Embossed background or no?

Just trying to decide if the plain background or the embossed background is better? What do you think?

A couple of sneak peeks...

Make sure to head on over to SheetLoad of Cards to see sneak peeks from the upcoming issue.

But before we jump into November '09, don't forget about the fabulous October '09 issue, sponsored by DRS Designs!! You still have time to enter the Show Us Your SheetLoad challenge for chances to win gift certificates from the sponsor!!

Here are a few of the sneak peeks I have in the issue...

SheetLoad has blog candy!

Is this cute or what???



Head on over to the SheetLoad blog today and find out how to win the adorable image above.

This digital stamp set is called 'Hope Fights' and was created by Melyssa of Whimsie Doodles, in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SheetLoad will be giving out four (4) free sets and you have until Monday at Midnight to get your name in the drawing.

Good luck!

PS: You can see more of Melyssa's creations at her Whimsie Doodles site.

A cute card!

I actually won (well, I tied really) a little monthly contest put on by Stampin' Cat last month. The contest required the use of these alphabet letters to be used on the project.

I used them in a much different way than they were intended.

And came up with this little cutie patootie! I layered her a bit to add dimension...used a gold gel pen and a white gel pen, my very few copics, and some metallic gold paper. I was quite pleased with how it turned out!As you can see, I randomly placed the stickers around the edge of the card base. It was only a tiny bit tedious, but really it didn't take all that long and the look is awesome. So if you have any stickers lying around, this is an idea! I'd love to hear what you think!

Simple, Special, Stunning!

It is time for the October edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by Katie Skiff.

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...

Sponsor Spotlight for SheetLoad!

It is time for the monthly Sponsor Spotlight at SheetLoad of Cards!! This month's featured company is DRS Designs; the sponsor for the October '09 issue.







Head on over there today to find out more about the company, learn how you can enter to win DRS Designs Gift Certificates and find out about their special offer for SheetLoad readers.

Shout Out to SheetLoad and win!!!

Would you like to win a gift certificate to DRS Designs' online store?! Make sure to check out October's 'Shout Out to SheetLoad' challenge over on the SheetLoad blog.

World Card Making Day!

Yep...a day late, but I did make it in time! I was SO inspired by THIS card!!! I had to try my hand at it. I absolutely love how it turned out and plan to make more! I adjusted my fold lines a bit and made those fantastic oval dimensional pumpkins. I think I could make those all day. And, yes, I do have inky orange fingers from sponging the edges. I hand cut the cornstalks. I think a cornstalk die is in order!

Show Us Your SheetLoad!!

Since many of you will be celebrating World Card Making Day tomorrow, SheetLoad of Cards is putting out their monthly "Show Us Your SheetLoad" challenge a bit early this month...

Head on over to the SheetLoad blog today and find out how you can win one of the following prizes from their October '09 sponsor, DRS Designs!

Grand Prize:

Runner Up:

October SheetLoad of Cards!!!

It is time for a new issue of SheetLoad of Cards!! The October '09 issue is ready for download at the SheetLoad blog.

This issue was sponsored by DRS Designs and features a fabulous sketch by Ann. We were lucky enough to have Cathy, the DRS Designs DT Coordinator, and some of their fabulous DT members join us in the issue.

Make sure to check out the eZine or the top of the blog for DRS Designs' ad... they have a special offer for SheetLoad readers!