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~Fashionably Geek~

Hey again!  I'm back with exciting news. There's a new challenge up at C.S.D. called "Fashionably Geek".   Honestly, I had way too much fun with this one and I'm sure you will too! :)

Here's the simple rules:

-The base of your Paper Creation should be BLACK. It doesn't have to be all black or even plain black, but black. With that said, you don't have to create a layout. It can be any kind of Paper Creation (a layout, a card, a mini album, an altered item, etc.).
-The title/journaling on your Paper Creation (should you choose to add one) should be WHITE.
-You must include a PLAID, CHECKERED or ARGYLE PRINT and
-You must include an APPLE. It doesn't matter how many.

Paper creations due:  Monday, October 10, 2009.

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For this challenge, I created two things.  What can I say--I'm a geek--and a Lollipop Girl! :)

Here's my "Sugar-ed" version, a sweet altered composition book:

 

And, here's my "Spicy" version, "REBELLIOUS":

Growing up and all through high school I was a geek.  I wore the glasses, played clarinet in the band, made straight A's, and never questioned authority.  I was even considered a "goodie-goodie" by my wild and outgoing friend Amanda. Boy, I made my parent's proud though! :)  Haha! Today (I'm still a geek)-- but I'm not as straight-laced as I seem.  People presume I am.  I may be cautious and play it safe in general but I have seasons when I'm downright rebellious!  I've done stupid things that make me wonder, "What was I thinking?!"  One of those things happens to be me taking these silly pictures---and then posting them on this layout! LOL 

 I went out of my comfort zone a bit on this one--can ya tell?  LOL  The masked polka dots, dry brushed paint, and the, ugh....silly photos of myself.  I was totally inspired by the "Fashionably Geek" poster---so...I tried to mimic the pleated mini skirt by folding my plaid patterned paper along the bottom of the layout. The lacing has significance too because I'm not as "straight-laced" as I seem..lol

  

 I sure hope you come over and play along!  The winner of this challenge is going to receive these super awesome vinyl rub-ons from E.A.D. Designs!   

"Busy Fashionista" --Altered Clipboard Fun!

I'm up late and thought I'd go ahead and post since I'll be busy tomorrow---well, later today.  It's after midnight now.  I'm a night owl---major night owl. :) Go figure--on Labor Day--Jeff and I will be laboring away in the garage.  :)  There's still a bunch of boxes we haven't gone through yet.  My main reason for wanting to do this now is because I can't wait to bust out my Fall/Halloween decor and start doin' my thing.  My huge plastic bins are buried under only God knows what out there. 

I just finished cleaning my scraproom.  Let me tell ya, I can mess this room up in no time!  :) Ahhhhh...now it's all clean---my mind is clear---and I can relax.

So, there's a "Sweet Tooth" Tutorial over at C.S.D. being given by Jennifer Manis and it's called "Busy Fashionista".  It's all about altering clipboards.  I've always wanted to alter one but never got around to doing it until now.  It really was so much fun!  There's endless possibilities for these things!  I'm not using this one to clip "lists" to.  I'm just gonna keep it in my scraproom and change out the picture every once in a while.  :)

 

 

 

 

Oh, and here's some personal tips:

*If you want a cleaner and more finished edge--paint all around the rim before placing any papers down.  I went around mine with black paint.  I can imagine this being especially helpful if you are using the brown clipboards.  That way, there's no need to sand the edges down and stuff.  The clipboard I used was a clear plastic one I found at Wally World.  It wouldn't have looked bad to leave "as is"--but I like it painted. 

*To make things easier while working on your clipboard--a little die (like a yahtzee die) fits nicely in between the clip.  It keeps it up and out of the way while you are working. 

*If you plan on sealing this with Mod Podge, it's helpful to mask off your clip (if you don't paint it, that is) with painter's tape or masking tape.  That way--it stays nice and shiny! :) Do this step first also before you paint around the whole rim!

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What's great about taking part in this tutorial?  You could win this blog candy:

Darn it!  I wish I were eligible to win!  Looks fabulous to me!!  So, enter your altered clipboard creations and you might just win!  FYI---It doesn't have to be a new creation.  It can be a clipboard that you've altered in the past! 

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Oh, and before I go....I wanted to share a little cupcake card I made for my little sister's birthday.  It's my first shaped card...too fun!!