A couple of months ago, representatives from Elmer's contacted me through email and asked if I would like to participate in the Elmer's Crafting Challenge. I quickly agreed because their crafting supplies rock and the prize is a meaningful one!
Here is what arrived. And this is only a small sampling!
Here is the challenge that was issued to me:
Use the new Elmer's CraftBond and X-ACTO crafting products within this kit to create a craft that matches the theme of your blog by October 8. It can be anything from a family-oriented scrapbooking page layout to a trendy piece of home decor (if you need a little inspiration picking a project, just let us know)! Elmer's will make a $1,000 donation on behalf of the winning blogger to the national educational-based charity of her choice! Don't forget to share your craft with your readers and have fun giving away the three Elmer's prize packages we promised. Good luck!
I decided to make a layout that focuses on all the ways my family plays, creates and explores. That is what scrapbooking is for me... Here is my project!
To complete this layout, I used the very cool circle cutter from Elmers...think of it as a compass circle cutter but even better! I love to add circles so this tool is perfect! I am so in love with the cutting board they sent...it is a little bigger than 12X12 so you can fit your whole project on it. The vibrant pink helps me to line things up...this mat will get used every day! I incorporated their glue dots, foam tape and glitter pens on this layout as well. See how I colored the cardboard in...I will be using these pens a ton! Everything is made with the scrapbooker in mind!
I am so honored to participate in this challenge! If I am chosen to be the lucky winner, I would ask that the donation be given to the Autism Society of America. I am a special education teacher and have worked with many students with autistim over the years. My students are gifted, unique, amazing kids who have taught me so much! It is a cause that is near and dear to my heart!
HOW YOU CAN WIN:
I have been granted three prize packs from Elmer's and X-ACTO to giveaway. Each prize pack contains:
X-ACTO:
4-pack Decorative Edge Scissors
Self Healing Mat
Retractable Craft Knife
Craft Swivel Knife
Elmer's CraftBond:
Scrapbooking Tape: Repositionable
Extra Strength Glue Stick
Wet & Dry Dual Tip Glue Pen
Permanent Tape Runner
In order to "win, please leave a comment on this blog posting. If you don't have a blog, don't worry. Just log your comment as "Anonymous". Give leave a name. Local, national and international entries are welcome. Also, if you aren't already a "Follower", please sign up today. Spread the word! Let your crafting friends and family know that I will be picking winners over the next couple of days! Good luck!
ah, what a nice thing for Elmer to do and you as well by participating!! Great layout!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout! And such a worthy cause. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting such a fabulous giveaway!!
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~Cherie
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What a cool giveaway and what an honor that they chose YOU. Fabulous page, too, Stace.
ReplyDeleteok! that layout is AMAZING!!! I love it, and may have to lift it ;) Congrats on the opportunity to compete ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being selected to participate, and good luck!! It's a gorgeous LO :) I'd love to join in the giveaway (I'm a new follower, from the Nook) Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic products! And what an adorable page!
ReplyDeleteAwesome good luck.
ReplyDeleteGreat layout. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool contest that Elmer is hosting! Great layout!
ReplyDeleteGreat LO, Stacey and an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeletethat is a stunning and striking layout! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteChoose ME! ME! ME! ME! I love their products!
ReplyDeleteOooh what a fab giveaway. And your LO is fantastic. Ok, now pick me!
ReplyDeleteMichelle Magana
Oh I love what Elmers is doing! I hope you win... that layout is so beautiful and I WAAAANT that cutting mat!!!!! COOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!! Love the LO :-) I am a follower and thanks for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeletewow how COOL is this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, layout Stacey, I love that you used the gel pens on the card board, really adds something!! If you pick me to win, please choose a differrent name, as I already participated in this challenge as well and I just want to leave you some love. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout and giveaway! I didn't realize Elmers had craft mats and cutters...I will have to check them out!
ReplyDeletewow, great layout, and how fabulous to be able to do a giveaway too. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhh me hopes me wins!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee this Stacey!!! WOW WOW WOW!! That lo is JUST GORGEOUS!! Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the colors! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteLove your LO topic and design! It is no surprise that Elmer picked you as part of their challenge. You rock and inspire! Great charity choice and I hope you win.
ReplyDeleteWow! How generous of them! Love that layout, you have a certain way with shapes and it looks amazing everytime!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun challenge to be asked to participate in and such a worth cause. Love your project and hope you win!
ReplyDeletecoool! What a nice prize to give away :)
ReplyDeletewould love to win this one :)
//Katarina
Stacey, wow what a gorgeous layout and what a gorgeous prize from Elmer's to do, Autism is just over here becoming very talked about and explains lots of childrens behaviours that have gone by undiagnosed. What a wonderful cause, and I so hope you win because Autism needs so much more research. Love these tools, not seen them before. That circle cutter rocks......Melxx
ReplyDeletewow that is a gorgeous layout! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Nita
Congratulations on being selected for this honor!! Great giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteLove the big circle on this layout! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun challenge for you...and you ROCKED IT!! (Fun give away too!)
ReplyDeleteAwesome layout!! ( as always)
ReplyDeleteI have tried the circle cutter and LOVE it and want one for my very own! Pick Me! :)
Love the layout! What a wonderful cause! You rock girl!! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteAwesome layout - you did a great job with the challenge
ReplyDeleteI hope you win ! You layout is fabulous as always !
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea and what a gorgeous layout you did I love it.... I am crossing my fingers and toes for you to win.
ReplyDeleteJanie Boots
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What a fun giveaway!! I love the layout, all the geometric shapes are great!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing prize pack Elmers sent you! And I love the layout you made....all the circles are fabby!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Giveaway! Love the layout!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's a great deal!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layout too (as always Miss Stacey!)
MichMc
love the project you created - the circles and stars really pop :D
ReplyDeleteLove the layout. And I bet you had a blast using all of these cool new tools!
ReplyDeleteI've been away for so long, then I come back just in time to see this contest running - yah. What a great layout. Your designs so inspire me Stacey it's no wonder Elmer's chose you to help promote their products :) Thanks for wanting to share the love with all of us.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome for you! Love your layout - and your cause! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win. :)
I am impressed. You chose the most complimenting colors for your project and the layout of your design keeps me interested. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWow, as I see more and more of these crafting projects I realize just how uncreative I really am. What a great job.
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