Friday, July 30, 2010
A Farewell..... for now.....
Karan is busy with her sketch blogs and her designing of classes for stores that she works for and myself have taken a HUGE plunge into the land of digital. I am amazed and thrilled to be creating for so many amazing designers and just don't have the time to commit to Start Me Up right now. I have two amazing opportunities that have come about in the past week, although I can't discuss specifics at this time, I feel the need to focus all my energy and time on these.
Once again, for those that stopped by and gave support and played along, we thank you! A very special thanks to Michelle and Sandi for all their hard work and wonderful creations they created for each challenge. And last but not least, our guest designers who were so eager to take part and play along ~ a big thank you!!
So this isn't a good-bye it is a farewell and hopefully SMU will be LIVE again someday!!
Happy Scrappin'!!
Friday, July 23, 2010
SMU-July 24 Reveal
Are you up for a challenge? Are you looking for an excuse to play, create and push your creativity to its LIMIT? If you answered, "YES", you've come to the right place.
Hello! My name is Wendy Sommers and I'm very pleased to be a Guest Designer here at the Start Me Up blog.
I look forward to seeing everyone's interpretation of my challenge.
Friday, July 9, 2010
SMU July 10 Reveal
Are you up for a challenge? Are you looking for an excuse to play, create and push your creativity to its LIMIT? If you answered, "YES", you've come to the right place.
I'm so excited to have Karla as our guest designer today!! I'm not only on her Creative Team at Karla Dudley Designs but this lady truly is one of a kind. She inspires me to push myself creatively, she has a heart of gold and she can multi task like no other. She is a beautiful person inside and out!!
This weeks challenge was: to use three groups of three
Thank you so much Karla for being part of SMU!! Love ya Girl!!
Michelle Kerrigan
Saturday, June 26, 2010
SMU June 26 Team Reveal
We are using Mr Linky, feel free to link to your creation should you happen to take part in our challenge.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
SMU - June 12th Reveal
Jessi's Challenge: "the things that make him, him....those little things that endear him to your heart" - so that could be a title? or just journaling prompts? ...skies the limit!!
Jessi Lute
hi! i am a mom of three amazing children have been with my husband for 12 years
i grew up on Vancouver Island, Victoria, and currently reside in Alberta. we are planning and looking forward to our move back to the island.i met my husband in a country bar, learning to 2 step...i know! complete opposites, but it works!!!
i am a scrapbooker, something i have been doing for 8 years i am an artist...
i am a photographer... i am a seamstress and whatever else falls between all this
i practice yoga daily and my favourite number is 3.
i am a complete clutz, drink chai lattes and london fogs
i am passionate about green living and green choices, healthy living and alternate health
i love all that is vintage and shabby, reclaimed, recycled, and repurposedi read trashy romance novels...yup, i do..did i mention i am 32???
i begin sentences with and & because and have an aversion to capital letters
i cannot live without my family, my camera, fabulous shoes, and laughterthings
i believe:
i believe strongly that what you put out there you get back...
i believe that life is a journey that is constantly changing and growing
i believe that smiling will always make your day better, even when there is no reason to smile...smile anyway
i believe i am blessed with so much in my life you can learn more about me on my blog or my website.
Thank you Jessi for being a part of Start Me Up and sharing your amazing talent and your life wisdom with us, very insightful! Thanks for the reminder to smell the roses and enjoy the little things in this world!
Patti McCarthy
We are using Mr Linky, feel free to link to your creation should you happen to take part in our challenge.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
May 29th...SMU Reveal
This time around, I challenged the team and our Guest Designer to work with black and white. Often times scrappers find a colour combination difficult to work with.
Black and white being one of them.
We have the talented Leica Forrest with us this Reveal.
http://www.10-4livingoutloud.typepad.com/
Hi my name is Leica (pronounced Lisa) I am 33yrs old, married for 9 3/4 years to Jim (love this man!!!) and we have 2 wonderful busy boys; Riley 6 & Jager 4, and baby girl Ireland 21 months old. I am now a self employed SAHM.
Currently the contributing editor and special events coordinator for Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine, she has fun writing articles, designing and educating internationally because she LOVES to travel.
A style that is everchanging as she loves to try new things. But you can guarantee it involves lot's of colour, paper layering, distressing and collage in some way.
Always living life to the fullest, full of laughter and smiles.
here is Leicas take on the challenge..
Sandie Vincent
Michelle Kerrigan
We are using Mr Linky, feel free to link to your creation should you happen to take part in our challenge
Saturday, May 15, 2010
SMU-May 15th Reveal...
For Leslie, the hardest challenge is to NOT use cardstock.
"I want to reach for it EVERY time I do a layout. In fact...I did at first then remembered, OH WAIT!
So I've completed the layout for this challenge using no cardstock. Another thing that used to be challenging for me, but it's like an old comfy blanket.. I mix and match papers, regardless of their colors/textures/patterns. I love color and will splash it in there whenever I can".
Our Guest Designer ..............Leslie Ashe.
Leslie Ashe
Hi! I'm Leslie Ashe and I'm SO excited and HONORED to be your guest here at Start Me Up. I live in Fort Worth, Texas (home of the Stockyards, Dr. Pepper & yummy Mex Tex food) with
my sweet hubby. We're soon to experience something new in our lives...an empty nest. Our oldest is off at college & the youngest starts this fall...wow! No matter the distance, they will
always be the center of my pages. they are my true inspirations and treasures!
I've been scrapping for over 13 years now. It's my passion!
I've been so lucky and feel quite honored to have some of my work published in Scrapbook Trends, CARDS, Simply Handmade along with several Scrapbook Trends Idea Books.
I have an upcoming first time publication coming up in the July/August issue of Creating Keepsakes.
Current DT's:
The Girls Loft (kit club)
Shimmerz
Shabby Chic Crafts
The Button Shop (Tessa Ann Designs)
Thank you Leslie for being a part of Start Me Up and sharing your amazing talent with us!
Patti McCarthy
(Patti used AC paper line and pastels)
(used canvas along with some sewing)
(Sandie used all cardstock)
(Michelle use journalling in her own handwriting)
We are using Mr Linky, feel free to link to your creation should you happen to take part in our challenge!