Fossilized by Dream Big Designs

Just popping in really quick from all our summer fun to show you a new kit by Dream Big Designs that hits the market this week. Fossilized is a dino-themed kit, and, I'll admit at first I was a little hesitant to scrap with it. 99% of my pages feature cute pink little GIRLS & we had next to zero dinosaur pictures. After I started playing though, I began to love this kit. The colors are perfect & can be very versatile. Pick it up as Scrap Orchard Fresh Fruit this week & get a 20% discount.

Or grab the bundle!

It got a little carried away & scrapped 4 pages with it to document our recent trip to the zoo. I love the way the colors work with outdoor pictures.

Dyeing for Eggs by Dream Big Designs

Just in time for Easter, "Dyeing for Eggs" is the newest kit from Dream Big Designs. I love that this kit can make fun, festive layouts or elegant spring ones.

There's also a fabulous bundle available.

Here's the two-page layout I made with it....

Tool Box by Dream Big Designs

Here's a peek at the newest release from Dream Big Designs. I love the flexiblity for using it for those handy Mr. or Miss Fix-it in your life. 

This is the layout I made with it....

Medic by Dream Big Designs

Here's the newest release from Dream Big Designs. This one is all about those not-so-pleasant hospital & doctor visits. I love that this kit works great for both kid & adult pictures. Here's a peek at the bundle.

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Here's the layout I made with it...

Love Letters by Dream Big Designs

Cheri is at it again! This time with another awesome collab with Totally Rad Trio just in time for Valentine's. Grab it at Scrap Orchard! (image linked)

Here's the page I made with it...

All Treats Collab

Bella Gypsy & Dream Big Designs have teamed up this week to bring you an AWESOME collab just in time for Halloween. You can grab it this week for 20% off or snag the bundle for 40% off! Woohoo! [Image linked]

Here's what I made using the kit & a freebie template from Scrapping with Liz:

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First Day of Kindergarten! Eeek!

Just wanted to pop in and show off a few more layouts I made recently using more Dream Big Designs kits.

This year we sent my oldest off to Kindergarten. *sniff  sniff* She was so excited & ready for school. We had snapping pictures all morning. All the poses are 100% her own. Such a cutie!

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And I made it using Dream Big's Girls on Wheels kit. I *love* this kit! I know its a bike kit but it is SO versatile & is great for any girly layout with a punch of attitude. :) Perfect for my little missy. You can grab it over at Scrap Orchard. [image linked]

Sandy Toes by Dream Big Designs

Check out this GORGEOUS beach kit new from Dream Big Designs this week. *swoon* I just LOVE it. The colors are simply perfect & it's loaded with awesome elements.

I'd highly recommend grabbing the entire bundle. The sand in the graffiti is so much fun!

I had so much fun playing with this kit! It is easily one of my faves. Many more pages to come I'm sure!

Catch of the Day by Dream Big Designs

Cheri has a new kit out this week that is perfect for those fisherman in your life. Grab it on sale this weekend. :)

Or snag the bundle & get all the coordinating goodies.

Check out the page I made with it...

Chalk Art by Dream Big Designs

Just in time for sunny weather Dream Big Designs has release this AWESOME child play kit titled Chalk Art. *love* The colors are so fun & perfect. Grab the kit this weekend at Scrap Orchard and get 20% off.

Or snag the bundle for even bigger savings

Here's a page I made with the kit. :)

Down by the Banks by Dream Big Designs

Cheri just released a fun new kits this weekend called Down by the Banks. I love the variety of birds in this kit! Grab it this weekend at Scrap Orchard for 20% off!

Or grab the bundle for bigger savings!

Here's a page I made with the kit. :)

Dream Big Designs Birthday Sale!

Dream Big Designs is celebrating her birthday & her 5th Designer Anniversary. Yay! Treat yourself to some new goodies with they are 30% off! 

Where I've been...

Hello out there! It's been a bit dark around these parts the last few months & just wanted to share a little about what's been going on & some exciting news!

I sadly closed up my shop at Stuff to Scrap last Fall. At the time I wasn't sure why other than feeling strongly that it was something I needed to do for my family at the time. I'm am so grateful for that guidance as the months that followed were nothing short of crazy! Shortly after closing my youngest started experiencing health problems. It started with constant rough eczema & a bit of bowel trouble, then we had some episodes of vomiting (maybe a bad flu bug?), and then hives & a trip to the ER. At her year birthday in November she had actually LOST weight & had fallen behind in some of her development milestones as well. We decided to attempt an allergy test again. (We had tried testing at 9 months old but after visiting 4 different lab offices & getting poked 6 different times they were never able to obtain an adequate blood sample from her tiny little veins. Poor girl.) This time we were successful & the tests came back positive... VERY positive. It turns out she had a wide range of food allergies including: egg, soy, dairy, peanuts, & tree nuts. She was literally have a mild reaction at nearly every meal. This was causing her to react to other foods that she wasn't really allergic to as well & her body wasn't processing anything. Because of her lack of proper nutrition & therefore strength, her gross motor skills were also largely affected. At 13 months old she could not walk, stand, crawl, or even sit herself up on her own. She moved around by scooting on her bum, which worked great as long as she didn't tip over. Since then we've overhauled her whole diet & made great progress. While she is still very underweight (less than the 5th percentile) for her age, she has been gaining steadily for the last few months. She also has started meeting with a physical therapist weekly, who has her sitting up, crawling, pulling to stand, cruising, climbing up and down our stairs, & getting ready to walk. It has been amazing to watch our little girl take off with a bit of guidance (for both of us!). We have learned a lot & have found a bit of normalcy in all the newness.

With things leveling out I've been easing back into the digital world & working on my personal albums (something that got seriously pushed aside when I started designing). I've also just accepted a CT position on Dream Big Designs Dream Team, which I am so thrilled about! So expect to see me popping in her slowly and showing off some fabulous new kits & layouts (& maybe an occasional freebie). :)

Thanks for all your patience with me as I've taken care of some family matters. I'll be seeing you around soon!

October STS Road Trip: The Big City Freebie!

After closing up my shop back in August I decided to throw on my designer hat briefly & join in the Stuff to Scrap Road Trip (aka Blog Train). Yay! I couldn't resist the cool modern colors & theme of this train. Below you'll find my portion, as well as the other Road Trip stops.... AND skip over to my Facebook Fan Page for an additional freebie! Have a fun trip!

::DOWNLOAD HERE::

(direct download)

And here are the rest of your travel stops....
3.. 2.. 1.. Scrap!
Nerdy Scrappers Studio
Joyful Expressions
Shuckclod's Stuff
DreamyNest Designs
WinksArt Graphics
Shel Belle Scraps
Sweet Maple Scraps
DinkeeDooScraps
Saphira's Scraps
Studio Linda Renee
This Little Missy
Desert Digi Scrap
Adriana's Cafe
Craft With Me
Scrappin Serenity
Callaluna Creations
Queen Bee Scraps
The Scrappy Kat
DoubleTrouble Scraps
Sairi Designs
Digital Scrapbooking Resource Center
Note-able Scraps
Growing Pains Scrapped

But before you go...
Make a pit stop over on ::my Facebook Page:: and grab this Exclusive Fan Freebie!

Retiring! :(

It is with a sad heart that I announce I will be retiring from designing on August 15th . I have loved the opportunity I have had over the past 2 1/2 years to design for you and make many friendships. I will truly miss this! However, I feel that right now life is pulling me in another direction. Hopefully, I'll still be able to design a few freebies here and there and perhaps get some actual scrapbooking of my own done! :) Thank you for all your support!
In conjunction with my retirement, ::my entire store:: is on sale! Kits, template packs, quick pages & add-ons are $1 or less. Bundle packs are only $2.50! Hurry on over and grab anything you've been eyeing because they'll all soon be gone!

Here's a peek at some of my favorite products that will soon be retired....

Head on over to ::my store:: to grab these and many more great deals before they are gone!

Stuff to Scrap Featured Designer Week & PRIZES!

I'm the Featured Designer this week at Stuff to Scrap! Yay! That means lots of fun, challenges, & PRIZES for you. Take a peek at what's in store:

Here's a quick run down of everything...

Sale

My ::ENTIRE STORE:: will be on sale 40% off through Thursday, June 21st. This INCLUDES BUNDLES! That means you can get an entire Collection for the less than the price of a regular kit! WOW!

Featured Designer Challenge

I'm hosting a special challenge over in the STS forum. Play along & you'll get the Red White & Blue Clusters & Stackers for FREE!

Store Scavenger Hunt

There's also a Scavenger Hunt activity going on in my store. Play along ::here:: & get a $3 coupon to my store!

Freebies

Hopefully, you grabbed the exclusive freebie in the STS Newsletter. There's also ANOTHER exclusive freebie over on ::my Facebook Fan Page::. Here's a peek:

So come on over and join me for a ton of fun & prizes! 

NEW Power Up! products & FREEBIES!

Happy iNSD everyone!

Hope you're all enjoying the killer sales and freebies as much as I am! 

Don't forget ::my store:: will be on sale for 50% off TODAY ONLY! So get over there & do some shopping! Plus, if you spend $5 or more you'll get my PB&J Mini for F.R.E.E. Woohoo!

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Since my last full kit release was a little more girly, I wanted to do something with a boyish vibe this time.  So I bring to you....

Power Up!

Are you an old school video game junkie? Love to race your favorite characters on the latest game? The Power Up! kit, inspired by my favorite mustached men, was made to feature those gaming needs. Inside you'll find 15 - 12x12in 300ppi JPG patterned papers, 40 elements, & 1 full alpha!

Along with the kit there's also a coordinating set of Cardstocks, Clusters, & PaperStackers! 

Or you can grab them all at a discounted price in the Power Up! Bundle!

Pretty awesome right?

The kit and individual pieces will be on sale for 25% off for one week.

(But if you hurry, as in RIGHT NOW, you can grab them as part of my iNSD sale for 50% off! Wowza!)

Check out what some of my CT gals made with this kit:

AND it wouldn't be a release without a little freebie right?!

Well, since it's also iNSD there are 3 freebies up for grabs!

The first freebie is over on ::my Facebook FanPage::, but it's exclusive to my fans. Get on over there & "like" my page to grab it!

 The second freebie is hanging out in ::my store::. You'll find it hiding in the product description of one of the new Power Up! products!

And the third freebie....

Well, it's right here!

::Click HERE to Download::

(direct download)

Thanks for stopping by & Happy iNSD!

Get a FREE mini kit from This Little Missy!

Did you know...

May 1-15th you will get my PB&J Mini Kit FREE with any $5 purchase at Stuff to Scrap?!

Just spent $5 in ::my store:: or any other STS designer's store & the mini kit will be added to your cart for F-R-E-E. Woohoo!