In Our Hearts CT Layouts

My CT is still trying to get back into the swing of things. (As am I, I hope to do some more designing of my next kit tonight!)  I just have a couple of layouts right now to share with you.

The first is a guest, the wonderful Kari, who created this beautiful layout of her grandmother who she lost earlier this year.

The journaling is particularly moving and reads:

I miss you so very much, Grandmama.  When I was back home, one of the first things I thought of was “I have to go see Grandmama”.  Your birthday was rough.  Mother’s Day I made a card for you, before it dawned on me that you’re not here anymore. You might not be here physically, but you’re never far from my thoughts. I made things you’ve made better than anyone & prayed you were at my elbow, guiding my hand. I love you Grandmama. So much. 

She also used a few other bits besides my kit:  SpinkyDink Scraps Stitch Me Up, Flergs String Em Up Chrome Alpha, JLD With a Twist temp, and the font is DJB Lisa S print.


Sarah did a great hybrid project with a tumbler insert!  Check it out!

Great work!  I love both of these items. 


You can still get the kit, any of the individual pieces or the total bundle for 30% off!  Head on over to my store!  Take care everyone!

In Our Hearts - my newest kit and Deal of the Day!

I know it has been a long time.  I'm so sorry for that.  It is my deepest wish to get back into the rhythm of designing.  I've moved (twice in 6 months, although the 2nd time was just down the street), started a new job, wrecked my car, and found the joy of living near family and friends.  I have definitely lost the routine of scrapping and designing in all of this, but I am working my way back!  Today I do have a new kit and bundle for you that is very dear to my heart.  It's called In Our Hearts and is designed for scrapping the memories and emotions of loved ones lost.

Back in late March, I lost someone suddenly that I cared very much about.  I'm an only child by blood, but somewhere around the time I was 9 my parent's had a hired hand on the farm.  A high school guy who had lost his father when he was young.  Time went and he became like a big brother to me.  Protector, corrupter, and just general wonderful part of our lives.  He was my children's godfather.  And he was killed suddenly in a car accident.  I was (and still am) shattered.  Creating this kit took forever because it was my way of saying goodbye.  And I know that my grief is only a morsel of what his wife and 3 children feel every day.

I don't mean to bum anyone out, I just wanted to share the story of how this kit came to be.  So many have lost loved ones before their time.  I've called it In Our Hearts, because that's where our loved ones remain, Our Hearts.  And without further ado, here is that new kit.

And I couldn't seem to stop at just the kit.  You'll also find that I've created solid papers, journaling prompts, and word art to make a complete bundle.  (Also available individually.)

Here is a look at the full bundle.

Both the full kit and bundle are Deal of the Day at the Studio which means a HUGE discount of 70% off!  (You can also buy the add-ons separately at 30% off.)  The Deal of the Day lasts through Sunday so don't delay!  (After Sunday you can still get 30% off of everything through August 20.)

Click, go, shop. And scrap those difficult, but oh so special memories.  I'll be back with a layout or two in the next day or so!

So far behind! Lots of crazy going on! Special deal for you!

Greetings everyone!  I hope the holidays treated everyone well, and in these final hours of 2010 I have something I've been meaning to share with you forever!  I am in the beginning stages of moving from Wisconsin back to Iowa (my home) thanks to finding a terrific new job.  We will be living in the same town as my family, and many of our closest dearest friends.  It's exciting, but boy is it keeping me busy at the moment!  So, I have failed to share with you these great layouts from my CT using my latest kit Classic Christmas.  I just love this kit, and I HAVE to find some time to scrap our Christmas pictures with it!  Check out what my CT has done:

Here's a look at this awesome kit in its entirety:

As a special treat for you - today through the New Year's Weekend, you can pick up this kit for only $2!

Not enough?  I also am putting my other Christmas Kit -
Silver and Gold (pictures are one post down) on sale for $2 with the coordinating cardstock for only $1.  

This is an awesome opportunity for you to pick up two very different, yet stunning, Christmas Kits for the price of ONE and get your own Christmas pictures scrapped!  Don't delay - last day to save is Sunday, January 2!

I'll be terribly busy in the foreseeable future as we adjust to life back in Iowa, but I'll do my best to keep bringing you goodies!  I already have a terrific collab planned for January!  Be on the look out! 

Silver and Gold AND Thanksgiving Weekend SALE!

The holidays are here!  And I have the first of my holiday season treats to bring you...a beautiful kit called Silver and Gold!  

Check out the details in this beauty.  You will not be disappointed!

I also have a great add-on for Cardstock and Glitter sheets to coordinate with this sparkly treat!

Did someone sale SALE?!?!?

The Studio is having a big sale Thanksgiving weekend.  On Thanksgiving day, Saturday and Sunday, you'll save 40% store wide on PU products, and 30% on CU products.  And on Black Friday - 10% extra on both PU and CU!  That's amazing!

Not enough? Many designers are offering fabulous door busters from 6:00am - 10:00am EST on Friday.  Some for as little as $1.00!!!  Me? - yeah, I am!  You can pick up either Sweet Monochrome or my CU product - Grunge and Halftone Overlays for only $1 each during the Doorbusters sale!  Just check out the "Featured Products" turned "Doorbusters" in both the PU and CU stores at theStudio!

Did someone say FREEBIE?

Yep, I have another freebie here for you!  There was one in my newsletter, there will be one on my Facebook fan page, and one in theStudio newsletter too!  All made from the beautiful Silver and Gold kit!

Here you can get this gorgeous quick page!

Download Silver and Gold Quick Page

OK, I have some gorgeous CT inspiration to share with you as well, but I'll save that for later this weekend!  This post is long enough!  Get over to theStudio and SHOP!!!!

Along the Nile - a new collab for you!

Can you feel the magic of Egypt? The lure of the pyramids, the sandy desert, maybe even a genie in a magic lamp?  I am so thrilled to have worked with Manda of Nibbles Skribbles and Steph of Scrappy Cocoa to bring you you this kit that captures that magic of Egypt.  Rich jewel tones and sandy browns will have you feeling like you are whisked away to this magical place.  Unique elements like pyramids, magic lamps, castles, camels, and heiroglyphs fill this kit.  

You can scrap your trips, maybe a costumed adventure, or even a trip to the museum.  Beautiful patterns, rich colors, and verstile elements will lend an air of magic to any layout.  But this kit's rich colors offer a lot of versatility too!  Check out what my CT did!

Sheri

Kim

Aren't they fantastic!  Here's a full look at this magical kit!  On sale now for only $3.25 - with 24 papers and over 50 elements - that's a fantastic buy!

And a closer look at the beautiful papers!

Last week for DSD I introduced the new kit Retro Spring - I've put Retro Spring back on sale for one week only at less than $3.00!  Be sure to check it out!

Check out what my CT has been doing with this one!

Sheri:

Angie (made with my free template a few posts back):

New This Week - Autumnal Glory Mini (Theres' a Freebie!) and CU - Bossys - Volume 1

Hello!  Happy October!  Can you believe we've already reached October!  I certainly can't!

I have two new "sets" of things for you this week.  First up is a new set of CU Embossed Overlays.  These great overlays will have you creating beautiful embossed papers in no time.  Add your own textures to create a totally unique look.  Each is available separately at 25% off right now, or in a bundle at even greater savings!  Check them out - there are dots, stripes, swirls, and edges!  4 of each, for 16 in all!  (Image is linked to store.)

Next up is my new mini kit - Autumnal Glory.  Something a bit different for me, but tons of fun to create!  This time, I did a little one kit call on Facebook and have some great guest artists to share layouts!  Check them out!

The kit is 25% off right now - so it's only $1.88!  Here's the preview (image is linked to store):

And finally, I have a freebie for you!  How about a fun coordinating alpha!  You can use it with Autumnal Glory or separately!  Download is available through October 8, so don't delay!

Download Autumnal Glory Alpha Here

I'll be back in a day or two with some freebies from one of my great guests!  Until then!  Enjoy!

Sun Kissed and Doodle Borders!

Greetings!  I have a couple of new releases to bring you today.  First up is a set of Doodle Borders I created, you can use these with any kit and add tons of fun to your layouts.  Use the plain borders, or apply the "pencil sketched" format for a different look!

Next up is a beautiful collab from AnDi Designs, Angel Hartline & myself.  I love working with Angel and adding AnDi to the team was just so wonderful!  I'm so lucky to hang out with such great designers at theStudio!  This time the collab is called Sun Kissed and is a beautiful tribute to a sunny early fall day.  Here is the kit in its entirety:

Isn't it gorgeous!  It's 30% off right now too!!!!!

Plus there is coordinating cardstock, and glitter!

I just love this kit, so I sat down and scrapped with it Saturday night and this is what I came up with!  It just felt so right for a heritage picture!

And I'll have some more CT layouts to bring you soon, but here is one from Angie.  Love the sepia tones with these colors!

OK, get yourself over to theStudio (all preview images are linked) and grab this at the great 30% off!  You won't be sorry.  I'll be bringing you more CT layouts and even a freebie soon with this kit, so stay tuned!

At the Zoo Collection - Deal of the Day on the Kit - 35% off add-ons!

If you follow me on Facebook, you probably saw this already, but I finally have a chance to sit down and blog about my newest collection - At the Zoo!  I just love this kit!  I even scrapped myself with it!

I wanted a Zoo kit that just felt a tad more "grown-up" since I have older children.  But you can really use this for any age!  Here's a  layout that I did so far from some zoo pics we have (we have lots of zoo pics).

I'll bring you some more layouts from my CT tomorrow (hopefully) - but I want to get to the point about the great deal you can get right now!

The full kit is the Deal of the Day at the Studio for only $1.80 through Monday!  Don't miss this great price!  Here's a look at the full kit:

OK, what about the add-ons?  Each add-on is 35% off.  Plus you can get an add-on ONLY bundle without the full kit for only $3.90.  Put that together with the DOTD and the entire collection is a STEAL!

Here are the various add-ons:

Whew!  I have on more important thing to share with you today.  Do you read the Simple Scrapper blog?  There are great templates, great digi finds, and all sorts of helpful information for your paper or digi scrapping!  I love it!  Jennifer is launching a special event tomorrow which I am thrilled and honored to be a part of.  The Back to School Fair is going to provide you with all kinds of FREE goodies!  Including some from me.  I can't reveal the whole thing I've provided, BUT - let me share this layout with you and tell you you'll get EVERYTHING you need to create a layout like this one or something of similar inspiration!

So remember - hit the Simple Scrapper blog tomorrow for all the details and goodies!

Later all!  Enjoy this fabulous deal!

More "Our House"

Have you had a chance to check out the terrific collection "Our House" from Angel Hartline and I?  If not, be sure to do so soon while you can get the entire collection for 50% off, or mix and match your pieces for 40% off each.  You'll love it all!  Check out the previous post for information on how you can share layouts you make with this collection and enter for a chance to win $20 in gift certificates to Angel and I's stores.

Today, I have some fab layouts to share with you, including one I made myself (I know - SHOCK).  I love this kit so much and there are so many uses.  Obviously if you've got a new home, or want to document your home this kit will do it, but there is sooo much more you can do!

Here is the layout I made of my two boys (at a much younger age) loving each other - (now they just "love each other to death", aka - fight).

And here are a couple of layouts from the fantastic Sheri! The one with the big picture just makes me smile and feel so warm and loving!

And here is one from Sara.  Such versatility!

Here's another look at the main scrap kit and the complete collection that's available.  For all the individual parts, head to my store at theStudio, or see the previous post!  But don't wait too long, this fab collections great pricing will only last a limited time!

Don't forget to check out the previous post on how to make a layout or project with this fab kit and win!!!

Our House - a fab new collab & a chance to win!!!!

I can not tell you how excited I am about my newest collab with Angel Hartline Designs (I love working with her!).   It's called Our House, and we have SOOO much to go with this.  PLUS, in celebration of Angel's grand opening at theStudio, all of these fab things are 40% off!  (Yep - 40%!!!)  AND...keep reading and learn how you can win a $10 gift certificate to EACH of Angel and I's stores. (That's $20 people!)

Our House celebrates the home, but you'll find sooo much versatility inside.  My scrapping time lately has been so minimal, but I can't wait to work with this goodie!

Here's a look at the main kit.  **SWOON**

On sale for only $3.00 for one week!  It is CHOCK full!  

Or --- how about some bundles.  Yep, bundles!

We have a basic bundle with the kit, word art, cardstock, wordstrips  (these are soooo stinkin' adorable), and an extra alpha for only $9.00!

Not enough...OK, take that bundle and add clusters, stackers, a fabulous mini-book hybrid project and glitter and get the complete collection for a mere $13.50  (that's a 50% savings!)

How about some details as well as a look at all of these individual add-ons!?  All pieces are 40% off individually so you can mix and match and get this fantastic collection!

Plus, starting on August 21, Angel is doing a free hybrid class in theStudio forums where you can learn how to make an adorable mini-album like the one that goes with this bundle.  You can buy the pre-made pages for a jump start, or get a free template with her and learn how to create your own!

AND FINALLY!  A chance to win $10 to each of Angel and I's stores ($20 value total).... 

Whew!  Good job making it this far!  OK, here's what you do!  Buy some or all of the Our House collection and scrap those pages or make those projects.  Upload your pages or project images to theStudio gallery, and then come back here and leave a comment with a link to your project.  Enter at both mine and Angel's blog (http://angeltown.typepad.com) for two chances to win because we will each be selecting a winner.  Do more than one layout or project and come back again and link us up!  You'll have another entry to win.  (Please make a separate comment with a link for each entry.)

We'll each select one random winner from the comments on our blog to receive the gift certificates!  You must have commented with a link by September 6, 2010 at 11:59pm to be entered.  Winners will be selected on September 7 and we'll announce them on our blogs!   Have fun, be creative!

OK, I'll be back later this weekend with some CT layouts to share!  I just don't have room today!!!