Check out this giveaway
You'll be especially interested in this one if you're a Ranger/Tim Holtz fan! Dawn and Kim from Wild West Scrap Divas are giving away a bunch of Tonic & Ranger products:

1 Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
1 Tim Holtz Tonic Scissors
1 Inkessentials Craft Mat (large)
1 Bottle of Crackle Accents
1 Bottle of Glossy Accents
1 Bottle of Matte Accents
1 Bottle of Sepia Accents
1 Pack of Ranger Embossing Pens
1 Ranger Craft Bucket
1 Perfect Pearls Naturals Kit
1 Tuscan Garden Alcohol Ink Set
1 Bottle of Blending Solution
1 Mini Mister Block
12 Mini Misters

Just follow the steps below and this awesome prize could be yours!
1. Check out their blog {http://wwscrapdivas.blogspot.com} and become a follower!
2. Tell your friends on the net about their giveaway on your blog, facebook, myspace or twitter!
3. Leave a comment here on their blog to let them know what you did to spread the word {be sure to include a link}!

Once they reach 100 subscribers, they'll draw the winner!

Good luck, everyone!

my christmas paperbag mini album

Here is my very first attempt at a paper bag mini album.

i created this album with a lot of free digi stamps and digital downloads

here are some of the links

for the sentiment tickets misscutiepiegoes80's

for the Mrs tilly stamps digital doodling

for the Bronson star gazing stamp try pollycraft

for Toby new year try the greeting farm

for cherry kisses on a snowball again try Pollycraft

Artella Gift Memberships are 55% Off!

Wow - through Sunday, Artella Gift Memberships are 55% Off! I can’t think of a better way to ensure a creative, inspiring 2010!

would you like to win a personalized custom stamp. how cool would that be. well i know i would.

head on over the this sit. http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/?p=3805 for details of what YOU have to do to enter this fabulous giveaway. Have a great day!

Animal Spirit guides: The Owl

To our past ancestors, the animal held great spiritual power and symbolic meaning. In Native American culture, mythology and ancient civilizations, each animal is embodied with its own symbolic meaning and held its own unique spiritual power. A particular animal crossing your path had deep significance to your life and indeed a strong message to impart. The presence of animal wisdom may appear to you in a dream, on the physical plane or intuitively. We can also utilize and tap into the energy of animal guides around us to assist us in the daily challenges that life some times brings to our door. By calling forth the energy and spirit of a particular animal guide. We can ask that we be imbued with the energy and strength. Endowed with the character and special abilities that is unique to that animal. Utilizing that energy to assist us in general life, or in a specific situation that we may be facing. This month we take a brief look at the OWL. The Owl is the bringer of wisdom. The all-seeing owl possesses supernatural qualities and is often associated with intuition, clairvoyance and clairaudience. The Owl’s energy is at its peak in the very heart of darkness. When we are plunged into blindness and disorientation. He penetrates the darkness of the blackest night. Seeing and hearing that which others cannot. A magical creature of the forest enigmatic and powerful. If the owl is calling you, or you are aware of the owl being present in your life, dreaming or waking. You are being called upon to open your eyes, ears and mind to the truth of a situation. To listen to the wisdom deep in your heart and soul. That still small voice is trying to reach you in some way. To assist you or help you in a current challenge you may be facing. Tap into the power of the Owl by calling on your own intuition, listen to your own wisdom for there is something you need to see or hear. As the owl is so strongly associated with the night time, his wisdom may come to you while you slumber. So take the time to be aware of your dreams or make a special effort to remember and write down any important dreams you have. The Owl is a messenger that can bring clarity and illumination. Affirmation: I open my heart and soul to the truth. And ask that my life’s journey be illuminated before me, I ask for the wisdom to see. Even in the darkness of life’s challenges. And the ability to manifest my true path.

written by Janet Robson

copyright Janet Robson

Here is my secret sentence for the blog hop here

http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/

paper cupcakes where the main ingredient is love

This blog hop was super fabulous not only did i relish all the visual delights cards and creations.

but along the way i found some great recipes for my xmas recipe mini album

WHO WANTS TO WIN????

Die Cuts R Us is GIVING AWAY a SUPER DUPER PRIZE!!!!!!!

Everyone loves a getting gifts this time of year. But what happens when the tree is down, paper picked up, and candy canes all gone? DCRU KEEPS GIVING!! What you ask? How about a NEW QuicKutz Epic Six Die Cutting System and a grab bag of QuicKutz dies to get you started!!!! No, you are not seeing things and this is no trick! In the spirit of the season, we want to give one lucky blog follower this fabulous prize! So, what needs to happen for DCRU to hand this prize pack over?? Well, DCRU DT BLOG needs to hit 500 followers by New Year's Day!!! We know you can help us do this! Spread the word of this giveaway on your blog, forums, facebook., twitter, EVERYWHERE YOU CAN! If DCRU DT BLOG can reach the 500 mark, someone in that 500 gets the New Epic Six & the dies!!!

At last i managed to get a video done of my mini album. I apologize in advance for the poor camera work and sound quality

my blog candy win. Thank you so much to craftydragons

for offering such fabulous blog candy and for getting my prize to me so quickly.

i am very happy with my prize THANKYOU!!! hugs jan

please head on over and check out her blog and all the lovely creations

craftydragons

I WON!

wowee i am super excited to find out i have won

CRAFTYDRAGONS

blog candy

yippee i am so pleased

I can't promise but i am hoping to create a video of my candy win when it arrives

I have finally got my camera sorted so hopefully i may get a video done and uploaded on you tube.

I want to send out a huge thank you to Dragonlady for offering such wonderful candy

ty so much for the chance to win

I am over the moon.

please check out her blog and leave her some kind comments

CRAFTYDRAGONS

Yay at last i have finished creating my mini album which i got from my lovely friend Roseanne at

A Moms IMPRESSION

At first i was stuck for an idea to get me going but once i started creating it it flew along.

I wasnt quite happy with the front page..just felt it lacked something but i was pretty pleased with it overall. and WOW did i have a blast and i think im getting addicted to creating these mini albums.

I have created a slide show of the finished album for now and hope to get a video done soon

Please check out Roseanne's blog for she has the GREATEST kits available and ships worldwide ladies so you can all have a go too.

A Moms IMPRESSION IS THE PLACE TO BE

also check her out on you tube too where she has the best tutorials to help you along

ROXYCAR11

GREAT GYPSY GIVEAWAY

Hi everyone i just thought i would tell you about a great giveaway i found today

if you head on over to THE GYPSY SPOT AND CHECK IT OUT

It is easy to enter...all you have to do is 1. subscribe to their blog 2. spread the word and 3. use Mr. Linky to enter your blog address.

FREE DIGITAL STAMP

Wendy over at Digital Doodling has reached 200 followers and as promised is giving away Mrs Tilly Claus as a free digital stamp...

If you want to get you free image from Wendy please pop over to Digital Doodling Mrs Tilly Claus is waiting to be collected!

This is the Front page of my mini xmas album. I am still working on this one.I have almost got half way through it so far..I painted some chipboard letters with red a pink mix, acrylic paint and hand cut out a top note from a template i found (as i dont have a die cutting machine lol) so its not quite the perfect shape. This was also painted with the same pink/red acrylic paint and then misted with copper cosmic shimmer.

I then added a chipboard tree with pop dots to add dimension and some Imaginice flowers and bling. The flowers were misted again with a copper cosmic shimmer spray (the only one i have!!lol) ( crafting on a really tight budget here ladies lol!)

This tag was created out of cardboard painted with green acrylic paint..misted with my copper shimmer and papermania added and a imaginice flower and brad..all this crafting on a low budget..is driving me nuts lol.

wish we had a BIG LOTS or a MICHAELS or a TARGET..lol

Ghostly 'dance of a sea dragon'

One of the most elegant courtship rituals in the animal kingdom has been captured on film by a BBC crew.

The dance of the weedy sea dragon takes place every year in the shallow seas off the coast of Australia.

this beautiful video is so enchanting and beautifully presented check out the gorgeous sea dragons

HERE

check out this fabulous breast cancer cure

MINI ALBUM SILENT AUCTION

Breast cancer benefit cure

Laura of FollowingThePaperTrail is having a blog candy! She is the hostess of a silent auction for the Susan Komen Foundation. There are 16+ mini albums that will be up for bidding on Oct. 31st - Nov. 7 and you can also donate directly to the cause HERE! The pictures of the minis will be seen on Laura's blog on Halloween so be sure to stop by at her blog. Also spread this word as we need bidders! Thanks :)

I have placed a bid on 2 so far heres hoping i win one of these lovely creations.

head on over and get bidding

Great giveaway

Stephanie Mealor Corder

is hosting an etsy giveaway

here are the details

The prize will be $15.00 towards any item of your choice in her Etsy shop and the winning number will be drawn by Random Number Generator!

Here is the link to the post get yourself over there and enter today

STEPHANIE'S GIVEAWAY

she not only ctreate the most wonderful floral paintings but head on over to her shop

Dragonfly Deisgn Studio

and give her some etsy love

also while your there check out her beautiful aceo's and greeting cards and also her wonderful altered books.

Here is my first mini album made from recycled cardboard its about 5 inch x 5 inch in size please take a look and leave any feedback at all, any suggestions on how to improve things would be gratefully appreciated indeed

ty

Here i took a small 3 inch x 3 inch thoma the tank engine board book and altered it into a halloween teenie mini album. This was my first ever attempt at this so please be kind

Once i photographed it i could see where i could improve things and in places things dont look to good but it was great experimenting and recycling a book i got at a car boot sale for just 10p..YES ten pence!. i thoroughly enjoyed creating it even if its not that good...please leave a comment a would love some feedback. ty

"ALZEHIMERS MEGA CANDY"IS HERE.....

Until 29th October 2009

This is what you will win a tote with all contents and more as items will be added the more who join in.This is her way to thank everyone of her bloggers for supporting my alzehimers fund raising wether through messages of support or craft items you have sent to her to sell at the up and coming bazaars

and what a great giveaway this is call in at her blog and post your entry today

crafts-international

To celebrate her 2 YEAR BLOGAVERSARY and also the fact that its Half Term Julie has some Blog Candy up for grabs. Its a brand new unopened Level 2 hostess set from the last Stampin Up catalogue and a full unopened pack of the no longer available Summer Picnic papers!

Check out her fabulous blog and enter her giveaway today

JULIE'S JAPES

Check out a great site for free books or cheap downloads

wowio is the best site i have come across and theres lots to choose for everyone

would you like to learn how to draw dragons or just peruse the rest of thier tilte

click on the book cover to take you there

What is WOWIO?
WOWIO is our passion. A passion for books. A passion for reading. A passion for removing barriers and expanding access to the written word. Ultimately, it's passion for FREE BOOKS + FREE MINDS.
Our Goals
Our business goal is to build a unique and viable company that creates valued relationships between readers, sponsors, and publishers.Our community goal is to dramatically expand access to written works by eliminating the economic, geographic, and logistical barriers while also ensuring fair compensation for publishers.
A Win-Win-Win Community
Authors and artists work hard to create their books and should receive fair compensation. WOWIO introduces sponsors as the primary source of compensation. Readers get books for free. Sponsors get opportunities to establish valued relationships with readers. Authors, artists, and their publishers get fair compensation. It's a win-win-win for the WOWIO community — where each group willingly gives a little to get something in return.

Drawing DragonsJim Hansen and John Burns

READ FREE ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD FOR A DOLLAR

Steeped in centuries of legend, dragons make the ideal subject matter for fantasy drawing and, as mythical creatures, they provide artists with virtually limitless creative scope. Illustrator and Jim Hansen, brings his considerable professional experience and artistic skill to bear in this appealing how-to-book for budding fantasy artists everywhere. Drawing Dragons guides the reader through every stage of breathing fiery life into their very own dragons. The book's clear, step-by-step pictures are accompanied by concise, easy-to-follow instruction, describing each level of technique from basic construction to colouring your finished artwork, combing user-friendliness and inspiration to create a recipe for success!

a cup cake collaged atc

here are some new cards created for artists trading cards swaps over on illustrated atcs and atc's for all 

These were created for a whimsical house swap

2.5 unches x 3.5 inches in size