All the kings horses....

Hmmm... I have nothing to say about Humpty Dumpty but I couldnt think of any other Royal/Highness/King/Queen songs.  I think I play with babies too much to have that song in my head.

I just wanted to give a quick shout to let you know about 2 special people and where you can find them now!  First up is LouCee Creations.  She has opened up.... well, re-opened up her shop at DSO and you can find her there exclusively!!!!  And she is giving you the royal treatment by having a 55% sale!  HOLY MOLY! 

Isnt this ad the cutest?  It should be because it is made with her newest release, A Royal Wedding.  So if you like it, you should go grab it up now while it is only $2.25!!!  

LouCee Creations is also my newest FAV Commercial Use designer.  Her stuff is TOP NOTCH... I kid you not!  All of her kits and CU items are QUALITY CHECKED by someone else, other than her!  So 2 sets of eyes means great stuff for you!!!  Look at these two new items and then check out the rest of her shop!

Ok next up.... Guess where Ellie Lash is guest designing at this month?  Any guesses?  Hmmm... well, let me show you then... lol

oh... what is that up there? ^ ^   I see... Ellie is guesting at Creative Mundi this month!  And she created this extremely beautiful kit that is exclusive there.   Check it out and maybe you will find other things there you like too!  And keep on waiting for where her next official home is!  LOL.... I was hoping to tell you today but not yet.  Sorry!  :)

Thanks for stopping by to read this!  I sure hope you check out these awesome ladies!  And if you are looking for the blog train, its the post after this! 

My Hearts Dream Freebie and more

Happy February!  Wow, did January fly by or what?  To me it sure did, especially since I was out sick for 2 whole weeks of it.  I had been pretty sick in December but never really got better only worse and then in January, I ended up with the FLU and after still not better, the doctor said I had bronchitis.  A week later I was not feeling any better in spite of all the drugs and another doctor told me I had WHOOPING COUGH.  Crazy but I just got my test results back and I did!  Apparently we have an epidemic of it here in California.  I am on the mend now and have no cough left, only an injured rib.  2 weeks in bed was really really boring so I was able to get some designing done.  I also watched all 3 Twilight movies alot!!!  Yep... and have you all seen this pic released from the scene of Breaking Dawn?

Yes... I so wish that were me!  November cannot get here fast enough!

I have lots to share, including a blog train freebie so keep reading.  I only post things I care about so I would appreciate if you take a moment or two to check them out sometime (hehehe, like the Rpatz video above!!!) 

February brings new things to Digiridoo Scraps such as challenges, a Queen Love-a-Lot Contest, a new Team Collab called Crazy You and next week, a new kit from me!  So much love in the air!  ahhhhh

Do you have what it takes to be crowned our first ever Queen Love-a-Lot?  Stop by Digiridoo Scraps and join in on this fun contest.  Everyone that signs up will get our monthly collab for FREE and you get the opportunity to be the reigning Queen!

And if you like this ad, well, its a sneak peak of an upcoming release from Band Geek Designs.  Shhhh, dont tell her I showed you!

Crazy You is the February Team Collab.  Crazy You is awesome.. I think!  LOL.  I love the color swatch that was chosen from a gypsy skirt.  The contrast in funky colors is delightful and entertaining.  This kit can be used for Valentine themed layouts, love, anniversaries, marriage, date nights, and maybe even for that page about your kids driving you CRAZY!

So while you are playing the Queen Love-a-Lot contest and getting this awesome collab for free, you might as well check out the fun challenges we have in our Corroborree Centre.  This month we have a Color Challenge, a Calendar Challenge, Font Challenge, Quote Challenge, a Scrap Outside the Box Challenge and as always, the Art Journal Challenge hosted by Sarah Barber Designs.

Digirdoo Scraps is looking to add some new talent to our line up.  If you are interested in working with a great team, where decisions are made together and there is lots of camaraderie, then please apply.  All styles and experience levels are welcome. 

Now, I know you are seriously tired of reading right?  Has all this been boring?  Awww... I dont think it was.  How about I'm nice and go ahead and post the blog train freebie?  Yea, does that make you happy?  If you are following the train, then you should have come from Digilicious Designs' Blog.  If you are just finding this post and would love to jump on the train, you can start HERE. 

I split the kit into two downloads, elements and papers.  Sorry but the downloads are thru 4shared.  I am working on an FTP direct download for ya'll but only if I get lots of  comments!  How's that for bribery?  LOL  Here is the preview of what you are getting.  I seriously need to work on making smaller kits to give away but for now, you get to reap the benefits.  Also, check the Super Important Info folder because I put in a little goodie for you!!!!  :)

Download Elements                  Download Papers

ok, ya'll got lucky.  4shared was SOOOOOOO SLOW tonight, I couldnt even upload my files so you get a direct download!  YEA.  Make sure to say thanks!   The next stop on the train is at eqrAveziur grafic design.   Make sure to leave love everywhere you go so that it encourages us to keep on chugging!

I am not on many CT teams much anymore since I had to go back to work full time but there is one team that I will never leave.  That is the team for Ellie Lash.  Now if you dont know who Ellie Lash is, well, she is almost an historic icon in digiscrapping.  LOL  Ellie started up Sunshine Studios originally back in the day with Studio MGL and Flergs.  She was also at Scrapbook Graphics for a while before retiring and then thinking better of that choice, came out of retirement to sell at Sunshine Studios again.  She is expanding her horizons and you will find her at some new stores this month.  Also, if you dont know this, she sells her Commercial Use products under the name That Girl Design.  So check back tomorrow for the grand opening news and in the meantime, you can find all her products in her personal store.  Oh, and check out her CT's blog.  The Angels always have fun giveaways and I write a weekend wrap up once or twice a month.

As a note, my last months Blog Train Freebie has now been removed as have all other freebies except for the one contained in the post below (Aussie Koalie).  However, I did find it on an illegal file sharing site and it really made me sad.  I do hope that if you download my kits, that you keep them for yourself and direct others to my blog rather than sharing the files.  I love to give away kits and have fun but I will not stand for piracy.  Thank you!

layouts, sales and games

I am so pleased at how many visitors I have gotten to my blog so far this month! Who knew a blog train could do all that? LOL. And I am equally shocked at the number of comments I have received. Now granted it is no where equal to the number of downloads but I am still pleased that people are taking the time to say thanks. It makes me wanna do more freebies!

I havent had any time yet this month to design. Working full time does that sometimes. But I have had time to scrap a little. I love scrapping more than designing so when there is a little bit of free time (and the motivation) guess what I choose? Here are a couple of pages using newer kits by Ellie Lash. You can find her at Sunshine Studios and she also has her own personal shop now. I used templates from Berry Sweet Designs for both of these layouts. I was never a template girl but I am in LOVE with all of Berry Sweet's. You can find her products at Polka Dot Plum and MScraps.

This layout is created with Cinnamon Cocoa by Ellie Lash.  Its a wintery type of kit but as you can see, it can really be used for any kind of layout.  Template is from Simply No2 by Berry Sweet Designs. 

This layout is created with Sweet Snowflakes by Ellie Lash Designs.  Another wintery type of kit but very adaptable.  The page stitching and the photo border are also by Ellie Lash.  Template is from the Cut Outs set by Berry Sweet Designs.

I love this layout!!!  Ok, I know it looks bad, but seriously, it was sparkling cranberry juice!  I just love the profile of my baby's face and that skinny arm holding that glass.  I created this layout for the Color Challenge at Sugar Hill Co.  You should try it, you get a free little add on kit by Victoria Feemster to use or you can purchase the full kit.  The background paper (recolored) and the photo border are again from Ellie Lash.  The stamp behind the papers are from a Sugar Hill Collab called Sweet Memories.

This is the last layout I created this week.  Vintage Colors is a new release by Michelle Underwood and you can find it only at 2 Peas in a Bucket.  I just love Michelle's style and ease of putting random colors together for a great look.  The photo is me and my bestie, Joyce (aka Becky).

Well, I have more info for you.... a sale!  Who loves a sale?  LOL.  But its not from me!   ha.  Its from LouCee Creations.  I have had the privilege of knowing this awesome gal as fellow CT mates and recently as a fellow designer at Digiridoo Scraps.  But alas, she is packing up and moving!  Its sad but you know what makes me happy?  She is having a 50% off sale!   Heck yea!!!  The sale ends this Sunday but I bet I could pull a few strings and get it extended!!!   LOL.

I love LouCee's kits!  Like LOVE... I have a desktop calendar that I made last year with one that is still my fav to use even tho its not September anymore.  Plus LouCee has excellent Commercial Use products that have all been Quality Checked.  No Strays, No Jaggies, No random crap in the middle of the image!  Seriously, I use her stuff and I use it because the quality is good.  Go check it out, see for yourself and if you are not happy, let me know!

Yea, long post for me.  I think I am really trying to beat my own posting record. So I will leave you with a little freebie.  I had posted info about it in December but I just want to make sure that everyone grabs it that wants it before I take it down at the end of the month.  I created an Add On to my Country Holiday kit and it was available as part of Digiridoo Scraps 25 Days of Christmas. So if you didn't run over and grab it there, then here is your chance.  Just say thanks if you take it... using your nice manners and all.

freebie no longer available

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Wow, its July?

Ok, who stole the month of June?  Seriously, it went by way to fast.  I blinked and my youngest turned 5 on June 22nd.  It was a sad day for me.  I look at my baby and just feel tears start to well up in my eyes... then he jumps on my head and the sweet moment is over!  Ack Boys!

As always I am a terrible blogger so no apologies, ok!  But I have some things to share from various designers, shops and ME.  First up, the wonder Color with Caryn now sells at DSO, in addition to DSV, DSW and Digiridoo.  How exciting is that!  Plus DSO has moved their challenges back to the forum so its easier to participate now. DSO also has PICK UR BITS, where you can mix and match different parts from different designers to create your own collab/kit. This month’s swatch was rich, and sultry and the name of the series is “French Country”.  I love the colors of this and all the designers parts are fantastic.  Here is Caryn's part:

Caryn also has some new CU products out, like these fantastic Shells.  Isn't the red Starfish awesome?

She also has these fun DOTTY styles:

Both of these products are available at all 4 of her shops.  The links are up in the 1st paragraph! 

Caryn is also hosting a template challenge at Digiridoo HERE and at DSO HERE.  Here is the prize for the challenge at DSO.... can u say WOWSA????

Uhm, what else? Oh.... Ellie Lash has new Grab Bags at the SUN.  A Personal Use bag that you can grab for only $3 and is filled with fun items that will NOT be released afterwards.  If you want to see all the goodies that are in the bag, click on the image below.  But if you know Ellie, then you know the bag is full of delightful pieces of fun.

Ellie also sells CU products under THAT GIRL DESIGNS and she has a new Grab Bag out also that has 6 awesome CU items for only $5.99.  Click on the image below to see the full reveal in the shop!  I just love that Ellie doesnt do surprise bags! 

Designs by Sweet Mesquite has a new template pack in her shop at Digital Scrap Ink.... and I personally think they ROCK!  Click the image to see them in the shop!  My poor friend has been really sick lately so she hasn't really cranked out an kits.  I sure hope she feels better soon because I miss her lively conversations!

Over at Digiridoo Scraps, its a new month and that means a new monthly collab that you can get free with ANY purchase you make in the store.  Yea!  This month the collab is Gardenology and it is seriously the best one yet.

And while you are at Digiridoo, please check out this charity kit that was created by several of the DRS designers, including me!!!  Yep, that's right.  I am doing the apprenticeship program at DRS and am being guided by some awesome designers.  Keep your eye out for my kits.  I will be designing under Diamond Ink Designs.  I am not sure if I will move my design stuff to another blog or not.  Seems like a headache to manage to blogs.  What do you all think?  One blog or two? 

I also found out that there is a newbie blogger/scrapper that has a super similar blog addy and email to mine... kinda creepy if you ask me.  Her blog addy is missing ONE LETTER than mine.  So instead of Iamsimplysarah, her's is Imsimplysarah....  I know when I started my blog 2 years ago, I googled names to see if there were other blogs like the ones I was considering.  So now not sure how to handle it.  Any advice?

So the charity kit, to stay on topic... It benefits SIDS research.  If you are unfamiliar with SIDS, then please read HERE.  SIDS is a terrible thing for any parent to go thru and the worst is that there is really no known cause.  The kit is called Red Nose Day.  Red Nose Day is an Aussie day dedicated to informing others about SIDS and Kids.   This kit contains 42 Papers, 156 Elements, 1 8x8 brag book and 1 12x12 Layered Template.... all this for a simple donation of $5!  Click the image below to go to the shop for more previews!

And here is a preview of my portion that was donated to this kit....

Again, please consider donating to this cause!  It would mean so much to many parents if there was a cause found on why one morning you walk in to find your child not breathing anymore, for no apparent reason. 

Thanks for reading this super long post!  I will be back with more stuff soon I hope!  Life has been super busy lately.  I have been working 2 part time jobs and one is moving into full time hours and the other is sporadic at times.  But this past week, I worked both jobs, almost 40 hours each.  Needless to say, that has left me with NO time to scrap or design.  Have a great week!

Sales, tales and a freebie!

This is quite the lengthy post so bear with me all the way thru. Somewhere is a freebie for you as well as lots of news, deals, steals and coupons.

Trixie Scraps has lots going on this month! Currently she is the SPOTLIGHT DESIGNER at Digital Candy!!!! And she has a sale going on to SPOTLIGHT her stuff!

Tracy had this info on her blog: To celebrate, I am having a sale on EVERYTHING in my store - its all 30% off, including all my new releases, between now and April 15th. In addition, anyone who places an order over $10 between now and April 15th will receive an additional 50% off coupon, good for your next order placed between April 16th and April 30th - so, two times the chance to save big!! Go wild!

So, whatcha waiting for???? I have only seen Trixie Scraps stuff on sale once before so GO ----> GO!

And - what else does Trixie Scraps have going on this month? A CT CALL!!! Oh, you bet! If you are a HUGE FAN of Trixie Scraps, like I am, then you should apply! This is a super friendly CT and the kits just can't get much better! Hurry, apply - the deadline is Monday!


The ad reads:
I need to fill several positions on my Creative Team, so I’m having a call! I’m looking to hire for the following positions:

4 to 5 Layout Artists (Requirement: 2 kits/4 layouts minimum per month)
1 or 2 Hybrid Artists (Requirement: 1 Kit/1 Hybrid Project per month)
1 Advertising Assistant (Salaried position)

To apply, please send an email with your relevant experience, including a link to your best gallery, your blog address, and your current CT or advertising positions, to tracyk527@gmail.com

This call will be open until Monday, April 6th.

You can see Trixie's designs at Digital Candy.

So many of the girls I have CT'd with are turning right round baby right round... into designers! WOW! And I have the pleasure of being an honorary ct member for Jen of Graham like the Cracker! Check out this super cute layout I was able to make out of a kit she created - called Spring Fling! You can find SPRING FLING at Gingersnaps and GUESS WHAT - its on SALE right now!! The kit contains 18 adorable papers and 31 elements and you can get it for $3.75


Here is a layout I did for a speed scrap using Something Cutsie - a cute collab by Christie Lemmon Designs and Steel City Scraps. Something Cutsie is a super versatile kit with so many great colors to choose from - red, blue, pink and purple. In this layout, I used mostly the purples and I love how it turned out.
Christie and Rachel are in a generous mood this month and have so many ways for you to SAVE or get something FREE... what is better than that? Check out the specials.
And since I CT for Steel City Scraps and Christie Lemmon Designs - lookee what I have for you.... COUPONS! So let's go shopping at Digital Candy! Click each coupon to go to their respective shop. REMEMBER - these coupons are only good until April 6th so don't forget to use it soon!



I got to play with something fun this past week - the Scrapbook Graphics April Collab - Impressions of Renewal. Now if you are a fan of all the Studio Girls, you have to check this collab out. There were so many possibilities for layouts that I was almost overwhelmed. So I made this simple but lovely layout as my horrible migraine began to subside. It was very calming to work with this kit... so beautiful... all of it!


Hold your horses... hold it... hold it - ok! Next is a birthday wish - so sing with me!

Happy Birthday to YOU
Happy Birthday to YOU
Happy Birthday super sweet Ellie -
Happy Birthday to YOOOUUUUU!
(Isn't my online voice SO much better than Jemenifer's at the MY peeps blog)

And because it is Ellie's birthday she put her ENTIRE STORE on sale! Holy cow!! Run over to Scrapbook Graphics and shop till you drop!

And here is a preview of Ellie's most recent release - Hop Along. This kit is ADORABLE and in great Ellie fashion, it works great for boys and girls. If you purchase HOP ALONG this weekend, you will get 6 Quickpages FREE.... go go, wait, scratch that... HOP HOP!
Here are two layouts I made using HOP ALONG. The first layout is my son Dylan last year. I was sure we were not going to get the eggs done with any intact. He was handling them like footballs or skeeballs! In the second layout is Ryan, my oldest. But that picture was taken was he was just a wee 9 months old. I sure wish they stayed little like that.



Just a reminder that CW Picket's Grab Bag sale ends tomorrow and then the bags will be unpacked. So if you are looking for a FANTASTIC personal use kit or great commercial use items, then grab these bags now... while the price is LOW LOW. And I will still give you a coupon to use that gets you $2 off the bag... so you can get a personal use bag for $2 only and a CU bag for $3 - so LEAVE ME A COMMENT WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!


Last but definitely not least, but saving this for the end is a FREE QP made by me from the recent collab with Digi-Designs by Nicole and ScrappyCocoa - Hello Easter. I am in love with this fun kit and you can see more of this kit in my blog header. Yep... I used Hello Easter. If you hurry hurry, you can still pick up this cute kit for FREE on their blogs (just click on their names in this post). To download the QP, just click the image below.

Pixies, Little Ones and a speed scrap

So I attended the Speed Scrap @ SFS and what fun it was. Ladybug Pages had awesome instructions and check out my little masterpiece using my FAVORITE picture of my two doggie moggies. Can you believe I used the Pixie Far Away kit!! Look how versatile this kit is! Remember the kit preview 2 posts down?? Yea, same kit plus a few other bits and pieces from Ellie's other kits. Click here for FULL CREDITS.

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ALERT - SPEED SCRAP - ALERT

There will be a SPEED SCRAP at DIGI-DESIGNS BY NICOLE FORUM tomorrow, Saturday @ 3pm EST/2pm CST/1pm MST/noon PST. Come and play with us!

We always have a blast and what is even better is that this week instead of a cute paper pack or mini kit - you get a COUPON to her store!!! So you can pick up one of her retiring kits or you can get some money off of this gorgeous kit (below) that is ONLY IN THE STORE. And until SUNDAY, it is on sale for $2.50!!! WOW, what a deal - 15 super cute and flexible papers and 34 elements - all for $2.50 (or even LESS if you attend the speed scrap).