May 1st Sketch

Good morning!

It's been a bit chilly here lately, we can definitely tell that Winter is on it's way. I'm not sure about you, but I find I enjoy scrapping a little more in Winter when there is no sweaty hands etc to ruin my work.

Today we have a new Guest Designer joining us, the lovely Leanne Allinson.

Hi Everyone! My name is Leanne and apart from being a passionate scrapbooker, I am a busy stay at home mum to four children…. 1 daughter and 3 sons. These guys and my wonderful husband (who is thankfully very understanding of my need to create), are under constant attack from me aiming the camera at them!

We live in beautiful, sunny Queensland, just north of Brisbane, Australia and I guess it reflects in my style of scrap booking. I think it is best described as fresh and clean… but mostly honest. I have a strong urge to capture the stories behind the photos and pretty papers…and there are lots of pretty papers out there to play with!! So it depends on what message I am trying to get across. I am quite happy to create a layout that is “earthy” and I am totally smitten with white space.

In most of my layouts you will find several small photos that will take you on a journey. Capturing the images is part of my love of scrapping. Handwritten journaling telling “the story” is the other component I love but lately I have rediscovered the typewriter.

My style has been described as clean, simple, shabby chic and cluster conscious. I’m not sure how those pieces all fit together but my pages will have some stitching on there somewhere and the rule of thirds principle usually applies. I have also been converted to scrap 8.5in x 11in pages.

I really hope I can inspire you and others to scrap the “day to day” living aspect of their lives. To create something that you can look back on in the future and truly reflect on how things used to be. I am still relatively new to this hobby, having been scrapping since 2009, but I absolutely love the opportunities this craft has given me. Especially when I get to document my family‘s history.

You can find my blog here : http://leanneallinson.blogspot.com/ Drop by for a visit any time. I’d love to see you there…x

And of course we have a new sketch to share as well.

The Sketch:

Our Guest DT, Leanne:

Celeste:

Gillian:

Kim:

Linda:

Sarah G:

Tarrah:

Tomomi:

Entries are to be linked up over in the sidebar no later than 11.59pm Thursday 31st May 2012 to be in the running for one of this month's sponsor vouchers.

When linking your entries, please make sure it is linked to the specific post your layout is in, not your blog as a whole as it can be hard later in the month to find your layout, especially if you blog often. You can also link from any gallery including Facebook and Flickr.

Entries are to be created solely for this challenge and not to be used in any other competition or challenge.

**Sponsor Update - Red Earth Scrapping**

Our CYBER CROP is just a few days away. I hope you're ready for a fabulous, fun and inspiring few days.

One of the special features of our CC is the FREE ONLINE CLASS!

One of our members, the talented Kate McCulloch, is going to lead us step by step through a class which will be one of the CC challenges.

You will need this kit -

Find it here in the shop.

HURRY and go shopping today so there's time to post the kit to you!!!

While you're shopping make sure you check out all the other new pretties recently arrived in store, including the long-awaited Crafters Workshop templates and our GORGEOUS April Mega Kit.

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April 15th Sketch - Part 2

Whoopsie, time slipped away from me yet again this month and the 20th zoomed straight past without me noticing the date.

The Sketch:

Debbie:

Jess:

Kylie:

Lindy:

Sarah W:

Tess:

Entries are to be linked up over in the sidebar no later than 11.59pm Monday April 30th 2012 to be in the running for one of this month's sponsor vouchers.

When linking your entries, please make sure it is linked to the specific post your layout is in, not your blog as a whole as it can be hard later in the month to find your layout, especially if you blog often. You can also link from any gallery including Facebook and Flickr.

Entries are to be created solely for this challenge and not to be used in any other competition or challenge.

April 15th Sketch

We are off to a great start to the month, so many entries linked up already.

We have a new sketch and samples to reveal, including one from our Guest Designer this month, Tam Milborn.

The Sketch:

Our Guest CT, Tam:

Celeste:

Gilly:

Kim:

Linda:

Sarah G:

Tarrah:

Tomomi:

Entries are to be linked up over in the sidebar no later than 11.59pm Monday April 30th 2012 to be in the running for one of this month's sponsor vouchers.

When linking your entries, please make sure it is linked to the specific post your layout is in, not your blog as a whole as it can be hard later in the month to find your layout, especially if you blog often. You can also link from any gallery including Facebook and Flickr.

Entries are to be created solely for this challenge and not to be used in any other competition or challenge.

**Sponsor Update - Scrapbook Savvy**

Its School Holidays and the kids are driving me crazy!! So to let me spend some time in the scrap room packing orders, I've decided to put the whole store on sale (with only a couple of tiny exclusions).

30% OFF STOREWIDE

(excluding only brand new 6x6 paper pads, latest Savvy Kit & gift certificates)

Stock up on all things Savvy at a super cheap price, including:
 - Savvy Kits (newest kit excluded)
- Cardstock
- Scrapbook Trends Magazines
- NEW Thickers
- NEW Jillibean Soup Game Day Chili
- NEW Pink Paislee Spring Jubilee
- NEW Prima flowers

and much much more!!!!

No vouchers accepted during the sale period and no free shipping. ON SALE until the end of the school holidays!

Sale ending at midnight on Sunday 22nd April 2012.

www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au

March Winners

There were an astounding 88 entries for the March sketches. This of course means that the DT votes were varied and all over the place with no 2 team members voting the same way. There were some clear favourites though and they are the winners for this month.

Receiving a $25 voucher to Scrap Therapy - Leonie Neal-Dawson

Receiving a $15 voucher to Red Earth Scrapping - Marisa Page

Receiving a $15 voucher to Scrapbookit - Katie Howard

Receiving a $10 voucher to Scrapbook Savvy - Mary Bennetts

Congratulations ladies! I will forward your details on to our sponsors who will be in contact with you shortly.

**Sponsor Update - Red Earth Scrapping**

 

So the counting is done (YAY) and I think it's time for a SALE!

Here's the details:

1. 20% off all patterned papers, including the clearance and 99c sections of the shop
2. 20% off all flowers including the clearance section of the shop
3. 20% off all mists & paints

No code required, however your discount will be applied MANUALLY once you have completed check out. This means that if you pay via PayPal I will refund you the discount amount and if you pay via Direct Debit please hold off paying until I have contacted you regarding the discount.

If you have any queries please dont hesitate to contact me.

HURRY!!! Sale is only for a very limited time :-)

 http://redearthscrapping.com.au/

**Sponsor Update - Scrap Therapy**

Want 10% off all your orders? Find out how.

It is always exciting for us when you guys place a huge big order, but the orders that excite us the most are those that come in month after month from our loyal customers, so we have found an extra special way to say thanks to you all for your continuing custom.

Next time you get your 'Scrap Therapy has shipped your order!' notification be sure to go in and read the details - each notification will have a special individually generated discount code to use on your next order, that gives you 10% off if you spend with us again anytime in the next 30 days. For now that is 10% off absolutely all of our products (except postage).

Don't spend that often? Don't worry, these vouchers are fully transferable - send it onto a friend to use. There is 1 use per voucher and they cannot be used in conjunction with any of our other prize vouchers, but other than that we encourage you all to share - maybe your friend will send their voucher code back to you.

You can visit the Scrap Therapy store and place an order here.

April 1st - Part 2

Good morning

Today we have the second half of our CT inspiration from the April 1st sketch to share.

The Sketch:

Celeste:

Gilly:

Kim:

Linda:

Sarah G:

Tarrah:

Tomomi:

Entries are to be linked up over in the sidebar no later than 11.59pm Monday April 30th 2012 to be in the running for one of this month's sponsor vouchers.

When linking your entries, please make sure it is linked to the specific post your layout is in, not your blog as a whole as it can be hard later in the month to find your layout, especially if you blog often. You can also link from any gallery including Facebook and Flickr.

Entries are to be created solely for this challenge and not to be used in any other competition or challenge.