Three Things : Creative Books (+ a giveaway)

Scrapbooking is my favourite creative outlet, followed by making mini albums. Quilting is also on my alltime favourite list. Sewing on paper is fine...have to stop now, don't wanna make an endless list :)
I try to create art and to enjoy the process.
Thanks for your generousity!
Anne

Oh please, please don't let me be to late, i am in Sunny SA, and i dont want to waste time to work out the time diff.
My favourite at the moment, is to incorporate decoupage and crackle medium into my scrapbook pages.
love KRR's new book!
take care
k
xx

Really loving using acrylic stamps on my scrap pages at the moment!

I am never without my journal or journals, for that matter. I am finding it increasingly hard to travel without a "portable" studio in my bag for sketching. Finally starting to scan and work with some of my sketches in Photoshop to see where they will go! Love your blog! Kelly Rae is truly inspirational!
Leigh

My favorite thing right now is painting. I love Claudine Hellmuth's instruction on "peeled paint" using vaseline. The pages done with this technique are beautiful. Everyone asks "how did you do that?" I don't tell them how easy it is.

With my kids back to school, it is a great time for me to get my creative mojo back. I'd love to have the book to jumpstart me.

OHHH I adore Kelly Rae Roberts!! I have been exploring the uses of gesso lately-altering plain cardstock,patterned papers,stamping over it,watercoloring over it-it just does amazing stuff to everyday supplies! Now I need a kick in the pants to actually DO SOMETHING with all of these papers I've created!
mary w

my fav o; day technique is using my fingers rather than a brush. layers of layers of paint on my hands and canvas.

OHHH I adore Kelly Rae Roberts!! I have been exploring the uses of gesso lately-altering plain cardstock,patterned papers,stamping over it,watercoloring over it-it just does amazing stuff to everyday supplies! Now I need a kick in the pants to actually DO SOMETHING with all of these papers I've created!
mary w

I am definitely taking more photos lately. I'm not very good at it (yet!), but seeing things from a different angle/perspective/place is something I have been trying in order to enhance my scrapbook pages a little more. Thanks for the opportunity Ali! :-)

my favorite creative technique is these days is quilting. I put my scrapping to the side so I could catch up. And while the machine is out I will try some sewing on my pages.

i've recently decided instead of viewing my home as a continuous cleaning project, i would see it as an art project.
you are an inspiration. and CONGRATULATIONS! you are blessed.
jenwcom

I'm just learning about all the cool things to do with stamping on cards and in scrapbooking. That's my new thing!

Thanks for the giveaway!! My favorite thing to do now involves my mission to be as 'green' as I can while indulging my scrapbooking obsession!! I keep ALL of my scraps and when I see a cool layout with flowers, or fleur-de-lis, or some other cool graphic, I grab a matching scrap,and hand draw it on the scrap, cut it out, and distress or doodle. I try and stay true to the concept with a little flair of my own. I love to re-use what would have been tossed and am excited to see I don't have to BUY everything I see. The project usually takes on more of my personality and view point rather than just another embellishment thrown onto the page. This seems to 'make' my pages something special. I also use my daughters crayon drawings (cutting them up for the color rather than the subject) to use as backgrounds and embellishemtns. Thanks again for the blog. I read it everyday!! Conni

My favorite right now is stamping cards, altering gift items...stuff like that. I desperately need to pull my scrapbooking back out---I'm getting so behind! Thanks for the chance!

My favorite creative thing this summer has been creating a "real life" summer scrapbook with bits of memorbilia. I'll put in a few of my favorite summer photos, some words and call it done.

I don't have a new technique per se, but for me, my new "technique" is allowing myself to do what I want and not having to worry about whether or not it's "right" or wrong. I've used older product and allowed myself to do anything I want with papers, inks and anything else and I've loved what I have come out with.

I'm always looking for new techniques to try in my projects--scrapbooking, painting, quilting or whatever. At the moment I am very interested in using fibers (cloth, ribbons, string, etc.). I love the tactile quality.

Hi Ali,
I seriously love opening your blog often. So many great things to read and appreciate. You are so honest and forthcoming and in this day and age that is truly hard to find. Congratulations on your upcoming new addition....good stuff!
I love to scrapbook and stamp and paint. Would really love to win/see this book. I am excited at the idea of possibly winning it! Although I guess my chances are pretty slim.
Many Blessings to you and your family,
Alicia J

I love altering chipboard for different projects....so much variety.
Thanks for the great reading all the time on your blog and the chance to win this book!