AUGUST Challenges

Welcome to our AUGUST 2026 Challenges!

August is here! Please join in our challenges! We love to see you create!

AUGUST CHALLENGES

Our AUGUST Moodboard: Neon Uprising

This visual mood board - be inspired by these colours, vibes and techniques. Go bold , or go home!

ALL Papercraft projects are welcomed: Scrapbooking, to art journalling, to tags and cards. We wanna see it all! :)

Colours: Use shades of neon pink, highlighter yellow, electric blue & neon green

Vibe: Urban street art, rebellion, bold energy

Technique: Graffiti mark making, splatters, contrast layering

AUGUST - Book of Me

Our "Book of me" continues with this month's prompts. Use it to document memories, record reflections, and express yourself creatively. This month we focus on Creativity & Play: expression & curiosity.

Weekly Inspo Prompts : Mini-works of art

Every Monday, we will release a unique inspo prompt. Create your very own....Mini works of art
You create ATC or Index size cards created for your enjoyment, not to be swapped or traded. By the end of 2026, you will have your own collection of 52 cards that incorporated the weekly colour, quote, theme or technique.

Check out this {link}, to see the current list of weekly inspo prompts.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Participants must upload their completed projects into the AUGUST Albums in the Scrapping Clearly Share and Inspire Facebook Group.

Please load your entries to the albums by the end of the month. Please note: Please edit your photo caption in Facebook to give us information about your project and inspiration.

Prize boxes and gift vouchers will be up for grabs at different times during the year, but mostly we hope you are here for inspiration not the prizes!

And for all your Mixed Media and Paper Craft needs, make sure you head to our website at: https://scrappingclearly.com.au/

Thank you,

Amanda

On behalf of the Scrapping Clearly team

Cozy by Tracey B

 Hi everyone and happy crafting Tuesday

Here's another take on this month's moodboard

I started this layout by scraping some Light and Fluffy through a stencil with a palette knife and with the stencil still in place, with the flat of the knife, roughed up the paste. 

When dry I sprinkled on some Color Glow (Sodalite and Tourmaline) and spritzed with water.

I added a few spritz of Distress Mica Stain (Frozen Fog & Winter Frost)   

Other products I've used include

49 & Market Filmstrip (Mariner)

American Craft Thickers (Sprinkles)

Gause, pearls, bow, acrylic hearts and flower bud stem from my stash.

TFL

cheers

Trace

“Every exit leads to a new entrance” - Curated Collective Team Member Lisa Oxley

This journal page explores transformation, courage, and embracing change. 

The quote “Every exit leads to a new entrance” reminds us that endings are not failures—they’re opportunities for new beginnings. The page has a bold, rebellious energy while still carrying a sense of hope and growth.

The Colour Palette Hot pink and magenta bring energy and confidence, Black add strength, contrast, and an edgy urban feel. Soft grey and white balance the brighter colours and create breathing space. Hints of purple and muted teal provide extra depth throughout the background.

The striking side-profile portrait immediately commands attention. * The shaved side hairstyle with vibrant magenta hair creates a modern, fearless aesthetic. The profile view symbolises looking forward rather than back, reinforcing the page’s message about moving on. 

The portrait is positioned slightly right of centre, allowing the mixed media background to support rather than compete with the focal image. 

Layered acrylic paint with dry-brushed areas. Background stamping using script, grunge textures and distressed patterns. White paint splatters soften the darker elements while adding movement. Black die-cut foliage creates bold silhouettes that frame the portrait beautifully. Diamond-shaped collage pieces introduce strong geometric contrast against the organic foliage. Visible paint drips add a raw, expressive mixed media feel. 

Composition

The page has excellent balance between structured geometry and organic forms. The repeating diamond pattern on both sides naturally leads the eye toward the portrait. * Black foliage climbs from the bottom left and upper right, creating visual flow around the page. Large areas of white space prevent the busy background from feeling overwhelming. 

The coordinating embellishments shown in the second image demonstrate how the page was constructed. Hand-cut diamond collage shapes were created from painted papers. Black foliage die-cuts were added to introduce contrast and visual movement.

These simple handmade elements add dimension while allowing the painted background to remain visible.

Profile portrait — looking toward the future and embracing change.

Diamond shapes — strength, resilience and structure.

Black foliage — growth that continues even through darker seasons.

Paint drips and distressed textures — life’s imperfections that become part of the story rather than something to hide.

 Overall Feel

This page combines urban grunge with contemporary mixed media. It feels bold, expressive and empowering, encouraging the viewer to trust that every ending creates space for something new. The combination of vivid colour, graphic collage and delicate botanical elements creates a page that is both edgy and hopeful.