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Reader's Submission: Paula Gilarde

This week I wanted to showcase something a little different.  I am always a little intimidated by mini albums but this gorgeous one by Paula Gilarde just makes me want to pull out all my travel photos and create like mad!  Here are all the wonderful pages of Paula's creation:

10 Days in Ireland
by Paula Gilarde

 

 

supplies: chipboard album, Maya Road;  patterned papers, gaffer tape, 7Gypsies;  chipboard numbers, alphabet stickers, BasicGrey;  tiny alpha stickers, Making Memories;  sheet labels, Avery;  tape, Cover-up;  other, Post it labeling.

Today's the last day to ensure you have your comments to win one of our 3 fabulous Freebie Friday giveaways.  We have our Halloween giveaways from Piggy Tales and Daisy Buckets for two lucky winners and our Creatopia by Xyron giveaway too!  Our 3 winners will be announced tomorrow.  Good luck!

 

Reader's Submission: Kim Watson

In the spirit of this spooktacular season this week, we thought we would showcase a Halloween themed layout this week.  We couldn't resist showing you this stunning layout by Kim Watson.  We just love all of Kim's wonderful details!

 

Conversations of a Pirate
by Kim Watson

supplies:  patterned paper, Pink Paislee "Twilight collection"; eyelets, brads, American Crafts;  black alphabets, American Crafts Remarks;  ink, Colorbox;  pen, American Crafts;  software, Adobe CS3;  adhesives, Tombo Mono glue, Thermoweb;  tools, Fiskars border punch, Coluzzle for star shapes, Eyelet setter by Making Memories;  other, Dymo labeler, typewriter, sewing machine, embroidery thread.

Don't forget to leave a comment on our Freebie Friday post for a chance to win a incredible Creatopia from Xyron.  Good luck!

Reader's Submission: Nathalie Leonelli

ACHOO!  Bless you!  'Tis that season... the season for that dreaded cold!  Why not make it a creative season and create a fun project like Nathalie Leonelli from California made for us this week.  She's taken a simple item that we all have in our homes and has made it her very own.  Here's Nathalie's project:

"There's No Place Like Home" Altered Tissue Box
by Nathalie Leonelli

supplies: cardstock, Bazzill; patterned papers, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker LLC; unfinished tissue box, DecoArt; ink, Marvy marker.

You'll never look at another tissue box the same will you?   Thanks for sharing with us today Nathalie!

Don't forget that today is last day to leave a comment to win our 5 Product Challenge giveaway.  You have until 6pm EST today to leave a comment on the giveaway page to win.  Good luck!

Reader's Submission: Carla Peicheff

Altered art is all the rage these days so when Carla Peicheff sent in this super cute recipe box would knew we had to show this off to all of you!  Here is Carla's cute little recipe project:

 

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Today is the last day to leave a comment to win our amazing Freebie Friday prize by American Crafts.  You have until 6pm EST to leave your comment on that post.  Good luck!

Reader's Submission: Summer Fullerton

We have been receiving a lot of wonderful feedback from all of our amazing readers and one your most favourite articles that we featured was the use of our children's artwork in our own creations.  So we thought we would share a particular favourite submissions using artwork by Summer Fullerton.

Here is Summer's wonderful creation:

Summer scanned her daughter's original artwork then reduced it using her photo editing software. Summer even went as far as to print her image on cardstock rather than photo paper to maintain the feel of a piece of artwork versus a photo.  Once she scanned her daughter's art she reprinted a size that fit on her layout.

Art Lit
by Summer Fullerton

supplies:  cardstock, Bazzill;  patterned paper, twin & journaling die cut, Jillibean Soup;  metal accents, We R Memory Keepers, Making Memories;  punch, Stampin' Up!;  sticker, DYMO Label Maker;  font, Arial Black (title work);  pen, American Crafts;  eyelets, Heidi Swapp;  corner rounder, EK Success.

Just a quick reminder that today is your last day for a chance to win our Freebie Friday giveaway from Lifestyle Crafts of their amazing Letterpress package.  You have until 6pm EST this evening to leave a comment on our Freebie Friday page.  Good luck!

Reader's Submission: Ann Seleshanko

Happy first day of October!  Can you believe it?  October already?  With autumn weather here and the beautiful fall foliage in all it's glory, we thought we would share this amazing fall themed mini album that was submitted to us by Ann Seleshanko from Calgary, Alberta.  Here's Ann's project:

Fall 2008
by Ann Seleshanko
Calgary, AB

I hope Ann's book has inspired you to get out there, take some fantastic photos of you and your family to document your area's autumn season of 2009.  Wishing you a wonder October and hoping you lots of scrapbooking and card making everyone!

Don't forget... you still have another week to leave a comment on our BIGGEST Freebie Friday giveaway ever!  For details about our fabulous prize, click here.

Did you know that Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 is World Card Making Day?  How are you celebrating?  Here at Scrapbook & Cards Today, we will be celebrating "sketchy style".  Stay tuned to the blog because on Saturday we will be showcasing some cool card sketches and some wonderful cards by some amazingly talented crafters in celebration of this wonderful day.  We hope you will join us and show us what you can create too!

Reader's Submission: Leigh Penner

We receive so many amazing submissions for every one of calls each season.  Thankful we can share some of these wonderful creations we receive with you each week and this one is just simply adorable and deserved to be showcased.  We just love Leigh's use of all the fun shapes to create her title!  A clever way to use all your fun stickers and die cut shapes!

 

The Apple Doesn't Fall From the Tree
by Leigh Penner, Morden, Manitoba

supplies: patterned papers, Fancy Pants, Cosmo Cricket, My Mind's Eye and October Afternoon, cardstock, Bazzill, American Crafts, alphabet stickers, American Crafts, other, staples.

Don't forget to leave a comment on our Bazzill and Creative Escape giveaway by 6pm EST this evening.  Good luck everyone!

Reader's Submission: Kerry Prill

We couldn't resist sharing this wonderful card sent to use from Kerry Prill of Maple Ridge, BC.  We thought this card would be perfect for that special teacher in your life or simply a fun fall card too.  What a fun surprise to find in a card!

Best Teacher
by Kerry Prill

And here's the inside of Kerry's card;

supplies:  pop up die, Sizzix;  patterned paper, Creative Imaginations, Pebbles;  cardstock, Bazzill;  die cut shape, QuicKutz;  circle punch, Stampin' Up!, ribbon, Pebbles;  stamp, Imaginisce, ink, Ancient Page.

Reader's Submission: Amy Adams

As we are now counting down the days to the first day of school here in Ontario, we couldn't resist sharing this fabulous school themed layout by Amy Adams.  We love all the bright papers she has used to mat all her fun photos on.  What a great way to capture that first day of school moment!

Greetings from the Bus Stop
by Amy Adams, Pleasant Prairie, WI

supplies:  patterned papers, Crate Paper, Cosmo Cricket, Sassafras;  cardstock, Bazzill;  hardware, Tim Holtz;  chipboard, Basic Grey, Sassafras;  stickers,  American Crafts Thickers;  ribbon, American Crafts;  ink, Ranger, Colorbox;  die cuts, My Mind’s Eye;  journal pen, Zig Writer;  border punches, EK Success.     Contents used from Studio Calico (kit club) Looking Glass Kit.

Don't forget... you have until 6pm EST to leave a comment on last week's Freebie Friday post to win a fabulous selection of My Mind's Eye goodies.  Good luck!

Guess where Scrapbook & Cards Today will be on Saturday, November 7th?  We will be hosting a fun evening at ScrapFest U!  ScrapFest U is an ultimate creative escape happening at Hockley Valley Resort in beautiful Barrie, Ontario on November 7th and 8th and registration just opened!  Join the amazing Kathy Thompson-Laffoley and Vicki Boutin for informative classes, cropping time, delicious meals and so much more.  To learn more about ScrapFest U and register please visit www.scrapfest.ca.  (....did we mention lots of prizes???)  Can't wait to see you there!

Reader's Submission: Kimberly Colliss

Kimberly Colliss of Woodstock, Ontario submitted this wonderful page to us.  We love how she hand painted the circles to mimic the ripples in the water as her kids threw rocks.  A simple but very effect technique.  We love it when our reader's think outside the box!  Thanks Kimberly!

Pitchin' Pebbles at Pittock
by Kimberly Colliss

supplies:  patterned paper, Scenic Route, American Crafts, BasicGrey;  buttons, Buttons Galore;  alphabet stickers, Scenic Route;  ink, Ranger;  pen, Zig Writer; ric rak, May Arts;  water colour pencils, Staeditler, Design.