Well, it has been a little while hasnt it. I am sorry about that. I have been so busy. Busy designing new kits for you and busy taking care of the family and doing housework. Oh my I said it. I said the bad word, housework. Well moving on! lol I have some wonderful things to share with you. Some layouts and a freebie!! Yes, I said the good word!! FREEBIE!!! It coordinates with our (The Scrapping Garden's) first Members Choice kit!! It was a few extra pieces I made in case we decided to do a bonus. Well, we decided not to do a bonus and so here you go a small gift for you! The downside. You have to wait until the end of this post. Make sure you read it all because if you dont the link will not work (NOT!!!) I would appreciate if you do read and look at everything though. I have a lot to say ya know and hope that someone is reading! lol

I heard from my DS (The one in Iraq). He is at his new home in An Niminiyah. He has his assignment. He will be doing medical work after all. He will be doing sick call for approximately 120 - 200 people. He may have a lot of time with no patients but the paperwork is killer. He will most likely be doing a lot of reading and a lot of college work. It is good to know that he is safe and sound. If you get my newsletter you will get more detailed info on him so if you are interested or just nosey lol then make sure to leave a comment with your email addy and I will make sure that you get on my list. My newsletter seems to be going out once a month right now but may get to be more than that. Not more than twice a month though.

On the first my Vintage January Kit will be put into my store for $3.00.

I also am adding an add-on duo to my In My Heart Mini Kit. If you remember right the Mini Kit was offered free in January and will be put into the store for $2.00 on Feburary 1st. Also, I have a Paperpack add-on and an Element Add-on that coordinates perfectly all together and will give you enough to work with to make a brag book, a mini album or even a full album. The elements in this kit is great for Weddings, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Tributes. Any kind of situation you can think of.

I made a couple of layouts with this kit. I made one of the weeks of my 365 day project and a QP for my Sing a Song Challenge. February is the first month for me to do this challenge. I am taking it over from one of the Creative Team Members at The Scrapping Garden. The choosen song for February is "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You." Written by Van Morrison and sung by Rod Stewart. I think this kit goes perfectly with that and will make such a beautiful layout.

Here is my layout from 365 day project.

Right now I am working on a kit called Godiva which will be the featured kit for my New Challenge at the end of the month. It is called Sketch by Design. It will be the last Wednesday of the month and run til the last Tuesday of the following month. I am just finishing it up now and should have it completed before Friday of next week.

Okay, enough is enough right? Where is your freebie? Well here it is:

www.scrappinggarden.com/april/als_fridayfreebie_bonus.zip

There you have it. A Friday Freebie, some personal info and some layouts as well as new kits. Make sure to check out my store at: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=21

Today has been a tough day. You know one of those days where nothing seems to work out the way you planned. When I wrote my newsletter on Sunday I promised to have two kits ready in the store. Well, that didnt happen. I tried to work on it today but gave up after having problems with getting a preview to stick. It kept disappearing even after I saved it!! Argh!!!

Well, tommorrow is a new day. I also wanted to get some advertising done today!! That always seems to go by the wayside also. I even got up early to get more done today. Of course I had laundry etc to get finished!! So much for advertising. I still would like to get it done before the week is over. I also wanted to get some designing done. I have had the itch for several days now and just havent gotten that far. I did get to work on the Member's Choice Kit Yesterday though. That was fun. It took all day but was fun!!

I have a lot to share since it has been so long since I posted last! Here are some recent layouts:

Here is the layout that I completed for "A" in the ABC Challenge at www.scrappinggarden.com

I used my portion of this January 2009 Mega Kit Just Imagine for this layout. You can find this kit here: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/product.php?productid=17904&cat=0&page=1 It is on sale through the month of January for $3.49

Here is the preview of my portion of this kit:


Here is a preview of the "Memeber's Choice" Kit so far. Marsha Connell is the last designer and I think she is working on it tonight. There is still time to find a name for the kit so make your suggestions in the forum here : http://www.scrappinggarden.com/forum/showthread.php?p=45004#post45004


Here is the layout I did for Scraplift with Karen:

There is still time to participate if you would like. This challenge runs through the end of the month. You can find the link to that challenge here: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5225 I used my Indigo kit for this layout. You can find it here http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/product.php?productid=17910&cat=0&page=2 It is $3.00 until January 31st

Last but not least here is the layout I did for Snap a Masterpiece with Keiki
There is still time to participate in this challenge also. You can find it here: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5232 In this layout I used my Boys, Boys, Boys Kits. These kits have everything you need to scrap the men in your lives young or old!! The colors are a neutral pallette with a hint of blues and greens. You can find those kits here: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=21

Okay, I feel better I got my advertising in. LOL I dont want you to forget to snag your freebie kit before the end of the month. At that time it will go into my store! Here is the post in the thread where my link is. http://www.scrappinggarden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5224

Keep an eye out in my store for the add-on. It will be appearing sometime next month!

I am thinking positive - today is almost gone and tommorrow is a new day! Thanks for reading to the end. I hope to post more often but will at least once a week. Thanks for checking in!!

I have a few layouts to share with you and some great things happening at The Scrapping Garden.
I have taken on some CT Work also at TSG and so you will see some layouts here with other peoples kits. Just wanted to let you all know so you wont wonder what is going one.

Here is one I did with Pamela Dempsy's (PDD Designs) Sugarland Kit. You can find it here at The Scrapping Garden: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/product.php?productid=17875&cat=0&page=1



This is a picture of my Great Niece Miracle that you have seen pictures of previously.

Also, If you havent heard about the 365 day project you are missing out on a big challenge that will help you to bring your photos up to the next level. It also helps to teach you to take your camera everywhere!! You take a picture a day and at the end of the week do a two page layout.
You can find more information here: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5239

Here is my first week layout that is still in progress. I got a tablet for Christmas and really want to get it out and use it for journaling for this project.



I used the Daily Download from December at The Scrapping Garden/www.scrappinggarden.com
Marsha Connell and I collabed on this kit and we I will be putting it into the store by this Friday.
we both have add-ons to these kits that are currently in our personal stores.

Another exciting thing happening at The Scrapping Garden. See the below ad for all the details!



Lots of great things coming up in this new year. I also am starting the ABC Challenge and am anxious to get started. I am doing a theme that will take some thinking to do. I might have to get some pics off of the web to help me with this one. It is sort of subjective in its thinking so we will see how I do on it. lol

Take care and have a wonderful evening. I will be posting again on Wednesday and hope to have a freebie or two for you.

I have been very busy this week designing. I have gotten some of my mojo back. It seems to go in waves. So I take advantage when it is around so to speak!! lol

We took my son to the airport yesterday and he is on his way back to Kansas City. On the 5th of January he will be off to Iraq for one year. He is in the Navy but is on Collatoral Duty. He will be an advisor to the Iraq Military and will be well protected. The most dangerous part will be in the travel to and from the airport or any other assignments he might have. It also will depend on if he is at assigned to an Iraqi Base or an American Base. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here is a layout I completed this morning. My New Year's Resolution is to complete at least one layout a day if at all possible. I need to get so much scrapping done. When you are a designer it is hard to have the time to scrap too. So here you have made all of these awesome things and have nothing to show for it. I mean in ways of your own scrapping!! I also am trying to be more involoved in my home site. The Scrapping Garden. There are so many new things planned for this new year and there is a new excitement among all of the designers and Admin. It has been fun. Go check out what is going on and sign up for the Yahoo Group so you can keep well informed. http://www.scrappinggarden.com/ You will find a family of fellow scrappers and friends. I have been there for a year and a half and have not felt the need to go anywhere else. Of course there is a core group there that is really tight and those are the ones who keep everything running and come up with some great ideas.

Okay, I got off on a tangent again, what else is new huh? Okay here is the layout.



If you like this visit the forum at TSG here and snag the mini kit. It is for free until January 31st and then it will go into my store for $2.00 Here is the link: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5224 Scroll down until you see my kit: In My Heart and snag it while you can. Then go and check out my store here: http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=21

Here is a preview of the kit offered at TSG:


I am also going to try to blog at least three times a week if not more. That way I can keep you up to date on everything.

Again if you would like to be added to my newsletter please feel free to leave me a comment with your info. I have to look at all of the comments before they are published to my blog so I will not publish any comment with your email info on it.

Take care and have a great day.

Happy New Year!!

I have made a few resolutions for 2009!! Nothing too big just a few goals. I want to be more involoved with The Scrapping Garden and get some more layouts finished. I have been paying a little more attention to my photography and have had a great time in the process. This month I am starting Cake Decorating Classes which I hope will prove to be fun. I am excited for the prospects of the new year! I am praying for improved health this year as last year was not too good of a year. I am now on a medication that I really pray will help me and not cause problems like the Lyrica did.

Anyways, enough of that. I am sure you are more interested in what I have planned for you my clients this year. I am starting a newsletter. If you are interested please leave me a comment with your email and I will be glad to add you. I can easily edit your information before I publish your comment or if you prefer not publish it at all. You let me know. I am glad to comply to your wishes.

I also want to start a free dialouge with you in reference to my kits and freebies. Is there something you like or do not like. Is there something you would like to see. Let me know by a comment or above in my little message box. I want to make my kits something that you will love and use over, over, and over again. Do you like kits that have been seperated into paper packs, element packs and add-ons, Or do you prefer it all together in one kit. This is where you get to tell me what you prefer.

I do have a new kit out. It is called Christmas Time. It has something for everyone. some plain patterned paper and some paper that has been hard distressed. Vintage and modern pieces. Enough for a mini album or a whole album.



You can find it here:http://www.scrappinggarden.com/shop/product.php?productid=17903&cat=0&page=1 It is $3.75 I know you will get a lot of use out of it.

I made a QP for you using my Christmas Time kit and a few pieces from my Victorian Christmas Add-on. I hope you enjoy it. And lets have an awesome new year! There is so much new thing coming up in the new year at the Scrapping Garden. make sure you come by and check out the challenge fourm and find out. I will be blogging more about them and posting about them as they go along.
Well, I am sure you want your freebie now. lol
First is a layout I made with them.


Here is the link: www.scrappinggarden.com/april/als_ChristmastimeQP.zip

Enjoy and please leave a comment and join my newsletter and put a suggestion for a kit or what you would like to see. What you like about and dont like about my kits. Please be honest. I want to continue to grow and get better as this year progresses.