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October 1, 2007
From the Helm - Welcome to SSR!
Cap'n Dawn Heath,Publisher
We're BACK! Yes...we are back in Great Britain...my other home. England is where I was born, my husband was born and my oldest son. I have spent most of my life travelling back and forth between England and the United States. I'm now a United States citizen and I'm very proud of that! But, you can't take England out of a person just because they call another part of the world home now. Quite a few of my family still live in England...as well as Germany, Spain, Australia, Canada and the USA! I guess we all seem to have wanderlust in us! It must explain the whole cruise around the world concept of SSR to you now huh? It's in my blood.
Photo taken by Dave Stewart of http://www.davestewartphotography.co.uk/
Click on the photos to see a very special gallery of photos!
As we spend this beautiful fall month in Great Britain it will be a fabulous time to explore the Victorian era. We were so excited about this that we have decided that this month we will celebrate our very first "themed" issue so the crew have tried to create an all Victorian themed issue with thier designs! Now, I can guarantee that not all the designs are Victorian themed as it just wasn't practical with their scheduled subject for October. But, if it was possible it was done. I hope you enjoy this!! I'd just love to see what you create as you are inspired by this very special issue!!
Photo taken by Dave Stewart of http://www.davestewartphotography.co.uk/
Click on the photos to see a very special gallery of photos!
I have a very special surprise for you that I'm so excited about! I'm very proud to introduce to you my brother in law, Dave Stewart! Dave is a professional photographer living in England and he is sharing all these photos with you that he has taken! Click on the photos to see a very special gallery of photos! You can visit Dave's website if you are in need of a professional photographer! http://www.davestewartphotography.co.uk/
Cap'n Dawn
School is now in full swing. At my house, we are starting to adjust to our new schedules. I loved taking my camera to up to the school to take pictures not only of my boys on their first days of school, but also the children in my own classroom. So, I was thrilled to look at the layouts that were submitted to the Readers’ Gallery Contest. We have wonderful layout of students and teachers. Take a look!
School is now in swing for everyone around the world it seems. I’m so excited that there may soon be hope of some cooler fall weather. I am ready for a little Halloween. So, I decided the theme for October would be "Trick of Treat" When I say treat, I want you to know that I am talking about all kinds of treats for the eyes. You can post all things Halloween, or anything that is a treat for the eyes. This months gallery contest is open to all kinds of art of any theme. Everyone reading this has something to post!
If you want to see who the winner of the September Reader's Gallery Contest is then you'll have to visit Brook's Gallery page and see all the fabulous designs submitted for September! 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 September's contest:
The winning quote is
Eve told Adam "I told you not to put so much Miracle Grow on my flower bed!"
Submitted by Patricia Miner
Congratulations Pat!
Now, if you'd like to see the October 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 and the October Caption Contest! We at SSReflections appreciate our sponsors so much!
Our Designer’s Challenge sponsor this month is PaperArtsy which hails from the eastern outskirts of London so you’ll get lots of inspiration from our Port of Call this month! PaperArtsy started in 2002 as a regular workshop taught in Brentwood, Essex, UK. They now have grown to include 3 great collections: Ink and the Dog, The Cats Meow, Urban Snapshots. Each collection is sure to fit any project you’re working on! They also sell a wide array of accessories for use in your projects including German Scrap, Collage Sheets, Slide Mailers, Golden Paints, Art Girlz Charms Picture Packs and much more! In addition, you’ll find on their site, projects sheets for download as well as Stamp and Trade shows you will find PaperArtsy (and yes, they will be in the USA, as well!) Look around your favorite paper art store and you’ll be sure to find PaperArtsy there! The beautiful Victorian themed card to the right was created by Robin Willis!
Donalda has been busy organizing such awesome swaps on the Ezine Yahoo! Group. The swap featured right now is the Arch card swap. The design to the right was created by Korbyn May for this swap. Congratulations to all the ladies who participated on a job well done! If you'd like to participate in one of 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
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 spring 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!
"Trick or Treat" is the theme for Brook's October 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! This feature will be Anita's last with SSR. She has some very exciting things going on with her life though and we are just so happy for her!! I will miss Anita so much as she is such a warm kindhearted person. Anita is leaving us with a fabulous review of Technique Junkies 5th Edition CD!
Jill has been creating beautiful cards using watercolors. First H2o's, watercolor pencils and then markers and a mist. Watercolors are my favorite medium to use and I hope you get a chance to play with some of these 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! The layout to the right was created by Stacie for this special sketch challenge from PageMaps!
On our Digital Deck this month Tricia is tackling one of the hardest parts of telling your story...Quotes, Titles and Journaling. Tricia has some awesome ideas on how to get past the blank spots when we are trying to complete a layout! She has some darling layouts to show you how it's done too!
Yvonne has a great project for you this month! Yvonne is recycling restaurant coasters to create the most awesome book for her son! See it for yourself to the right then just visit Yvonne's page to learn how to create one for yourself!!
Now it's time for the Stamping Art Deck! Cindy Seabright has a gorgeous project this month to share with you. She has created a Victorian Letter box! You can see the finished project for yourself as it is featured to the right!
Flo Flo's cards are absolutely gorgeous. She has brought beautiful colors to a Victorian brown and they will knock your socks off as you are inspired with Flo's ideas, techniques and products to use as you create your own Victorian cards.
Judy has done a review on the "Rubber Paper Scissors" DVD by Judi Watanabe from Judikins which has been presented by PageSage. Judi covers the basic supplies, rubber stamps both mounted and un-mounted, different types of ink pads, papers, scoring and cutting in her DVD and our Judy has created some gorgeous artwork to showcase this DVD!
Now on to the Altered Arts Deck! Michaela is back after taking some time off over the summer! She's back with a couple of fabulous ideas to share with you! She has created an altered toy tub for her daughters' Littlest Pet Shop Toys. She has also altered some photo mattes to share with you! You aren't going to believe how fun these projects are!!
Robin did a feature on photo altering last August and challenged our readers to sharing their own versions of photo altering. Well, this month Robin is sharing some of the inspirations that were sent to her with all of you in her article! The card to the right was created by Jan Hoefler!
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 atc featured to the right was created by Wanda H!
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!
The kids have been in school for about a month now and we're settling into a new routine of early morning showers, homework, football practices and games as well as our weekly soccer trips around S.E. Wisconsin! Homecoming was this past week which made for an insane week of activities. Our house got TP'd during the annual tp night. It's allowed in our town for 3 hours once a year! The kids had a great time all week! The parade was fabulous, the game was awesome and we won 41-7 we all know how special it is to win the Homecoming game! Knock on wood...but I love having teenagers around. I'm so blessed.
I hope you are able to sit and enjoy reading this very special issue of SSR as we visit Great Britain. 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 (we're still hitting the 80's here!) 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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Reflections Publishing Group
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