A special thanks...

I would like to write a special note of thanks, not only to all of SheetLoad's great readers for participating this month, but to all of our sponsors who made this month possible!

It is my hope that the next time you are looking for items to add to your crafting "stash", you will visit the following sponsors to see what they have in store.

April Sneak Peeks...

Here are some sneak peeks from the upcoming issue of SheetLoad of Cards...

Make sure to check back on April 1st (no foolin') for our new issue; which features stamps and papers from Stampin' Up.

Meet the Artists - Episode 9 - Denise Wallace

Today's Artist is...
Denise Wallace, SheetLoad Sample Artist; http://waldeewee.blogspot.com/



SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? five

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Paper piecing

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I have huge feet (woman's size 12)

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

Final Blog Candies... # 11 and #12

Wow, what a wonderfully crazy month here at SheetLoad!! While celebrating our 15,000th hit, we soard to almost 30,000 hits! Unbelievable, but good.

I have 2 final prizes to announce and the good news is (besides being great prizes) that by commenting on this post just once, you will have two chances to win.

Blog Candy #11 - Card Keeper Album Kit - sponsored by CardKeepers

This is our third and final album kit to give out. I recently decorated and filled up the kit I bought and just love it!! It is so nice to be able flip through your cards and see at-a-glance what you have.

You can read more about the kit at the CardKeepers website.

Blog Candy #12 - $15 Gift Certificate - Memories from the Attic

Who doesn't like "free money" to buy crafting products?! Here's your chance to win a $15 Gift Certificate to Memories from the Attic. It is an online crafting store and they have monthly kits that are always yummy looking.

To be entered to win either of these prizes, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with the following:
- Your First Name, Last Initial
- Email address* (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 31st, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

I will draw 2 random numbers and the winners will be announced here on April 1st.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

And the winners are...

Since I am behind in posting winners, this post will have three winners!! The more, the merrier, right?! :)

Using a random number generator...

The winner of Blog Candy #8 - $25 GC from The Shaker Box is:

Nathalia said...
uh good! another blog candy!! :)

The winner of Blog Candy #9 - Snooks & Boo Card Caddy Template is:

Lorri said...
Great candy!Lorri Flfeidt@hotmail.com

The winner of Blog Candy #10 - Memories from the Attic Card Kit is:

Ghazalsaid...
It's a great kit, I'd love to have a chance to play with it!

I will be contacting each of you shortly. If you happen to see this before I email you (from sheetload@comcast.net) feel free to email me and put "blog candy winner" in the subject line.

And the winner is... Blog Candy #7

The winner of Blog Candy #7 is...

This is great. Many thanks.

Monica S

Monica, congrats on winning the gift certificate. I will contact you via email with more specifics. If you happen to see this, before you receive my email, please feel free to email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "Blog Candy #7 Winner" in the subject line.

Blog Candy #10 - March Card Kit - sponsored by Memories from the Attic

has donated one of their fabulous March Card Kits!!

You can see the website for more details about all of the goodies in the kit.

Make sure to check out the site and if you sign up for a 6 Month Commit, you will get free shipping on your kits!!

To be entered to win the gift certificate, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with the following:
- Your First Name, Last Initial
- Email address* (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 25th, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 26th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

And the winner is... Blog Candy #6

The winner of the 2nd Card Keeper Album kit a.k.a. Blog Candy #6 is...

I'm starting to think that March isn't such a bad month after all LOL
Doris H.

Doris, March definitely seems to be a lucky month for you now. :)

I will contact you via the email address you provided about your prize. If you see this beforehand, feel free to email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "Blog Candy Winner" in the title.

Blog Candy #9 - Snooks & Boo Card Caddy Template - Sponsored by SheetLoad of Cards

Show us your SheetLoad cards and be entered to win a Quick Card Caddy Template made by Snooks & Boo.


This is perfect for making a holder to carry a set of your SheetLoad cards. For more information, read about the product at the manufacturer's website.

To be entered to win the gift certificate, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with the following:
- Link to a site/blog with a card you made using any issue of SheetLoad
- First Name, Last Initial
- Email address* (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 23rd, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include a link to a public gallery/blog, your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 24th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

And the winner is... Blog Candy #5

The winner of blog candy #5 is:

Michelle said...
OH that would be GREAT!!
Michelle V.

Congrats!! I will contact you shortly with more information about the gift certificate.

Blog Candy #8 - $25 Gift Certificate - Sponsored by The Shaker Box

Our next blog candy is a $25 Gift Certificate to The Shaker Box's online store. They sell monthly scrapbooking kits and offer both traditional and digital add-on packs!!

Make sure to check out their site for some great kits and deals.

To be entered to win the gift certificate, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your first name, last initial and email address*. (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 22nd, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 23rd.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

Blog Candy #7 - $10 Mini Mall Gift Certificate - Sponsored by gg designs

Didn't you just love the stamps in the March issue of SheetLoad?!?!
Here's your chance to win a gift certificate to gg designs, the stamp sponsor for the March issue.

This $10 gift certificate is good for any in stock items, which can be found in the gg designs' Mini Mall area.

To be entered to win the gift certificate, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your first name, last initial and email address*. (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 17th, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 18th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

And the winner is… Blog Candy #3

Using random.org the winner of Blog Candy #3 is:

Princess Jacki j said...
Blooming Beautiful is my new favorite!

Jacki, feel free to email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "Blog Candy Winner" in the subject line. I will also attemp to contact you shortly.

Blog Candy #6 - Card Keeper Album Kit - Sponsored by Card Keepers

The sixth prize this month is the 2nd of 3 Card Keeper Album Kits!

This will be perfect to hold all of the cards you have been making with each issue of SheetLoad. Find out more about this product at Card Keepers.

To be entered to win this prize, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your first name, last initial and email address*. (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 17th, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 18th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

And the winner is... Blog Candy #2

Using random.org the winner of Blog Candy #2 is...

Margo :-) said...
Great giveaway!!! I enjoy your blog!

Jenna, feel free to email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "Blog Candy Winner" in the subject line. I will also attemp to contact you shortly.

Bog Candy #5 - $20 scrapbook.com Gift Certificate - Sponsored by Scrapifieds

Today's blog candy is a $20 gift certificate to Scrapbook.com from:

All about Scrapifieds, in their own words...

Welcome to Scrapifieds, THE place to
buy and sell scrapbook layouts!

Have you ever wanted to have a scrapbook but didn't have the time or talent to create the layouts you want? Browse through the layouts for sale on Scrapifieds and make that scrapbook you've always dreamed of!

Do you love to scrapbook and want to make some extra
scrapbooking money? Sell your layouts on Scrapifieds and
share your love of scrapbooking with others!

Whether you are a seasoned scrapbooker
or a beginner, you can buy or sell
full layouts on Scrapifieds!

Make sure to head on over to Scrapifieds to find out more!!!

To be entered to win the gift certificate, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your first name, last initial and email address*. (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 15th, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 16th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

And the winner is... Blog Candy #1

Using random.org the winner of Blog Candy #1 is...

Jenna Z said...
Me, Jenna Z., has blogged about this most fantastic giveaway!http://corgipants.blogspot.com/2008/03/sheetload-of-cards.html

Jenna, feel free to email me at sheetload@comcast.net with "Blog Candy Winner" in the subject line. I will also attemp to contact you shortly.

Blog Candy #4 - "Totally Clear" Prize Pkg. - Paper Crafters {Anonymous}

Join, chat and play at Paper Crafters {Anonymous} for a chance to win this "Totally Clear Prize Package"!!

Included in the "Totally Clear Prize Package" is:
- 5 sets of the new Studio G Series 10 clear stamp sets
- A DIY wallet photo album (Decorate It Yourself)
- 1 Package Cloud 9 Designs Rain Dots
- Assorted clear buttons
- Assorted clear bubbles in various colors

Paper Crafters {Anonymous} is a small, but growing, online community for those of us who are addicted to all things paper crafting. The motto of the site is "...it's like group therapy for the paper addict in us all.".

Every month there are fun challenges, great swaps, an exciting game of Bingo, not to mention wonderful conversation. Prizes are up for grabs when you participate in Group Leader Challenges and the Bingo game.

Here is what you have to do to be entered to win the prize package you see above:
- Register* for membership at Paper Crafters {Anonymous}
- Leave a comment in this post with your PC{A} username
- Make at least 10 posts to the PC{A} message board by March 31st.

Winner will be announced here on April 1st!
No foolin'

*If you are already a member, you can win too!! Just leave a comment with your username, and if you are chosen I will verify you have posted 10 comments in the month of March.

Meet the Artists - Episode 8 - Linda Bowman

Today's Artist is...
Linda Bowman, SheetLoad Sample Artist

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? almost 3 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Love to ink and distress edges.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Would have to be Paper Crafters {Anonymous}

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am a part-time merchandiser for Target & Hobby Lobby.

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

Sailing past 20K!

Wow, all I can say is "wow"!! As SheetLoad celebrates its 15,000th hit, we have sailed right past the 20K mark and I just caught it at 22K on the dot:

Stay tuned for another episode of "Meet the Artists" later today. And tomorrow will be another new blog candy!

Blog Candy #3 - Lots of Thoughts Stamp Set - Sponsored by Lisa McDowell

Have you seen all of the great new stamps from Stampin' Up! lately? Here is your chance to win one of the sets from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!

Lisa McDowell, a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, has donated the brand new, unmounted set that you see pictured above.

Even if you don't win it here, it could be yours free when you buy product. See details here.

Also out on March 1st was the new Mini Catalog. There are lots of neat stamp sets - make sure you check it out.

Did I mention the stamps sets in the S-A-B and new Mini are all die-cut?! This makes assembly quick and easy!

Now for how you win...
All you have to do is check out Lisa's SU! site and leave a comment here with the following:
- Your favorite stamp set from any of the new catalogs.
- First Name and Last Initial
- Email Address

Deadline: March 11th, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 12th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

Meet The Artists - Episode 7 - Shannon Schafer

Today's Artist is...
Shannon Schafer, SheetLoad Sample Artist http://sschafer07.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? 6 years

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? Inking or Paper Tearing

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? ScrapFreak

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any manufacturer or web-site design teams? DT for I Luv Scrapbooking lss, Sketches by Tamara (cards & layouts), SheetLoad of Cards

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I am addicted to buying stamps!

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 to share with SheetLoad readers? I am a SAHM of 2. I keep busy with Brownie Troop and the many PTA committees that I am on. Scrapping/Cardmaking is my stress reliever.

Blog Candy #2 - Card Keeper Album Kit - Sponsored by Card Keepers

The second prize this month is an A2 Card Keeper Album Kit!


This will be perfect to hold all of the cards you have been making with each issue of SheetLoad. Find out more about this product at:If you don't win this kit, make sure to check back later in the month, as we have 2 more complete kits to give away!!

To be entered to win this prize, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your first name, last initial and email address*. (see below for more specifics)

Deadline: March 9th, Midnight CST
Specifics: All comments must include your first name and last initial. If your comment is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info, you must also include your email address*. ie: "Anonymous" posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Winner will be announced here on March 10th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

Clarification re: Blog Candy #1

This is just a reminder that if you want to qualify for Blog Candy #1 you must leave the following in your comment:
- First Name
- Last Initial
- Email Address* (unless your blog has contact me info)
- Link to a blog post or public message board post that talks about SheetLoad and our month-long celebration

I have gotten many that are just names and email address - no link to a post about the celebration.

Also, if your post is on a message board, it must be a public message board and your comment here must also include your email address.

If a winner is chosen and their comment does not meet all requirements above, they will be disqualified and a new winner will be chosen. This will help to expedite the process once winners are chosen.

*I will not use your email address for anything other than to contact you if you win. ie; No SPAM. If you feel more comfortable putting spaces in your email address that is fine. As long as I have a way to contact the winner.

Meet the Artists - Episode 6 - Barbara DeBose

Today's Artist is...
Barbara DeBose, SheetLoad Sample Artist http://createdbybd.blogspot.com/

SheetLoad Q - How many years have you been making cards? Purposely and collecting supplies 3 years, but I think it's in my DNA as I can remember making hand made greetings as a child.

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite technique to use on cards? I'm not sure if it's a technique, but I LOVE texture paint, also known as embossing paste. It is such a cool effect!

SheetLoad Q - What is your favorite crafty site? Paper Crafters {Anonymous} of course with Papertrey Ink running a close second.

SheetLoad Q - Are you a member of any manufacturer or web-site design teams? This team is the only one I am currently a part of part of.

SheetLoad Q - What is a little-known or odd fact about yourself? I was originally a Mechanical Engineering major the first time around at college. Now I am slowly pursuing a Business degree, one class at a time.

SheetLoad Q - What is a recent card you have made, that would be considered a favorite? This is a tough one, but I think i'm going with the Valentine's Day card. I cut the heart out to use on another card and just wanted to see how the embossing would look with the silver cardstock. I really liked so I used it as an element on my card.

SheetLoad Q - Is there anything else you would like to share with SheetLoad readers? I love to make hand made gifts with a soft spot for paper mache. It's a surface that just begs to be painted, inked, glued, glittered and papered. I also have an addiction to the collecting of supplies, especially tools and paper!

March Blog Candy #1 - Studio G Stamps - Sponsored by SheetLoad of Cards

Help SheetLoad promote its month-long celelbration and be entered to win the first prize; a collection of 15 of the new Studio G Series 10 acrylic stamp sets!!!

Entering to win is easy. Just write a blog post about SheetLoad's Celebration and then leave a comment on this post with the link to the promo text. If you don't have a blog, a post on a public message board will work also; just make sure you come back here and leave a link to it. (see below for more requirements)

Specifics: Comment must also include your first name, last initial and email* address, if it is not linked to a blog that has "contact me" info. ie: Anonymous posts must have all three pieces of info to qualify.

Deadline: March 7th, Midnight CST

Winner will be announced here on March 8th.

*I will not use the email address to SPAM you. If you feel more comfortable inserting spaces in the address, that is fine. I just don't want to have to track down a lot of anonymous winners. If you do not include your email address, or a link to a blog with contact info, your entry will be voided.

It's here!! The March issue of SheetLoad

(Clicking on the image above will open up a dialog box where you can "open" or "save" the PDF file. You will need Acrobat reader to view the issue.)

Finally, after much work and hype, the new issue of SheetLoad is ready to be downloaded!

The sketch this month is by Becky Fleck of PageMaps fame! She was so nice to provide us with an exclusive* sketch, and in a fun, new size for SheetLoad - 5" x 7"! Make sure to check out her new PageMaps book that is being sold at Amazon.com.

All of the stamps featured in this month's issue are by gg designs. Make sure to stop by Charlotte's store. She gives such great customer service and has been nice enough to offer up a gift certificate to her MiniMall that will be featured later on in the celebration!

There were so many great samples for this issue from our artists that I couldn't get them all into the issue. Later in the month I will feature the ones that aren't in the issue, but must be seen.

Make sure to check back later today for the first blog candy post of this month's celebration!

*Sketch is exclusive to SheetLoad for 6 months, then it will be rotated through Becky's site.