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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Spring Renewal Freebie


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My designer friends at Polka Dot Plum wanted to kick off spring with a little blog train just for you. I view spring with equal parts excitement and dread. Obviously I'm excited about warm weather, getting the kids OUTSIDE and the longer days. Dread because my allergies go beserk with all the tree pollen. Who knew something so beautiful could be so wicked? Anyway, I hope you enjoy this little gift from me to you. This is the 2nd of three VERY BIG freebies I have coming this week. Who says I don't spoil my loyal fans?

Farynar's Wings
Sweet Tomato Designs YOU ARE HERE
Laughing Sun Designs
Designs by Sweet Mesquite
Sugar Pie Scraps
Jumbbumble Designs
Rhonda Sunflower Designs
Tree City Studio
Kat's Creations
Pixie Keepsakes
Lilly Lane Market
Polka Dot Plum Designs



Tuesday, March 29, 2011

SDD Blog Swoop Freebie!



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Just LOOK at the delicious kit I've got for you guys, which coordinates with Crystal's Creations. The Humpty Dumpty theme was super fun to work with, and I can't wait to see what you can do with it. My favorite part was the cracked egg, I mean how cute is he with the hole in his head? I feel like most of the time, don't you? This is just the first in a series of seriouly awesome freebies this week. So keep checking back! I love my scrapping peeps.

Introduction on SDD's blog
Designers:
Humpty Dumpty: Crystal's Creations
Humpty Dumpty: Cara /Sweet Tomato Designs - YOU ARE HERE
The Three Little Bears: Mandy King
The Three Little Bears: Jaya/Jaya Prems Hangout
Cinderella: Alla
Cinderella: Mila
Cinderella: Fanfan
Thumblina: Lisette
Thumblina: Alegna/Angela
The Ugly Duckling: Tish/Pixie Mama
The Ugly Duckling: Tiffany/Inspired by Dominic Designs
Froggy Princess: Marie
Froggy Princess: Belinda/Dylabel
Little Mermaid: Gabs
Little Mermaid: Brandi Sutherlin
Mary Poppins: Heather/Danospookie
Mary Poppins: Tam/Digioverdose
Mary Poppins: Bekah E

Scrappity-doo-dah Moderators:
Laura/Mom2triplets4
Elaine Therese
(2) Claudio
Christina/ThreeDogsandaBabyDesigns

Scrappity-doo-dah Site Creative Team:
Nance47
LaurenB~ and Kathryn can host
Missy /jrmminga
Blondy and Toni Crystal's CT blog
Monica/ 2GirlsandaDog
Joanna/Cutiejo1
Valarie/Valarierog
Gladys/Glyss

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Recommended Reads & A Great Deal

Ok, so I'm going to let you in on a little secret about me. I love anything English, anything mystery, and anything period...in my movies, my books, my DVR. Seriously, if I could travel back in time, I'd be Jane Austen for a day. So imagine my happiness when I found ALL THREE things in not one series of books, but 2! If you are like me then check out the series by Charles Finch and one by Tasha Alexander. They will not disappoint. I've now finished all the current books and am stalking their websites waiting for the next release. Aaaah, the torture.

To help keep me occupied while mourning the completion of that last book, I made this classy 2 page template for you. It's made specifically for Polka Dot Plum's Saturday Singles and will be available for ONE DAY ONLY today for $1. Tomrrow it will go back on my external hard drive and won't be back until I release it as a full set at full price.



And if anyone else knows another series of period English mysteries....please leave me a comment. I'm always on the lookout for new reads.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Have I got a GrabBag DEAL for you!



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I've been loving the innovative collaboration between designers over at the Funky Playground and jumped at the chance to work with 5 amazing designers to bring you a FUNKY color grabbag for an amazing price. Sherry Tierney, Studio Demo, Project B, Amanda Carlson & River Rose! In a nutshell, 6 awesome designers made 6 awesome minis and 6 add-ons using the same color swatch. It's on sale at Funky Playground for ONLY $6 for one week only!. DON'T MISS OUT.



Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Relax, Sale & Freebie all in one!



Happy Birthday to me! Happy Birthday to meeeee! That's right I'm turning the big 3-9 today and I'm so excited. I've always been a little geeky about my birthday, and I feel everyone should have at least one day that's all about them! So swing by any of my stores TODAY ONLY and get 39% off your whole purchase. I won't have another sale like this for awhile! I've got a few things cooking up just for you, so I can spread the love around a bit.

Funky Playground Designs
Polka Dot Plum
Scrappity-Doo-Dah

Here is my new release, Relax, that's being highlighted over at Log Your Memory this month. I found the colors on the Pantone chart for hot fall 2011 colors and they just spoke to me. It's a versatile, classy kit perfect for any number of layouts. It comes with a Free With Purchase Mini-Kit, as well! It's 39% off at all my stores today, too!










I've also just revamped my Facebook Fan page, including a FREE spring kit if you "like me"!!!!You know you want a freebie!!!! Just follow the directions when you click on the VIP tab on the left side.



And, did you see that Fab-u-lous CT call going over at Funky Playground? I've only just started there and can see they are a professional, fun-loving team!




Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Chat at Log Your Memory TONIGHT!

Hey Party Peeps! I'll be over at Log Your Memory chatroom this evening at 9pm EST if you want to come join in on some fun and I hear there will be a challenge involved and a freebie if you want to participate. Or just come chat me up, I love meeting new friends.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Meet the girl behind Sweet Tomato!

If you want to know a little bit more about Sweet Tomato and how I began designing and scrapping, then check out this great interview over at Log Your Memory's blog today. Comment and you can earn a chance to win my latest kit for FREE. Relax will be in stores March 9th!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Freebie at Log Your Memory

What do you guys think of my mini-blog makeover? I've stuck with the red and black for 2 years now, and just needed a change to reflect my more modern, graphic style. It makes me smile when I load it up! I wanted to direct your attention to a great little freebie I have on the Log Your Memory blog for my March sponsorship. Go check it out!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Big GIANT News!

So, as my regulars know, I'm just off a sabbatical where I took time to move and settle my family. After the hectic holidays, I decided to pump some life into my designing and send off guest applications and sponsorships, looking to really change things up this year. The response was amazing! So here's the lowdown thus far:

1) I'm still at Polka Dot Plum, which has my widest range of products
2) I had a CT call in January and added some seriously talented new peeps
3) I'm a contributing designer to The Fix this month at DigiScrapAddicts.
4) I guested at Scrappity-Doo-Dah this February and loved it so much I decided to stay on there
5) I'm the March sponsor for Log Your Memory and (wait for it).....

6) I'm the newest designer at Funky Playground Designs starting today! WOO HOO! Grab anything at my FPD store for 50% off until March 5th.