Fabulous Friday - Anything But!!!!

Our Fabulous Fridays are absolutely fabulous; doncha think????? This friday, our challenge is called "Anything But" and our lovely guest designer, Wendy has posed this very fun challenge to you!

Here is what she says, "Can you believe that Christmas is less than 2 months away??? (Uh...thanks for reminding me Wendy!) I have so much to do and so many cards to make!!! Since my challenge this month for the Fabulous Friday was to do something other than a layout - I thought we could get a jump start on making some Christmas cards. I know some of us made a few during the crop so let's keep the momentum going. My challenge to you is to create a Christmas card with LAYERS and BLING!!"

Wendy's card with the poinsettia and circle are by Spellbinders that she has inked with distress ink. The layers are created with 3D foam dots.

Thanks for the challenge Wendy! Your card is gorgeous!

So ladies...when you complete the challenge, link me up! I'll put an extra ballot in my box for this week's prize!

Amber Road

It seems that I cannot get enough of Pink Paislee these days! Each of their collections has been fantastic. The colours, patterns and accessories are gorgeous and versatile.

Here is the Amber Road collection. When I first purchased the papers and accessories, I thought for sure I would be scrapping autumn themed layouts and earthy cards but in the end, it was the perfect choice for my annual family photos.

The layered scalloped edges were created with the Fiskars threading water border punch.

Aren`t the die cuts super cute? versatile?

The edges were inked with SEI Cocoa Ink Chalk - can't get enough of that colour!

And...here is a picture of our giveaway this week! So don't forget to leave a comment to make sure your name is entered into the weekly drawing!

Check back in a day or so for more opportunities to win!

Meet Neisey!!!

One of our newest Design Team members is Denise Schurman or more commonly known as Neisey. I recently had the opportunity to interview Denise so we could get to know her a little bit better.

Here is my interview:

What name do you usually go by? Do you have a nickname that you could share?

IRL I go by Denise, unless you happen to be a kindergartener and then you probably call me “Mrs. S.” On-line I am Neisey which is DH’s nickname for me. Another nickname (that I probably shouldn’t be sharing on the Internet) is “Jel” which is short for Jelly Belly, a term of endearment from my first pregnancy and has absolutely nothing to do with the current state of my abdominal region.

Where do you currently live? Where would you like to live?

My family currently lives in a small village in the Ottawa area. We love it for its great community feel but eventually want to move back to the Maritimes where both DH and I grew up. We are specifically interested in Fredericton, NB as it is not too close and not too far from his family in PEI and mine in NS.

Is your scrap area usually neat or creatively messy?

My entire family would be shocked if my scrap room was ever neat. I am beyond the point of creatively messy and well on my way to being either featured on the show “Hoarders” or being condemned.

What is something that you have recently learned?

I have learned that if I do a little bit of housework everyday I won’t feel stressed when Dan invites someone over and remembers to tell me 2 minutes before their arrival time.

What is your favourite scrapbooking/cardmaking colour?

I am drawn to brights for details (red, turquoise, pinks) but love to place everything on a neutral background (black, white, kraft) to make things pop.

What tool do you use the most? Why?

Lately I have been using my Silhouette digital craft cutter because it can cut any title or shape I want in any size I want. It is so easy to use and now I won’t have to spend so much on dies, punches, etc. Of course I will just siphon that money into other scrapbook supplies but there is no need to let DH know that.

Describe your scrappy/cardmaking style?

I am definitely a simple scrapper although from my enormous stash of stuff you would never guess that. I would also describe my work as linear and balanced. Think Cathy Z but unfortunately not nearly as good.

What kind of camera do you use?

I have a Pentax K10D DSLR and love it. I would consider myself a serious hobbyist and I’m always reading up on tips and techniques. Unfortunately I don’t have many willing models at my house.

Are you a morning person or a night person?

Definitely a night hawk but having kids has certainly put a damper on that.

What food would you like to eat every single day if you could?

Could I pluralize food??? Scallops, Donairs, Chips, Guacamole, Pub-style fish and chips, McDonalds (I know, I know, but I love it!) Lone Star fahitas…excuse me while I clean the drool off my keyboard.

What size of shoes do you wear?

Usually a 6. My 10 year old daughter is already wearing bigger shoes than I am.

What do you keep under your bed?

Besides the ubiquitous dust bunnies? We have a platform bed with 6 drawers but none of them hold my stuff. They are mostly jammed full of Dan’s military wool socks and his t-shirt collection dating back from Junior High.

What did you eat for lunch today?

Thankfully, it is only 10am so I can’t answer that. However my MIL was here on the weekend visiting from PEI. They own a number of maritime based pizza franchises and she brought me all the fixings for donairs – refer to question above asking what food(s) I would like to eat every day – so I think I’ll treat myself to one for lunch today.

Now for some scrappy word association – I’ll say a word and you say the first thing that comes to your mind.

Trimmer – never where I remember last setting it down
Brads - tiny (especially when spilled on the floor)
Journal spots – too nice to write on
Stickles – messy
Big Bite - unopened
Pop Dots – sticky

Please share your favourite project to date.

It’s kind of hard to narrow it down. I’ve been scrapping for 11 years so I have lots of layouts that may not be artistically wonderful (Paperkins, anyone?) but bring back wonderful memories. Also, I tend to think that the project I’ve just completed is a fave too. That being said, I don’t scrap a lot about me so I’m going to be a little egocentric and choose this simple LO about my faves.

Thanks so much for sharing yourself with me and your friends, Denise! I look forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work in the gallery!

Spotted in the Gallery!

OK seriously... how can I be expected to pick one favorite when we've had the most fabulous crop weekend EVER!!! Must see TV easily translated into Must Crop! LOL There were so many challenges to choose from... the opportunities were endless!

And the good news? You still have time! The crop doesn't officially close until Tuesday at noon! Check out the crop challenges HERE

So as far as a favorite goes... it's an impossible task... but I will share one that really touched my heart... there is nothing like a new baby to make you go all mushy inside, and this layout by Kelly is perfect!



Check out the gallery when you have a chance... it is BURSTING!

Scrap Shotz Gives Back

Welcome to our Must See TV Online Crop!

As is our tradition, we like to kick off our crops with an early "Scrap Shotz Gives Back!" Challenge! If you're new to our gives back challenges, every crop, we select a charity to donate to. All of members are encouraged to complete a card or layout based on this challenge and to upload it to the Gives Back thread by the end of the crop (only 1 layout or card per member, please!).

For each layout or card, Scrap Shotz will donate $5 to this crop's charity, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation! As most of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and their signature colour is. . . . PINK! This time our challenge is simple! We challenge you to complete a layout or card that has pink on it - any shade, anywhere! A lot or a little. Light or dark, it's up to you! When you've completed your layout, please post it here and don't forget to grab your gives back blinkie designed by the lovely and oh so talented Jess from the Scrap Shotz gallery.

Here is the uber talented Kathy's layout to kick things off!

Happy Cropping everyone!

A Couple More Sneaks For You!!!

Just one more sleep and it will be time to have some scrappin' fun! Here are a couple of sneak peeks from Heather - can you guess what the sneaks are for???

Check back tomorrow to receive up to the minute information on our Early Bird Challenge!

Just Two More Sleeps!!!

I am so excited about this weekend's crop that I am bursting at the seams! While I can't divulge all the secret planning details, I can give you today's sneak peeks at the Design Team's challenges, inspiration and projects.

Can you guess????

Do I have your interest piqued???