I recently was asked to be a part of a cool gig this past week. It was to create signage for the chain store JoAnn's that would be in every store. That is AWESOME!
I was given a few guidelines:
Everything had to be Core'dinations, NO patterned paper, simple, minimal embellishments, no sanding, no distressing,no inking, nothing "extra".
Was it possible? The last few years I wasn't really true to my style, I conformed to meet the needs of the assignments or product given. Because not one, NONE, zilch of my fave, fave fave layouts were ever published I realized that I had to change my style to be liked by others if I wanted to be published. So now lately I've been trying to re-evaluate what is my style???? Do I know it at all? Or do I need to figure out what kind of style I want.I had only submitted 1 project for publication since March, and I had even forgotten about it till today. I guess Spellbinder's had mentioned to my Editor today how much they liked my card. So I simply will wait on pins & needles to see it in print. It felt great to have that little skip in my stomach again. Reminded me of about 7 years ago when I was a part of a Baby Book.
The timing of this assignment was actually soooo appropriate because I have been changing my life for the better. Improve improve improve. To create something with the very basic of tools took me back to the beginning of my scrapbooking. Where there wasn't an abundance of product, embellishments, paper, etc. So I was excited to accept the challenge, but then immediately nervous to see if I actually could create something I'd be happy with.
As it turned out, I enjoyed myself immensely. It was Freeing. I created a handful of samples and THREE were picked up!!!!!! I was elated. I was hoping for one. So once I see the signage I will share with you.
Here were my entries:
I actually think I will toss a challenge out there. DO you think you can figure out which 3 were picked up? I will send out some Fabulous Adhesive prizes. Maybe even Core, if I can find a full pack that I haven't touched!(my fave thing about this assignment was I could use photos I love, they didn't have to be new & unseen. SUHWEET! )
1.Sweet Sarah
(supplies: Core'dination cardstock, Prima flowers, May Arts ribbon, Recollections alphabet, American Crafts Thickers, Bo Bunny brad, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner, Fiskars border punch)
2. our kids
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
3. she stole our hearts the minute she was born
(supplies: Core'dinationscardstock, Americna Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Fiskars heart punches- 3 sizes & border punch, scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
4. grade one
(supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, American Crafts Thickers & slick writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ runner)
5.Riley: 7 yrs old
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fiskars scallop square punch, Chatterbox buttons, the Twinery twine, American Crafts Thickers & slick Writer, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
6.Taylor
(supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, EK Success punches-border,flowers, Fiskar circle punch, American Crafts thickers, Sakura gel pen, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
7. Beckett (this one just photographed sooo dark, sorry! It is actually grey and navy.
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Remarks stickers & slick writer, Scrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
8. Moves Like Jager
(supplies: Core'dinations Cardstock, Fancy Pants buttons, Ranger Stickles, EK Success border punch, Maya Road die cuts, American Crafts Thickers, Sakura gel pen, Fiskars border punch, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
9.You three make our life ...Colourful
(Core'dinations cardstock, Pink Paislee alph stickers, Fiskars circle punches- 3 sizes, sCrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
10. 9 months old
Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock, Fiskars border punch & heart punches, American Crafts Thickers & Slick Writer, Scrapbook adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
11. day in the park
(supplies: Core' dinations Cardstock, American Crafts Thickers, EK Success border punch & flower punch, Fiskars border punch, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner)
simple. a refreshing change. although I had fun, I still love how you can spice up a layout with pp. HOWEVER, Core'dinations cardstock was a fun challenge to use without distressing. lol
Nothing like a good challenge!
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LOVE YOUR WORK AND STYLE I THINK : SWEET SARAH, SHE STOLE OUR HEARTS, AND YOUR THREE MAKE OUR LIFE. ALL THE LAYOUTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BACK TO THE BASICS, I THINK I MIGHT SCRAPLIFT THIS IDEA AND HAVE A CHALLENGE IN MY SHOP
THANKS
WANDA
Posted by: WANDA | November 18, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Sweet Sarah, Our kids, and grade one??? Those are the ones I choose. Congrats on whichever ones were picked up!
Posted by: Kelly | November 15, 2011 at 02:42 PM
Leica, I am SO GLAD you are back ... been missing you!!!!! Your LOs are all fabulous, but I will pick the following as my three guesses: Our Kids, Moves Like Jager, and Colourful. Happy Sunday :)
Posted by: Amber | November 06, 2011 at 11:05 AM
I guess 2/4/9 Love love love what you did with "cardstock" you definately rocked them all!!! Love your style.
Posted by: Alissa | November 03, 2011 at 09:35 PM
I'm thinking "our kids", "grade 1" and "colorful". They all look fantastic, it's always great to challenge yourself....growing is good!!
Posted by: Sissy Green | November 03, 2011 at 07:49 PM
I think its #2, 4, and 9 but I love them all. I am totally a sweet and simple layout girl and your layouts really embody that. Thanks for the inspiration to get back to the basics!
Posted by: Sacha Rowe | November 03, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Hey Leica!
I love your new 'style' (although I absolutely LOVED your style before!!). I think 8, 9 and 11 got picked for publishing, although it's very hard to pick! ( BTW, I have three more milk jugs for you) Dena!
Posted by: Dena Kasner | November 03, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Fabulous layouts Leica - they are all great!!! :) If I had to pick only 3, I would say: #2 our kids, #4 grade one, and #9 you three make our life...colourful! Those 3 are my favorites! :)
Posted by: Amy | November 03, 2011 at 11:26 AM
You know say what you will about embellishments but getting back to the basics is the best ! Whether you are dealing with life or scrapbooking the plain simple truths and everyday living with the please and thankyous go along way. Take care Leica.... always so inspiring to read your enteries
Posted by: Bev Lemon | November 03, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Fabulous layouts Leica - all of them. It's going to be tough to guess which ones were picked up, but here goes my picks. I'll say #'s 3, 4, and 9.
Posted by: Allison M | November 03, 2011 at 09:42 AM
okay.... here goes.... if it were up to me, I would choose "our kids", "moves like Jager" and "day in the park".... am I right? huh? am I?
Posted by: Kimberly | November 03, 2011 at 09:10 AM
I can't decide because all the layouts are great, but my guess would be Grade 1, 9 months old & Colorful? I love Moves Like Jager! Awesome!
Posted by: Theresa | November 03, 2011 at 08:45 AM
I love your "back to basics" layouts! And, I'd have to guess #4 and #9 and either #2 or #3. Sorry, I just can't seem to narrow it down to 3 lol. I also LOVE that you're back blogging Leica. I've missed reading your stuff :)
Posted by: Cary B | November 03, 2011 at 07:59 AM