Wow! More than 2 weeks have past!

DHD designer Agnes Biro and her friend Janka collaborated on  a beautiful new kit called Renewed Spirit. They decided they would give away two complete kits to randomly selected scrappers who posted a favourite family photo. A second chance would be offered to those who also used the free add-on sampler of the kit to create a layout. This was my entry - and I WON!! Watch for more layouts using this fabulous kit.

June's DHD Inspiration challenge wanted layouts that evoked a nostalgic carnival feel. The photos on the poster used for inspiration were slightly faded, with a warm pink cast to them. This is what came from that inspiration.

DHD's June Journaling challenge asked us to use either the title to or the lyrics of a favourite song. I did both. The photos aren't actually from the Atlantic Ocean, but of Lake Michigan. The schooner is the Windy, which provides tours of the Chicago waterfront.

DHD's June Technique challenge was looking for weaving something in and out of the elements on the layout. I've done lots of this technique, but not using DHD products. So I created this layout for that purpose. Zoom in on the photo to see how I've woven the ribbon in and out of the punched border and then wrapped the string around it all. (ETA: June Technique Challenge winner!)

Gotta Pixel has a Crock Pot challenge, sort of a speedscrap in reverse. I'd never done one until this. The designer gives us a list of supplies we're to use and we take it from there. I've wanted to scrap this photo of Bruce for a long time and it just seemed to work!

Gotta Pixel's Journaling with a Twist's Silvia Romeo gives all participants an element to include in the layout. Her element is the piece of rickrack that runs behind the photos. I used a template for this one. Credits for these last two layouts can be found at http://www.gottapixel.net/gallery/u27063-janfrn.html

I've also made a ton of jewelry in the last couple of weeks, but haven't gotten the pics done. Stay tuned!