Wednesday, December 30, 2009

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!


Thursday, December 24, 2009

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.



Monday, December 21, 2009

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!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

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!



Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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!


Monday, December 14, 2009

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!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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.


Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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.


Friday, December 4, 2009

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.


Thursday, December 3, 2009

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.