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Nov Pumpkin Pie Kit Ideas

The November Pumpkin Pie kit is yummy and full of fall colors.  The Design Team created amazing KIT IDEAS using this kit:

MARIELLE LEBLANC:

I used the BG teal doillie (from the add- on papers) on top of the cream cardstock. I "fancy cut " the berries from the Bo Bunny "cinnamon" and flowers "sesame" (from the paper add-ons) and glued them in small groupings (some of the flowers where "pop dotted"). The Maya road alphas where inked in brown and I added a light coat of varnish.The "Autumn" chipboard title is from the add on collection and the Bo Bunny swirl is from a previous add -on purchase.

I made this one super quick with the Little Yellow Bicycle papers, Maya Road felt flowers and journaling tag, My little Yellow Bicycle clear cut word and flourish (and also from the add on the chipboard words). The Prima flowers and the Pink Paislee letter stickers are from the store.

JEN DUBBS:

These Maya Road journaling cards are so versatile.  Think beyond "journaling".  In this layout I used one to hold a grouping of embellishments.  Other possibilities include using the card as a frame/ mat for a picture or in the case of my "Thankful" card I stamped an image right on to the Maya Road card.

These Maya Road journaling cards are so versatile.  Think beyond "journaling".  In this layout I used one to hold a grouping of embellishments.  Other possibilities include using the card as a frame/ mat for a picture or in the case of my "Thankful" card I stamped an image right on to the Maya Road card.

These Maya Road journaling cards are so versatile.  Think beyond "journaling".  In this layout I used one to hold a grouping of embellishments.  Other possibilities include using the card as a frame/ mat for a picture or in the case of my "Thankful" card I stamped an image right on to the Maya Road card.

LYN HILT:

Ems Fronda November Guest Designer

GUEST DESIGNER CONTEST (January '10 Kit)

Layouts will be judged by the CC Design Team on creativity and best overall design.  The winning layout will earn a spot on the CC Design Team for the month of January 2010, and this Guest Designer will get to work with one of the monthly kits.

Rules:

• 1 layout entry per person
• Entry must use the November one-page sketch and include a title, photo(s) and journaling 
• Deadline is November 25, midnight Eastern time
  
• Entry must be uploaded to the November Guest Designer section of the CC Gallery (under 'contests') to be eligible
• International entries are welcome; however, international winners must pay their own shipping.
• You must not have been a Guest Designer here at Coordinates Collections in the last six months.  

Details regarding Guest Designer responsibilities, etc. can be found on the CC Message Board under 'CONTESTS'.

ABOUT ME: I'm Ems from the Philippines!  I'm married to a wonderful man Oliver  for almost 10 years. A  full-time working mom to 2 precious little girls named Gabrielle Dominique 'Gaby' (9 years old) and Alexa Emmanuelle 'Alexa' (2 years old), who sneaks at night (and during weekends too)  to scrap.  Scrapbooking is really a de-stresser.

Got hooked into 'real' scrapbooking in 2003 with the push and shove of a dear friend even though I already arranged my photos in special way using magazine cut-outs, stickers and all other harmful materials from my High School days.

For the longest time, my subject was always my firstborn.  Now  that we have another baby (after 7 years of waiting), I feel so much blessed that I have this hobby to capture and record our love and affection for them and to show how evident their love for each other too.   With this hobby, I also found great friends and I'm sure I'll continuously meet fresh, creative faces not only locally but around the world.

SCRAPBOOKING STYLE: I love layering with clusters of elements here and there, with distressing and tearing and yet maintaining the clean-look of the lay-out.  Some say that my work is leaning towards romantic with lots of  flowers,  ribbons and laces (because I have 2 daughters, I guess).  I love to combine papers but using non-cluttered base.   I can use a single paper in several lay-outs and yet have a different look in each one that's why the littlest scrap of paper I save.  I don't mind mixing old and new stuff, but still, I'm baffled why my stash keeps on piling up. I would love to try new technique everytime but since I juggle wife duties, mommyhood and being a financial slave, I often set it aside because time is running out and I have to finish the page and oh I still have to sleep hahaha.

I'm so overjoyed to be part of Coordinates Collections for the month of November.  Thank you  for the opportunity!

Ems' Gallery

Ems' Blog

November Sketches

November 3 Sketches Contest

Each month we will post 3 sketches -- a 2-page layout; a 1-page layout; and a card. You may create as many projects as you wish using one, two or all three of the sketches for the month.

When you have created your layout(s)/card from the sketches, you are to

•  Post it in the CC Gallery under ‘Contests and Challenges' by November 31st
•  Include '(month) sketch' in the title
•  Post a link of that project into the thread for that sketch on the Message Board

One lucky winner will receive a fun prize from CC!

Enjoy Lyn Hilt's incredible sketches for November:

2 PAGE SKETCH:

1 PAGE SKETCH

CARD SKETCH

November Contests

The NOVEMBER Contests and Challenges are sure to get you scrapping this month!

November FALL FAVORITES Contest:

• Upload entries to the "Contests and Challenges" section of the CC Gallery by November 30th at 11:59 PST.
• Put the name of the contest in your title
• Post a link of that project into the thread for that contest on the Message Board

I absolutely love fall...the colors of changing leaves, picking crisp apples, roadside stands setup with an array of gourds & mums, digging out my sweaters, and enjoying the crisp fall days are a few of my favorites.  This month's contest is a simple one.  All you need to do is create a layout about your "fall favorite(s)" and upload it to the gallery. A random winner will be selected to receive a scrapbooking treat courtesy of Coordinates Collections.

Winner will receive a $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the CC Store!  Winner will be determined by a random drawing and announced on the CC Message Board. There's no limit to the number of entries, but you'll only be entered for the prize once.

Contest idea by Design Team member Jen Dubbs.

November Monthly Kit Contest:

We want you to 'use' the monthly kits you receive, and we will reward you for doing so!

• Upload all layouts, cards, mini albums or other projects you complete each month using ANY CC monthly kits to the ‘Contests and Challenges' section of the CC Gallery
• Name your entry with the name or month of the kit.
• Post a link of all projects into the thread for the Monthly Kit Contest for that month on the Message Board

For every upload, you will receive one ticket for the random drawing. All entries for the month must be uploaded by the last day of the month. One winner will be drawn at random and announced on the CC Message Board in the 'And the Winner Is' section. The winner will receive a prize package from CC!

More Fall Fun Challenges

Challenge #22 -- Mix N Match -- due Nov 18

Challenge #23 -- 6 card, 3 pp -- due Nov 18

Challenge #24 -- 2 cards from scraps -- due Nov 18

Challenge #25 -- Gifts -- due Nov 23

Challenge #26 -- Home Dec -- due Nov 26

November FALL FAVORITES Contest:

• Upload entries to the "Contests and Challenges" section of the CC Gallery by November 30th at 11:59 PST.
• Put the name of the contest in your title
• Post a link of that project into the thread for that contest on the Message Board

I absolutely love fall...the colors of changing leaves, picking crisp apples, roadside stands setup with an array of gourds & mums, digging out my sweaters, and enjoying the crisp fall days are a few of my favorites.  This month's contest is a simple one.  All you need to do is create a layout about your "fall favorite(s)" and upload it to the gallery. A random winner will be selected to receive a scrapbooking treat courtesy of Coordinates Collections.

Winner will receive a $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the CC Store!  Winner will be determined by a random drawing and announced on the CC Message Board. There's no limit to the number of entries, but you'll only be entered for the prize once.

Contest idea by Design Team member Jen Dubbs.

November Monthly Kit Contest:

We want you to 'use' the monthly kits you receive, and we will reward you for doing so!

• Upload all layouts, cards, mini albums or other projects you complete each month using ANY CC monthly kits to the ‘Contests and Challenges' section of the CC Gallery
• Name your entry with the name or month of the kit.
• Post a link of all projects into the thread for the Monthly Kit Contest for that month on the Message Board

For every upload, you will receive one ticket for the random drawing. All entries for the month must be uploaded by the last day of the month. One winner will be drawn at random and announced on the CC Message Board in the 'And the Winner Is' section. The winner will receive a prize package from CC!

More Fall Fun Challenges

Challenge #22 -- Mix N Match -- due Nov 18

Challenge #23 -- 6 card, 3 pp -- due Nov 18

Challenge #24 -- 2 cards from scraps -- due Nov 18

Challenge #25 -- Gifts -- due Nov 23

Challenge #26 -- Home Dec -- due Nov 26

November Store Specials

Receive a FREE Grab Bag valued over $5 with this Discount Code:  NOVGIFT

Discount requires minimum $20 order - excluding gift certificates and shipping. Minimum order amount does not include the price of any monthly kit for current subscribers. Discount Code is to be entered into the Comments section and the discount will be applied when the order is processed.  May only be used once per customer; may not be combined with other Coupon Codes.  Valid November 1-30, 2009.

Save $5 shipping on orders of $50 or more with this Coupon Code:  NOV5SHIP

Discount requires minimum $50 order - excluding gift certificates and shipping.  Coupon Code is to be entered into the Coupon Code redemption box and the discount will be shown on the order.  May only be used once per customer; may not be combined with other Coupon or Discount Codes. Valid November 1-30, 2009.

The $1 OR LESS section has been stocked with NEW paper, stickers, embellishments and so much more!

Be sure to also check out the SALE section to find some great deals!

November Kit Reveal Videos

Another round of FABULOUS Lisa Cole videos....she is showing all the products you will get in the November Pumpkin Pie (which is now sold out) and Lemon Merinque kits!  Thanks Lisa for your spunky personality!

LEMON MERINGUE REVEAL VIDEO:

PUMPKIN PIE REVEAL VIDEO:

December Kit Addons

Wow, amazing name suggestions...as usual!  This will be another tough month for me.  Well, better late than never with the addons for the December kits.  The December Kits and Addons will be available for selection and preorder on November 1st by 10:00 am MST.  Enjoy!

KIT 1 EMBELLISHMENTS

KIT 1 PAPER ADDON

KIT 1 CARDSTOCK ADDON

KIT 2 EMBELLISHMENTS

DEC KIT 2 PAPER ADDON

DEC KIT 2 CARDSTOCK ADDON

Name the December Kits!

This is my favorite time each month....I love the variety and creativity of all kit name suggestions!  You have no idea how hard it is to make a final decision.

Kit name ideas need to be submitted here on the Blog or on the CC Forum by Tuesday, October 27 at midnight.  The person who suggested the chosen names will win a cool prize from CC!

Kit #1 includes paper from Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly and Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses; embellishments are Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly borders and stickers, American Crafts tinsel foil thickers, Bazzill paper holly flowers and Christmas Just the Edge; Bazzill cardstock and American Crafts ribbon!

Kit #2 includes paper from Crate Paper Seasons, October Afternoon Farm Fresh and Jillibean Soup; embellishments are a Cosmo Cricket chipboard woodgrain alpha, Crate Paper Seasons journal stickers, Prima flowers and raja centers, My Mind's Eye oops journal card, Daisy Bucket clear stamp; Bazzill cardstock and American Crafts ribbon!

More Fall Fun Challenges

Sarah Smith has done an outstanding job with the challenges for the Budget Scrapbooking Fall Fun event.  I hope you have been able to participate and get some scrapping done while being challenged to do so on a budget!  The Fall Fun is winding down and here are some final challenges:

Challenge #19 -- Simplify -- due Nov 10

Challenge #20 -- Stretch -- due Nov 10

Challenge #20 -- Positive + Negative -- due Nov 16

Challenge #21 -- Mix n Match -- due Nov 18

Fallidays Sale

The annual FALLIDAYS SALE will run October 19-21. Enter code FALLIDAYS09 for a 30% discount on all items in the CC STORE except monthly kit subscriptions, current and preorder monthly kits, current and preorder addons and gift certificates.

Happy Shopping!