Come one come all!!!

Practical Scrappers is having their biggest contest ever!!!! Here are the details:

-Anyone can participate - we're even letting our designers participate

-For the first round you are to create a card with pink on it and send it to us via email by 11:59 pm ET on September 30th. We will pick a number of finalists (we can't give you a specific number because the more people who participate the more finalists we will pick) and announce the finalists on World Cardmaking Day - October 1st.

-You may submit up to three cards for the first round.

-The next topic will be announced and those crafters will continue on. The only major difference is that from this round on readers will get to vote for their favorite cards in an anonymous fashion (American Idol style elimination). The determination of the winner in the final round will either be judged by the PS administrative team or voting - we reserve the right to determine this at a later date.

-The contest will end in early November with the winner receiving a $25 Robin's Nest Gift Certificate, goodies from several of manufacturer sponsors, a kit from Scraptastic, and maybe even more...we're working to make this one awesome prize worth at least $75.00!

-Are you ready? Go get creating! Send us your card with pink on it to: practicalscrapperscards@gmail.com

Missing Summer Blog Hop

Welcome to the Missing Summer Blog Hop featuring PSA Essentials stamps and Urban Lily products. You should have arrived here from the lovely Marcie. If not you can start from the beginning (full list below).

I don't know about you but the weather here has turned cold fast. It is very apparent that fall is here and I am missing my warm summer beach days. For my project I made bookmarks using the awesome PSA Essentials stamps and the fabulous Urban Lily papers.

There is nothing better than laying on the beach with a good book.

Your next stop on the hop is the fabulous Becky. All of the ladies on this hop have some great projects so please make sure to stop by and say hi to everyone. If you get lost at anytime just click on links shown.

· PSA Stamp Camp: http://www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com

· Petra - http://mittkreativakaos.blogspot.com/

· Mandy - http://forscrappingoutloud.blogspot.com/

· Eli - http://scrap-colors.blogspot.com/

· Marcie - www.marciemorgan.typepad.com

· Andrea - http://andreasmetta.blogspot.com/

· Becky - http://beckyteich.blogspot.com/

· Kelley: http://myfrontporch-kelley.blogspot.com/

There are some lovely prizes up for grabs from PSA Essentials and Urban Swank. So make sure you spread the word and leave some love on each of the blogs. You have until September 18 11:59pm EST.

*You can find PSA Essentials at Polka Dot Parlor (http://www.polkadotparlor.com/)and from 9/16 - 10/1 they have 25% off all Peel & Stick, $29.99 for a custom stamp, and get a free alignment tool ($10 value) with custom stamp purchase.

* Urban Lily products can be found at Scrap-Tastic (http://scrap-tastic.com)

Layouts to share

Hey everyone, trying to get back into the grove after a trip to Portland. After having a great time I am easy back into reality.

Today I have a layout posted at Urban Swank. I would for you to share the love over on that post.

Also, wanted to share some layouts I have created for Practical Scrappers.

Today we have a little giveaway. So head on over HERE to get entered.

Also, I want you to stay tuned because there is a fabulous blog hop going on this weekend between PSA Stamps and Urban Swank. Lots of great prizes so tune in September 17 & 18.

It's been a long time.

It has been a very long time since I have posted anything new on here. Well, the summer has been busy. We have had so many visitors and I have gone back to work as well as continuing with my triathlon training. So all that being said I really haven't been spending a lot of time on my scrapbooking. I did manage to squeeze in an evening a few nights ago and accomplished my July project 12.

Now it's not by best layout but what I love about it is that I added the kraft folder where I hid all of my journaling (because July really was that busy). I also tucked in a few photos that I didn't incorporate into the layout.

Anyways, on a sad summer note our yard was broken into sometime last week and we had over $500 worth of tools stolen. I don't care about the tools but we have a 1/2 acre yard and all I can think of is what if this person was lurking around when the kids were out there. Why do people have to do things like steal from others????

Anyways, hope everyone on the east coast are staying safe.

Do you smash?

Hey everyone, how is your summer going? I keep hearing that kids are heading back to school already, thankfully my little one has another month.

Today over at the Urban Swank blog I am showing how I added an envelope pocket to my smash book.

You can check out more of it HERE.

Also, Practical scrappers has a fabulous giveaway going on!!! Jump on over to the blog to see how you can win a Burlap and Butterflies scrapbooking kit!!!!

It's about time!

Do you know how long it's been since I scrapbooked for myself? Way too long!!! I have a whole bung of Studio Calico kits piling up in my scrap room that have been calling my name. I haven't bought any new supplies (besides my SC kits that ship automatically) in who knows how long. That just isn't like me. Although I'm sure hubby is thrilled I'm not spending money ; )

Anyways, this weekend Shimelle is having an online crop and I thought I would try and play along as much as I can. I starting with her mix and match sticker challenge.

I used parts of my Studio Calico kits as well as some Sassafras stickers, Basic Grey stickers, and AC Remarks stickers. I also used 3 different stamps and couldn't help but add some mists.

Here's hoping that I can do a lot more layouts!!!!

By the way, did you catch my post at Urban Swank yesterday? You can see it HERE!!!

Winner!!!

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Practical Scrappers Anniversary blog hop. I used Random.org and the lucky number's chosen were:

20 & 5

Nicolle said...

What a pretty LO! I love to scrap the Happy and the sad events as well.....tfs!..:)

AUGUST 6, 2011 8:45 AM

Jessica said...

Super cute layout, but so sad!!! Poor little one. I am a follower of both blogs.

AUGUST 5, 2011 6:35 AM

Nicolle & Jessica, please email me at: andrea at mettamassagetherapy dot ca to claim your prize, and I will get your goodies out to you right away.