Sketch Thursday

Guess what? It's Thursday! And of course, we have another sketch for you to have fun with. I'm going to let you in a little secret. Today's process was a little backwards. As soon as I received my wonderful box of brand new goodies from Elle, I ripped open the box (oh, who am I kidding, I actually opened the box very carefully :P), started creating and this layout happened:

[Supplies: Cameron Collection- coming soon!]

and then, I thought this would make a great sketch. Right? Right. Glad we agree :)

So... here's the challenge to you: create a layout inspired by today's sketch, upload it to our Member's Gallery and post a link here for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Shop! A random winner will be selected and announced next Thursday.

Last week's randomly selected winner is... Michelle Y.

Congratulations, Michelle!! Please email michelle@shopellesstudio.com the following info to claim your prize:

Name/Address:

Contest: Sketch 5.9.12

Prize: $10 Elle's Studio gift certificate

Challenge!

It's that time!  Are you ready for another Challenge?

Here's how it works: Every other week we will give you a layout example and a short description of what to do/use for the particular challenge. Complete the challenge and upload it to our member gallery or your blog to be entered to WIN! The winner will receive a $10 Elle's Studio Gift Certificate to use in our shop (winners will be announced during next Challenge post).

This week's Challenge was inspired by a layout created by Tara Anderson for our CHA booth using the Elle's Studio Serendipity Collection:

The Challenge is to journal in a pocket in your layout!

Design Team member Ellie Augustin,  played along too!  Check out what she created:

Are you ready to play along?  Entries are due by May 28, 2013 and the winner will be announced on May 22nd, 2013.  Here's how to enter:

• Complete a project based off our challenge to "journal in a pocket"
• Upload your project to our member gallery, OR your blog 
• Tag all Elle's Studio items used when uploading to our member gallery
• Write in the description that this is for the May 15 Challenge (very important so we see it's an entry)
• Come back here and post a link to your project in this post.

Congrats to our winner for the last challenge originialblondi!!!   We love this two page layout she created using a large photo.

Please contact michelle@shopellesstudio.com with the following info

Name:

Contest: April   Challenge

Prize: $10 GC

We can't wait to see what you make!

Project Life

This week's Project Life covers the week of April 29- May 5th.

This was a typical week for us!  Many school activities, time spent outside, and family time.

For this week's spread I used the new Elle's Studio May 2013 Kit exclusively.  I had MORE than enough tags and embellishments to complete the spread.

One item I LOVED was the vellum Photo Strips.  I used them on quite a few photos for journaling spots.  

I also used the Cameron Alphabet Stamp for lettering and the text box on my date pocket.    This tag kit is beyond perfect for Project Life!  

We want to feature your Project Life album!  During the last week of each month we will be featuring a couple Project Life spreads that caught our eye in the Member Gallery.  We will be posting Project Life spreads on our blog tomorrow!   If your spread is featured we will be sending you a $5 gift card to use in our store.   Good Luck!

Project Life was created by Becky Higgins as a way to simplify how you document life and preserve memories. Photo pockets used in my Project Life album are created by Becky and can be found here.  You can read of all the Elle's Studio Project Life posts here.

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Thank you!

We can't thank you enough for the response to our limited edition May kit! You guys are amazing and we appreciate your support SO much! We are processing orders as quickly as possible and should have all orders in the mail within two - three business days. A big batch went out today, and will continue for the next couple of days, so keep an eye on your inbox for your delivery confirmation :) We can't wait to see what you make with these kits - make sure you post your creations to our member gallery!

Our design team is already playing around with the May kit - here's a peek at what two members have created:

Newsflash card by Katie Gordon

When will it be spring layout by Jenni Calma

Aren't these fun? Look for even more inspiration on the 1st when the entire design team gallery is revealed!

The limited edition May 2013 kit that is full of exclusives is available while supplies last and are getting close to already being sold out - so if you want one, make sure you pick one up as soon as possible! Once they are sold out we will not be restocking. Also, don't forget to look for a new kit on the 10th of each month, and as a special bonus, on launch day you can pick up our monthly kit for $9.99 (regular price is $11.99). Make sure you sign up for our newsletter to receive a reminder each month!

We hope you all enjoy your kits and thank you so much!