Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival

Edition 17 2009

2009-04-27T09:02:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the Seventeenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! Sorry for the late posting.

Ali, in Nova Scotia, shares a layout titled in a post titled Sophia: 1999

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, shows us a digital layout with her little miss showing off her Braided Ponytails.

Ali invites us to check out Card Sketch #7: A Rejuvenation! on the Creatively Yours blog out of New Brunswick.

Andrea, in Ontario, invites us to check out her Freebie - Just for Mom Tag Set

A newcomer to the carnival, Darcie, in Saskatchewan, shows us a New Layout she did while her dishes were soaking in the sink.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

You may have noticed that I have been having trouble keeping up with the carnival lately. I am finding that I have had to re-evaluate how I spend my time and I'm sorry to say that I've decided that I have to take a break from the carnival. If anyone else is interested in keeping it going for a while let me know and I'll make arrangements for that to happen. If not, Happy Scrappin and let me know if you want to be notified if the carnival restarts in the future.

Edition 16 2009

2009-04-20T09:16:00.008-02:30

Welcome to the Sixteenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Deanne invites us help her and her sisters celebrate the 2nd birthday of their Sisterhood of Scrap blog, based in Newfoundland, by taking part in their "Rock Around the Clock" Online Crop"

Ali, in Nova Scotia, says she wants to share "My Scraproom/Office! And a "tip" here and there...". Be sure to check out her great set up.

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, shows us a recipe card she made for Strawberry Fudge Layer Cake.

Ali shows us Sketch #14 on the Creatively Yours blog, based out of New Brunswick, and tells us how we can use it to apply for their new DT call.

Andrea, in Ontario, shows us what she made with her Spring Thyme Fun Printable Set

Lois, in British Columbia, is doing her best to keep the carnival alive as she shows us a Layout Using Older Paper. On another one of her blogs she shows us a growth chart she made as she says its "Some of my Favorites" And on yet another blog she owns she shares A Little Scrapping she did on a rainy day.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 27th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 24th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 15 2009

2009-04-13T21:52:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the Fifteenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! Sorry it's a little late and sorry it's so short. Only one submission this week.

Pam, in Ontario, says "This is my 4x4 Sitting Pretty: History of the Toilet Album...so far..." as she shows us this unusual album.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to Pam for inviting us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 20th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 17th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 14 2009

2009-04-06T09:33:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the Fourteenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Ali, in Nova Scotia, shows us a layout titled Our Super Hero.

Ali invited us to check out thte Creatively Yours blog, based in New Brunswick, where she say "Meet Our April Guest Designers".

Sue invites us to check out the JustCre8 blog, based in Ontario, where they are saying "Let's Cre8: Spinner Cards"

Lois, in British Columbia, says "I think it's about time..." for a Christmas layout!?!

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 13th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 10th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 13 2009

2009-03-30T09:34:00.001-02:30

Welcome to the Thirteenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Ali, in Nova Scotia, does a litle play on words in the title of her Pony Pride layout.

Ali invites us to check out the Creatively Yours Blog, based in New Brunswick, where with Card Sketch #23: It's Card Week. In her invitation to visit Ali said "We have 12-13 cards being showcased, all created by our DT. Please tell all the scrappers to be sure pop by and visit~! We have cards from Sketch #23 to share every day from Mar 24th -27th inclusive! Why not try making a card using this fun sketch!?"

Lois, in British Columbia, tells us a story about a Pocket Cookie as she shows us a layout with the same name.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, April 6th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, April 3rd. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 12 2009

2009-03-23T10:30:00.000-02:30

Welcome to the Twelfth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, says Here's to Spring! as she shows us a layout using a spring picture from last year.

Andrea, in Ontario, shows us Spring is in the air! Pink Edition. Be sure to also check her blog for the purple edition.

Mel, in Alberta, would love to Welcome everyone in the Calgary area to attend a crop to benefit the food bank in Calgary.

Lois, in British Columbia, says "Happy St. Pat's!" as she shows us a beautiful layout .

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 30th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 27th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 11 2009

2009-03-16T08:59:00.005-02:30

Welcome to the eleventh 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, tells us she is Having fun... doing things she doesn't normally do on layouts, and they sure end up looking great!

Cori-Lyn, in Alberta, shows us some neat creations she made by Masking With Glitter.

Lois, in British Columbia, says "It's Time for a Layout" as she shows us a great boy layout.

New comer to the carnival,Vanessa, in British Columbia, says "Embossing Powder...Not Just for Stamps" as she shows us different ways to use it.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 23rd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 20th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 10 2009

2009-03-09T08:39:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the tenth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Ali, in Nova Scotia, journals about how her two boys are alike in a layout titled Alike?

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, has been Scrapping Again and she shows us her beautiful digi creations.

Ali invites us to check out the Creatively Yours Sketch blog, based in New Brunswick, to learn about Creative Yours Site Featured.

A newcomer to the Carnival, Lorraine, in Alberta, shows us her creations from More Layout Tags.

Lois, in British Columbia, shows us her You are my Sunshine Mini album.

Lois says "Easter is Coming" as she shows us a Sweet Little Bunny layout.

On another one of her blogs, Lois says "It's A Birthday!"

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 16th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 13th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 09 2009

2009-03-02T08:30:00.000-03:30

Welcome to the ninth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

A new comer to the carnival, Mei Ann, in Ontario, invites us to check out how she combines scrapping and Hotel Treasures to help make her guests feel welcome in her home.

Rhea, in Alberta, invites us to check out the details of The Great Ribbon Rave Contest at Savvy N Sassy. Rhea says "Savvy N Sassy has grown leaps and bounds with our unique and diverse ribbon kits. To celebrate our growing site, we want to award someone with winning a ribbon kit each month for a year!!" You have until February 28th to sign up so hurry and check it out.

Lois, in British Columbia, tells us "I Attended a Crop" as she shows us a layout she made at the crop and another layout that was saved from the garbage, thanks to her creative thinking.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 9th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, March 6th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 08 2009

2009-02-23T09:20:00.010-03:30

Welcome to the eighth edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Deanne, in Newfoundland, says "It's Wednesday Already!" as she shows us a layout she made and invites us to check out the challenge that inspired it.

Ali, in Nova Scotia, tells us where we can check out some tips on Photo Organization.

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, shows us a Be My Valentine layout she created for her daughter's 3-4 year album.

Ali invites us to check out the DT layouts inspired by Ali's Sketch #5 on the Creatively Yours blog, based out of New Brunswick.

Kristine, in New Brunswick, tells us about the Creative Scrappers DT Call on the Creative Scrappers blog.

Pam, in Ontario, gives us a Sneak Peek of an acrylic album.

On the Cut and Paste Classes blog, based out of Ontario, Pam tells us about an Online Class she has posted on YouTube.

Connie, in Saskatchewan, shows us a beautiful layout she did which fits Bloggers Challenge #87 Damask Pattern and the color Burgandy She created the background paper with stamping and inking techniques and it is absolutely gorgeous!

Ali invites us to check out this week's Supply Salute: Ribbon on the Scrapbookers Clubhouse, an online forum ope to anyone but based out of Alberta, blog.

A newcomer to the carnival, Rhea, in Alberta, tells us about a March Madness Crop happening in Calgary and give us A peak at our accommodations. All the details of the event can be found in the left side panel of the blog and if you scroll through past entries to the blog you will see some great prizes that are up for grabs at the crop.

Lois, in British Columbia, invites us to check out her recent Posting where she shares picture of her favorite things in her kitchen. I wonder is she planning so scrapbooking pages with some of these?

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, March 2nd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 27th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 07 2009

2009-02-16T08:58:00.005-03:30

Welcome to the seventh edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Ali, in Nova Scotia, says she is just Scratching the surface of "texture.." in a tutorial she wrote for Sisterhood of Scrap.

New comer to the Carnival, Jerusha, in New Brunswick, made some really neat Closet Organizers for her friend to help Welcome, Baby

Ali, PR person for Creatively Yours, based in New Brunswick, invites us to check out A Special Edition: An Early Valentine's Day Sketch!

Tonya, on Prince Edward Island, shows us a very special layout she recently did of her husband and his Siblings and she's looking for help with coming up for a quote for a similar one she wants to do for her inlaws.

Sue, in Ontario, invites us to check out the 2009 Cre8ive Crew Call for Designers.

Ali, PR person for the Scrapbookers Club House based in Alberta, invites us to check out the Free Scrappy Learning and Fun x4 available at the club house.

Lois, in British Columbia, shows us some cards made with Beautiful Basic Grey.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 23rd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, February 20th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 06 2009

2009-02-09T09:30:00.000-03:30

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Deanne, in Newfoundland, invites us to check out her Valentine Project #3 - Candy Box

Ali, in Nova Scotia, says she wants to invite us all over "for some King Cole tea and to to see a few new pages, but especially this one, A Little Piece of Heaven. Thanks for popping by!"

A new comer to the Carnival, Alissa, in New Brunswick, invites us to check out the online forum and gallery for A PILE OF SCRAP! - a scrapbook store based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Alissa says "We hope to be your source for learning, inspiration, friendship and laughter - welcome to our scrap world and thank you for letting us into yours!"

Ali, PR person for Noella's Creatively Yours sketch blog, based in New Brunswick, invites us to check out the Guest Designers "Announcement" Redo to see who was chosen to be on their DT.

A new comer to the carnival, Lori, in Manitoba, invites us to check out the online scrapping community and store she and her husband, Paul, own. Lori says she picked the slogan, ~Love is in the Details~ because she truly believes that "it is the little things, the small details that we journal and create in our albums that will help preserve our memories for generations to come. She also says "At ~Love is in the Details~ we are pleased to offer you absolutely no taxes - on any of our items or on our shipping. The price you see, is the price you pay! What is listed on the website is in stock. If we make an error, you receive your money back for that item, and a free item with our apologies. We have fast order processing - very fast - sometimes the same day - or the next day. If there is something you are looking for that is not on the site, please let us know, we will do our very best to get it for you. We also invite you to join our forum and gallery, we would love to have you.................we are also having an online crop on February 14 - everyone is welcome to come! There is always something going on in the forum - lots of fun, challenges and good laughs!"

Another newcomer, Cori-Lyn, in Alberta, has a Whole Lotta Making Goin On and she shares tutorials for three make-n-takes she did.

Chris, in Alberta, invites us to check out some really neat Valentine's Day cards she recently made, even though she's not a fan of the day.

Ali, PR person for Scrapbookers Clubhouse, based in Alberta, tells us "An SBCH Online Crop is on its' Way: Feb. 9-15"

Lois, in British Columbia, shows us a couple of really neat heart albums she created recently as she tells us it's Time for an Update.

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 16th, but the deadline for submission is Friday, February 13th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 05 2009

2009-02-02T09:11:00.001-03:30

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Before we start the trip, I have an announcement to make. Tonya, in Prince Edward Island, was the winner of the random draw of last month's participants. I will be sending her a small envelope of surprises.

If anyone would like to help with prizes for future months, please let me know. You would not have to send the prizes to me. I would put the prize donator in contact with the prize winner.

Now, let's get on with this week's trip.

Ali, in Nova Scotia, invites us to check out a Lime and Black: Noah, Winter '06-'07 layout.

Ali, PR person for Noella's Creatively Yours blog based in New Brunswick, says "Creatively Yours has posted 2 gorgeous interpretations of Noella's Sketch #47. The interpretations are by Ann Seleshanko and Evelien Verschelde! We also have a new blinkie created by Vivi Rahman... so come check it all out right on the blog..."

Jennifer, in Ontario, tells us about a Giveaway! Blog Candy

Sue, in Ontario, tells us to check out the Let's Cre8: Altered Puzzle Pieces tutorial by Caro. What a great idea!

Andrea, in Ontario, says "I can't help it! Love is in the air!" as she shows us a really neat Valentine project she recently created.

Ali, PR person for The Scrapbookers Clubhouse, based in Alberta, says "The SBCH Blog boasts an awesome Scrappin' Green article by Mary Chong and a Guest Designer Spotlight on Deanne Burton!!

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 9th, but the deadline for submission is Friday, February 6th. Hope to hear from you all before then!

Edition 04 2009

2009-01-26T08:42:00.000-03:30

Welcome to the fourth 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

Carla, in Newfoundland, invites us to check out the tutorial she posted on the Teaching Tuesday - Jan 20 edition of the Sisterhood of Scrap blog which she runs with two of her sisters.

Ali, PR person for Noella in New Brunswick, invites us to check out Creatively Yours Flippin' February & March Madness Guest Designer Contest. Entries are due January 29th so hurry over and check it out.

Jennifer, in Ontario, is Dancing to the music and scrappin'

Ali suggests that we take Time for a Sketch Contest on the Scrapbookers Clubhouse Blog, based in Alberta.

Lois, in British Columbia, invites us to check out Dragonfly Scrapbooking, her friend's, Colleen's, store. Lois says "she has a lot of stock, is good at getting everything out, and if you don't see it on the site, there is a toll free number to call her on to see if she has it but it's just not loaded up yet. I have been designing some projects for her and have a few inspiration things in the gallery."

That's the end of this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip

If all goes well the next edition will be posted next Monday, February 2nd, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, January 30th. Hope to hear from you all before then.

Edition 03 2009

2009-01-19T09:08:00.000-03:30

Welcome to the third edition of 2009 of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival.

I'm delighted to have visits from one side of the country to the other this time around. Let's get started!

Deanne, in Newfoundland, excitedly shouts "Our first ever Sisterhood of Scrap DT Call!" as she invites us to check it out.

Tonya, in Prince Edward Island, has been Scrapping Older Pics with a New Title and shares a couple of beautiful digis she made recently.

Deanna, in Ontario, invites us to check out Loonie Stampers Challenge #22 and reminds us to check out the Loonie Stampers Challenge every Friday.

Sue, in Ontario, invites us to check out the Let's Cre8: Valentine Pillow Boxes tutorial. These are really neat!

A new comer to the carnival, Beverly, in Ontario, tells us how she used her new cookie cutter to make a Cookie Cutter Card: Fleur-de-lis.

Cindy, in Manitoba, shares some good news as she invites us to check out her new website.

Nicole, in Manitoba, shares a review of the Slice as she says "Merry Xmas to Me!"

Lois, in British Columbia, says It's Been A While as she explains she's been busy and shows us a project she made using some Basic Grey and 7 Gypsies.

Lois also says I'm Changing my Blog as she invites us to check out her latest layout on her other blog.

And that's the end of our visits this week. Thanks to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

While we did have visits from one side of the country to the other, we're still missing some provinces in between this week. Please help spread the word about the carnival. Post about it in your blog and on message boards and email lists you are on. Tell your friends about it. Let's all do our part to make this carnival grow and give a good representation of scrappers across Canada.

If all goes well, the next edition of the carnival will be posted Monday, January 26th, but the deadline for submissions is Friday, January 23rd. This is because I like to have Saturday to but the finishing touches on the carnival and then be able to relax on Sunday before posting the carnival on Monday. Hopefully I will hear from you all, and all your friends too, before the deadline. :)

Edition 02 2009

2009-01-12T15:39:00.003-03:30

Welcome to the second 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! We only recieved three invitations to visit this week, so it's a short trip, but there are great visits. Let's get started!

Sylvia, from Scrapbooking Oasis in Ontario, wishes everyone a Happy New Year! as she tells about some new products, changes, and plans to attend two crops in Chatham, Ontario, in February.

A newcomer to the blog, Andrea, in Ontario, shows us some really cute cards she created using Laurie Furnell's newest digital graphics set "Warm Winter Wishes".

Chris, in Alberta, shows us a couple of cute Spinner Cards she recently made, and points to tutorials on how to make them.

That's the end of the visits this week. Thanks, Sylvia, Andrea, and Chris for inviting us to visit. Thanks to those of you that came along for the trip.

I wish this had been a fuller trip but that is only possible if people submit invitations to visit. I love it when we have full trips with stops in all the provinces, but I have had to accept the fact that I just don't have the time to search out the posts to make it possible, so it's important to get the word out that people need to submit. I'd love to have people submitting invitations every week.

To try to encourage more participation, I have decided to offer up a small participation prize each month. Every time someone submits an invitation to visit their name will be put in to be drawn for a prize. At the end of the month I will send a small envelope of a prize to the person drawn.

The next edition will be posted Monday, January 19, but the deadline for submissions is Saturday, January 17th. Please help spread the word and hopefully I will be overrun with submissions. :)

Edition 01 2009

2009-01-05T19:21:00.004-03:30

Welcome to the first 2009 edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! Sorry I am late in posting this. I'm still having computer troubles and had so many frustrations trying to get it ready to post yesterday that I finally gave up. Yesterday I also found out that, thanks to my mom and sister, a new laptop is on the way to me so I won't have to worry about those same troubles next week.

First off I want to give a big thank you to Kristine. Kristine emailed me last week and asked if she could decorate the blog and I gave her free reign. I absolutely love what she did! Thanks so much, Kristine.

Now, let's get busy and start our trip across Canada visiting scrappers along the way.

Deanne, in Newfoundland, invites us to check out the her DT Call for March-August(closes Feb 10th) on her sketch blog.

On her Christmas Cards All Year Round blog Deanne asks "Are you Ready??? January Card Challenge".

Ali, in Nova Scotia, shares with us her Glitter-y Trees (and a Holiday Shaker Box) all about the 2 trees she had in 2006, for Christmas.

Kristine, at Creative Scrappers in New Brunswick, tells us about their search for a February Guest Designer. Check out the requirements and enter for a chance before January 15th.

Kristine also invites us to check out her personal blog for information about a Scrappers Journal/Class she is offering online January 13th.

Ali tells us to be sure to check out "Happy New Year" post on the Creatively Yours blog from New Brunswick for a couple of great sketches to inspire you.

A new comer to the carnival, Amy, in Ontario, loves challenge blogs and she shares with us a "Happy New Year 2009" card she made inspired by a couple of challenges.

Jennifer, in Ontario, invites us to check out Week 1 365. She's taken on a 365 photo challenge this year.

Sue, in Ontario, invites us to check out the Fringed Paper Flowers tutorial by Jessi Lute featured on the Just Cre8 blog.

Denise, in Manitoba, invites us to check out the Scrapping Out Loud Challenge blog "A New Year, a New Look, and a New Team". Sure looks like they are gearing up for a great year!

Chris, in Alberta, shows us a beautiful Star Album she recently made for a friend.

Kali, in Alberta , shares that she Finally Finished a Christmas project on Christmas Eve. It is simply gorgeous!

Ali reminds us to be sure to check out the Scrappin’ Green~Tips for Eco-Friendly Memory Keeping: 21st Edition on the Scrapbooker's Club House blog from Alberta. It's a great scrappy-budget-savvy article submission from Michelle Vekved, an artist and Design Team Member in the SBCH Community.

Lois, in British Columbia, tells us "I've been busy" as she shows us a very thoughtful project she's created.

Melissa, in British Columbia, declares "A New Year, a New Layout" as she shows us a snowangel layout.

That's the end of our visits this trip. Thank you to all that sent in invitations to visit. I hope you will mention on your blog that you have been featured and that you will encourage others to submit in the future. I also hope to hear from you again. Thank you also to those of you that didn't submit but did come along for the trip. I hope you, also, share about the Canadian Scrappers Blog carnival on your blog, if you have one, and I hope that you submit soon.

The next edition will hopefully be posted on Monday, January 12. The deadline for submissions, however, is Saturday, January 10. I hope to hear from all of you.

Happy Scrapping!

Happy 2009!

2009-01-03T09:39:00.002-03:30

It's been a while since I updated. Sorry for disappearing but I had computer issues that are still not all settled, but I'm tired of waiting for it all to be settled and feel the need to start again. I will be attempting to post a new carnival next week, so please send in your submissions ASAP and help spread the word.

No Carnival this week - or next month

2008-10-30T14:25:00.002-02:30

Sorry for being late in posting this but due to that fact that I didn't recieve any submissions this week, there will be no carnival this week.

Life has been pretty crazy around my house lately and with NaNoWriMo about to start it promises to just get crazier. Because of my involvement in the NaNoWriMo I will be taking a break from posting the Carnival during the month of November. Therefore, unless I get inundated with submissions and outcries against the break, the next Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival will be posted on Thursday, December 4. That gives you all lots of time to write and submit. :)

27th Edition

2008-10-23T15:47:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 27th edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival. Due to some more craziness at my place, it is another short trip this week. Thankfully we did get some submissions this week so let's get started on our trip.

We'll start this trip in British Columbia where we'll stop in to visit with Lois as she asks us about our scrapping habits in a post titled "It's Saturday Night".

Next, in Alberta we'll pop in to Scrapbookers Clubhouse where Nicole sings the praises of Un-Du in a post titled Scrappy Salute: Un-Du!! This stuff sounds amazing!

After that we have a long trip over a lot of provinces before we hit New Brunswick for our next visit at Noella's Creatively Yours as she says "Here are the 9 November Guest Designer Finalists! Once again!". Some computer glitch meant she had to do a repost, but there sure weren't any glitches in the cards the ladies made! PR person Ali says, "The 12x12” Step 2 sketch is posted! And… stay tuned, ‘cause December is coming!! You know what that means - another 2 guest designers will be needed at CY!"

Our last stop is with Ali in Nova Scotia as she shares a layout filled with Pix at Six and tells us a little about her youngest. She also sent me a secret message saying she's serving carrot cake and whipped cream to blog visitors - anyone wanna join me in visiting? :)

And that's the end of this short, quick trip across the country visiting with scrappers along the way. Hopefully the next trip will be longer because you all will be inspired to send us an invitation to visit your blog and see what you've been up to lately.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted Thursday, October 30. Be sure to send your submission in ASAP so that you don't forget. Hope to hear from you all before the deadline.

26th Edition

2008-10-16T10:50:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 26th edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! Once again it's been a crazy week with no time to drum up extra visits, but thankfully we had a number of submissions this week so we still have a pretty full trip. Let's get started!

We'll start this trip at my place in Newfoundland and Labrador where I'll show you More Origami Christmas Tree Cards.

Next we're off to Nova Scotia to visit with Ali as she shows us 4 New Creations she's posted on her blog.

Moving over into New Brunswick we've been invited to revisit Noella's Creatively Yours blog for a second look at the Designer Contest. Ali says, "Ever think about revealing your talent thru the traffic on a busy blog? Well, think about it... this is a reminder that "Creatively Yours" has a neat 2-step Guest Designer contest going on! There is still time to enter to be the next guest designer at CY... and even better, they're looking for TWO! This is your chance to show your talent via all the all traffic this fun sketch blog receives!!"

Next we have a stop in at Quebec to visit with Sylvie as she shows us a beautiful Mini-album she made for her parents.

After that we'll travel to Ontario where our first stop will be to visit with Sue at JustCre8 where Sue excitedly tells us about great things happening there. She tells us to be sure to check out their blog and learn about their 2nd annual Revive & Rejuven8 2008 Fall Crop, happening this weekend, October 17th, 18th, and 19th. Be sure to take the time to check it out because you won't want to miss the chance to be a lucky winner of a Making Memories Slice Design Cutter! You can find out more about the crop here on their message board. Also, make sure you check out all the details on the Gr8 Cre8ive Idol Contest that starts October 18th. This is a no elimination contest with a points system. Prizes include $100 in scrapbooking supplies, plus more. You can find details and rules at the special Gr8 Cre8ive Idol Contest board in their forum.

Our next stop, also in Ontario, is to visit with Sylvia as she tells us about the St. Thomas Community Christian School - Fall Fair (and Scrapbooking Fundraiser) scheduled for November 8. Sylvia says, "The Fall Fair was an addition to the crop to bring more family fun to the event. The Fall Fair is running from 9am – 1pm. Featuring bake sale, lunch room, kid’s games and more! There will be fun for everyone at the Fall Fair." Tickets can be purchased in advance at Cut N Paste.

Our last stop in Ontario is with Tara as she asks, "Wanna Win Some Prima Stamps??". She's offering up some great blog candy in this post, and the one before it so be sure to check them out.

Next we're off to Alberta where our first stop will be at Scrapbooker's Club House. They recently featured the inspiring "green" talent of Lee Brehon on their blog in the 19th edition of their Scrappin' Green feature. In this edition Lee shares how to make templates from ice cream tub lids!!

Before we leave Alberta we'll drop in to visit with Chris as she shows us a gorgeous 3x3 note card box and cards she made recently.

After that we're off to British Columbia to visit with Lois as she tells us she had A Busy Time lately creating mini books for the upcoming BC Creative Expo in Vancouver scheduled for November 7&8.

That brings us to the end of this trip across Canada visiting with Scrappers along the way. Thank you to those of you that invited us to visit and thanks to those that came along for the ride.

If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted next Thursday, October 23rd. Please send in your submissions as soon as possible before then.

I didn't get any response from the Blog Awards idea that I posted last week. I'd love to hear your thoughts about it. I will only go ahead with the idea if there is interest in it.

Hope everyone has a great scrappy week and makes lots of creations to share with us in the next edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival!

25th Edition!

2008-10-09T14:35:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 25th edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival. I am sorry to be so late in posting this today. It has been another crazy week, and an especially crazy day. Once again, unfortunately, I did not get time to go looking for visits to fill out our trip. Thankfully there were people that did submit invitations to visit this week so we still get to go for a trip, we just don't get to visit in every province. Anyway, let's get started!

We'll start this trip in Alberta at Scrapbookers Clubhouse where Ali tells us to be sure to check out their November Guest Design Team Member Contest. To enter the contest you are asked to make an altered item for the Thanksgiving table. The deadline is October 26th so there's time left to check it out and give it a try. Let us know if you do. We'd love to see what you create, whether you are the lucky one chosen or not.

Our next stop is in Quebec to visit with Nathalie as she shows us a layout she made for a crop challenge at Scrapbook Estrie in a post titled Pauvre ti-loup.

After that we're off to New Brunswick where we have a first time invitation from Nicole to visit CompuPro Scrapbooking. This is a great Canadian based scrapping forum, open to everyone. They posted some really great challenges for World Card Making Day and they are featuring these challenges on their blog in the coming days. I was intrigued by the Faux Metal - Heat Embossing challenge as soon as they posted it. The instructions were clear and easy, and the result was amazing. I had to try it, and I loved it! I will definitely be doing it again. Be sure to check it out.

Before we leave New Brunswick we'll stop in and visit with Noella at her Creatively Yours Sketch blog as she tells us about November's CY Guest Designer Contest! she is currently running. Be sure to stop by and check out all the details of this "2-step" contest.

Next we're off to Nova Scotia to visit with Ali as she shares a layout "that combines an "imperfect photo" with a perfect memory" in a post titled Daniel, my sweet boy....

We'll end this trip at my place in Newfoundland and Labrador as I share my World Card Making Day Creations with you and explain how I managed to fulfill 15 challenges in just 9 projects!

And that's the end of this trip. Sorry it's so short but life has been crazy. If you'd like to ensure that we have longer trips make sure you send us an invitation each week to visit with you and encourage your friends to do the same. If you there weren't any visits in your provinces this time around, make sure there is a least one visit there next time by sending us an invitation to visit with you. I might find time next week to drum up extra visits, but I might not too, so the more invitations people send in the better it will be.

Thank you to each of you that did invite us to visit this time. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to send in an invitation this week. Thank you to those of you that came along for the trip. Be sure to take time to thank the hosts by leaving a comment on their blogs.

I'm considering trying to put together some kind of Canadian Scrappers Blog awards program, just for fun. The awards would include banners or buttons for the winners to place on their blogs, as well as prizes that may be donated by businesses and/or individuals that would like to donate. There would be a number of different awards, with probably an award for a favorite blog in each province as well as over all favorite blogs for different categories, such as Best Tutorials, Best Sketches, Most Entertaining, Most Informative, Best Store Blog, Best Challenge blog, etc. People would nominate blogs for the different categories and then a list of the top ones would be made and people would get to vote for the winners. I'd love to hear what you think of the idea. You can either leave a comment or send me an email with your thoughts.

If all goes well the next edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival will be posted next Thursday, October 16th. Please take the time to send us on invitation to visit your blog before then.

Thanks, and happy scrappin'!

Special World Card Making Day Edition

2008-10-03T16:23:00.003-02:30

Tomorrow, October 4th, is World Card Making Day. Today I took some time to skim the titles and first few words of the Canadian Scrapping blogs in my google reader. Any blogs in my reader list that had World Card Making Day as a part of the title or first few words will be featured in this special edition. So, in no particular order, here is a list of the blog's along with a link to the particular post where World Card Making Day was mentioned:

Scrapbookers Club House - World Card Making Day!

Suzy - World Card Making Day: An Invitation (Prize Alert!)

Deanne's Christmas Cards All Year 'Round - We're celebrating World Card Day!

Brenda - World Card Making Day Special

Carla - World Card Making Day, more Christmas Cards & a Toot

Scrapbook & Cards Today blog - Freebie Friday - Gel-a-tins

CompuPro Scrapbooking - World Card Making Day

ScrapShotz - Check it Out!

Creative Scrappers - World Card Making Day Crop

24th Edition

2008-10-02T10:40:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 24th edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival. Our trip this week is going to be very, very short. Last Saturday a friend of mine had some devastating news and it's been hard to get on with normal life. If you're interested you can read about it here. I just didn't have it in me to seek out extra visits this week, as my heart and mind were elsewhere, so our trip will consist simply of the three invitations to visit that I did receive. I am thankful for those of you that did send invitations. Without you there would not have been a carnival this week, so thank you for making this edition possible.

In British Columbia Lois invites us to visit as she shares her creations from the BC Crop for Kids.

In Ontario Pam invites us to check out her classes on Organizing Embellishments, Ribbons and Fibres.

In Quebec Sylvie invites us to visit as she shows us some great halloween pages and tells us they are "3 pages pour mon DT".

Once again thank you, girls, for making this edition possible.

If all goes well the next edition will be posted Thursday, October 9. Please send in your submissions before then.

If you are a praying person please lift my friend and her family in your prayers.

23rd Edition

2008-09-25T09:47:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 23rd edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival. To make up for last week's meager trip I have put together a much fuller trip this week. Let's get started!

We're going to start this trip in Newfoundland and Labrador where our first stop will be to visit with Suzy as she tells us about her Extreme Makeover: The Blog Edition.

Before we leave Newfoundland we'll pop in for a visit with Deanne as she tells us about her 30,000 Hits Blog Rak!. Also, Deanne just announced the CCAYR Design Team #1 on her Christmas Cards All Year 'Round blog.

Hopping on the ferry, we'll cross the gulf into Nova Scotia where our first visit will be with Carol as she shows us some Christmas Tags she made recently.

Next, still in Nova Scotia, we'll drop in to visit with Lisa as she shares Just a little Christmas card she made using a sketch for a chance to win some blog candy from another blog. She also provides a link to the blog offering the candy and you have until Sunday, September 28th, to enter for a chance to win the RAK.

Our last stop in Nova Scotia is to visit with Ali as she tells us about A floral embellie - from a SCARF!?? You can do it in just 10 SIMPLE STEPS!!.

Next we'll cross over to the province of Prince Edward Island to visit with Tonya as she shows us some great pictures she took of her daughter and The Cat. I can't wait to see the great layouts that will come from these!

After that we're off to New Brunswick where first of all we'll drop by Creative Scrappers to check out Sketch #18 and the gorgeous layouts the Design team made inspired by the sketch.

Our next stop in New Brunswick is to visit with Kristine as she proudly says "My First Digi" and shows us her great creation. She also recently created a new fun look for her blog. Be sure to check it out!

Our last stop in New Brunswick is at Creatively Yours, Sketches by Noella to check out 6" x 12" Sketch #5 and the beautiful interpretations by the CY designers.

Crossing over the border into the province of Quebec we'll pop in to visit with Lisanne as she shows us a fun layout she created titled "cupcake".

After that we'll travel into Ontario where our first stop is to visit with Pam as she tells us she found New uses for our embossing gun - to defrost a freezer! While we're there she tells us more about her business which she recently expanded. She invites us to check out her Cut'n'Paste - The Teaching Store blog where she attempts to posts challenges every day. She also invites us to check out the Cut'n'paste Classes where you can find out about upcoming classes in her store.

Next up, and also in Ontario, we'll drop in for a visit with Carla as she shows us more Christmas Cards she's made recently.

After that, still in Ontario, we'll stop for a visit with Christine as she shows us a gorgeous Altered Chipboard Album she created to celebrate the new season.

And before we leave Ontario we'll pop in to visit Deanna as she shows us a simple but beautiful layout she made to record something most every child faces Chicken Pox!.

Our last stop in Ontario is for a first time visit with Tara where she introduces us to her brand new blog and asks if we Wanna Have some fun? as she tells us about a wonderful Rak she's offering which includes mini prizes and a main prize. Be sure to check it out!

After that we're off to the beautiful province of Manitoba where our first stop is for a first time visit with Lisa as she tells us how much she loves the Ghosts & Goblins of halloween and shows us a halloween mini album she made.

Next, still in Manitoba, we'll pop in for a quick visit with Denise to check out her gorgeous dramatic layout titled "Motherhood". I just love this layout!

Our last stop in Manitoba is to visit with Vanessa as she shows us a picture and says it was "taken by yours truely" and she challenges us to take a self portrait and blog it. I actually took a self portrait recently that I like so I think I'll take her challenge. How about you?

Crossing the border into Saskatchewan our first stop will be to visit with Leica, who's been having typepad troubles and says "Let's try for the third time" as she tells us about a great opportunity for someone that is good with doing graphics. Check it out - ASAP!

Before we leave Saskatchewan we'll pop in on Corinne as she shares more about her recent special scrapping weekend in "reflections of CE".

After that we'll cross the border into the province of Alberta where first of all we'll drop in for a visit with Tania as she says "I've been slacking off" on blogging" but she definitely hasn't been slacking off on card making and she shares a number she's made recently.

Next, also in Alberta, we'll visit with Chris as she says, "Boy Birthdays...ugh" and she shows us two gorgeous boy birthday cards she recently made.

After that we'll pop in on Kali, also in Alberta, as she shows us "My latest project", a really neat lift the flap book

Our last stop in Alberta is at Scrapbooker's Club House to check out Scrappin' Green ~ Tips for Eco-Friendly Memory Keeping: 17th Edition, where Lee Breho shows us how to use scraps of paper to make totally unique embellishments

Crossing the border into British Columbia, our first stop is to visit with Lois as she tells us she's Having Fun! working on a project for an upcoming Expo. On her personal blog she also tells us she's been Thinking Back and she shares some heritage layouts she created.

Next, also in British Columbia, we'll pop in on Wendy as she show us her Fall Circle Journal. I love both the theme and the design!

Our last stop in British Columbia is with Jennifer as she shares a Coloring with Sharpies video that she discovered.

And that's the end of this very full trip across Canada visiting with just some of the amazing scrappers we have in our country. I hope you enjoyed the trip and I hope you'll join us again next time.

If all goes well the next edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival will be posted next Thursday, October 2nd. If you want to be sure that we visit you please send in your submission as soon as possible before then. Let's see if we can make next week's edition as full as this one.

22nd Edition!

2008-09-18T11:18:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 22nd edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival!

First of all I want to apologize that we do not have a full and complete trip this week. This has been a crazy week at my house, actually it's been a crazy few weeks, and I just didn't have the time to visit the blogs and put together visits from each and every province. Sorry about that. Thankfully, because there are people that actually sent in submissions, there is at least a partial trip this week.

If you want to be sure that your province is represented in the carnival each week, please make sure that you send in a submission. Now, lets get on with the trip and visit with those that invited us to visit this week.

We're going to start this trip in British Columbia where Lois invites us to check out the new picture on her photo contest blog and says "Let's see who can get this one!"

Next we're off to Alberta to drop in for at visit at Scrapbooker's Club House where Ali tells us "We have a very special new feature on our blog called "Supply Salute". It provides information and examples of certain products available in the store. Check out this week's Supply Salute:"Scrapbook Shimmer - Making Memories"."

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit in Saskatchewan or Manitoba this time around so we'll skip over those provinces.

Our next stop is in Ontario where Sue invites us to check out JustCre8's blog to see October Kits Revealed!

No invitations to visit in Quebec this time around, unfortunately so we have to skip over that province.

In New Brunswick we'll stop by for a visit at Noella's "Creatively Yours" where card and LO Designers have been busy interpreting LOTS of sketches by Noella. Be sure to check out the beautiful new Sketch #27 - 12"x12" and interpretations by designers Nicole and Lisanne.

After that we'll pop over to Prince Edward Island for a visit with Tonya as she shares a gorgeous digi recipe card she made for her Mom's Banana Bread recipe.

Our last stop this trip is in Nova Scotia to visit with Ali while she tells us she recently posted A Floral Card with a 3-dimensional floral design. Ali says "I was more than thrilled with the way it turned out! Enjoy!"

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit in Newfoundland and Labrador this time around and I've had such a crazy week that I can't even invite you to visit with me this time. Sorry about that. :)

So that brings us to the end of this week's trip. A very big thank you to those of you that sent invitations this week. This week's trip would not have been possible without you.

Thanks to those of you that came along for the trip. Please be sure to take a moment to let the hosts know that you dropped by their blogs for a visit. You never know how much just a couple of words can brighten someone's day.

Once again I apologize that we didn't have stops in every province this time, but I really need your help each and every week to make that possible. Everyone is welcome, and encouraged, to send in a submission for the carnival every week. I'd love to be over run with submissions each week. :)

If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted next Thursday September 25th. Hope to hear from all of you before then!

21st Edition!

2008-09-11T11:47:00.004-02:30

Welcome to the 21st Edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival! First of all I want to say a big thank you to Kristine again for the beautiful banner she created for our blog. I just love it! Now, let's get on the way!

We're going to start this trip at my house in Newfoundland and Labrador as I beg you to join me, and other bloggers, in our attempt to Stamp out word verification!.

Before we leave Newfoundland and Labrador we'll pop over and visit with Deanne as she tells us about her new blog where she'll be making Christmas Cards All Year 'Round: Welcome!!

Next we're off to Nova Scotia to visit with Ali as she shows us how she scrapped her son's art work of A Parrot in all his Finery!! Here's what Ali has to say about it: "A rather unusual LO... This is one way to keep all the kids' SPECIAL artwork and loving the memories that it brings us... this parrot drawing was created by our son "Dan-Dan-Houdini-Man" who just turned eight." Ali also offers up a challenge saying "I visited EVERY link last time.WHEW! I set that as a challenge for myself... maybe other Cndn scrappers will join me?"

Then we're off to Prince Edward Island where we'll visit with Tonya as she shows us a beautiful digital she created using pictures taken on a Rainy Day.

Our next stop is in New Brunswick at Noella's Creatively Yours to check out Card Sketch #14 while Ali says, "Noella has done it again! Check out this cool card sketch and a couple of interpretations from the CY DT! Be sure to try out the awesome card and LO sketches on the site and share your interpretaion with us via a link in the Comments section on the blog. We LOVE to see YOUR interpretations!"

After that we'll head over to Quebec to visit with Sylvie while she shows us Un mini-album... et 2 pages pour mon DT.

Our next stop is in Ontario for a first time visit with Sue, JustCre8 owner/designer, as she invites us to check out the Let's Cre8: Altered frame - tutorial. There's even printable PDF instructions available.

Before we leave Ontario we'll drop in to visit with Jayme as she announces "We Are Live!!!" and excitedly tells us about "The Great Canadian Scrapbook Carnival" which is coming up in Calgary and Edmonton.

After that we'll head into Manitoba to visit with Denise as she shows us a gorgeous layout that shows her daughter was Born a monkey bars star. She's also sporting a snazy new banner.

Next we'll stop into Saskatchewan for a visit with Corinne as she tells us about, and shows us pictures as proof of, the great fun she had at a Creative Escape recently.

Our next stop is in Alberta to visit with Chris as she tells us she's enjoying making Paper Bag Cards and shows us a really neat one she made.

Before we leave Alberta we'll drop in to Scrapbooker's Club House where we learn all about their upcoming 9 day long Scrappy Island Crop! Here's what Ali has to say: "Scrapbooker's Club House has a wonderful event coming up! We are the friendliest "scrappy spot" on the 'net... Why not pop over and join in the fun!? We would love to welcome you! The details are on our Blog."

Our last stop is to visit with Lois in British Columbia as she tells us about a New Contest! she's running.

And that's the end of this trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that allowed us to visit, and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip. Please remember to take the time to thank the hosts by leaving comments on their blogs.

If all goes well the next edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival will be posted on Thursday September 18. Don't forget to send your submission in as soon as possible and please help spread the word.

Hope to hear from you all soon!

New Banner!

2008-09-05T18:12:00.001-02:30

Check out our new banner, courtesy of Kristine Davidson! Thanks so much, Kristine!

20th Edition!

2008-09-04T10:46:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 20th Edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival!

We're going to start this trip in British Columbia where first of all we'll stop in for a first time visit with Rosina as she shares a Feathered Birthday Party Hat ~ Goody Box Tutorial and shows us the neat party hat and goody box she made for her daughter's birthday party.

Next we'll drop in on Izzy, also in British Columbia, as she says "It's September!" and she's getting busy. She's already started work on her Christmas cards.

Before we leave British Columbia we'll pop in to visit with Lois as she says "Here's a Tip!" and tells us to try using an old phone book as a gluing station.

Next we're off to Alberta where first of all we'll stop in to visit with Chris as she tells us how her new camera gave her some Photography woes... but she's learning her way around it and has figured out what settings she needs to get good pictures of her cards. Check out her cards in the last few posts - they are so cute!

Before we leave Alberta we'll stop in at Scrapbooker's Club House where Ali says "We have an article posted this week spotlighting our superb Guest Designer from August: Lee Brehon! Lee brought many beautiful creations to the Club House with her use of the Scrapbooker's Club House August Vita Bella Kit. Come see and be sure to check out the many treats oin our blog... there's always lots happenin' at SBCH and you are ALWAYS welcome!!!"

After that we're off to Saskatchewan where we'll drop in on Jodi while she is Placing Blame 2 and showing us some really cute clips and a holder she made. It would be a great gift for a teacher.

Next we're off to Manitoba to visit with Cathy as she shares from a while back Finally....my Rosa Moka work.

After that we'll drop in on Heidi in Ontario as she shows us a card she made using Lil Scrappers August kit and gives a peek at Septembers kit. It sure looks yummy!

Our next stop is in Quebec to visit with Lisanne as she shares some beautiful artwork she made on Canvas.

After that we'll drop in on Kristine in New Brunswick as she shares with us about Another Day...another Mini Album! and she shows us a layout and 3 mini albums, each a different size.

Before we leave New Brunswick we'll pop in to visit at Creatively Yours: Sketches by Noella where Ali says "we have a superb new 6x12" sketch for you to try on for size~ Nicole and Lisanne, 2 of our very talented CY Designers created some beautiful pages for this one! Be sure to try out this 6x 12" sized sketch , we're willing to bet you'll LOVE IT! Oh, and be sure to share your creations with us via a link in the 'Comments' section."

Next we'll take the bridge to the beautiful province of Prince Edward Island for a visit with Tonya as she show us More 4x6's she's created for an album she's making of her daugther's third year.

After that we'll stop in with Ret in Nova Scotia as she shows us a card she made with the Blooming Beautiful (again) stamp set. Check out a past post for another card she made with the set.

Before we leave Nova Scotia we'll pop in to visit with Ali at Lovingly Created by Ali where Ali shares her favourite LO this year, created for a challenge at Scrapbooker's Club House, Love U 4 Ever featuring a tiny scalloped envelope with a note tucked inside for her children Kate, Bryan, Daniel and Noah. Look closely...Can you see how she created an "e" from an "a" when she ran out of this vowel for her title? **wink** Where there's a will, there's a way!

Our last stop for this trip is to visit with Deanne in Newfoundland as she shows us her September 2nd Card Sketch reveal on her Sketch blog. It's not a sketch she was crazy about but her design team did a great job with it.

And that brings us to the end of this trip across our country visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks to those of you that allowed us to visit, and thanks to those of you that came for the trip. Be sure to take a moment to leave a comment on the hosts blogs to let them know you stopped by.

If all goes well, the next edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival will be posted September 11. Hope to hear from all of you before then.

19 edition!

2008-08-28T10:51:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 19th edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival! I am so excited about this edition! It is our first complete cross Canada tour with stops in each of the 10 provinces! Hopefully it's the first of many, if not all, complete tours. I have to say, though, now that we've conquered all 10 provinces I'm starting to think about the three territories and if there may be scrappin' bloggers there. If you know of any, please let me know. Anyway, on to our trip!

Our first stop is in the beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador where we'll drop in to visit with Suzy as she shows us a gorgeous card Of Mice and Lace that she made for a House Mouse and Friends Challenge.

Next we're off to Nova Scotia to visit with Ali as she shows us some Cards and a "Scrappy Tip". I'm thinking she's the most organized scrapper I know.

Up next is our long awaited stop in the beautiful province of Prince Edward Island where we'll stop in to visit with Tonya as she shows us some ABC Cards she created for her 3 year old daughter to help her recognize her alphabet. I'm double excited to find Tonya because not only is she in Prince Edward Island but she's a digi scrapper and I've been wanting to find more digi scrappers to highlight.

After that we're off to New Brunswick where we'll stop in at Noella's Creatively Yours, where Ali tells us "Noella is away right now, but we have been regularly enjoying new sketches that she left for us, for the time period during which she was away on vacation! Check out A Tempting Tuesday Treat! to see how much we are enjoying these sketches."

Next we're off to Quebec to visit with Lisanne as she tells us about Dévoilement DT **Ma petite robe rouge** . I just love the layout she shows us!

After that we're off to Ontario for a first time visit with Jackie as she shows us some gorgeous layouts she created for a recent Inspiration Crop.

After that we'll pop in for a visit with Vanessa in Manitoba as she gives us a big {{{grin}}} and shows a really fun layout. It looks like an 8 1/2 x 11 but I'm not sure if it is or not. I love how bright and fun it is.

Next we'll stop in with Connie in Saskatchewan as she shows us a gorgeous card she made for Blogger's Challenge #60 "Birthday Theme".

After that we'll stop in at Scrapbooker's Club House in Alberta to check out Scrappin Green:Tips for Eco-Friendly Memory Keeping ~ 13th Edition, an article called "Shoppin' Green: Croppin' Green!" Ali says, "Folks are welcome to check out the SBCH blog for news, scrappy recycling tips, spotlights, and the latest contests and challenges at the Club house!"

Our last stop is to visit with Lois in British Columbia as she shows us where she scraps and declares this is My Space.

And that brings us to the end of this cross Canada tour visiting with scrappers along the way. Thanks you for joining us, and don't forget to take a moment to comment and thank the hosts that were so gracious to allow us to visit.

If you are a scrappin' blogger living in Canada and you haven't invited us to visit with you yet, what's stopping you?!? We'd love to drop in for a visit. If you've invited us to visit before and we haven't been back for a while, we'd love to come visit again, just send another invitation.

If all goes well the next edtion of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival will be posted next Thursday, September 4. Please send your invitation to visit in as soon as possible before then, as the earlier I get them the better it is for me in putting it all together. Hope to hear from many, if not all, of you before then!

Awards

2008-08-21T21:53:00.004-02:30

A nice while ago Heidi was nice enough to give an award to this blog, and this week Lois also gave the blog an award. I was really struggling with what to do with these awards, but I've finally made a decision. I am posting the awards in the side bar of the blog (scroll down to the bottom to see them). This blog would not be what it is without each and every one of you participants so I consider these awards to be yours, not mine, so if you have been a participant in the carnival consider yourself awarded and grab the award to put on your blog. Check the blogs of the girls that awarded them for other details.

18th Edition!

2008-08-21T11:34:00.005-02:30

Hi! Welcome to the 18th edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival!

Did you catch the slight name change this time? Back in April I started this blog with the title "Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival". I picked the title because it expressed what the blog was to be - a blog carnival for Canadian Scrapbookers. It never clicked with me that there was a magazine with a very similar name and that people could mistakenly come to the conclusion that the two are connected, but that's what happened this past week on a message board I frequent. As soon as I realized it I emailed the owners of the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine and we brainstormed what to do about it. We finally agreed that making the slight change in the blog name would help eliminate the confusion, thus the slight change in the blog title. It is no longer "Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival" but it is the "Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival". I often referred to it with that name anyway and when I went to fix my profile on the boards I frequent to reflect the change I discovered that I had already called it the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival in my profiles on the boards. I thought that was pretty funny.

Anyway...on to our weekly cross country trip visiting with scrappers along the way!

We're going to start this trip in Bristish Columbia as we pop in to visit with Melissa, who's been away on holidays but declares "I'm back.." as she shows us a couple of layouts she did. I love the journaling on the "I Pod at 11" layout. Great idea for an annual layout!

Before we leave British Columbia, we'll drop in to EllaBella Designs where we'll learn about their Upcoming Workshops for people in the local area. Unfortunately the first one, the Beach Canvas Bag Mini Album, happened last night so you missed it but there's still time to register for the others. Man, that Beach Canvas Bag Mini Album looks cool!

Next we're off to Alberta for a first time visit at the Canadian Scrapbooker magazine's head office. Katharina tells us "Canadian Scrapbooker magazine is Canada’s first and only scrapbooking magazine dedicated to Canadians! Canadian Scrapbooker Inc. is based in Alberta and has a talented team of designers and contributors from all across Canada. The magazine’s reach goes far beyond one province, as it reflects and reports on current scrapbooking trends from around the world. Canadian Scrapbooker spotlights manufacturers, stores, and scrapbookers from coast to coast. Look to this upbeat quarterly magazine for inspiration, trend-setting techniques and ideas, step-by-step guides for beginner and advanced scrapbookers and card-makers and a showcase of amazing Canadian talent. Take a look inside the Canadian scrapbooking industry through the “Made in Canada” feature. Meet scrapbookers from across Canada featured in “Passport to Creativity.” Enjoy a little giggle as “The Lighter Side” makes light of this amazing hobby. You can count on the Canadian Scrapbooker to provide you with an array of amazing Canadian talent that will kick start your creativity!
NEW this fall, Canadian Scrapbooker is proud to present the first of five volumes of Canadian Scrapbooker Basics (“CSB”), a magazine that will take you on a scrapbooking journey starting right from the beginning. With the same paper weight and binding as their current magazine, Canadian Scrapbooker, it is certain that Canadian Scrapbooker Basics will become a collected and cherished volume set." The latest edition of the magazine is set to arrive in stores September 1st but I've already heard talks about how great it is on the scrapping boards I visit.

While we're in Alberta we'll also drop in on Kali as she tells us it is A Little Quieter this Weekend and she shows us a really neat circle album she made.

Before we leave Alberta we'll pop over to Scrapbooker's Club House Design to check out Scrappin' Green ~ Tips for Eco-Friendly Memory Keeping. Ali tells us "Design Team Member Lynn Marsh has written an excellent article about using items that have been repurposed as scrappy-supplies... WOW: amazing things we learn from one another, eh? **GRIN!**"

After that we'll skip over to Saskatchewan for a first time visit with Leica as she tells us to Beware long post, lot's of pics & layouts and proceeds to show us gorgeous pictures and layout, and also shares some exciting news! Be sure to check it out.

Before we leave Saskatchewan we'll pop in for another first time visit with Corinne as she show us More layouts... that she's completed recently.

Next we're off to Manitoba where our first stop is to visit with Denise as she shows us a gorgeous layout she made for her son to remind him of One Little Phrase. I love the journaling on this layout. Such a great idea to do an end of summer layout like this!

Before we leave Manitoba we'll check out Scrapping out LOUD's Challenge #8 - Playing card challenge. I think it will inspire some great layouts!

Our next stop is in Ontario where we'll check out Creative Crafts and Stickers - Tip Tuesday, a great faux sewing tip from Jackie.

Next we're off to Quebec for a first time visit with Sylvie as she tells us about My visit at "The Scrapping Bug" and shows us a layout she made while there.

Our next stop is in New Brunswick at "Creatively Yours: Sketches by Noella" where Ali tells us "On Tuesday, members of our fabulous Creatively Yours Design Team made the world a happier, more colourful place with creations that will knock your sox off! WOW! Here are 3 layouts from our team, based on Sketch #21 - 12 x 12 created by Noella Arsenault, ENJOY! PS: Noella did a sample layout too! well worth a peek!"

After that we're off to Nova Scotia to visit with Ali at her place where she shows us a layout creation of her son Noah, a Happy Soul, and says "it is doodled with a white Uniball Signo gel pen. (I looooove to doodle!). I also included 3 Scrappy Tips in this blog post & there are several others in the posts prior to this one. Enjoy! [Thanks for popping by, I am serving King Cole tea and homemade gingersnaps this afternoon! Want the recipe? LOL]"

Unfortunately we still don't have any places to visit in Prince Edward Island but I am hopeful that we may in the near future. We really hate skipping over this beautiful province so if you're from there you need to make sure that stops. :)

Our last stop is in Newfoundland and Labrador where we'll check out the Sisterhood of Scrap Challenge Monday - August 18. The deadline is not until August 24 so there's still time to participate.

And that's the end of this trip across Canada visiting with Scrappers along the way. Thank you to those of you that allowed us to visit. If you want us to drop by and visit with you, be sure to check out the submission guidelines in the sidebar and send an email to the carnival address. We'd love to have more scrappers to visit.

If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted August 28, 2008. Hope to hear from all of you before then.

17th Edition!

2008-08-14T14:47:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 17th edition of the Canadian Scrapper's Blog Carnival. Submissions were slow coming in, and there weren't a lot, but I did manage to put together a pretty full trip just the same.

Once again we're going to start our trip on the west coast.

Our first stop is to visit with Izzy in British Columbia as she shows us "My Designs and..." she also tells some exciting news.

Before we leave British Columbia we'll pop in for a visit with Lois as she shares a beautiful heritage mini album she made as a Tribute to Nana.

Next we'll cross the border into Alberta where we'll stop in for a first time visit with Heather as she shows us a neat digital layout she created which tells the story of The Frightful Adventures of a Wayward Grasshopper.

Before we leave Alberta we'll pop in to the Scrapbookers Club House and check out their Technique Tidbit Thursday - Journaling featuring some tips and tricks for gathering and safeguarding your journaling ideas by Alison K. MacDonald.

After that we'll cross the border into Saskatchewan and stop in to visit Connie as she tells us About Craft Critique, a blog that provides "unsolicited opinions on the subject of craft".

Crossing the border into Manitoba our next stop is to visit with Vanessa as she shares some recent layouts she create featuring Sunrise's, Babies & Buggies!.

Our next stop is in Ontario where we'll visit with Jennifer as she shows us "My first digital...", a digital page she made using what looks like a very neat site.

Crossing the border into Quebec we'll stop in to visit Lisanne as she shares a puzzle piece she decorated as part of a Defi Accroche-coeur sur Scrapbook Estrie. I love that idea!

After that we'll move into New Brunswick where we'll pop in on Kristine as she excitedly tells us that the Store is Set up!

Before leaving New Brunswick we'll check in with Noella at Creatively Yours, where - Ali, her PR person, says "Just had to share the latest of an incredible series of sketches for layouts by Noella. Here's Sketch # 19 - 12" x 12", a 12x12" sketch guaranteed to help get the creative ideas flowing. Have fun interpreting it and remember to leave a comment on the blog with a link to your layout. We'd love to see it!"

Next we're off to Nova Scotia to visit with Ali as she shows us a fun layout which showcases some of her son's artwork and explains the meaning of "Besaur" in the journaling.

Unfortunately we still don't have any invitations to visit in Prince Edward Island. I'm sure there are scrappin' bloggin' people there, I just wish we could find them!

Our last stop is in Newfoundland and Labrador where we'll visit with Deanne as she shares a great tutorial on Making Butterflies using Flowers!

And that brings us to the end of this trip across the country visiting with scrappers along the way. I hope you enjoyed the trip. Thanks to those of you that allowed us to visit, and thanks to those of you that came along for the trip. Don't forget to thank the hosts by taking the time to leave a comment on their blogs.

If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted August 21st. Be sure to send in your submission before then, and the earlier the better.

Hope to hear from you all soon!

16th Edition!

2008-08-07T09:53:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 16th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival. I am so excited about this trip, because it is a fairly full one! Let's get started.

We'll start this trip in British Columbia by popping in to visit with Lois as she shows us an example of What To Do With a Paint Tin.

Before we leave British Columbia we'll pop in for a first time visit at Clipper Street Scrapbook Company, where we discover that they have stores in Coquitlam. Langley, and Richmond, as well as an online shop and community. This week they posted on their blog about their Ali-cadabra Contest, which offers participants a chance to win a signed copy of Ali Edward's New Book - Sharing Your Story! Also, while we're visiting Cory invites us to check out the YouTube ClipperStreet Online - Thinking of You Card which shows how to make a simple, but beautiful card.

Next we're off to the province of Alberta where our first stop is to visit with Kali as she says, "Happy Birthday Neal!", and then she shows us some really neat wall words she made for her bathroom with her cricut and also a chore chart she made with Cosmo Criket papers.

Before we leave Alberta we'll pop into Scrapbooker's Club House where they invite us all to "Join us for the SBCH "Olymipcations Event!". This sounds like a fun two weeks of challenges starting Friday August 8th.

Next we're off to Saskatchewan to visit with Sheryl as she shows us a gift bag she made as part of Stephanie's Lovebug Class.

After that we head over to Manitoba where Scrapping Out LOUD is celebrating their one month birthday and they have posted Challenge #6 - Button Up, Baby!

Our next stop is in Ontario where we have a first time visit with Renee as she shares ideas and samples for Scrapbooking your (ABC) family heirlooms.

Before we leave Ontario we'll stop for a first time visit with Sheri and Judy at In a Pinch Designs as they say, "We would like to introduce you to In A Pinch Designs - a kit company with a twist. All of our kits are PRE-CUT and the design is taken care of. All you need to do is follow the careful directions and you will have a page completed In A Pinch! We have scrapbooking kits and altered items kits. We also offer services to retailers and these kits are perfect for teaching a class. Your cutting is completed for you and all that you will need to do is slot that class time into your schedule. We look forward to hearing from you. We are thrilled to bring you In A Pinch Designs with the hope to provide inspiration through design, technique and colour."

After that we're off to Quebec where Nathalie shares a layout she made as part of a scraplift chain.

Our next stop is in New Brunswick at Creative Scrappers where they introduce their guest designers and show us Sketch #11, which you have until August 10th to use to be a part of Scrappy Donna's Sketch Contest.

Before we leave New Brunswick we'll stop by Creatively Yours: Sketches by Noella to check out Sketch #17 - 12" x 12", as the new PR person, Ali, says "Here are the first interpretations of sketches created by Noella & sent out to her Design Team this week! Please feel free to share your interpretations of the sketches by posting a link to your creation(s) in the "Comments" section of the blog. We'd LOVE to see them! Enjoy and thanks for coming by to visit, please come back often."

Then we're off to Nova Scotia where we'll visit with Ali as she shows us her New Creations and explains, "On the layout of our pony, Oakley, I have used an applique of a design I trimmed from a vintage blouse as a scrappy embellie. The card below it was made for a friend we were going to visit, when I realized that it was her birthday!! I whipped this card up very quickly and she LOVED it. Made my day. The gemstone butterflies came from Dollarama! So pretty and yet inexpensive. Enjoy, and come again to enjoy Nova Scotia's hospitality and a cup of King Cole tea with me anytime!"

After that we're off to Newfoundland and Labrador for a first time visit with Suzy as she shares great tips for Taking Great Photos of Your Work: A Photography Tutor.

Our last stop for this trip is to check out Happy Scrappers, "The Only Newfoundland Online Scrapbooking Store". This is a brand new venture and I'm excited to watch it grow.

And that brings us to the end of this edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival. Don't forget to take the time to leave a comment and let the different hosts know that you enjoyed the visit to their place.

I think it was so much fun to have visits in all but one of the provinces this time, and I'm hoping it will be that way from now on. Well, I hope we also get visits to Prince Edward Island soon so that we can stop in each province. :)

If you participated in the carnival in the past you should have received an email from me this week. In an attempt to ensure that each edition has as many visits as possible, I have asked permission of past participants to visit their place whenever we like, without waiting for an invitation. It is still my preference to have people send me invitations to visit each week, because that way I don't have to go looking for them, but in the event that I don't have as many invitations as I would like for an edition I would like to have this as a back-up plan. I have received permission from many, but I'm still waiting to hear from others. If you are a past participant and you didn't receive an email from me, please let me know your thoughts on it.

If you haven't yet participated in the carnival, we would love to add you to our list of places to visit. Simply send an email to the carnival address - canadianscrapbookerscarnival@gmail.com
- inviting us for a first visit and you will then be added to the list. Be sure to include your blog address and the province you reside in.

One other thing, as I mentioned a while ago, for now I have decided to handle the English/French translations issue by placing the language conversion button in the side bar of this blog. I would like to suggest that each of you consider doing the same. I have noticed that some of you have done so and I thank you for that. It is a small way that we can help bring Canadian scrappers together.

If all goes well the next edition of the Carnival will be posted August 14. Be sure to send in your submissions before that time. If you haven't invited us to visit yet, we sure would love to have an invitation, and if you have invited us before, we'd love to come visit again.

Hope to hear from a bunch of you soon!

Cruisin' with Scrapbook & Cards Today Contest

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Check out the Scrapbook and Cards Today blinkie in the side bar. Go pick one up for yourself on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog and read all about the contest they have going on for the month of August. If it should so happen that the blinkie on this blog brings in a prize, I will have a draw amongst bloggers that have participated in the carnival and send the prize to the lucky winner of the draw. :)

Seem to be having trouble

2008-08-01T23:32:00.003-02:30

It appears that there is some trouble with blogger. Suddenly sites with sitemeter on them can not be viewed in internet explorer. To alleviate the problem I have removed sitemeter from the blog, at least for the present time.

15th Edition!

2008-07-31T18:30:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 15th Edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival! We only have a few visits to make this trip but I'm sure it will be enjoyable.

Starting in British Columbia, we'll pop in for a visit with Lois first, as she explains how to Frame It! and shows us a really neat frame she made. While we're there she also shows us another project, Another Tin Mini Album, from her other blog.

Before we leave British Columbia we'll pop in and visit at Upsy Daisy Designs as they announce a change of ownership!

Next we'll travel over to Alberta and check in at Scrapbooker's Club House Blog Technique Tidbit Thursday - Ceramic Time Coasters where Mary Chong tells us how to make a neat project.

Our next stop is in Ontario to visit with Christine, fresh back from CHA, and her site is full of videos she took while there. Check it out!

Our last stop for this trip is in Nova Scotia as we check in with Ali and she shows us A Wedding Card she made especially for her sister.

And that's the end of this trip. As always, thanks to all that invited us to visit and thanks also to those of you that came along for the trip. It sure would be nice if you would take the time to thank your hosts for the visit.

If all goes well the next editon will be posted August 7. Be sure to send in your submissions before that time. If you haven't invited us to visit yet, we sure would love to have an invitation, and if you have invited us before, we'd love to come visit again.

Hope to hear from a bunch of you soon!

14th Edition

2008-07-24T16:02:00.002-02:30

If you would like to read this blog in French, or any other language, simply pick the language of your choice in the drop down menu of the google translate tool in the sidebar and it will be translated into the language you chose.

Si vous souhaitez lire ce blog en français, ou dans toute autre langue, il suffit de sélectionner la langue de votre choix dans le menu déroulant de l'outil de traduction google dans la barre latérale et il sera traduit dans la langue que vous avez choisi.

Welcome to the 14th Edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival! We have invitations to visit in five of our provinces this time around. Let's get started!

Starting on the west cost we'll stop in for a visit with Lois in British Columbia as she shows us a beautiful layout she made to honor her mother. The journaling on this is amazing as she tell her mother "I've Been Thinking About You". She also shares a Fridge Magnet Mini project from Dragonfly Scrapbooking.

Next we'll pop in to visit Chris in Alberta as she explains how she made a gorgeous card for her niece to congratulate her on her New Home (I'm so proud of this card!)

While still in Alberta we'll drop by for a visit at Scrapbookers Clubhouse as Ali says, "Hi Everyone!! Here is a wonderful idea from designer Elisha Drewery who is a talented scrapbooker at Scrapbooker's Club House, a very active Forum and scrapbooking store. In Scrappin' Green: Tips for Eco Friendly Memory Keeping - 8th Edition, Elisha shows us how we can repurpose Ribbon Spoolies in order to create something beautiful."

Skipping over the next three provinces, as we didn't get any invitations to visit in them this trip, our next stop is in Quebec.

We'll pop in for a first time visit with Nathalie in Quebec as she shows us Une petite vite faite, a gorgeous layout, using lots of strips of paper, that show how much her little one enjoys the tub.

As we didn't get any invitations to visit in the next two provinces we'll skip right by them to get to our next stop which is in Nova Scotia.

In Nova Scotia we'll drop in to Ali's place as she says "We Made It! I created this LO because our story needed to be shared, if only to make others aware of what the parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] endure trying to access critically necessary therapy and help for their children. This is part of our story as parents to Noah, a child with ASD, who is now 6 years old. In view of what's been in the news this week, this is probably a timely post. Please absorb and "enjoy" what I've written, and feel free to comment. I welcome your thoughts. Thanks so much for popping by, I LOVE visitors!!"

We'll finish this trip at my house in Newfoundland while I tell you about the Scrappin' Fun! I've been having lately and that I'm planning to have this weekend.

And that brings us to the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to those of you that took the time to invite us to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

If all goes well the next edition of the blog will be posted on July 31 with the deadline for submissions being July 30. I will not be posting a separate call for submissions or a suggested topic. Send in submissions on whatever topic you like, new or old.

Hope to hear from many of you soon!

13th Edition!

2008-07-17T22:09:00.002-02:30

If you would like to read this blog in French, or any other language, simply pick the language of your choice in the drop down menu of the google translate tool in the sidebar and it will be translated into the language you chose.

Si vous souhaitez lire ce blog en français, ou dans toute autre langue, il suffit de sélectionner la langue de votre choix dans le menu déroulant de l'outil de traduction google dans la barre latérale et il sera traduit dans la langue que vous avez choisi.

Welcome to the 13th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival! Sorry I'm so late in posting. I kept waiting and hoping for more submissions, even though they would have been late, but none came in. We have a very short trip this time with only three invitations to visit. Let's get started on our trip.

We'll start in British Columbia and drop in for a visit with Lois as she asks "Getting Ready for A Crop!!??" and tells us about a sale you can take advantage of if you are.

Next we'll stop for a visit with Chris in Alberta as she explains the technique she used to make a beautiful card with Glittery birds.

No invitations to visit in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island this time around so we have a long trip to get to our next stop.

Our last stop is at my place in Newfoundland, while I tell you about my Productive weekend! and explain how I manage to combine as many challenges as I can into one creation while I'm scrapping.

And that brings us to the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to those of you that took the time to invite us to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. It sure would be nice to hear from more of you. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

I apologize for not getting back to you this week about the language issue. I'm still trying to figure out what to do about it. The poll was far from conclusive in it's results and there was very little feedback about the issue. I may try to address it again at a later time.

If all goes well the next edition of the blog will be posted on July 24th with the deadline for submissions being July 23th. I will not be posting a separate call for submissions or a suggested topic. Send in submissions on whatever topic you like, new or old.

Hope to hear from many of you soon!

Call for 13th Edition - Submission due July 16

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If all goes well the 13th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival will be posted Thursday, July 17th, with the deadline for submissions being Wednesday, July 16th.

Have you ever participated in an online crop? How about a real life crop? How are they alike? How are the different? Do you prefer one over the other? Share some creations completed at a crop.

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it. I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends.

Hope to hear from you with your submission soon.

French translation provided by Lisanne

Si tout va bien la 13ème édition du Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival sera postée jeudi, le 17 juillet, avec la date limite pour les soumissions étant mercredi, le 16 juillet.

Avez-vous déjà participé à un crop en ligne ? Et un crop en temps réel ? Comment se ressemblent-ils ? Comment sont-ils différent ? Lequel préférez-vous ? Partagez quelques créations accomplies à un crop.

Comme toujours, ce thème est simplement une suggestion, pas une restriction.

Envoyez vos soumissions aussitôt que possible pour que vous n'en oubliiez pas. J'ai hâte de lire les soumissions. Soyez sûrs de lire les directives de soumission dans le sidebar.

Continuez s'il vous plaît à faire connaître le blog du carnaval. Ajoutez un Widget du carnaval ou un blinkie à votre blog. Parlez du carnaval dans vos forums de scrapbooking et les groupes de courrier électronique. Dites le à tous vos amis.

J'espère recevoir des nouvelles de vous avec votre soumission bientôt.

12 Edition!

2008-07-10T15:00:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 12th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival! Let's get started on our trip.

Soyez bienvenus à la 12ème édition du Carnaval de Blog de Canadien Scrapbookers! Sommes commencés sur notre voyage.

We're going to start this trip in British Columbia, where we invitations to visit with two scrappers this time around.

Nous allons commencer ce voyage dans la Columbia britannique, où nous les invitations pour aller voir deux scrappers cette fois autour de.

First we'll drop in on Lois as she shows us a Half Cover Coaster Mini Book she recently created. She also shares with us that she has a new blog and shows us A new project she has posted on it.

D'abord nous passerons sur Lois comme elle nous montre un la Moitié du Dessous-de-verre de Couverture le Livre Mini elle a créé récemment. Elle partage aussi avec nous qu'elle a un nouveau blog et nous montre un nouveau projet elle y a voyagé par la poste.

Next we'll drop in for a visit with Izzy as she shows us Digi Layouts of Canada Day she has created for a Canada Day mini album she is working on.

Ensuite nous passerons pour une visite avec Izzy comme elle nous montre les Dispositions de Digi de Jour du Canada elle a créé pour un Jour du Canada l'album mini-sur lequel elle travaille.

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit in Alberta this time around so we'll quickly pass over that province for now.

Malheureusement nous n'avons pas fini par d'invitations visiter dans Alberta cette fois autour de donc nous délaisserons vite sur cette province pour maintenant.

Our next is in Saskatchewan where we'll pop in and visit with Sheryl as she tells us it Feels good to have a clean scraproom and shares pictures of her reorganized scraproom. I wonder if it's as tidy now as it was when she sent the invitation. :)

Notre suivant est dans Saskatchewan où nous passerons et irons voir Sheryl comme elle nous dit qu'il Se sent bien pour avoir scraproom propre et partage des dessins de son scraproom réorganisé. Je me demande s'il est aussi bien rangé maintenant comme c'était quand elle a envoyé l'invitation. :)

No invitations to visit with scrappers in Manitoba this time around, unfortunately, so we'll skip quickly over that province too.

Aucune invitation pour aller voir scrappers dans Manitoba cette fois autour de, malheureusement, donc nous sautillerons vite sur cette province aussi.

We have invitations to visit with two scrappers in Ontario this time.

Nous avons des invitations pour aller voir deux scrappers à Ontario cette fois.

First we'll pop in for a first time visit with Annie as she exclaims "Happy Canada Day!" as she shares her beautiful Canada Day layout from last year.

D'abord nous passerons pour une première fois que vont voir Annie comme elle s'exclame "le Jour du Canada Heureux!" comme elle partage sa belle disposition de Jour du Canada de l'année dernière.

Next we'll drop in on Jennifer for a Quickie! as she shows us some of her latest creations, which includes an altered item, a layout, and a couple of cards.

Ensuite nous passerons sur Jennifer pour un la Chose faite à la hâte! comme elle nous montre certaines de ses dernières créations, qui incluent un article changé, une disposition et deux ou trois cartes.

After that we're off to Quebec where we've been invited for a first time visit to check out Scrapbook Estrite. Lisanne, the administrator of their website writes: "ScrapbookEstrie, a great boutique of scrapbooking located in Sherbrooke (St-Élie-d' Orford), Quebec, was born 2 years ago from a passion and an union between Lynda and Ginette Demers, the two owners. Come to see us on the forum at http://scrapbookestrie.forumactif.com/index.htm where you will find all the information about class, crop and activities of the boutique. The boutique is known for its warm reception and its wonderful owners, always ready to please you, service is a priority."

Après cela nous sommes d'à Québec où nous avons été invités pour une première fois la visite pour vérifier l'Album Estrite. Lisanne, l'administrateur de leur site Internet écrit: "ScrapbookEstrie, une super boutique de scrapbooking situé a Sherbrooke (St-Élie-d'Orford) au Québec. Elle est née il y a 2 ans d'une passion et d'une union entre Lynda et Ginette Demers, les deux propriétaire. Venez nous voir sur le forum au http://scrapbookestrie.forumactif.com/index.htm où vous retrouverez toutes les informations au sujet des ateliers, des crops et activités de la boutique. La boutique est reconnue pour son accueil chaleureux et ses propriétaires en or, toujours prète à vous accommoder, le service est une prioritée."

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit either New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island this time around so we'll pass by those two provinces.

Malheureusement nous n'avons pas fini par d'invitations visiter Nouveau Brunswick ou Prince Edward Island cette fois autour de donc nous passerons par ces deux provinces.

Next we'll drop in for a visit with Ali in Nova Scotia as she tells us about the fun week of Day camp that her kids participated in and shows us the Evangeline Pony Club Scrapbook: A Title Page she made as part of the special gift the kids put together for their leader.

Ensuite nous passerons pour une visite avec Ali dans Nova Scotia comme elle nous dit de la semaine amusante de camp de Jour que ses gosses ont participé à et nous montrent le l'Album de Club d'Evangeline Pony : une Page de titre elle a rendu dans le cadre du cadeau spécial les gosses mis ensemble pour leur chef.

After that we're off to Newfoundland and Labrador for our last two visits.

Après cela nous sommes d'à Terre-Neuve et à Labrador pour nos deux dernières visites.

First we'll drop in on Deanne as she tells us Happiness is... creating cards and she shows us a couple she made recently.

D'abord nous passerons sur Deanne comme elle nous dit le Bonheur est... la création des cartes et elle nous montre la paire qu'elle a faite récemment.

We'll finish this trip at my place where I'll tell you about the Canadian in Paper Crafts Idol Top 20!...and Scrappin' Events online this weekend.

Nous finirons ce voyage à mon endroit où je vous dirai du le Canadien dans l'Idole d'Artisanats En papier les Premiers 20!... et Scrappin' les Événements en ligne ce week-end.

And that brings us to the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Et cela nous apporte à la fin du voyage de cette semaine à travers notre pays comme nous sommes allés voir scrappers le long de la voie. Le merci à chacun d'entre vous pour les invitations pour visiter. J'espère que vous nous inviterez de nouveau. Merci aussi à chacun d'entre vous qui êtes arrivés pour le voyage. Assurez-vous que vous prenez un moment pour permettre à nos hôtes de savoir que vous avez apprécié l'invitation les aller voir en quittant un commentaire de leurs blogs.

Thank you, also, to those of you that took the time to participate in the English/French translation poll this week. There are a lot more of you reading the blog than have participated so far in the poll. Today is the last day to vote. If all goes well I will be posting the results and my thoughts on it sometime tomorrow.

Le merci, aussi, à ceux de vous qui avez pris du temps pour participer au sondage de traduction anglais/Français cette semaine. Il y a beaucoup plus d'entre vous lisant le blog qu'ont participé jusqu'ici au sondage. Aujourd'hui doit voter le dernier jour. Si tout va bien j'y posterai les résultats et mes pensées autrefois demain.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends, especially your friends in Prince Edward Island as we haven't yet to had an invitation to visit in that province.

Continuez s'il vous plaît à aider à étendre le mot du carnaval. Ajoutez un bidule de carnaval ou blinkie à votre blog. Le poste du carnaval à vos forum scrapbooking et les groupes de courrier électronique. Dites à tous vos amis, surtout vos amis dans Prince Edward Island comme nous n'avons pas encore à eu une invitation pour visiter dans cette province.

If all goes well, I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow. Be sure to check back.

Si tout va bien, je posterai la demande de l'édition suivante demain. Soyez sûrs de redemander.

French Translations composed using Promt Free Online Translation Tool. If you would like to provide better translations for any parts of the post, email them to me and I would be happy to make the edits promptly.

Les Traductions françaises ont composé l'utilisation Promt En ligne gratuitement l'Outil de Traduction. Si vous voudriez fournir de meilleures traductions aux parties du poste, envoyez-moi-les e-mail et je serais heureux de faire le fait de réviser rapidement.

French/English Translation

2008-07-04T14:22:00.004-02:30

As you've probably noticed, the last couple of posts on the blog have included both french and english versions of the text. As this is a Canadian blog and the country of Canada has two official languages, french and english, I think it is important that both languages be included on the blog, or that people be able to easily access the blog in both of these languages somehow.

There are a few different ways that this can be accomplished:

1. One option is like what was done in the first bilingual posting - the 11th edition - the translation was given paragraph by paragraph.

2. A second option is like what was done in the second bilingual posting - the call for the 12th edition - the whole post was posted in both languages, one an top of the other.

3. A third option is to simply but a button on the blog - a sample can be seen on my personal scrapping blog - that allows people to choose what language they want to read the blog in and just continue posting in one language.

Please let me know your thoughts on this by participating in the poll in the sidebar and/or by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post.

Thank-you for your help.

Comme vous avez remarqué probablement, les deux derniers postes sur le blog ont inclus des versions tant françaises qu'anglaises du texte. Comme c'est un blog canadien et le pays du Canada a deux langues officielles, français et anglais, je crois qu'il est important que les deux langues soient incluses sur le blog, ou que les gens être capables à accèdent facilement au blog dans les deux de ces langues d'une façon ou d'une autre.

Il y a quelques différentes façons que cela peut être accompli :

1. Une option ressemble ce qui a été fait dans le premier fait de voyager par la poste bilingue - la 11ème édition - la traduction a été donnée le paragraphe par le paragraphe.

2. Une deuxième option ressemble ce qui a été fait dans le deuxième fait de voyager par la poste bilingue - la demande de la 12ème édition - le poste entier a été posté dans les deux langues, un haut de l'autre.

3. Une troisième option est à simplement, mais un bouton sur le blog - un échantillon peut être vu sur mon blog abandonnant personnel - qui permet aux gens de choisir quelle langue ils veulent lire le blog dans et juste continuer à poster dans une langue.

Faites-moi savoir-y s'il vous plaît vos pensées en participant au sondage dans le sidebar et/ou en quittant un commentaire en bas de ce poste.

Merci pour votre aide.

Call for 12th Edition - Submissions due July 9

2008-07-04T10:42:00.002-02:30

Traduction française ci-dessous - French translation below

If all goes well the 12th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival will be posted Thursday, July 10th, with the deadline for submissions being Wednesday, July 9th.

This past week we celebrated Canada Day. Do you have any Canadian themed layouts, cards, projects that you would like to share? Maybe you have creations about the celebrations, or about great Canadian vacations spots or attractions. These may be new or old creations, it doesn't matter.

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it. I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends.

One other thing, be sure to check back and participate in the poll and discussion I will be posting shortly. I would love input from as many as possible.

Hope to hear from you with your submission soon.

French translations using Promt Translator tool.

Traductions françaises en utilisant l'outil de Traducteur de Promt.

La demande de la 12ème Édition - les Soumissions dues le 9 juillet

Si tout va bien la 12ème édition du Carnaval de Blog de Canadien Scrapbookers sera postée jeudi, le 10 juillet, avec la date limite pour les soumissions étant mercredi, le 9 juillet.

Ce passé la semaine nous avons célébré le Jour du Canada. Avez-vous des dispositions themed canadiennes, des cartes, projette que vous voudriez partager ? Peut-être vous avez des créations des célébrations, ou de grandes taches de vacances canadiennes ou d'attractions. Ceux-ci peuvent être de nouvelles ou vieilles créations, il n'a pas d'importance.

Comme toujours, ce thème est simplement une suggestion, pas une restriction.

Envoyez dans vos soumissions aussitôt que possible pour que vous n'en oubliiez pas. J'ai hâte de lire les soumissions. Soyez sûrs de lire les directives de soumission dans le sidebar.

Continuez s'il vous plaît à aider à étendre le mot du carnaval. Ajoutez un bidule de carnaval ou blinkie à votre blog. Le poste du carnaval à vos forum scrapbooking et les groupes de courrier électronique. Dites à tous vos amis.

Une autre chose, soyez sûrs de redemander et participer au sondage et à la discussion que je posterai bientôt. J'aimerais la contribution d'autant que possible.

L'espoir de recevoir des nouvelles de vous avec votre soumission bientôt.

11th Edition!

2008-07-03T13:07:00.004-02:30

Welcome to the 11th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival!

Soyez bienvenus à la 10ème édition du Carnaval de Blog de Canadien Scrapbookers!

I am so excited about this edition because we finally have an invitation to visit with a scrapbooking blogger in Quebec! The invitation comes from someone who is much more comfortable with the French language than the English so to make her feel more welcome I am attempting to add some French to this edition.

Je suis si excité de cette édition parce que nous avons finalement une invitation pour aller voir un scrapbooking blogger à Québec! L'invitation vient de quelqu'un qui est beaucoup plus confortable avec la langue française que les Anglais ainsi rendre son sens plus bienvenu j'essaie d'ajouter un français à cette édition.

I don't know about most of you, but even though we live in a country with two official languages, much to my shame I am only fluent in one of those languages. At the suggestion of my new french friend, I am using the online translation tool Promt to translate what I write into french. This is far from a perfect tool so I am sure to make some terrible mistakes in my attempts to include some French in this post. I apologize to, and ask the forgiveness of, my french readers right away. I hope to improve on the presentation over time and with much help. I will talk more about that later.

Je ne suis pas au courant de la plupart d'entre vous, mais même si nous vivons dans un pays avec deux langues officielles, beaucoup à ma honte je suis courrant seulement dans une de ces langues. À la suggestion de mon nouvel ami français, j'utilise l'outil de traduction en ligne Promt pour traduire ce que j'écris dans le français. C'est loin d'un outil parfait donc je suis sûr de faire quelques erreurs terribles dans mes tentatives d'inclure un français dans ce poste. Je m'excuse à et demande au pardon de, mes lecteurs français tout de suite. J'espère améliorer la présentation au fil des années et avec beaucoup d'aide. J'en parlerai plus plus tard.

If you are interested in checking out a featured website that is not in the language you are most comfortable in, you can use the website translator tool at Promt to translate the site into the language you want. Just copy and paste the website address into the translator and be sure to set the translator from whatever language the site is written in to whatever language you would like to be able to read it in before hitting the translate button. Remember, it's far from a perfect tool but it can still be helpful.

Si vous vous intéressez à vérifier un site Internet présenté qui n'est pas dans la langue dans laquelle vous êtes les plus confortables, vous pouvez utiliser le l'outil de traducteur de site Internet à Promt pour traduire le site dans la langue que vous voulez. Copiez juste et collez l'adresse de site Internet dans le traducteur et sûrs de mettre le traducteur de n'importe quelle langue dans laquelle le site est écrit à n'importe quelle langue dans laquelle vous voudriez être capables de le lire avant de frapper le bouton traduire. Souvenez-vous, c'est loin d'un outil parfait mais cela peut être utile encore.

Okay, let's get on with this week's trip across Canada visiting with scrappers along the way!

Bien, continuons le voyage de cette semaine à travers le Canada allant voir scrappers le long de la voie!

We'll start this trip in British Columbia as we stop in to visit with Lois and she shows us A Wedding Mini Album she recently made for her daughter's friend. It's beautiful!

Nous commencerons ce voyage dans la Columbia britannique comme nous restons à la maison pour aller voir Lois et elle nous montre un Album Mini-de Mariage elle a fait récemment pour l'ami de sa fille. C'est beau!

Next we'll pop into Alberta and drop in on Chris as she shares an Anniversary Tilda card she made for her secret sister.

Ensuite nous éclaterons dans Alberta et passerons sur Chris comme elle partage un l'Anniversaire Tilda la carte elle a fait pour sa soeur secrète.

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit in Saskatchewan or Manitoba this time around so we'll zoom right over those two provinces right into the next province.

Malheureusement nous n'avons pas fini par d'invitations visiter dans Saskatchewan ou Manitoba cette fois autour de donc nous passerons en trombe directement sur ces deux provinces directement dans la province suivante.

In Ontario we have two stops to make.

À Ontario nous avons deux arrêts pour faire.

First we'll drop in on Deanna as she shows us a beautiful card and tells us the inspiration for the card came from Loonie Stampers Challenge #1!. Some Canadian girls that meet on an online forum decided to challenge each other. Such a great idea, and you're all welcome to join in!

D'abord nous passerons sur Deanna comme elle nous montre une belle carte et nous dit que l'inspiration pour la carte est venue de Loonie Stampers Challenge #1! . Certaines filles canadiennes qui se rencontrent sur un forum en ligne ont décidé de se défier. Une si grande idée et vous êtes tout l'accueil pour participer!

Next we have a first time invitation to visit with Pam as she shares a layout she made in honor of her Silver Anniversary.

Ensuite nous avons une première fois l'invitation pour aller voir Pam comme elle partage une disposition elle a rendu en l'honneur d'elle l'Anniversaire En argent .

Next up is our first ever visit in Quebec where we'll drop in on Lisanne as she shares a beautiful layout of her Grandparents wedding, which took place in 1937.

Est ensuite en haut notre toute première visite à Québec où nous passerons sur Lisanne comme elle partage une belle disposition de son mariage de Grand-pères, qui est survenu dans 1937 .

Unfortunately there were no invitations to visit in New Brunswick this time around so we move on to the next province.

Malheureusement il n'y avait aucune invitation pour visiter dans Nouveau Brunswick cette fois autour de donc nous allons à la province suivante.

In Nova Scotia we'll drop in to visit with Ali as she shares Some of the Cards made for our WONDERFUL Teachers & EA's..

Dans Nova Scotia nous passerons pour aller voir Ali comme elle partage certaines des Cartes faites pour notre WONDERFUL Teachers & EA. .

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit in either Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador this time around so that brings us to the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Malheureusement nous n'avons pas fini par d'invitations visiter dans Prince Edward Island ou dans Terre-Neuve et Labrador cette fois autour de pour que nous apportent à la fin du voyage de cette semaine à travers notre pays comme nous sommes allés voir scrappers le long de la voie. Le merci à chacun d'entre vous pour les invitations pour visiter. J'espère que vous nous inviterez de nouveau. Merci aussi à chacun d'entre vous qui êtes arrivés pour le voyage. Assurez-vous que vous prenez un moment pour permettre à nos hôtes de savoir que vous avez apprécié l'invitation les aller voir en quittant un commentaire de leurs blogs.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends, especially your friends in Prince Edward Island as we haven't yet to had an invitation to visit in that province.

Continuez s'il vous plaît à aider à étendre le mot du carnaval. Ajoutez un bidule de carnaval ou blinkie à votre blog. Le poste du carnaval à vos forum scrapbooking et les groupes de courrier électronique. Dites à tous vos amis, surtout vos amis dans Prince Edward Island comme nous n'avons pas encore à eu une invitation pour visiter dans cette province.

If all goes well, I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow, as well as some thoughts on how to address the language issue. Be sure to check back and participate in that discussion.

Si tout va bien, je posterai la demande de l'édition suivante demain, aussi bien que quelques pensées sur comment adresser l'édition de langue. Soyez sûrs de redemander et participer à cette discussion.

Happy scrappin' everyone!

Scrappin heureux' chacun!

Call for 11th Edition - due July 2nd

2008-06-27T11:11:00.002-02:30

If all goes well the 11th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival will be posted Thursday, July 3rd, with the deadline for submissions being Wednesday, July 2nd.

Yesterday I was reminded of the fact that June is often considered wedding month. We went out with friends to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary and we bumped into 2 other couples that were also celebrating their anniversary, and in talking they listed a bunch of other people with anniversaries around the same time. So.... Have you created any wedding or anniversary layouts, cards, or projects, you'd like to share?

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it. I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends.

Happy scrapping!

10th edition!

2008-06-26T12:02:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 10th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival!

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations from British Columbia this time around so we'll start this trip in the next province.

Our first stop is in Alberta, where Ali has invited use to drop in to Scrapbooker's Club House for a visit. Just yesterday they had a questions and answer chat with Canadian scrapbook artist and teacher, Carolyn Peeler and Ali points out that "The Q&A Chat format at SBCH allows the interview to remain conveniently in place on our Forum for you to read, enjoy and refer back to at your convenience." So be sure to check it out.

Next we travel to Saskatchewan where we have two invitations to visit.

This is a our first visit with Jodi Lynn and she shows us a beautiful altered journal she made for a teacher's gift as she reminds us Summer's upon us. In her invitation to visit she said "My son and daughter had the most amazing teachers this year. I know that they work extra hard and I have no idea how they can accomplish so much through out the year. I made each of them a journal to show my appreciation for their hard work."

Next we'll drop in with Sheryl as explains a neat technique she used on the journaling note of the layout she completed for a Round 4 Challenge in a game/contest she's participating in.

Moving into Manitoba Denise has invited us to check out the new challenge blog, Scrapping out loud! that she, and her friends Jessica and Melissa, just started. Challenges will be posted every Tuesday, with the first challenge being posted July 1st. Every one that completes a challenge and leaves a comment with a link to their creation will have a chance to win a monthly prize/RAK.

Moving into Ontario, we'll take advantage of an invitation from Sylvia and make a first time stop in at Scrapbooking Oasis. Sylvia tells us about their two blogs, one which updates on new products and sales, while the second one is their designer blog. They offer freelance for those interested in designing. Check out the details on their blog.

No invitations to visit in Quebec, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island this time around so we'll quickly skip over thse provinces.

In Nova Scotia we'll stop in for a first time visit with Lisa. She tell us she used a 2 Sketches 4 You sketch to create a really neat graduation card in 2S4U.

Our last stop is in Newfoundland to visit with Deanne as she exclaims, "Oh my, I've gone over the 20, 000 mark!!! RAK!!!" and shares some of her recent creations. For a chance at her celebrations RAK all you have to do is find inspiration on her blog and leave a comment with a link to your creation before June 30th.

And that's the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends, especially your friends that are in Quebec or Prince Edward Island, as we've yet to visit in either of those provinces.

If all goes well, I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow so be sure to check back, and get your submissions in as soon as you can so that you don't forget! :) I really appreciate getting submissions early because it gives me more time to prepare the edition.

Happy scrappin' everyone!

Quick Reminder - submissions due today!

2008-06-25T16:32:00.002-02:30

Just a quick reminder that submissions for the next carnival are due today. I'd love to have some more submissions. I will be posting the new edition some time tomorrow and will be accepting submissions right up to the time I post, so hurry and get them in fast! ;)

Call for 10th Edition - Due June 25th

2008-06-20T13:35:00.002-02:30

If all goes well the 10th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival will be posted Thursday, June 26, with the deadline for submissions being Wednesday, June 25.

It's that time of the year - the end of the formal school year, that is. Have you created any layouts commemorating your child's, grandchild's or friend's children's school year or accomplishments? Did you make any cards or gifts for teachers? Show use your school related creations.

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it. I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends.

Happy scrapping!

9th Edition

2008-06-19T11:07:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival!

We're going to start this trip in British Columbia, where we have two invitations to visit.

First we'll drop in on Izzy as she shows us a neat slide show of lots of different Mini Albums she's made in the past.

After that we'll pop in to visit Lois as she asks us "Ever Wonder What to Do With... empty ribbon rolls" and shows us a neat mini album she made with one.

No invitations to visit in Alberta or Saskatchewan this time around so we'll skip right over them. Hopefully we'll get some inviations to visit next time so that we won't have so far to travel without stopping. :)

Next up we have two new invitations to visit in Manitoba.

As we visit with Allison, she invites us to check out two of her online businesses Eyelet Canada and Pizza Box Kits. She tells us that Eyelet Canada "started when I had to go to the US for every different brads and eyelet I wanted. I decided to start my own online business, and I now feature lots of fun stuff from many different manufacturers all over the world. My 16 year old daughter now fills the orders as a part time job. We offer free shipping and taxes included in our prices, which keeps people coming back." Later she started Pizza Box Kits "to take the brads and eyelets further- we add all kinds of little goodies to our kits to make them extra yummy. FREE shipping as well!" Sounds like they are worth checking out.

After that we'll drop in on Nicole as she says "Join Us!!" and tells us about an online crop that members of Love is in the Details have organized for June 20 & 21.

Next we're off to Ontario, where we also have two invitations to visit.

First we'll drop in on Jennifer as she says "Here is an oldie...and a RAK" and she shares a mini album card she made for her hubby last year. She can't remember the name of the paper line she used and is offering a RAK to the first person that identifies it.

Next up is our first time invitation to visit with Kristine as she invites us to "A Quick Share as I Prepare a Donation Basket". It's a neat idea!

Unfortunately there are still no invitatons to visit in Quebec. I know there are lots of scrappers in Quebec and I sure would love to have them join the carnival. Hopefully someday. :)

Our next stop is to visit with Noella in New Brunswick as she says thanks for visiting last time and shares Card Sketch #3 - AND CONTEST!!. Use her sketch and rules to design a card and post it before the June 27th deadline and you could win a prize.

No invitations to visit in Nova Scotia this time and still no invitations to visit in Prince Edward Island yet. Hopefully we'll have invitations from both places next time around.

Our last stop is with Deanne in Newfoundland as she shares her June 15th Sketches and DT creations. If you participate you will be eligible to win a RAK at the end of June.

And that's the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends, especially your friends that are in Quebec or Prince Edward Island, as we've yet to visit in either of those provinces.

If all goes well, I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow so be sure to check back, and get your submissions in as soon as you can so that you don't forget! :) I really appreciate getting submissions early because it gives me more time to prepare the edition. It has been great having submissions come in quickly the last few editions. Keep it up! :)

Happy scrappin' everyone!

Call for 9th edition - submissions due June 18

2008-06-14T18:01:00.003-02:30

Ack! I completely forgot about posting the call yesterday. Sorry about that. Family life took over. Anyway, on to the call. :)

If all goes well the 9th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival will be posted Thursday, June 19, with the deadline for submissions being Wednesday, June 18.

I love mini albums, especially the ones that are totally hand made. I just can't resist trying them whenever I see directions posted. How about you? Tell us about, and show us, mini albums you have made. Post instructions so that others can give your album a try.

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it.

I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar. Continue to help spread the word.

Happy scrapping!

8th Edition

2008-06-12T22:41:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 8th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival!

We'll start this trip in Newfoundland where we will visit with Deanne as she shows us how she used distressing ink and bubble wrap to make Bubbles!!!.

Next we're off to Nova Scotia where we will visit with two newcomers to the carnival!

First we'll stop in and visit Ali as she shares some tips for Designing with Buttons and shows us a number of her layouts and projects using buttons. Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a RAK she's offering.

Next we'll drop in on Ret as she shares with us a beautiful 7 layer card in Carte Postale in Whisper White.

No invitations to visit in New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island this time around so we skip over those provinces.

Our next stop is in Ontario where we'll drop in on Jennifer as she reminds us not to forget our dads, even if we can't be with them, This coming weekend... and shares a great layout she made in honor of her dad.

Hopping over to Manitoba we'll visit with Denise while she shows as a neat Daddy & Me layout she created for a challenge that included the requirement to use chipboard, and she went wild with chipboard.

Next up we'll stop and visit with Sheryl in Saskatchewan as she shows us the Coolest technique she learned at Lovebug Scrapbooking. Very cool effect!

Our next two stops are in Alberta where we've been invited for a return visit and we also have a first time invitation to visit a business.

First we'll drop in on Chris as she shows us her Faux Suede Father's Day card and explains how to make to the faux suede. In her email invitation she says "The picture never does this technique justice, you have to FEEL the suede..it is amazingly real!!"

Up next is a visit at Scrapbooker's Club House. Owner Nicole lives in AB while Design Team Coordinator Noella lives in New Brunswick, and PR and Promotions Director Ali in NS, so they are spread out all across the country! Ali exclaims "We are THRILLED you will be able to come this way. WELCOME!" She encourages everyone to check out the Scrappin' Green Blog Feature, where DT and members of the forum share ideas that make a difference to our Earth. "Being involved in a largely paper-based art-form means that we MUST be environmentally conscious and responsible." Ali says "Note the RAK draw taking place the 14th. Folks will receive a ballot for the draw every time they send in a "green" tip!!!! Who has a green tip for us?? C'mon!!!!! ". She also points out the July Guest Design Team Member contest and says "We'd love to see lots of entries! ". Another thing to watch for on their blog is the weekly Technique Tidbit Thursday article about which Ali says "I guarantee it'll be worthwhile reading and learning from." They also have a Sketch Contest which is going on right now. Ali points out that "Winners each receive a prize and are privileged to design a future layout or card sample for the SBCH blog using one of Noella Arsenault's sketches!" Ali encourages everyone to "pop by the Club House where the friendliness and creativity are SECOND to NONE!"

After that excitment we're off to British Columbia for our last two visits.

First we'll stop in for a first time visit with Lois as she tells us that she's been busy Making Mini Albums since she got her Bind-it-All and she gives us a glimpse of some of the albums she's made.

Our last visit is with Melissa as she shows us a layout she created for a challenge for a DT call and in the journaling she shares that she plays the role of a super hero, Mom, Everyday.

And that's the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. I apologize for being so late in the day in getting it posted. It's been a rather crazy day.

Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends.

If all goes well, I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow so be sure to check back, and get your submissions in as soon as you can so that you don't forget! :)

Happy scrappin'!

Quick reminder - deadline tomorrow

2008-06-10T18:59:00.001-02:30

Tomorrow is the deadline for submissions for the next edition. So far I only have 2 submissions!! I sure hope to hear from a whole bunch of you soon! :)

Call for 8th Edition

2008-06-06T23:40:00.002-02:30

If all goes well the next edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog carnival will be posted Thursday, June 12th. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, June 11th.

Father's Day is coming up. Do you have any special projects or layouts related father's day? If so, share them with us and tell us about them.

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it.

I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar. Continue to help spread the word.

Happy scrapping!

7th Edition!

2008-06-05T14:34:00.002-02:30

Welcome to the 7th Edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival. I am so excited! We have a very busy trip this week, with first time invitations to visit with six scrappers and two businesses, as well as six return visits. Let's get started!

Our one and only stop in British Columbia this time is to visit with Izzy as she tells us about all the different things around her that she uses for inspiration when working on Finding the Right Colors for her layouts.

Next we're off to Alberta where we have two invitations to visit.

This is our first invitation to visit with Kali as she tells us how she made her own ribbon hanger for $6 in about an hour and she shares with us her Ribbon hanger instructions.

We'll pop in for a visit with Chris before we leave as she says "I have tried a variety of faux techniques in the last little while - faux denim, faux metal, faux linen, faux mother of pearl, and recently faux wood. I just got this great set of stamps from Doodle Factory called Fairy Tale & in this set is a cute little knight in shining armour. I wanted a faux ARMOUR technique but couldn't find one anywhere so I made up my own!!!', then she as she shows us her Knight in Shining Armour!! and tells us how she did it.

Next we head to our one invitation in Saskatchewan this time around. We stop in to visit with Sheryl as she tells us she couldn't sleep so she created a New Card and incorporated some neat techniques, like inking a white sheer ribbon.

Our one and only invitation to visit in Manitoba this time around is with Denise as she shares a layout titled B is for Boy and tells us "It's a pg about my youngest and the one who keeps me on my toes. He never stops until he sleeps & I guess neither do I!"

Ontario is our next destintation and we'll be here a little while as we have five stops to make!

First we'll pop in for a visit with Heidi as she tells us she has Beads Galore!! and shows us two cards she made and enhanced with beads. She also links to a tutorial for a neat technique.

Next we'll drop in on Jennifer as she tells us she is re-stocked on ScribblzArt designs so she's decided to have a Blog CANDY Giveaway!. Here's what she said in her email "One of my favourite products to use on scrapbook pages are Skribblz designs. I love how versitile they are as they can be used on any LO. I sometimes use them straight onto a page, while other times I will mount them on cardstock and cut around them so i can make them 3-D. I love them so much I want to share them with you, so check out my blog and play along to WIN some BLOG CANDY"

This is our first invitation to visit with Linda and she shares a great Double Pocket Card Video Tutorial. These are so easy to make and so neat.

Allison has also invited us for a first visit as she is Introducing... her new business venture. Her's what she said in her email, "The So Sketchy! Subscriber is a monthly booklet filled with never before seen card and scrapbook page sketches, colourful inspiration, tips and tricks to using sketches and a special contest especially for So Sketchy! Subscriber members. This booklet comes straight to your mail box so you don't have anything to print. Simply hole punch it and place it in a 8.5x11 binder for easy reference. Subscriptions are available for Canadian, U.S. and International addresses. You have a choice of a single month edition or a 3 month subscription. Come and check us out!"

This is also our first invitation to visit with Christine as she demonstrates some simple techniques for altering Clear Embellishments. The neat thing about Christine's blog is that it is "An internet video show for the scrapbooking community. See new techniques, altered projects, products and tools...". Be sure to check it out!

Next up we have our first time ever invitations to visit with scrappers in New Brunswick, and we got invited to visit with two, and also to check out one scrapping community!

First we'll stop in for our first visit with Noella as she offers a big Welcome!! to her brand new sketch blog, where she's already posted some great sketches.

Our next stop is to visit with Kristine for the first time as she says Howdy!!! and shows us some of her layouts, including one that was published in the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.
Before we go Kristine invites us to check out her Creative Scrappers Blog and online community. She shouts a big Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! as she introduces the DT members. She also sent this invitation: "Come and get Creative with tons of Scrappers from around the globe! We are a blog based on creativity and inspiration with sketches. Hosting weekly challenges with a fantastic team of designers to show you new ways to interpret sketches! A New sketch is introduced on Sundays so come visit us and get tons of inspiration to spark your creativity! You can also view our members gallery and also chat with fellow scrappers on our forum. Come and get creative with us! Questions or Comments contact Kristine Davidson at Info@Creative-Scrappers.com "

It's off to Newfoundland for our last two visits, one first time and one repeat.

First we'll visit with Deanne as she shows us her JUNE 1st Sketches, a layout and a card sketch, and shows what her DT did with the sketches.

Our last stop is our first visit with Carla as she shares cards she and her 11yo daughter made during one of their many Mother/Daughter scrapping sessions.

And that's the end of this week's trip across our country as we visited with scrappers along the way. Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

Please continue to help spread the word about the carnival. Add a carnival widget or blinkie to your blog. Post about the carnival in your scrapbooking forums and email groups. Tell all your friends. I'd especially like some help in finding some Quebec and Nova Scotia scrappers as we haven't yet been invited to visit with scrappers in either province.

I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow so be sure to check back, and get your submissions in as soon as you can so that you don't forget! :)

Call for 7th Edition

2008-05-30T12:31:00.002-02:30

If all goes well the next edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog carnival will be posted Thursday, June 5th. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, June 4th.

If you need inspiration for what to write about, why not write a post about a new-to-you technique, product, or tool. There are lots of different ones out there. Maybe you had the chance to try something recently that you never tried before. Tell us about it. If you haven't tried anything new, how about telling about your favorite?

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

You may have noticed a new black button in the sidebar of this page. It's a blidget promo badge saying you can get my blog as a widget. This is a new feature I discovered while blog hopping this week and I thought it was really neat.

I have placed the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival blog as a widget on my scrappin' blog. You can check out my blog to see what it's like. Basically it's a widget in the side bar of my blog that shows the headings of the different posts on the blog. Clicking on the widget will bring you to the carinval blog. It's a great way to promote the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival.

If you click on the black promo button in the side bar on this page you are taken to a page where you can get the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival Blog as a widget to put on your blog. You can even change the color of it to better suit your blog. Check it out and see what you think. Leave a comment letting me know if you add it to your blog so that I can check it out.

Back to the call! :)

I didn't have to go begging for any submissions again last week and it was so nice. Unfortunately it meant we didn't have invitations to visit at as many provinces, but it was nice to have a break from having to go beg for submissions. :) Hope the same happens this week, but that we get invitations to visit in more of the provinces. Don't wait for me to come to you, because I might not get around to it. Send in your submissions as soon as possible so that you don't forget about it.

I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar. Continue to help spread the word.

Happy scrapping!

6th Edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival

2008-05-29T14:53:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 6th edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! Even though we only got invitations to visit scrappers in 4 provinces this time, we have a very busy trip with lots of great visits planned, including visits with 4 new bloggers and 2 businesses to check out.

Let's start in British Columbia, where we have invitations to visit with two newcomers to the carnival and one repeat invitation.

First of all we'll check in with Izzy, one of the newcomers, as she shows us a couple of layouts plus an acrylic album made in memory of someone special in their life. I especially love the design of the first layout.

Next we'll stop at and visit another new comer, Wendy, as she shows us some wonderful digital templates and kits she created and suggests that "ScrapbookMax!" is the perfect program for anyone wanting to dabble with digital.

Off we go now to visit with Melissa as she shows us Where it happens.... Her scrappin' space includes an old computer desk and baskets.

Next we're off to Alberta to visit with newcomer, Jayme, as she tells us about A Little Goodness in the Mail that she received recently in the form of the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine, and she boasts about the fact that it is "Canadian through and through". Gotta love that!

While we're here, Jayme invites us to drop by and check out Scrapbooking Fanatics an online store and community that Jayme owns. She invites you all to "Join us at Scrapbooking Fanatics, where inspiration is everywhere! You'll find a store stocked with the latest and greatest scrappy items with a management that welcomes special requests. Every month a new limited edition kit is released that always has hot new products and Canadian content! The forum features lots of tips, inspiration and a chance to chat with others who share your passion for scrapbooking. Join us for our weekend crops that have lots of challenges, chit-chat and prizes every two weeks. The design team is the best, and members are offered a chance to participate as guest designers. And of course, the gallery is filled with amazing scrapbook art. We'll see you there!"

Next we're off to Manitoba where we'll stop in a visit with Cindy again as she shares with us about a recent surfin' saturday when she found a blog full of organizational ideas. She also shares lots of pictures of her newly organized Scrap space.

While we're here, Cindy invites us to check out her business, A Unique Flair - Scrapbooking Services and Classes, where she teaches classes in her studio space and creates custom scrapbooks and "eventful" frames for clients. She says "My Blog: Say it with Flair, is my interactive space on the web for me & my clients. I post my monthly newsletters, challenges, weekday thoughts, & constant inspiration for scrapbooking & other crafts."

Next we're off to Ontario where we have two repeat invitations to visit, a new invitation and an invitation to check out a business.

This is our first invitation to visit with Brenda as she shares with us some Album Ideas and offers great suggestions on creating a cookbook that would become a wonderful keepsake of family traditions.

Next we'll drop in on Deanna while she exclaims Vicki Boutin Rocks and proceeds to tell us about a class she took recently with Vicki Boutin at Scrapping Turtle.

Next up Jen invited us to drop in at Creative Crafts and Stickers and check out Ally's Tutorial Thursday ~ Make Your Own Patterned Paper. This is so cool! Ally even shows us a card she made with paper she made. Check it out!

And last but not least, Katrina, a newcomer to the carnival, invites us to checkout out Skribblz Art as she tells us "I am the owner of Skribblz Art, a Canadian company that is new to the Scrapbooking industry. My company creates self-adhesive interior typography featuring custom-designed quotes and interior accents. Last year, I branched into scrapbooking because of my passion for this craft! I create innovative titIes and graphics and now have 3 collections and am working on a fouth. I retail across Canada, but my online store is coming soon! I have been featured both in Canadian Scrapbooker and on ScrapTime." Make sure you check it out!

And that ends the 6th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival. Thank you to each of you for the invitations to visit. I hope you will invite us again. Thanks also to each of you that came along for the trip. Make sure you take a moment to let our hosts know that you appreciated the invitation to visit with them by leaving a comment on their blogs.

While I was disappointed that we only got invitations to visit in 4 of the provinces this time around, I was delighted with the number of invitations. If your province wasn't represented in this edition I challenge you to make sure that doesn't happen for the next edition - send in your submissions!

I will be posting the call for the next edition tomorrow so be sure to check back, and get your submissions in as soon as you can so that you don't forget! :)

Calling all Canadian Based Scrapbooking/Cardmaking/Stamping Related Stores, Boards, and Communities

2008-05-24T20:53:00.002-02:30

To help raise awareness of Canadian based resources, there is now a new side bar feature specifically for Canadian based scrap related stores, boards, and communities that have an internet presence. This feature is like the sidebar feature listing personal bloggers. The sites are listed under the province where they are based.

In the past when a few of these sites submitted blog posts for carnivals they were included in the original bloggers side bar feature, but these are now moved to this new side bar feature. The original sidebar feature will be specifically for personal blogs.

If you have an internet site for your Canadian based scrapbooking/cardmaking/stamping related store, board, or community, you are invited to submit your site to be included in the listing, whether you have a blog or not. Simply send an email to canadianscrapbookerscarnival@gmail.com . Be sure to include in the email the name you'd like in the side bar, the address to the site you'd like linked, and a short paragraph of information about your site. This paragraph must include what province the site is based in. Once your site is featured in an edition of the Carnival it will be added to the sidebar feature.

If you have a blog you are welcome to submit blog posts to any edition of the carnival. This is a great way to get word out about any news happening - such as new kits, contests, events, etc. - in your store, board, or community.

If you do not have a blog, encourage your members/customers that do have blogs to post about happenings and to submit their posts to the carnival.

Please help spread the word about this new feature to any Canadian based scrapbooking, cardmaking, stamping related stores, boards, or communities you know about.

Call for submission for 6th edition due May 28

2008-05-23T15:55:00.003-02:30

If all goes well the next edition of the carnival will be posted May 29th. The deadline for submissions is May 28.

If you need inspiration for what to write about, why not write a post about where you scrap? I got the idea from this past week's Text Thursday at Sisterhood of Scrap and they assured me they wouldn't mind if I used it. It would be interesting to hear about, and see pictures of, different people's scrapping spaces.

As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

I don't know if any of you noticed, but I've created a new graphic for the Carnival. I really didn't like the big old button that I first made so I've been anxious to change it. I finally got it all worked out yesterday. I'm still not totally happy with it as I think it almost looks "Christmasy". What do you think? I'd really love to have some scrapping graphics to use for it but I haven't been able to find any free ones to use yet. If you had already added the button to your blog you don't need to worry about changing it because I worked it so that it automatically changed to the new one wherever the old one was posted. I'd love to know what you think of it.

Back to the call! :)

I didn't have to go begging for any submissions last week and it was so nice. Hope the same happens this week. Don't wait for me to come to you, because I might not get around to it. Send in your submissions.

I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar. Continue to help spread the word.

Happy scrapping!

5th Edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival

2008-05-22T19:46:00.003-02:30

Welcome! Let's begin our trip around the country, stopping in to visit with Scrappers along the way.

We're going to start this trip in British Columbia as we stop in to visit with Melissa. She recently realized that scrapbooking objects was okay, and even a great way to pass on a bit of family history. She shares a great layout she did of This Car... .

Next we're off to Alberta to visit with Chris as she shows us her Scene Cards - a couple of gorgeous cards featuring oh so cute stamps by High Hopes Rubber Stamps, a Canadian Stamp Company that I'd never heard of before. Here's what Chris had to say in her email "It features cards from my favourite Canadian stamp company "High Hopes Rubber Stamps". The owner, Tina Marie, is fabulous and so very kind!! Truly depicts what most Canadians are like!!!"

Up next is Sheryl in Saskatchewan and she's having fun Playing with Basic Grey Sugared Line and cutting up pictures for her layouts. Looks really neat!

Crossing the border in Manitoba we have a first invitation to visit with Denise. She says she's a newbie to both scrapping and blogging but as you'll see she's doing a great job with both. She shows us her daughter's Monday Curls in a layout she redid 3 times. I don't know what the other 3 times looked like but I really like the final product.

Next up we stop in on Jennifer in Ontario as she exclaims "Man I think I am in Love as she sings the praises of her favorite Canadian Kit Club, Justcre8, who's latest kit included product from Canadian Company SkribblzArt. Some great Canadian companies there!

After a long trip over some provinces where we didn't have invitations to visit this time, our last stop is with Deanne in Newfoundland as she shares her Sketches for May 15, a layout sketch and a card sketch she created, and offers a chance for a RAK if you give them a try. Her DT did a great job with the sketches! She's also offering a RAK for the person who guesses the date she reaches her 2008 scrapping goal. She's already about 3/4 of the way there and the year isn't even half over!

Thanks to all of you for the invitations to visit with you, and thanks for all of you that came along for the trip. It sure would be encouraging if you took a moment to leave a comment and tell us what you thought of the trip, and if you took the time to leave a comment at each of the places we were invited to.

Thanks to those of you that are promoting the blog. Please continue to do so.

Tomorrow I will be posting a call for the next edition which will be posted May 29.

Call for submissions for 5th Edition

2008-05-16T18:19:00.002-02:30

The 5th edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival will be posted May 22, with the deadline for submissions being May 21.

I hope you are enjoying the visits with Scrappers across our country as much as I am. I really look forward to checking out the submissions each week and I appreciate those of you that are helping spread the word about the carnival. I try to include at least one visit from each province in each edition if I can, and that sometimes means I have to go searching and begging for submissions, as some of you know. I sure would love it if I didn't have to do that, so I encourage you all to try to remember to submit a post each week, and encourage your friends to do so too.

There still are many, many Canadian bloggers out there that haven't joined our carnival yet and to try to encourage more to join and to help spread the word about the carnival, I have a suggestion for a topic for submissions this week. Why not write a post about your favorite Canadian scrapping blogs, LSS, and Canadian online boards? As always, this topic is merely a suggestion, not a restriction.

I look forward to reading the submissions. Be sure to read the submission guidelines in the sidebar. Continue to help spread the word.

Happy scrapping!

4th Edition of Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival

2008-05-15T14:09:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the 4th edition of the Carnival. Are you all ready for the trip across the country as we stop in and visit with scrapper's along the way? Here we go...

Our first stop is to visit Deanne in Newfoundland as she shares instructions on a Card/Bookmark for you to make. This is an old post from her blog, but it might be new to you.

We didn't get any invitations to visit with scrappers in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island this time around. If you know of any scrappers in any of these provinces, why not encourage them to join the carnival.

Our next stop is in Ontario where we have been invited to visit with three scrappers.

Heidi tells us about Some Blog Candy to be drawn for May 18. It includes some of her handmade felt flowers and embossed foam that she told us about in another edition of the carnival. Check out her post to see what you have to do to have a chance at winning.

Next we visit with Carla as she tells us about kards for kids, a contest going on right now at Lil' Scrappers. Check out Carla's post to learn more about it.

This is our first invitation to visit with Deanna and she shares a simple, but beautiful Mother's Day card she created using CPS#63.

Next we're off to Manitoba to visit with Cindy as she shares with us the good & bad - news that is. She also shows a layout she made for a recipe challenge she has posted on her blog. You have until the 15 to meet the challenge so be sure to check it out.

Hopping over to the next province, Saskatchewan, we stop in to visit with Sheryl as she shows us a beautiful Mother's Day Card that she made.

Moving on into Alberta, this is our first invitation to visit with Chris and she shares a Cutie Patootie Card she created for her Mom for Mother's Day.

Our last stop is a visit with Melissa in British Columbia as she shows us that her premmie baby was So Tiny you can hardly pick him out from the Anne Geddes dolls that he is posed with in the picture on the beautiful layout she created.

And that brings our trip to an end. Thanks to each of you for allowing us to visit with you and thanks to each of you that have joined us for the trip. Please take the time to leave comments letting us know that you have visited.

I will be posting a call for the next edition tomorrow so be watching for it, and please help spread the word.

3rd Edition!

2008-05-08T20:21:00.003-02:30

Welcome to the third edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival! On this trip we will travel from coast to coast, stopping in to visit scrappers along the way.

Starting on the Pacific Ocean side of the country we will visit first with Melissa in British Columbia. Melissa is a new blogger and this is our first visit. Drop by and check out some of her scrapping creations and leave her some encouraging words.

Next we travel to visit with Tania in Alberta. She learned some new techniques and had a pretty productive NSD.

Our next stop is Saskatchewan where we have two bloggers to visit. Connie shares a beautiful layout of a boy and his dog, and also shares a tip for tying layouts together while Sheryl shows off some of her creations from NSD.

Next we're off to visit Vanessa in Manitoba as she shows off some of her beautiful creations from NSD.

This is our first visit with Cindy in Manitoba as she shares pictures from classes she gave at a Charity Convention during NSD.

Unfortunately we didn't get any invitations to visit with scrappers in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, or PEI this time around.

Our next stop is with another first timer. Carol in Nova Scotia shows us some cards that she will be teaching others in her area to make in her upcoming Card Classes.

And our last visit for this trip is with Deanne in Newfoundland as she shows us four of the layouts she completed on NSD.

I know there were many more people that participated in fun events all across our nation during National Scrapbooking Day. Maybe some of you have been too busy recovering from the fun and haven't had a chance to post about it yet. :) If anyone does do a post about it this week you can always send it in for the next edition.

Speaking of the next edition, in light of the fact that everyone is probably busy putting the finishing touches on things for Mother's Day, why not show them off in the next edition of the Carnival? Or share some of your favorite layouts or projects you've done in the past that features your mother, or even yourself in the role of mother.

Don't worry if you don't have anything that fits the suggestions above. They are merely suggestions to get people thinking about what they can post. You are not limited to only submitting posts along those lines.

The next edition will be posted May 15. Deadline for submissions will be May 14. Please be sure to read the guidelines for submissions in the side bar.

Happy scrapping, and Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.

2nd Edition of The Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival!

2008-05-01T22:28:00.004-02:30

Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Canadian Scrappers Blog Carnival. In this special edition we will be checking in with some scrappers across our country to see how they will be spending National Scrapping Day. Unfortunately we don't have a lot of places to visit this time around. Maybe everyone was too busy getting ready to celebrate so they didn't have time to blog. :)

We'll start this trip by visiting with Connie in Saskatchewan. This is the first time she's invited us for a visit. Though she's not actually going to be scrapping she is planning on spending the day taking pictures of her husband working the land so that she can scrap them later.

This is also our first invitation to visit with Vanessa in Manitoba. She's planning on getting together with friends and she's also helping run on online crop on a Canadian Forum. Check it out!

In Ontario, Jennifer is attending something called Destination Create with a bunch of her friends. I can't wait to hear all about it.

Carla, in Ontario, also invited us for a first time visit. She's helping run a week long NSD Celebration, that started April 30 and goes until May 6th, on an online Canadian Forum, with RAKs for every challenge! Sounds like fun!

In Newfoundland, Deanne, along with her sister and a friend, have planned on all-day scrapping party in a local church.

I'm also in Newfoundland (Jacqueline) and I was really hoping to get to go to Deanne's celebrations but instead I'm going to have to see what I can come up with on my own, and I'm dreaming of what I could do if I had a good laptop for checking out celebrations I've discovered in cyber land.

That's the end of our scrappy visits for this edition. I know a lot of other scrappers have plans to celebrate all across our nation. If any of you meant to send in a post and forgot, send it to me tomorrow and I will still add it at the end of this post.

The next edition of the Carnival will be posted on May 8th, with the deadline for submissions being May 7th. I sure hope that more of you will join us in the next edition to tell us about what you actually did for National Scrapbooking Day and also to share with us your creations from the day. Write a post on your blog all about it and then send a link to that post to canadianscrapbookerscarnival@gmail.com so that scrappers from across the country can visit with you and see what you've been up to. Be sure to take a minute to check out the submissions guidelines in the side bar.

Thank-you to all of you that have been helping spread the word about the Carnival. Keep up the good work and don't forget to send in your submissions to the next edition.

Until then, Happy Scrapping! Hope you have a fun filled National Scrapbooking Day!

First Edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival!

2008-04-27T23:12:00.004-02:30

Though it was off to a slow start, there was a flurry of activity today and the first edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Carnival has representation from more than half of the provinces of Canada! Come travel our great country with me as we stop in and visit with scrappers along the way.

Starting in my own beautiful province we will visit with Deanne in Newfoundland. She gives great instructions on how to make an explosion box.

Unfortunately we don't have any visits to make in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Quebec this time around. Hopefully that will change in the next edition. I'm sure there are some great scrappers in each of those provinces that will invite us to visit next time.

Next up we arrive in Ontario, where we have two places to visit.

Heidi, in Ontario, tells how she made her own embellishments using heat embossing on foam. Who would have thought to try that!

Jennifer, also in Ontario, says she's a scrapaholic and does her creating by night. Her post shows some of her great creations.

In the neighbouring province of Manitoba, Cathy shows some beautiful acrylic albums she made. They are so different and wonderful! Be sure to check them out.

Sheryl, in Saskatchewan, shares about an idea she found for making your own organizer for stickers and such. She also tells about one that she made.

Next up is Tania, in Alberta and she shares some layouts she's completed for a special album she's creating for her grandmother. She is doing a great job!

Jennifer, in British Columbia, is our last stop on this tour. She tells us about how she uses mineral spirits for her coloring and blending on a cute card featuring a House Mouse.

That's the end of our tour of personal blogs of scrappers but in this edition of the carnival we also have a quick tour of a few of other blogs. This time I'm going to start where we left off and head our way back to my home province.

If you're in the Nanaimo area in British Columbia, EllaBella Designs is a place to check out. According to their blog they are celebrating their grand opening May 3rd.

Creative Crafts and Stickers, based in Ontario, was my favorite Canadian Scrapping board when it closed this year and I was thrilled that Jen, the owner, decided to keep the fun going, with the help of Ally and Tara, through the Creative Crafts and Stickers blog after the store closed. On their blog you can find Challenge Monday, Tuesday Tips, Word Wednesday, Tutorial Thursday. Font Friday, Sharing Saturday and Sketchy Sunday, along with other special things thrown in from time to time. Be sure to check them out!

Run by three sisters from Newfoundland, The Sisterhood of Scrap blog is a happenin' place. Every Sunday they pick a new Sister to join their Sisterhood. The new sisters are chosen from people that take part in their Challenge Monday. On their blog you'll also find Teaching Tuesday, Web Wednesday, Text Thursday, Foto Friday, and Sketch Saturday. They also host online crops from time to time. It really is a great place to check out.

And there you have the first edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival. Thank you to everyone for inviting us to visit. If you didn't get around to inviting us for this carnival, be sure to do so for the next.

Inspired by a comment by irisbleu I am planning a special second edition of the Carnival for Thursday, May 1st. For that edition send me blog posts about your plans for National Scrapbooking Day. The deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, April 30.

Then, for the third edition of the Carnival you can send in blog posts telling, and showing, what you actually ended up doing on National Scrapbooking Day. The deadline for that edition will be May 7th.

Please don't post your submissions in the comments area of the blog. Any submissions posted in a comment wil be deleted. Email your submissions to canadianscrapbookerscarnival@gmail.com .

Questions and comments are welcome in the comment section. I love to hear your thoughts.

Please help spread the word about the Canadian Scrapbookers Carnival! Provide a link to it on your blog, mention it in a post, post about it on scrapping boards you visit.

What is this?

2008-04-26T13:38:00.000-02:30

I recently discovered the world of blog carnivals - and I love them. They make it easy to find blog posts on a topic that you are interested in.

When it comes to scrapbooking, I am very interested in seeing the work of other scrapbookers in my country and province. I searched for Canadian and Newfoundland scrapbooking blog carnivals and came up with none, so I decided to start my own.

The Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival is a place to unite new and veteren scrapbookers, stampers, and cardmakers that live in Canada and like to blog about their scrappin' passion.

In case you don't know what a blog carnival is, here's some of what Wikipedia has to say about it:

A blog carnival is a type of blog event. It is similar to a magazine, in that it is dedicated to a particular topic, and is published on a regular schedule, often weekly or monthly. Each edition of a blog carnival is in the form of a blog article that contains permalinks links to other blog articles on the particular topic....

Here's how it works. If you are living in Canada and have a blog where you like to post posts about scrapping/stamping/cardmaking you are invited to submit a link to one of your posts for an edition of the Canadian Scrapbookers Blog Carnival. It has to be a link to a particular post on your blog, not to the main page of your blog. You are permitted to submit one post per Carnival edition, but you may submit to every Carnival edition that you like. Send your submissions to canadianscrapbookerscarnival@gmail.com . Please indicate in your email what part of Canada you are in as I may sometimes use a "Scrapping Across Canada" theme in organizing the links.

I actually made the first call for submissions on my personal blog on April 10 and figured I would be overrun with submissions. I got two. I was sadly disappointed at first and was tempted to give up, but I had received positive feedback on the idea so I decided to keep trying.

I wondered if having a separate blog and email address for the carnival might be better than having it on my own blog so I've decided to give that a try. In time I hope to fancy this blog up a bit. I'm also planning on using this site to highlight Canadian scrapping boards and stores. I'd really like this to be a place where Canadians can connect with fellow Canadian scrapbookers and find out about Canadian scrapbooking ventures.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on, and suggestions for, this venture. You can leave a comment at the bottom of this post or you can email them to canadianscrapbookerscarnival@gmail.com .