In My DigiScrap Realm

ScrapMatters Birthday Bash and Blog Train

2011-08-06T08:00:00.001-07:00

ScrapMatters is celebrating their 4th birthday this weekend!

Join us for a chat or speed scrap all weekend long.

I'm hosting one of the speed scrap on Sunday. Come join me for some chatting and scrapping!

And now, moving onto the blog train. You should've come here from Fran's blog. Your next stop is Amanda's blog. If you get lost along the way, head back to ScrapMatters blog for the entire list.

Wait! There's a BONUS! While riding the ScrapMatters 4th Birthday Blog Train, take a moment to check your downloads for a BONUS photo puzzle piece. There are 10 pieces total and when you find all 10, you can complete the puzzle, upload it to your favorite photo hosting site and send a link via PM to Kat through the ScrapMatters forum. All completed photo puzzles must be received by August 8th.

Here's my portion.

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WM[squared] New Release and Birthday Blog Train!

2011-06-17T06:00:00.002-07:00

Wendy of WM[squared] has a bright and fun new kit bursting with color in celebration of her birthday - Make A Wish. It's great for birthdays, parties and any type of celebrations. It's on sale at 20% off this weekend only! Stop by her ScrapMatters shop and check it out!

Make A Wish kit

The Bundle

Wendy is also releasing another great set of templates inspired by our own Jenn V.

Be Inspired - JennV - V.2 - Templates

That's not all! Also releasing today is another awesome must have date element pack - Simply Dated V.18.

Here's my layout using everything above.

And finally, onto the blog train. Here is my portion using Wendy's Make A Wish kit.

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You should have arrived here from Liz's blog. Your next stop is Tiff's blog. If you get lost along the way, here is the entire list. We are all in different time zones so please be patient if blog posts are not ready yet.

1. Wendy - http://wendys-craftycreations.blogspot.com/
2. Liz - http://bandgeekdesigns.wordpress.com/
3. Ophelia - http://www.navaja77digiscraprealm.blogspot.com
4. Tiff - http://tiffkeetch.blogspot.com
5. Fran - http://franscraps.blogspot.com
6. Heather - http://heatherw25.blogspot.com/
7. Ami - http://ofnofixedaddresscards.blogspot.com/
8. Cami - http://camijoscraps.blogspot.com/
9. czianya - http://www.cznyscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/
10. Jewelle - http://jewelleslayouts.blogspot.com/
11. Heather (Ther) - http://girlgonedigital.blogspot.com/
12 Heidi - http://myfamilyscrappings.blogspot.com
13. Melanie - http://scrappymelly.blogspot.com/
14. Cathy - http://scrappycath.blogspot.com/
15. Whit - http://scrapinacan.blogspot.com
16. Erica - http://digitalscraphappy.blogspot.com/
17. Tasha - http://monkeysee-monkeydo-monkeychatter.blogspot.com/
18. Melissa - http://rxdawg97.blogspot.com/
19. Vicki - http://longhornscraps.blogspot.com/

We would appreciate any comments, especially if you loved what we have created for you. Thank you!

WM[squared] Birthday Celebration!

2011-06-16T19:30:00.003-07:00

Wendy is celebrating her birthday this week! As part of the festivities, she is having a birthday sale, RAKs and a blog train. Stop by her ScrapMatters store and snag some of her awesome stuff! The sale ends TODAY so hurry!

Come back tomorrow for the blog train! Begin at Wendy's blog and then follow the train to grab some awesome goodies made with Wendy's soon-to-be-released kit! Here's a sneaky peek of what's coming tomorrow to her shop!

Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters!

2011-06-01T16:24:00.002-07:00

Need something to do Thursday night? Stop by ScrapMatters and speed scrap with Heather (Haynay Designs). It'll be lots of good fun and chatting!

See you there!

Wyld Web Designs featured in June Scrapstreet!

2011-06-01T16:07:00.004-07:00

Wyld Web Designs from Gingerscraps is the featured designer in the June issue of ScrapStreet magazine.

She is offering a FREEBIE full kit called Sitting on the Garden Fence. It's available for download at the ScrapStreet site.

Here is my layout using this kit.

Boldy Go by Band Geek Designs

2011-05-27T11:30:00.003-07:00

I totally love this kit. I suggested it to Liz and it is awesome to see it (and of course, scrap with it). I present BOLDLY GO by Band Geek Designs available at ScrapMatters. This kit is PERFECT for all you Star Wars and Star Trek fans. It's great for Disney photos. It's perfect for space photos. It's so versatile for both kids and adults. Grab it this weekend while its 20% off!

My layout of my Jedi son.

Graduation time!

2011-05-25T09:43:00.002-07:00

It's that time of the year for all the slew of graduations! It could be preschool, kindergarten, 8th grade promotion, high school, college, etc. For whatever type of graduation or promotion celebration you have upcoming or gone, you'll end up with lots of photos. Take a look at a great collab by Spinky Dink Scraps and Laura Banasiak - Turning the Tassel. It's an oldie but a goodie for those of you needing something to scrap with. Graduation kits are few and far between so grab this one! It's available at Spinky Dink Scraps' personal store, Gotta Pixel or Scrapbook-Bytes.

Here are some layouts that I did of my high school graduation and my son's preschool graduation last year.

Haynay Designs' Summer Kickoff!

2011-05-25T09:39:00.004-07:00

Haynay Designs of ScrapMatters is kicking off the summer with a week of freebies!

Head over to Heather's blog to grab the first freebie on Friday, May 27th!

New Collab by Wyld Web Designs

2011-05-23T14:28:00.002-07:00

Char of Wyld Web Designs has collabed with Pixels by Jen and Scrappy Cocoa to bring you a colorful and fun kit for those recitals pictures (and many more!). Music Class is released in her GingerScraps store.

Here is my layout using this kit.

iNSD new releases from GLTC and Wyld Web Designs!!

2011-05-06T14:31:00.003-07:00

It's the weekend to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! And this means sales, deals and most of all new releases!!

Jen of Graham Like the Cracker has a jam packed grab bag perfect for the everyday mom. Hurry quick to her ScrapMatters store to grab this steal of a deal! It won't stay this price for long!

The kit inside!

Jen also has this fabulous template pack.

Here is my layout using both the grab bag and the template pack.

Char of Wyld Web Designs has been one busy bee! She has not one but two grab bags. The first one releases in her GingerScraps store. It's sure to meet your needs for this spring/summer season.

Here is a peek at the kit inside.

Here is my layout.

The second grab bag releases in her ScrapMatters store. It's so wonderful and perfect for your little princess or prince.

Here is a peek at the kit inside.

Here is my layout of my princess dress long ago.

Urban Daze by Wyld Web Designs

2011-04-15T12:22:00.003-07:00

Char of Wyld Web Designs has a brand new funky kit that is perfect for scrapping some grungy, teenish, boyish, cityscape and many other photos that you may have in your stash. Urban Daze kit and alpha are available in her Gingerscraps store.

Here is my layout of my son being silly.

New from Wyld Web Designs

2011-04-08T10:54:00.002-07:00

Wyld Web Designs is opening up her new store at ScrapMatters. Char is one of the 2011 Design Star winners and is now part of the design team at ScrapMatters. Her first kit is her Round 4 submission - You're A Star - with added stuff as well as a coordinating alpha. It's 20% off this weekend only!

Here is my layout using both the kit and alpha.

Char also has a new siggy pack created by her CT (my contribution included) using her So Much Cooler Online collection. It's available at GingerScraps.

New Releases by Graham Like the Cracker and Wyld Web Designs

2011-04-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

Wyld Web Designs is releasing her portion of the Gingerscraps Flower Shop - Tiptoe Through the Tulips.

The Mini-kit

Sweet Alpha

Here is my layout.

ScrapMatters is starting a new monthly build your own collab - Mix A Kit. Graham Like the Cracker has put together these packs called Footloose and Fancy.

Patterned Paper Pack

Worn Paper Pack

Element Pack

Solid Paper Pack

Here is my layout using the patterned papers, worn papers and element pack.

Let the race begin!

2011-03-29T13:07:00.002-07:00

ADSR6 has begun! For those of you who don't know, ADSR is the Amazing Digital Scrapbook Race. This is my first year participating. I partnered with a fellow member from Gotta Pixel - Chris (chbranch). We both just completed our first challenge.

This was our challenge:

Keeping in mind that this is 6th season of ADSR, we ask that you create a LO that's listing 6 fun facts about your family. Something that is unique about your family or something that sets your family apart. Or even 1-2 fun fact about each of your family member. Your fun babies ARE part of your family, feel free to include them! Introduce us to your family as the opening of this race! Since you're introducing your family, let's have at least one photo of your family.

Here is my layout.

Click here for Chris' layout.

STS Speed Scrap hosted by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2011-03-29T12:59:00.002-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams is hosting a speed scrap at Stuff to Scrap on March 30th. Below is the flyer information.

You will receive this lovely add-on kit as your participation prize!

And while you're at Stuff to Scrap, stop by and check out IvoryKeys Digital Dreams' store. Her latest release is Life Happens collab kit with Scraps of Ellay.

The kit

The entire bundle

New Releases!

2011-03-25T16:13:00.003-07:00

It's Friday and in most of digiland, it means NEW RELEASES! I've been busy this week creating layouts for the designers I CT for.

First up, Spinky Dink Scraps has collabed with Daybreak Scraps to bring you this gorgeous kit - It's a Chick Thing. It's available at Gotta Pixel and Scrapbook-Bytes.

Here's my layout.

WM[squared] from ScrapMatters has not one but two new products to show you. First, if you are Texan, then this kit will be near and dear to your heart.

Here is my layout using this kit.

Next is another great set of templates inspired by my fellow CTM - Ulrika.

Here is my layout.

Last, from the wonderful Liz of Band Geek Designs. Her newest release is Stitch Me A Circle.

Here is my layout.

Feeling Lucky by Wyld Web Designs

2011-03-18T06:00:00.001-07:00

Wyld Web Designs is releasing another awesome kit perfect for scrapping your Saint Paddy's Day photos. It's called Feeling Lucky. It may be green themed but this kit has a softer palette making it perfect for spring photos as well. Feeling Lucky is the kit that Wyld Web Designs submitted for Round 3/4 of ScrapMatters' Design Star competition. It's available at her GingerScraps store.

Here is my layout using this kit plus pieces from Wyld Web Designs' March Grab Bag and Somewhere Lucky kit.

Somewhere Lucky by Wyld Web Designs

2011-03-11T07:00:00.001-07:00

Feeling lucky this month? I hope so because it's the luckiest month of all - March! Wyld Web Designs has the perfect green kit for scrapping your lucky pictures this month - Somewhere Lucky. The whole bundle has the kit with template pack, alpha and wordart by Photo Cowgirl. It's all available at GingerScraps.

The Kit

The Bundle

Here is my layout using the bundle.

Sneak Peek from Wyld Web Designs

2011-03-10T10:13:00.003-07:00

Wyld Web Designs has a kit releasing tomorrow at Gingerscraps. Come back tomorrow for the full reveal!

ScrapMatters LOTW for Feb 27th

2011-03-04T10:13:00.002-07:00

I totally did not see this until this morning. A layout I did of my baby girl last week using several mini's from the ScrapMatters Design Star competition was selected as Layout of the Week at ScrapMatters for February 27th!! What an honor! This is the first time I've been selected LOTW at SM. Here is the layout of my beautiful baby girl.

New Release from Graham Like the Cracker - Rainbows & Butterflies collab

2011-03-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

Jen of Graham Like the Cracker has paired with WM[squared] again to bring you a bright and colorful kit to welcome in the spring season (or entice it to come sooner!). It's all available at Jen's ScrapMatters store.

Here is the whole collection.

The kit

The Worn Papers

The Alphas

I decided to do a two pager layout of my daughter's first year. She just turned a year old :)

Graham Like the Cracker Sneak Peek!

2011-03-02T07:00:00.001-07:00

Graham Like the Cracker is back with a soon to be released kit! She paired up with WM[squared] on a gorgeous collab! Here is a Sneak Peek! Isn't that such a pretty sneak?

New Releases from Wyld Web Designs

2011-03-01T14:03:00.003-07:00

Wyld Web Designs has a couple of new releases at her GingerScraps store. First up is her March Grab Bag full of awesome goodness!

If you spend $10 in the GingerScraps store, you can get this grab bag for free during the month of March!

Here is a matching set of cardstock paper that goes perfectly with the minikit in the grab bag. If you're quick, you can grab it for only $1 TODAY ONLY!

Here is my layout using both the grab bag and the cardstock paper.

Wyld Web Designs has also released her Pet Shop portion of the GingerScraps Buffet theme this month. All paper and elements pack are $1 TODAY ONLY and then will be $2 per pack.

Here is my layout using both paper and element packs as well as the alpha from the March Grab Bag.

The Future is Bright by Manda's Scrappin' Creations

2011-02-27T23:55:00.002-07:00

I got to work with Manda's Scrappin' Creations this month at Stuff to Scrap. I chose her kit - The Future is Bright. This kit had the idea of goals, dreams and bright futures in mind but can be versatile to scrap everyday photos. It's available at Stuff to Scrap.

Here is my layout of my son.

ScrapMatters Spring CT Announcement

2011-02-20T21:05:00.003-07:00

ScrapMatters had a one day CT call on Friday. They were seeking new permanent and guest members. I decided to take a chance and applied. Tonight, the team was announced. I was offered and accepted a guest spot in June!! I'm so excited to be able to guest for ScrapMatters.

Here are the fabulous ladies that made the team - both permanent and guest members.

Do you see my name? :)

Designs by Kat - February GSO

2011-02-19T12:19:00.005-07:00

I got a message on Friday that my layout was selected one of two gallery standouts for February by Designs by Kat. She is featuring my layout on her blog.

It's a layout I did at Scrap Orchard's Scrapper Bowl event on Super Bowl Sunday. I had a fun time participating on the speed scraps, the chats and the challenges.

Here is my layout of my two kiddos when my daughter was just a newborn. Her brother was so happy to have her home with us. I used Perfect Together by Designs by Kat which is available at Scrap Orchard.

Hearts A Flutter mini kit FREEBIE

2011-02-19T00:25:00.003-07:00

I got the designing bug. It's official. I decided to make another mini kit but this time for Stuff to Scrap February Color Challenge. It's a monthly challenge where you can make a mini kit, use mini's to make a quickpage or create a layout with any kit matching the monthly palette.

Here is the palette chosen for the challenge.

Here is my mini kit based on the palette.

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This freebie will be available for the rest of February so grab it quick! I would appreciate comments if you like my kit.

Designer Darling final outcome

2011-02-17T00:30:00.003-07:00

I did not make it to the final round of Designer Darling. While I didn't intend to win the competition, I had a great run at it. I learned alot and got a feel for how much time it takes on a weekly basis. I can imagine how much time you would also need outside of designing. Now that the designing bug has been fulfilled and not gone, I may do some kits for fun. We shall see. For now, I might take a stab at the color challenge at STS and put together a mini.

Those of you that have been interested in designing, I highly recommend Stuff to Scrap's Designer Darling competition. It's great for beginners to start and learn alot at the same time.

Amy Stoffel's Customer Showcase

2011-02-13T10:45:00.002-07:00

I got a message this morning that my layout of my baby girl and her cool shades will be featured on Amy Stoffel's blog! How exciting! I also got a nice gift from Amy for her store at ScrapMatters.

Here's my layout. I created this at one of ScrapMatter's speed scraps.

Love Story collab by Meagan's Creations and Designs by Snowlady

2011-02-13T10:12:00.001-07:00

Here is a beautiful kit perfect for Valentine's Day or scrapping about your love ones. Love Story is a collaboration kit between Meagan's Creations and Designs by Snowlady. It has lots of vibrant red and beautiful unique elements.

Here is my layout of my baby girl.

Recognition

2011-02-13T02:02:00.002-07:00

That past week has been such a good and bad week. I don't get too much into my personal life since this blog is set up for my scrapping life. But let's just say, for scrapping, it's been a great week. I managed to scrap 15 pages in one week! That is a huge accomplishment for me! On the personal front, it's been a stressful week so that's probably why I had such a good scrapping week. Scrapping is my stress reliever as well as my creative outlet.

I love to scrap, especially layouts about my kids. They are the love of my and my hubby's lives. They make me who I am. They make it all worth it. It's icing on the cake when others think my layouts are deserving of recognition.

At Gotta Pixel, my layout of my beautiful daughter sleeping was chosen as Layout of the Day for February 11, 2011.

I did this layout for the Cluster Your Heart Out challenge hosted by Mye de Leon at Gotta Pixel.

It was the best news to get such an honor, especially after the week I've had.

STS Designer Darling Round 4

2011-02-12T22:43:00.000-07:00

For this round, we were instructed to create a designer resource. This could be overlays, patterns, textures, etc. We had the option to make it commercial or personal use. I decided to make some texture overlays and make it available for personal use.

Here is my submission.

If you like them, please go to the forum to download.

I made a paper pack from my overlays as an add-on to my Canyon Trek kit (Round 3 submission). It's yours to download if you want it.

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This round will be an elimination round so wish me luck. Only 10 of us will go to the next round!

Canyon Trek - Round 3 Kit for Designer Darling

2011-02-05T19:58:00.002-07:00

Here is my submission for Round 3 of the Designer Darling competition at Stuff to Scrap. We were given a photo and story for inspiration. From there, I was inspired to do a kit about a particular childhood memory. My parents used to take us down the canyon near my grandparents' home to swim, hike, quad riding, horseback riding and gather peaches. This kit is about that time.

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The kit is downloadable from the Stuff to Scrap forum. The link above will send you straight there. Thanks for downloading and please leave comments if you like my kit. :)

Band Geek Designs - New Release and CT Team

2011-02-04T10:41:00.003-07:00

I'm now a part of Band Geek Designs' Creative Team (CT) at Digiridoo Scraps. Liz (the designer) has released a gorgeous kit bundle perfect for Valentine's Day - Every February. It includes a pack of embossed papers.

Here is my layout of my baby girl using this bundle.

Valentine's Day Printable Cards by Graham Like the Cracker

2011-02-04T10:31:00.003-07:00

Jen with Graham Like The Cracker and Krafted by Kim have a brand new release this week at ScrapMatters - a set of Valentine's Day cards for both boys and girls. The cards are made with her two kits - Love That Girl and Love The Boy. If you need cards for your little ones, grab these. It's on sale for 20% off this weekend at ScrapMatters.

If you stop by her blog, she also has a freebie!

"Masquerade" FREEBIE

2011-02-01T19:48:00.004-07:00

As promised (sorry for being delayed), I have a freebie for you. I made a frame cluster from my kit, Masquerade. Please do not share with others and instead, share my blog link so they can come and grab the freebie themselves.

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Re-Collections O Tosha by Pixel Me That Designs

2011-02-01T00:11:00.003-07:00

I got to play with a retro and funky kit this month at Stuff to Scrap - Re-Collections O Tosha by Pixel Me That Designs. It's full of fun bright colors and retro graphics. It reminds me of the 60's. It's available at Stuff to Scrap.

Here is one of my layouts that I did of my daughter when we took her to the county fair.

STS Designer Darling Round 2

2011-01-30T00:21:00.004-07:00

It was a tough week for the competition this week. The instructions were to use no CU products except what was provided to us. We were also given only 2 colors. It was up to us if we wanted to create a full palette from those two colors. I took awhile to get my other 4 colors then decide on a theme. After that, it was battling a cold all week plus CT work. Finally got it done. I learned alot about using my pen tablet so my kit has lots of doodle elements. I love it. I learned alot and hope I make it to Round 3. There will be elimination in Round 2 so wish me luck!

Here is my kit - Masquerade.

Please visit the forum to download the kit. If you like my kit, please take some time to vote for me when the poll is active. Thanks!
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If you come back to visit tomorrow (as in after 9am), I will have a freebie for you. Okay, now it's off to bed.

My layout chosen as Suzy Q's Standout for January

2011-01-25T10:07:00.003-07:00

I received notification from Suzy (Suzy Q Scraps) that my layout was chosen as January 2011 Standout on her blog. She also gave me a nice coupon for her store. It's definitely a nice surprise to receive first thing in the morning.

Here is my layout. I completed this layout for a speed scrap at Scrap Orchard. It's a layout about my determination to win over procrastination and to be more focused, productive, balanced in my work and home life.

Make sure to visit Suzy Q Scraps' website. She has monthly challenges, blog parties, speed scraps, tips/tutorials as well as chances to win her new releases. Sign up for her newsletter as well because she always has nice goodies or coupons.

STS Designer Darling Round 1

2011-01-23T00:04:00.005-07:00

I survived Round 1 for the Designer Darling competition at Stuff to Scrap. It was a learning process getting a mini-kit together. I definitely learn how much I need to make the best use of my time when working on a kit since I work and have 2 kiddos in the house.

And presenting my kit - What Are You Waiting For? I was inspired by a song I heard on the radio and decided to go with a love theme. But instead of lovey dovey, I went with more of a "grab it now" kinda love theme. The most challenging part was extraction of elements that I created myself and learning to use my pen tablet.

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And for coming to my blog, here is a freebie for you - a cluster made with my kit. The image is linked.

Frosty Fun by Scrapalicious Cereal

2011-01-18T15:15:00.003-07:00

I loved working with this kit by Scrapalicious Cereal - Frosty Fun. Fortunately, we had a huge snowfall last year (and also this year) so I had lots of snow/winter photos. The winter-themed kit was just perfect! It's a wonderful kit with both pink and blue colors that made it easier to scrap both genders - in my case, definitely good for photos of my son and daughter. It's available at Stuff to Scrap. If you hurry, you can grab this kit for 50% off during STS $2 Tuesday sale. Quick! Go!

My layouts

Stuff to Scrap Designer Darling competition

2011-01-18T15:11:00.003-07:00

I've decided to try out designing by joining the STS Designer Darling competition. The winner receives an offer to be a STS designer. I certainly don't think I'll win but this is more to learn new stuff at designing, try my hand at it and see if it's something I want to pursue.

I'm currently working on a theme based on the color pallet for Round 1. Stay tuned later when I'm done so you can see my kit. I will also offer a freebie to those of you keeping tabs on me.

Wish me luck! :)

CT News and GSOs

2011-01-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy December for me and now that it's January, I can breathe a little more. I finished off my guest spot with Connie Prince. I had a great time during my short stay. I'm sad it's over but I'm hoping to guest again in the near future.

I also finished my guest month with Spinky Dink Scraps. However, I was invited to stay and am now a part of her team. I'm looking forward to working with her awesome creations and having some fun!

I've also been busy with the new site redesign launch at Gotta Pixel. I have a challenge running over there called "Can I get a Do Over?". It's a layout makeover challenge which gives you the opportunity to redo an old layout. Stop by Gotta Pixel today and check out the new design, the new challenges and have fun with our group.

I've been busy with CT layouts that sometimes I forget to post my layouts, especially those that I have done for challenges. First off, I've been receiving Gallery Standouts at Gotta Pixel. It's really uplifting to know that others love your layouts and leave meaningful comments. I enjoy browsing the galleries and leaving as much love as I can on a daily basis. Some days, I never get to the gallery and other days, I'm there for awhile. If you're a digi scrapper, take time to stop by the galleries for the sites you frequent. You know you love receiving comments. Leave some of your own. It just might make someone's day.

Without further adieu, here are some of my layouts that have been nominated for GSOs at Gotta Pixel.

That's My Dad using Trixie Scraps' Just Like Dad

Sweet on You using Spinky Dink Scraps' Capture Life

I Am using Connie Prince's This One Life

Train Ride using Connie Prince's Northpole Express

Sock Monster using Mye de Leon's That's My Kid

Snow Globe using Trixie Scraps' Winter on the Mountain

Stockings using Spinky Dink Scraps' Winter Frost and Burr Berry Alpha

You Fill My Heart with Happiness using Connie Prince's Sugar Plum

I also have these layouts that I did for challenges or speed scraps at ScrapMatters, Scrap Orchard and Stuff to Scrap.

Ticket to Ride using Connie Prince's North Pole Express

Captivated By You using Amy Stoffel's Captivated by You

Being Nosy using Amy Stoffel's Curious

Albuquerque or Bust using WM[Squared]'s Great Escape

My Family using Family Tree collab by Bella Gypsy and Jessica Edwards

Heading Home using WM[Squared]'s Great Escape

Our Tree using Merry Christmas by Adriana's Cafe

Holiday Magic using Flower Scraps' Christmas Joy

Parade using Stuff to Scrap Christmas Love blog train kits

Too Cute to Spook using Scrappin' Serenity's Tonight is Halloween

Camera Shy using Captivated Visions' Funkee Doodles and Happy Snapper

Mwah! using Tracie Stroud's Beauty in the World

Our Family Tradition using Suzy Q Scraps' Thankful Hearts

So Mad using Amy Stoffel's Oh The Drama

I have many more layouts but above are the most recent ones.

Enjoy!

Capture Life by Spinky Dink Scraps

2011-01-06T16:27:00.003-07:00

It's been a busy time at Gotta Pixel with the launch of the site redesign. Spinky Dink Scraps has been busy along with the other GP designers to bring you kits that coordinate with the new site colors.

Capture Life by Spinky Dink Scraps

Here is my layout of my sweet girl with her dad.

New York New York by Scrap N Pieces

2010-12-31T14:55:00.006-07:00

Scrap N Pieces has a fantastic kit for scrapping your New York trip photos. It's such a unique kit complete with the NY icons such as Empire State Building, Status of Liberty, Times Square, etc. It's available at Stuff to Scrap.

I did a double page layout of a trip to New York City almost 10 years ago. It was just a few short months before 9/11.

Blog makeover!

2010-12-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

I made over my blog! It ties in with the new look that Gotta Pixel will reveal on January 1st! The blogwear is a sampling of Connie Prince's new kit that she will release at the same time as that the Gotta Pixel site goes live! Stay tuned!

Perfect Winter Day by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2010-12-26T23:50:00.002-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams has a brand new kit available at Stuff to Scrap. It's the perfect kit for scrapping your winter photos, especially if you have snow in your part of the world.

Here are my two layouts of our snow days last year when we had ALOT of snow storms in our town. My son LOVED it!

A Time for Thanks by Scraps by Andrea

2010-12-19T23:42:00.003-07:00

Scraps by Andrea has a great kit themed for Thanksgiving but versatile enough to use for any type of layout. A Time for Thanks has beautiful fall colors with the cute elements. It's available at Stuff to Scrap.

Here are my two layouts. The first one is of the guys from my little man to my father-in-law - three generations.

The second layout is of the delicious dinner that my mother-in-law made for us when we were visiting my husband's family over Thanksgiving.

Only One V.1 Templates by WM[Squared]

2010-12-19T12:02:00.003-07:00

Wendy of WM[Squared] has a brand new set of awesome templates for your one photo layouts. It's a great way to kick start your scrapping mojo. It's available at ScrapMatters. If you hurry, you can snag these fab templates for 20% off this weekend only.

Here is my layout using the templates and Wendy's Back to School kit.

Nuts & Bolts collab by Spinky Dink Scraps and Creations by Rachael

2010-12-19T11:49:00.005-07:00

Lindsay (Spinky Dink Scraps) and Creations by Rachael have teamed up to bring you a cute and techy looking kit - Nuts and Bolts. It's got the robots, the circuits, the fun neutral colors, the sprockets, the techy cityscape, everything. It's available at Gotta Pixel and Scrapbook-Bytes.

I did a double page layout of my son when we went to the children's museum in Albuquerque.

For Him Collection by Graham Like the Cracker

2010-12-19T11:30:00.003-07:00

Jen (Graham Like the Cracker) has released a gorgeous kit at ScrapMatters. It's a kit full of rich colors and get this, it's a manly kit for the guys in your life. If you hurry quick, it's on sale for 20% at ScrapMatters for just this weekend.

Here is my layout of my two guys.

North Pole Express by Connie Prince

2010-12-15T10:33:00.004-07:00

Connie Prince has released North Pole Express at Scrapbook-Bytes for the monthly Grab-a-Bag (GAB) event. There are 4 packs - paper pack, element pack, pre-decorated stacked papers and layer templates.

Here is my layout using the paper pack, element pack and layer templates. It's of my son's train ride at the mall.

Suzy Q Scraps has a fantastic giveaway!

2010-12-08T20:29:00.003-07:00

Suzy Q Scraps from Scrap Orchard has a fantastic new kit to be released soon! Normally she would released on Fridays but this time, she will be releasing it until her 50% off sale sometime this month. I don't know the date because it will be revealed during Scrap Orchard Advent Sale.

Take a look at this fabulous kit perfect for scrapping your holiday activites.

And stop by her blog to find out how you can win this kit!

December Guest for Connie Prince and Spinky Dink Scraps

2010-12-06T11:16:00.005-07:00

I'm guesting for two designers whose creations I have loved since finding Gotta Pixel over a year ago - Connie Prince and Spinky Dink Scraps.

For Spinky Dink Scraps, I'm working on my layout for a kit soon to be released by Spinky Dink Scraps and will show that to you later this week.

I completed my first layout for Connie Prince. She always has the most fabulous kits that go well with the many photos that I take of my kids on an almost daily basis. For my first assignment, I got to play with December 2010 Templatetopia. It's a collaboration between her and Trixie Scraps (North Meets South Studios) that contains a HUGE template pack.

It's available at Gotta Pixel, ScrapMatters, Scrapbook-Bytes and Elemental Scraps.

Here is the layout I did of my niece on Christmas Day last year.

Quick Start: Something to Brag About by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2010-12-06T11:04:00.002-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams has a new product released at Stuff to Scrap. It's a set of bragbook templates that would be perfect for completing your bragbooks, especially with Christmas coming up. It's called Quick Start: Something to Brag About. Here's a preview.

Here are my two bragbook pages that I completed using these templates. They definitely helped me out with completing bragbooks of my kids for the grandparents.

My Silly Boy

His birthday party

Not a Creature Was Stirring by Designs by Snowlady

2010-11-29T22:33:00.003-07:00

Designs by Snowlady has a cute Christmas kit that I absolutely loved using for my layouts. It's called Not a Creature was Stirring. It's available at Stuff to Scrap. It's has bright colors, cute elements and even mice!

Here are my two layouts. The first is a photoless layout that tells about my love of the holiday season.

The 2nd is about Christmas 2008 after we had opened gifts and were assembling the new toys.

WM[Squared] - Two Grab Bags!

2010-11-29T15:45:00.004-07:00

Wendy of WM[Squared] has been a busy bee! She released not one but TWO grab bags for Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. Her first personal use (PU) grab bag is travel themed. It's a HUGE grab bag with the Great Escape kit, extras, template pack, stamps and date stamps. I LOVED it since I had travel photos that needed to be scrapped.

Here is the grab bag preview and the kit preview. It's available at ScrapMatters.

Here is my layout of when we were traveling to the airport for our trip to Dallas.

The second grab bag was in collaboration with Graham Like the Cracker. It's another HUGE grab bag perfect for your Christmas photos! It has the Believe kit, extras, alpha, worn papers and the template pack. It's available at ScrapMatters. Hurry quickly to get it. It's only available until Wednesday Dec 1st then it will be separated.

Here is the grab bag preview and kit preview.

Here is my layout of my son when his grandparents arrived with his belated Christmas gifts.

Be sure to stop Graham Like the Cracker's blog for a freebie created for this grab bag!

Scripture Series by Christin's Creations

2010-11-23T20:35:00.003-07:00

This month, I got to play with Christin's Creations' newest kit - Scripture Series {1 Thessalonians 5:16-18}. This kit is full of soft colors, thoughtful verses and even a cute sheep. I used it to finally scrap a page of my grandpa. We lost him in 2007. I will always remember the memories and miss him everyday.

Here is the kit. It's available at Christin's Creations' Stuff to Scrap store.

Here are my two layouts. This first one is a tribute page to my grandpa.

The second one is of my baby girl when she was only 1 day old. She was in the NICU due to being born 6 weeks early.

I'm on another CT!

2010-11-14T00:24:00.004-07:00

I applied to be on Wendy's (WM[Squared] Designs) CT team at ScrapMatters. I was excited to find out a few days ago that I was selected to be a part of her team! I'm so excited! Here are the fabulous ladies on the team with me.

I survived DSD!

2010-11-08T10:37:00.002-07:00

I had alot of fun this past weekend for Digital Scrapbooking Day! In digi scrapping world, it's a HUGE deal to celebrate this day. It was a whirlwind experience of sales, chats, contests, RAKs, giveaways, speed scraps, challenges, coupons, etc. I bought alot and also received alot of RAKS and coupons. I managed to make a 3 speed scraps, a couple of chats and a couple of challenges. I would've made alot more but I had planned my sister's baby shower this past Saturday. It was small and fun affair. Sunday was my catch up day. I also did all my DSD shopping. This is the most I have ever bought in one weekend! Below are my purchases. Got some stuff that I've been wanting plus new stuff that caught my eye.

I have a couple of grab bags that I want to also grab - one by Connie Prince and the other by Captivated Visions. I also still have the several coupons to redeem and luckily most of them have expiration dates of Nov 30th. Whew!

Blog Interview

2010-11-01T10:21:00.004-07:00

I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by Terry (scrappyfrog), who is part of the ScrapMatters team. She requested an interview with me to be featured on the ScrapMatters blog. I agreed and we completed the interview. My interview was featured on the blog on Halloween Day. Please check it out. I was excited to be interviewed. It was such a fun experience!

Autumn Blessings by SAHM Scrapper

2010-10-30T22:20:00.003-07:00

For this month, I had the opportunity to work with SAHM Scrapper from Stuff to Scrap using her new kit - Autumn Blessings. It's a great kit that will be fantastic for your fall photos. It has such rich colors with great elements. I especially loved the beautiful alpha.

This time around, I chose to use the kit to make a hybrid project. Since I'm not that skilled in hybrid, I decided to make a simple Thank You card for a friend.

Julieth by Isabel Mendez

2010-10-30T22:03:00.003-07:00

Isabel Mendez from Gotta Pixel has a lovely kit that goes great with your girly, family and even wedding photos - Julieth. It has lots of muted soft colors with beautiful elements. It went well with the photos of my little girl.

Here are my two layouts.

Stuff to Scrap Layout of the Month nominations

2010-10-28T10:57:00.004-07:00

I had not one but two of my layouts nominated for October Layout of the Month at Stuff to Scrap. This is the first time that my layouts have been nominated. The first layout was for STS's new Facebook Challenge. I used Go Go Choo Choo by Manda's Scrappin' Creations and template by Connie Prince to scrap my son playing with the train set at our local mall bookstore.

I completed this layout just last night for the STS Scraplift Challenge. I used Scrappin' Serenity (Christie Dawn)'s Tonight It's Halloween kit and wordart title by Wordart World by Jennifer.

GSO at Scrap Orchard

2010-10-28T00:10:00.004-07:00

It was a very nice surprise to find out that a layout of mine was nominated for last week's GSO at Scrap Orchard. It was a layout I did to complete a challenge that intrigued me. I did my layout of my facebook status. I used the perfect kit - Online - a collab kit by Captivated Visions and Jennifer Barrette.

Ready to Fall by She's Full of Scrap

2010-10-26T23:55:00.003-07:00

I had my first opportunity to work with She's Full of Scrap from Gotta Pixel this month. I picked one of her recent kits - Ready to Fall. It's a kit full of rich colors and realistic elements. It is definitely a great fall kit yet perfect for heritage and family photos.

Here is a layout I did of my baby girl with one of her memorable expressions on her face.

Gotta Pixel Digital Scrapbook Day Event

2010-10-25T10:43:00.003-07:00

It's that time again to celebrate Digital Scrapbook Day! Gotta Pixel has planned a whole slew of events to celebrate this day. They also have sales!! Be sure to drop by and see what is going on.

Mye de Leon has also kicked off the celebration early by starting her DSD Countdown Sale. She will offer one of her best selling kits for only $1 for 1 day only. Definitely stop by her Gotta Pixel shop and see what's on sale for $1 that particular day.

Layout of the Day and Interview

2010-10-24T00:50:00.003-07:00

I was catching up on my scrap forums and discovered my layout that I completed for Connie Prince's speed scrap at Gotta Pixel was selected as Layout of the Day. What an awesome honor! This is the 2nd layout that has been selected Layout of the Day. This layout was of my son at the county fair a couple of years ago. I saw Sweet Digi Scraps' kit - One More Ride - during Gotta Pixel's weekly $1 Pixels sale and had to grab it to use for my carnival pics.

Another bit of news is that I was contacted by a member of the ScrapMatters team for an interview request. I agreed to do the interview. It will be on ScrapMatters blog on Sunday, October 31st (Halloween!). When it's up and live, I will post a blog about it with a link. So exciting to be interviewed! :)

My Layout in October ScrapMatters newsletter

2010-10-12T11:37:00.003-07:00

I got my monthly ScrapMatters newsletter in my email box over the weekend. I read through it, downloaded the monthly kit (which is awesome by the way) and come to the end of the issue and....Lo and behold, my layout of my daughter's first tooth was featured along with other layouts! Woot! What an honor to be in the issue!

Here is my layout using Connie Prince and Bella Gypsy's collab kit Toothbrush Tango.

Spook You by Stacy Carlson & Gotta Grab It!

2010-10-11T23:30:00.004-07:00

Stacy Carlson of Gotta Pixel has a spooky creation to share with you called Spook You. It's available right now during the Gotta Grab It event at Gotta Pixel. Hurry over to snag her Spook You elements, papers, worn papers and cluster frames. The event ends tomorrow, October 12th.

Here are a couple of layouts that I did of our Halloween last year.

While you are there, check out all the other designers who have products on sale for the Gotta Grab It monthly event. All products coordinate because they use all the same color swatch. And the best part! Each product is only $1!

10 for $10 sale from IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2010-10-11T23:27:00.003-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams is having a 10 for $10 sale this week at her Stuff to Scrap store.

Quick! Head over to her store and check out her fabulous products.

Rainamoon Scraps from Stuff to Scrap

2010-10-11T23:18:00.003-07:00

I had the opportunity to work with Rainamoon Scraps from Stuff to Scrap. One of her latest kits is Roboto. It's a bright and colorful kit complete with themed robotic elements. I love it because it went well with all the photos of my son. I even scrapped a layout of his robot dog that he got last Christmas. Head over to Rainamoon Scraps' store to check out this kit and all of her other wonderful creations.

Here are two of my layouts that I created using this kit.

Meadowlark by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2010-10-02T10:34:00.003-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams has released a fantastic kit - Meadowlark. The colors are very beautiful with unique elements. It'll go well with all your pictures. It's on sale this week for 25% off. Go check it out at her store at Stuff to Scrap!

She also has a set of coordinating cardstock.

Here is my layout of my daughter using this kit.

Susan also has a freebie on her blog. Head on over there to pick up a coordinating add-on to the Meadowlark kit.

Digital Scrap Fun

2010-09-30T00:15:00.003-07:00

Digital Scrap Fun from Stuff to Scrap has a bright and fun kit that is perfect for scrapping your kids' science fairs or projects. The kit The Science Lab is available at Stuff to Scrap.

Here are a couple of layouts I did of my son and when his dad helped him with a volcano project.

Layout of the Day and TWO Gallery Standouts!

2010-09-28T14:36:00.004-07:00

Okay, warning that I'm about to toot my horn! I am so excited to share that my layout of my son and the snails was picked as the Layout of the Month on Captivated Visions' blog. I will be receiving a generous gift from Rachel (the designer) when she opens up at her new shop. Thank you, Rachel!

I also found out that I have two other layouts that were selected as Gallery Standouts for both ScrapMatters and Scrap Orchard!

This layout was one of the Gallery Standouts at ScrapMatters. I did the layout of my daughter's first teeth which sprouted out within a week! I used Connie Prince's collab with Bella Gypsy - Toothbrush Tango.

This layout of my little family was one of the Gallery Standouts at Scrap Orchard. I used Amy Stoffel's Why I Scrap kit. I did this layout for SuzyQ Scraps' monthly blog party speed scraps. If you've never participated, I highly recommend you head over to her blog and check it out.

Trixie Scraps from Gotta Pixel

2010-09-24T22:06:00.003-07:00

I have ALOT of fun playing with two of Trixie Scraps' kits released this month at Gotta Pixel. The first kit is perfect for us moms who are busy day in and day out with our families, our responsibilities, our jobs, our lives. Trixie Scraps collaborated with Wimpychompers to bring you This Woman's Work.

Here are my layouts. The first one I did of my morning routine with the kids. The 2nd one is a picture of one of the dishes I cooked. I don't cook often since my husband loves to try out new and tasty recipes. My meat and potatoes style cooking bores him sometimes.

The next kit by Trixie Scraps is Every Day with You. I love the colors in this kit. It's definitely a versatile kit to use with everyday pictures. I love how it went well with photos of my family and also of my two kiddos. You'll love the bright colors, the realistic flowers, the wordart and even a clock.

For my layouts, I tried something new - a 2 pager with 20 pictures. It was challenging but I made it work.

Here is my 2 page layout of a November day with my family.

Tiny Turtles by Designs by Ashlee

2010-09-19T22:06:00.004-07:00

Designs by Ashlee has a cute kit perfect for scrapping all those photos of your little guy - Tiny Turtle. It has the boyish colors, the cute little guys, the turtle and even a smiling mushroom. I had fun scrapping photos of my little man with this kit. Go head over to her store at Stuff to Scrap and pick up this fantastic kit!

Here are my layouts of my son.

Speed Scrap Star

2010-09-18T19:30:00.003-07:00

It was a nice surprise to check my inbox at Gotta Pixel and find out that I was selected as Speed Scrap Star. I did a layout of my son for the speed scrap that Connie Prince hosts on Friday nights at Gotta Pixel. She gave me a great prize for being selected. Thank you, Connie!

Here is the layout I did using Litabell Designs' Bad Attitude kit.

Julie Marie Designs from Gotta Pixel

2010-09-16T11:11:00.003-07:00

I had the wonderful chance to work with Julie Marie this month at Gotta Pixel. I selected her kit Andrew. It's perfect for scrapping photos of your little guy with the greens, blues and stars but versatile for the girls in your life or family pictures. I love the unique stitching included in this kit.

Here is a preview.

Here is a 2 page layout that I did of my son when he was in a pouty mood.

Captivated Vision's Customer Spotlight

2010-09-14T10:27:00.004-07:00

My layout was one of 5 layouts chosen for the Customer Spotlight on Captivated Visions' blog. Rachel of Captivated Visions sells her fantastic kits at Gotta Pixel and her personal store. She is also guesting at ScrapMatters this month. I have a few of her kits and love them. I used her On The Hunt collab kit with Litabells Designs for my layout of my son and the snails in front of my office.

Gallery Standouts for Sept 12th

2010-09-13T10:21:00.003-07:00

I had not one but TWO layouts that were nominated for Gallery Standouts at Gotta Pixel. Both are of my beautiful baby girl. I did the first layout to show her ever curious nature. She is so aware of the world around her. It's been interesting watching her develop. She is definitely raring to get going and moving. I predict she will be crawling alot sooner than we are ready!

The 2nd layout is of her lounging on my lap. I'm usually scrapping on my laptop in the living room. She is almost always with me. The layout shows her on one of the days when she was content to just lay there and watch what I was doing.

Colie's Corner from Gotta Pixel

2010-09-07T10:13:00.004-07:00

If you have any baseball, softball or playing catch photos that are calling to be scrapped, then this kit is perfect for you! Colie has a great kit aptly named "Batter Up". It has rich colors with baseball elements that will make your page shine!

Here are two layouts that I did of my son playing catch with his dad at the park.

Layout of the Day at Gotta Pixel

2010-08-31T12:51:00.004-07:00

My layout depicting my son's love of chocolate milk was selected as the Layout of the Day for August 29th at Gotta Pixel. It is truly a honor to be selected among the wonderful layouts selected daily as Gallery Standouts. I was surprised to see my layout when I received the daily newsletter from Gotta Pixel. It definitely made my Monday morning. I didn't actually read it until I arrived at work.

Here is my layout.

I used Connie Prince's Mmm...Milk & Cookies kit.

Fun Lovin by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams and blog train!

2010-08-29T22:04:00.008-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams has another new release - Fun Lovin. It is definitely a fun and bright kit. I loved the word tags and colorful flowers. Here is a preview of the kit. It's on sale right now for 25% off at Stuff to Scrap.

Here are a couple of layouts that I made with this kit.

Now, onto the blog train. Susan and our team have brought you a great blog train using the Fun Lovin kit. If you visit each stop, you'll end up with a wonderful collection of quickpages.

Here is the quickpage I made for you.

Download

From here, your next stop is Alessandra. If you get lost, here is the rest of the blog train. Our team has members from all over the world. If you come to a stop that is not ready please stop back by later. They should all be available within 24 hours.

Susan

Ellay

Dj

Ophelia

Alessandra

Dana

Knittinjen

Misty

Kathryn Estry from Gotta Pixel

2010-08-25T09:23:00.003-07:00

I had the opportunity to play with not one but two of Kathryn's kits from Gotta Pixel. The first one I worked with was League Nights. It's a retro kit full of colorful papers and fun bowling elements. It went perfectly with the bowling pics I had on hand. Here is a preview of this fun kit. Click on image to check out the product in her store at Gotta Pixel.

Here are two layouts that I scrapped when we went bowling one weekend.

The second kit I worked with is bursting with color. I definitely can see why Kathryn named it Color Explosion 1. It was literally exploding with lots of bright and fun colors.

Here are my layouts. The first is the my view from my house before the thunderstorm rolled in.

The second is of my little one as she learns new things.

SuzyQ Sneak Peek and contest!

2010-08-19T11:03:00.002-07:00

SuzyQ Scraps from Scrap Orchard is having a sneak peek and contest on her blog. It's her latest All Stitched Up product. I personally have a couple of her stitch products and loved them! So go head to her blog and leave a comment. Also check out her store because she has great kits. Join her on her blog for monthly challenges and of course, the blog party! I love these. She has contests, challenages and of course, my fave, speed scraps!

Below is a sampling of her awesome work!

ScrapMatters new collab kit Dude

2010-08-17T19:21:00.004-07:00

Look at this new collab by the ScrapMatters team -Dude. It's a great boy kit for the boy in your life - baby boy or teeny bopper. The kit has bold colors, unique elements and steel alpha. Go check it out at ScrapMatters!

2010-08-16T15:11:00.003-07:00

This Little Missy from Stuff to Scrap has the perfect kit for your new home or moving day - Just Moved. It's versatile enough to scrap any family or home photos. I used it to finally scrap photos I had of our house when we bought it and when we were moving in. It's a cute kit full of warm toned colors with essential moving necessities such as tape, boxes and even a moving truck! Below is a preview of the kit.

Here is a layout I did of our house when we just put an offer on it.

Here's another layout showing our "moving in" stage.

Speed Scrap at Stuff to Scrap hosted by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2010-08-12T09:48:00.003-07:00

Looking for a place to hang out and scrap this weekend? Look no further! Come join in on the fun at Stuff to Scrap!

And just for scrapping with us you’ll get this Add-On to an upcoming kit by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams!

I've been selected to be a part of Gotta Pixel's creative team!

2010-08-12T09:31:00.004-07:00

It was a delayed announcement but I can finally tell you all! I was selected as part of Gotta Pixel's site creative team! I'm so excited to work with a group of very talented ladies. I'm looking forward to working with designers whose creations that I absolutely adore - particularly Connie Prince, Bella Gypsy, Spinky Dink Scraps and simply.scraps. Two site CTs in one month. Wow! But I'm up for the challenge. Okay, off to find inspiration and create! :)

Little Boy by Scrapteam2008 at Stuff to Scrap

2010-08-07T18:41:00.003-07:00

For my first assignment, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with a designer that I used to CT for at Stuff to Scrap - Hannah of Scrapteam2008. It was awesome working with her new kit Little Boy. It was definitely perfect for scrapping the photos of my son when he was a little baby. It's a great kit full of soft blues, greens and browns that will go perfectly with the little guy in your life. Here is a preview of this great kit.

Here are the two layouts that I scrapped of my son's birth and when he was two years old.

Always and Forever - new kit release from IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

2010-08-02T12:04:00.003-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams has collaborated with A+ Designs to bring you another wonderful kit. It's an elegant kit with soft colors and delicate elements.

Here is Susan's portion of the kit. Hurry, grab it now! It's on sale at her Stuff to Scrap store.

Here is the complete bundle at Stuff to Scrap. It's on sale right now! The bundle includes both kits, stacked papers, photo masks and templates.

Here are my layouts.

I'm on the CT for STS!

2010-07-23T16:42:00.003-07:00

I received an offer from Nicole at Stuff to Scrap inviting me to be a part of the site creative team. After a day of mulling it over, I decided it was a great opportunity and accepted it! I'm so excited. I will officially begin creating awesome layouts next month. But thought I'd toot my horn and say that I'm now a part of a wonderful group. Can't wait to start!

And the reason I had to mull it over was I had applied for a CT position on Gotta Pixel Creative Team. I am waiting on a reply but as soon as I know, I will posted it online!

IvoryKeys Digital Dreams - New kit and a freebie!

2010-07-20T15:00:00.009-07:00

Susan of IvoryKeys Digital Dreams has another fabulous kit that's perfect for your 4th of July photos - Stars and Stripes. It's a fun and bright kit, definitely versatile to use for any type of celebration. Go check it out at her Stuff to Scrap store. And it's 25% off this week only!

Here is the layout that I did of our 4th of July.

Last, here is your freebie! A frame cluster that I made using Susan's new kit. It'll only be available for 1 week so hurry and grab it now!

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Gallery Standout

2010-07-19T16:14:00.002-07:00

I feel so honored that another one of my layouts was selected as a gallery standout. I did a layout of my son (before he had his first haircut) eating popsicles and wearing his dad's undershirt. He looked so cute. For the longest time, I just couldn't match his photos to any of the kits in my stash until I got my hot little hands on Connie Prince's Brain Freeze. If you don't know by now, she is one of my FAVORITE designers. I love her stuff! Of all the kits I buy, I almost always buy something from Connie because I love her kits, the theme, the colors. Okay, it's a shameless plug but you gotta check out her stuff at Gotta Pixel or Scrapmatters.

Here is the layout using Connie Prince's Brainfreeze kit.

STS Speed Scrap 7/21

2010-07-18T11:02:00.006-07:00

Designs by Christi is having her first every speed scrap at Stuff to Scrap forum. Head on over for some scrapping fun!

You'll receive this great set of quickpages just for participating!

Graham Like the Cracker has a new release, a one day sale and a GIVEAWAY!

2010-07-17T17:41:00.000-07:00

Graham Like the Cracker from Scrapmatters and Gotta Pixel is having a one day sale on her baby kits. She is also doing a giveaway on her blog for $25 coupon to Persnickety Prints. Go check out her blog!

Gallery Standout

2010-07-09T16:43:00.002-07:00

My layout of my son's temper tantrum got picked as Gallery Standout at Gotta Pixel. I had these photos for awhile and finally got a design in mind for it. A moment I don't mind remembering but definitely a time period that I'm glad we have survived. Those terrible twos are heading my way again with my daughter. Uh oh!

Speed Scrap at STS

2010-07-06T13:59:00.003-07:00

This Little Missy is hosting a Speed Scrap Thursday in the Stuff to Scrap forum. Come on over to the forum or chat and receive a free template pack for playing along!

Here is a preview of the template pack.

STS Designer Call

2010-07-06T13:54:00.004-07:00

Stuff to Scrap is having a Designer Call! The call is open until all positions are filled. Below is the flyer with more information.

In My DigiScrap Realm

ScrapMatters Birthday Bash and Blog Train

WM[squared] New Release and Birthday Blog Train!

WM[squared] Birthday Celebration!

Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters!

Wyld Web Designs featured in June Scrapstreet!

Boldy Go by Band Geek Designs

Graduation time!

Haynay Designs' Summer Kickoff!

New Collab by Wyld Web Designs

iNSD new releases from GLTC and Wyld Web Designs!!

Urban Daze by Wyld Web Designs

New from Wyld Web Designs

New Releases by Graham Like the Cracker and Wyld Web Designs

Let the race begin!

STS Speed Scrap hosted by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

New Releases!

Feeling Lucky by Wyld Web Designs

Somewhere Lucky by Wyld Web Designs

Sneak Peek from Wyld Web Designs

ScrapMatters LOTW for Feb 27th

New Release from Graham Like the Cracker - Rainbows & Butterflies collab

Graham Like the Cracker Sneak Peek!

New Releases from Wyld Web Designs

The Future is Bright by Manda's Scrappin' Creations

ScrapMatters Spring CT Announcement

Designs by Kat - February GSO

Hearts A Flutter mini kit **FREEBIE**

Designer Darling final outcome

Amy Stoffel's Customer Showcase

Love Story collab by Meagan's Creations and Designs by Snowlady

Recognition

STS Designer Darling Round 4

Canyon Trek - Round 3 Kit for Designer Darling

Band Geek Designs - New Release and CT Team

Valentine's Day Printable Cards by Graham Like the Cracker

"Masquerade" FREEBIE

Re-Collections O Tosha by Pixel Me That Designs

STS Designer Darling Round 2

My layout chosen as Suzy Q's Standout for January

STS Designer Darling Round 1

Frosty Fun by Scrapalicious Cereal

Stuff to Scrap Designer Darling competition

CT News and GSOs

Capture Life by Spinky Dink Scraps

New York New York by Scrap N Pieces

Blog makeover!

Perfect Winter Day by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

A Time for Thanks by Scraps by Andrea

Only One V.1 Templates by WM[Squared]

Nuts & Bolts collab by Spinky Dink Scraps and Creations by Rachael

For Him Collection by Graham Like the Cracker

North Pole Express by Connie Prince

Suzy Q Scraps has a fantastic giveaway!

December Guest for Connie Prince and Spinky Dink Scraps

Quick Start: Something to Brag About by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

Not a Creature Was Stirring by Designs by Snowlady

WM[Squared] - Two Grab Bags!

Scripture Series by Christin's Creations

I'm on another CT!

I survived DSD!

Blog Interview

Autumn Blessings by SAHM Scrapper

Julieth by Isabel Mendez

Stuff to Scrap Layout of the Month nominations

GSO at Scrap Orchard

Ready to Fall by She's Full of Scrap

Gotta Pixel Digital Scrapbook Day Event

Layout of the Day and Interview

My Layout in October ScrapMatters newsletter

Spook You by Stacy Carlson & Gotta Grab It!

10 for $10 sale from IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

Rainamoon Scraps from Stuff to Scrap

Meadowlark by IvoryKeys Digital Dreams

Digital Scrap Fun

Layout of the Day and TWO Gallery Standouts!

Trixie Scraps from Gotta Pixel

Tiny Turtles by Designs by Ashlee

Speed Scrap Star

Julie Marie Designs from Gotta Pixel

Hearts A Flutter mini kit FREEBIE