Archive for August, 2008

I’m Celebrating! Blog Candy Time!

August 19, 2008

I just realized that I have had almost 7,000 hits on my blog!  You know what that means….blog candy time!  I’ll be putting together a *YUMMY* package of goodies…check back frequently….when you least expect it! 

Scrappin’ Great Deals Weekly Newsletter!

August 19, 2008

Oh my…look at all the goodies!  Check out the new arrivals…and the clearance centre!  SCRAPPIN GREAT DEALS!  lol  I amuse myself.
Here’s Sheila’s weekly newsletter (check out Kim’s Korner!).  The big news is…you can now shop in-person (by appointment only)!  You have GOT to see the new place!  So big, and organized!  You can now SEE [...]

August Reveal! FINALLY!

August 18, 2008

What a crazy month this has been for me!  So much on the go…but, it’s all good!  :)  I finally finished my August DT projects for Scrappin’ Great Deals.  I usually like to post on the 1st of each month, but this month everything got delayed due to Sheila’s (physical) move to brand new digs, [...]

Are you Still With Me?

August 17, 2008

LOL - I’ve had a busy weekend - haven’t posted since Thursday, and it’s Sunday already!  *YIKES*  I’m busy working on my August reveal for Scrappin’ Great Deals!  I’m almost ready to reveal, but it’s almost dark, so it’s likely to be tomorrow, as I can’t get good photos at this time of day.
So……….check back [...]

How I Did That - Part 2

August 14, 2008

As promised, I am going to share some details of the techniques I used to create my monochromatic cards for the BSW Challenge over at Lil’ Scrappers.
Today’s tutorial is about how to make funky SHAPED cards.  Our challenge, for the contest, was to create 2 shaped cards (they could NOT be circles or squares/rectangles).  So, [...]

I am on to the FINAL ROUND!

August 13, 2008

I am so excited, I can hardly type!  lol  I am in the final round of the Lil’ Scrappers Big Summer Win Contest!  There are only THREE of us left…and we are anxiously awaiting the details of the final challenge!  In the meantime, I can post my creation that got me this far!  This was [...]

Blog Lovin’

August 12, 2008

Once again, I feel so incredibly grateful for having found scrapbooking!  This morning, I received the nicest note from Sarah - she nominated me for an award!  :)  Check out her blog here - http://sarahelliottcards.blogspot.com/
So, in the spirit of Blog Lovin, here goes:

Heres the rules…
I have to pick 7 of my favourite blogs and…
1. The [...]

By Request…How I Did That…part 1

August 11, 2008

 First, I have to say THANK YOU for all your kind and encouraging comments, regarding my participation in the BSW (Big Summer Win) contest over at Lil’ Scrappers.  I am having a blast, and am surprising myself - I work pretty well under pressure!  lol  I posted a slide show yesterday of the 8 monochromatic cards [...]

I’m on to ROUND 4!

August 10, 2008

Oh my gawsh!  I am so excited!  I made it to Round 4 of the Lil’ Scrappers’ Big Summer Win Contest.  I have not had internet access for about a week, so imagine my excitement, and total surprise when I found out that I was chose amongst only 5 VERY talented ladies to move on [...]

I actually made a card today!

August 1, 2008

Okay, so I actually was able to make a card today!  Thank you, Carla for the cute Magnolia card kit.  Here’s my card:

TFL!