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.

59 comments:

Michele Williams said...

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

kathleen said...

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!!!

Curlywiggles said...

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 :)

Ursula Schneider said...

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.

LaceyA said...

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 ! :)

Debbie said...

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

Gale said...

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

Carrie K said...

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

Stormy said...

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

Valerie Bishop said...

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

Jennifer said...

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

Sarah said...

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

Laina said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

AllyW said...

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

Karen said...

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

Linda E said...

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.

KarenP(kphike) said...

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

Steph said...

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

jill marie barrett said...

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

Angela W said...

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!

Rachel said...

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

Leslie said...

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

Keshet said...

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!

Christa said...

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

amy said...

hmmm ur2cre8tive sounds gr8 to me!! LOL!

Stephanie Baxter said...

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!

Heather Innusa said...

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

Kimber-Leigh said...

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

ConnieC said...

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

lindsay/aggiebonfire00 said...

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!

Ami said...

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

Marina said...

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!

Marina said...

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

The Mom said...

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

jenmcwhirt@gmail.com

Ann-Marie said...

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

Jennifer Barksdale said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Diana said...

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

Alex Hardy said...

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

AmyInKy said...

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

Erin said...

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

juls2000 said...

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

Marianne Levy said...

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

cannycrafter said...

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

jenney said...

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!

Ann said...

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

diana albright said...

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

Tammy Tutterow said...

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.

Laura Gedeon said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Crafty P said...

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!)

Lou Spiden said...

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

Lou

Ally said...

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

Julie Riley said...

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!

Tiffany said...

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

Michelle said...

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

Joaniebolognie said...

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

Jennifer said...

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