May 16, 2009

INTRODUCING SCRAP AND STAMP SATURDAY!!!

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Hi all!!! Well, it is time for me to tell you all what I have been soooo very excited about this past week.......so I will!!! A good friend of mine, Melissa aka Simply Pink have been chatting quite some time about catching up on scrapbooking and fitting it in with our stamping. We are both avid scrapbookers who became stampers and became passionate about both!! So, we put our noodles together and came up with THIS!!!! Scrap and Stamp Saturday Challenge site!!! It is our very own site designed to inspire creativity by bringing scrapbooking and stamping together to create beautiful memories! We have worked on our site for quite some time, lined up TONS of wonderful sponsors who are as excited as we are about this idea, and now we are on the hunt for the talent that will make this site FABULOUS!!! So, please read below!!!

We are searching for EIGHT enthusiastic, talented scrapbookers and stampers who desire to share their creativity with others! International applicants are welcome to apply. Now for the details:


STAMP AND SCRAP SATURDAY DESIGN TEAM CALL

WHAT WE REQUIRE:
(1) Each DT applicant MUST have an active blog and make regular posts
(2) Submit five projects with the following themes:

- One 12x12 layout about yourself (this will help us get to know you better!)
- Project with Vacation theme
- Project with Summer theme
- Project with Special Moments theme
- Project with a Monochromatic theme

You can do any type of project you want, but keep in mind that each of the five submissions MUST clearly have both scrapbooking and stamping incorporated into it. Those that do not will not be considered. Be creative - show us what you've got!!!!

(3) Any prior DT experience and current DT experience should be included in submission
(4) Full name, geographic location, blog address, and any galleries where you upload your work
(5) A paragraph explaining why you want to be a part of the Scrap and Stamp Design Team
***All DT submissions should be emailed to scrapandstampsaturday@gmail.com and be received by Melissa and Alex no later than midnight, 15 May 2009. Those chosen will be notified no later than Saturday, 23 May. The first challenge will be held on 6 June, with all DT projects due in by midnight PST on the 4th.***

RESPONSIBILITIES IF SELECTED:
(1) Have submitted projects to us by Thursday at midnight PST prior to the challenge Saturday
(2) Arrange ahead of time if you have something scheduled that will prohibit you from participating in a given challenge. We know life happens! However, if you fail to notify us and miss two postings, you will be dropped from the team as it would be unfair to the rest of the team who IS participating
(3) Have your project and write-up for the challenge uploaded and posted on your blog by 10am EST. Your post should include links to the site as well as to your fellow DT members
(4) List the DT team on your blog on your sidebar and display the DT site blinkie

THE BENEFITS:
(1) You will receive a DT site blinkie to display on your blog
(2) The site will clearly display your name and a link to your blog
(3) The chance to share your creativity with others
(4) Meet new people and share ideas
(5) No compensation at this time except what our sponsors provide in the way of advertising their product. Any such provision will be mailed to the DT member well in advance of that challenge week.

So, what do you think? I am very happy to be doing this, and feel that there is so much potential for a site like this - it's a great chance to catch up on scrapbooking, stretch your creativity in ways you may not have thought of, and have fun!!! AND, since I noticed yesterday that I have gone over 80,000 hits on my blog and I am feeling in the party mood, I have decided to offer up BLOG CANDY!!!! WHOOHOOOO!! Check out all these fabulous goodies!!! What do you have to do - well, I'll tell ya *wink* Very simple really! Here are the rules:
(1) Leave a comment here telling me what you think of the new site
(2) Go to scrapandstampsaturday and register as a follower (please register here too if you have not already)
(3) Post a link on your blog about this post!
That's it!!!! EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY!!!!! Good luck to everyone and I hope we get flooded with submissions because I know there are soooo many talented folks out there!!! Thanks for sticking with me through this UBER long post!!! Have a fabulous weekend!

46 comments:

Shannon McGann said...

Fabulous idea, Alex! I can't wait to see what you and your design team come up with!

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

That IS exciting! I can't wait to see your projects!! Great idea...I usually forgo stamps when I scrapbook, so this will give me some great ideas!

Michelle said...

Very exciting Alex - Congrats to you both!

Diane said...

That is wonderful for both of you talented ladies! Best of luck to you girls!!!!

Cheryl KVD said...

What a great idea, Alex!! I can't wait to play along with the challenges!

Chris said...

so very cool!! i will so go there and suck from this site!! congrats on your new endeavor...and i was so hoping you were PG....LMAO!!!

Chris said...

What a wonderful idea!! Love the idea, can't wait to see what you come up with.

Vicki said...

Congratulations to you both. Can't wait to see the first challenge. Already signed up to follow along. No blog though but 2 out of 3 ain't bad, lol. Wish you two the best! Can't wait to see all the fabulous creations!

Jana M. said...

Exciting news, Alex!!!

Being Honest said...

This is such a super idea Alex!
It's been fun to hear all about your plans!
I've enjoyed our time together. Thank you for your friendship!
xoxo

Nikki Bond said...

What a fabulous idea Alex! I can't wait to see what you all come up with...I'm sure there is gong to many gorgeous inspirations to come! {SMILES}

Dawn Easton said...

Sounds VERY exciting Alex! Too bad I can't scrapbook....rofl...but your challenge site will get me scrappin'...I just know it! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Deb said...

oh wow, very exciting, I will be watching for this challenge!
Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Debx

Risa said...

Congratulations Alex and good luck with your new venture!
hugs
Risa:)

Lee said...

I am sooo excited about this too so I can find more inspiration and more talent to learn from as I attempt scrapbooking!!!!

Dottie K. said...

Hi Alex, Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. You know I have been a scrapbooker long before card maker and I can't wait to see what everyone does. I use stamping in my pages all the time, I figured I have the supplies so put them to good use. This is so me, I can't wait to see what is created. What a great ida and I wish you much success. Dottie K.

Rose Ann said...

Congratulations on your new and exciting venture, Alex!!

Boni Boutelle-Jones said...

Oh Alex! This is very exciting indeed. I'm going home right now (shhh don't tell my boss) and take pics of all my "stuff" to apply for your design team. You can always check out previous pages and stamps I've done through my blog and under Artwork - I can't wait to play on your new site!! Oooohhh this is so exciting.

Ila said...

The new challenge blog looks Fabulous Alex!! I'm so looking forward to seeing what you talented gals come up with. I'm hoping to do some scrapbooking soon as well..I'm following and will put a post on my blog..Hugs, Ila

Jacilynn said...

Hi There,
What a great idea! there are so many of us out there, that have been neglecting our scrapbooking, due to stamping taking over our time. lol Can't wait to see more.
Hugs
Jacilynn

kathleenh said...

That is very exciting Alex! I love this idea! I feel the same way you two do about scrapping more and have really had the itch to do more lately.

Lesli said...

Wow Alex - what an exciting new opportunity for you! I wish you guys the very best of luck!!!!

Diane said...

Hi Alex,

This is a great idea!!! My friends have been trying to get me to do some scrapbooking maybe this will get me motivated to try it.
Diane

Kim ~ Kim's Kreative Korner said...

What a FANTASTIC IDEA! I, too, started as a scrapbooker, and have become a stamper. Congrats on the new site!

Char in So Cal said...

Congrats on the new site! I have become a follower of both sites!

I don't have a blog of my own but I do have e-mail and I have sent a link to your site to all my crafty gal pals!

Thanks for the op to win some YUMMY blog candy!

Char in So Cal
{scrampaddict} {at} {cox} {dot} {net}

Jen Martakis said...

What an exciting venture for you you Alex!! Congrats!!

mudmaven said...

This is so exciting! Congrats to both of you on a wonderful venture. ~chris

Tanya said...

Well I think this is going to be great and I am excited! I'll have the link on my blog in the morning, now if I can just find the time in the next week to get some projects made, I can enter the DT call! :D THANKS!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous idea I can't wait to see what you and your design team come up with!IM SURE GOING TO BE WONDERFUL
THANKS FOR THE SHARE
HUG
MARIA R

Tanya said...

That is very exciting Alex!
Thank you for the chance to win
Welcome to my blog http://karysoltany.blogspot.com/

Lou Sims said...

Fab idea Alex. This maybe the encouragement I need to scrap ! ! !

Lou
x

Terry said...

Wow Alex, just wonderfull ...fab idea.....I link you to my blog on the right side....thanks for the opportunity....hugs terry

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a great blog this is going to be....I am so excited. Thanks so much to both you and Melissa. I don't have my own blog because I am always looking at your's and other's blogs. I hope I still can qualify for your awesome blog candy!!!

Kathy Brown
kabstampup@yahoo.com

A Soul's Heartbeat said...

Great new blog, have added you to mine. Since I'm new to stamping this would be a great batch of 'candy' to win! I'll be checking both your blogs to see what's new!

Nikki said...

Hi Alex
Can't wait to see what you and your Dt Creates :)
All the best
will love to see the challenges too

Wendy said...

Congrats, Alex....sounds like a lot of fun!

Have a great day!
Wendy SBS9

Boni Boutelle-Jones said...

Okey dokey smokey! You are linked, blogged, design teamed etc. I have done it all.....I think...... hehehe Now i have to do my REAL job so I can continue to support my habit!

Dawn Wheeler said...

Hi babe xxxx hope you are ok xxx
huge thanks for all the time you send leaving me comments i am so greatfull to you xxxx
fabulous idea babe thanks for letting us all know
hugs Dawnxxx

Ksenia said...

The new blog looks Fabulous/Fantastic!

My link to your candy http://miawoo.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-candy-1505_12.html

And i'm your follower as well as scrapandstampsaturday/

Erin... said...

This is such a fabulous idea Alex!!! I'm looking forward to some amazing inspiration to get me scrappin'!! Best of luck!

Lisa F said...

Alex - good luck with your new venture! I have signed up as a follower on all 3 blogs and need to get together at least one more layout to send in to apply! I can't wait to see the new challenge blog up and running!

Leslie said...

What an exciting time for you!! Thank you for the chance to win such fun candy!! You are posted on my side bar now and I will be telling all of my friends about you and your new site. I am a new follower of this site and your new challenge site!
Hugs, Leslie

Carol said...

All the very best for your new venture Alex & Melissa....sounds fun and different :)
Looking forward to the DT reveal and your first challenge on June 6th....you may even get me scrappin!! ;0)

Hugs
Carol x

inbar said...

I can't wait to see your projects!! Great idea...
inbar

Adi said...

Hi Alex, congratulations for your new blog! I love challanges and looking forward to see your works and ideas :)
I follow the blog and I linked the candy in here: http://blog-candies.blogspot.com/2009/05/california-stampin-155.html . Thank you for the chance to win your lovely candy!!

Blessing from Israel,
Adi

Mouse40 said...

Сongratulations to the opening of the new site! This is a great idea!
Great Candy! Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm your follower now and I posted a link on my blog: here and I'm follower now on Scrapandstampsaturday :)