Scrappin' Chics Challenge Design Team

Hello Crafty Friends!

I just wanted to share with you a new challenge blog at Scrappin' Chics Challenge.

And, I'm super excited to be on their Deisgn Team! Click here to meet all of the designers.

A new challenge will be posted on the first of the month, starting on May 1st, and will continue all month. I really like this idea so that you have some time and don't feel rushed to make something.

I'm really looking forward to creating and sharing with all of you! And I hope you'll join in on the challenges!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S.
How many of you stayed up and watched the launch of the Expression on HSN? And how many of you have a new toy being delivered next week?

My birthday isn't until the summer, but I'm planning ahead this year! :) I can't wait to share with you!

Another Sewing Box Contest Winner!

I can't believe I am having soo much trouble giving someone a Giant cutting mat and a 1 in 10 chance to win a Sewing Box from The Origianl Scrapbox!

I never heard from the first, or second winner, so I had Random.org chose a new winner.

And.....

The winner is #123!!!!

Kristi said,
"The sewingbox is incredible! I pretty much love everything they make... but ugh! I NEED THE SEWING BOX! haha!"

Congratulations A Nest in the Making!

Please contact me ASAP at kmgillon@yahoo.com with you name, address, and phone number. I need to get you information so that you can be entered into the drawing for the grand prize! The Grand Prize drawing is tomorrow, Friday 4/22!

Good Luck!!!

Sewing Box NEW Winner!!!

I never heard from the first winner, so I had Random.org chose a new winner.

And.....

The winner is #49!!!!

She said,
"I love The Sewing Box! It's perfect for my new house, where my sewing stuff is currently all over the place. I have also become a FB fan. Thanks for a great giveaway!"

Congratulatios Victoria.

Please contact me ASAP at kmgillon@yahoo.com with you name, address, and phone number. I need to get you information so that you can be entered into the drawing for the grand prize! I need to hear from you by 5pm (PST) Thursday 4/21, or I will have to choose another winner. The Grand Prize drawing is on Friday 4/22!

Good luck Victoria!!!

(I've got my fingers crossed for you!)

Sewing Box WINNER!!!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and left a comment for The Oridinal Scrapbox's latest contest. I really enjoyed reading them and seeing which product everyone likes (and wants). And a HUGE Thank You to everyone who chose to follow my blog. I am so close to 500 followers so I'll be having a give away soon.

I used random.org to chose the preliminary winner from all the entries on my blog. But before I could do that, I transefered all the comments over to an excel spreadsheet so that all the extra entries that everyone took the time to do would count. Some people left seperate comments for each entry, and some added all entries to one comment.

So, are you ready for the winner?

Out of 349 entries, Random.org chose entry #63!

Congratulations Jen B!

You have won a giant cutting mat, and an entry for the grand prize, a Sewing Box!

I need you to contact me at kmgillon@yahoo.com by tomorrow, Wednesday April 20th at 2pm (MST) or I will have to draw a new winner. I need your full name, address, and phone number.

The Grand Prize winner will be selected on Friday April 22nd.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Original Scrapbox Giveaway!!!

Welcome back my Crafty Friends!

Contest is now closed

The Original Scrapbox is hosting a huge giveaway to celebrate the creation of their newest product--The Sewing Box!


There will be 11 preliminary giveaways with a chance to win an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for one Sewing Box! The Sewing Box is available in Vanilla or Black BeadBoard. This incredible new workspace folds up into a sleek box, hiding all of your sewing projects.


Enter to win the preliminary giveaway: You can win One Giant Cutting Mat (Retail $39.95) and One entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Sewing Box in your choice of color.


If you are selected as a preliminary winner of the Cutting Mat, you will then be entered into the grand prize drawing held on www.RachelleWrites.blogspot.com on April 22, 2011. On that date, a random drawing will select a winner from all of the finalists to receive one Sewing Box (value $1295.00).

*The contest is open to addresses in the contiguous United States only. Giveaway open from April 13th to April 18th, 2011 at 11:59pm.

Giveaway Rules:
*You can only enter under one name
*It is possible to win more than one preliminary prize, which means it’s possible to be entered into the grand prize drawing more than once.
*All winner’s addresses must be U.S. (48 contiguous state) addresses
*You must complete the required entry to be eligible to win


Here's how to enter:
Please leave details in your comment of how you entered with required links. Visit all 11 blogs for extra entries into this fabulous giveaway!

*Required entry:
You must visit The Original Scrapbox website and leave a comment here on my blog telling me your favorite item.

I'd love it if you became a follower of my blog too (but it's not required).

Extra Entries:
*Become a Facebook Fan of The Original Scrapbox
*Tweet the contest with linkback in your comment.
*Facebook the contest with linkback in your comment
*Add the contest button(pictured above) to your sidebar with a link to this contest



You can enter the preliminary giveaways with a chance to win an entry into the grand prize drawing at the following blogs:
ScrappinCricut.org
Shanty-2-chic.com
TurnedGypsy.blogspot.com
SewManyChallenges.com
Kathyand3Kids.blogspot.com
Infarrantlycreative.net
Tatertotsandjello.com
Busy With The Cricky Spartansusscraper.blogspot.com
Thirtyhandmadedays.com TheIdeaRoom.net
RachelleWrites.blogspot.com


*Disclosure: I received free product from The Original Scrapbox to host this giveaway.

All rules must be followed and correct United States address given for prize to be awarded.

Wouldn't this be the best thing to win?! And don't worry if you don't sew, because you could use this for scrapping or crafting!

Good Luck everyone!

The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Birthday Ball

Welcome all Loyal Subjects to...

The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Ball


I hope you were able to watch the Live party via Ustream. Wasn't it fun?! I'd like to thank the Queen herself for inviting me to be a part of her celebration. It's an honor and priviledge to be amongst such fabulous crafters!

My project for the party is a Sweet 16 mini-album. My daughter's friend is having a safari-themed Sweet 16 party and I wanted to make her a mini-album as a gift.

Front cover:

Inside pages:

Details: The mini-album is 4 1/2 inches tall by 8 inches long. I wanted it to be big enough to fit 4x6 photos.
I used cereal, cookie, and cracker boxes instead of chipboard. I like to use recycled materials (which with 3 kids I never have a shortage of) and they cut easier than chipboard. I use the regular blade with it set on 6 and pressure on high, and only need to cut once.
I used my Design Studio (since I don't have a Gypsy) to create the cover.
The "16" is from Don Juan, and the "Sweet" is from Lyrical Letters.
I added Cotton Candy pink Stickles the the "Sweet" to add some sparkle.
The leaves patterned paper was made with a rubber stamp and Versamark ink pad.
The animal print cardstock is Recollections from Michael's.
The animal heads were cut at 3 inches using Animal Kingdom.
I used my new Bind-It-All to bind the album. (I'm glad I picked one up a few weeks ago when Tuesday Morning had them on sale.)
I added some ribbons to the binding.
I used Helmar Acid Free glue (it spreads nicely with your fingers and dries clear) and Helmar Scrap Dots (to raise the animal cut-outs)

I think it turned out really cute, with not too much bling. (Teenagers seem to like more subtle.)

Your next stop at the party is Cynthia @ http://scrapsandscarves.blogspot.com/

The celebration will be going on through Sunday, April 11th. Be sure to start at the begining. You don't want to miss a single stop as there are so many fabulous projects and gifts along the way.

Here is the Royal line up in case you get lost.
Theresa @ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Alex @ http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Ruthie @ http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Raven @ http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Mary @ http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/
Liz @ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Kassidy @ http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/
Kathy @ http://www.kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/ Me :)
Cynthia @ http://scrapsandscarves.blogspot.com/ Next Stop
Joy @ www.joyslife.com
Julie @ http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com/
Jin @ http://www.underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Jenny @ http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Mel @http://www.scrappymel.blogspot.com/
Gaby @ http://www.gabycreates.com/
Cristi @ http://www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/
Rosy @ http://www.sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/
Gina @http://www.scrapnyamma.blogspot.com/
Amanda @ http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Ellen @ http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Theresa http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

I've got some Royal Candy for you too. I just haven't got a picture yet. (I'll be out of town with my daughters for soccer this weekend, but I'll add it when I get to the internet again) All you need to do is leave me a comment and let me know if you had fun at the Royal Ball. Easy huh? And I'd love for you to become a follower too!

{UPDATE: There is a Michael's right across the street from our Hotel. How convenient! I picked up some blank cards, clear stamps, and ink for the candy. I'll post a pic later.}

Thanks for joining us in celebrating the Queen's Royal Birthday!!!

Birthday Week with Inking It Up Crazy

Hello Crafty Friends!


Today I've been asked to be a Guest Designer over at Inking It Up Crazy to take part in her Birthday Celebration week. It's not Kassidy's birthday, she just thought it would be fun to share birthday projects all week. Today's projects are party favors. Who doesn't love party favors!

For my party favor I made this cute purse. My oldest will be 16 this year (in about 6 months) and we've started talking about planning her party. I think something like this would be super cute for all the girls! (hopefully I can come up with something if boys are invited) I think we'll fill them with girly stuff and sweets. My daughter thinks I'm crazy for thinking about this soo far in advance, but it will be here before we know it!


Here are the details:
Purse cut from Forever Young using the fit-to-page option.
Prima flowers
Imaginisce i-Rock and gemstones (everything needs a little bling!)
Tag stamped with 2 different stamp sets - "16" from Pink By Design's Take the Cake set, and "My Sweet" is part of a sentiment by Pink Stamper's Simply Sweet Ocassions set.
Edges of the tag are inked orange.
The tiny flowers on the tag are stamped using Pink By Design's stamp of the month set called grow. It was the set for March.
I also stamped the same tiny flower all over the purse using a Versamark pad, but it's hard to see in the picture.

I just love the way this turned out! Now let's see how many times my teen changes her mind between now and her party.

Don't forget to visit the other 2 designers for today and check out their party favors. Also be sure to stop by Kassidy's blog Thursday and Firday to see the rest of the Birthday projects!

Thanks for stopping by!