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Party hair and a WINNER!

14 Wednesday May 2014

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Almost every morning Molly and I have a fight about her hair. I want it up, or at least back in a hair band. She doesn’t want it brushed.

So imagine my surprise this morning when she declared that she wanted “Party Hair.”

What’s that, you say? Good question. It’s the same one I asked.

It turns out that “Party Hair” has one side up in a bun like a balloon and the other side left out like streamers.

I saw this all going terribly badly. However I forged ahead and, being the genius that I am, got it done. We had the bun/balloon on one side and for the “streamers” I twisted the other side up. It almost went downhill at that point but when I assured her that no one would ever let streamers just fall straight down, they always have to be twisted up to look more party-like, it was a go.

And here’s the final product – she was pleased as punch:

party hairPhew. Morning crisis #1 averted.

Now, to share a little something else with you all:

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Haha! Just a fun little sneak of the Paperie June Card Kit – I went outside the box on this one, my friends!

And finally, WINNER!!!

The lucky recipient of the spot in Big Picture Classes Art & Science of Scrapbooking Workshop is Bernadette – I’ve emailed you! Congratulations and enjoy!

S.

P.S. Didn’t win the spot? You can sign up right here – it starts tomorrow!

Big Picture Classes | December Duos WINNER!

01 Sunday Dec 2013

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Hi all! Long day today so I’m just getting around to posting the winner and she is….

Gina Karas said:

December 1, 2013 at 4:17 am

My favorite Christmas tradition is ending the day at my mom’s house in front of the fire. It truly is the epitome of the old saying, “there’s no place like home.”

Congratulations, Gina! Email me at sarathings(at)gmail(dot)com and I’ll send you the code to join. Enjoy the class!

S.

PS. Didn’t win here? Check out Kimberly’s blog for another chance!

Big Picture Classes | December Duos GIVEAWAY!

28 Thursday Nov 2013

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Just in time for your December memory keeping projects, I have a fabulous giveaway from Big Picture Classes – the December Duos Class!

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I can’t wait to do this one myself – it’s definitely going to add a fun piece to my December Daily. Want to know more? Here’s the info and a video from BPC:

The “December Duos” concept is easy, stress-free, and inspiring. Every day for the twelve days leading up to Christmas Day, two of our twelve instructors will share a scrapbook layout, video message, and a page prompt in the form of a duo (“warm & cold,” “give & receive,” “near & far”). That’s a total of two-dozen inspiring ideas!

You can follow the instructor’s lead or march in your own direction as you snap your photos for the day. Then, after printing our fabulously free journaling cards and title cards, you’ll either slip the cards and your photos into a Project Life mini album from American Crafts or use them on a traditional (or digital) scrapbook page.

12 Days of Christmas: December Duos makes it easy to capture all of your most important holiday moments—in a festive new format—while keeping up with all the parties, presents, and pageants that make the holiday season magical.

Learn more and register here

Doesn’t that look like fun? Just leave a comment here telling me your favourite Christmas memory or tradition to be entered to win. Contest closes midnight EST November 30 and I’ll post the winner on December 1.  *contest closed*

Good luck!

S.

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Winner! | BPC Picture Everyday

11 Wednesday Sep 2013

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I’m so sorry – I forgot to pick a winner!

But I did and it is….

Carey B!!!

Please contact me by midnight EST, September 12 with your email at sarathings (at) gmail (dot) com and I’ll send out the redemption information.

Congrats and enjoy!

S.

BPC | Tracey Clark’s Picture Everyday {Giveaway}

05 Thursday Sep 2013

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I love the classes and workshops at Big Picture Classes and would recommend them to anyone – they are always well worth the price and the time invested.

That’s why I’m super excited to be able to give away a spot in Tracey Clark’s Picture Everyday class! Want to know more about it?

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Class Description

Your life is full of beauty, authenticity, and moments of magic just waiting to be captured in pictures. All it takes is the right perspective. In Picture Everyday, a new workshop from photographer Tracey Clark, you’ll learn to see your world in a sublime new light—and to use your camera to tell the story of what you see.

Through 30 surprisingly powerful photo prompts, dozens of inspiring images and videos, and eight weeks of gentle encouragement, Tracey will help you elevate your everyday—and fill your soul with gratitude along the way. You’ll be focusing your lens on topics like Routine, Spaces, Places, Details, Connections, and Affections.

Read the rest of the description here.

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Doesn’t that sound like a fabulous class? I can’t wait to get started, and once you watch the intro video I know you’ll be itching to do it too. If you’ve been wanting to take better and more meaningful pictures, you need to do this class!

To enter, just leave me a comment answering this question: What are your favourite types of pictures to take? You can get extra entries by tweeting about this giveaway (let me know you did!) or by following me on Twitter or here at my blog. Already a follower? Let me know and I’ll count it! The giveaway closes at 11:59pm EST Sunday, September 8. (giveaway now closed)

Good Luck!

S.

Things on Thursday…

23 Thursday May 2013

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1. I’m sure most of you have heard of/seen this video about Zach Sobiech. Even if you’ve already watched it, it’s worth another view.

2. Donna Downey is up to 30,000 Facebook fans and so, as a thank you, she has done a free mixed media video. Of course it’s awesome, so go take advantage and enjoy!

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3. I just signed up for this Big Picture Classes workshop taught by Claudine Hellmuth. I love BPC (their classes and workshop are great) and I love Claudine Hellmuth (such a fun style) so I’m really looking forward to this class!

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4. Another year, another ICAD (Index Card a Day)! Last year I managed to get 52 of the 61 done – this year I’m determined to do them all plus the ones I missed last year! I love this challenge, it’s a great way to play with new product, learn new techniques and just have fun. Plus, the Flickr group is incredible!

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5. Jennifer at Simple Scrapper has just announced a great new summer class – and it’s FREE!

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Plus, when you sign up for this 4×6 mini album class, you get videos on how to put it all together and complete it this summer, and the option to get Jennifer’s Summer Stories Toolbox of digital stamps and brushes. Let me just say – get the toolbox!

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Don’t you love the font choices?!?

S.

And the winner is….

18 Tuesday Dec 2012

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…. flowersgal! Congrats on winning the spot in the Home Blessings Workshop through Big Picture Classes! I’ve emailed you!

S.

An Awesome Giveaway!

11 Tuesday Dec 2012

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I really do have a most excellent giveaway today – you can win a spot in the Big Picture Classes Home Blessings workshop with Courtney Walsh!

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Seriously, my friends, this is going to be one great workshop! BPC does incredible classes and I’m thrilled to be doing this one in January!

Here’s the class description:

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Wouldn’t you love to be surrounded by beautiful, subtle expressions of your deepest beliefs? To reflect your gratitude and love of life on the walls, shelves, and refrigerator fronts of your home?

In this four-week workshop, you’ll learn to create mixed-media wall art, collaged frames, and dimensional decor to bless your home with your own unique touch. Along the way, you’ll discover meaningful ways to bring blessing into your everyday and then create tangible elements to reflect these blessings.

Can you think of a better way to put your paper-crafting products (and skills) to use?

You’ll also uncover new ways to incorporate your whole family in the blessing process, helping yourself (and them) remember that life itself is the greatest blessing of all.

read rest of description here

http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/homeblessings.php

New to Big Picture Classes? Learn more here

 

And look at a couple of the projects!

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Yeah, so excited to start this – what an awesome way for 2013 to begin!

Leave a comment on this post by Sunday, December 16, 2012 at midnight and I’ll draw a winner Monday morning. If you don’t follow me, sign up to follow my blog and/or twitter feed and you’ll get extra ballots! Already follow me? Let me know and you’ll get the extra ballots too!

S.