For all eligible participants in our September photo assignment, you now have the entire weekend to create!!  I will accept submissions until 11:59pm on October 11th, 2010 – that’s FIVE more days to submit your layouts for a chance to win a WRMK Cinch and be published in an upcoming issue of Canadian Scrapbooker magazine!

Just a reminder – in your submission email (please send to sue {AT} canadianscrapbooker {DOT} com), remember to include the following:
Name:
Email address:
Mailing Address (incl. postal code):
Phone:
Website/Blog (optional):
Layout Title:
Layout Size:
Supplies Used:
Comments:

Please read the fine print below for more details.  For tips on photographing your layout, click HERE.

Good luck to everyone – I can’t wait to see your submissions!

Cheers,

the fine print:
1.  The blog-iversary contest for the Cinch and a chance of publication is only open to Canadian residents, except where prohibited.
2.  Submissions for the blog-iversary contest are limited to three (3) per person.  Each layout submitted must contain at least ONE photo that was submitted to and eligible for the September photography assignment.  Only the first three layouts submitted per person will be accepted.  Additional layouts submitted will be disregarded.
3.  Persons affiliated with Canadian Scrapbooker or the assignment and/or contest sponsors are ineligible to enter.  This includes but is not limited to employees, volunteers, design team members or their parents, siblings or children; any related companies, subsidiaries, divisions, prize sponsors and promotional and/or advertising agencies and administrators.
4.  Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded.  Prize(s) may not be sold, transferred and is/are not convertible to cash.  Prize(s) will be shipped to winner via Canada Post mail at the expense of Canadian Scrapbooker – Prize winner is solely responsible for all other costs, if applicable.
5.  Within 5 days following the contest deadline, a random draw will take place from among all eligible submissions that were received prior to contest closing date. The first entry drawn will be eligible to win the Prize and be published in an upcoming issue of Canadian Scrapbooker magazine.  The odds of winning the Prize will depend on the total number of eligible submissions received during the contest period.  The winner will be posted on the Hands On! photography blog by October 15th, 2010.  Winners will not be contacted via email.  In the event that the potential winner does not respond via email within FIVE (5) business days of the announcement post date, she or he will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner will be drawn.
6.  By submitting an entry, all participants automatically agree to accept and abide by these rules.

Comic by Natalie Dee (www.nataliedee.com)

We’ve had some incredible submissions this month!  Here’s a peek at those that were eligible for the Bo Bunny prize drawing:

Many thanks to ALL who shared their photos – I love sharing them on the blog so please keep them coming!

Using www.random.org, we have randomly drawn a winner:

List Randomizer

There were 27 items in your list. Here they are in random order:

1.Kelsy Propp (AB)
2.Heidi Brand (ON)
3.Emma Guy (AB)
4.Jen (AB)
5.Kelsy Propp (AB)
6.Bethany Hoskin (AB)
7.Maxine Lozinski (AB)
8.Lee-Anne Thorton (AB)
9.Bethany Hoskin (AB)
10.Dawn Hueser (SK)
11.Kelsy Propp (AB)
12.Melissa Buhler (SK)
13.Kim Gowdy (AB)
14.Teresa McNutt (NS)
15.Teresa McNutt (NS)
16.Stephanie Schan (ON)
17.Kim VanWormer (NY,USA)
18.Lorraine Melin (AB)
19.Nathalie Courmier (QC)
20.Lee-Anne Thorton (AB)
21.Bethany Hoskin (AB)
22.Bethany Hoskin (AB)
23.Kim Gowdy (AB)
24.April Childs (AB)
25.Lee-Anne Thorton (AB)
26.Kelsy Propp (AB)
27.Lee-Anne Thorton (AB)

Timestamp: 2010-10-02 20:20:22 UTC

Congratulations, Kelsy!  Your prize pack will be mailed shortly to the address on your submission form!

Now for all of the eligible contestants above, email me your layout using your photo by 11:59pm EST on October 6th, 2010 in order to be eligible for our 1st Blog-iversary contest!!  Full rules can be found on the original post HERE.  Good luck to all!  One lucky winner will be chosen and the announcement will be made on or around October 15th, 2010.

Good luck!  Stay tuned for our October tutorial and photo assignment to be posted by October 7th!

Cheers,

Taken with Canon Rebel T1i at f/4.7, 1/6 sec., ISO 3200

What an expression you’ve captured from a tired little boy!  Thanks for your submission, Emma!

And our September photo assigment is now closed!  Thanks to all who submitted this month – I truly enjoy seeing your work on our blog!

I will be drawing a winner for the Bo Bunny prize pack from the eligible submissions (photos taken between Sept. 7th to 30th) and will post a winner tomorrow sometime!  If you are one of the eligible participants, don’t forget to send me your layout, using that photo, before 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 (see this post for contest rules).  One of our lucky participants will be published in an upcoming issue of Canadian Scrapbooker magazine and will win a Cinch by We R Memory Keepers!

Looking forward to seeing your layouts!

And our lucky winner is…

Tara Thynne !!

Congratulations, Tara – please send your mailing info to me at sue{ AT }canadianscrapbooker{ DOT }com!

Stay tuned for more September submissions to our photo assignment!

Cheers,

Taken with Canon EOS 40D at f/3.5, 1/100 sec., ISO 250

Taken with Nikon D50 at f/5.6, 1/25 sec.

Look at that adorable toothy grin!  Note how the quilted pattern draws your eye out across the photo.  Thanks, Melissa!

Congratulations to both Heidi and Melissa, for not only are they eligible for the random drawing of the Bo Bunny prize for the September photo assignment, but they are also eligible to enter our 1st Blog-iversary contest by now sending me a layout completed with their photo!  In fact, Melissa has already sent me hers!  You can read about the contest details HERE.

So get out and start snapping because remember, to be eligible to win the WRMK Cinch, your layout must contain a photo that was submitted for the September photo assignment!  And this month, it’s a easy one!!  Can’t wait to see what you come up with! 

And remember, if you have any questions, feel free to drop me an email at sue{AT}canadianscrapbooker{DOT}com.

Cheers,

Lucy, you’re one of the lucky winners in our blog hop!  Please claim your prize by emailing me at sue{AT}canadianscrapbooker{DOT}ca by September 25, 2010.  If the prize is unclaimed, I’ll draw another winner on September 26th!

Stay tuned for September photo assignment submissions tomorrow!

Cheers,

Source: www.layersweddingcakes.com

Thanks again to everyone for helping us celebrate our 1st blog-iversary!  I loved reading everyone’s comments on the tutorials and blogs – I hope you all had a blast!

But we’re not done yet – we’re going to continue on with the celebration!

Welcome to our 1st Blog-iversary contest!  To help us celebrate this momentous occasion, we are giving away a Cinch by We R Memory Keepers, as well as a chance to be published in Canadian Scrapbooker magazine, to one lucky participant!

(This is on my wish list!! )

 So do YOU want a chance to win?  It’s easy – just complete EACH of these steps:

1.  Read our September 2010 tutorial on the rule of thirds.

2.  Get out your camera and take some photos, using this tutorial as a guide. 

3.  Using our submission form, submit your photo(s) for the September photography assignment by 11:59 EST, September 30th, 2010.  Photos must have been taken between Sept 7th through to Sept 30th, 2010 to be eligible.  No exceptions.  Please read the Rules & Regulations HERE prior to submitting. 

4.  Create a layout using an eligible photo that was submitted and email it to me by 11:59 EST, October 6th, 2010.  Please read the fine print below for more details.  For tips on photographing your layout, click HERE.

5.  In your email, please remember to include the following:
Name:
Email:
Mailing Address (incl. postal code):
Phone:
Website/Blog (optional):
Layout Title:
Layout Size:
Supplies Used:
Comments:

6.  Check back here when we reveal the winner on October 15th!!

And that’s it!  Not only will you get a chance to win the fabulous prize, but you will also get some new photographs and layouts done in the process!

Good luck to everyone – I can’t wait to see your submissions!

Cheers,

the fine print:
1.  The monthly photography assignment for the Bo Bunny prize is open to all countries, except where prohibited.
2.  The blog-iversary contest for the Cinch and a chance of publication is only open to Canadian residents, except where prohibited. 
3.  Submissions for the monthly photography assignment are limited to five (5) per person.  Submissions for the blog-iversary contest are limited to three (3) per person.  Each layout submitted must contain at least ONE photo that was submitted to and eligible for the monthly photography assignment.  Only the first three layouts submitted per person will be accepted.  Additional layouts submitted will be disregarded.
4.  Persons affiliated with Canadian Scrapbooker or the assignment and/or contest sponsors are ineligible to enter.  This includes but is not limited to employees, volunteers, design team members or their parents, siblings or children; any related companies, subsidiaries, divisions, prize sponsors and promotional and/or advertising agencies and administrators.
5.  Prize(s) must be accepted as awarded.  Prize(s) may not be sold, transferred and is not convertible to cash.  Prize(s) will be shipped to winner via Canada Post mail at the expense of Canadian Scrapbooker – Prize winner is solely responsible for all other costs such as duties, taxes or customs fees, if applicable.
6.  Within 5 days following the contest deadline, a random draw will take place from among all eligible submissions received prior to contest closing date. The first entry drawn will be eligible to win the Prize and be published in an upcoming issue of Canadian Scrapbooker magazine.  The odds of winning the Prize will depend on the total number of eligible submissions received during the contest period.  The winner will be posted on the Hands On! photography blog by October 15th, 2010.  Winners will not be contacted via email.  In the event that the potential winner does not respond via email within FIVE (5) business days of the announcement post date, she or he will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner will be drawn.
7.  By submitting an entry, all participants automatically agree to accept and abide by these rules.

Our Blog Hop has now come to a close!  Thank you so much to all of our participants – I hope you enjoyed touring our team’s blogs, as well as visiting some of our tutorials!

Our September tutorial will be posted shortly, as well as details on our big contest, but without further ado, I’d like to present the winners of our blog hop, listed by blogger:

Sue Sykes (Quick Quotes):  Tracy Christman
 Jackie Ludlage (Impression Obsession):  Lori Martin
Connie Nichol (Cosmo Cricket):  Lucy Chesna 
Heather Starosielski (Adornit Carolee’s Creations):  Heidi Brand
Cari Locken (Fancy Pants):  Alison Day
Leica Forrest (Quick Quotes/KaiserCraft):  Loren Gurr
Allison Orthner (USArtQuest):  Jennifer Stahr
Carolyn Peeler (Cosmo Cricket):  Celia
Jayme Loge (Earth Art Int’l):  Stacey R
Christy Riopel (Prima):  Kelly Malacko

We also have two winners of the bonus prizes:

PinkE  (Local King Rubber stamps/American Crafts Stickers)
Diana (7 Gypies Paper Tape)

 Congratulations to all of our winners!! Please send me an email with your mailing address and we’ll get your prizes off to you!

But we’re not done with the prizes yet… check back later today and we’ll fill you in on our contest details for a chance to win a Cinch AND to be published in Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

Cheers,

Because we want everyone to have a fair chance, we will be considering all comments.  If you are unable to comment on the tutorial, but can leave a comment on the team member’s blog, please indicate that in your comment on their blog.  The same holds true if you are able to comment on the tutorials, but not the team member’s blog.

If you are unable to comment on EITHER, please send me an email indicating details and I will enter your name into the draw!

Thanks so much for hopping along with us – I hope you’re having fun and are encouraged to play with your camera more!!

Cheers,

Have you been enjoying our blog hop?  I understand that there were a few issues with leaving comments on the tutorials, but I think we have sorted it all out, so please try again.  And please ensure that you fill out your name and email, as it is required for the comment to be posted.  No other sign up or account is required.  If you still have difficulty, after entering this info, please send me an email with specific details and we will definitely check into it for you! 

You have until 11:59pm EST on  September 6th to leave comments on all of the tutorials and the CS team’s blogs.  If you do, you’ll be entered into TWELVE draws for prizes like these:

We’ll announce all of the winners early on September 7th!  We will also be posting our September tutorial on the Rule of Thirds, and revealing details of our blog-iversary contest in which you could win a Cinch by WRMK, as well as a chance to be published in Canadian Scrapbooker magazine!

So start our blog hop HERE with my blog and hop your way to some fabby scrappy prizes!

Cheers,