Samuel 16:7c "Man Looks at outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart".

We can dress ourselves up as much as we like, change our hair colour or style even keep up with the ever changing clothing trends but that isn't going to change who we are inside. Only God can make us beautiful on the inside but we do need to listen and allow him to change us.

Follow this link for the Altered Inner Beauty Mirror instructions

http://www.4shared.com/file/60740461/59442246/Inner_Beauty_Mirror.html

Blessings

Gail

It's been a busy busy month this month in our household, so finding a night to myself has been a bit of a luxury. I have really enjoyed the challenges this month and have managed to do three of the five challenges.

This is my take on the Sketch Challenge.



Second layout was Challenge 2 for the Verse of Scripture, and since the verse was based on "Friends, it was a great to do a layout about two of my dearest friends. They are a real blessing from the Lord, and have been a real source of encouragement to me, especially in my Christian walk.

Third layout is based on the word "Blessed". I don't often get to scrap photos of my parents and sisters, so this was the perfect challenge to do this. I have been so blessed in my life to be raised by wonderful Christian parents, and have sisters who love and support each other, even though we are all as different as chalk and cheese. I hope you have as much fun doing these layouts as I have had.

Here's my layout for the book of Faith theme: inner beauty.

I wasn't sure how many layouts on this month I would get done as I have started a new job and my children have had a nasty flu that has been going around this area... my son needed to stay home today from Church as he has a temperature so I have had the perfect opportunity to get this scrapping done while the girls went to church with their dad.

This layout is created using the sketch for inspiration.

created this wall hanging for the word challenge: Blessed - just a wee reminder that they are blessings... cause sometimes I need that. It measures about 6 x 12, with the photo being a 6 x 4.

These are my attempts at this months challenges.


This little piece of torn paper was the inspiration for my Word challenge. I was struggling to prepare for the SWS scrap day where I was hoping to knock over a few of the challenges, when I stopped to pick up a torn piece of paper on the floor - for those who don't know, my scrap room floor is usually covered in things. So I picked up this pie e of paper that had "Her children arise up and call her blessed, Proverbs 31:28" . If that wasn't God inspire me to do a LO on this verse I don't know what is.



This is said LO. I made the PP using Bazzill, AL flowers stamps and Enchanted ink.












Sketch challenges I still find very difficult to do, but had fun playing with this one.














This little wall hanging was made for a"Teeny Tiny" swap on Handmade craft forum, using this months verse challenge Proverbs 17:17a.

I am still hoping to get a LO done for this challenge.





How are you all going with your challenges?