NEW: A La Mode

It's been a whirlwind of a week for me, and I'm sure it's been the same for you, so I'll keep this short and sweet.. About a year and a half ago, DH and I ventured into a charming little cupcake boutique downtown.  I was blown away by the glamorous and feminine decor: black and white damask, hot pink tutus, and lots of bling.  Ever since then, I've been wanting to do a kit inspired by the little shoppe.  And the time has finally come.. So I bring you A La Mode:

 

Break out the boas, the heels, your sparkliest sparkles, and all things girly!  This kit, full of super feminine details and LOTS of bling, is an absolute must-have for your little princesses - great for grown-up princesses, too!  Available at ScrapMatters & MScraps.

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I also wanted to highlight an older product that coordinates perfectly with A La Mode...

These were originally released back in May, but with a versatile and classic design, Alpha Snips will soon become one of your faves.  Stitch it down, scatter it across your page, the possibilities are endless!  Comes in both black and white - LC, #s and a few symbols.  Grab them from ScrapMatters & MScraps.

     

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And now some absolutely indulgent pages from my CT, the girls at ScrapMatters and the MScraps team...

 

Just a final reminder that all of my new releases are 20% off now thru Sunday.

Have a great weekend, and happy scrapping!

Just Call Me Sasha - New for 12/10

Hey all... :) How are you holding up this holiday season?  Are your cards made and ready to be mailed?  How about those shopping lists?  Have you made any headway on them?  I know I've been super busy this past week - starting a new full-time job at this busy time of year is definitely going to require some serious time management.. And where do I turn when I'm in a scrappy mood and don't have all day and all night to spend in Photoshop?  Why templates, of course!  And I've got another fantastic set of CT-inspired goodies for you..

 

I love having Sasha on my CT!  Her pages are always so different and creative - I'm never quite sure what she'll come up with, but I know I always love it!  And with these easy-to-use templates {available in PSD, TIFF and PNG formats} you, too, can be scrapping like Sasha in no time!  They are available at ScrapMatters and MScraps, so feel free to shop at your store of choice.. Oh - and they're 20% off both places through Sunday, as well!  :)

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Here are some totally awesome CT pages to inspire you, as well...

 

 

    

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That's it for this week, but here's a little sneaky-sneak at my release for next week..

New BLACK FRIDAY Goodies!

Well happy Black Friday, everyone!  If you're just getting back from braving the crowds in the wee morning hours, congratulations!  For those of you still heading out - best of luck!  I've never done the crazy sale hunting myself, but I think I'd like to at least once in my life.. This year, though, just a quiet morning at home with the family.. :)

 

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Anyhow, I have 3 fantastic new releases to show you this week, but first, a message from our sponsor.. ;)

 

You can find out more details and schedules for the chats and speed scraps HERE.

 

With sale prices this low, if you've been holding out on purchasing one of your favorite kits, now is the time to do it.. Perhaps one of these is getting a little too comfy in the warm confines of your wish list..

 

 

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Now - you may recall the Boxed Up Advent Calendar I released last week.. Well, I'm also offering the templates for the boxes in 3 sizes - perfect for gift-giving, creating your own custom advent project, and so many other fun uses, as well!  I, personally, am looking forward to handing out matching hand-made necklaces to the girls/women in our family in their own personalized gift boxes.. What can YOU think of to use them for?

 

 

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I've also teamed up this week with an old ScrapMatters alum - By Becca - to create this absolutely stunning holiday kit!

 

A beautifully traditional Christmas kit with subtle vintage undertones, plenty of gold accents, and just the right amount of sparkle - perfect for adding a bit of class and elegance to your holiday pages.  We never even talked about the kit having any sort of vintage feel to it, but we both managed to put just the right combination of things together to give it a classic, turn-of-the-century feel.. I'm really SO pleased with how it came out!  :D 

I also have this coordinating alpha, but it's SO timeless and wonderful, it can work with pretty much any kit you choose...

 

 

A classic vellum alpha with a subtle damask pattern, edged in a delicate glitter detail - perfect for winter, holidays, weddings, special occasions, and so much more!  Comes pre-shadowed in 5 colors: red, green, gold, blue & pink.  Upper & lower cases, numbers and some symbols.

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Now check out these killer CT pages.. There were so many I couldn't include them all, but definitely keep an eye on the galleries this weekend - there is some serious talent out there, kids... ;)

 

 

 

 

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My newsletter subscribers got this matching freebie.. If you're not already subscribed, you should be.. ;)

 

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And now - the winner of this week's sneak peek contest is.... jovita!  Email me for your coupon.. 

 

And of course, be sure to check back here on Monday for a coupon blog hop - special coupons to supplement the Cyber Monday sale from select ScrapMatters designers.. Until then.... Happy Scrapping!  :D

Better Days Ahead and Just Call Me Bree

Oh my goodness!  Has it only been a week since the last time?  It seems like SO long ago we were all celebrating the wonderment known as DSD, and I'm pooped!  Since then, I've moved, put together 1 new collab for release this week and most of another for release next week!  Wow!  So, do you wanna' see the new goodies?

 

First up, I have these delicious templates inspired by another one of my CT girls - Bree.

 

Her incredible attention to detail and wonderful ability to fill a page have always been something I wish I could do myself.. So if you're in the same boat, you'll definitely want to snag these up!  They come in PSD, TIFF and PNG format for ultimate user-friendliness {yes, that's a word}. 

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I'm also re-releasing my Here & Now collab with Studio Rosey Posey this week.  If you missed it when I was guesting at Scrapbookgraphics, now's the time to get it, as it's 20% off Friday and Saturday.

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And last, but certainly not least, another collab - this time with the wonderfully talented Yari of Jady Day Studio.  When we first talked about doing something together, we had intended on releasing in October with a kit to acknowledge Mental Awareness Week which falls during that month, but one thing after another kept us pushing it back.. We both still feel really strongly about the importance of accepting and dealing with these issues, so we went forward with our original plan, and came up with this..

 

 

 Everybody goes through hard times at one point or another in their life - it's part of the human experience.  But whether it's a long-term challenge or a brief trial, there's always hope for a better  day.  This kit celebrates the light at the end of the tunnel, and the faith that there is sunshine behind the clouds.  In beautiful purple and blue tones, with just a splash of sunny yellow, it's the perfect compliment to the emotions so many of us feel as we struggle to carry on.  Celebrate your successes in overcoming difficulty, or even a cranky toddler, with this beautiful kit and turn your darkest days into a beautiful memory of triumph.

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I'll leave you with some wonderful CT pages - and some of these ladies really poured their hearts out, so be sure to leave them some love as you see them in the galleries.  And don't forget, all of these releases will be 20% off Friday and Saturday only!

 

 

 

 

 

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And before I announce the winner of the sneak peek contest, I wanted to thank everyone who commented for sharing such a personal part of their lives.. I was so inspired to read the struggles and challenges you have gone through - and become better for it!  Thank you for that!  :D  Now, the winner of the kit - by random draw - is... Nikki Martin email me to receive your prize!

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I'll see you again next week, but until then, happy scrapping!  :)

It's that time again...

Week 3 of BOTCT is over, and once again, my girls have totally rocked their pages!  The challenge this week was to create a monochromatic page about themselves - and Amanda was a trooper and scrapped through days of contractions in a row, while Jordan scrapped amidst closing on the house her family just built!  Go team!  Be sure to leave them some love, then make sure to vote HERE to name them the best CT out there - 'cause they are!  :D  {They're about 3/4 of the way down the poll.  1 vote per IP address PER WEEK, so if you've voted in weeks past, you need to do it again.. Polls close at 11:59pm EST on Sunday.}

Niki

Sara

Amanda

 Jordan

Cheryl

NEW templates inspired by Tiff!

Well, I took last week off, but I hope you'll forgive me.. I've been designing like a crazy person and have all sorts of yummy new goodies cooked up for you in the next coming weeks.. But aside from my scrapping life, it seems like real life has kicked things up a notch, too... Is it just me, or is the holiday rush that used to start mid-November creeping into mid-October?  I can't believe how quickly time is flying and my to-do list certainly isn't getting any shorter!  If you're in the same boat, then you're going to love my release this week - some fabulous templates inspired by my CT member, Tiff.. They take the hard part out of creating pages and let you get even more done in the brief amount of time you have to scrap these days.. 

 

 

 

Tiff always lets her photos shine, leaves room to tell the story, and has excellent title work - the hallmarks of a great layout - and now you can get a leg-up on creating pages equally as fantastic!  Each template comes in PSD and TIFF format, and I always include PNGs for those of you who need those.. :)  As always, these yummy goodies will be 20% off thru Saturday. 

And of course, some super CT pages to show these babies in action.... 

That's it for me this week, but if you're not already, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter by Nov. 1st.. One lucky subscriber will win ALL of my NEW RELEASES for the REST OF THE YEAR {personal use only}.. Pretty neat, right? ... and with that, I'll sign off, but I'll be right back here next week with lots and lots of yummy new treats.. ahh... I love DSD!  :D

Grab Your Ballots..

It's time for another round of voting for the Battle of the Creative Teams.. My girls put together some incredible pages this week - lifting from 2 of their teammates - and would REALLY love your vote!  Check out these beauties... 

 

 by Cheryl

 by Jordan

by Niki

by Amanda

by Sara

And now I'm sure you're DYING to know where to vote!  {hehe}  Just go to this handy poll, and choose Stolen Moments - we're about 1/3 of the way down the ballot.. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful support.. We were in the top3 last week, and hope to repeat it again this week!  :D  {Polls close at 11:59pm  EST on Sunday and you get one vote per IP address...}

Aviator - A Collab with JennCk Designs!

I'm not going to lie - I'm pooped!  It's been a whirlwind couple of months, and it's finally catching up to me, lol... And my BOTCT team has been working their little buns off, and it makes me tired just watching them - haha.. So, I'm going to keep things short and sweet this week.. First up, a couple a whole slew of re-releases to both stores.. All images are clickable for more info - and they're all 20% off thru Saturday!

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

And now my "truly new" product.. I had the great pleasure of working with one of my stellar CT girls who also designs!  I've always admired JennCk's templates, but her kits are fantastic as well, and we really had a blast putting this little beauty together... And besides that, she's guesting at ScrapMatters this month - how fun is that?!?! Aviator    Let your spirit soar as you scrap your aviation lovers young and old. Filled with vintage charm, this collaboration celebrates our fascination with the skies and honors those who serve and protect.  And funny story.. I was at my brother's house last night, babysitting, and his little boy just upgraded out of the crib, and his new "big boy" bedding?  Airplanes in these exact colors!  Cuh-ray-zyyy!!!

Now to get your creative juices flowing, here are some pages from my team, Jenn's team, and the ScrapMatters team.. As you can see, this kits works for SO many types of pages.. not just airplane inspired...

And now our winner from the sneak peek contest... Kelseyll =) 

Congratuations!  Emai me for your FREE copy of the kit!

 That's it for me this week... Have a safe and enjoyably weekend, and of course - Happy Scrapping!  :)