Sponsor Giveaways | The Mother Load, Summer Card Camp 2011

GIVEAWAY | One person will receive a spot in Lain Ehmann's upcoming 13-week online class at Big Picture Classes: The Mother LOAD: A Scrapbook Marathon

SPECIAL OFFER | In addition to receive $20 off of The Mother LOAD use code: load2011

Are you a marathon scrapbooker? Do you want to be? As crazy as it may sound, scrapbookers have a lot in common with runners. Both can run into the same problems – lack of time, isolation, a routine that has become more of a drudgery than a help. The good news? You can easily overcome these obstacles.

No, Lain won’t make you run 26.2 miles in just a few hours – but she will challenge you to scrapbook 26 layouts in 26 days! Through The Mother LOAD - A Scrapbook Marathon, part of the 4Experts series for 2011, Lain will show you how committing to making scrapbooking a priority in your life will help you:


  • Scrapbook faster

  • Love your pages more

  • Actually USE your stash

  • Connect with what you love best about this hobby of ours


The first two months of class will be spent on “basic training” to increase your stamina, refine your process, and get you mentally and physically ready for the ultimate challenge: creating a layout a day for the first 26 days of September. After you cross the finish line, there will be time for reflection – and celebration!

For more information, and to register, please visit The Mother LOAD.

GIVEAWAY | Three people will receive a spot in Jennifer McGuire & Kristina Werner's new online class: Summer Card Camp 2011

Get ready for a summer full of colorful cardmaking fun with Summer Card Camp 2011. Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner have teamed up to bring you a 4-week workshop loaded with fresh color combos, cutting edge techniques, and versatile sketches that will leave you feeling inspired to create!

Summer Card Camp is your all-access pass to 48 new card ideas, daily PDFs, twice weekly videos, guest designers (including me), huge prizes and access to a private blog where you can share your own creations. For more information and to register, visit http://onlinecardclasses.com/summercardcamp2011/classinfo.html. If you are picked as a winner and have already signed up, you will receive a full refund.



TO BE ENTERED into this giveaway please leave a comment below sharing a link to something that inspired you this past week (if you are reading this post on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific on Sunday and the winner posted shortly after. Please be sure to check back or subscribe (click here to get posts delivered to your email box) to see if you are receiving one of the items this week.

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  1. Jill D says…
    06/11/2011

    I haven't had the courage to do LOAD yet, but keep thinking about it.

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  2. Ellie A. says…
    06/11/2011

    WOW 2 of the classes I've been biting my nails for. Right now we are in super tight budget mode so I will have to hold my classes purchases for a bit so we can make the most of this Summers Staytion. Thanks for the chance.

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  3. Melissa says…
    06/11/2011

    Both of these classes sound great!

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  4. Jane Montgomery says…
    06/11/2011

    The Mother Load sounds just what I need and anything Jenni McQuire would be awesome. Count me in!!!

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  5. rach says…
    06/11/2011

    I've been getting inspired by pinterest. it's so good to have a visual bookmarking facility

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  6. Nicky from Canada says…
    06/11/2011

    Love how my children inspire me.http://michelleclement.typepad.com/blog/

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  7. Lisa Henderson says…
    06/11/2011

    I was inspired by this inspiration board https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EmbMZNglrPE/TYgsAeYqLXI/AAAAAAAAARw/8fLTuA92dtM/s1600/Yellow_Bedroom.jpg this week. I'm in love (and obsessed!) with grey & yellow right now!

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  8. Jill says…
    06/11/2011

    I have been very inspired this week... but what has truly inspired me is the photography from this site...http://blog.polkadotrobot.com/polka-dot-robot/2011/05/i-.html

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  9. Janet says…
    06/11/2011

    This week, I was inspired by Big Picture Classes and Stacy J's Photo Freedom Class. On week 2 she talks about digital workflows and how she identifies the photos she is going to scrap. good Stuff.

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  10. Barb M. says…
    06/11/2011

    The post that I am most inspired by this week is Julie Balzer's blog post about art journalling every day. I am overwhelmed by the process of art journalling daily but her idea for June is exciting. Julie sectioned off a double page into 30 small squares and she is doing a block a day. Brilliant! I am going to do that for July. Here is the link
    http://www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com/#axzz1N5Tv38Fu

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  11. Sharon says…
    06/11/2011

    would love to win...

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  12. Antoaneta says…
    06/11/2011
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  13. SusanB says…
    06/11/2011

    I was inspired this week by some older photos I rediscovered while visiting my parents. Thanks for the chance at the great giveaways!

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  14. Sue Evans says…
    06/11/2011

    Would really love to win a spot in the Motheload....

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  15. Narelle says…
    06/11/2011

    Seeing a friends quilt almost finished has inspired me to start on my own!

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  16. Chrissy says…
    06/11/2011

    Going to Crossfit with my two daughters and watching them give their heart and sole into the workout and wanting to "capture" their determination

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  17. Natalie (qsogirl) says…
    06/11/2011

    This might sound dorky, but I was inspired this week by my to-do list. I have a lot to get finished, and having a list really helped me to get through it!
    I've also been loving Pinterest. I use it mostly to keep a visual catalog of my own bookmarks, which means that I'm seeing them and trying the ideas I've found all over the web!
    Thank you for the giveaways!

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  18. Tracy says…
    06/11/2011

    I was inspired this week because of an important deadline coming. My niece is coming to live with us for a while, and I was inspired to learn what a 15 year old girl likes (I have boys!) and how I an decorate her room to be fun and welcoming.

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  19. MonicaB says…
    06/11/2011

    LOAD scares me...but I would love to give it a try. Here is a post that has some wonderful ideas on what to do with all those cards you get

    http://simplemom.net/what-to-do-with-old-cards-and-letters/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+simplemom+%28Simple+Mom%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

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  20. Laura says…
    06/11/2011

    Honestly? Not feeling very inspired at all these days--maybe a class would help? ;-)

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  21. Robin says…
    06/11/2011

    Would love to win a spot in the class. I recently took your SOTR class and it has totally changed my view on scrapbooking!! I am so inspired by your no worries style!

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  22. Susan R says…
    06/11/2011

    I scrap a few times a year and do a "marathon" approach and scrap ALL day long for a weekend when I can squeeze it in. This class sounds like it's right up my alley!!

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  23. Mel says…
    06/11/2011

    Oh, I've been reading about both these classes this week, they look amazing! Thanks for the chance to win :)

    Funnily enough, I blogged today about something that inspired me this week.... http://ispeakmelsh.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-was-inspired-by-this.html

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  24. Janine says…
    06/11/2011

    I have looked at the Summer Card Camp just yesterday. Sounds like so much fun and I totally could use some inspiration.
    This past week I have been stalking Donna Downey's blog and she has me obsessed with poppies!!
    http://donnadowney.typepad.com/simply_me/2011/05/in.html

    Thanks so much for the chance!
    Janine from Germany

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  25. Pam says…
    06/11/2011

    I so want to be able to take part in Summer Card Camp. I am always inspired by you, Jennifer, Kristina, Hero Arts, Memory Box, too many to mention! Thanks for the chance.

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