Song Bird Scraps

Final June Entry

2009-07-05T05:49:00.000-07:00

Our FINAL June entry is here - When You Dream, from Lisa Kamphuis!

Gorgeous, gorgeous work Lisa!

From no on ladies, all challenges will be uploaded to the Songbirds new NING site!
Thanks to all all of you who joined in the launch party, the winners of the 2 challenges will be chosen soon!
WE will be announcing the winner of JUNE's lyrics there this week also, so get on over and check it out :)

xxoo

Another Gorgeous Layout

2009-06-25T16:47:00.000-07:00

From another new entrant into the Songbirds Challenges!

This gorgeous page comes to us from Emma Stafrace.

Emma won our challenge over at Debs Creations last month :)

Gorgeous work Emma!

Thanks for your entry!

Remember ladies, you have until next Wednesday to get your layouts into us!

Also, don't forget to get on over and sign up for our Ning site!

Our launch party kicks off tonight and there will be giveaways and a weekend challenge!

You have to be in it to win it, so hop on over!

Take care and Happy scrapping!

xxoo

Skye

Gorgeous New Entries

2009-06-22T16:19:00.000-07:00

Well, we have been lucky enuogh to receive a couple more amazing entries into our June challenge!

First up, this fab page from one from one of our regular entrants, Amanda Taylor...

And secondly this beautiful piece from Jenneke Knol.

This is Jenneke's first entry into a Songbirds challenge and I'm sure you'll agree, her work is just gorgeous!

Thanks for the beautiful entries ladies.

Everyone else has 7 days to get their layouts in to us, before we kick off the July challenge over at our new Ning community!

If you haven't signed up yet, you will need to do so to take part in our future challenges and you can do so HERE.

Once you have joined up, you can also join in our giveaways and spot challenges that are coming up this weekend at our Launch Party!

So get on ovr and sign up, I'll be keeping an eye out for you!

Until next time, take care and happy scrapping!

xxoo

Skye

Hear Ye! hear Ye! (#2)

2009-06-17T22:58:00.000-07:00

Soooo it was supposed to be all under wraps and secret BUT seeing as the few people who already knew have invited a few other people and so on and so forth, and people are starting to all catch on, I might as well let the cat out of the bag...

Songbirds is now at Ning!
Yep, we've caught up with the new fandangled technology...
I've attempted to build a passable site (and it's looking a bit fab, i do beleive)...
and we now have a gallery, a forum, groups etc!
We will be holding a launch party next Friday and Saturday with giveaways and spot challenges so kick off the excitement before our first regular challenge on the 1st of July!
It's the next generation of Songbird Scraps and I think if you check it out, you'll might be pleasantly suprised!

We will also have a special guest designed for the month of July!

Junes challenge will be finished up here at the blog and I will post the first July challenge here just to give you a bit of time to get the hang of the new site, but after that, you'll need to join up at our new site in order to join in...

So head on over to:
http://songbirdscraps.ning.com/

and check out the new scene!

SO Exciting!

Hope to see you there!

xxoo

Skye

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

2009-06-17T18:07:00.000-07:00

First point of business, two entries for the June challenge have made their way to my inbox:

This one from Emily Lewis...

And this one from Amanda Taylor...

Secondly, a big announcement for Songbirds will be made at Debs Creations forum later today.

Since the ladies there have always been such loyal followers of Songbirds, the news will be announced there exclusively first!

If you don't think you can wait until the weekend, you can check out Debs forum for the news later today!

And just between you and me, it's fabulous and amazing and exciting!

xxoo

June Second Challenge

2009-06-16T18:06:00.000-07:00

We are back with our second fabulous challenge for June!

These are some gorgeous lyrics ladies and they really challenged our creative team, so hopefully you'll find they do the same for you!

So without further ado...

Corinne Bailey Rae - Girl Put Your Records On

Three little birds, sat on my window.

And they told me I don't need to worry.

Summer came like cinnamon

So sweet,

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete.
Maybe sometimes, we've got it wrong, but it's alright

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

Oh, don't you hesitate.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song

You go ahead, let your hair down

Sapphire and faded jeans,

I hope you get your dreams,

Just go ahead, let your hair down.

Paul Kelly - Change Your Mind

If I could make the mountains

Fall into the sea

Maybe I could make you fall for me
Would you change your mind, change your mind, change your mind
All the stars keep turning

Wheeling all night long

I wish you'd turn and hear my song
If I could make wild horses

Come and get their hay

Maybe I could make you sway my way
I bet you want to see what our creative team have come up with as well, right?

Sapphire Eyes - by Chic

Facourite Songs - By Peggy

My Three Little Birds - By Jane

Favourite Song - By Kirsti

Go Ahead - By Skye

Shelly has taken this challenge off due to a household full of sick kiddies, but she'll be back and promises you all that she'll rock the July challenges!

We have some exciting changes in the works for July that are a bit hush hush at the moment - but we look super forward to revealing them to you and having you move forward with us into the next generation of Songbirds!

Look forward to seeing your beautiful challenge entries!

Happy Scrapping!

xxoo

Skye

May Winner

2009-06-08T16:54:00.000-07:00

The votes are in and the winner for May is Amanda Taylor!

Well done Amanda - your paper pack will be coming out to you soon!

Hope everyone has managed to get a start on June's lyrics - the second lot will be up next week!

Happy Scrapping people!

xxoo

June 1st Challenge

2009-06-03T23:19:00.000-07:00

Well votes are in for may and we have a winner - but you'll have to wait until tomorrow for that! (So mean, I know!)

But to reward you, I'll let you in on a little secret - Junes first lyrics!

Lullaby - Matt Costa

Don't you cry, no don't you cry

Sing this lullaby to yourself

Cause when I arrive dear it won't be that long

No it won't seem like anytime that I've been gone

It ain't the first time it won't be the last

Won't you remember these words to help the time pass?

So when you're so lonely lying in bed

Night's closed it's eyes but you can't rest your head

Everyone's sleeping all through the house

You wish you could dream but forgot to somehow

Sing this lullaby to yourself

When You Dream - Barenaked Ladies

With life just begun, my sleeping new son

Has eyes that roll back in his head

They flutter and dart, he slows down his heart

And pictures a world past his bed

Its hard to believe

As I watch you breathe

Your mind drifts and weaves

When you dream, What do you dream about?

Do you dream about Music or mathematics

Or planets too far for the eye?

Do you dream about Jesus or quantum mechanics

Or angels who sing lullabies?

Hmm very sleep themed this month - I didn't even realise until just now!

Our DT girls have created some gorgeous layouts to inspire you too...

Shelly

Peggy

Chic

Kirsti

Some stunning work, I'm sure you'll all agree!

I look very forward to seeing what you come up with!

Good Luck and Happy Scrapping!

xxoo

Final May Entry

2009-06-01T23:35:00.000-07:00

I am behind.

I know, and I am sorry!

I have had kidney infections and the dreaded flu to contend with, as well as uni and well, just life in general - I'm sure you all know how it is! So everything is currently a day behind!

Our final entries come from Ellen Di Cortello, who used the 'Friend Like You' lyrics for this gorgeous LO of her mum...

And Emily Lewis who created this super pretty layout titled 'Sweet Indiana', with a photo of the daughter of one of our very own DT ladies!

Thanks Elle and Emily!

Thanks to all of you lovely ladies who sent entries our way in May - there has been some beautiful work! We will get to doing some voting and I'll be back on Friday with the winner!

Our next challenge will be posted tonight - and there are some gorgeous lyrics this month - so be sure to check back!

xxoo

Every Month I Start to Worry...

2009-05-24T23:19:00.000-07:00

Every month you start start sending in your beautiful entries for us around this time and make me feel silly for being so concerned!

Another two gorgeous pieces of work found their way into my inbox over the weekend...

So Beautiful - Lynette Jackson

Angel - Vicki Bailey

It's going to be a hard month to pick a winner ladies! We've had some great work this month!

Remember, anyone who has an enty has until Midnight next Sunday to get it into me to be in the running for this months paper pack prize!

Will be keeping an eye out!

xxoo

Surprise, Surprise!

2009-05-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

Three new entries graced my inbox this morning - three beautiful layouts in three very different styles!

I've got an Angel - Amanda Taylor

There Goes the Gal - Ellen Di Cortello

Beautiful - Lisa Kamphuis

Thanks for your beautiful work girls!
And remember - you still have 10 days to get any entries in, even though these girls will give you a run for your money, you never know, this might just be your month!

Happy scrapping!
xxoo

We Have Ourselves and Entry!

2009-05-18T21:56:00.001-07:00

Finally, our first May entry!

I was beginning to think you had all deserted us!

This beautiful layout is from Treesa Young and uses our Angus and Julia Stone lyrics from the first half of the month...

Just stunning work Treesa - thanks for your support and for your gorgeous entry!

Come on ladies - still 11 days until the end of the month and plenty of inspiration to get your creativity flowing!

I received some of the beautiful prize pack papers all the way from the US today, and they're not going to win themselves, so get scrapping!

As always, I look forward to seeing your work!

xxoo

Skye

MAY Second Lyrics

2009-05-16T17:41:00.000-07:00

So it's time for the second May lyrics.

We still haven't had one entry for the first set of lyrics yet!
We'd all love to see a few come few before the end of the month! I'd hate to have to keep all of this beautiful paper for myself!

So the lyrics for this month are some really pretty ones...

Angel - Jack Johnson

I've got an Angel,

She doesn't wear any wings

She wears a heart that could melt my own,

She wears a smile that makes me wanna sing

She gives me presents

With her presence alone

She gives me everything I could wish for

She gives me kisses on the lips just for coming home.

So Beautiful - Darren Hayes

Whether I'm up or down
There's no crowd to please
I'm like a faith without a clause to believe in it
And if all the world was smiling
I would only ever want to see your frown
You know they can sail away in sunsets
We'll be right here stranded on the ground
Just happy to be found
You make me feel so beautiful
Nowhere else in the world I wanna be
You make me feel so beautiful

Angel - Shelly

I've Got an Angel - Kirsti

Angel - by Skye

Blue Skies - by Jane

Gorgeous work from our DT girls, I'm sure you'll all agree!
So get the inspiration flowing ladies - that prize is still up for grabs!

Happy Scrapping!
xxoo
Skye

April Winner

2009-05-05T16:44:00.000-07:00

After much discussion with the DT girls - we have awarded Aprils prize to...

Drumroll Please...

Renee Ludlow - Love

WE just adored Renees interpretation of the Hunters and Collectors 'Throw your Arms Around Me' lyrics.

Renee wins a Mumma Bushka Album and paper set thanks to Kaisercraft!

Just email me your address and I'll pop that in the mail for you chickie!

Hope you are all finding some inspiration in the first set of lyrics - can't wait to see some entries start to roll in!

Take care and Happy Scrapping!

xxoo

Time got Away!

2009-05-03T19:20:00.000-07:00

Ok, firstly let me apologise for this being a couple of days late.

I didn't find time on Friday and I was away for the weekend, but I am a beleiver in better late than never SO without further ado, here is the first may challenge...

Joshua Radin - Friend Like You

When I had no one to call

All the world had shut me down

I showed up at your door so blue

I thank God I had a friend like you

Many times I’ve gone without

A home, a meal, a pair of shoes

If you had 3 you’d give me 2

Their ain’t no other friend like you

Angus & Julia Stone - Bella

There goes the gal in the pretty skirt

With the Golden smile that made you feel new

Like when the marching band strolls the street

You know another years come too soon

So you took her hand and she gave a look that sent you to the moon

And there you spoke the words of a gentleman

Can I have this dance with you?

Can I share this dance with you?

Some really pretty lyrics this month!

And here is what our DT did with them...

Jane - Picture Perfect

Kirsti - Bella

Peggy - Friend

Shelly - Blue Smurf

Chic - 'Friend' Card

These girls never fail to impress me!

The prize this month is a gorgeous mixed paper pack - including 15 sheets of recent release Sassafrass Lass, My Minds Eye, Making Memories and more, sure to include something to tickle anyone's fancy!

I'll be back later tonight or early tomorrow to announce our April winner - stay tuned!

xxoo

Last April Entries

2009-04-30T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Girls!

I have been so impressed with the entries for Aprils challenges!

There is some beautiful and diverse work soming our way!

I just wanted to post the last two entries for the month and I'll be back later this afternoon with the first challenge for May!

Around Me - Kathryn Galloway

Beach Getaway - Lynette Jackson

I just love all of the different styles we're seeing!

Such gorgeous stuff!

As I said, I'll be back later today with the new lyrics and will be announcing April's winner on Monday!

In the meantime, take care and have a great weekend!

xxoo

Skye

Two more AMAZING Entries!

2009-04-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

We hadn't had any entries come in for a while and I was beginning to feel a little bit disheartened, but after openeing my inbox this morning, I found these two beautiful entries...

Renee Ludlow - Love

Treesa Young - Meant to Be

These are just gorgeous girls!

Thank you for your stunning entries!

And everyone else, remember you have until midnight Thursday (AEST) to get your entries in!

We look forward to seeing a couple more before the month closes off!

Thanks again!

xxoo

A New Day brings a New Challenge!

2009-04-15T22:42:00.000-07:00

With a new half month, comes a new set of lyrics and in keeping with our 'Australia' theme, we have some beautiful soulful words to isnpire you this time around...

So lets check them out shall we?

Kasey Chambers – The Captain…

Well I have handed all my efforts in

I searched here for my second wind

Is there somewhere here to let me in I’ve asked

So I slammed the doors they slammed at me

I found the place I'm meant to be

I figured out my destiny at last

When The War is Over - Cold Chisel

When the war is over got to get away,

Pack my bag to no place in no time, no day

You and I we used each other's shoulder

Still so young but somehow so much older

How can I go home and not get blown away

Aint nobody gonna steal this heart away...

Our CT girls have come up with some amazing examples to help get you on your way too!

Still so Young - By Chic

Family Roots by Kirsti

Destiny - By Peggy

J&N - By Jane

Young/Older - By Shelley

Untitled - By Alyssa

Gorgeous gorgeous work from our ladies, as I'm sure you'll all agree!

Don't forget too that we have a special extra challenge running at Debs Creations every month!

With a different completely new and different set of lyrics, you might find something that inspires you over there!

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Come on ladies, get those scrapping caps on!

xxoo

Another gorgeous Entry!

2009-04-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

A beautiful vintage layout from last months winner Lisa Kamphuis, inspired by the Hunters and Collectors 'Throw your Arms Around Me' lyrics!

Come on ladies, the two entries we have had this month have been from our two previous winners!

How about giving them a run for their money??!

New challenge is also going up today, so be sure to check back!

xxoo

2009-04-13T20:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies!
Welcome back from the Easter break!
I hope you all had a truly lovely long weekend and are feeling refreshed and happy!

We received our first entry over the weekend from Treesa Young...

Gorgeous, right?!
She even used the papers that she won from our February challenge!

Our second lot of lyrics will be revelaed tomorrow, so be sure to check back!
Remember that you can submit for the new lyrics or the First April Lyrics right up until the last day of the month!

Can't wait to see a few more of your submissions!
Take care of your lovely selves and happy scrapping!

xxoo
Skye

Drumroll Please...

2009-04-05T18:37:00.000-07:00

The votes have been tallied and the winner for our march challenge is...

Lisa Kamphuis!

Lisa's 'Thank You' layout was inspired by our Whitlams lyrics and we all loved her colours and her use of texture!

Congrats Lisa, your Fiskars knife set prize will be coming out to you shortly!

xxoo

Last March Entry

2009-04-02T15:21:00.000-07:00

It would help if I checked the email at the end of the month for any last entries before posting the new challenge!

This little beautiful comes from Vicki Bailey, using the Little Victories lyrics.

I have asked the girls for their March votes and will be back on Monday to tally them up and announce the winner!

Until then, have a fab weekend!

xxoo
Skye

A Brand New Month!

2009-03-31T19:44:00.001-07:00

Well ladies, entries are closed and we have started a brand new month!

And in honour of ANZAC Day, we here at Songbirds are dedicating April to Australian Music!

All of this months songs have been written by homegrown talent, and judging by how excited the DT girls were about them, they are sure to inspire!

And for those international players - Dont worry! We chose lyrics that can be used to inspire anyone and anything!

To help us celebrate Australia month, please make welcome our first guest designer, Alyssa Vollman...

Alyssa has provided a gorgeous example for the first April challenge and will be back again with to help inspire you for the second challenge as well!

She applied for our CT back when we were running application and only just missed out, so we asked her back to help us out this month!

I can hear you saying "Enough of the jibber jabber Skye, give us the lyrics!", so I better get on with it!

The first lyrics for April are:

Pete Murray – Opportunity…

Don't be scared of what you cannot see

Your only fear is possibility

Never wonder what the hell went wrong

Your second chance may never come along

Hold on now your exits here

It's waiting just for you

Don't pause too long

It's fading nowIt's ending all too soon you'll see

Hunters and Collectors - Throw Your Arms Around Me...

I dreamed of you at night time

And I watched you in your sleep

I met you in high places

I touched your head and touched your feet

So if you disappear out of view

You know I will never say goodbye

And though I try to forget it

You will make me call your name

And I'll shout it to the blue summer sky

And the AMAZING DT Examples:

Don't be Scared - By Alyssa Vollman

Possibility - By Peggy

Possibility - By Skye

And I Watched You In Your Sleep - By Jane

Throw Your Arms Around Me - By Kirsti

Opportunity - By Chic

As you can see, we were all pretty fond of the 'Possibility' theme this month!

This months prize is a set of the newly released Mumma Bushka papers and Babushka doll mini album from Kaisercraft!

So get to it ladies!
We always love seeing what you create and can't wait to see what this month brings!

Take care and Happy Scrapping!
xxoo
Skye

Just a Reminder!

2009-03-30T22:10:00.000-07:00

Remember ladies - you have until Midnight tonight (Aust. Eastern Daylight Savings Time) to get your entries in!

We have had some gorgeous entries this month, but a couple more are always welcome!

We have some our very first guest designer joining us in April, and I can tell you that the girls examples are looking amazing so far!

Be sure to check back tomorrow to check them out!

xxoo

A Few More Entries

2009-03-28T22:11:00.000-07:00

This past week has seen another three gorgeous entries for our March comp arrive in my inbox

So without further ado...

Thank You - Elle Di Cortello

Sing to Me - Amanda Taylor

Awful - Alyssa Vollman

They look great ladies!

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous work with us!

And remember, if you have an entry for us, you have until midnight tomorrow to get it in!

We look forward to seeing a couple more!

xxoo

Skye

Another Gorgeous Entry

2009-03-24T01:17:00.000-07:00

This little beauty came in for us today from the lovely Treesa Young, who used lyrics from the Whitlams song 'Thank You' to inspire this layout...

Beautiful, beautiful work Treesa!
Thanks for your entry!

Keep them coming girls!
We love seeing what you can do!

xxoo

One Week Left!

2009-03-22T19:15:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder ladies, that you have until Next Tuesday, 31st March to get your entries in!

So far we only have 3 this month!

A couple of people have told me they plan to enter, so I am awaiting some more gorgeous entries!

xxoo

Skye

A New Entry

2009-03-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

The lovely Lisa Kamphuis has sent in her entry for March using the Whitlams 'Thank You' lyrics from the first challenge!

Lisa Kamphuis - Thank You

Looks great Lisa, I just love your use of texture!

Thanks for your gorgeous entry!

Remember ladies, you can still create layouts using our first March lyrics, or the lyrics for the new challenge put up yesterday.

You have until Tuesday 31st March to get your entries in to be eligible for the prize!

Take Care!

xxoo

Told You!

2009-03-17T05:39:00.000-07:00

I promised it'd be up tonight and I delivered!

I have wasted enough time trying to figure blogger out, so I won't waste any more!
Without further ado, the second lyrics for the March challenge are:

Little Victories - Matt NathansonThis time, I'll have no fear
I'll be standing strong and tall
Turn my back towards them all
And I'll be awful sometimes
Weakened to my knees
And I'll learn to get by
On the little victories
And if the world decides to catch up with me
It's a little victory.

The Book of Love - Peter Gabriel
The book of love has music in itIn fact that's where music comes fromSome of it is just transcendentalSome of it is just really dumbBut II love it when you sing to meAnd youYou can sing me anything.

And as always, our ladies have given you some beautiful examples to draw from!

Sing To Me - By Peggy

Est 1999 - By Jane

Indiana's Little Victory - Chic

Book of Love Mini Album - Skye

Little Victory - Kirsti

Believe - Shelley

Remember ladies - this month there is a Fiskars Knife set up for grabs, so get your creative thinking caps on and show us what you're made of!
We love seeing your entries and can't wait to see what you come up with!

Happy scrapping!
xxoo

Promise!

2009-03-16T23:17:00.000-07:00

The next challenge is coming!

I have tried 3 different PC's here in my workplace and blogger is not having a bar of it!

It simply will not upload images!

I'll be giving it a go on my Mac when I get home tonight - so hold tight and bear with me!

xxoo

Skye

Our First March Entry

2009-03-10T20:43:00.000-07:00

Well girls, our first two entries for this month have arrived and they are looking gorgeous!

The first is by Michelle Turner and is inspired by the Eva Cassidy 'Songbird' lyrics.

Michelle Turner - With You

And the Second is by Vicki Bailey and inspired by the Whitlams 'Thank You' lyrics.
Vicki Bailey - If This Isn't Love

See I knew that the reason you hadn't started sending in entries yet was because you were putting together something great!

Keep them coming ladies, as we always love seeing what you have been inspired to create and sharing your gorgeous work with others!

A whole fresh batch of lyrics will be up on Sunday, along with some delicious new examples from our DT girls, so if the first half of the month did nothing for you, there might be something that jumps out in the next lot!

As of this month, we are also sponsoring a monthly challenge over at Debs Creations.
This month's song is 'Your Song' by Elton John!
You have to be an active forum member to join, but there are some super nice ladies over there, so if you think that might be your cup of tea, go on over and give it a shot!
You have to be in it to win it!

Happy Scrapping everyone!
Will be back soon with more excitement!
xxoo

February Winner!

2009-03-05T03:20:00.000-08:00

Well ladies, the fifth is here and we have a winner!

There were too many great entries for me to pick a winner this month, so we took a vote at Songbirds HQ and the DT girls helped me decide who should get the prize!

And the winner of our VERY FIRST month is...

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Treesa Young!
Treesa's layout 'Young and Free' was bright and fun and a perfect embodiment of the lyrics that inspired her!

I will email you in the next couple of days to arrange your prize!

Congratulations!

No entries as yet for our first March challenge, so get scrapping!
This might be your month to knock us dead!

Happy scrapping!
xxoo
Skye

March Challenge 1

2009-03-01T04:04:00.000-08:00

Hi Guys!
Well, February challenges are CLOSED and it is a new month! And of course with a new month comes a new challenge! AND with new challenges, of course, come new examples from our DT girls!

So without further ado, March's first lyrics are:

Songbird - Eva Cassidy

For you there'll be no crying.

For you, the sun will be shining

Because I feel that when I'm with you,

It's alright.

I know it's alright.

Thankyou (For Loving Me at my Worst) - The Whitlams

Thank you, for loving me at my worst

If this isn't love it's really close

Can we be crazy for a few more years
If I've got them in me?!

And for the beautiful examples for this month:

Hollee and Jack - By Jane

If This Isn't Love - by Shelley

With You - By Peggy

If This Isn't Love - By Me

For You - By Kirsti

I hope to see you all get on board and give the challenge a go!

This months prize is a Fiskars knife set, including both a Fiskars comfort craft knife and finger tip control knife, as well as a set of spare blades.

The next challenge will be posted on the 15th, but you have until the end of the month to get your layouts in for either set of lyrics. You are welcome to create as many layouts throughout the month as you like - the more we can inspire, the better!

Any questions feel free to email me at songbird.scraps@gmail.com!

Otherwise, I'll be back later in the week to announce Feb's winner!

Happy scrapping!
xxoo

2009-02-27T23:04:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies!

Skye here - revitalized and back in Australia!

Firstly, let me start by giving a BIG thanks to my DT girls!

Susie, the creator of the blog and head Songbird was called to London at the end of January after her mother fell ill, which left me in charge of running things - however, I had a 6 week holiday booked in South East Asia and couldn't do things from there!

So our DT girls have gone above and beyond the call of duty to get things in on time without any guidance and have shown complete professionalism!
I am a very proud DT mummy at the moment!

Special thanks to Kirsti for taking over my role and updating the blog!
You have been a big help!

Secondly - let me say WOW!
I never imagined we would hve such a great response to our first month of challenges and I am so pleased and thankful for your support!

On that note - we received another entry today, from Renae Deguara, who chose the Ben Harper lyrics from 'My Own Two Hands' for this layout:
You have until the end of today to get your entries in and I will be posting the new challenge tomorrow!
A February winner will be chosen by the 5th of March!

So there is a lot going on over the next few days here at Songbirds!
Be sure to keep checking back!
xxoo

Layouts to share

2009-02-22T21:15:00.000-08:00

Hi there everyone. How are we all this fine day? Hope you are all scrapping madly because there isn't much time left until the close of February's challenges!

I have two more layouts to share that have been sent in. Thanks girls... they are gorgeous!

'Don't Be Afraid To Be Young & Free' by Treesa Young

'In Love With My Best Friend' by Emma Allen

I've loved seeing everyone's entries that have come in this month and I really hope there are lots more to come! Skye will be back with us in March with a new set of lyrics to challenge us all and the team are already working on some layouts to inspire you all to join in. Remember, you can use the lyrics however you like... you can use them in your journaling, as a title or just base your page around the feel of them.

Seeya all soon
Luv Kirsti xoxox

February Challenge #2

2009-02-14T17:05:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Ok, so this is going to be a huge, long post so make sure you grab yourself a cuppa and get comfortable.

First up, I would like to share another challenge entry with you all... "U Know I Love You Baby" by Renae Deguara

Thankyou to everyone who has played along so far and I hope you can have a go at the next challenge also. We are looking forward to you all blowing us away with your challenge layouts!

Now... to the part we've all been waiting for. Here is February Challenge #2

Once again, you can choose whichever lyrics you like and interpret them however you like. Entries will close on the 28th February and the winner of the February Prize Package will be revealed shoon after.

Love You - The Free Design
Give a little time for the child within you

Don't be afraid to be young and free

Undo the locks and throw away the keys and

take of your shoes and socks and run, you.

and

With My Own Two Hands - Ben Harper
I can change the world

With my own two hands

Make a better place

With my own two hands

Make a kinder place

With my own two hands

With my own

With my own two hands

The CT girls have all produced absolutely gorgeous layouts for you to be inspired by. I love the way everybody has interpreted the lyrics and come up with such a range of layouts and styles. Love your stuff girls :o)

"Give A Little Time For The Child Within You" by Shelly Williams

"Child Within" by Peggy Schenkels

"Child" by Chiquita James

"Don't Be Afraid To Be Young And Free" by Kirsti Brandis

"39 & In A Better Place" by Jane Smith

Thankyou again to the wonderful Creative Team and to all of you that have been playing along with us. Can't wait to see the next round of layouts!!!

Now, let's get scrappin!
Take care,

Luv Kirsti xoxox

Another challenge entry

2009-02-12T01:39:00.000-08:00

We have received another fantastic entry in the first challenge here at Songbird Scraps.

'Lucky Me' by Lisa Kamphuis

The second challenge will be announced on Sunday with two more fantastic sets of lyrics to choose from. Once again, the CT have all been working hard to bring you some stunning layouts to inspire you to have a go. I can't wait to unveil the new lyrics and layouts.

Until then, look after yourselves.

Luv Kirsti xoxox

A few challenge layouts

2009-02-08T16:01:00.000-08:00

Oh this is so exciting! Here are a couple of layouts we have received for the first challenge here at Songbird Scraps.

I Love You Baby by April Walker

After 13 Years by Vesna

Thankyou so much for your layouts ladies! They are just lovely! There is still heaps of time to get your layouts to us before the announcement of the 2nd Songbird Scraps Challenge so I am looking forward to seeing lots more :o)

Take care everyone

Luv Kirsti xoxox

Happy Saturday

2009-02-07T01:30:00.000-08:00

Hi there folks! Just thought I'd pop in and say Happy Saturday :o) Half the country seems to be melting at the moment so I hope you are all keeping well and staying cool!

We have had a couple of gorgeous entries come in already for the first challenge and I am looking forward to seeing many more! I am loving the layouts so far - it is amazing how many talented scrappers are out there in Blogland LOL

Well, that is all from me for now. Hope you all have a great weekend and we'll see you back here soon. Susie Q and Skye are still away at the moment so I am looking after things. They should be back soon and I bet they will be as stoked as I am with the response to the blog :o)

One of us will be in before the 2nd challenge is announced on the 14th so make sure you swing by again. If you thought the first challenge was good, wait til you see the second!!!

Luv Kirsti xoxox

February Challenge #1

2009-01-31T16:39:00.000-08:00

The time has finally come to reveal the first challenge for February! The prize will go to the best layout for the month so I hope you all have a go at this awesome challenge!

Music: We all listen to it, we all love it, we all feel something different from it!
We here at SBS HQ use music as our muse, and wish to share and share alike on the inspiration front!
Every month, twice a month, we will throw out 2 song verses.
Your job?
To take your favourite, interpret it YOUR WAY and scrap yourself a fabulous layout!
The best layout from the month wins a delicious pack of goodies!

Please email your completed layouts to Songbird Scraps at songbird.scraps@gmail.com

So without further ado, the first two lyrics to choose from for Febs 1st Challenge are:

Lucky - Jason Mraz
I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again

Lucky we're in love every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday

and

Long Way Home - Tom Waits

You know I love you baby

More than the whole wide world

You are my woman

I know you are my pearl

Let's go out past the party lights

Where we can finally be alone

Come with me and we can take the long way home

Come with me, together we can take the long way home

And now for the examples by the Creative Team girls...

Layout by Jane Smith

Layout by Kirsti Brandis

Layout by Chiquita James

Layout by Shelly Williams

Layout by Peggy Schenkels

Thanks for coming by and I can't wait to see what you all come up with for these challenges!

Until next time, take care

Luv Kirsti xoxox

One more sleep to go!!!

2009-01-30T21:05:00.000-08:00

It is only one more sleep until the big day! Oh I am so excited here! Let me tell you now that you are all in for a treat... I have been lucky enough to see all of the CT girls layouts and I am in awe! Their inspiration layouts for you all are just gorgeous!

Now, I think we have time for one more sneak peak at the prizes. This part is my personal favourite... the new release Kaiser Argentella paper collection. I can see some beautiful elegant layouts with this range! See you all tomorrow with the first challenges for Song Bird Scraps and the beautiful examples from the talented creative team girls.

Luv Kirsti xoxox

Another sneak peak...

2009-01-28T02:02:00.000-08:00

So how is everyone's week so far? Not long now until the first challenges! Yay!!!

So... the girls are still away. Does anyone else want to see another peak at what prizes they have up for grabs?

Yeah, I thought you would. LOL How does the complete collection of new release Kaiser Sweets papers sound? Here's a little taster....

But there is more.... my favourite part of the prize still hasn't been revealed. ;o)

That's it for now lovely people. Take care and keep an eye out for the challenges coming soon!

Luv Kirsti xoxo

One week to go!!!

2009-01-24T23:33:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Kirsti here... Susie and Skye are away at the moment and have left me with the honour of taking care of the blog :o)

I am so excited that the first challenges are now only a week away! Anyone else getting excited too? Come on...you can admit it...you all feel it! LOL

While the girls are away I thought I'd share with you a little sneaky peak at the awesome prize they have lined up for the first challenge! Now, this is only part of the prize package and if you are lucky I might be able to sneak in a few more pics of what is on offer for you early in the week. But first, just to whet your appetite, there is the complete set of newly released Lovestruck papers by Kaisercraft!!!! How cool are they?!

The CT girls are all busy preparing our inspiration layouts for you all to see on the 1st of Feb so make sure you stop by before then to see if there are any more sneaky peaks of the prizes on offer. ;o)

Take care everyone, see you soon!

Luv Kirsti xoxo

2009-01-21T03:23:00.000-08:00

Introducing Shelly Williams and Skye Johnson

We were impressed with Shellys interpretation of the lyrics and her clean layouts!
In her own words... My name is Shelly Williams, and I have been scrapping for approx 7 years. I am completely addicted to this craft!
I am 33 years old with two gorgeous girls, and a swag of nieces and nephews who feature regularly in my layouts.
My other interests include dogs, reading, camping, and I am delving into the world of photography too.
I love trying new techniques in my scrapping, but love 3D work/fiddly stuff, with some stamping and stitching thrown in too.
I can't wait to meet even more fellow scrappers through this experience! Skye Johnson has been a Songbird from the beginning! She will be joining us in March after returning from an overseas holiday!
In her own words:
Hi! I'm Skye! Soon to be 25, from Melbourne, Australia.
I am a Fashion and Textile design student and I love photography!
I have a collection of cameras, including several Polaroids - my absolute favourites to play with!
I have only been scrapping for a year, but much like the other ladies, it has become an obsession!
The only thing that is growing as fast as my addiction, is my stash!
As for my style - it changes with every layout, everything from very very basic, right through to complicated, 3d, collage type layouts - whatever my mood gives me that day really!
I'm really excited to be joining the Songbirds team!

I didn't have time to do framing etc for my own photo guys, so I do apologise for that!
The first challenge will be posted on the first of Feb and the team are already working hard at it, so be sure to check back for any updates or teasers!

Thanks to everyone who has been leaving comments and making the team welcome!
It is much appreciated by all of us!

xxoo
Skye

2009-01-19T21:31:00.000-08:00

Introducing Jane Smith and Kirsti Brandis

Jane was our very first applicant! She had us in awe of her beautiful brights and individuality!

In her own words...

This is so exciting for me as this is my very first Creative Team!

My name is Jane Smith (and yes that is my real name!)

I live in Mount Gambier South Australia which a beautiful country town in the south east of South Australia.

I am a wife and a mum. I work in quite a demanding job, albeit in a part time capacity.

I was looking to balance my life out a little bit and finally found some 'me time' in scrapbooking.

I love playing with photos and all the fab products that are forever coming onto the market.

As far as my style goes - anything goes!!

There are so many styles and artists I love I can't seem to settle into a style.

I love blogging and find myself spending hours checking out other scrapbooking blogs. I am so happy to apart of the Songbird Scraps CT and I'm looking forward to the challenges that are coming my way!!

Kirsti's unique and beautiful vintage, shabby chic style caught our eye as soon as we opened her application!

In Her Own Words...

My name is Kirsti and between my wonderful partner Wayne and I we have four children - CJ (17), Luke (15), Rachelle (7) and Ashlea (3).

I've been scrapbooking for about 4 years now and my style would have to be a mix of whatever is inspiring me at the time!

I love the soft vintage look at the moment and am always passionate about flowers.

When it comes to hobbies the only one I seem to have time for is scrapbooking!

:o)

Please make the girls feel welcome!

Be back tomorrow with the last two team members!

xxoo

Skye

2009-01-18T15:57:00.000-08:00

Introducing Peggy Schenkels and Chiquita James!

Peggy blew us away with her amazing style and original interpretation of the lyrics, especially since English is not her first language!

In Her Own Words:

My name is Peggy.

I'm 37 years old.

I'm a SAHM to 3 beautiful little angels (most of the time!) a boy, Yannis (9) and two girls, Chloë (8) and Christina (almost 7).

I've been together with my husband Kurt for 18 years now, and I'm happy to say I love him just as much if not more than ever!

We live in Antwerp, Belgium, a wonderful place to live.

I first started scrapping last year, around March 2008, but my addiction (yes, all you scrappin' ladies know what I am talking about!!) really took off when I joined a scrapbooking community where I met some lovely ladies sharing my passion.

At first I was only looking for a way to combine the thousands of pictures I take a year, with some kind of journal to leave my children, but it soon became more than that!

I try to put something of myself in every page I make, I aim to make it as personal as I can.

As far as style is concerned, I can honestly say I don't have one. I go where the picture or my mood at the time take me, and I like it that way.

I like the fact that every page looks different, and even I don't know beforehand what a page is going to look like. Once I'm working on a LO, it tends to start leading a life of it's own, and rarely ends up as I had envisioned.

I'm gradually learning more techniques, and my favorite one, besides doodling, has to be stitching, I do so like the look and extra value it gives to a LO.

I prefer to make my embellies, titles and such myself, and I always try to make embellies that one way or another are related to the topic.

Chiquita - or Chic created her beautiful application pieces while hooked to a heart monitor and impressed us by using the experience in one of her layouts!

In Her Own Words...

Hi fellow scrappers, my name is Chiquita James and Im a bubby at only 28 years.

:-)

I have been married for 4 years and my husband Adam and I have 2 gorgeous children, a little cheeky boy Javaan (nearly 3), and a baby girl growing up way to quick at 9 months, Indiana.

My scrapping addiction began 2 yrs ago when I was invited to a Creative Memories class.

The bug hit me right there and then.

Its a tough call deciding which is my bigger addiction... Scrapbooking or buying scrapbooking supplies!

I love discovering new techniques, and trying to incorporate them in my layouts, which means that my style is constantly changing.

I find it hard though to drag myself away from using flowers, just one of my many addictions.

I even someotimes dream about how to place my next layout! It has been known to keep me awake for hours. Sometimes even if its 3 am its just better to get up and do it will my mojo is fresh!

I'm not a pretty photo scrapper, I am a sentiment scrapper.

I chose moments, then the photo of the moment beautiful, or not, and record in journalling so I and my children can look back and reflect. My babies are a constant source of inspiration to me and I hope in turn I can be an inspiration to all of you.

Susie is away at the moment due to a family emergency, so please bear with us while we try to make the blog run as smoothly as possible!

I thank you all on behalf of both Susie and the team for your lovely comments and support while we have been launching the site!

It is much appreciated from us all!

Thanks!

Skye

2009-01-15T19:46:00.001-08:00

Introducing the Songbird Team!

The decision has been made, the girls have been notified, and the love has been spread!

And now it is your turn, dear reader, to meet our new Creative Team!

Skye will take on the role of CT Co-Ordinator,

and her four Songbirds will be:

Jane Smith (SA)

Kristi Brandis (WA)

Chiquita James (WA)

Shelly Williams (QLD)

as well as our international designer

Peggy Schenkels

who joins us all the way from Belgium!

The girls were chosen not only for their high quality of work, but also for their diverse styles, and we beleive that everyone will be able to find inspiration in at least one of the girls styles!

Their interpretations of the lyrics were amazing!

We are so glad to have them on board and hope that you will support them by taking part in our challenges!

Everyday for the next week, we will be introducing you to one of our girls, and showcasing their applications so you can get to know a little more about them!

Be sure to chek back tomorrow to meet our first Spotlight Songbird!

Until tomorrow, take care!

Susie

2009-01-14T14:51:00.000-08:00

It's Over!

The CT call ended at midlight last night, and as expected we received a few new applications right on the stroke of midnight!

So now we are faced with the hard task of picking our team of Songbirds!

Those of you who applied will find out today if you were successful or not.

Everyone else, make sure you check back tomorrow to meet your Songbirds!

Susie

2009-01-13T15:06:00.000-08:00

We're Nearly There!

We have had some more great applications come in over the last few days and our excitement is building!

Remember you have until midnight TONIGHT to get your applications to us!

(just under 14 hours away - plenty of time for 2 layouts, or to finish something you've already got in the works!)

To be honest, we'll probably be in bed by midnight, so if it happens to take you until 2am, we'll probably let that slide!

We've got a tough choice ahead of us, but we're looking forward to seeing Songbirds soar!

(thanks for that line Shelly, we really like it!)

Susie, Skye & all at Songbird HQ

2009-01-11T23:36:00.000-08:00

Back in Black...

After a relaxing week away, I am back!
Big thanks to Skye for looking after the blog for me while I was away.

Now, I have to tell you ladies - I was hoping for a few more applications by now!
We have a few really good ones that I am very impressed with, but we need more!
You have tonight, tomorrow and up until Midnight on Wednesday to get your applications in.

Excite us! 
Give us something to talk about!

I'll be back on Wednesday, when applications close!

x
Susie

2009-01-08T04:09:00.000-08:00

Followers, Readers, Passers by and Other Generally Lovely People!

Hi Guys!
Skye Here!
Just wanted to remind you that any applications for the creative team are due before
MIDNIGHT; NEXT WEDNESDAY, 14th JANUARY!

I have had a couple of great emails this week in support of the blog and I want to thank the ladies who have posted out information or a link on their blogs, around forum etc.

With full access to the email account, I can tell you we have had a couple of really impressive applications - but are FAR from having picked a team and we are hoping to see a lot more flood in before applications close!

Come on girls, we've challenged you, now challenge us back!
Make it a hard choice!

Rememberyou can still email me at skye.m.johnson@gmail.com if you need to ask any questions, and Susie is back on Monday, so you can catch either of us at songbird.scraps@gmail.com

Happy Scrapping ladies!
xxoo
Skye

2009-01-02T21:01:00.000-08:00

As of Tomorrow...

You have ten days left to get your applications in!
We have started to receive some beautiful work and it is now getting very exciting!

I am off on holiday for a week as of Monday, so I am going to be leaving Skye in charge of the blog.
She will have access to the Songbird email address, but you can also get hold of her at skye.m.johnson@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing many more gorgeous applications when I get back!

x
Susie

2008-12-30T02:39:00.000-08:00

Well, Well, Well...

We're half way there ladies!

There are two weeks to go until your submissions are due and we are super pumped with anticipation to see what you throw our way!
We want to wish you all a happy scrappy new year and we can't wait to kick off in February with some fabulous challenges and CT examples!

For our Christmas present, we were awarded our very first blog award from the lovely Kristi Brandis.
Thank you so much for your support Kristi!

See you all in the New Year!

x
Susie

2008-12-14T19:34:00.000-08:00

In Answer to your Questions...

We have had a great response to our introduction post and I just wanted to say a big thank you to Skye who has been pimping us out on forums and helping to get people over here to check us out!

We have had over 100 hits in our first weekend and I take that as a good sign for things to come!

We have had a few questions emailed over to us about the Creative Team Call, so we wanted to give you some answers:

1) If you make the CT, what we require from you is simple.

Two sample layouts per month ready to be posted on the blog on the 1st and 15th.

That's all!

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in decision making and suggestions for lyrics for upcoming challenges.

2) We are not attached to a store and are not making any sort of income from this, however we do hope to be able to reward our CT with the occasional surprise 'thank you' package of pretty products to play with.

3) At this stage, we are hoping that the CT position will stand for 6 months, at which time we will re-advertise and of course the current CT will also be reconsidered.

Again, if anything is unclear or you have any suggestions for us, feel free to contact us on songbird.scraps@gmail.com, we love mail!

I know it has only been three days but I am very eager to see what you will all be creating for us.

Until next time,

Susie.

2008-12-11T15:37:00.001-08:00

Who Are We?!

The new kid on the block in the scrapbooking challenge blog circuit!

The Premise...

Music: We all listen to it, we all love it, we all feel something different from it!

We here at SBS HQ use music as our muse, and wish to share and share alike on the inspiration front!

Every month, twice a month, we will throw out 2 song verses.

Your job?

To take your favourite, interpret it YOUR WAY and scrap yourself a fabulous layout!

The best layout from the month wins a delicious pack of goodies!

What We Need From YOU!

(Creative Team Call!)

There's no blog without a team of Songbirds right?!

We need 4 creative ladies (or fellas if you're out there!) to join our team!

Yes we're new to the scene, but with your help we can make ourselves known and inspire many, many more!

Interested?

All we need is TWO layouts emailed to us at songbird.scraps@gmail.com by 15th January 2009.

These layouts can be any size or shape, but must be inspired in some way by one or more of the following lyrics:

Let My Love Open The Door

Pete Townshend

When everything feels all over

Everybody seems unkind

I'll give you a four-leaf clover

Take all worry out of your mind

Thats the Way That The World Goes Round

John Prine

That's the way that the world goes round,

You're up one day, the next you're down

It's a half an inch of water and you think you're gonna drown

That's the way that the world goes round.

And because we know not everyone shares our love of old songs and deep lyrics...

So What

Pink

So, so what

I'm still a rock star,

I got my rock moves,

And I don't need you,

And guess what,

I'm having more fun,

And now that were done,

I'm gonna show you tonight.

Feel free to email us if you have any questions!