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Say It With Letters: Slow Down

Ok, how cute is this? When Deb from Say It With Letters sent me this unfinished snail to alter I wasn't quite sure which products to use. After digging through my stash I decided to go for something you could hang in a whimsical little boy's room. The papers are from My Mind's Eye, the button eyes from American Crafts, and the twine is Colorbok. The shell sparkles from clear glitter which is so tricky to photograph. Be sure to check out all the new DT projects at Say It With Letters as well as information about their current DT call. Good luck if you apply!

GCS Studios Blog Hop

Our first blog hop at Caardvarks was such a hit that we're doing it again! Join us on September 15-17 for lots of inspiring projects and of course prizes. See you then!

myStampBOX Design Team Call!

myStampBOX is searching for additional members for their design team. We are interested in designers with a variety of styles who can creatively showcase myStampBOX designs in their cards, altered art and scrapbook layouts. No previous design team experience is necessary.

Team requirements:
* 4 projects per month
* 1 blog entry per month including photos of a project and instructions/tutorial
* Upload all projects to the myStampBox website gallery and 2 other online galleries
* Submit at least 4 projects per term for submission to print magazines of your choice
* Occasional help with additional design opportunities - new stamp sets, classes, newsletters, etc.

Team benefits:
*bio and picture on the website, with links to your blog
*a starter kit of stamp sets and additional stamp sets throughout your term
*other free scrapbooking supplies from product partners as they become available
*30% discount on purchased myStampBox stamps during your termTerm is 6 months, beginning October 1, 2009

Please send applications to: mystampbox@sympatico.ca

Include:
*personal information (your name, address & phone number)
*a short paragraph about yourself and why you think you'd be a good fit for myStampBox.
*link to your blog or gallery online
*5 examples of your work showcasing your stamping ability and style

myStampBOX website: http://www.mystampbox.com/

Call ends Friday, September 11, 2009

International applicants are welcome to apply. GOOD LUCK!

Caard Hop Winners!!

The winners from our recent Caard Hop are posted in the right

sidebar at Caardvarks. Go see if you won!

And here' s the winner of the RAK I offered:

Southern Cricut said...
Your card is great. I love Halloween. I loved the rest of your blog too. I am glad I found you through this blog hop.
August 18, 2009 2:12 PM


Please email me with your mailing address. Thanks so much for all the sweet comments throughout the hop. Be sure to check back in September. We have not one but TWO special events planned at Caardvarks with lots of prizes!

Varks + myStampBOX: Teamwork!

It's a new challenge day at Caardvarks! After all that blog hopping the last few days, it's time to settle down and make some cards. As you know from my own DT work, myStampBOX makes some AWESOME stamp sets!! For this challenge they are providing the Funky Flowers set of stamps to the winner:


CHALLENGE: Create a card using the colors in MyStamp Box's logo - Black, White, Pink

DEADLINE: August 31st, Midnight PST

Link up your creations back at the 'Varks blog to be eligible to win. Here's what I made for this challenge:

I used the Oval Office sentiments stamps from myStampBOX for this card. I layered a bunch of goodies together to make this card including a Die Cuts With a View scalloped card flat, Maya Road sheer bird, Little Yellow Bicycle fabric brad and Making Memories journaling sheet.

Can't wait to see what you make!

Caard Hop: Day 3

Hello, hoppers! Thanks for joining us for our final blog hop day with Caardvarks & Core'dinations! Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68.00). One prize package will be given away for each day!

I'll also be drawing a name to win this fun RAK of My Mind's Eye and Core'dinations goodies!


Here's my final card featuring Core'dinations White Wash. I chose a sheet of aqua cardstock with their subtle White Wash finish over the top. I embossed with a snowflake Cuttlebug embossing folder and sanded away the white from the raised areas. (Seeing a theme here?) Embossing folders are my very favorite way to play with Core'dinations in addition to regular sanding and tearing. They have a variety of collections - be sure to check them out! This card also uses the new 'Tis the Season line from Bo Bunny.

If you have landed on my blog from somewhere else, go back to the beginning and read up on all the rules and details. Here's the list of 'Varks DT and where you are in the hop:

Jenyfur

Lauren

Mel

Lori

Tanis

Adela

Kryssi

Nathalia

Jenn B.

Pamela

Stef

Carrie

Ashley

Lucy

Heidi

Michelle

You are here --> Jolene

Daniela

Be sure to check out Daniela Dobson and her fantastic Core'dinations project to finish up our blog hop. Good luck in the prize draw!

But wait...there's more! Recently I made a demo video about Core'dinations cardstock for Scrapbook Express online store. Take a look!

And here's that card I mentioned at the end of the video. It also uses White Wash cardstock from Core'dinations.

All Core'dinations cardstock is 20% off at Scrapbook Express through August. Go check it out!

Just don't forget to visit Daniela's blog to finish up the Caardvarks blog hop. Thanks for hoppin'!

Caard Hop: Day 2

Hello, hoppers! Thanks for joining us for our blog hop with Caardvarks & Core'dinations! We are on day 2 of amazing projects. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68.00). One prize package will be given away for each day! I'm also giving away a little RAK of My Mind's Eye goodies complete with some matching Core'dinations White Wash cardstock and solid colored mats (plus ribbon, flowers, die cuts, etc.) I'll draw a winner after the whole Caard Hop is complete. Here's a peek at the RAK:

Today's Core'dinations project takes a turn for the creepy. I {love} Halloween! This card features Black Magic cardstock with an orangey core. If you haven't tried embossing folders with Core'dinations cardstock you are missing some TRUE MAGIC! ♥ This one is the diamonds folder from Cuttlebug paired with new line called The Spider's Web from My Mind's Eye. I snuck in a QuicKutz spiderweb border and some flocked brads by 7 Gypsies. Copper and Icicle Stickles give it a delightfully wicked sparkle.

If you have landed on my blog from somewhere else, go back to the beginning and read up on all the rules and details. Here's the list of 'Varks DT and where you are in the hop:

Jenyfur
Lauren
Mel
Lori
Tanis
Adela
Kryssi
Nathalia
Jenn B.
Pamela
Stef
Carrie
Ashley
Lucy
Heidi
Michelle
You are here --> Jolene
Daniela

Be sure to check out the fabulously talented Daniela Dobson and her Core'dinations project to keep on hoppin'. See you tomorrow for our final day!

Caard Hop: Day 1

Hello, hoppers! Thanks for joining us for our blog hop with Caardvarks & Core'dinations! We have three days of fun planned. There are lots of cards to share and of course prizes! Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68.00). One prize package will be given away for each day!

Here's my first card featuring Core'dinations White Wash. I chose a sheet of tan cardstock with their subtle White Wash finish over the top. I embossed with a cool shell and text Cuttlebug embossing folder and sanded away the white from the raised areas. Voila! Instant beachy chic. Be sure to check back during the next two days for more Core'dinations fun!

If you have landed on my blog from somewhere else, go back to the beginning and read up on all the rules and details. Here's the list of 'Varks DT and where you are in the hop:

Jenyfur

Lauren

Mel

Lori

Tanis

Adela

Kryssi

Nathalia

Jenn B.

Pamela

Stef

Carrie

Ashley

Lucy

Heidi

Michelle

You are here --> Jolene

Daniela

Be sure to check out the uber talented Daniela Dobson and her Core'dinations project to keep on hoppin'. See you tomorrow for a sneak peak of the RAK I'm giving away, too!

{Express} Lane Video: 7 Gypsies Binderie

Today on the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog I posted a tutorial video for the new 7 Gypsies Binderie punch. Take a look!

Caardvarks: Winter with Hero Arts

It's challenge day at Caardvarks! The DT was treated to some of Hero Arts brand new release stamps from CHA, and we partied with these little babies. Hero Arts is extremely generous as a sponsor, so three cheers for HA! Check out their blog for awesome stamping basics, weekly videos and challenges.

Our challenge: Create a winter themed item, which includes holiday items.

Deadline: Entries must be linked via Mr. Linky by August 15th at Midnight PST.

Prize: Assortment of *new* Hero Arts Stamps

Here are the projects I made using the new Hero Arts stamps. I stamped a variety of Christmas sentiments from their new Holiday Sayings set on an office supply tag with clear ink and embossed in white. I then inked with Fired Brick and Peeled Paint Tim Holtz Distress Inks and the ink blending tool to get the soft background. I love this technique! The card also features new Bo Bunny 'Tis the Season papers that are really fun.


This card is covered with new Bo Bunny 'Tis the Season papers, but the star of the show is the flocking! I stamped in glue with the new Antique Brocade Cling background stamp and added white flocking. The overall effect is subtle and super soft. The sentiment is also from Hero Arts.

For this project I went all frosty...Frosty the Snowman, that is! I stamped the Make Your Own Snowman onto white glitter felt and built him right on the snowy scene. My four year old son was helping that afternoon, and he suggested that Frosty get both googly eyes AND a red nose. I'm not sure if he was thinking about Rudolph or how red HIS nose gets when he plays in the snow, but it works for me!

I also whipped up a little treat bag topped with matching tag for some cocoa. There are three script words in this set: Winter, Chill and Fun. I love the font that Hero Arts used! ♥

My final card was a little more streamlined. I cut the tree shape with my Cricut, stamped the brocade backgrounder and embossed with green powder. Although it's hard to see, there are tiny stamped iridescent snowflakes in the background as well.

There's lots more to see! The 'Varks DT created a sleighful of winter projects using Hero Arts stamps as well as some year-round ideas. Be sure to check out our Flickr gallery for tons of inspiration!

Pre-K Show

I realized that I haven't shared a layout in a while since I have been in card mode lately, so here's a layout I just made for the Bo Bunny "orange" contest. I LOVE their Grease Monkey line. I have been watching my best pal Carolyn use it for a while, and I finally got some in my secret sista kit from Beth. I have more photos to make a companion page for this layout, but since it will have pics of Matty's classmates I probably won't post it. Just thought I'd share! Details for this layout are here.