Jenns Scraps

Studio True Blue now open!

2010-10-29T10:25:00.000-07:00

I have some super exciting news to share. I have just opened up my own template store at Scrapbookgraphics called Studio True Blue.

Check me out here: http://www.truebluetemplates.com/

My store: http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/True-Blue/

I am having a sale too!

Become a fan on Facebook and sign up to my newsletter!

Check this out!

2010-10-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

Scrap Orchard NEWS and a Template Freebie

2010-08-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

So life has offically settled down for me and I am so happy to be back on Scrap Orchard's Creative Team!! and now I am Ziggle Designs team too!! So thrilled!

Have your checked out Scrap Orchard lately?! If not check this out!!

Click HERE to read more! Still hoping I can find a way to go!

I also have a new template freebie if your interested .png and .psd files available.

**Download Here

Enjoy!

Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters

2010-08-16T08:08:00.001-07:00

Look for a fun place to be??

Check out Cyndi's Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters today!

There will be an awesome participation that you can check out once you get there!!

Hands Across the Gulf Charity Collab Kit!

2010-08-15T20:20:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about the fabulous Charity Collab just released at After Five Designs, make from 45 designers?! Its just gorgeous, I had the opportunity to work with it and its just stunning!
The collab was made to raise awareness and to support recovery efforts for the environment and those impacted by this tragic disaster in the Gulf.

Available for sale at After Five Designs for one month only, 100% of the proceeds from this kit will be donated to the National Wildlife Federation and to the United Way's Gulf Recovery Fund.

Click on the image to go to the store!

And here is the layout I made with it, I love how it turned out!

Be sure it check it out. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Welcome to the ScrapMatters '10 Birthday Bash Blog Train

2010-08-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

WELCOME to the ScrapMatters Blog Train. We are sharing birthday memories during the blog train and when of my favourite memories is my 24th birthday. A bunch of girlfriends took me out and surprised me dinner, dancing and going to a bar afterwards. Usually on my birthday I celebrate with my twin sister at home and we dont do much. I had a great time and its was a very sweet surprise. I also remember that birthday because 2 days later I meant Rich, I will always remember my 24th year.

You should have reached me from Jennifer's Blog!

Here is my part of the Blog Train, a cute little .png cluster frame, made with the fabulous ScrapMatters Collab called Cupcakes and Candles. Don't forget the get in FREE with a $ 20 purchase Aug 6 to Aug 12th, 2010 !! Don't miss out!

**LINK HAS EXPIRED** Thank you all for your lovely comments.

On to your next stop of the Blog Train.... Haynay 's Blog

Enjoy!!

ScrapMatters Birthday Bash 2010 & a simple template freebie!

2010-08-04T17:04:00.001-07:00

First of all... some exciting news! ScrapMatters is turning 3 and we are planning some fun games, a blog train and lots of other events and of course a SALE, it all starts Friday August 6, 2010 to Thursday August 12, 2010. Make sure you are around to jump in on the fun!!

Also I have new fun and simple template to share with you. Flip it, rotate it, make it your own... and link me up if you use it. I would love to see your layouts!

DOWNLOAD HERE

Enjoy!

Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters! 7/27 at 3pm EST

2010-07-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to let you all know ScrapMatters is having a speed scrap tomorrow at 3pm EST...

and check out the super cute participation prize you get for participating!

Have a great day!

Random babble and a new Template Freebie!

2010-07-22T15:14:00.000-07:00

I finally got things under control again, and have an excited month coming up. So sad that summer is almost over but still enjoying the gorgeous whether we are having. On Monday I had a pedicure for the first time in years and a flower tattooed on my foot last night. I am in a good mood and happy the the weekend is almost here!

So, I figured it was time for another freebie template. Its just something I whipped up real quick, download if you like it & be sure to link me up if you use it, I would love to see.

As always, PSD and PNG layers available

DOWNLOAD HERE

Here is a layout I made with the template called Ocean:

Using Jenn Barrette and Graham Like the Cracker's NEW Collab called Making Waves available at ScrapMatters.

Thanks for reading!!

Crazy month and NEW free Template

2010-06-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

What a crazy month... June has been so upme and down but things are finally looking up. I am starting a new job in July and looking forward to some family camping with the kids and family. Should be great. I will have tons of pictures to show off then.

For now I will leave you with a new template since I haven't done one in forever. Enjoy! and as always feel free to leave me a link of your page if you use it, I would love to see!

*Download Here*

*available in both .PNG Layers and .PSD Files*

And here is a layout a made with it... uses Fair Are the Meadows by Andilynn Designs available at ScrapMatters.

Thanks for looking!

NEW Template Freebie

2010-05-20T13:39:00.001-07:00

I have been a horrible blogger lately, real life getting in the way I suppose... but I had a quick minute to whip up a new template, feel free to leave me a link to your layout if you use it. I would love to see!!

DOWNLOAD HERE (.png and .psd layers available)

Thanks and enjoy!

ScrapMatters iNSD Blog Train 2010

2010-05-01T06:25:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for some fabulous fun and sales!! check it all out at ScrapMatters!

You should have arrived her from SuzyQ Scraps Blog

Ready for your my part of the Blog Train?!... I made a super cute Quickpage with the fabulous SM Collab called Moments that Matter.

DOWNLOAD HERE

If for any reason you get lost along the way go back to the ScrapMatters Blog to find your way

NEXT STOP ON THE BLOG TRAIN IS DALIS CLICK HERE TO GO TO HER BLOG.

Have fun and happy iNSD!!!

Newest Layouts and a FREEBIE

2010-04-08T20:06:00.000-07:00

Well so much going on in real life I havent had time to do much scrapping this week... here are a just a few new layouts.

CREDITS: All by Sahlin Studio available at ScrapMatters - Modern Words: Springtime
Sunshine and Daffodils: The Elements and Sunshine and Daffodils: Papers

CREDITS: Digital Scrapbook Art's April 2010 Mega kit Spring Fling and Easter Thing

CREDITS: Inspirational Collection: I wish by Edeline Marta Designs available this month at The DigiChick

CREDITS: Sunshine by Studio Gypsy available at Scrapbookgraphics

CREDITS: Joli Printemps by MOI available at Digital-Crea

I have a quick and easy new template too... download HERE

Leave me some love here if you use it I would love to see what you create!!

As usual .PSD and .PNG Files included. Enjoy!!

Happy Easter plus a NEW Template Freebie

2010-04-01T10:42:00.000-07:00

What gorgeous weather we've been having lately, heard to believe Spring is around the corner. Shauna is completely excited for the Easter Bunny this weekend. Hope you all have a great one!!

Here is a new template freebie from me, simple to use this time!

DOWNLOAD HERE

As always both .PSD and .PNG Layers included. Enjoy and come back and link me up if you make a layout, I would love to see!

Have a great weekend!

New layouts and a new template Freebie

2010-03-21T19:25:00.000-07:00

Just a few new layouts to show you from this past week...

New by Man in the Moon Designs and Stolen Moments is a fabulous Easter Kit called Easter Morning. Here is my layout of Shauna from last year.

Here is one of my adorable niece made with A Fresh Look by Sunflowers

This is a layout done for a my wonderful friend Tiffany, featuring her son Gavin when you was younger. I used Tracie Stroud and DeCrow Designs fabulous new Collab kit called Seek Adventure.

And last but not least her is a layout I did with Julie Bullock's new kit available at ScrapOrchard called Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

Also used Templatez Vol 4 by Studio NeeNee (modified)

And, here is my latest template, enjoy and if you make a page I would love for you to link me up to your layout!

Enjoy!!

DOWNLOAD HERE

(PSD File and PNGS included)

New Layouts and a Template FREEBIE

2010-03-03T11:49:00.001-08:00

Its been a while since I shared some of my latest layouts - so here goes:

I made this one for the Inspiration Mar. 1st Challenge at ScrapMatters:

Credits: A Story of Friendship by Sahlin Studio and Templates Inspired by Kim by Britt-ish Designs

New today at Scrapbookgraphics by Studio Gypsy - A New Day

NEW today at The DigiChick Fuss Free Template Set: Room to Breathe by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs, Love Story by Nikki Epperson and Designer Stash 62 by Wendy Page

And as promised I have a new template freebie, available in .PSD and .PNG files

---CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD---

I would love to see what any layouts you create with my templates, feel free to link me up here! Enjoy!

Springtime in the Orchard - Free With Purchase

2010-03-01T10:24:00.000-08:00

What a horrible blogger I've been lately!! things at work are insanely busy this time of year, I feel like I am going in a million different directions in my life right now, but thats ok, I thrive on being busy !!

I wanted to show you this awesome Mega kit Scrap Orchard has out right now, AND until March 4th when you spend $10.00 or more in the shop you will get this for free! its adorable. Or if you spend $15 or more your get the Quickpages and the Kit Free! I had the pleasure of making one of the quickpages for this kit and its just adorable!!

GO HERE to the shop!

And while you're all the Orchard stop in the forums and check out MARCH MADNESS!! lots of fun going on!

Click HERE to check it out - have a nice day all! Thanks for reading!

New kit and CT Call by MOI

2010-02-23T06:47:00.000-08:00

MOI over at Digial-Crea did a fabulous collab kit with Ptitesouris Design, check it out, isnt is gorgeous?!

Here are two layouts I made:

Featuring my daughter Shauna:

(also used wordart by Natali Design)

and another layout featuring my step daughter, Taylor:

Also, MOI is having a CT Call!! if you can commit to a minimum of 1 layout per kit and post your galleries with a link to her shop at Digital-Crea email her at MOI_stephanie@live.fr

If you are interested check out all her fabulous designs HERE.

ScrapMatters Collab - Captured Romance

2010-02-22T08:28:00.000-08:00

This is such a beautiful kit!! and the layout I made is available as a quick page free with purchase when you buy the kit... along with four other fabulous quick pages from the SM Team.

check out these other offers as well!

you don't want to miss out on this fabulous deal!!

Join me for a Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters TOMORROW!

2010-02-18T15:57:00.000-08:00

and check out this awesome participation prize you will get for playing!

Hope to see you there! =)

Check this out!

2010-02-11T10:54:00.000-08:00

ScrapMatters CT Call

2010-02-10T15:56:00.000-08:00

Check this out!

Tuesday Template Challenge at Scrap Matters

2010-02-02T12:04:00.000-08:00

I am hosting this week's Template Challenge at Scrap Matters!

Here is the template I made:

Go HERE to the ScrapMatters Forums to Download my template and play along in the Challenge.

And here is my layout using Jennifer Barrette's My Heart Soars kit.

Thanks for looking.

Coming Soon to Scrapbookgraphics

2010-02-02T09:46:00.000-08:00

Go here to NeeNee's Blog to sign up!!

Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters Feb 4th

2010-02-01T11:59:00.000-08:00

Join Jan (QuiltyMom) on Thursday Feb 4th at 1PM EST for a fun Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters!

And this is the Participation Prize you will get for playing!

Gypsy Couture News!

2010-01-23T22:39:00.000-08:00

Check this out...

Go to the Retiring Soon Section at The DigiChick, to grab Lisa's stuff that will be gone for good soon!

New at The DigiChick 1/21 & a FREEBIE

2010-01-21T06:54:00.000-08:00

Well today's my birthday and already during breakfast my lovely daughter pulled out a handmade card she made me and her and daddy are making a birthday cake for me today. Then when I got to work my mom brought in this HUGE flower arrangement!! I will have post photos later... I feel so blessed!

Onto business today The DigiChick as some awesome new items in the shop, check them out HERE!

But first off I wanted to show off some of the gorgeousness I had a chance to work with this week!

A Little Bit of Love - Danielle Engebretson:

My layout called 'Love'

Hearts & Love - Roben-Marie Designs

My layout called 'The Best Thing'

Sweet Love : Elements - Angela Woo Designs:

Sweet Love: Solid Paper Pack - Angela Woo Designs:

Sweet Love: Patterned Paper Pack - Angela Woo Designs:

My layout called 'Sweet Love'

Le Petit Oiseau - Sugarplum Paperie

My layout called 'Just you & me'

I have made my layout into a Template Freebie! ENJOY!

-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD-

I'd love to see any layouts you make with it, feel free to link me up!!

One Love MEGA Collab Coming Soon

2010-01-20T12:28:00.001-08:00

By now you've heard about whats been going on in Haiti with the recent Earthquake Devastation. Thousands have been effected and are in need of shelter, food and water and are in need of help! Some of the designers I CT for have come together with a HUGE Collab to help in the relief for the people in Haiti.

Here's a sneek peek... I will update once its available for purchase! check back because you don't what to miss out!

NEW from Verena Designs and a FREEBIE!

2010-01-15T15:15:00.000-08:00

Verena Karolyi has a breathtaking NEW kit at Digital Scrapbook-Art available called Cosy Atmosphere. It is so pretty, this kit is so versatile and easy to use!!

I made this page of my sweet girl:

and... I have turned into a free quickpage for you!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Enjoy & if you use it I would love you to show me a link! =)

New at Scrap Matters 1/15

2010-01-15T06:47:00.000-08:00

The Scrap Matters Designers have been hard at work this past week and I have a few goodies to show you but check out all of the new fabulous designs HERE in the shop.

First up is a gorgeous collab kit called Trash the Dress by Man in the Moon Designs and Pressed Petals.

Photo of my twin sister and I at her wedding:

Wanna kit this stunning kit?!

Go to Tiffany's blog to participate in a contest she has going on. All you have to do is download her template, make a page with it and you can win! Don't miss out!

Here are a couple more new products this week.
Today's a Snow Day - Designs by Tater:

My layout called Brrr... Cold:

And last but not least!

Love you Always by Designs by Sarah Bennett:

My layout called Love you:

Thanks for looking!

Saturday Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters!

2010-01-14T16:19:00.000-08:00

I am hosting the next Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters!
They are so much fun. Come join me!! Image linked to the forum!

And this is the awesome participation prize you will get for participating!

Stickers by Gwenipooh Designs:

Scrap Orchard's Twitter/Facebook Tag

2010-01-14T09:21:00.000-08:00

Starting tomorrow Friday, January 15th The Scrap Orchard Designers are having doing a Twitter/FacebookTag. CLICK HERE to go to the forums to check it out!

You can collect all the pieces to this awesome Collab by The Scrap Orchard Designers.

Don't miss out!!

Speed Scrap Wed. Jan. 13th 7:30 EST at Scrap Matters

2010-01-12T08:16:00.000-08:00

Hope you can come out, they are so much fun!

This is what you will get for participating!!

$2 Tuesday at The DigiChick

2010-01-12T07:10:00.000-08:00

Check out what Lisa Marie (Gypsy Couture) has in her store on sale today ONLY for $2! be sure to check it out HERE! Can't beat that price!

January Quickpage Exchange at Scrap Matters!

2010-01-11T18:53:00.001-08:00

Image linked!

January 11-Journaling Challenge at The DigiChick

2010-01-11T07:11:00.001-08:00

At The DigiChick we've done a revamp on the Challenges. We are now posting them on the blog. I am hosting today's Journaling Challenge. Click here to check it out!!

Here's a layout I made for it:

Credits: Limitless: The Collection by The DigiChick Designers & Gypsy Couture's Cluster Frames

NEW at Scrap Matters Jan. 8, 2010

2010-01-08T17:01:00.000-08:00

I have revamped my blog with a new kit available at Scrap Matters. Its called Frosted Jubilee by Becca.

By Becca is guesting at Scrap Matters this month and her designs are just gorgeous. I had a chance to work with two of her kits this week and they are definitely worth a look at!!!

Frosted Jubilee:

My layout called Birthday Girl:

I also used a new template set by Stolen Moments called Scraps by Numbers: Just Like Niki:

Guess How Much I Love You:

My layout called Love:

I also used Britt-ish Designs Die Cut Vellum Alpha:

Thank you for looking!

New at The DigiChick Jan. 7, 2010

2010-01-08T08:57:00.000-08:00

I am a day late posting BUT there are some fabulous new goodies this week at The DigiChick! Here are just a few I had the chance to work with!

First off check out Girl Friday Studio's first kit called Citron & Champagne. I had so much fun with this kit. The colors are amazing and the papers are stunning!!

My layout called Adored:

Next check out Gypsy Couture latest kit, Change of Heart its so different that Lisa's normal style but the artsy colors and elements really took me out of my normal scrapping style which is nice sometimes!

My layout called Breathe:

Next a new kit from Danielle Engebretson Designs, Share the Moments. If you are working on Project 365 this year this would be a perfect kit to add to your collection!!

My layout called Moments:

Last but not least this cute new kit by Lil Digi Bits by Jude called Baby Its Cold Outside. These colors are so pretty! Check it out:

My layout called Winter Days:

Thank you for looking and happy scrapping!!

New by Tracie Stroud Designs- Winter Dreaming

2010-01-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

My gosh I haven't blogged yet once this year. I am terrible!! Its been it busy week. Work is insanely busy but its that time of year I guess!!

Onto business... check out Tracie's new kit... its STUNNING!
Winter Dreaming new at Scrap Orchard, click on the image preview to check it out in her shop!

Here is my layout, also used a template by WM Squared:

I will be back in the next couple of days with lots of new products to show you!! and check back for another template freebie I am working on.

Welcome to The DigiChick Bring in the New Year Blog Train!

2009-12-31T07:59:00.000-08:00

So hard to believe today is the last day of 2009! to celebrate The DigiChick is having a Blog Train with lots of goodies for you to enjoy!

I have created a cute little Word Art Cluster using a Collab kit by Pamela Donnis and Jacque Larsen called Frosty Fun!

--CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD--

Your next stop is Kelleigh's Blog!

And if you get lost along the way here is a list of all of the TDC Staff's Blog that are participating. Remember, we're all on different time zones, so it may take a little longer for some to be posted. Be sure to retry the links a little later.

Tiffany: http://ascrapaway.blogspot.com/
Jenn: http://jennamy82.blogspot.com ----> YOU ARE HERE
Kelleigh: http://kelleighratzlaff.com/
Sylvia: http://sylviascraps.blogspot.com
neenee: http://www.itzaneetdesign.com
Jude: http://lildigibits.blogspot.com/
Holly: http://lv2scrapnjp.blogspot.com
Pam: http://www.pameladonnis.com/blog/
Jana: http://www.janam-designs.com/blog/
Marianne: http://www.nowthenhabibi.com/scrapping-stuff/
Jacinda: www.digikiwichick.blogspot.com

Have fun & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

New Years Eve Sale at Scrap Matters!!

2009-12-30T19:24:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to my girl! and a freebie!

2009-12-26T19:39:00.000-08:00

Was it really 6 years ago? Where does the time go??
Here's a photo at my mom's today blowing out her candles!!

And just a random shot of my darling niece Elise and Shauna.

Aren't they the sweetest!?

And a new template freebie, something simple but easy to use. Enjoy!

-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD-

New kit Gypsy Gueen by Gypsy Couture

2009-12-18T15:16:00.001-08:00

Check out Gypsy Couture's latest kit, it is jammed packed full of gorgeous elements and papers, plus there's an add!!

Check it out at The Digi Chick! (images are linked)

and the Add On:

Here is my layout, photos of Shauna & I taken 2 weeks ago:

Thanks for looking/reading!

We are out of town this weekend at a wedding! what a crazy weekend for a wedding but it will be nice to get away before all the busyness of the season!!

New at The DigiChick 12/17

2009-12-18T08:13:00.000-08:00

Lots of new goodies this week at The DigiChick! Here is just one I did this week but be sure to check them all out because the designers have been hard at work.

This kit is jammed packed and its 20% off right now!

Mari Kogelenberg's new kit called Snow Much Fun:

Here is my layout. Some fun photos of Shauna at the beginning of this year. Playing at the park in the snow.

Nikki Epperson is one of the fabulous Guest Designers this month and she has come out with a sweet template pack, I also used one of her templates for my layout. Check them out!

Sweet Simplicity Template Pack by Nikki Epperson:

Thanks for looking!

December Quickpage Exchange at Scrap Matters

2009-12-14T15:56:00.000-08:00

The kit being used is Yuletide by Trixie Scraps. Such a beautiful festive kit!

Check out the forums HERE to find out how to join in!

Two new CTs and a Freebie

2009-12-13T08:08:00.000-08:00

Well I have been horrible about keeping my blog updated this month. What a crazy time of year. We are busy preparing for the Christmas Holidays. Yesterday we put the tree up, made gingerbread houses and today we are making Christmas Cupcakes. Shopping is still not done but almost!!

I made two new CTs this past week that I beyond thrilled about DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK-ART Store CT and Droopette of Digital-Crea and The French Frog.

Here is a layout I did with Verena Karolyi's Kit called A Christmas Carol.

Its beautiful!!

A Christmas Carol:

My Layout:

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And last but not least here is a new freebie template I have whipped up. Its simple but cute if you like scallops!

::CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD::

Enjoy and if you make a layout with it leave me a comment here, I would love to see it! :)

Tracie Stroud 50% Off Sale

2009-12-10T08:39:00.000-08:00

As a part of Scrap Orchard's Countdown to Christmas Tracie is have an amazing sale today ONLY!!

Check out her store HERE! Everything (excluding collabs) is 50% off!

DON'T MISS OUT!

I am a Honey Bee at Scrap Orchard!!

2009-12-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

I was recently asked to join Scrap Orchards Creative Team which I am SUPER thrilled about!!

Check out this fabulous kit by December Guest Designer Miss Tiina!

Miss Tiina - Comfort and Joy:

And a layout I created featuring my darling little niece!

This kit is such a perfect holiday kit, be sure to check it out.
Above Images linked.

New at The DigiChick 12/3

2009-12-02T20:03:00.000-08:00

Check out all the awesome goodness out at The DigiChick today HERE.

Here a couple a had the chance to work with this past week.

Natal by ViVa Artistry:

I did this sweet layout of my niece and my daughter:

(Also used Scrapper's Block 2 by Simply. Scraps)

Nikki Epperson is one of the fabulous Guest Designers at TDC this month.

Here is layout I made:

I used Winter Wishes:

A Little Chaotic Template Set:

Black Friday Sale at Scrap Matters!

2009-11-27T16:14:00.001-08:00

Amazing deals, that you don't want to miss out on!!

{Click the image to go to the Scrap Matters Store}

WIN Man in the Moon Designs NEW Kit!

2009-11-27T15:23:00.000-08:00

Ro has a fabulous new kit out called Tis the Season. Its absolutely beautiful. And YOU have the chance to win it. Be sure to check it out over at Digi Scrap Addicts.

Here is my page with it.

Thanks for looking!

Huge Sale at Scrap Orchard

2009-11-27T13:03:00.000-08:00

Scrap Orcahrd is having a Farmers Market sale today with a ton of products on sale for $1
Below is everything by Tracie Stroud for sale. You don't want to miss out on these awesome deals!!

Sale from Gypsy Couture

2009-11-27T08:53:00.001-08:00

Go to her shop at The DigiChick to check it out!!

(Image Preview Linked)

Also check out her new kit called Country Christmas. It is absolutely gorgoeus. So many fun papers and elements to choose from. Perfect for all your holiday layouts.

Here is my layout of Shauna at Christmas a few years ago.

Thanks for looking!

$2 Tuesday at The DigiChick

2009-11-24T08:20:00.000-08:00

Check out what Gypsy Couture has available for $2 today only at The DigiChick!

Preview linked to the store. Be sure to check them out!

Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters: Tuesday Evening

2009-11-23T14:17:00.000-08:00

Join me for a Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters tomorrow! 9:30 PM EST

(Click on the image to get to the forums)

AND this lovely participation prize is what you are playing for!!

Hope to see you there!

New kit by MOI

2009-11-23T11:40:00.000-08:00

Hello! today I have a really wonderful Christmas Kit to show you by MOI, called White Christmas. It is absolutely beautiful and on sale at Digital Crea right now. Preview image linked to MOI's shoppe.

And here are a couple of layouts I created with it.

Photos of Shauna's first Christmas:

And a couple of shots of Shauna in front of the Christmas tree last year.

Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters- Sunday Afternoon!

2009-11-21T05:56:00.000-08:00

And get this participation prize for playing!

New Releases at The DigiChick Nov. 19th

2009-11-20T12:17:00.001-08:00

Lots of fun new kits to check out by the fabulous designers at the DigiChick this week. Go to the shop now. New releases are 20% off today!

Winter Whimsey by Danielle Engebretson:

Recognize this!? Dani was sweet enough to allow me to customize my blog with this kit, its adorable!!

Here is my layout called Snow Princess:

Ready for some more new releases?!

Holiday Passion by Roben-Marie Designs.

Here is my layout, also used a Jumper Template by Crystal Livesay:

Another fabulous Winter kit by Madame Wing called Lovely Winter:

Here is my layout called Winter Beauty:

Check out this fabulous Holiday kit by Gypsy Couture called Ho Ho Retro:

Here is my layout of my step daughter Taylor 2 years ago at Christmas:

Kelley Mickus released this adorable kit called Fairytale Ending:

Here is my layout I also used blending masks by Tracie Stroud.

Check out these awesome Thanksgiving themed kits.

Everyday Gratitude Collab by Elise Pieces and Simply.Scraps:

Here is my layout of my gorgeous niece Elise.

And last but certaintly not least is a GORGEOUS Collab by
Sugarplum Paperie and Sahlin Studio (Nov TDC Guest Designer):

Here's my layout, I also used a template by Fizzy Pop Designs.

Thanks for looking!

Awesome deals from Gypsy Couture!

2009-11-13T18:32:00.000-08:00

Check out Gypsy Couture's shop at The DigiChick!
$2 special on Winterland and Add On's. You don't want to miss out!!

Here is my layout with it. Such a pretty kit!

I also used Pages Genies by Gypsy Couture.

Scrap Matters Speed Scrap

2009-11-09T09:53:00.001-08:00

This Friday at 9:30PM EST!!

And check out this fabulous participation prize you get for playing!

Check it out here!

Scrap Matters DSD Blog Train Freebie!

2009-11-07T07:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day all. WELCOME to the Scrap Matters Blog Train! Hope you are all enjoying all the shopping, sales and fun! Scrap Matters sure is, check out the forums if you have some time!

Onto to business! you should have arrived here from
Stacey's Blog

Here is the Quickpage Freebie I have created!

Link removed, items will be available in the SM Shop soon!

This fabulous quick page freebie was created with the Scrap Matters Design Team Collab kit called "A Slice of Life". Want the whole kit?! Spend $15.00 or more during DSD Nov. 6-9th and you will get is FREE! how cool is that??

Your next stop in the train is:
Erica Zane at http://zane-escraps.blogspot.com/

And just incase you get lost along the way here is a full list of the train! have fun and happy scrapping!!

1. ScrapMatters Blog http://scrapmatters.com/wordpress/
2. Andrea http://andilynn.wordpress.com/
3. Kari http://karistamps.blogspot.com/
4. Wendy http://wendys-craftycreations.blogspot.com/
5. Liz http://scrappinlegal.blogspot.com/
6. Fiona http://mydigaddiction.blogspot.com/
7. Krisi http://adamandkrisi.blogspot.com/
8. NeeNee http://www.itzaneetdesign.com/
9. Stacy http://stacysbackdoor.blogspot.com/
10. Jenn H. http://jennamy82.blogspot.com/
11. Erica Zane http://zane-escraps.blogspot.com/
12. Kimbytx http://kimbytx.blogspot.com/
13. Tater http://taterscraps.blogspot.com/
14. Cristina http://cristinascrap.blogspot.com/
15. Haynay http://www.haynay.blogspot.com/
16. Chelle http://www.chelles-creations.blogspot.com/
17. Melissa (Yzerbea19) http://yzerbear.blogspot.com/
18. Sharon (skyezak) http://www.digitalcreations.typepad.com
19. Tracy (Trixie Scraps) http://www.trixiescraps.com/
20. Jeni H http://www.jeniscraftyblog.blogspot.com
21. LuAnn http://livelaughcreate-luann.blogspot.com/
22. Chia http://keepingupwiththekunzs.blogspot.com/
23. Maria http://scrapmuss.blogspot.com/
24. Melanie http://melanie3boys.blogspot.com/
25. Denise http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com/
26. Jen http://www.jenuineartistry.blogspot.com/
27. tgmousechick (Kimberly) http://geekydiva.wordpress.com
28. Amber http://stolenmomentsdesign.blogspot.com/
29. Stefanie http://stefgonedigi.blogspot.com/
30. Lori http://bearycutecreations.blogspot.com
31. Brittney http://brittishdesigns.blogspot.com
32. Cyndi http://cyndi146.blogspot.com/
33. Sarah http://sarahtawisha.blogspot.com/
34. Li http://www.libeingcrafty.blogspot.com/
35. Suzanne (iisuzieii) http://purpletulipdesigns.blogspot.com
36. Erica (princess.erica) http://myscraptacularblog.blogspot.com
37. Jen D (jendavey) http://thedaveydaily.blogspot.com/
38. Melissa http://rxdawg97.blogspot.com
38. Krista http://sahlinstudio.blogspot.com/
39. Jennifer http://www.jemenifer22.blogspot.com/
40. Ro http://maninthemoondesigns.blogspot.com/
41. Jen W. http://www.wolfffpack6.blogspot.com/
42. Jaime http://simplyjstudio.blogspot.com/
43. Sya http://scrap-stuff.blogspot.com
44. Jill http://chocolatekidsmommy.blogspot.com
45. Anna http://annabvdesigns.blogspot.com/

Be sure to grab all the wonderful goodies this week as the blog train will be leaving the station at 11:59 P.M. EST on Thursday, November 12. After that you will be able to grab them packaged up at ScrapMatters.

DSD at Scrap Matters Nov 6-9th

2009-11-06T12:54:00.000-08:00

DSD weekend is upon on, and that means lots of fun, chatter and scrapping! Come on over the Scrap matters Forums and Shop and check it out!

The New Releases this week are to die for! TONS of Grab Bags that a jam packed of goodness at such low prices! you don't want to miss out!

Here are a few I had the chance to work with!

Trixie Scraps' DSD Grab Bag:

DSD Grab Bag by Stolen Moments

DSD Grab Bag by WM Squared

DSD Collab Grab Bag by Man in the Moon Designs and
MickeyB Designs

Be sure to check back tomorrow, you never know you may find a freebie or two. :)

New Items at the DigiChick Nov 5th

2009-11-05T04:45:00.000-08:00

Hello all!! ready for some creative inspiration by me!! Check out all the amazing new releases at the Digi Chick all new today. Normally I post the kit previews but I did quite a few layouts this time so be sure you go directly to The DigiChick right now! they have a great sale gooing on from Nov 5-8th for 35% off!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE TDC SHOP

Here are my layouts created with Grab Bags and New kit Releases this week.

Credits: Nov Grab Bag by Michelle Batton and Jumpers 33-36 by Crystal Livesay

Credits: Nov Grab by Gypsy Couture

Credits: Nov Grab Bag by Guest Desginer Simply Scraps

Credits: Kelley Mickusè Nov Grab Bag

Credits: Mari Koegelenbergs Nov Grab &Template modified by LorieM

Credits: PU Grab Bag by Diasterpiece Studios

Credits: Nov Grab Bag by JM Designs

Thanks for looking!!

New by Studio Rosey Posey

2009-11-04T08:07:00.000-08:00

Check out her gorgeous new kit called Peace available today
@ Scrapbookgraphics at 40% off!

and my layout:

Thanks for looking!

New Creative Team! Studio Rosey Posey

2009-10-31T21:19:00.000-07:00

Lorilei was one of TDC's fabulous guest designers in October and I was invited to be apart of her Creative Team. I am soooo thrilled. Her designs are gorgeous!!!

Check out her latest kit available at Scrapbook Graphics called aPEARantly!

Here is my layout of Shauna and Taylor, photo taken last weekend at the Pumpkin Patch.

Thanks for looking/reading! :)

Welcome to The DigiChick Blog Train

2009-10-29T23:05:00.000-07:00

Visit the following Digichick Designers and Creative Team members on their blogs for some special Treats!

Thanks for stopping here. I have a cute little cluster frame freebie made with the most recent Collab done by the fabulous TDC Designers called EveryLife Has a Story Ch. 1

Your next stop is Kara's Blog:
www.karaperrien.blogspot.com

::CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD::

Tiffany - http://ascrapaway.blogspot.com/
LuAnn - http://livelaughcreate-luann.blogspot.com/
Cheryl - http://cherylisadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com/
Mel - www.littlepaperhouse.com
Kelley - http://www.kelleymickusdesigns.blogspot.com/
Sinead - http://www.slaphappyandscrappy.blogspot.com
Tracy - http://tracykosofsky.blogspot.com
Pam - www.pameladonnis.com
Elise - http://elisespiecesdesigns.blogspot.com
Jill - http://scrappingprincess.com/blog
Jacinda- http://www.digikiwichick.blogspot.com/
Jenn - http://jennamy82.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE
Kara - www.karaperrien.blogspot.com
Heather - http://bowenyard.blogspot.com
Juli - http://julifreshfish.blogspot.com/
Mari - http://mydigitalartstudio.com/
Julie - http://mycrazylifeasamomandawife.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.yamstamps.com/weblog/treat.html
Dani - http://www.danielleengebretson.com/
Cheryl - http://cherylisadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com/
Kelleigh - http://kelleighratzlaff.com/
ViVa - http://vivaartistry.blogspot.com/
The Hybrid Chick - http://www.thehybridchick.com/

Happy Halloween all!!

Template Freebie No. 2

2009-10-29T16:05:00.000-07:00

How about another template freebie!?

I created this cute page with Verena Karolyi's Kit called Cute & Spooky. Isn't it sucha perfect Halloween kit. I loved scrapping with it! I think my layout came out great, if you do too I have a turned into a template for you all! :)

::DOWNLOAD HERE::

Please leave me a comment if you download & I would also love to see what you create. Thanks & Happy Scrapping!!

Check out the Challenges at TDC!

2009-10-27T04:14:00.000-07:00

Have you seen all the fabulous challenges over at The DigiChick this month? The staff has been doing an an A to Z Mega Challenge where there is a new challenge posted everyday and it is something to do with the assigned letter. We are having lots of fun over there, hope you will come check them out! Yesterday I put up the sketch challenge, go here to check it out.

Here is a preview of the template I made.
But please click on the link above to grab it from TDC's Forums.

And check out my layout!

I used the fabulous Oct Collab called Every Life Has a Story Chapter 1 by The DigiChick Designers.

TFL!

Wanna be a Scrap Matters Girl!?

2009-10-26T19:38:00.000-07:00

Check this out!

New Releases at SM 10/23

2009-10-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

Check out a couple of new releases at Scrap Matters that I had a chance to work with this past week.

Everything is GORGEOUS!! Go check them out here!!!

A Story of Friendship by Sahlin Studio:

Singled Out Templates by Pressed Petals:

My layout:

Sweet Little Treasure by Oct Guest Designer, Gwenipooh Designs:

My Layout:

And just one more to show you. This kit was released last week but I just love how my layout turned out and it made the Gallery Standouts Thread at DST earlier this week!! :D

How awesome is this kit?! Its called beauty[fall], its a collab by Gwenipooh & PouYou Designs:

Here's my Layout:

Thanks for looking, have a great weekend!

Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters tomorrow!

2009-10-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

This is what you will get for playing!

Template Freebie!!

2009-10-20T06:31:00.000-07:00

Recently I re-designed my blog based on a fabulous collab kit by Madame Wing and Elise's Pieces Design Kit called Autumn Spice! Beautiful right!? I cannot get enough of this kit. The elements are fabulous and papers, so awesome! I have decided to offer some freebies on my blog, hope you will enjoy them! But, today I have a template for you based on my layout with Autumn Spice.

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::CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD::

Leave me a comment here if you download & come back and link me up to your layout if you make one because I would love to see it! Thanks for reading! :)

Whats New at The DigiChick 10/15

2009-10-15T07:17:00.000-07:00

The DigiChick has tons of gorgeous new items this week!!
Here are just a few items that I had a chance to work with.

The Sweetest Thing by Madame Wing Designs:

Touch of Spice by Gypsy Couture:

Family- A Collab Kit by Kelley Mickus Designs and
TDC's Oct Guest Designer, Danielle Young:

Seduction by Dani Alencar:

Isana by JM Designs:

Be sure to check out all these awesome goodies and more in the shop at The DigiChick!

Speed Scrap at Scrap Matters

2009-10-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

Check it tomorrow!!

And how awesome is this participation prize?!

Join me for a Speed Scrap at SM!!! 10/13 @9pm EST

2009-10-12T07:36:00.000-07:00

I am super excited to be hosting my first speed scrap tomorrow at Scrap Matters!!

Hope you will come and play, it will be a blast!

Here is what you will be playing for!

October's Quickpage Exchange at SM!

2009-10-11T22:25:00.000-07:00

Featuring a gorgeous Autumn kit by Jennifer Barrette called Autumn Blush!!

This kit is gorgeous! Be sure to head over to the SM Forum and play the QP Exchange. It will be a gorgeous QP Album at the end of the month!

New Layouts

2009-10-08T19:17:00.000-07:00

I have been horrible at neglected my blog lately! So much to do, too little time I guess! Just want to show off a few new layouts.

New this week at The DigiChick there was a ton of awesome kits. Here are a few I had the chance to work with.

Considering Ruby by Roben-Marie Designs & Audrey Hernandez:

Isn't it GORGEOUS!?

Here is my layout. Photos of Rich and I a while ago.

'Til the End by JM Designs:

And here's a layout with it, featuring by beautiful Niece, Elise.

Last but NOT least, my favorite kit from this week is a stunning collab by Elise's Pieces and Madame Wing called Autumn Spice:

My layout:

Thanks for looking!

October Daily Download at Scrap Matters!

2009-10-02T13:10:00.000-07:00

I am a day late posting about this but be sure you check out Scrap Matters daily to get a AWESOME piece of a new kit by some of the SM Designers. Its AWESOME!! :D

Check it out here!

Scrap Matters Speed Scrap on Saturday!

2009-09-24T11:48:00.000-07:00

This is what you will get for playing!

Hope to see you there!

New Template Challenge @ Scrap Matters

2009-09-22T06:51:00.000-07:00

I am hosting it for the first time!!
Be sure to check it out!

Here is a preview of the template I created.

Please download from Scrap Matters
Forum by clicking HERE.

Template based off of this layout I did.
I used a fabulous kit by GG Digital Designs called Daydream Believer.

Hope you will all join in and participate in my challenge!!

Ready for a Quickpage Exchange Challenge???

2009-09-03T20:16:00.000-07:00

Hi all!!

I am hosting the Scrap n' Swap Challenge at Digital Freebies from Sept 1-15.

Check it out HERE.

I am featuring an absolutely stunning kit by Anja J. Designs called Vintage Summer.

Its only 2.00 at 50%

Dont miss out on this fabulous deal and get QPs in return if you choose to play!

Here is a quick preview of just one page you will get if you participate.

Here is my page with it! I love this pic I took of Shauna last week. :)

I hope you decide to come out and play!!

Tracie Stroud's NEW Grab Bag for Sept is here!

2009-09-03T20:03:00.001-07:00

Be sure you check it out! Here is my layout. I just love it.
But my niece makes it super cute enough of her own. :)

Thanks for lookin!!

2009-09-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

Scrap Matters is having a Speed Scrap!!
Tomorrow night at 9pm EST.

Join in on the fun and you will get this awesome set of Templates by Geeky Diva Designs.

See you there!!

Manic Monday at Scrap Matters!

2009-08-31T08:37:00.001-07:00

CLICK THE IMAGE TO CHECK IT OUT IN THE SM FORUMS!

Sketch Challenge at TDC Aug. 31

2009-08-31T07:29:00.000-07:00

I am hosting the Sketch Challenge at The DigiChick this week!!
I have made a fun sketch for you all to play with.

::GO HERE TO THE TDC FORUMS TO DOWNLOAD ::

Here is my layout using Elise's Pieces Apricot Spice Kit!

Thanks for looking!! have a wonderful day all!

What's New at Scrap Matters

2009-08-28T10:11:00.001-07:00

Scrap Matters has lots of goodness NEW today in the store!!

Here are a couple.

Check out this awesome kit by Sahlin Studios
Its called Explore. Learn. Grow.

And here's my layout.

Andilynn Designs has Bliss! this kit is just gorgeous!!

Here's a layout I did with it.
Its a photo of Shauna when she was 3 yrs old.

To check out more goodies released today, click here to see 'em!

Thanks for looking!!

Speed Scrap at SM Aug. 25th 9PM

2009-08-23T19:48:00.001-07:00

Don't miss out!

And for plyaing your get this cute Alpha by AnnaBV Designs.

Scrap Matters new CT!!

2009-08-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

It was been three weeks since I last blogged, sheesh, thats horrible!! Its been busy in our house the past couple of weeks and today Rich and I took Shauna back to school shopping, so hard to believe its that close until my little girl starts 1st grade!! I can't believe how fast she's growing up!! And some fabulous scrapping news for me, I applied and was accepted on the fabulous Creative Team at Scrap Matters!! I am so super thrilled.

Here is my first layout!

Its with Sya's Blueprints and a Guest Designer, Stolen Moments Hopeless Romantic Collab. Its so beautiful!! I can see many more page I could create with this!! its just so awesome.

I also used Britt-ish Designs awesome new templates called Pocket Full of Templates 3.

Images are clickable. :) Thanks for reading.

New at The DigiChick

2009-08-07T10:00:00.001-07:00

Have you seen this week's New Releases at The DigiChick?!

They are awesome, here a few and some layout inspiration to show you!

Check out this darling little girl kit by Mari Koegelenberg called Sweetie Pie.

Here is a layout of my niece Elise. Isnt she adorable? I can't get enough of my sweet little girl. =)

We have an awesome Guest Designer at The DigiChick this month. August Guest: Ellie Lash

Check out this darling kit called Little Garden.

And here's another layout of Elise.

Also, check out Artists Loft by Gypsy Couture.

Here's my layout. Pictures of Shauna going crazy with finger paint last year. This layout also used a new word art release by Jan Hosford called Sideliners.

And last but not least Sugarplum Paperie has a darling new kit called Pretty Little Picnic.

And one more of my niece Elise! TFL!

Claudi Designs - Leaving Sale at IL

2009-08-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

Hi all just a quick note to let you all know Claudi Designs is closing shoppe at Inspiration Lane and her entire store is 50% OFF! Don't miss out.

Lots to share!

2009-07-31T22:03:00.000-07:00

Eek, its just me or this summer moving fast!! I can't believe we are into August already! Only one more month of summer and the kids are back in school. This past week has been rough, Shauna started medication for her ADHD, its been a struggle but its a work in progress. Its so hard watching her little body adjust to all the changes. I am trying to take it one day at a time though!

And some scrappin' news! Its Grab Bag time at the The DigiChick, & the Designers have been VERY hard at work!! Check out their cute grab bags and the layouts I made.

With Dawn Inskip's Grab Bag:

This is a layout I made of Tiffany's son Gavin. Isn't he just adorable?

Checkout Elise's Pieces Grab Bag, and two layouts I made:

And this one by Madame Wing is gorgeous!

And my layout:

Here's one from Gypsy Couture:

Isnt this darling? =)

Here's Mari Koegelenberg Grab Bag!

And my layout:

I will be back with a few more tomorrow! :)
Thanks for reading!

New CTs

2009-07-20T13:30:00.001-07:00

AHHHH!!! I am so excited! First I have to say a big thank you to my amazing friend, Tiffany aka gavins mom. If it wasnt for her kicking my butt & holding my hand I would have never got up the nerve to apply for these amazing teams! and of course Nicole is awesome!! I am completely thrilled to be creating for both The Digi Chick & Nicole of Sugarplum Paperie!

Check out my first layout on her CT. Its from Nicole's latest kit called Candy Sunshine.

My LO:

Okay thats it- just had to share!!!

New kit by Jennifer Barrette & CT Call for Karen Lewis Designz

2009-07-17T09:52:00.000-07:00

Hello all. Jennifer Barrette just released this BEAUTIFUL kit at Scrap Matters today. I love it!! Its on sale today, click on the image to go to Jennifer's store!

Here's is a layout I made. I also made GSO at Digishoptalk with it, which I have never done before so that totally made my day :)

Some more news to share with you. Karen Lewis Designz is having a CT Call. Check out her blog for more details here!

Thanks for reading!

Here's my latest

2009-07-14T20:36:00.001-07:00

I just love this layout I made today so I had to come here and show it off :) Its a photo of my step daughter Taylor, I took this past weekend.

Isn't Verena's new kit just amazing?! Its called Feeling Green by Verena Karolyi & its available at Digital Freebies!

Short and sweet today, thanks for looking/reading!

Weekend Fun

2009-07-12T17:19:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we took the girls Strawberry picking they had a blast, we brought home three full baskets. They really enjoy the tractor pull out to the fields & back, here a few pics.

Now I just have to wash and prepare them for all the jam, the BEST part!!

And, today we went to the beach & they had a blast! The weather was beautiful after the horrible storm last night!

You might have noticed Shauna has now lost both her two top teeth and two bottoms, check out her goofy smile, too funny! love it!! TFL!

New look

2009-07-11T13:10:00.000-07:00

After helping Tiffany with her blog I decided it was time for a new look on mine. I used Courtney Wilson's Shmoopie, I got it here at The Digichick.

And, starting today at Gotta Pixel is the Gotta Grab It Event. Karen Lewis has released this awesome mini kit called Whoo Knew.

Here's my layout with it. This is Shauna with her best friend, Savannah at the Kindergarten Awards Ceremony in June.

Also have you seen the July Club Kits at DF?! They are awesome! Beach Bum by Digital Couture and Joyful Heart Design and Splash by Creative Confusion.

and my layouts :)

Thanks for reading!

Join Karen Lewis Designz on Facebook - Free Alpha for Joining!!

2009-06-30T21:41:00.000-07:00

Are you a Facebook Fan? Do you love Freebies?! Check this out! Join Karen Lewis Designz Facebook Fan Group and receive this awesome alpha for FREE!!

(Click on the image to go right to the Fan Group).

Once you've joined leave a message on the Facebook Wall and I will send you a message with a download link to grab the alpha free! How cool is that?!

Also, don't forget to check out all of Karen's FABULOUS Designs at her store.

New kit by Vivayne and a FREEBIE QP!

2009-06-16T18:06:00.000-07:00

Vivayne at Digital Freebies has this wonderful new kit called Songs of the Sea, I just love this kit!!

And as always here's a layout I did of my step daughter Taryn at the beach this past weekend.

And whats even better, I have made it into a free QP!

Click the image to download and leave a comment if you do. Thanks!

Store Change - Tracie Stroud Designs

2009-06-14T19:49:00.001-07:00

Has moved to Scrap Orchard! Its offical. Check out her store and her latest kit!! Such an awesome collab with Amanda Heimann.

And here's a layout I did of my nephew Andon.

Thanks for looking!!

Blog Train - May 23 - Claudi Designs!

2009-05-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

Claudi has been filling her stores; Divine Digital, Faith Sisters, Inspiration Lane and Digital Freebies to the brim! This is just one of her new kits; Moments to Remember Her CT and QP ladies got together and did some brags from the kit to give out so you can see how beautiful Claudi's kits are! This kit really glows!

Please stop by the following ladies blogs to pick up their contributions:

Penny

jennamy82 <-----You are here!

janerae

AnneofAlamo

CrazyKiera

RoseFire

Lillipuce

And please go by dear Claudi's blog for a FREE quickpage. Please have patience as we are all on different time zones, continents and real life duties! lol, they should all be up Saturday sometime! Enjoy and thank you for all your support for Claudi and her lovely designs!

Here it is. Click the image to download - Enjoy!