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If you love scrapbooking sketches or online classes, this weekend’s giveaway is for you: Kelly Purkey’s Sketchbook 3 class. Kelly has created fifty sketches to share in this four week class, and I’m thrilled to be one of the guest artists. You can read all about the class on Kelly’s blog. One commenter will win a place in the class, which starts Monday. 

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post mentioning something that has recently made you happy! One comment will be randomly chosen as the winner. Entries close at midnight Sunday, UK time, and the winner will be posted here on Monday. Be sure to check back to see if it’s you!

Good luck!

xlovesx 

02 April 2011



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161 Comments for Scrapbooking giveaway day

  1. Daphne Says:

    What a great giveaway! I love sketches and like to play with them! What made me happy? I scraplift a layout by YOU, Shimelle, and it was a patterned paper I would never have thought I would use!

  2. susan Says:

    sounds like a fun class:)))))))))))))))))

  3. Michelle f Says:

    Awesome giveaway!!! Making me happy is pretty easy, spending time with family is the easiest way.

  4. Peta Says:

    One of my layouts was voted ‘People’s Choice’ winner at a creative weekend hosted by a local store. I had never entered a competition before – happiness eventually overcame the shock!

  5. tape Says:

    Spending the day with crafty friends :)

  6. Melissa Says:

    I enjoy using sketches and would love to win a spot in this class. The spring shunshine is making me happy these days, along with a recent road trip & several completed layouts.

  7. Madeline Says:

    I have actually done a LO based on a Shimelle sketch and love it, I actually broke out in a big grin when it was finished. I would love to win this class.

  8. Nathalie Says:

    Woooo, this sounds really good! As a fan of sketches I would love to win a spot in this class! I recently got very excited when I saw flowers that I did not plant blooming in my yard :D

  9. Maeghan M. Says:

    Having a whole day to craft last week :-)

  10. Deb Says:

    Thanks for the chance to win. My daughter gained the Middle School scholarship to our choice of High School next year – that makes me so happy and proud.

  11. dogmatix Says:

    what a great giveaway :) What makes me happy is a large cup of tea and a creme egg….simple pleasures :)

  12. Sarah Says:

    Something that recently made me happy. Homemade chocolate chip cookies.
    would love to win a spot in this class!

  13. Erin K Says:

    Sunshine and an actual spring like day finally graced us…so I am a happy girl!

  14. Aparna Says:

    I’ve heard so much about this class and how fantastic it has been in the past—-I really hope I win! Something that just made me so very happy was finishing my last assignment for the night—now I have time to be crafty! :) Aparna

  15. Jenny A Says:

    I would love to win a spot!

  16. Nadine Says:

    I figured out how to make small batches of whip cream in my Magic Bullet instead of having to whip up big batches in the mixer!

  17. Jennie M Says:

    oh my! getting lots of scrapping done and meeting my goal for the year makes me so happy! I could really use the class to keep me going!!

  18. sandie Says:

    What makes me happy? Knowing my mum has finally had her hip replacement operation and is making a good recovery. It’s been a long time coming.
    Thank you for the chance to win a great giveaway!!

  19. Amelia Says:

    Being able to talk to my husband (who is away fighting fires) on Skype!

  20. Jeannie Says:

    Love to win a spot… Thanks for the giveaway.

    Well my hub got me a camera lens that I’ve been wanting. Delivery will be on Monday and Spring is here for me to head out and take more pictures.

  21. Marilyn Nimmo Says:

    I love using sketches—use them all of the time. Something that made me happy recently is getting started on my son’s (27 years old now)school scrapbook finally. So much fun looking back on all the fun memories and cute photos.

  22. Carolyn Says:

    My Grandaughter is finally potty trained! Yea no more diapers :)

  23. Adele Says:

    In the last couple of weeks my son has made great improvements in school and overall is much happier while he’s there.

  24. Denise Says:

    I’d have to say me having the money to play spring league hockey has made me happy. I need my hockey to keep me sane.

  25. Linda E Says:

    The weather forecast is making me happy. Looks like we finally had our last snowfall! I can’t wait for Spring! Thanks for the chance.

  26. S Says:

    The fact that we have no plans whatsoever for the weekend makes me happy. We’ve enjoying being home, and getting caught up on a few things. Happy weekend!

  27. adelina Says:

    I went to the zoo today with my family. My daughter was running everywhere – she was so happy. It made me happy to spend time with them .

  28. Melissa Says:

    It was nice and sunny today! A little windy, but the sunshine made me smile. :) Thanks for the chance!

  29. Donna U Says:

    Fun class! I am recently the happy owner of the iPad2 :)

  30. Christina Says:

    Kelly’s class sounds awesome…Would love to win a spot. I’m happy today because we went to the fair — ferris wheels, sausage w/ onions, cotton candy, tilt a whirl — love it all!!

  31. Charmi Says:

    I’ve heard soo much about this class..would love to win!! Today was my 5yr old daughter’s birthday & I surprised her by decorating the house for her in the night..when she woke up in the morning she was all smiles and seeing that just made me happy!!
    Thanks for the chance!

  32. Stacy Hamby Says:

    I keep hearing about this class; it would be fun to take it! I am happy today because a belated birthday present is on its way!

  33. Ruby Says:

    If it wasn’t for sketches I would sit and stare at my work table all day! Today I stayed in bed and read a book!

  34. kat Says:

    warm weather made me happy! so glad it’s springtime :)

  35. Rinda Says:

    Me, me, me! I could really use a kick in my scrapbooking butt! Today, watching my son play baseball made me happy.
    Rinda

  36. Kitty Scrapper Says:

    I am loving the springtime weather and looking forward to taking lots of photos to scrap. Thanks for the chance of winning this fab prize.
    xx

  37. Geralyn Says:

    Thanks for the giveaway! Finishing two layouts today made me happy :)

  38. Cori Power Says:

    I’m a huge baseball fan and opening day made me happy :)

  39. Kristin Summer Says:

    I visited a new crafty store in a really cool neighborhood of Portland today…it was so fun! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  40. JenniferSanborn Says:

    I went shoe shopping yesterday and bought four pair! I never have luck with shoes so I was pretty happy! I would LOVE to win a spot in the class!

  41. Robin W. Says:

    This class sounds so good—I always use sketches to start my pages! I was happy to be home—there’s no place like home!

  42. sylv Says:

    My bff treated me to a mani and pedi today….that made me very happy and very, very grateful!!

  43. Angie Says:

    Today, I went to my son’s baseball game and he hit a ball into the outfield….it was his first hit of the season and I was so proud!!

  44. Steph Says:

    My 6 month old son makes me the happiest!

  45. Lynsey Says:

    My little baby boy’s laugh and smiles make me so happy.

  46. Jessica R. Says:

    Would love to win this! HOw fun! My Saturday made me happy-it was a great day!

  47. Sheri Says:

    Would love to win!!!!! Thanks for the chance!

  48. Amiee arimura Says:

    Would love to take this class!!

  49. bunnyfreak Says:

    My birds make me happy.
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  50. scrappysue Says:

    New clothes that fit; its been a struggle recently and I finally found a store that I love (shame on DH’s bank balance though, LOL!). Thanks for the chance to win Shimelle!

  51. Shirley K Says:

    Makes me happy when I can steal away some time to pump out a card in my craft room!

  52. Dayna Says:

    I have had four weeks of from work in which my boyfriend & I have snowboarder 6 times in Colorado, Oregon, Los Angeles and Lake Tahoe.

  53. Monica Blain Says:

    I would so love to win a place in Sketchbook 3!

    something that made me happy… coming home from a crappy night at work to my cute little doggie all excited to see me!

  54. Ann Says:

    I picked up a new slice card today and that makes me happy!

  55. Lea Says:

    Thanks for the chance to win … finishing 3 cards that I started ages ago made me happy!

  56. laney Says:

    Today was a warm sunny spring day, that made me happy.

  57. Kimberly K. Says:

    My husband and I spent thevweekend in NYC … that made me happy.

  58. Anna Says:

    We just brought home 4 baby ducklings…they are so unbelievably cute. That is what made me happy today!

  59. Sue Bone Says:

    Zumba makes me happy – great music, lovely teacher

  60. Lida Says:

    art makes me happy and scrapping too!

  61. Marie Says:

    I’m happy because today is my birthday and many friends remembered early this year with calls, emails, and fun lunch dates!

  62. Elina Says:

    I’m happy because it’s finally spring! Thanks for chance to win :)

  63. Lisa J Says:

    The class sounds like a lot of fun & I’m excited to hear you’re a guest. Thank you for the chance to win.

  64. Lynn Says:

    What is making me happy -that I have finally had the courage to start my own blog. It has kickstarted my creativity and I have also met some lovely online friends!

  65. Karen Williams Says:

    A barbecue in the garden today made me happy (and getting rid of my husband and kids for the afternoon)

  66. Diane Says:

    On a large scale I was happy about seeing my whole family again and spending time with them on a recent trip back home.
    On a smaller scale I was very happy to see the sun come over the last couple of weeks.

  67. Amanda Huerta Says:

    Making dinner with my boyfriend made me happy today :) so would winning a spot in KP’s class!

  68. Jules Says:

    The feeling that spring is here and summer is just round the corner is making me happy :D

  69. HilaryJ Says:

    I had a lovely day out in London with my daughter yesterday – that made me really happy.

  70. Rebecca Says:

    Oh, wow! I totally want to take this class! Thank you so much for the chance!! It made me so happy yesterday when I finally got my bookwork ready for the tax accountant – it’s about time!!

  71. HazelG Says:

    A good long chat with my best friend on the phone makes me happy and restores my sanity on a regular basis :-)

  72. Natalie G Says:

    I found out I was a having a baby!

  73. Antonia S-H Says:

    My daughter came home from university on Friday and she doesn’t have to go back for nearly a month.

  74. Jackie Pocock Says:

    Fabulous giveaway, thank you. One thing that has made me happy is hearing my baby’s heartbeat. I can’t wait to be a mummy again in September.

  75. Claire Viney Says:

    Waking up on Mothers Day to flowers, tea and breakfast in bed and knowing that I have the best husband and daughter in the world makes me happy!!!

  76. Becky Says:

    My son returning from university yesterday for a whole month!

  77. Helen Overton Says:

    I’ve just started a diet, and in my first week I lost 4 1/2 lbs!

  78. Anso Says:

    Thanks for a great giveaway Shimelle :)

  79. Julia Heald Says:

    I always use sketches so would love to win this prize. I won an award at work this week and was voted best role model/most helpful person which made me really happy :)

  80. Nina Stenzel Says:

    I would love to win a spot in this class!

  81. Song Says:

    Today I was really happy – woken up (at a reasonable hour)by my 6 year old son with a beautiful hand made Mother’s Day card. It’s good to start them crafting at a young age :) Winning would also make this a great day.

  82. carly Says:

    awesome giveaway i would love to win a spot on this class

  83. Hannah Says:

    great giveaway! I’ve just got back from a week in Cornwall…that made me very happy!

  84. Jean D Says:

    Sounds like a great class to do. thanks for the chance to win.

  85. emma clark Says:

    great giveaway…. thankyou. what has made me happy this week mmmm…. losing half a stone and spending time with my babies on mothers day xxx

  86. Jo Says:

    A great giveaway, I love sketches. Something that made me really happy was my lovely daughter telling me that I was her best friend…..ok she tells me every day but it still makes me happy :)

  87. Zahra Says:

    Apart from the beautiful sunshine recently, my daughter gave me the best smile in the world this morning as she gave me a card and a little posie of flowers fo Mother’s Day!

  88. Lisa Says:

    Definitely the sunshine. We have had such beautiful weather here recently and yesterday I sat out on my balcony for quite some time, just soaking it up! That really made me feel great.

  89. Clair Says:

    Thanks to your sketches I’m actually starting to really like the idea of ‘plan of attack’ scrapbooking. This would be perfect!

  90. linda Says:

    The weather is actually making me happy…finally sunny days…makes everything just seem better :) Thanks for the chance!

  91. Delia W Says:

    It was my Birthday this week, and connecting with people that I havent for a while, made me happy and smile.

  92. karennarelle Says:

    i always start with a sketch! It always makes me happy when i hear my daughter call me mama. not mum or mummy, it just makes me smile.

  93. Lisa Says:

    The pink parrot tulips at the florist today!

  94. Louise Says:

    today has made me happy, i’m another year older (not so happy) and its mothers day. my children have drawn me cards and made me vouchers for throughout the day, i was overwhelmed. To win a spot when i’m loving sketches and have some lovley new supplies would be just awesome xx

  95. Sherrie M. Says:

    What made me happy yesterday was going to NY Yankees ballgame with my 7 yr old daughter for her first game. Seeing it through her eyes & watching her excitement was awesome.

  96. Lydia Says:

    Right now the warm weather will make me happy. I want it to finally be SPRING! Now more snow! Plus, winning this spot in her class will make me very happy!

  97. Joanne Says:

    My daughter making me a really lovely mother’s day lunch – proper English style. :0)

  98. heather Says:

    love sketches, sounds like a great class :) I’m just happy the sun is shining!

  99. Amy L Says:

    My husband and I were able to go on a date last night!! So refreshing to get away from the kids for a few hours and enjoyed some DELICIOUS crab legs.

  100. Mariam Says:

    I am happy I finally making my travel mini book.

  101. Kathy R Says:

    This is such a great class I have already signed up for it!

  102. Lise Says:

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’m happy every morning when I can take time and enjoy my coffee and croissant.

  103. Nancylee Says:

    Our recent holiday with my honey to visit my family in philippines was the best.

  104. Kristan G, Says:

    Enjoying the beautiful day and finishing my 10K race yesterday made me quite happy! Thanks!

  105. Susan Brennan Says:

    I was very happy to sit outside in the sun yesterday. We had record high temps. It was so nice that I don’t mind the prediction for snow tomorrow!

  106. Staci G Says:

    Laughing out loud with my son makes me very happy. Thanks!

  107. rebecca.k Says:

    We were able to spend the last week at my parent’s house. I got to see my sislings, too. That always makes me happy!

  108. Tammy Eberhard Says:

    I’m happy that Spring seems to finally have “Sprung” & that we have turned to daylight savings time in Canada. It’s been a long winter! Thanks for the chance to win.

  109. trisha Says:

    im happy that its nice and warm here in california!!! :D

  110. Rosalie Says:

    I know several people have already said this, but it’s really hard to be sad with Spring in the air. The season is such a breathe of life after the cold dull winter. Today I see blooming crocus and temperatures around 70. That is enough to make another happy.

  111. khadijah f Says:

    Looks like a great class! Thanks for the chance to win. I’m happy today because the sun is shining brightly! It’s about time for spring.

  112. Alexa Gill Says:

    I’m already signed up and can’t wait! I loved the first two classes. Hope to see you over on the SC boards!

  113. Jacky Scales Says:

    Today my daughter has given me a potting table for Mothers Day….it was the perfect gift….and has made me very happy.
    The class sounds great.

  114. furrypig Says:

    thanks so much for the chance to win, I have been happy today spending time with the family and especially happy with handmade mothers day gifts from my children too cute!

  115. CoCo Says:

    Happy with some good news we got a few weeks ago. Today simple happiness singing along to the radio in wonderful countryside in Connemara on a sunny day. Couldn’t be happier when I’m singing! Thanks for the chance of great prize.

  116. Jennifer Monroe Says:

    Seeing my friend get married this weekend after patiently waiting for years for the perfect person made me happy!

  117. jacki l Says:

    i just had a letter from and a long phone call with a friend i hadn’t seen for a couple of years, that made me extra happy!!

  118. Lyn Meadows Says:

    Yay for me, I have the next 2 days off work to play with my scrapbooking supplies. I can’t wait.

  119. Smeepee Says:

    Giving my mom and mom-in-law their mother’s day pressies made me happy! :)

  120. kathy ( kathyb) Says:

    Sharing a bar of dairy milk in bed with my children this morning! Thanks for the chance to enter.

  121. Susie Says:

    I do love sketches and lately sunshine makes me very happy! :)

  122. Stephanie Baxter Says:

    I went to a lovely wedding yesterday…that made me very happy!

  123. Kirsty Lane Says:

    The most recent thing that made me happy was seeing the smile on my little boys face when he got to see his volcano & dinosaur birthday cake that i had spent hours making for him :o))

  124. Kerry Says:

    Oh sounds like a fantastic course I would love to win to be part of this! What has made me happy, my two year old son getting involved with my scrapbooking, helping make hearts and stars and circles with holepunches and getting so excited when they are being used.
    Thanks for a chance to enter xx

  125. Lindsay Says:

    A lovely walk at Woods Mill nature reserve today in the sunshine spotting some birds and discovering the bivouac with my Son George made me very happy and appreciative.

  126. Michaela Says:

    The thing that has recently made me happy is becoming a mum to the most gorgeous little boy in the world :)

  127. flossyjamba Says:

    Great giveaway! I painted a wall in my daughters bedroom red last week- something I have wanted to do for a long time! Made me feel so happy c:

  128. Julie Jeavons Says:

    My daughter makes me happy – breakfast in bed and a bag of presents for mothers day. And she even used her own pocket money to buy a card and a plant (she’s only 7)

  129. judi Says:

    Brilliant prize Shimelle. I was really happy today. Not only did i see my Mum on mother’s day but it was her 79th birthday too. Had lunch with her, my Dad and sisters. Saw 4 of my grandchildren today as well as my kids. Blissful day of memories and plenty of photos to scrapbook.

  130. Joy Says:

    The Spring sunshine makes me happy. This class would be an Easter treat with less calories than a choccy egg!

  131. Carrie Says:

    Something that has made me happy recently is hearing we may have temps in the 50s this week. VERY ready for Spring! Thanks for the chance!

  132. Lisa-Jane Johnson Says:

    So many things on this Mother’s Day. Oddly, the best was looking out of the window seeing that the children had helped to chalk “Happy Mother’s Day” on the pavement between the trees so it was visible only when I looked out to see them.

  133. Michelle Says:

    Something which recently made me happy was a sweet lil kitten called Lilo! After a bumpy start of the year she’s brought us do much joy!!!! Thanks 4 a chance 2 win such a cheerful fabby prize :)

  134. Jenny B Says:

    The boy proposing to me while we were holidaying in New Zealand on the shore of Lake Tekapo… It was just perfect. sigh

    Thanks Shimelle!

  135. Lee Woodside Says:

    Creating again has made me happy. Been too long and so good for my soul.

  136. Briana N. Says:

    The sun has come out and the snow is melting! Woo hoo!

  137. tammy perkins Says:

    Makes me happy to think of my coming 35th anniversary with the man of my dreams!

  138. Tracey A Says:

    Tweet tweet pick me!!

  139. CJ Says:

    Seeing the happy yellow of daffodils in bloom. Thanks for the chance to win!

  140. rkokes Says:

    the beautiful weather we had yesterday!!!

  141. Patti Martin Says:

    My youngest DGS is coming over for us to watch.. He just started walking and always has a smile on his face.. Hearing his giggles and laughter makes me extremely happy.

    Hugs,

    PattiM
    {Pattie’s passion}

    I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!

  142. Suzanne Armstrong Says:

    Great give-away :)
    What made me happy today was going for lunch with my little girl to celebrate Mother’s Day :)

  143. TracyW Says:

    Wow, class sounds great.
    Something that made me happy was reading the Mother’s Day card which dd3 had made me, telling me how happy she was that I was her mum (made me VERY happy!).

  144. Lisa M. Zepponi Says:

    What a wonderful prize! Happy comment: i am excited and HAPPY to take your class during True Scrap next weekend!

  145. wendy Says:

    Getting a bunch of flowers and a card of the kids for Mothers day xoxo

  146. Amy Ulen Says:

    I would love to take this class! My husband made me happy today when he got me a Xoom!

  147. Ezlie Says:

    my son told me I looked pretty today. always makes me smile. =)

  148. Ruth Tacoma Says:

    DH & I just got back from a mini vacay that was so much fun! :)

  149. Gina Says:

    Fab giveaway, thanks. The flowers and wine and chocs my gorgeous grandson gave me for mothers day and the day I spent with the family made me so happy!

  150. Karin Says:

    Really liking the warmer temperatures this weekend. I am so done with the cold!

  151. Kim M Says:

    What made me happy was doing layouts from your 2peas 4×6 photo love classes (Feb & March). Really gave me inspiration and I love the results. Made me really want to get into Sketchbook and do more!

  152. Lara Says:

    This quote made me happy: “Sometimes on the way to the dream, you get lost and find a better one” :)
    x

  153. Kristy Says:

    Thrifting makes me happy lately, it’s so much fun!

  154. pidgen Says:

    I made chocolate cupcakes with homemade buttercream icing and some chocolate jimmies. I displayed them on my ruffled milk glass cake stand … and then just smiled. They made me happy! :)

  155. Sandy Says:

    I would love to win this class – that would make me happy! Springtime makes me happy, with the warmer weather, blooming flowers, and budding trees!

  156. SharonS Says:

    Mothers Day yesterday made me happy when I was given some lovely handmade presents and cards from my children!

  157. Pingkan Says:

    My son says yum yum every time he’s going to have his meal

  158. Michele Says:

    Sketches make me happy and I would love to win.

  159. Jane Says:

    Spending some quality time as a family together make me happy.

  160. LisaE Says:

    Yesterday I got to take a long walk in the park on a gorgeous day surrounded by families and couples all enjoying the outdoors. It made me smile!

  161. yanina Says:

    I would love to win this class. Thanks for the chance.

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