3/8 Sketch Challenge

Wooo hoooo. I always love a good sketch and always gives me a kick in the pants to get creative, esp when I'm in a rut, or just don't want to think too much on a page. Also makes for a great time saving technique to use a sketch. So here is my sketch for this week. This is my first attempt at a layout sketch, I've made a couple card sketches in the past. But I did have lots of fun creating a sketch, so here is the 3/8 sketch challenge at Paradise.

Here is my example page with the sketch. I used the super yummy and delicious BG Nook and Pantry line from the Paradise store... So make sure to check into the forum and play along. I can't wait to see what you come up with, and your take on the sketch.

Have you been to the CP Forum!!!

Check out the challenges the DT has for the month of March!!
http://www.croppinparadise.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8121

We give away a GC every month to a lucky participant!!
Hope to see you in the forums, we would love to inspire you!!!

Jenni Bowlin Giveaway Winner!!!

The winner of the Jenni Bowlin giveaway is . . . Ann Cicilie! Please email Natalie at info@croppinparadise.com with your address! Thank you to all of you! Another giveaway will be posted soon. :)

Weekly Challenge

Hello, it's Andrea21 coming at ya straight from the message boards with an awesome, mind blowing challenge . . . well . . . actually I'm not sure that it's mind blowing . . . but at least it will get you thinking!!

Double Your Pleasure . . . Double Your Fun . . . With a Double Page Layout!! This is my challenge to you . . . create a double page layout using 6 or more photos!!

Here's my layout!

Can't wait to see your creations in the gallery . . . remember to link back to the challenge thread!!
If 8 people or more participate in this week's challenge . . . I'll send out an RAK!
Happy Scrappin'!!

Jenni Bowlin Giveaway!!!

Have you seen the newest additions from Jenni Bowlin? These products are fantastic! She adds a vintage flair to everything she creates, and the outcome is beautiful. One of our favorite items are the Embellished Butterflies - and since they are selling fast, we think you agree! This week we are giving away the following gift package from Jenni Bowlin!


Isn't this great!!! It includes one of each of the Jenni Bowlin Homespun Collection Papers and mini papers and journaling cards. Also, see the vintage style sew-on buttons? And, you get 1 set of the Embellished Butterflies!!!

So how do you win? You get up to 3 entries!

1. Get your first entry simply by going to the store and linking us to your favorite Jenni Bowlin item!

2. Get your second entry by becoming a follower of the blog! Then in a second comment come and say "hi"!

3. Get your third entry by posting about our giveaways on your blog or facebook. Then in a third comment, link us in! If we have more people join us, we will give more prizes!!!

We will post the winners soon, so check back often!!! Good luck!!! :)

-Croppin' Paradise

The Love Bandit Ran Away with My Heart!

WINNERS . . . From the last give-away for 5 prizes! Please email Natalie at info@croppinparadise.com! mari -Dear Lizzy , Jodi C - Heat Wave , Scrappyjo - Bag , katrnesbit - Bag , GingerC - Bag (Next giveaway soon!!!!)

Have you seen the Love Bandit line by Bo Bunny in the Croppin Paradise store?

It is sure to steal your heart (and your money) with it's bright colors and adorable little forest animals! The Croppin Paradise Design Team has definately fallen in love with this cute line! - Check out their creations!

Wendi

Nubia

Mara

Joan

Lisa

Jenny

Great work ladies! - Now, you will need to go find your heart in the CP store! - or join us in the forums for lots of hearfelt fun!

xoxo

Trish

Give-Away winners!!!

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . . . (chosen randomly at www.randomnumbergenerator.com)

Wendy K. has won the Grab and Go Tote!!!

Mari has won a Cosmo Cricket Material Girl/Garden Party Paper Pad!!!

Bri Bear has won a Cosmo Cricket Material Girl/Garden Party Paper Pad!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :)

Please email Natalie at info@croppinparadise.com with your address!!!

AND . . . How about another giveaway!!! Yes, already!

This weekend we are giving away 5 PRIZES!!!

Prize #1


This is a fun assortment of American Crafts Dear Lizzy Collection! You will get 9 sheets of double sided papers (including one of the new fabric papers not available in the store)! We will also throw in a coordinating Bo Bunny Double Dot ribbon!!!

Prize #2


This is a fun assortment from the American Crafts Heat Wave Collection! You will get 1 of each of these bright double sided papers! And again, we will throw in a coordinating Bo Bunny Double Dot Ribbon!

AND PRIZE's 3-5!!!


We are giving away 3 of these fun Creative Options bags! Made of durable material, we are sure you could find hundreds of uses!!!

So how do you win? You can get up to 3 entries! Here is how . . .

1. Get your first entry by signing up to be a follower of the Croppin' Paradise Blog! If you are already a follower, say hi again!

2. Get your second entry by heading of to the store! Find your favorite American Crafts Products and come back to the blog and tell us about it!

3. Get a third entry by signing up for our newsletter! Come back and let us know! We send our newsletters out about once a week. We let you know when something is new, and of course about any sales!

Good luck ladies! We will announce the winners the first part of next week. Oh, and don't forget to spread the word for the chance to save 15% on a future order! Once we get to 250 followers, the code will be announced!

-Croppin' Paradise