Hug a Friend Day! 04/26/12

Why not give that special friend a card and a hug to let them know how much they mean to you!
IOD- Ragamuffins Collection for Creative Imaginations
Core'dinations Cardstock
Helmar Adhesives

Easter 2012

My grandma and great aunt flew out for Easter this year.  I thought this would be an easy way to display some photos of their visit!
IOD- Ragamuffins Collection for Creative Imaginations and Helmar Adhesives

Creative Team Call!

Free Digital Scrapbooking Vintage Recipe Cards and Printable

Included in this file are 3x5 vintage recipe cards along with a front and back cover and a PDF printable of the cards as well.
Personal use only
OK for S4H/S4O along as the file is flattened

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New Commercial Use Overlays for Digital Scrapbookers

If you are a designer these are ok for CU/S4H/S4O.  If you are a designer in the paper crafting world or a professional photographer and would like to use these, contact me for commercial use options.
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New Exclusive Freebie Up!

I have a new exclusive up for "Leap" year and I also have a sale going on at MyMemories right now as well!  Tomorrow is also the last day to grab my "Buy My Store" option at ACherryOnTop!

~Amy

My little man is turning 8!

I can't believe how time flies!  If you've met Christian you'll know what a funny kid he is and if you don't think he is he'll tell ya he is!  Here's his story:
I went in for my 38 week appt at the Cherry Point Navel hospital, only to find out that being dilated to a four for two weeks wasn't what my OB wanted to see.  She decided to help along that process.  I called Jason to let him know as we were on the waiting list for a 3 bedroom house on base.  Low and behold housing "found" one that day for us to move into!  Now, if you've ever delt with housing, you take what they give you or you go back down on the list.  Also, when you accept a house, you have five days to get out of your other house, get it cleaned an inspected.  Perfect.  The only problem was we couldn't find a UHaul and the one we did find was the smallest they make.  So after many trips back and forth to the new house, we settled down about 1230am.  I knew the minute I sat down to relax contractions were going to start, and they did.  We got to the hospital around 1am and even though I was still at a four and they wanted to send me home, I wasn't going anywhere.  I know once my water broke I would go straight to a ten.  When I had Peytan I was in labor for 3 hours, I knew this one would go the same way.  I walked around for 20 minutes while Jason was on the phone trying to get in touch with who we had to watch Peytan.  I sat down to start my registration and couldn't take it anymore.  They got me into a room and I was at a 6.  While waiting for an epidural I progressed very quickly.  The next check I was at an 8 and opted for a spinal block.  They broke my water and I went straight to a ten.  The nurse went and got Jason and Peytan (I was in the room by myself since kids weren't allowed in the deliver rooms and Jason was unable to get ahold of anyone) ten minutes of pushing and we had Christian!  Born at 3:54 am 7.2 lbs and 20'' long!
When he was born they noticed red spots on him.  I asked if it was something Jason was exposed to in Iraq because I got pregnant shortly after he got back (don't we all!)  They of course said no and started him on a 6 hour IV, spinal tap, urine and blood work.  Everything came back negative.  They kept him on a 6 hour IV just in case something came back positive.  They took blood from me even to rule everything out.  A dermatologist was brought in as well and he couldn't figure anything out.  As all this was going on Jason and Peytan would come up once a day because we were still in the middle of moving.  Thankfully we had some great friends to help us out!  They went ahead and discharged us because they couldn't find anything wrong with Christian.  Two hours after I discharged we picked up my mother-in-law at the airport.  She flew in to help us out with the move and to get everything settled.
The final verdict for Christian.  It's a word that starts with an "E" but we won't say due to it being a disqualifer for him to get into the Marines ;)

New Kit and New Exlcusive Up!

I just put a new kit into my ACOT shoppe today!  MyMemories will be coming shortly as well!  Make sure to "like" my Facebook page then click on "Exclusive" for a free add on while it lasts!

100 Hearts

New at ACOT!

Surgery

My husband thinks I'm crazy for scrapping these pics, but we all know scrapbooking is about life events or so I tell myself! This is my take from Pagemaps Jan 2012 sketch using Webster's Pages, some Maya Road and Helmar Zapdots, 450 and scrapdots. Also used Tattered Angels glimmer glaze in mellow yellow.

Buy My Store!

It's that time again where I can celebrate and you reap the rewards! You can buy my entire store for only 25.00! Simply add this to your cart and check out. Forward your paid receipt to me and I will send you an exclusive code to your email address that can be used to purchase all of my products that you want! This only comes around once a year so act now!


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Free Printable 2012 Calendar

This calendar is 8.5x11 or letter size and comes in a PDF and JPG format.  Which ever is easiest for you to print.  I'd love some feedback on this format!  Also, please don't share the link, just have your friends come here to download so I can get their imput as well!
~Amy

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~Lightscoop~

I ran across this nifty little Lightscoop while browsing Pinterest and thought it had some promise!  I got it today and found that it's super simple to use and very easy to attach to the camera!  Here's what I got from my office, with my new model Sahara ;)  These photos are completely unedited (besides resizing for web) and straight out of my XTi.

Without Lightscoop

 With Lightscoop

So, if you're looking for an inexpensive way to get some great indoor shots without a bulky flash, give this a try!
~Amy

Free Quickpage with Missing You

I made this great quickpage using the new Missing You kit and add-ons!  Jump over to my facebook page and click on "Exclusive" .  You'll need to "Like" the page if you haven't yet!

Missing You

From the neutral palette of tans and browns to the extra pop of color with the teal, orange and greens, this makes for a versatile product for more than just that person you want to remember and add words from your heart onto your layout.

This collaboration with Amy Teets and Laura Burger includes:

12 backgrounds by Laura, 14 backgrounds from Amy;

12 buttons in 4 different styles, 1 check list journal items, 2 hearts, 1 stitched stem, 10 flowers in 7 styles, 8 different frames, 1 postcard journal, 1 measuring tape, 1 banner, circular sticker words, paper clock, cassette tape, 1 date sticker, a set of days of the week labels, 3 bead clusters, 1 sliver doodled overlay, 1 bow, 1 bow with buckle, 2 curled ribbons, 1 cross, 1 feather, 4 plastic hearts, 3 journaling items, 2 leafs, 2 pearl doodles, 1 stick pin, 2 rik rak pieces, 2 postmarks with stamp, 2 stems, 3 straight ribbons, 1 curled string, 2 curled wires.

As you can see a large set that will keep you scrapbooking the people you miss in your life.

New 365 Collection

Something I've been working on with more to come! I've taken the main colors of the seasons and created papers and embellishments to help with your 365 scrapbooking projects! Make sure to "Like" my Facebook Fan Page "Amy Teets Designs" for a free frame add-on!

Gift Card Holder

Are you in need of an idea of how to give those gift cards? Hop over to the MiDesign@Michaels blog for a simple idea!

Pre-Black Friday Sale!

Since I'm super forgetful and you may want to shoppe from your couch after eating turkey, most of my store at ACOT is 50% off! Grab what you need while you can! ~Amy

Crafty Secrets!

They have a BIG secret that you should hop on over to their blog and check out! They're also having an amazing sale on their stamps!

Free with Purchase for IDSD

Now through 11/07! There's also a 30% off sale happening right now!
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