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January Contests and Challenges from The Artisan Notebook

The Artisan Notebook has joined with this month's featured site, "E-scape and Scrap" to offer you some fun challenges and contests giving you a chance to win some great prizes!

Details of Scrapped Contest:

Term: January 1 through January 31, 2011

How to Enter: Download the ESS kit posted in the January 2011 issue of the Artisan Notebook. Create a layout utilizing every element in the kit. Modified elements must include a description. You may use additional elements or backgrounds from other kits. Photos used in layout must be your own (no stock photos allowed). Layouts must be posted in BOTH the E-Scape and Scrap gallery and the Artisan Notebook Gallery by 10:00 PM PST on January 31, 2011.

Contest Prizes: 1st Place:  $25.00 Gift Certificate at EscapeAndScrap.net, 2nd and 3rd Place: $5.00 Gift Certificate at EscapeAndScrap.net

Judging: Will be done by the designers at E-scape and Scrap based upon excellance of concept and execution as determined by the designers. Decisions of the designers are final and binding.

Winners List: Will be published in a future issue of the Artisan Notebook

Creative Team members of the E-scape and Scrap are not eligible to win, but may participate in the challenge.

Details of One Word Photo Contest:

Term: Take a photo between January 1 and Janaury 31 based on the word "Kindred"

How to Enter: Post the photo in the Artisan Notebook One Word Photo Contest Gallery by 10:00 PM PST on Janaury 31, 2011

Contest Prize: 1 $20.00 Gift Certificat to the Nifty Boutique at EscapeAndScrap.net

Judging: Will be done by the editor's of The Artisan Notebook based upon excellance of photo and concept as determined by the editors. Decisions of the Artisan Notebook Editors are final and binding.

Winners List: Will be published in a future issue of the Artisan Notebook

Creative Team members of the Artisan Notebook and Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild are not eligible to win, but may participate in the challenge.

Limitation of Liability: By entering these contests, all entrants agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless The Artisan Notebook, Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild, and MG Cozzi, Inc, Julie Mead, E-scape and Scrap its agents, employees, designers, and representatives from any claims, losses, and damages arising out of their participation in this contest or any contest-related activities and the acceptance and use, misuse, or possession of any prize awarded hereunder. The Artisan Notebook, Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild and MG Cozzi,  Inc, Julie Mead, E-scape and Scrap assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, or delay or any combination thereof, as related to this contest.

By entering this contest, the entrant hereby grants to The Artisan Notebook, Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild and MG Cozzi Inc a nonexclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, distribute and publicly display the photographs submitted to The Artisan Notebook, Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild and MG Cozzi, Inc.; with the right to use your name and photographs in any online promotions and/or print publications.

September Inspiration Challenges Posted at the Guild

We invite you to join us for some fun inspiration challenges based on the gifts and articles in the September 2010 issue of the Artisan Notebook. Participation in these challenges includes discount coupons and FREE Gifts!

Photo Editing Challenges

In the September issue of the Artisan Notebook I share an article on using Adobe's Camera Raw to edit your photos:

Julie Mead shares a tutorial on how to use your photo-editing program to give your portraits a fashion look.

Our challenge to you is to use on of the articles to edit one of your photos. Show us the before and after photo and then use the after photo in a layout. Post the before & after photos and your finished layout to the Artisan Notebook Challenge gallery and link the post in this thread.

Everybody who participates in this challenge will receive their choice of a FREE issue of any one back issue of the Artisan Notebook.

The Artisan Notebook is available at these fine stores:
Digiridoo Scraps
E-Scape And Scrap
My Life and Scrap
Natural Designs in Scrapbooking
Pickleberry Pop
Polka Dot Plum
Scrappity Doo-Dah
Sunshine Studio Scrap

Artisan Notebook Inspiration Challenge

The July issue of the Artisan Notebook focuses our attention on the art of journaling. Included in the July issue of the magazine are these beautiful FREE Gifts:

Our creative challenge to you is to create a layout using these products. The layout should have a summer theme and must incorporate one of the word strips as part of your title and also include at least a paragraph of journaling. Post your finished layout to the Artisan Notebook Challenge gallery and link the post in this thread. 

The Artisan Notebook is available at these fine stores:
Digiridoo Scraps
E-Scape And Scrap
My Life and Scrap
Natural Designs in Scrapbooking
Pickleberry Pop
Polka Dot Plum
Scrap Orchard
Scrappity Doo-Dah
Sunshine Studio Scrap

EVERYBODY who completes this challenge will receive this FREE posting bonus:

These beautiful Ready Made (tm) layouts were created by Dee Bee Designs using her NEW mini kit, "Primarily Summer Add-On."

This mini kit was created as an add-on set to the July 2010 Guild kit "Primarily Summer" although this kit coordinates beautifully with the Guild kit it is also expansive enough to work as a stand alone kit. The kit includes 6 12x12 .jpeg backgrounds in soft blue & tan florals with 26 coordinating elements. The mini kit is currently ON SALE for 40% off at NDISB and PickleBerry POP (Normal Price $3.75, Sale Price $2.25).

Inspiration Challenge Using the November Guild Kit

The November issue of the Artisan Notebook features inspirational layouts using the November 2009 Guild kit, "This One's for the Birds."

Our challenge to you is to use the inspiration of the layouts featured in the November "Guild kit inspiration" feature to create your own Guild kit layouts. Post your layouts in the Artisan Notebook challenge gallery and link them back to this thread. Your layout may be featured here on our blog.

To make things even MORE fun we are giving away a FREE GIFT to everyone who participates in this challenge. Creative Team Member Frani_54 has used the Guild kit to create a terrific wallpaper calendar:

For detailed information about Guild kit layouts be sure and check out the November issue of the Artisan Notebook (tm). If you are not a member or do not have a subscription to the magazine purchase information may be found HERE.

Inspiration Challenge with September Issue of the Artisan Notebook

In the September issue of the Artisan Notebook I share a tutorial about using brushes to create your own photo masks.

Our challenge to you is to use this tutorial to create your own photo masks & layout. Post your layouts in the Artisan Notebook challenge gallery and link them back to this thread. Your layout may be featured here on the blog.

For details about this tutorial and to receive the FREE GIFT of two photo masks be sure and check out the September issue of the Artisan Notebook (tm). If you are not a member or do not have a subscription to the magazine purchase information may be found HERE.

Here is a peek at some of the layouts created in response to this challenge:

Created by Guild Member Yorkiemom

Created by Guild Member Sexy_eyes

Created by Creative Team Member WVSandy

Created by Guild Member Momtoeve

Bringing Joy to Others!

Digital scrappers find great joy in being able to use their craft to express their creativity. But sometimes there is an even greater joy when our creativity brings delight to others. I was reminded of that when I saw the results from a recent Artisan Notebook creative challenge.

In the March issue of the Artisan Notebook designer Lynn Marie shared this darling hybrid counting book project:

Our challenge was to use the idea of 1-2-3 counting to create your own special layout that takes a look at things "by the numbers." Or if you are feeling really ambition we would LOVE to see you create your very own 1-2-3 counting book.

Well, Guild member Tinaar took us up on that challenge! She created this wonderful counting book for her daughter:

As adorable as the book is though, the even MORE adorable aspect to this project was the joyful reaction of Tinaar's daughter as she read the book! Check out these absolutely precious photos!

It just doesn't get much better than this, does it?!!

It is not too late for you to join in on this challenge! For more information about this inspirational challenge and other Artisan Notebook challenges visit the Guild. For detailed information about creating this project and for many other inspirational ideas be sure and check out the March issue of the Artisan Notebook. It may be purchased at these fine digital scrapbook stores: Natural Designs in Scrapbooking, Gotta Pixel and now also at Sunshine Studio Scraps

March Inspiration Challenge: Creative Framing

This layout, featured in the March issue of the Artisan Notebook, and created by Marina aka Miss Bubble features a unique framing technique for her photo:

Our creative challenge to you is to use this same technique to frame one of your photos and use it in a layout design. (You do not need to be a member to participate in this challenge!) Post your layouts in the Artisan Notebook challenge gallery and link them back to this thread. Your layout may be featured here on the Notebook Notes blog.

For more detailed information about the design principles used in this layout as well as program instructions be sure and check out the March issue of the Artisan Notebook (tm). It may be purchased at these fine digital scrapbook stores: Natural Designs in Scrapbooking, Gotta Pixel and now also at Sunshine Studio Scraps

Here are just a couple of layouts that have already been inspired by this challenge:

(by Sexy_Eyes)

(By Amy Eileen Head)

(By Debb Cozzi)

March Artisan Notebook Inspiration: Hot Trend Challenge

Cream of the Crop team member Cheryl Ashcraft shares this beautiful layout which features this month's Hot Trend, collage art layouts:

Our challenge to you is to use the inspiration of this layout to create your own collage-style layout. (You do not need to be a member to participate in this challenge!) Post your layouts in the Artisan Notebook challenge gallery and link them back to this thread. Your layout may be featured here on the Notebook Notes blog.

For more detailed information about the design principles used in this layout as well as program instructions be sure and check out the March issue of the Artisan Notebook (tm). It may be purchased at these fine digital scrapbook stores: Natural Designs in Scrapbooking, Gotta Pixel and now also at Sunshine Studio Scraps

Here are some of the layouts inspired by this challenge already:

(created by Codys)

(Created by Pam)

(Created by WhisperPink)

(Created by Sexy_Eyes)

January Learn by Lifting Inspiration Challenge

In the January issue of the Artisan Notebook editors Stacey Jewell Stahl and Debb Cozzi team up for the Learn by Lifting feature. Stacey shares a technical tutorial about utilizing masks while Debb takes a look at the design fundamentals used in Stacey's layout. Those who purchase the magazine receive two free mask files to be used with the tutorial. Here is a sneak peek at both Stacey's and Debb's layouts:

Our challenge to you is to use the inspiration of these layouts to create your own masked layouts. (You do not need to be a member to participate in this challenge!) Post your layouts in the Artisan Notebook challenge gallery and post a comment here with a link to your layout. Your layout may be featured on the blog.

For detailed instructions on creating this layout and to receive the free masks offered with this article be sure and check out the January Issue of the Artisan Notebook. If you are not a member or do not have a subscription to the magazine purchase information may be found HERE.

Here is how Creative Team Member Amson used this challenge to inspire her:

Join us for an Inspirational Challenge based on the January Issue of the Artisan Notebook

In the January issue of the Artisan Notebook we take an in-depth look at creating painterly style layouts. Here are just two of the more than forty painterly style layouts that we feature.

By Tina Ormsby aka NZMumof4:

By Laura Kanady:

Our challenge to you is to use the inspiration of these layouts to create your own Painterly Style layout. (You do not need to be a member to participate in this challenge!) Post your layouts in the Artisan Notebook challenge gallery and link them back to this thread. Your layout may be featured on this blog.

For a wealth of inspiration and detailed "how to" information on creating painterly style layouts be sure and check out the January Issue of the Artisan Notebook. If you are not a member or do not have a subscription to the magazine purchase information may be found HERE.