Butterfly Crafts - Summer DT Call....

Butterfly Crafts Summer DT Call:

Butterfly crafts challenge Blog (Butterfly-crafts.blogspot.com) are looking for new design team members for our summer term (June 1st – Sep 30th 09).

Challenges are set every 2 weeks and the DT will be split into 2 teams and expected to complete 1 layout every 4 weeks. (Please note - The blog and forum are just for fun and inspiration so I will not be able to offer any prizes of freebies for the DT)

DT Duties:

· Create one layout every 4 weeks
· Make sure lay-outs are completed and sent in on time (If you miss 2+ challenges - you will be asked to leave the DT .)

We would also ask you to:
· During your DT term you will be asked to submit 1 project, tutorial or challenge for our forum.
· Post and chat on the forum, comment on our gallery and participate in on-line crops.
· Promote ‘Butterfly Crafts’ where ever you can including on your personal Blogs

How to apply:

Please send us 3 of your favourite layouts along with:
· Name, country you live in and e-mail address
· A short Bio about yourself
· A link to your Blog (if you have one)

to us at: Butterflycrafts1@aol.com please subject your e-mail ‘DT Call’

· I am also looking for an assistant DT coordinator to join the team; this person should be willing to work with me in thinking up challenges for the blog and forum and helping me with the day to day running of the site. If this is something you would be interested in please advise me in your e-mail and send me an example idea for a challenge. (remember Butterfly Crafts focuses on ‘passions’)

The closing date for applications is May 20th and the new DT will be contacted by May 22nd.

The call is open to everyone no matter where you live and I will be keeping at least 2 spots for new designers so if you have never been on a DT before and would like to try out this could be the call for you.

Karen xxx

Challenge 10.....

I can't believe we are up to challenge 10 already!!! Here it is:

Create a Lay-out about what fashion means to you. Whether it be favourite fashions from a period of time, a favourite designer or maybe even a fashion disaster - whatever you want.

Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 29th April to be in with a chance of becoming our May guest designer and this month the winner will also receive a gorgeous kit (kit includes Magenta paper, cardstock, Magenta chipboard, heidi swapp chipboard, brads, BasicGrey alphabet, & kaiser flowers) from our April Sponsor 'Scrapbook Star' - A big thank you to our DT member Samantha for sponsoring us this month xx

Here's what our fantastic DT came up with:

Michelle

When it comes to fashion, I guess you'd call me a dud ! I don't do heels, handbags, accessories or makeup. And when it comes to clothes, there are no brand names in my wardrobe - unless you count K-Mart and Target ! LOL !!!

Veronica

I did this layout of my younger daughter who I call a "Young Fashionista" for her keen fashion sense. Even at such a young age, she is very particular about her dressing, and everything she wears has to be fully coordinated!

Leanne

I love the look of how women dressed in the 1950's. They were so feminine and classy. I adore the look of the corseted waist and full hips that were the hallmark of 50's clothing. Swimwear was also soft and form fitting showing off a ladies silhouette perfectly yet still remaining respectable

Samantha

A photo of my grandmother. I love this era. So classy.

Zizi

Watch is part of fashion. It shows delicacy, intimacy and stylishness. I just love how it reflects us and make us look confident. My option would be the leather and funky ones

Guest Designer - Lizzie

We can't wait to see your creations. (Also make sure you come back here on 20th April for a special announcement ;0) )

Karen xxx

Meet Our April Guest Designer - Lizzie!!!!

I'm lizzie, i'm 25 and i have two kiddos. i love all things scrappy and crafty! i love to scrap about my kiddos, but doing odd lil lo's are my favorite. i love, LOVE challenge blogs and they really keep me on my toes! i love to scrap shabby chic and mod. i feel it really pulls my personality thru to my scrapping!

Visit Lizzie's Blog here - http://mommalizzie.blogspot.com/ and you can see Lizzie's GD lay-out on April 15th - Challenge 10.

Karen xxx

Please welcome new DT member - Leanne!!!!

Introducing our new DT member Leanne:


My name is Leanne and I live on the beautiful Gold Coast in sunny Queensland (Australia). I am married to my best friend Stuart and we have been married for 14 years. We’ve been blessed with three children, Mishae 21yrs, Jacob 11yrs (who is obsessed with pulling electrical items apart!!) and Emma 9 yrs (going on 18). We all enjoy spending our spare time camping and 4 Wheel Driving or just having fun.

I have been scrapbooking now for a period of about 5 years. My styles have changed considerably over that time but generally I would say that I tend to lean more towards classical, straight lines. I love that I am recording my thoughts for my children to read and share with their families long after I have gone. I am lucky enough to have children who love to be in front of the camera so am never short of a subject to photograph.

You can view Leanne's Blog here - http://loveleanne.blogspot.com/ and will be able to see Leanne's first DT lay-out on 15th April - challenge 10......

Karen xxx

Challenge 9.......

Hi Everyone,

Well it's a new month and time for a new challenge, so here goes:

Create a lay-out about a favourite toy or game. Wheather it be a favourite from your own childhood or your child's favourite - whatever you want.

Please upload your LO's to our gallery, leave us a link in the comments or e-mail them to Butterflycrafts1@aol.com by 29th April to be in with a chance of becoming our May guest designer and this month the winner will also receive this gorgeous kit (kit includes Magenta paper, cardstock, Magenta chipboard, heidi swapp chipboard, brads, BasicGrey alphabet, & kaiser flowers) from our April Sponsor 'Scrapbook Star' - A big thank you to our DT member Samantha for sponsoring us this month xx

Here's what our fantastic DT came up with:

Karen (Me)

Nina

Journaling: When I was around 4 or 5, I remember playing in the garden by myself.Round, cuplike leaves became little teacups and mud became a beautiful cake.No batteries required, just my imagination allowed to play.

Sue Em

Sarah

Vicki

This was a great challenge for me since I've been wanting to scrap my daughter's favourite toys for ever. "Mr.Wiggles" is my daughter's fave teddy bear. My husband bought and named him when I was pregnant. He has been on my daughter's bed since the day she was born. He protects her from thunderstorms, bad dreams and monsters. Other toys have come and gone but Mr. Wiggles is forever!

We can't wait to see your creations.

Karen xxx