pursuit of scrap happiness

Wrapping up the year

2010-12-18T17:47:00.000-06:00

I've added a few little things to the shoppe over the past couple of months:

Some decorative border templates are fun additions to any page. The second set reflects my love of the shabby, vintage goodies.

Wistful was my contribution to the last Quarterly Assortment for the year...19 mini kits, 2 template packs, and a font for just $3.99! What a deal!

And a couple of much loved alphas are now available separately from their native kits.

New in the Sweet Shoppe - Thankfully mini kit

2010-11-05T23:53:00.000-05:00

and a beautiful page by Beth

New kit - Felicity!

2010-10-02T04:31:00.000-05:00

After a little bit of a hiatus, I'm easing back into work with a triple dip with Misty Cato and Libby Weifenbach. It's such a fun palette...great for fall but extrememly versatile.

Happy Scrapping!

My poor neglected blog

2010-07-20T12:24:00.000-05:00

Time flies, and I've been busy working out, cleaning (soooooooooo much cleaning), vacationing, and more. I didn't even share my latest product with you which is a simple alpha brush set.

I've also scrapped a couple of pages. This one is with Miki's newest {simplified} kit called Karat.

Disclosure: I received complimentary copies of these kits.

Click on images to see full credits.

New shabby kit!

2010-07-03T23:39:00.000-05:00

And I'm so enamored with the artist printer trays the paper girls are doing, so I tried to create one digitally.

And a little gift for you...

Some pretty pages

2010-06-27T12:39:00.000-05:00

Sugarplum Paperie's newest kit featuring my adorable niece Elizabeth.

And Miki Ferkul's newest with my niece Erin and a family friend.

Disclosure: I received complimentary copies of these kits.

Click on images to see full credits.

New boy kit in the shoppe!

2010-06-26T14:57:00.000-05:00

New free template from yours truly!

2010-06-21T23:40:00.002-05:00

Grab it on the Sweet Shoppe blog!

My spin on it

Miki has a fun new kit out

2010-06-15T11:24:00.000-05:00

Since I'm not big into recipes, I used it to scrap my dysfunction with food and cooking.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit.

Click on image to see full credits.

New LDS Primary inspired kit and a freebie!

2010-06-12T08:21:00.001-05:00

Had so much fun creating all the little pieces in this! Hope you'll take it for a spin. If you have suggestions for other LDS related kits or element packs, I'd love to hear them!

Here's a closer look at some of the details:

Here's a darling page by Emily

The kit has an alpha in 3 colors, but I couldn't resist creating this cute little black leather(ish) style alpha as a gift for you. Enjoy!

I Believe in Yesterday - New Page Kit

2010-05-15T11:47:00.001-05:00

Check out this beautiful page by Sya (and check out the gallery for more inspiration)

Bluebonnets

2010-05-02T07:29:00.000-05:00

Avery took some bluebonnet photos a couple of weeks ago. Miki's new kit was just perfect to scrap them, along with some adorable photos of the photographer herself circa 1999.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit.

Click on image to see full credits.

NEW! Basically Frames and HUGE iNSD sale!

2010-05-01T08:30:00.001-05:00

Time to stock up!!

New in the Shoppe!

2010-04-24T18:29:00.000-05:00

Beautiful new collab and a FWP offer!

Purchase by April 30, 2010 to receive this FREE gift

And a beautiful page from Meredith

(see my gallery for more gorgeous examples)

my converse make me smile

2010-04-23T07:19:00.000-05:00

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit.

Click on image to see full credits.

Some shadow observation and Free shadow styles!

2010-04-13T12:00:00.003-05:00

Check out my team blog to get 'em!

Miki has a new kit out...

2010-04-11T10:08:00.001-05:00

just gorgeous!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit.
Click on image to see full credits.

Carpe Diem! New in the Shoppe!

2010-04-10T00:54:00.000-05:00

And a loverly page by Lydia

And some quickpages from my last kit

New in the Sweet Shoppe!

2010-04-03T10:36:00.000-05:00

Beautiful page by Nikki

And the alpha from my last kit is now available separately

And don't miss the Going Going Gone SALE!

she looks good in goofy

2010-03-29T11:55:00.001-05:00

Avery being her silly self for the camera

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

Free Quick Page

2010-03-20T08:16:00.000-05:00

Here's a little gift for you using "The World Is My Oyster." Enjoy!

The World Is My Oyster--New kit!

2010-03-19T23:28:00.000-05:00

Shine

2010-03-16T01:15:00.000-05:00

Miki's newest kit "Whispers" at work here...

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

I'm in the spotlight!

2010-03-15T06:25:00.002-05:00

at the Daily Digi. Check it out!!

New! Cardstock

2010-03-06T12:21:00.001-06:00

Whew! February was CRAZY!!

2010-03-02T08:37:00.001-06:00

I was sooooooo busy and have neglected my lil' bloggy here. I shall try to do better this month. I've already scrapped two pages!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

New releases this week

2010-02-07T17:49:00.002-06:00

New layouts

2010-01-25T08:04:00.000-06:00

Miki is working on a new collection of kits that are great for scrapping about yourself call Shades of Me. Here are layouts from the first two kits.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

Want a free template?

2010-01-19T07:38:00.000-06:00

Head over to the Sweet Shoppe blog and pick it up.

Here's my take using my newest kit The Very Thought of You

New kit is perfect for your lovey dovey printables!

2010-01-16T07:59:00.001-06:00

First up...a new kit with ScrapKitchen! I love love love altered projects, ATCs, and more, and I really tried to keep that in mind while creating this kit...gorgeous papers, some easy-to-cut embellishments (not the flowers 'cause I think most people are like me and will just pile on the Prima lol), captivating blend of colors, and more. I'm so excited to print this out and play with it, and I'll be sure to come back and share my project.

I also have a set of word art that is great for general 365 type of scrapping.

New schtuffs in the shoppe!

2010-01-09T13:03:00.000-06:00

Are you posting them in my SSD gallery?

2010-01-06T00:03:00.001-06:00

As you can see here, we are starting a new feature at SSD called Standout Sundays. Each week a designer will browse through her SSD gallery and select a handful of pages and projects to highlight on the SSD blog and share a little prize. If you're scrapping and pasting my my products, why not make sure you include them in my gallery, too?!

Resolved: I will take time to tinkle the ivories each week

2010-01-04T12:49:00.004-06:00

True story. A couple of weeks ago, I found myself feeling...oh, what's the word...a bit bleh and a lot of b*tchy. I didn't want to be on the computer; I didn't want to clean; I didn't want to hang with my family in the overheated family room. So, I headed downstairs and sat down at the piano. And you know what, it was actually VERY therapeutic. I spent just a half hour playing some of my favorite pieces, and I felt happier and more focused.

I would be foolish to ignore the powerful implications of my little exercise, so I will definitely be devoting a little bit of time each week to it. Avery seems to sit at the piano frequently, so I'm hoping I can convince her to learn a new piece with me this year...a piano duet...one of my favorite things!

She's also a soprano...perfect for this alto who finds great pleasure in harmony. Maybe I can bribe her to sing a song or two with me on occasion.

Resolved: I will de-clutter and organize

2010-01-02T23:52:00.004-06:00

I used to be organized. Really. It was before the second kid came along...before I invested thousands and thousands of dollars into a paper-craft industry...before we moved into a 3650 sqft home with even more space for crap to pile up.

I'd love to be able to have people drop by any time and not feel like I have to close doors. I'd love to have all my craft stuff once again in my craft room rather than spread out across four different rooms. I'd love to find what I need in a matter of seconds and without needing search and rescue missions to be on standby.

I've kept a lot of stuff because I *plan* on using it OR I might *need* it someday. To heck with that. I'm donating the bulk of it. If I ever really do *need* something, the purchase price will be insignificant compared to crushing ICK that all this clutter brings to my house and my happiness. So, I've talked it over with Michael, and he's okay with my plan, too. I was concerned he might want me to try to make money off of it or something, but I think he realizes the benefits of giving (or even throwing) it away are greater than taking the time and effort to profit.

Oh...and you can all see even more how horribly organized I am when you see this photo--a walk-in closet IN my craft room. Seriously?! Most people don't have this much space to give to crafting, and I can't even seem to keep it contained to this space.

Sleepy lil' layout

2010-01-02T23:15:00.003-06:00

Features Miki's newest kit Crystal Expression (coming Jan 3)

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

Pardon my dust!

2010-01-02T08:40:00.000-06:00

Just messing around with the ol' blog over the next few days. It might look a bit wonky when you visit. :)

So exciting!! Scrapper Portfolios for Points

2010-01-02T00:51:00.003-06:00

Did you hear about SSD's awesome new challenge system?!! I'm so excited about this!

Resolved: I will once again wear single digit dress sizes

2010-01-01T19:06:00.004-06:00

I feel really compelled this year to light a fire under my butt. I have been spending entirely too much time in Loserville, neglecting my health, limiting my opportunities, ignoring my talents, and suffering from extreme loser-itis. I have been blessed in so many ways, and God must feel like I'm the most ungrateful brat some days as I shove his gifts in the closet and let yuck and ick clutter up my life. I'm over it. Moving on. I am RESOLVED.

Getting fit is a huge priority for me. Gravity, age, and genetics are working against me...they are like the Titans of old, I think. I need to reach down deep and find my inner-Goddess and kick some butt. There is no doubt that I was given an extra dose of STUBBORN...a must-have weapon in this fight.

Bloom and Grow

2009-12-06T15:16:00.002-06:00

A new layout with Miki's latest kit: Rejoice

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

New Kit, Alpha, Action & Freebie!

2009-12-05T21:50:00.006-06:00

This action is so fun! This image links to the PU/S4H version. If you need the CU version, click HERE.

A FREE gift for you

And before I jet, I'll share my latest layout where you can see the freebie in context

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

Fortitude and a new layout

2009-11-22T21:26:00.006-06:00

A new kit for you this week.

And some inspiration:

And a layout using Miki's newest holiday kit

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

surrounded by love

2009-11-18T06:10:00.004-06:00

Gorgeous new kit by sugarplum paperie and sahlin studio available at the DigiChick.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this kit. Click on image to see full credits.

New layouts and Free QuickPage

2009-11-16T00:36:00.004-06:00

I've had the pleasure of working with the beautiful designs of Miki Ferkul over the last few months. Right now, she's working on a trilogy of gorgeous holiday kits. Here are my latest pages...

And you can get this one as a free QP on Miki's blog. Enjoy!

Disclosure: I did receive complimentary product to create these pages. Click the images to see full credits and/or leave comments.

It's All in the Family!

2009-11-07T15:33:00.003-06:00

Grab this and all your other favorites today for 30% off during our Digital Scrapbooking Day storewide sale!

embrace your beauty

2009-10-10T12:42:00.003-05:00

Miki has a new kit coming your way tomorrow. It was just perfect for these photos of Avery a couple Halloweens ago.
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New! Another alpha for your stash!

2009-10-10T09:45:00.002-05:00

Build up your stash of go-to alphas with The Alpha Files! Use this fabulous template to create your own unique alpha. Each template comes with three layers. Clip your favorite digital paper to each layer or fill with a color. Go ahead, make it your own!

New Kit! and a lil' freebie!

2009-10-03T15:07:00.004-05:00

Now run on over to the new team blog and grab your free mini kit! Hurry...this link WILL expire.

Are you ready to PARTAY?!?!

2009-10-01T07:34:00.003-05:00

It's my Designniversary!! I started selling my digi wares two years ago, and I'm just loving this journey. My amazing, incredible, darling team has been working behind the scenes to bring you some fun, fun, fun! You can check it out on my new CT blog here.

The festivities have begun and will continue through Sunday. Be sure to check the blog frequently for more chances to play and win!

Going, going, gone!!

2009-09-28T16:59:00.005-05:00

Just wanted to let you know that the Sweet Shoppe is having their bi-annual GGG sale where hundreds of products will be retiring forever and ever. Grab your favorites for a steal!

I've got 3 kits that will be saying good-bye in just a few more days, so snag 'em before they're gone!

New Kit!

2009-09-19T18:08:00.004-05:00

A couple of new layouts from moi

2009-09-13T05:40:00.003-05:00

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New Alphas in the Shoppe!!

2009-09-12T16:44:00.005-05:00

AND when you purchase No. 5, you'll get No. 6 FREE!!! You don't even have to put No. 6 in your cart 'cause the links will automatically be included for you!! Easy peasy!

No. 5 has the brush set (if you use Photoshop or PSE) so that you can "stamp" your letters in any color you want! It also has the png files of both the alpha and black stickers.

No. 6 has the original black sticker and then 10 more colors. If you take advantage of the special offer this week, I've set it up so that you won't download the black sticker twice...no need to consume your bandwidth like that. :)

Sale at the Sweet Shoppe!

2009-09-05T23:36:00.003-05:00

That's right! A rare and very special 30% off sale going on for a limited time. So, if you've been wishlisting some of my designs, then now is a great time to knock a few off the list.

More scrapping!

2009-09-01T06:07:00.004-05:00

I scrapped some newborn (taken at the hospital) pics of Landon with Misty's newest First Glimpse of Him (and there's a coordinating girl kit and bundle, too!).

This next layout has a photo of our home and a little reminder to Avery (it's for her book, and there will be a coordinating second page with house-related memories). This page uses a darling new kit by PixelWorks and HGD by Laurie Ann over at ScrapArtist.

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Come and Play with Us!!

2009-08-30T19:41:00.003-05:00

Are you new to the Sweet Shoppe? Maybe an old friend but are fairly quiet in the community? We want to know you better! From Aug 30 - Sep 4, the staff will be posting super simple participation games, and everybody who plays wins a prize! Come check it out! I'll see you there!

Good Friends Are Refreshing

2009-08-30T19:25:00.004-05:00

My latest scrap is with a gorgeous new kit from Microferk Designs called "Mojito."

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New templates and fonts at the Sweet Shoppe!

2009-08-29T00:39:00.005-05:00

My handwriting in 2 styles...CU friendly and Euro ready! Woohoo!

Just add your photos and favorite papers and elements for fabulous memories in no time at all!

FREE Desktop

2009-08-28T18:37:00.003-05:00

Team member Jennilyn used Study Hall to create an awesome desktop background for ya!

I got a new camera!!

2009-08-24T11:52:00.003-05:00

I've had my Nikon D70 for several years now, and it's fabulous. But it's not very portable, ya know? So, we have added a little brother to the family. He's small enough to fit in Michael's pocket on field trips and in my purse for day-to-day stuff. It even shoots video. :) And I've recorded our little adoption with an adorable kit by PixelWorks. You can click the pic for full credits.

New kit and Free gift with purchase!

2009-08-22T16:43:00.004-05:00

Purchase Study Hall by 8/28/09 and get the coodinating alpha pack for FREE! (You do not have to add it to your cart...links will automatically be included!) Or if you're stocked up on school kits, you can purchase this separately.

Here are some rockin' pages by my team. If you'd like more eye candy with this kit, you can see it here.

Announcing my newest CT members

2009-08-16T15:16:00.003-05:00

Sincere thanks to all who applied. I am looking forward to working with each of the girls, as well as the guests that I've lined up for the next six months.

Look what I've added to my shoppe...

2009-08-15T02:02:00.007-05:00

just a few favorites making their way to the shelves once again.

And it's that time of year...time for the popular Quarterly Assortment. Here's my little mini...get it and 22 other sweet treats for just $3.99.

I'll be back later to announce my new CT members, so stay tuned!

I Dare You...

2009-08-10T13:26:00.004-05:00

to head on over to the Digi Dares and play along! You'll get 25% off to my store just for participating, and I'm sure you'll love your pages!

This Is Love

2009-08-07T23:07:00.001-05:00

Features Misty Cato's new kit Choo Choo coming August 8.

Don't get used to it, but I scrapped again

2009-08-05T00:59:00.002-05:00

Everything by Misty Cato. As always, you can click the image for full credits.

CT Call

2009-07-27T06:58:00.003-05:00

Click the image for more details. If you have previously contacted me and are on my freelance "list" but would like to be considered for a full-time position, please go ahead and email me the info requested in the call. Thanks and good luck!

Another stampy alpha and a pretty lil' kit

2009-07-25T12:35:00.004-05:00

And stay tuned for a CT call later this week!

We need your vote!!

2009-07-21T09:54:00.004-05:00

I have such a fabulous team of scrappers who inspire me every day with the beautiful memories and art they create with my designs. Five of these chicklets are representing my designs in a big contest here in digiland. I'd love to have you guys swing on over and vote. (You'll need to register if you are new to the site.)

You can see Week 1 entries from my team here.
You can vote for my team (Scrap Happy) here.

Thank you all soooooooooo much for your support!! And here's a little freebie for ya!

New at the Sweet Shoppe

2009-07-18T01:55:00.003-05:00

How 'bout some fun stamps for your stash?

And I've been poked, prodded, and sweetly bullied into bringing back this favorite, too!

Shut up! I scrapped AGAIN!!

2009-07-17T17:51:00.003-05:00

This time with Misty Cato's brand new kit Spunky Sweet coming to SSD 7/18.

I scrapped!

2009-07-15T10:05:00.004-05:00

Don't freak out or pass out! It's been four months, but I just felt inspired and said to heck with my design deadlines. I NEED to scrap.

I'm playing with Misty Cato's new kit, too. Yay!!

And I'll see you all again tomorrow because I have a brand new kit for my guest stay at the DigiChick.

Do you have an alpha addiction?

2009-07-11T01:05:00.007-05:00

Check out these latest additions to my shoppe (and 20% off on Saturday!)...

Save BIG when you buy them together!

My Piano Room at the Sweet Shoppe

2009-07-04T00:24:00.005-05:00

Here's another classic that I've added to my shop. I created this kit before I started including alphas on a regular basis, but you can grab my free add-on here that does include a-z uppercase.

Cute page by Aly

And here's the originally released freebie, too.

Freedom Festival at the DigiChick

2009-07-02T11:10:00.003-05:00

It's July and sooooooo much is going on! I'm excited to be a guest at the DigiChick this month, so in addtion to Sweet Shoppe Saturdays, you might want to keep an eye out for new release Thursdays at TDC. Of course, I'll try to stay on top of things and get all the new goodies up on the blog as soon as possible so that you can enjoy the new release discount.

So, to kick things off this month, here's Freedom Festival...20% off today!

And a coordinating free alpha for you!

Bringing back some favorites!

2009-06-27T01:16:00.006-05:00

If you missed these the first time around, here's your chance to snag them at 20% off Saturday only.

And here's the free alpha that I released with Oh No You Didn't...in case you haven't had a chance to grab it.

Shabby Baby

2009-06-20T15:59:00.003-05:00

I've got a new collab with Misty Cato for you this weekend. Snag it today for 20% savings.

Everyday Play and Under the Sea - 2 new kits!

2009-06-06T18:29:00.002-05:00

I've added a couple of Perfect Pairs to my shop at SSD

2009-05-30T13:11:00.005-05:00

These aren't brand new, but they are 20% off today if you missed them the first time around

And if you like cluster frames and word art, then you will want to make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter. A subscriber exclusive freebie will be in your inbox some time in the next week!

Don't forget to snag these free coordinating frames if you haven't already picked them up!

Win $10 to my store!

2009-05-25T14:20:00.000-05:00

Check out this thread at Sweet Shoppe for details!

A Free Alpha

2009-05-23T16:09:00.005-05:00

I totally forgot to tell you guys about Sweet Shoppe's awesome Quarterly Assortment. You get 21 mini-sized goodies for just $3.99. It's a great way to "try out" some of the Sweet Shoppe designers if they are new to you. Here's my contribution to the QA. As you can see, I used the same colors here and in my NEW kit, Song Sung Blue. Mix and match to your heart's content. I even have a free coordinating alpha for you!

The alpha is all on one sheet this time around. I did leave ya plenty of room for "cutting" though!

New! Song Sung Blue

2009-05-23T01:29:00.007-05:00

I just love this palette of soothing blues and greens! I hope you do, too! Don't forget! Save 20% when you snag it the first day!

New! Off tha Chain and a Freebie!

2009-05-16T18:16:00.006-05:00

I teamed up with Tracie Stroud to bring you yet another grungy boy kit!

Some inspiration

And I've added the popular Goodnight, Moon collab with Ziggle Designs to my store at SSD!

How 'bout a freebie?

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T18:22:00.003-05:00

Hope you're having a wonderful day. I confess that I'm less than thrilled that my son was assigned a 3-D book report this weekend. Ugh! I will say that I'm putting my PS skills and digi goods to work though to help him through it. His book is The Curious Adventures of the Abandoned Toys by Julian Fellows. There are several illustrations of piles of toys, so I had him go round up a huge pile of stuffed animals, dolls, etc. (just a fraction of what we actually own), and we photographed it and are going to run a few filters on it to age it and make it look more like an illustration. He's WAY excited to do some of the work on the computer since he's never really enjoyed coloring stuff (he'll still have to do that for one of the other illustrations though).

I gave the blog a little makeover using my Shabby She kit. It's kinda purty, dontcha think?

New! Outlaws from Outerspace!

2009-05-09T15:00:00.006-05:00

Another Sweet Shoppe Saturday! Remember...these new releases are 20% off TODAY only!!

I loved teaming up with Eva Kipler to bring you this darling kit...a little bright, a little dirty, and a lotta fun!

I'm bringing back a couple of familiar favorites. Now's your chance to snag them on sale if you missed them the first time around!

Shabby She is at the Sweet Shoppe

2009-05-02T18:17:00.004-05:00

Happy [inter]National Scrapbook Day!!

I'm excited to introduce my newest kit to you--Shabby She. Grab it and two of my previously released kits for 30% savings when you shop by Monday.

Farmer's Market at Scrap Orchard

2009-04-29T09:20:00.004-05:00

Hundreds of items have been priced at just $1! Click the ad to shop the entire market, or click here to see the deals in my store. Hurry because the Farmer's Market will close Thursday night.

Did you see the BIG news??

2009-04-25T01:31:00.003-05:00

I know I've been super quiet around here, and it's because I have been keeping the bestest secret EVER! And now I can officially shout it out to the world!

I'm am so so so excited to join the amazing team of designers at the Sweet Shoppe. I've been an active part of that community for about a year now ('cause I followed Misty Cato over when she joined the team last May), and I have been completely enamored with the entire Sweet Shoppe experience. I cannot begin to tell you how flattered I was to accept this invitation, and I hope you'll come along with me for the ride!

If you are brand new to Sweet Shoppe, I'll let you in on a couple of super cool things that you'll want to remember to save $$ on your digital purchases. First of all, new releases are ALWAYS on Saturdays and are always 20% off that day only. Secondly, SSD has the best challenges in all of digiland, helping you to scrap more and to earn up to 40% off your entire purchase the following month. Of course, we hold nothing back on super special days like next Saturday's National Scrapbook Day, and you'll save a lot of pennies and have a lot of fun! I hope you'll stop in and grab up some of my brand new designs and say hello if you're new (or just a lurker).

As my friend Rachel has so cleverly expressed, I have had permasmile for the last month...just absolutely beside myself happy. Thank you all for your endearing support and patronage. I couldn't do it without you!!!

Want to create for me?

2009-04-10T02:03:00.002-05:00

My last CT call was such a huge undertaking, and it pains me a great deal to have to turn anyone down. So, I thought I'd just be on the lookout for folks sporting my fan blinkie in their signatures at the places I tend to hang out. You can also pass along your interest to any of the girls currently on my team because they are my secret spies {muahaha}!

If you are wondering where I might stumble across you wearing my fan blinkie, here are the spots I tend to visit the most frequently:
Scrap Orchard
DST
DSA
MSA
SSD

I don't know if/when/how many, but this should be a fairly painless way for us to go about hooking up. :)

Need some CU Textures? Buy 2, Get 1 FREE

2009-04-09T16:15:00.008-05:00

I've added my previously released textures to my Scrap Orchard store, and for a limited time, when you buy Designer Schtuff 1 & 2, you get Designer Schtuff 3 for FREE! You have to add all 3 items to your cart for it to calculate the free product discount. Offer expires April 16, 2009.

Previews are linked to the store. I've included 100% detail images so you can see how you're spending your hard-earned cash! My easy-to-follow CU TOU highlights are in the shop, too!

Happy Birthday, Scrap Orchard!!

2009-04-01T16:09:00.001-05:00

Email trouble

2009-03-31T13:00:00.004-05:00

So, I got a new laptop a couple of weeks back, and I've got Photoshop running, but I still don't have email access on this machine. I was using 2 machines...the other to check email, but the screen has now totally quit on me, so my only email is through my iphone...which doesn't have any older correspondence or file access.

Anyways...for my April guests, if you would please register at Scrap Orchard and PM me (my username is krystalhartley) your username, I'll get you set up as soon as I can. So so so sorry for this ridiculous inconvenience.

Saying Goodbye to the Funky Playground, Saying Goonight to the Moon, and a Freebie!

2009-03-27T06:42:00.009-05:00

You heard right! I finally decided that as much as I absolutely love FPD, I just couldn't keep up with two stores any longer. It was a bittersweet decision because I'm absolutely going to miss the girls so much, but I know that this is the right thing for me to do. Today is the last day my store will be open there, and you can save up to 50% on select items. Please be patient with me over the next few weeks as I make transitions and repackage products.

I've got a brand new collab (yes...another collab lol). This one is with Kami of Ziggle Designs. It's a fun sleepy time kit but with colors that work for all ages. Grab it by April 2 to save 20% and get the quickpages for free. Please note that you will have to add the QPs separately to your cart, but they will be discounted at checkout.

And I've got another coordinating freebie for you...a lil' glass alpha. Please excuse the paper in the preview...it's there to help you see the alpha a little better as it was kind of lost on the standard background. Oh...this is just the alpha sheet at this time. If I get a few minutes later today, I'll try to add the individual alpha files.

Wild, Wild West plus freebies!

2009-03-20T16:25:00.005-05:00

Got a lil' buckaroo? Then you won't want to miss this darling collab with Pamela Donnis. It's full of hand-pieced felty goodness and rustic charm and all the special little things that will help you make fabulous pages for your denim darlings and wild wranglers. Save 20% and receive 5 coordinating quick pages FREE when you purchase this kit by Mar 26, 2009.
Check out the store for a better look at the papers and some great layouts.

These gorgeous quick pages are included free with your purchase through Mar 26, 2009.

And here's a little coordinating freebie for ya:

Buy one, Get one FREE!

2009-03-16T23:36:00.003-05:00

That's right!! Head on over to my Scrap Orchard shop and stock up on all your favorite kits. Buy one, and get the second on of equal or lesser value for free. Please note that this offer excludes my Happy Feet kit.

Sale is valid March 17-19, so hurry!

While you're there, check out the blog! I hear there's an awesome blog train with some delicious freebies waiting for you.

I sent out a newsletter today (short...just learning the ropes, ya know). It had a sneak peek of an upcoming release and a free gift. I hope you got it!

Congratulations Deborah & HM

2009-03-13T15:00:00.003-05:00

They are my two random winners! Please email me at scrapbook@krystalhartley.com to claim your prizes. Please indicate if you would like $10 to Funky Playground OR to Scrap Orchard. And THANK YOU to everyone who played along!!!

Rain, Rain Go Away!!

2009-03-12T23:38:00.005-05:00

Rain, Rain is my third product release this week! Crazy! This little collab has original and unique watercolor papers and elements...something you won't find anywhere else because they were painted by my partner in crime Emily Card. She is brand new to the design scene, and I just love her art!!

You can get a better look at the papers and some awesome layouts if you head on over to the shop. As always, new Scrap Orchard releases are 20% off the first week.

Hope you are signed up for my newsletter because I'll be sending out a newsletter exclusive freebie this weekend!

Wanna win it?

2009-03-12T08:14:00.001-05:00

Another collab and a chance to win it!

Shabby Love--New for FPD $1 Thursday

2009-03-11T20:34:00.004-05:00

So, it's been a while now that you've seen the stunning pages from Amy Stoffel, and now she's trying her hand at designing, too! Grab our collab for just $1 through Thursday!

Got a coordinating freebie for ya, too!

Did you know...

2009-03-10T07:59:00.003-05:00

...that my designs are exclusive to each of the two stores in which I sell? That means that what you find in my Funky Playground store won't be in my Scrap Orchard store and vice versa.

...that new product release days are the same each week? FPD products debut on Mondays and Thursdays, and Scrap Orchard releases new products on Fridays. Monday/Friday products are 20% off, and Thursdays are marked at an incredible $1 for that day only.

...that my designs are Scrap for Hire friendly? Your purchase (may exclude collabs) includes a limited business use license perfect for your S4H, candy wrapper, card making, and so much more. See my TOU for more details.

Hey! Did you read this? If so, leave me a comment, and I'll draw 2 random winners to receive $10 gift cards to your choice of either of my stores. Game closes Friday at noon (central US time).

Something new! Something free!

2009-03-08T12:48:00.012-05:00

This beautiful collab with Mickey B Designs is 20% off the first week. Be sure to check out the additional images in the shop for beautiful layouts and a preview of the included hybrid project/template!

And I've got a little coordinating free alpha for you, too! And Michelle has a free coordinating word art pack on her blog!