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Today I have my last Gossamer Blue February layout to share.  This is another "oops" layout! ;)  I made the entire thing and kept looking at it thinking something just didn't look right...

And when I finished all my layouts and put them in a pile...yup. This one was half an inch too wide. I guess using a ruler is not one of my greatest skills. ;)  At first I thought I'd just leave it, but it just bugged me! So I trimmed off the far left side and voila...a real 8.5x11 layout:

MUCH better!!  I've been working with the March kit and it's SO fun!  Here are a couple sneaks:

The full reveal will be Friday!!  Hope you are having a great day!

 

sneaky...

I think I've mentioned it, but I hate the end of the month! First, there is a lull in productivity, as most of my layouts are due around this time.  Second,  I always end up with a ton of layouts finished that I love, but can't share for a few more days! ;)  So, to make me feel better about it all...here are some sneaks of a few things I've made recently.  All but the first use the upcoming Gossamer Blue kit...can't wait for this month's reveal!

and this last one is for write.click.scrapbook.  :)

Happy *almost* Friday!! :)

Sneaky + A WINNER!!

Good Morning! Have some sneaks to share with you this morning!! The first is a double sneak! ;)  Yes, I combined assignments...I admit it. ;)  This is my upcoming write.click.scrapbook gallery layout, created with my upcoming totally awesome Gossamer Blue kit!! 

The next three are also make with the January kit from Gossamer Blue! I've made four layouts so far, and I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of all the goodness that came in this kit!!  

And finally, the winner of the Start Here mini-workshop is...

 

(drumroll.....) 

 

Congrats!!!  I will contact you with the information! :)  Have a great Thursday!

Start Here + a giveaway!

I have some awesome news to share today! I am proud and honored to be a contributor to Lisa Truesdell's new mini-workshop at 2Peas. I had a chance to glance at the workshop today, and I can honestly tell you it is amazing...and an incredible deal at only $12!  I can't wait to sit down and really immerse myself into it!  Read on for all the official details... and be sure to read all the way to the end for the giveaway!

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Start Here mini workshop with Lisa Truesdell
Cost: $12

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." - Pablo Picasso 

Get a jump on inspiration with Start Here. In this workshop, Lisa Truesdell will give you the tools to turn almost any image into a jumping off point for your next layout. You'll learn to break down images into smaller elements and use them to inspire your page's color combo, design, or even new techniques. We'll talk about finding images you love and identifying what grabbed you about them, and how to put that inspiration to work! Lisa is joined by twelve talented contributors who will each be sharing a page based on one of Lisa's inspiration pieces, as well as their thoughts on finding starting points in unexpected places. 

Included in the workshop are 27 brand-new scrapbook pages (15 from Lisa and 12 from her contributors) showcasing a variety of interpretations of inspiration pieces, 3 printable PDFs and 3 brand new videos following Lisa as she makes a layout starting with an inspiration piece.

Lisa's talented contributors include Allison Waken, Ashley Calder, Becky Novacek, Doris Sander, Erica Hernandez, Emily Spahn (that's me!), Kelly Noel, Kristina Nicolai-White, Laura Kurz, Lexi Bridges, Lisa Dickinson, and Marcy Penner

Here is a sneak peak of the layout I created:

The content of this workshop will be available immediately upon purchase. The lessons are available for you to work at your own pace and upon purchase can be accessed in the "Workshops" section under "Classes & Events." A private message board forum is also available to ask questions for Lisa and to connect with other participants. Enjoy!

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Would YOU like to win a spot in Lisa's Start Here mini workshop?  Please leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. If you have already registered, you will receive a full refund or be able to pass the class along to a friend. Please leave your 2peas username in your comment so I am able to easily contact you if you are the lucky winner!  Giveaway will be open until next Wednesday, December 19th!  You can also visit Lisa's blog or any of the contributor blogs for more chances to win!

Gossamer Blue sneaks...

I spent eight hours at a crop yesterday and made seven layouts...which is pretty good for me!!  Included in that are five layouts that I love using the upcoming Gossamer Blue December kit!  There are six days until the big reveal...but for now, here are a few sneaks!

I'm a bit bummed to be heading back to work tomorrow after having such a great time with my family these past few days!  I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and great weekend!

write.click.scrapbook sneak!

hello, and happy tuesday!  today i have a little sneak of my layout for the upcoming write.click.scrapbook gallery.  i can't say much about my layout, other than it is one that is very, very special to me.  be sure to check back on december 1 to see the full reveal!  check out the blogs of my other talented teammates (over on the right!) or the write.click.scrapbook facebook page for more sneak peeks throughout the day today!  

sunday sneak...

Gossamer Blue's December kit...scheduled to arrive at my house this week. Cannot wait. :)

write.click.scrapbook sneak + a mini giveaway

Happy Saturday! We write.click.scrapbookers are all sharing a little sneak of our November layouts today! Here's my sneak.  As you can see, I successfully used my Cameo last night!  I think I'm going to like it... ;)

Be sure to check out the w.c.s. facebook page for links to other sneaks. See if you can guess what our November gallery theme is!  And, in keeping with this secret theme I'm giving away Taxi Mr. Huey's mist. :)  If you would like to be entered into the drawing, leave a comment on this post by Sunday night! 

Have a great day!

Gossamer Blue: November LookBook

It's October 15th (why is this month going so fast?!) and that means a brand new LookBook!!! Yay!

Some of the sneaks on the last page are mine...here's a closer look at them!

I've made 4.5 layouts already, and I'm hoping to make some more this weekend! I love this kit! :)  And did anybody notice the "Tis the Season" mini kit that is available now? I'm swooning!!! That gray dotted I Lowe Scrap paper is my favorite!!! I must have it! :)

Hope you had a great Monday...thought I'm not entirely sure that there is such a thing as a "great" Monday!!  I'll be back tomorrow with another Ventage Tuesday post!

Looking ahead...

It's that time again...for a mini sneak of the Gossamer Blue November kit. I haven't had a chance to dig into yet, but I ooh-ed and ahh-ed my way through it when it came in the mail.  It's filled with all kinds of brand new, beautiful product, including some of amazing I Lowe Scrap paper that I've been coveting for some time now!!

Also...have you seen this yet?

It's included if you purchase the December Daily kit. I've never done one...and I opted out of it this year, as well.  Though, after I saw the kit I was kicking myself.  It's AMAZING.

All of this + an album and tons of pages + the free class + 16 sketches.  I told you. Amazing.
(Just checked the GB site and it appears the kit is SOLD OUT.)

Be sure to check back on the 15th for the full Lookbook sneak of the November kit!  Have a great night! :)