Thank you for being a Fan of ScrapFIT

I wanted to say 'Thank You' to all the ScrapFIT fans who have driven our challenge blog to be what it has become today!  ScrapFIT has offered several Workouts, Step Classes and Warms to keep you in in the best ScrapFIT shape possible. 

As they say, all good things must come to an end and this is the final post for ScrapFIT.  I have enjoyed running and growing ScrapFIT but my attention is needed in other areas.  It was a tough decision to make but it is what I need to do.

Thank you so much to a few special people that have helped me along the way-

Coaches and Trainers -
Missy Whidden, Diana Fisher, Ashley Horton, Sheila Burns, Shannon Morgan
These ladies have been an amazing team for me, they never let me down! :)

Kristine Davidson - She gave ScrapFIT an awesome new blog makeover!

Cassie Box & Paper Issues - Thanks for making my dream of FITkits a reality! I still love that name! :)

Thank you to all the sponsors and supporters!!! 
 

Workout 82 & 83 Winners

Workout #82 Winner is

Tina Phillips

Workout #83 Winner is

Wendi R

Congrats Girls!  Email me at scrapfit@twcny.rr.com with your mailing addresses and we will get your prizes out to you! 

Featured Warm-Up FITGirl: Kerry O'Meara

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  Today we're meeting the winner of Warm-Up #35.  This feature was supposed to go up a few days ago, but because of emails getting lost in Spam land, we didn't get the information we needed on time.  So after tracking it all down, we're here to introduce you all to...

Kerry O'Meara!

Kerry submitted a darling layout that is featured on the right side of the blog.  She did a wonderful job showcasing negative punches.  We love her work and today you can see more of it!

Here's what Kerry has to say...

How would you describe your scrappy style? 

Not really sure, I like layers of paint and papers. I love texture but hate my page being too overcrowded.

What are your top three “can’t live without” scrappy items? 

Paper, paint and alphas.

Who are your favorite manufacturers? 

Crate paper, october afternoon, echo park, my minds eye...I could go on, lol.

Where do you get your scrappy inspiration from? 

From my wonderful kids and life. My family give me all the inspiration I need.

What do you enjoy most about scrapbooking? 

The 'me time' it gives me. I can really relax and not think about anything else.

How do you usually get started with a layout?  

Always start with the photo. That's what the page is all about, I like to keep the focus of the page on the photo. Then I match papers to suit the photo and whatever mood I'm in.

Check out some more of Kerry's work...aren't these amazing?!

Be sure to check out Kerry's blog HERE...you won't be disappointed!  Lots of beautiful inspiration there :)

If you'd like to be featured in our FITGirl Spotlight, be sure to enter our Warm-Ups and Step Classes!  We'd love to showcase you right here!

Have a GREAT day!

Featured Step Class FITGirl: Meet Christy Skinner!

Today we are getting to know the Winner from Step Class #12:  Layered Embellishments.  Christy Skinner created an adorable layout, and added some great layering and texture to the fun embellishment on her layout.  Let's get to know Christy.

How did you get started in Paper Crafting and how long have you been a Paper Crafter?  I started scrapbooking in 2000 just before the birth of my oldest.  I couldn't find a baby book that I really loved and decided to try to make one with a scrapbooking kit I picked up on sale.  By the end of the first page about the baby shower I was hooked.  My style has changed a lot since the days of over cropped photos stuck down with a glue stick on a piece of patterned paper and littered with stickers, but the feeling I get by being able to tell a story beyond just a picture in an album is still wonderful!

 

What type of Paper Crafts do you mostly enjoy:  Card Making, Scrapbooking, Altered Projects, or a mix? I always seem to come back to layouts.  They are definitely the thing I get the most joy out of and feel the most comfortable with.  I do enjoy a mix of card making and altered projects when the mood and mojo strikes though!  One of my very favorite types of projects to work on right now are mini albums.  I love the feeling of completion when I finish a photo project from start to finish in a short period of time.

 

Who are your top 3 favorite Manufacturers? My very favorite paper lines are Echo Park, Authentique, and Simple Stories.  I love the wide range of papers in each line and how a lot of times leftover pieces from one line mesh well with other lines by the same company.

 

What are the top 3 tools/embellishments, you can't live without, when working on a layout/project? I know the go-to answer should be along the lines of scissors and adhesive, but truth is I would rip my paper and stick it together with bubble gum if it meant I got an endless supply of prima flowers, Thickers and Distress Inks.

 

Do you have any Paper Craft goals you have attained or would like to attain in the future? As a stay-at-home mama who's last baby just started preschool, I am finding a lot more time than most to work on my paper crafting.  It keeps my mind off of my 'empty nest', but also means I actually run out of projects to work on.  *GASP* I know...how is that possible right?  I really get a lot of joy out of making mini albums for friends and family and hope to work up the nerve to go live with an etsy store some day.

 

Are there any fun tips or techniques you have discovered, that you would like to share with our Readers?  A few very basic concepts that I incorporate into almost all of my projects are so super simple, but have completely changed my style.  #1 is to matte all of my photos.  Small step that doesn't always seem necessary, but when I pile layer after layer of paper and embellishment on, it helps set the photos off as the main focus.  #2 is to ink the edges of your patterned papers to define the layers and create dimension.  It can be a dark contrast like black ink on light colors or a suble shadow effect from just a darker hue of the shade you are working with.  #3 Is to not be afraid to leave some 'white space'.  Granted mine is usually colored cardstock space, but none-the-less, don't feel like it's a waste of space if you don't fill the entire page with photos and journaling.  Most of my layouts are 1page/1photo creations and you can still tell a complete story with your embellishments and focal points.

 

Love those great tips you shared Christy!!  Let's take a look at some more of Christy's work:

 

 

What an adorable mini!!  I definitely agree with Christy, that it is really great to have that feeling of completion, once you have a finished mini album on your hands!!

 

Love the gorgeous cluster of flowers on this layout and such a pretty color combo, with the Pink and Green!!

 

Such a great use of the journaling strips on this page and the flourish, with the butterflies and flowers is such a sweet element next to the photo!

Thanks so much Christy for playing along with us last month and for sharing a little bit more about you and some of your work!  Make sure you take some time, to visit Christy's Blog, Been There, Done That, Have the Layout!

Step Class #12: Layered Embellishments Winner

It's time to announce the Winner for this month's Step Class, and I was so excited to see how many people played along this month!!  There were 19 entries and they were all totally fabulous!  You all did a really amazing job layering those embellishments for your pages.  So without further ado, here is our Winner for this month:

Christy Skinner!!

  
Christy's layout is so adorable and I love the Teal, Red, and Yellow color scheme she used!  And how cute is her layered embellishment??!!  I love the touch of Black she brought in and the great textures she created using the Doily, Flower, and Stick Pin.  Gorgeous job Christy!!

Christy, please email me at ashleyhorton010675@yahoo.com and I will get you the info you need, to be our next Featured FITGirl.  Christy's layout will also be added to the Side Bar of the ScrapFIT Blog.  Make sure you check back on January 29 and we'll get to know a little bit more about Christy and see some more of her work.

Warm-Up #35 Winner

Hi, scrappy friends!  Missy here to announce the winner of Warm-Up #35.  So sorry I'm just now posting it...I have been out all day at a training for a fitness class at the gym where I work.  I'm here now, so let's get to it!

Congratulations to KERRY SNELL!

Kerry submitted this adorable layout featuring negative circles.  Aren't those photos just too cute?

Kerry's page will be featured on the right side of the blog for the next month, and she'll also be featured in our FITGirl Spotlight later this month!  Kerry, please email us at missy@whiddendesign.com and we'll give you all the information you'll need :)

Stay tuned for the Step Class winner coming up in a few days!

Workout #84 - Color Inspiration by Diana

Workout #84- Diana – Color Inspiration 

Diana our Creative Trainer has created the most calming color combo for you!  To get the best results you may want to listen to the sounds of waves on the beach and light a lavender candle while your creating your layout.   Lets see your calming creativity! 

Here is Diana's take on her Color Inspiration! 

Diana

We are offing up another fabulous FITkit from Paper Issues for one lucky winner who joins in this Workout! 

Remember you can always snag your from the Paper Issues Shop today! 

Lets see how the FITgirls did with this Workout!

Aimee

Eileen

Leah

Laurie

Leila

Lynn

Missy

Shannon

Sheila

Lets see your take on this color inspiration! You have until January 31st to link up your layout or card using this color inspiration to the Mr Link below.