New Challenge For 1/15-21/07

[SuzanneCWalker]

HOLY CANOLI!!! How do we TOP last week's challenge - I gotta tell you, I am totally DRAINED!!!!!!!!!!!!

So. This week's challenge is to explore the OPPOSITE of blank canvases!!!! Create a layout using as many elements, doodles, space-fillers, photos, journaling (WHATEVER you can cram onto a page) as you can!!! You think of it, you slap it on there!!! Pay attention to symbolism and meaning on one hand, and on the other hand, balance.

If you wish to receive a posting bonus, you will need to use the Trendy Spaces Quick Click (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_136_139&products_id=4736)as a starter-template, but be sure not to stop with just the template!!!! :) :) :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/826/05_QC_TrendySpaces.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_136_139&products_id=4736)

I have no clue how we're going to top our last challenge - seriously, it was incredible!!! So, prove me wrong and show me you can do it all AGAIN!!!! Go for those HOLY COW WOW layouts, and let's see even more of our Fandango crew reach the Hall of Fame!!!

Posting bonus preview will be available as soon as I can do the sample!!! :) :)

MWAHHHHHHHH, my dancing partners... my MUSES!!!! Keep on STRETCHING!!!

[sfoneill]

oooooh, gives me reason to buy this quick click!!!! i love loading the layouts with goodies!!! this is gonna be a good one suzanne - THANKS!!!!!

[PurdueLiz]

Ooooooooooh, off to buy it!! I saw this the other day and wanted it, now I have a good excuse!

[MommySpice]

ooooo, I hope I can fit it in! After all, I could use the exercise! ;) :D

[gail0423]

I like cramming :) gonna try to get in on this one if I have time!

[PurdueLiz]

Oh yay, bought mine, now to get to work. Hmmmmmmm. Thinking cap on.

[Jill W]

Thanks Suzanne for providing us with another AWESOME freebie AND another great challenge ......... Since I'm at work now I will have 8 hours + to think of what I can do tomorrow ............
Fandango Rocks!

[Tara]

Now this is harder! I can do white space...it is the cramming full that I have a hard time with! Sounds like a good challenge!

[colorella]

How exciting!I love putting tons of stuff on my layouts.Off to scrap!:D

[sammdc]

hahahahha perfect I am very good at fillingmy layouts up with clutter hehehehe

[dragonfly76]

Oh this is great, and this will definately be a challenge for me, since I like very simple layouts without much clutter, but that is what fandango is all about. I am up for the challenge.

[Jill W]

Wow - I think this is going to be much more difficult (at least for me) than the 1st fandango was!!! I thought I had an idea of what I was going to do, but now I'm not so sure!!
GREAT challenge Suzanne!

[Mimi2six]

This sounds like fun, I just need to make sure I do it in time and save,save, save my LO. For those of you that don't know what I'm talking about, I worked on a LO for several hours was putting the finishing touches on it and then you guessed it, deleted the whole thing. I was so upset, not that I thought I would win but to work so hard on something and then see it disappear in a flash. I'm going to try this again, good luck to everyone, have fun and remember to SAVE,SAVE, SAVE your LO at least every half hour or so!

[Jill W]

:rolleyes: remember to SAVE,SAVE, SAVE your LO

Right on!! ... I use PSPX and when using Quick Clicks it tends to lock up and then shut down -- so I save save save after just about every step!!

[Jill W]

Is it 'okay' if we resize some of the shapes when using the quick click?
....I suppose there's really "no rules" (?) but wanted to check -- thank you!!!:think:

[cybergram]

Here is my layout:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158353&cat=2943

[PurdueLiz]

Wow Suz, this is a tough challenge!

[Stacey42]

This is going to be interesting

[SuzanneCWalker]

Is it 'okay' if we resize some of the shapes when using the quick click?
....I suppose there's really "no rules" (?) but wanted to check -- thank you!!!:think:

Oh, BREAK ALL THE RULES, girl!!!! Yeah, baby! :)

[Stacey42]

I got mine done. Think I have enough flowers in it? :)

Let Your Smile Bloom (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158433&cat=2943)

[krys2280]

Alrighty, this was a challenge for me. But I am happy with the result.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158482&cat=2943

[Jill W]

Here's my LO for the fill the empty space FF challenge:

Granny's Pie (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158628&cat=500&ppuser=66847)

cc welcomed & appreicated!!

:)

[colorella]

Just posted this
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158661&cat=2943
The page is filled up to the limit :D and it was fun to do

[webfrau]

I had Suzanne's challenge in mind when I did this LO but I've not used the quickclick and I don't even know if it's really fandango but I have used tons of elements on the page. Anyway, I just left in my gallery 'cos I don't know if it really fits here but if anyone wants to take a peek and give me some feedback it would be welcome.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158673&cat=500&ppuser=29334

What's the difference between Fandango & clutter? Where do you draw the line? How do you decide?

[ebears]

here is my effort for this time -Family Faces (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158694&cat=2943)

[moseycat]

Three nights of work, but I think I'm done! Please let me know how this looks, and I can't think anymore!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158704&cat=2943

Karen

[Bocca]

Well, here is my entry. I got almost finished with it, then remembered I was supposed to use a Quick Click with it. I spent so much time on it, I didn't want to start over so here it is. http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158709&cat=2943

[ScrapMel]

Fun, fun, fun!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158715&cat=2943

[PurdueLiz]

Here's mine:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158717&cat=2943

Not 100% happy with it, but I'm just not sure where else to go with it or what to add.

[dragonfly76]

Here is my layout, I really had fun with this one, I would love any CC on this...I really like it, but I am trying to learn from all you masters out there.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158739&cat=2943

[sandilyn]

Here's my Trendy Fandango Beach (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158766&cat=2943). TFL.

[tinksmom]

Here is mine for the week. I didnt use the QC so it doesnt count but I wanted to play along.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2943

[zzeno36]

This is what I came up with.

[ChristineG]

Here's mine. I had to alter the QC to fit my page.


Christmas Morning pg 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158828&cat=3678)

[sammdc]

here is mine
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158874&cat=2943

[Noremacc]

Ok, here is my attempt at this weeks challange. and it sure was a challange. I am not used to putting so much "stuff" in a layout... CC is not only welcome, it is greatly appreciated!! I think I like it, but I am not really sure... while it is busy, I hope it doesn't look too cluttered??

My Boys (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158912&cat=2943)

[Jill W]

I was not 100% thrilled with the 1st LO I did so I've put together another ... still not decided on this one ----

Would love to hear your CC please!

Happy Heart (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158942&nocache=1)

[MaureenH]

My layout with Trendy Spaces QC
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158959&cat=2943

[joannknnrd]

This was a challenge!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=158964&cat=2943

[rlma]

Here’s mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2943/thumbs/fftrendy.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159095&cat=500&ppuser=59534)

[sfoneill]

WOW! I can't figure it out, I'm having such a hard time doing this challenge!!!! I'm not great with QuickCliks, so I guess that's what keeping me back. I've got to be able to do what you guys are doing!!!! They're all so FABULOUS!!!!

[dazzedd]

I have to ask how do you guys keep up with what you use??? I go to grab something and sometimes there is no info in the folder, proboly from when I first started and didnt know any better. But I want to use it....and then even if I have the little info sheet what is the best way to keep track of what you do to the LO for DET for instance I just keep messing with stuff till it looks right LOL HEY........... Never said I was a pro LOL:think: :think: :think:

[SuzanneCWalker]

LOL, Dazzedd, that is a question for the ages!!! There is some really great info on organizing in one of the forums, I think - let me go see if I can find it! :)

[zzeno36]

I keep my stuff in a folder on an external hard drive. Everytime I get anything new, I add it in a sub-folder and give it a prefix I will recognize and is easy to organize (Templates-Word Art-Overlays). I have a separate folder for all the Christmas stuff, with sub-folders. And I always use the Thumbnails view so you can see whatever is in the folder.

[MaureenH]

I have to ask how do you guys keep up with what you use??? I go to grab something and sometimes there is no info in the folder, proboly from when I first started and didnt know any better. But I want to use it....and then even if I have the little info sheet what is the best way to keep track of what you do to the LO for DET for instance I just keep messing with stuff till it looks right LOL HEY........... Never said I was a pro LOL:think: :think: :think:


I create a text layer in my Photoshop document at the beginning of working on it and whenever I bring in an element I immediately add the credits to that text layer. When I'm done, if I decided not to use some elements, I delete those references. Then I can just copy and past the text into my DSP upload.

In the terms of use notepad that comes with each kit I add the link to the DSP store & the keyword # so that is always handy to add to my Photoshop credits document. Here is an example of what the Photoshop credits text layer looks like. I can just hide that layer whenever I want too.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32839&cat=500&ppuser=4243

[MaureenH]

Regarding organizing, I keep the kits, etc. in alphabetical order. I rename the preview thumbnails also alphabetical & include the designers name in the thumbnail file name. Then I make copies of the preview thumbnails to keep in a subject file (like the index cards at a library). Some example subjects are designers, colors, romance, heritage, nature, flowers, doodles, etc.

[SuzanneCWalker]

Holy, WOW, girl, no wonder you're so good!!!! I am TOTALLY going to start copying you, Maureen!!! Thank you so much for all these tips!!!

[SuzanneCWalker]

Here's our posting bonus for the week!!! Enjoy!! :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159222&cat=500&perpage=15&sort=3&ppuser=15

[yhalos]

Here is my LO for the fandango lots of stuff... Trendy Spaces
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159239&cat=2943

[dazzedd]

Thanks for those tips I can see now I just need to go that extra mile when I download to make it soooo much easier later. This place is soooo awesome !!!

[zzeno36]

Here's our posting bonus for the week!!! Enjoy!! :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159222&cat=500&perpage=15&sort=3&ppuser=15
I posted my layout but can't download the bonus. Is there some trick I don't know about? (In case you can't tell this is my first time cashing in on a posting bonus!)

[dazzedd]

Here is Izabella does the Fandango (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159265&cat=2943) She likes to Fandango too !!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO:yahoo:

[rlma]

I posted my layout but can't download the bonus. Is there some trick I don't know about? (In case you can't tell this is my first time cashing in on a posting bonus!)

Welcome to the Fandango! As long as you have linked your page here, Suzanne will pm you with the download link when the challenge ends. :)

[mandy@netlive]

Would like to work on this a bit more... but here it is so long: January Beauty (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159268&cat=2943) just for fun....

[zzeno36]

Welcome to the Fandango! As long as you have linked your page here, Suzanne will pm you with the download link when the challenge ends. :)
Maybe I didn't link it properly. Everybody else's links directly to the album, but mine doesn't. I think I'm doing something wrong.

[rlma]

Maybe I didn't link it properly. Everybody else's links directly to the album, but mine doesn't. I think I'm doing something wrong.

Here is how you link in here: go to your gallery and click on the layout you are going to link, copy the url, and paste it here in the forum.

Yours for this challenge is http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159112&cat=500&ppuser=59967

Your layout is in the Fandango gallery, so I'm sure that is enough as well.

Hope this helps! :)

[Many Feathers]

Here's mine...trying to get it in before the deadline. It's not done...probably doesn't even make sense to anyone, but I have to go to my folks for dinner and don't know that I'll be back on time.

Thanks for the challenge. It gave me the idea to use the photo of the pond the swans were in as a bg.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159272&cat=2943

[zzeno36]

Here is how you link in here: go to your gallery and click on the layout you are going to link, copy the url, and paste it here in the forum.

Yours for this challenge is http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159112&cat=500&ppuser=59967

Your layout is in the Fandango gallery, so I'm sure that is enough as well.

Hope this helps! :)
At first I sent it directly from my computer, but then I went back and changed it. Thanks for your help. This can get so confusing!

[ArcaneFaery]

I slid in by the skin of my teeth, hope I posted in time!http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159282&cat=2943

[doda]

Hope it's okay I jumped in for this Challenge. I really piled it on! Here's my Trendy Spaces quickclick Fun-Dang-o? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159284&cat=2943)
Thanks Suzanne!

[Maikku]

Here is mine. (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159308&nocache=1)

[dragonfly76]

How do we get the posting bonus, do we get a code or ??? This is only the second one I have done, and did not get anything from the first one.
Thanks

[joannknnrd]

How do we get the posting bonus, do we get a code or ??? This is only the second one I have done, and did not get anything from the first one.
Thanks

Hey Beth!

I think Suzanne will pm us a link and a password to get the posting bonus after the challenge ends. I don't think there was a posting bonus for the last challenge, we jump started w/a freebie!

[carlalee]

Hi Everyone - here's my Fireworks In the Air (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159344&cat=2943). Please let me know what you think. I'm not sure I'm catching on to this Freestyle Fandango or not, but I know I sure want to! Any cc is welcome! TFL -c-

[sfoneill]

I hope I made it....not sure about this one....i'm gonna redo this one when i have the time, it just seems less than what i'd like, but I hope it fits the Freestyle Fandango challenge.

As usual, any and all cc is appreciated!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159348&cat=2943

[honeymoon]

Here's my fandango attempt. I think it could still do with some more flowers.

Where were you when... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159365&nocache=1)

[SuzanneCWalker]

HOLY WOW!!! I'm so tickled to see so many OUTstanDING layouts!!! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWWW! I'm hitting the send on the message with your link to the download right NOW!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUU!!!

I'm thinking that you all got things sorted out, right? You can always pm or email me (suzanne@dsplace.com), but to tell the truth.... Pretty much everything goes in the fandango!!! :) :)

And you get your link to your posting bonus on Mondays (usually) after the challenge has ended. Okay? :) Welcome all new fandangoers!

[bebimora]

I missed to post my LO link

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=159296&cat=500&ppuser=69422

:doh: