My oh My.....Scrapfest chatter

Wow, what a weekend, what a show, what great people!   Scrapfest was a blast, busy, crazy, and a ton of fun.  I got to see so many friends,  and check out so much cool product that I didn't see at CHA this January as sadly I couldn't go!   I especially loved sharing some time with my great Canadian Scrapbooker Team Members... Connie and Cathie A....  not long enough, but we'll do it again soon.

So, what did I love?  LOTS!   I got to meet Kimmie, from the every so sassy Kraftin Kimmie Stamps when she stopped by the booth.  I've been quietly stalking her blog for a while now, checking in to see what her incredibly talented DT is up to and what new MUST have stamps she has released.   This latest release just about reached out and GRABBED me.  Dragons... perfect for some layouts I want to  make of my son Jacob's How To Train a Dragon Birthday.
Kraftin Kimmies Dexter, Card designed by Andrea Murdock.

What else?  Oh, I loved the new printable canvas that was being demonstrated at the Stix 2 Anything booth.  You just put the "canvas" into your printer (inkjet or laser), and you get a gorgeous, textured photo that you could use to sew with, stretch to make a wall hanging, or use it on a card or hybrid scrapbook  layout.  The product is not showing on their website, but they do have full list of stores in Canada that carry their products. Can't wait to get some to play with... just have to get some more INK for my PRINTER!        I also need to restock on the PVC glue, and some more GLITTER.  Copic makers, glitter, flower soft and glue.. what more can a girl ask for?    More tomorrow, so many great people and projects out there! 


Happy scrapping....
Lara

Spring is in the air...

Spring is definitely here... we are insanely busy, which is always how it is in April for us!  Jacob had his 10th birthday party, went to his first NHL hockey game, and got a puck at the game.. a real one.. what a thrill.
The Easter Bunny came, we went to Kitchener to visit with family, 
cooked an Easter Turkey with all the trimmings, and I started Spring cleaning.  My clothes closet is almost done and the kids are next on the list.  I also started to clean up my scrap space.... AGAIN, to try and somehow get it organized... I'll keep you posted on how that goes.  I think a Garage Sale is in the line up for May and there will definitely be some scrappy stuff in there.  I even have some older Creative Memories things to sell off.

Scrapfest is almost here.. and my instructions are done and the prep work sent out to all the students.  I'm pretty pleased.  The kits are all started, and boxes of sponsor product is arriving daily!

If you're taking the class, be excited to know that we have sponsorship from: myStampBox, The Robins' Nest, & Big Dawg Promotions for the Pieces of Me workshop.   There will also be a prize pack, from the best Scrapbooking Magazine ever.. Canadian Scrapbooker... of course! 

Speaking of the best Magazine ever, you need to hop on over to the website and check out some of the new and cool things that we have going on!   Webisode #2 is up and running.. great fun projects for you to try.
Then there is the contest... where you can win some really cool Spellbinders Products and don't forget to check out Sue Sykes - Hands on Photography online course... Sue will also be teaching at Scrapfest and she has just a few spots left if you are interested in learning how to take your photography skills up a notch!

If you're interested in what goes into the making of the magazine, or just curious about what Jackie (our fantabulous editor) does in a day.. check out the new blog....  Canadian Scrapbooker Backstage Pass.

Phew, that was a lot to catch up on.. and now I am off to Scrapbook.  I can actually see the surface of my desk, and I found some really cute paper in my stash that I want to play with tonight...  I'll show you the results tomorrow!

Happy Easter everyone.

Lara

Webisodes for your Viewing pleasure.

New from Canadian Scrapbooker... Webisodes, featuring Editor Jackie Ludlage!

Learn some cool stamping techniques, and create a sweet Mothers Day card while you're at it.  It features some of our favourite manufacturers,  We R Memory Keepers,  ColorBox (Stylus and Ink),  Nikki Sivils and more.

Now while  we are on the subject of Tutorials... you might want to check out this one.

Photoshop for Cooks!
If only it was that easy to get dinner made every night! http://vimeo.com/9338549

So if you are a foodie, and a scrapbooker,and a photoshop kinda girl, this might entertain you.. it did me.

I got the link from DH who hooked my onto this kinda cool Craft site.  http://craftzine.com/projects/  it's not just for scrappers, but for all kinds of crafters.  Take a peek when you have some time.

And a quick layout I did... It featuers myStampBox Stamps, Tattered Angels Mists, Prima Flowers and Scenic Route Papers... I sure will miss my Scenic Route Papers!    I know it's a fall photo/layout, but I kinda like how it turned out.. and I love the photo of my friend Sheila's daughter Joelle in the pumpkin patch! 

I have lots of new layouts to share... just no time to take photos.  Maybe tomorrow, though we are in Hockey Playoff Season at our house so it's pretty crazy around here these days.