FileKutz SVG Challenge with Free SVG

This weekend's challenge from LisaJane at FileKutz revolves around TIME.   LisaJane has created an absolute treasure of a file that includes clock faces, hands and numbers, even roman numerals.  There are so many options in this file, you will be able to use it over and over and get a different look each time.

The challenge to you is to simply create a layout/card/project that includes this file AND the word "time" somewhere on your project.  The way you decide to use the file is entirely up to you...use it as a background, an embellishment or part of a saying or title.  Time may be used in any form on your layout also....borrow from a song, a saying, or by itself.  (I am sure you can think of millions but just in case, you can find some "time" songs and sayings HERE and HERE .)

You will have the rest of the week and weekend to create your layout as the submission deadline will be May 23rd at 12:00pm EST and winners will be announced here on this blog soon after.  A random winner will be chosen from the submissions to receive an additional free file of your choice from FILEKUTZ.  To enter, be sure to link your challenge entry by visiting the FileKutz blog HERE.

Sharon's layout below is a great example of one use of the file.

 

 

 

I hope you get a chance to play with this really great file and enter the challenge.  And don't forget to subscribe to this blog so that you can be notified of upcoming file challenges to get you inspired and motivated to complete those layouts. 

DOWNLOAD FILE HERE (password is clockiagreetou). 

Bluebird Patrol

Each year as spring comes to Houston, my father in law carefully watches and maintains the bluebird houses on the Champions golf course.  Last year we took a wild golf cart ride to check out the many nests along the fairways.  This page is from last year when there were only eggs at the time we were in Houston.  Since we are in Houston now and planning another bluebird tour this afternoon, we hope to have babies that we can photograph.




Bluebird Patrol - March 29, 2010 - Houston, TX

JOURNALING: Our next stop was Houston to see Ted & Annie.  We enjoyed the tour of the bluebird houses at the golf course, although Ted does look like a thief here. 

SUPPLIES USED:  Complete Boy by My Minds Eye, Dotted Swiss by Bazzill,  Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge, Jasmine Cricut cartridge

Here are the closeups of each page.

FileKutz first Sketch Challenge with FREE SVG

I am excited to announce the first sketch challenge by FileKutz Design's.  Lisa Jane is offering this freebie file of a Swirl Background DOWNLOAD IT HERE {Password is: iagreetouswirl} and the only rule is you must use it, or part of it on your card, layout or project.

To play along, just post your sketch project to your blog or gallery, then include a link in the InLinkZ form at the bottom of the Design Team Blog. The winner will be chosen on May 9th, so you have just a little over two weeks to work on your idea!! The winner will win 5 free files of there choice from ANY of Filekutz Design's. You can see all of LisaJane's design's between these two places HERE and HERE. To qualify for the prize drawing, have your layout, card or project linked here by noon EST on Monday, May 9.

To be in with a chance of winning this awesome prize, here's this weeks sketch for you to use in your entries...

 

Here is a picture of the Cut File offered for this challenge:

How about some samples to jump-start your creativity? Here's what our fabulous Design Team have made this week!

These are the Moments

This is probably my favorite photo of my youngest brother, his wife and my adorable niece.  However, the conversion of the photos to Sepia was not an accident.  While the photos of the faces of all three were wonderful in both photos, the backgrounds were awful.  For example, in the one of my niece laughing, the background contained a purple cat house, not all that appealing.  I recolored the photos and blurred the backgounds to give more focus on the facial expressions that tell the story!!!

For more ideas on how to get rid of those square photo corners, check out my PHOTO CORNERS GALLERY HERE.  Here the rounded corners add just a hint of softness that helps convey the feelings captured in the photos.

These are the Moments - March 22, 2010 - Joplin, Missouri

JOURNALING: N/A- I decided not to journal on this layout because the clear epoxy quote sticker conveyed the perfect sentiment.

SUPPLIES USED: George & Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge, Graphically Speaking Cricut Cartridge, Jasmine Cricut Cartridge, Mirabelle by The Paper Studio

Cherished Family Times

Since we don't have any children, I don't get to use pink and little girl colors very often.  So I always chase my adorable little nieces around with the camera and enjoy when I get to use pink on a layout.

For more layouts using pink as the primary color, visit my PINK GALLERY HERE.

Cherished Family Times - March 22 to 29, 2010 - Joplin, Missouri

JOURNALING: Our first stop on the trip was to visit with my family in MO. We stayed in the RV at Laura & Eric's house and enjoyed the time spent with everyone. What cuties! 780 miles traveled. We celebrated Easter early so Katelyn & Emma got to show off their dresses. Emma's eyes constantly followed Katelyn around. What adorable cousins!

SUPPLIES USED: Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge, Making Memories, Simply Delightful by My Minds Eye

Here are the closeups of the two individual pages making up this double page layout: