Alz set a challenge on the scrapchat forum:
Tis the 1st of Jan (in case you hadn't noticed) and so the first of my monthly challenges is here!!!!! This year there is no restriction on what your project is. It can be a layout (single or double, any size), set of cards (three or more please), a canvas or other off the page project, the choice is yours. Whatever you can think of really. Digital is more than welcome and will not be used as a challenge throughout the year. Hybrid most likely will be at some point.
Colours - red and turquoise
Design requirement - use something from your stash of 'techniques past'
Something extra - tis all about handmade this month girls
Lifelines - black, white, cream or kraft
Okay so a few little explanations ...
The design requirement is about thinking back to techniques you used to use but no longer do. For example, I always used to ink just about everything but these days most everything is distressed. I also used to use brads nearly all the time but these days am more likely to use brads (oops I meant buttons). So have a think back, maybe have a flip back through some older layouts and who knows what you might come up with.
Please include handmade items. Yep that's plural but it could be multiples of one thing, like flowers. Tis up to you whether you use handmade items of your own or some you've bought elsewhere.
The lifelines are exactly that. If you're drowning reach out and grab a hold of one, maybe two. They can be used in only two ways. One is for the background of your layout, cards or other project, the other is as an accent. You can use them for both.
Here's what I came up with:
