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.

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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)

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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Challange Layout & A New Comp
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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 :-)

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.

COMPETITION UPDATE

Last year we announced a Book of Faith competition. Here's a recap.

What do you have to do to be eligible to enter? Complete a layout each month on the topic being explored for that month. Topics will be listed each month and previous month’s topics will be recapped so anyone at any stage over the 12 months can join in. All entries must be uploaded into our gallery in a special competition folder by August 30th 2008. You must email Sally for the login details for your competition folder and upload instructions. (This has changed, due to gallery issues please email your layouts to Sally even if you have loaded layouts please email ALL layouts to Sally)

You must do a cover page with the title "Book of Faith" for the album that your layouts will go into.

The only deadline is the final deadline August 30th 2008 for all layouts to be completed and uploaded. The aim is for you to scrap a year’s worth of faith layouts and it doesn't matter if you do a layout per month or all the layouts in one hit! The point is that you do them :) You can enter either the class layouts or your own work, but your layouts must correspond with the monthly themes and each must include one bible verse.

THE PRIZE - A full retreat package costing $150 (if you win and have already paid for the retreat your monies will be refunded in full or you can choose the overseas entrants prize). For overseas competitors who cannot make the retreat you will be sent $150 (Australian Value) Gift Voucher to Christian Book. (please note last year we advertised scrapping goodies, but to reflect the direction we felt God taking Scrap of Faith, we feel that growing in Christ is more important than growing our scrapping stash, however if you would prefer the voucher for scrapping goodies, or 50/50 please let us know).

The winner will be chosen by a draw. All persons who have fulfilled the requirements will go into the draw. This is not about how well you scrap, but that you scrapped! All other entries will receive consolation prizes.

Sounds like a good comp hey!! So You have till August 30th to get the following layouts done. & just to help you all out I'll give you a heads up on next months theme too.

LAYOUTS REQUIRED.

Book of Faith Cover page
August 2007 - Your Purpose
September 2007 - Proverbs 31
October 2007 - Our Work
November 2007 - Defeating The Enemy
March 2008 – Change
April 2008 – Lessons
May 2008 – Love of Christ
June 2008 – Reaching out Evangelising
July 2008 – Thanksgiving
August 2008 – Your Inner Beauty

Encase you're wondering there are no layouts for Dec, Jan & Feb.

Email all layouts to Sally (preferably at one time so I can keep track of it easier) by August 30th to be in the Draw!!

Just so you understand the prize a bit better, Scrap of Faith is hosting a retreat this year in November. Click Here for more details.