Off with her head….

I’m late…I’m late for a very important date…..ok the mental image of me in a waistcoat, gold rimmed glasses with a pocket watch is too silly.

My life has been so hectic…i totally forgot about the blogtrain freebie due yesterday. But here it is without further delay.

click the image or here…. just a few things to coordinate with the other 113 designers….hope ya like it!

On a related note my downloads will only be lasting 45 days now. So if you want it, grab it now!

here are the previews for all of the other designers

The Mathematician’s Assistant

and your next stop is : Jassi’s Scrap und Fotoblog

and if you get off track, you can always start at the beginning here: The Blog Train Blog

RIP, Congrats, DigiNews and Freebies!

AAARgh...I had a blog all written about the 80s Icons that died this week....and blogger ATE it...UGH...I am not rewriting it . On that note RIP Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett & King of Pop, Michael Jackson. You will be sorely missed.

On to other news..... She finally did it! My Precious First Born graduated from high school on June 11, 2009! WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!



There she is recieving her diploma and here she is with me and my mom!


She received 60k scholarship to Grambling University....Go Tigers!!!!!

On to Digi News....

I am participating in SOTB Kuler Challenge.....My first kit will be released on Monday 6/29! Here is a sneak Peak...it will be on sale for $2.50...


there will be freebie sampler there...be sure to check it out and check out the other designers kits as well.

I also have a new release at DoItDigi: BEDAZZLE...based on my daughters prom pic

Gorgeous Mauve, Lush Green, Rich Chocolate Brown and ever Elegant Black hues are all present in this beautiful formal inspired kit. Based on my daughter and her date's prom pic, this kit is perfect for formal photos. Gems, silky bows, shabby textured papers, clustered frames and other elements make this kit a joy to work with. And its only 3.99 regularly priced!!! But as all new releases, it will be only 25%. Be sure to check out the July DoItDigi newsletter to get a Freebie QP made from this kit.

My Favorite Guy Blog Train Freebie

Slide Show

This month, our blog Train will give you a fantastic mega kit.

My Favorite Guy!
Check Out All Those Awesome Previews in the Slide Show!

Here is my part:

3 Patterned Textured 12X12 papers

1 Chipboard Star

1 Star Sticker cluster

1 Wrapped Wooden Frame

1 Flat Ribbon

Download Here

You Came from:
JIC Creations http://jiccreations.blogspot.com/

Next Stop
Simple Girl Designs https://simplegirldesigns.squarespace.com/

Main Blog Train Link
http://www.blogtrainblog.blogspot.com/

Been a while

Since I last blogged…lots going on in my world. Eldest daughter got her first car! 2004 Olds Alero…her car is newer than MINE! LOL. But I wanted peace of mind when she goes all the way down to Louisiana  that she will have reliable transportation! She of course is over the moon.

I entered the Design2Inspire contest at Inspiration-Lane.com. Here is my week one entry :

be sure to stop by the gallery to grab it! It’s Free which is always good right?

Here is my week 2 Entry:

You can grab it (also free) right here

I did make a layout for Elemental Scraps template challenge with it.

Zaniyah Easter 2008 you can go there and leave me love…if you like!

Days Gone By Blog Train Freebie

Organized by the wonderful FruitLoOp Sally, this blog train collab freebie kit is going be a great one. We have set it up as a blogtrain, so what that means is that you need to go to the next blog to find the next piece of the kit! :) You will find the my piece in here and I'll give you the link to next blog! And that way you go, till you have got all 15 pieces! :)
This big kit has a vintage and retro feel to it and includes:
54 background papers!!!! :D
74 different elements and 1 alpha!!!

Here is my part…

Please stop & visit Creative Victorian Designs for the next piece

Inspiration for new projects sometimes comes
when we least expect it and this was one of those Inspiring moments.

This very special SHMILY Blog Train was Inspired by a
story on the internet you may read for yourselves HERE.
(Thank you Nicole & KC)

SHMILY (See How Much I Love You) is Truly Inspiring...
Please remember to show those in your life some SHMILY
when they least expect it.

MAMACAT SCRAPS
DMK DESIGNS
KISSED BY PIX
KISSED BY CARI
DESIGNS BY HELLY
KC'S SCRAPPIN SANCTUARY
LIV LUVS SCRAPS
HEAVENS DESIGNZ
MONKEY DOODLE DESIGNS
JUST ANOTHER SCRAP BY JUDITH
MYSTIC INC DESIGN
TOTALLY RAWKIN DESIGNS
FOXY LADY CREATIONS
LADY QUEEN'S CREATIONS
DESIGNS BY CINDI
WILLOW ART PRODUCTIONS

Here is my contribution to the blog train. Be sure to pick it up here

Work in Progress & freebie

thats how I feel. My life has been so hectic...my eldest is graduating this year. She has decided on a college (go Grambling Tigers) but still has ACT to take, she made captain of the cheerleading squad and nominated to Homecoming Court...all of this means her extracurricular load is crazy...practice for this, practice for that, community appearances...whooo...busy busy busy. Here is Pixie in her uniform pic

my youngest son is seeing a new pediatric neurologist because the two previous ones moved out of the area. She is GREAT! i was really unhappy with the last one he had. He was good with my son but I just found him somewhat standoffish. My son will also be seeing a physiatrist...I had never heard of it either...its a rehabilitation doctor. Rehabilitation physicians are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move. Jorrell's official diagnosis is hemplegic cerebral palsy (resulting from stroke he suffered in utero) which means this doctor will use his expertise to oversee the physical & occupational therapy. Even with him getting it at school & outpatient once a week, we are noticing increased tone or difficulty with him doing the range of motion exercises. It makes me sad to see how he has to use his left arm turn his right arm in supine position.

But he is a real trooper and so sweet! The brace on his arm is to help with finger extension!
Those are just a few of the things that are keeping me busy. i also seem to have lost my mojo...i am working on a set of paper preview templates. A friend asked me to make her some so I obliged. This one supports 8 papers so here is a sample download here.
i am also working on my first tagger kit..I am part of the yahoo group Truly Inspired and next couple weeks, there will be a blog train based on this story SHIMILY (be sure to have your tissues ready). Stay tuned to for more info on that.

Nightmare at Scraphead Blog Train

Its been forever since i updated but I am back with freebies!! Who doesn't like a freebie? As part of the Oct daily download at Scraphead.com, the designers are doing a blog train. Be sure to grab the brag book pages from all the designers. This is my first brag book page and it can be downloaded here:

Day One




Snowraven http://silversnowyraven.blogspot. Com

Michelle Powell http://scrapheadspot.blogspot.com

Renata http://www.serenebyrw.blogspot.com

Creations by Rachael http://www.creationsbyrachael.blogspot.com

By God's design http://digibygodsdesign.biz

Jennifer Wambach http://jennartdesign.blogspot.com/

MoveFearlessly Designs http://movefearlessly.com/blog/

Cathy Joes Designs http://cathyjoeskorner.blogspot.com/

Sherry D http://ambrosiaartsva.blogspot.com/

Cindy Ritter http://cindyritterdigiscrap.blogspot.com/

Tiffani http://totallyrawkindesigns.blogspot.com

Patricia - http://www.digiheaven.blogspot.com/

Be sure to check back for the new page!

Im so behind

I have been working my hiney off trying to get caught up...I have been a designing, scrapping, ct applying fool lately. I am so sad the month of April is almost up...My guest spot with Digi Diva Designs is almost over. She is a dream to work with and I would love a permanent spot on her team! Anyways I just created this layout with her Simply Adored kit.I come from a family of sisters. The first two are my grandmother who is 70 and her 79 yr old sister Martha, then its my cousin, my mom and my two aunts, the next picture is my oldest two daughters,
The third row is my other four daughters in pics with their sisters.

edge journaling are these quotes about sisters

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. Isadora James
An older sister is a friend and defender - a listener, conspirator, a counsellor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too. ~Pam Brown
Our roots say we're sisters, our hearts say we're friends. ~Author Unknown
A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams. ~Author Unknown
Sisters are blossoms in the garden of life. ~Author Unknown

I was picked to be on Eirene's CT. I am so excited. I love her designs and hope to be debuting some new layouts soon. I got a personalized blinkie and everything!!! Woohoo go me!

A good friend of mine who has oft been known to speak bluntly even when it hurts, Afridigidiva, has come under fire for her opinions. Agree or disagree, one thing I can say about her is that she is not afraid to attach her name to her opinions. If you feel that a person has right to have music on their blog, I do not see how you can feel she does not have the right to say she doesn't like blogs with music on them on her OWN blog. Come on now folks...thats a wee bit hypocritical. I am all for folks expressing themselves they way they want to on their blogs. But don't be mad if I do not choose to visit your blog if it plays music. I will pm you my comment and keep it moving. (FWIW one of the blogs in question I LOVE his playlist)...anywhoo...I just wanted to shout out my girl ADD and tell her to brush that dirt off her shoulders.


ok Sharia and ADD yall killing me with the hotties...gotta post my own boo...I fell in love with Christian Keyes watching the play, Madea Goes to Jail. And this pictures here show off his gorgeous smile, sexy eyes,.......his droolworthy physique...





all I can say is WOWZER....

New Kit, Freebie AND Weekly RAK

New goodies in my DID store....its called Dots A Plenty...why??? Because its full of different size polka dots...in scrumptious candy colors of teal, pink, aqua and black...here is preview...

also I am giving it away FREE to a random commenter on my blog. Just tell me why you like it and post a link back when ya use it (that parts not required but I would love to leave you some love in your gallery.)

I am ruminating (love those word of the day emails) on having a CT call...I would just really like some nice scrappers who like my work to show what it can do. I do not want to get into the world of having folks pimpin for me....(hmmm would that make me a digiscrap madam if they did..).
anyways...I am still thinking about it....

Over at DID we are having a new giveaway every week...and its BRAND NEW stuff!!

Post the New Product that you would most like to have and why you like that particular product.

The designers will pick 3 random numbers and those posters will win the product they chose.

IF you have already purchased that product (to take advantage of the 25% off New Product Special), you can choose any product from the same designer and of the same value (regular price) or less from the DID shop !!!

There will be a new New Product RAK each week


So let's hear what New Product has got your eye this week!!
Be sure to post IN THE THREAD HERE which new product you want and why!!! Real simple way to scoop up some goodies.

Ok my new layouts....here is one of my preteen, Kailin. I kept it really simple cause I wanted her to be the focus of it. kit is Teen Angst by Dreamscape Designs, font toms new roman
journaling: Kailin is growing up so fast!I can hardly believe she is almost a teenager. Only one more year as a preteen but she will always be my lil Turkey Day Baby!

and here is me and the hubster on Easter...I love his smile...
kit is Aloha Sunrise by Dreamscape Designs, Fonts: Rosewood Std Regular, Poor Richard

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I was trying to think if I forgot anything....nothing other than SPRING has finally sprung in NE Ohio. I have been walking for 30 minutes five days a week since the weather broke and taken lots of pictures....look forward to layouts!!!

A New Month, a New Inspiration Kit

A New Month, a New Inspiration Kit by the Do It Digi Designer Team!

Check it out here: www.doitdigi.com

A Beautiful selection of papers and elements in a beautiful colour pallette!
35 papers
2 alphas with caps, 1 with symbols
92 elements including:
flowers, ribbons, bows, doodles, flourishes, tags, butterflies, clustered border, frames, overlay, eyelets, brads, buttons, crown, heart cluster, brad backs, hinge, notepaper and journal boxes.

You can get this kit free using your Inspiration Points earned by participating in DID Challenges. You can read all about it here: http://www.digitalscrapping.com/foru...read.php?t=654

This kit is 20 Inspiration Points

So gorgeous...so be sure to stop by and check out our challenges.

in other news I have been in a layout frenzy trying to finish up my shutterfly books. I am making 3 of the same book and one different so I actually needed 40 layouts. in the last week I have created 28 layouts. Only 12 more to go....and whats making it SO super easy is the CT Appreciation kit. I am so loving the qp's, bracket album...even the cdalbum makes creating layouts in a flash...here are a few of them...

Freebie alert & Sale

I released a new kit and two sets of V-Day Victorian textured stickers. OMG...I love these stickers..the kit is called Heart O Mine and its all yummy shades of pink, burgundy, milk chocolate and silver you can scrap way more
than just V-Day pictures.....Just in time for Valentines Day, this sweet kit has plenty of goodies.

It's on sale along with all the Valentines Day items at DoItDigi.com for
25% off!

http://www.digitalscrapping.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=576

Be sure to check out my Victorian Romance Textured Stickers! Two

different sets with 12 stickers in each set. Gorgeous textures on these make
them a great addition to any romantic, love themed or even heritage layout. Also
on sale this week at DoItDigi.com

and here is the freebie I promised ya....

Victorian Romance
 

Stay Tuned

Big things coming soon.....

First here is my first new kit that will be exclusive to the DID store

I just love the colors! Especially now that everything is all winter blah. This kit is perfect for scrapping all types of pictures and events, vacations, summer, just hanging out. Lots of grungy textures.

Also I will be putting up another freebie link soon...here is a preview....


Its a 4X8 Christmas Card. It has the verse Isaiah 6:9 on it and its to remind us exactly what the Christmas season is about.
edited to add link
http://www.4shared.com/dir/4747549/867b1f1a/sharing.html

In other news I will be participating in the Christmas Around The World Mega FREEBIE Kit (maybe it should be a Massively Multiple Mega kit!!!). I got the swatch today and I am EXCITED!!! Very inspired expect mucho goodies starting December 10!

First post and a FREEBIE

I'm back after a hiatus....real life took over...but I am ready to jump back in to designing and scrapping. I am about to start at a new store and will be offering all new products. I decided to leave my old blog @ scrappinhappy.blogspot.com and start here.

Just to give everyone a taste of my new and improving design skills here is a freebie to snag. Sweet Coco is the name of this sampler cause it reminded me of the cocoa I drink a lot of this time of year.

freebie link