2 New Release from JKCreations... meet *ZEN*!! and CU Boys Templates

Awesome new kit in the store today called *ZEN* by JkCreations and available at the Misses BeeHaven Store. This is a really exciting kit and has awesome colours and elements.  There are 12 papers and 50 elements and an alpha! Here's a look:  

 Here's some inspiration followed by a freebie: 

 Photos by Diviant Art. 


Also available for a limited time only at the Misses BeeHaven Store is this great add-on freebie: 

NOW.... Here's the other brand new release!! It's the CU Boys Templates available at Enchanted Studio Scrap AND Misses BeeHaven  and contains 5 templates saved in psd and png files @ 300 dpp.  Here's the preview: 

Aren't they just the cutest??? I love them!! 

Now I've got a Quick Page freebie for you that I made from one the layouts I did.  It'll only be available for a short time, so snag it quick!! Here's a peek:

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AND WAIT.. there's MORE.. I have another freebie for you.. this one is a beautiful cluster frame I made from the other layout I did. Here's a peek with the link to follow: 

Download Here

Enjoy!!! I'll be back later with more for you! 

WOW, I've Joined Another CT - Proud to CT for JKCreations!

I'm so excited to be picked for another CT! Marie of JKCreations has asked me to join her awesome team! JKCreations is an up and coming designer from Canada (my other *HOME*) and she's got heaps of things in her store that are really *must haves*! Here's just one example but I'll be adding more as the days go by! This kit is called *What A Boy* and it's full of great papers and elements you just have to have! JKCreations products are available at both Enchanted Studio Scraps AND Misses BeeHaven.  Here's the kit followed by first of many layouts: 

Aren't these just the greatest?? The Word Art is a FREEBIE and you can get it at JKCreation's blog HERE Here's the layout I've done with this kit so far: 

The photo is by Diviant Art.

NEW FREEBIE Template Release by Cocotounette

Cocotounette release another great template this week! You can pick it at Scraptaboutic FREE (just click on the store link)

Here's a layout I did for a Swap Challenge at GDS using this template and a collab kit called *Simply Colourful* available at Scraptaboutic :

All Custered Up Template Set

Another great template set from Designs by Sweet Misquite! This set has 4 great templates that allow you either just clip your favourite papers to and add your photo or use the basic shapes and add your favourite elements! So versatile you'll use them over and over! Here's a layout done with template 3: 

 This is a photo of my Mormor (grandmother).  I used the kits *Sweet Nothings* and *Granny's Trunk* by Dancing Princess.  

Many Things To Report in the Few Days I've Been Away!!

It's been a busy busy few days and then one day off to nurse a migraine! Ouch! All better now though! .. First up I've got a layout from another kit I'd like to show you from Designs by Sweet Misquite called *Mamma Mia*.  Great kit with tons of versatility!

That's a photo of my Mom when she was 17 or 18.   This next one is again using *Mamma Mia* and features a photo from Diviant Art:

My First Layouts for Design by Sweet Mesquite and Designs by Hazel

I quickly did up 2 layouts!! I used a collab kit by Beth of Designs by Sweet Mesquite and Hazel of Designs by Hazel and a fabulous template by Beth called Crazy Waves ALL available at Digital Scraps Ink!  Now my layouts: 

The first layout features photos by Deviant Art, while the second layout is my son Owen.

Freebie made from Mega Charity Collab kit *Veronique*

Here is a preview of the great Mega Charity Collab kit called *Veronique*, layout and freebie to follow
: 

The proceeds from this kit go to raise money for a family who just lost their little girl to trisomy (A trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterized by an additional chromosome.) In momory of this beautiful little princess, 14 designers have collaborated to bring you this gorgeous mega kit with the child's favourite colours. The designers are: Azur Scrap Lolo68130, Prettyju, D '@ mour, Cocotounette, Lilou, Yum-design, Delph, Isa24, Sarayan, Boudinet, Matjoh, Scrap'ment yours, Aurelie. Also, thank you to Miss13 and Muriel.

This kit includes 100 papers and more than 350 elements. 2 pack of word art and 1 alpha, in 300 dpi for better printing quality. All the previews can be seen in the store, Simply Digi Shop


I've made a layout with this kit in honour of my Uncle who just passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer.  

Here's the Quick Page Freebie: 

 Download here

AWESOME NEWS - I've Been Selected for a Joint CT for Designs by Hazel and Sweet Mesquite! ! and CT CALL

I was informed today I've been selected to be come the latest member of a joint CT for Designs by Hazel and Sweet Mesquite! Their stores are at Digital Scrap Ink! How great is that?? !! Both shops are loaded with exciting designs and templates you don't want to miss out on! I'll have some layout inspiration for you in the coming days, so check back! In the mean time, they still have their CT Call going so read on: 

 It reads: 

Creative Team Call
Sweet Mesquite--sells at Digital Scrap Ink
Designs by Hazel--sells at Digital Scrap Ink & Digi Scraps Drive In
are having a CT call!

We are looking for a few wonderful people to play with our kits & templates!

Our Requirements:
* 1 layout per kit, 2 layouts per template pack
* minimum 3 layouts per month
* post layouts in our store galleries, DST & 1 other gallery
* Blog posts preferred but not required
* enable once a week

If interested, please email us at beth.dsm@gmail.com. Include a little info about you, link to your fav gallery & your current commitments. Replies will be sent within 48 hours.

www.digitalscrapink.com
www.digiscrapsdrivein.com

***Also looking for a dedicated individual for a co-lead position.*** 

Yellow Mellow Cluster Frame Freebie!

Hi Scrappers!! I've got a cluster frame freebie for you today made with the great kit I showed you yesterday, *Yellow Mellow* by Cocotounette.  Just scroll down to see it again. So here's the preview of the freebie: 

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Wow!! I'm On Another CT and Proudly Creating for Cocotounette!!

I'm so excited to announce I've been accepted on Cocotounette's CT!.  Be sure to visit her blog.  She's a bright and upcoming designer from Belgium with lovely designs and ideas! Here's a sample of her kit *Yellow Mellow* available at Simply Digi Shop and Scrap ta Boutic: 

 
  
and here's a double template due for release on May 19.. Template 25 :

I've done a 2 page layout using the template and the kit.  The photo is by Diviant Art: 

You can see how versatile the kit and the template are!! Get yours today!!  

Brand New Mini Kits Release - May Artist's Palette - *Joyful*

Dylabel Designs has release 2 new mini kits as part of the May Artist's Palette at GDS!  They are available for a short time only for only $1.00 each!!!! Get yours NOW!! Here's a preview: 

I've done a few layouts for inspiration: 

I'll be back in a day or so with a freebie made from the kit. 

Template Freebie

I tried my hand at making a template today under my own label and here's what I've come up with.  I've included .png files as well as the .psd layered file.  You can use the template as a guide and replace the elements with others or just clip them to paper, the choice is yours.  I haven't added any shadows to allow you to choose your own style.  Enjoy!

Download Here  If you like it please leave a little love (on 4shared you need to be registered to leave a comment, on this blog, just click on the comment link) Thanks!!

Lyrical Challenge at GDS

Well I just had to take on the Lyrical Challenge at GDS, so that meant a slight deviation in my plans to only scrap my Mom this month.  Somehow I think I'll be forgiven :) .  We were to scrap a song that help us through troubled times.  I used JJ Scrapping's kit *Wind It Up* and the sketch is from a challenge on another site, but I can't recall which one.  If you know, please leave me a message.   Here's my entry: 

I also put in my entry to the Photo Challenge at GDS.  The subject this month is macros.  My entry is here : 

This poor bee was caught in a web and if you look closely there's a dew drop just about to fall off it.  And so nature goes....  

Another Layout for Mom

Continuing with my month long tribute to my Mom, here's another layout.  I've used bits and pieces from the Daily Downloads at GDS.  

I did this one for the style challenge and we were to use items from at least 3 different designers. I've listed the bits I've used on my gallery page which can be seen here .  I'll be posting more in the days to come. 

May is the Month for MOTHERS! Let's all Celebrate MOTHERS Everywhere!

In honour of Mother's Day in May, I've decided to try to make all my layouts this month about my Mom.  I've started out with two layouts posted already and here is the third I've done for the GDS Junkie Challenge.  This one is at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary at the Gold Coast in Queensland.  We had a great time there! 

I used HollyAnn Designs' *Sorbet Garden* bundle to create the layout. It's available at the GDS store. 

New Layouts for New Challenges

I've done a few more challenge layouts and it's only early in May! Here's the first one.  This one is a series of photos I took of a cheeky little chipmunk (yes I spelled it wrong on the layout - the original is fixed! LOL). The little guy figured my sister's hand held more treasures than it did.  We encountered him on top of Hurricane Ridge in the state of Washington, USA last summer.  I used the new GDS Designers Collab kit called *A Mother's Worth* and available at the GDS store for FREE with your purchase of $10 worth of products.  A REAL DEAL!!  Anyway.. this layout was done for the speed scrap on May 2.  

This layout I did for the colour challange. The palette was based on the kit *In Spring* by geniaBeana, available in the GDS store.  Since I had the kit, I thought I may was well do a layout! The layout features my Mom when she was about 16 or 17. 

This is also an awesome kit and I LOVE the colours!! 

The last layout I did for the afore mentioned GDS May Collab Kit Challenge, and it features a photo of my Mom and Me when she visited in 2004. 

 

Are You Having a Great (i)NSD Weekend??!!

How's your weekend going? I'm having a GREAT time, kicked off with a great Speed Chat Scrap at GDS! Here's the layout I made for that challenge featuring my son and his lovely wife: 

I used two kits by Laitha (Shades of Real and A Breath of Hope) and the glitter alpha is by geniaBeana all available in the GDS store. I think it turned out pretty good.  

As promised I have another freebie for you made with Dylabel Designs' new kit *Up and Away* available this weekend for 40% off.  Here's a preview of the cluster frame freebie I've made for you: 

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*Up and Away* Released for Start of (i) National Scrapbooking Day!!

Belinda of Dylabel Designs released her brand new kit *Up and Away* to coincide with the start of inter~National Scrapbooking Day! How lucky are we?!! It's such and upbeat colourful kit perfect for heaps of different layouts, including those awesome hot air balloon shots and it's available in the GDS store NOW on sale for a short time only at 40% off!  Hurry over and get yours!! Here's the kit followed by a few layouts I've done with the kit for challenges at GDS and a freebie to follow: 

Also available is this great Word Art: 

See the versatility of this kit? It's awesome!  

Here's the freebie I have for you, a Quick Page: 

Download here 

Remember to check back for more freebies!