Back from Anaheim!

Finally back and starting to settle back into a routine! Ill have to try and gather some pics from others since I didn't take my camera :( But here's some pics of our snow storm and hail storm from last week! Also, a shadow box that I altered for the booth!
~Amy



Hail Storm:




Snow Storm:

Been playing this weekend!

With new Dream Street stuff! These lines with be debuting at CHA-W this weekend!!

I did this for the LOVE contest at 2CroppinCousinz. I used {Miss}Fit and Birdie Bits together for this card:


Here's some using my new line Remember the Moments:

It's my turn!

Finally, my sneak is up on the Dream Street blog! My good friend Alexis also has her {Miss}Fit Line up as well that you should go check out! We'd love to know what you think! Here's a closer look at my papers. The line is called Remember the Moments and the papers are named after family members both here with us and those that have passed.

~Amy

A Freebie, Challenge, Sale and a PEEK!

Wow, what a week already! I'm the featured designer this week at Oscraps! So what does this mean for you? WELL, I have a challenge for you, I'll be choosing one girl/guy to be a guest on my creative team for the month of March! The challenge is to use the word "FILL" somewhere in your layout. You can grab the freebie I have in the shoppe or create your own. The layout needs to have a majority of my product in it to complete the challenge. Also, my shoppe will be 20% off this week!
Here's the freebie, I just kept on going with the Sleep Tight Kit.

And here's my sample layout!


Also, this week, we started our W-CHA 08 peeks on the Dream Street Blog! Mine will be on Friday! We'll put up two a day for the week!

Yeah!

Aisha Sultan, from the St. Louis Post Dispatch, recently interviewed me on getting started with digital scrapbooking. If you want to see the article you can read it HERE!

Monday, we will start posting sneak peeks of our ten NEW lines that will debuting at CHA-W next month. Watch the Dream Street blog for more details!

~Amy

Hybrid ATCs

Have you seen the newsletter for Blue Bazaar this month?
Look what they did! There's also a great hybrid card in there as well!!



You can grab all this in their shoppe!

Are you looking to get pubbed?

If so, take a look HERE, I just posted TEN new calls!! Good luck!! It's like playing the lotto, you never know unless you submit!
~Amy

Frames for everyone

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There was a request at EBB Creations for some photo frames, I went to grab my links and realized they weren't up anymore! So I reloaded them a long with a couple other ones and I thought I would share them here as well! For those that do hybrid you can print these on transparencies and either sharpie color in or leave them as is for something different in your scrapbooks :D
Enjoy! As always if you like them, send your friends to the blog to download, don't share the links ;)

Ok, My Class This Sunday

I'm teaching a class this Sunday at For Keeps Sake in St Louis. The class is 35.00 and we'll be doing this cute Christmas Mini "Dream" Album!!
Here's the info from their blog:
"Sunday, January 27: 1 pm to 4 pm: Cost 35.00. Get your name on the list for her class (314) 487-8131 to hold your spot".
The class is going to be small and personal, so come down and relax, and scrap those Christmas pictures!
Amy

Tom Cruise Parody ala Scrapbooking

I love ya Cathy Z!!!
But first...watch Tom Cruise first...then watch Cathy :D

Let me give a shout out to Zappos.com

First, great selection, great prices, FREE overnight delivery and a 365 day return period! SO, i ordered some shoes...I didn't order the right size. Because it's free to also return them I have them ready to go and to drop off at UPS, so I could get a refund. So I called them back to see if I could exchange them for a different shoe, because they didn't have the size I needed in my original shoe. They are sending me the other shoe I want, they'll be here tomorrow and I have the other pair ready to ship back, free of charge of course! How GREAT is that!!!
So that's my shout out for the day, great Customer Service! I'll definitley order from them again!!
Amy

Never Ending!

Life's been crazy here the past week! But my papers are finally running for CHA! Yeah! I made a couple changes before they went to final print, so fun! Now that that's over maybe I can get some scrappy designing time in!
BUT I did manage to get a new kit into Oscraps and ACOT! It'll be coming to Blue Bazaar soon as well for all you in the land of Oz!

I just had my Digital Scrapping mag delivered! Did you see my cutie hubby on pages 35 and 71!

Two Layouts!

Two paper layouts in two days, what! And I have plans for a card today, but we'll see if that actually happens!
Here's a layout that I did for For Keeps Sake Scrap Store in St. Louis. You can pick up everything seen in this layout in their store!
Products Used:
Urban Lily- California Papers (Jazz and Poppy) and Just Add Color "Chic" Paper
Dream Street- Chipboard Letters (coming soon to the store)
Doodle Bug Sugar Coated Brads- Beetle Black

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TFL!!

Keeping it Simple

I think I'm a pretty simple scrapper, especially when it comes to traditional layouts. So this is my first traditional layout of the new year! I did my first OWL challenge, which was to use the word STEP in a layout. I really need to push myself to get DH's Iraq photos scrapped, it's been since 2003 and I only have a handful done. So hopefully I can challenge myself this year to actually finish that album!

Credits can be seen here, sorry for the table picture!

Grab Bag Coming Tomorrow

I'm getting ready to put a new grab bag at Oscraps and ACOT! Until then, here's a sampler to get you started ;) It's an 8x10 so you can print and frame :D
Download Link- Please do not share this link, just have your friends come get it from the blog, ty!

I'm SO excited St. Louis Scrappers!

I've been asked to start teaching at For Keeps Sake, a scrap store in St. Louis! Not only that I'm also going to be on their design team! My FIRST design team outside the digital venue!! My first class will be on Jan. 27th, we're going to be scrapping those Holiday photos that we all put off until next November, or maybe that's just me ;) You can see the mini album we'll be making below, plenty of pages to scrap lots of photos! If you want more info you can visit the store of their blog :D
I hope to see LOTS there!!
~Amy

Happy Holidays

I hope everyone had a great time this year! I put this together today, and just wanted to share :D
I used Oceanside and the Chipboard Frames, cut apart.

Thank-You to my customers!

Deleted! I'm going to be doing something else with these papers, so I'm taking them down for the time being! I'm going to offer a 25% off GC to either Oscraps or ACOT, take your choice!
ETA- Along with a different goodie as well ;)

I wanted to say thanks for such a great year to my customers! If you make a purchase between now and Dec. 31st at any of my stores, forward me your paypal receipt (teetsamy AT gmail DOT com) and I'll send you links to download this kit!
~Amy

For those wanting to learn

How to use your computer to scrap or even those card makers that want to save some cash and learn how to use the abundance of digital supplies that are out there, I've found the book for you! Whenever someone asks me "How do I start" I always tell them to get Photoshop Elements and to search out tutorials on learning how to use the basics in the program. Well, I've got a simplified answer now, buy the book Digital & Hybrid Scrapbooking and Card Making with Photoshop Elements. I can't imagine the time that was put in this book, but it starts off on how to load Photoshop onto your computer! It goes step-by-step on how to use the tools, and the best part, it's so easy to understand! LOL! I think this book would be great for any beginner that has photoshop. It talks about how to get started, organizing, cameras, EHDs, Wacom Tablets to the technical stuff of resolution and the tools included in PSE. There's even a chapter on how to shop and download digital stuff! The best part is, if you live in CA, they have classes you can attend!
See the book and site here!

Journaling Cards

I have to say I LOVE seeing hybrid cards, well, any cards made for that fact. Why? Because I really stink and making them, so I'm in AWE when I do see them! LOL! Renee made this adorable Christmas card by printing one of the 4x6 journaling cards out on handmade paper!
You can see the card and her credits HERE!

Solution for Today

I'm trucking along getting DSP back up and running, and through some searches I did today I found out that there is a way to recover date from a pc that has crashed and you can do this on your own! Good to know right! Here's the article if anyone wants to bookmark it ;)

How to recover data from a computer that will no longer boot up

Finally Settled!

It's so hard to get back into the swing of things after a move. We just got our internet Saturday, so I was able to put some things up in the stores ACOT and Oscraps that I had sitting on my hard drive. There's even new product up at Blue Bazaar just for you ladies/gents in the land of Oz :D
I've also been working hard to get my CHA stuff done for Dream Street, we're introducing some new things that I think you guys will really like! Super-Ts won't have a booth there but you can still pick up the stamps! I would LOVE to see what you guys do with them!

New Products:
4x6 Journaling Cards for the digital or hybrid scrapper!


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Moving......and a stamp giveaway!

not so much fun! Everything did get packed and will be loaded on Wed. sounds fun huh! At least we can give them an address to drop everything off at! Hopefully I can get the boys enrolled in school and have them start on Monday, crossing fingers here! Don't forget about my two sales that are still going on at ACOT and Oscraps! Also there's a stamp give away going on on the Super-Ts new blog!

Kicking my Butt!

So this move is really kicking my butt! We've looked at 8 houses and have finally settled on one, I just need to call the owner to get payment up to him! It's crazy how expensive it is to relocate!! BUT I did manage to get my Christmas cards done!! I have 5x7s printed at Shutterfly! I also tried out there printing service for an 8x8 and 12x12 layout and the quality is awesome! Nice glossy prints that are true 12x12 and 8x8! When uploading my 5x7 cards, I forgot to get the specs, but an easy fix was going back and cropping them to 5x7 and they printed perfectly! With envelopes I might add! It didn't take long at all to get everything, I think my 12x12 print came a day later then the rest of my order, but it was worth the wait! Here's what my 5x7 card looks like, I used the Shabby Princess 2007 Holiday Card Collection.




Shutterfly Digital Services

PS- Are you ready for Black Friday Sales!!

Stamp Raffle!

"Oh ya, just what you've been waiting for right!? I've been teasing about this raffle for weeks and now it is finally here!! STAMPS GALORE!! Acrylic stamps, wood mounted stamps and unmounted stamps are all packed into this AWESOME stamp raffle! Total retail value over $600! WOOOOOOOW WEE! What a prize!

First I would like to thank all the people who have donated stamps for this raffle. I totally appreciate you helping out! Take a look at this list (as well as the manufacturers they sent in.) Click images below to view larger.

Anna Olson-Paper Posies
Beth Root-Creating Inspirations
Bev Beard
Christy Tomlinson-Scarlet Lime
Hilary Kanwischer-Close To My Heart
Jamie Harper
Kathleen Summers-Inque Boutique
Michele Connelly-Purple Onion Designs
Noel Fabbri-NoelMignon
Robin-MaVincy Reliquary
Stacy Raml-Zany Zinnia
Tammy Harp-The Scraproom
Taryn Stothart

Manufacturers
Art Warehouse
Autumn Leaves
Carolee's Creations/Adorn It!
Cats Life Press
Close To My Heart
DMD (Joann's)
Hampton Arts
Heidi Swapp
Kolette Hall
MaVincy Reliquary
Melissa Francis
Purple Onion Designs
Sassafras Lass
Studio G (Michaels)
Target
Technique Tuesday
Inque Boutique
Vap! Craft
Wildflower Stamps
Zany Zinnia

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Here's how the raffle will work:
*Each raffle entry is worth a $10 donation toward helping Baylee's dream come true!
Read our story and more about Baylee's Dream here.
Click the make a donation paypal button on the top left and donate any amount you wish. For every $10 you donate your name will be entered once. 5 donations of $10 each gets you one free raffle ticket. So, if you donate $50 your name will be entered into the raffle drawing 6 times. If you donate $100 your name will be entered into the raffle drawing 12 times. $150=18 entries, etc etc...you get the idea. Please note, your donation is 100% tax deductible and you will receive a tax letter in the mail from the chaplaincy approximately 6 weeks later.

*The raffle will begin on Monday, November 5th and end at midnight PT on Friday, November 30th. The winner will be announced here on my blog on or about Monday, December 3rd. There will only be one winner and that person must come forward and claim the raffle prize no later than one week after the winner is announced. So, please make sure to come back here and see if your name was chosen. Some of you may use your spouse's email addy with paypal and that's fine. Just be sure to let your spouse know and make a note of Dec. 3rd so you dont miss out! If no one has claimed the prize after a week a new name will be drawn. After the prize has been claimed, another 12 names will be randomly drawn for some stamp prizes. WOOOOHHOOOOOO!! So hurry on over, click that paypal button and send in your donation!!

Pass the word....tell your friends....post this raffle information on your blogs and link it up! Let the fun begin!

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or email me by clicking Email Me at the top under my photo. Thank you to everyone and GOOD LUCK!!"

You can see photos and more on Sonda's Blog :D

Digital Scrapbook Day!

Starts tonight with a chat at ACOT at 8pm EST! Right now I have both my shops at 40%! Enjoy!
Amy
Oscraps
ACherryOnTop

Hybrid Cards and a Sneak you don't wanna miss!

First some hybrid cards from some VERY talented ladies!!!



Dani's Card using the Little Star Scrapkit.



Angie's Card using the Strength From Within Kit and Shimmers

Also, this weekend is National Digital Scrapbook Day! The ACOT girls have put together a collab kit and a gorgeous Quickpage pack that you don't want to miss! Here's a peek and you can find more info HERE! See ya there!

Last Chance 30-70% Off

"We are sad to announce that we will no longer be selling digital downloads after October 31. However, we are excited to say we have a HUGE going out of business sale from October 18-31. All downloadable products are marked down 30-70% off. All ScrapQuickArt™ pages and sets are now just $0.99. You can also get 72 alphas starting at 72 cents! Brag books and mini albums start at just $1.00! As an additional bonus, you can also get three never-before released single ScrapQuickArt™ pages by Christine Smith when you purchase an additional $10 in any other products in the store. Simply choose the page size you want from this page and use the coupon code shown when you check out."

So Sad :( I purchased the rights to the quickpages that were being sold in the store. You can find all nine of them at ACOT or Oscraps.

New Grab Bag and Recipes!

I just put my second grab bag up at Oscraps! I tried to give a good preview without giving too much away :D

If you're looking for Halloween recipes and even one for homemade face paint you need to check out the free printable recipe book from allrecipes!

Feeling a bit old today

Now until the 25th you can take 29% off my products using the code:

29teets-old

This is good at Oscraps and ACOT. I was meaning to put this up yesterday, so I added a day on for my international readers ;)

Enjoy!
~Amy