...and the winner is...

RA(aka Corsicar)! Random.org selected your post as the winner of the $5.50 gift certificate to Haynay's Shop over at ScrapMatters! I'll get the code to you ASAP! Congratulations, and a BIG thank you to everyone who left a comment with their amusement park favorites-shrimp on a stick, who knew???

Charlie's Digiscraps CT Call and Erica Zane's Birthday Sale

I've loved reading about everyone's favorite amusement park experiences so far-so keep them coming! You still have until Friday to be entered to win Haynay's Gift Certificate (scroll down to the post below).

A few things of interest today-

Charlie's Digiscraps is having a CT call-you definitely want to be a part of Charlie's AWESOME team. She's a doll to work with-and is always busy creating new kits and Commercial Use items.

Also, today is Erica Zane's Birthday (Yeah...Happy Birthday Erica). To celebrate, she's put her entire shop on sale for 33% OFF-how AWESOME is that?

You definitely want to stop by ScrapMatters and check out her store-especially her BRAND SPANKIN' NEW kit, Hard Hat 101. It is AMAZING!

I am off to scrap!

Freebie Quick Page and a Chance to SCORE a GC to Haynay's Shop

This past weekend was Haynay's 1st Birthday over at ScrapMatters. To celebrate- I created this freebie quick page out of one of my most favorite kits by Heather. This one was actually a collaboration between Haynay Designs & Plum Dumpling Designs and it's called Thoroughly Amused. I just LOVE the bright colors and all of the FUN elements in this one! It is packed full! You definitely want this one in your stash-it's available over at ScrapMatters.

Click HERE (or on IMAGE for DOWNLOAD):
And here's my original layout:

Fair Fun

Now here's how you can score a Gift Certificate ($5.50) to Haynay's Shop. Just leave me a message in the comment field (be sure to leave an email where I can find you) and I will select one person at random on Friday August 28th, 2009. Tell me your favorite amusement park ride too...or your favorite treat to eat. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Haynay Birthday Sale

Haynay Designs is celebrating her First Birthday at ScrapMatters. This means a SALE for YOU-Hip Hip Hurray! Be sure to check out her shop-she's added some AWESOME new products this weekend!

August Progressive Blog Challenge Stop 11

Welcome to the Digiridoo Scraps August Progressive Blog Challenge!!

You've just arrived at stop #11. If you're just jumping aboard, here's the 411. Basically, the PBC is a blogtrain that you follow along to pick up all the freebies and then use them to create a layout. Upload to the Digiridoo Cyber Crop Gallery and post a link to the finished product in Cybercrop Forum before 9am Monday 10th August (GMT+10). It's heaps of fun and you get all of the freebies along the way (not all items shown in preview):

PLUS this fabulous Participation Prize!!


Here's your PBC freebie. Remember, you MUST use at least 1 thing from this download on your layout!
Download HERE (or click on image):

You have reached the end of the blog train unless you are just jumping aboard. In that case, your next stop is stop #1, Katie’s Blog. As we are coordinating this across quite a few different time zones, please be patient if all of the stops are not yet posted. In case you've lost your way, or need to skip back, here are all of the stops on the train:

Stop 1 - KATIE
Stop 2 - KELLY
Stop 3 - SZILVIA
Stop 4 - MAZ
Stop 5 - WILMA
Stop 6 - SHARON
Stop 7 - KRISTIE
Stop 8 - SARAH
Stop 9 - BREE
Stop 10 - KELLEY
Stop 11 - MELISSA--------------> YOU ARE HERE

Don't forget.....we have a whole heap of fun stuff happening in the forums for the Cyber Crop this weekend, including 2 Speed Scraps, Scrap Bingo and a Scraplift Challenge! You definitely should head on over!

Charlie's Digiscraps NEW CU Release at DSO and a FREEBIE for you!

It's new release time-and Charlie has a great one today over at DSO. It's a CU Grab Bag-and it's packed FULL of goodies that you definitely will use over and over in your creations. And it's only $5-for one week only!

Click HERE (or on image to go grab it).

Now, I got to play with this one-and I made a little freebie with the great stuff inside (I did snag a few beads out of Charlie's Designer Bits 2 for the pin).

Click HERE (or on image to download)

Cybercrop (August 7-10) this weekend at Digiridoo Scraps

It's August already...and you know what that means!! It's Cybercrop time over at Digiridoo Scraps-and boy you don't want to miss this one! The PBC freebie kit is smashingly gorgeous-and so appropriate for this time of year!

Take a look at this beautiful kit up close:

You'll definitely want to snag this one for your stash! Also, there will be two Speed Scraps and Scrap BINGO as usual! It's about time for a win-I am long overdue and want to reclaim my title.

You can check out all of the happenings here in the forum. Hope you all can make it!!!

August Layer It Up Challenge over at Digiridoo Scraps

I have the privilege of hosting this month's Layer It Up Challenge over at Digiridoo Scraps. If you've never stopped by the forums-you definitely need to check them out! Each challenge has its own participation prize from our fabulous line-up of designers-so you can scope out which ones you want to do and pick up some great stuff!

This is what I am offering up for August-so be sure to stop by and LAYER IT UP!

A New Store, New Kit, and Freebies Galore!

First off-I have some really EXCITING news to share! I have recently opened up my shop at Digiridoo Scraps-and I am excited to show you my BRAND NEW Kit-Orchard Fresh. This one is a combination of paper pieced and realistic elements-in fresh, crisp colors.

Right now, you can pick it up ON SALE HERE in my new store for 40% off too (until August 15th).

I've also created a coordinating add-on freebie pack-with some red elements for your fall and back to school photos

Download HERE (or click on image):

Here's a layout of Miss E that I scrapped using both the kit and the add-on

Apple of My Eye

Thanks for all of your support and kind words-I am amazed at the response to my first kit-Blackbird Fly-which has had over 1000 downloads.

Charlie's DigiScraps Grand Opening Sale

Big News! Charlie's Digiscraps is moving to a new store! Stop by Digi Scrap Obsession and check out her NEW SHOP-she's putting everything ON SALE from July 24-31 including Commercial Use items. How AWESOME is that?? Don't forget about her extraction service too-which she still offers on her blog HERE! She does FINE work!

Battle of the Creative Teams & a FREEBIE!

Have you heard about the Battle of the Creative Teams over at DigiScrapAddicts? It's a showdown between the CTs over all of DigiLand. I am on Happys Scrap Girl's Team called Happy's Scrap Girls. This weeks challenge was to coordinate with your teammates to make matching color schemes. We chose to do black, white, and a POP of color. The way this contest is running is the team with the most votes wins-so...we need you to vote for us! You do not need to be registered in the forum to vote-and you can vote HERE until Tuesday night.

Here's my layout for the week:

The Joy of Childhood (click for credits):





Happy Scrap Girl was kind enough to let me create a quick page out of it for you!



DOWNLOAD HERE (or click on image):

Blackbird Fly Paper Add-On Freebie

First off, let me just say thanks to all of you out there who have left such kind comments regarding my new kit. I'm glad you like it so much! I have another one in the works right now-so stay tuned! Until then, I have made a little add-on to Blackbird Fly-a few more papers in some softer colors. I hope you enjoy these as well!

DOWNLOAD Blackbird Fly Paper Add-On (or click on image):

Introducing Blackbird Fly (A Freebie Kit)

Here it is...without further ado! My very first official kit-Blackbird Fly-and I am giving it away to all of you for FREE! This kit was inspired by my sweet boy-Nathan-who just LOVES the song "Blackbird" by the Fab Four.



Download HERE or click on image (and please if you download-leave me some love - I'd really appreciate to hear what you think of my very first effort):

Here's a layout I scrapped of my inspiration (NatieBug this past Easter):

Thanks for stopping by and if you happen to create some ART with any of my freebies-I'd totally LOVE to see-shoot me an email at rxdawg97@hotmail.com.

New Releases....and a family photo

Hello Hello-

Hope everyone had a great 4th! I spent it with my family-kinda low key but that's how I like things! Even got a mini-family portrait since my mom was in town! Aren't we a good looking bunch??!

Okay-back to the business of the day. Charlie's Digiscraps has this really neat kit out today-To Sir with Love-inspired by the film of the same name.

This is a must-have for all of your school photos. You can pick it up over at Enchanted Studio Scraps for 30% off right now. I scrapped a non-school photo too-so it truly is a versatile kit.




If you haven't already done so-subscribe to Charlie's Newsletter. She offers coupons and freebies in it - so definitely worth the read! Visit her blog HERE to subscribe!


Digiridoo Scraps has a new designer-LDrag Designs. Lina has just gotten back into the designing world after having a baby. I have scrapped with her stuff before when she was designing at ScrapMatters-and I just love her kits. She RAK'd me her new one-Serene Breeze-and boy is this one a real stunner! If you love purples and greens and bows and botanicals-well this is the kit for you!

We took Erin to the playground for the first time last week-and she could NOT get enough swinging. I scrapped her priceless face-

Progressive Blog Challenge Stop #2

Welcome to the Digiridoo Scraps July Progressive Blog Challenge! You've just arrived at STOP #2. If you're just jumping aboard, here's the 411. Basically, the PBC is a blogtrain that you follow along to pick up all the freebies and then use them to create a layout. Upload to the Digiridoo Cyber Crop Gallery and post a link to the finished product in the Cybercrop Forum before 9am Monday 6th July (GMT+10). It's heaps of fun and you get all of the freebies along the way.

PLUS this fabulous Participation Prize!


Here's your PBC freebie:

Click HERE or on the image to DOWNLOAD

Remember, you MUST use at least 1 item from this download on your layout.

Your next stop is STOP #3, Sharon’s Blog. As we are coordinating this across quite a few different time zones, please be patient if all of the stops are not yet posted. In case you've lost your way, or need to skip back, here are all of the stops on the train:

Stop 1 - CARYN

Stop 2 - MELISSA--------------> YOU ARE HERE

Stop 3 - SHARON

Stop 4 - KELLY

Stop 5 - SZILVIA

Stop 6 - KRISTIE

Stop 7 - MARIANNE

Stop 8 - KELLEY

Stop 9 - BREE

Stop 10 -WILMA

Don't forget.....we have a whole heap of fun stuff happening in the Cyber Crop Forum this weekend, including 2 Speed Scraps, Scrap Bingo and a Username Challenge!! So head on over to Digiridoo Scraps!

CyberCrop this weekend at Digiridoo Scraps!

It's CyberCrop time again! This one is SURE to be SWEET! Check out the Cybercrop Forum over at Digiridoo Scraps on Friday to see how you can get this YUMMY kit ABSOLUTELY FREE!

And don't miss out on the fabulous BINGO competition-it really IS a CRAZY, FUN time! Check out the BINGO thread HERE! Hope to see you there!

Pixie Whimsy Freebie and ESS Fairy Find

Looking for some FUN and EXCITING Challenges to get your mojo going? Always wanted to try your hand at designing? Digiridoo Scraps has OODLES of monthly challenges-including the Design Me This Challenge hosted by Bree. This is way cool if you are wanting to learn the ropes of creating digital scrapbook papers and elements. Each month Bree offers up an easy to follow tutorial and gives an assignment. You have the entire month to complete. Here is my paper creation for this month:

Download HERE:


You can see more incredible creations in the Digiridoo Design Me This Gallery - and even download them absolutely FREE. Be sure to stop by the Forum to pick up the links! Also make sure to read each creator's TOU if one is included. Check out some of the other super fun challenges in the Challenge Forum. I swear there is something for everyone!!!

Speaking of designing, check out Charlie's Digiscraps ESS $1 Fairy Find too. It's a CU pack - full of lots of designer goodies and a total bargain at only a buck.
Pick it up HERE:

Charlie's CU stuff is always fabulous-so this is a steal! Check out her shop too-as she is now offering Extracting Services. Love that!

New Releases and an AWESOME free kit!

Hello there-

Today Charlie's Digiscraps and designs by Vicki are releasing the papers from this awesome freebie kit-"Bright Lights of Summer" available over at Charlie's and Vicki's blogs:

And here's my LO I scrapped with it (I totally love the bright, fun colors of the papers-they are just gorgeous):

ScrapMatters has just released 6 Mystery Mix Grab Bags packed full of all sorts of goodies! You will not be disappointed with these - all are an amazing deal at just $5 each. To tempt you even further-here is a sneak peek at what you can expect! Check out some of my LOs using the Grab Bag Goodies!

Mystery Mix - Grab Bag No. 1

Mystery Mix - June Grab Bag No. 2

Mystery Mix - June Grab Bag No. 3

Mystery Mix - June Grab Bag No. 6

I made two LOs with this one - it has a totally awesome mini-kit by Happy Scrap Girl Designs in there you do not want to miss!

Haynay Designs has also released this wonderful softball kit Diamond All Stars-in girlie colors! My girls aren't old enough to play yet..but I scrapped a page of Gigi wearing Daddy's hat! Check out Heather's Blog for a freebie add-on too!

Here's my LO:

Whew..that's a lot of scrappin' for me this past week! Plus we had two Birthdays this past weekend-I am all caked out!!

Digiridoo Scraps CT Call

Looking for a new scrapping home? Are you a creative force to be reckoned with? Well then..this call is for you!

Free June Desktop

I decided to make my first desktop-and am quite delighted with how it turned out! I used Charlie's Digiscraps kit Garden Magic which is available exclusively over at Enchanted Studio Scraps. Charlie has been kind enough to allow me to give it away to you all as well! It comes in three sizes (all in one download)-and I even made the 1368 x 768 as that is the size of my odd screen on my laptop. Hope you enjoy it-even though June is half over already!

Click on image to DOWNLOAD: