BC Crop for Kids

So have you been checking out all the amazing classes that have been posted for BC's Crop for Kids? If not, check them out HERE.

Class Registration for registered crop seat & class pass holders begins at 9:30am Sunday, June 27th, 2010. That's tomorrow!!

You can purchase a class pass by clicking on the Event Registration button on the left of the screen. If you aren't registered for a crop seat or class pass then you'll have to wait 'til later in the summer to register for classes.

Here's a peek at my classes that I'll be teaching this year.

"Floral & Feminine" sponsored by Scrapbook Parade & Memory Workshop.

"A Winter Wonderland" sponsored by Imaginisce & Core'dinations Cardstock.

"Charming Favorites" sponsored by Paper Trunk, Steam Trunk Craftworks & Memory Workshop.

Make sure to check out all the amazing classes that are being offered. They're all fabulous!!!

Hope to see you there!

Where did this month go??

Boy! I can't believe that it's Friday and this month is almost over!!! Wow!

I was working today and completely forgot to post my project this morning on Paper Trunk's blog. However, it's up now. I created a school set for a teacher or a student. More info on the project is posted on the blog so go & check it out! ;)

We've finally been having some fabulous sunny weather. Love it!

And hoping to enjoy the weekend as it's this young man's 8th birthday!! (this picture is from last Saturday when we had a birthday party for him with his school friends at the pool! They had so much fun!)

Happy Birthday my sweet boy!

A Busy Weekend!

Phew!! What a crazy weekend! I feel like I can finally take a breath!

School finished on Friday so the kids were quite excited.

We celebrated with a HUGE slurpee and a few hours at the water park - 'cause they got out at noon.

Then Saturday I had a worship practice at church in the am, back home to get all the stuff ready for Ryan's birthday party at the pool! The kids had a blast!! It was such a great place to have a party!

And then yesterday was Father's Day. The boys made these darling little books for Tim and with Kailyn made this for her daddy (with my help).

Supplies used: Imaginisce "Live Loud" collection (paper, ribbon, chipboard), Making Memories alpha stickers, Scenic Route "u" chipboard letter

So, today it's a bit of laundry, tidy up, put away all the school papers etc, maybe a trip to the mall because Ryan is anxious to spend some of his birthday money.

I am hoping that sometime this week we can go to the strawberry patch and pick a bunch of strawberries. Just hoping for some dry weather.

Well, that's it for today! Have a great Monday!

Oh my!!!

I'm so excited about these new collections!!!!! Imaginisce has 2 more new collections up on their website now.

COTTAGE CHRISTMAS - I love it all!!! I just love the touch of blue!!

APPLE CIDER - I adore the warm & rich colors of this collection and the little woodland creatures are so cute!! I think it's going to be hard to decide which side of the paper to use though 'cause I like it all!

Well, it's been a crazy busy week here in our household as my kids finish school tomorrow. We're looking forward to JJ's Kindergarten graduation as well. I was at the practice helping out & they're all just so cute!

Then we've got Ryan's b-day party to do this weekend! Plus the boys are getting new bunk beds! They're so excited!!

Well, off to get some supper ready! (and hoping those blue skies will return!)

Imaginisce celebrates a new release!!!

Imaginisce has a new B-day Bash collection soon to release!

Here's some of the new 12x12 double sided AWESOME papers!

Some of the new rub-ons.

And some cool embellishments.

You can check out the blog post over at the Imaginisce blog.

Plus you have to watch this fabulous video by Lori Allred, our Imaginisce DT co-ordinator!

Oh, I just LOVE this collection!!! So fun and I can't wait to play with it!!

Posting late today

I'm so glad it's the weekend as today was long. Had sports day at the kids school today (yes, it was a bit cool and a bit wet but they all had fun!)

Hoping for some sunshine tomorrow and looking forward to the weekend!

Just wanted to let all of you know about the Canadian Scrapbooker Monthly Contest that is happening for the month of June. Check it out HERE. You could win a fabulous prize package sponsored by Nikki Sivils

So head on over to the Canadian Scrapbooker website (to THIS PAGE) and answer the question for your chance to win this awesome prize!!

And while you're over there poking around on the site make sure to check out the latest Webshow. It's all about stencils and it's so cool!

Plus if you've never submitted a layout before to get published I would like to encourage you to do so. Canadian Scrapbooker has some wonderful calls right now for the winter issue and you still have time to submit your work. Check WINTER SUBMISSIONS for more information.

Well, that's it for now. Off to relax before heading to bed.

Here comes the rain again!

Ah, yes. It's back. We go from sunny day to rainy day. Hopefully tomorrow will be the sunny day because the kids are having Sports Day tomorrow at school!

Have you check Imaginisce's blog lately? Well, you'll want to today because they're having a giveaway. Go check it out & leave a comment for a chance to win the Splash Dance collection!

And also a reminder to check out Paper Trunk's blog as the Design Team members will be showing off the work during the month of June. And these girls have some awesome projects to share!

Ok, that's it for today! Happy Thursday!

Sun, beautiful sun and NEW COLLECTION!!!

Well, after what seems like weeks of rain the sun has come out the last two days and it's just glorious!!

I'm hoping to get a bit of gardening done today. We'll see how that goes though 'cause my "to-do" list is quite long and I want to enjoy the weather outside today as well.

I just wanted to share a layout with you today that I created for Core'dinations. We had a challenge - tearing! Oh, how fun it is to tear paper!!! I love it!

This layout is about my daughter and my neice. I tore 4 different papers (Gemstones collections, Jenni Bowlin Vintage Brights collection (Pre-embossed) and Core' Essentials).

Supplies used: Core'dinations cardstock (Gemstones collection, Jenni Bowlin collection, Essentials), Prima flower, Basic Grey chipboard alpha, American Crafts Thickers), May Arts ribbon

Have you seen the new collection that Imaginisce has coming out??!! Oh my!! I just love it!!!!

It's a Birthday themed line! It's just adorable and I can't wait to get some to play with!

CLICK HERE. to see all the different products. There's so many fun little goodies to add on to this collection!

Well, I'm off to start doing things on the long "to-do" list!

Have a fabulous day!

Did you win?

Just wanted to remind those of you that posted on the Imaginsice/Core'dinations blog hop to check out their blogs to see if you were a winner or not.

And check Paper Trunk's blog as well to find out who the winners were for the Blog Rock. While you're over there you'll notice that the Design Team members have started posting some fabulous projects on the blog. This is going to be going on all throughout June so you won't want to miss out on all the great projects from the new collection to all the other amazing collections that Paper Trunk has.

I also wanted to let you know that I have a couple of kits left over from when I taught up at Loon Lake, The Ultimate Scrapbook Retreat. If you're a double page layout fanatic then you'll have everything you need in this kit.

Here's the kit, "Make It Your's". Email me (cari_locken@yahoo.ca) if you're interested. I've only got 2 kits left!

The kit comes complete with:

• 2 12x12 sheets of cardstock
• 6 12x12 sheets double sided patterned paper
• ribbon & jute
• flowers
• buttons
• 1 pkg of American Crafts Thickers,
• 1 pkg of stickers and various punched tags
• and instructions with colored photos

Design Team Call & Inspired Scrapbooker

This would be a cool DT don't ya think? I think Clip It Up was a really cool invention!

Here is the information…

Design Team Call- Looking for Scrapbookers, Crafters & Quilting

We are looking for 3-5 talented designers to participate as members of our design team. Anybody who loves to scrapbook, craft and/or quilt we’d love to have you apply.

To apply please email:

· Contact Information

· Headshot or Photo

· Short Bio

· Resume including publication (if any)

· Link to your blog and usernames on pertinent online forums

· .jpegs of 3 projects (any combination of altered art, layout and/or cards)

Expectations:

· One picture of Simply Renee’s product setup and in use (does not have to hold scrapbooking products) and short review

· 5 blog entries about recent projects

o Including pictures and instructions

Compensation:

· Free Clip it Up product/s (to be determined)

· Discount on Clip it Up products

· Link to your blog on Simply Renee Inc’s blog

Deadlines:

· An average of 1 blog post a month and a list will be sent out to all members telling them when their posts are due.

Simply Renee Inc retains the right to approve or disapprove of any blog content and to change it accordingly (writer will be notified of changes) and to use the design team member’s likeness, designs, comments, blogs for publication or as we see fit, giving the design team member full and proper credit.

Submissions will be accepted now through June 20^th, 2010 at 11:59 MST.

Visit the Simply Renee Blog for more information

I love my Clip it Up and believe it's so full that I could probably use another one!!

They've got some pretty cool projects on the blog too! So many creative people out there!

Today is my day to post on The Inspired Scrapbooker site. My challenge this week was Weddings. I could do a layout or cards or something else but I chose to stick with cards this time. For some reason I just can't dig out my wedding photos and start scrapping them ... mostly 'cause I can't be bothered as they're already in a book nice & neat.

Anyways, here's the cards that I created using "To Love & Cherish" collection from Imaginisce.

Supplies used: Imaginisce (To Love & Cherish collection - papers, flowers, rub-ons, brads), Core'dinations, ribbon, buttons, Fiskars border punches

Well, that's it for today! Have a great Friday & awesome weekend!

Winners!!!

I love announcing winners!!! It's so exciting!! (maybe 'cause I always wished I could be one!! LOL!)

Thanks to all of you for stopping by my blog for the Blog Rock that Paper Trunk had last week!! We are just thrilled at the response over the new collection. Each of the DT members will be announcing winners on their blogs today (from those that posted to each blog) and Carrie, over at Paper Trunk will announce the winners over there as well. So be sure to check it out!

So, without postponing this any longer the winner from my blog is ....

Gwen said...

3.Shania Twain
These papers are going to make great classy cards!

3:05 PM

Thanks so much Gwen for commenting here. Now hop on over to Paper Trunk to see whoe the rest of the winners are ok?

Rockabilly collection

Hi everyone!

Well the lucky winners will be announced tomorrow so make sure to check out Paper Trunk to find out if that's you.

Plus those of you who posted comments here on my blog come by tomorrow as well and I will announce a lucky winner from my blog as well.

Now do you want to see the entire "Rockabilly" collection?

Here ya go!

And some Flair!!! It's so fun!

And some chipboard!

So, do you want a chance to win this entire collection?? Well, then, here's what you have to do to be entered into a random drawing:

Share this post with your friends, spread the Rockabilly coolness. Places to share include Twitter, Facebook, your blog, crafty message boards, or send out e-mails. Reply to this post with a link telling us where you shared and that enters you in the drawing!

You have until June 2nd to enter (that's tonight - sorry for the late notice on my part) Winners will be announced tomorrow, June 3rd)

And if there's 100 entries Paper Trunk will be giving away a green i-pod shuffle!!! How cool is that????

Today

... is the final day for the Paper Trunk's blog rock. It's been a great week and it sounds like you're all enjoying the peeks of the new collection. I'm excited to play with it and when I get something done I'll be sure to share it with you!

As for sneak peeks ... here's a couple for some classes that I'll be teaching at BC's Crop for Kids this coming October.

This card class ("Floral & Feminine") uses My Mind's Eye papers, diecuts and transparency along with some Bazzill cardstock.

This is a christmas card class ("A Wonderland of Cards") using Imaginisce's "Polar Expressions" collection and Core'dinations cardstock.

For more info on classes make sure to check out their website as more classes are being posted all the time. And they're all fabulous!!!

Can you believe it?? It's June 1st already!!! Yikes!!! May completely passed me by. I think working part-time made my life nuts and everything is just a blur. Oh well. Hopefully once school is finished and all the year-end activities are done with then we can relax a bit and just enjoy each other & life!

One other thing before I finish off here ... don't forget to check out Imaginisce's blog for the new June sketch challenge. As always follow the rules (using Imaginisce product, the sketch and leave a link to your finished layout and you've got a chance to win some awesome Imaginisce product!!) Plus check out all the fabulous layouts that the Design Team created this month!

Have a great day!