More time to SCRAP!

Well, I don't know about you, but I NEED more time to SCRAP! I can't wait for the warmer weather and longer days..... Oh, and National Scrapbooking Day is coming soon too! Until then, I'm trying out some quick to make dinner options.... leaving me more time to? SCRAP!

I'm working on some cool projects for the Fall issue of Canadian Scrapbooker and the final Basics Book - Volume 5....

I am also prepping to go to Scrapfest in Kitchener this weekend! I'm so excited. I'll be at the Canadian Scrapbooker Booth, AND I get to take Cathie Allens stamping class...OMG she does gorgeous work! Anyone going?

This layout features some fun papers from We R Memory Keepers, stamps from myStampBox,
Vinyl Letter Stickers from American Crafts (I love all their Thickers).....and SEWING.. and yes, I know it's crooked, I did that on purpose *g*

This recipe comes from one of my favourite easy cooking websites: Menu's 4 Moms

Shortcut Chicken Cordon Blue

* 1 tbsp butter
* 2 cups diced cooked chicken
* 1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
* 2 tbsp water
* 2 tbsp dry white wine
* 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
* 1/2 cup cooked ham, diced
* 4 cups cooked egg noodles

In a medium skillet over medium heat add soup, water, wine, cheese and ham. Heat to a boil, stirring often. Add cooked chicken to pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

Page Challenges! You can do it!

I belong to a great group on Yahoo called the Toronto Area Scrapbookers. We talk a LOT, and often not about scrapbooking... but it's all in good fun and I've made some of my best friends on that list! We have tried a few times to get "back to business" and focus at least a LITTLE on scrapping... so I am going to try and help!

A page challenge, to win some blog candy AND encourage you to make some layouts.. that you can submit to Canadian Scrapbooker.... it's win win win for everyone!

Check here each Sunday for 2 or 3 Themes, post a comment with a link to your layout once it's done, and you'll be entered to win.. a prize! I've got stamp sets, paper packs and lots more to choose from. I'm thinking this first week I'll offer up a set of stamps....I'n not telling which ones, but they are nice, and they are acrylic.....

Ready set go... go make a layout.. traditional or digi is fine. Leave a comment with a link and your done. Then, while your at it, why not submit it to Canadian Scrapbooker?


Themes:

1) Layouts that have a traffic sign theme or that use traffic sign products

2) Home Sweet Home

Do one of each and you'll get 2 entries!


Prize to be selected using Randmon Integer Selector..... so don't be shy!

Happy Scrapping everyone......

Canadian Scrapbooker is in the House!!

Co-founder & Editor-in-chief of Canadian Scrapbooker magazine, Jackie Ludlage, will be in Toronto on Friday, February 6th to record an upcoming scrapbooking segment of the Steven & Chris show. The show will air mid February, 2009.

TICKETS ARE FREE!!

Feel free to spread the word to any fans of scrapbooking and Steven & Chris! There really isn’t a limit to tickets if larger groups want to come. The show organizers just want to make sure all seats requested will be used.

Simply email stevenandchristix@cbc.ca with the number of tickets you would like for the Friday February 6th taping of CBC’s Steven and Chris Show, and mention Canadian Scrapbooker. 70 studio audience members will receive a scrapbooking goodie-bag valued at over $75 from our generous sponsors (Rose Moka Design, Black River Designs, Fiskars, and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L). Thank you all for your support.

'Tis the Season... for making gifts!

With only 41 days left until Christmas, there's no time like the present (no pun intended) to get started on some great homemade gifts! The Winter Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker will be in stores by December 1st and I am thrilled to say that I have some projects featured in the A Scrapbookers Gift Section. The Website has already been updated, and you can get a sneak peek, and even check out the pdf instructions for some of the projects. The templates will be available next week.... but you can get your supplies all ready to go now!

Now, onto today's CARD.. I made one, so I figure I should share it =)
My scanner is being a bit of apain and keeps making this terrible shadow on my cards - GRRR.. so it's wayyy cuter is real life!

Card Recipe:
Hero Arts Santa Owl
Hero Arts Stunning Snowflakes
May Arts Red Suede Ribbon
Marvy Scallop Punches
Frosted Lace Stickles
VersaMark Ink
Bazzill Cardstock

That's it for today... check back tomorrow, I'm trying to post something everyday! or subscribe to my RSS feed and you'll be notified when I do updates.

It's been a Scrappy Weekend...

This was supposed to be Jonathan's birthday weekend... but Hurricane Ike put a hold on all that.
We postponed the bouncy castle and all the games, phoned all the guests, and didn't bake the cake we're going with a LION theme this year... (see photo) I'll do that next weekend!


I also had the extreme pleasure of having a fantastic weekend with my friend Katharina from Calgary who was here visiting for the weekend.

She was doing promo's for the latest book release Canadian Scrapbooker Basic Vol. 1 and visited some store in the area: A Scrapbookers Dream in Bolton, Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap in Toronto, Scrapbooks By Design, and the Scrapping Turtle in St. Jacob's (still have to get there one of these days).

Now I am off to watch So You Think You Can Dance Canada and Play with my new stamps from Kelly Panacci's Birthday Line (LOVE IT)! I'll post the results tomorrow. Yes, I'm gonna blog every day I think!