DIGISCRAP PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE 1 - TASK #1 (06/05/12)

[wendella247]

Digiscrap Progressive Challenge #1 (DGSCPR001Task1)


Hi digiscrappers and soon-to-become digiscrappers! I'm Wendy and will be bringing you a task for the Digiscrap Progressive Challenge each Tuesday. I am one of 4 Co-Host/Moderators for the Digital Scrapbooking Challenge forum:

Wendy - wendella247 - Co-Host & Moderator
Terri - 3fries - Co-Host & Moderator
Hannah - clarhan - Co-Host & Moderator
Molly - cmkebennett - Co-Host & Moderator

The object of the challenge is to complete one page over the course of four weeks by following instructions given in tasks posted each week.

On the first Tuesday of each month, Task 1 will be posted, consisting of instructions for starting a scrapbook page that will then be built upon through additional instructions each week for a total of 4 weeks (Tasks 1-4.)

The idea is to work along with the challenge as the tasks are being announced weekly, each task to be completed & posted prior to starting on the next task. (Once you post a week’s results, you’re finished. Don’t change your work for that week’s task.)

At the end of the fourth week, you should have a completed page!

It’s fine to start late or catch up if you miss a week(s). Just be sure to complete & post each task before you look at or start the next one. It’s more fun that way!

For additional tips and info. about the Digiscrap Progressive Challenges please go here.

Instructions will be given for a 12x12 page, but you’re welcome use whatever size page you choose.

CHALLENGE ONE - TASK 1.

[You’ll use 1-2 photos for this challenge. They’ll be added in one of the later tasks.]

-Open a new 12x12 document, name it and save it so you don’t lose anything. Be sure to save your work OFTEN! (If you’re new to Photoshop Elements (PSE) & don’t know how to create a new blank 12x12 scrapbook page, go here for tutorial.)

Create a Background:
-Start with any 2 papers (patterned or plain, your choice.) Place the two papers side-by-side (horizontal or vertical, as you prefer). Have one paper take up more of the page than the other (ex., ¾ of pg. and ¼ of page).

-Add a strip of paper (patterned or plain, you choose) that’s approx. 1-1½” x 12” to cover the line that separates the two background papers. (You may use a pre-sized strip or create your own by cropping a full sheet of paper to the size you need, then adding it to your page.)

-Add some type of border(s) to the strip. That’s all we’ll add today.

To give you an idea of what I'm looking for, here's My Task 1 Page.

-Save your page as a .jpg & upload to the Digiscrap Challenge Gallery-Progressive Scrap for June 2012 (Be sure to add keywords: DGSCPR001Task1 and SBC12JUN).Please also post this week’s work in this thread. Be sure to keep the original, unflattened page. You’ll need to add Task 2 to it for the next step.

TASK ONE GALLERY

Please note: When uploading your page to your gallery, on the Gallery Image Upload Page, choose the category “Scrapbooking/Digital Scrapping” rather than “Scrapbooking/Progressive Pages,” since that “Progressive Pages” refers to a method of scrapping different from our progressive challenge.

Have fun! Don’t forget to leave some praise for your fellow challenge takers!

[lizzier]

just uploaded my first challenge page. glad that you have started this up again. i just realized i forgot one element on my page though, oops! : )

progressive page challenge:background by lizzier at Splitcoaststampers

[wendella247]

You're our very first player in the Digi Scrap Progressive Challenges!!!!! Hoot Hoot!!

It would be great if you could put a link to your page in your post above, so everyone can click on it and leave some love!

Your layout so far is awesome--looks great! Can't wait to see what you add next week! Thanks for playing!

[FMcrafter]

I am getting my upgrade tomorrow...yyyyeeeaaaahhh...I can wait

[grneyegoddess]

So I never can quite figure out how to get my projects in the correct gallery. :O( It is uploaded to the Digital Scrapping gallery, but not sure how to get it to the task one gallery. Digital Scrap Progressive Challenge by grneyegoddess - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[wendella247]

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Originally Posted by FMcrafter

I am getting my upgrade tomorrow...yyyyeeeaaaahhh...I can wait

What program do you use?

[FMcrafter]

PSE 8 since it is on sale I am not waiting for my birthday

[wendella247]

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Originally Posted by grneyegoddess

So I never can quite figure out how to get my projects in the correct gallery. :O( It is uploaded to the Digital Scrapping gallery, but not sure how to get it to the task one gallery. Digital Scrap Progressive Challenge by grneyegoddess - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

If you have the keyword in there, it should automatically be in the gallery. A few minutes ago I clicked on the keyword you used and it did bring me to that gallery but your page wasn't in there. I just checked again and it's there now. SCS seems to be a bit sluggish today.

Love your page! The colors are great and I love the bird paper. It's so fun seeing everyone's ideas. Thanks for playing!

By the way, what is cydi? Is it a digi thread on SCS?

[wendella247]

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Originally Posted by FMcrafter

PSE 8 since it is on sale I am not waiting for my birthday

Ah, yes! I wouldn't wait either! I already have it, but haven't loaded it on my computer yet. (I'm using version 9.) I have too much on my HD and I'm afraid something will CRASH!

[FMcrafter]

I have an external...yup I am a digital hoarded..yup love designer digitalis...Jessica sprague classes

[wendella247]

I have two internal hard drives and a 3 TB external for back-up! Plus another smaller HD that holds all my original digi kit ZIP files! Birds of a feather....

[FMcrafter]

I want to adopt your computer!!!! I am in love!!!! LOLOLOLOL

[3Fries]

I'm having a date night with hubby in a little bit, but if we get home early enough I'm getting started on the Challenge Wendy!

[eeddmm]

Wow...you've got lots of pages in the gallery already as well as another one that I just happened to see when I posted my pages! Way to go! I've finally finished up the DPS I was working on for the VSBn challenge so now I can start on the new digi challenges. It's late so I'll nod off and dream of what I can do for tomorrow! It is good to know it will be for 1 or 2 pictures ahead of time though and thanks for posting a sample. That's always good to answer any questions that might come up with the instructions.

[FMcrafter]

oh oh oh may have to do a beach boys theme...did you see the new release

Scrapbookgraphics.com :: Collaborative Projects :: Studio Mix #24: Summer Magic

[joana1n]

Long-time lurker, infrequent poster.

Task 1

Joana

[FMcrafter]

my idea...not ready yet.....having trouble with the middle...red pennant....like the idea of the wave as a border...not sure I like something on top of it???? I NEVER use these colours...so I am really stretching it...couldn't sleep so I did not wait to upgrade

[wendella247]

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Originally Posted by joana1n

Long-time lurker, infrequent poster.

Task 1

Joana

Your image is still pending, so I'll check back later. From the thumbnail, I can still see it looks great. I love seeing everyone's take on Task 1!

[wendella247]

-FMcrafter--I think your page looks great! Love that wave! And I see you are an "enabler" too! Yes, I did see that new collab from Scrapbookgraphics. I receive their e-mail notices too! One of my fave sites. (Love that kit--on my wish list!)

-Terri (3fries)-- a date night with DH always trumps scrapping, no matter how much I love scrapping! lol Hope you do get some time to do Task 1, though!

-Terry (eeddmm)--Yes, things here are off to a good start! Glad you'll be able to play soon. I probably won't post my own Task pages every week since I prefer if people use their own imagination, but I figured it would be helpful since this is the first time we've had a progressive challenge!

I'll probably always give advance notice of number of pics, since I find it hard to select subject matter and papers if I have 4 photos I want to use together and then I'm told to only use 2! For me that could be a game changer.

[AnniePanda]

I feel blind but intrigued to try this. I usually pick my photos first and find bg paper to go with it. So I picked these thinking I will likely pick photos of my dear great grand daughter.
1stTask of Digi Challenge 1 by AnniePanda - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[stiz2003]

That's what I do Joyce Ann and Wendy- without knowing photos thought it might be ok to change colors later.

[wendella247]

I will always tell you how many photos we'll be using in the first task. If they're to be theme pics (vacation, holiday, season, etc., I'll let you know that in the first task too. So, you'll be able to pre-plan what photos you want to scrap.

My first priority as a scrapper is to scrap the pics I want scrapped. I don't like to scrounge around trying to find pics that will fit into a challenge. I'd rather fit the challenge around my pics! Does that make sense? I think that's why I like the progressive challenges. There's an element of surprise, but you still have some control over your subject matter.

[fawall]

I haven't entered a challenge for a while but it sounds like fun. Here's mine.

I'm looking forward to seeing what's next!

[FMcrafter]

Awww everyones looks sooo good!

[stiz2003]

Thanks Wendy, that helps. Will try before the weekend to get one posted.

[lori92760]

i decided to try this challenge too. heres my page for week one. shabby chic task 1 by lori92760 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[3Fries]

Here's mine

3fries Progressive Page Task 1 by 3Fries - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[3Fries]

Haha - I didn't pick my two photos yet!

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Originally Posted by wendella247

I will always tell you how many photos we'll be using in the first task. If they're to be theme pics (vacation, holiday, season, etc., I'll let you know that in the first task too. So, you'll be able to pre-plan what photos you want to scrap.

My first priority as a scrapper is to scrap the pics I want scrapped. I don't like to scrounge around trying to find pics that will fit into a challenge. I'd rather fit the challenge around my pics! Does that make sense? I think that's why I like the progressive challenges. There's an element of surprise, but you still have some control over your subject matter.

[Diane Malcor]

Here's my page for this week: Coulon Park by Diane Malcor - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

I'm looking forward to next week's task! Thanks Wendy!

[wendella247]

Left love for you guys in your galleries, Angela, Lori, Terri and Diane! I'm loving the interpretations everyone has been posting. It will be such fun to see how the pages develop!

Thanks for playing!!!

[wendella247]

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Originally Posted by 3Fries

Haha - I didn't pick my two photos yet!

Yeah, there's always a rebel in the bunch!

[mollymoo951]

I wanna play. Maybe I will finally learn to use SU! MDS (My Digital Stuido)????

[wendella247]

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Originally Posted by mollymoo951

I wanna play. Maybe I will finally learn to use SU! MDS (My Digital Stuido)????

Yay, Melissa! Great to see you here! This is the perfect place to get started on your MDS-learning journey. Come and join us!!! We're having fun!

[FMcrafter]

ummm...errr...ummm....I errrr...kinda looked around...and ummm err love this kit too

DigiKit - Quietude - a mini kit by ChrissyW - Two Peas in a Bucket

If I don't come back...send in the pool boy with some chocolate...LOLOLOL

[FMcrafter]

Lynn is bad...really bad... ENABLER ALERT

Natural Wonders Paper Pack - Digital Scrapbooking Papers DesignerDigitals

[wendella247]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FMcrafter

Lynn is bad...really bad... ENABLER ALERT

Natural Wonders Paper Pack - Digital Scrapbooking Papers DesignerDigitals

Lynn..is that your name, FMcrafter?

[FMcrafter]

Bad Lynn...yes naughty Lynn...yup that's me

[eeddmm]

Finally got the chance to choose some colors to start my page. Here it is....

Prog Wk 1 June

TFL! Can't wait to see what comes next!

[eeddmm]

Here's another page I found in the scrapbooking gallery that is for this first task as well.

Task 1 by msulee

[FMcrafter]

Photos...did I forget that I would need photos....oooppps