Greetings from the Great American Scrapbook Convention in Chantilly, Virginia!!!! If you're in the area and you don't have plans to stop by - you should! Kimber McGray is teaching a couple fantastic card classes - I think they still have some seats! We're doing make n' takes at the booth - good stuff! Btw...did I tell you it was a 100 degrees yesterday while we were setting up? Yikes!
I have a couple of things to share today and if you keep reading down you might see a GIVEAWAY!
First, there's still time to get in on this month's sketch contest. Here's Nicole's fabulous layout:
And here's Nicole's fabulous sketch:
Multiple photos, a cute banner, some simple journaling and viola! Once you finish your project you can either send a photo to jen@jillibean-soup.com or post it on our Facebook Fan page (hit that button over there on the left). Thank you to everyone that's already participated!
Second up, our friends at Scrapbook & Cards Today in Canada are celebrating their Summer Issue release TODAY!
Starting Monday they will have 12 days of GIVEAWAYS (one day will be Jillibean Soup)!!! Make sure to head on over! If you've never been to their blog, you've got to check it out...they have fabulous inspiration from amazing designers! Some you may know from the Bean Talk blog :)
Next up - I want to give you a heads up on an upcoming SALE in the consumer store. You won't want to miss out on some great deals! Check back next week!
Finally, I think I mentioned a GIVEAWAY!!!!! Does everyone LOVE the new alpha font from the last release?
If so, we've got 5 NEW Colors!!! I can't share the NEW colors just yet, but I can offer them up as a GIVEAWAY!!! 5 NEW Alphabeans that no one else has even seen yet!!!! You in? If so, leave a comment below... are you an alpha hoarder like me? What do you do with your "leftover" alphas?
Good Luck! We'll pick a winner next week! Oh, and I'll have a SNEAK to share!
Have a great weekend everyone!
I love those alphas! I have been trying to use some of my leftovers up by changing up my titles and using different fonts for the same title. I love the look! Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Janet | June 22, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Such a fun layout and I am totally in. Send me some yummy new alphabet soup please! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | June 22, 2012 at 09:44 AM
I have the ones posted so I would love some more in other colors
Posted by: Laura C - Michigan | June 22, 2012 at 09:47 AM
I love Alpha-Stickers!! thank you for this Giveaway!!
Posted by: Ina | June 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM
I actually don't have any alpha beans yet but I would love to win some!!:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | June 22, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Leftover alphas? I use them as pattern, or mix and match. No leftovers here, when I'm done! :D
Super cute LO and lovely sketch, by the way! I definitely want to try this challenge! :D
Posted by: Zarah | June 22, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Love that bday layout! I love to mix and match my alphabets and just keep using them. I ave tons!
Posted by: Lynne | June 22, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Yes I LOVE alphas!! I'm still trying to figure out what to do with all my leftover letters!
Posted by: Christa Allgood | June 22, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Aren't we all "hoarders" of some kind--I never seem to have just the right letters for my project. Any help would be nice--especially a freebie. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Merri Lynn | June 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM
I love alpha stickers too. I once used mt leftover stickers as my card background.
Posted by: Katherinel | June 22, 2012 at 10:54 AM
I use my left over letters all the time for card and layouts, I either mix the colors or paint them black with a sharpie to make them match. love the new size, awesome for long titles.
Posted by: Lydia | June 22, 2012 at 11:12 AM
I hoard-and try to use them creatively-cutting, turning, etc in place of the letters I have used up.
Posted by: Margie Visnick | June 22, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Ooohhh...lala! LOVIN' the new alpha! I NEED these! :-)
Posted by: Mustangkayla | June 22, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Love those alphas. Beautiful sketch and layout. :)
Posted by: Anabelle | June 22, 2012 at 11:38 AM
love alpha stickers. thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.
Posted by: Chunyuan | June 22, 2012 at 11:53 AM
perfect alphas!
Posted by: Nancy L. | June 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Did someone say alpha hoarder? Okay, maybe I am.
I let the kiddos play with the left over alphas. I have a 2nd grader and kindergartner, so a learning to reader and learning to speller. They love it!
Posted by: Loni | June 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM
I love alphas. I do a little collecting. Sometimes I just like to look at them.
Posted by: Sheri E. | June 22, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Love the new alphas, I have a ton of them too :). I give the leftovers to my kids and their friends and they use them for cards and projects :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | June 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Love Nicole's sketch and layout!! Awesome!!
Thanks for the chance to win the alphas! You can never have too manY!!
Posted by: Tracey | June 22, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Sometimes i will take leftover alphas in a variety of fonts & sizes & cover the background of a card & then I will put a layer of paint over the top of that.
Posted by: Tona | June 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM
I LOVE Jillibean alphas!! Can't wait to see the new colors!
Posted by: jackie | June 22, 2012 at 12:56 PM
A girl can never have too many alphas! Especially Jillibean ones! Love them :)
Posted by: Lisa C. | June 22, 2012 at 12:57 PM
I am an obsessive collector of alphas (or so my hubby says...lol) so needless to say I would love to win these! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | June 22, 2012 at 01:05 PM
I love alphabet stickers!!! When I see a font I love, I buy them in every color I can get my hands on. Can't wait to see your new colors!
Posted by: Mara | June 22, 2012 at 01:48 PM