[the end of challenge one]

Considering we have only had two entries in our first challenge i have decided to give both girls a prize. I will try and catch up with both of you to get you your goodies (possibly at the next GC meeting??) Congrats to Sandra and Maryanne - i hope you like your challenge layouts because we were all really impressed! Such great work! You go girls :)



Thankyou so much for being supportive and 'having a go' at our challenge.



Our aim here was to try and a) bring news to locals about the retreat but also more importantly b) keep scrapping motivation going. Challenges are a great way to think a little differently about scrapbooking our pages.......so stay tuned for our next one.







Tip from Amanda this week -



dont feel as if you HAVE to use bazzill or plain coloured cardstock as your background sheet on your layout. REMEMBER THERE ARE NO RULES IN SCRAPPING! Patterned paper looks brilliant - choose one without a bold print for a 'less busy' effect. I haven't used bazzill for so long now - using the brilliant packs from K&Co (Ally and Shabby Chic Shack stock these). I find these pads excellent as there are a range of colourways to suit every scrapper. I have recently bought 3 (yes three!) in quite antique-y type tones which i love! Added to this they are such good value for money, AND all the papers in the pack coordinate with each other. A fantastic product i think.



Here are two recent layouts that i will show as examples of my 'ditch the bazzil' campaign using those K&Co pads.