SheetLoad of Cards...

Simple Special Stunning - July '09

2009-07-20T17:00:00.001-05:00

The purpose of "Simple Special Stunning" is to show how each issue of SheetLoad can be adapted for papercrafters of all levels. Whether it is sticking exactly to the sketch, or adding some extra bling.

Today's cards were created by Jessica George and feature the sketch from our July '09 issue of SheetLoad of Cards and the April Showers digital stamp from Squigglefly.

• There are more layers, with the matting, on this card.

• Umbrella is cut out and pop-dotted to add a 3-D effect.

• Prima flowers are layered to coordinate with all colors featured.

• A Clear Card Blank from ShortCuts was used.
• The image was cut out and mounted on coordinating white cardstock, so Rain Dots could be used in place of the drops on the digital image.

• Patterned paper layer is hand-cut and the sentiment is stamped onto a tag.

• The umbrella is popped up and the Primas are layered as in the "Special Card" above.

Sponsor Spotlight - Squigglefly - Digital Stamps

2009-07-15T00:01:00.002-05:00

It is time to shine a spotlight on our July 2009 sponsor, Squigglefly. Here is a little about the company in their own words...

Instant downloads, low cost, the ability to change the size of your images, and no storage problems make digital the way to go. With over 300 unique images starting at just 99 cents, Squigglefly is the largest digital stamp company on the internet with the widest variety of images for all your card making and scrapbooking needs.

I hope you will stop by their online store and read the latest news on their blog.

And the winners are... June '09 Challenges

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It is now time to announce the lucky winners...

Show Us Your SheetLoad - June '09
Grand Prize: AmyLynn
Runner Up: Angie
Ladies, please email your address to me at sheetload@comcast.net with "June Show Us Your SheetLoad Winner" in the subject line.

Shout Out to SheetLoad - June '09
SMK
SMK, please email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "June Shout Out Winner" in the subject line. I will give you details on how to redeem you prize.

Thank you so much to everyone who particpated in our June Challenges.

Meet the Artists - Alma

2009-07-10T00:01:00.002-05:00

As the members of our new Design Team make their debut in an issue of SheetLoad of Cards, we will post a special "episode" of Meet the Artists here on the SheetLoad blog.

Today's Artist is Alma, who made her debut in the July '09 issue. Please read on to learn more about Alma and help me welcome her to the team.

SheetLoad Q - How long have you been making cards? 3 years and still learning

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Distressing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? SplitCoast Stampers

SheetLoad Q - Are you currently a member of any Design Teams? Angels Landing, Digiments & SheetLoad of Cards. BIG THANKS to Judi, Michelle and Alicia!! Thanks so much for the opportunity.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am too much of a perfectionist. Everything has to be "just right" and in the right place. Throughout the years, I've learned to become more laid back since having children, but still a little freaky about some things like cleanliness - LOL!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? It's been an honor and a pleasure to meet so many wonderful crafters from all over and be part of a huge crafting community. So many of you have given me so much inspiration in the last 3 years that I have been papercrafting. Thanks to you all!

"Show Us Your SheetLoad" and Win!! July '09

2009-07-07T08:01:00.001-05:00

It is time once again to show us what you have created with the latest issue of SheetLoad of Cards; July2009.

All you have to do is create one card and enter it here for a chance to win FREE Digital Stamps from...

Here is how to enter...
- Create one (1) card using the sketch from our July 2009 issue of SheetLoad
- Upload your card to an online gallery or your blog.
- Come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your card and your favorite stamp(s) from Squigglefly's Online Store, no later than Thursday, July 30th.
- The "Grand Prize" winner will receive Four (4) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice, and the "Runner Up" will be awarded Two (2) FREE Digital Stamps of their choice.

The "fine print"...
- The link in your comment MUST go directly to your entry in an online gallery, or the blog post containing the entered card. (Any comments with indirect links will be disqualified.)
- If your comment does not link to a blog with "contact me" info, you MUST leave your email address in your comment. You are free to add spaces to avoid spam bots.
- Only one entry per person. ETA: You may enter a full SheetLoad, but all of the cards in the picture should be similar and from the same issue.
- Failure to leave a comment with your favorite stamp set(s)/product as described above, will result in disqualification.

Playing so far...

SheetLoad, ShortCuts and Caardvarks!!

2009-07-05T08:00:00.002-05:00

ShortCuts has teamed up with Caardvarks for their first challenge of the month, and the SheetLoad Team gets to play along, as our latest issue (July '09) is used in the challenge.

Make sure to visit the Caardvarks gallery for lots of great "eye candy" and check back here to see how our team met the challenge as well.

A bit about Caardvarks, in their own words...

Caardvarks is all about making cards and having fun doing it. We know many scrapbookers who have zero confidence in their card-making skills. Caardvarks is always there, offering up themes to give them a starting point. We host card challenges on the 5th and 20th of each month. We’ve been doing it for over two years! If you keep an eye on the blog, you’ll see that we occasionally throw in a micro challenge (24 hour down & dirty challenge) as well as celebrity and reader spotlights. There is always a prize up for grabs and fun to be had!

Make sure to head on over to their new challenge post to find out how you can play along and win ShortCuts goodies!!

"Shout Out to SheetLoad" and Win!! July '09

2009-07-05T00:01:00.006-05:00

One lucky winner will be able to choose four (4) images, of their choice, from Squigglefly's extensive online catalog of digital stamps. You can choose some of the great images showcased in the July issue of SheetLoad of Cards, or anything else that suits your fancy.

Here is what you have to do to be entered to win...
- Create a Blog or Message Board* Post titled "Shout Out To SheetLoad". *Please make sure this is a Public Message Board and posting about SheetLoad does not violate any TOUs.
- Your post must include a little verbiage about SheetLoad, a picture of the July Cover, and a link to the current issue (July '09). (cover image URL: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_czeHIRGxSYI/SkrXGrBXFRI/AAAAAAAADOg/7Q3qMLuSFuQ/s400/July09_Cover_Web.jpg)
- Once you have posted your message, come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your "Shout Out" post.
*Link must go directly to your "Shout Out to SheetLoad Post", not a main page. Indirect links will be disqualified.

**Please note - any indirect links, or links that go to a non-shout out post, will be deleted before the final drawing takes place.

Example of a DIRECT (correct) link: http://sheetload.blogspot.com/2009/3/ShoutOut.html

Example of an INDIRECT (incorrect) link:
http://sheetload.blogspot.com/

Rules and "the fine print"...
- Post must be up, and your link must be left here, no later than Thursday, July 30th at Midnight CST.
- Failure to link directly to the July SheetLoad issue post will result in disqualification for the prize.
- Failure to put a DIRECT link in your comment will result in disqualification.
- One (1) winner will be chosen at random using http://www.random.org/.
- Open to all Domestic and International readers

Good luck and get to shoutin'! :)

July 2009 - Sponsored by Squigglefly

2009-07-01T00:01:00.002-05:00

Guess what time it is?! Give up?! It is time for a new issue of SheetLoad of Cards!!

(click on thumbnail to download the PDF file)

All of the samples in this issue use digital stamps from our July '09 sponsor - Squigglefly! When you see a card you like, just click on it to be taken to their online store*. Shopping can't get much easier than that. *When viewing the PDF file onscreen.

Make sure to enter the "Shout Out to SheetLoad' and "Show Us Your SheetLoad" challenges later this month. There will be chances to win FREE DIGITAL STAMPS from Squigglefly!!

Alma Olhava, one of our fabulous new Design Team members, makes her debut in this issue. Stop back by later this month, when we will feature Alma in an episode of "Meet the Artists".

Thanks to Barbara DeBose for the fabulous sketch featured this month.

July Sneak Peeks

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The Final Final Cutting Cafe Samples

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Oops, yesterday I missed showcasing some of the great creations from our Design Team for our recent Intersite Promotion.

Just click on the thumbnails below to be taken to the post(s) with the full view and details.

Ann...

Kim...

June - Advertiser Directory

2009-06-24T08:00:00.002-05:00

As a "thank you" to our advertisers, who help keep this eZine FREE, please take a few minutes to visit their online sites. If you happen to make a purchase, please let them know "SheetLoad Sent Ya".

June Sponsor:

Shawna Renville, The Angel Company™

Blog Banner Advertiser:

Christian Paper Crafts Magazine

eZine Advertisers:
The Cutting Cafe

Melissa Machado, Close to My Heart

ToniAnn Carbone

A Walk Down Memory Lane
Use the coupon code "SheetLoad10" and get 10% off your first order!

Card Scraps

Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

Final Cutting Café Intersite Promo Samples

2009-06-23T15:07:00.006-05:00

Our Intersite Challenge with ShortCuts, Bitten by the Bug and The Cutting Cafe came to an end over the weekend. It was so much fun working with the digital stamps and templates from The Cutting Cafe.

The rest of the SheetLoad Design Team samples have been posted, so here are some sneak peeks. Make sure to click on the thumbnail image to go view the creations.

Alma...

Denise...

Heather...

Jessica...

Katie...

Kelly...

Melissa...

Nicole...

Simple Special Stunning - June '09

2009-06-22T17:47:00.005-05:00

It is time for our first installment of "Simple Special Stunning"!!

The purpose of this new feature is to show how each issue of SheetLoad can be adapted for papercrafters of all levels. Whether it is sticking exactly to the sketch, or adding some extra bling.

Today's cards feature the sketch from our June '09 issue of SheetLoad of Cards.

**Make sure to read to the end of this post for a special discount offer!

• Replaced the PP2 strip with a strip of a ShortCuts Clear Full Sheet.
• Added a strip of blue patterned paper to the inside of the card; that can be seen from the front.
• Trimmed out stamped image.
• Added a sentiment to the front.
• Used Dimensionals behind the sunglasses.
• Put gems on the Anya's headband.
• Used my Creative Memories Curvy Trimmer for a "wave effect" on the clear strip and patterned paper inside the card.

• Used a Clear Card Blank from ShortCuts**.
• Stamped on the clear base with Opaque White StazOn for an "etched glass effect".
• Used a Sakura glitter pen to add sparkle to her hair and swimsuit.
• Used "Bride's" shiny paper flowers on the front and added gems to the centers.
• Created a mini card inside for writing a note that can't be seen from the front.

**Would you like to try out some ShortCuts Clear Card Blanks for yourself and save money?! Use the discount code "JuneSSS15" at checkout and receive 15% off your order!! Order must be placed by June 30, 2009. Product sub-total must be greater than $5.00. The discount will not be taken off shipping/handling. Discount code MUST be entered at time of checkout, no refunds will be given after order is submitted.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Jeannean Marshall, June '09 Guest Artist

2009-06-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

Today's Artist is...
Jeannean Marshall - June '09 Guest Artist

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? I probably bought my first stamp over 20 years ago...I started using them to add some "pizazz" to envelopes and letters. I probably did not start using them to make cards until a few years later when I went to some of my first stamping parties.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? My favorite techniques come and go. I like to try something old and make it new again. One that I like to do is to drip the ink into shaving cream and swirl it around to make background paper... Lately though, I can't seem to get enough of the embossing folders!

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? With only one computer, and me at work all day, by the time the rest of my family gets off it, I am ready for bed, so I don't have too many sites I visit.

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any Design Teams? This is the first time I have done anything of this sort!

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? Well, I live in a very small town. There is very little that is not well known about me here. Most of the time I even "learn" stories about myself going around town...It is nice to raise a family in, and that the fact that we can have a close network of friends and family around to help out in the rough times.

SheetLoad Q - What are some recent cards you have made, that would be considered favorites?

SheetLoad Q - Anything else you would like our readers to know? I enjoy getting together with fellow stampers to have some playtime.

Sponsor Spotlight - Shawna Renville, The Angel Company™

2009-06-15T08:00:00.001-05:00

This month's Spotlight is on Shawna Renville, a demonstrator for The Angel Company™...

First off let me thank Alicia for letting me sponsor the June issue of Sheetload of Cards… It was so fun to chose all the supplies. Thanks you to all the awesome designers for the great samples you made, they truly are beautiful.
I’ve been with TAC since 2002. It has changed my life. At The Angel Company™ expressing creativity is about celebrating life! It’s passionate. It’s meaningful. It’s truly about living. Rubber
stampers, scrapbookers and paper crafters have been using our impressive assortment of products since 1998 when the company started.

In 1999, we led the way when we introduced our first unmounted stamping system. Now, with our new and improved Creative Cling™ stamping system, our deeply etched vulcanized stamps are definitely the most affordable and versatile rubber stamps available on the market today.
As we continue our quest in providing unique and innovative products for the rubber stamper, the scrapbooker and the paper crafter, we are excited to introduce our fabulous paper collections! With innovative new products like our Our Designer Collections™, Soar With It Collections™ (SWIC), Wing It Collections™ and Fly With It Collections™ you can simply and easily capture the meaningful moments in your life and preserve them for future generations.

In addition to our incredible products we also offer a rewarding business opportunity that allows you to design your own future while doing what you love. In addition to owning your own Angel Company™ business, you have the support of an established company and fellow Angels encouraging you and cheering you on!

At The Angel Company™ we honor our lives through our
creativity, and we have fun doing it!

If you have any questions or would like to see our supplies please feel free to check out my website at http://shawna.ismyangel.net... I look forward to helping you keep it Simple, Smart and Sophisticated™… Shawna
Renville TAC Demo # 0565

Shawna, thank you so much for sponsoring a 2nd issue of SheetLoad of Cards. It is always a pleasure to work with your great product!

SheetLoad Artist Samples - Cutting Cafe Intersite Promo

2009-06-11T08:00:00.005-05:00

As I mentioned earlier this week, there is a fun intersite challenge/promo going on between SheetLoad of Cards, ShortCuts, Bitten by the Bug and The Cutting Cafe.

I asked my SheetLoad artists to join the fun and make creations for the challenge. And wow, they are coming up with some lovely projects.

Here is a sneak peek at some of them, to see full views, just click on the thumbnails...

Alma

Heather

Katie

Kelly

Linda

Liz

Nikki

June '09 - Show Us Your SheetLoad

2009-06-10T08:01:00.002-05:00

It is time once again to show us what you have created with the latest issue of SheetLoad of Cards; June 2009.

All you have to do is create one card and enter it here for a chance to win gift certificates from...

Here is how to enter...
- Create one (1) card using the sketch from our June 2009 issue of SheetLoad
- Upload your card to an online gallery or your blog.
- Come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your card and your favorite stamp set/other product from The Angel Company™, no later than Tuesday, June 30th.
- The "Grand Prize" winner will receive a $20 TAC Gift Certificate, and the "Runner Up" will be awarded a $10 TAC Gift Certificate. Both will be redeemed through our June sponsor, Shawna Renville.

The "fine print"...
- The link in your comment MUST go directly to your entry in an online gallery, or the blog post containing the entered card. (Any comments with indirect links will be disqualified.)
- If your comment does not link to a blog with "contact me" info, you MUST leave your email address in your comment. You are free to add spaces to avoid spam bots.
- Only one entry per person. ETA: You may enter a full SheetLoad, but all of the cards in the picture should be similar and from the same issue.
- Failure to leave a comment with your favorite stamp set(s)/product as described above, will result in disqualification.

Playing So Far...

And the winners are... May Challenges

2009-06-09T13:32:00.003-05:00

Wow, we had a lot of response for all of our challenges last month!! Now it is time to reveal the winners...

Show Us Your SheetLoad - May '09
Grand Prize: Belinda C
Runner Up: Kim
Ladies, please email your address to me at sheetload@comcast.net with "Show Us Your SheetLoad Winner" in the subject line. Belinda, please make sure to include which set you want.

Shout Out to SheetLoad - May '09
Kristyn R
Kristyn, please email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "May Shout Out Winner" in the subject line. I will give you details on how to redeem you prize.

Fan Blog Candy - May '09
Amanda D.
Amanda, please send your mailing address to me at sheetload@comcast.net with "May Fan Winner" in the subject line.

Another exciting intersite promotion!!!

2009-06-08T08:00:00.003-05:00

It is time for another exciting intersite promotion!!

Over the next 2 weeks both the SheetLoad of Cards and ShortCuts design teams will share their creations using files from The Cutting Cafe. You can also check out the Bitten By the Bug blog this week for samples using ShortCuts products.

Here is a little about Regina, the owner of Bitten By the Bug and Cutting Cafe, in her own words...

Hello my name is Regina Easter. I have 4 wonderful children and an awesome supportive husband.
I have for as long as I can remember loved all the aspects of creating things with paper and drawing. So it was only fitting that I decided to open up The Cutting Cafe' and I am loving every bit of this new venture.
The Cutting Cafe' offers affordable Printable Stamps and Cutting Files. The Cutting Files which are basically just like templates are files that you Print out using your home printer, Cut, Assemble and then Embellish.....Very Easy.....
The Cutting Files also come in the format where you can cut out the files using some of the latest Machine Cutters like the Pazzles Inspiration, Bosskut Gazelle and Cricut (with Scal software).
The Printable Stamps are just that, images that are sent to you through email that you print out using your home printer. After the images are printed out, you can just color them in like you would any other stamped imaged...
One great thing about the Printable Stamps and Cutting Files is that you no longer have to worry about finding space to store all of your stamps....You can keep them all in a folder in your computer and use over and over again.

Make sure to keep checking in for inspiring projects from our Design Team.

June 2009 - Shout Out to SheetLoad

2009-06-05T00:01:00.003-05:00

It's time for our monthly "Shout Out" Challenge. Since you enjoy SheetLoad so much, help us get the word out about our little site.

In return you will be entered to win the following...

A $10 The Angel Company™ Gift Certificate, courtesy of our June Sponsor - Shawna Renville!
Put your credit with Shawna toward some of the awesome products you saw in June's issue of SheetLoad!

Here is what you have to do to be entered to win...
- Create a Blog or Message Board* Post titled "Shout Out To SheetLoad". *Please make sure this is a Public Message Board and posting about SheetLoad does not violate any TOUs.
- Your post must include a little verbiage about SheetLoad, a picture of the June Cover, and a link to the current issue (June '09). (cover image URL: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_czeHIRGxSYI/ShgPOtsu6eI/AAAAAAAAC5s/31dbKqAl3Xw/s400/June09_Cover_web.jpg)
- Once you have posted your message, come back to this post and leave a comment with the DIRECT link to your "Shout Out" post.
*Link must go directly to your "Shout Out to SheetLoad Post", not a main page. Indirect links will be disqualified.

**Please note - any indirect links, or links that go to a non-shout out post, will be deleted before the final drawing takes place.

Example of a DIRECT (correct) link: http://sheetload.blogspot.com/2009/3/ShoutOut.html

Example of an INDIRECT (incorrect) link:
http://sheetload.blogspot.com/

Rules and "the fine print"...
- Post must be up, and your link must be left here, no later than Tuesday, June 30th at Midnight CST.
- Failure to link directly to the June SheetLoad issue post will result in disqualification for the prize.
- Failure to put a DIRECT link in your comment will result in disqualification.
- One (1) winner will be chosen at random using http://www.random.org/.
- Open to all Domestic and International readers

Good luck and get to shoutin'! :)

Whimsie Doodles - Digital Stamps and Cutting Files

2009-06-03T08:00:00.001-05:00

I just have to give a little "shout out" to a BRAND NEW company that was started by Melyssa Connolly, one of my awesome ShortCuts artists.

For a while now, I have been admiring her awesome, self-created, paper piecing projects, but little did I know, she can also draw... and do it well!!!

She has started Whimsie Doodles, a digital stamp and cutting file store, on etsy. If you stop by her blog, you can find out how to get the turtle stamp below for FREE and find out about her Design Team Call!!!!

June 2009 - Sponsored by Shawna Renville, The Angel Company™

2009-06-01T02:00:00.001-05:00

(click on thumbnail above to download)

It is time for another wonderful issue of SheetLoad of Cards! The June 2009 issue features a sketch by Nicole Anderson and product from The Angel Company™

You may recognize Shawna Renville's name from our November 2008 issue. She is a representative for The Angel Company™ and sponsored that issue as well. It was such a hit, she has been generous enough to sponsor another issue.

A name you may have not seen here at SheetLoad before is our Guest Artist, Jeannean Marshall. She was hand-picked by Shawna to be featured in the June issue. It was a treat working with her; hopefully we will see her in "blog land" soon.

Make sure to check back later this month for our "regular" challenges, a Sponsor Spotlight on Shawna, as well as a new feature we call "Simple Special Stunning".

A "Peek" at June...

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Make sure to stop back on June 1st to download the latest issue and find out what sponsor is back!!!

What do you think...

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... of our new "look"?!

I created the new background, header and other blog elements, using Summer Driggs' "Apples & Almonds" digital kit.

If you are into digital scrapbooking kits at all, you need to check out Summer's blog. She has tons of free (for personal use), awesome kits available to download.

She also has a new, special, digital kit that is in honor of a special little girl fighting cancer. Make sure to check out her Easy Breezy kit post for details on how you can help.

A Good-Bye and A Hello

2009-05-24T11:00:00.005-05:00

If any of you follow Marlene Lo's blog, you know she has had some huge life changes going on lately. Because of her new "schedule" she has asked to step down from the Design Team. We are sorry to see her go, she does such lovely work, but hopefully this is more of an "until we see you again", and not a permanent "good-bye".

"When one door closes, another one opens..."

I am excited to announce that we will be replacing Marlene with one of the artists who applied for the recent Design Team call. She did such lovely work, and was the hardest to "cut". I am just so glad she agreed to come on board.

Please help me welcome....

Sample Artist: Alma Olhava

You will start to see Alma's work in the upcoming July issue!!