So much

Egg Hunt


Amazed

Advice:Love
Check out what I found at A Cherry On Top!


I put a couple new things up at ACOT with some goodies and fun to come on Monday :D Also there are a few things new up over at Scrapix also!

In Memory Of Miles

Taken from Christina's Blog

"In the digital scrapbooking world, we get a rare opportunity to meet other ladies that share our passion for creativity and preserving our memories while we do what we love. These bonds that we form are often forged by the sharing of these memories as we share the pages that we make; being able to read each other's journaling and share in the stories quickly bypasses some of the "formality" of a regular face to face relationship. We get to chat with these ladies whose stories we know, and they become part of our daily lives.

When you serve on a Creative Team or make your home in a forum, these relationships are even stronger. One of the relationships that I have had the opportunity to make is with Kellie. She is a beautiful wife and mom, with a strong faith, and a very talented artist. Kellie had shared with me that her beautiful son, Miles, had passed on to be with Jesus two years ago today (April 22 nd) with a rare childhood condition. Miles' twin brother, Mason, and his baby sister, Maddy are blessed to receive Kellie and her husband's affection and love, but Miles is missed.

Several of Kellie's friends got together and decided to make a tribute to Miles in honor of Kellie's example and friendship to us. This kit is free of charge; we just ask that you abide by the terms of service within, pay it forward by sharing something with someone YOU love and care about and post a comment here. All comments are wanted to give to Kellie to save with Miles memories. We wanted to make a way for all of us to continue to preserve those precious memories - joyful and painful - for years to come, and in our own way say how much that we love and appreciate Kellie's presence in our "digi" lives.

Kellie, we do admire and love you, and pray that each day that you wait to be with Miles again is joyful with memories of his sweetness. God bless you and your family today and in the days to come!

Chere Edwards has made this wonderful blinkie for you to sport in memory of Miles. You can right click on it at the TOP of my blog and save it to your computer. Then you can upload and use!

Thanks again and be sure to come back tomorrow for more FREE goodies and Gift Cards in memory of Miles!!!"

You can read more about what these designers have done on these blogs also:
Jessica
Gina Miller

A couple of designers have come together to offer GC's also...make sure you check out Christina's blog for more details! Along with downloads and more info about the project ;)

How to Print Digital Embellishments

If you don't purchase "Printables" you may have to follow these steps to print. Anything hybrid that I put on this blog is all ready to print on any standard printer. But here are some simple instructions, you may have to alter them depending on the program you use to print. I use Photoshop to make a sheet of printables. I'm finding ACDSee is easy to use if I need one thing or two.

How to Print Digital Files

As soon as you download your file you will want to unzip it.
Double click on the file to unzip.
Make sure to place the contents in a folder that you can easily find. For Example, in your Documents folder create a folder called Scrapbooking.

Open up your scrapbooking program. Whatever you are choosing to use.
Go to File>New
Make this document letter sized so it can easily be printed.
Go to File>Open
Find the folder you saved your new files in.
Select an image that you would like to print...double click.
Your image should now be in your work space.
Move this image to make it overlap your letter sized document.
Drag the image onto the letter sized document.
If the image is larger than you want resize.
(If doing this in Photoshop, Ctrl-T, hold down shift while moving the handles, hit ENTER when finished)
Make sure you allow enough of a border, so when you print nothing gets cut off.
File>Print Preview
Here you can see if anything is going to get cut off and to adjust the size to print so it prints correctly.
If you able to print borderless, choose this option.
From there you can now print your file.

May Kit Clubs with Dream Street

If I miss any let me know :D

Scrappers Place www.scrappersplace.com *Dream Street Near & Dear
Transparent Touches www.transparenttouches.com *Dream Street Daydreamer

ATC Swap

I'm going to try swapping ATCs again. The first swap I participated in I swapped 20 and never received my cards :( Some were nice enough to send them on their own, which was cool. Anyways, the theme of this swap at 2CC is Chinese.
You can see the credits HERE

Cantata Call

~ I have been published by Cantata, the layout actually came out in Jan. and I have YET to receive my copy of the book, just be aware :D

Details for: Cantata Books, Inc. Call for Exceptional Digital Scrapbook Art

Are you a digital diva? If so, we want to see your pages! Cantata Books, Inc. is currently accepting submissions for 100 percent digital scrapbook pages as well as those that enhance traditional scrapbooking with digital techniques. We’re looking for pages that demonstrate the following:
• awesome digital techniques for creating backgrounds
• awesome digital techniques for creating page accents
• awesome digital techniques for manipulating photos
• awesome digital techniques for creating cool text treatments
• awesome digital techniques and tricks for enhancing traditional scrapbooking
• awesome digital techniques for creating cool memory crafts such as jewelry and memory boxes

Submissions must include an explanation of digital techniques as well as any tips you have for newbie digital scrapbookers (think: organization of digital images, working with duplicate images, naming your files).

1. Page must show your genius, depth and/or sense of fun.
2. Photos on the page must be great. This means in focus, clear, good composition. Tip: If you have an idea for a great color scheme for your page but it doesn’t match your page, make your photo black & white.
3. All styles will be considered, shabby chic, simple and clean, fun and quirky. Just give us your best shot.

The Details: Include:
a. Your name
b. A phone number you can be reached at c. Your email address

This stuff is important so please read carefully!

A) Images must be no larger than 100K. JPEG (.jpg) with medium compression is best (If you scan or digitally photograph your 12x12 page and save it at 72 dpi in JPEG format it will be about 60K)
B) Please scan images as follows: Scan 8.5x11" pages at 40% of original size. Scan 12x12" pages at 30% of original size. C) Images must be scanned at 72dpi in RGB mode.

You can submit to this at scrapsubmit dot com

100% Hybrid and FIRST Two Pager!

This layout is 100% Hybrid minus the brown cardstock and ink I added the Inking for that extra push off the paper since I can't find my pop donts This is my FIRST two page spread!
Playful Spring April Combo Kit from Scrapartist
Bazzill Cardstock
Around the Block Ink
Cute Kids ME
Inspiration from the Page can be seen here

Browsing Today

And found the Aussie Scrap Jacked blog, which in turn led me to a kit club..and lookie what I found! Boxx of Scraps- April 2007!

Frame-It Fridays!!

Come check out Scrapix-Design every Friday for a new printable 8x10 Frame-It Quickpage! The .99 price is only good until the next Friday when a new Frame-It will be released, then the price goes back to 1.99! These would be PERFECT for Mother's Day or any day!

CK's Portrait Challenge

Your more formal portrait photos can sometimes be tough to scrap, as there often isn't a story associated with them. Turn this around and into an advantage by considering any type of journaling fair game. Now you've got a world of possibilities! Post your portrait page with some inspired journaling in our gallery by Monday, April 30, post the link in your entry form and be entered to win some fun scrapbook supplies. Good luck!
Look in our upcoming May issue for more ideas on how to scrap those portrait photos.
MORE INFO CLICK HERE

Relaxing

I'm sure like most of you scrappers, when you have a bad day you scrap to relax, or maybe that's just me ;) You know one of those days that you just feel like a terrible parent and nothing can go right, yep I had one of those today. Good thing I have one of the sweetest five year olds in the WORLD! So I decided to sit down and play with a project I got in the mail the other day. I took a chance and ordered from a kit club new to me. I ordered the 2Croppincousinz Project 2 Scrapbook Idea Book. I have to say that's the EASIEST project I've ever done! A lot of time was definitley put into this kit! Every step is explained step by step, so for those of you that have never altered anything and want to try, order one of these project kits! I followed the directions step-by-step on mine except for the back, I'm not a huge card maker and I didn't want to waste paper :D
TFL!

Altered ATC Holder

I got a Provo Craft Band Aid Tin for 1.69 from 2croppincousinz so I thought I would play a bit this morning. So this is what I came up with! Credits can be seen right HERE :D TFL!

Calls

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – A Scrapbookers Guide to the Season Call

Scrapbook Trends Magazine is currently looking for items which fit the following themes for our HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Idea Book:

Layouts

Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hanukkah
Journaling - Adding the story behind the photos really adds meaning to all those holiday pics! Share your layouts that contain great journaling that captures the magic of the holidays.

Cards & Tags

Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hanukkah

Mini Albums


Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hanukkah

Projects


Holiday Decor - Share ideas using your scrapbooking supplies and talent to create fun home décor for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah.
Holiday Gifts - Calling all gift ideas! Giving a gift from the heart makes the holidays more complete. Please send us your ideas for holiday gifts of all types, from a special gift for your sweetheart to fun and simple gifts for your neighbors.
Deadline: 11:59pm on Monday April 30th, 2007

Please send submissions to submissions@scrapbooktrendsmag.com.


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September 2007 Call

Scrapbook Trends Magazine is currently looking for layouts with the following themes for our September 2007 issue:

Back to School
Black & White
Elementary School Memories
Friends
Grandparents
Metal Embellishments
My Favorite Things
Showcase
The Men in Our Lives
Deadline: 11:59pm on Sunday April 15th, 2007

Please send submissions to submissions@scrapbooktrendsmag.com.


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October 2007 Call

Scrapbook Trends Magazine is currently looking for layouts with the following themes for our October 2007 issue:

Black & White
Elementary School Memories
Friends
Grandparents
Metal Embellishments
My Favorite Things
Showcase
The Men in Our Lives
Deadline: 11:59pm on Tuesday May 15th, 2007

Please send submissions to submissions@scrapbooktrendsmag.com.

Happy Go Lucky

Have you all seen this new kit by Michelle Underwood! Isn't it gorgeous! It has all my favorite elements and colors, and those folded ribbons are 100% digital!!

Sitting in the Hallway is sooo much fun!

Kait8.com


I was outside last night picking up toys from the yard, I noticed it was a bit odd out. Being from Nebraska I think we have a sixth sense about weather sometimes! I went inside to turn on the weather channel when DH called and asked if I heard the sirens, well they weren't going off on the other side of town yet. So we stayed in the hallway for a good hour last night. It was 80 degrees yesterday and following the storms was a freeze warning! Crazy! We did have some damage from the tornado not far from us and of course DH stood outside and watched it!

Another Layout Done TODAY!

One from Spring Break! Credits can be found HERE! TFL!

Scrapped

I decided to scrap this morning, I actually need to do a two pager but I need to visit my LSS for more cardstock before I do! LOL! Anyways here's what I got done this morning. I used Story of a Seed by Alexis Hardy of Dream Street Papers and the "together" stamp is from purpleoniondesigns :D
TFL!

Firefighter Kit

BE WARNED! This is a kit I did at the beginning of my selling days. But I always see someone looking for something along these lines so I thought I would just put it here, I'm sure someone could use a couple of the elements or papers on their pages, right :D
Download Link

PS~ Don't forget about my retirement sale at A Cherry On Top...those products will be coming down soon ;)

Kit Clubs with Dream Street this month.

Apronstingsdesigns has Bailee's Garden this month.

The Scrapbook Site has Nostalgic

Transparent Touches has Near and Dear

Zany Zinnia has Nostalgic

So excited this month!

Playful Spring Comb Kit

I'm a guest designer at Scrapartist! When Nancy and Michelle asked me in Anaheim at CHA, I was speechless, and a bit giddy (those poor gals). But I'm so excited to have been able to work with some of the greatest designers in the digital AND traditional scrapbooking world! Come take a peek!

THANK YOU!

Thank-you sooo much ladies for helping me out with the name! After two years of doing this I tend to draw blanks! I'm definitley going to be doing this again! The Winner is..............

Emilie! with Pier 49! I'll be getting in touch with you Emilie!

Looking for a Kit Name

I'm needing a name for this kit ASAP, if you can help you get it for FREE! Leave your comments here with your ideas AND CONTACT INFORMATION!

Random Luv

Equals random RAK's! If I see anyone sporting this blinkie you might just recieve a little luv from me!

Thanks to Nightwolf Designs for the goodie!

So here they are

These are for personal use, I don't remember if I included terms or not. Here are a couple things for summer and a photo corner, it's my first attempt...so hopefully I'll get better!
Download Link
Please don't share the link, send your friends here to download...that way I can see what's popular and what's not! THANKS!

Two Posts In One Day! WHAT!

So I forgot to share this with you all! I got this at Target on clearance and altered it with the Nostalgic Collection that Kelly Shults and I did for Dream Street :D

OH the laziness

I really need to work out today, but there's so much to do! I need to get a couple more matchbooks up, I'm finishing up some things for a collab kit (I'm a guest designer at a really awesome fantastic site next month, can ya tell I'm excited), I'm going to be a guest designer in May at Divine Digital...and um..I have parent teachers stuff tonight. I also have a couple paint doodles that I need to get up here on the blog, and that's about it. I'm soo sooooo glad that I have my next collection DONE for Dream Street, although it's nameless right now...it's DONE!

Come Save!!

Only at Scrapix-Design!

5.00 Mini Book on Sale Until Friday!

I just put this up in the Scrapix-Design store! Thanks for taking a look and I would love to see what you do with it!! Make sure to take a look around the store, we have lots to offer digital and hybrid scrappers :D

1.98 and FREE Shipping!

Staples.com offers its Staples 4x6" Photo Paper 60-Pack (pictured) for $1.98. (A $7 coupon will be added to your cart automatically.) That's one of the least expensive 50-packs we've seen. Shipping adds $7.95 but is free for Staples Rewards members. (Join for free via this link.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Of note, you can also get the Staples Supreme 8.5x11" Photo Paper 50-Pack for $1.98 after adding it to your cart. Deal ends March 31.

Deal found HERE

~You need to be a rewards customer to get this deal, I just ordered one pack of each and the total was less than 5 bucks!

New Products Digital and Hybrid

Invigoration is both in the Scrapix store and also the ACOT store. I just whipped up some printable envelopes too for those that love the "With Love" Envelopes!

Sketch

Just a little inspiration...I was working on some more sketches to go along with my sketch book but thought I would offer them here :D

Hybrid Layout

My first hybrid layout in awhile! You can see the credits HERE!
TFL!

Operation Scrapbook

Operation Scrapbook is a new nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supplying all the necessary items & services for foster children ,the terminally ill and the underprivileged to complete scrapbooks completely free!

Our first program, Fostered Memories, will focus on providing for foster children in the Kansas City, Mo area. We’ll be working alongside Children’s Services and the Salvation Army. Once we have a handle on our area we will begin to support the rest of the nation by region.

You can make a difference by donating any excess scrapbooking and stamping supplies (new or used), volunteering or making a monetary donation to Operation Scrapbook. We have an immediate need for the basic supplies i.e. scrapbooks in any size, adhesives, stickers, pens, cardstock & patterned paper. If you are local we will gladly come to pick up any donations you may have. If you are outside the area you can mail them to our office.

Please forward this information to anyone who might like to be involved!

Operation Scrapbook
Attn: Julie Newport
3407 NE Excelsior
Avondale, MO 64117

Temp email: isitdead2@msn.com

http://www.operationscrapbook.org/

Kodak Book of Fast and Easy SB Pages

Although I had to go out and BUY this book, still a bit bitter over unreturned emails, here it is! I did this layout for the Funk It Up Contest and although it didn't get me to the next round it did make it in a book :D
Meredith Fenwicks Wicked PP was used in the Pub
Sorry about the scan!

About scanning layouts for the book

Yes! I do think it would work! I know my scanner isn't the greatest so I wouldn't attempt it, but what a GREAT idea to share your work with your family! It can be difficult to do it traditionally, but I think it sounds like a great idea!
And for those hybrid gals, I'm working on some GREAT photo corners, hopefully I'll finish them up today :D If there's anything you guys have a hard time finding also let me know and I can either make it or tell you where to find it!

Print Your Digital Scrapbook!

I did!!! Actually, I just got my Shutterfly book in the mail! Shutterfly now offers a "Print your own Digital Scrapbook" option and YOU customize everything! I did an 8x8 book of 2006 happenings. I resized my 12x12 pages to 7.75x7.75 (don't worry about the sizing they offer guides for everything). I then made the cover, spine and back! The quality is also amazing! A hard back book with rich, glossy pages inside!
The process was super easy. I downloaded the templates they provide, resized my 12x12s to the template guides with is 7.75x7.75 and saved them as jpgs. You then upload them and start the process! I did get a little worried after I previewed the cover, BUT it does say that it shows it cropped but will NOT print that way and it didn't!!
I think every year for Christmas I'll do this for the grandparents, a book with a year in review and what could be better than a high quality book at a great price!
If you guys have tried this service leave me a message and let me know!!
Here's some pics of my book :D I used my With Love Papers, Meredith Fenwicks Love Doodles, Michelle Underwoods Buttons and Screws, Kelly Shults' Heart and Trish Jones' Kraft Stash Brackets!(Gosh I hope those credits are right)!

Another for the hybrids

Here's another 8.5x11 printable...these have a sort of feltish texture to them, I tried to go with neutral colors so you could use them on just about anything :D
Please again don't share the download link, instead share the blog address!
Also, if you use them send me a link!
DOWNLOAD LINKER

3rd Birthday!

Did some shopping today :D

I ended up with these things from Carrie Stephens :D Now maybe I can get my scrapforums entry for the funk it up contest done :D

Sun Porch Collection

Is live at ACOT!
I included a quickpage in there too..Ill have to put a pic of it up here..or maybe upload it to the ACOT gallery :D
As requested :D

Sneak Peeks and new Products!

A few kit clubs using my papers...please check them out...they're really putting together some GREAT stuff with the papers!

Scrap Till Dawn
Legacy Paper Arts
Serendipity Scrapbooks
Tickled Pink Kits
Zanny Zinnia in April they'll also have the Nostalgic Collection
Transparent Touches is carrying Romantique for Feb and Daydreamer in May!

More for March:
Croppin Frenzy www.croppinfrenzy.com Dream Street Daydreamer
Daydreamer will be at 2CroppinCousinz in March

If I missed any let me know so I can link them up :D

RAK Sponsor!

I'm so excited about coming back to RAKscraps...even for a month! I feel like I really started my journey there and I've accomplished so much since then! I have a little sampler in their newsletter, that you might want to check out. And make sure to stop by for the March mixer and to participate in the challenges they're going to do!
I not only have my entire 2PackScraps Series up for grabs, but also versions of ACDsee, and a free month membership to DSP for a designer! There's probably more but I'm forgetting, so just make sure to come hang out during March...oh and their mega kit will start releasing in 24 hours :D

Need Help Paper Scrappers/Hybrid Gals!

I WANT the Maya road card box! I saw it in a monthly kit club but it's all sold out! WHERE can I find some of these and also let me know if you've ordered from the store or not...I worry about shopping somewhere I've never shopped before! I love Maya Road too..so if you know of somewhere that carries and abundance of product link me to that too!

SS Mag Calls!!

Digital Scrapbooking: Reader Gallery
Send us your layouts on any subject—we'll give special consideration to projects with a seasonal (back-to-school or fall) theme, but all styles and topics are welcome. 3/1/2007

Digital Scrapbooking: Fashion Flashback
We're looking for layouts that celebrate the link between special clothes and special memories.
3/1/2007

Digital Scrapbooking: Kick It Up
Calling all tech-savvy scrappers! We're looking for layouts featuring intermediate- to advanced-level techniques with clear step-by-step instructions to inspire our readers.
3/1/2007

GO SUBMIT!

New Seasonal Brushes!

Jason Gaylor has some new Valentine brushes up! These would be perfect on those photos you'll be taking this week! Let me know if you need help using them :D
Click here to view more details

Storyboard Template

I put this template up..oh..probably a year ago or so at 3Scrapateers. They still might have it up even! But I'm going to keep going through my hard drive and putting things up as I find them :D This is an 8x10 story board, so hybrid gals make sure to play with this too. This is a PNG file. Open it up in your graphics progam and put your photos underneath the storyboard layer. :D

DOWNLOAD LINK

Scrapbook Dimensions Mag. has been released

The premier issue of this new hybrid magazine is ready to download! The first issue will be PDF but the rest will be printed :D Plus Dream Street is in it :D

PayPal REBATE

They are offering a $15 rebate on a purchase of over $30 at stores that accept paypal and have a business account (most should, you have to have one to accept credit cards :D)
ETA the fine print:

Receive a $15.00 USD rebate by registering for this offer on http://paypal.promotionexpert.com/greatshopping/signup/index.html and using PayPal to make a purchase of at least $30.00 USD or $34.50 CAD. To qualify for this offer, purchases must meet the following requirements:


Receive a $15.00 USD rebate by registering for this offer on http://paypal.promotionexpert.com/greatshopping/signup/index.html and using PayPal to make a purchase of at least $30.00 USD or $34.50 CAD. To qualify for this offer, purchases must meet the following requirements:


Registration. You must first register for this offer on http://paypal.promotionexpert.com/greatshopping/signup/index.html using your PayPal account's primary email address.


Single Purchase. Once registered for this offer, you must use your PayPal account to spend at least $30.00 USD or $34.50 CAD on a single purchase on an eligible website.


Eligible Website. You must make a purchase on www.eBay.com, www.eBay.ca or any United States or Canadian website that accepts PayPal. Purchases on www.eBay.com and www.eBay.ca must be made through the eBay checkout flow via the eBay website and must not be made through the PayPal Send Money tab.


Promotion Period. Purchases must be made between February 8, 2007 12:01 AM PST and March 31, 2007 11:59 PM PST.


Excluded Transactions. The following transactions are excluded from this offer: Send Money transactions, payments to Personal Accounts, eBay payments made to Personal Accounts, donations, PayPal Mobile transactions, payments for services, Virtual Debit Card payments, PayPal ATM/ Debit Card payments, payments made when you are not logged into your PayPal account, and PayPal Plus Credit Card payments not made through your PayPal account.


Rebate Payment. The $15.00 USD rebate will be deposited into your PayPal account by May 28, 2007. If you made your purchase in Canadian Dollars you will receive the Canadian Dollar equivalent of $15.00 USD at the day of the rebate payment.


Limitations. Limit one registration and one $15.00 USD rebate per PayPal Account. Offer available for a limited time. Offer is limited to PayPal users in the United States and Canada. PayPal account must be in good standing prior to and throughout the offer period to qualify.

Hybrid Gals...some goodies for you!

I didn't want to forget about the hybrid gals! I also made a matchbook out of my Grace Paper Pack but forgot the preview, but here's the link for it :D


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Memory Makers Call

SEE YOUR PAGES IN PRINT
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your own scrapbook page in an idea book? This is your opportunity for publication! Memory Makers Books is now accepting layout submissions for their upcoming book 601 Great Scrapbook Ideas.

Here’s how it works:

E-mail a JPG of your scrapbook layout to memorymakersbooks@fwpubs.com. Include your name and telephone number. Send your e-mail by February 20, 2007.

By February 28, 2007, Memory Makers Books will notify the artists as to which of their submissions have been accepted for possible publication. This notification also will include a contract and artist form to be returned with the artwork.

If your artwork is chosen, send in the artwork, signed contract(s) and artist form(s) by March 6, 2007. (Mailing address will be included with the contract info.) All artwork will be returned.

Artists whose work has been accepted for possible publication will receive a free copy of 601 Great Scrapbook Ideas upon publication.

We look forward to seeing what you’ve been creating!

ACDsee

Have you tried it yet!!! I'm lovin' it!! Of course I love to be organized too :D

Printable Valentine's Day card

Those having troubles with ACherryOnTop, I just put the printable VDAY card (see below) in the scrapix shoppe! I also just added a "With Love" Matchbook also!
ETA- I printed this on glossy photo paper

So I still get giddy

When I find kit clubs using my papers in their kits!! For those that are interested in paper scrapping, kit clubs are the way to start IMHO!!
ZanyZinnia will be using Dream Street Papers for March and April! Make sure to check them out, they're nicely priced too ;)

Printable Valentine's Day Card

For all those hybrid gals out there and those just looking for a card for Valentine's Day, here it is!
Find it HERE

So my second post

would be me acting like Vanna. Lindsay wanted a shot for ACOT of me and Kelly's collab line and well the gang thought this would be funny...little did I know it was going to be in their newsletter!! HAHA!!

My first post back from CHA

I'll have to get my pics downloaded and uploaded as soon as I can. I had so much fun meeting everyone!
So my first post is going to be about the Lipper people. They had the booth across from us in Vegas and just a couple down from us at CHA, they are the nicest too ;) BUT I was so surprised to see they used my papers in their product ads! Take a look!