February in Focus: OLW Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to to my stop on the One Little Word blog hop for February. If you’ve come from Margie’s blog, welcome! The full list of blogs is at the end of this post.

The Giveaway

My special giveaway this month is a brand spanking new Ella Publishing ebook on Stamping - scroll to the post below to enter!

The Prompt

We were asked to take 9 photos over the month to document/express our word. Even though I’ve not taken a lot of photos this month, I managed to find 9 that represented what I’m focusing on right now. I just should have found a photo of Phill to include!

I am sure I’m missing a few focus points (eg faith and sewing) but I like this reminder of what my life is about right now!

• Baby Nano
• Emily
• Us
• Phill’s new hobby (coffee making/latte art)
• My health
• Growing friends
• Creativity
• Scrapbooking
• Gardening

Credits: Template frrom One Little Word class, Flergs and Sugarplum Paperie Garden Whimsy

More posts about my One Little Word adventure:

One Little Word in Focus OLW Blog Hop: January 2012

One Little Word January Blog Hop

One Little Word September Blog Hop

One Little Word August Blog Hop

One Little Word July Blog Hop

One Little Word June OLW Blog Hop

One Little Word April Self Portrait

One Little Word–My album so far

One Little Word 2011–Grow

One Little Word 2011

About the Class

Ali Edwards sends out monthly emails with a prompt for the month and you just complete it as you are inspired to throughout the month. Did you know that the One Little Word class is open all year?

Want more OLW inspiration?

Head over to Sharyn’s blog.

Here’s the rest of the stops in the One Little Word blog hop:

• Margie
• Melissa S – You are here!
• Sharyn
• Kimberlee
• Jill
• Cheri
• Cindy
• Jenn
• Monica
• Catherine
• Naomi
• Jamie
• Coley
• Melissa C
• Donna
• Monica B
• Veronica
• Heidi D
• Lisa
• Nikki
• Devon
• Amanda
• Brooklyn
• Kristina
• Jen R
• Kara
• Eydie
• Ruth
• Missus W
• Marilee
• Cindy
• Kaylea
• Dawn G
• Rebekah
• Becky
• Orange Gearle
• Katrina
• Jo
• Nicky
• Beth
• Kelly
• Tere

Thanks again to Margie for organising this hop!

Happy hopping!

Melissa

*Thank your for using affiliate links to support my blog*

PS. My Big News!

I'm so excited to share with you that I've been invited to teach at True Scrap 3! I'm the only Aussie instructor and I'd love to see some fellow Simple Aussie Girls there!

Did you start scrapbooking with dreams of rows of finished albums?s

Is the reality more like a cupboard of unfinished objects (UFOs)?

In Finish what you Start I help you learn how you can actually finish a project, and get the results you want by focussing on what motivates you in your scrapbooking.

• Prevent writer's block by using journalling you have already
• Finish pages faster by keeping your process simple
• Rescue half-finished projects by repurposing or finishing them with rediscovered motivation.
• Get a headstart on your own project using printable worksheets
• Have fun and get the project done!

Join me for plenty of inspiration for your next project, or that little extra kick to get those UFOs done!

Join me for the most awesome scrapbooking event EVER!

I'm so thrilled to be teaching at True Scrap, and know it is well worth the $127 you pay to get in no matter what kind of memory keeper, scrapper, crafter or photographer you are!

Register Today!

Stamping Secrets GIVEAWAY from Ella Publishing

Ella Publishing have just launched their latest eBook a gorgeous, inspiration stamping book, that *also* gives you access to 20 minutes of video instruction! Read on to learn more about the eBook and how you can win your own copy valued at $10.99!

Stamping Secrets: 7 sensational stamp sets used 21 ways
By stamping experts Nichol Magouirk, Ashley Cannon Newell, Lea Lawson, Nancy Burke, Robyn Werlich, Shari Carroll, and Shemaine Smith

Ready to make the most of your favourite stamps, and learn new tips and tricks along the way?

In 28 packed pages, you'll enjoy 21 gorgeous projects, 35 expert stamping tips, 6 step-by-step written tutorials, and 20 minutes of exclusive video instruction—all for just $10.99.

We hand-picked seven sensational stampers and invited each of them to:

• choose a favourite stamp set from a favourite stamp company
• create three versatile projects using that set (scrapbook layouts, cards, and more)
• share their expert stamping tips, tricks, and tutorials with you!

With stamps from Stampin' Up!, Hero Arts, Technique Tuesday, PaperTrey Ink, Lawn Fawn, BasicGrey, and Unity, this eBook truly offers the best of the best. No matter your skill level, Stamping Secrets will put you on the path to stamping success!

Stamping Secrets Giveaway!

I’ve got one awesome copy of Stamping Secrets to give away – just leave a comment by 8pm EST on the 10th March to be in the running! I’ll do a random drawing and contact you later that night (morning my time!) with your access to the eBook and video tutorials.

How do I win?

Just leave me a comment letting me know what your favourite art or crafting tool is whether that be paper scrapbooking, painting, digital scrapbooking or whatever!

 

For additional entries:

• Like Ella Publishing on
   
• Follow Ella Publishing on Twitter
  Follow @ellapublishing

Comment to let me know you've done so!

Good luck!
Melissa

PS Haven’t seen Ella’s stunning ebooks? Get your free super sampler!

Finish What You Start: My True Scrap Class

Did you start scrapbooking with dreams of rows of finished albums?

Is the reality more like a cupboard of unfinished objects (UFOs)?

In Finish what you Start I help you learn how you can actually finish a project, and get the results you want by focussing on what motivates you in your scrapbooking.

• Prevent writer's block by using journalling you have already
• Finish pages faster by keeping your process simple
• Rescue half-finished projects by repurposing or finishing them with rediscovered motivation.
• Get a headstart on your own project using printable worksheets
• Have fun and get the project done!

Join me for plenty of inspiration for your next project, or that little extra kick to get those UFOs done!

I'm so thrilled to be teaching at True Scrap, and know it is well worth the price you pay to get in no matter what kind of memory keeper, scrapper, crafter or photographer you are!

Join me for the most awesome scrapbooking event EVER!

I'm so excited to share with you that I've been invited to teach a class at True Scrap 3!

Find out what's coming in True Scrap 3 and join the mailing list for all the news I'll be sharing much more about this event in the coming weeks, but in the mean time, here's the basics:

What is True Scrap?

• Inspiration and Education from 15 A-list instructors…
• Five virtual project make-and-takes…
• All from YOUR computer!
• All for one low price… $127 (if you register by April 15)

On April 20-21, fifteen instructors will share high-def video classes with you, live, in our state-of-the-art webroom. By signing up for True Scrap 3, you’ll receive access to our state-of-the-art webroom where you can hobnob with the rich and famous (okay, the not-so-rich and kind of famous!) and hundreds of other fanatical papercrafters, just like you!

Be the first to know about teacher and class updates, special announcements, and more…

Join the True Scrap “Early Notification” Email list here: Sign up today!

Melissa
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True Scrap: Interviews Coming Soon!

I've had the privilege of chatting with Anna Aspnes, Erin Basset, Gretchen Schmidt and other True Scrap teachers over the past few days, and will be sharing these interviews with you soon. I know you'll be excited to hear:

• the creative prusuits of out True Scrap teachers
• a little sneak peek of the classes
• tips on maintaining your creativity
• what's coming up for our instructors

Stay tuned - starting March 1 you'll hear more!

 In the mean time - Find out what's coming in True Scrap 3 and join the mailing list for all the news (plus a 30% off coupon for a class valid until 29th February!)

What is True Scrap?

• Inspiration and Education from 15 A-list instructors…
• Five virtual project make-and-takes…
• All from YOUR computer!
• All for one low price… $127 (if you register by April 15)

On April 20-21, fifteen instructors will share high-definition video classes with you, live, in our state-of-the-art webroom. By signing up for True Scrap 3, you’ll receive access to our state-of-the-art webroom where you can join hundred of other scrapbookers, crafters and artists, just like you!

Be the first to know about teacher and class updates, special announcements, and more…

Join the True Scrap “Early Notification” Email list here: Sign up today! Melissa

*affliliate links where possible- please use them to support my blog*

Creative Market: New design resource coming from ColourLovers

COLOURLovers is launching Creative Market soon, and I'm excited!

Billed at the Etsy for mouse-made goods, this will be a market place for brushes, graphics, fonts, icons and more.

If you sign up using my special invite link you'll receive $5 towards for awesome design content! http://creativemarket.com/upZTgbl

Hope you enjoy it!

Melissa

LOAD 212: Progress!

 I just wanted to share with you some of the layouts I've been creating this month as part of LOAD 212.

 
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

In the last 10 days I've mostly just scraped in with my layout going up around midnight PST, but I'm thrilled I'm keeping up. I've attempted to finish a few different projects I'm working on and have settled on finishing my December Daily for 2011.
  I've used my Simple Template Album set nearly every day! I'm loving how quickly my December Daily album is coming together by using the templates and a small range of kits, including those from Flergs and Karen Lewis Designz - past class sponsors for my Perth Scrapbooking classes. Plus I've dipped into my Digi Files stash. 

How's your scrapping going?

Melissa

*affliliate links where possible- please use them to support my blog*

Photoshop Elements for 50% off only!

Photoshop Elements 10 is half price!

Photoshop Elements 10 is on sale for 50 percent off!

So for around $50 you can enjoy text on a path, quick photo fixes, masking and more. Want to learn more about PSE10? Check out my Photoshop Elements 10 Review here.

This sale ends 14th of February so jump on it now!

PS If you buy using my links you’ll be helping support this blog and the free webinars I provide!