New giveaway, update and mini book challenges!
Lots of stuff to put in this post, but I will try not to make it tooooo long. : )
First up – a new giveaway!! I finally unpacked some of my scrapbook stuff today and found some fab Jenni Bowlin Studio stuff – so it’s up for grabs this week!
Just leave me a comment here by Sunday, August 16 and I will announce a winner on Monday. (chosen by Random.org). What are you working on right now or what was your latest project that you completed? I’d love to see some pics, so please leave a link if you can.
For all of you who wanted to join in on my monthly mini book challenges, they are starting now! Except for August, the rest of the months will begin on the 1st of the month, and you will have until the 29th of the same month to post a link to your mini book. One winner will be chosen to receive the prize of the month (also chosen by random.org).
How it works: each month I will post a 2 part challenge: one will be to create a certain type of mini album, and the other will be the theme. You can choose to do just one part of the challenge or both. I’m going to be doing this along with you so I will post my album as soon as I get it completed. : )
August’s Challenge
For this month the type of mini album is going to be a simple shape. This can be a heart, a circle or a square. You can used a pre-made bought mini album (such as the maya road chipboard albums or any other brand), or you can be extra creative and cut the shapes yourself. Try to keep this one simple and focus on the journaling.
The theme: Changes. Take that any way you like. Changes in your life this summer from this time last year, changes in your house as your kids get ready to go back to school, changes in goals, anything. This does not have to be the title of your album.
Let me know if you plan to play along in these challenges : ) (and feel free to email me anytime if you have any questions).
I will post a pic of the prize tomorrow.
Free Technique Classes
I have been getting some people asking if I’m going to run my series of free technique classes again. I would love to start them again this Fall. Please let me know if you are interested.
Now an update on what’s been going on here (for those who are interested)
thank you so much to everyone who left a comment here, emailed me, and messeged me on facebook to see how I was doing after the “nightmare” of a couple weeks ago. It was indeed quite the stressful ordeal but I did find another place to live and it’s a much nicer place too!
I have 3 roommates and they are awesome! I’ve never had girl roommates before so this is all new to me but so far its been a lot of fun – we get along really well and it’s been great having a couple weeks before school started so we could get to know each other. The dogs are doing great, they are enjoying all the extra attention, especially Angus who is loving his new role of “man of the house”.
Fro (the guinea pig) is doing good too and we have a new pet in the house now – a rat named Huxley. 3 more rats will be joining us in the next several months as we each have to train a rat for a class next semester.
School starts tomorrow. Part of me is super excited for it to start, and part of me is terrified.
here is a short slideshow of my first month here in California (minus the horrible house drama!)
Aug 11, 2009 @ 03:08:32
I would love a free technique class 🙂
I’m currently working on a mini album about the 5 senses
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cvillacarlos/3743348169/
Aug 11, 2009 @ 04:16:14
Right now I am working on a daily summer mini album, but honestly! I havent been too disciplined with it.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 05:01:32
So great to hear from you, and I’m glad things have improved since a couple weeks ago. I’m working on so many things, but I just finished a mini for last year’s anniversary pictures. I’m loving how it turned out.
Cannot wait to get started on the mini-book challenge! I’m so excited about this, and I’m already starting to think about what changes I want to capture in my project. Awesome.
I wasn’t able to be in on the technique classes before, and they sound like something I’d love, so bring ’em on!
Mel
Aug 11, 2009 @ 05:19:49
Glad to hear that things are going better! great giveaway!
Aug 11, 2009 @ 05:21:06
soory did not mean to submit yet…I am working on homemade christmas ornaments they are birds made from a template , cereal box, decoupage glue, paper and glitter
Aug 11, 2009 @ 05:23:02
I actually have been doing a lot of cards and layouts lately! It’s been tons of fun! I posted my most recent layout on my blog today!
http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com
Aug 11, 2009 @ 06:05:40
Thanks for the chance! That mini idea sounds good, I may give it a whirl! Here’s some goodies I’ve been working on (http://designbydiana.blogspot.com). I am into the fall pics from last year. Lots of fall goodness in my pages lately.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 06:28:32
Currently I’m working on a memorial album of my nephew to give to my sister. You can see it here http://scrapcloset.blogspot.com/. The mini album challenge and techniques class sound like fun.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 07:42:45
I was just thinking about you the other day (someone brought up what was a good book to get and yours was mentioned). Glad it all worked out, although sorry it caused you so much stress and extra work. We are headed out camping tonight and I have a mini album packed to create for my Grandmother-in-laws birthday. I hope to complete it this week as her birthday is this weekend!
I hope to participate in your challenges, but not sure if its in the cards this month! I’m definitely going to try. My album for GMIL is square in shape, but I’m not sure how much journaling it will include.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 07:58:54
I’m currently working on an anniversary card for my hubby, it’s our 4 years tomorrow. I don’t have any pictures posted yet because it’s not done but I will on my blog eventually. http://www.nsmac1.blogspot.com
I would love to participate in your mini album challenges and I love learning new techniques so, yes please if you find you have the time please post them.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 08:12:26
I think the mini book challenge is a great idea. I love mini’s and I’m always up for new theme ideas. I hope to join the challenge, but with a brand new baby having time to scrapbook is a challenge in itself.
I am currently working on a digital scrapbook all about myself. I think a mini about the many changes the last year has brought would be a great topic. I will let you know if I am up to the challenge.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 08:18:43
I just finished a mini-album with Vee Jennings:Delight using spray ink. I haven’t posted the photos yet. Also, I’m definitely interested in both the free technique classes as well as the mini-book challenges. Thanks for the give-away!
Aug 11, 2009 @ 09:16:15
What I am currently working on is a project with a few friends…a tag-along book about fairies or in other words a round robin book consisting of tags with a fairy theme. It is a lot of fun and stretches the creative and collaborative muscles. We previously did round robin ATC’s with a Spring theme. Your mini album challenges and free techniques classes sound wonderful! Thank you for the chance some lovely Jenni Bowlin Studio goodies.
Aug 11, 2009 @ 10:53:13
I havent had time for anything, great giveaway!!
Aug 11, 2009 @ 15:07:09
I have been on many projects lately…mostly cards since they are so much easier to complete. I have a few mini books on my site as well. I love to participate in your mini book challenges. These challenges give some mighty inspiration. Cheers!
Aug 11, 2009 @ 17:16:03
I am so glad that you found a new place to live. I hope it is not through the same management company as they seemed to not care about what they did to their renters.
I am excited for you and your school adventures. I hope you have time to do a few tutorials, but will understand if you can’t. School is going to become your whole life for now, as should be.
I hope to be able to join in on the mini album challenges, but I can’t say for sure right now. I guess that is a definite maybe. lol
Right now I am trying to complete a 12″ x 12″ layout of my son’s first “creative” hairstyle, but I am stuck on what to make for embellishments.
Have a great day at school!!!
Aug 11, 2009 @ 21:26:36
What a great blog you have! Thanks for the chance at some goodies. 🙂
I’m currently just doing normal family layouts (you can see some pics posted on my blog if interested) and in the next few weeks, I’ll be starting a beach album! I usually scrap 12×12 and the beach album will be 8×8, so that’s kind of like a mini album for me I guess, hehe… 😉
Aug 12, 2009 @ 02:21:49
Thanks for this opportunity at a great giveaway. I haven’t tried the mini book challenges yet but I really want to. I am trying to convince myself I really do have the time to do this.
Thanks again.
Aug 12, 2009 @ 05:50:24
Love the Jenni Bowlin giveaway. Right now I just finished a layout on my tribute to Michael Jackson. It was for a glitter challenge at MSW and here is the link to it.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w85/Chrisamy1922/080709002_edited-1.jpg
As for your mini book challenge, I am really going to try this as I went through some changes this past year. Glad you found a new place.
Aug 12, 2009 @ 06:27:15
Thank for the chance to win! I love Jenn Bowlin. Here’s what I’ve been working on http://scrapwithsuzy.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-took-plunge.html
~Suzy
Aug 12, 2009 @ 09:00:52
I realize a lot of what I’m reading lately has to do with the current financial crisis, but your post is another story 🙂 thank you for sharing this!
Aug 12, 2009 @ 09:06:54
Right now i’am working on a beach themed layout, using imaginisce and cor’dinations.
Aug 12, 2009 @ 12:57:36
These day, I’m working on an anniversary card for my parents, and on a mini acrylic album. I also have a collage box to finish, and inchies to make for a swap. Busy busy!
Aug 12, 2009 @ 19:29:43
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for another giveaway !!! It looks great !
My last project is the very first page for my BOM, starting with P for Piña Colada… http://babsy.over-blog.fr/
Aug 13, 2009 @ 01:55:58
I’m working at an album with holiday pictures from last summer. What a great give away. Thanks for this chance.
Aug 13, 2009 @ 04:39:48
WOW! LOVE Jenni stuff…thanks for the chance to win some goodies! Here’s a link to some recent layouts I created with Bo Bunny
http://scraptacularscrapbookstore.blogspot.com/2009/08/bo-bunny-bonanza.html
Aug 13, 2009 @ 06:26:17
Right now I’m working on a Maya Road mini book kit and also trying to finish up my daughter’s 14th birthday photos from June.
Aug 13, 2009 @ 06:35:27
I have just found your blog and also Jen Bowlin products………………LUV THEM!!!!!!! Of course along with 7 gypsies they seem to be my favs at this time. I would love to win some goodies!!!! I just finished an acrylic album…that is also a new addiction…they are a lot of fun to put together…I will post some pics on my blog in the near future.
Thanks…..oh yes I would love some technique classes.
Laurie VF
Aug 13, 2009 @ 07:52:00
Hi Jess, So glad that everything worked out with the new house! Loved your photo video – this is a BIG change for you but then 2 years will go by very fast :). My summer business has been a little slow since many leave the Phoenix area to other parts of the country/world – not sure why – it only gets 115 here? Hmm? LOL – but I am excited to meet a client today to receive a new project which may consist of several scrapbooks – not so many pictures but of other things like letters and such. I am excited to do something that is new and different. I do love your mini-album challenges. I will take the challenge!
Aug 13, 2009 @ 18:18:11
Right now I’m working on a handmade photo book. I can’t wait until I’m finished! 🙂
Aug 13, 2009 @ 18:23:44
I’m working on an album for my boss who is retiring at the end of the month.
Aug 13, 2009 @ 21:07:43
Glad you are getting settled! Nice to see you back online and such a great giveaway.Cheers Mary
Aug 14, 2009 @ 19:10:35
what an adventure you have been on! goodness! i would LOVE some technique classes as i ‘lack’ there :O/
we too have a little scottie!!! what personalities hey! :O) my little sweetie is just a ‘tad’ stubborn too! :O) and has her spot on the bed, couch, lawn chair!!! :O)
thanx for a chance to win – can’t wait to see some more pics of the pets! :O)
blessings
Aug 14, 2009 @ 22:29:11
Right now I am working on a mini book for my first ever high tea – it is a gift for my friend who took me out for tea 🙂
Aug 15, 2009 @ 11:40:03
Hi
been looking at your Blog for a couple of weeks. Love it.
Just finished a page about my Hubs and son and about to start my first mini album Would love some inspiration!!!
Happy Sunday!
Aug 15, 2009 @ 13:08:41
I’m working on a mini book about the Del Mar Fair
Aug 15, 2009 @ 15:02:41
I have been working on a mini book of summer happenings (berry picking, shopping, bathtub racing, etc…). Good luck on your first week of school next week.
Aug 15, 2009 @ 20:14:19
Ive been working on a Blog- its my cheat sheet to get the summer memories down- with edited photos- at least in a virtual way- then when i’m ready to scrap- its just cut paste and have fun! Its a baby one- but feel free to check it out http://renne-justamoment.blogspot.com/
Aug 16, 2009 @ 00:25:22
I want to make a mini album to keep me motivates in my fight against obesity. I have one in the making where I document what I’m doinf , my sentiments, and preogress; but I want to make a small one to carry in my purse.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:17:05
I’m making a lot of cards right now…will be scrapping more once boys are back in school. Great giveaway!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:17:37
I have a list of mini-books that I need to complete sometime (I thought it would be a summer project) in the near future! a challenge might be what I need!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:24:03
Hi Jessica!
Congrats on the move! Where in CA did you move to? I recently moved back to CA from Mexico and we drove with my 2 poochies also 🙂 my dogs love the experience. I loved looking at all your photos. (Now you have plenty to scrap)
Not sure I can manage the mini challenge although I do have many “Changes” in my life right now but I may give it a go if I can get my boxes all unpacked. Because of that I am not working on anything at the moment…except organizing all the things I download on my puter.
I would love a Free Technique class also. I am all about learning new things.
Enjoy your new home!
*gina*
gg loves Matthew
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:25:40
so glad you posted on SIS and I discovered your blog – a minibook challenge is exactly what I need as I tend not to do minis – and free techniques tutorials would be super – and thanks for the chance to win – I love Jenni Bowlin but right now scrapping supplies are not in the budget.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:42:43
I am new to this and would love a technique class on anything!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:50:08
I am trying to work on making some time for scrapbooking. I just got a long term substitute teacher job and am slammed with work to do, but some new cute product may be just the thing I need to create time…hehe. Thanks!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:52:05
Hi, I am working on a mini “ABC” book for my little grandson. I love Jenni Bowlin ! Thanks for the chance to win !
Aug 16, 2009 @ 07:59:24
Im working on a 9×9 album using the Making Memories Sabrina line. Its all pink and black. I am usng alot of vintage findings and ephemera in it and its turning out so beautiful. I will be making another 8×8 album using the leftover paper for DD and DGD.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 08:07:27
I am working on a mini album designed by Carol Wingert. It is white with small touches of green. Beautiful.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 08:15:43
I’ve been working on a wedding album for DS and DIL. Colors are B&W and teal
Aug 16, 2009 @ 08:19:22
Right now im done working on a layout i was doing for a challenge blog named scrapping the music. and im in the process on making some bday cards this week. Great giveaway!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 08:47:28
I am working on a few Christmas albums and an album for my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday–they’re all surprises, so I can’t wait to give them!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 09:12:42
Right now I’m finishing reorganizing my scraproom into a shared hobby room for my fianceé and myself.
I’m getting ready to make a mini of Summer 2008 and a big album of a great trip around the USA I went in July 1999.
This is the last LO I’ve made http://www.flickr.com/photos/8822114@N07/3785637169/
Thanks!!!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 09:29:56
I’m working on 3 vacation albums right now. I should better finish the first and then start another, but I don’t like working to long on the same album. Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
Aug 16, 2009 @ 09:40:40
I love jenni bowlin wish I more of her products!! here is a lo I recently finished I really like this one of me and my girls!!
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/360941/view/2303231/-1/0/1.html
Aug 16, 2009 @ 09:43:26
I am working on a little bit of everything, all the time. Here is one of my recent favorites, its not very often that we get the entire family in a picture http://www.createmykeepsake.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47260&cat=500&ppuser=4222
Gald you found a new house, good luck in California!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 09:45:43
Jenni Bowlin rocks and so does this blog. I have bookmarked it and will definitely be back!!!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 09:52:58
Hi! great blog by the way! I have been working on a few cards and an album from our Disney vacation-been having way to much fun with the Disney cricut cartridges!lol
Aug 16, 2009 @ 10:04:14
Love the blog. I have been trying to find the time and creativity to do a vacation album from our trip to AZ in the spring. Got the album and the pics all organized, just need a theme idea, that’s been the challenge so far. Any ideas?
Aug 16, 2009 @ 10:05:47
I just finished an altered book and I’d love to have you come visit and take a look! It’s on my blog.
Thanks for offering such an awesome giveaway! I LOVE Jenni Bowlin products and would put them to very good use!!!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 11:15:59
I am working on my Greece album – I spent a month there last year and sadly I am behind at putting it together.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 11:31:04
I am currently trying to make a tear bear for an infant page. Hardest thing I have ever tried to do. I would upload a pic but just imagine a wet hairy blob!!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 12:54:35
What a great giveaway…thanks for the chance! Right now, I’m working on a layout using some DCWV and Bazzill Swiss Dot paper. It’s not coming together as I’d like, but it’s for a challenge on scrapbook.com, so I’ve only got til the end of the month to make it work! EEK.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 13:54:38
Love me some Jenni Bowlin…..working on finishing pages from my son’s 2nd birthday….he’s so fun! Thanks for the chance.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 13:56:53
Awesome giveaway – I’d love to participate in the mini book challege! I’m organizing my scrap space right now so I can work on some challenges.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 14:43:11
loving the mini book challenge , I’m in!
also would love to try and win the Jenni Bowlin products I can’t find them in local store here in Victoria…..except for the lovely we scrap kits
Aug 16, 2009 @ 16:28:31
I just discovered this blog!! LOVE IT!! I am looking forward to participating in your Mini challenges!!!
I just finished my vacation album from my New York trip in May. What a doozie! Now I’m working on a circle journal entry and catching up with layouts I’ve been putting off while I was doing the NY pages.
GREAT give away!! Love Jenni products!
:0)
Peggy
Aug 16, 2009 @ 16:49:14
wow very generous of you! 🙂 glad you got a new place to live, too.
Aug 16, 2009 @ 17:01:37
here’s one of the recent layouts i’ve completed: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=182952&user_id=14702
these monthly mini book challenges sound really enticing! 🙂
Aug 16, 2009 @ 19:33:44
great blog and giveaway. I haven’t ever worked with any JB stuff! Thanks for the chance and hope things go smoothly….I blogged a layout I did this weekend if you want to look! And I have a mini album on there also!
Aug 16, 2009 @ 19:35:05
Hi! Thanks for the chance to win! I post my most recent projects on my blog at http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com/
Aug 16, 2009 @ 23:08:42
Hope it is not too late. Here are my projects!
http://mardi-sistas.blogspot.com/2009/08/crafting-again.html
Aug 17, 2009 @ 04:00:18
I’ve just completed my traveljournal of a trip to London last september with my dad. I did work on it during the trip and shortly afterwards but recently found out I had never finished it! No pics on my blog of it yet. Am I still on time to enter?
Aug 17, 2009 @ 11:43:10
Glad everything is working out. Having roommates sounds fun. I got married at 19, so never experience that. Looking forward to the technique classes!
Aug 17, 2009 @ 15:20:05
Glad to hear things are working out!!
I’ve been working on layouts of my recently deceased kitty and a “frame with his paw print”. I am ready to start some mini-book challenges and “change” gears. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Mar 05, 2010 @ 17:07:21
Thanks for the inspiration, your blog looks excellent! I have been having trouble getting motivated with mine but this definitely pumped me up!