April Sketch Challenge + Winner

Thanks to everyone who linked to the link party last month! Remember, this is a monthly tradition. At the end of the month, you can link any project you create that includes an SEI product. Sometimes there is a giveaway too. This is also the perfect time to share the layout you create for our sketch challenge.

Are you ready for another challenge? Julie created this layout sketch for our April challenge. So, to participate in this month's challenge, simply design a layout based on this sketch. Be sure to use at least one SEI product and link up at the end of the month.

This lovely layout is the one Julie based her sketch off. The 10.75 x 6 inch photo has a big impact, but you could also use the same grid with multiple photos in this spot.

Ready for the winner of our link party giveaway? As usual, we used random.org's random integer generator to pick... number 6!

Congratulations, Ann Jobes! Now just send us your e-mail to seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com and we will get you your gift card.

March Sketch Challenge + Winner

Thanks everyone who participated in last month's challenge. There were a lot of great layouts shared on the link party! Before we announce the winner we wanted to share this month's sketch challenge, created by Julie Bonner.

If you decide to participate in the challenge, be sure to use at least one SEI product and link your layout up to our link party at the end of the month. Everyone participating in the link party will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card for shopsei.com!

This is the layout Julie based the sketch off of, using the Corinne collection. Notice that she mimicked the horizon line in the photo with the white space on top. The circles at the top resemble clouds. We love how well thought-out Julie's layouts are.

The winner of the February Challenge giveaway, as selected by random.org is... CAUGHT IN THE LINT TRAP. Congratulations! Please send us your full name and e-mail address to seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.

Link Party #6 + Giveaway

For this link party, you can post any project using SEI product or your layout from the challenge. Find more details here and see the layout Julie based the sketch from here. If you haven't finished the challenge yet, you can still have a little time. The party ends March 1st at 11:59 pm MST.

*****One lucky person who links the project they made for the challenge will win a $25 gift card to shopsei.com!*****

Don't forget to...
1. Add a link to your SEI project on our blog by clicking on the button at the bottom of this post. Your project must use at least one SEI product to participate.
2. Link back to us by adding this button to the bottom of your blog post.

<a href="http://seilifestyle.blogspot.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuP8dEtR51xCLlNJWKcNcBMAIx098jLntH8Pw40tlsiJMzlb6dnf1e-YBgS3jpYkVeCuuno039IND5DPaaXU3aooR9KvE8zqXPUOrVFuZfMs2maPBFDKKyG5QspEMxwxvcMEc2w8Bbwg/s1600/link.jpg" /></a>3. Check each other's projects out and be sure to leave lot's of comments.

February 2011 Challenge

Julie created another great sketch for you this month! So, our challenge is to create a layout based it. Later this month we'll show you what Julie made.

As a bonus, one lucky person who participates and links their layout up to our link party at the end of the month will win a $25 gift certificate to shopsei.com where they can pick their own prize! So be sure to accept the challenge and use some SEI product in your layout.

Link Party #5

It's the beginning of a special link party today! Not only can you post any project using SEI product, you can also post your layout from the challenge (details here). If you haven't finished the challenge yet, you can still do it over the weekend. The party ends January 31st at midnight MST.

Remember to...
1. Add a link to your SEI project on our blog by clicking on the button at the bottom of this post. Your project must use at least one SEI product to participate.
2. Link back to us by adding this button to the bottom of your blog post.

<a href="http://seilifestyle.blogspot.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuP8dEtR51xCLlNJWKcNcBMAIx098jLntH8Pw40tlsiJMzlb6dnf1e-YBgS3jpYkVeCuuno039IND5DPaaXU3aooR9KvE8zqXPUOrVFuZfMs2maPBFDKKyG5QspEMxwxvcMEc2w8Bbwg/s1600/link.jpg" /></a>3. Check each other's projects out and be sure to leave lot's of comments.

Our Last Challenge for Now

Thanks everyone who participated in our 3-dimensional project challenge last month.


First up we have Sandy Ang's ribbon organizer. What a pretty box! Isn't this a great way to keep ribbons from getting wrinkled and tangled?


Sandy also made this mini house. You have got to hop over to her blog and see the amazing details on this!



Next up we have Jessica Moyer's accordian album. We love how bright and happy it is. The glitter border & rhinestone accents add the perfect amount of sparkle.

Along with all of the exciting changes on the blog, we are going to be starting a new tradition that will make it easier for you to share all of those SEI paper-crafting projects you are working on. So, although we will not have anymore challenges for now, stay tuned. We will have more details on how you can show off your awesome creations.

Thanks again to everyone who participated in all of our challenges! Be sure to check back next week because we are having an exciting week full of projects and a giveaway. Happy weekend!

Challenge #7 - Dimensional Project

Did you enjoy the dimensional projects we shared Tuesday? Did it get you excited to make something? We hope so. That is what we would like to challenge you to do this month...Make a dimensional project!



Here's one more Moonrise project to get those creative juices flowing. Jessica made this lovely purse for our CHA booth.

To participate in the challenge:
1. Create a dimensional project.
2. Use at least one SEI product.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI product(s) you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us at seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.
5. Create it by September 1st.

Have fun! We are so excited to see what you come up with.

Challenge #6 - Inspired Layout

This month we want to challenge you to use photographs to inspire your scrapbook layouts. If you need an idea, see yesterday's post as an example.

To participate in the challenge:
1. Create a scrapbook layout using the above photo by A Creative Mint or the one that inspired us Friday as inspiration.
2. Use at least one SEI product in your layout.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI product(s) you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us at seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.
5. Create it by July 1st.

We are excited to see what you create. Also, next week is a big week so check back!

Challenge #5 - Paper Bags or Envelopes

This month we want to challenge you to use a paper bags or envelopes for a project. Surprised? If you think about it there are a lot of unique ways to incorporate other materials into your projects. It can be as simple as decorating a goodie bag for a party, like we did for Cinco de Mayo. It could be more complicated like making your bags or envelopes into an album with pockets, like club SEI did for last May's kit (above).

To participate in the challenge:
1. Create a project using one or more paper bag(s) and/or envelope(s).
2. Use at least one SEI product in your project.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI product(s) you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us at seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.
5. Create it by June 1st.

Thanks for participating in our sketch challenge last month. We really love the lovely paper combination and simple layout Alyssa made!

Challenge #4 - Dynamic Layout

Ever find yourself in a rut and need a little inspiration? That is how we can sometimes feel when comes to creating unique scrapbook layouts. So for this month's challenge we thought we would shake things up with a dynamic layout sketch. This sketch has different shapes to encourage us all to think outside the box. This sketch comes from Tuesday's project.


To participate in the challenge:
1. Create at least one scrapbook layout using this sketch as a starting point.
2. Use at least 2 SEI products.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI products you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us at seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.
5. Do it by May 1st.

Thanks for those who supported us by participating in our Scraps & Stitches challenge last month. You went above and beyond. We love the unique items and the creative ways you used them!


Top Left: Date Night Layout by Nancy on her Paperview blog with the Jocelyn collection
Top Right: Cuter than a Billion Buttons by Alaina from the Glue Dots & Glitter blog with puff alphabet stickers
Middle: Happy Birthday card by Jessica from her blog, basic jess with the Penelope's Potpourri collection
Bottom Left: Canvas Tutus from Alaina's blog with the Chocolat collection
Bottom Right: Tendu Layout from Alaina's blog with the Clara Belle box kit & Bridgeport

Challenge #3 - Scraps & Stitches

There are so many amazing papers and embellishments available today. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start, especially if you are on a limited budget. So, why not turn your paper scraps & sewing supplies into dimensional embellishments?


We created this mini album by using Mandi's idea for making a Saint Patrick's Day pin and and layering flowers we cut out of Jocelyn's ROTFL paper. We used leftover scraps of paper from several different collections including - Jocelyn, Christmas Mint, Chick-a-doo, & Bridgeport and items that could be found in a sewing box, Chick-a-doo buttons & Bridgeport ribbons.

Our challenge for the month of March is to create a project or scrapbook layout using scraps of paper and items that could be found in a sewing box - buttons, thread, ribbons, fabric...

To participate in the challenge:
1. Create at least one project or scrapbook layout using paper scraps & things that could be found in a sewing box.

2. Use at least 1 SEI product.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI product(s) you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us at seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.
5. Do it by April 1st.

Thanks everyone who participated in February's challenge! It was a great success. You did a wonderful job interpreting the sketch in uniquely beautiful ways. We were very impressed with your creativity! Here are the layouts that caught our eye:


The first is a Chocolat layout by Alaina from her Glue Dots & Glitter blog. Stampin' Mindy used the Happy Day collection for her My Little Diva layout posted on her blog.


We love the way Pam used the Chick-a-doo collection on this layout she posted on her blog, Scrapbook Flair. Andrea used Kitty's Place for this layout on this blog.


Here's a beautiful Moravia layout from Scoobie's Lille Blog. Last, you can find this layout from our red linen box kit on the Attainable Treasures blog (P.S. it is a steal right now).

Good luck on the new challenge!

Challenge #2 - Layout Sketch

Did anyone feel like the Juliette layout from Tuesday looked familiar? That is because we used this WinterSong layout from our Think Outside the Box post to make the sketch. If you are happy with the way a layout turned out, go ahead and reuse the idea with new papers and it will feel new again!


Our challenge for the month of February is to make a layout using this sketch. If you need some ideas, check Tuesday's post or this WinterSong layout.


To participate in the challenge:
1. Create 1 or more scrapbook layouts, using this sketch as a guide.
2. Use at least 2 SEI products.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI products you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us.
5. Do it by March 1st.

Thanks to those of you that participated in January's challenge. Check out the Attainable Treasure's blog for more info on this project.


Also, take a peek at the Glue Dots & Glitter blog for more info on these magnets and more of Alaina's amazing creations!

Magnet Makeover Challenge

We are kick starting the new year with our first challenge ever. Our challenge for the month of January is to makeover your magnets. If you need some ideas, check Tuesday's post or Tara Anderson's idea:


To participate in the challenge:
1. Create 1 or more magnets.
2. Use at least 1 SEI product.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI product(s) you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us.
5. Do it by February 1st.