Paper Thrills

Challenge #51

2012-03-14T16:53:00.000-07:00

Top O' The Mornin' to you all! This week, we have St. Patrick's Day to celebrate, so we challenged ourselves in a fitting way. Not beer layouts... Green!
This week's challenge was to create a monochromatic layout in the palette of green. Neutrals like black, white and brown are allowed, but everything else is green!
Here's some gorgeously green layouts from our design team!

Connie

E=Superb stitching holds this one together!

Elisabetta

I love the vintage feel to this!

Missy

The banners on here are beautiful!

Paula

I love the blocking and squares on here!

Amazing job, ladies!

For our Facebook Challenge this week, I challenge you to use a ton of flowers on your page (otherwise known as a flower sneeze) to celebrate spring. Let's see if you can get 50+ flowers on a page :)
Also, make sure to post your layouts on our Facebook Page!
Happy Scrapping!

Challenge #49- added 1 more!

2012-02-29T20:41:00.001-08:00

If you missed the last couple week's challenges, it's because blogger was giving me some problems. I posted them on Facebook, so please visit our Facebook page to see them :)

And now on to this week's challenge!

Since we are blessed with a leap year today, this challenge is to create a layout that involves leaping! There are some fun layouts from our DT that I have to share...

Connie

Paula

Awesome jobs, ladies!

Missy got hers in a little late due to illness... I love the springy feel to this!

For next week's Facebook challenge, create a layout based on the new JCP ads- you know. They are really colorful, clean lines, simple ideas.

Post what you've got on our Facebook Wall!

I can't wait to see 'em!

Challenge #43

2012-01-18T16:48:00.000-08:00

Today's challenge is a different one of sorts- since we all have lots of pictures that were taken over the holidays that we are probably getting around to printing now, the challenge is to create a page using no embellishments, just pictures. Bonus if you can include some hidden journaling.
This is the 1st Challenge with our guest DT member

Deb

She also included some great hidden journaling on her page:

What a awesome job! I love the little strips of paper running behind the pictures :)

I also wanted to share this one that I did a couple years ago... all that's on here is photos, paper & ink...

I am looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with :) Don't forget to add your layout to our Facebook Page or link in the comments.

Now, for a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I want to get some more readers' layouts, so we will be having a bi-weekly contest on our Facebook Page! Every other week I will be posting a Facebook Challenge- the best layout posted to our Facebook for this challenge will be featured on the blog for the next week! Next week will be the first week this will be happening- make sure to visit our Facebook Page and "Like" Paper Thrills to enter and have fun!

Challenge #41 & #42

2012-01-15T17:09:00.000-08:00

Sorry there was no updated challenges... we upgraded our internet & had to wait for the new modems. Now I'm on 4G. Wheee!
Challenge #41 is: Resolutions- Create a layout showcasing your resolutions for the New Year. Be sure to include 2012 on it somewhere.(Sorry, no examples of this one)
Challenge #42 is all about Recovery & Relaxation! Create a layout about what you like to do after the holidays!
Here's what DT member Missy created for us!

Don't forget to post in our comments or on our Facebook Page if you're playing along! Stay tuned for the next challenge on Wednesday!

Challenge #40

2011-12-29T19:30:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! This week's challenge is a little different, but is a great one to help clean up all those Christmas Cards you received!
This is a Too Much is Never Enough challenge- create a layout using things cut from your Christmas cards as your only embellishments!
Due to illness & moving, we only have 1 layout to share (I may be adding one of my own later) from DT Member Missy! I love how she incorporated the letters in the title!

I look forward to seeing everyone's interpretations of this one!

Hope you all have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Challenge #39

2011-12-26T14:47:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I am finally able to get online, so I am posting last week's challenge finally :)
This challenge is to create a Winter Wonderland layout using this palette:

Just one layout to share for this one, but it's an awesome one!

Elisabetta

Also, I want to announce the winner of our Guest DT Deb Pulford. Deb submitted a layout based on Challenge #33 Family and will be participating in 2 of our January Challenges.

happy holidaze...

2011-12-23T21:28:00.000-08:00

my internet is down and i am only able to post via my phone, so no challenge or guest dt announcement this week. sorry. i will have it fixed hopefully monday, but until thn i hope everyone has a happy holiday.

Challenge #37 & #38

2011-12-17T08:04:00.000-08:00

For some reason, I totally thought I had posted last week's challenge, but evidently, I have not. That's the problem with working retail this time of year- it scrambles your brain.
So, this week, we have Two-fer!

For challenge #37, our DT was challenged with using the song "Jingle Bells" as their inspiration... it could be lyrics, the title, anything! Here's an awesome layout from Elisabetta for this one:

For challenge #38, It's in the bag! This week's challenge is to create a set of 3 greeting cards and a gift bag for your friends to get them in a festive mood!

Connie

Missy

Paula

Also, I am still reviewing the Guest DT submissions & will be announcing them on Monday

Challenge #36

2011-11-30T13:51:00.000-08:00

Since last we had Black Friday & Cyber Monday, the theme of this week's challenge is shopping! But not just any kind of shopping, it's an Ad Challenge! Our DT was challenged with choosing a store's ad ad adapting it to their layout. I find it kinda funny that the ads of choice were both Target ads...

Paula

Took her inspiration from the Target Logo for this sweet layout!

Missy

Used the actual Target Black Friday Ad as a basis for her whole layout! Awesome layers!

Connie

Used an ad of a different sort for this awesome layout!

Hope everyone has fun with this one! Don't forget to share if you're playing along! Also, today is the last day to enter for those guest dt spots, so please email me your layouts! I will be making the decisions & sending out the challenges by the end of next week hopefully :)

Challenge #35

2011-11-24T20:46:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving stateside :) Today's challenge is a Just One Word Challenge- use "Thanks" as the basis for your layout.
Our DT has some gorgeous layouts to share!

Elisabetta

July

Don't forget to share your layouts if you're playing along!
I am still accepting layouts for the Guest Design Team spots!

Challenge #34

2011-11-16T12:36:00.000-08:00

Today's challenge is a fun little challenge- This is the Third Week of Christmas and the challenge this week is a Too Much is Never Enough. Use items on your layout that you would find on you favorite sweater! This means buttons, yarn, funky patterns, the works!
Our DT has some awesome shares with us for this one :)

Missy

Paula

Connie

Don't forget about our Guest DT contest :) (see last week's challenge for info)... I wanna see lots of entries for this one!

Also, let's see what everyone's been doing with these challenges! Leave a link here or on our Facebook!

Challenge #33

2011-11-10T08:59:00.000-08:00

This week, our challenge is all about Family. Create a page about your relatives. You can scrap about current family members, or create a heritage page!
Only one layout to share with you this week, due to illness. But it's a wonderful one!

Elisabetta

I absolutely love the colors on this one!

Please make sure to post your link to our comments or on Facebook if you are playing along!

Paper Thrills is looking for some good Guest DTs! If you are interested, please email a layout using one of our challenges to jroriente@gmail.com with the subject "Guest DT". This open call will end November 30th and I will be assigning our guests to different weeks.

Happy Scrapping!

Challenge #32

2011-11-07T19:09:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the late post of this... computer problems. I have a new laptop now, though, so these problems should be behind me now :)
These next few challenges will be something a little different. We are basing these challenges on the 12 Days of Christmas, but with a twist.
This week, we are focusing on the present list- this challenge is all about that list of the ideal things we want. Your challenge is to create a layout with your list.

Missy

Paula

Connie

Have fun & see you on Wednesday!

Challenge #31

2011-10-30T21:31:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating Halloween here on Paper Thrills! I know it's my favorite holiday... how about yours? Today's challenge is a theme challenge- create a layout about what scares you! We only have one layout this week to share with you, but it's an awesome one!

Elisabetta

Paula
Paula sent me this awesome layout for this challenge that I wanted to share :)

Also, Paper Thrills has been awarded The Versatile Blogger award! A big Thank You to Paula, who awarded it!

As a recipient of The Versatile Blogger Award, there are 3 rules to follow…

1. Thank the person who awarded you.

2. Tell 7 things about yourself that your readers may not know.

3. Award 7 other bloggers with this award.

7 things you may not know about me are:

I have 2 kids- an 18 year old daughter and a 15 year old son
I have several kids of the animal variety- specifically a dog, 5 cats, a bird, a bearded dragon, a ball python, 2 turtles and 2 gerbils
I love anything unusual
I am obsessed with the paranormal
I have been married for 17 years to my high school sweetheart
I would rather be on Twitter than Facebook
I love Urban exploration.

Now the tough part of this is figuring out which 7 people to award this to...

Connie- http://scrapsstories.blogspot.com/
July- http://julysweetescape.blogspot.com/
Elisabetta- http://scrap-colors.blogspot.com/
Missy- http://littlenuggetcreations.blogspot.com/
Rita- http://scrapperita.blogspot.com
Jennie- http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Janet M.- http://stellaruby.typepad.com

Have fun, ladies!

Challenge this week

2011-10-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge will be posted on Friday because my computer keeps freezing up. I will be posting it on Friday. Thanks for your patience!

Challenge #30

2011-10-22T21:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is a little later in the week than I wanted to post it... computer issues & work issues. I have some gorgeous DT projects to show you this week, too! This week, we took a different approach... the challenge for our DT was to create a fall wall-hanging to celebrate the season!

Connie

I love how there are photos incorporated into this design!

Paula

This is a beautiful rustic wreath! I love the incorporation of that little pumpkin!

Missy

The accordion flowers and bright fall colors really make this one pop!

Is everyone ready for Halloween yet? Next week, we're spookying it up a little bit!

Don't forget to post your projects in our comments or on Facebook :)

Thanks for playing along!

Challenge #29

2011-10-12T10:05:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was my daughter's 18th birthday, so in honor of that, today's challenge is a Too Much is Never Enough- use 18 different elements on your layout!
I know, you're thinking that it would look really cluttered, right? Not with these adorable layouts from our DT!

Elisabetta

July

Lovely layouts, ladies!

Don't forget that if you are playing along, you can leave a link in our comments, or on our Facebook Page :)

Challenge #28

2011-10-05T10:22:00.000-07:00

Fall is here and despite the wet weather up here in the Pacific Northwest, is my favorite season! In honor of that, today's challenge is a Palette challenge, using this photo/palette of some beautiful fall leaves!

Our DT has some awesome pawesome layouts today and with such beautiful colors, I may have to post a layout, myself ;)

Missy

Paula

Connie

Great job, Team! Don't forget that you can post your own layouts in our comments and on our Facebook Page- and don't forget to "Like" us if you do :)

Challenges #26 & 27

2011-09-28T10:22:00.000-07:00

Due to an emergency out of town trip last week, I was unable to get last week's challenge posted, so that means this week, it's a double header!
Challenge #26
This is a theme/ title challenge! Your layout needs to be about, "What I know for sure." Our DT came up with some wonderful layouts :)
Connie

Missy

Paula

Challenge #27

On to this week's challenge :) This is a Too Much is Never Enough challenge, and the word of the day is Doodles! Our DT was challenged to create a page with nothing but doodles as embellishments! I am so loving the creativity with these!

Elisabetta

July

I have to admit that every week seeing what all these ladies create blows me away! They are an awesome group and have some amazing work! Show 'em some love in our comments & don't forget to post your creations either there, or on our Facebook Page!

Happy Scrapping!

Challenge #26

2011-09-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

It's September, and that means a lot of fairs. Today's challenge is a Palette Challenge of sorts... our DT was challenged with using the design & colors of this country fair photo for a layout.

I am in love with how both of these layouts turned out!
Elisabetta

Lots of yummy Sassafras on this one :)

July

Gorgeous details on this one!

Stay tuned for next week! More exciting fall challenges coming up! Also, don't forget to upload your layouts to our Facebook to share, or leave a link in the comments :)

Challenge #25

2011-09-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

This is a different Too Much is Never Enough challenge of sorts. Our inspiration for this one was a musical one- I call it the Heavy Metal challenge :) Our DT was challenged with using only metal embellishments on their layouts and they really rocked this challenge!

Connie

Connie even added some cool hidden journaling...

Missy

I am totally loving those zipper flowers on this one...

Paula

This patriotic theme is perfect with the metal!

Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook! Also, if you are playing along, don't forget to link in the comments OR upload to our Facebook with your layouts! I am sensing some blog candy in the future :)

Challenge #24

2011-09-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

Everyone is gearing up for Back to School, so that is the theme of our challenge this week. It is a Too Much is Never Enough of sorts. Design a layout using any combination of Cardstock, lined paper, crayon, pencil, pen, a ruler, stencils, and a brown paper bag. NOTE: This layout does not have to be about school.
Due to family emergency, we only have one layout this week to share... but what a gorgeous layout this is!
Elisabetta

You totally rocked this challenge!

I added a button for our Facebook Page, so don't forget to "Like" us :) And for those of you playing along, you can either link in the comments to your layout, or upload it to our Facebook Wall :)

Challenge #23

2011-08-24T22:33:00.000-07:00

Sorry this challenge is up so late- ah the joys of the Back to School season. Anyhow, today's challenge is to use this sketch:

Surprisingly, our DT all chose similar colors for their gorgeous layouts this week!

Missy

Connie

Paula

Lovely layouts, ladies! Remember, if you are playing along, be sure to link in our comments or share on our Facebook page!

Challenge #22

2011-08-17T10:25:00.000-07:00

As our summer is drawing towards fall, we are reminiscing on our favorite Summer movies! Today's challenge is to use the title or a quote from your favorite summer movie as the inspiration for your layout! Here's some of our DT's favorites:

Elisabetta

Elisabetta used the movie "Shall We Dance?", which stars Richard Gere & Jennifer Lopez as the inspiration for her gorgeous layout (don't you just love all the dimension she worked into this?)

July

"Love & Other Drugs" was July's movie of choice. I am in love with these papers she used!

What Summer Movies inspire you? Don't forget to share in our comments or on our Facebook page!

Challenge #21

2011-08-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

One thing that I really love to use on my projects is buttons, so today's challenge is a Too Much is Never Enough challenge. Your challenge is to use 20 or more buttons on a layout. Our DT did a spectacular job on this one :)

Connie

Missy

Paula

Stay tuned for the next challenge next week! In the mean time, don't forget- you can post your layouts in the comments via a link, OR you can now upload them on our Facebook Page- and don't forget to "LIKE" it, too!

Paper Thrills is now on Facebook!

2011-08-03T21:30:00.000-07:00

We now have a Facebook Fan Page! Be sure to visit so you can post your layouts and talk to fellow Thrill Seekers! Paper Thrills on Facebook

Challenge #20

2011-08-03T21:18:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge was inspired by my stomach and my love of that summer food staple, the BBQ. This is a palette challenge inspired by a BBQ spread- use these colors in a layout.

Here's our DT's mouthwatering takes

July

Elisabetta

I love how they each used a different part of the palette!

I am in the process of creating a Facebook Page for Paper Thrills, where we will be able to share layouts and chat! I'll let you know when it's up and going. Until then, don't forget to link to your layouts in the comments :)

Challenge #19

2011-07-27T12:10:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite parts of Summer is watching old monster/ sci-fi movies at an outdoor cinema, so for today's challenge, our DT used this old movie poster as an ad-inspiration of sorts for their layouts!

And here's some fabulous layouts from the DT:

Paula

Missy

Connie

Totally loving what you ladies did with this challenge!
Also, I am thinking of creating a Facebook page for this blog as well, so everyone can share their layouts there. Would that be something we would use? Let me know in the comments what you think and don't forget to link to your layouts!

Challenge #18 - image problem fixed! :)

2011-07-14T11:19:00.000-07:00

Sorry this challenge is up a day late- I totally lost track of time yesterday getting ready for vacation :)
This week's challenge is an ad challenge of sorts. What says summer more than a great concert? Your challenge is to create a layout using this vintage concert poster as inspiration:

Our Design Team came up with some pretty awesome interpretations! Thanks for letting me know that my experiment didn't work- everything's fixed now :)

July

Elisabetta

Christi

As I mentioned above, I am going on vacation. I will be gone for 2 weeks, so our challenges will pick up again on July 27th. In the meantime, please visit the DTs blogs for some awesome inspiration! You may even find a challenge or two! And please be sure to post links to your layouts in the comments so I can see all our lovely layouts when I get back!

Challenge #17

2011-07-06T19:09:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge is a weather-related one... since summer is now in full bloom everywhere, our challenge is a Song Title challenge: Use your favorite summer song title and/or lyrics as the theme of your layout.
Here's our DT's Scrumptious Summery layouts:
Connie
As soon as I saw the challenge, I knew which song I would use. In fact, it
was running through my head for about two weeks. Thanks for the
encouragement to do something so fun!

Missy
I used Sheryl Crow’s Soak Up the Sun for my title. The lyrics really didn’t pertain to my pictures, but I love the title! Plus I love the way the sun is shining on my daughter’s face, and that is the first summer song that popped into my head.

Paula

Had a tough time with this one...finding a song title that would go with photos I had. I finally gave up and did some searches and came up with "A Lovely Cruise" by Jimmy Buffet.

The title worked...the lyrics don't...

The photos are from a Navy cruise I took in 2009 in Virginia with my younger son.

Hope you all have fun with this challenge, too :) Remember, if you play along at home to link to your layout in the comment!

Challenge #16

2011-07-04T18:21:00.000-07:00

Well, seems like Blogger had an issue when I thought I posted this on Wednesday night, so I guess it just turns into a bonus challenge for this week? This challenge is a Use Your Stuff challenge. Today's challenge is to use stickers as your background and everything but alphas is fine (including the negatives from your alphas). Our design team has some AWESOME layouts for us, so I'm sad you didn't get to see them earlier. Anyhow, here they are:

Elisabetta

July

Christi

Awesome job, girls! Remember, if you are playing along at home, don't forget to link back in the comments so we can see your work, too!

Hope everyone is having a safe & sane 4th of July Stateside! See you on Wednesday!

Challenge #15

2011-06-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

It's summer! And that can only mean one thing... a summer colors palette challenge!
Here's the palette:

And here's our design team's awesome layouts!

Connie

Paula

Missy

Totally love love loving these layouts!

I would love to see everyone else's interpretations of this palette, so don't forget to link back in the comments.

Also, please tell your friends about our challenges- the more the merrier!

Challenge #14

2011-06-15T11:44:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge is a sketch challenge! Our design team has some awesome eye candy for this sketch!

Elisabetta

July

Christi

Awesome job, girls! Hope everyone has fun with this sketch and don't forget to link to your page in the comments!

Challenge #13

2011-06-08T12:30:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge is a Use it Up Challenge of a different sort. Design a layout using 2 or more photos you normally wouldn't scrap (ie- the bad ones, the random ones).

The design team did an awesome job with this challenge!

Paula

I don't normally use white cardstock (but I have a ton of it), I am always wondering on how to use vellum so I used a sheet of that. These photos are the last ones not used from our church Easter celebration and egg hunt. I mounted the vellum on the white stock. I chalk inked on the vellum. I matted the photos (using all scraps) and distressed the edges and chalk inked the edges of those also. Added a few rhinestones and finished! I figured if I was going to use it up I would try to use up more than just the photos I hadn't gotten to use.

Missy

Here is my layout for the bad photos challenge. I used some photos of my daughter that I hadn’t planned on scrapping. Her hair was a mess, she had a huge bruise on her forehead, and one of them is out of focus because she was turning the pages of a book up close to her face. I wound up really liking the page, though, and I’m glad I scrapped them! I realized it’s important to scrap even those not-so-great moments because they are STILL moments!

Connie

I knew just which photos I would use when I received this challenge. These
had been in my "to scrap" pile for about a month. I really like the emotion
in them, even though they are not great photos. I had been debating whether
or not I should create a layout with them. This challenge was just the
motivation I needed.

Have fun with this challenge! And as always, don't forget to link your layouts in the comments!

Challenge #12

2011-06-01T11:51:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge is a Just One Word challenge. Since it is the first of June and the beginning of wedding season, this challenge is to use the word

Here's what the Design Team did:

Elisabetta

July

Gorgeous layouts, ladies!

Don't forget to link your layout in the comments & thanks for playing along!

Challenge #11

2011-05-25T18:16:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is up a little late in the day... I think I've been playing too much :)
This week it's a sketch challenge!

Here's our DT versions :

Paula

Missy

Connie

I think these all turned out absolutely fabulous! I think I have some of those same papers, too :)

As always, don't forget to link your own versions of this sketch in the comments! Thanks for playing along!

Challenge #10

2011-05-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

Sorry I didn't get this up earlier- I was having some computer problems, but they're all good now! This week's challenge is a Use Your Stuff Challenge. For this challenge, no patterned paper is allowed. You need to use your paints, stamps, stickers, whatever you can to create your own patterned paper.
Here's our Design Team's take:

Christi

"This was a great challenge. I tried a few different techniques to add pattern and interest to my layout.

I used Core'dinations cardstock for the background and sanded it to bring out the polka dots.

To make the photo mat, I put a piece of KI lace cardstock over cream cardstock and sprayed several times with gold Smooch Spritz.

I stamped and heat embossed a leaf pattern on the pink circle in the top right corner. I stamped the journaling spot with aqua pigment ink."

July

Elisabetta

These are awesome layouts, ladies! There's more to come, so stay tuned!

Remember to link your takes on this challenge in the comments :)

Challenge #9

2011-05-11T14:08:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is a color palette challenge which comes to us courtesy of some brightly colored gumballs :)

And here's our design team takes!

Connie

Missy

Paula

As always, awesome job ladies! I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with :) Don't forget to post a link in the comments to your creations!

Challenge #8

2011-05-04T11:39:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge is an ad challenge. I just loved the whole layout and fun feel of this page, so I thought it would be perfect for a scrapbook page!

Here's what the other half of the design team came up with! I love each of their interpretations!

Elisabetta
(Due to a computer error, I put up the wrong layout for Elisabetta- this is now the correct one)

Christi

July

Have fun with this one & don't forget to leave a link to your layout in the comments!

Challenge #7

2011-04-26T21:49:00.000-07:00

This is challenge lucky #7 and the first to feature some awesome designs from the Design Team! This challenge is a Use Your Stuff Challenge.
We all love our alphabets, whether they be stickers, rub-ons or chipboard, but what's the worst part about them? All those leftover letters you know you'll never need! The purpose of this challenge is to make use of those letters. Use your leftover alphas for anything but your title- you can make design elements out
of them, use them as masks, background, anything!

Here's what the DT came up with:

Connie

Missy

Paula

I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with! Don't forget to post a link to your layout in the comments!

Stay tuned next week for more layouts from the other half of our Design Team :)

New Button for you!

2011-04-20T12:13:00.000-07:00

I have had a few people ask about a button for forums, so I have a Thrill Seeker button if you would like to use it :)

I'll be posting this in the sidebar as well, so if you want to use it, you can!

Challenge #6

2011-04-20T10:14:00.000-07:00

I used to love the challenges on the "One Little Word" blog. Sadly, it has been discontinued, so I would like to incorporate that into my own challenges! I'm calling these "Just One Word" challenges and this will be slightly different. My challenge to you will be to use this word as the main component of your title (you can have more than 1 word in the title, this just needs to be the one that will stand out). The word for this challenge today is:

Have fun!

Next week will be the first challenge featuring some layouts from the new design team! They are excited about it & I hope you will love it as much as they do!

Meet Our Design Team!

2011-04-17T10:29:00.000-07:00

Here's our six talented brand spankin' new Design Team! Thank you to everyone who applied! It was a hard decision, but I managed to narrow it down to these lucky ladies:

Missy Whidden

Paula Jennings

*Sorry, Paula, but for some reason blogger is only letting me load your layouts sideways*

Connie Myers-Kelly

Elisabetta Colavero

Christi Spadoni

July Gaceta

Congrats to all you talented ladies! I look forward to seeing more of your work in the upcoming challenges.

I will be also putting together a blog/ gallery list of our designers as well, so please check back for that later this week!

Challenge #5

2011-04-13T09:47:00.000-07:00

I ran across this vintage ad and knew I had to use it in a challenge. My challenge to you this time is to not only be inspired by the design of it, but also the colors!

You may be seeing some sketches of a different kind on here soon as well... I got my hands on a textbook of ad layouts for an old Graphics Design Course from back in the 60s.

Don't forget to post a link to you layouts in the comments!

Design Team Follow-Up

2011-04-11T08:50:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who has submitted for the design team! I will be using this next week to review all of them. Also, we didn't get as may submissions as I had hoped for, so the design team will be cut down to 6 people instead. I will announce the Design Team on Sunday, April 17.

Challenge #4

2011-04-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

Hello, Thrill Seekers! Still no spring in the air here, but there's definitely spring on the blog! Do you like the new decorations?

Today's challenge comes in the form of a sketch!

Have fun with it! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Challenge #3

2011-03-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

Spring, where are you?

I am in the Pacific Northwest and it looks nothing like spring this week, so I want to make a little spring on my own. This challenge is "Too Much is Never Enough" ... otherwise known as I want to see your layouts with as many flowers on them as possible! Let's make it really springy :) They can be silk, paper, lace, chipboard, buttons, whatever.

If you're into creating flowers youself, here's an excellent list of tutorials: http://tipnut.com/paper-flowers/

Challenge #2

2011-03-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

It's a sunny day here and makes me think of Spring! In honor of that, today's challenge is a Palette Challenge, based off this beautiful photo of spring flowers.

I just love the color combinations on this & can't wait to see what you come up with! Be sure to leave a link to your project in the comments for this post :)

Challenge #1

2011-03-16T15:18:00.000-07:00

I want to start off the weekly challenges with one of my favorite types of challenges: an ad challenge. What I love about advertising is that everything on an ad is placed with consideration to what the other content will be. I have been particularly intrigued by vintage ads as of late, so your challenge this week is to create a layout based on this ad:

Have fun & don't forget to post a link to your page in the comments :)

Welcome to the Paper Thrills Challenge Blog!

2011-03-12T16:46:00.000-08:00

I am one of those people that loves to get inspiration from outside people, places and things for my crafts. I have noticed a lack of sites that have a variety of challenges as of late, so I wanted to start one that would offer weekly challenges.

That being said, for this new site, I will need a design team. I am looking for 11 talented designers to offer their expertise on a bi-weekly basis for a 1 year term. I can't offer anything other than exposure at the moment, but at least we get to have fun! I will close out the call on Sunday, April 10th. Please submit your 3 designs based on these 3 inspirations:
1) Use this color palette to create a layout, card, or altered item

2) Create a layout or card based on this magazine ad

3) And, finally, create a card or layout using this sketch:

Please send all Design Team Application items with your full name, email, and addresses of any galleries or blogs that you have your work on to jroriente@gmail.com with the subject "Paper Thrills DT". Happy scrapping!