Friday, November 5, 2010

Project Team Ewan is HERE!


It is with GREAT excitement that I announce Project Team Ewan is ready for sale!  For more information on how to obtain a copy of your Project Team Ewan Class Package, click here.  This takes you to the page on blog.  For future reference, there is and will always be a tab at the top of my blog. 

I am so excited for this fundraiser because 100% of the money raised is going directly to Seattle Children's Hospital and research that will help further care for children who have congenital heart defects.  The reason why this fundraiser is called Project Team Ewan is because of Ewan himself.  My dear friend and former roommate Kirsten and her husband James found out early on in their pregnancy that Ewan had some serious heart issues.  They knew that God had given Ewan to the world for a reason and chose to go on this adventure of heart ache, joy, sorrow, grief, grace, growth and, ultimately, watching lives change.

Kirsten is a very gifted writer and has put into much better words than I ever could, the journey that she and James have been on.  She is very transparent in how she has processed learning of Ewan's condition, the birth and then, sadly, the death of sweet little Ewan Eliezer.

Seattle Children's Hospital provided excellent care as they always do.  The nurses and staff were smitten with Ewan and when I cam down to visit, I was very impressed by the loving care they gave towards all.  The tenderness, the compassion and the generosity.  Children's is a non-profit hospital running solely on donations from anyone who is willing to give.  It is my hope to give back to them what they have so selflessly gave to thousands, if not millions, of others in the Northwest.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and I hope you do enjoy the class package.  Click on the link/button above that will take you to the page with instructions.  Please let me know if you have questions.  Also... we have some AMAZING prizes to give away!  If you purchase the package during the month of November, you will automatically be entered to win one of these prizes:



One lucky winner will receive the FULL class from the very talented Kristina Proffitt and Crystal Wilkerson.  HUGE thanks to Kristina for offering up this prize.
Available to U.S. and International.

Wow!  Check out this amazing pack of GOODNESS!  The lovely Jen Gallacher has put together this awesome collection of scrapbooking heaven!  Yes... you could win ALL of it.
Available to U.S. residents only.


One super duper lucky winner will receive a $75 gift certificate to Janet Carr's fabulous digital shop!  Wowee!  Thank you Janet!

Last but not least.... Two Peas in a Bucket has so wonderfully offered up $50 in the latest and greatest product!  Yahoo!  Who wouldn't want some brand new goodies??


Thanks in advance all who will purchase this kit!  You are going to LOVE it and know that you are supporting a wonderful cause.

Hugs,
Melissa

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Wednesday Freebie

Oops.... sorry to be late posting this! I have the kids back to school today after our Toussaints (All Saints) holiday which (for some obscure reason), saw them going back a day earlier than the school calendar shows and doing a Friday timetable on a Wednesday!!

Wednesday is normally a half day here, so you can imagine the comments on working all day doing Friday's lessons! Only in France I tell you! Running round making coffee for the builders also distracted me.....

Still here I am at last with a lovely golden alpha for you to use on your layouts, cards and other projects.


You can download it here and submit your creations to our mag, cos we love to see them.. and who knows, we may publish it in our magazine!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Pirate Crop!

Ahoy there buckos!


Come join us on the boards for our Pirate Crop, lasting all month long!
By completing challenges and participating in games you can earn tickets for the prize drawing at the end of the month!

See you there!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy November!

I love the first day of the month more than any other!  A fresh clean slate and a brand new magazine!  Check out the gorgeous layout on this month's cover! Super talented designer Sandi Smith took us back in time for a classically styled layout. 


Check out the whole magazine today and start your November with tons of inspiration HERE.

Ready to see the free digital kit available right here all month long?  This month our free kit is Called Harvest Thanks in warm and pretty colors for Fall. This is a collaboration between our ScrapStreet Designers and Alyssa of Paper Planes Designs who is our featured Digital Discovery Designer this month. Be sure to let us see your layouts by posting in the gallery or submit them to our calls.


Download Links:  Elements and Papers

We hope that your November is absolutely fabulous!  Thanks for starting it with us!

Happy Funky Halloween!

Are you ready for a treat?  Grab the last piece of Funky Fall today!  These embellishments give you lots of options for your favorite fall photos.  Be sure to stop in tomorrow for the new magazine and the new free kit!  It will remain live all month, but these Funky embellishments will only stay until our Weekly Wednesday Freebie so grab them today!


Each link will only be live until the next post so be sure to grab them!  As always, comments are cheerfully loved!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Saturday Challenge 10/30



I've mentioned that I am a part-time rural mail carrier.
And for the past few weeks, I think I've seen as many SPIDERS as I've seen mail.
I would like to say that they are of the cute Halloween decoration variety.
Unfortunately, they are real. *shudder*
Apparently, mailboxes are like 5th avenue penthouses to spiders.

Still...between working and dodging spiders...I have enjoyed seeing all the actual Halloween decorations. It's just such a FUN time of year!

This week's challenge is to let Halloween inspire your creativity.
Between the fun colors, cute decorations, and adorable trick-or-treaters,
it shouldn't be too hard to find something.

Have FUN!!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Funky Fall Friday!

Ready for part two of the retiring kit Funky Fall?  Today, you get the alphabet--a decorated acrylic one coordinating with the kit.  The embellishments will be here on Sunday for your Halloween treating pleasure.  Remember to stop in on Monday for the new magazine and free kit! 

Keep an eye out for more news on the store soon!




Each link will only be live until the next post so be sure to grab them!  As always, comments are cheerfully loved!