Published In The Spring 2015 Issue!

Hello friends and followers! Just wanted to share some happy scrappy news today. I have another layout published in Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.  The layout below was published on page 97 of the Spring 2015 Issue which will be on Canadian new stands March 1!

It is always exciting to see my layouts in print and I feel very honoured to be published in every Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for the past two years and have had some layouts chosen for different takes on the front cover and for the Leave Your Legacy feature.

If you are looking to subscribe to a digital or print copy of this fabulous magazine, and it doesn't matter if you live outside of Canada, you can subscribe here.  

Thanks for stopping by and hope you are enjoying your day!

Top 14 Of 2014

Hello friends! Happy New Year's Eve!  It has been quite the year.  Personally, it has had it's good times and it's bad times.  The best part of this year was definitely the creative part of my life.  Some of my scrapbooking goals were achieved and some of my dreams came true for 2014 so for my last blog post for this year, I thought I would share fourteen of my favorite layouts.  Some of these layouts give me a warm and fuzzy feeling, some I enjoyed the creative process and some I was honored to be published in some scrapbooking magazines and scrapbook manufacturer's newsletters such as Bella Blvd. and Fancy Pants Designs.  So here they are:

T'is The Season To Be Jolly -Published in the 2014 Winter Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine

Hello Summer

Lovely - Published in the Bella Buzz

Christmas - Published in the Paper Issues 2014 Christmas Release

Oh Deer, Oh Deer, Oh Deer

You Make My World Bright - October Sketch Challenge Winner - Fancy Pants Designs and also published in the November 2014 Fancy Pants Designs Newsletter

Winter Time Fun - Published in the Winter 2014 Issue of Scrapbook And Cards Today Magazine

Hello Handsome - Published in the Fancy Pants October Newsletter

All Boy

I Love You Mother 

Thankful

Amazing Dad - Published In The 2014 Summer Issue Of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine

Hawaii

Asia I Love You

There are many more layouts and projects that I created for design teams and just because I wanted to create for no reason at all.  They can be found on my gallery at Scrapbook.com.  I created approximately 140 layouts and projects this year and enjoyed the journey.  In 2015 I plan to create, take some classes and work on my photography skills.

Thanks for being part of 2014 with me and visiting my blog.  I wish the best to all my friends, family, scrapbooking friends and blog followers.  May 2015 be your best year yet!

Very Humbled!

Hello friends!  Happy Friday!  Today I wanted to share some happy news and I am extremely honoured to be published in Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine once again.  I have a layout on page 123 of the 2014 Fall Issue.

I received a copy in my mailbox today and have already read the entire issue.  There are so many ladies that I know that have been published as well.  For my layout, I created a mixed media layout and used drywall tape for texture on my layout.  I took the photos of this adorable deer eating outside my parent's kitchen window.  This little girl was so sweet and so tame that my dad actually hand fed it. It looks like it was smiling in the top photo. Hahaha.

Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine is published in print four times a year and the gals from Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine are a fun, talented bunch.  They are always looking for new submissions from Canadians and if you would like to subscribe to this amazing magazine, then click here and sign up.  It doesn't matter where you live.  They mail it anywhere in the world or there is also an app for your mobile device.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy your day!

Published In The Summer 2014 Issue Of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

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Happy Saturday friends!  Today I wanted to share some happy news.  I have a layout that is published in Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine's Summer 2014 issue! This issue should be in Canadian news stands June 1.

There is something about being published in a printed magazine that is special.  This magazine always is full of lots of inspiration and it doesn't matter where you live, you can subscribe to it.  Here is the link to subscribe.

I also noticed that many of my scrappy friends are published in this issue too.  I love the online world of scrapbooking!  Although I have not met a lot of my online scrappy friends in person, it's like I already know them as we share our lives and creations on a day to day basis and there is this camaraderie that is special.  Being on several design teams, both on a Canadian level and international level has built many special friendships.  It's an amazing feeling to inspire others and be inspired.

The layout that I have published in this issue is on Page 34 of my Dad, who is a kindhearted, gentle guy and a man of integrity.

I snapped this photo on a whim as my parents do not like getting their photos taken and I love it because it's natural and not posed.  Father's Day is coming up and I was happy that I could honour him by being published.

Thanks Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine and especially Jackie Ludlage.  You rock!

Have a wonderful day everyone! I hope you can do something today that brings you happiness.

My Studio Featured At Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

Today on the Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine Blog, my studio is being featured.  Check it all out here!

WHERE YOU CREATE with Lee-Anne Thornton

Here are some random photos of my studio.  It still is a work in progress and I have another room in the basement that I am continuously adding to my new room.    

 My distress inks are all tucked away in some Ikea drawers that are on wheels that I have tucked underneath my table.

 My Silhouette Cameo is used so much that I have it placed beside my table with drawers to keep the mats, extra die cuts and card stock stored away.

 The cubes are all grey and there are two sets of Expedit from Ikea.  I can add fabric boxes as needed.  I also bought some black canvas boxes from the dollar store to store my embellishments.

 Raskog Carts from Ikea come in the colours grey and aqua.  I love them! One stores my ribbon for making Christmas Crafts and the other is for all my paints, mists, brushes and mixed media supplies.  I love that they roll to the table so I have access to them.

 This photo was my studio at Christmas.  I had a little pink Christmas tree on the Expedit and some star lights to give it a festive look.

 My studio isn't complete without my cat Sheldon hanging out with me.  He wants to know that I love him more than my scrapbooking.  He usually sleeps on a blanket at my feet.

 I have some shelves up and add my projects that I have just worked on recently

Thanks to my wonderful hubby for such a wonderful birthday gift.  He bought all the furniture from Ikea and assembled it himself and we are still married. Hahahaha.  It is a work in progress and I am yet to finish organizing it.  I still have the papers to organize in the closet and put my art on the walls.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Some Happy News!

Hello friends!  Happy Friday!  Today I wanted to share my excitement.  The Spring 2014 Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine is making its way to mailboxes now and this is what I found in my mailbox today.

I have a layout on page 27

Thanks to Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for publishing another one of my layouts.  I am truly honoured as there is so much talent out there.  Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine is published four times per year and they are always looking for submissions.  You can subscribe to this great printed magazine too.  There is also an app for the digital version so you don't have to live in Canada to subscribe.   

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

Canadian Scrapbooker December Sketchy Challenge

Hello friends!  Today in my area we are experiencing a blizzard so I slipped into my studio and created a layout for the December Sketchy Challenge at Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.  The sketch was designed by Sue Sykes.

I took the sketch quite literally for this layout:

 DEC 25 - by Lee-Anne Thornton

Circle Cutter - Kreaxions

Diecut - Silhouette America

Flair - Recollections

Ink - Ranger

Pen - Marvy Uchida

Patterned Paper - Heidi Swapp Believe Collection

Punches - Kreaxions #307 & #312

Stamp - Bo Bunny

Wood Embellishments - Studio Calico

Thanks for stopping by!

Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine Winter 2013/2014 Publications

Hello friends!  Today I wanted to share some of my new publications.  I am so honored to have two layouts published in the Winter 2013/2014 issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine!

I had the honor of one of my layouts receiving "alternate take on the front cover" of the winter issue on page 8.  The winter issue goes on sale across Canada December 1 at new stands everywhere.

55 Years Of Christmases And Counting

I also love taking photos of flowers and winter landscapes.  The following layout was also published in the Seasonal Gallery on Page 117 of the winter issue.  I used Sketch #280 from Scrapbook Challenges.

Brr

It was an amazing year this year as I was published in all four magazines of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine and had two layouts featured as "alternate takes on the front cover".  All I can say is thank you to Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine for choosing my creations.  I truly love everything about this magazine.

Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine is published four times a year and they are always looking for Canadian submissions so don't be shy, submit!  If you would like to subscribe to this printed magazine,   the link is here.  They also have a digital version and welcome international subscribers too.  It's one of the few printed scrapbooking magazines still out there.

Thanks so much for letting me share my happy news.  I hope you have a wonderful day!

Canadian Scrapbooker Sketchy Challenge For September 2013

Hello friends!  As you have probably noticed, I love creating layouts from sketches and Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine has a monthly sketch that I love to create with.  This sketch is designed by Canadian Scrapbooker's Sue Sykes.  Isn't it lovely?

Here is the one I created from the sketch for September.

First Birthday
Adhesive - 3L, Scotch
Crochet Heart - Bella Blvd.
Patterned Paper - Bella Blvd. (Birthday Boy Collection)
Washi Tape - Bella Blvd.

Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!

Published!

Hello scrappy friends!  If you are here for the Practical Scrappers/Paper Secrets Blog Hop please go here or scroll down to the post below this post.

I am honoured and excited to share my layout that was published in the 2013 Fall Issue of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.

My layout is on page 136 which will be in newstands all across Canada September 1.

For this layout I created from a sketch for design team work at Scrapbook Challenges.  I love sunflowers.  This particular layout I created with the Sugar Hill Collection by Farmhouse Paper Company. My Silhouette Cameo was used to cut the wheat behind the title and also the border at the bottom of the layout.  The background was created using a scoring board and some walnut stain that I spritzed all over the white card stock.

Thank you for letting me share my layout and my good news.  I would urge all my Canadian scrappy friends to submit your work to Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine. Don't be shy!

Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine is a printed magazine that is published four times a year by Canadians and for Canadians, but that doesn't mean that you can't subscribe to this awesome magazine if you are international.  Canadian Scrapbooker welcomes international subscribers as well.  If you are wanting to subscribe digitally or have one come to your door, click here.

Have a wonderful day and hopefully you have time to do what you love!

Happy Canada Day!

Canada -- Published In Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine Summer 2013 Issue

After a very difficult two weeks in my area with all the devastating floods, I wanted to take a moment and reflect about my country Canada.  I am so blessed and thankful to live in a free country and enjoy a beautiful life.  Today is Canada Day and every year on July 1, Canadians celebrates their country.  Usually there is fireworks and sometimes festivities to mark the occasion.  I love my country!

I wanted to share a video that Tom Brokaw, an American journalist, narrates.  It explains our country perfectly:

There are so many Canadian celebrities that I made a list of a few of them.  Some are musicians, actors, actresses, singers and athletes:

Ryan Reynolds

Avril Lavigne

Elisha Cuthbert

Justin Bieber

Howie Mandel

Jim Carrey

Keanu Reaves

Kim Cattrall

Mario Lemeiux

Michael Buble

Mike Myers

Nathon Fillion 

Nelly Furtado

Neve Campbell

Chad Kroeger

Ryan Gosling

Rachel McAdams

Sandra Oh

Shania Twain

Wayne Gretzky

William Shatner

Celine Dion

Donald Sutherland

John Candy

Leslie Nielsen

Eugene Levy

Paul Gross

Michael J. Fox

Bryan Adams

Drake

Alanis Morisette

Jann Arden

Diana Krall

Carly Rae Jepsen

Anne Murray

Sarah McLachlin 

K.D. Lang

Paul Anka

Gordon Lightfoot

Dave Thomas

Pamela Anderson

Dan Akroyd

Thanks for stopping by!

June Sketchy Challenge At Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine

Hi friends!  I hope you are having a nice day.  It's gorgeous and sunny here today and it makes me think of summer vacation and the beach.  

Today I am sharing a layout that I created for the June Sketchy Challenge over at Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.  The sketch is courtesy of Sue Sykes.

I have so many papers in my stash and it was time to pull out October Afternoon's Seaside Collection and use it.  I love the colours and stickers to this collection.

here are a few closeups:

I fussy cut the scalloped banner and the little boy and girl.

I made a banner with buttons and layered some stickers and a flair button from The Paper Bakery.

I hope you enjoyed my layout and now is the time to challenge yourself and participate in the Canadian Scrapbooker Sketchy Challenge.  The rules have changed a little and now a layout can be created without any Canadian product as well as all international scrapbookers can now take part in the Sketchy Challenge.  Simply go to www.canadianscrapbooker.com/sketchy and upload your layout in the June 2013 Sketchy Challenge gallery. So what are you waiting for?

Have a great day!