tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3452379840703701532024-02-08T08:39:27.176-08:00So You Think You Can Scrap?Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-20929739229843323982009-06-02T21:17:00.000-07:002009-06-02T21:21:01.274-07:00Final ResultsAs promised, here are the final point totals for all contestants. Numbers not listed are those that did not finish each week's competition and were disqualified. If your name is not listed, and you finished all 6 weeks of the contest, email me at amy@afterfivedesigns.com so that we can fix any errors.<br /><br />Again, thank you to everyone who competed, and a special thank you to all our wonderful judges who had the difficult task of choosing their favorites each week. Here's to the next one! Cheers!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Beginner_1.jpg"></img><br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Advanced_1.jpg"></img><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Advanced_2.jpg"></img><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Advanced_3.jpg"></img><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Advanced_4.jpg"></img>Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-45675640116323965322009-05-29T11:32:00.000-07:002009-05-29T12:36:19.444-07:00Meet Our Winners<h2>First Place Advanced Overall Winner: Rebecca</h2><br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/IMG_2072.jpg"></img><br /><br /><b>Tell us a little bit about yourself.</b><br /><br /><i>I'm Rebecca, a 40 yo Mom from Sydney, Australia. I was born in England but have spent most of my life here. I've been married 7 years this year and have 2 boys, a 4yo and an 8 month old. I've been scrapping since January 2008. I was looking for ways to dress up my photos and I came across digiscrapping and the addiction (and spending) started :) I've never paper scrapped but am very much into photography and take photos every day for my 365 blog. I'm a computer nerd, before I had the kids I worked in IT doing tech support. I've been using Photoshop for a long time but I had to learn a whole new way of using it for scrapping :) I don't think I'd ever used the layers feature until I scrapped.<br /></i><br /><br /><b>Which week's layout was your favorite and why?</b><br /><br /><i>My favourite is my week 3 layout, Golden Child. I just love that photo and I'd been wanting to scrap it properly for so long. I'd tried but was never happy with the results. The theme for week 3 inspired me and I finally came up with a layout that does the photo justice. I've already printed it out and put it one of my scrap albums.</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br /><b>Which week's theme was your favorite?</b><br /><br /><i>hehehe You probably think it was week 3 now but actually it was week 1. I've done plenty of layouts about myself, for challenges, but this was the first that was about how others see me and it made me stop and think about how my friends thought of me. I wanted my layout to somehow show their view of me on the outside and the real me inside.</i><br /><br /><b>What inspires you most for your layouts?</b><br /><br /><i>My kids :) I scrap to preserve my memories so that when I'm gone my kids will know who I was. Being an older mother I am very much aware that I may not be around to know my grandkids but I hope this way they can know me and what life was like with me. Every time the kids do something new or I have a great photo of them, I want to scrap it. I still miss a lot though. This time around with the baby I've realised how much I've forgotten from my eldest's baby years before I was scrapping. I can also find inspiration in a fabulous new kit, sometimes I buy a kit just for one particular element or paper that inspires me :)</i><br /><br /><b>Do you have a favorite color scheme?</b><br /><br /><i>I looooove bright bold colours. I'm not much into pastels or pinks. Maybe because I'm always scrapping boy layouts :p My favourite colour is green, lush rich grass green.</i><br /><br /><b>What were your main reasons for entering the contest?</b><br /><br /><i>hehehe I wasn't going to at first and then when I saw the quality of the layouts in the galleries I almost ran away. Not the competition galleries but the normal galleries before the competition started. I felt so out classed. But I love a challenge and the chance to collect some A5D and SPD products at a discount price, as in the weekly kit, was too much to resist (don't tell DH). I figured even if my layouts sucked as long I did a layout each week I could keep shopping and it was anonymous so if I sucked, no-one would know. That and the wacom tablet, the second prize, I'll enter anything that's dangling one of those in front of me :)</i><br /><br /><b>What favorite music are you looking forward to loading onto your new ipod?</b><br /><br /><i>I like techno and classical music but mostly I'm looking forward putting some earphones on and being able to play some Nine Inch Nails without offending anyone and without my son picking up some bad language.</i><br /><br /><b>Are you on any CTs? If so, which?</b><br /><br /><i>yep just a few :)<br />I am on the site CT for the new Digiscrap Addicts, yep I'm an addict.<br />Also the Scrap Orchard site CT but they're having a CT comp next month so I'll have to compete to see if I get back in.<br />I also CT for some of the designers at Scrap Orchard, Pineapple Plantation Designs, Designs by Sine and Ziggle Designs.<br />Then there's the studio girls, Flergs, mgl Scraps and Ziska. <br />And I still scrap for the designer who got me started CTing, ScrapShana but now it's her whole Digiscrapaganza store :)</i><br /><br /><b>Who is your scrapping idol(s)?</b><br /><br /><i>Wow, I have so many and a whole lot more after SUTUCS. I don't want to name anyone because I don't want to leave anyone out. I particularly admire the girls I CT with because working with the same kits it makes me more aware of just how clever they are. I'm not much of an ideas person. I can scrap (after 6 weeks I know that :) ) but so often I see other scrappers' layouts and they've used a kit in a way that I would never of though of. So there's a lot of girls who's layouts I look at and say 'that's so clever' and 'why didn't I think of that' and 'so that's what that element is for'.</i><br /><br /><b>List your favorite cocktail (can be non-alcoholic)</b><br /><br /><i>I like a straight vodka & lime, equal portions, no ice or a nice Champanska - vodka, Champagne and lime cordial :)</i><br /><br /><h2>First Place Beginner Overall Winner: Sophie</h2><br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/SophieandAvaChristmas08.jpg"></img><br /><br /><b>Tell us a little bit about yourself.</b><br /><br /><i>I'm Sophie I'm 24 and Scottish. I was 21 when I had my little girl Ava Charlotte, I was studying biomed but decided 2 years in that wasn't for me. I found photoshop about a year later on the signature making forums. I work part time in my friends webdesign company mainly doing admin stuff, mostly in the music industry (sounds way cooler than it is, I type up tour dates ha ha) and my boyfriend is about to graduate as a teacher.<br /></i><br /><br /><b>Which week's layout was your favorite and why?</b><br /><br /><i>My favourite page was Week 4. It just all sort of fell together and ended up nothing like I'd planned it. Plus if it gets one more person in the world to start listening to "sparklehorse" then my work here is done ;)</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br /><b>Which week's theme was your favorite?</b><br /><br /><i>Week 4 again. I'm addicted to music so I had trouble deciding on the best song to use. I suddenly realised a lot of my favourite songs have pretty dismal lyrics so I had to can them LOL. But I really enjoyed the challenge of fitting the right lyrics to the right colours and photos.</i><br /><br /><b>What inspires you most for your layouts?</b><br /><br /><i>Ava ;) Pretty much that's it, sometimes quotes/lyrics but mainly Ava's little cherub face.</i><br /><br /><b>Do you have a favorite color scheme?</b><br /><br /><i>Oh I'm not sure, I like golds and browns, and greys I guess I'm not big into bright colours.</i><br /><br /><b>What were your main reasons for entering the contest?</b><br /><br /><i>The challenge. It was nice to have someone else tell me what to scrap. It was way more inspiring than my own ideas. My friends were entering too so it was a fun thing to do together and see if we could spot each others styles.</i><br /><br /><b>What is the first thing you will purchase with your prize?</b><br /><br /><i>Good question! I have a wishlist as big as my arm, pretty much a kit from every designer. I haven't had a lot of pennies and bought anything for a while so there are lots of new releases to play with.</i><br /><br /><b>Are you on any CTs? If so, which?</b><br /><br /><i>Yep, since starting the contest, like my friend Ellie also said, it's totally helped me improve and push myself so now I'm lucky enough to be on 3 great teams! My friends AnnaBV Designs, Tangie Baxters and Gypsy Couture's. I'm also guesting in June for Martencja and Edeline which I'm really excited about.</i><br /><br /><b>Who is your scrapping idol(s)?</b><br /><br /><i>My friend Sheri (seattlesheri). She encouraged me and many more of our signature making friends into scrapping and she's seriously AMAZING. Also Sammi, the after5 CT whose galleries I have a minor addiction to, and about a hundred other people!</i><br /><br /><b>List your favorite cocktail (can be non-alcoholic)</b><br /><br /><i>A Bollo.... nobody knows what I'm talking about he he. I used to work in a cocktail bar and we got to make up our own cocktails as specials. a Bollo (named after a character on the "Mighty Boosh") was half shots of Midori, bombay saphire, blue bolls, taboo and topped with orange juice and lemonade... it's turquoise... ick not sure I could drink it now.</i><br /><br />Thanks for letting us get to know you girls!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-3297595280519541172009-05-22T15:01:00.000-07:002009-05-22T15:01:00.548-07:00Throw the Confetti!!!And now the moment you've all been waiting for.... Envelope please....<br /><br />The advanced first place winner is Rebecca Lavender-Roberts (#340)!!! Congratulations, Rebecca! She will receive a $100 gift certificate to both stores and a brand-new iPod!<br />Drumroll please.....<br /><br /><b>Rebecca's Entries:</b><br /><br />Week 1:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk1.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 2:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk2.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 3:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 4:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 5:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk5.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 6:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_A/wk6.jpg"></img><br /><br />The beginner first place winner is Sophie James (#173)! Congratulations, Sophie! She will receive a $100 gift certificate to both stores.<br /><br /><b>Sophie's Entries:</b><br /><br />Week 1:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk1.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 2:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk2.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 3:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 4:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 5:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk5.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 6:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/1Win_B/wk6.jpg"></img><br /><br />Congratulations, everyone! We want to thank each and every contestant for your participation in this contest. We had a blast doing it, and we hope you did too! Every layout was stunning, unique, and inspirational. <br /><br />Each contestant will be able to view their points soon, so stay tuned. Also, we hope to get an interview with the first place winners, so be sure to come back for that. <br /><br />Thank you, everyone!!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-60738833603718351882009-05-22T14:01:00.000-07:002009-05-22T14:01:00.452-07:00Second PlaceWinnerDrumroll please.....<br /><br />The 2nd place winner in the advanced category is Sory Reyes (#220)! Congratulations Sory! She will receive a $75 gift certificate to both stores and a Wacom tablet!<br /><br /><b>Sory's Entries:</b><br /><br />Week 1:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_A/wk1.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 2:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_A/wk2.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 3:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_A/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 4:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_A/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 5:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_A/wk5.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 6:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_A/wk6.jpg"></img><br /><br />The 2nd place winner in the Beginner category is Jillian Nugui (#247)! Congratulations, Jillian! She will receive a $75 gift certificate to both stores.<br /><br /><b>Jillian's Entries:</b><br /><br />Week 1:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_B/wk1.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 2:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_B/wk2.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 3:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_B/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 4:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_B/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 5:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_B/wk5.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 6:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/2nd_B/wk6.jpg"></img><br /><br />The overall winners will be announced in another hour! Get ready to party!!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-88242303627449146032009-05-22T13:01:00.000-07:002009-05-22T13:01:00.753-07:00Third Place WinnerDrumroll please.....<br /><br />The 3rd place winner in the advanced category is K'Lynn Goddard (#335)! Congratulations K'Lynn! She will receive a $50 gift certificate to both stores and an 8"x8" shutterfly book!<br /><br /><b>K'Lynn's Entries:</b><br /><br />Week 1:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Advanced/wk1.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 2:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Advanced/wk2.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 3:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Advanced/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 4:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Advanced/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 5:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Advanced/wk5.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 6:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Advanced/wk6.jpg"></img><br /><br />The 3rd place winner in the Beginner category is Paula Kamm (#428)! Congratulations, Paula! She will receive a $50 gift certificate to both stores.<br /><br /><b>Paula's Entries:</b><br /><br />Week 1:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Beginner/wk1.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 2:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Beginner/wk2.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 3:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Beginner/wk3.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 4:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Beginner/wk4.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 5:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Beginner/wk5.jpg"></img><br /><br />Week 6:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/3rdPlace_Beginner/wk6.jpg"></img><br /><br />The second place winners will be announced in another hour! You know we have to drag out the fun a bit ;) See you then!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-84087795987967756522009-05-22T12:01:00.000-07:002009-05-22T12:01:00.317-07:00And the winner is....Announcement coming soon! Check back in an hour :)Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-17305929959432022742009-05-20T00:01:00.000-07:002009-05-20T00:01:04.068-07:00Final Public Vote ResultsWhile we wait for the big reveal, we are continuing to post the results to the public votes.<br /><br />Here are the results for the <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/04/week-5-public-vote.html">Week 5 Public Vote:</a><br /><br /><b>advanced entry #220 with 223 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10861"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br /><b>beginner entry #247 with 360 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10812"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Beginner/247.jpg"></a><br /><br />Here are the results for the final <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/04/week-6-public-vote.html">Week 6 Public Vote:</a><br /><br /><b>advanced entry #116 with a whopping 1633 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21066"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/116.jpg"></a><br /><br /><b>beginner entry #173 with 46 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20818"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Beginner/173.jpg"></a><br /><br />Check back tomorrow for more results!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-61910175865110765652009-05-19T00:01:00.000-07:002009-05-19T00:01:01.566-07:00Weeks 3 & 4 Public Vote ResultsWhile we wait for the big announcement, we will be posting the winners to all the public votes. Check yesterday's post for weeks 1 & 2.<br /><br />Here are the results for the <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/04/week-3-public-vote.html">Week 3 Public Vote:</a><br /><br /><b>advanced entry #220 with 501 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9907"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br /><b>beginner entry #433 with 448 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9736"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Beginner/433.jpg"></a><br /><br />Here are the results for the <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/04/week-4-public-vote.html">Week 4 Public Vote:</a><br /><br /><b>advanced entry #130 with 244 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19754"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/130.jpg"></a><br /><br /><b>the beginner category was a tie. both #142 and #170 received 79 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19861"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/142.jpg"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20065"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/170.jpg"></a><br /><br />Check back tomorrow for more results!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-68492406693954214692009-05-18T11:46:00.000-07:002009-05-18T12:50:29.122-07:00Weeks 1 & 2 Public Vote ResultsNow that the contest is over, all points are being tallied so that we can announce the big winner on Friday! In the meantime, we will be posting the winners to all the public votes. <br /><br />Here are the results for the <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/04/week-1-public-vote.html">Week 1 Public Vote:</a><br /><br /><b>advanced entry #116 with 810 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=8843"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk1_Advanced/116.jpg"></a><br /><br /><b>beginner entry #247 with 151 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=8211"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk1_Beginner/247.jpg"></a><br /><br />Here are the results for the <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/04/week-2-public-vote.html">Week 2 Public Vote:</a><br /><br /><b>advanced entry #340 with 349 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19105"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/340.jpg"></a><br /><br /><b>beginner entry #173 with 76 votes!</b><br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18655"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Beginner/173.jpg"></a><br /><br />Check back tomorrow for more results!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-72239973572245482302009-05-13T08:10:00.001-07:002009-05-13T08:10:42.533-07:00Week 6 Bonus Round WinnersThe winners for the bonus round of week 6 have been chosen! Each of these contestants will receive a $25 gift certificate to both sponsoring stores. <br /><br />By random draw, the winners are:<br /><br />130<br />164<br />180<br /><br />Congratulations!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-10048307610457625282009-05-08T12:33:00.000-07:002009-05-08T14:01:23.706-07:00Week 6 Public VoteThe galleries for week 6 are closed and judging is now done! We had an awesome lineup of judges for this week that had the difficult decision of choosing some favorites. Other than the two store owners, Amy Hutchinson and Laura Deceatis, we also had the following judges:<br /><br />Crissy Armstrong (Pink Ellie Designs - A5D Designer)<br />Laura Kaye (A5D CT)<br />Edeline (SPD Designer)<br />Indah (SPD CT)<br />and special guest judges Nancy Comelab and Flergs!<br /><br />The top picks will be available to the public for voting May 8th through May 10th. <br /><br />The judges have chosen the top 10 advanced entries and the top 5 beginner entries to go to the public vote. Anyone can vote, as many times as you want! Simply visit the <a href="http://afterfivedesigns.com/poll/SUTUCS.php">voting page here</a> to cast your vote! Voting will take place through Sunday, May 10th.<br /><br />Top 10 Advanced Entries:<br /><br />106:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20660"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/106.jpg"></a><br /><br />116:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21066"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/116.jpg"></a><br /><br />130:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20653"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/130.jpg"></a><br /><br />152:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20946"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/152.jpg"></a><br /><br />216:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20738"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/216.jpg"></a><br /><br />220:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21039"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br />250:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20995"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/250.jpg"></a><br /><br />270:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21064"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/270.jpg"></a><br /><br />393:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20996"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/393.jpg"></a><br /><br />449:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21093"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Advanced/449.jpg"></a><br /><br />The Top 5 Beginner Entries:<br /><br />142:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21006"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Beginner/142.jpg"></a><br /><br />173:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20818"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Beginner/173.jpg"></a><br /><br />326:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21062"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Beginner/326.jpg"></a><br /><br />428:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20828"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Beginner/428.jpg"></a><br /><br />451:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20697"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk6_Beginner/451.jpg"></a><br /><br />Good luck!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-68485447954545397642009-05-04T11:33:00.001-07:002009-05-04T11:33:58.388-07:00Week 5 Bonus Round WinnersThe winners for the bonus round of week 5 have been chosen! Each of these contestants will receive a $25 gift certificate to both sponsoring stores. <br /><br />By random draw, the winners are:<br /><br />322<br />160<br />211<br /><br />Congratulations!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-77320729381794302482009-05-01T00:01:00.000-07:002009-05-01T00:01:01.705-07:00Week 5 Public VoteThe galleries for week 5 are closed and judging is now done! We had an awesome lineup of judges for this week that had the difficult decision of choosing some favorites. Other than the two store owners, Amy Hutchinson and Laura Deceatis, we also had the following judges:<br /><br />Nathy Geuens (Cinnamon Designs - A5D Designer)<br />Claire Skeps (A5D CT)<br />Sandrine Laprade (Bisontine - SPD Designer)<br />Davita Edmundson (SPD CT)<br />and special guest judge Kitty Chen!<br /><br />The top picks will be available to the public for voting May 1st through May 3rd. <br /><br />The judges have chosen the top 10 advanced entries and the top 5 beginner entries to go to the public vote. Anyone can vote, as many times as you want! Simply visit the <a href="http://afterfivedesigns.com/poll/SUTUCS.php">voting page here</a> to cast your vote! Voting will take place through Sunday, May 3rd.<br /><br />Top 10 Advanced Entries:<br /><br />130:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10438"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/130.jpg"></a><br /><br />160:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10538"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/160.jpg"></a><br /><br />171:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10899"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/171.jpg"></a><br /><br />178:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10479"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/178.jpg"></a><br /><br />204:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10406"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/204.jpg"></a><br /><br />213:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10820"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/213.jpg"></a><br /><br />220:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10861"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br />230:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10883"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/230.jpg"></a><br /><br />270:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10641"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/270.jpg"></a><br /><br />340:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10818"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Advanced/340.jpg"></a><br /><br />The Top 5 Beginner Entries:<br /><br />190:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10572"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Beginner/190.jpg"></a><br /><br />247:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10812"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Beginner/247.jpg"></a><br /><br />314:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10483"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Beginner/314.jpg"></a><br /><br />427:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10763"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Beginner/427.jpg"></a><br /><br />428:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10453"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk5_Beginner/428.jpg"></a><br /><br />Good luck!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-90965643024097171312009-04-27T09:57:00.001-07:002009-04-27T09:57:51.373-07:00Week 4 Bonus Round WinnersThe winners for the bonus round of week 4 have been chosen! Each of these contestants will receive a $25 gift certificate to both sponsoring stores. <br /><br />By random draw, the winners are:<br /><br />130<br />142<br />178<br /><br />Congratulations!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-31532330821311713422009-04-27T09:42:00.000-07:002009-04-27T09:51:11.976-07:00Week 6: It's a Bird, It's a Plane!First, Laura and I would just like to say...<br />Thanks to everyone that has played along the last 6 weeks! We have had a blast! We are blown away with not only the amazing layouts in the galleries, but the hearts that shined through them. We saw a lot of raw moments and they were inspiring and touching. So thank you for sharing your memories with us and baring your souls! We all know that scrapping is about honoring our memories and the people we love, and every one of you excelled at that. We hope you are all very proud of yourselves!!<br /><br />The contest of the year continues with our final week! Camila Designs and Martencja Designs from <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com">After 5 Designs</a> have joined As You Wish Designs and Julie Bullock of <a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com">Shabby Pickle Designs</a> have joined to create this week's kit. While anyone is welcome to purchase this kit, all registered contestants will automatically receive it at a 50% discount. Use this kit to create or supplement your entry for week 5 (not required).<br /><br />The kit will be 20% off to all non-contestants during the week 4 contest period. To receive the discount, be sure to use coupon code <b>ITSABIRDIE6</b>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/product.php?productid=17308&cat=272&page=1"><img src="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/images/P/preview-14.jpg"></a><br /><br /><i>The theme this week is 'It's a Bird, It's a Plane'...<br /><br />“Let the focus of this week be on an object or thing, not a person. Scrap nature, or a book, your child's toy... be original, think outside the box. Wow us with your amazing creativity!”</i><br /><br />You can pick up the new (oh so beautiful) kit <a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/product.php?productid=17308&cat=272&page=1">here in the shoppe.</a> (Note that you do not have to have the kit to do your themed layout, but you will need it for the bonus rounds. You can see the official rules <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/03/official-rules.html">here.</a> Do not log into the store with your registration number. Just log in as usual and you will get the discount on the kit.)<br /><br />This kit is not required for your themed entry, though it has been designed to coordinate with the theme, so you may want to consider using it (especially at 50% off!) It is, however, required for the optional bonus round.<br /><br />Instructions:<br /><br />*Remember: We encourage you to use your own photos in your entries. Each week's theme has been carefully chosen so that the photo you use can be generic. You may wish to choose photos that will not reveal your identity (i.e. photos of you or your children that the judges may recognize). However, that being said, scrapping is first and foremost about your memories, so use any photo that calls to you.*<br /><br />*We have an advanced and beginner level for entries. If you wish to enter the beginner level, <a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=564">post your layout for week 6 here.</a> You must enter the same level each week. The prizes for the beginner level will not be as big as the prizes listed, but they will be similar. If you are just starting out, are not on a lot of CTs, you may wish to enter this category.<br /><br />*<a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=563">Advanced entries should be posted here.</a> If you have been scrapping for a year or more, or are on one or more CTs, you will probably want to enter this level to compete for the top prizes. <br /><br />Remember to login with your anonymous number in the forums before posting (forum logins are tied with gallery logins)!!<br /><br />You may begin posting your layouts Monday, April 27. Entries may be posted through Friday, May 1, 11:59pm CST. The galleries will then be closed. Remember that if you do not enter each week, you will be disqualified.<br /><br />Bonus layouts can be anything you wish. There is no level categories for bonus entries. Bonus layouts must be 100% with the week's themed kit. Layouts that do not use 100% of the kit will be deleted. You may enter as many layouts in the bonus round as you wish. Each layout gives you a chance for the random-draw prize. <a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=565">Bonus layouts may be uploaded here.</a><br /><br />Schedule for Week 6:<br />Kit Available Monday 4-27<br />Contestants Upload to Gallery: Mon 4-27 - Fri 5-1<br />Judging: Sat 5-2 through Thursday 5-7<br />Public Vote: Fri 5-8Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-82374310336710814132009-04-24T09:32:00.000-07:002009-04-24T09:36:18.909-07:00Week 6 Sneak PeekOk girls, get your thinking caps on! This is the last layout you will create for this contest! Here's the sneak peek for next week's entry:<br /><br /><i>--'It's a Bird, It's a Plane'<br /><br />Let the focus of this week be on an object or thing, not a person. Scrap nature, or a book, your child's toy... be original, think outside the box. Wow us with your amazing creativity!</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/sutucs_wk6PV.jpg"></img>Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-38109004037865377002009-04-23T21:33:00.000-07:002009-04-24T09:49:56.219-07:00Week 4 Public VoteThe galleries for week 4 are closed and judging is now done! We had an awesome lineup of judges for this week that had the difficult decision of choosing some favorites. Other than the two store owners, Amy Hutchinson and Laura Deceatis, we also had the following judges:<br /><br />Kasia Designs (SPD Designer)<br />Sarah Cornish (A5D / SPD CT)<br />Katrina aka twentytinytoes (A5D CT)<br />Justyna Szymanska (Lily Designs - A5D Designer)<br />and special guest judges Amanda Taylor (TaylorMade Designs) and Nicole Hacker!<br /><br />The top picks will be available to the public for voting April 24th through April 26th. <br /><br />The judges have chosen the top 10 advanced entries and the top 5 beginner entries to go to the public vote. Anyone can vote, as many times as you want! Simply visit the <a href="http://afterfivedesigns.com/poll/SUTUCS.php">voting page here</a> to cast your vote! Voting will take place through Sunday, April 26th.<br /><br />Top 10 Advanced Entries:<br /><br />130:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19754"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/130.jpg"></a><br /><br />135:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20080"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/135.jpg"></a><br /><br />171:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20191"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/171.jpg"></a><br /><br />172:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20146"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/172.jpg"></a><br /><br />191:<br /><br /><a href="hhttp://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20102"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/191.jpg"></a><br /><br />192:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20216"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/192.jpg"></a><br /><br />204:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19847"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/204.jpg"></a><br /><br />220:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20163"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br />340:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20198"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/340.jpg"></a><br /><br />449:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20160"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Advanced/449.jpg"></a><br /><br />The Top 5 Beginner Entries:<br /><br />142:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19861"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/142.jpg"></a><br /><br />170:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20065"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/170.jpg"></a><br /><br />173:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19714"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/173.jpg"></a><br /><br />314:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19885"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/314.jpg"></a><br /><br />428:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=20033"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk4_Beginner/428.jpg"></a><br /><br />Good luck!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-31267260990806571542009-04-20T09:19:00.001-07:002009-04-20T09:19:45.413-07:00Week 3 Bonus Round WinnersThe winners for the bonus round of week 2 have been chosen! Each of these contestants will receive a $25 gift certificate to both sponsoring stores. <br /><br />By random draw, the winners are:<br /><br />432<br />204<br />449<br /><br />Congratulations!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-55875406394781909542009-04-19T22:16:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:24:03.518-07:00Week 5: Color My WorldThe contest of the year continues with Week 5! Amanda R Designs and Karla Dudley Designs from <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com">After 5 Designs</a> have joined cre@-bisontine and Sabrina Dupre of <a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com">Shabby Pickle Designs</a> have joined to create this week's kit. While anyone is welcome to purchase this kit, all registered contestants will automatically receive it at a 50% discount. Use this kit to create or supplement your entry for week 5 (not required).<br /><br />The kit will be 20% off to all non-contestants during the week 4 contest period. To receive the discount, be sure to use coupon code <b>ColorWorld5</b>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=502&cat=0&page=1"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/shoppe/images/cache/ac2be8f00ec4efb1fc4f6a1a787c2f64.jpg"></a><br /><br />You can pick up the new (oh so beautiful) kit <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=502&cat=0&page=1">here in the shoppe.</a> (Note that you do not have to have the kit to do your themed layout, but you will need it for the bonus rounds. You can see the official rules <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/03/official-rules.html">here.</a> Do not log into the store with your registration number. Just log in as usual and you will get the discount on the kit.)<br /><br />This kit is not required for your themed entry, though it has been designed to coordinate with the theme, so you may want to consider using it (especially at 50% off!) It is, however, required for the optional bonus round.<br /><br />Instructions:<br /><br />*Remember: We encourage you to use your own photos in your entries. Each week's theme has been carefully chosen so that the photo you use can be generic. You may wish to choose photos that will not reveal your identity (i.e. photos of you or your children that the judges may recognize). However, that being said, scrapping is first and foremost about your memories, so use any photo that calls to you.*<br /><br />*We have an advanced and beginner level for entries. If you wish to enter the beginner level, <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showgallery.php?cat=593">post your layout for week 5 here.</a> You must enter the same level each week. The prizes for the beginner level will not be as big as the prizes listed, but they will be similar. If you are just starting out, are not on a lot of CTs, you may wish to enter this category.<br /><br />*<a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showgallery.php?cat=594">Advanced entries should be posted here.</a> If you have been scrapping for a year or more, or are on one or more CTs, you will probably want to enter this level to compete for the top prizes. <br /><br />Remember to login with your anonymous number in the forums before posting (forum logins are tied with gallery logins)!!<br /><br />You may begin posting your layouts Monday, April 20. Entries may be posted through Friday, April 24, 11:59pm CST. The galleries will then be closed. Remember that if you do not enter each week, you will be disqualified.<br /><br />Bonus layouts can be anything you wish. There is no level categories for bonus entries. Bonus layouts must be 100% with the week's themed kit. Layouts that do not use 100% of the kit will be deleted. You may enter as many layouts in the bonus round as you wish. Each layout gives you a chance for the random-draw prize. <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showgallery.php?cat=592">Bonus layouts may be uploaded here.</a><br /><br />Schedule for Week 5:<br />Kit Available Monday 4-20<br />Contestants Upload to Gallery: Mon 4-20 - Fri 4-24<br />Judging: Sat 4-25 through Thursday 4-30<br />Public Vote: Fri 5-1Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-10087071190688121512009-04-17T08:20:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:21:15.320-07:00Week 5 Info PostedBe sure to check out the <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/forum/index.php">A5D forums</a> for preliminary information on week 5's theme! The kit and full instructions will be available on Monday.Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-43685217402965057802009-04-16T20:20:00.000-07:002009-04-16T21:28:45.030-07:00Week 3 Public Vote!The results are in! The judges have chosen the top 10 advanced entries and the top 5 beginner entries to go to the public vote. Anyone can vote, as many times as you want! Simply visit the <a href="http://afterfivedesigns.com/poll/SUTUCS.php">voting page here</a> to cast your vote! Voting will take place through Sunday, April 19th.<br /><br />Top 10 Advanced Entries:<br /><br />114:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9579"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/114.jpg"></a><br /><br />115:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9378"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/115.jpg"></a><br /><br />171:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9947"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/171.jpg"></a><br /><br />172:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9882"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/172.jpg"></a><br /><br />192:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9484"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/192.jpg"></a><br /><br />220:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9907"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br />305:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9733"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/305.jpg"></a><br /><br />335:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9629"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/335.jpg"></a><br /><br />340:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9945"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/340.jpg"></a><br /><br />453:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9265"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Advanced/453.jpg"></a><br /><br />Top 5 Beginner Entries:<br /><br />170:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9859"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Beginner/170.jpg"></a><br /><br />173:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9451"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Beginner/173.jpg"></a><br /><br />247:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9573"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Beginner/247.jpg"></a><br /><br />325:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9928"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Beginner/325.jpg"></a><br /><br />433:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=9736"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk3_Beginner/433.jpg"></a>Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-57915780736226363382009-04-16T15:39:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:42:25.330-07:00Judging for Week 3 Underway!The galleries for week 3 are closed and judging is now commencing! We have an awesome lineup of judges for this week that will have the difficult decision of choosing some favorites. Other than the two store owners, Amy Hutchinson and Laura Deceatis, we also have the following judges:<br /><br />Joyce Tatad (A5D/SPD CT)<br />Peggy NewLifeDreams (SPD Designer)<br />Nikki Beaudreau (SPD Designer)<br />Colleen York (A5D CT)<br />Catherine Paturet (A5D Designer)<br />and special guest judge Gina Miller!<br /><br />The top picks will be available to the public for voting April 17th through April 19th. <br /><br />Good luck!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-42755454529745486192009-04-14T12:48:00.000-07:002009-04-14T12:49:11.839-07:00Week 2 Bonus Round Winners!The winners for the bonus round of week 2 have been chosen! Each of these contestants will receive a $25 gift certificate to both sponsoring stores. <br /><br />By random draw, the winners are:<br /><br />187<br />192<br />379<br /><br />Congratulations!Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-17618106391457538632009-04-13T09:40:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:49:39.876-07:00Week 4: Sing Sing a SongThe contest of the year continues with Week 4! Jofia Designs, Vera Lim and Laura Deaceits of <a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com">Shabby Pickle Designs</a> have joined Amy Hutchinson (ah! designs) from <a href="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com">After 5 Designs</a> to create this week's kit. While anyone is welcome to purchase this kit, all registered contestants will automatically receive it at a 50% discount. Use this kit to create or supplement your entry for week 4 (not required).<br /><br />The kit will be 20% off to all non-contestants during the week 4 contest period. To receive the discount, be sure to use coupon code SingSong4.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/product.php?productid=17259&cat=0&page=1"><img src="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/images/P/Singasong-preview1-2.jpg"></a><br /><br />You can pick up the new (oh so beautiful) kit <a href="http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/product.php?productid=17259&cat=0&page=1">here in the store.</a> (Note that you do not have to have the kit to do your themed layout, but you will need it for the bonus rounds. You can see the official rules <a href="http://sutucs.blogspot.com/2009/03/official-rules.html">here.</a> Do not log into the store with your registration number. Just log in as usual and you will get the discount on the kit.)<br /><br />This kit is not required for your themed entry, though it has been designed to coordinate with the theme, so you may want to consider using it (especially at 50% off!) It is, however, required for the optional bonus round.<br /><br />Instructions:<br /><br />*Remember: We encourage you to use your own photos in your entries. Each week's theme has been carefully chosen so that the photo you use can be generic. You may wish to choose photos that will not reveal your identity (i.e. photos of you or your children that the judges may recognize). However, that being said, scrapping is first and foremost about your memories, so use any photo that calls to you.*<br /><br />*We have an advanced and beginner level for entries. If you wish to enter the beginner level, <a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=561">post your layout for week 4 here.</a> You must enter the same level each week. The prizes for the beginner level will not be as big as the prizes listed, but they will be similar. If you are just starting out, are not on a lot of CTs, you may wish to enter this category.<br /><br />*<a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=560">Advanced entries should be posted here.</a> If you have been scrapping for a year or more, or are on one or more CTs, you will probably want to enter this level to compete for the top prizes. <br /><br />Remember to login with your anonymous number in the forums before posting (forum logins are tied with gallery logins)!!<br /><br />You may begin posting your layouts Monday, April 13. Entries may be posted through Friday, April 17, 11:59pm CST. The galleries will then be closed. Remember that if you do not enter each week, you will be disqualified.<br /><br />Bonus layouts can be anything you wish. There is no level categories for bonus entries. Bonus layouts must be 100% with the week's themed kit. Layouts that do not use 100% of the kit will be deleted. You may enter as many layouts in the bonus round as you wish. Each layout gives you a chance for the random-draw prize. <a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=562">Bonus layouts may be uploaded here.</a><br /><br />Schedule for Week 1:<br />Kit Available Monday 4-13<br />Contestants Upload to Gallery: Mon 4-13 - Fri 4-17<br />Judging: Sat 4-18 through Thursday 4-23<br />Public Vote: Fri 4-24Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345237984070370153.post-66889626665075007652009-04-10T11:54:00.001-07:002009-04-10T12:41:15.711-07:00Week 2 Public VoteThe results are in! The judges have chosen the top 10 advanced entries and the top 5 beginner entries to go to the public vote. Anyone can vote, as many times as you want! Simply visit the <a href="http://afterfivedesigns.com/poll/SUTUCS.php">voting page here</a> to cast your vote! Voting will take place through Sunday, April 12th.<br /><br />Top 10 Advanced Entries:<br /><br />138:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18762"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/138.jpg"></a><br /><br />153:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18883"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/153.jpg"></a><br /><br />160:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18927"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/160.jpg"></a><br /><br />171:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19140"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/171.jpg"></a><br /><br />220:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19074"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/220.jpg"></a><br /><br />230:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19051"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/230.jpg"></a><br /><br />260:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18569"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/260.jpg"></a><br /><br />327:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19082"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/327.jpg"></a><br /><br />335:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18971"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/335.jpg"></a><br /><br />340:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19105"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Advanced/340.jpg"></a><br /><br />Top 5 Beginner Entries:<br /><br />173:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18655"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Beginner/173.jpg"></a><br /><br />212:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18526"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Beginner/212.jpg"></a><br /><br />314:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18843"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Beginner/314.jpg"></a><br /><br />326:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=18906"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Beginner/326.jpg"></a><br /><br />329:<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbypickledesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19085"><img src="http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/SUTUCS/Wk2_Beginner/329.jpg"></a>Amy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16928673247374808298noreply@blogger.com0