House die-cut Contest - Entries & Winners!

I'm sorry this was delayed.  Returned from our camping trip to a dead monitor.  Fortunately, I bought it at Costco last December and was able to return it no problem.  Got to love Costco!

I want to thank everyone who took the time to enter my little contest.  I hope, even if you didn't win, that you enjoyed the creative challenge.  Know that we all will enjoy seeing what you've done with our little House die-cut. You've really shown us creative possibilities!

Let's start with our winners!  And let me just say these were not judged by me, but by independant card-makers looking for composition, execution and creativity.  Personally, I really enjoyed each entry and am inspired...hope you will be to!


Grand Prize Winner: Sandra Carrigan (Clinton, UT) for her House Album Card.  Sandra created a little wooden door with a mesh insert, little bits of lace and trim, cute die-cuts and lots of room for pictures and journaling.






2nd prize winner: Debra Gardner (American Fork, UT) for her clever gate fold card.  A velcro piece keeps the card closed, the inside reveals a darling paper pieced house and sentiment. 

3rd prize winner: Debra Wertz (Clinton, UT) for her Beach house card.
The texture on the beach house in incredible and I know took a lot of thought and time. 

To remind you about the great prizes our winners will receive please visit this post.

Here are the rest of the entries!  All of whom will receive a little gift bag for the time they took to participate in the contest.

Gwen Lords (South Jordan, UT) made this sweet Welcome to the Neighborhood card.  I love how the light shines through the windows and the grass strip at the bottom.

Barbara Poulsen got me in the Halloween mood early with this perfect adaption for a house die-cut.  Lots of distressing, glitter and dimension really brought this card to life.

I love how Ronda Bateman used the rectangle patterns on her patterned paper to give shape to her house.

Sandra Bosh submitted this adorable card. Great bold colors and shapes and how the sentiment ties in with her background paper.

Judy Verbeck went all-out with this incredibly detailed card.  You almost need to touch this card to appreciate it properly.  Everything is so tactile and dimensional.  Snowy landscape, handing icicles, and christmas lights make this this a very special card.

This beautiful card is by Gaylene Godfrey.  I love all the feminine details, from pearls and lace to pretty paper.  I think the free form stitching really adds a lot to the card as well.

Debra Wertz was feeling particularly creative for this contest (she actually won my last creative card contest).  I love this creative use of a house shape, all the little details and Debra's hand drawn elements really make this card unique.

Thanks again for all your hard work, I hope you had fun and enjoyed the challenge! 

Q's Creative House Contest - Prizes!

I ran out of time before my vacation, but I'm home now and am excited to reveal the 3 prizes for my House Die-cut Contest!

3rd prize receives Tim Holtz's Compendium of Curiosities book (value $25) and a collection of trinkets and ephemera.











2nd prize receives all that plus Tim Holtz's new trinket box (value $35), perfect to store all those little things that make your creative work special.











1st place Grand Prize receives all that plus the larger Tim Holtz Cargo Case!  The prefect, very cool place to store more than just trinkets, but distress ink, markers and glitter glue for a total retail value of over $120.

Need a little reminder...here is my original post for the contest:  Whenever I design a card with my favorite negative silhouette technique, I end up with the a lot of positive shapes and just can't bear to throw it away...so I'm having a contest!

The last time I did this was 2 years ago, my Classic Card Contest.  You can read about it here and here.

I haven't listed the prizes, but there will be 3 prizes, the Grand prize and 2 runner-ups.  Grand prize will be lots of paper crafting goodies worth at least $50.

How to enter?  If you purchased my Domestic Bliss Card Class in May, the die-cut will be included in the kit.  You can also die-cut your own shape.  This particular one is from the Cricut Kate's ABCs cartridge.  But I did stretch it out a bit in Design studio.  I'm not too picky, as long as the shape looks pretty much like the one I've posted here.  There are many house shapes in Cricut cartridges.  You can also cut out your own.

Simply email me your entry with a photo or scan of your project.  The better the photo, the better the entry!  If you'd prefer to enter the project physically, you can bring it to my June class (Color-pop) and I'll photograph it for you.
Project can be anything creative!  I just need to be able to see the shape of the house somewhere.  A card, a tag, a gift bag, home decor, scrapbook layout etc...

Entries are due Thursday, June 21st and winners will be chosen July 8th.   Sure hope you can join in on the fun! 

House Die-cut Contest!

Whenever I design a card with my favorite negative silhouette technique, I end up with the a lot of positive shapes and just can't bear to throw it away...so I'm having a contest!

The last time I did this was 2 years ago, my Classic Card Contest.  You can read about it here and here.

I haven't listed the prizes, but there will be 3 prizes, the Grand prize and 2 runner-ups.  Grand prize will be lots of paper crafting goodies worth at least $50.

How to enter?  If you purchased my Domestic Bliss Card Class in May, the die-cut will be included in the kit.  You can also die-cut your own shape.  This particular one is from the Cricut Kate's ABCs cartridge.  But I did stretch it out a bit in Design studio.  I'm not too picky, as long as the shape looks pretty much like the one I've posted here.  There are many house shapes in Cricut cartridges.  You can also cut out your own.

Simply email me your entry with a photo or scan of your project.  The better the photo, the better the entry!  If you'd prefer to enter the project physically, you can bring it to my June class (Color-pop) and I'll photograph it for you.
Project can be anything creative!  I just need to be able to see the shape of the house somewhere.  A card, a tag, a gift bag, home decor, scrapbook layout etc...

Entries are due Thursday, June 21st and winners will be chosen July 8th.   Sure hope you can join in on the fun! 

Thanksgiving Winner & Video

I didn't anticipate how exhausted I would be after Thanksgiving dinner for 29 people! Sorry I didn't get this posted last night. But our lucky winner for the Thanksgiving Giveaway is number #11: Savannah O'Gwynn who said...

OH! I just love this collection--those papers are fabulous! As for what I make for Thanksgiving....I've never made anything! I'm so lazy! Plus--I'm not a cook. I have brought homemade Thank You cards--esp. for my MIL--since she blesses us and gives so much to us throughout the year. I love THANKSGIVING because it's another chance to say THANK YOU to those who bless us! And I have LOTS to be thankful for:)

What a wonderful Thanksgiving message to all of us and congratulations Savannah!

  
     Here's a late message from me for Thanksgiving Day, but it's a message that should be in our hearts all year long, Enjoy!

Cabochon Winner!!

I'm SO sorry ladies...I was supposed to post a winner yesterday and forgot.  It was my birthday and I just got carried away with the festivities.

The winner of my Cabochon play-package is

Anne said...

I love cabochons! Thanks for the chance to win some! You are THE greatest!
May 19, 2011 2:30 PM

Congratulations Anne!  I'll contact you by email with the details.  You will LOVE these little beauties!

Pink supplies winner, a free download and a few thoughts

Despite a busy week, I found some time Friday night to check my emails and was very much taken off guard by all the touching responses I've had to my Cancer Journey Album post.

I was brought to tears by the outpouring of love and concern we all have for our sisters, mothers, friends and sadly, even children who have had cancer. Some have survived and some have not.

I pray that one day there will be a cure.  Until then, let's continue to uplift and give courage to those around us.  I think making an album similar to mine would make such a meaningful gift. 

And since only one person can win my pink supplies, I thought I might be able to help you by creating a free digital version of the "what cancer cannot do" poem.  I hope you like it.  there are several versions, some without the butterflies and flowers, some in pink, some in black instead of brown.  You can download them here.

So, with the help of a random number generator our winner tonight is Bella (bellameabhn).  Please email me with your mailing address and I'll get this off to you asap. 

Thanks again ladies for sharing your special stories with us all and God Bless!

"What Cancer Cannot do" JOURNEY album

Paper crafting, for the most part is a light-hearted hobby; Birthdays, Thank yous, holidays etc...  It can, however, play a more heartfelt role in the lives of our family & friends.

I got an email from a student this week asking if I knew of any inspirational quotes or poems for people who have cancer.  The first thing that came to my mind was a project I did for Paper Crafts Magazine many years ago.

The whole project was based around a rubber stamp with a poem/quote on what Cancer cannot do.  At the time I had a good friend who had just been diagnosed for the second time with Ovarian cancer and I was very tuned into how this sentiment might help.
 

Journaling can be a significant part in dealing with any of life's challenges, and cancer is no exception.  Creating a place to record your journey, treasuring the people who are helping you, remembering your day-to-day challenges while finding peace and hope can be very cathartic.

Maybe you know someone who could use a memento like this?  Maybe you need some pink supplies to create it?  I gathered a collection of pink paper crafting supplies (including ink, pins, brads, rub-ons, ribbon, stickers and brads) and would love to give them away to someone in need.

Please share why you'd like this collection of pink supplies and I'll pick a winner on Sunday night. 

A Winner!

Ladies!  Thank you so much for visiting my blog and entering my contest in droves.  How exciting it's been for me to see all your comments! 

I have to end this contest a little bit early because I'm heading off to camp for Fall Break.  So, without further ado, our winner is (thanks to Random.org)

Kathy said...

Oh my! I soo need this for paper and fabric storage. My favorite is the Work Box.


I'm a fan of Scrapbox


I'm a fan of you on Facebook


I'm following your blog


I shared about this on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000220698532)


I blog posted about this giveaway and I have the contest button on my sidebar. www.kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/2010/10/original-scrapbox-giveaway.html  


Thanks!


kmgillon@yahoo.com


October 8, 2010 6:25 PM

Congratulations Kathy!  You've won our $50 prize here on my blog and more importantly a one-in-ten chance to win the Grand Prize Paper Tower!  Please send an email with your name, address, email and phone number.


Don't forget ladies...I'll be giving away the gifts they are sending me real soon, so check back frequently. 

Original Scrapbox Give-away!

I have to admit, I've had a secret crush on the Scrapbox Workbox ever since I first laid my eyes on it many years ago. Visit their website and watch the video to see just how cool this product is (Love his accent!)

They have a new product now called The Paper Tower and The Original Scrapbox is giving one away!  Enter my contest on my blog and if YOU win, you'll have a 1-in-10 chance of winning the Grand Prize worth up to $545! That is SO cool!

 

The Paper Tower is perfect for storing all your paper and more and was designed as a companion to the Workbox and Craftbox line of brilliant storage solutions from The Original Scrapbox.

There are so many possibilities with the Paper Tower. It can be used for any type of crafting storage from quilting to beading to stamping. Store your material, paper, stamps, accessories, anything your heart desires. The see-through totes make organizing a snap and I love the handy velcro storage bags on the inside of the door!

Enter Today to Win My Prize Package worth $50! 

Giveaway is open from October 8, 2010 to October 14, 2010 at 11:59pm MST.

Kodak fashion neckstraps/bracelets
for cameras or cell phones





Deluxe Kodak canvas camera case,
lined, with accessory pockets

 















If you win this prize package, you will be one of ten people entered into the grand prize drawing held on RachelleWrites on October 18, 2010. On that date, Rachelle will select a winner from all 10 finalists to receive one Paper Tower (value up to $545.00) in the winner's choice of color/style of wood*.
*The contest is open to addresses in the 48 contiguous United States only. Announcement of winners may be delayed due to health circumstances out of Rachelle's control.

Here's how to enter my contest: Visit the The Original Scrapbox Website, then return here and leave a comment on this post and tell me WHY you need or want the Paper Tower and what you would use it for. 

Be sure to leave your email address so I can get ahold of you if you've won.  If I have no way to contact you, I'll have to randomly pick another winner.

Giveaway Rules:* You can only enter under one name
* It is possible to win more than one preliminary prize by visiting more participating blogs, which means it’s possible to be entered into the grand prize drawing more than once.
* All winner’s addresses must be stateside US addresses 

Would you like MORE opportunities to win? 
Do any or all of the following, then tell me by leaving a comment on this post with any applicable links.  Increase your odds and do them all!

• Become a Facebook Fan of The Original Scrapbox
• Facebook the contest with linkback in your comment
• Add the contest button (pictured above) to your blog sidebar with a link to this contest
• Add yourself as a Follower on my blog (top Left-hand corner)
• Become a fan of Q's Creative Card Classes Facebook Page
• Subscribe to my newsletter- email EyeQDesign@mindspring.com with subscribe in subject line (if you're not already receiving my emails).

How about 15 extra entries!?  Just BLOG!

1. Blog about the contest WITH a picture of The Paper Tower in your post and link back to this post, so people will know where to enter.
2. In your blog post link the phrase "The Paper Tower " to http://theoriginalscrapbox.com/catalog/products/the-paper-tower 

You can enter the preliminary giveaways with a chance to win an entry into the grand prize drawing at the following blogs:

Nap Time Crafting

Priscilla Styles

Brown Paper Packages

Mod Podge Rocks
Rachelle Writes
Rashelle Workman
Pink Cricut
Marvelously Messy
Elizabeth Mueller




*Disclosure: I received free product from The Original Scrapbox to host this giveaway, but guess what?  I'm going to give those away too, in a later post!  All rules must be followed and correct contiguous U.S. address given for prize to be awarded.

Classic Car Card Contest Winners!

I want to thank all who entered my Classic Car Card Contest!  I know it's tough to design with something so specific, but I really think our entries caught the vision and made some super-creative cards! 

Our FIRST PRIZE winner is Debbie Wertz with this incredible wedding card.  I think what really makes this card special is all the details Debbie drew into the car shape.  I also love the embossed polka dot background.  You can see what Debbie and the others won here. You can click on images to see a bigger version. 

By  Debbie Wertz

  


By Cari Lyn Hall

Our SECOND PRIZE winner is Cari Lyn Hall

with this creative interactive card. 

I love how the arrow is just barely sticking

out and also all her creative inside sentiments.

There are three THIRD PRIZES for the following cards: 

 










By Margaret Malm

Margaret really captured a feeling with

this card; bright, quirky and light-hearted.

Lots of great techniques here too.










  



by Becky Doxey

I love how Becky used trendy banners

and shabby chic paper, rub-ons and

buttons to capture an old-time feel.

  

 

 

By Ilene Moore

Another interactive card by Ilene with this clever double pop-out.

Hard to see this in 2-D, but it's a fun card to pop out.

Thanks for all your entries ladies, hope you had fun! 





By Judy Lund

I love these colors!  And it's great to see

an example ofusing die-cuts in a

quick & easy way.







By Laurie Rigby

I love Laurie's little hanging tags,

it's like a tag tassle!



By Maureen Pruett

Can you believe the little details on this

card?  Such a clever idea!



 

By Sandy Lai

I love Sandy's snarky word surprise

when you push the card over!



  

By Bernie Wood

A great set of boy-cards; I love the

 toothpick/pennant! 



 



by Lilian Matheson

It's hard to see, but I love the streamers

coming out the back of the car and the wedding details.

 



by April Jensen

You can tell by these bright 
primary colors what a perfect
boy card this would be to
have on hand.





Studio 5's NEXT Crafty Contributor could be YOU!

Have you heard? Studio 5 has launched there very own NEXT Studio 5 contributor contest and you could win! They have extended the deadline over this coming weekend so people could have a bit more time to put together a video...so pull out that last super cute, wonderfully clever project that EVERYONE loves, shoot a quick (3-4 min) video and send it in! Read more about it here or watch the video.

As a Studio 5 contributor,
I can tell you it's super fun to do this show. There simply aren't nicer, more professional people to work with. So TRY It! To Quote my favorite fruity movie star, Shirley McClaine...

"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, it's where all the fruit is."

Q's Creative Card Class Classic-Car Contest!

Seriously, let's see how many 'c's I can put in this title! It's my First ever contest and I'm really excited about it.

If you attended my Man Card Class in June or bought a kit you know that you got two extra car shapes in your kit...the positive cars from out classic car card.

(Note: I have Man Card Kits in stock, but won't be shipping until July 16th.)

Use one or both of those car shapes (or cut your own if you have the cartridge) and create a card. Any card, any size or shape. As many submissions are you like. Keeping the rules nice & easy.

I just want to see just how creative you can all be with the classic car shape.

I have some great prizes planned, but you'll have to wait until the end of July to see them...still waiting on a few of them, but they're going to be great! So get thinking, get creative, think OUTSIDE of the box (or car) and have lots of fun.

Deadline is September 15, 2010, so you have lots of time and I'll send you plenty of reminders. You can submit a photo or scan by email or bring your card to class in September.

I cannot wait to see what you all come up with!

Studio 5 Sneak-peek!

This one came around fast! Seems like I was just winning a Cricut Cake with my flailing arms! But yes, I'm on Studio 5 (channel 5, 11am) tomorrow morning. Hope you can catch the show...but if not, just check back here, as I always post the videos.

Four pictures, 2 segments, 2 guesses. Leave your guesses as a comment please and we'll have a winner tomorrow afternoon!

Studio 5 Sneak-peek!

Yes, it's that time again! And this time I made it easy, or at least I think it's easy. :)

Please watch this Thursday, April 15th at 11am on KSL channel 5 and see if you're right! Leave your guess as a comment here and I'll pick a winner after the show.

Good luck!

DIY Dish & Wedding Card Winners

Oh gee, I almost forget to tell you!

So, last month I was on Studio 5 at the same time as two cute gals who happen to be twins, Chris & Kim! They have a very fun new website, blog and on-line tutorials for people like you...and me, who like to 'create!'.

When I saw the give-away they were doing with the launch of the new website, I knew I had to tell you about it and quick-like, because you need to enter before March 31st!

So, check out the post here and scroll down. Everytime I tried to link directly to the post, my computer crashed, so I'm making you do some work by scrolling. LOL

And don't forget to check out their great video tutorials!
Here are my Wedding Card winners!

Created by Kay, Linda V, Queen Bee, LeAnn, MarieMc and Vera

Please email me your mailing addresses and I'll get my card mailed out to you asap! Thanks for participating everyone, I loved reading all the great deals you got, especially Sade's! Free is always good :)

Studio 5 March Sneak-peek!

Oh, this is a good ones...all sorts of clever clues in here.

I'm on Studio 5 this Thursday, March 11th at 11am on channel 5. Please watch! But in the meantime, I'd love for you to play this game with me.

Look at the pictures and guess what both of my segments are about. I do a papercrafting segment and a kitchen segment. Leave your guesses as a comment and after the show I'll choose a winner, usually the person with the best guess.

Good luck!

Studio 5 sneak-peek for February

I'll be on Studio 5 on Monday, Feb. 8th at 11am on channel 5 in Salt Lake City and have a really different kind of segment planned. Hope you can watch, but if not, as usual, I'll post the videos here on my blog.

Take a peek at my photo hints and see if you can guess what each of my two segments will be about. Leave your guess as comment and whoever comes closet to guessing will win a prize! Be sure to check back to see if you won!

Studio 5 January Sneak Peek Contest

Ok, this was hard to do...the paper crafting part of this would have been way too easy with photos of the actual projects, so I had to get tricky.

Please watch Studio 5 on KSL, Channel 5 in Salt Lake City, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am for my 2 segments. I'm making one of my family's favorites and having fun with...well, you'll just have to guess.

If you're not local or can't watch the show, please visit later for videos.

Just leave a comment with your guesses and I'll pick a winner tomorrow!

Good luck guessing!