Magenta Nuances Masterboard ATCs Part 1

Last summer when Nuances launched, I was trying the three blues (Turquoise, Cerulean Blue, and Royal Blue) out on a 9 x 12 piece of 90lb watercolour paper to compare their colours and see how they reacted to water. I recently rediscovered that piece of sample watercolour paper and decided to use it as a masterboard for a series of 9 ATCs. Today, I am sharing the first three cards as part of a three part blog series.

Head on over to the Magenta blog here to learn step-by-step instructions on how each one was made.

Would you like to be the recipient of one of these ATCs? Check out the Nuance Masterboard ATC post on our Instagram account (@magentastyle) for a chance to win one for yourself and a friend.

Look for Part 2 of my three part Nuance Masterboard ATCs coming next Friday, June 3rd.

TTFN,

Magenta - Giveaway

It is time to celebrate the release of the new Magenta Summer collection with a Giveaway!

You have a chance to win these items from the new catologue. Giveaway details can be found over on the Magenta blog here.

You have to be in it for a chance to win it so be sure to enter by May 30th.

TTFN,

Magenta Giveaway

Instead of a challenge this month, Magenta has an appreciation giveaway.

Magenta wants to say Thank You to all of its faithful followers

and at the same time give you a sneak peak
of the upcoming Collection which will be available soon!

You could win the prize shown above!

Simply follow Magenta on our Blog or Facebook and use the widget on the Give Away blog post by July 30th to enter!

www.facebook.com/style.magenta

www.lestylemagenta.blogspot.ca

TTFN,

Magenta ATC Swap and a Give Away

Oh it has been a very long time since I have made an ATC.  When Mariëtte
proposed doing a second ATC swap on the Magenta Blog, I was excited to get to participate. So much so that I made one just to get the mojo flowing.

Supplies: stamps and stencils (Magenta), cardstock (Canadian Scrapbooker Super Stock), inks (CTMH, Tsukinenko, Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger), emboss powder (CTMH), Marker (Sharpie), paint (Plaid), ticket corner punch (Stampin' Up)

I forgot how fun and easy they are to make.  Turns out it was hard to stop at one. LoL! 

Supplies: stamps (Magenta), matte photo paper (Staples), inks (CTMH, Tsukinenko, Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger), liquid glass (CTMH)

Their small size is quick to complete and the possibilities endless especially with such an open and feel good theme. 

Supplies: stamps (Magenta), matte photo paper (Staples), inks (CTMH, Tsukinenko, Tim Holtz Distress Inks by Ranger), glitter glue (Viva Décor)

The theme for the swap is Colours That Make You Happy! The criteria is to create four different ATCs stamped with inks and Magenta stamps.  Head on over to this post to get the details on how to sign up. It is already shaping up to be quite an international affair!

Now for the give away part... if you are interested in being the recipient of the ATCs that are pictured above, email me at scrapsavvycreation@gmail.com with Magenta ATCs in the subject line by April 11th and I will randomly draw one name and mail them off.

TTFN,

Magenta Giveaway

Magenta is having a followers giveaway to celebrate the new spring collection release.  There is a chances to win one of two pretty sweet prizes.

It is an easy one to enter, just follow the Magenta blog or FaceBook page and then link your name here to enter.

TTFN,

Magenta Giveaway

Magenta wants to say Thank You to all of its faithful followers!

Enter this special “Give Away” for a chance to win!

You could win a $50 gift certificate

applicable on your next order on our online store! *

* Certificate is valid only on our online store and shipping is not included

Simply follow us on our Blog or Facebook and use the widget bellow to enter!
You have until October 31st to enter!

www.facebook.com/style.magenta

www.lestylemagenta.blogspot.ca

TTFN,

My Memories Suite Giveaway

When My Memories asked if I would be interested hosting a giveaway on my blog, I thought that it would be a great opportunity to give it a try.  I have wanted to try digital for a while but just had not gotten around to it. So after checking out My Memories Suite online I gave it a go.

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It was super easy to figure out and use the program.  Here are the first two layouts that I created:

Supplies: patterned paper (All About Funk collection), Spring Symphony Frame (Lindsay Jane), title (On the Spot) [My Memories Suite], journaling font (CTMH Noodge)

Supplies: Sofia patterned papers (Corina Neilsen), title (A Day in the Life), subtitle (Side by Side), mats, ribbon, flower, tab, flourish [My Memories Suite 2], tab font (CTMH typerwriter)

An added plus to this program is that it works with other digital products (which I had been amassing over the years, like I said, with the intension of trying digi) from a variety of my favourite manufacturers.


My Memories has a great many tutorials for simple lesson viewing available.  Check out this introductory video to get a feel for how it works.


One of the neat things about the program is that it accommodates all skill levels. You can make the pages as simple or as complex as you like or as your comfort level dictates. The possibilities are limitless and not just for layouts but for a multitude of projects including photo books, cards, videos, calendars, etc.

So here is how the giveway works:

1. Visit  www.MyMemories.com and choose a favorite digital paper pack or layout.

2. Come back here and tell me which one you chose by December 1, 2011 in the comment section below to be included in the draw.

Additionally, My Memories is also offering you $10 off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store. Just use coupon code: STMMMS8659.


*** In forgoing any commission, everytime my blog's special coupon code is used towards the purchase of My Memories Suite software, $20 will be donated to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.


TTFN,

Nook Blog Hop and a Mag Giveaway Winner

If you want to ...

a) see some seriously talented womens' gorgeous works.
b) have a chance to win a 3 month kit subscription to one of the best kit clubs out there.
c) have a chance to win a variety of prizes.
d) virtually travel the globe.

then this Blog Hop is for you.  Start with Shellye and follow the DT list and instructions from there.

Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine Winner

The winner is ....

Samantha said...

That is so sweet of you! I've often wondered what this mag is like! :) Look forward to reading more about Scrapfest

October 25, 2011 10:20 AM

Samantha email me your address and I will send it off to you.

Thanks to all who entered.


TTFN,

Magenta October New Release

This is the first new release since I made the Magenta Design Team. It was a neat experience to be a part of the process and to watch the line develop as Valérie, our sweet team leader and Artistic Director for Magenta, pulled the line together. 

The exciting part for me personally is this sheet of 12x12 chipboard. 

Val was looking for some suggestions for some clouds she had design and she actually used my suggestion for a 12x12 themed chipboard set and english title of "Daily Forecast". So fun!

The Magenta October New Release is available now and shipping to stores. Check out the entire release catalogue here:

http://www.magentastyle.com/z/ReleaseOct2011/OctoberRelease_WEB.pdf

Be sure to enter the Magenta Blog New Release Give away. 


There are only 5 days left so hurry on over to the blog for your chance to win.

TTFN,

Scrapbook and Cards Today Give Away

I have not had an opportunity to blog about the fabulous time I had at ScrapFest a week ago.  Lots of shopping, loads of friendly faces and catching up with some friends including some of my pals from My Scrapbook Nook. I absolutely love the comradery of scrappers and I can honestly say that I made a few new friends during those two days. As for crafty treats, I did a few make and takes and a great three page layout class with the fabulously talented Becky Fleck which I will share soon.

In my VIP goodie bag was a new copy of Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine fall issue.  As I already received one through my subscription to the mag I thought I would give it away to one lucky reader of my blog.

Loaded with loveliness as always, this beauty could be yours by leaving a comment on this blog post.  I will draw a winner from the comments received by November 1st and I will ship it anywhere in the world. 

I will be sharing some of my ScrapFest creations and some exciting new Magenta releases over the coming blog posts. Be sure to check back over the next week for more crafty fun.


TTFN,

Anniversary Blog Give Away Winner!!!

So I did the draw real scientific like.*giggle* I wrote out all 17 followers and a repost on slips of paper.  My daughter and I folded them all and placed them in a bag.  Lexi did the drawing of the name and the winner is ....

Cheryl T

Cheryl email your addy and I will send this ...

lovely prize pack your way.

Thanks to all my blog followers.  I totally appreciate everyone of you.

TTFN,

Happy 1st Blog Anniversary!

Or as I like to call it blogiversary.  Using the August kit from My Scrapbook Nook, featuring MME's Lime Twist - Fly a Kite collection, I made this celebration card.

Supplies: patterned papers, letter stickers, twine (MME), cardstock, ink, liquid glass (CTMH), journaling sprout  (Jillibean Soup), candle die (Sizzix), glitter (Doodlebug)

One year ago today, I launched my blog and it has been such an exciting creative venture.  

Some fun facts to share:

• I posted 92 posts
• with 1896 page views
• from 35 countries in the world
• leaving 110 comments
• 57 posts featured layouts
• 11 posts featured cards
•  22 posts feature stamping
• 11 wonderful people chose to be followers of my blog. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Initially I did not have a follower gadget, figuring I really didn't need to know who was reading it, but then I started to think I was talking to space and added it later.

I love to see all the neat places people come from to visit my blog. You ladies let me know that I am not talking to air and I am thankful for each and everyone of you.  A special thank you to those that leave comments.  I can not express how much pleasure it brings to my day that someone was nice enough to take the time to share their thoughts.  So to celebrate this one year milestone and as a thank you to my followers and supporters, I am doing my first ever blog giveaway which contains some of my favourite manufacturers as well as items that can be used by scrappers and card makers alike.

Includes: Prima flowers, American Crafts Marquise Pearl Chipboard Thickers, Magenta birdie laser cut chipboard,  MME Lost and Found trims, G Studio "Good Stuff" acrylic stamp, BasicGrey butterflies acrylic stamp set, Fancy Pants Simplicity trims

It is open to you ladies all over the world and here are the two ways to gain entries:

1. Become a follower of my blog. All followers are automatically entered in the draw at the end of the month.

2. If you would like a chance to entry but choose not to follow, you too can join in. You will get 1 entry for every reposted link to my blog giveaway that you share around the web.  Just repost and then email me with the link and your addy to entry.  Followers can do this also to gain additional entries.

Email your links to: scrapsavvycreations@yahoo.ca

At the end of the month, I will randomly draw a winner to receive this fun scrappy loot stash.

I am looking forward to sharing another fun art filled year of my creative journey with you on my blog.

Happy viewing and reading!

TTFN,