I did it! I did it! I did it!

Yep...can't believe it myself, but I got ALL 12 tags done. I feel a bit accomplished!

Merry Christmas!

Here it is already the eve of Christmas. This year has gone by SO very quickly. I remember thinking I would get my cards made ahead of time and it seems like that wasn't very long ago...it went by too quickly for me! I didn't manage to get many made and didn't get any sent...yet. I'm thinking maybe I'll go for New Year's cards or Valentine's cards! Eeeegads!!!

This is another SheetLoad card I made for December. If you haven't checked it out...hurry! This is the last issue and it's a goodie!! I used some alcohol inks to color the holly and berries. I used Prismacolor pencils...and they're not really washed out like in the photo. It's much better in person.

I hope everybody has a blessed Christmas...and be so thankful that we are celebrating the birth of Christ.

Another SheetLoad creation...

I love how this one turned out. So cute. This is Gingerbread Kids from Doodle Palace. They have such cute images. I used the awesome and wonderful December SheetLoad sketch (the final issue). Now maybe I'll go make some real gingerbread boys and girls today!

Simple, Special, Stunning...it's MY turn!

It is time for the December edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by Me!

Each month one of our artists will share three different cards that use the current layout. Each card is a "step up" from the previous one, but they are all fabulous. It is a good way to show how SheetLoad is geared toward papercrafters of all levels.

Here are some sneak peeks to whet your appetite...

I am really proud of how my "stunning" one turned out, so here it is...

The pearl flourishes were made with the $1.00 pearls. I drew a swirl, covered that with acetate and adhered the pearls on in patterns, cut them out and glued them on. The little "Believe" is doen on shrink plastic and I think it added a really cool look to it. Now the fluffy stuff is the shredded Styrofoam that I've used several times. The look just fascinates me. Here's a close up of Santa's hat so you can see the fluff and shimmer!

SheetLoad Cutie...

Isn't this giraffe just a cutie patootie?!? I love it. This is for the December SheetLoad of cards. Be sure to checkout all the details over there!

One of my SheetLoad creations...

Yes, finally. After a computer crash and a few lost pictures, I was able to find the cards and photograph them again. I guess it's a good thing I'm late sending out Christmas cards!!!

The doggie bones were made using a punch. I layered about six on top of each other to make it look like chipboard and tied a mini paper ribbon around them.

The "fur" on the stocking is a tip I found somewhere...it is grated Styrofoam! Isn't it GREAT?!?! It's like sparkly flower soft and I've used it several times since! Cheap! I happened to have a sack of old styrofoam balls...not sure what my plan was with them, but now they will be grated!!

I made this to go with a little can of doggie bones. You can see them together in SheetLoad of cards December issue. A great sketch to be sure!

Final Show Us Your SheetLoad!!

It is time for one final round of Show Us Your SheetLoad and two lucky winners this month will receive free digital stamps from our December sponsor - Doodle Palace!!

Head on over to the SheetLoad blog today and find out how you can be entered to win.

It's SheetLoad's 2nd Anniversary!!

Want to find out how you can win the following goodies?!?!

Four (4) Assorted Clear Stamp Sets by Three Bugs in a Rug

(actual sets shown)

&

Nine (9) Assorted Packages of Thickers

(Image above is for illustration only and does not show actual assortment.)

Head on over to SheetLoad of Cards today. They are celebrating their 2nd Blogaversary, and you may be getting the presents.

Final Shout out to SheetLoad...

Over at SheetLoad of Cards, we are having one final "Shout Out and Win" challenge.

Find out how you can be entered to win a Scrapbooking 'Grab Bag', donated Doodle Palace (our December sponsor) valued at $40!!

Even though this is our last issue, we still would LOVE to get some new readers. The Archive of issues will be available until at least May of 2010.

SheetLoad says goodbye.....

December marks the final month for new issues of SheetLoad of Cards. Please head over to the SheetLoad blog for a little 'walk down memory lane'.

I'm so sad to see it go...I have been privileged to be on the design team for more than a year. What an awesome experience. I know it has been a lot, lot, lot of work to pull together month and after and Alicia has been incredible.

Please be sure to visit and thank her for all of the work she has done. Truly...she has accomplished so much!

December SheetLoad is ready!!!

Head on over to the SheetLoad of Cards blog today to download your FREE copy of the December '09 issue!

This issue features a sketch by Alicia Ekermans and digital stamps from Doodle Palace. There are tons of lovely samples from the SheetLoad Artists, as well as the sponsor's design team. It is the biggest issue ever!!

Today also brings a big announcement about the eZine - so make sure to check it out.

SheetLoad card #4

This is another SheetLoad card I made for November. Isn't it just beautiful?!?! That gorgeous "stamp" of the wise men is actually a font called SL Christmas Silhouettes. I will be using it a LOT! So the entire image and sentiment are computer generated. I got that gorgeous charm from Stampin' Cat...a local store that I adore. I bought all she had last time I was in, but it's probably restocked now Ü The SheetLoad November issue is great...if you haven't tried the long cards yet, now is your chance! Super easy and fantastic!

Simple, Special, Stunning...

It is time for the November edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by Ann Seleshanko.

Each month one of our artists will share three different cards that use the current layout. Each card is a "step up" from the previous one, but they are all fabulous. It is a good way to show how SheetLoad is geared toward papercrafters of all levels.



Here are some sneak peeks to whet your appetite...

Go check it out...way cute card!

SheetLoad card #3

This is one of my favorite sayings ever! Just cracks me up. I made this little chocolate kiss out of sculpey and use old gum wrappers for my foil. The sentiment is computer generated...though I'd buy a stamp with this on it in a hearbeat! This is from the SheetLoad November sketch. If you're looking for long or tall cards, this is a super easy sketch and it looks great!

Another SheetLoad card I made...

This one is very, very plain...but I think I like it. If I do send it out, I will add some embellishments. But you can see that the sketch is a really great one...easy and looks great! Go check out that SheetLoad blog and get busy making cards!

SheetLoad card #1

This is one of my card creations for the SheetLoad of Cards for November. I think I resized it too much...sorry. I really enjoyed this sketch...the size is really great. And check out all the free quotes you can download! Fantastic!

I want to win this...

I want to try this!! Do you? This is being given away over on ABC Design Blog. Hop on over there and check it out!

Show off your SheetLoad creation!!!

Head on over to the SheetLoad of Cards blog to find out how you can enter to win the clear stamp set, shown below, in the November '09 Show Us Your SheetLoad contest!

Studio G - Series 37 - Bohemian - Clear Stamp Sets

Shout out to SheetLoad!! And win!!!

Would you like to win some FREE stamps?!?! Of course you would. That is why this month at SheetLoad of Cards they are offering up the prize detailed below to one lucky winner in their Shout Out to SheetLoad challenge!!

In return for helping them get the word out about the November '09 issue, you will be entered to win the following...

Your Choice of Two (2) of the Clear Stamp Sets Shown Below!!!

Head on over to the SheetLoad Blog today for more details!!

The seasons...

This is my take on a year of cards...spring, summer, fall, and winter. I love how they turned out and hope the receiver does as well Ü