A word from our May sponsor...

This month's issue features stamps and baubles from Stamping Bella. Make sure to check out their online store for tons of cute stamps, embellishments and accessories.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Tell 'em SheetLoad Sent ya...

In the back of each issue of SheetLoad of Cards is our advertiser directory.
The May issue features the following advertisers...

Lisa McDowell - Stampin' Up Demonstrator

Shawna Renville - theANGELcompany™ Demonstrator

Scrapifieds.com - The place to Buy and Sell scrapbook pages and layouts.

Memories from the Attic - Online Scrapbooking Store, Monthly Kit Clubs and Message Board.

TheShakerBox.com - Monthly Scrapbooking Kit Club

Melissa Machado - Close To My Heart Demonstrator

Heather Scott - theANGELcompany™ Director

Imagine Stamps - Clear stamps for scrapbooking and card making.

When you make a purchase or join an advertiser's site, please make sure to tell them "SheetLoad Sent Ya", so they know their advertising dollars are hard at work.

Would you like to advertise your business or website in SheetLoad? Send an email to sheetload@comcast.net for more information.

And the winners are...

The winners of the May Shout Out to SheetLoad prizes are:

Grand Prize (Stamp and Baubles):
Runners Up (Baubles)

Ladies, I will be contacting you all via your blogs shortly. If you see this first, please send me an email with your full name and mailing address at: sheetload@comcast.net

Congrats!

Monday, May 12, 2008

Share a SheetLoad of Cards - May 2008 CardsForHeroes.Org

This month's "Share a SheetLoad" will benefit cardsforheroes.org.

The purpose of Cards for Heroes is to...

"Help a hero keep in touch with home"

Cardsforheroes.org provides handmade cards for deployed service-men and -women to write home on, and as well supplies cards for other organizations who support wounded warriors with care packages.

The organization receives cards from across the United States and beyond. As of May 5, 2008 they have provided 23, 108 cards to the troops.

Here is our challenge to you:
1 - Choose a current or past issue of SheetLoad of Cards and complete a full "sheetload". This is usually 6-9 cards.

2 - For more information on what types of cards are needed (or not needed) go here: Cards for Heroes FAQ

3 - Download and fill out the "Share a SheetLoad" form, and send it along with your cards.

4 - Mail your cards and envelopes to: The closest Cards For Heroes Address

5 - Cards are accepted on an ongoing basis, but please try to send them in by the end of May for this Share a SheetLoad call.

6 - One set of cards sent in by a lucky SheetLoad reader will be featured on the Cards For Heroes blog!

SheetLoad would really like to keep giving back, so please email sheetload@comcast.net if you have any suggestions as to what group/facility could be the focus of our next "Share a SheetLoad"

ps: If any of you reading are bloggers, any and all help to spread the word about this post, would be greatly appreciated.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Meet the Artists - Episode 13 - Carla Peicheff

Today's Artist is...

Carla Peicheff - SheetLoad Sketch Artist http://www.moralia.wordpress.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? I've been cardmaking for about 3 1/2 years now I believe.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Prismacolors & Gamsol and Stitching

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Lil' Scrappers and Flickr

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any other Design Teams? Lil Scrappers!!

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I'm a history buff, and love photography!! My newest passion!

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like SheetLoad readers to know about you? I'm a SAHM to 4 wonderful kids... love creating anything from cards to LO's, to altering!

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Advertise wth SheetLoad of Cards

Do you have a business, blog or website you would like "get the word out" about?


SheetLoad of Cards has open ad space in our June 2008 issue. Starting at only $5 per ad per month, it is an economical way to get your name out to all of our readers!

For a limited time we are offering the 6th month FREE, when you pre-pay a 5-month ad run.

Contact us today to find out more: sheetload@comcast.net

Joining the team...

You may have noticed a couple new faces in the May issue of SheetLoad of Cards.

Guess what?!

Carla and Lindsay were offered, and have accepted, permanent positions on the SheetLoad Artist Team!

Please help me congratulate and welcome them, by leaving a little comment here.

Monday, May 5, 2008

SheetLoad Shows You How: May '08 - Curled Flowers



Thanks to Denise Wallace for providing the pictures and directions for this fun tutorial!

Sunday, May 4, 2008

May SheetLoad Showcase - Call for Reader Cards

If you make cards using the May 2008 issue, make sure to send them in! Toward the end of the month we will have a SheetLoad Showcase post that will feature some of the best work submitted.

To be entered:
- Email a picture of your card(s) to: sheetload@comcast.net with a subject line of "Showcase My SheetLoad"
- Include the following in the email: First name, last initial, blog URL (if applicable), list of products and manufacturers, explain any special techniques you used

Deadline: May 15th, 2008

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Reminder: April Share a SheetLoad

Just wanted to put a reminder out that if you were going to send out cards for the April Share a SheetLoad, they probably need to be mailed out by Tuesday the 6th to meet the deadline.

Please help us support this great cause and check back later in the month for another opportunity to give back.

Meet the Artists - Special Episode - Lindsay S

Today's Artist is...
Lindsay S, SheetLoad Guest Artist; http://www.inmystamproom.com/


SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 3 years cardmaking, 10+ Scrapbooking

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? I really love wax resist, whether it is crayon resist or wax paper resist the effect is cool!

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Wow, I have quite a few! But right now I would have to say Paper Crafters {Anonymous}. I spend a ton of time there doing challenges and chatting.

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any Design Teams? No, I tend to do my own designs that I can use with my Stampin' Up! Stamps. People can use them with other stamp companies, but for me I tend to stick with SU!.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am a huge gamer. My DH got me into xbox, and we have a wii now too. I love to play arcade games and the Sims when I am not crafting.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite?