Monday, February 6, 2012

Some Exciting News + GIVEAWAY!!!!

Okay maybe most of you already know this, but for those who don't..... last September I received a most exciting / nerve wracking email, I literally sat staring at the computer screen with my mouth hanging open (lol!!).....

I was asked by Scrapbooking Memories Magazine to be a regular columnist for 2012 writing articles for the new HOW TO section, targeting advanced scrappers or those who are looking to advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I for one, NEVER think of myself as advanced or profess to know much about this art (compared to some talented artists), so I am still to this day dumbfounded that I was asked but I took this opportunity with both hands and went about writing and creating, so hopefully someone would be at least inspired and helped by my articles.

I have sat on this news for about 4 months now and I can finally shout it out.....my very 1st article came out this month!!!!

Here is a sneak....


So to celebrate this moment in my creative journey, I have a copy of the latest SBM magazine that needs a new home..... so who wants it!!! :)))))

LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO RECEIVE THIS MAGAZINE....

This is open internationally as well :))))
I will draw out a winner on Friday 10 February 2012....

To finish up I will leave you with a layout I created last month for Manorhouse Creations....

A beautiful moment....


I loved the effect of chopping these bigger flowers in half...


Purple Pumpkin felt clouds....


And another PP bee button :))


Thanks so much for visiting :))))
Min xx

28 comments:

  1. Pick me, pick me!!! Have you seen Shrek? hahaha I want it!!! LOL Well, I know who I choose to be my favorite scrappers!!! What I see in you is what they saw too! Inspiration that is!!! Congrats!!!!!! You must feel wonderful!!! Beautiful layout, for MHC! What a perfect idea to cut the flower in half! They look great!
    Hugsss!!

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  2. WOO HOO!!! That is fabulous news Miss M!!! A huge congrats, you may be suprised but we my dear are not! Will be picking mine up tomorrow so can't wait to check it out!! Hope you're having a great week xoxo

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  3. Hey Min!! I saw this too and thought way to go you!!! Congrats!! Looking forward to seeing what other inspiration you have to share with us... no pressure!! :) Love the Manor House layout too.

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  4. HUGE CONGRATS - so well deserved and exciting for you!! Love the idea to cut the flowers in half. Love all your inspiring LO's Min and thanks heaps for the chance to win the magazine. Hugs xx.

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  5. yep - saw it - love it - you rock! you go girl!! xoxo ps. don't put me into the giveaway as I already have the mag... xox

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  6. awesome news min!! I'm not one bit surprised hun. you rok big time so enjoy every minute of it!! :) x

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  7. wow!!! how exciting!!!! would love to have a free copy n read your article.... AND YOU ARE SUPER TALENTED so no wonder sm wants you!! x

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  8. Oh, wow Min - this is just awesome news - your talent is so amazing I can see why they asked you - cannot wait to keep up-to-date with the magazine - well done and enjoy it!!

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  9. Wow, Min no I did not know this, well done you and no I am not surprised, your talent is awesome, take care, Doreen x

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  10. WOW what a secret to keep =) CONGRATS!! I really would like that magazine ;).

    Love the layout for Manor House! You are so Creative. Wish U a great week!


    Hugs Maja

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  11. First of all: Congratulations to the assignment! Sounds great & looks great, in the pic! :) I would love to win a copy of that magazine, to get to know a little bit more about the "scrapsceen" down-under! lol

    Beautiful moments make beautiful layouts! Love all your little details. Especially the twine around the photo.

    And thank you so much for your lovley and funny comment!

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  12. Congrats Melinda.I have that mag and the article as fabulous. looking forward to seeing more.

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  13. your work is stunning Min ..... no wonder you were chosen .... always perfection here .... hooray for you !!!! so happy for you xoxoxo

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  14. Hi Min, i already have the mag as i buy it every month.. i dont buy gossip mags i buy the scrap mags!!haha!! well done on your feature.. i would personally call you a more advanced scrapper and i would be happy to learn more.. so i look forward to seeing your article each month.. well done... and this layout is an example of your experience as a scrapper.. so many details and techniques you have used... so thank you for sharing!!

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  15. Oh way to go Min! That is such awesome news!!! Congrats! I love your modesty - you are so lovely! :D

    I'm so glad you got this opportunity - your work is amazing! :D

    xo

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  16. Congratulations on your great news! Wishing you success in your new endeavor. I would love to take that magazine off your hands.
    cutekipepeo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. How exciting Min! Congratulations!! Way to go!!! What a beautiful layout you have created here too - you are definitely an advanced scrapper in my eyes :)

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  18. WOO HOO huge congrats, how exciting, I'm so happy for you and not surprised at all as your creations are so inspiring.. fantastic article!! ADORE your MHC LO!! :)) Hugs

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  19. I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you Melinda that first article was just AWESOME and they picked the perfect person for the job!!

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  20. Congrats Min! A well deserved gig for you.
    I've got a sub, read your first article and got some cool tips from it! Thanks :)
    love this manor house layout too! Cheers. x

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  21. Congrats on the article! FAbulous stuff :-) I loved reading it :-). (Don't put me in the giveaway)
    Great page - love the half flowers - they are so big and full you hardly notice they are halved!! Love the twine too ... oh and the pic! :-)
    Hope your week is going well!! xx

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  22. Woohoo! A huge congratulations! This is great - what an honour but well deserved! I look forward to seeing more of your work in the mag this year! xx

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  23. Hi, me again ;). I have something for you in my blog =)

    Hugs Maja

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  24. Wow! Wow! wow! A BIG congrats to you! Fabulous news! I would love to receive that magazine! And your Manor house lo is simply gorgeous!

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  25. Hehehe... your experience sounds very familiar Min. Congrats again. I loved your first article. I still haven't blogged about mine. Will have to do so before the next mag comes out. :)
    Love your layout for MH. You do such great work with their product.
    Have a lovely weekend. xx

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  26. Oh Melinda that just awesome i have only just got the mag...and had a wee read... well done and totally enjoy your time...you will be just awesome!

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  27. Min! this is so amazing! Congrats!!!

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  28. Congratulations on this exciting endeavor, Melinda!

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