Wednesday, March 10, 2010

guesting at Ella today

I'm guest-blogger at Ella Publishing today. I shared some secrets behind Studio Calico, mainly how the kits are designed and their inspiration sources. Hopefully you're intrigued and will visit....I did my best to arouse suspense here :)

If you've never visited Ella before, now's your chance! They offer online magazines and books that are high-quality. Many are 100% free, which is wonderful so you can see the quality first-hand before purchasing an eBook.

But, before you do, I have a giveaway for you. Just leave a comment stating which eBook you would like to win and why






I'll leave this open through Saturday, so you have plenty of time to check them out. 1 winner for each book will be drawn on Sunday, so don't forget to check back and see if you won.
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59 comments:

  1. Michele WilliamsMarch 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    I would love to win the UR2 Cre8tive book, my mojo has been absent, I need a creativity boost in a big way!

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  2. kathleenMarch 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    I have found tons of inspiration from sketches lately, so Stretch your Sketches would be my choice!! Thanks for the chance to win and I loved the article at Ella!!!

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  3. CurlywigglesMarch 10, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    i'd love to win the stretch your sketchs book! i like working from sketches, they are are great jumping off point( which is another reason why i signed up for Kelly Purkey's class). Really enjoyed your article over at Ella :)

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  4. Ursula SchneiderMarch 10, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    I suppose UR2 Creative appeals most to me. I know it's true but there are times I just really need the reminder and affirmation and a little something to get me going. Thanks for hosting such a nice give away.

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  5. LaceyAMarch 10, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I too have been getting alot of inspiration from the sketches at SC...and scrapping (after a looong hiatus) has been easier for me...Heading over to Ella to see what you have to say there :) Thanks for the chance to win ! :)

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  6. DebbieMarch 10, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    oooo awesome giveaway !~ love your blogging at Ella. i would have to say UR2 Cre8ive for me !~

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  7. GaleMarch 10, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Stretch your Sketches. I'm always looking for inpiration.

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  8. Carrie KMarch 10, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    defintiely sketches!! i loved all the ones they featured a few weeks ago...

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  9. StormyMarch 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    i would have to say the sketches one since i have trouble using sketches. off to check out the SC secrets!

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  10. Valerie BishopMarch 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    very cool insights on Ella! That UR2 cre8ive book looks intriguing!! That's the one I'd like!

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  11. JenniferMarch 10, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks for the fun giveaway - I'd love to have the sketch one ... love me some sketches. :)

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  12. SarahMarch 10, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I'd love the UR2 Cre8tive. It looks like so much fun! :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. LainaMarch 10, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I have always been a fan of sketch books. Love sketches! :)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Sketches are totally me! ... I would have to go with Stretch your Sketches! Would love to see there tips and tricks with sketches :)

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  15. AllyWMarch 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Sketch Your Sketches looks fun! Thanks for the chance to win and i loved reading the article. Thnanks for all the inspiration you provide :)

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  16. KarenMarch 10, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    headed over to check it out now...i would love stretch your sketches. i am loving sketches right now! thanks for the chance to win! hugs

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  17. Linda EMarch 10, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    I get a lot of inspiration from sketches but I always like to make them my own. Stretch Your Sketch would be my e-book of choice.

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  18. KarenP(kphike)March 10, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Loved the article April! I'd love the stretch your sketches book too - had my eye on that one for a while! Thanks!

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  19. StephMarch 10, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    ooh I would love the sketches book! I love using sketches to get me started!

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  20. jill marie barrettMarch 10, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    wow, this looks like a lot of fun. i would like the stretch your sketches. thanks for the chance.
    jill b

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  21. Angela WMarch 10, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    UR2 Cre8tive! I know it would help me alot, as I always used to say that I am not creative! Plus I love the colors on it!

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  22. RachelMarch 10, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    I would love to win the stretch your sketches book. I followed the sample sketches on the blog and learned a lot

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  23. LeslieMarch 10, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I love sketches so Stretch Your Sketches would be my pick :)

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  24. KeshetMarch 10, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I'd say the first one because still not sure how I feel about sketches....as for the post, it was so cool to see what happens behind the scenes!

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  25. ChristaMarch 10, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    I'll definitely head over there now! Love the sketches ebook for sure!

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  26. amyMarch 10, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    hmmm ur2cre8tive sounds gr8 to me!! LOL!

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  27. Stephanie BaxterMarch 10, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    The Ella post was SUCH a great post to read...loved it! I'd love the Stretch Your Sketches e-book...I always feel like I'm cheating or something if I recycle a page I've done already, so would be great to see how to mix it up!

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  28. Heather InnusaMarch 10, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Great giveaway...thanks for the chance to win! I'd love either but the Stretch your Sketch would be preferred ;)

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  29. Kimber-LeighMarch 10, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    both look great...if i had to choose, i'd say the sketches!

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  30. ConnieCMarch 10, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    I'd like UR2 Cre8ive because I already bought Sketch Your Sketches.

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  31. lindsay/aggiebonfire00March 10, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    loved the blog post on ella. i had never even heard of them before. so glad that they thought of having you share your process on putting the kits together. i am loving the sunday sketch challenges, so i'd love the stretch your sketch ebook!

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  32. AmiMarch 10, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    ur2-cre8ive looks like an awesome book. Love Ella Pub. LOVE that house!

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  33. MarinaMarch 10, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I would love UR2Cre8ive. I'm a huge Stacy Julian fan. Her blog got me started on scrapbooking & then SC turned it into an obsession, sorry passion!

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  34. MarinaMarch 10, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Oh, sorry, didn't sign off properly - Briscrapper AKA Marina013

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  35. The MomMarch 10, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Congrats on being the guest blogger! I would love to get that sketches book!!

    jenmcwhirt@gmail.com

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  36. Ann-MarieMarch 10, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    It was such fun reading all about SC on the ella blog!
    I'd love that sketch book- looks like the perfect inspiration book!

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  37. Jennifer BarksdaleMarch 10, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Stretch your Sketches! I'm design-challenged sometimes and love to turn to sketches for inspiration. :)

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  38. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    I would ove to win - UR2Cre8tive.
    Thanks for the chance :)
    Traci from Ga.

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  39. DianaMarch 10, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    I would like both these books, actually, but if I have to choose just one, I'd say the one about stretching sketches.

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  40. Alex HardyMarch 10, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Neat-O!
    Thanks for the chance April.
    Stretch your Sketches sounds like a great one!

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  41. AmyInKyMarch 10, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I'm a big fan of sketches and scrapblifting, so "stretch your sketches" sounds right up my alley!

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  42. ErinMarch 10, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    I think my creative process could always use a boost or new perspective so I'd love to win UR2 Cre8ive.

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  43. juls2000March 11, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Another fan of sketches here! So, I'd love the Stretch Your Sketches book!

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  44. Marianne LevyMarch 11, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I use sketches all the time - so I'd love to win Stretch Your Sketches!

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  45. cannycrafterMarch 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Stretch your sketches would be great a s I always seem to have more photo's than sketch when I try to use them!!

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  46. jenneyMarch 11, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    I'd love to win UR2Cr8ive. It looks like a fun book full of inspiration. =)

    Thanks for the chance to win it!

    BTW, you'll be in my thoughts tomorrow. Hugs!

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  47. AnnMarch 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    UR2Cre8ive is calling my name! :)
    Thanks, April!!

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  48. diana albrightMarch 11, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    loved your guest blog over at Ella!!
    UR2Cr8ive looks like fun... thanks for the chance!

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  49. Tammy TutterowMarch 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    I just discovered Ella and am loving the inspiration there. I really enjoyed your post and seeing the behind the scenes genius of your kits.

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  50. Laura GedeonMarch 11, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I think the Stretch your Sketch book sounds great! Thanks!

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  51. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    I love the Stretch Your Sketch eBook! Always looking for ways to make great ideas go farther!

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  52. Crafty PMarch 11, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Definitely stretch your sketches. Loved Donna's 6 week challenge over there on the Ella blog.
    Ps I'm in love with Iliver Jeffers now ( thanks to you!)

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  53. Lou SpidenMarch 12, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    Oh they look lovely. Thanks for the giveaway - I love the look of Sketch your sketches :)

    Lou

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  54. AllyMarch 12, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Well, I'll play along! Maybe I'll have some luck pour out to me...

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  55. Julie RileyMarch 12, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    UR2 Creative would be the one that I'd want. Looked at them a few times! Thanks for the chance to win the e-book!

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  56. TiffanyMarch 12, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    i hope i win!
    i would learn a lot from a scrapbooking book!!

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  57. MichelleMarch 12, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I would love to win the UR2 Cre8tive book, I am always so inspired by Stacy Julian and the things she does.

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  58. JoaniebolognieMarch 13, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    I'd LOVE to get my scrappin hands on Sketch your Sketches!!!!

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  59. JenniferMarch 13, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    The UR2 Cre8ive book appeals to me more, looks more varied and fun!

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