Fandango Challenge Beginning 8/2

[Debb Cozzi]

Oh we had fun in the Fandango tonight!!!! Suzanne and I are issuing a two-part challenge.

CHALLENGE #1
A lot of freestyle layouts have a special focus on text and letters. They use them in interesting and unique ways. Some of those ways include: using handwritten fonts, journaling on photos, elements, alpha tiles, on top of doodles, around doodles, or even turning your journaling into a doodle, sometimes you will see text used in the background of a freestyle layout, or photos can be matted with newsprint, there are freestyle layouts that use word definitions as overlays, or even inititials used in fun and silly ways.

So....your challenge is to make a freestyle layout, focusing on the use of text. and it you use one of Suzanne's fonts in the layout you will receive a posting bonus!!

CHALLENGE #2
We see a lot of comments both in the forum and in the gallery along the lines of 'I'm not sure if this is a freestyle layout?' So Suzanne and I thought it would be fun if we all share with each other what we think a freestyle layout is. In that way we can all help build our understanding of this style of layout.

So....what we are going to do is ask all of you to keep an eye on the gallery. When you see a layout that seems to 'fit' the idea of a freestyle layout post a link here in the Fandango. Tell us when you post the link why you think the layout is a good example of freestyle. (Don't forget to leave a nice comment on the layout and let the person know that their layout has been linked. Remember...we want to be known as the FRIENDLIEST forum/gallery in town!! ;) :D )

Alright every one....do you have your challenges down? Well then...........



LET'S FANDANGO!!!!!!

[Debb Cozzi]

I'm back.....just like a bad penny!!! :)

I just wanted to add....
Post the links to your layout for challenge number one in this thread.

Post the links for challenge number two here: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16309

[isshinryu_mom]

Here's my first attempt at the challenge #1 (focus on text). I started off with one idea and ended up somewhere totally different! This is kind of different from what else I've done for this style... is it too "graphic" to be considered Fandango Freestyle? CC welcome.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119691&cat=2943

[Pam]

My layout has text - but the text is the vessel more than the focus -- I did happen to use one of Suzanne's fonts, DSP Suzanne! The layout isn't as silly as it is serious. It's here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119706).

[Debb Cozzi]

Okay, here is my freestyle layout focusing on fonts and text .... my little niece,dancing the fandango with her shadow!! :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119735&limit=recent

[isshinryu_mom]

I re-worked my layout for the challenge using after reading Debb's suggestions. Here's a link... should I take the first version out of the gallery?
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119776&cat=2943

[lvg4him]

maybe out of the gallery into your own .... but it would be nice to see it so we can see the previous one too to know how you improved. it helps us ALL to learn and improve

[Stacey42]

Here is my link for challenge 1

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119840&cat=2943

[lvg4him]

OK, so here is my attempt. LOTS of CC please. Not sure if this is fandango or graphic. All I know is I NEED TO GET BACK TO PACKING! LOL!! :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119849&cat=2943

[Debb Cozzi]

This is just an encouragement to everyone....even if you were not able to attend the chat, we would still love to have you participate in the challenge. And don't forget, if you post a layout using one of Suzanne's fonts there will be a posting bonus coming your way!! :)

[lvg4him]

Oh Debb, you are a GENIOUS! ANd Suz! What would I have done without your font?!?!?!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119900&cat=2943

[cybergram]

Thanks for a great chat last night Debb & Suzanne, lots of fun & great info. This is my first layout for the first part of the challenge for this week
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119945&cat=2943

Nancy
cybergram

[Tara]

Hmmm...just discovered that PSE 3 can't do text on a path. Very disgruntling...shall have to go use a friend's computer (who has CS) in order to finish my layout the way I have it pictured. Grrr.... perchance if I have the opportunity I shall make a second layout. :) Thus the delay...

[Debb Cozzi]

Hmmm...just discovered that PSE 3 can't do text on a path. Very disgruntling...shall have to go use a friend's computer (who has CS) in order to finish my layout the way I have it pictured. Grrr.... perchance if I have the opportunity I shall make a second layout. :) Thus the delay...'

No pressure Tara, you have until next Wednesday to post.....I'm just anxious to see what you come up with.....I love seeing how that creative mind of yours works!! :D :D

For others that may have the same problem but still want to include some 'doodley text' check out the store; Suzanne has some great word art that is done in waves and some fun ones in spirals too and Tina also has some wonderful product along those lines!

[LindaSH85]

Um, I'm a bit bummed about the chat. Listed for tonite. Confusing.

Oh well, life works that way these days.

[Bocca]

Here is my Freestyle LO. Peyton, Our Star (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119958&nocache=1) Sorry, I didn't make the chat. I was trying to do both chats going on at the same time, but when I tried to get into Fandango, I'd get booted off. I'll try next week.

[ChiChi]

Here is my attempt at this week's challenge. Not sure if I was up to the challenge or not!

Mime? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119964&cat=2943)

[evergreen100]

Missed the chat. :(. But I had a lovely morning doing a walkathon with my six year old twin granddaughters, chatting with them about birds and trees and reflections in the river, watching them interact with their classmates, enjoying their joy that I was with them. i feel totally uplifted!! (But my feet are hurting:))

[*love2scrap*]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120031&cat=2943

mine! thanks!

[ErinBoBerin]

Wow, we've expanded on freestyle! Here's mine http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120089&cat=2943

[evergreen100]

Here is an attempt at freestyle by me :http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120109&cat=2943
Not sure if there is enough focus on fonts to qualify for the challenge. It sort of got a bit out of hand and did its own thing:D

Here is a link to another one in another gallery that has focus on fonts, dont know if it is freestyle though, someone might let me know and if it can be classed as freestyle I will move it to the fandango gallery, thanks:) http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=118423&cat=500&ppuser=24685

[*love2scrap*]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120031&nocache=1

I put the credits in this morning!

[sammdc]

ok here is one I did for another challenge but after reading this it may fit here too
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120143&cat=2621

[Debb Cozzi]

Missed the chat. :(. But I had a lovely morning doing a walkathon with my six year old twin granddaughters, chatting with them about birds and trees and reflections in the river, watching them interact with their classmates, enjoying their joy that I was with them. i feel totally uplifted!! (But my feet are hurting:))

You made the better choice dear Jill!! :) I hope you can make it next week.

[Stacey42]

Here is a layout I did last night & lookd at again this morning. It needs something fontish I think.... please take a look. I need suggestions

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120172&cat=2943

[cybergram]

Here is my second version of my layout, thanks to the great CC of Debb & Jaime:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120181&cat=2943

[Eeyore]

Here is mine: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120196&cat=500&ppuser=10156

Had some fun with the title, and with the complete layout actually!

[Greenfingers]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120205&page=0
I did this one for T42, but the alpha was the start of the LO; so I thought I would put it here too.

[mariafer]

Here is my layout for this challenge. After seeing deb's inspirations I think I am going to change the path journaling in the photo for something else but if I don't post now I won't post ever... I am always open to CC so please tell me what you really think...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120222&cat=500&ppuser=20407

[skt494]

Yikes --- thought I was going to be finished today ... but we had severe thunderstorms --- had to shut everything down. I'm trying hard to keep up with you gals -- and so enjoying your layouts! I'm almost caught up with comments. So now ... I really really need to figure out how to do text on path ... its killing me to have the capability and not be able to figure it out! Any suggestions on tutorials???

[Donut]

Kim, (Skt494) told me I ought to link this layout (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=119743) here...so here it is! Thanks Kim!
It doesnt really use text in a creative way, but it is pretty freestyle so I suppose I am half way there!

[mariafer]

So now ... I really really need to figure out how to do text on path ... its killing me to have the capability and not be able to figure it out! Any suggestions on tutorials???

If you have Photoshop CS, I used this free tutorial and found it real easy to use... The hardest part for me was learning to use the pen tool. Hope this helps: http://www.webdesign.org/web/photoshop/text-effects/text-on-a-path-in-photoshop-cs.5452.html

[fabfive]

Here's one I just did

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120372&nocache=1

[Becky Soto]

Here is my layout In This Moment (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120402&cat=2943). Great chat, informative as always! Love the Fandango!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[thyme_4_me]

Ok I finally got mine done. But it's a scraplift though. I fell in love with it the instant I saw it. I just HAD to do it. It's so freestyle! I'm saving this for my niece when she graduates.
Zest for Life (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120455&cat=994)

[tinksmom]

Here is my first try at this. I am pretty behind from being away.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120461&cat=500&ppuser=25085

[tinksmom]

I think this one counts too.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120160&cat=500&ppuser=25085

[tinksmom]

Ok Im on a roll. I got all my entries uploaded and in the right place.
There is the third one.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120469&nocache=1

[rlma]

Here's mine: Splish Splash (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120475&cat=2943)

CC definitely welcome and needed as I try to get a handle on this style.

[clepatb]

Here's mine doing triple duty for Kasbah, Club Digital and Fandango! I used two of Suzanne's fun fonts: DSP Rough Red for the title and DSP Suzanne for the journaling and doodling.

Jayme's Pieces Parts (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120496)

[shazzt]

I did this one for the Scrap the Kasbah - but I think that it fits this challenge as well:
Waiting for the Sunshine (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120559&cat=2754)

[cybergram]

Did another one, I have so much FUN doing these, can you tell??
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120563&nocache=1

cybergram
Nancy

[ScrapMel]

Here is my first attempt at this ... Mr. Hollywood (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120588)

[ScrapMel]

Okay, here is another one I have attempted ... Making Faces (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120600&cat=500&ppuser=20820).

[Seagal]

Here is my layout for challenge 1. Color My World (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120601&cat=500&ppuser=25018)
This is my first attempt at a Freestyle layout, so plese feel free to load me up with lots of CC. I know I need it :)

I used Suzanne's freebie fonts DSP BOX and DSP PAT

[Debb Cozzi]

Here is a new one from me. Having figured out how to type text on a path I'm not sure I will ever journal in a staight line again!! ;) :) :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120615&cat=500&ppuser=1383

[webfrau]

Hmmm...just discovered that PSE 3 can't do text on a path. Very disgruntling...shall have to go use a friend's computer (who has CS) in order to finish my layout the way I have it pictured. Grrr.... perchance if I have the opportunity I shall make a second layout. :) Thus the delay...

Tara - I tried to PM you but your mailbox is full

I don't know if this may be of help but Atomic Cupcake have some free text on a path templates you can use in PSE3. There're just a few so it's limited but from memory there is a heart, round a circle, filling a circle and along a wave.
They're slow to use 'cos they use tons of memory but I have successfully used them.

[sammdc]

ok here is mine http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120663&cat=2943

[flrebareba]

Ok I was gone part of this week and I'm just gitting to this.
Here is part 1. Dancing with Papaw I used DSP Suzanne Font too :)
Challange #1
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120682&nocache=1

Challange #2 is here. I look at this and it has so much going on and still is not crouded to me. I love how she did the title too. every time I look I see more things I missed. great job.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120663

[cybergram]

Hi, tried something different with my "pony" layout, please let me know if you think it "works"
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120715&cat=500&ppuser=7677

cybergram
Nancy

[fabfive]

OMG everyone is doing such great work with this! I haven't seen one the the gallery that's not incredible. Time for me to step it up. Here's another one for me . . . I keep telling myself STEP OUT OF THE BOX. It doesn't measure up to all of the other "Freestyles" but I'm stepping out of the box . . . one toe at a time!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120827&cat=2754

[Bocca]

Here is another one from me. Not Ready (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120883&nocache=1)

[*love2scrap*]

part two of challenge.. I hope no one has used this one! I was in a speed scrap with her and immediatetly thought it should be moved here. Why? doodles, crooked photo, unique use of embellishments. very unusual! but cool!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=117439&cat=2891

[JamieStillwagon]

okay....I've been lurking long enough.....I think I'm ready to put my toe in the water :) I've got an idea that has been in the making (in my head at least) for a couple of days......now to find time to sit down and get it out of my head on onto a LO!!!


Did I see that we have until Wednesday (9th)???

[Debb Cozzi]

Yep you have until Wednesday for this challenge and then at the chat Wednesday night Suzanne and I will tell you what the new challenge is.

[sueya]

Here's my attempt.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120997&cat=2943

All ccs welcome.

[Karen Bowers]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120864 shows my latest piece!!

[skt494]

Whew! - Finally

Here's mine --- CC appreciated!

Splash! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121038&cat=2943)

Soar! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121042&cat=500&ppuser=13365)
TFL

[skt494]

If you have Photoshop CS, I used this free tutorial and found it real easy to use... The hardest part for me was learning to use the pen tool. Hope this helps: http://www.webdesign.org/web/photoshop/text-effects/text-on-a-path-in-photoshop-cs.5452.html

I'm blessing you to heaven and back! I still don't know what I'm doing but HALLELUJAH --- I can sort of do it now! Thank you so much for this link!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[*love2scrap*]

another stage 2 challenge:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120279&cat=2385&sortby=f&sorttime=9999&way=asc

wow - what isn't freestyle about this!

[fabfive]

I use DIP; can you do paths with it??

[Rene Bross]

Can I play too???!! Please, please, pretty please!!!

My Boys (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121178&nocache=1)

[renee82]

Is it too late to enter the contest?

[skt494]

Is it too late to enter the contest?

I believe you have until tomorrow 8/9 --- a new challenge will start just after the chat 8/9 at 9pm EST (I think that time is right) Please join in anytime ... I know we'd love to have you!

[BethyNixon]

Oh my goodness!! Only one more day and me just getting a fantastic idea!!

Off to play and scrap fast, fast, fast!!

[renee82]

Okay, so here's my entry for the challenge. I wasn't going to enter until boobearsmomma1 suggested it to me. Thanks! I did challenge #1, for the focus on fonts. Hope it's freestyle enough!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121236&page=0

[Meg]

Oh Debb & Suzanne, you are sssssstttrrrrreeeeeeeeeeetttcccchhhhhiiinngggggg me!!!!!!!!

Here's my layout: Sweet Little Artist (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121383&cat=500&ppuser=6894)

It was all I could do to keep myself from filling up all the white space!!! I didn't do a whole lot of journaling, but I played with it and came up with a look I haven't done before. Hope it fits the bill!

[BethyNixon]

Here's mine!
I LOVE Suzanne's fonts and I just wrote and wrote and wrote all over this layout!

I LOOOOOOVE Stacey's new Just Scrap It stuff! I treated myself to a pre-birthday shopping spree and got them all! What fun!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121426

[Debb Cozzi]

Well I think I am all caught up on this thread. I sure hope I haven't missed anyone. If I haven't commented on your layout can you send me a pm...I don't want anyone to feel left out. Suzanne is on vacation, but I'm hoping to touch bases with her tomorrow regarding the posting bonus. In the meantime, would you guys want the two backgrounds I made as part of your posting bonus? (Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings if you say no.)

Okay, well don't forget...tomorrow night, 9:00 p.m. est for the Fandango chat...I sure hope you can come and don't forget....bring your dancing shoes!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

[wen2tap]

hope I'm not to late deb , I think the one that best suits this challenge is
(by the way this is a great gallery so inspiring & you are doing a fabulous job of leading this forum) Destination
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120931
but I couldnt help myself and did a couple of others.
my boys
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121514
cousins
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=120919

I for one would love to have those fantastic backgrounds, incredibly beautiful ....

[Rene Bross]

Are we still Freestylin'??? Here's another one- did it for my Where the Boys Are challenge, but it works here too... Hope it's ok to do double duty!

Canoeing with Daddy (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121569&cat=500&ppuser=45649)

[jhertzog]

So I missed the deadline for this fandango, but I did focus on text & used Suzanne's fonts. Decided to submit it to the art journal challenge. It's called, equality (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121722&cat=2936)

Not sure how freestyle it is based on the definitions the group is developing but cc is always welcome :)

[Donut]

Well I missed it again, but here is mine late as ever! What happens... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=121888&cat=2943)