Challenge of the Week

So, I get asked alot by the gals I know and the gals I teach classes for on how to do acrylic albums. I've done a few but sadly no pictures of them. In efforts to find some motivation for the week of some new project to work on I stumbled upon this by the Hambly blog.

If you don't follow them already YOU SHOULD... great motivation and I'm obsessed with overlays/screen prints/transparencies. Just adore them. Anyone who has ever been in my stash.. has seen my 12x12 drawers filled with all sorts and kinds! Hambly being my favorite brand!

Here's a great link of a design team member who use the screen prints on her acrylic album instead of the traditional double sided paper or paints and inks. I adore how it looks!!! Going to work on a new album this week using some of mine!

This week I'd like to offer the Monday Challenge. Use some prints, overlays or transparencies on your layouts or cards or altered project. Email them to me (at sayitsbyu@yahoo.com) and at the end of the week I'll feature them all, So we can all gain future motivation!!!

Here is the link: http://hamblyscreenprints.typepad.com/screen_prints_blog/2011/05/dt.html

ALSO REMEMBER: This week up for grabs for the giveaway is a very large assortment of Prima's Botanical collection! Check it out int he post Prima Creation!

Prima Creation

Ok, so the giveaway for this week will be Prima's Botanical Collection! The winner will rec: All of the double sided papers, a 12x12 sheet of cardstock stickers as well as 12x12 sheets of glittered adhesive chipboard pieces, baubbles,  and journaling notecards! Among other coordinating items for the collection!!!!

 Here is my creations using the papers on a Prima Chipboard tabbed album. Adore this album. It comes in a binder however, after completing my pages (I like them big), they would not fit into the album so i came up with a more creative solution. I actual french braided the ribbons!!! And, I love it!

Lots of pictures to see all of the details! Enjoy!
PS A big thanks to Helmar Adhesives! A must have adhesive ladies.. it's my new obsession! Check them out on facebook!

Thanks for looking ladies! Be sure to share your feedback.. which is always appreciated!

AND THE WINNER IS...................

JUANITA CAIN

Congrats Jaunita for recruiting the most members to follow the blog!!!!! Soon you will have an altered vintage book all to yourself!

I will be announcing this weeks giveaway this evening as well.. soooo be sure to stay tuned!!! This month each week I will have a fabulous giveaway!!! And the first week is a doosie!!! Featuring it on my latest project!

Be sure to keep spreading the word of this blog! If we hit 20 followers by mid-May I plan on giving some goodies away to someone who has became a follower and left a comment!

Followers

I am very excited to announce in only a week The Craft Donkey got over 10 followers. I wanted to mention something though.

While speaking to a few gals they were curious if they would be considered for for prizes.. they had followed via email. I wanted to point out that when you follow via email.. you do not appear as a follower... therefore making it nearly impossible for me to contact you when you have or do win a give-away.

So here's what you do, if you had followed via email from directly on this blog.. please also great an acct. on blogger to become a follower! This will ensure your following is seen! As, like I stated I can not see you as a follower if you just follow via email. It only takes about 30 seconds to create an account.

Sneak Peak....

SNEAK PEAK!!!!! If your savy with your brands.. this is from a great collection from Prima. A lovely collection for Spring!

  In May I'll have a giveaway each week! YAY!!!! Nothing is better than free goodies!!! So, be sure to check back regularly! And invite other to follow as well to have a chance to WIN!

Here's a sneak peak as to which line it is. See if you can guess it.

 A hint: the answer is in the flowers!

It's my recent project! I'll share it soon! And one lucky winner is going to be winning an amazing selection of this Prima Collection! Including papers, flowers, chipboards, cardstock stickers, journaling cards and MORE!!!

Remember SUNDAY!!! I'll be announcing a winner to one of the great altered vintage books!!! So be sure to stay tuned to claim your prize!