Sponsor Giveaways : Tracey Clark for Big Picture Scrapbooking, Emera Bags, Shimelle.com

Three people will win a spot in Tracey Clark's upcoming class at Big Picture Scrapbooking called Picture Spring.

From Tracey: If someone would have told me what I know today, I’m not sure I would have believed them. That the dew of morning could be magic. That a brand new bud, longing to bloom could cause for celebration. That a cup of tea could whisper an enchanting tale. That what was on my cutting board could bring me back to center. That a dandelion could restore my hope. It’s as though the entire world around me has woken up as have I, as I look both inside myself and out and feel as if every blade of grass, every shard of light is a brand new muse.

It is all of these things that prompted me to create Picture Spring; my new online at Big Picture Scrapbooking. A 30 day soulful seasonal celebration of these muses and using our cameras to seek them out. For all the details on registration on how you can awaken your senses and your lens this spring, visit me over there. I’m giddy with what we’ll discover together.

Picture Spring is a 30-day guided e-class at Big Picture Scrapbooking that will encourage and inspire you to use photography to celebrate the season of new beginnings while honoring and nourishing your creative spirit. With a new email and fresh perspective in your inbox each morning, you'll use the daily photo prompt to help open your mind and guide your lens to see and capture your life and the world around you. Whether you are an expert photographer, or just starting out, this project will help you see things in a completely new light. Taught by Shutter Sisters founder Tracey Clark, Picture Spring will offer a warm, welcoming Shutter Sisteresque invitation to discover the season; camera in hand.

One person will receive one of the very stylish camera bags from *emera bags.

Merging city sophisticate with tenacious photographer. Yes, you can look fabulously chic while remaining equipped to capture that perfect shot.

The *emera tote is designed for a DSLR a few lenses for when you're running around town or vacationing and you don't want to look like a tourist.

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  PU body and straps with genuine leather trim
  


• Zipper top Closure
  


• Interior Zip Pocket for accessories
  


• Outside Side Pockets to provide quick access to phone, keys etc.
  


• Large compartment for notebook or magazine
  


• Modular Velcro Dividers
  


• Little metal feet
  


• Water resistant
  


• Canvas Interior
  

Measures: 15” x 12” x 7” with a 10.5” drop length (strap)

NOTE FROM ALI : This is the bag I am currently using and I really like it. I'm a fan of the quilting, that my laptop can fit inside, and that it has an overall sophisticated look. Very nice.

One person & a friend will receive a spot in Shimelle's current workshop: Something From Almost Nothing.

If you're a scrapbooker who has more supplies on her shelf than on her album pages, you're not alone. Plenty of us love collecting just as much as the scrapping! This spring, make a difference by putting your stash to work. In Shimelle Laine's online class Something From Almost Nothing, you'll make an album and more by using your existing supplies in creative ways. This three week class will make the most of the creative energy we have in the spring and by the end you'll have zero guilt as you put all those supplies into beautiful projects. Learn all about this online class and sign up here.

Shimelle's online classes always have an international audience, and there are no fewer than twenty countries represented in those participating in this new workshop! All of Shimelle's classes include permanent membership and access so you can sign up at any time and you never have to meet any deadlines. It's always about making things work for you: your supplies, your style, your time! In this class you'll also see projects from a range of talented guest artists who have put their own unique spin on each idea. Find out more about this class and others, including Blogging for Scrapbookers, at www.shimelle.com.

TO BE ENTERED into
this weekend's giveaway please leave a comment below sharing a description of your current favorite photo (if you are reading this
on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments
will be closed at 8pm Pacific on Sunday and the winner's posted shortly
after.

Have a wonderful weekend!