scrapnspire: May 2010

There will be an assortment of ideas floating around on the blogs...little make and take's, picnic food ideas, cards, layouts, mini books... you never know what you will find ;-))

**Note: Some blogs are only offering giveaways to U.S. participants only and will not ship international. Please review the guidelines/restrictions on each blog prior to posting your comments.**

PLUS

you can win up this give-a-way prize RIGHT HERE on my blog!!!

a custom mini album from ScrapNspire (aka meeeeee :-))

and a few more sneaks from it...

how can ya' win it up!!?

leave me a comment starting Friday, 5/28 @ 5pm CST to this blog post on the following:

What is a favorite memory of togetherness that you have shared with family and/or friends?

**Be sure to include your name & state/country.**

Then, be sure to check back on Tuesday morning, 6/1 here on my blog to see if you won!!

**Note: All domestic AND international blog readers can participate in my blog giveaway** :-)

PLUS MORE!!

there will be a BIGGGGG giveaway over on the host blog, Sue, for participants who visit each of our blogs...so be sure to tell them to go back to her blog after you visit all.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Inspiration Wednesday...

source.

iNsPiReD.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Memory Works Showcase Monday - June 2010 Express Kit "Debonair"

June 2010 MW Express Kit

"Debonair"

Dashing and debonair - this June kit is a perfect blend of carefree patterns, spirited designs and sophisticated charm. You'll love creating with the cool blues, greens and deep chocolate browns. Add the complimentary, trend setting fasteners and findings from Tim Holtz for a layout or project any man would be proud of...

This kit includes the following...

Patterned Paper {1} 12x12 Botanical Blue - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 12x12 Spontaneous Floral - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 12x12 Pleasant Stripe - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 12x12 Floral Swirl - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 12x12 Helpful Houndstooth - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 12x12 Sweet Circles Die Cut - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 12x12 Collectors Item - Thrift Shop (October Afternoon)

Solid Cardstock
{1} 12x12 White (Bazzill)
{1} 12x 12 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Birchtone Dark (Bazzill)

Embellishments
{1} 3x6 Calendar Card - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 3x6 ½ Lined Journaling Card - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 4x6 Transparency Frame - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{2} 2x2 ½ Die Cut Journaling Cards - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1} 3x4 Library Card - So Sophie (My Minds Eye)
{1}¾" Roll Lime Artisan Tape (Pink Paislee)
{1}6x12 Sheet Chocolate Whimsies Alphabet Stickers (Pink Paislee)
{5} Daisy or Dahlia Flowers plus 2 Gem Centers- Assorted Styles & Sizes (Petaloo)
{2} Metal Trinket Pins (Tim Holtz)
{6} Metal Mini Paper Clips (Tim Holtz)
{10}Metal Mini Brads (Tim Holtz)
{1} 6x6 Sheet Chipboard Button Shapes (Scenic Route)
{3} ¾" Vintage Mini Circle Tags (Making Memories)
{1} Yard 3/8" Green Grosgrain Dot Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} Yard 5/8" Turquoise & Brown Dot Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} Yard Natural Burlap Twine (May Arts)

Bonus Cards
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 White (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Brichtone Dark (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Intense Teal (Bazzill)
{5} 5 3/4 X 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

The MemoryWorks Express kit is only $29.95* per month and packed full of goodies!

*Doesn't included shipping, handling & sales tax.

contact me to get your kits coming to ya!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Do you need a kick into hybrid?

Then you should definitely check out the gallery over at Sausan Designs to see what this month’s wonderful Guest CT Member created with her digital goodies!

Curious?
Wanna know who guested this month??

here's a hint...

For those of you who don’t know her already: this is Dina Wakely and it is definitely time to check her out! I love her art! She easily mixes all kinds of styles! And I am sure she will make you want to start hybrid right away! So let her art inspire you!

how can ya' win it up??

leave your comment over on Sausan Designs of which layout you love the best & why

from Dina's gallery!

Then, on Tuesday 5/25, Sylvie will choose 3 winners among all those that left a comment to win one of Sausan Designs digital kits Dina used to create her wonderful hybrid pages!

etsy love sunday.

on etsy.

Glass pendant necklaces.

and this one.

lovin' these sweet postcards.

mixed media collage.

fun vintage fabrics.

and this one.

sweet wall decals. love this one with the birds & branches.

crazy in love with these paris window frame wall decals.

and for the love of bicycles (in a wall decal too). fun.

always much love for beautiful necklaces.

beautiful quotes engraved in pendants.

beautiful wood pendants/brooches.

mini wicker purses.

iNsPiReD.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Foto Friday...HAPPY WEEKEND to all!

to all my sweet blog readers - wishing you a HAPPY HAPPY weekend!!

{mine will be a creative one}

prepping for the opening of my new Etsy shop next week, Scraptastic class projects, starting June Inspiration projects for Memory Works
these are the best type of weekends for me - fun + busy - eeeeek :-)

stay iNsPiReD.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

inspiration wednesday...it's getting closer...

more sneaks of this first release of limited edition mini book kits...

BUT the full reveal is just days away...ok, FOR REAL this time.

inspired by one of my favorite movies, "Up".

Monday, May 17, 2010

Memory Works Showcase Monday...happy happy mail day!

gotta' love UPS...oh, mr. brown, look what you delivered...

two words...Pink Paislee

{featured manufacturer coming up in my design team project as designer for June Website Inspiration

over on the Memory Works website}

oh, & some Simple Stories kits in the mix too - much love for Simple Stories!!

{the lucky students attending Scraptastic at Hobby Farm (Belgium) are going to be soooo spoiled}

i have a great line-up of sponsors for my two classes at this event & seriously, LOTS of eye candy you will receive!!! i'm working up my projects now that will hit the blog over there in sneak peeks later this month! you really should check out all the classes being offered! such a greattt line up of teachers & very diverse styles which always makes for a great event! i believe registration for the event is scheduled to go live end of this month/early June. (i'll keep ya' posted)

oh, these are happy days in the studioooooooo!