The 5 Minute LO Challenge That Took Too Long

Hi, everyone!  I'm here today with a new challenge for me.  Crafty YTer, Maggie Mylow, asked her Facebook followers to complete a 5-Minute LO Challenge.  I'd never actually done one, so I knew it'd be a challenge.  The bigger part of that being the five-minute time limit.  Once you do anything for camera or official reasons, time automatically moves faster than expected.  Just cutting or gluing does actually take more time for me...it must be the pressure?  Otherwise I am more conscious of myself when it is for official reasons.
I put my camera on to film, so curiosity and formal reasons of timing...and it took me about 12 minutes.  So it really did take twice as much time (and a little extra).  Here are the reasons why:

1. I failed to trim my photo and base paper before starting.
2. I decided to use watercolour blotting and had to dry it (that took almost 3 minutes).
3. I had to choose three different alphas for my title.
4. Instead of using thickers, I chose other chipboard alphas that need to popped out and then have the backs peeled off.
5. For my letter ''i'', I used an enamel dot rather than the plain old circle dot that came with it.

Do I wish I could have had more time?  Yes.  Could I add more embellishments?  Of course.  Am I happy with the finished LO.  100%.  

Maggie also had questions for us for feedback (I didn't read them until after I finished my LO):

1. How long did you take to pull your products? About 5 minutes.
2. What sort of products did you pull? Paper, alphas, Watercolour Paint and Pen, Tag, Punched Hearts.
3. Were you making a plan for the 5 minute layout as you were pulling your products? No, otherwise I definitely would have opted out on the watercolouring splotching... lol.
4. Did you time yourself doing the challenge? Yes, I filmed it on the camera for official purposes (I might have cheated otherwise. LOL.)
5. Did you finish your layout in the 5 minutes given? If not, how much longer did it take? What sort of finishing touches did you make to “finish” the page off? No, it took 12 minutes. I didn't stop, just kept on going. The hearts were probably the finishing touches.
6. How did you feel after you finished the 5 minutes? Doubting the use of watercolours and the choice in alphas, but I had a plan and didn't want to change that.
7. Did you like how your page turned out? Yes!
8. Would you do the challenge again? or was it too stressful? Yes, I would do it again. I will know how to tweak my process beforehand or switch the picture if I didn't want to change my envisioned LO.

An afterthought, I probably would have taken 30 minutes to do the exact same LO normally. Bwahhhahaha...

Here is the LO and a close-up:

I'll post the YT video link when it's uploaded.  Be sure to check out Maggie's podcast - it's sure to be a good one.  Thanks so much!!  I like doing something other than cards once in a while!  

Sherri

Products used:  Base Paper (Studio Calico Abroad - Locals), Vellum Paper (Daiso), Alphas (Pink Paislee, Basic Grey), Punch (Martha Stewart - Heart Confetti), Watercolour Paint, Watercolour Pen.  

SSCC - Mint Chocolate - Oh So Sweet

It was the final day for the Mint Chocolate Challenge at Sugar and Spice, so I thought I'd take the chance to create something lovely.

Don't tell my bf I put these up… ;)

Aw well, this LO is just too lovely not to share.

Oh, and I shared all my products etc on my tshernjpan channel:

Thanks for dropping by!

Officially Not True

Today I did a 12x12 layout for Dannielle Brown's challenge. I actually did a process vid on this too, so be sure to check out the video below.  The link to Dani's challenge video can be found in my Youtube description box.

Here is the full LO.  I love that Dani pushed me to use a different colour combo.  It was so fun to use mint, yellow, and pink together.

My title is simple.  It relates to my "It's official..." post on facebook...and states the obvious - not true.  I thought it would be fun to include the hashtags #jk and #viral  - which is exactly what it was when it hit the internet.

All in all, the important part was live, laugh, and love...it was a joke and it was so funny.  I hope my mother will laugh about it one day too.  I liked adding this metal tag with the rub-on as a big accent piece. I love the ombre hearts stapled next to it in a row too.

This cute little bird goes nicely with 'a little birdie told me' rub-on.  The modelling paste along with glitter adds so much to my page. The texture doesn't compare to embssing and I love the uneveness of it. Using my Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays I created the perfect colour.  Amongst the stars, you find scattered sequins, a button, some brads, and some glossy accent dots with glitter captured underneath.  I think this will be my new thing.  Remember it!

Here is the focus of my page up close.  Check out that honkin ring!  Totally not believable, right?  I mimicked the stone by added a rhinestone to my center 'i' in ''Officially''.  I also added more bling to the rest of the title below.  

Thanks for the fun challenge!

Sherri

Supplies Used:  Pink Paislee Daily Junque - Junque Paper; Daiso Vellum; AC Thickers Serendipity, Delight, and Wonder; MFT Die-namics; Golden Regular Modelling Paste; Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Tiffany's Blissful Blue, Baby Blue Eyes Blue Gold, and Edelweiss Moss Green; Martha Stewart Glitter - Wintermint; Fancy Pants It's the Little Things Rub-on; October Afternoon Button and Brad; Basic Grey Brad; Bling; Metal Rim Tag; Sequins; Glossy Accents; Washi Tape; Roller Date Stamp.

Santa's Helpers 12x12 LO

As I cleaning up my scrapspace, I came across this lovely pic of my two coworkers and myself.  I just love how matchy-matchy we are with our cute little aprons.  The title popped into my head right away.  Our job at the school Xmas parties was, in fact, to help Santa.  (Yes, he did make an appearance!)  Although I started off my searching my 12x12 LOs pinboard on Pinterest, I just decided to do something different.  Only the corner parts were something I had seen the day before on a layout pin. 

My theme of course was red and a bit of green.  I found these Basic Grey clear pieces and was totally inspired.  It was a softer green, a little minty, and I loved it.   

The days of the week stamp came from a Studio Calico Project Life kit, as well as the December alphas (Basic Grey).  The number stamp can be found an exclusive Studio Calico stamp set.  I added some stars and dots using my Memento Dual Marker.  This striped masking tape is from DAISO Japan (can't beat 100yen).   I had a hard time picking ink for this tape though and ended up using Staz On in Cloudy Sky.

I was tempted to do some stitching, but found myself too lazy to take out my machine as usual.  Instead, I used the roller piercing tool (what is that thingy called?) under the title and in both corners.  I used American Crafts Hardcover and Marquise Thickers.  Using a scrap piece of vellum, I was able to line up my title before placing them permantly.  I didn't want to lose any, so I also added a bit of Tombo Glue on the backs of each one. The snowflakes all come from Lawn Fawn.

This would veneer tab also came from a Studio Calico Project Life kit.  I added a small pearl and another snowflake.

Masking the taped section, I stamped half of this today medallion seal just for a little something.  I handwrote the year.

I used my piercing tool to add these tiny silver brads to the label piece.  I wanted to show off the ''Gotta Love It'' flag and I like the look.  Before placing this canvas camera sticker, I dabbed it with Creme Brulee Starburst Stain from Lindy's Stamp Gang (can't really see in the pic).  And I offset it for an accent piece. 

Here's a close-up of all the flags, banners, and arrows going down the side of the picture. 

This will be a memorable pic for years to come - I love my girls!