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The Hens's Den Website Announcement!

2012-02-13T00:02:00.000-07:00

We have been very busy over at the Hens' Den and have a whole new website! Please take a minute to go and check it out! We are very excited about the new look!

To celebrate all of the new CHA products arriving we are having a sale!! Click {HERE} to see it all.

Speaking of NEW CHA PRODUCT we have the following new items in the store now with new arrivals coming daily!

MY MINDS EYE - FOLLOW YOUR HEART - BE HAPPY

TERESA COLLINS - EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Here is a link to our FIRST Newsletter, the design team did some amazing projects and the tutorials are just wonderful!

In addition to all of that, if you check out the NEW GALLERY on the website you can upload a project and be entered into the monthly contest and a chance to win a $10.00 gift certificate.

We hope you enjoy the new look, the new products, and all of the fun new things happening over at The Hens' Den!

Scrappin' Sports & More January DT work

2012-02-01T00:02:00.000-07:00

My layouts in January featured SSM's brand new 2012 winter papers! I always think SSM's new release is my favorite, then they create a new one that I love even more! :)

Stop by the SSM blog to see projects by the rest of the design team.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Scrappin' Sports Stuff DT Work - January

2012-01-31T00:02:00.000-07:00

Here are the layouts I had featured at the Scrappin' Sports Stuff blog this month:

Thanks for stoppin' by & be sure to stop by the Scrappin' Sports Stuff blog to see other projects by the design team.

~Carolyn

KFD WINNERS !

2012-01-30T00:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for joining us on our sneak peek event last week! Our designers were excited to share their projects featuring new Winter 2012 Karen Foster Design collections. We loved hearing your comments about the projects and want to share some new goodies with you. Congratulations to the following daily prize winners:

Sue K. – Robots & Shopping Diva

Wendy Crowe – Wedding & Prom

kim – Hockey & Curling

Bryngelson – Best Friends & Scrapbooking

Helen - Easter

VICKI – Basketball & Swimming

Penny – Brother, Sister & Twins

Rachel Brennan – Cruise/Snorkeling

Aleks - Military

And here are our four bonus winners who will each receive five assorted sets of Karen Foster Design clear stamps:

Rachel M.

Jenny Kozar

Izzyb

Momtotucknlexi

If your name is listed above, please send us an email with your full name and postal mailing address to kfdwinners@gmail.com by Monday, February 6th. We will be sure to contact you to make arrangements to get your goodies sent quickly.

Check out your local scrapbook stores or online retailers for these exciting new products from Karen Foster Design!

The Hens' Den Design Team layouts

2012-01-29T09:22:00.004-07:00

This month at The Hens' Den, I worked with Teresa Collins' Sports Edition II line ... LOVED the first Sports Edition & LOVE this one!

Here are two of my layouts I created - a third one will be in The Hens' Den newsletter.

You can check out projects by the rest of The Hens' Den Design team on the blog!

Thanks for stoppin' by !

~Carolyn

Day #9: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Hockey & Curling

2012-01-26T00:02:00.003-07:00

Welcome to our two-week sneak peek at products that Karen Foster Design will debut at the CHA 2012 Winter show. To celebrate this release the Design Team will be hosting a giveaway contest on our blogs where you can enter to win prize packs that match each day’s theme(s).

To enter your name in the drawings, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. You don't need to comment on every blog post to win, but you can increase your chances of winning by leaving comments on each of the Design Team member’s blogs every day during our sneak peek event. Enter up to once per day per blog (KFD posts only)! As always, Karen Foster Design welcomes international entries. Comments close at 12 Noon on Friday January 27th EST. Winners will be posted here on Monday, January 30, 2012.

The prizes will be hidden on the blog posts - not even the Design Team members know where they are! A winner will be selected at random from the comments on one post per day. So the more you comment, the better chance you have of winning, since you never know where those prize packages are hidden!

But wait, there’s more! To add to the excitement, there are more prizes! On Saturday four additional winners will be chosen at random to receive bonus prize packs of five stamp sets each. How awesome is that? Good luck!

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: HOCKEY & CURLING

Since I don't have any projects using these themes head on over to the other Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stoppin' by and be sure to check back to see if you are a winner!

Day #8: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Brothers, Sisters & Twins

2012-01-25T00:02:00.006-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: BROTHERS, SISTERS & TWINS

My Bro card using Brothers line:

Best Friends card using Sisters line:

Sisters Frame using Sisters line:

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Day #7: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Military

2012-01-24T00:02:00.005-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Theme: MILITARY

Here is an altered Artist's Photo Tray:

American Hero card:

Every home game for the Denver Broncos the F6 jets fly over our house on their way to Mile High Stadium ... one day while at Seth's fall baseball game they flew over on the way to the Bronco game & I finally caught them!

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Day #6: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Cruise & Snorkeling

2012-01-23T00:02:00.003-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: CRUISE & SNORKELING

I loved working with this sea turtle paper - so fun!

This line has bright fun colors - who doesn't love getting a 'wish you were here' card!

Here is a little travel game for kids - I was thinking of an I-Spy game:

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Karen Foster Design - Stamping Saturday!

2012-01-21T00:02:00.001-07:00

Karen Foster Design: Stamper's Saturday!

To enter your name in the drawings, all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. You don't need to comment on every blog post to win, but you can increase your chances of winning by leaving comments on each of the Design Team member’s blogs every day during our sneak peek event. Enter up toonce per day per blog (KFD posts only)! As always, Karen Foster Design welcomes international entries. Comments close at 12 Noon on Friday January 27^thEST. Winners will be posted here on Monday, January 30, 2012.

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One week from today we'll gather the names of four lucky folks who left comments throughout our CHA sneak peek event. Each person will receive a bonus prize pack of five stamp sets!

Here are some of my projects using Karen Foster Stamps:

Here are some of the Karen Foster Design Clear Stamp Sets:

Be sure to stop by and see projects by the rest of the KFD Design Team and leave a comment for your chance to win!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willishttp://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Day #5: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Easter

2012-01-20T00:02:00.006-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Theme: EASTER

Check out this cute little paper basket I made :

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Day #4: Karen Foster Design Winter 2012 Release - Scrapbooking & Best Friends

2012-01-19T00:02:00.008-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: SCRAPBOOKING & BEST FRIENDS

First is a set of Karen Foster Design's Design It Drawers, perfect for storing embellishments on your scrap table:

Next up a card - perfect for Crop Night Invites!

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Day #3: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Basketball & Swimming

2012-01-18T00:02:00.006-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: BASKETBALL & SWIMMING

My first project is a hook for game metals - it'a an altered hook from Hobby Lobby:

Next up is a basketball card:

Finally, a basketball layout:

This is such a great basketball line - perfect for both boys and girls that play basketball!

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Day #2: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Wedding & Prom

2012-01-17T00:02:00.004-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: WEDDING & PROM

Here is a wedding guest book - isn't this line gorgeous?!

Save the date card:

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Day #1: Karen Foster Design CHA Release - Shopping Diva & Robots

2012-01-16T00:02:00.013-07:00

You can see all of the collections on Karen Foster Design's Facebook page.

Today's Themes: SHOPPING DIVA & ROBOTS

My first project was a little set of drawers I bought at Hobby Lobby:

Second up is a set of hooks I bought at Hobby Lobby:

Visit all Karen Foster designer blogs for more inspiration!

Sherry Cartwright http://itsawondramouslife.blogspot.com/

Maryfrances Fabbri http://www.maryfrancesfabbri.blogspot.com/

Alice Golden http://alicegolden.typepad.com/these_golden_days/

Jolene Johnston http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lontin http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com/

Tania Willis http://www.throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more projects!

Scrapbooking.com January 2012

2012-01-10T00:04:00.003-07:00

Check out the January issue of Scrapbooking.com! It's packed with inspiration! I have four layouts featured this month:

Yummy Hot Cocoa

Discover

4 seasons of U

Winter Fun

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Scrappin' Sports Stuff DT Work

2012-01-09T00:02:00.008-07:00

Here are some of my recent layouts featured at Scrappin' Sports Stuff. Be sure to check out the blog to see other fabulous projects by the design team!

Strike Out

Champions

Celebrate card

2011 Fall Baseball Team

Football

Game On - Baseball

Play Hard or Go Home

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Design Team work for SSM

2012-01-08T09:28:00.004-07:00

Here are my recent layouts that were posted on the SSM blog, don't forget about their DT call - FANTASTIC team to work with and AWESOME product!

You can check out the NEW CHA releases HERE!

2011 Football MVP

2011 Championship

Baseball

Team

Pride

Pirates Fall Baseball

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

2011-12-27T11:18:00.001-07:00

Design Team Call 2012

Scrappin’ Sports & More (SSM) wants YOU to become a member of our Design Team!

Are you running from one sporting event to another? Are your children or grandchildren school age? Do you have lots of family photos & everyday life photos? If you answered yes, this is the team for you. SSM is looking for one enthusiastic, dedicated scrapper or paper crafter to serve a six-month term beginning February 1, 2012. (Continuation of the term will be determined by both parties at the end of six months.)

As a Design Team member, you will receive:

*Monthly supply of SSM products of your choice.

*Advance releases of new product lines!

*Endorsement fees for published layouts and projects!

*Payment for projects used for trade shows!

*Personal on-line gallery on the SSM website

Design Team members are required to complete a minimum of three projects each month, to be uploaded to our blog and website and to retailer websites as assigned. Members are asked to submit their monthly SSM projects for possible publication in crafting magazines and idea books. Members will also complete special projects as requested by SSM to be used for trade shows, catalogs, promotional items, and various other venues. (Members do not need to be exclusive to SSM.)

Interested applicants should send the following in a single email:

1. Full name, address, daytime & evening phone numbers, and email address (US and Canadian applicants only, please)

2. Short biography

3. List of other design teams in which you are currently or were previously a member (It is not a requirement to be part of another team, we just want to see what you’ve been up to recently.)

4. A brief paragraph stating why you would like to be a member of the SSM Design Team and how your style would complement our designs.

5. Three example projects (layouts, cards or other paper crafting items). SSM product does not have to be used in your examples, but would be beneficial to see your use of our products.

6. Links to any on-line galleries and/or blog (If you do not have one, please include a couple of more examples of your work.)

Please submit the above information to scrappinsportsmore@gmail.com by Sunday, January 22nd. No late entries will be accepted. The new Design Team member will be announced on our blog & Facebook page on Wednesday, February 1st.

For additional information on our products, visit our website at www.scrappinsports.com

The Hens' Den 2012 Design Team announcement

2011-12-15T08:39:00.002-07:00

WHOOOO WHOOO!! I have been asked to be a part of the 2012 The Hens Den Design Team! I can't wait to get started with this talented team!

Here is the rest of the fabulous team, be sure to check out the blogs of the other designers:

Becky Garrison, GA
http://camelliacottagedesigns.blogspot.com

Theresa Harris {aka The Scrapbooking Queen}, CA
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Nicolle Kramer, NY

http://nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

Carolyn Lontin, CO
http://carolynlontin.blogspot.com

Lori McClellan, UT
http://sentimentalxpressions.blogspot.com

Krystle Thomas, NM
http://hightimesinthehighdesert.blogspot.com

Returning DT members for 2012:

Charlie LaBonte, WA - Owner/Operator
http://charlielabonte.blogspot.com

Cheri Piles, WA - Design Team Lead
http://cherinspirations.blogspot.com

Carla Oliveira, WI - Asst. Design Team Lead
http://carlascuriouslycraftychaos.blogspot.com

Be sure to check out The Hens Den's blog to get to know the designers and to see all of the great projects and check out all of the GREAT products in the store!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Free December Desktop Calendar

2011-12-04T19:48:00.003-07:00

Isn't this just adorable?! Head on over HERE to download your free copy!

Scrapbooking.com Dec issue is out!

2011-12-01T17:41:00.003-07:00

I have three layouts published in Dec's issue of Scrapbooking.com! Kick back and check out this months magazine - it's full of inspiration!!

Here are my layouts, all which feature products by Karen Foster Design:

Christmas Sweets

Santa Baby

Got Snow - Ride Fast

Thanks for stopping by!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

2011-11-23T07:05:00.004-07:00

over at Scrappin' Sports Stuff!

Enjoy 30% off your order of $25.00 or more on Friday, November 25th ONLY!

Use code: THANKS2011 at checkout!

Be sure to visit the blog for inspiration from the SSS Design Team!

Have fun Shopping! :)

SSM & Pagemaps!

2011-11-03T03:00:00.002-06:00

How fun is this?!

This month Scrappin' Sports & More sponsored Pagemaps! This week the Design Team's sketches will be featured on the SSM blog!

This sketch was super fun for me because it was a 2-page 8.5x11 sketch - something totally different for me and I LOVE how it turned out! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Scrappin' Sports Stuff - October

2011-11-01T03:00:00.001-06:00

It seems like every time I go to Scrappin' Sports Stuff, the store is packed with HOT NEW items! If you are in the market for any sports themes, head on over there! While you are shopping, be sure to check out the blog filled with inspiring projects from the design team!

Both of these layouts feature LYB's new Game On line!

I was inspired by this layout by Creative Scrappers for my baseball layout:

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2011-10-31T03:00:00.002-06:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

This year Seth & his pals were going to be a pack of Angry Birds - however we could not find any Angry Birds costumes in youth sizes!

So they decided to dress up in Morphsuits! Oh this photo shoot was soooo much fun!!

Seth is the Gangster - all black with white hat, tie & gloves :)

Hope your day is filled with more treats than tricks! :)
~Carolyn

Scrappin' Sports & More - October

2011-10-30T03:00:00.002-06:00

Here are my projects that were featured this month on the Scrappin' Sports & More blog - be sure to swing by to check out the awesome work by the rest of the design team!

and finally, SSM sponsored a sketch at Sketch Inspiration:

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Karen Foster October Release

2011-10-29T09:09:00.005-06:00

I received some fun lines from Karen Foster's October release to play with!

Wrestling:

Winter Sports:

Winery:

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Scrappin' Sports & More Design Team Work

2011-09-29T06:00:00.002-06:00

Here are some of my projects that were featured on Scrappin' Sports & More's blog recently.

Be sure to check out the fantastic work by the rest of the design team!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Full Speed Ahead ...

2011-09-27T18:18:00.005-06:00

Here is my last layout as Guest Designer at ScrapGal !

I love this photo from earlier this summer when we rented a boat with some friends and spent the day at the lake!

Don't forget about the ScrapGal crop coming up this weekend - it's going to be a blast!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Guest Designing at ScrapGal

2011-09-18T16:19:00.002-06:00

This month I was selected to be a guest designer at http://www.scrapgal.com. I created three very fun layouts ... here are two of them and be sure to check out ScrapGal's blog for the third on Sept 23rd!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Save the date!

2011-09-15T17:48:00.001-06:00

Lots of fun stuff planned! Be sure to join us!

I blinked ...

2011-09-04T14:28:00.006-06:00

and I missed August! Whew things seem to be crazy busy here that I do not know where August went!

I was honored to be a part of a fantastic sketch e-book by Sassy Lil' Sketches that was released in August - this is a fantastic ebook! You can purchase it here!

Here was the sketch I was given to work with and my layout using the sketch, I love these photos of my niece, Lilly:

We are well on our way into football, fall baseball & homework! Stay tuned for my work as a Guest Designer at ScrapGal this month! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

New Layouts

2011-08-01T03:00:00.002-06:00

Don't you just love it when you whip up layouts you LOVE! Here are two layouts I created for Scrappin' Sports Stuff (watch the blog in August!) and I was inspired by challenges at Flying Unicorn (go check out the inspiring challenges and great prizes!)

Both of these layouts feature Crate Paper's Toy Box Collection:

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Scrap the boys challenge

2011-07-31T14:30:00.003-06:00

This month's challenge over at Scrap the boys challenge blog was to use PLAY in your title and tape - I finally used my Tim Holtz Tape! LOVE IT!!

Thanks for stoppin' by & stop back tomorrow for two more new projects! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - Christmas

2011-07-31T03:00:00.001-06:00

This awesome Christmas line by Karen Foster makes me excited for snow & the holidays!! I love wintertime! You will love these great colors and fun patterns!

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

CHA - Scrappin' Sports & More - Hockey

2011-07-30T03:00:00.001-06:00

As soon as I saw the NEW SSM Title Sports Hockey Paper, I couldn't wait to dig out some photos from an Avalanche Hockey game earlier this year! The backside of the hockey paper has pin stripes - love them!

I kept this layout simple, by cutting out the word 'hockey' and pop dotting it over the top of my photos and accenting it with a hockey puck cardstock sticker and a skull brad.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Scrappin' Sports Stuff DT Work

2011-07-29T03:00:00.001-06:00

Here is a fun layout using American Crafts & October Afternoon that was featured on the Scrappin' Sports Stuff blog recently, head on over there & check out all of the fantastic sport themed products!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

CHA - Karen Foster - In the Kitchen

2011-07-28T03:00:00.000-06:00

Karen Foster Designs new In the Kitchen line has a great mix of colors and patterns! So much fun to work with!

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

A little 6x6 recipe book:

In the kitchen layout:

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - Christmas Cooking

2011-07-27T03:00:00.001-06:00

Who doesn't love to bake around the holidays? This new Christmas Cooking line by Karen Foster Design is perfect for scrapping your Christmas Cooking memories!

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

Stop back by tomorrow to see some more NEW projects! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - Thanksgiving

2011-07-26T07:20:00.006-06:00

Karen Foster Design's new Thanksgiving line is such a great mix of traditional fall colors with a pop of blue - love the pop of blue!

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

First up a fun 'day of turkey' layout:

Next, a fun and simple way to add a personal touch to your table setting- napkin rings!

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for a bit of Christmas in July! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - Halloween

2011-07-25T08:41:00.004-06:00

I love love Halloween so I was thrilled when I was able to work with
Karen Foster Design's new Halloween line - arent the zombies just fabulous!?

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

I made this Halloween Bag using instructions from a fellow Design Team Member
at Scrappin' Sports & More, Thanks Nicole! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - Travel

2011-07-24T19:26:00.004-06:00

Here are some more of my projects using a new summer release by Karen Foster Design! ThisTravel line is AWESOME! Just check out the stamps! :)

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

Stop back by tomorrow for another reveal! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - 3DCountdown Calendar

2011-07-22T07:27:00.004-06:00

What is more fun than counting down to that big event than having a little surprise each day during the count down? Karen Foster has these fantastic 3DCountdown Calendars that will make the approaching event even more exciting!

Seth & I had a great time decorating this birthday themed 3D Countdown Calendar! Seth was ready to create one for each month! :)

You can check out all of Karen Foster's NEW Summer Release right here!!

Stop back by tomorrow for another reveal! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - School

2011-07-21T08:41:00.003-06:00

Even though we are in the HOT Dog Days of summer with temps near 100 each day, it's time to start thinking about going back to school! Seth starts the 5th (GASP!) grade August 3rd! CRAZY!

Crazy - but I get to use the HOT NEW & totally trendy with neon colors Karen Foster Design School line! Super super fun & I love that my son is into the neon colors right now!

(PS you may notice that the little number brads were used on one of my DIY layouts yesterday - perfect!)

You can check out all of Karen Foster's new summer releases right here!

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for another CHA release post! :)

CHA - Karen Foster - DIY

2011-07-20T07:24:00.011-06:00

Check out Karen Foster's new DIY line! Super fun & gives me a chance to scrap photos of our home improvements!

You can check out all of Karen Foster's new summer releases right here!

Here are my projects using Karen Foster's DIY Line:

Our family room floor replacement:

Finishing half of our basement into a home theatre:

A fun little minibook to track DIY ideas:

Be sure to stop back by to see my other projects featuring Karen Foster Designs new summer releases!

he loves football - Scrappin' Sports & More

2011-07-18T08:07:00.005-06:00

Here is another layout featuring SSM's NEW Title Sports papers as seen on the SSM Blog today !

With football camp starting tomorrow, I thought I'd dig out some photos from a tournament last August!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Purple Pumpkin Giveaway!

2011-07-16T10:21:00.002-06:00

I just came across some of the MOST ADORABLE embellishments & what is even better is that they are having a HUGE GIVEAWAY right now! YAY!!! Check out the Purple Pumpkin Blog for your chance to win! Aren't they just to die for?!

Good luck!

Baseball Rally Caps

2011-07-08T06:00:00.001-06:00

Today is my turn on the SSM blog!

The coaches always tell the boys to have fun while playing baseball so I am always thrilled to catch something behind the scenes like I did here. My son and his teammate had put on their 'rally caps' with the hopes of coming from behind for a win during a tournament in June.

And what made this layout even better is SSM's BRAND NEW "TITLE SPORTS" PAPERS! On this layout I used the Baseball paper (#1367) and Hockey (#1375). The strips of stars are from the backside of the Baseball paper! TOTALLY FUN!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-04T06:00:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday America!!!

Featured products are from Karen Foster Design.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Happy July!

2011-07-03T09:41:00.004-06:00

Wow - I cannot believe it's already July! Time is sure flyin' by!

This weekend I had several publications in E-zines that I thought I'd share! :)

Splish Splash - Scrapbooking.com's Fun in the Sun & Water feature:

School Memories - Scrapstreet.com's The Summer of Dad's & Grads feature:

Thanks Coach Card - Scrapstreet.com's Card Corner:

All three of these projects feature products by Karen Foster Design - be sure to check them out!!

Hope you are enjoying your long 4th of July weekend!

~Carolyn

School Days

2011-06-22T06:00:00.003-06:00

Here is another mini book featuring SSM's School is Cool line! This is such a fun line and super easy to use!

Remember to leave a comment on our blog hop for your chance to win the entire line of SSM's School is Cool!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

2011-06-20T00:01:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Scrappin’ Sports & More’s first ever blog hop!

It’s the time of year when we are all looking forward to summer, but we want you to think about school for just a little longer! We would like to feature our fabulous new “School is Cool” line and we think you are going to LOVE it! Whether you are scrapping the first day of school, the last day of school, school pictures, or making something fun for teachers, this is the line for you! And, by doing a few quick things, you will be eligible to WIN the entire “School is Cool” line!!

There are THREE ways you can win!

1. Leave a comment on all of the blogs included in the hop (including this one!).

2. Become a follower of our blog. If you are already a follower, then that one’s already done!

3. “Like” our Facebook page and leave us a comment there telling us what you love about our new “School is Cool” line of paper!

You will be entered into the prize drawing once for each of the three possible ways to win. You will have until midnight on June 27^th and a winner will be posted on our blog, and on our Facebook page on June 28^th. Have fun!

Now on to the really FUN part! Check out each of the projects that our design team has put together for you. Just hop to each blog and don’t forget to leave some lovin’ so that you will be entered to win!

Scrappin' Sports & More Blog

Shannon Blinn

Kim Holmes

Carolyn Lontin (you are here)

Karen Shand

Nicole Wise

Here is a fun apple mini book I made using photos of my son with his teacher on the first day of school. I added the pages for 5th & 6th grade so I can add photos later and I added a photo of the school.

Front Cover (I inked the apple using Tim Holtz distress inks):

Back Cover:

Photo of school and Kindergarten:

First and Second grades:

Third and Fourth grades:

Fifth and Sixth grades(coming soon):

Thanks so much for playing along! Good luck!

Scrappin' Sports & More Design Team Call!!!

2011-06-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

Scrappin' Sports & More Design Team Call!!!
Design Team Call 2011

Scrappin’ Sports & More (SSM) wants YOU to become a member of our Design Team!

Are you running from one sporting event to another? Are your children or grandchildren school age? Do you have lots of family photos & everyday life photos? If you answered yes, this is the team for you. SSM is looking for one enthusiastic, dedicated scrapper or paper crafter to serve a six-month term beginning July 1, 2011. (Continuation of the term will be determined by both parties at the end of six months.)

As a Design Team member, you will receive:

*Monthly supply of SSM products of your choice.

*Advance releases of new product lines!

*Endorsement fees for published layouts and projects!

*Payment for projects used for trade shows!

*Personal on-line gallery on the SSM website

Design Team members are required to complete a minimum of three projects each month, to be uploaded to our blog and website and to retailer websites as assigned. Members are asked to submit their monthly SSM projects for possible publication in crafting magazines and idea books. Members will also complete special projects as requested by SSM to be used for trade shows, catalogs, promotional items, and various other venues. (Members do not need to be exclusive to SSM.)

Interested applicants should send the following in a single email:

1. Full name, address, daytime & evening phone numbers, and email address (US and Canadian applicants only, please)

2. Short biography

3. List of other design teams in which you are currently or were previously a member (It is not a requirement to be part of another team, we just want to see what you’ve been up to recently.)

4. A brief paragraph stating why you would like to be a member of the SSM Design Team and how your style would complement our designs.

5. Three example projects (layouts, cards or other paper crafting items) no larger than 500k each (SSM product does not have to be used in your examples, but would be beneficial to see your use of our products.)

6. Links to any on-line galleries and/or blog (If you do not have one, please include a couple of more examples of your work.)

Please submit the above information to scrappinsportsmore@gmail.com by Friday, June24th. No late entries will be accepted. The new Design Team members will be announced on our blog & Facebook page on Friday, July1st.

For additional information on our products, visit our website at http://www.scrappinsports.com/

Scrappin' Sports & More's Facebook Contest

2011-06-04T06:00:00.003-06:00

Check out Scrappin' Sports & More's Facebook Contest:

Scrappin' Sports & More wants to give you, our wonderful Facebook followers, a chance to win the entire new School is Cool line!!! How exciting is that?

All you need to do is get your Facebook friends to "like" the Scrappin' Sports & More Facebook page.

Then, ask your friend to post a message on our Facebook page, stating that "my friend {insert your first and last name} sent me" and your name will go into the drawing for the wonderful prize pack. We will enter your name for each person that you refer to the site, so the more friends you send, the greater your chances of winning!! Simple Right?

The contest will start on Saturday June 4^th and run through Saturday June 11^th. The winner will be announced on Sunday, June 12^th. Make sure you keep watching our page for another chance to win a great prize pack later in the month too :)

Here is a layout I created with the new School is Cool line, also be sure to check out the SSM Blog to see other projects by the SSM Design Team!

GOOD LUCK!!

Scrapbooking.com's June issue ...

2011-06-01T07:31:00.005-06:00

... is out today and I have two layouts featured! YAY!!

Check out the entire issue HERE!

My two layouts:

Schatzi (pets)

These are the days (summer)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

My Core’dinations Creative Frenzy

2011-04-10T11:57:00.011-06:00

For a long time now I have been collecting and hoarding Core’dinations ColorCore Cardstock ... when the new pads of embossed Core’dinations were released & I found myself once again buying them I promised myself that I would actually start using my Core’dinations stash ... well now I cannot stop! I am addicted to Core’dinations!

It's no secret that I have loved to use distressing on my layouts for many years now so I love sanding away to enhance the embossed patterns! I also love the little bit of somethin' somethin' that the embossed pattern gives to otherwise white space on my layout - just love it!

So I have decided to throw my hat into the ring of Design Team hopefuls for Core’dination's Design Team Call.

Here are a few of my layouts created with my new addiction ... um I mean Core’dinations. :)

First up: Bright Future Ahead

My son at his 2007 Kindergarten Graduation. I love these photos - I love that they capture his personality and I love the last photo with him laughing when he finally made eye contact with me in the audience. The Core’dinations alpha paper is the perfect background for this layout! The rest of the layout is created with Karen Foster Design's new Graduation theme product that was just released April 1st!

Secondly: Bear Country USA, June 2009

I was excited to scrap these photos because they were neutral and I could use any products with them - the first product that came to my mind was the Core woodgrain pattern - I love how the woodgrain mixes perfectly with the other Core patterns and colors!

Next up: These are the days to remember

The bright blues in this photo just scream summertime so when I placed this photo against the yellow Core’dinations it just popped! Mixed in with some other fun patterns from October Afternoon and Karen Foster Design, this layout came together so easily! The final touch was the addition of Stickles to the waves, bubbles and sun.

Last but not least is: Game Day

Photos of my son playing baseball are some of my favorite photos to scrap. I snuck into the dug out just before the game started to grab some random shots of the boys, it's great that they flock together to be in the photos! The subtle pattern of the Core’dinations really worked nicely with the red in the Scrappin' Sports & More baseball paper and other embellishments.

Well, there it is ... my hat in the ring with the rest of the hopefuls. Thanks to the staff over at Core’dinations for taking the time to stop by my blog and of course for creating such an addicting product! Good luck to everyone else who submits! :)

~ Carolyn

New Sketch

2011-04-10T07:41:00.002-06:00

Here is this week's sketch over at Let's Capture These Sketches! You can play along and add your creation to the LCTS's blog post! Have Fun!

This is a perfect example of taking a sketch & making it work for you - I didn't have any circle shaped paper so I used a different shaped paper from WRMK Show & Tell line and I used two photos instead of one. I love how it turned out!

Have a great day & thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

It's Sunday ....

2011-03-27T10:54:00.006-06:00

and that means a new sketch was revealed at Let's Capture These Sketches!

Here is this week's sketch & my take on it! Loved this sketch!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

2011-03-26T10:00:00.009-06:00

Thank you for joining us as we try

and Capture Spring Break!!

If you have happened upon my blog please pop on over

to Let's Capture These Sketches to begin the hop.

Please join the new sketch team as we take a journey to a popular

Spring Break location. Pack up your scrapbook goodies and hop

along each blog. Be sure to keep your eye open for a letter posted on the

blogs and be sure to post comments as you go. Once you are done,

please comment on the LCOM Sketch Blog and unscramble the letters

to find out our destination.

Now... some of the members couldn’t make the trip

and didn’t post a letter. Let us know who couldn’t join us for

an extra chance to win! Email your answers to thynner5@yahoo.ca

and put LCOM Blog Hop in the subject line for a chance to win some great prizes.

Grab a drink and let’s get this party started!

LCOM Blog
Vanessa
Steph
Susie
Guylaine
Darlene
Raissa
Gisele
Anita
Rochelle
Charlotte
Elisa
Carolyn ***you are here***
Regiane
Tara
Smitha
Lynne
LCOM Blog

Here is a bit about me:

My name is Carolyn Lontin. I am married to Rick; we have one son,

Seth and two crazy dogs! We live in gorgeous Colorado, in a suburb

just south of Denver.

I began scrapping in October 2001 to preserve my son's childhood

memories and it quickly became an obsession! I love capturing my

family's "real" moments in both my photos and in my journaling

on my layouts. I have found the creative outlet of scrapping to be

incredibly relaxing and quite addictive, which is shocking to the previously

dominate non-artistic side of me! Over the past few years,

I have had the honor of having my work published in major publications.

Since 1994, I have been a Human Resource Director for a

manufacturing company. I also enjoy spending time with family

and friends, photography, exercising, cheering on my son's many

sports teams, mini-adventures exploring in the mountains, playing with

our dogs, and reading. I am super excited to be a part of

Let’s Capture These Sketches Design Team !

Here is our fantastic sketch & my layout using

Karen Foster's new Easter line:

The letter from this blog is the letter e.

Thanks for joining me! Please head on over to Regiane's blog.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Another post ...

2011-03-18T10:56:00.004-06:00

already?? lol - two in two days is great for me! :)

Don't you just love when you create a layout & you just LOVE it! Last weekend I scrapped seven layouts and most of them I just LOVED! YAY!!

Here is one I created "double digits" for my son who just turned 10 yrs old in February. You can check out a complete supply list and directions on how to create the layout at Scrappin' Sports Stuff's blog.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

~Carolyn

Spring Break Blog Hop!

2011-03-17T09:34:00.004-06:00

Here are some St. Patty's day layouts I created for Karen Foster Designs last fall:

This layout was created for Scrappin' Sports & More using their Calendars Made Easy line:

Thanks for stoppin' by!

eeeek ....

2011-03-13T15:43:00.003-06:00

it's been almost a month since my last post!! Although not blogging I have been a scrappin' fool! :)

Here are two layouts for Let's Capture These Sketches. Be sure to hop on over there to check out the other fantastic layouts!

Thanks for stoppin' by!
~Carolyn

Fishing!

2011-02-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, this fishing layout was on the Scrappin' Sports & More blog ... I love this layout!

Last summer my son went fishing with his pal & his pal's dad ... my son LOVED fishing and being outside in the reservoir at the base of Pikes Peak, however my son did not care to actually eat the fish they caught!

This photo was perfect for SSM's new The Sport is ... Fishing paper! I combined it with Sports Head On Fishing paper and On the Edge Sports - Fishing paper, these papers went together so easy!

Scrappin' Sports & More supplies used:
Sports Head On - Racing paper #1329
Sports Head On - Fishing paper #1323
On the Edge Sports - Fishing paper #1309
The Sport is - Fishing paper #1342

Thanks for stopping by!

~Carolyn

DOUBLE DIGITS!

2011-02-15T10:41:00.009-07:00

Today my son turns TEN YEARS OLD - how did that happen? Double digits already?!

In celebration of his birthday, here are some past birthday layouts:

This is a fun one with pics from 2005-2010 at Red Robin:

Gosh, I cannot beleive how fast time flies! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SETH!!! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T15:50:00.003-07:00

and Happy Birthday to my mom! :)

On a scrappy note ...here is a pocket page using Karen Foster Vintage Valentine line, scrappers spool & coil brads. I cut on the patterend paper and popped it up with glue dots to tuck in my son's Valentine cards from last year. (I make a pocket page each year to save his school Valentine's)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Let's Capture These Sketches!

2011-02-08T12:15:00.003-07:00

Check it out - I am now on the Design Team for Let's Capture These Sketches!

Design Team Announcement!

Can't wait to get started!

Be sure to stop by to check out the sketch blog and the fantastic Let's Capture Our Memories store (look at all of the NEW CHA stuff coming in and the great sale on current products!)

Football Mascot - New Scrappin' Sports & More!

2011-02-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

When I arrived at my son's football game this past fall and saw one of his teammate's dogs wearing a team jersey I just had to get a shot of him!!

This photo worked so well with so many of Scrappin' Sports & More's lines!! I used the brand new line "The Sport is ..." with "Classic Football" added in some "Down on the farm - dogs" and topped it off with some custom 'good dog' paper! I love mixing and matching lines like this!

Scrappin' Sports & More products used:
The Sport is ... Football paper #1343
Classic Football paper #1150
Football Reflections paper #1198
Custom Varied Spirit Names 'good dog' paper #927
Football Cardstock sticker #5549
Down on the Farm - Dogs Cardstock sticker #5554

Thanks for stoppin' by!

New Scrappin' Sports & More!

2011-01-27T16:46:00.005-07:00

You are going to love the new patterned papers debuting at CHA this week from Scrappin' Sports & More! The new line is called "The Sport is ..." and in this case it is BASKETBALL! :) I also used the new super-cool super-sized basketball sticker! These stickers are going to be so much fun to add to scrapbook pages!

Thanks for stopping by my blog & check back for more projects using Scrappin' Sports & More's CHA releases!

Karen Foster Design Giveaway Winners!

2011-01-24T00:30:00.000-07:00

Karen Foster Design Giveaway Winners!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our blogs last week to help Karen Foster Design celebrate their upcoming CHA release. There were over 1,600 comments and we enjoyed reading every single one. We wish we had prizes for all of you! However, we do have prizes for FOUR lucky folks who will soon be opening up a big box that contains all of this:

The winners chosen randomly from all of the comments were:

- from Jolene's Tuesday blog post .... Denise B. who wrote "Beautiful colors!"

- from Carolyn's Wednesday blog post ... LaurieG who wrote "Oooohhh, every time I see a photo of that prize package I get so excited."

and the two hidden prizes were located on:

- Tania's Tuesday blog post ... JennyKozar who wrote "Love your layouts - I would have not had any idea what to do with this line and then I saw the picture with the dog. Just fantastic!"

- Carolyn's Friday blog post ... Fifi who wrote "love the more neutral colour pallet in this collection"

Congratulations to all the winners! If you have not already been contacted, please send one of the Design Team members your contact information so we can arrange to have it shipped.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by all of the Design Team Member's blogs last week!

Karen Foster Sneak Peek: Day 5

2011-01-21T00:30:00.004-07:00

Karen Foster Design Sneak Peek Friday

Welcome to the final day of Karen Foster Design’s Sneak Peek Week.

Today – for the first time ever – we have an entire day of sneak peeks devoted to stamping! Five new sports themed clear stamp sets will be released at CHA Winter: Football, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, and Game Day. They join the Birthday, Holiday, Baby, and Cancer Survivor sets that were previously released.

Today the team will be sharing scrapbook layouts, cards, and paper crafted projects using all of these sets.

Hopefully you have heard by now about our fantastic giveaways! If not, you can read more about that here: Monday's Blog Post. To enter your name in the drawing all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. You don’t need to comment on every blog post to win, but you can increase your chances of winning by leaving comments on each of the Design Team member’s blogs every day this week. Enter up to once per day per blog! As always, Karen Foster Design welcomes international entries.

NEW SPORTS STAMPS:
Alice
Maryfrances

And here are my projects using the new Game Day stamps:

Inside card:

(as seen on Tuesday with the Cheer line reveal):

CANCER SURVIVOR STAMPS:
Sherry
Tania
Jolene

and here are my projects uing the Cancer Survivor stamps:

Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post to be entered in the giveaway contest. Then visit the rest of the Design Team blogs for lots more inspiration and for additional chances to win.

Karen Foster Sneek Peak: Day 4

2011-01-20T00:30:00.006-07:00

Karen Foster Design Sneak Peek Thursday

Welcome to day four of Sneak Peek Week and our last day showing you the new themed collections – we have something special planned for Friday!

Today we have projects made with Karen Foster Design’s new Easter, Birthday, Gardening, and Upland Game Hunting themed collections

Have you seen the awesome prizes we are giving away?

To enter your name in the drawing all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. You don’t need to comment on every blog post to win, but you can increase your chances of winning by leaving comments on each of the Design Team member’s blogs every day this week. Enter up to once per day per blog! As always, Karen Foster Design welcomes international entries.

Check out the links under each theme to see fantastic projects created by the design team!

EASTER
Tania
Maryfrances

BIRTHDAY
Jing-Jing

Sherry

Here are my layouts using the new birthday line - I LOVE this little party animal, he is so fun!

Inside card:

GARDENING
Alice
Carole

UPLAND GAME HUNTING
Sherry
Tania
Jolene

Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post to be entered in the giveaway contest. Then visit the rest of the Design Team blogs for lots more inspiration and for additional chances to win.

Karen Foster Sneak Peek: Day 3

2011-01-19T00:30:00.005-07:00

Karen Foster Design Sneak Peek Wednesday

Welcome to day three of Sneak Peek Week! Today the Design Team members are showcasing projects made with Karen Foster Design’s new Running, Girl’s Night Out, Bachelorette, and Hunting Dogs themed collections .

If you haven’t already seen it, check out the incredible prizes we will be giving away to four lucky blog readers.

To enter your name in the drawing all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. You don’t need to comment on every blog post to win, but you can increase your chances of winning by leaving comments on each of the Design Team member’s blogs every day this week. Enter up to once per day per blog! As always, Karen Foster Design welcomes international entries.

Check out the links under each theme to see fantastic projects created by the design team!

RUNNING
Alice
Carole
Maryfrances

GIRL'S NIGHT OUT
Tania

BACHELORETTE
Sherry
Tania

HUNTING DOGS
Jing-Jing
Jolene

Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post to be entered in the giveaway contest. Then visit the rest of the Design Team blogs for lots more inspiration and for additional chances to win.

Karen Foster Sneak Peek: Day 2

2011-01-18T00:30:00.010-07:00

Karen Foster Design Sneak Peek Tuesday

Today the Design Team members are showcasing projects made with the new Family Fun, Cheer, Tropical Vacation, and Waterfowl Hunting themed collections . Check out the links under each theme to see fantastic projects created by the design team!

We are also hosting a fabulous giveaway (see yesterday’s post for details). To enter your name in the drawing all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post. You don’t need to comment on every blog post to win, but you can increase your chances of winning by leaving comments on each of the Design Team member’s blogs every day this week. Enter up to once per day per blog! As always, Karen Foster Design welcomes international entries.

FAMILY FUN

Carole
Maryfrances

CHEER
Alice

Here are my projects using the new cheer line:

Inside the card:

TROPICAL VACATION
Jing-Jing
Carole

WATERFOWL HUNTING
Alice
Tania
Jolene

Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post to be entered in the giveaway contest. Then visit the rest of the Design Team blogs for lots more inspiration and for additional chances to win.