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September 1, 2007
From the Helm - Welcome to SSR!
Cap'n Dawn Heath,Publisher
As we visit France this month we have been blessed to have our very own Ramie share a special visit she had to Paris. She is even sharing some of her very first layouts with you! So without further adieu I'll let Ramie share her personal journey to Paris...
Cap'n Dawn
France...Paris, France...
A place I’d always dreamed about going...and finally got to. Now, it’s been almost a decade since I was there, but my memories are vivid, as if I’d been there yesterday!
I was living in Spain, courtesy of the US Navy, and was a volunteer with the base’s high school band. They had been asked to participate in a contest at Disneyland Paris, and the director asked if I’d like to be a chaperone. Having never been to Paris, I thought it was a perfect opportunity, and the costs were less than what I’d pay as an “average tourist”, so I hopped on board...literally!
After an 18 hour bus ride, with 60+ high school kids and a few other chaperones, we arrived at Disneyland Paris. We bunked in cabins, camp style. We spent 5 days seeing the sights, and watching the band compete and perform (and they did that well!). While I don’t recall what we did when, I know we spent one foggy damp morning at the Eiffel Tower, and an afternoon touring part of the Louvre. Then we spent one day walking the town, seeing the Arc De Triumphe, the Joan of Arc and many other famous sites, and ended our day at Notre Dame. We hit the Hard Rock Café for t-shirts and dinner, and hit lots of wonderful little café’s for pastries...for breakfast, lunch & dessert! We also spent one day, Thanksgiving Day, at Disneyland Paris. I had never been to a Disney park before (and that’s the only one I’ve been to still), and it was amazing. It was cold, damp and foggy, but we had a wonderful time. I was in awe the whole time.
Here’s a few layouts I did, way back in 2000, from my days in Paris!
Paris was the only place I spent any time while I was in France, so I can’t say much about the rest of France, but I loved my time in Paris, and am so glad I went...even after paying to use the restrooms, and waiting in line to see the Mona Lisa...which was a major disappointment for me...it’s an amazing piece of art, but it’s SOOO much smaller than it always appears in pictures!!
I hope you all have a wonderful “visit” in France, and that you’ll share your French inspired art with us!
Ramie
The latest news from Snow regarding Maddie is just too awesome to not share RIGHT NOW!!
THE DOCTOR FEELS MADDIE IS CANCER FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Her lymph nodes are enlarge but he feels it could be because of all the things she has gone through but it is something they will follow because of her history!!
It is Maddie choice if she wants her port removed but the doctor feels it will be much easier on her when they have to do the cat scan and blood tests. So for now it will be left in.
We feel so much better but the next 3 months it will always be in our mind till another cat scan is done.
Our family and friends have decided to keep our cancer bracklets on till after that scan.
THANK EACH OF YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR US!! I KNOW GOD HAS HEARD ALL OUR PRAYERS.
Snow Davidson
Snow's granddaughter Maddie was diagnosed with a very fast growing cancerous tumor in her abdomen. Maddie is 7 years old and the SSR Ezine community has rallied to send Maddie and her family cards of encouragement. We have created this very special gallery to showcase as many of the cards as we are sent scans of so that wherever Maddie is, she can see the cards and all the heartfelt prayers we are sending her way.
If you would like to participate in Maddie's page please send me a scan of your card to Maddie and her family to editor@ssreflections.com. Please size the scan to 475 pixels before you email it to me and include your first and last name. I will update this page as often as possible with news from the family on Maddie with what they are comfortable sharing with us. This is all to encourage Maddie and her family and we will respect their privacy at all times. No information will be shared on this page without the full consent of the family.
The kids are growing and another school year is here. I am starting my 20th year of teaching. To celebrate this monumental event, I would like to announce the theme for the September Readers’ Gallery Challenge...
I really think that the “Back to School” theme gives you a lot of freedom to choose many different kinds of artwork to express yourself. Altered lunch boxes, clipboards, frames, traditional layouts or cards all are welcomed. It would be fantastic if everyone on our list participated! If you want to see who the winner of the August Reader's Gallery Contest is then you'll have to visit Brook's Gallery page and see all the fabulous designs submitted for August! All entries must be based on the theme for the current months contest. All entries must be uploaded to the SSR Reader's Gallery!
The winner will be announced when the upcoming monthly issue is launched! The winner will receive prize package valued at $25 which is sponsored by Keepsake Designs. Thank you Becky!
Here is the picture from August's contest:
The winning quote is
"I'm so Tired, that my Tail Feathers are dragging"!
Submitted by Christal Gill aka: kittygirl
Congratulations Christal!
Now, if you'd like to see the September Caption Contest card, you'll have to visit Cindy's Caption Contest page! We can't wait to hear your captions! All entries must be sent to our yahoo group, just click the link below to join and be part of the fun and have a few laughs! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SSReflectionsezine/
Special thanks to Hearts in Touch for sponsoring the September Caption Contest! We at SSReflections appreciate our sponsors so much!
Our Designer’s Challenge is sponsored by Third Coast Stamps. Val has a fabulous selection of unmounted rubber stamps to choose from with a very talented design team to showcase their designs. The SSR designers had a wonderful time creating an entire gallery of art to show you just how versatile and fun Third Coast Stamps are. The design to the right was created by Flo!
Last month we welcomed Donalda Cox on board SSR as our new swap hostess on the Ezine Yahoo! Group. The swaps on the Ezine Yahoo! Group are in full swing and they appear to be a huge success! The swap featured right now is the Art Wand Swap. The design to the right was created by Michelle Weaver for this swap. Congratulations ladies on a job well done! If you'd like to participate in Donalda's swaps all you have to do is join the Ezine Yahoo! Group and sign up! We'd love to show your work too! We'll update the swaps gallery mid-month with the most recent swap images to share with you so be sure to come back!
Korbyn's Korner - S.S. Reflections Sponsor Spotlight!
korbynmay@ssreflections.com
Director of Sales
As you finish reading this jam packed issue of S.S. Reflections, please make your way to our Making Waves page and visit our advertisers! We have revamped the page to make it more accessible to you and easier for you when you are shopping! Some of our Advertisers have wonderful specials and announcements just for you! We have also changed our COMM policy on the Ezine Yahoo! Group and the Forum Message Board! We are now allowing COMM's from all vendors on the Ezine Yahoo! Group and message board on Mondays!
S.S. Reflections: SSR has created a store directory listing for you and if you don't see your favorite store listed, be sure to send them our way! We have two separate directories for easy access to anyone interested which includes an alphabetical store listing and location listing. Please contact Cap'n Dawn at adsales@ssreflections.com for more information. There is a minimal fee to be included in our directory program of only $100 for one full year! SSR keeps it's costs low as we are committed to supporting the small business!
Altered Pages: What's black and white and red all over? Our new Kit of the Month - you have to see it! The new Kit of the Month is gorgeous if I do say so myself! It's fun to look at, fun to make, and looks like you spent a fortune on it! See this gorgeous kit and all the other beautiful Altered Pages kits! http://www.alteredpages.com/kitofthemonth.html
Don't forget the Collage Sheet Club - shipping now! Get all 12 new collage sheets from Altered Pages before they're even released on the website. Prepay for six months and receive free shipping for six months.
With any purchase of $20 or more, receive the Mini Flowers Collage Sheet - see it on the New Products Page http://www.alteredpages.com/newproducts.html
Jackie had a special offer for all new customers! $5.00 off any first order with the coupon code NEWCUSTOMER
Authentic Memories: has an unprecedented offer of scrapbook supplies valued at $350 for only $90 and they will pay for the shipping!
Exclusive papercraft designs as well as the digital scrapbook package you’ve been dreaming of to create beautiful layouts in no time at all. Easy enough for beginners to look like pros and flexible enough for pros to love as well.
Click thru to see a photo and complete list of all the wonderful goodies waiting for you; white chipboard, bling, textured-papers, rub-ons, cards, ribbons and so much more!
Hearts in Touch has new images available and more coming soon!
AVAILABLE NOW:
#102 Framed Florals
#103 A & B Peacocks
#104 Birds
COMING SOON:
#105 Oriental Silhouettes
#106 Oriental Scenes
#107 Thanksgiving
#108 Christmas 2007
Join our group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeartsInTouchRubberStamps/ and keep up to date on all the new products coming along very soon and meet a lot of wonderful crafting friends.
Hearts In Touch" is now carrying WorldWin Papers". http://www.worldwinpapers.com/. Email Frances for price list.
We also have free, online classes at the HIT website chat room. Anyone is welcome to join.
PaperArtsy: New from PaperArtsy this past May 2007 are the mini stamps. These are on EZ mount and perfect for ATC's, small gift cards and 'inchie' art.
Also new from the 'Urban Snapshots' Stamp Collection is the Fancy Dress series and Wrought Iron series of 4 plates in each of these families. Check out www.paperartsy.co.uk
Stamp and Scrap Canada: Stamp and Scrap Canada: Read our latest newsletter online - http://www.stampandscrapcanada.com/papercraftnewsletter.html
See what's new in the shop (items added regularly) - http://www.stampandscrapcanada.com/new.html
We've got a HUGE clearance sale going on - 25 to 50% off on lots of items (most are 40% off) - http://www.stampandscrapcanada.com/sale.html
And if you're buying regular priced products here's a couple ecoupon codes you can use. Type the ecoupon code in the text box on the shopping cart page.
To get $5 off an order that includes $40 @ regular prices type: ssreflections5
To get $15 off $100 @ regular prices type: ssreflections15
If you would like to see your company spotlighted please contact either Korbyn or myself at adsales@ssreflections.com for information!
Be sure to check our sponsors websites often for monthly specials! Remember, without the VIP sponsors we wouldn't have S.S. Reflections for you to enjoy!
SSR is making a Call for Designers!
We are currently looking to expand all of our decks! The Scrapping Deck, Stamping Deck, Digital Deck and the Altered Arts Deck! We want to bring in the fall with a bang and wondered if you would be interested in joining our crew?
If you are interested in applying for a design position please send 5 samples of your work and a sample of your writing. Please write as though it will be your first article on SSR! You can write about a product you love, and subject that means a lot to you, or even a use a color theme or a favorite technique. Send your writing sample in Word format (preferred) and your designs to editor@ssreflections.com
Please size your jpgs to 475 pixels (the longest side) so it is easier to send through email. You need to be aware before you apply that we do have a deadline each month that is necessary and by applying you agree to stick to the schedule.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email editor@ssreflections.com and we will do all we can to help! If you applied once before don't hesitate to apply again.
On our Editorial Deck we will be featuring the swaps from the Ezine Yahoo! Group with our hostess, Donalda Cox. You won't want to miss this fabulous gallery of beautiful artwork! The design to the right was created by Paula Lewis!
You'll not want to miss all the fun with Cindy's Caption Contest! You'll need to join our Yahoo! Ezine Group to post your caption ideas! The September contest is sponsored by Hearts In Touch So, start sharing your captions on the Ezine Yahoo! Group!
"Back to School" is the theme for Brook's September Reader's Gallery Contest! Keepsake Designs has provided a prize valued at $25 for the Reader's Gallery Contest!
Now on to the Scrapping Deck! Jill has stepped into the dark unknowns of the Home Improvement Store and is sharing all kinds of fun products to use as you scrapbook! The "Dream" layout to the right was created by Jill using some of these fabulous products!
Stacie's sketch challenge this month is sponsored by 2 Page Maps! You won't want to miss the wonderful layouts submitted for Stacie's challenge this month! Great job everyone!! If you'd like to participate in Stacie's challenge all you have to do is upload your creations to the Interactive Reader's Gallery!
On our Digital Deck this month Cricket is exploring the various tools she has in her software program and sharing her discoveries with us! The fabulous layout to the right was created by Cricket of her beautiful daughter Mandi.
Ramie is reviewing "Computer Tricks for Scrapbookers A Review from a Digi-Scrapper" from Creating Keepsakes. Idea books are as important to our scrapping supplies as the actual supplies themselves. Ramie has done this fabulous review so you will know ahead of time that this book is definitely needed in your collection!
Yvonne has created a digital kit for a very special gift to her sister who is pregnant with her 4th child! Not only has Yvonne created this kit but she has wonderful ideas already in mind on what to do with it. This very special gift is sure to touch anyone's heart and is a joy for all of us to see! It's just gorgeous!
Now it's time for the Stamping Art Deck! Cindy Seabright is back after taking a few months off after the death of her younger sister. Cindy has had lots to deal with this summer but now she is back and in full swing and celebrating the birth of a new granddaughter!! Cindy is sharing from her heart as she has created a variation of a shaker card to share with us!
Flo has created masterpieces for you this month. Okay, well, she is incorporating masterpieces into her work and let me just say they are masterpiece material!! Okay...can I get the word masterpiece in this description just one more time? Apparently so...
Judy has done a product review on a Dutch company called Starform Stickers. Starform has a large collection of more than 1,000 sheets of stickers that includes: outline, corner, text, transparent, holographic, mosaic, graphic, figures and transfer sheets with regard to different themes. The gorgeous card to the right was created by Judy!
Now on to the Altered Arts Deck! Robin is also doing a review on the Starform Stickers showing how versatile these stickers are as you can use them on your altered arts projects! The bowl to the right was created by Robin!
Wendy has created a wonderful theme with her “torsos with a message” which will inspire you to alter some paper mache torsos of your own. Wendy is actually in the USA in the midst of her dream holiday! As of right now she is visiting with Robin and her family. We know you join us in wishing Wendy a wonderfu safe holiday as she travels around the USA.
Our Interactive Reader's Gallery! is not just for showcasing your scanned images, its also for your photos and your digital layouts! We want to see everything that you are proud of! So, come on board and share what you are most proud of! The layout featured to the right is of Diana Scott our message board guru! I wanted to share this with you as we are all so happy that Diana is pregnant! After many prayers said we are so happy for Diana and Jeff!
So, don't be shy...share your ideas with us!! You just never know what we'll feature next or who we'll ask to be a guest designer on SSR!! IT COULD BE YOU!!! The photo gallery is so much fun and filled with fantastic designs...stamped art, digital layouts and scrapped layouts not to mention the photo gallery! You can upload all the designs that you want to share with us ANYTIME you'd like! We have an opportunity to make comments and talk about the products you used and the techniques! You'll want to definitely add this to your favorites and come back often!
School starts in just a few days. The past few weeks have been a flurry of preparations as we prepare the boys for school. Alex will be in his final year of grade school, Matt is going into 7th grade and Mitch is a sophmore and will start learning how to drive in just a couple of weeks. Suddenly it will be all go and I won't know what to do with myself the house will be so quiet. Of course, that will last for about 1 day and then I'll be so busy I won't know how I fit it all in when the boys were home for the summer! My prayers are with all of your children as you send them back to school. Let's hope that this year will be safe for all our families.
I hope you are able to sit and enjoy reading this very special issue of SSR as we visit France. Please keep Maddie in your prayers and be sure to send a scan of the cards you send to Maddie and her family. We are so very happy with the doctor's prognosis and pray daily that the cancer is completely gone! Remember to take a moment in each day and count your blessings. I know that you are all a very special blessing to me. Fall will be here before you know it so take a few minutes to sit and enjoy a special sunset or sunrise depending on your schedule!
Calm Sailing,
Cap'n Dawn
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