Anna-Marie Still ~ Evoking Art Everyday

I Challenge You & a Giveaway!

When I was printing out pictures yesterday to scrap with, I noticed that my color was a bit off.   If you've ever attended one of my workshops or classes you've heard me say,  "there are no mistakes, only creative opportunites"  - The photo I was printing was supposed to be black & white, however when it printed it immediately reminded me of this book cover:

 

so using my "bad" photo as a creative opportunity I made this layout:

  So my challenge to you this weekend is to create a layout or card, using a book cover as your inspiration!

Link your creations here in the comments section of this post by this Sunday night and if you need a little push to get you going, I'll randomly draw a winner from those who posted to win these fun Stampin' Up!  goodies:

    Ribbon Originals Rustic Retreat Ribbon, Brass White Circle Metal Edge Tags & Rust Stampin' Emboss Powder - Over $20 worth of Stampin' & Scrappin' Goodness! 

So get crackin' and link up your creations here by Sunday night!  I'll draw a winner on Monday!  Can't wait to see what you all come up with! 

(FYI - This layout is yet another one using my AMStudio May 2008 "Joyful" Papercrafting Kit.  If you are not yet on my E-mail list and did not get the details, let me know and I'll forward you the scoop on what's included and how to get it!  You can also see other samples using this kit in the album in the sidebar.) 

Scrappy goodness & changing styles!

As promised, here's another layout using my AMStudio May 2008 "Joyful" Papercrafting kit!

Hoping to play some more with it tonight after everyone goes to sleep!

I went out the other day on a mission to do some thrifting for some vintage milk glass pieces, (or "white stuff" as I call it), to add to my collection and to get a copy of Romantic Homes magazine.  I'm totally inspired by vintage things and while I typically am not a "girly girl",  I think my style is changing.   Here's what I got in my travels...

Romantic Homes Magazine for me, Time Magazine for David, and Artful Blogging Magazine for me.

This peek inside Romantic Homes Magazine inspired me to buy...

...this adorable creamer!

and I was able to add 2 new pieces to my newly started Milk glass collection.  I'm going to put a little grouping of them on a set of shelves.

What inspires you lately?

"Joyful" AMStudio Papercrafting kit now available!

Full Details were sent out in my E-Newsletter today - if you did not get it - send me an email and I will forward you a copy of the full details!  (Note: this kit also includes 2 yards of Wild Wasabi Double Stitched ribbon that was mistakenly left out of this shot! Whoopsie!)

In the left sidebar I have set up an album for the May 2008 "Joyful" kit where y0u can currently see 2 layouts I did using elements from this kit - I will be posting more layouts/project using this months kit over the next week so be sure to check back!   Have a great day!

Quick Mother's Day Recap...

Have to be quick as I'm packing kits for tonight's class....so here's the low down:

Got this.... (among a few other things!)

Browsed here...

Liked these...

Ate here....

Ate this (Mad, Mad, Mahi Mahi)...yumm!   

Hugged these guys a whole lot...

Thought these surfers were crazy!  The weak RI waves were not worth how cold it must have been in that water!

So that's about it in a nutshell - couldn't have asked for a better day (thanks honey!) -

I hope you all had a fab Mother's Day too!

The AMStudio May 2008 "Joyful" Papercrafting kit info will go out in tomorrow's E-Newsletter (sign up in the upper righthand corner of my blog if you don't already get my E-Newsletters!).  I'll also have some more samples up on the blog tomorrow as well! 

Happy Mother'S Day!

Here's a self-portrait I took of me & Ronan at 2 weeks old.

I just framed it and am going to hang it in my studio today.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Weekend crafting....

Just a quick post to say that I'm working on the finishing touches and photos for the AMStudio May 2008 Papercrafting Kit - details and more projects will be up over the weekend!  I'm off to stamp with some lovely ladies this evening and will be teaching a full class again in the morning!  Lots of creativity happening in the AMStudio this weekend!  I love my life!

Sneak Peek.....

...as promised, here are 2 layouts I did yesterday using my new AMStudio May 2008 Papercrafting Kit, "Joyful".   You can see how my daughter inspired the name of this month's kit  in the second layout! 

Full kit details will be sent in my E-Newsletter this Friday, so if you do not currently receive my E-Newsletters, be sure to use the signup box in the top right corner of my blog to sign-up!

I had a lot of fun designing this month kit which features Stampin' Up!'s Jersey Shore Designer Series Paper - you are going to love all the bright fun papers & embellishments that are included!

It felt so good to scrapbook yesterday!  I've had tons of layout ideas swimming in my head since the baby was born 4 weeks ago - it felt great to get a few of them down on paper!

I'm teaching a really cool Stamping class tonight and on Saturday here at my in-home studio.  Both classes are full!  So I'm off now to finish prepping for that and I've got to bake my signature chocolate chip cookies that all the gals love so much! 

Looking forward to sharing more creations from this month's kit in the next few days! 

Hope you have a great day!

      

Don't you wish......

.....that all your mail came addressed to you this way? *sigh*

Wow!  Has it really been that long since my last blog post???

Geesh!  You'd think I had a baby in April or something!  Oh wait, I did have a baby in April!

Stay tuned as I return to my regularly scheduled daily blogposts!

This weekend I'll be working on the finishing touches for my "AMS May 2008 Papercrafting Kit"  and some last minute Mother's Day projects.    I'm really excited about all the fun creative stuff I have in the works!  If you do not already receive my E-Newsletter, be sure to sign up using the sign-up box in the upper right hand corner of my blog to get all the details!

Have a lovely weekend and be sure to do something creative!

 

Free Wheelin' Baby!

Stampin' Up's FREE Wheelin' Promotion starts today!  And since my new baby is due 3 weeks from today, I thought it would be fun to celebrate with a fun giveaway!

Here's a great card I made using the Stitched Exotics Bundle from the Free Wheelin' Promotion.  Click here to view and print your own flyer with all the stamp sets & wheels that are included in this great promotion!

Okay - so here's the fun giveaway details:

I'm going to do a fun Giveaway for those who order one or more of the Free Wheelin' Bundles before my baby is born! 

1) Place a customer direct order with me (before my baby is born) that includes at least one of the Free Wheelin' Bundles.

2) Give me your guess for what date my baby will be born on (hint - he's due on April 9th) You get one guess for each bundle you purchase.

3) Everyone who guesses correctly will win a FREE jumbo ink cartridge of their choice! (an additional $7.50 value!) A perfect compliment to your new bundle!   

Email me at annamarie@adventurestampers.com with any questions and/or to place your order and give me your guess for your chance at a FREE jumbo ink cartridge too!   

Crop & Camp Adventure Weekend

There are only a few days left to register for this All-Inclusive Weekend!  An amazing deal you'll love!  Email me to register today!  You can register using VISA, MC, Discover, Paypal or personal check.  There is even a 3week payment plan option!

What a great opportunity to getway and enjoy some time just for you at this All-Inclusive Getaway!! Especially after the holidays, you'll be ready for a break and ready to get busy scrappin' those holiday photos, stampin' some cards, or just the chance to relax and create whatever your heart desires without having to

put it all away when you are done!

You'll be pampered and treated special all weekend long! There will be lots of little gifts, drawings, contests, 2 bonus projects including a Mini-Book class and a card class  & suprises for everyone! You may even get         voted Queen of the Crop!

There will also be lots of tools, stamps, ink pads etc. on hand for you to use during your stay so you don't have to bring "everything" you own!

Whatever projects you want to work on you'll have plenty of space in this fun, creative environment!

You'll have your own crop space in the cozy lodge where you can leave your stuff spread out all weekend and crop all night long if you want to! You'll also have the opportunity to take some great classes and participate in some fun contests & challenges! You choose how you want to spend your time!

We'll have some fireside fun makin' smores by the beautiful lodge fireplace and you'll have some sleepover fun bunkin' in the scenic heated & fully functioning cabins on site! This is a truly inspiring environment located in beautiful West Greenwich, RI.

All your meals (they were phenominally delicious last year!) & snacks are included, just bring your croppin' & stampin' stuff, your sleeping bag (or bedding), your camera & your toothbrush and you'll be set for this awesome adventure weekend! There's even internet access in the lodge so feel free to bring your laptop!

Consumable supplies that you may want/need during the crop (Cardstock, Designer paper, Embellishments, adhesives, etc). will be available to purchase throughout the weekend.

Registration is almost over and space is limited so be sure to register yourself or have your loved ones register you today to reserve your spot! This All-Inclusive weekend away makes the perfect gift!  Tell your honey it's what you REALLY want for Valentines Day!

If this is a gift registration, be sure to let me know and I'll create a beautiful gift certificate for the giver to present to the recipient!

Absolute Registration deadline - This Sunday, February 10th

Special Registration Price - $275 a $20 savings from the regular price!

You can also take advantage of the 3-week payment plan option ~ only $92 per week.

Email me today to reserve your spot and/or if you have any questions at annamarie@adventurestampers.com

This is a Crop Weekend you'll rave about forever!