Sheetload Farewell

I can't believe that the year is nearing an end ... and today I'm sharing my last two cards with you that I created for Sheetload.  I bid farewell to Sheetload with a little sadness yet with great memories.  I can remember when Alicia first starting talking about it.  She created and grew her readership among the crafty community and we're all so very proud of her.  I'm thankful she let me be a part of her very special project.  Don't forget that she will be keeping the archived issues available for download into the new year. 

Without further ado ... the first card up is a card I made with the bear and boat digital image.  There are so many things you can do with this image.  I chose a combination of colored pencils with Gamsol and paper piecing.  Check it out below:

The second card is the Penguin Sleigh digital image. 

And check out the little baubles below!  I just love them and they add a delicate hint of dimension to the polka dots!

As always you can find a full supply list in the December issue of Sheetload.  If you haven't had a chance, feel free to stop by the Sheetload site, download the December issue and let Alicia know how much you love Sheetload of Cards!

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Here Comes Santa Claus ...

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...

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Win Prizes from Sheetload

Sheetload has some great prizes to give away this month as they celebrate their Blogaversary!  There are two ways to win:

Show Us Your Sheetload

It is time for one final round of Show Us Your SheetLoad.  If you haven't ever entered this challenge before, why not try it now?  This month, two lucky winners will receive free digital stamps from our December sponsor - Doodle Palace!!

Blogaversary

It's Sheetload of Cards Blogaversary but YOU may be getting the presents!  Check out the crafty goodies up gor grabs: 

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.)

Want to find out how you can win these crafty goodies?!?!  Head on over to the SheetLoad blog today and find out how you can be entered to win all of these fabulous prizes.  Good luck and happy crafting!

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Deck the Halls ...

As the weather drops below the freezing point here in the Midwest, we're anxiously awaiting the first good snow at my house!  I know ... I know ... there's just something about it that still gets me excited.  Tonight we finished decking the halls in our home and with that in mind, I chose a new card to share with you.

I simply loved the Sheetload sketch for this month.  Also, it was easy to get inspired with all of the cute digital stamps from Doodle Palace. Take a look at my first of 3 cards in this month's issue below.  I've been using my Prisma pencils and Gamsol a lot lately. It's also been like a new discovery for me.  I like the tonality that can be achieved using the little blending stubbies. 

This card also gave me a chance to use something in my craft room that I've never used before ... my flock!  I remember when it came out in the store and because it was 'new' I just HAD to have it!  Gee ... how many times have we all done that? 

As always a full description of the supplies I used can be found in the December Sheetload.  Hmmm ... I wonder if it's starting to snow ... looks like it's time for some hot chocolate!

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Final Shout Out to Sheetload

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 by 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.

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Oh Christmas Tree ...

A couple of weeks ago it it occurred to me that - while I have made numerous scrapbook pages for other friends - I haven't actually done any for myself since I was in college!  Yes, college!  Since this year is a 'year of first's' with my husband I thought this would be a great time to start capturing some memories and committing them to paper! 

For my Sheetload 'Beyond the Card' submission, I used Alicia's sketch to create an "Oh Christmas Tree" page.  This was the first Christmas tree that Hicham ever decorated and Mom came over to help so I thought this would be perfect to create our first scrapbook page memory.

A full list of products used on this project is listed in the December '09 Sheetload. I just love the felt embellishments! They are new from Close to My Heart (CTMH) and add a vintage element to the page.

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

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December Sheetload of Cards!!

Head on over to the SheetLoad of Cards blog today to download your FREE copy of the December '09 issue!

This issue features a sketch by Alicia Ekermans and digital stamps from Doodle Palace. There are tons of lovely samples from the SheetLoad Artists, as well as the sponsor's design team. It is the biggest issue ever!!

Today also brings a big announcement about the eZine - so make sure to check it out.

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