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Have you seen this?? The sassy new bag from drop it Modern!! I admit...I just recently found diM backdrops {embarrassed...how did I not know about these??}..and I've been drooling over all the fabulous designs and now this??! A fabulous Carry-All bag!! Big enough for all those diM backdrops I will have one day (*sigh*) and there's even a convenient spot for a small reflector on either side! Handy!

You know you want it. :) How could you not, right??

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Happy iDSD!! Woohoo!!

EDIT:

So sorry about the broken link. It should be fixed now. Please let me know if there are any more problems. Sorry! eep.

Can you believe it's that time again??? It's International Digital Scrapbooking Day and Mscraps is celebrating with one heckuva huge blogtrain! You won't believe the amount of amazing freebies! SO many goodies...quickpages, mini kits, word art, templates, even some awesome Lightroom Presets! Make sure you hit all the stops along the way! If you missed any stops along the way, you can always return to the first stop at Mscraps.

Enough babbling, right? Just get to the goodies! lol! Okay...here's what I have for you...I made a quickpage using the awesome new Mscraps "Organic" collaboration kit.







Click HERE to download.

I hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the train! Woot! Woot!

(Just a note... since we are all on different time zones, there might be some delays in postings but keep checking! The freebies will be there soon...I promise!)

Your next stop will be the amazing Miss Rachelle's blog! Wait til you see what she has for you!!

Happy iDSD!!

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Babbling, Rambling...the usual. :)

A little warning...I might gush shamelessly about Stephen Lynch in this post. Yeh...I'm gonna...be prepared. Sooo...I went to the Stephen Lynch show that I was so excited about a couple weeks ago. I was a little worried that the anticipation that I had for the weekend might set me up for disappointment. I was wrong. It.was.AWESOME!! I laughed from the minute he walked on-stage and might have finally stopped by the time we got home. Mr. Lynch brought out a couple of his friends, JoBurg and Rod, who were absolutely incredible! JoBerg is not only hilarious but he can wail! What a voice on that man! Gees! (Not dissing Mr. Lynch...his voice is awesome as well...that goes without saying, right?) The three of them play off of each other so well...it killed me! I laughed so hard I was in tears and in pain...and I loved it! They played right to every child of the 80's. Totally awesome, dude. heehee! And did I mention that our seats were fabulous?? Cuz they were. And I was in good company, too. Bonus! It was seriously a night that I will never forget. My only regret...I left my camera in the car. I didn't think they were allowed. So imagine the look on my face when, right before the show started, they made an announcement that photography was "encouraged." DOH!! Heartbreak! iCry. Oh well...no matter. I don't have photos but I have the best memories. It was divine. I highly recommend catching a Stephen Lynch show when you get the chance.

Moving on...guess what I got for Mother's Day...go 'head...guess!! {pausing...waiting for a guess...} My hub got me a new camera!! Uh huh...he did!! I've always been a Canon chick but had started toying with the idea of trying out a Nikon a few years ago. Sooo...he took the plunge for me and surprised me with a brand new Nikon D5000! Woohoo!! Now if I can just figure this puppy out!! (And if I can keep my sister from stealing it...hehe!!) I haven't had the chance to really play with it yet. Icky weather and sick kiddos. eww. But soon...soon I'm heading out on a photography roadtrip to play!! And maybe, just maybe, I'll talk some of my fam and/or friends into modeling for me. (Bribery might have to happen.) Can't wait to play!! eeeee!!!

Summing it up: Stephen Lynch....I heart him muchly. New camera...awesomeness...need to play. Here's a pic of my sweet Sydney that I snapped with the Nikon...(edited using 'vintage action' by photoshop stock)...thanks for stopping by!! mwah! :)

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Happy iNSD!! Woohoo!!!

Hellooooo!!! Welcome aboard the blogtrain!! woot-woot!! I hope everyone's enjoying the ride so far. hehe!! I'm so excited about this weekend!! So many fun and fabulous things happening all over the internet but especially at MSCRAPS! Games, chats, giveaways, new designers revealed, sales, sales, sales, and lots of freebies!! Definitely need to hop over there and check it out! On to the reason you're here....the freebie!!

I have a cute little quickpage for you! I made it using the awesome new Mscraps designer collaboration, Sonny {Heart}s Candy kit that's free this weekend with a $10 purchase! Wha?? yep...free. This kit is huge and amazing!! Over 400mb of digi goodness! Here's the kit:

And here's the page that I created and the quickpage:

(click image to download)

Or Download Here

I hope you like the quickpage! Now scoot along to the next stop...you have SO many freebies to pick up! This train is huge and the freebies are going to blow you away! Have fun and enjoy your weekend!! Your next stop on the blogtrain is the fabulous Qonita aka Qoqo!! Just wait til you see what she's has for you!! Enjoy!! Thanks for stopping by!!

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Bad blogger...bad, bad blogger!

My poor deserted blog...so lonely and neglected. I have been a terrible blogger. {hugging my blog} All better...my blog forgives me. ;)

Sooo...this weekend is going to be a busy one. First of all, I'm going to see....STEPHEN LYNCH!!! weeeee!! I am beyond excited!! Not only do I get to hang out with my hubby, my sister, and a bunch of friends for a night out...I get to see Stephen Lynch! {happy dancing!} I have no idea what made him decide to come to our neck of the woods but I.am.thrilled!

And...May 1st is iNSD! And Mscraps is having a huge celebration! Tons of freebies, lots of games, chats, giveaways, exciting announcements, and of course, amazing deals in the store! I'll be having a little freebie on my blog on Friday...make sure you come back and check it out! :) In the meantime, here's a little peek at the amazing collaboration that will be free with a $10 purchase! It is huge and gorgeous!

And here's the list of all the fun stuff that will be happening at Mscraps this weekend...

So there you have it...to recap...bad blogger, Stephen Lynch...totally excited, iNSD, lots o' fun stuff! I hope everyone is having a great week and planning a fabulous weekend full of good times with family and friends! Thanks for stopping by!!

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Somebody save me...

All I asked for was a white Christmas, which we got...our ground has been snow covered since two weeks before Christmas. Now...I'm over it. Around 4ft of snow on the ground. Cabin fever alert!! Stir crazy!! Winter blues...all of it...I've got it. Be careful what you wish for, right??Anyway...I just wanted to share some new layouts to occupy my time...heehee!!
{supplies: Connection collaboration kit by Fei-Fei's Stuff and Ange Designs at Oscraps, Mulitples template from Polly & Rufus at Mscraps}

{Spring Fling kit by Joyce Paul at Mscraps}

{Template by Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs, More Than Words kit by Bren Boone at Mscraps}

{Color Pop kit by Joyce Paul at Mscraps, Page Me Template by Polly & Rufus at Mscraps}

{Love Blooms kit by Jenn Barrette at Mscraps}

{Let's Have a Talk Template by Fizzy Pop Designs guesting at ScrapOrchard, The Gift kit by Fei-Fei's Stuff at Oscraps}

{Photog Pretties template pack by Fizzy Pop Designs guesting at ScrapOrchard in February, Set My Soul on Fire kit by PixelWorks at ScrapArtist}

And finally...Sydney informed me yesterday..."No more princess. I have black nails and tattoos. I'm a rockstar." So in honor of her adorable transformation into a rockstar...I wanted to share this pic. It kinda sums her style up these days...skullies and black tips on her nails, ripped jeans, and pink & black fingerless gloves. yep...she's my little rocker.

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope everyone has a fabulous day!!

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Mscraps Grand Opening Blog Train Freebie!!

Woohoo!!! It's finally here!! I can't believe it!!! I've been so impatient and so excited to share the big Mscraps grand opening news with everyone!! Joyce Paul's new store is absolutely overflowing with amazing designers!! And the forum has been hopping and the store hadn't even officially opened yet! It's quickly becoming THE place to be in digiland! Sooo...I'm sure you're all here for your blog train freebie so I'll get right to it! I had the pleasure of working with this amazing collaboration kit from the Mscraps designers to create a quick page for you. AND...this fabulous, huge kit, New Beginnings, is absolutely free when you spend $10 in the store! Anyway...I hope you like the QP!! Don't forget to check out the store & forum to see all the fun stuff that's happening!! Here's what my page looks like:

Just click on the picture to download or DOWNLOAD HERE. Hope you're having fun on the train and enjoying all the goodies!!! Your next stop will be Sabrina's Blog...wait til you see what she has for you!! Have fun!! Can't wait to see everyone over at Mscraps!! {Just a little note...a lot of CT members and designers participating in the blog train are in different time zones so please be patient if a link isn't up yet. Just check back later Thanks for understanding!} ;)

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Coming soon...for a good cause!

As you know, the country of Haiti has been hit by unfathomable devastation and loss due to earthquakes. There are countless people that have been displaced and in need of the basic necessities...food, water, and shelter. Not to mention the need for medical assistant. The destruction and loss is beyond heartbreaking. Soon, you will have your chance to participate in the relief effort so stay tuned...the picture is just a peek at what's to come! It's going to be amazing!!

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It's a sale!!

From November 26th-29th, LizzyFizzy, aka Fizzy Pop Designs, is having an incredible sale in her shop at Catscrap!! Did you see that?? Her templates...only $1 per pack?? That is awesome!! Here are some pages that I've made with her templates...and using kits by Just Joyce (formerly Joyce Paul Designs) available at Catscrap and PickleberryPop:









Joyce's name has changed but her designs are still just as gorgeous as ever!! Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful evening!!

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NSD News & Sales

Joyce Paul is having an incredible sale at Catscrap!! If you've been a lurker and tempted to buy her designs, now is definitely the time to give them a try!! Three fabulous kits for only $1 each?!? Wow!! Run over and grab them now! :)

And Shaui, aka Fei-Fei's Stuff, is having a sale, (25% off!) AND a challenge on her blog! You need to check this one out...the prize...a $25 gift certificate to her store at Oscraps!! Wha?? Incredible!! Don't forget about Fizzy Pop Designs...her store is live and open right now!! Woohoo!! Have a good day...happy shopping!! :)

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Exciting News!!!

Everyone in digiland knows the fabulous LizzyFizzy! Her layouts are divine and awe-inspiring! Well...she is now the newest designer at CatScrap!! Templates (and more) by Lizzy, are you kidding?? I've always wanted to make layouts as amazing as hers and now...I can get pretty close using her templates! Seriously...I think I squealed when she told me the news and invited me to join her CT!! Want a little peek?? Here's a page I created using one of her templates (and the "Sheer Elegance kit by Joyce Paul at Catscrap):


Don't forget to hop over to Catscrap to check out the deals in honor of NSD!! Lizzy has some amazing things to come so be sure to run over to her blog and get signed up for her newsletter...don't want to miss out on all the latest! :) Lizzy's shop will be live in about 10 hours...Friday morning!! EEEEEE!!! Thanks for stopping by!!

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Woot!! Woot!! It's a Blog Train!!

Welcome everyone to the my stop on the first-ever Scrap Artist Blog Train! I have little treat for you!! You'll get a 12x12 inch QP using some of the goodies from our blog train downloads! (Mine features elements and papers from Dianne Rigdon and HGD.) Here's a little preview:

(Click image to go to download link)

Make sure to follow the link to the next blog on each of the blog stops to gather ALL the goodies, from kit parts and pieces to 12x12 Quick Pages from our wonderful CT members! Where do you go now? The next stop is the fabulous Miss Dianne Rigdon herself!! She has a beautiful kit on her Facebook page for you!! And if you get lost along the way, just head back to the Scrap Artist blog where you can find out all the details!

Have fun on the train and HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all!!!

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!

What a gorgeous fall day we had today!! I had the chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine with my niece, nephew, and puppy for a bit. Even though we were over run with ladybugs!! Those things were all over the place and they would not stay off of us! We played in the leaves, let Bailey swim in the pond for a bit...just enjoyed the sun on our faces after some cold, wintery days. This was Morgan's first time playing in the leaves and he had a blast! (It was Bailey's first time, too. I have to admit...she's a bit of a leaf-pile hog. Crazy dog.) And...my dog has been raiding what's left of my dad's garden. First she was stealing little tomatoes...she loves those but she looks so goofy with that little red tomato hanging out of her mouth. Goofy dog. And now...she's moved on to the cabbage. Yep...she eats cabbage. It think my Newfie might be a vegetarian! I didn't get any pictures of her raiding the garden but I did snap a few pictures that I wanted to share. It's been a while.

See what I mean?? Those ladybugs were impossible to get away from today! They were on our clothes, in our hair, and even hitchin' a ride on the shades. :) But it was okay...still a beautiful and glorious day. It was a good day. *sigh* Don't you just love those?? Hope you had a good day, too!! Thanks for stopping by!!

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Sneak peek...

Joyce Paul has a new coming soon...it's called "Dreamy" and the colors are so soft and delicate. *sigh* Like a dream. :) And she has a free add-on kit for all of her newsletter subscribers so make sure you run over to her blog and get signed up! Don't want to miss out on that!

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It's beginning to look a lot like...

Christmas!! EEE!! We are getting real snow this time!! Big, fluffy flakes pouring down! Only a ground covering so far but we're supposed to get some accumulation overnight. We must be getting something...my DirecTv is having an awful time. (Those of you with satellite tv know what I'm talking about...right, Gail??) :) Just making a little test post to see what I think of the new template...not so sure. Gonna give it a day or two but at least it's not that boring black blog anymore!! heehee!! Did I mention...I think it's about time for me to tweak some security settings and give Facebook another try?? I miss my FB buds!! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

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Under construction...

Well...something happened with my blogger template. It kept showing "image not available" via Flickr and I was waiting and hoping that it would get fixed but...alas...I had to finally give it up. So for now...my blog is boring and black until I can figure out what I want to do with it. Pardon my boring dust while I'm getting things adjusted. Argh. Did I mention we're getting snow, sleet, fog...fun stuff like that?? We're under a winter weather advisory. I'm so not ready for this yet. And...70 days until Christmas. I think I'm having a wee bit of a panic attack...ack!! Thanks for visiting my boring black blog!! (Say it...it's hard to say! Boring black blog...boring black blog...heehee!!) I'll get it lookin' better soon....hopefully!! ;)

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This makes me sick...

Ralph Lauren decided that being 5'10" and 120 pounds (and a size 2-4) was too big. They altered her photo to make her look like this! Can you believe it?? And then they fired her for being too fat!! A size 2-4!! Too fat!! Seriously?? This has to stop. Don't get me on my soapbox about the connection between the media and the epidemic of eating disorders!! SO many things to say! THIS is too fat??

They looked at this girl and decided that her waist and hips were too big and her boobs were too small and photoshopped her into that ridiculous, big-headed, anorexic creature! How sick is that?? The good news for her is she's all over the news now and women everywhere are outraged. She was a super model before but hopefully now...she'll be even more successful and Ralph Lauren will just go away. K...I think I've made my point. Vent and rage over...Ralph Lauren sucks. Okay...now it's over. :)

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Another teaser...

Shaui and Amanda have collaborated again!! EEE!! You have to see this!! Coming soon!!

AND...Joyce Paul is now selling at PickleBerryPop as well as Catscrap!! Yay!! Two places to find her fabulous designs!! And she has some amazing new stuff coming soon, too!! Stay tuned!! :)

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A little teaser....

It's true!!! Another fabulous collaboration from Shaui and Joyce!! Just had to post a little teaser. The last collaboration, "Serendipity," was such a huge hit! The people were begging for another one so...ta-da!!! Ask and ye shall receive! But it's not here yet...soon...but not yet. Make sure you're signed up for Joyce and Shaui's newletters so you can be the first to know about the official release of "Family Ties" and...get those fabulous coupons!! Wait til you see all the fabulous pages the creative teams have made with this beauty! You won't want to miss it!!

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I can finally share!!

Joyce Paul is now selling her designs at Catscrap!!! Whew! That was a hard one to keep secret! Love Catscrap! And all of her stuff is 20% off this weekend!! She's been so busy designing new stuff...beautiful new stuff...and there's more to come so don't forget to hop over to her blog and sign up for her newsletter to keep up with the latest and get those snazzy coupons!! (Oh yeh...I said snazzy. heehee!!) I hope everyone has a great weekend!! Thanks for stopping by!!

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