Card-a-palooza

Taking a break from December Daily to share a little card making.

This year I’ve loved following Kristina Werner and I love her style – hence the glittered dashed lines and rounded corners below.

Over the past couple of months I’ve made about 170 Christmas card kits (about 70 cards), 10 or so birthday cards and then at craft group I put together 6 baby congratulation cards.

I’m sharing this as part of Big Picture Classes Happy Mail campaign

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!

Making Headbands with Felt Embellishments

I saw some adorable Dear Lizzy felt details (Chatter Line) and thought they’d be perfect for Emily’s hair.

So I:

1. Got some soft elastic and felt offcuts (thanks Mum!)

2. Tied the elastic to test what length to cut

3. Cut 4 pieces of elastic

4. Cut 4 pieces of white felt

5. Pulled off the pop dot

6. Glued the elastic and felt onto the undeside with hot glue

That’s it! Simple as can be!

5 minutes later (once they cooled) – Emily was excited to show them off!

A perfect way to keep those wispy curls out of the eyes!

Melissa
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Spawn of True Scrap: Here I come!

I'm thilled to share that my DigitalScrapbookingHQ.com site is contributing to the True Scrap goodie bag! This just in from Lain Ehmann:  

I have just finished uploading all the goodies for the True Scrap digital goodie bag, and boy are there some fantastic freebies! 

ALL True Scrap attendees will receive:

• A coupon code to EllenHutson.com
• A coupon code to HappytoCreate.com
• A digital download from BasicGrey
• A gorgeous mini-digital kit designed for True Scrap by Anna Aspnes
• A digital page template designed by Tiffany Tillman
• A template pack from SimpleScrapper.com
• A free pass to Photo Fix Workshop from DigitalScrapbookingHQ.com
• A photo template and word collage from Kerri Bradford Designs  

..plus the opportunity to win gift certificates from Scrapbook.com, SimonSaysStamp.com, and more!

This is all IN ADDITION to the 17 fabulous instructors and five incredibly inspiring virtual make-and-takes.

There is still time to get in on the fun.

http://www.truescrap.com/spawn

Hope to see you there!

 and the True Scrap Instructors

Did you see that? Digital Scrapbooking HQ is giving a copy of Photo Fixes for Real People to every attendee!

I'm thrilled be part of the event and hope to see you there! 2 days until it starts!

Melissa

PS What are you waiting for? Register now!

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