It's a Birthday Blog Train (Freebie Alert)

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to WENDY, Happy Birthday to YOU! It's Wendy of WM[squared] Designs birthday - and to celebrate with her-we are giving away some FABULOUS birthday freebies. You should have just come from Tasha's site. Here's a look at her new "Make A Wish" kit-perfect for scrapping all of your birthday photos!

Or you can pick up the

bundle-which is packed with even more birthday goodness!

Here's my page I scrapped with it.

And now for the freebie-I turned my layout into a quick page for you!
Download

HERE (or click on image)
Thanks for stopping by-and don't forget to wish Wendy a "Very Happy Birthday."
Your final stop on the Birthday Blog Train is Vicki!

Where'd my post go?

It seems blogger has had some sort of crash-and my last post has been removed from my blog. It is supposed to be restored soon-but until then-here's the link for my freebie!

(Be sure to check the download for a $2 off coupon towards the full "A Taste of Summer" kit).

Click image to download:

Introducing LOVE BLOOMS - a chance to win - and a freebie!

After a little hiatus from designing-I am back with a BRAND SPANKIN' NEW kit- Love Blooms - available exclusively at my shop at Digiridoo Scraps. This kit is packed with lots of fun elements (48 of 'em), 12 papers, and 3 full alphabets to match the funky color scheme.



Also, for the entire month of February, check out this awesome Digiridoo Scraps Collab kit, Heart of the Matter, that you get absolutely FREE with any single purchase over at the Digiridoo Scraps Shop! It really is quite an awesome kit that you do not want to miss out on!

Now for the details on how you can score my new kit, Love Blooms, for FREE! Just leave a comment here at the end of this post. I'll come back this Sunday, Feb. 14th (Valentine's Day) and pick two lucky people at random. Make sure you leave me your email or your username either at DST or Digiridoo Scraps and I''ll be sure to send you the coupon code so you can snag it!

Finally, a freebie for you that coordinates with my new kit-

Download Here (4Shared) or Here (Box.net)

or click on image to download:

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more creations soon! Happy Valentine's Day!

ScrapMatters "A Slice of Life" Blog Train Freebie

Choo-Choo! You've reached stop #38 on ScrapMatters "A Slice of Life" Freebie Blog Train. If you have lost your way or missed a FEW STOPS-head back to the ScrapMatters Blog to get back on track. You should have just arrived from JenDavey's Blog. If you are still riding the train-PHEW! By now, you should have picked up a huge stash of goodies to go with this AMAZING team kit from the ScrapMatters Designers (remember you can pick this PACKED kit up for FREE when you spend $15 in a single purchase at ScrapMatters this weekend):

It's amazing how our daily lives have changed in the last 20 years. Growing up, we had no internet, no cell phones, no remote controls. There are many, many things that make our lives much easier here in Virginia today. For our family, it's our minivan! With three kiddos-all still in car seats-we'd be so lost without it.

Okay, here's what you've probably stopped by for-MY FREEBIE! It's a set of two wordart titles that can be used by themselves or together on your layout.

Download here (or click on preview): Link Expired

Thanks for swinging by-your next stop on the train is Krista's Blog-so OFF you go!

NDSD this weekend!

This Saturday, November 7th, is National Digital Scrapbooking Day and boy is it going to be fun!!! There is so much going on that my eyeballs are spinning!

First, at ScrapMatters:

You must check out the Grab Bags-they are chock full of Digi-Goodness. They are all bargains too-with many of them containing brand new full kits as well as other products you'll use again and again! I'll be back to give you a few peeks to what's inside a few of them in a bit.

Digiridoo Scraps is also getting in on the fun!

The entire shop (excluding CU) is ON SALE for 50% OFF! There are some AWESOME new designers so be sure to check it out. Also, you get "The Dark Side of Autumn" absolutely FREE with any purchase all month long. It's an amazing kit!

Friday Freebies @ Digiridoo Scraps

Each week-Digiridoo Scraps is offering up some AWESOME freebies on their site blog. This week-I am featured and am offering my new mini-Vintage Autumn. Hurry on over to Digiridoo Scraps to pick it up! The leaves are actually from my front yard, too! Aren't they gorgeous??

Pick it up HERE:

Digiridoo Scraps Progressive Blog Challenge Freebies STOP 8

Welcome to the Digiridoo Scraps September Progressive Blog Challenge! You've just arrived at stop #8. 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 Cyber Crop Forum before 9am Monday 5th October (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. Remember, you MUST use at least 1 thing from this download on your layout!

Download HERE (or click on image):

Your next stop is stop#9, Vicki’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 - SZILVIA

Stop 2 - WILMA

Stop 3 - MAZ

Stop 4 - BREE

Stop 5 - LINNIE

Stop 6 - SHARON

Stop 7 - KELLEY

Stop 8 - MELISSA ---------------------------->You are HERE

Stop 9 - VICKI

Stop 10 - SARAH

Stop 11 - KRISTIE

Stop 12 - LINA

Don't forget.....we have a ton of fun stuff happening in the forums for the Cyber Crop this weekend, including 2 speed scraps, Scrap Bingo and a Scraplift challenge-so be sure to stop on by!

CyberCrop THIS WEEKEND at Digiridoo Scraps

New Releases-and LOTW

Whew..it's been quite a busy week. Lots of new releases-so let's get right to it!

First off-

Charlie's Digiscraps has released TWO, count 'em, TWO Grab Bags this week at DigiScrapObsession. One for Personal Use (this one is ONLY $3 until Friday):

Here's what I created from what's in the bag (and this LO got Layout of the Week over at DSO-WOO HOO!)

and a Brand New Commerical Use Bag
I love a good CU bag-and this one does not disappoint (and it's only $5)!

Next up, Haynay Designs has teamed with Designs by Sarah Bennett to create this really cool travel kit, World Traveler available at ScrapMatters:

Sya's Blueprints brand new template pack 1, 2,3 4...Go! (also available at ScrapMatters):

Here's a LO did using both World Traveler and Sya's new template:

Erica Zane has this COOL new kit, Punky, out this week at ScrapMatters:

And my creation with it (also used 1,2,3,4...Go! for this one as well):

Scrap 'it Designs by Brianna Cox has a new kit out-and it's a real stunner. Softest Touch is available at Digiridoo Scraps:

And my layout:

Finally, Lina of LDrag Designs has this really cute kit, Johnny & Nadine (named after her kiddos) -also available at Digiridoo Scraps

And my layout of Erin in the pool:

Told you I have been busy!!!

September Progressive Blog Challenge STOP 7 (and some freebies)

Welcome to the Digiridoo Scraps September Progressive Blog Challenge! You've just arrived at stop #7. If you're just jumping aboard, here's the 411. Basically, the PBC is a blog train 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 Cyber Crop Forum before 9am Monday 7th September (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. Remember, you MUST use at least 1 thing from this download on your layout.

Click HERE (or on image to DOWNLOAD):

Your next stop is stop#8, Kelly’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 - SZILVIA

Stop 2 - MAZ

Stop 3 - KELLEY

Stop 4 - MICHELLE

Stop 5- WILMA

Stop 6 - BREE

Stop 7 - MELISSA------------>YOU ARE HERE

Stop 8 - KELLY

Stop 9 - LINNIE

Stop 10 - SHARON

Stop 11 - LINA

Don't forget.....we have a whole heap of fun stuff happening in the forums for the CyberCrop this weekend, including 2 speed scraps, Scrap Bingo, a hybrid project and a Scraplift challenge!

CyberCrop THIS WEEKEND (Sept. 4th-7th) @ Digiridoo Scraps

September is upon us and you know what that means! It’s time for another CyberCrop at Digiridoo Scraps. Since this one falls on Father’s Day in Australia-we decided we would celebrate the men in our lives. Our Progressive Blog Challenge Kit, My Guy, is packed full of manly (and boyish) papers and elements to help you scrap all of those special moments. Best of all, it is ABSOLUTELY FREE!Don’t miss the other FUN weekend happenings like our two Speed Scraps and BINGO-check out the CyberCrop Forum for all of the details! See you there!
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...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.