October Encore! Chats:

[Nicole Young]

Monday, October 8th- 11pm Eastern-
~get a freebie!!!!
~come for some simple beginners tips, tricks and techniques for better photos and some new ideas for more interesting shots!!!
~bring ideas for a new kit for November
~and your "extra credit" assignment is to put a link to your FAVORITE layout that you have created in this thread and tell me why you love it!!! I want to gather ideas and examples of WOW layouts and I want them to be right out of YOUR gallery!!! In chats to come, I may ask some of you to bring some of your own tips and techniques for those WOW layouts!!! We have some awesome artists in our midst and we can ALL learn from each other!!! :D So link up your FAVORITE layout and tell me why you love it!!!

[sammdc]

this would be one of my favourite layouts
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=208995&ppuser=44193

reason being is the colours are bright and it has 2 of my favourite things to use in an layout which is flowers and a grungy overlay edge too it.

[JenniferG]

Hmmm. I have to pick one? I have so many.

My Dog Darby (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=211559&ppuser=97003)

I love this because it kind of marked my graduation to a new level of digiscrapping. I used various blending modes and the eraser tool, along with multiple photo layers. Finishing off with the dodge and burn tools. Mostly, I love this because my husband made some very crucial suggestions that "made" this page.

I had to pick another one, because I can't leave it with just that one.

At The Japanese Gardens - Page 4 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=214037&ppuser=97003)

I picked this one because of it's simplicity and because the subject photo is of the two most important people in the world to me! I love the expression on my daughter's face and how she's resting on my husband's head. I used virtual photographer's dreamy filter. Yep. The more I look at it, the more I love it. If it's even possible.

I could continue with a few more, but I know you only said one, Nicole!
There's another one called "I Dream For You" using Nicole's Dragonfly Dreamer kit that I love because of the colors and what it represents to me. Also, I ventured out of my comfort zone a bit and used circles, which I didn't use much before then. I'm now more comfortable to use circles in my layout. (i.e. cropping with circular tools)

[sandygb]

Oh gosh...asking me to choose my favorite page is like asking me to choose my favorite child.....oh wait....I only have one child....LOL. Anyway, going back through my gallery was a trip down memory lane. I have so many favorites but I will limit myself to choosing only one today....

Ribbit Robert (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=197288&ppuser=46431)

Why do I love it? Well, my hubby is one of my favorite photo subjects, I love the red and aqua color combo. (Red is my favorite color). And the page was just downright FUN to do. I was laughing the entire time I was putting it together. I love how the frame is placed casually over the photo to draw attention to it....but mostly I just like it because it makes me smile!

[FrugalByDesign]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this layout (which is a rare thing for me - I don't "love" much that I do):

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=198843

And I love it because of the subject matter (the photo itself), the grungy but classy look of the kits used, the journaling because the story is near and dear to me, and the light and airy colors.

[mommabyrd2003]

Nicole -

You're stressing me. I can pick out thousands of other people's LOs I love, but one of my own not so much.

This is one of my current favorites Kaylor - Did you know? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=203484&cat=500&ppuser=59380) I love this LO becasue the kit and photo in my opinion work together nicely. The colors and hardware compliment one another nicely. This LO was originaly done for the photos you would normally toss challenge, so I'm shocked that it turned out so nice and that I like it.

[fmly1st]

:think: Hmmm...I have a couple of favorites, but I tend to change my mind...so I thought I would list ONE of my favorites! :love2:

Wet 'n' Wild Cousins (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=194559&nocache=1)

I love this LO because it shows the boys having so much fun! I love the bright 'boy' colors and I LOVE the out of bounds look! I had so much fun with these extractions! It was challenging, especially extracting splashing water :lol: , but I guess that's what I love... a good challenge!

[ferretmom]

Love how the rust look of the elements and how it look with this page. This is a waterfall at the Fort Worth Zoo. That is just out side the Texas Wilds part of the zoo. The kit just seem to work well for the waterfall.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=211494&ppuser=91557

[Wanda]

Nicole,

I may have to prop my eyelids open with toothpicks, but I'm hoping to make it to your chat tonight. Here's my favorite:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=216200&ppuser=76306

Grey & blue aren't usually my favorite colors, but the Beautiful, Blessed kit (freebie gallery) was perfect for this LO. I like the gender-neutral quality of this kit--there is one paper with flowers & leaves on it that softens the other patterns so it's a good fit for male/female layouts. Once I settled on the kit, the rest of the layout came together very easily. It probably could use some embellishment (CCs welcome) but I didn't find anything in my stash that shouted "I'm it!" so I decided to leave it alone.

Hoping to see you later...
Wanda

[bandwife]

Here is my layout: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=213881&ppuser=84809

I love how the colors work well with the photo and the elements are not to overpowering. Sometimes I even surprise myself! LOL.

[JaeDee]

Here is one of my favorite LOs. Of course it is a heritage one! I like it because it has a poem that my DH wrote and it is about my MIL. I love the kit by Meryl and the lacey feel of the LO!

My Mother has a Pretty Face (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=101915&ppuser=39233)

[PQ FRAN]

BREATH TAKING (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=213244&ppuser=51256)

This is one of my favorites because it is one of my first attempts at being "artsy." Fran

[felynn]

How on earth could I pick one?!?! :lol:

Urban Fae (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=209917)

Is my first attempt in turning a really bad photo into something arty. The picture was taken with a phone and then it was made even smaller so I had pixelation out the wazoo. Plus the page itself is imo quite cool. Dark jewel tones to go with the photo and her costume.

This is my favorite done with one of Nicole's kits:

Share the Warmth (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=210659&ppuser=100253)

As soon as I saw the kit I knew what I wanted to do but I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it. Really stretched myself getting the photo to look the way I wanted it to look. Other then the photo I think the overlay is what makes the page really work.

[DixieMama]

I couldn't pick just one. Totally NOT fair, Nicole! ;) But I've 'settled' on 2 - both of them graphic-style.

This one from 2 years ago, when I was first venturing into the world of digital scrapbooking. I had just joined DSP (as PixelPixie71), and at the time they were having a Digital challenge. I was really drawn to the technique of blending layers, and after 3 tries, I came up with this: Her Eyes (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=195506&ppuser=78734)

And this one, more recent, but yet another addictive graphic-style...which I believe has become a new favorite of a LOT of others here, not JUST me! :lol: I love the way you can take an ordinary photo, and turn it into an element all of it's own to adorn your page: Angel In Training (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=217229&ppuser=78734)

Ok, I lied...I HAD to throw in a traditional-style...but it was REALLY REALLY hard to choose! I like this one not only because of the subject matter, but the colors and photo seemed to be made for eachother. Which is usually how I shop in the store....looking for kits to go with my photos, instead of the other way around. :lol: : Rhyan GS Brownie (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=215588&ppuser=78734)

[sammdc]

Nicole I am so sorry I didnt make it too your chat but I fell asleep jet lag is still killing me.

[minnmom79]

Here are few of my favorite Layouts!

Temperance & Lake Superior (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=195207&ppuser=85677)

Apple Picking (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=196489&ppuser=85677)

I Love Chocolate! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=204520&ppuser=85677)

[Nicole Young]

Hey everyone! I have good news and I have bad news!!!!
Which do you want first?
Ok...I will give the bad first....The chat rooms are temporarily not working (don't worry they will be up and running soon!!! The chat room fairy's are working on it!!!! :D)
The good news??? ANYONE that PMs from now until 12PM Eastern will get there choice of the following chat freebie bonuses:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/744/70_B_LaDeeDa.jpg
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/744/70_A_Thankful.jpg
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/744/70_G_JournalSomeMore.jpg
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/70_B_LilChatterbox.jpg

Just send me a PM and specify which bonus you want!!!! :yahoo: You have until 12PM Eastern!!! :clap: So HURRY!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!!! :)

[Nicole Young]

Ok chats are open now....so join me for a relaxing chat at 11AM if you want!!! Otherwise, (due to the mix up...I thought the chat room would take longer to fix! LOL) you are welcome to just PM me!!! :)

[Nicole Young]

all bonuses have been sent out to those who let me know!! PM me if you didn't get the bonus!!! :) Thanks for being so patient this morning!!!!!

[PQ FRAN]

I am so sad!!!!! I did not realize that your chat was changed to 11am EST today!!!! Boo hoo hoo. Oh well - I was there in spirit! Fran

[Nicole Young]

Oh it didn't change!!! The upside down chat is just once every 2 months for those who can't make it to all the 11PM Encore! Chats, so that they have a chance to get some ideas and a posting bonus!!!
I am sorry you missed it!!! Hopefully you can make it next time!!! :) The regular ENcore! Chat will still be next Monday at 11PM eastern!!!!

[Nicole Young]

Chat tonight!!!! 11PM!!! YEAH!!!!!