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

Manic Monday = 50% off!

Head on over to ScrapMatters to get some awesome deals for Manic Monday!.. This week I'm offering these uber cool paper punches.  Originally released back in January, they were ahead of the curve for the popular cutout trends of digiscrapping today.. Now you, too, can be like "all the cool kids" for a fraction of the price!  Grab them quick before they return to full price!

http://shop.scrapmatters.com/paper-punches-v.-1.html

Go Commercial with Stolen Moments - and Templates, Too!

Okay - who's ready for some more releases??  I know I sure am, lol! First up, by popular demand, I'm offering my custom blogwear service now for designers! 

 

 

As a designer, so much time is spent on the actual  business of designing and administrating, that hardly any time is left over for all the little details to really help you and your brand pop - like your blog.  For many, it's an invaluable marketing tool, and for most, it's something that hasn't been given the chance to really shine.  Let me save you the time and the hassle by creating a personalized blog design just for you - using your kits or mine!

 

Check out the awesome blogs I've already done for Jessica Edwards and Erica Zane to get an idea of what I can do..

 

There is an installation version available HERE, as well.

 

I'm also branching out a bit, and will be offering several CU element packs in the next coming weeks.. The first of which, is this fun little set of seed scatters..

 

{20% off now thru Saturday}

 

Add a touch of whimsy to your fall and autumn kits with these delightful seed scatters.   Photographed and extracted by me, this set includes 5 scatters in their original color, but they can be easily re-colored to suit your creative needs.  The seeds are provided in a large format {shown actual size} to offer you the most flexibility, but you will likely want to scale them down for a more realistic effect.

You may use my CU products in your personal scrapping, as well as designing - including S4H/S4O kits.  Please see my full tou here.  Credit is not required, but always appreciated.. :)

 

And my last release at ScrapMatters for this week is this awesome template set inspired by my CTM, LeeAndra..

 

{20% off now thru Saturday}

 

 

With an incredible use of space - both negative and to fill up a page - this template set will add some awesome variety to your scrapping portfolio.  The 4 templates are available in PSD, TIFF and PNG formats.

 

Now check out these awesome inspiration layouts from my team...

 And of course, we need to have a winner!  teresaj come on down!  You've won this awesome template set!  Congratulations!  Email me to receive your coupon..

That's it for me this week, but make sure you come back next week, becuase I'll have TWO fantastic collabs to share with you, as well as some other fun

Just Call Me Jordan @ A5D

Happy Thursday!  I'm here a day early to show you my fun new release for my guest spot at After 5 Designs.. This week, I'm releasing another fabulous set of CT-inspired templates, based on the layouts of the very talented {and beautiful} Jordan - aka mommy2boyz.

She has such a fun style, with unexpected photo placement, stellar use of elements, and she never forgets to tell the story, either!  These are only available at my A5D shop, and will be 20% off through the 10th.  And one final reminder that you still have one more day to grab the pieces of my Beautiful on the Inside collection before they return to full price..

And guess what, Laura .. you are the winner of Kate's sneak peek contest!  Email me for your coupon to get these awesome templates for free!  

And finally, if you were eying the other sneak peek for my ScrapMatters release tomorrow, check out this thread at the SM forum for your chance to win.. and I'll also have a freebie for you back here on the blog, so be sure to check back in.. 

Until then, Happy Scrapping!  :D

Did you miss me?

Oh my goodness!  I am finally back from one heck of a whirlwind month!  Road-tripping almost 5,000 miles to visit family, last-minute changes to our cross-country move, and tomorrow and send my husband across the country to find work and somewhere for us to live.. But somehow, I've managed to sneak in a little bit of time for designing, and boy - does it feel GREAT!!!  :D  So - let's get right to it...

 

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I thought I'd start things off easy with a basic that you can never have enough of: dating elements.. And how fun are these little doozies?!?

Frame the Date

Mix 'em and match 'em.. Break them apart and recolor them.. The possibilities are endless, and with 6 add-on phrases for the frames, you can have a custom look in no time!

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And of course, another staple for the busy scrapper... templates!  Yay!  I have so enjoyed creating these template packs inspired by my creative team members.. It's like I get to sneak inside their awesome little brains and see what it takes to make a great page, and I'm here to tell you, you are going to LOVE these babies!

 

Scraps by Number: Just Call Me Andrea

 

 

 

 

Each of the templates comes in PSD, TIFF and PNG formats, making them accessible to everyone - no matter your program - and, as always, they're S4H friendly!  :D

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Now, I know it's been a while, but you do remember all those featured kits from waaaaay back in July?  Well I've finally been able to sift through all the AMAZING layouts in my product gallery and have chosen some winners ..  It was so fun to see everyone scrapping with these older kits, and I was really amazed by some of the awesome talent out there!  Great job to everyone!

by sporte91 using One More Sleep

 

 

by Mamaof3 using 10 Tiny Toes

 

 

by jessica31876 using Into the Night

Congratulations, ladies - you should each have received a PM from me with your $5 coupon..

 

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Now - I'm not done yet... This month I've also participated in creating another totally awesome collab with some of the other ScrapMatters designers... 

 

Dude

Loaded to the brim with an eclectic mix of all things "boy," this kit is the perfect addition to your scrapping stash to help show off  pics of your favorite teenager.  A variety of bold colors and plenty of unique elements, you'll find yourself coming back to this one time and time again.  ..  And if you want to get more bang for your buck, check out the August Collab Bundle - two totally awesome kits bundled together for a limited time at an awesome price!  You won't want to miss it!

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Now, I think that's everything, but we can't forget about Kate's sneak peek contest winner... scrappin5kids  shoot me an email - you've just won the product of your choice from this week's releases!  :D  Also, if anyone wants a freebie template also inspired by the awesome Andrea, be sure to sign up for my newsletter, as I'll be sending that out in a few days.. I meant to have it ready today, but time just got away from me.. 

 

Anyway, I'll leave you with some incredible pages from my CT using this week's new releases, and don't forget - both of my new products will be 30% off today and tomorrow only - so grab them on sale while you can!

 

 

 

 

 

 

See you next week, and happy scrapping!  :D

Just Call Me Alli & Creative Bundle

Oy!  Have you made it through another week?  I have .. I think ...  lol.. But what better way to brush your cares away than to do some scrapping, right?  {At least that's what I'll be doing all day tomorrow at a local mega crop - yay!}  

 

Anyway, let's get back to the business at hand.. and we're going to mix things up a bit, this week.. The  random winner of Kate's sneak peek contest was...  Leanne!  Check out what you've won below, then email me for your prize.. 

This week I have a fabulous new set of CT-inspired templates, courtesy of the very talented Alli - aka AlliJ2008..

Scraps by Number: Just Call Me Alli

 

 

 

 

I love Alli's classic page design!  With bold shapes and simple embellishments, her photos are always the main attraction, and now you can get this fantastic look in no time flat!  Includes 4 layered templates - PSD, TIFF and PNG files included.

 

And for those of you who have been "waiting" to snag some of these awesome CT-inspired templates - you know who you are ;) - I've bundled them all up, so you can grab them in one easy place, and make it a bit easier on the pocketbook, too.. 

 

Scraps by Number: Just Call Me Creative - Vol. 1

Now check out these fantastic inspiration pages from my CT using the Alli templates, but be sure to peek into my product gallery at ScrapMatters to catch a glimpse of some of the other sets in action, as well..

 

Have a great weekend - and especially a fantastic Father's Day to those of you who celebrate - and I'll see you next week with an incredible collection of goodies you won't want to miss!  See you then!  :D

Road Trip, Anyone?

Happy Friday, scrappers!  It's been a busy week here, so let's get right to it!  First up - per the request of many newsletter subscribers {remember that survey a while back?} I have a fun and different - for me - product to share with you..

Bend in the Road: Curved Templates & Text Paths

These are a quick and easy way for you to add a little interest to your pages - and for those of you who can't create text paths on your own, you won't be left out of the fun any more!  The shapes are PNG files and will work in any program that supports that file type.  The text paths have been tested in PSE6, PSE7, PSE8, CS3, CS4 and CS5, so go on - have some fun!  Just check out what my CT did with them..

 

 

So what did you think about those last few pages there?  Didn't that look like an awesome kit?  Well, I'm here to tell you - IT IS!  ;)  I've teamed up again with one of my all-time favorite collab partners, Jen Balding - the genius behind Girl Boy Girl Designs to bring you the ultimate in summer vacation kits.. 

Exit #3

This baby is huge!  With 21 papers and over 80 elements, it has everything you need to document all those hours spent traveling to and from your favorite summer vacation spot...  Here are a few more CT pages..

And - just for fun, we thought we'd put our other collabs on sale for you this weekend, as well..

All of these - along with Exit #3 & Bend in the Road - will be 20% off this Friday and Saturday only.

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And a few more pieces of business - the winner of the blog4urblog contest - the person who has won a custom blog design & installation by yours truly... julijewelz!  Congrats - keep an eye out for a PM from me!

And, we've got another winner!   It was so fun reading all your comments about favorite vacation spots - it got me itching to get out and hit the road myself, lol.. By random draw, the lucky lady is.. Alyna!  Email me telling me which new product you want, and I'll send you a coupon code.. 

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Alrighty then - I'm heading out for now but I'll see you here again next week, so until then Happy Scrapping!  {and enjoy a few more CT layouts, too..}

Just kidding - not quite done yet.. Here's a freebie for you that goes with the kit..

 DOWNLOAD

Enjoy - and have a great weekend!

My New CT! {and some other stuff too...}

 Well, here we are, another Friday has come and gone, and boy has it been a crazy week!  Lots of fun with the family and friends over Memorial Day weekend, oodles of projects at home, oh yeah - and let's not forget scrapping, designing, and a CT call mixed in there, too!  :D  

I was absolutely floored with the number and talent of scrappers that applied.. What a complete honor {and tons of work} to be able to look through so many beautiful galleries!  So thank you, thank you to all who applied!  I truly feel like this is my best team ever, and am SO excited to introduce...

 

 

These girls have already been hard at work, creating up a storm with my newest release..

 

Monogram It

Anyone who attended my speed scrap last weekend received these as a participation prize, and they really are SO versatile!  Even I was surprised at what you can do with them!  Check out this awesome project by reboscraps...  I'm totally stealing this idea to do something similar for my little one!

We've taken a moment getting organized, so only a few of my girls have been able to play with them,

but here are some super fantastic pages by my ALL NEW CREATIVE TEAM!!

 

 

 

I also have a brand new set of blogwear out this week.. 

 

Makin' Me Happy: Blogwear

 

Created using pieces of The Happiest Bundle, this blog design will have you making up reasons to blog, just so you can look at it!  Bright primary colors make it universal for personal family blogs, as well as personal scrapping blogs - please note, not for commercial use or to be used for designer blogs.

And speaking of blog designs, how would you like to WIN a personal design of your very own?

 

 

All you need to do is snag this preview and post about my service on your blog - remember to link back to the product in the store - then head over to the Scrap Matters forum and leave me a link to your post.. I'll come back on June 10th and choose a random winner to receive their very own blog design straight from me to you..

Just to give you taste, here are a few samples of blogs I've done recently..

DigiScrap Fun
Flight Suits and Fairytales
Artsy Fartsy Stuff by Jewels
Sunny Sue

Now before I head out for the weekend, I have the winner from my little {aka totally spontaneous & not well-advertised} layout redo contest - see two posts down..

Heather you've won $5 to my store!

Email me to get your coupon.. :D

And that does it for me this week, but I'll definitely be back next week with an incredible collab with one of my favorite partners ever!  Trust me - you won't want to miss this!

Have a great weekend, and happy scrapping!