Saturday, January 5, 2013

The Basics and Beyond - A Giveaway with Cathie Allan!


Have you seen Cathie Allan's new book, Canadian Scrapbooker Basics #6?! This book continues where the techniques in Volumes #2 and #3 left off -- learn even more of Cathie's amazing techniques with Pigment Ink as well as using Designer Foils, Glitter, and Smooch Accent Ink.

Check out this post on Cathie's Blog for all the behind the scenes info on this fabulous technique filled book!

 We are so lucky to have received a copy of Cathie's book to give away here on our blog!!!!!!!!!!! 

 And, I'll be carrying it with me to CHA to have Cathie sign the book in our booth while she is teaching her mini classes (click here for more info on those)!!!!! Fingers crossed we'll be able to tape a little segment with Cathie signing the book...may be even PERSONALIZED just for you! 

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 That's right!

 We will ask if Cathie can personalize the book for you when she signs it!!!!! So, are you ready to enter the giveaway for your chance to win?

 Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. A winner will be announced on January 12, 2013 so come on back to this post to see if you've won!a Rafflecopter giveaway
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39 comments:

  1. Dorina DJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Love Cathie's how-to's and how detailed she is in her tutorials. They are so easy to follow. She is fabulous and her book was on my Christmas Wish list - and I didn't get it. thanks for the chance.

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  2. DeeDee LDJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Ooooooo! I missed out on her other books and so want to get this one. Love her tutorials and her use of Smooch. She has great examples and descriptions for her work. Love it and CS. Would love to win this.

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  3. Kathi G.January 5, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I would love to learn anything from Cathie she would like to teach me...I do want to learn more about using spray inks.

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  4. mommakatx6January 5, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I would love to learn more about using spray inks.

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  5. GlendaJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Cathie you rock!! When are you coming back to Maple Ridge??

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  6. Lucy NewtonJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    This book looks amazing!!!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Oh - I'd love to win this! First on my list that Cathie could teach me: “Stamp Smoosh” and “Smack Down”, so I could make better use of my stamps and learn to make superb backgrounds! Thank you for the chance to win.

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  8. UllisJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    I'd also like to learn more about spray inks and such! Have fun at CHA!

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  9. PeggyJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    I am dabbling in mixed media, I would like to learn more about working with canvas.

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  10. csparky61January 6, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    What a wonderful book to have for learning new techniques, I need all the help I can get!

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  11. ThereseJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    My creativity needs a boost. Cathie has great tips and ideas. Would love to know more about using inks.

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  12. Janet's JoyJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    I would love to learn from Cathie!! TFS!

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  13. Emma HubbardJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    love to win a copy of cathies book , as a newbie it Will be ideal to teach and give me more hints and tips to help me on the road of craft. :-) x

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  14. Silverdragon1958January 6, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I would love to learn how to play with color more effectively!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Love to learn new techniques and get new ideas for old projects. Thanks for the chance to win a great book.

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  16. Jenn JoncasJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I would love to learn all of the things I can do with all of those wonderful products I have bought that are just sitting on a shelf because I'm not sure what to do with them!!

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  17. czecher1January 6, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Would love to read some good pointers.

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  18. Beatrice LawsonJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Would love the book!! I love her column and each issue of CS I am stunned to see what she creates from plain white card stock.

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  19. Katherine LJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Great examples and I would love to get some new inspiration.

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  20. SharonDoesBasketsJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    I'd like to better learn how to layer stamped images to fit into "scenes." Would love to win, too! :D

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  21. purplemelJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I would love to learn anything and everything from Cathie in my humble opinion she is one of the best..

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  22. PapertanglerJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Hard to answer what i would like to learn....bc im not sure what things i dont know about! I always take away something new from Cathie's books and classes. Love to learn about new products. Especially use in mixed media projects.

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  23. Anita BraddockJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I would love to learn how to use the spray inks and all the cool Techniques. thanks for the chance to win and Congrats on your book.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  24. JeanJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    I would love to learn more and this would be a big help!!!

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  25. barbara macaskillJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I love the colorbox ink pads. They give a nice rich color to my images. I would love to learn more about blending and new techniques with spritzes.

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  26. sharon gJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I can't wait to take your class. I hope to learn more about using sprays and various types of inks. SO excited for the CHA!!!!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    I would love to learn how to use the spray inks and also to stamp well without smudges.

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  28. Jacqueline SmithJanuary 6, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Would love to just play with her all the time!

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  29. Julie ShearerJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I would love to learn mote about using ink and sprays in different ways . Thanks for a chance .

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    As a newbie I would love to learn the techniques 'stamp smoosh' & 'smack down' from Catherine as they sound so fun. Theresa. H

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  31. JeniffJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I would love to learn more techniques, for the chance to win.

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  32. MamaKarabaJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I would love to learn about distress inks.

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  33. Bailey EarithJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I'm always looking for new ideas.

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  34. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I would love to learn about the difference between all the types of ink and their different uses.

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  35. McStamperJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    What a fantastic prize. Thanks for the chance to win. (gildamc@hotmail.com)

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  36. Manhattan MandieJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    I always love new technique ideas! Especially new ways to use things I already have... so I'd love to learn anything fun from Cathie!!!

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  37. LeslieJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    I also would like to learn more about Smooch. I love tutorials and learning how to use products in my crafts!

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  38. heidiscollJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    I would love to learn more about doing resists with inks. Like different kinds of resists and the ways they vary with ink.

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  39. Kate SmithJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    I mostly use digital stamps and color them with pencil, so I have a lot to learn about traditional stamping and all the ways you can color them!

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