Spicy Nature Bogo Challenge

[Elisabeth]

I'd love to see some spicy layouts in the gallery!

Between now and January 16, (two weeks) you can get the add on pack for Spicy Nature (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7379) free!
Edited, because I was not clear before: Buy Spicy Nature from the store, create a layout using it, then post it in the gallery. Link me to it in this thread and I'll send you the download link to get the posting bonus. Thanks to those who pointed out I had skipped this part, and sorry!

As always, if your layout is not doing double duty with another challenge (and this one will overlap Props and Prompts which starts on the 8th, so think about that while you're at it - those will be QCs again and might do well with this!) then post them in the Elisabeth's Extras Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2645). But any gallery is fine if you link it back here for me to know to send you the posting bonus. You can see the posting bonus HERE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=232658)!

Let's get started, I can't wait to see your layouts. Mine is posted here:

Stair Chair (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=232651)

Thanks all!

[missaboo]

Here is mine: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=232555&ppuser=54836

*Edited to add* This LO will be doing double duty with Monthly Club Digital Contest.

[sandygb]

Ooo YES!!! I already had this kit in my cart so I'm tickled to see it as the challenge kit!!

[Elisabeth]

Gosh, I had to run, zip, and upload the add on pack quick! But it's ready now, so keep em' coming!

[GRUMPY]

How does this work ? You do a layout using the Spicy Nature kit ? and get it free? Sorry, new and trying to see how some of these things work.

[nkeevers]

I'm new also...what exactly are the rules?

[Elisabeth]

HI! Thanks for asking. Lots of the designers here, myself included, will post a challenge each month or several times a month, and give away a coordinated product when you buy the featured one. So this time my featured one is Spicy Nature - you get that from the store; it's linked above. Then post a layout using it, and link back to this thread (if you're unsure how to do a link just say it's in your gallery and I can find it; then I'll help you find more information on links etc)
Once you've done that, I'll send you a download link to get the posting bonus. It's like a two for one, or a buy-one-get-one, type of thing.

I hope I've been more clear but if not I'm glad to help further! And welcome to DSP; we're so glad you found us!

[nkeevers]

Thanks for responding! I wasn't sure if there was more to what I was reading. I've done some challenges so I know what to do now. Beautiful kit! I'm in, yahoo!!

[ilv2cruise]

Here's my layout - The Flying Men Dance (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233060)

[sammdc]

this is just way too perfect for all my holiday photos Z its just gorgeous

[sammdc]

oh and I am glad we can combine this challenge with the CQ one

[sammdc]

ok just have to add the photos and journaling to my layout and its done

[sandygb]

Here is my Spicy Nature layout. What a bright fun kit!!!

The Perfect Gift (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233101)

[sammdc]

beautiful layout sandy

[BlushingGardens]

Here is mine. It is a great kit to work with. Rich Spicy Color.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233250

[Elisabeth]

Welcome, Charmaine - nice to have you join us!

I'm caught up to here, and Carolyn I can't wait to see yours! Edit - found it, duh! Thanks all!

[sammdc]

here is one of mine http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233256&nocache=1

[sammdc]

and here is my second page
I love this kit

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233257&ppuser=44193

[sammdc]

thanks for the addon Z just now got your pm

[Roberta T]

I won this kit at the New Year's Eve chat and had this layout all ready. Then I found this forum - Seredipity! Here is my layout Spicy Sean (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233671)

[BlushingGardens]

Thank you Elisabeth for the add on. It so Beautifully compliments the original kit. I'm getting ideas already.

[nkeevers]

Here's mine...
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233709&nocache=1

I just love the kit colors and elements! It was fun to do!

Any cc would be greatly appreciated!

[bethliz]

Wow guys that is one gorgeous kit...love it Z....yep and the layouts are just out of this world....wonderful stuff...now i just have to find the time to scrap...lol...Cheers liz

[bethliz]

Here tis....Fraser Island Dingo Pup...had fun with this...thanks Z...Cheers liz

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233756&cat=500&ppuser=39420

[surfinganalyst]

hi here's my LO using the spicy nature kit! i really love the colors of this one. :) also used a QC by Jamie Rouselle (Hooped).

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233782

[Elisabeth]

I'm caught up to here and loving all your layouts - thanks to all so far; can't wait to see the add on in the gallery too!

[surfinganalyst]

hi, here's another LO I did using both the spicy nature kit & add-on. hope u don't mind me posting it here. :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233811

[bethliz]

Here it tis..fixed..thanks Z for pointing that out....Cheers liz

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233896&cat=500&ppuser=39420

[jestep]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233923 here is mine

[Elisabeth]

Thanks June for the comment in your description about the template innards being in the kit! I should mention to all that I had the frames set up like little qcs at first, and I don't know why I disarranged it, but anyway, if you put the frame itself OVER your photo, once you have the image cropped to the template, the shadows will fall into place over your photo - the curled bits of the frame will pop out better. I'm sorry I wasn't clearer in the template itself.

[bethliz]

nah don't be sorry we forgive you!!...lol...thanks for being so thoughtful in the first place...which i must admit i appreciate because it really does make it easier to use the curled frame...i am really quite a lazy scrapper!!..Cheers liz

[bethliz]

here tis another....Sulphur Crested Cockatoo...used the add on here...Cheers liz

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=233994

[happybeingamom]

Here is my LO First Day of Playgroup (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234251)

[~sarah~]

Here is one from i did a scraplift of Sandygb's awesome perfect gift layout posted above :)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234521

[Elisabeth]

I'm caught up again on sending out the bonus - thanks to everyone - you are saying such nice things about the page kit I feel all warm and glowy!

[swatkins56]

Here is mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=234794

[flrebareba]

Here is mine for the spicy challenge. I did recolor 2 papers.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235110

[Elisabeth]

Caught up - now I've sold more of these than I've posted bonuses, so get those layouts posted; there's still a couple more days for the challenge! Thanks all!

[sunhappy]

Here are mine, using Spicy Nature and Double Dog Dare.

Cypress Gardens (left) (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235207&cat=all&limit=last7)

Cypress Gardens (right) (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235208)

[Icegoaliemom29]

Here is mine!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235263&ppuser=84982

[Song Catcher]

Here is mine using "Spicy Nature" What a beautiful kit!

Cocktail Waitress (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235292)

[Ethyl]

Here's my LO: Attitude (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=2645)

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[bsneely]

Here's my layout using Spicy Nature ... Thanks, Elizabeth!!!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235375

[Elisabeth]

Okay, one more day for this one, and I guess I'd better get the next challenge product uploaded to the store! Sneak info - it's a double page quick click; I hope you like it. I'll get the new challenge up in a couple of days and give you the rest of the month to post a layout with it to get a bonus.

[karinadawn]

Here is my layout....right on the bell I think. It is the 16th in Aus, so I think I may be a day ahead.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235518

thanks

Karina

[dawn-in-nz]

Oops nearly forgot, think I made it in time with a few hours to spare!

Child of My Child (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235635)

[Elisabeth]

Bumping for any stray layouts which haven't gotten linked or maybe final touches! Bonuses sent out to here.

[LadyPhoto]

Here's my layout using "Spicy Nature:"
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235670

[kathleen08]

I did my double duty for Extras and Prompts and Props:

NYE at the Farm (left side) (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235666&nocache=1)
NYE at the Farm (right side) (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235667)

I really did have a lot of fun with all the parts of these kits!

~ Kathleen

[ferretmom]

Here is page layout for Spicy Nature. Sorry late still adding photo to it and page one will be done for Prompts and Props and will post the link for that page when that is done.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235683&nocache=1

[Elisabeth]

Thanks all! I've sent out all the bonuses, I believe, but if I overlooked any, please please tell me!

[nkeevers]

Got mine and thanks so much! I love that kit!

Can I ask a question though...those 2 elements, the green inside portrait and lanscape frames? How do you use those? I couldn't figure it out. Probably a stupid question but had to ask!

[kathleen08]

I can help on that ... if you place the frame and the "insert" (light lime green color) into your LO they should line up together. At this point, I link them together so that when I move one I move the other one. Then place your photo into the LO. The layer order should be the Frame on top, the photo in the middle, then the frame insert on the bottom. Then select the photo layer (it should be sized appropriately to fit in the frame, you can reduce the opacity temporarily to make this easier) and group or clip it with the previous layer (in this case, the insert).

Hope that helps. Just post again if you need more help.

~Kathleen

[kathleen08]

Just a clarification to the above. I start in my LO, and do File>Place to insert each element (the frame, and then the insert). If you do this rather than copy/paste, they will already be in the correct position relative to each other. You might just need to adjust the layer order.

Once you have the layers in the right order (Frame on top, photo in the middle, insert on the bottom), select the photo layer and in Elements either press Ctrl+G or Layer>Group with Previous. In Photoshop the command is Create Clipping Mask (right click on the layer or Layer>Create Clipping Mask or (because there have to be so many ways to do things in Photoshop) Alt+Ctrl+G).

~ Kathleen

[nkeevers]

I think I understand. Let me try it out and see if I get it right!:eek: :D Thanks for explaining...I had no clue what those pieces were for.

[Elisabeth]

I'm sorry Norma! I probably should have added info into my tou about those. Please, if you have any other questions, I'm happy to help, and thanks so much to Kathleen for explaining!

For anyone using PSP, layer and size your photo over the green template, but under the frame - then hide your photo layer. Select with your wand tool the green template, invert selection, then go back to your photo layer and edit, cut. Show it again, and it will be the right shape to fit in the frame without having to erase around the outside of the frame.

[nkeevers]

That's okay. I should have realized it was a type of template. I wasn't thinking I guess.

[kathleen08]

Elisabeth, feel free to borrow any of my instruction for future use. I know you could write it too, but every little bit helps. It really is nice to have the insert to the frame to clip/group a picture to!

~ Kathleen

[poohbear77]

Well shoot, I think my layouts are late! I was doing these as double duty for the Props and Prompts challenge.....here they are just in case though. This kit was lots of fun to work with!

Walking the Red Carpet, page 1 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=236145&cat=all&limit=last7)

Walking the Red Carpet, page 2 (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=236144&cat=all&limit=last7)