2009 Top Ten

I have decided to post my top ten favorite layouts of 2009. This was a tough decision and I am likely to change my mind at any moment. Surprisingly, two of them are double page layouts. For right now, in no particular order, here they are:

2009 Top Ten - Part Two

December Kits at The Little Shabby Box

It's time for the December Kits at The Little Shabby Box. I love the mix of papers in this kit, all the fun butterflies and the gorgeous trims and lace.



Here are two cards that I have made with the kit:

Scrapbook Trends Blog

I was looking at Scrapbook Trends blog this morning (actually making some comments on the giveaways they're having) and I scrolled down to this post. Hey, that second card is mine!!!! It's being published in the December Scrapbook Trends maagazine (or at least supposed to be -- I haven't seen the magazine). That just made me do a happy dance this morning.

More Cards from The Little Shabby Box

Here are some more cards I made with the November card kit from The Little Shabby Box.






There will be sneak peeks for the December card kit soon, so check back at The Little Shabby Box blog in a couple of days.

The Little Shabby Box Card Contest

The Little Shabby Box is very excited to bring you our first ever Card Contest. We are hoping that a lot of you will join in on the fun and we can't wait to be inspired by you all. So lets move on to the details.

The Little Shabby Box Card Contest...
Who: Anyone who loves making cards (yes even overseas)
Where: The Little Shabby Box
When: November 24th - December 14th 2009
What: Create 2 Brand New never seen before cards based off of the 2 sketches below. Post them on your blog or gallery with "The little shabby box card contest" in the details and link them to the Mr. Linky box on the blog with your Name. Please list them at the same time so it's easier for us to see both of your cards. (example Jane card #1, Jane card #2) If you put them both in one blog post that is even better. (example Jane Cards 1-2). Please be sure to post your cards by midnight PST December 14th 2009.



Now for the good stuff. We will be giving away 3 prize packages.

First place winner will win 3 months of our main kits, but you get to pick the months that you want. That's right. When you see a kit that you like send us an e-mail letting us know that you want it and we will generate a coupon for you for the price of the kit. (since our kits are different prices this is the best way.) Plus you will be a Guest Designer for us in January 2010.

Second place winner will win 2 months of our main kits and you also get to pick the months that you want. When you see a kit that you like send us an e-mail letting us know that you want it and we will generate a coupon for you for the price of the kit. (since our kits are different prices this is the best way.) Plus you will be a Guest Designer for us in February 2010.

Third place winner will win a free main kit and you also get to pick the kit that you want. When you see a kit that you like send us an e-mail letting us know that you want it and we will generate a coupon for you for the price of the kit. (since our kits are different prices this is the best way.) Plus you will be a Guest Designer for us in March 2010.

Winners will be announced on Dec 18th 2009

The Little Shabby Box

November cards kits are now available at The Little Shabby Box. The kits feature Making Memories and Dream Street pattern papers, and lots of fun embellishments and trims. The kit is reasonably priced at $17.00. There is also a mini kit available.
Here are two cards I have made with the kit. I'll have more to share next week.

I was excited to receive a phone call last week from Elisa, owner of The Little Shabby Box, a new card kit club. I will start designing with the November kit which will contain papers from the Making Memories Mistletoe Collection plus lots of fun embellishments. You can see the design team announcement on the blog. Check back in a couple of weeks to see my creations with the November kit.

Card Making Tutorial

I made this tutorial for the World Card Making Crop at My Sketch World. It was inspired by a card made by cardmaker extraordinaire Jen Pohl,

We will be making a scored, folded card. You can use a Scor It, Scor Pal, or scoring blade on your trimmer. If you don't have any of these, use a metal or plastic ruler and a bone folder or stylus to make your scored line.

You will need cardstock (to match your pattern paper, plus a scrap of lighter shade to use inside), two pieces of coordinating pattern paper and some embellishments.

Cut a piece of cardstock 5" x 12". Lay the cardstock horizontally and score 3" in on the right side and 3-1/2" in on the left side. Using a bone folder, rub the creases really well. Ignore my extra crease on the right side -- I messed up on my measuring buy it's ok if you do, you won't be able to tell when it is finished.
Tip: If you are using textured cardstock, be mindful of the way you fold in your sides so that your texture is on the outside of the card.


Adhere the right panel to the center of the card (only the left flap is going to open on your finished card). Cut your pattern paper for the left panel 3-1/4" x 4-3/4"and your pattern paper for the right panel 2-3/4" x 4-3/4"

Adhere your pattern papers to the card. If you used a dark carstock, cut a 2" x 4-3/4" piece of light colored cardstock and adhere it to the left inside panel of your card to write your sentiment.


Add embellishments and a sentiment as desired.

Challenge at Scrapbook Expressions Blog

I am excited to be joining the design team at Scrapbook Expressions blog. My first post is today's challenge:

I don’t know about where you live, but in Indiana the temperatures are starting to be cooler and the leaves on the trees are turning to brilliant fall colors. For this week’s challenge, I want to see leaves on your layout, card, or altered item. I used the Quickutz 2×2 Singlekutz Leaf Die and placed them on pop dots to give a little dimension. The leaves must be in your pattern paper or embellishments.

Here is my sample for the challenge.


You can check out the full post and details for participating in the challenge here.

World Cardmaking Day

I've been working all weekend on cards for challenges at Scrapdango and Scrapbook Express. Here are a few of my favorite cards created for the Scrapdango challenges. I can't post my Scrapbook Express cards until Wednesday, so I will make another post then.

More Caardvarks

I am happy to have received honorable mention at Caardvarks for completing all seven of the Sketchfest sketch challenges.



Join me at Caardvarks on Saturday, October 3, 2009, where I will be a featured artist. There will be posts every hour on the hour from 8am - 10pm PST, so stop on by for some card making fun.

Final Day for Caardvarks Sketchfest

It's been a fun week creating cards for the sketchfest at Caardvarks. The sketches have helped my card mojo -- I've made a bunch of cards this week besides the ones for the Sketchfest. I will post some of my favorites later. Here is my card for the final sketch -- yes, another Christmas card.

Caardvarks Sketchfest Day 6

Another day, another sketch, another Christmas card for the Caardvarks' sketchfest sponsored by Studio Calico.

Caardvarks Sketchfest Day 5

We're already to day 5 of the Caardvarks' sketchfest sponsored by Studio Calico. I am out of town and brought some scrappy stuff with me to make cards. Of course, you never bring everything you need. I'm going to replace the sentiment on this card with one stamped in red.

Caardvarks Sketchfest Day 4

I'm a little late in posting my creation for day 4 of the Caardvarks' sketchfest sponsored by Studio Calico. I turned the sketch on its side and adjusted the placement of the rectangles a bit on my card.

Caardvarks Sketchfest Day 3

It's day 3 of the Caardvarks' sketchfest sponsored by Studio Calico. Here's today's card.

Caardvarks Sketchfest Day 2

We are into day 2 of Caardvarks' sketchfest sponsored by Studio Calico. Here is my card for Monday's sketch.

Caardvarks Sketchfest

Caardvarks has started its sketchfest sponsored by Studio Calico. Here is my card for the Sunday's sketch.

Cards

My card mojo has been missing for a few months, but I think I have found it again thanks to the month long crop at My Sketch World which has featured a lot of card challenges. Here are some of my favorites.

Scrappin' Away

Although I haven't posted anything in about a month, I have been scrapping quite a bit thanks to some challenges and crops at Scrapbook Express, Scrapperie, Scrapdango, and My Sketch World. Here are just a few of my favorites:

July

I've been busy making lots of layouts this month for challenges at Scrapbook Express, Scrapperie, and Scrapdango. Here are some favorites: