Good Friday

Don't forget about my blog candy HERE.....

2 Sketches 4 You

Laura's sketch #23:

My card:

Supplies:

October afternoon pp and tag

American Crafts chipboard accents

Magnolia stamped image

American Crafts

From the AC blog, To be qualified to win:

1. The layout must be posted to an online gallery or blog listing the American Crafts in your supply list.
2. You must leave a comment on THIS blog post with a link to your layout online. You also must fill in your email address when posting your comment on this blog post.
3. Layouts and links must be posted by midnight PST on Thursday, April 16.

Pub Calls Blog

Has changed to....

That's it for now!

*Heidi*

Spring has Sprung!

I hope! Woke up and the sun was shining. Took a look out the front window and green grass is clearly visible through the yellow stuff. I am so happy I raked all the dead stuff up last week, with all the rain we've had it's leaving my lawn look so nice. Now to tackle the backyard which looks like it is going to be quite the job to tackle. maybe I'll leave it for next week LOL.

Created this layout yesterday based on a sketch by Beck Fleck for the MME contest, so happy with the way it turned out. Used papers from the WRMK paper Pad "Teen Angst". No teenagers in this house, but the papers work well enough. The topic was "What's on my mind" and that theme worked perfectly with this picture because I love my sons eyes and his vision is something that is very important to us because he was born with Congenital Cataracts and also has Cortical Vision Impairment. So it is something that is always on my mind, whenever I look into his eyes.



Some blog candy!

Where do you go for inspiration? Some days I have no mojo and I like to go to a blog where I can be inspired to create. Some blogs/sites inspire by providing a sketch, a new technique to try or a yummy prize ... there are tons. I am looking to add to my inspiration sites so please leave a link to your favourite inspiration site (that I don't already have listed here, of course) and next Sunday I will get Mr. Random Generator to pick someone to win some stamps. Don't forget to check back next Sunday to see if you won!

CPS 110

Created a card with sketch 110, was fun! Love the Magnolia's that Carla stamped for me. I went ahead and bought 3 online this morning, can't wait to get them!!

American Crafts has a challenge posted up, the winner will get a "fabulous prize pack". Check it out:


Saturday Sketch at Pink Paislee:

And don't forget their blog hop:

Well, I think I may go outisde an rake afterall. Enjoy your Sunday!

*Heidi*

Some random stuff

Check out the g.c.d. blog!

Prima Build-a-Page

from the Prima website: To participate simply upload your take on this month's sketch to the Prima Gallery by April 25th (put "April BAP" in the title please). If your layout is chosen as the winner you will receive a Prima paper pack! Open to all countries!

PageMaps Blog Sketch contest

From the Pagemaps blog: To enter, create a layout based on this 12x12 sketch. Your entry can be any size you'd like (for instance, you could convert it to 8½ x 11 if you'd like) and in any format (paper or digital). The contest starts today and ends at midnight (MST) on Monday, April 13th. Post a comment here with a link to where you've uploaded your page (blog, online gallery, etc.). You can also email your entry to becky@pagemaps.com. The winner will be notified via email and the winning entry will be posted no later than Friday, April 17th.

That's it for tonight!

*Heidi*

Sunday Night

Can't believe the weekend is over already! I didn't get nearly as much accomplished as I wanted. I am going to browse through a few of my "inspiration" sites this week and see how many challenges I can complete.

I made this layout tonight, just a quick 8x8 with a random picture I snapped of Evan while I was foolin' with the camera. Used some October Afternoon papers and die cuts, Chatterbox and SR chipboard alphas and a Sakura Gelly Roll pen.

Fabulous Fabric - Don't Forget

Taken from BG's March newsletter: Smell something sweet? It’s contest time here at BasicGrey and this one offers three opportunities to win! Enter our card, layout or album/altered category by uploading your entry into the BG gallery online using “Fabric Contest” as the subject line. Entries must use fabric (any brand or style) in creative, innovative and beautiful ways. A winner in each category will receive a Sultry™ fabric “Sweet Roll” (1” x 36” strips of all 40 fabrics) and a 40-piece set of 5” x 5” fabric squares. This fabulous fabric contest begins 3/5/09 and ends 3/18/09. Winners will be announced in our April newsletter. Fabric — make it your new favorite embellishment!

Goodnight!

*Heidi*

Sunny Saturday!

Appearances can be deceiving, it is pretty darn cold out today but I'll enjoy the sun streaming through the window nonetheless.....

Been pretty busy of late, kids sick, you know the drill. Anyhow, this is some of the scrappy stuff I have been working on. I participated in the Little Scrappers online crop last weekend and here are a few of the things I got done:

Also completed a couple of layouts for the Art Freckles :"Trash Your Stash" challenge:

PageMaps Blog Sketch Contest

Taken from the blogsite: Create a layout based on this sketch, in any size and orientation. It can be digital, hybrid or paper. The contest starts today and ends at midnight (MST) on Saturday, March 21, 2009. The winner will be notified by email and his/her layout will be posted no later than March 26th.

Prima March "Build-a-Page"

Taken from their blogsite: Simply upload your take on this month's sketch to the Prima Gallery by March 25th (put "March BAP" in the title please). If your layout is chosen as the winner you will receive a Prima paper pack! Open to all countries!

And to finish, some yummy Canadian kits!!

ScrapShotz February Kit

My Scrap Shoppe February Kit

Art Freckles February Kit

Lil' Scrappers February Kit

Have a good one!!!

*Heidi*

The End of 2008

Wow, another year done. It seems like only yesterday (for me) that we were running around worrying about Y2K and whether or not the computers would all crash. I spent New Years dressed in shimmery silver (along with several of my friends) and we drank and celebrated the "new millennium". Tonight I will be celebrating quietly at home with some close friends, the kids, a few beers and a big meal. I hope everyone enjoys their own celebrations, whatever they may be, and I'll see you in 2009!

I'd like to start off with the 2S4Y Bonus Sketch. I had so much fun with this one I made 2 cards. The bonus for me was that I used up some older paper (Imagination Project, Center City Designs - Sutton Place line) that I haven't touched in ages and thought I would never find the right project for it. Well, voila!

Here is the 2S4Y Bonus Sketch by Katie Anderson:

I flipped the sketch on it's side and created these 2 cards. I am not the best photographer but I think these turned out pretty good!

Spellbinders DT contest (USA only)

Yes, it's true! Spellbinders is adding to the DT, there is tons of info about it on their blog. It is only open to US residents (too bad for us Canadian gals & guys). The contest closes February 1st, 2009. They are also having a blog party starting January 5th, 2009, don't forget to check out their blog for more details.

Prima DT call (deadline today!)

For those of you who have forgotten, or didn't even know, TODAY is the deadline for the Prima DT call. More details on their website ... there is still time to email in your stuff!!

Cuttlebug Challenge Blog DT Call

They are looking for some talented people, maybe it's you! Check out their blog for more details.

Paws on Scrapbooking Sketch DT Call (NB, Canada)

Love to sketch? This one might be right for you! Get info on the requirements from the PubCalls Blog HERE .

Chance to win a free digi kit

Check out Rhonna Farrer's blog, spread the word about her contest and you get a chance at winning a yummy digi kit! I love her flourishes, they make me so happy!!!

Faux Bleach Tutorial and Featured Blog

First of all, check out Sherry Cleever's blog (Walkin' On The Bad Side), she has some beautiful cards and she posts all her supplies including the techniques she used. That is where I found this gorgeous card and a link to her tutorial on SplitCoastStampers for the Faux Bleach technique that you can find HERE

(card created by Sherry Cleever)

And that is all I've got for you today. Enjoy your New Year!

*Heidi*

Ho Ho Holy Cow, it's almost Christmas!

Went out this morning to get some last minute stocking stuffers and run a few errands. I had one of my fave pictures framed (finally) and it looks gorgeous. It is titled "Serengeti" by Steve Forney. This picture does not do the real print any justice.....

Then I had to stop by Costco and exchange a globe I bought for my son (and myself LOL). It is called the SmartGlobe and after one day my 5-year old son can already find the 7 continents. It's fun and a great learning tool.

I made a card using CPS sketch #96 (you can find the sketch HERE), was quick and fun but I am sorta so-so about the card. I tend to be really slow when I do anything crafty and this time I tried to be quick.

The bottom right corner is actually purple velvet, sorta hard to tell from the picture.

SheetLoad ShortCuts

There is a "Frost-y giveaway at Sheetload Shortcuts. Leave a comment and you'll earn yourself a shot at winning some frosted card blanks, like the one I have posted below.

Chatterbox

Isn't this wreath cool? On the CBX Blog there is a tutorial on how to create this wreath, as well as some nifty Christmas trees.

Sketch Challenge at Hero Arts blog

They have extended the deadline to December 28th! Lots of inspiration and some yummy prizes, check it out~!

(Layout is by Kelly Goree.)

PageMaps Blog Sketch Contest

Hero Arts has donated a yummy prize pack for the final sketch contest of 2008. Check the PageMaps Blog site for more details!

Piggy Tales/3M DT Call

Deadline January 15, 2009. Check the website for more details.

That's all I've got for you right now, later!

*Heidi*

I'm a bad girl.....

I knew things were getting hectic, guess I didn't realize just how much!! I am going to have to blame it on the holidays. Anybody else rushing around trying to get things done before the "big day"? I absolutely hate holiday shopping, people are crazy! But somehow I find myself braving the traffic so I can find the new vtech kids camera that's on sale at Zellers. (I'll probably just go to Wal-Mart and show them the flyer, can you say price match?)

Anyhow, on to some scrappy stuff.... I haven't been creative in quite a while so I'll stick with showing you some fun stuff I found while surfing this evening...

Tim Holtz - 12 Tags of Christmas 2008

I am amazed again this year. His tags are soooo gorgeous. I tried one of them last year and my tag paled in comparison. Maybe I will get the guts to try it again this year LOL.

Giveaway at Hero Arts blog

There are some great inspirational sketches by Becky Fleck and a cool giveaway to boot, life is good! Leave a comment about your favourite sneak peek (more details on the blog site) and have a chance at winning some goodies (hurry up, this ends soon!):

PageMaps Sketch Contest

Another gorgeous sketch by Becky Fleck and the best is, you can win something. It's a $20 Gc to an online store (I think...). Anyhow, just creating a layout (or card) based on this sketch would be fun in itself, the chance of maybe winning something is just a bonus right?

Sassafrass Lass "Life at the Pole" contest

A fun little contest from SL, here are some details from their blog:

"make something unique from our ad in this month's scrapbook etc. magazine... and you could win the entire life at the pole collection!

link to your project (or projects... if the ideas are flowing!) in the comments section or send an email to graphics@sassafraslass.com with "life at the pole contest" in the subject line.

contest runs until the end of December so show us your best stuff! we will pick the winner... or winners if we can't decide :) and send you the perfect prize to complement your holiday memories. "

Some Yummy Canadian Kits!

Just Cre8 - January 2009 kit

The Memory Workshop - December kit

ScrapShotz December Kit

Art Freckles December kit

Scraptivity December kit

Have you been to Carla's blog???

The woman has talent. For loads of card-making inspiration, and cue little projects like this one, visit Carla (Moralia) HERE!

All right, that's all I got for you. It's bedtime for Bonzo.

*Heidi*