Giveaways

This weeks giveaway…. and new mini book challenges preview

July 6, 2009 by Jess 49 Comments

Happy Monday!!!

This weeks giveaway is whole bunch of products from October Afternoon – I love this line so so very much! You will get the Hometown collection including paper, alpha stickers and journaling cards. As well as a few Jenni Bowlin products: a couple journal jots, 2 mini bingo cards, and 3 journaling tickets. Plus 4 prima flowers and a bunch of buttons.

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But this time, I’m giving you an entire week to get a comment up – so you have until Tuesday July 14 at midnight. This is because I leave on the 11th to drive down to California and I should arrive at my new house sometime on the 13th. I won’t have internet though for a couple days most likely so I will get the winner posted as soon as I have internet access.

So as I am getting ready to embark on this crazy adventure of mine, my question for you this week is: What is the scariest/ most craziest thing you’ve ever done?

Actually I have a few questions today… does anyone have any great remedies for sunburns? Yesterday I went on a 24 km bike ride with a few friends and I got really really burnt on my shoulders, arms and back. I was wearing one of those criss cross strap tank tops so I have a very funny looking pattern on my back right now! Needless to say, its very painful and having clothes or anything touching it hurts like mad! All I can really wear at the moment is a halter style backless sun dress! If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate it so much!

Next question: how many of you are interested in some monthly mini album challenges – with prizes of course. I’ve been thinking about this, and since I’m going to be in school, in order to keep up with scrapbooking and doing what I love best (mini albums): how about a year of monthly mini book challenges? So I’m going to challenge myself each month with a list of things to document/ take photos of at the beginning of the month and a certain type of mini album each month. Then all albums can get posted at the end of the month and I’ll send a prize out to one that’s chosen randomly. Who’s with me? : )

This weeks giveaway – another kit!

June 29, 2009 by Jess 85 Comments

Up for grabs this week is another great kit: Scarlet Nights! I love these products by Jenni Bowlin Studios – the colors and patterns are gorgeous!

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So leave a comment here by Saturday, July 4 at midnight and I’ll post the winner on Sunday. : )

My question for you this week is: What is your favorite scrapbook layout or mini album (or project) that you’ve made so far? (if you have a link to it that would be awesome too!)

Have a great week! I’ll be back to post more tomorrow. This last week has been so busy (but so wonderful) being with my family, but I haven’t been on the computer much at all! If you’ve emailed me, I promise I will catch up on my emails in the next few days!

Monday Giveaway!

June 15, 2009 by Jess Leave a Comment

How did Monday possibly get here so fast? I feel like my life is in fast forward mode continously! In exactly one month I will already be in my new house in Southern California. Crazy….

Today’s giveaway is a few different things: a package of Scenic Route Rub On Labels, Making Memories Rub On “Journey” sayings, some Scenic Route chipboard arrows and 7 different templates by HOTP (Pockets & Tags, Mini File Folders & Library Card Holders, Mini Enevelops, Slide Mount Mania, Easy Stitches, Folder Tabs, and Thinga-ma-jigs). (sorry for the crappy photo)

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To be entered just leave a comment here by Thursday night at midnight and the winner will be announced on Friday.

My question for you today is: What was your most favorite vacation that you’ve ever been on?

I am working on a fun new tutorial – I should have it up on Wednesday : )

I have a new recipe for you! I was craving hummus today so I whipped up a batch using what I had on hand. It turned out really good!

Hummus

1 large can chick peas (590 ml)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp plain yogurt
fresh garlic crushed
sea salt
onion powder
parmesan cheese (about 2 tsp)
(for the crushed garlic, onion powder and salt, add to taste)

I don’t like it too lemony so if you do like the more sour taste, add more lemon juice.

Mmmm, this turned out so yummy and perfectly the way I like it.

Crisp some tortillas in the oven and you have some quick and easy chips to go with it. Enjoy!

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I just wanted to answer a couple questions that I’ve been asked recently regarding my move to the states and our pets. The dogs are just fine (thank you so much for asking : ) ) and Zoey’s test results came back showing she does not have cancer (thank goodness) and nothing else showed up either. They said she is an abnormal normal dog…. hmm… but basically she just has to have her blood and liver enzymes tested every year.

I suppose I have only been taking photos of the cats lately as they are the ones that are staying behind with Brent when I leave : ( The dogs are coming with me to California, and so is Fro, the guinea pig. I took a few new photos of the furries today.

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The SoCal Trio

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A group shot – sorry it’s kinda blurry! and yes, it was a rather difficult photo to take! haha

(I just realized how well they all blend in with the couch….)

Another Book Giveaway!

March 25, 2009 by Jess Leave a Comment

In celebration that Spring is officially here – I’m giving away another copy of my book: Outstanding Mini Albums!

All you need to do is leave a comment here by April 1 and I’ll let random.org choose a winner on April 2. Be sure to check back here to see if you’ve won! : )

I’m working on some video tutorials right now – so my question to you is: what kind of video tutorials would you be interested in? Any special projects or techniques you’d like to see demonstrated?

I’m off to southern California first thing in the morning for a few days, I’m totally looking forward to warmer temperatures than what we have here! Hope you are all enjoying the first week of Spring.

Getting ready for CHA!

January 18, 2009 by Jess 180 Comments

I’ve been busy getting ready to head to sunny California later this week to attend the CHA show (and of course to make a visit to see Mickey at Disneyland!!). Been working on class samples for the workshop I’m teaching and putting together all the kits – its going to be a great class!! I’ll post some pictures of the projects soon.

Just in case anyone is going to be at CHA – I would love to meet you! I will be in the Making Memories (F & W Media) booth signing books Sunday from 11am- noon, Monday from Noon-1:00, and Tuesday from 11:00- noon. I will be teaching a workshop on Tuesday from 3-5. There will be free book giveaways!! (very limited supplies so come early!)

Book Giveaway!!

Because I am so excited that my book is getting ready to hit the stores on February 12, I’m doing a giveaway here! An autographed copy of my book “Outstanding Mini Albums” chosen by a random draw. Just leave a comment here by Feb 1 and you will be entered in the draw. (If you link to my blog from yours, please send me your blog link so I can add it here – everyone who links to me will recieve 2 ballots into this draw!)