May Arts, Stampendous & Core Day FIVE!

Can you believe today is our last day?

We have been hopping ALL week long with the our friends May Arts & Stampendous! RIBBON, STAMPS & CARDSTOCK all in once place?  It is going to knock your socks off.   You can win on all three manufacture blogs AND we have picked ONE special Design Team Member’s blog for a random winner as well. SO keep commenting all week long for your chance to win. Who doesn’t want some of this ribbon in their stash? So if you do keep reading.

You never know when we give out winners around here….I mean, over the last few weeks we gave away cardstock EVERY DAY! So stay close, have fun and get ready to get inspired.  And if you didn’t email us last week and you are a winner make sureyou check out our winners list HERE.

So now that you got to know  our DT over the last few weeks let’s see what they have done for you today!

Today is our best day yet!

Core:
Debbie Standard: http://debbiestandard.blogspot.com
Kim Moreno: http://www.livingthecircuslife.blogspot.com
Mary Pat Siehl: http://siehledwithakiss.blogspot.com

May Arts:
Karen Baker http://1alabasterowl.blogspot.com/
Sandy Allnock http://sandyallnock.com/
Virginia Fynes http://www.fynesdesigns.com/

Stampendous:
Cyndi Bundy: http://www.scrappychickcyndi.blogspot.com/
Krissy Fossmeyer:  http://www.paperinkspirations.blogspot.com/
Lea Kimmel: http://ink-positive.blogspot.com/
Asia King: http://underacreativespell.blogspot.co.uk/
Kristine Reynolds: http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/
Rhea Weigand: http://passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com/
Jamie Martin: http://stampthis.blogspot.com/
Tenia Nelson: http://jazzypaper.blogspot.com/

Here are a some sneaks of what you might see along the way….

Ohhh….Ahhhh…Silk Crush ribbon….one of my FAVES!

And look at that cuuuute stamp!

So to recap:

Hop along to each DT blog and the company blogs. There are chances to win all over the place! Each manufacturer’s blog has multiple prizes and we have a surprise DT blog that we will be picking a winner from as well.  I will be giving hints all week long as to whose blog it is. Might be here…might be Facebook…

Core’dinations AND May Arts winners will receive a roll of May Arts ribbon of their choice AND some Core Tags (see below)!  (Colors of the tags may vary due to availability) AND Stampendous THREE prize packages that include a Jumbo Butterfuly Trio stamp set, Perfectly Clear Handle, some David Tutera Celebrate cardmaking system goodies, a Sand It Gadget AND some May Arts ribbon…what??!?  All that is up for grabs this week!

Tuesday’s Tip…Scraps from a Sketch

Hi! Ellen here with my take on Lydia’s sketch. Not much time so hurry up and LINK YOURS HERE or share it on our Facebook page!

My Tuesday Tip is all about scraps so keep reading

And in case you missed it…here is the sketch from Designer Lydia Jackson:

Here are some close ups …the first one is of the BasicGrey Core Impressions and some of the scoring with my Score-Pal:

Next up the butterflies…I like to mix up the embossing folders with the dies.  Folders are a mix of STampin’ Up! And Darice.  Embellies are a mix of Studio Calico and October Afternoon.

AND ..last but not least…

My Tuesday Tip is to use those scraps. Now, if you are  like me you need to do this right away or I end up putting them on a pile in my desk.  So if I don’t use them on a card or another project immediately then I probably won’t.

So here is my card with my left over butterflies. The base is Pink Paislee Modern Prints Core Impressions and the envelope is from Maya Road.  All Adhesives are from 3L and burlap string is from May Arts.

Welcome to Day THREE of our 12 Days of Techniques

Welcome to our First Ever 12 Days of Techniques. We are excited to share with you some of our favorite techniques using our unique color core cardstock. Each day a Design Team member is going to share a project featuring a technique with Core’dinations cardstock. We have TWELVE unique and amazing days lined up for you leading right into Christmas Eve Day.

In case you are just joining us today here is what we covered so far:

Day One: Sanding

Day Two: Tearing

Each day we will be giving away a great selection of Core’dinations ! Each prize will also receive a Dust Buddy and our NEW Sand It Gadget! And today we have one of our favorite sponsors and they have a prize for you in addition to the Core’dinations prize pack!

Todays Winner will also receive this Texture Boutique from Sizzix! PLEASE make sure you head over to the Sizzix Facebook Page and tell them how much you appreciate their support of the 12 Days of Techniques!  BUT first you need to watch the Embossing Video here leave us a comment and tell us what your FAVORITE line of Core’dinations is to emboss!

Cari Locken has created some gorgeous cards using Sizzix folders. They are elegant and perfect for this gift giving season.

Other Supplies used: Core Essentials and Vintage Cardstock, Imaginisce Rubons and Ribbons.

So anyone want to know who won yesterdays prize pack featuring Core’dinations Cardstock, a Dust Buddy and our NEW Sand It Gadget
Did someone say……WINNER!!??!!!?!?!?

Yesterday’s winner is………………….

Lisa W says:

December 14, 2010 at 7:54 pm (Edit)

I live in the country and like to use torn paper to represent the fields and hills. I’m glad I found your paper because with other paper I would use ink to hide the white core and it never looks right.

Lisa, we are happy you found and us and cannot wait to see what you create with your Core’dinations and Fiskars goodies. No covering up that inner core anymore!!!  Make sure you email us with your information!

Come Back tomorrow for more winners and another BIG give-a-way!!! You won’t want to miss this one. Don’t forget to watch the Embossing Video here leave us a comment and tell us what your FAVORITE line of Core’dinations is to emboss!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO SIZZIX!

Tutorial Tuesday

Today’s Tuesday’s Tutorial comes from Lydia Jackson. Ever wonder how to use your Cuttlebug Embossing folders for a border on a layout? Keep reading…

NOTE: Remember to work from the BACK of the Core’dinations Cardstock because you will be sanding on the front of the paper.

Using a rolling pin and firm pressure, roll over the folder to create the embossed image.

Turn the cardstock over and sand:

Here is the finished layout. Isn’t that border fantastic? NOTE: Notice how Lydia overlapped the corners so you don’t have to worry about them lining up exactly. It adds to the whimsical feel of this adorable layout!

Supplies: Core’dinations Core Essentials, Cuttlebug folders from Provocraft.