Hi everyone…it’s Kylie! :o)  Today, it’s TEMPLATE CHALLENGE time!!…and we are up to NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN!

Joining in our monthly template challenge is as easy-as-pie and so much FUN…we love bringing it to you!!  This month’s template is perfect if you’ve got lots of photos to scrap – summer vacation, back to school, everyday happy snaps!  However if you only have a couple of cute pics that need scrapping?…why not use some of the photo spots to display beautiful papers or extra journaling.  Templates are a great way to jump-start your creativity and we’d love to see where Template Challenge {27} takes you!  Enjoy!! :o)

To download…CLICK HERE (or just click on the preview image below)!

Now, let’s go over the GUIDELINES for our template challenges here at the Shoppe?!  Then be sure to keep on scrolling for some gorgeous inspiration from our super-talented Shabby Artists!

The ‘deadline’ for this challenge is SEPTEMBER 30th :o)  We will announce the template challenge winner on October 4th, when we share Template Challenge TWENTY-EIGHT.  As you probably know, we announce the winner on the same day we debut a new template challenge.  The ‘winner’ of the challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe!  Please note that for our template challenges…we select the ‘winner’ randomly (via random.org) – so everyone has a chance to win…beginners and experienced scrappers!  It’s a great way to jump in and give digi scrapping (and templates) a try :o)

In order to be entered into the template challenge – you must post your layout in the Shabby Shoppe’s gallery (in the SHOPPE BLOG CHALLENGES gallery) and then post a comment HERE at our blog (on this post only) with a link to your layout in our gallery.  This will enter you into the challenge :o)  Please keep in mind that all layouts must contain at least 75% SP product (purchased or free).  To be eligible for the challenge – you must scrap with the easy-as-pie layered template!

We also have several fun ways for you to obtain ‘EXTRA’ entries to the challenge (please note that in order to qualify for any EXTRA entries – you must first complete a layout with our easy-as-pie template and submit that to our gallery and blog) :o)

• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have one of our blinkies (available by clicking on the blinkies link in the sidebar) either on your blog or in all of your forum signatures (be sure to include a link to your blog or signature in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have facebooked or twittered about our template challenge (don’t forget to include the link in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have blogged about our template challenge (again, be sure to add your blog link to your post).

So, that means that you have the possibility of entering the challenge up to 4 times! Just be sure each entry is a separate comment, as we will be using a random number generator to choose the winner. Be sure to get your entries in by MIDNIGHT (eastern time) on September 30th, and again…the winner will be announced in early October (the 4th to be exact)!

I need to add that our blog SPAM protection has been extremely vigilant the last few months.  If you do happen to add a comment and don’t see it straight away it has unfortunately been directed to our spam queue, awaiting approval.  I check this queue daily, SO DON’T WORRY, I will catch it and add it back to this post so everyone can see it, and more importantly so that you have an entry.  Apologies if this causes any confusion!

So again…here is your newest Easy-As-Pie Layered Template! <–click this to download OR click the preview image at the top of this post :o)

Your download includes:

• 12×12 Layered psd template with drop shadows (you can opt to turn them off or use your own)
• 12×12 Layered TIFF template with drop shadows

In the event this is your first time scrapping with a layered template – SP has created a quick and simple tutorial on how to use our Easy-As-Pie templates in PSE and PS. You can find it HERE. We’ve tried to cover the basics, but if you have any questions, please let us know and one of the Shabby Team Members will do their best to answer it.

Time now for some inspiration!

Here we have sweet Kim’s summer lovin’ page!

A little more outdoor fun from the lovely Rosy! 

And here is my version – in all it’s pastel glory! ;o)

Thanks heaps Kim and Rosy! :o)  You can visit the Shabby Artist Gallery anytime for a closer look and for more information about each layout – we will be uploading throughout the day/night.

…and, now that you have had a little sneak-peek at some of our ideas…we can’t wait to see what you come up with! :o)  Have FUN!! and…

{ Remember to link up to this post only to enter template challenge TWENTY-SEVEN }

And now it is time to announce the winner of TEMPLATE CHALLENGE TWENTY-SIX! – YAY!!  This time, the ‘lucky’ random number was 31… and that means that onyxdrop’s Moments & Memories layout was selected! :o)  A beautiful page, in every way!  CONGRATULATIONS, onyxdrop and a big WELCOME…I see this is your very first post!!  You should have received a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe in your email box (be sure to check any spam folders) this morning…ENJOY the shoppe-ing and thanks for joining in the challenge fun!

And, as always…THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the last challenge.  We soooo appreciate it and love seeing all your wonderfully creative pages – and I have to say, everyone totally rocked the last challenge template - AMAZING stuff ladies!!

Thanks for checking in with us today…enjoy your new easy-as-pie template!  I’ll see you all back here with some hybrid inspiration tomorrow (or even Saturday – as I’m having way too much fun with it, LOL!) !  See you then! :o)

…and remember, if you do happen to add a comment with a link and don’t see it straight away it has unfortunately taken a trip to our spam queue, awaiting approval.  I check this queue all the time, SO DON’T WORRY, I will catch it and add it back to this post so everyone can see it, and more importantly so that you have an entry.

KylieFree (not desktops), Template Challenges, Uncategorized 38 Comments

Hi all…Kylie here!  I hope everyone has had an awesome week so far.  How’s your Olympic viewing going?? – hope you’ve been getting some sporting action in…I have (well just the highlights really…I’m playing the time zone game)!!  And, how about a big welcome…to August!!  Yep!  AUGUST!! :o)  And, with every new month comes a brand new Easy-As-Pie TEMPLATE CHALLENGE from the Shabby Shoppe Blog!  Are you up for the challenge…CHALLENGE NUMBER 26…yeah, of course you are!  Joining in our monthly template challenges is super simple and so much FUN…we love bringing them to you!! :o)

To download…CLICK HERE (or just click on the preview image below)!

I truly hope you enjoy scrapping this new template…isn’t it cute?!!  When I was designing it for you, I was thinking of a more portrait-style layout, rather than the everyday.  Something that you could use to celebrate that one SPECIAL photograph…or even use as an album cover.  By the way, did you happen to catch Rosy’s fantastic COVER INSPIRATION post yesterday?  Make sure you check it out while your here!  I also think this template can easily be converted into an 8.5×11 layout…if that’s your preferred scrapping size.

And remember, a template is just a starting point…a little jump start to your creativity.  So by all means dress it up or dress it down…add to it, take off some elements, rotate it, shrink it… SCRAP IT YOUR WAY!  To help your layout grow into something special – just add your beautiful photo/s and their story, your scrapping style, and of course, all those sweet Shabby Princess products.  Perfect! :o)

Now I mustn’t forget to go over the all-important GUIDELINES for our template challenges here at the Shoppe?!  It’s a bit of a read, lol, so don’t forget to keep on scrolling to view some of the gorgeous inspiration from our super-talented Shabby Artists!

The ‘deadline’ for this challenge is SEPTEMBER 2nd :o)  We will announce the template challenge winner on September 6th, when we share Template Challenge TWENTY-SEVEN…we are rollin’ through those numbers!!!  As you probably know, we announce the winner on the same day we debut a new template challenge.  The ‘winner’ of the challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe!  Please note that for our template challenges…we select the ‘winner’ randomly (via random.org) – so everyone has a chance to win…beginners and experienced scrappers!  It’s a great way to jump in and give digi scrapping (and templates) a try :o)

In order to be entered into the template challenge – you must post your layout in the Shabby Shoppe’s gallery (in the SHOPPE BLOG CHALLENGES gallery) and then post a comment HERE at our blog (on this post only) with a link to your layout in our gallery.  This will enter you into the challenge :o)  Please keep in mind that all layouts must contain at least 75% SP product (purchased or free).  To be eligible for the challenge – you must scrap with the easy-as-pie layered template!

We also have several fun ways for you to obtain ‘EXTRA’ entries to the challenge (please note that in order to qualify for any EXTRA entries – you must first complete a layout with our easy-as-pie template and submit that to our gallery and blog) :o)

• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have one of our blinkies (available by clicking on the blinkies link in the sidebar) either on your blog or in all of your forum signatures (be sure to include a link to your blog or signature in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have facebooked or twittered about our template challenge (don’t forget to include the link in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have blogged about our template challenge (again, be sure to add your blog link to your post).

So, that means that you have the possibility of entering the challenge up to 4 times!  Just be sure each entry is a separate comment, as we will be using a random number generator to choose the winner.  Be sure to get your entries in by MIDNIGHT (eastern time) on September 2nd, and again…the winner will be announced in early September (the 6th to be exact)!

I just wanted to add that our blog SPAM protection has been extremely vigilant the last few months.  If you do happen to add a comment and don’t see it straight away it has unfortunately been directed to our spam queue, awaiting approval.  I check this queue daily, SO DON’T WORRY, I will catch it and add it back to this post so everyone can see it, and more importantly so that you have an entry.  Apologies if this causes any confusion!

So again…here is your newest Easy-As-Pie Layered Template! <–click this to download OR click the preview image at the top of this post :o)

Your download includes:

• 12×12 Layered psd template with drop shadows (you can opt to turn them off or use your own)
• 12×12 Layered TIFF template with drop shadows

In the event this is your first time scrapping with a layered template – SP has created a quick and simple tutorial on how to use our Easy-As-Pie templates in PSE and PS.  You can find it HERE.  We’ve tried to cover the basics, but if you have any questions, please let us know and one of the Shabby Team Members will do their best to answer it.

Now, let’s move onto soaking up all that INSPIRATION…just like I’d mentioned earlier in the post :o)

Here is my first take on the new template…a black & white polka-dot page with scallops, scallops and more scallops…and a little sweetie-pie cuteness thrown in for good measure!  Speaking of a lil’ sweetie-pie…my niece is looking oh-so grown up in that i-phone pic!  Not quite her usual trackpants look! ;o)

Next, I went for a bit of beachy casualness!  I tried to keep things simple…but couldn’t resist a couple of flower clusters, LOL!

Kim scrapped one of her own baby pics…how perfectly cute is that!!  And what an amazing “heritage” style page it is…so many special details – the petite gold flowers, the ribbons, a little touch of foliage, & that sweet pendant frame!  But hey, wait a sec!…Kim is far too young for me to be uttering the H-word! (Sorry Kim!, lol!)  Casharina took full advantage of pretty patterns with her pool “party” page. (Too many ‘p’s people??)  Her girls look like they are having heaps & heaps of fun jumping into the water below…love the sisterly hand holding!  Pure aqua and sunshine smiles!!! :o)

Now we move onto a little template tinkering!!! :o)

Jenelle‘s fresh picked layout is something special!  It all comes together so sweetly and I totally feel like I’m there with the boys…can’t you just smell the clean air, the fresh picked grass, even the horse?  Ahhhh, lovely!! …and cool photo editing Jenelle!  Next… yep, it’s another page from me!  Like Jenelle I rotated the template and had a bit of fun with glasses and goose bumps!

A sweet, sweet version scrapped beautifully by Rosy!  What a special everyday moment to capture on film and on the page.  (Bedtime reading is always a favourite of mine too!)  Love everything on the page but I think the little cluster off to the side deserves a special mention – so pretty!!  Want more sweetness?  Well then…there’s nothing sweeter than a perfect rose…except for our sweet Beckie!! :o)  Beckie is back and scrapping like only Beckie can!  Amazing photograph, awesome title work and pretty pops of colour!  LOVE!!

So whether you stick close to the original easy-as-pie template or use a little creative flair & change it up a bit…have a whole lot of fun playing along with the template challenge!  We can’t wait to see YOUR PAGE!! :o)

{ Don’t FORGET to link up to this post only to enter template challenge TWENTY-SIX }

And now it’s my favourite part of the post…time to announce the winner of our last month’s TEMPLATE CHALLENGE…number TWENTY-FIVE! – HOORAY!!  And the lucky number picked by Mrs Random was #20… and that means that kkb42’s totally adorable Amelia is 5 months old layout was selected! :o)  Seriously now, how cute is that sweet set of photos?  I just can’t help smiling along with her…Amelia is a such a cutie-cutie-cutie-pie!!  CONGRATULATIONS, Krystal!!  You will be receiving a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe in your email box (be sure to check spam folders) today…have fun shoppe-ing and thanks for joining in the template challenge fun!

And, as always…a big, big THANKS to everyone who participated in the last template challenge.  We are thrilled that you did…and hope you are inspired to scrap some amazing pages with our newest template!

Thanks for checking in with us today!  Have a really great weekend and we’ll see you back here next week for a whole lot of fun blog posts starting with LOTW on Monday!  Bye for now and Happy Scrapping :o)

KylieFree (not desktops), Template Challenges, Uncategorized 35 Comments

Hi there, my dear Shabby Shoppe friends…Kylie here! :o)  Hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far…especially those celebrating and spending time with family and friends!  Today on the blog, I’m sharing this month’s brand new Template Challenge.  Time to say howdy to challenge number TWENTY-FIVE!!  I’m positive you’ll be inspired to create fabulous page after fabulous page with this fun little template…definitely a new fave of mine!  I’m a sucker for a banner or two!!  And remember, a template is just a starting point…so please SCRAP IT YOUR WAY! :o)

To download…CLICK HERE (or just click on the preview image below)!

Now, let’s go over the GUIDELINES for our template challenges here at the Shoppe?!  Then be sure to keep on scrolling for some amazing inspiration from our super-talented Shabby Artists!

The ‘deadline’ for this challenge is JULY 29th :o)  We will announce the template challenge winner on August 2nd, when we share Template Challenge TWENTY-SIX!  As you probably know, we announce the winner on the same day we debut a new template challenge.  The ‘winner’ of the challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe!  Please note that for our template challenges… we select the ‘winner’ randomly (via random.org) – so everyone has a chance to win… beginners and experienced scrappers!  It’s a great way to jump in and give digi scrapping (and templates) a try :o)

In order to be entered into the template challenge – you must post your layout in the Shabby Shoppe’s gallery (in the SHOPPE BLOG CHALLENGES gallery) and then post a comment HERE at our blog (on this post only) with a link to your layout in our gallery.  This will enter you into the challenge :o)  Please keep in mind that all layouts must contain at least 75% SP product (purchased or free).  To be eligible for the challenge – you must scrap with the easy-as-pie layered template!

We also have several fun ways for you to obtain ‘EXTRA’ entries to the challenge (please note that in order to qualify for any EXTRA entries – you must first complete a layout with our easy-as-pie template and submit that to our gallery and blog) :o)

• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have one of our blinkies (available by clicking on the blinkies link in the sidebar) either on your blog or in all of your forum signatures (be sure to include a link to your blog or signature in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have facebooked or twittered about our template challenge (don’t forget to include the link in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have blogged about our template challenge (again, be sure to add your blog link to your post).

So, that means that you have the possibility of entering the challenge up to 4 times!  Just be sure each entry is a separate comment, as we will be using a random number generator to choose the winner. Be sure to get your entries in by MIDNIGHT (eastern time) on JULY 29th, and again…the winner will be announced in early August (the 2nd to be exact)!

I just wanted to add that our blog SPAM protection has been extremely vigilant the last few months.  If you do happen to add a comment and don’t see it straight away it has unfortunately been directed to our spam queue, awaiting approval.  I check this queue daily, SO DON’T WORRY, I will catch it and add it back to this post so everyone can see it, and more importantly so that you have an entry.  Apologies if this causes any confusion! 

So again…here is your newest Easy-As-Pie Layered Template! <–click this to download OR click the preview image at the top of this post :o)

Your download includes:

• 12×12 Layered psd template with drop shadows (you can opt to turn them off or use your own)
• 12×12 Layered TIFF template with drop shadows

In the event this is your first time scrapping with a layered template – SP has created a quick and simple tutorial on how to use our Easy-As-Pie templates in PSE and PS.  You can find it HERE.  We’ve tried to cover the basics, but if you have any questions, please let us know and one of the Shabby Team Members will do their best to answer it.

Time now for that inspiration!

This one is mine…a little birthday fun!

Next is a fun, fun, fun page by SP!  Loving all those papers together and the faded title – sooo cool!!  Awesome details here, there and everywhere!  Oh and yum, btw!!!

I’m in total awe of Jenelle’s beach page…how could I not be…seriously now – WOW!  The whole layout is beachy chic and cute to boot!!

Casharina showed us how easy it is to tweak and add to the template…finishing up with one very beautiful & very sweet family page!

Oh my…a tea party in a field of daisies!  Rosy’s whimsical take on the template challenge just melts my beating heart!!

And last, but never-ever least, is Kim’s gorgeous page.  Taking photographs couldn’t get any cuter or more enjoyable than this…and a joyful page in everyway to match!!  LOVE!!!

Thanks girls! :o) Now that you’ve had a peek at our pages we so hope you have a blast scrapping your own versions too!  We can’t wait to see your pages hit the gallery!

{ Don’t FORGET to link up to this post only to enter template challenge TWENTY-FIVE }

Now – let’s take some time to celebrate and congratulate Template Challenge 24’s winner!!  The ‘lucky’ number this time was 30…and that means that dwilbanks’s super-sweet 1st Grade layout was selected :o)  First day photos are just soooo special – and always mega-cute…just look at that sweet little face full of excitement!  Congrats, Denise…you should have received a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe in your email box (be sure to check your spam folders) this morning…HAVE FUN shoppe-ing, and thanks for joining in the challenge with us!  Also…THANK YOU to everyone who joined in all the easy-as-pie template challenge #24 fun! :o)

Again, have heaps of fun with this month’s challenge!  Thanks for checking in with us today…we hope to see you back here tomorrow when Kim shares a little scrapping fun that is sure to inspire…plus another freebie – yippee!!  Bye for now! :o)

KylieFree (not desktops), Template Challenges, Uncategorized 24 Comments

Hi all…hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far!! :o)  Kylie here with the Shabby Shoppe Blog’s next Easy-As-Pie TEMPLATE CHALLENGE!  Can you believe that we are just about to start our TWENTY-FOURTH challenge?  That makes it 2 (yep, TWO!) whole years of awesome layered-templates for anyone & everyone to easily download…& enter our seriously easy-as-pie monthly digi scrap challenges (now that’s a bit of a mouthful, LOL! – sorry girls!!)  Or maybe I should have just simply said: so much scrapping…so much FUN to all be a part of! :o)  And we’d really LOVE you all to jump right in and give our brand new template a try…

To download…CLICK HERE (or just click on the preview image below)!

This latest template really was a lot of FUN to put together for you guys! :o)  Has anyone else noticed all those bold chervon patterns popping up more and more in the world of design?  Recently, it seems that that same playful ‘zig-zag’ has been one of the hottest trends in both paper and digi-scrapping…so, I thought, why not incorporate a chic, modern and very versatile chevron motif into one of our template challenges…a little something for us all to have a bit of FUN with!

Now, let’s go over the GUIDELINES for our template challenges here at the Shoppe?!  Then be sure to keep scrolling to view some fabulous inspiration from our lovely & super-talented Shabby Artists!

The ‘deadline’ for this challenge is JULY 1st.  We will announce the template challenge winner on July 5th, when we share Template Challenge TWENTY-FIVE!  As you probably know, we now announce the winner on the same day we debut a new template challenge.  The ‘winner’ of the challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe!  Please note that for our template challenges…we select the ‘winner’ randomly (via random.org) – so everyone has a chance to win… beginners and experienced scrappers!  It’s a great way to jump in and give digi scrapping (and templates) a try :o)

In order to be entered into the template challenge – you must post your layout in the Shabby Shoppe’s gallery (in the SHOPPE BLOG CHALLENGES gallery) and then post a comment HERE at our blog (on this post only) with a link to your layout in our gallery.  This will enter you into the challenge :o)  Please keep in mind that all layouts must contain at least 75% SP product (purchased or free).  To be eligible for the challenge – you must scrap with the easy-as-pie layered template!

We also have several fun ways for you to obtain ‘EXTRA’ entries to the challenge (please note that in order to qualify for any EXTRA entries – you must first complete a layout with our easy-as-pie template and submit that to our gallery and blog) :o)

• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have one of our blinkies (available by clicking on the blinkies link in the sidebar) either on your blog or in all of your forum signatures (be sure to include a link to your blog or signature in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have facebooked or twittered about our template challenge (don’t forget to include the link in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have blogged about our template challenge (again, be sure to add your blog link to your post).

So, that means that you have the possibility of entering the challenge up to 4 times!  Just be sure each entry is a separate comment, as we will be using a random number generator to choose the winner.  Be sure to get your entries in by MIDNIGHT (US eastern time) on JULY 1st, and again…the winner will be announced in early July (the 5th to be exact)!

So again…here is your newest Easy-As-Pie Layered Template! <–click this to download OR click the preview image at the top of this post :o)

Your download includes:

• 12×12 Layered psd template with drop shadows (you can opt to turn them off or use your own)
• 12×12 Layered TIFF template with drop shadows

In the event this is your first time scrapping with a layered template – SP has created a quick and simple tutorial on how to use our Easy-As-Pie templates in PSE and PS.  You can find it HERE.  We’ve tried to cover the basics, but if you have any questions, please let us know and one of the Shabby Team Members will do their best to answer it.

Now, here is that INSPIRATION I promised you :o)  And please remember that you can always visit the Shabby Artist Gallery for more information about each layout – we will be uploading throughout the day/night…

I took a bright, fun and somewhat “galactic” approach with my new layout…and how cool is SP’s Space Boy kit…so perfect for my pics!  I love discovering some of these older kits…and I had an absolute blast (LOL!) playing with Space Boy (plus a few bits & pieces from other fave kits)!!  Deciding which papers to clip to the ‘chevron’ pieces, now, that was the best bit!

Jenelle‘s page is every inch -> star-quality!!  The first thing that catches my eye is her very clever title!  …next, the stars, a lil’ glitter and ever-so perfect starburst make the page sparkle just so!  …and finally that super-cool old tree…a perfectly magical place for little boys to play :o)

Kim‘s stunning anniversary page is so beautifully scrapped!  The color palette is divine…and I can’t get over how sweet Kim and her handsome husband haven’t changed a bit in ten years!  Forever young…and in love!  Awwww!!

I utterly adore Rosy‘s contribution to the latest template challenge!  I love how she tweaked the template to suit her style…and her ‘landscape-oriented’ photographs.  Isn’t that the most perfect Mother’s Day page?!!…an abundance of inspiration shown here!  And how wonderful does a subtle gray patterned background work with the bold reds, above, in Kim’s example and the pretty pastels that Rosy has incorporated here…so versatile and full of class!

Casharina also lovingly tinkered with the original template and made it all her own!! …an extra framed pic to triple the fun…and the journal space moved to suit!  Loving that point-form journaling typed in different colors…a fabulous way to capture the memories of a fun-filled family day!  Extra-gorgeous scrapping!! :o)

Thanks heaps girls! :o)  Now that you’ve had a peek at all our pages – ALL so different and ALL so fab!  We so hope you enjoy scrapping your very own creations…looking forward to seeing yours in the gallery and being inspired all over again!

{ Don’t FORGET to link up to this post only to enter template challenge TWENTY-FOUR }

So we’ve shared the new template with you – YAY!!!  …we’ve attached some fabulous inspiration from the team – YIPEE!!  …and now it is time to announce the winner of TEMPLATE CHALLENGE 23! – hip-hip-HOORAY!!  This time round, the ‘lucky’ number was 21… and that means that Lily_of_the_Valley’s beautiful SENIOR RECITAL layout is our winner! :o)  Such a sweet page…full of heartfelt touches!  I especially love the musical quote! :o)  CONGRATULATIONS, Susan!!  You will be receiving a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe in your email box (be sure to check spam folders) this morning…have fun shoppe-ing and thanks for joining in the template challenge fun!

And, as always…THANKS to everyone who took part in the previous challenge.  We’re sooooo happy that you played along with us…and we truly loved each & every layout!  Page after page of beautiful scrapping!!

Thanks for checking in with us today…enjoy your new easy-as-pie template!  I’ll see you all back here tomorrow with a little something for Father’s Day!  See you then! :o)

KylieFree (not desktops), Template Challenges, Uncategorized 35 Comments

Hi all!  It’s Kylie again!! (Getting sick of me yet? LOL!!! I’ve had a busy blog week this week, haven’t I?!)  Well, today it’s time to share our new Template Challenge…number 23!  We really hope you enjoy this latest challenge and have lots of fun scrapping with it… it’s all yours, so – GO FOR IT!!  And remember, a template is just a starting point.  A collection of shapes that need some love and attention!  So by all means, add to it, take off some elements, rotate it… SCRAP IT YOUR WAY!  I’m really looking forward to seeing how everyone brings this easy-as-pie template to life.  To help your page grow into something special – just add your precious photo/s and stories, your scrapping style, and of course, all those beautiful Shabby Princess products!

To download…CLICK HERE (or simply click the preview image below)!

Now, let’s go over the GUIDELINES for our template challenges here at the Shoppe?!  Then be sure to keep scrolling for some lovely inspiration from our talented Shabby Artists…that’s sure to get you motivated to scrap a page!

The ‘deadline’ for this challenge is JUNE 3rd – I seriously can’t believe I just typed “June”…already?? ;o)  We will announce the template challenge winner on June 7th, when we share Template Challenge TWENTY-FOUR!  As you probably know, we now announce the winner on the same day we debut a new template challenge.  The ‘winner’ of the challenge will receive a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe!  Please note that for our template challenges…we select the ‘winner’ randomly (via random.org) – so everyone has a chance to win… beginners and experienced scrappers!  It’s a great way to jump in and give digi scrapping (and templates) a try :o)

In order to be entered into the template challenge – you must post your layout in the Shabby Shoppe’s gallery (in the SHOPPE BLOG CHALLENGES gallery) and then post a comment HERE at our blog (on this post only) with a link to your layout in our gallery.  This will enter you into the challenge :o)  Please keep in mind that all layouts must contain at least 75% SP product (purchased or free).  To be eligible for the challenge – you must scrap with the easy-as-pie layered template!

We also have several fun ways for you to obtain ‘EXTRA’ entries to the challenge (please note that in order to qualify for any EXTRA entries – you must first complete a layout with our easy-as-pie template and submit that to our gallery and blog) :o)

• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have one of our blinkies (available by clicking on the blinkies link in the sidebar) either on your blog or in all of your forum signatures (be sure to include a link to your blog or signature in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have facebooked or twittered about our template challenge (don’t forget to include the link in your post).
• For an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment letting us know that you have blogged about our template challenge (again, be sure to add your blog link to your post).

So, that means that you have the possibility of entering the challenge up to 4 times!  Just be sure each entry is a separate comment, as we will be using a random number generator to choose the winner.  Be sure to get your entries in by MIDNIGHT (eastern time) on JUNE 3rd, and again…the winner will be announced in early June (the 7th to be exact)!

So again…here is your newest Easy-As-Pie Layered Template! <–click this to download OR click the preview image at the top of this post :o)

Your download includes:

• 12×12 Layered psd template with drop shadows (you can opt to turn them off or use your own)
• 12×12 Layered TIFF template with drop shadows

In the event this is your first time scrapping with a layered template – SP has created a quick and simple tutorial on how to use our Easy-As-Pie templates in PSE and PS.  You can find it HERE.  We’ve tried to cover the basics, but if you have any questions, please let us know and one of the Shabby Team Members will do their best to answer it.

I’m excited to share how the fabulously-talented Shabby Shoppe girls worked their own magic on the latest template.  A little bit of inspiration goes a long way and and these pages have boundless inspiration!! Check these beauties out! :o)  And please remember that you can always visit the Shabby Artist Gallery for more information about each layout – we will be uploading throughout the day/night)…

Here we have Kim‘s beautiful bluebonnet layout!  How sweet is this page?  The spray of blue blooms and the mix of textures – WOW!!  Looks like a wonderful day and special memories…also lots of laughs!

Next with have a bright and colorful, and very, very pretty page from Casharina!  Bursting with Spring color…the page just brings a smile to my face everytime I look at it!  Cool framing of the pic, too!

Rosy did a wonderful job at using the template as a starting point and scrapping it her way!!!…PERFECT!  I love the addition of all the framed photographs… & did I mention what an awesome photographer Rosy is?!! :o)  And beautiful paper choices/combos on the layout…so soft!

Jenelle also scrapped it her way!!  Go Jenelle…a super-fun and perfectly scrapped page!! :o)  I actually prefer the photo space rotated this way when using a plain/neutral background paper…it has better balance and flow, don’t you think?!  And a big congrats to the STAR of the page…champion effort, Nick!

And here is my page! …in all it’s pink and green glory! LOL!

Thanks again for the fabulous inspiration, girls :o) Now that you guys have seen our layouts…we truly, truly hope you enjoy scrapping your own pages!  We sincerely ALWAYS look forward to seeing your pages in the gallery!  So – have fun SCRAPPING :o)

{ Don’t FORGET to link up to this post only to enter template challenge TWENTY-THREE }

And now it is finally time to announce the winner of TEMPLATE CHALLENGE 22! – saving the BEST for last! YAY!!  This time, the ‘lucky’ random number was 12… and that means that KKimberlee’s Easter Morning layout was selected! :o)  What a sweet, sweet page with some fun alterations to the original!  …and the photos are toooo cute!!  CONGRATULATIONS, KKimberlee!! You will be receiving a $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe in your email box (be sure to check spam folders) today…have fun shoppe-ing and thanks for joining in the template challenge fun!

And, as always…a huge THANKS to everyone who participated in the last template challenge.  We are thrilled that you did…and hope you are inspired to scrap some gorgeous pages with our newest template!

Thanks for joining us today…and if you missed yesterday’s fun & games Birthday Bash post and/or Tuesday’s FREE Mother’s Day card download…well just keep scrolling down!!  Casharina will be here tomorrow with a fantastic hybrid project that you’re going to LOVE!!! :o)

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