Imaginisce Blog

Introducing ...

2012-01-27T00:01:00.003-07:00

Thank you for joining us this past month as we introduced

the members of our 2012 Design Team to you.

We think we've got a great group of designers and hope you enjoyed getting to know them.

Today we would like to introduce to you one more member....

Hi everyone! I'm thrilled to be a part of the Imaginisce team again this year and taking on the role of DT Co-ordinator. We've got lots of exciting things in store! I began scrapbooking as a child but really got started about 15 years ago - the era of stickers and dissecting ones' photos to pieces! I honestly can't even bear to look at those pages now! I live in British Columbia, Canada with my husband and our three children. They ALL keep me busy as wife and mother but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love playing the piano, watching romantic movies, going to the beach, photography and, of course, spend way too much time scrapbooking!!

Here are 5 interesting facts about me:

When I was 8 years old I went with my family to Quito, Ecuador to visit some friends who were missionaries. We went over Christmas time and I remember it being so strange to not have snow for Christmas.
When I was 25 I graduated with my Masters of Music in Piano. I loved studying intensely for 2 years and find that playing piano relaxes me and soothes my soul. My fingers just become one with the keyboard. A feeling that I can't truly describe. I've taught piano now for over 20 years.
I'm extremely ticklious!
I love chocolate! LOVE it!
I am extremely claustrophobic and get bad motion sickness. (not a great thing when we have a Disneyland trip planned in a few months!)

One thing that most people don't know about me (well my family & my hubby do):

When I was about 3 years old I took my Dad's shaving razor and decided I was going to shave just like he did every morning. Only problem was is that I started on my nose!! I actually sliced off a very small section on the side of my nose. My parents were worried that I'd have to have some kind of plastic surgery when I was older but it healed fine and you can't even tell.

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Thanks Cari for sharing a little bit about yourself! We're excited to have you leading our team and look forward to seeing your beautiful work again this year!

You can follow Cari and see more of her wonderful creations on her blog.

Well, this completes our 2012 Design Team Introductions.

We hope that you have enjoyed getting to know our new team members.

We are very excited & look forward to sharing their work with through this year.

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Don't forget about our Facebook contest. (see Monday's post for more info)

If we reach 10,000 fans by Sunday, January 29th (CHA time) we'll have a great Giveaway for one lucky winner! So spread the word ... you only have a few more days left!

Introducing ...

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5 Facts You Didn't Know About Rhonda:

I adore Hawaii!! I've been three times and would love to live there!
Grew up a farm girl and learned to drive a tractor and truck before a car.
I don't really care for chocolate, but caramel and watermelon jolly ranchers make me "swoon"!
Was a marketing special events coordinator for several years, planning large golf tournaments and corporate parties. So fun!!
Lives in the frozen tundra and really dislikes winter and winter sports.

1 thing nobody knows about me (because I didn't really believe it):

I was told by my instructor in college during some television broadcasting classes, that I had an incredible talent and should consider becoming a Producer.

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Thanks Rhonda for sharing a little bit about yourself! We're thrilled to have you on our 2012 team this year and can't wait to see more of your amazing projects!

You can follow Rhonda and see more of her incredible work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow as we wrap up our 2012 Design Team introductions.

Introducing ...

2012-01-25T00:01:00.002-07:00

My name is Rosangela Philippsen, but all people call me only by "Ro". I live in a beautiful city called Curitiba, in the South of Brazil, with my beloved hubby and my 15 year old son, Rafael.

I'm graduated in Philosophy, and today I live among papers, scissors and inks!

I scrapbook every day, I give lessons; I travel with my courses in my country and go to fairs too. I am passionate about creating and inspiring different people and I love trying new and interesting materials in my designs.

I also love to travel and experience new cultures. I like reading and cinema is also a passion. Sunny days make me happier, and when spring comes my soul vibrates! It's me!

5 facts about me:

I love dresses and sandals.
Coffee is my favorite drink.
If I were a color, I would be turquoise.
I love to travel and experience new cultures.
I don't like people who talk too much.

One thing that nobody knows:

I'm afraid of driving cars!

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Thanks Ro for sharing a little bit about yourself! We enjoyed getting to know you a bit better and look forward to seeing your beautiful work this next year too!

You can follow Ro and see more of her creations on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-24T00:01:00.003-07:00

I'm a mom of three young kids and a less-than-part-time pediatric Registered Nurse who loves crafting, scrapbooking, sewing, wood crafts, party planning, and anything else creative. I try to spend time in my craft room every day. I've been scrapbooking since 1995 (though I'm nowhere near caught up) and started card making and stamping about 5 years ago. I love teaching and sharing my passion with others and I'm so excited to be on this team this year!!

Here's a list of 5 interesting facts about me:

I met my husband in Jr. High at my friend's house during their "band practice" I was 14 and he was 15. He was cute and played the electric guitar and I was hooked. I told my friends that day at the party "he was mine", and they let me have him. We started officially dating three years later, and were married almost 10 years ago. He started two accounting firms, which he currently owns and franchises, but he's still a guitar-playing, music-writing rockstar. We have three children, two sweet fun energtic boys and a darling cuddly happy little girl.
I learned everything crafty from my mom. She's currently a Home-Economics teacher at our local High School and teaches cooking, sewing, child card and interior design classes. I grew up watching her sew our clothes, make cute decorations out of wood, paint, cook, decorate cakes, and decorate the house. She didn't buy what she could make, and I try to follow in her footsteps. She's like Martha Steward, but oh-so-much-cooler.
I became a nurse at age 19 and my first nursing job was in a highly acute psychiatric hospital. That's a great place for someone very young to grow up very fast. I've been a nurse for 11 years. I've also worked in the operating room, but my love, and my current position, is as a Registered Nurse in a pediatric hospital working with cardiac patients and patients who are recovering from all types of surgery. It's a wonderful and very fulfilling job, but I cut back my hours and lot a couple of years ago to spend more time with my family.
I'm hugely addicted to "So You Think You Can Dance." I've danced all my life and LOVE that show! I would cancel plans, leave my family alone to eat dinner, try to record it on our VCR, and drop everything to watch it ... then I discovered the DVR. My life is forever changed. When the season starts you can bet I'm watching, and re-watching every single episode. I keep the previous season on the DVR until the next season starts because I love it THAT much.
This year, a couple of months before my 30th birthday, I decided I wanted to lose 15 pounds so I did it in 7 weeks. Then I lost 5 more just to prove to myself that I could. I'm now kind of addicted to the gym and LOVE going! I try to go an hour or two a day, and I don't feel as good when I miss. I'm also eating better than I ever have in my life, but I'll never give up my weaknesses - chocolate and ice cream.

And ... Something you may not know about me is that I used to make wedding cakes and other cakes for clients out of my home. I really thought I'd start a business one day but then I realized how time consuming it was and how expensive it was, so I went back to scrapbooking and card making, which is my favorite hobby of all.

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Thanks Tiffany for sharing a little bit about yourself! You gotta love those crafty moms some of us have had - they're the best!

We look forward to seeing your fabulous creations this year and we're thrilled to have you on our 2012 team.

You can follow Tiffany and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow as we continue to introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-23T00:01:00.006-07:00

Thanks for joining us this Monday morning. As we mentioned on Friday we will be introducing

the rest of our 2012 Design Team members to you throughout the week.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Greetings from sunny California! After a few years away, I now live in beautiful San Francisco with my sweet and spunky little boy who often appears in my projects and my college sweetheart. In my previous life, I worked as a book and food publicist. I admire all crafting styles, and I think of my own as sometimes sweet, at times quirky, and often fun. I love creating cards, gifts, and layouts for family and friends and have yet to meet a piece of patterned paper I didn't like!

Here are 5 facts about Regina:

I have moved 5 times in the last 4 years (cross country), even though I am not in the military nor is my husband.
I'm the clumsiest person on the planet, but I managed to hike the 26 miles of the Inca Trail in Peru without falling off the mountain.
My son's birth story was published in Pregnancy magazine - I still get a thrill whenever I see his sweet face in print.
I have had some unusual dining companions: shared a sandwich with President Jimmy Carter, had dinner with Alex Baldwin and Al Pacino (together!) and had a burger with Jessi Ventura.
My family once owned 112 rabbits - they really do mulitply!

One fact no one knows about me:

I starred as a tap-dancing, singing snowman in the school Christmas play, despite having two left feet and being tone-deaf. I brought down the house!

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Thanks Regina for sharing a little bit about yourself!

Wow! How exciting to have eaten with those famous people!

We look forward to having you on our 2012 Design Team.

You can follow Regina and see more of her fascinating projects on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce the remaining members of our 2012 team!

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We also want to remind you that we're having a contest on our Facebook page.

Please spread the word and let your friends know that we're having a Giveaway and all you have to do is LIKE our Facebook page & become a follower. (see left side bar to reach the Facebook page) When we reach 10,000 fans we'll pick a lucky winner!! So please start spreading the word!

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Just a quick reminder about our January Monthly Challenge - you still have until the 25th to get your entries in. We'd love to see what you create!

I-Spy & Weekly Winners!

2012-01-20T00:01:00.004-07:00

We love coming across projects that have been made using our products.

We want to encourage you to share your projects with us and post them online. You never know when we will spot your work and showcase it here on our blog!

We were stunned when we saw this amazing creation that probably

took just a wee bit of time to finish!

CHECK THIS OUT!

Chloe Hill created this 'dot' canvas using the i-rock tool and many, many Glam Rocks and Hot Rocks. Isn't it amazing? She even colored some of the clear crystals to get the colors that she needed. Make sure to check out her blog for some detailed shots of her creation.

Fabulous work Chloe!!!

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Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments that you left during our 4-day Release party for Sole Sisters. We're so happy that you loved the collection!

Now let's get to the winner from this past week's Release party.

One lucky person has won a complete collection of Sole Sisters!!

Giveaway:

Sole Sisters Release Party

Prize:

full collection of Sole Sisters

Winner:

Larissa Heskett said...

LOVE your stamps for this collection!! Imaginisce snag-em stamps are ALWAYS a MUST HAVE!! Not only because of how cute they are, but because of the AWESOME price for the quality of the stamps!! =) THANKS for sharing I LOVED all of the DT projects!! Can't wait to collect these!!
Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

January 17, 2012 3:18 PM

How to Claim Your Prize Package:
Please email your shipping information to: Contact.imaginisce@gmail.com
no later than midnight Friday, January 27th, 2012 and put
the giveaway name in the Subject Line.
We will get your prize package out to you as soon as we can.
Congratulations Larissa!!

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Don't forget about our January Challenge (Winter Theme). You still have a bit of time to work on it - challenge due date is Wed., January 25th, 2012. We'd love to see what you create!

Please join us again on Monday & the rest of the week as we continue to introduce the rest of our 2012 Design Team.

Sole Sisters - Day 4

2012-01-19T00:01:00.003-07:00

Thank you for joining us this past week and for stopping by again today for our final day of our Release party for Sole Sisters. We hope that you have fallen in love with this collection and have enjoyed the variety of projects that our Design Team has shared with you.

Here's a few more items from the Sole Sisters collection that we wanted to share with you.

Notorious Chipboard Sticker

Girl Die Cuts

Today we'd like to share with you a few more projects from the rest of our Design Team members. We'll begin with ...

Rosangela Philippsen

Using one of the large die cuts Ro created this darling card for a friend.

She also created this wonderful layout

with clusters of eye-catching detail.

This layout is super fun too with all the hand-cut

detail work that Rosangela has done.

Shellye McDaniel

Shellye made this altered puzzle tin. Isn't it fabulous?

She made this gift card holder as well. She hand-cut some leaves from the patterned paper (I Pick You) and then watercolored them. What a great gift idea!

We love how Shellye has used the i-rock tool to add some Glam Rocks to the dots on the patterned paper and for the added black swirls on her layout. A fabulous design!

Ilene Tell

You'll notice that a lot of our packaging has colored designs that can be recycled. That's exactly what Ilene has done. She used the red cardboard part of Die Cut package as part of her design for this stunning card. She even dressed up the purses with words from patterned paper (Chit Chat)

Ilene created this adorable layout of her son ... see even those boy pages work well with this collection!! She also incorporated some Roly Rosies & Popup Posies with this collection and it's just a fabulous combo!

On this layout Ilene again used some more packaging (red) to add a pop of color on her layout. The Roly Rosies and fabric flowers along with the Hot Rocks (and i-rock tool) are the perfect touch on this layout!

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Thanks so much for all the comments you've left on the posts this past week!

We've loved reading all of them.

Please join us again tomorrow as we announce the winner of our Giveaway!

a ....

collection of Sole Sisters.

To be entered into the drawing just leave us a comment today here on the blog & tell us what your favorite project was from this past week's reveal!

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We'll also be sharing an i-Spy project.

You never know it could just be you! So make sure to post your Imaginisce projects online - if we spot it we will i-Spy it!!

Sole Sisters - Day 3

2012-01-18T00:01:00.003-07:00

So, have you fallen in love with this collection yet?

We've got more to share with you today so call up your girlfriends, grab a cup of coffee and join us for another day of fabulous projects!

We want to begin by sharing with you the collection of stickers.

Girly Girl Sticker Stacker

Girls Night Out Sticker Stacker

Picture This Canvas Sticker

Ok, let's not wait any longer.

It's time to share more Sole Sister projects with you!

Diana Fisher

This money holder that Diana created is such a creative way to save up for that

cute pair of shoes she's had her eyes on!

This beautiful & feminine card is wonderfully designed with the chipboard & canvas embellishments.

Diana also created a couple of layouts with many fascinating layers and clusters of embellishments.

Abby Laubenstein

We love the dimension that Abby has displayed on her layout. There are so many details that catch your eye from the way she's used the i-rock & i-top tools, to the stitching & 'popped up' paper pieces. It's just beautiful!

Abby found this wooden purse at a craft store and altered it with some patterned papers and chipboard & diecut embellishments. What a fabulous idea!

Abby also created this stunning border framed layout. Again it is filled with so much detail from the cut-out work and added embellishments.

Cari Locken

Cari made this layout to share about her friendship with her mom. She added several Glam Rocks all over the page for added detail.

Cari covered this wooden frame (bought at a craft store) with patterned papers & other embellishments from the collection. It makes a great gift!

She also created this adorable mini album in the shape of a purse for her daughter.

The inside pages are accordian style and all her daughter will have to do is add the photos.

Cari created this two elegant & classy cards. She added some Glam Rocks (black & blue) using the i-rock.

Cari also found a little wooden purse like Abby's and altered it. She painted the wooden purse first and then covered it inside & out with paper. It would make a perfect little treasure 'box' for any little girl.

Adora Concepcion

Adora created this stunning layout that is full of texture & dimension. If you look carefully you'll see how she used the Snag'em flower stamp across her layout. What a perfect way to embellish your pages!

She also created this fabulous cards! That touch of red just makes the patterns 'pop'!

Don't forget about our Giveaway happening this week.

Just leave us a comment on today's post & let us know what you would create if you won a collection of Sole Sisters.

One winner will be randomly picked from all the posts

this past week to win a ...

full collection of Sole Sisters.

Winner will be announced this Friday.

Join us again tomorrow for our final day of our Sole Sisters Release Week.

Sole Sisters - Day 2

2012-01-17T00:01:00.004-07:00

Welcome to Day 2 of our release party for the Sole Sisters collection.

We hope that you enjoyed the lovely projects that we shared yesterday. We've got a bunch more for you today. Our girls on the Design Team have been loving this collection.

Before we share their projects we'd like to share with you the Snag'em Stamps from this collection.

Flower Journal Snag'em Stamp

Stiletto Snag 'em Stamp

Scallop Frame Snag 'em Stamp

Flower Trio Snag 'em Stamp

Thanks a Bunch Snag 'em Stamp

Purse Snag 'em Stamp

Now let's take a look at the incredible projects our design team has created for us today.

Regina Mangum

Now who wouldn't love to have their closet of shoes organized like this?? Regina created these fabulous photo labels for her collection of shoes! What a great idea! She used the Snag'em stamp shoe to embellish each card.

Speaking of shoes Regina even made a stunning shoe from one of the patterned papers and embellished it with a black fabric flower and Rhinestones using the i-rock tool.

We love that she used this collection to create a layout about her son as well.

Guiseppa Gubler

How fun is this layout? Creating layouts about your girlfriends is truly what this collection was designed for! We love all the layers that Guiseppa has added on this page.

Guiseppa created this amazing gift box, decorated with spiral flowers which she made using the Petal Roller & she then filled the box with some yummy sweet treats!

Guiseppa also created this wonderful mini album for her daughter. Each page has been embellished with the stickers, chipboard and canvas stickers from the collection. You can see more pages of this mini album on her blog.

Rhonda VanGinkel

All dressed up & ready to party - this collection is perfect for all those pictures of little girls playing dress-up to proms, formals and girls going shopping! Rhonda's amazingly designed layout reveals just how easy it is to create a page with a treasured photo that holds such dear memories in her heart.

She also created this beautiful frame. The added Hot Rocks in various colors add the perfect touch and go so great with the tiara in the photo. So pretty.

And how cute is this?? What a darling card! Rhonda also used the i-top tool to create the button-type closure on the front of the purse.

So would you like to win this collection??

Well, all you have to do is leave us a comment today on this post & let us know what your favorite stamp is from this collection.

One lucky person will be randomly selected from this week's comments & will win a ...

a full collection of Sole Sisters

One winner will be announced on this Friday.

Please join us again tomorrow for more Sole Sisters inspiration.

Sole Sisters - Release Week (Day 1)

2012-01-16T00:01:00.004-07:00

Welcome to our release party for Sole Sisters!

We're so excited to share this collection with you!

Throughout the week our fabulous Design Team will be showcasing projects that they've made using the new Sole Sisters collection.

You will love the unique projects that they have created (from layouts & cards to home decor) and you will definitely be inspired by this collection.

Here's a look at the eye-catching collection of 12x12 papers.

Shop Till You Drop

Purse-onality

Sole Mates

I Pick You

Girl Stuff

Chit Chat

Now, let's take a look at what the Design Team have created because we just can't hide them any longer. This is their 1st reveal as the new 2012 Imaginisce team & they had so much fun with this collection. We know that you'll fall in love with this collection too!

Tiffany Hood

Tiffany created 2 fabulous cards; 1 using the Snag'em stamps and the other with some of the die-cuts from the collection. Aren't those perfectly tied bows wonderful?

She also made a layout using a photo from her childhood recalling the close

childhood friendships she shared.

Rebecca Keppel

This collection worked perfectly for the layouts that Rebecca created as she shares about her daughter's love of everything girly. She used the i-rock and lots of Glam Rocks to bling it up!

This darling card with the added 'bling' & pretty flowers would definitely put a smile on anyone's face!

Mary Ann Jenkins

Often the photos we take don't really work with a certain collection but as you can see Mary Ann used black & white photos and they are so striking with the patterned papers. The added dimension with the die-cuts & chipboard are the perfect touch.

The note paper project is a wonderful accessory to have on your desk or even giveaway as a gift to a teacher or friend.

Heather Leopard

Heather designed this darling purse shaped gift bag - now what girl wouldn't like receiving this?

This charming "Friends" card was created using some of the packaging from the collection. Great idea, Heather!

She also created a fabulous layout with so many eye-catching details.

(i.e cut-out details, Glam rocks, mists & stitching)

So, did you enjoy those projects? We certainly hope so.

Of course, we couldn't have a new release without having a Giveaway!!

We want to hear which paper is your favorite & why from this collection.

Leave a post here and you'll be entered to win ...

a full collection of Sole Sisters.

The winner will be announced here on the blog Friday, January 20th.

Join us again tomorrow as we will share more fabulous projects from our Design Team.

Introducing ...

2012-01-13T00:01:00.003-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Here are 5 facts about Abby:

I'm not a big current TV viewer. Other than Parenthood and a few reality shows. I don't watch much current TV at all. However, I love old movies and sitcoms! I've seen every episode of I Love Lucy. The Honeymooners, Dick Van Dyke Show, and a few others. When I was expecting and on bed rest for the last month, every night I watched a movie from Hollywood's golden era 1930-59. I'm not sure why I'm so fascinated with classic entertainment ... but I'd rather get comfy on the couch with an old show any day than with most current ones.
I'm Greek but I don't care for any Greek foods. I once wen to a fancy Greek restaurant with several people who are not Greek. All of them ordered dishes like pastitsio and brizoles. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwish and french fries.
I was born and raised in a not-so-safe part of Chicagoland. My family moved to central Illinois when I was 13 and it was very difficult for myself as a teenager to adjust to the farm and country lifestyle. I rebelled. I was a C/D/F student (with the exception of As in Art!) and quit school my junior year. Years later in my 20s I acheived my GED and went to college majoring in psychology and early childhood education. For the past 10 years, I've worked for our school district, the last several years as a substitute. I work in some of the same classes I used to ditch. Whoda thunk it?
I love winter!! It's by far my favorite season I honestly wish it could be winter all year long. I'm not completely crazy. I do enjoy a nice warm and breezy summer day, but I hate to be hot and sweaty. There's just something about the chilly temps, being wrapped in a warm blanket or coat, beautiful snowfalls, longer peaceful evenings in my jammies with hot cocoa, and kids with pink noses and cheeks that I'll never tire of.
I'm a big chicken! I'm afraid of so many things. I've lost count of all the phobias I have. I've never flown in a plane (I've yet to understand how they stay in the sky!). I'm afraid of bugs (anything larger than a gnat and I'm screaming like a sissy girl!), complete darkness (there's a nightlight in every room of my home), most all amusement park rides (you couldn't pay me millions to get on a roller coaster!), reptiles, cemeteries, horror movies, heights, the list goes on and on. It's amazing how I've survived for 39 years! LOL!

And a secret I've never shared with anyone ...

Although I normally take time with my scrapbooking projects, relax and enjoy the creative process ... most of my super favorite projects were made with a quick deadline and a large can of redbull. :)

I'm beyond thrilled and honored to be on the Imaginisce team, and I excitedly look forward to all the creating and sharing in 2012!

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Thanks Abby for sharing a little bit about yourself! We're looking forward to seeing your creations this year too! Hope you're enjoying the snow!

You can follow Abby and see more her beautiful work on her blog.

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We'll be taking a little break from the Design Team intro's next week but we hope you'll join us on Monday for a week-long party as we celebrate the release

of our newest collection Sole Sisters!

The Design Team has been hard at work creating up a storm with this new collection and you are sure to love each & every project that they share next week!

PLUS we'll be giving away a collection of this new release!!

So you definitely don't want to miss next week!

Introducing ...

2012-01-12T00:01:00.002-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Hello, I'm Shellye McDaniel from Northwest Texas, where I live with my husband

of 20 years and our three kiddos. I work part-time as a Labor & Delivery nurse and the other part of the time I'm either creating in my craft room, attending my kid's functions, church activities or spending time with family.

I've been papercrafting for about fourteen years now. My most favorite thing to create with paper are mini albums, but I've recently found a new love in cardmaking.

I'm thrilled to be a part of the 2012 Imaginisce Design Team!

I also design for My Scrapbook Nook, I Heart Ippity (Unity Stamps) and am on the Paper Issues Creative Team. I look forward to sharing and creating with you all.

5 Interesting Facts:

I sing tenor
I've lived in Iowa ... twice
I was editor of my high school yearbook
I operated and owned a scrapbook kit club for seven years
I own all eight of the Andy Griffith series on DVD

One thing that no one knows about me:

Aside from being a nurse for 18+ years, I'm also a registered dental assistant.

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Thanks Shellye for sharing a little bit about yourself! We enjoyed getting to know you a bit better and look forward to seeing your beautiful work this next year too!

You can follow Shellye and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-11T00:01:00.002-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Here are 5 interesting facts about Rebecca:

In 2003, I graduated from law school at the top of my class, but after a year of working as a corporate securities attorney at a large law firm I decided I did not want to be a lawyer. ;)
When I was younger the idea of practicing yoga freaked me out because the controlled breathing made me feel light headed - now I have to take at least 2 yoga classes a week or I start to get cranky.
All my life I've lived on either the East or West Coast of the United States, until now that I live landlocked in Arizona and I SO miss the beach.
I love to read and secretly I've always wanted to be a writer.
I am an only child.

One thing no one knows about me:

As a child I have many creative pursuits - I danced (ballet, tap, jazz), played clarinet and even took art lessons. Somewhere along my way to adulthood I lost all of these activities and it was not until discovering scrapbooking that I felt like there was a creative option for me as an adult.

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Thanks Rebecca for sharing a little bit about yourself! We enjoyed getting to know you a bit better and look forward to seeing your beautiful work this year too!

You can follow Rebecca and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-10T00:01:00.002-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Here are 5 interesting facts about Mary Ann.

I have three boys, ages 24, 22 & 11, and one sweet girl that just turned 3. Yes, the oldest is 24 and the youngest is 3!
I love the Walton's and could watch the re-runs over and over again. There's just something about that big family sitting around their dinner table that never gets old.
I've been in 2 movies. So far, just as an extra, but the days on set sure were a lot of fun!
I've been scrapbooking for over 25 years, ever since I heard a commercial on the radio about how I could "learn to preserve my family memories and receive a free dinner." I went that night and spend way more on stickers and decorative scissors than I would have spent on dinner. :)
I love the color pink! Always have , all the way back to the age of 6 when my parents let me choose hot pink shag carpet for my bedroom. They didn't like pink so much after that, but I still love it!

and ... the one thing no one else know, well except my BFF ... She and I talk all the time about doing a "Scrapbook Comedy Tour". After working at a scrapbook store for 6 years, we saw and heard it all. From scrapbooks made with construction paper and paste, to helping someone pick out matching paper while she was in active labor because she wanted to make a scrapbook before the baby arrived. We've got the funny stories to tell, and someday we just might be at your crop making you laugh!

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Thanks Mary Ann for sharing a little bit about yourself! That comedy tour sounds like a great idea! We excited to have you on our team and look forward to seeing your work.

You can follow Mary Ann and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

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Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

I'm mommy to two beautiful girls and a great step-son. I have a wonderful hubby who supports my crafty side! I'm lucky enough to work at home using my marketing background and passion for social media. I've been documenting memories since I can remember but I became obsessed with it in 2010. I'm often found getting creative in my scrap room, designing or guesting for manufacturers, kit clubs and/or challenge sites. I have been published in print and online magazines. My other obsessions include being a HUGE Rob Thomas fan as well as diving all over the world, even when it means a random encounter with hammerhead and nurse sharks!

I'm so excited to be returning to the team!

Here's 5 random things you may or may not find interesting about me:

I'm very adventurous, from kayaking in a crocodile infested river, roller coasters, snow/water skiing, scuba diving...I love a thrill! There's more I'd love to try, like skydiving, but won't now that I have kids. Too risky!
According to my hubby, I move my fingers and/or wiggle my toes a lot when I'm going to sleep.
My first job was as a DQ girl (Dairy Queen) and I could make a mean swirl on the ice cream cones; not so much now though.
I'm half Hispanic, with brunette hair and brown eyes but one of my daughters is blonde with blue eyes. My other daughter is brunette with green eyes. This goes against what I was taught in biology about those dominant genes.
I'm a WAHM (work at home mom) so I get the best of all worlds - work in my pj's, home for my girls before/after school, and my work space is in the same room as my creative space!

One thing that no one knows is:

I'm a reality TV junkie - the good, the bad and the crazy ones - though I do have my limits!

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Thanks Heather for sharing a little bit about yourself! We're thrilled to have you on our team again and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work in 2012!

You can follow Heather and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-06T00:01:00.005-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Hi everyone, my name is Ilene Tell. I have two adorable (you'll see) kids, so there are always tons of cute pics to scrap, and I can do girlie layouts as well as funky and fun boy layouts since I have one of each. I would say my style is somewhat whimsical and artsy. I love to try new things, to distress and add layers, and lots of details, like hand stitching, and paint, and tons of embellishments. Imaginisce is totally right up my alley, and I'm so thrilled to be joining the DT.

I hope to inspire you all and in turn be inspired by you. I must confess that I don't scrapbook just to preserve memories ... it's my "me" time and I really couldn't imagine my life without it.

5 facts:

I love horror movies.
My kids' names are Dexter and Morgan ... it was an accident, I swear ;)
I can make really good pasta (but that's about it)
I can be pretty messy!
I've never been to a football game (and that's NOT an accident)

1 thing no one knows:

I have a few phobias - buttons and worms top the list

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Thanks Ilene for sharing a little bit about yourself! Mmm .. we'd love to taste some of that pasta. And buttons ??? Really?

We're looking forward to seeing your beautiful creations this year and are thrilled to have you join our 2012 Design Team.

You can follow Ilene and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again on Monday and the rest of the week as we continue to introduce our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-05T00:01:00.004-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

My name is from a Danish grandmother but is originally Italian. My Grandmother's Father was a painter and once painted an Italian lady by the name of Guiseppa. We think he might have a had a crush on her because he named all of his children with the middle name of Guiseppa including the boys!
My family and I enjoy college football. I have had season tickets to the BYU Cougars football games for the last 8 years. I enjoy going to the games with my family.
I enjoy spending time outdoors. Our family usually has 5-6 camp-outs a year. This allows us to spend a couple of weeks every year in the mountains. We like to hike, fish and ride 4-wheelers.
A few years ago I decided I wanted to be more healthy and set out to lose weight. I was successful and lost 65 pounds. I have managed to mantain my new weight for over two years.
I carry a rare genetic disease gene called SCIDS, othewise known as "The Bubble Boy Disease". The disease is recessive in me, but can be passed to my children. I didn't know I was a carrier until I had my third child. He was a dominate carrier of the gene and passed away when he was three.

Fact that nobody else knows:

Ok .... I am a little obsessive compulsive, but I would like to think that everybody has a little bit of that in them. I find myself rotating my underwear, dish towels, dish cloths, towels and things that are commonly used a lot just so they all get even wear. Weird, I know, but I think there are probably worse things to be obsessive about.

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Thanks Guiseppa for sharing a little bit about yourself! How funny that your Grandpa passed that name to all of his children! And way to go with the weight loss girl - that's awesome!

We're very excited to have you join our 2012 team and look forward to your work.

You can follow Guiseppa and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-04T00:01:00.004-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

I just celebrated 10 years with NextStepU as the Production Director for the magazine. For my anniversary gift I was given my very own custom bobble head!
I hate warm tomatoes but love the cold ones.
I met my husband while I was working as a sales rep for a radio station.
I love baseball and I am a big NY Yankees fan. If husband has the day off and our AAA team (the Red Wings) are playing, we are at the game. There is nothing better than a ball game!
I love to read. The only books I seem to enjoy are the ones about fictional characters set in real moments in history.

What no one knows about me:

When I was in labor with my son, I was so frustrated with the needle for the I.V. that I ripped it out of my hand! The nurse was not happy with me about that. She had to bandage my hand as I was pushing.

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Thanks Diana for sharing a little bit about yourself! We're excited to see more of your work this year and get to know you more in 2012!

You can follow Diana and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Introducing ...

2012-01-03T00:01:00.006-07:00

Throughout the month of January we will be introducing

our 2012 Design Team members to you.

You will enjoy getting to know them as they share 5 interesting facts about themselves and 1 secret that no one else knows .... (that is, until now!)

Today we would like to introduce to you ....

Hi Greetings from the beautiful Northwest!

My name is Adora and I am addicted to scrapbooking.

I've always been fascinated with paper crafts, from magazine clippings to beautiful colorful scrapbook patterned papers. I am so happy and thrilled to be a part of this awesome team!

Most importantly, I am married with 3 children, a grandson and Lucy - our pug!

They are my scrapbook pages!

So here are some interesting & fascinating facts about me.

I was married when I was 19 to my childhood neighbor and this coming January will be our 30th wedding anniversary. The exciting thing was we eloped, since we were too young to get married. My kids love this story, they think it's very romantic and it was.
I am funny without even trying! My family, friends and co-workers will agree. Sometimes it's a good thing and other times I'm not too sure!
I can sing!! (I think!) I own a Karaoke machine. LOL!
I only listen to a Christian Radio Station. (it has been 3 years now)
I buy two (scrapbook papers) of the same kind. One to use and one to admire. Does this make me a hoarder?

One thing that no one knows about me until now ... well, there's not a lot of things that people do not know about me but this morning I weighed myself and I am 15 lbs less! Woohoo!! 3 months ago I was diagnosed with diabetis. I blame my genes and my love of pastries but I'm happy and proud to say that everything is in control!

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Thanks Adora for sharing a little bit about yourself! We enjoyed getting to know you a bit better and look forward to seeing your beautiful work this next year too!

You can follow Adora and see more of her beautiful work on her blog.

Join us again tomorrow and the rest of this week as we introduce a few more members of our 2012 team!

Monthly Challenge & December's Winner

2012-01-02T00:01:00.012-07:00

We want to take a moment now to thank all of you who participated in our Monthly Challenges throughout 2011. We were amazed by all the talent & creativity that we saw.

December's Monthly Challenge was a color challenge and we loved each entry!

So we've got a winner to announce.

Please join us in congratulating ....

Claire Apostoloff

We thought this was a fabulous birthday card.

We love the banners & balloons. Thanks for taking part in the challenge!

Claire could you please send us an email to contact.imaginisce@gmail.com with your details and also the two
current collections you would like to recieve by no later than Friday, January 6th, 2012.

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We've also got another winner to announce from our

TOP 10 PRODUCTS OF 2011 post.

We enjoyed reading about your favorites from this past year

and hope that there will be many more in 2012.

So, the lucky winner of their favorite product is ....

CONTEST:

Top 10 2011 Products

PRIZE:

winner's favorite product

WINNER:

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHH! I love everything Imaginisce!! LOVE those i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers...and I LOVE the little snips! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

December 31, 2011 4:36 PM

Please send us an email to contact.imaginisce@gmail.com with
your mailing details no later than Friday, January 6th, 2012

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2012 is now upon us and with the New Year

brings us a new Monthly Challenge.

This month's challenge is based on a theme.

Can you tell what it is yet??

The theme for this month's challenge is:

WINTER WONDERLAND

Create any type of project (layout, card, altered, mini album, etc) that has a winter season theme to it. You can use whatever colors, patterns, etc you want but it must have a winter theme.

Remember that you must use at least 75% Imaginisce product on your project. You have until January 25th to have your entry uploaded into the link below and you'll be in the running for a current Imaginisce collection!

Just to help you out and give you an idea of what we're thinking for this challenge ... let's take a look at what some members from our 2012 Design Team came up with!

Regina Mangum

... created this adorable photo card using some papers from our 2011 Cottage Christmas collection. She also added "Snowy Jo" from a much older Imaginisce collection (way to hold on there Regina!)

Rhonda Van Ginkel

... created this gift bag using the Bon Voyage collection.

She used all sizes of the i-top punches to create the adorable snowman and for the 'hat'

topping off that cute Mr. Snowman's head Rhonda used one of the cars from the collection!

We love it!

Abby Laubenstein

... created this beautiful winter scene layout using some papers & die-cuts

from Santa's Little Helper collection.

Looks like someone was having fun in the snow!

Guiseppa Gubler

...created this darling winter scene card using

Happy Camper collection. How cute is this?

We hope that we've inspired you with these creations and

we can't wait to see what you create!

We also want to let you know that you can now follow us on Pinterest as well as search through our blog using the Search engine posted on the left side bar.

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

As we say good-bye to 2011 we want to say THANK YOU to our many followers and fans.

We thank you for your encouraging & friendly comments both here on our blog

and on our Facebook page.

We also thank you for the way in which you support us

with the purchase of our products. We couldn't do it without YOU!

We are looking forward to 2012 with great anticipation as we're excited to to see all that this new year has in store.

We wish you a very safe & Happy New Year!

Weekly Winners & Top 10 Products of 2011

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We want to thank you for all the wonderful comments you gave

Shaunte Wadley, our Guest Designer.

Her projects were wonderful and we were thrilled to have her

join us this past month!

We mentioned at the beginning of the week that we were going to giveaway

Shaunte's favorite Imaginisce tool.

So, .... we've got a winner to announce today!!

Contest:

Guest Designer

Prize:

i-rock tool & accessories

Winner:

PamS said...

I like the idea of cutting the paper the way Shaunte does and puttiing it back together so that you still have a background paper with strength. I will be trying that trick out. I am loving the raindrop glam rocks...how cute are they...I see flowers being made out of them.
I am a follower.

Happy New Year.

December 28, 2011 5:52 AM

How to Claim Your Prize Package:
Please email your shipping information to: Contact.imaginisce@gmail.com
no later than midnight Friday, January 6th, 2012 and put
the giveaway name in the Subject Line.
We will get your prize package out to you as soon as we can.
Congratulations!!

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Each year Imaginisce creates top-of-the-line paper collections & innovative tools.

We would like to share with you our top 10 selling products from 2011.

(drumroll please ........)

1. i-rock Tool

2. i-top Tool

3. i-rock Compact - Clear

4. i-rock Compact - Jewels

5. i-punch Tool

6. i-bond Glue Gun

7. i-rock Compact - Glitter

8. d-stress Tool

9. POGO

10. i-top Large Punch

Not only do we have our favorites but so did some of our

2011 Design Team members.

Here's a look at some of their favs!

Robyn Schaub:

i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers (loves the light and the shape)
i-top 2.0 Tool
i-bond
Geek is Chic line
i-rock tray
Little Snips
new i-rock templates (especially the bracket shape)
XL i-top brad daddies

Sophia Allison:

i-top 2.0
i-rock Bling Mat

Heather Leopard:

i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers
i-top 2.0
Pink Jewel Tray (she loves how easy it is to pour them in & out)
colored Foam Tape (squares)

Rhonda Van Ginkel:

i-top 2.0 for the XL brads
i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers
d-stress tool
heart shaped Glamrocks (her wish is for stars next!!)
POGO Adhesive
Foam Tape in colors
Bon Voyage Line (she's loved the vintage/classic look)
Geek is Chic line
Animal Crackers line
Little Snips

Cari Locken

i-top 2.0 tool
i-rock tool
Pearl & Black Glam Rocks
Hot Rocks Compact (Glitter)
Happy Harvest line
Bon Voyage line
Foam Tape Adhesives
Fashion Fabric Flowers
i-bond Glue Gun
Little Snips

Kim Holmes:

Bon Voyage line
i-rock LED Lighted tweezers
Geek is Chic line
Little Cutie line
Berrylicious line
Happy Camper line
i-top 2.0 tool
Foam Tape (rolls)
I-bond Glue Gun
Animal Crackers line

Erin Basett:

i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers
d-stress tool & tips
i-rock tray
i-bond Glue Gun
iron-on motifs
i-top Alligator clips
i-top buttons
Roly Rosies & Pop-up Posies
Foam Adhesives
mini iron

Aphra Boyler:

Geek is Chic line
Bon Voyage line
i-top 2.0 tool
shaped i-rock crystals
i-bond Glue Gun
XL Brad Daddies
Happy Harvest line
i-rock tray
i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers
Foam Adhesives

Melinda Spinks:

i-bond Glue Gun (says she couldn't live without it!)
i-rock LED Lighted Tweezers (the whole family loves these!)
Little Snips
i-top 2.0 tool
i-rock Glam Rocks (red, black, glitter & hearts)
i-rock tray (excellent for glitter too!)
Bon Voyage line
the little Fox Snag'em Stamp
Extra Large Brad Daddies
iron-on Bling

Shemaine Smith:

i-bond Glue Gun
i-top 2.0 tool

Lydia Jackson:

Happy Camper line
i-rock Glam Rocks
d-stress
Animal Crackers line (made her happy!)
Rain Drop shaped i-rock Glam Rocks (she's wishing for stars next!!)
i-top Magnets
Petal Roller tool
Geek is Chic line
i-bond Glue Gun
i-top Alligator clips
i-rock tray
heart shaped Glam Rocks

Michelle Unruh:

Happy Harvest line
Bon Voyage line
i-rock tray
i-rock tool
All the new Glam Rocks (shaped, glitter, metallic)
i-top 2.0 tool
magnet brad daddies
Foam Adhesives

We'd love to hear what your Imaginisce favorites were for 2011.

Just leave us a comment here on this post telling us your

top favorite product/tool of 2011 - and you may just win it!

(contest closes Sun., Jan 1st, 2011. Winner will be announced Mon., Jan.2nd, 2012)

New Year's Inspiration

2011-12-29T00:01:00.005-07:00

The clock is ticking and it's getting closer to the stroke of midnight!

And ringing in the New Year is always a time of celebration!

It's so much fun to spend those last hours of the year with your friends & family laughing, being silly, playing games and of course, eating!!

Wearing those party hats and making noises with the

party blowers are always fun for everyone.

Even the big kids!

We wanted to share some New Years Inspiration with you today.

Keely Yowler

... has created some adorable party that are just perfect for such an occasion.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Hippity Hop & Bon Voyage collections), Crepe Paper (for pink hat details), Vintage patterns (to create detail on blue/brown hat), American Crafts Thicker, My Little Shoebox (alpha stickers), paper doilies

Rhonda Van Ginkel

... made this gorgeous party dress card.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Bon Voyage patterned papers, 22mm Brad Daddy, 22mm Brad Daddy Punch, i-Top 2.0, i-Rock, i-Rock Small Flourishes Stencil, i-Rock Hot Rocks Compact - Multi, i-Rock Hot Rocks Compact - Crystal ), Stamps - A. Jillian, Vance Design,, White Embossing Powder - Ranger,, Cardstock - Bazzil, , Card Die - AccuCut,, Black Velvet Trim - Bella Blvd.,, Black Rose Trim - American Crafts,, Glue Glider Pro - Glue Arts,, Glossy Accents - Ranger, Other: Black Tulle, Wide black Grossgrain Ribbon, Embossing Heat Gun

Cari Locken

... created a pocketbook calendar for 2012 to keep in her purse.

(Calendar template is her design). She printed the months & lines on a 7x7 piece of heavy weight cardstock (front & back) and then folded each sheet in half.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Geek is Chic collection), heavy white cardstock (Staples), staples (to adhere paper together), green bias ribbon, American Crafts (Thickers)

If you're interested in the calendar template design that Cari created please email her (Click on her name & it will take you to her blog. The email link is on there)

In closing today, we'd like to leave you with this quote/poem.

Guest Designer - Day 2 & Giveaway!

2011-12-28T00:01:00.003-07:00

If you joined us yesterday you'll see that we have Shaunte Wadley joinig us this month as Guest Designer. If you happened to pop on over to her blog you'll also have found out how incredibly hilarious she is. She always makes me laugh out loud!!

Yesterday she amazed us with her gorgeous projects using

Santa's Little Helper collection.

Today she is going to share projects using the Hippity Hop collection.

Let's just say she was a busy little scrapper this past month!

We'd like to begin by showing you this darling layout that she created.

Here's a close-up shot of the raindrop Glam Rocks.

They are just perfect for this collection!

Shaunte often uses a certain technique to create her layouts when using double sided paper as it allows her to use both sides of the paper on one layout.

She cuts the paper leaving the manufacturer strip intact. Then she uses that 1/4" of 'extra' paper (the manufacturer strip) to attach to the flip side of the other half of the paper giving her a full sheet of two different patterns (still 12x12).

"Egg-hunt" layout

Shaunte altered the "spring" chipboard piece to say "egg" instead.

She also created a couple of cards; one with a 'window' to reveal the birdcage die-cut and the other card uses a transparency and a creative way to use the flower die-cuts.

Shaunte wanted to share a little technique tip with you on this next card when using double sided Foam Tape.

By the way, isn't that bunny cute?

After she stamped the Snag'em bunny image onto a

transparency she cut them into circles.

She then attached the transparency circles to the card using

our Foam Tape (red) which she die-cut.

To die-cut the double sided Foam Tape she simply adhered it onto the Imaginisce sticker backing and then ran it through her die cut machine.

She then peeled the backing off & adhered to her project.

We hope that you have enjoyed Shaunte's beautiful creations using Santa's Little Helper & Hippity Hop these past two days. We've enjoyed having her join us & share her talent with us this month.

Make sure to check out more of her fabulous work on her blog.

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Don't forget about our Giveaway.

Giveaway!

We just couldn't share all these wonderful projects without having a giveaway of Shaunte's favorite Imaginisce tool ...

the i-rock tool (and accessories)!

Here's what you need to do in order to enter the contest:

Hop on over to Shaunte's blog leave her a comment and become a follower of her blog. Then come back here and leave a comment on today's blog post and tomorrow's blog post.

(the winner will be announced on Friday)

Guest Designer - Day 1 & Giveaway!

2011-12-27T00:01:00.003-07:00

We are thrilled to introduce our Guest Designer for the month of December...

Shaunte Wadley

"I am a 30-something, chocolate-loving, SAHM from Utah. I have been

scrapbooking since 1997, the dreaded era of photos cropped with deco

scissors. Since then, my work has evolved into a clean, linear,

photo-focused style. I have been published a few times, been to a few

trade shows, taught a few classes, worked for a few design teams ... but

have not yet lost the love for this hobby. I love it for the creative

outlet, and the good people I have met along the way.

My favorite subjects to scrap are my husband and five kids. (I never

lack for subject material!) I especially like making mini-albums of

our many trips together. When I'm not scrapping I am traveling,

blog-hopping, reading, or editing photo shoots. And doing laundry.

Always laundry.

I am so excited and lucky to be a Guest Designer for Imaginisce! Thank

you, Imaginisce for letting me play with such an innovative and fun product line!"

Now before we share with you the amazing projects that Shanute has created we asked her a few questions just so that we (and you) could get to know her a bit better.

Q: Diet or Regular?

A: Diet, and caffeine free. If I am going to "splurge" though, I choose Chocolate Milk.

Q: When & where do you scrap/craft?

A: We added onto our house a few years ago, and I got an entire Scrap room out of it. Occasionally when I am feeling pretentious, I clean it out, and then call it my "Studio."

(Link to photos of my studio:

http://shauntewadley.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-studio-tour.html)

Q: What is one item or technique you use most often?

A: I often use my sewing machine on my paper projects. People assume that I am a quilter. Not so. Truth is, I am domestically challenged. The buttons I have sewn back on, and the hems I have attempted resemble the work of a five year old.

Q: What is your favorite Imaginisce tool or product?

A: The cordless glue gun!! I am always working on projects while watching movies with my family. Before the cordless glue gun, I would always have to fight for the seat on the couch next to an outlet. Now I can sit anywhere!! lol I am also quite partial to the iRock. I love bling! It makes the squirrel in me very happy.

Q: How do you kick start your creative process?

A: With the product I need/get to work with. I am usually inspired by the color palette, or the wording of a sticker or die-cut, and then I go searching for the perfect photos to match.

Q: What product couldn't you live without?

A: I love dimension. I literally can NOT scrap without some type of foam adhesive. This is also why I like to do mini-albums. I am not limited by what I can slip back into a page protector. lol.

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Ok, it's time to share with you some of Shaunte's gorgeous work using Santa's Little Helper collection.

She die cut the pizza box (using a Lifestyle Crafts die), and filled it full of 'tags' that she made using the Santa's Little Helper stamps and also the die-cuts. She just added some string and stamped 'to/from' on the back of them.

The finished box size is 3.75" x 3.75" and 1" deep.

She then altered this altoid tin - isn't it adorable??

She liked it because it is magnetic and it could be filled with any kind of stocking stuffer, or perfect size for a gift card. Shaunte filled it with magnets.

Shaunte just added some magnetic strips to the back of some of the 3-D cardstock stickers viola! Instant Holiday fridge decor!

Here's a festive layout that Shaunte made. The twine used for the 'reigns' on the reindeer & Santa's sleigh is brilliant!

Shaunte made a fabulous Christmas card and we love the shape of this card!

And the last project that we'll share with you today is a mini album.

The mini album is 3.5" x 3.5". It is adorable and so easy to throw together since everything matches! (Santa's Little Helper collection). Shaunte made this using a tutorial that she found through Pinterest.

Wasn't that fabulous??

We're so thankful to Shaunte for designing so many beautiful projects. And we're thrilled that she will be sharing some more tomorrow using the Hippity Hop collection. So you won't want to miss tomorrow's post.

Giveaway!

We just couldn't share all these wonderful projects without having a giveaway of Shaunte's favorite Imaginisce tool ...

the i-rock tool (and accessories)!

Here's what you need to do in order to enter the contest:

Hop on over to Shaunte's blog leave her a comment and become a follower of her blog. Then come back here and leave a comment on today's blog post and tomorrow's blog post.

(the winner will be announced on Friday)

Good luck!!

Good Things UTAH

2011-12-26T00:01:00.001-07:00

It's Kids Craft Week on ABC4 Good Things Utah.

(to our local Utah followers you may be interested in this)

Watch on Tuesday morning (Dec., 27th) at 10AM for a fun how-to featuring

the new i-top tool and the magnets.

Deanna Lambson will be appearing with her son Peter, a senior at Brighton High, to show off his bulletin board.

We'll post a video clip on our blog and website shortly.

It's that time of the year!

2011-12-25T00:01:00.002-07:00

From all of us here at Imaginisce

we want to wish you & your family

a very

Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Blog Hop Winner!

2011-12-24T00:01:00.001-07:00

We want to say thanks again to everyone who participated in our Blog Hop with Clearsnap this past week.

We loved reading all of your comments (and yes, they were all read!)

Bet you just want us to announce the winner right?

Ok, then.

The winner is ....

CONTEST:

Holiday Blog Hop with Clearsnap & Imaginisce

PRIZE:

Collection pack of Santa's Little Helper

i-rock tool & Accessories

POGO Adhesive Dispenser

Foam Tape (Red & White)

WINNER:

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS for sharing!! I LOVE the projects and the NEW line!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS HOLIDAY WEEK!! =)

December 22, 2011 5:29 PM

How to Claim Your Prize Package:
Please email your shipping information to: Contact.imaginisce@gmail.com
no later than midnight Friday, December 23trd, 2011 and put
the giveaway name in the Subject Line.
We will get your prize package out to you as soon as we can.
Congratulations Larissa!

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Thanks again for joining Clearsnap & us this past week. We hope that you were inspired.

Now, if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping you still have a few hours left.

So hurry up!

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!

Imaginisce & Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop - Day 5

2011-12-23T00:01:00.005-07:00

Welcome to Day 5 of our Holiday Blog Hop with Clearsnap.

Today brings us to the close of our fabulous weeklong blog hop. We hope that you've enjoyed the projects shown throughout the week. I know that we here at Imaginisce have been inspired!

We still have a few more today to share with you.

Heather Leopard

Heather created this adorable gift idea for her daughter's bus driver.

Inside is a Blockbuster gift card & a bag of microwaveable popcorn.

A closeup shot of the glitter and fibers.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper papers & die-cuts), Clearsnap (Glitter, Glue Gloss, Sparkly Fibers), Other: ribbon, popcorn bag, gift card

Lydia Jackson

Lydia created this fabulous layout using the Smooth Spritz and cut out circles that she used as a template to create her design. So creative Lydia!

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper papers, die-cuts; Glam Rocks), Clearsnap (Smooth Spritz: Holly Berries, Glitter, ink), Jillibean Soup alphas

Cari Locken

Cari created this beautiful Christmas frame to give to a friend.

She used the Design Adhesive (Merry Christmas) words, adhered to a strip of cream cardstock and then spread glitter overtop. Cari then sprayed some Smooth Spritz overtop of the strip and over the punched snowflakes. The added sparkle was just the right touch.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper papers, diecuts), Ek Success (snowflake punch), Clearsnap (Design Adhesives, Glitter: Ruby Slippers, Smooth Spritz: GingerAle), Glue Arts (Glue Glider Pro & Adhesive Squares), Frame (Ikea)

Marielle LeBlanc

Marielle made this precious little gingerbread Christmas card.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper), Clearsnap (Colorbox Cat's Eye Ink: Tutti Fruit, Smooth Spritz: Holly Berries and Ice Rink)

Rhonda Van Ginkel

Rhonda made this adorable shadow box. She used the Holly Berries Smooch Spritz on the rooftop of the pattern paper background behind Santa. Rhonda then used the Ginger Ale Smooch Spritz to dye her ribbon for the bell ornament. The Sparkle Fibers added just the right sparkle factor to her other ornament by Rudolph. All of the elements are attached at varying degrees of depth for added interest.

Supplies:Design Adhesives by ClearSnap, Cranberry Colobox ink by ClearSnap, Sparkle Fibers by ClearSnap, Glue Gloss by ClearSnap, Peridot Glitter by ClearSnap, Holly Berries Smooch by ClearSnap, Ginger Ale Smooch by Clearsnap, Santa's Little Helper Pattern Papers, Diecuts and Foam Tape by Imaginisce, i-rock and gems by Imaginisce, Mini Alphas by MLS, Glue Glider Pro Permatac by Glue Arts, Seam Binding Ribbon by Hug Snug, Other: Bells by Michael's, Shadowbox frame from a clock kit, Tuesday Morning

We hope that you have enjoyed all of the projects & holiday creations that our Design Team & the Clearsnap team shared with you these past few days!

At the beginning of the week we mentioned something about a Giveaway/Prize didn't we?? Here were guidelines in order to be entered:

Visit our blogs (Imaginisce & Clearsnap) each day this week to see new creations from our Designers. Each comment entered on one of the Holiday Blog Hop posts will enter you into the giveaway! Earn additional entries by following us on Facebook, our blog (click the Follow Button), and sharing about the Hop online. Just post a link or comment on any Holiday Blog Hop post telling us what you did and that will count as an additional entry. We'll be posting the winners on December 24, 2011. Thank you for hopping along with us!

Tomorrow we'll announce the lucky winner of our Holiday Blog Hop!

The prize is a .....

(yes we can't keep it a secret any longer)

Collection pack of Santa's Little Helper

i-rock tool & Accessories

POGO Adhesive Dispenser

Foam Tape (Red & White)

GOOD LUCK to all of you who have entered!

And thanks for joining us this past week for the Holiday Blog Hop!

Imaginisce & Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop - Day 4

2011-12-22T00:01:00.001-07:00

Welcome to DAY 4 of our Holiday Blog Hop with Clearsnap.

We really hope that you've been enjoying the projects by our design team and the creations that Clearsnap have been sharing.

We realize that it's a busy time of year right now but sometimes just taking the time to sit down and create something is a good way to release from all that stressful holiday shopping! Wouldn't you agree?

So we have a few more things to share with you today. Let's start off with this adorable little tag that Marielle made.

Marielle LeBlanc

This would be perfect on top of any gift!

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper papers, canvas stickers), Clearsnap (Smooth Spritz: Ice Rink, Glue Gloss, Glitter:Ocean Spray, Black ink), twine, alpha stickers

A closeup shot of the spray.

What a great effect for winter and the look of snowball fights!

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper, Glam ROcks, ) Clearsnap (Design Adhesives Snowflakes, Glitter in Ocean Spray, Smooth Spritz in Ice Rink)

Melinda Spinks

Melinda created this gorgeous ornament to grace her tree.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper, i-bond tool, i-top tool and medium brad daddies), Clearsnap (Glitter:Winter Frost, Design Adhesives: Snowflakes, Colorbox Cat's Eye Archival inks), Other products: glass christmas bauble, red burlap, aqua baker's twine

Cari Locken

Now wouldn't this card just put a smile on your face

if you received it this Christmas holiday? How adorable!

Cari used the Design Adhesives and Ruby Slippers Glitter

to create the sentiment on her card.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper: papers; Glam rocks), Clearsnap (Glitter : Ruby Slipper, Design Adhesives: sentiments), Bazzill Basics (kraft cardstock), ribbon (offrays), Other: red button

Well, our Holiday Blog Hop is almost over but we still have one more day of beautiful festive projects to share with you so please make sure to stop by again tomorrow.

Now please hop on over to Clearsnap's blog and enjoy their beautiful creations today as well.

Imaginisce & Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop Day 3

2011-12-21T00:01:00.002-07:00

Welcome to DAY 3 of our Holiday Blog Hop with Clearsnap.

We're so happy to have you join us!

Have you been enjoying the projects? We sure hope so.

Today we have some beautiful holiday ideas to share with you.

We're going to begin today with this incredible wall hanging by Keely.

Keely Yowler

Keely incorporated quite a lot of Clearsnap glitter and sparkly fibers on this wall hanging. She even created one snowman for each member of her family.

Supplies: Imaginisce "Santa's Little Helper" patterned paper., Clearsnap : Glue Gloss, Smooch Spritz "Holly Berries" & "Ginger Ale", Glitter: Peridot, Sparkle Fibers "Snow Drift", Colorbox Cats Eye Ink "White"., Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Best Creation, Cricut cartridge: Winter Woodland, Snowflake Punch: Martha Stewart , Ribbon: Offray, Zig: Black, Cardboard, Buttons, Jewel, Lace: craft supply

Heather Leopard

Heather made these darling little treat bags for her daughter to give to the school administrators (ie. nurse, front office, etc) as a token of appreciation.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper papers, die-cuts & chipboard), Clearsnap (Glitter,Smooth Spritz, Design Adhesives), misc. (ribbon)

Shemaine Smith

Shemaine punched snowflakes with Martha Stewart punches and laid them over white cardstock. She then used the Smooch Spritz to create her own background. She ran the cardstock thru her Cuttlebug with the Snowflake embossing folder to create some texture. Shemaine then finished the card with a Season's Greetings Word Die Cut with pop dots.

Supplies: Clearsnap Smooch Spritz Holly Berries, gold glitter and Glue gloss, Imaginisce Santa's Little Helper Cinnamon snowflake, die cuts.

Please join us again tomorrow as we've got more to share!!

More holiday inspiration from cards, layouts, to christmas ornaments.

Remember to leave us a comment on each post in order to be entered into the drawing for a wonderful prize! See details on Monday's post.

Now make sure to hop on over to Clearsnap's blog for more incredible inspiration. They've been sharing fabulous projects this week!

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Just a reminder about the December Monthly Challenge (Color Inspiration). You still have until Dec. 25th to get your entries in! We'd love to see your work!

Imaginsce & Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop Day 2

2011-12-20T00:01:00.002-07:00

Welcome back to Day 2 of our Holiday Blog Hop with Clearsnap.

We hope you enjoyed yesterday's projects as we've got some more to share with you.

Cristal Hobbs

Cristal used the Sparkle Fibers to add glitter and texture to her beautiful card.

Supplies: Clearsnap (Glitter, Fibers, Deisgn Adhesives), Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper), Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive, Beacon Fabric-Tac

Lydia Jackson

Lydia used dragged the tip of the smooth applicator across the fabric of the button. What a wonderful 'candy-cane' effect she created!

Supplies: Imaginisce (Geek Is Chic, Santa's Little Helper), Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock, Clearsnap (Smooth, Glitter, Design Adhesives)

Michelle Unruh

Card#1

Michelle used an ink pad to 'paint' the color onto the stamped image. She also used the Glitter glue and Glitter to glitz up the tiny flowers.

Supplies: Product List: Bazzill Cardstock; Imaginisce papers and heart glam; Clear snap ink, glitter and glitter gloss; Glue Arts adhesive; Micron pen; Basic Grey rubon.

Card#2

Michelle cut the grass design using the Platin Cartridge, a hyrdrangea punch to add the small flowers and then adhered a layer of Glitter Glue & then sprinkled the Sparkle fibers overtop of the grass cut-out.

Supplies: Imaginisce (Hippity Hop papers, Glitter Glams), Bazzill Basic (Cardstock), Cricut (Plantin Schoolbook cartridge), Clearsnap (ink & fibers), Heidi Swapp (rub-ons), Ek Success (Corner rounder punch), Creative Memories (templates to cut the egg shape), Glue Arts (Glue Glider Adhesive)

Please join us again tomorrow for more holiday inspiration.

And don't forget about our giveaway. Click here for details.

We're going to keep the prize a secret until the day we announce the winner! (afterall, aren't all of you Christmas presents a surprise??!)

Imaginisce & Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop

2011-12-19T00:01:00.011-07:00

Welcome to the Imaginisce and Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop 2011!

We've brought our designers together to share holiday scrapbooking, gift, and decorating ideas with you all week long, featuring Clearsnap & Imaginisce products! Sit down with a cup of hot cocoa and soak in the inspiration as our designers spread the holiday cheer.

Visit the Clearsnap Blog HERE.

Let's get started with some beautiful cards by few of our designer!!

Sophia Allison

Supplies used: Clear Snaps Sparkle Fibers - Snowdrift, Clear Snaps Glue Gloss, Clear Snaps Glitter - Winter Frost, Clear Snaps Design Adhesives - Christmas Words, Poinsettia Flower, Imaginisce Small Daddy Brads, Imaginisce Christmas Range PP, Green American Craft CS

Courtney Lee

Supplies used: Cartridge: Love You A Latte,Imaginisce: Hippity Hop (patterned paper) ,Core'dinations solid cardstock,Imaginisce: I-rock and Glam Rocks in Pearl,Clear Snap Smooch Spritz "Ice Rink" (silver),Clear Snap Smooch Spritz "Holly Berries",Clear Snap Glitter in Honey Glow,Clear Snap Design Adhesives in Snowflakes,Clear Snap Color Box Ink,Crinkled ribbon: Kris Swain's Etsy Store,Button from my stash,Foam dimensional tape: Imaginisce Colored Foam Tape in White and Red,Sentiment: My Pink Stamper: Winter Treats and Sayings,White embossing powder: a la Mode

Rhonda Van Ginkel

Supplies: Imaginisce (Santa's Little Helper, Foam tape, POGO adhesive), The Paper Journal - Kraft cardstock; Maya Road (Kraft envelope); Dress it Up (Crystal snowflake); Stampin ' Up (Tab punch); Clearsnap (Glue Gloss, Sparkle Fibers, Popcorn ink, Deep Lagoon Ink, Chesnut Roan ink, Cranberry ink); Other: trim, sewing machine & thread

And, a Holiday Blog Hop is not complete without gifts so we have a wonderful giveaway lined up for you! Visit our blogs each day this week to see new creations from our Designers.

Each comment entered on one of the Holiday Blog Hop posts will enter you into the giveaway! Earn additional entries by following us on Facebook, our blog (click the Follow Button), and sharing about the Hop online. Just post a link or comment on any Holiday Blog Hop post telling us what you did and that will count as an additional entry.

We'll be posting the winners on Sat., December 24, 2011.

Thank you for hopping along with us!

See you tomorrow!

i-Spy & Weekly Winners

2011-12-17T00:17:00.000-07:00

It's always so fun for us to find scrapbookers using our products whether they're a new release or an older one. We came across this wonderful birthday card using the Birthday Bash collection. It was created by Laurie Schmidlin.

We love the design. I'd be happy to get that card on my birthday!

Beautiful work Laurie!

Now it's time for our ...

We loved reading all of your comments this past week and decided to giveaway 2 collections of Hippity Hop.

Contest:

Hippity Hop Release Party

Prize:

complete collection of Hippity Hop

Winner#1:

DeniseP said...
LOVE the stickers...and the cards that have the stripes on the bottom. They are so simple and STRIKING. I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
December 13, 2011 12:37 AM

Winner #2:

Scrap2day said...
Wow..such beautiful projects! So many I've love to attempt!
My favorite thing to do in the Spring is to play outside in my flower beds and watch my tulips spring up :o)
December 15, 2011 12:26 PM

Don't forget about our December Monthly Challenge - it's a wonderful color combo this month and we'd love to see your takes on this challenge! Contest closes Dec. 25th

Next week we're having a super fun blog hop with Clearsnap!! Please stop by & join us.

2012 Design Team Announcement!

2011-12-16T00:01:00.003-07:00

Well, today is the DAY for the BIG reveal!!!

We want to thank ALL of you that sent in an application for this call.

We were overwhelmed by the talent and this made our decision both

time consuming & very difficult as we sifted through over 120 submissions!

It is with great pleasure that we introduce to you the

2012 Imaginisce Design Team.

Abby Laubenstein (Illinois, US)

Adora Concepcion (Washington, US)

Cari Locken, DT Co-ordinator (British Columbia, Canada)

Diana Fisher (New York, US)

Guiseppa Gubler (Utah, US)

Heather Leopard (Texas, US)

Ilene Tell (Delaware, US)

Mary Ann Jenkins (California, US)

Shellye McDaniel (Texas, US)

Tiffany Hood (Utah, US)

Rebecca Keppel (Arizona, US)

Rosangela Philippsen (Curitiba, Brazil)

Regina Mangum (California, US)

Rhonda Van Ginkel (Minnesota, US)

Please congratulate these gals & give them a warm welcome!

We're excited about our 2012 Team and they are going to thoroughly inspire you with their projects in the coming year!

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We also want to thank you for so many wonderful comments throughout this past week as we shared with you the Hippity Hop collection.

Our weekly winners & i-spy will be posted here on the blog tomorrow.

Hippity Hop - Day 4

2011-12-15T00:01:00.004-07:00

Welcome to our final day of the Hippity Hop release!!! We hope that you've enjoyed this new spring collection.

We have a few more projects to share with you today but before that we just want to share some pictures of the Snag 'em stamps. They're just so cute.

Spring Flower

Nest

Umbrella

Kite

Bird Cage

Bunny

Now here's some more spring time creations from our Design Team.

Melinda Spinks

Sophia Allison

Penny Smith

Tracey Taylor

Heather Leopard

We want to remind you about the Giveaway as this is our last day of the Hippity Hop release.

The giveaway is ...

A full collection of Hippity Hop

to one of our lucky followers!!

All you have to do is leave a comment on every post this week (Mon-Thurs)

and you'll be entered to win.

Today we'd love for you to tell us one of your favorite things to do in the spring.

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And don't forget to stop by the blog TOMORROW because ...

we will be announcing the

2012 Imaginisce Design Team

so please make sure to stop & congratulate the new designers.

HIppity Hop - Day 3

2011-12-14T00:01:00.004-07:00

So are you getting in the mood for spring yet?

I'm sure that those of you who've had snow for quite some time now wouldn't mind a bit of the fresh spring air huh?

Unfortunately we can't help you with the weather but we can help to inspire you with more beautiful creations from our Design Team.

Here are the die-cut designs from the Hippity Hop collection

Cloud Gazing Word Die-cuts

Spring Time Icon Die-cuts

Marielle LeBlanc

Lydia Jackson

Kim Holmes

Erin Basset

Samantha Hauzer

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Don't forget about our Giveaway!!

a full collection of Hippity Hop

to one of our lucky followers!!

All you have to do is leave a comment on every post this week (Mon-Thurs)

and you'll be entered to win.

Today we'd love for you to tell us one of your favorite things to do in the spring.

We will have more incredible Hippity Hop projects tomorrow

from our Design Team so please join us again.

And .... only a few more days left 'til we announce our new 2012 Design Team! Hang tight!

Hippity Hop - Day 2

2011-12-13T00:01:00.005-07:00

We're glad that you like this collection so far and enjoyed reading your comments yesterday.

Hippity Hop will be shipping December 16th so keep an eye out for it at your local scrapbook stores.

Here's a look at the new stickers for the Hippity Hop collection.

These little bunnies and chicks just make you want to smile. They're so cute!

Rainy Day Sticker Stacker

Bunny Day Chipboard Sticker

Bloom & Grow Sticker Stacker

Day Dreaming Canvas Sticker

Here's some more wonderful projects from our Design Team.

Rhonda Van Ginkel

Aphra Bolyer

Robyn Schaub

Courtney Lee

Shemaine Smith

Don't forget about our Giveaway!!

a full collection of Hippity Hop

to one of our lucky followers!!

All you have to do is leave a comment on every post this week (Mon-Thurs)

and you'll be entered to win.

Today let us know what you favorite spring flower is (if you have one!).

Please join us again tomorrow for more incredible Hippity Hop projects

from our Design Team.

HIppity Hop - Day 1

2011-12-12T00:01:00.004-07:00

We realize that it's the Holiday Season right now and with Christmas right around the corner it's been hard to think of spring and Easter but we're very excited to share with you a new release called Hippity Hop. The Design Team have been hard at work creating a plethora of fantastic projects that will be shared throughout the week.

Here's a look at the collection of papers.

HONEY BUNNY

HAPPY SPRING

DANCE IN THE RAIN

FLY A KITE

CHICK-A-DEE

SPRING SHOWERS

Today we're going to share a variety of projects from cards & layouts to home decor & mini albums.

Michelle Unruh

Cristal Hobbs

Cari Locken

Keely Yowler

Now we couldn't have a big release party full of great projects without giving you a chance to play with this new collection.

So, we're going to Giveaway ....

a full collection of Hippity Hop

to one of our lucky followers!!

All you have to do is leave a comment on every post this week (Mon-Thurs)

and you'll be entered to win.

Today we'd love for you to tell us one of your favorite things to do in the spring.

Please join us again tomorrow for more incredible Hippity Hop projects from our Design Team.

And don't forget that Friday is our 2012 Design Team Announcement!!

Facebook Giveaway

2011-12-10T00:01:00.003-07:00

We're thrilled to be a part of the Scrapbook & Cards Today 12days of Holiday Giving.

Today is Day 2 of their holiday giving contest and if you hop on over to their blog you'll see we're giving away an i-top 2.0 package!!! That's right!

All you have to do is head on over to their blog , leave a comment there & you'll be entered to win!

Plus if you go to our Facebook page we have a little contest happening and we'll be giving away a copy of the SCT Winter issue!!

All you have to do is LIKE our Facebook page and leave us a comment there.

Good luck!