Feel the Love Blog Train has pulled into this station

First, I want to say thank you to those of you that left me the wonderful uplifting comments on my last post.  I am still thinking about it constantly and I know I really should just forget about it but its hard.  I am a good person and I just hate thinking of what the parents think of me now.  But the good news is that one of the babies, the one that was treated the worst is no longer there and I am watching him!  He has been such a joy this past week and I have been amazed at how happy and animated he really is.  I am in the process of opening my own in home daycare and until I get my license I can watch only one other family's kids... so he is it!  And he needs this time with my undivided attention and love. 

I have my part of the Feel the Love blog train.  It is a fun project that the designers at Digiridoo Scraps decided on.  The palette and name for this train is the brainchild of Band Geek Designs.  Isnt she just wonderful for taking on this project?  I think so!   If you are just jumping on this train, here is a list of all the other stops where you can find more mini kits to coordinate with mine!  Wow, that makes this a mega train!!!

Band Geek Designs
Diamond Ink Designs   <----- U R here!
Dana’s Footprint Designs
Studio4 Designworks
Digidesigned by Wilma
Little Welsh Girl Designs
Key of D Designs
Sarah Barber Designs
Chocolate Geranium Designs
Feli Designs
DigiDesigns by Denise
Scrappin’ Addict Designs

This is what you are downloading and remember to grab it up quickly because the links will only be active for ONE WEEK and then you can find it in my shop!  Make sure you grab both files because one has papers and the other has the elements and I know you are gonna want to play with both!!!

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You can find it in my shop!

I hope you enjoy this little Valentine treat.  I would love to see what you make with it.  Enjoy the day!

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.

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Come What May...

Well, it finally happened.  My first kit is in the store at DigiridooScraps.  WOW!  I am so nervous about it still.  I know most of that anxiety is because I am a perfectionist and if I can't do it right, then I shouldnt do it.  So, it gives me great pleasure in introducing my first kit.. Come What May.  Inspired by the movie Moulin Rouge, I created this kit with a bold vintage feel to it.  The papers themselves are rich with color and patterns and no two are alike.  The elements were picked to help bring your page to life with storytelling.  I also created an alpha with a very romantic feel to it.

And since this was my first kit, I was very unsure on how to price it.  Therefore you can grab up this one of a kind kit for only $3.  Yep... 3 bucks 3 bucks 3 bucks!  You can pick this up ONLY at Digiridoo Scraps.

I would love to hear your thoughts on my kit.  If you doubt the quality of this kit, please be assured that it has gone thru an intense Quality Control inspection.  Yep.  Since I am in an apprentice program (I wanted to be able to learn how to do things correctly, versus just throwing crud out there), my kit was checked by my whip cracking mentor.  Then once I had it perfect (or so I thought), it was sent thru Digiridoo Scraps QC process where another whip cracking tiny imperfection finding person took a lookee at it... and sent it back to me.  Small mistakes, but a no no still.  Now its perfect is as perfect can get for a digital kit.  I want to say a special thanks to Wilma, Caryn, Charlie, Marianne, Beth (aka Dinky) and Lonetta for all the help and guidance!  I am definitely not a pro yet but learning more and more each day.  Thanks for your support.

Oh... and definitely check out the ROBERT PATTINSON video at the top of the blog... Uhm. I likee!

Some like it hot...

and those of us who attended my Speed Scrap on Saturday, well, we like it SIZZLING! It was the best Speed Scrap ever... hottie style!  Yep, we scrapped our hotties... well, mostly vampires (there is a vampire war going on with the ladies over there), but there was a McSteamy... uhm, I think he is a Dr!  I am thinking it needs to be a monthly event... who's in?

Here is my layout... featuring, none other than {drumroll} Robert Pattison!  Yep, look at that hottie! Dang.

 http://www.digiridooscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16658&ppuser=337

And.... look carefully.... I used my own kit... COME WHAT MAY!  Yep... that kit will be available someday... and I am laughing inside because I have been trying for 3 days to upload to the FTP and have had lots of issues, which will hopefully be resolved tomorrow.   So, look for this kit on SALE soon!

I'm spilling the beans

Ok, I know I have told you that I have a secret. Some of you have guessed. Some read about it on Facebook or twitter. I am finally ready to come out of the closet....

I am designing! Whoooop! Big secret huh? Are you excited? I am. I am an apprentice designer at DigiridooScraps. What a fantastic program DRS has available for its team members. Its tough, yet supportive. I have learned so much, mostly tho about quality! Yep.... DRS quality checks every single item that goes into the shop. Amazing.

My design name is Diamond Ink Designs. It is a name that was born during an extremely long brainstorming session with my dear friend, Beth aka Sweet Mesquite. And if you know anything about my obsession with a certain sparkly man, then you can kinda guess what part of my name stands for. Lol

Here is a sneak peak of my first kit being released this weekend, just in time for Digital Scrapbooking Day.

I am so excited about this kit. I hope you will be too. I will be back with more info early Saturday.

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