Paper Ponderings

Cards for Kids blog candy!!!

2012-01-24T09:52:00.000-08:00

There is some amazing blog candy here

And multiple ways of getting your name "in the hat". Go check it out!

A Chance to win candy!!!

2011-12-19T18:00:00.000-08:00

Click on the picture to go find out how you can enter to win this yummy candy!!!

A Wedding in December

2011-12-18T09:12:00.000-08:00

Only a week until Christmas; I can hardly believe it! And today a friend of mine is getting married, so I'm showing the card I made. Above the card is the wedding invitation, and I love it!! So, I decided to use that as inspiration for the card.

I used a McGill punch for the bird and pieced one of them together to make it stand a bit more upright. Memory Box twig branch that is also pieced together, and the "forever" from PTI "Wonderful Words".

2011-12-15T12:19:00.000-08:00

Check out this amazing blog candy! Wow!

This is from Melissa with Creating from the Heart. Go check it out (click on the picture of her banner). It's amazing!

2011-11-23T14:14:00.001-08:00

I've been having way too much fun! I got to try out some stamps before purchasing and got to use some fabulous paper to create these cards! They are on display at Stampin' Cat!! Penguins are favorites of mine, so this was an extra special treat! Thank you, Lisa!!

I used a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I used bic markers, copics, and prismacolor pencils and some odorless mineral spirits as well.

I raised the icicles and the candy cane with dimensionals...love how they look!

For my other card, I used some of the glimmer mist, some amazing glitter (that will adhere to me for the next ten months), as well as pencils, and cute paper too. The black and white paper is on the reverse of the cute hat and scarf paper!

He's juggling all the yummy goodies that come with this set from Inky Antics!

Hope everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

My Cross Country Runner

2011-10-10T15:11:00.001-07:00

Here we have the "before" picture...all set to race.
And here is the "After" the 3.1 miles in warm weather. Ugh...exhausted. He didn't "PR" but he still came in first for our school's varsity team. His time was 19:45 for 3.1 miles (pretty darn good for a freshman that ran for the first time in July). It's hard to believe the winner came in at under 16 minutes!! That's just incredible.

Look at this candy!

2011-07-02T11:55:00.000-07:00

Yummy! Check out Cindy's outrageous blog candy!! I would so love to win this! Wouldn't you???

Stair Step Happy Birthday

2011-06-13T12:36:00.000-07:00

Love how this turned out. I used the little $1 acrylic stamps for the medallion and thought it turned out great. For the medallion, I used the SU scallop punch. I absolutely had to purchase the "Wonderful Words" from Papertrey...I had no choice. It was a need. Really. Need. I love them. I would like many more words that cut out so beautifully!!! I think the majority of paper is DCWV. I'm happy with it!

First team in league and third team ALL STATE!!!

2011-06-06T09:11:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help but post about my junior daughter. So proud that she was recognized as the awesome softball player that she is in getting selected to 1st team for her league and 3rd team ALL STATE!!! She plays 1st base, and she hit really well this year too! Proud mama moment.

Make and Take Winner!

2011-05-03T12:06:00.001-07:00

I was SO excited to be one of the winners to get a little bag of make and take stuff to play with. Cheryl, from the Fiskateers blog sent me a wonderful envelope of Vintage Street Market stuff to play with. Was it ever fun. As soon as it came, I stopped what I was doing and started crafting!! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, but it was a blast! Thank you Cheryl!!!

Cuttlekids!

2011-04-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

I don't think these are my typical cards, but I just couldn't help myself. I went through my bin of Cuttlebug accessories and had to use the KIDS' Cuttlebug stuff!!! I used the party hat for the banner and I love it! On the bottom card, I used the kids' tulip die. I even used the Cuttlekids cutter! It's so tiny and did an excellent job cutting. It's a shame they didn't make it the right size to accept the border embossers. I think it would be a lot more popular if they had. But, I am impressed with the dies. Some of them are quite detailed and they're all really cute!

Belated masculine birthday card

2011-04-14T17:26:00.000-07:00

My dad's birthday was in January. He's getting it today. I have a great excuse though. They (Mom and Dad) went snowbirding right before his birthday and have just returned. I made the card today. Hmmmm. Procrastination at its finest? I had visions of having a great card made and having it and his gift sitting on their dining room table so he'd be surprised when he got home. Yep. It was a great vision.

I love the SU Cool Tools stamp set. It's perfect for any guy, but especially my dad! He's one of those guys that can fix anything, build anything! I paper pieced some of the tools, computer generated the sentiment, and randomly stamped the background. He'll love it.

Got to host a Digiorno Party!

2011-03-21T16:34:00.001-07:00

Yum!! I was super impressed with the Digiorno pizza. It's quite good! And the cookies...mmmm! They now have the coolest packs and pizza WITH either cookies, breadsticks, or boneless chicken wings. All of them were met with approval! What a fun and delicious time! Not to mention sword fights and rhythm bands with the "bam bam" sticks that were provided...and lots of basketball games in the kitchen at every halftime!

I was pretty much on the sidelines resting my back and am thankful to a wonderful hubby who managed to put everything together for me!

Minnie Mouse

2011-03-08T13:19:00.001-08:00

Ooooh, but I wish I owned it! This was SO easy and I thought it turned out absolutely adorable since my granddaughter LOVES Minnie Mouse and just turned 2. Perfect. She thought it was great...as she tried to take Minnie Mouse off of the card Ü This is definitely on my wish list!! I think it probably took me about 20 minutes, if that, to complete the card...now I want to make characters as big as I can to put on her walls!!

Happy Birthday to me!!

2011-02-23T13:54:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous, right?!?! I received this card from Phyllis...and I must say...she did a superb job. It is just gorgeous. I love, love, love kraft and brown and the aqua as well. Yummy! Happy Birthday to me!!! My birthday was actually last week, but I got three birthday cards yesterday! I'll post the one from my dd soon.

I got to host a Coffee-Mate home party!

2011-02-17T11:46:00.001-08:00

Wow, this was FUN!! I applied to host a Coffee Mate home party that had a "game night" theme. It was AWESOME!! I got two games, coupons for free coffee mate creamer, cups, napkins, and little packs of instant coffee. All I had to supply were the laughing people and a few snacks. This was just so much fun...we ended up playing games for FOUR hours! And we played a game I had never played before..."Quelf". Oh my. Talk about fun, funny...hilarious! And we got to try several different coffee creamers too! DELICIOUS!!! Now I want MORE!!
I think this one was after one of the acting episodes? Quelf is a VERY fun and funny game!

Mmmmmmm...good to the last drop!
Check out the ingredients, of course! Does Phyllis look studious? tee hee
So cool...poker at a table in one room and a rowdy bunch in the other one!
Time for a break to try a different flavor of creamer. Looks like it might be creme brulee that was the favorite. I really liked the Italian Sweet Cream though. Next I'll be trying a chocolate flavor for sure. Ooooh...but I LOVE the hazelnut too. How does one choose???
I think this handsome guy preferred the creme brulee too!
Phyllis had fun and we agreed that we need to get together and do a game night more often!
Coffee Mate provided me with TWO games, all of the coffee and creamer samplers, coupons for free creamer, cups, and napkins!!! I provided smiling people with great tasters and some snacks!

Time to start thinking about LOVE cards...

2011-01-04T15:37:00.000-08:00

I posted this one some time ago...but I think it's my favorite card...and, afterall, it is time to start thinking about those LOVE and Valentine cards!! I'm going to try to make more of these! They just really make me giggle and with a variety of colors, I'm imagining all sorts of gorgeousness!

A chance for some amazing candy!

2010-09-19T11:43:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness gracious...check out this blog candy! It's at {Green} Goddess Creations and it's supendous!

A card for a special lady

2010-08-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

I have a friend that is celebrating her 60th birthday! I think that's pretty special so I tried to make a card that is pretty special as well. I think she'll like it. I got the idea from somebody's blog and now I can't find the info. Anyway, happy birthday, Sue!

Questionable cards...

2010-08-02T12:39:00.000-07:00

Yes...I made some questionable cards...BUT...they can be viewed as perfectly innocent as wellÜ My sister has chickens and she adores them...and she has a wonderful sense of humor. She WANTED these cards! I do wonder if she has given them away??
I used "Animal Kingdom" with the cricut for the hens (love that hen) and create-a-critter for the chicks. I think "cluck" is from "Animal Kingdom" and I cut out the other words with Plantin Schoolbook.

Card Tag revealed

2010-08-02T12:35:00.000-07:00

I thought I should finally show you my card from the Card Tag game that Alicia started. What fun!

Here's my card:
Be sure to check out the link above so you can see how much the cards changed throughout the game.

A game of card tag...

2010-07-12T12:58:00.000-07:00

I've joined in the game! Yep...a game of card tag. Here's a sneak peek of my card that will be revealed after the game is complete. Alicia started the game...and it's FUN!! I'm "round 5", and there are 10, so it'll be a little bit longer before everybody's card can be seen. If you haven't played card tag before, you should. It's fun to see how each person's card evolves.

What was I thinking???

2010-05-27T17:14:00.000-07:00

Does anybody else say, "Sure, I'd be happy to make those for you?" Seriously...I think I have a problem. How do you say, "No, I don't have time right now?" I don't know how to do that. Here are 20, yes, 2-0 invitations made up. Oh my.

Even the gluing seemed to take eons. Can't imagine doing it without my tape gun...it still took forever and a day. Okay...not forever, but you get the idea.

I even felt compelled to add the shiny stuff to the space helmet...afterall, it's a glass globe for the astronaut. And for anybody's information, 20 critter creations fit nicely on the Martha Stewart Scoring board where they can dry.

There's a cute astronaut...

And I really like this alligator...or is a crocodile? But what a pain to color. Oh, and I used my Prismacolor pencils. No blending though...that would have taken EVEN longer.

This pretty ballerina...

And this great duck that would make a really perfect Daffy duck.

And don't they make hilarious critters?

I followed the amazing directions that Stamp Owl's Studio had. Awesome! I couldn't have done it without you! But next time somebody wants "books" for invitations, remind me to say, "Uhm, I don't think I can get that done for you right now." On a positive note though, I LOVE them and wish I was keeping them for myself.

Long time no hear...

2010-05-14T16:32:00.000-07:00

I know, I know...it's been a loooooooooooooooooooooong time since I've posted. Doesn't life just get crazy? I know it does here. I have much to be thankful for. My 19 yo ds was recently in a terrible car accident...he was stopped in the middle of a highway to turn left and the pickup behind him didn't see him....hit him at 50-60 mph in the right rear (my adorable granddaughter was in the right rear backseat), this spun him into oncoming traffic where he was hit again on the front right by a van going about the same speed. He was able to walk away. I actually haven't even looked at the pictures of the car yet, because...it just brings tears to my eyes thinking about it. I'm not ready. I have a dear friend that said this when she looked at the pictures: "You know what I saw? I could see God's hand cupped around your grandbaby and your son, and the rest of the car caved, but where they sat, He protected them." It is a miracle. My parents saw his car in person and told me they were miracles as well. He is still getting treatment for severe whiplash and a probable torn ligament in his knee. Baby girl is as healthy as can be and any signs of the accident are gone already.

I've been teaching a card class at the local senior center once a month, and even that seems to sneak up on me. I've started helping out with scrapbooking at the center as well. It's really amazing for me to see what these gals are scrapping...some really amazing things. Hopefully it will get me back to scrapping a bit, since I am about as far behind as I could possibly be!

This card was made for a friend to give to a friend. The dear friend mentioned above let me try out the "A Child's Year" cartridge...I HAVE to own it. Soon! The adorable little silhouette of the boy on the rocking horse is from that cart. The paper was run through the Cuttlebug and the "Welcome Baby Boy" was made with a die from Cuttlebug. It really is only "Welcome Baby", but I cut out a second one and pieced "Boy" together. I think it looks fantastic! The star buttons were just a fabulous coincidence...that they matched perfectly and were sitting right by my crafting area (which happened to be the dining room table at the moment--it changes to whatever surface is clear enough at the time). I'm very pleased with the card and will undoubtably make another to have on hand. Or I might spend the next 48 hours cutting and cutting and cutting before I must return this incredible cart.

Grandbaby's 1st birthday...

2010-02-24T09:57:00.000-08:00

So, so cute...adorable baby. I added the brown dots to the patterned paper to give it the look we were trying for. Isn't she just gorgeous...but wait, there's more...bwah ha ha ha ha ha ha...isn't this just so sad it's cute?!?! I used the expression for the little flower embellie. I don't know if I can make a card without including something from the cricut these days. I made 15 of these cards.

Another Cricut one...

2010-02-23T16:35:00.000-08:00

I made this one for my friend, Phyllis. She got me a toy that I had at the top of my wish list...the brad maker! (I used that for the "o") The rest is done with the Expression. LOVE that flourish...and the gorgeous design behind the letters too. It is just too much fun playing with it!!!

Cricut experimenting...

2010-02-22T06:59:00.001-08:00

Yep...I had a birthday and I got an Expression. I waited and waited...finally took the plunge and I've been playing a little bit here and there. Kraft is my favorite paper, so I had to use it! "love" this one...tee hee. I ran my cuts through the xyron and then traced around them with a white gel pen.

Thinking of you...

2010-01-27T08:15:00.001-08:00

I love kraft cardstock with almost anyother color! And I love teal too! And together...they're dreamy! I had to play with a couple of new punches as well. MS leafy heart and the border punch.

Thanks...you rock!

2010-01-25T06:49:00.000-08:00

This is a thank you card for my friend, Phyllis. I've always heard "better late than never" so that seems to be what I stick with. She gave me the adorable CTMH stamps set that I'd been drooling over. I LOVE it! The "you rock" is from a $1 stamp from Michael's. It used to have a little globe on it that was "you rock my world", but I thought I could use it much more the way I used it so I cut it apart. I thought the dotted paper was perfect for "disco lights". The disco ball is an embossed brad. It's very sparkly in person.

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

2009-12-30T19:14:00.000-08:00

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

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T16:34:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-12-21T09:28:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-20T07:59:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-12-16T18:51:00.001-08:00

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...

2009-12-14T08:38:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-12-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-12-08T13:54:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-12-04T08:21:00.000-08:00

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.....

2009-12-03T17:15:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2009-12-03T17:13:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-23T12:54:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-11-20T06:52:00.000-08:00

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

Go check it out...way cute card!

SheetLoad card #3

2009-11-19T08:26:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-11-13T07:28:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-08T07:46:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-11-08T07:42:00.001-08:00

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!!!

2009-11-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

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!!!

2009-11-04T16:39:00.000-08:00

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...

2009-11-02T12:49:00.000-08:00

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

It's time to go grab the November SheetLoad!!!

2009-11-01T08:02:00.000-08:00

Once again it is time for another fabulous issue of SheetLoad of Cards - November '09!!!

This issue features an elongated sketch, sized to fit in a business envelope, by Barbara DeBose.

FREE for SheetLoad readers...

Included for our readers this month is a FREE Printable Quotes file!! The team shared some of their favorite quotes, sayings, sentiments, scriptures, etc. and they have been put together into a printable PDF file. Sized just right to fit the November sketch! You won't be disappointed in these!!

Make sure to check back later this month for links to the monthly challenges, an episode of Meet the Artists, Simple Special Stunning and much more!!!

Another Halloween......

2009-11-01T06:50:00.000-08:00

Here are the two youngest from yesterday. It required a little thought for people to guess who they were supposed to be. Of course, my eldest knew right away and even knew the name of the famous painting. I knew she would! It was hysterical trying to get the "dismal faces". Here's one that more appropriately captured these two...

Embossed background or no?

2009-10-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

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

A couple of sneak peeks...

2009-10-29T06:51:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-10-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-10-22T09:24:00.001-07:00

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!

2009-10-20T08:03:00.000-07:00

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

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

Sponsor Spotlight for SheetLoad!

2009-10-15T19:47:00.001-07:00

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!!!

2009-10-08T08:19:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-10-04T16:56:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-10-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2009-10-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

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!

SheetLoad of Cards sneak peek!!

2009-09-30T13:28:00.000-07:00

Have you downloaded your FREE copy of the September '09 SheetLoad of Cards yet?! If not, head on over today and see what our artists did with their stamps from JessicaLynnOriginal.

The new issue will be out tomorrow, October 1st, and you can get a sneak peek at the new issue over on the SheetLoad Blog today.

Finally, a new card...

2009-09-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

I just had to use the September SheetLoad ezine!! I had this idea in my head as soon as I saw the sketch! The original sketch is horizontal, so I switched that up a bit. And I didn't really use an "image"...instead I made a pumpkin I've been wanting to make. I used a piece of cuttlebugged paper, painted it with SU inks, cut the circle, and attached it. Love how that looks. I thought the little sentiment was just perfect considering how rich and sweet life is...especially this time of year with fresh things out of the garden. I used nesties for the pumpkin, a maple leaf punch for the leaves, and the teeniest, tiniest swirl punch to make all of the little vine swirls.

Show Us Your SheetLoad!!

2009-09-08T16:17:00.001-07:00

Be sure to read the "fine print" this time, but DO play along. This time there's a theme!!! have fun!!

It is time for the monthly Show Us Your SheetLoad challenge over at SheetLoad of Cards!! To be entered to win, all you have to do is create a single, Fall-themed, card that utilizes the sketch from the latest issue.

Head on over there today and find out how you can win one of two gift certificates from the September sponsor - JessicaLynnOriginal!

September SheetLoad is here!!!

2009-09-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

It is time for the new issue of SheetLoad of Cards - September 2009 - sponsored by JessicaLynnOriginal!

Head over to the blog today to download your FREE copy and make sure to check back later this month for chances to win prizes from the sponsor.

September SheetLoad sneak peeks are ready!!

2009-08-29T14:53:00.001-07:00

The sneak peeks at the September issue are up over at SheetLoad of Cards. The new issue will be available for FREE download starting Tuesday, September 1st. Go check it out. I know I'm never disappointed when I look at all the creativity packed in each issue!!

My first ever ATC

2009-08-26T15:36:00.000-07:00

I am tickled to pieces with how it turned out. Of course, you just can't go wrong when you use Raggedy Ann!! And since this one was themed "friendship", what could be better? I did have a giant Raggedy Ann...well, actually, I still have my giant doll! I used brown StazOn to stamp her, then I colored her in with SU colors and sprayed it with some glimmer mist. I only wish I had used glossy stuff on her eyes, but I forgot. I stitched some hair in and then coated it to make it stay. I love this one!!

My favorite SheetLoad card that I made

2009-08-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

This one was my favorite of the four I made. I masked the flower to give this "purse" more of a picnic bag feel. I cut out food and wine! I used paper that reminded me of a picnic tablecloth or blanket. And I added ant stickers just because. I was really pleased with it. August is almost over already...did you make sure to check out the SheetLoad August issue and see everybody else's amazing cards? You won't be sorry! The stamps are from Sweet 'n Sassy.

Another edtiion of Simple, Special, Stunning!

2009-08-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

It is time for the August edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by Barbara DeBose.

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...

My SheetLoad "beyond the card" project

2009-08-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

I made a little box to hold my four cards! I thought it turned out great. I attached the little image set to the elasticized ribbon. That holds the box closed and keeps the cards secure. It looks very cute with the ribbon slipped on. Did you make sure to check out SheetLoad? You'll be glad you did! All of my details for this and my cards are in this issue! The stamps are from Sweet 'n Sassy!

Check out the SheetLoad sponsor!!!

2009-08-15T06:56:00.000-07:00

Click on the image above to learn more about the August '09 sponsor at SheetLoad of Cards - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Blog candy at "Where'd All My Money Go?"

2009-08-13T13:00:00.000-07:00

Wowzers...check out this amazing blog candy! Wouldn't that be a blast to win??? I'm crossing my fingers and toes!

Where'd All My Money Go?

Another August Sheetload card...

2009-08-13T12:39:00.001-07:00

I love how this one turned out! I pieced the purses...and just really, really like the smathering of color! Be sure to download your August Sheetload and play along!

Shout Out Now!!!

2009-08-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

It's time for the monthly "Shout Out to SheetLoad" Challenge over at the SheetLoad of Cards blog!!

Head over there today to find out how you can win...

Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps from - Whimsie Doodles!!

SheetLoad August...awesome issue!

2009-08-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

It is time for the August issue of SheetLoad of Cards!!!

(click on thumbnail above to go download the FREE issue)

The August '09 issue features a sketch by Liz Weber, stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and Guest Artists from the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!

Another SheetLoad card...

2009-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

I thought this little purse was perfect for a shopping bag trio! I added a little tissue paper so you can just imagine three large bags full of goodies! Check out the details in the August issue of SheetLoad of cards.

August SheetLoad already???

2009-08-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

Could it possibly be time for the August SheetLoad already? Yes...unbelievable! Here's a card I created for it...and I really, really enjoyed this sketch! Check out all the details at SheetLoad!

It's SNEAK PEEK time for SheetLoad of cards!

2009-07-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

It's sneak peek time!! Can you believe it's nearly August and almost time for a new SheetLoad of cards? Yep...almost here. I created some cards that I really like...here's a little peek for you!

Still time for SheetLoad July!!! Go, go, go!!!

2009-07-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that the July issue of SheetLoad of Cards is available for download and there is still time to enter the monthly challenges and win FREE digital stamps from the July sponsor, Squigglefly!!

Head on over today and find out how to enter the July Shout Out to SheetLoad and Show Us Your SheetLoad contests.

Simple~Special~Stunning

2009-07-21T12:47:00.000-07:00

The purpose of "Simple Special Stunning" is to show how each issue of SheetLoad can be adapted for papercrafters of all levels. Whether it is sticking exactly to the sketch, or kicking it up a notch by adding some extra layers or bling.

Check out these cards that were created by Jessica George and feature the sketch from our July '09 issue of SheetLoad of Cards and the April Showers digital stamp from Squigglefly.

I had an anniversary...

2009-07-16T10:37:00.001-07:00

Yep...we recently celebrated 25 years of married life. My darling daughter (the redhead) arranged a surprise party for us. Here is the top layer of our adorable cake...we are quite a "pear". I don't think we've aged at all...what do you think? Ü

Here's our wedding day in 1984....

And 25 years later....

I had a "bride" shirt with "25" on the back and little flowers around the neckline. Dear hubby had a "groom" shirt, also with "25" on the back.
And in keeping with the pear theme, here are the thank you cards I made. I cut out a pear from the craft foam and stamped it in yellow. I stamped another one and cut it out for a reverse mask...and then I sponged on a little bit of green. I really like how they turned out...I thought they had a great dimensional look about them.

Squigglyfly is fantastic!

2009-07-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sponsor Spotlight - Squigglefly - Digital Stamps

The fabulous July 2009 sponsor of SheetLoad is Squigglefly. Here is a little about the company in their own words...

Instant downloads, low cost, the ability to change the size of your images, and no storage problems make digital the way to go. With over 300 unique images starting at just 99 cents, Squigglefly is the largest digital stamp company on the internet with the widest variety of images for all your card making and scrapbooking needs.

Please visit their online store and their blog. You'll love it just as much as I do!

Photo class fun...

2009-07-16T07:47:00.000-07:00

This digital photography thing has me on the edge of my seat...literally. I think I'm a slow learner, but it is so nice to be able to go back and watch it again to see what I just didn't remember to do. This is amazing stuff! This is the Jessica Sprague class and I am SO glad I signed up for it. I learned how to colorize, add a really cool rounded corner mask, burnish edges, and so much more. Here are two of the ones I goofed around with today.

This is the same daughter...the first one she is about 9 or 10 and the second one she is 15 and steealing home. Where does the time go?

Home again!

2009-07-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

We survived the softball tournament. What amazing fields they have in Medford. It's all turf. The girls actually liked sliding...much softer. But it adds about 15 degrees to the already hot weather down there. My dd said her feet hurt from being so hot. Anyway, they tied for 5th place out of 16 teams. Not too shabby!

Now...I was anxious to get back and work some more on the photoshop class from Jessica Sprague. Here's my latest attempt:

This is my 21 yo dd a few years ago. This class is amazing and I am thrilled to know how to do a few little things with pictures.

I'm off for some of this...

2009-07-09T06:58:00.000-07:00

We're off to Medford today for the state softball tournament. This is my 15 yo first baseman...quite the stretch, yes? And also as she slides safely into home on a passed ball. We're looking forward to the tournament and visiting with some family down that way.

Playing with Photoshop

2009-07-08T16:22:00.000-07:00

Here's my youngest daughter who is now 15. In taking the photoshop online class by Jessica Sprague, I've learned today how to change a photo to give the impression of a colorized photo. I didn't pick the best picture for this technique, but I still think it's fabulous. I loved it when I took years ago and I love it today!

SHOW off your SheetLoad!

2009-07-08T13:26:00.000-07:00

"Show Us Your SheetLoad" and Win!!

It is time once again to show us what you have created with the latest issue of SheetLoad of Cards, July2009.

All you have to do is create one card and enter it here for a chance to win FREE Digital Stamps from...

Here is how to enter...
- Create one (1) card using the sketch from our July 2009 issue of SheetLoad.
- Upload your card to an online gallery or your blog.
- Come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your card and your favorite stamp(s) from Squigglefly's Online Store, no later than Thursday, July 30th.
- The "Grand Prize" winner will receive Four (4) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice, and the "Runner Up" will be awarded Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice.

Please be sure to read the fine print at the SheetLoad blog.

Shout Out to SheetLoad and win!

2009-07-08T13:06:00.000-07:00

It’s time for our monthly “Shout Out” Challenge. Just spread the word about SheetLoad and have the chance to win!!!

You might win

Four (4) FREE Digital Stamps from our July sponsor – Squigglefly!!

One lucky winner will be able to choose four (4) images, of their choice, from Squigglefly’s extensive online catalog of digital stamps. You can choose some of the great images showcased in the July issue of SheetLoad of Cards, or anything else that suits your fancy.

Get the details here!

Here is what you have to do to be entered to win…
- Create a Blog or Message Board* Post titled “Shout Out To SheetLoad“. *Please make sure this is a Public Message Board and posting about SheetLoad does not violate any TOUs.
- Your post must include a little verbiage about SheetLoad, a picture of the July Cover, and a link to the current issue (July ‘09). (cover image URL: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_czeHIRGxSYI/SkrXGrBXFRI/AAAAAAAADOg/7Q3qMLuSFuQ/s400/July09_Cover_Web.jpg)
- Once you have posted your message, go back to this post and follow the instructions for your chance to win!

I'm trying to learn how to use my old photoshop program!

2009-07-07T15:42:00.000-07:00

Yep...I am one of the ones taking the Jessica Sprague's free online class. And since I knew just about zero to begin with, after two days, I've learned a LOT!!! It is exciting!!! Today's lesson was on brushes...yahoo...that is just too cool. Yesterday's lesson was on adding frames and word art, so I did both of those and then I added some amazing swirly things using new brushes I snagged over at Obsidien Dawn. They're beautiful. I can't wait to figure this out and come up with fabulous digital photos! I'm excited!!

It's a Caardvarks Challenge!!!

2009-07-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

Caardvarks, ShortCuts, and SheetLoad have teamed up!! Take the July issue of SheetLoad, gather an image from:
I love, love, love this image from Squiggleyfly. I just had to add the dimensional magic to make the fish bowl "glass". Love it.

Make sure to visit the Caardvarks gallery for some amazing creations! c

Have you been to Caardvarks before? It is fabulous. Here is a little bit of info:

Caardvarks is all about making cards and having fun doing it. We know many scrapbookers who have zero confidence in their card-making skills. Caardvarks is always there, offering up themes to give them a starting point. We host card challenges on the 5th and 20th of each month. We’ve been doing it for over two years! If you keep an eye on the blog, you’ll see that we occasionally throw in a micro challenge (24 hour down & dirty challenge) as well as celebrity and reader spotlights. There is always a prize up for grabs and fun to be had!

SheetLoad is ready!

2009-07-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

The July 2009 issue of SheetLoad of Cards is ready to download!! Run, don't walk to get your free copy today!

The sponsor this month is Squigglefly. They have some fabulous digital stamps. I think you'll love them! Later this month there will be chances to win FREE images!!

I didn't play along in this issue, but I will be showing off some cards this month. Stay tuned.

Flourishes, roses, and SheetLoad!

2009-06-30T10:43:00.000-07:00

I really liked the daintiness of this one. I punched the flourishes out with my EK Success punch. And I used all The Angel Company product. Awesome, huh? That paper is just gorgeous! This uses the incredible June SheetLoad sketch and it's fabulous. The little roses were created with three layers of a simple flower punch and then scrunched up. And I used little green brads from my stash.

Krafty SheetLoad!

2009-06-29T10:41:00.000-07:00

I stamped on Kraft paper for this one. Adorable image from The Angel Company; it is colored with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. Love the look of the Kraft! The rest of the paper, the ribbon, and the embellishments are all Angel Company. They are just incredible!! The June issue of SheetLoad is such a good one. I hope you have taken the time to go see it, download it, and USE it!

It's sneak peek time at SheetLoad!!!

2009-06-28T19:53:00.000-07:00

And oh my...these look mahhhhhvelous!!! Go take a gander at the fabulous peeks for July at SheetLoad! I can hardly wait to see the July issue!!!

Sweet SheetLoad!

2009-06-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

This one is SWEET!! It uses an image from Little Cupcake from The Angel Company. All of the paper is from The Angel Company too! The only things that aren't, are the little pink brads. I'm not sure where those came from...a magic place called "my stash." This sketch is from the June issue of SheetLoad and is so versatile. Love it. The adorable cupcake is colored with Prismacolor pencils and OMS...and I used the Fiskars apron lace border punch to add a little daintiness.

Check out SheetLoads Simple to Stunning!

2009-06-22T18:04:00.000-07:00

SheetLoad of Cards goes from Simple to Stunning! Check it out; SheetLoad shows you how you can make a simple card, or dress it up a bit to make it special, or dress it up even more to make it stunning!!! This is such a great idea to be able to see how many ways you can make SheetLoad work for you! You can be sure that I will be trying to dress some of mine up and make them stunning as well!

Another SheetLoad...

2009-06-19T10:31:00.000-07:00

I just love the paper from The Angel Company. It is so beautiful and the coordinating pieces are just incredible! The image and sentiment are from the set "Little Cupcake". It is colored with Primsacolor pencils and OMS. I had to use my Fiskars apron lace border punch. I've discovered that I have an addiction to border punches. How does one live without border punches? I don't know! The little flowers are punched out and then use a coordinating eyelet as the center. I love all of the Angel Company product that I got to play with. This sample is one that I made for the June issue of SheetLoad. You have gotten your copy, right?!?

Another adorable SheetLoad, Bitten by the Bug, Cutting Cafe card!

2009-06-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hello all. It's time to show another item created with the June Sheetload of Cards and The Cutting Cafe. The Cutting Cafe images are adorable and you can purchase them here! I loved the popsicle image as soon as I saw it. It's one that I will use again and again.

I used paper from my scraps and dimensional magic to give the wet look to the popsicle. This image is intended to be used as a shaped card, but I reduced it to use as an amazing embellishment. This makes it so easy to print out and cut out. I'm lovin' it!

I had some little bikini embellishments from long ago that went well, and I'm always looking for a way to use the alphabet beads. Have you used the June SheetLoad download yet? It's so easy and so versatile!

Another SheetLoad creation...

2009-06-13T10:25:00.000-07:00

This one is a cutie patootie! Everything is from The Angel Company and I love it all. I've been wanting to use those oversized eyelets. They are wonderful and now I need more!!! All of the details are in The June SheetLoad issue and you need to browse it and create some cards too! It's such a great sketch, so easy to work with. The image is from Little Cupcake and is colored with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. The paper and embellishments are all from The Angel Company. Aren't they just fabulous?

One of my favorites...

2009-06-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if this takes the #1 spot for me from the June issue of SheetLoad or if the cherry one does...but I do really, really like this. I love how the EK Success wavy border punch goes with the amazing Angel Company paper! The image is from Little Cupcake from The Angel Company and colored with Prismacolor pencils and OMS. I added some pearls from Kaiser Craft and love how special they make this one.