Inspiration Day

So have you been creative lately?  I know the end of May & beginning of June are 2nd only to Christmas in how busy life can get... right?  But if you are like me it helps to sneak in a bit of scrapping time.  Not only does it help preserve the memories that have been happening before they fade but it also is an outlet to de-stress & center yourself.  It's a chance to breath & relax.

I know you expected our usual blog hop since it's the 14th.  But to keep you on your toes we're changing things up a bit... Teresa will be sharing inspiration today & I will post my projects on Wednesday.  So make sure you check back.

Before I send you to Teresa's blog I want to let you know that another shipment of Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist has just arrived in the ES store & as usual they are on sale (who else puts their newest products on sale the first week... Thanks Heather!).  I even see some of those gorgeous Heidi Swapp colors.  Click here to shop all the new products.

Challenge FYI:
Are you saving your red/white/blue scraps for the June challenge?  If you don't have any the new Pink Paislee  will be perfect for the challenge & is in stock at ES.


Ok now let's see what Teresa has created to inspire us & remember to take some time to be creative

March DT Challenge

Hi everyone :) its my turn to host the monthly contest here at Everything Scrappn....

I am so excited to see Spring ring forth. I can't wait for sunny days, flowers, and gentle spring rains. This month's challenge is all about the coming Spring. You can create a layout or an altered piece.

First, I want to see flowers, at least 3, but not plain or simple flowers. You can either create your own flowers (from fabric, paper, felt, etc. whatever you wish) or if you chose to use a Prima type flower, you need to alter it somehow to make it uniquely yours.

Second, I want to see the color blue on your project. Something blue that will remind us of Spring rains that nourish the soil.

Last, you will need something yellow or gold to represent the warm Spring sunshine on your project.

I can't wait to see what you create and hopefully Spring will join us all soon!"

Many of the Design Team Members will be showcasing Webster's Pages products in their sample creations for the March 28th contest. You can view the stock of Webster's Pages that Everything Scrappn' has to offer by clicking here. Participate in the challenge for a chance to win a Prima Artistry Flowers Mini Tin. This tin is filled with around 25 Prima flowers in different sizes.

Here's my example for you called "flower child" I made two rolled paper flowers and I altered two white prima flowers with stamps, stazon and glimmer mist.

For my 2nd project this month I created easter baskets out of the Basic Grey Nook & Pantry line. I also used a few of the "woolies" flowers from the line

Don't forget to "hop" around to all of the DT blogs

Teresa
Michelle
Ilene
Suz

Thanks so much for stopping by, and don't forget to link up your work here in the comments by midnight Sunday, April 11th for your chance to win the flowers :)

~Teresa

Suz's Challenge - Bingo Layout

It's my day on the blog. Have you been keeping up with all the challenges so far. I'm loving looking at all the design team layouts using the new My Mind's Eye products.



My Mind's Eye has been a long time favorite of mine. They have such beautiful papers with lots of textures & depth to the patterns. They really out did themselves this season with the release of Penny Lane, Bella Bella & Bloom Grow.



So my challenge for you to earn another entry to win that fantastic prize is a twist on one of my favorite games BINGO...


Here's the BINGO card. So pick any line (horizontal, vertical or diagonal) & use those supplies/techniques in your creation.

Make sure you use new MME papers/embellishments for your layout & link your creation back to the comments section of this post before midnight eastern time April 30, 2009 for a chance to win that super My Mind's Eye prize valued at $90!


I have 2 sons - so sometimes I feel limited when using all the pretty new papers that hit the market. Usually I can pick a stripe & a polka dot out of any line (as long as it's not pink) & make it work. I love the dark browns in Penny Lane - it really makes the colors pop. The perfect background in my book is a piece of Bazzill kraft cardstock.

In my example I chose the top horizontal row of the BINGO card & used ( I used 6+buttons, 3 patterned papers, handwritten journaling, 3+ photos & stitching) My layout uses photos of my younger son Brandon marching in the Atlanta Braves Stadium before a game with his t-ball team. He was so honored to be allowed on the field where his heroes played. He loved sharing his big day with his grandpa & they both had fun watching the game.



Products Used:
My Mind's Eye Grow Accessory Sheet
My Mind'e Eye Grow Just Stripe Paper
My Mind's Eye My Friend Paper
My Mind's Eye Peace Large Accessories
My Mind's Eye Chasse' Notebook Doodles Paper
Bazzill Kraft Cardstock 12 x 12
Buttons - misc. from my stash
Thread - Coats & Clarks
Letters - American Crafts Thickers

I can't wait to see what you come up with - thanks for playing along with me!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend
Suz

CHA 2008

Ok Ladies - CHA is just two weeks away.  I'm so excited.  This is a first for me on so many levels.  This will be my FIRST trip on a plane, My FIRST trip alone, My FIRST CHA!  I can not wait to bring you all the new products.  Here are some that I have already pre-ordered.  (sorry there are all over the place)  I need to find a tutorial!

Anyway - Queen and Company is coming out with some awesome felt ribbon, felt shapes, and brads (bigger ones).  Cosmo Cricket has these great black albums, and a robot theme line.  Daisy D's got a cute boy line/or just whimsical.  There is so much more but not enough time.  

Be on the look out also for the valentine stuff that will be coming in.  I have to have a lo example with the Jolie Chocolat by SEI soon!  I also plan to order some great Valentine papers from Adorn it.

Again be on the look out for the new CHA stuff.  I hope to have some great pictures of California and the new products.