Color
This month we combine the turquoise of
the sea, the brown clay of the original buildings, and the
bold yellow of the sun in a color palette sure to say Santo
Domingo and summer.
Theme
Something old, new, borrowed, and blue all contribute to the theme this
month. With the oldest city as our inspiration, we want to see how
you interpret these words.
Technique
Stitching. Stitching on pages can be bold or subtle, it can be a design element done in hand, rub-ons, faux tools, or by machine. We want you to
add dimension with sewing this month.
Card
This month it's all about the
invitations for our cards. Let's see you do up an invitation
to a simple BBQ, or maybe your a bit more formal and having
tea with the gals, but we want to see your creativity through invitations.
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Teacher's gifts this month--as we wrap up the school year, what will you
give your child's teacher? Show us!
Caribbean May Kit
We grabbed some yummy Heidi Grace papers: 3 sheets of double sided patterned cardstock, 2 sheets of fancy patterned paper, and 6 sheets of double sided solid cardstock. Add to that the matching set of Punchboard shapes and a package of Cloud 9 clear rain drops. And then toss in Maya Road's velvet flower trim in cream and chocolate and you have a kit you can't resist! All for only
$15!
Click here for details!
Trunk Tag
Ready to earn your trunk tag?
Complete any of the challenges on the left and upload them into Santo Gallery, then post in the garage and you will earn the tag of the month. Be sure to collect them all!
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El
Conde, Santo Domingo
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Santo
Domingo is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. Located in the Caribbean Sea at the mouth of the Ozama River,
it is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, and was the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World. It is also the second most populated city in the Caribbean Region. Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, founded Santo Domingo, which is today the oldest European city in the New World. In reality, the city dates back to 1496, the period when the first Europeans settled there, although officially it was founded on August 5, 1498.
It's an
extraordinary cityscape of sixteenth century dwellings, imposing late medieval palaces and fortresses, set amidst a refreshingly non-geometric street-grid. Santo Domingo can boast the
Western Hemisphere's first cathedral, its first monastery, its first hospital, its first university, and its first court of law. The cobblestone streets and centuries-old façades of the Colonial City house scores of picturesque cafés and bars, small hotels and well established restaurants. In the expansive plaza framed by the Palace of Columbus, the Casas Reales Museum and the quaint 17th century sundial, the sidewalk cafés come alive after dusk as an intimate, informal rendezvous for locals and visitors alike.
Seated there, as daylight fades, and the darkened sky fills with stars, you can watch the monumental Columbus Lighthouse as it "turns on." This vast mausoleum on the Eastern shore of the Ozama River,- which houses the mortal remains of the Great Discoverer and is well worth a visit, beams a towering light in the form of a cross into the night sky.
We chose
to visit Calle El Conde, one of the oldest streets in Santo Domingo and still among the city's most popular commercial centers.
This quaint pedestrian street extends from the Parque Colón to the Parque Independencia
and hosts a diverse variety of stores that include apparel and textile shops, shoe stores, restaurants and cafes, a hotel, gift shops and jewelry stores. Over time, this street has received several names, including Clavijo, Real and Separación. Its current name honors the Conde (Count) of Peñalba who defeated the English in the 17th century.
Come remember the old and celebrate the new as we shop, scrap, and relax
along this quaint street.
Check out all of our streets
here!
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Guest Street Artist
Lindsey Krauss
Hey everyone!!! My name is Lindsey Jae, and I was born in Alabama and named after my two aunts...wait, is that starting too far back? Okay, okay! Fast forward to the year 1997 when I met my husband, Doug; we married in 2000. Now I’m a mostly SAHM to Matthew, 4, and McKenna, 1, working part-time as a gymnastics coach to competitive girls. Add Toby, our 2-year-old Boxer to the mix, and our family is complete!
As for scrapbooking, I discovered ugly patterned paper and tried it out on my wedding planner in ‘99. A few months later, my nephew was born and I practiced all I learned at a CM class on him. Years later, after Matthew was born, I ventured into scrapbooking online, forums, and magazines. And here I am today...still dazed and confused, and using a lot less ugly patterned paper! Well....sometimes.
I’d say my style is as zany as my personality – you never know what’s coming next. I’m often silly and will try anything – on and off the page! My main focus is to keep scrapbooking fun: I want it to remain a fun hobby and a delight to my family. There’s just nothing like the awe and pride of my family when I finish a page.
I am more than thrilled to be chosen for ScrapStreet’s GDT this month! With an amazing board, a fun team and talent overload, I am proud to call ScrapStreet my home!
Lindsey's
Gallery
Guest Artist
Would you like to be a guest street artist? We would love to see your work! Both digital and paper scrappers are welcome to
apply. Send three samples of
your work to submissions@
scrapstreet.com with the subject
line: Guest DT. We look
forward to seeing your amazing work!
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