I'm in shock - giveaway!

Earlier this week I found out that my 'When it Rains, It Pours' layout was going to be featured on the manufacturers blog (Nikki Sivils). It was going to be combined with a giveaway that she is doing. I was in shock!

I checked it out this morning and it is a very generous draw. You have the chance to win a collection from Nikki Sivils, Volume 7 of Sketches for Scrapbooking by Allison Davis and a Cuttlebug! All you have to do is leave a comment. The draw is Monday.

Click here for all the details!

When it Rains, It Pours!

This week at Sketch Support it is add-on week. I loved the sketch so much that I created a second project, only this time I just used the sketch as my inspiration. The idea behind the add-on sketch is to make your own embellishment, but when I saw this little turtle holding the umbrella, I couldn't resist using it on my page.

I cut out the turtle and popped it up by using foam adhesive.

I couldn't resist adding some stitching to my layout. I stitched the squares on the background as well as a scalloped border.

I used a scalloped circle punch to give these little rain boots some extra detail. I used teardrop shaped Dewdrops for my raindrops.

I added Glossy Accents to the dots on the umbrella to make them appear wet from the rain.

I actually won this collection back in January from Nikki Sivils. I was so excited and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it! Be sure to pop over to the Sketch Support blog and check out the other creations using this months awesome add-on sketch.

Spring!

It hasn't been feeling much like spring lately, but despite the weather, I am still in a 'springy' mood. This week at Sketch Support it is add-on sketch week. The sketch is of an adorable umbrella. I decided to incorporate it into this spring frame.

I created the umbrella by cutting out a circle and then using a scalloped border punch to create the edge. I added stitching to the umbrella and the birds that I cut out from a pattern paper. How cute are they?

I just love these corrugated letters from Jillibean and they worked perfectly with my theme. I mounted them on scalloped circles and I scored the white squares with my ScorPal to create more texture.

Be sure to visit the Sketch Support blog to see what the rest of the design team creates using the umbrella add-on sketch.

Quilting Anyone??????

Amanda and I finally purchased materials to make a rag quilt. We have been wanting to do this for a while now, but we just couldn't seem to find the time. Here is our colour combination....

Amanda worked very hard and cut out 240 perfect squares.

Here are the fronts, backs and the insides all stacked and perfectly organized.

Then the sewing began. I am so proud of her. She has picked up all my favourite hobbies. Gotta love it!

Now she is ready to lay them all out and decide on their placement. It is like a puzzle.

You can sort of see where we are heading here.

She has been at it since 10am this morning. Things are looking really good. I will post photos when she is all done.

Easter Blog Hop Winner!

Sorry I am a day late announcing this. It was simply a day with a list too long and not enough hours to do everything.

I am very excited to announce the winner of the Easter Blog Hop on my blog! Here is the random number draw.......

Here are your random numbers:

32

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And the lucky winner is JanR! Congratulations. You can contact me at Two Scrapbook Friends (2friends@execulink.com) and I will arrange to get you the Easter basket.