May Contest – Scrappers Galore April showers bring….. MAY FLOWERS!
This month’s contest features those beautiful, versatile, fun embellishments you can find in an assortment of vibrant colors…. FLOWERS! Be it Prima, Heidi Swapp, or Lil’ Davis, flowers enhance the beauty of our layouts and add natural touches. Also, floral prints can be found on ribbons, patterned paper, and a variety of other embellishments. And what good are flower blossoms without the vines, stems, leaves, and other fanciful details to accompany them?
You can’t flip through a scrapbooking magazine or browse an online gallery without seeing DOODLING displayed! Not sure where to begin? Check out “Become a Doodling Diva” here! http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/mag/article.ihtml?index_field=1657
To submit a layout for the May contest, please be sure your 1-2 page LO has two or more of the following:
1. A MINIMUM of THREE paper/silk flowers/blossoms
2. At least one example of ribbon w/floral print, a flower created out of ribbon, or any other embellishment featuring flowers/flower print – or try them ALL!
3. At least one example of patterned paper with a flower pattern
4. Example(s) of your best doodling! If your layout does not meet any of the requirements, your entry will be disqualified. If you submit a 2 page layout, please stitch them together and send it as one file (a maximum of 150 kb). Make sure you list all materials and any techniques used. Email your entry to entries@scrappersgalore.com
The winner will receive a floral embellishment kit and be featured on our homepage, newsletter and message board. Contest ends May 31 and judging will be by the design team and admin staff.
We can’t wait to see how your creative ideas blossom!
Friday, April 28, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Scrap Etc. Event, 2 words: Exhausted & INSPIRED
First let me say and share something personal:
For about the last 6 months I've been taking a LONG hard look at myself, my life, the people in it, things that are happening or were NOT happening and decided to make a change. It is ONE of the reasons I've been so quiet here. I didn't want to post something 'cheery' JUST for the sake of updating. I had a LONGGGGGGGG talk over several nights with 2 of my closest friends last week before leaving for the Scrap Event. I just wanted things worked out for myself. It's nothing major; nor was I depressed. It is more about changing directions in my life.
Then I get to the Scrap Etc. Event and on the first day, Heidi Swapp's class spoke DIRECTLY to me. Ya'll I CRIED. It was the MESSAGE. Then the next day Heidi did her 'She' class and I BAWLED, not just cried I sobbed. Again, it was the message. It affirmed EVERYTHING that I've been thinking about and talking over with friends. It was surreal. I had a wonderful and emotional time. It was like a spiritual meeting for me; in many ways. Hey, we scrappers are like that! We come together to share a part of ourselves, our lives, our hopes, dreams and so much more. We can identify with each other and we 'get it'. Thank YOU Heidi Swapp for sharing your inner self with us all.
Cathy Z is a HOOT! I could totally see hanging out with her. She made me laugh, she made me tear up. What a WONDERFUL engaging speaker. What an INSPIRING writer (oh if I could just tap into that within myself!). What wonderful ideas she shared with us all. If scrapping ever goes belly up (which I do not believe); Cathy Z could be a stand up comedian!
Elsie - OMGosh, how CUTE is she???? Really adorable! Really 'REAL'. She handles all of this 'celeb' biz with SUCH style and grace at her age. I totally LOVE her work. I think she is SUCH a cutie pie. I love how she just isn't conformed by the 'lines' of what we 'should' do in scrapping. Her work is truly an art form. LOVED the mini album class. Such a KEWL project. Enjoyed the fun inspiration jar class. How neat to just play with paint and decorate.
Carrie C - is a sweetheart. I can't believe she did this a week before her wedding! I enjoyed the color class. It's an adorable mini project that I will refer back to for words, colors, inspiration.
Loved the extra projects - Great folded mini album (wonderful instructor - LOVED that she kept everyone ON track). Also made this REALLY cool magnetic board out of sheet metal that WE folded. Totally awesome idea!
I took a 4x6 mini notebook. I THINK I have about 5 pages left in it without notes. I can't wait to type them all up. I came away totally inspired, moved beyond my expectations and full of ideas/information. My review is that I plan to attend the NEXT one!
I got to meet Gina who is also on a few online boards with me. She made me feel like her INSTANT 'friend'. Took me into their group. She is wonderful! Thanks for letting me hang with you!
I have some photos still in the camera. I will try to share some this week.
For about the last 6 months I've been taking a LONG hard look at myself, my life, the people in it, things that are happening or were NOT happening and decided to make a change. It is ONE of the reasons I've been so quiet here. I didn't want to post something 'cheery' JUST for the sake of updating. I had a LONGGGGGGGG talk over several nights with 2 of my closest friends last week before leaving for the Scrap Event. I just wanted things worked out for myself. It's nothing major; nor was I depressed. It is more about changing directions in my life.
Then I get to the Scrap Etc. Event and on the first day, Heidi Swapp's class spoke DIRECTLY to me. Ya'll I CRIED. It was the MESSAGE. Then the next day Heidi did her 'She' class and I BAWLED, not just cried I sobbed. Again, it was the message. It affirmed EVERYTHING that I've been thinking about and talking over with friends. It was surreal. I had a wonderful and emotional time. It was like a spiritual meeting for me; in many ways. Hey, we scrappers are like that! We come together to share a part of ourselves, our lives, our hopes, dreams and so much more. We can identify with each other and we 'get it'. Thank YOU Heidi Swapp for sharing your inner self with us all.
Cathy Z is a HOOT! I could totally see hanging out with her. She made me laugh, she made me tear up. What a WONDERFUL engaging speaker. What an INSPIRING writer (oh if I could just tap into that within myself!). What wonderful ideas she shared with us all. If scrapping ever goes belly up (which I do not believe); Cathy Z could be a stand up comedian!
Elsie - OMGosh, how CUTE is she???? Really adorable! Really 'REAL'. She handles all of this 'celeb' biz with SUCH style and grace at her age. I totally LOVE her work. I think she is SUCH a cutie pie. I love how she just isn't conformed by the 'lines' of what we 'should' do in scrapping. Her work is truly an art form. LOVED the mini album class. Such a KEWL project. Enjoyed the fun inspiration jar class. How neat to just play with paint and decorate.
Carrie C - is a sweetheart. I can't believe she did this a week before her wedding! I enjoyed the color class. It's an adorable mini project that I will refer back to for words, colors, inspiration.
Loved the extra projects - Great folded mini album (wonderful instructor - LOVED that she kept everyone ON track). Also made this REALLY cool magnetic board out of sheet metal that WE folded. Totally awesome idea!
I took a 4x6 mini notebook. I THINK I have about 5 pages left in it without notes. I can't wait to type them all up. I came away totally inspired, moved beyond my expectations and full of ideas/information. My review is that I plan to attend the NEXT one!
I got to meet Gina who is also on a few online boards with me. She made me feel like her INSTANT 'friend'. Took me into their group. She is wonderful! Thanks for letting me hang with you!
I have some photos still in the camera. I will try to share some this week.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
ScrappersGalore Design Team Member
Whew! It's been a LONG 2 weeks holding this in. I am so very EXCITED and HONORED to have been chosen to be a part of the http://www.scrappersgalore.com/ Design Team. It's a wonderful site with some of the nicest folks on the web!
Today was the big reveal and also kicks off the BIRTHDAY BASH celebration for the sites 2nd birthday. There is an AWESOME sale going on with FREE shipping this weekend to those in the US; plus challenges with prizes month long and some wonderful inspiration from the sponsor this month - http://www.chatterboxinc.com/
I really had a blast working with my Chatterbox goodies over the last week. This LO is my 'Me' page for the DT.
I've neglected my blog this week, while scrapping away to get things ready for today! It's been fun, exciting and challenging in ways that I didn't imagine.
Thank you to Sachie (the store owner) and Alicia (the DT coordinator), Lyn and Patter (the other DT Gals!) for all their support and for this opportunity. Thanks also to all my online scrapping buds that have believed in me, while I set out on this journey of submitting. A SPECIAL thanks to Sophia Corbridge and Laura Soloman for all of their encouragement.
Stop by and join the party!
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