Final SheetLoad Post

It seems so weird and sad to type the title of this post. It's been so rewarding being a designer for Alicia and her SheetLoad ezine. It really allowed me to strecth my creative muscles in ways I never would have had I not been a part of this design team. Thank you Alicia for such a great opportunity. I'd also like to thank all the sketch artists and sponsors; you are all great!!

Now onto my final card for December SheetLoad. It's very fitting that I am posting this today, as this is the card I am giving my husband for our anniversary today. I just love these two elephants from Doodle Palace!

Instead of using pattern paper for all 3 background pieces, I substituted solid cardstock that I ran through my Cuttlebug with some embossing folders. I think it turned out really great. Now i need to fill the inside for my hubby. Thanks for stopping by!

SheetLoad Simple Special Stunning & a Holiday Treat Purse

It is time for the December edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by Denise Wallace.

Each month one of our artists will share three different cards that use the current layout. Each card is a "step up" from the previous one, but they are all fabulous. It is a good way to show how SheetLoad is geared toward papercrafters of all levels. Here are some sneak peeks to whet your appetite...

I also have another one of my creations for you as well! This is my beyond the card; a Holiday Treat Purse. Since I have thousands (ok so I am embellishing for story telling purposes), of Papertrey Ink stamp sets, that means I have thousands of the clear boxes them come it. I knew i wanted to try out an idea Nichole Heady posted awhile back, here.

This was super easy and a great way to go green with your crafting! I ended up making 2 of these (you know because there were 2 halves!) and filled them with some tubes of bath confetti & some homemade chocolate covered pretzle sticks. I'll be giving them to the secretaries at school tomorrow for my daughters last day before break.

Here's just a close up of the penguin image. Thanks for stopping by!

ROAR!!!

Here's another creation from this months issue, which is the final issue of SheetLoad. I have to say as soon as I heard Doodle Palace was the sponsor I immediately went and checked out their site and fell in love with this Lion. I littlerally squealed with joy when I found out it was one of the images provided to the Designers. :) Here's a close up of the ears. I printed 3 versions of the Lion as I used 3D foam tape to create dimension with his mane and ears.

SheetLoad galore!!!!!

Ok be sure you read all the way through this post 'cause it's a long one! Here's one of my cards in this months issue of SheetLoad. This penguin digital stamp is just toooo cute. I paired it with some cute Imaginisce paper from last season. I just love it!!!!

Here's a close up so you can see the snow created out of Stickles!

Want to find out how you can win the following goodies?!?!

Four (4) Assorted Clear Stamp Sets by Three Bugs in a Rug

(actual sets shown)

&

Nine (9) Assorted Packages of Thickers

(Image above is for illustration only and does not show actual assortment.)

Head on over to SheetLoad of Cards today. They are celebrating their 2nd Blogaversary, and you may be getting the presents.

It is time for one final round of Show Us Your SheetLoad and two lucky winners this month will receive free digital stamps from our December sponsor - Doodle Palace!! Head on over to the SheetLoad blog today and find out how you can be entered to win.

SheetLoad Shout Out

Over at SheetLoad of Cards, we are having one final "Shout Out and Win" challenge.

Find out how you can be entered to win a Scrapbooking 'Grab Bag', donated Doodle Palace (our December sponsor) valued at $40!!

Even though this is our last issue, we still would LOVE to get some new readers. The Archive of issues will be available until at least May of 2010.

SheetLoad Walk Down Memory Lane

As I mentioned in my post on the 1st of December, this is the final month for new issues of SheetLoad of Cards. Please head over to the SheetLoad blog today for a little 'walk down memory lane'.

December SheetLoad Sneak Peak

The December '09 issue of SheetLoad of Cards is looking like it will be one of the biggest and best ever!! We have a wonderful digital stamp company sponsoring this issue and many artists from their team, as well as ours, joined in on the fun. Be sure to head over to SheetLoad to check out the sneak peaks!

SheetLoad Simple Special Stunning

It is time for the November edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by Ann Seleshanko.

Each month one of our artists will share three different cards that use the current layout. Each card is a "step up" from the previous one, but they are all fabulous. It is a good way to show how SheetLoad is geared toward papercrafters of all levels. Here are some sneak peeks to whet your appetite...

SheetLoad - Autumn Blessings, Cast All Your Cares & Enjoy The Moment

Today I have three cards to share with you from the November issue of Sheetload. First up is one of my favorites! It uses Papertrey Ink Autumn Blessings stamp set. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I just love all the colors of leaves!

Next we have the card that really started my inspiration for the sketch. It's just a flat card, so no fold over on this one. It's really hard to see, but on the right hand side i used a stamp from Papertrey Ink Damask Designs along with Versamark Dazzle Ink.

The final card I have for you today also uses a Papertrey Ink stamp sets; Mega Mixed Messages & Guidelines II. The beautiful humming bird is Inkadinkadoo.

Happy Holiday's!!!!!

Here's a closer look at the first card I created for the November issue of SheetLoad. I've used one of my favorite stamp companies on this one, Papertrey Ink. It features Stocking Prints, Polka Dot Basics, and Simply Stationary. Can you guess where the Simply Stationary comes in? Leave a comment with you guess by Saturday, 8:00 am Central. I'll use a random generator to select a winner for a little surprise from me.

Thanks for stopping by!

October SheetLoad

I am a bit behind in my posting due.... This post has lots of good stuff so be sure to scroll and see it all!!!!

It is time for a new issue of SheetLoad of Cards!! The October '09 issue is ready for download at the SheetLoad blog.

This issue was sponsored by DRS Designs and features a fabulous sketch by Ann. We were lucky enough to have Cathy, the DRS Designs DT Coordinator, and some of their fabulous DT members join us in the issue.

Make sure to check out the eZine or the top of the blog for DRS Designs' ad... they have a special offer for SheetLoad readers!

Since many of you will be celebrating World Card Making Day tomorrow, SheetLoad of Cards is putting out their monthly "Show Us Your SheetLoad" challenge a bit early this month...

Head on over to the SheetLoad blog today and find out how you can win one of the following prizes from their October '09 sponsor, DRS Designs!

Grand Prize:

Runner Up:

Would you like to win a gift certificate to DRS Designs' online store?! Make sure to check out October's 'Shout Out to SheetLoad' challenge over on the SheetLoad blog.

Miss You....

Here's another card featured in this month's SheetLoad. You know you don't HAVE to stick with a literal interpretation of the sketch? I know, who knew!!! A sketch is designed to give you inspriation. I loved the background paper so much I didn't want to cover it up, so I lieu of covering it up I replaced one of the sketch elements with a circle of brads. To see a full list of supplies go check out the September issue of SheetLoad.

September Show Us Your SheetLoad

It is time for the monthly Show Us Your SheetLoad challenge over at SheetLoad of Cards!! To be entered to win, all you have to do is create a single, Fall-themed, card that utilizes the sketch from the latest issue.



Head on over there today and find out how you can win one of two gift certificates from the September sponsor - JessicaLynnOriginal!

I have to start out with my favorite project using this month's SheetLoad skecth along with JessicaLynn Originals stamps. The stamp I have used here is digi stamp so I could make the image nice and large. I have to say the picture just doesn't do this justice....maybe I need to take a photography class. This photo in the layout is from several years ago and I just never had the right paper or embelishments to go with it, but this just worked perfectly! Be sure to visit SheetLoad to see this month's issue.

September SheetLoad - Ready for Download

It is time for the new issue of SheetLoad of Cards - September 2009 - sponsored by JessicaLynnOriginal!



Head over to the blog today to download your FREE copy and make sure to check back later this month for chances to win prizes from the sponsor.

SheetLoad - Simple, Special, Stunning

It is time for the August edition of Simple Special Stunning at the SheetLoad of Cards blog, featuring samples by yours truely!

Each month one of our artists will share three different cards that use the current layout. Each card is a "step up" from the previous one, but they are all fabulous.

It is a good way to show how SheetLoad is geared toward papercrafters of all levels.

Here are some sneak peeks to whet your appetite...

SheetLoad Sponsor Spotlight

Click on the image above to learn more about the August '09 sponsor at SheetLoad of Cards - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

April Showers.....ahhhh

Some April showers would be so nice right now. Kansas is just so blazing hot in July! April Showers is the name of this adorable image from Squigglefly and is my last card from the July SheetLoad. I drew my color pallete from the pattern paper; such a fun combination. For full details be sure to check out the July issue of SheetLoad.

Hello.....For You

This weeks card comes from the July issue of SheetLoad. I just love how it turned out! The color scheme, the plaid & polka dots; it just all came together. The image is called For You. For a full list of supplies check of the July issue of SheetLoad. I'm off to Vegas in the morning for a much needed vacation. Check back next week for the next highlight from SheetLoad.

Little Rocker.....Just Jammin

My first card for the July issue of SheetLoad was created with the Little Rocker from Squigglefly. I love this image because it reminds me of my daughter. I modeled the outfits on some of my daughters' favorite, go to pieces of clothing. For a complete list of supplies used be sure to download the July issue of SheetLoad. I hope you have a jammin day!

Also be sure to check out SheetLoad, ShortCuts and Caardvarks!! ShortCuts has teamed up with Caardvarks for their first challenge of the month, and the SheetLoad Team gets to play along, as our latest issue (July '09) is used in the challenge.Make sure to visit the Caardvarks gallery for lots of great "eye candy" and check back here to see how our team met the challenge as well.There is always a prize up for grabs and fun to be had!Make sure to head on over to their new challenge post to find out how you can play along and win ShortCuts goodies!!