End of Summer Grab Bags!!! Check it Out!!!

Check it out!!! Awesome grab bag in autumn colors!
12 designers - including yours truly - came together to bring these to you!!!




End of Summer Commercial Use Grab Bag
$5.00
12 designers came together to bring you this lovely CU Grab Bag
containing over 100 Commercial Use items ranging from elements
and paper overlays to frames and even a cookie or two.
Get yours today for an amazing price of only $5.00


End of Summer Personal Use Grab Bag
$5.00
13 designers came together to bring you this lovely PU Grab Bag
containing over 100 Personal Use items to help you create
those special tags, quick pages, scrapbooks and more.
Get yours today for an amazing price of only $5.00



End of Summer Papers Grab Bag
$3.00
12 designers came together to bring you this lovely Papers Grab Bag
packed with 60 Commercial and Personal Use Papers to assist you
in all those projects you are doing.
Papers size range from 900 pixels to 900 pixels and 1200 pixels to 1200 pixels
(most are 1200).
Get yours today for an amazing price of only $3.00

Purchase the commercial grab bag and the personal use grab bag
and get the papers FREE!
Thats right FREE!

You can't beat that deal.
Thats over 300 items for the amazing price of only $10.00
and you can only get it at
Scrappin with Friends Store.

Happy Summer Solstice!!

Hello everyone and welcome summer! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the start of the season when the weather gets hot and humid and thoughts turn to the beach, cooling off in the water and wearing lightweight clothes. For my fellow pagans the solstice celebrates another turn of the wheel as we celebrate the solstice (aka Midsummer, or Litha). I wish for you all bright, warm, summery days filled with wondrous memories!


I am sure you are all here for my part of the Summer Solstice blog train, and I will not delay you any further. Here is my preview to my part:




My part is available in both full size and tagger size. All items are in png format. Full size is at 300 ppi, with papers at 12 inch x 12 inch (with matching jpgs) and elements are proportionate in size. Tagger size is at 72 ppi, with papers at 700 pixels x 700 pixels, and elements are proportionate in size.


Here are the upload links:

FULL SIZE PAPERS
FULL SIZE ELEMENTS

TAGGER SIZE KIT (complete)

And here is the listing of the participating designers and their blog links:

Badgirlz Stuff

Candy's Treasures

Purple Dragonfly Creations

Designs By: Kelly

The Siggieteers

CU Freebies

Karens Scraps and Graphics

= You Are Here!

Please remember that the designers in this train are all over the world, which means different time zones, so if you don't see their portion on the blog, check back a little later! And remember, leave a little love when you visit, as well all love to hear from you all and know you like what we are doing!

Until next time - take care!

New Kit and Blog Train Freebie

Hello everyone!


I will try to make this short and sweet because I know you all have places to go and things to do.


I just wanted to give you a heads up on a new kit that I have for sale at Kreative Kreations and Scrappin' With Friends. The new kit is called Reflected Whispers and comes in wonderful autumn colors. There are 20 papers and 32 elements, and comes in both full size and tagger size. Here is a preview of my new kit, which I am very proud of:




If you like what you see, head on over to Kreative Kreations or Scrappin' With Friends and get it!





And now for the blog train freebie!


This is the latest blog train that I am participating in and it's such a cute one too! The theme is baby - both boy and girl - so I'm sure you will find many things that you like and can use for those new arrivals!! Here is the preview of my part:



My part of the train comes in both full size and tagger size. There are 12 papers and 24 elements. I hope you like them and if you like what you see, be sure to check back often for other wonderful goodies!!


>Here are the download links to my part of the train:


FULL SIZE

Papers
Elements


TAGGER SIZE

Full kit in 1 zipfile


Now that you have picked up my part, it is time to head on to the next stop. Here is a list of the participating designers:

Candy's Treasures

Purple Dragonfly Creations

Best Kept Memories

CraftyScraps

GB Dzynz.blogspot.com/

Dorothy's Creations

Designs by Foxy Lady

Jabi Scraps

Karens Scraps and Graphics

Designs by Kelly

Card - i - ology Creations

PJs Buckaroos

= You Are Here!

Please remember that the designers in this train are all over the world, which means different time zones, so if you don't see their portion on the blog, check back a little later! And remember, leave a little love when you visit, as well all love to hear from you all and know you like what we are doing!

Until next time - take care!

Grand Opening and Freebie!

Good Morning Everyone!

Yep, it's me, up! Bright and early! Can ya handle it? I'm not sure I can! This ol' insomniac is having a tough time with the 'evil dayglow ball' hanging in the sky..... eeeeek! I'm usually sleeping around now, however Wes and I have been trying to get ourselves back on a semi-normal schedule after being totally out-of-whack (even for us) for about the last 2 weeks.


One of the things I have been doing while I have been awake, getting the sleep schedule back 'in schedule' has been working on some scraps for you all, and for the grand opening of the store, which runs from today to the 31st! I am really excited about this. One of the things I worked on was the collab kit to celebrate the opening of the new store. It is called "New Beginnings" and has some wonderful creations for 43 designers (including yours truly!) and can be found HERE. To get this Collab FREE, add this collab in your shopping cart, make sure you purchase other products for a minimum of $ 7.50 and then enter this coupon code with your check out: NEW_KK_Collab. Here is what my portion of the collab looks like (which comes in both full size AND tagger size):





We also have a Grand Opening Blogtrain, with quite a few of the designers participating - check it out for some awesome freebies! We also have a lot of fun challenges at our forum, where you can earn points towards discounts at the store. You can read more about that, here. Oh! And be sure to sign up for our Newsletter, to see the fantastic daily freebies (I will be offering one on the 31st!).


And, as an added incentive, all my items are 15% off their already low prices!! I have both full size and tagger size items. So please, come and visit the store and see what we have to offer! I'm sure you won't be disappointed.


And on to why I'm sure you are here - the freebie! I made up a cluster frame to go along with my portion of the collab kit. It is available in both full size and tagger size, and is in .png format. It is in shade of bluish-teal and looks like this:




If you like what you see, be sure to check out the store for the collab kit, which has a full kit from me in it (12 papers and 24 elements in teals and blues)!!


Here are the download links for the freebie frames:


Cluster Frame - Full Size

Cluster Frame - Tagger Size




OK everyone....guess that's about it for me for today. Be sure to check back often as I am working on freebies for the blog, items for the store, and I will have a freebie in the store on the 31st (remember, subscribe to the newsletter to find out about mine and other freebies).


Also, thank you to Candy for letting me know that the cooking word art links were not working right. I have fixed them - and they should be working now. They can be found at this post. If you still have problems, let me know and I'll check them out!


Until later - take care and have a great one!

My apologies and info on a wonderful collaboration

Before I go any further, I want to apologize to everyone who has visited my blog in the last couple of months, looking for new items, and have gone away empty-handed. I also wish to apologize to the people involved in the blog trains and convoys that I had originally signed up for in the last month or two and then (honestly) forgot I had committed myself to.... I know words will never be enough to express how truly sorry I am and I hope that somehow I can make it up to you all and show that I really am not like this, I do not back out of commitments. The last couple of months have been difficult for me, although if you asked for any one particular reason as to 'why', I'm not sure I could give you a straight answer. I have dealt with chronic depression most of my life and it seems that the last couple of months I have been in a very bad "funk" and I am trying my hardest to crawl out of the rut that I seem to have put myself in. There are some days I don't even really want to get out of bed, however I force myself to do it because I know I need to get up and do something, anything....even if it's just a small something....to keep me going. Some days I just feel so defeated, so sick and tired of being sick and tired..... On top of it all, I fell here in the house about 2 months ago. We have hard linoleum floors (no rugs) and we had been cleaning that day, including quick mopping the floors. I hit a wet spot and went straight down on my left knee, and slid a bit to the inside of the knee. As some of you may know, I am not a small woman so the added weight on the knee when I fell surely didn't help. Well, since then, I have had a lot of pain and swelling and discomfort in that knee. I have tried everything and have even seen my doctor - not much is working. The doctor is suppose to be working on a referral for me for an ortho specialist, and I'm hoping that they can help. There are some days I can't straighten my leg at all or put my full body weight on it. Even standing for 15 minutes in the shower is a major chore. So on top of it all, I'm just sick and tired of being in pain and discomfort.


Anyways I wanted to let you know that I am still here, I am working on trying to get myself out of this bad funk and actually have been working on a few different things in PSP. I even joined a scrapping group to learn some new skills to improve what I am offering to you all.


I also wanted to let you all know about a wonderful collaboration that quite a few of the designers from The Creativity Shack - and other stores too - have worked very hard on and have up at a few different stores, including TCS. The kit is called "Friends and Family Collab" and is a beautiful kit of wonderful hues of purple! Here is a preview of just some of what is offered:






The proceeds for this kit will be going to a wonderful scrapper who is going through a lot of personal issues right now and needs our support. So please, head on over to the store (just click the link, above the preview, where the name of the kit is mentioned), check it out and help lend a hand to a fellow scrapper in need. And what is even better is the kit is now 50% off, for only $1.50!! With so much offered in the kit, and helping someone in need, this is surely a win-win situation!!


I hope to have something new posted for you all very soon. I hope you all haven't lost your faith in me.

Thank you so much for reading.
::hugs::

Spring Fever Blog Train, Update, And Featured Designer

I just wanted to let you all know that I am working on it, however I was put a little behind due to some things going on in my personal life, including our van being in an accident that totaled it (pics of it can be seen here), as well as my oldest son being sick for the last 4 or 5 days, and other life "crap". My apologies to all and I promise as soon as its completed, it will be posted. I am also working on a couple of other blog trains which are in the works and will be posted, just might be a day or two later than start time, to which I am apologizing to EVERYONE that comes by looking for my part. I will get them to you - just a little late. I feel REALLY bad about this - it is not like me to not have my portions up and ready. When I commit to something, I do my best to see it through.

Another thing that has been keeping me busy is I was given the awesome news that I am the Featured Designer of the Month at The Creativity Shack! I am so excited about this, so on top of my freebies and blog train items, I have been working on new items for the store. Additionally, because May 1st is National Scrapbooking Day, many of the designers (including yours truly!) are putting their items up for sale. All my items in the store will be 30% off their already low prices from May 1st to May 3rd in celebration of National Scrapbooking Day, so be sure to check them out!



Again, my apologies for the lateness in the blog train portions and I will do what I can to make it up to you all!!

Thank you for visiting my blog, leaving wonderful comments, and downloading my creations. It gives me a nice feeling to know that there are others that like what I do!

A Now its Time for A Little Sunshine

Hello again!

I took part in the ADSD monthly collab kit and this month the kit is called Sunshine Beach. It has some beautiful, vibrant colors and they were a lot of fun to work with. I know you are all busy, blog-jumping, to get all the parts, so I won't keep you.


Here is my preview:





There are 10 papers and 22 elements. I hope that you like them!!!


The full size items (300 ppi, 12 inch x 12 inch papers, elements proportionately sized) can be downloaded here:


PAPERS
ELEMENTS


And the tagger size items (72 ppi, papers are 800 pixels x 800 pixels, elements no larger than paper sizes) can be downloaded here:


PAPERS
ELEMENTS



A lot of wonderful designers took part in this, so be sure to leave some love as you are stopping by their blogs.





Now follow the TRAIN to more fabulous FREEBIES:

MagsGraphics

MoonDance Creations

Anne

Lisa

JaydensMama Designs

Digital-Keepsakes

EmCeeScraps

Panda Bear Designs

Shel Belle Scraps

Wetfish Designs

Linda's Dream Designs

Broken Jar Creations

Heavenly Crafts

My Treasured Scraps

BeaconScrap

Crafters Boutique

Bonnie

Aubrey's Mom

Morgaine Creations©

BlueVelvet DeZigns

Wendy & Sarah

88 Designs By M

ScrapperGirl Designs

Foxy Lady Creation

FairyDustPrincess-MagicMaker

My Sweet Tater

Waite For The Moment Designs

JIC Creations

Grunge And Roses

KnittinJen

BoonieScraps

JanalynsPlace

ESNQueenKalo Designs

Mamadukez Creations

Disaster In Design

Beckmoore

Pink Mary Jane

Gail's Space

CandysTreasures

AbbaDabbaScraps

by God's design

Cre8ive Formula Designs

Becky's Scrap

Buzybee Hive

Tootle Bugz

Aisne's Creations

Allie Kat Creations

PinkuPixie

Purple Dragonfly Creations

Michelle's Digital Fun Place

Candy's Creations

= You Are Here!


Please remember that the designers in this train are all over the world, which means different time zones, so if you don't see their portion on the blog, check back a little later! And remember, leave a little love when you visit, as well all love to hear from you all and know you like what we are doing!



Until next time - take care!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail.....

Happy April everyone!!


I'm just hopping in to wish you Happy Spring and to bring you my part of the Hippity Hoppity Blog Train. I have some pretty papers and some cute elements for you all. I know it's not as much as I usually make, however I have been very busy here at home. We moved into a new place on April 16th and we have been going almost non-stop for the last several days. Additionally I just got a new computer, so I had been without a computer for about 4 days, so I wanted to make sure that my part was done and uploaded and ready to go before my old computer went in the shop (we upgraded the RAM so my daughter could have it).


Anyways, without further ado, here is a preview of my part of the Hippity Hoppity Blog Train, which consists of 6 papers and 11 elements :



They are available in both full size and tagger size. Here are the upload links:


FULL SIZE

Papers
Elements


TAGGER SIZE

Papers
Elements


I hope that you all enjoy them, and if you do download, please leave some love?

Here is a listing of the other participating designers:

Angel's Designz
TTs Creations
Made By Justine
Simply Irresistible Scraps
KiKeKa Kits
Country Hollow Creations
Creationz by Jo
Gothic Inspirations
Crazy Lady Scraps
Crazed's Creations
Cazie's Designs
Confessions of a Scrap-aholic
Designs by Pebbles
Hutch's Baby
Scrapping Kittens
JayaPrem's Hangout
Seachell's Scraps
Designs by Regina
Crazy Cakes Scraps
Kita Designz
Knittin Jen
Julie's Jems
Artlor Designs
Urban Mermaid Designs
Southern Scrapz
Moos Scrap World
Channi Ds Scraps
Foxys Designz
Joyful Moments Designs
Aussie Scrap Designs
Country Girl Creations
Digi Cats
Captivated Visions
3 + 1 Scrapping
VanJo Designs
Queen Brat Designs
Jaded Delusions
Purple Dragonfly Creations
Creative Intentionz
Morgaine Creations©
Crystals Crazy PSP
Rockins Ruckus
Heartfelt Perfections
Marlenies Scraps
The Maltese Scrapper
Ann's Scrap
Patz Scrapz
The Cats Meow
Connie's Creative Chaos
Linda's Dream Designs
Designs by Teri
Candy's Treasures
Foxylady Creations
Blue Velvet DeZigns
Rachel's Expressionz
Designs by Kelly
Marsha's Scraps
Bits n Bobs
Twin Mom Scraps
GBL Creations
Digi Scrapbook Mania
Kolor Scapez Freebies
Damsel Designs
Colleen's Creative Scraps
Tiggs Scrap Designz
Baby Cakes Scraps
Scrapper Girl Designs
Lady Snowflake
Sharon's Creations
Bel Vidotti Scraps
DMK Designs
jbs2designs
Scrappy Deesignz
Graphics by Poka Dot
Badazz Designs
Desejos & Sonhos
ASwtlyre Creation

= You are Here!!!


And here is the link to main site for the blog train:
http://hippityhopblogtrain.blogspot.com/


Please remember that the designers in this convoy are all over the world, which means different time zones, so if you don't see their portion on the blog, check back a little later! And remember, leave a little love when you visit, as well all love to hear from you all and know you like what we are doing!

Birthdays and Springtime

Wow... in just a little bit, March will be here. How does that saying go? March roars in like a lion and out like a lamb? Or something along those words.... lol

There is something about both birthdays and springtime that brings out the fun in people. Not sure why. I mean I can understand the birthday part - fun, friends, good food (cake and ice cream - yum!) and yep, the presents! As for the spring, maybe it's because we're coming out of hibernation, out of the cold and into the warmth of a new season, a time of rebirth and growth....a time when you see people cleaning up their yards and repairing their homes from the harsh winter, making things look new again, getting ready to spend more time outside. Sounds upbeat to me, don't ya think?

I have 3 blog trains that go live today, so March also brings about a time of busyness for me. The first one is the Birthday Blog Train (or Convoy), whose colors are bright and festive and reminds me a bit of a carnival! A lot of talented designers took part in this and have wonderful shares for you all. Here is my preview to my part:



I have a total of 12 papers and 15 elements, in both full and tagger size. (Technically, only the full size are part of the blog train, however I know that many come to my blog for tagger size items as well, so I went ahead and made both sizes.) The full size papers are 12 inch x 12 inch, 300 ppi, png format with matching jpgs and the elements are corresponding in size, ppi and format. The tagger size papers are 600 pixels x 600 pixels, png format with matching jpgs while the elements are no wider than 700 pixels (with the exception of the balloons, which are no wider than 800 pixels), in png format. The clips were made courtesy of a script from Jennie's World. The link to her site can be found in the "Resources" area on the right side of my blog.

Here are the upload links:


FULL SIZE

Papers: Click Here
Elements: Click Here


TAGGER SIZE

Papers: Click Here
Elements: Click Here

There is also an add-on for you all - 4 fun frames to show-off your birthday pictures! Also available in full size and tagger size. Here is the preview:



And the uploading links:

Full size Frames Click Here
Tagger size Frames Click Here


Below you will find the site links to the participating designers. Please remember that the designers in this convoy are all over the world, which means different time zones, so if you don't see their portion on the blog, check back a little later! And remember, leave a little love when you visit, as well all love to hear from you all and know you like what we are doing!

Additional note: Julia of Beacon Scrap will be delayed by a few days due to problems with her computer. She hopes to have her part of the train on her blog by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Also, Angi (of Angi's Place) just contacted us in the group to tell us that her part will also be delayed as she took a "nasty spill" and required emergency oral surgery, and is on pain killers. She will try to post her part by Tuesday. Should either designers take longer, I will let you all know.


DesignsByAmilyn
Beaconscrap
Aussie Scrap Designs
WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly Creations
Amy's Scrap Place
Angel Flower
Angi's Place
Candie's Creations
DesignZ by DeDe Smith
VanJo Designs
Digital Keepsakes
Kolor'Scapez!
KatLen Kreations
MoveFearlessly Designs
Missladyhawke
LindasDreamDesigns
Blind Sight Designs
Digi Cyber Scraps
Miss Erin's Scraps
twisted angel
TammyJo's Creations
Designs by Teri~
The Queen and Princess Designs
Designs by Ruth

= You are Here!!!


And now, from birthdays to springtime!!

The second of 3 blog trains is my part of the monthly ADSD blog trains, which I really enjoy being a part of. The colors for this months kit are absolutely breathtaking - I could have made many more things for this. In fact, I had to stop myself so I could work on the other blog trains!! Such wonderful pastels were chosen for this kit. Here is my preview:



There are 12 papers and 30 elements, in both full and tagger size. (Technically, only the full size are part of the blog train, however I know that many come to my blog for tagger size items as well, so I went ahead and made both sizes.) The full size papers are 12 inch x 12 inch, 300 ppi, png format with matching jpgs and the elements are corresponding in size, ppi and format. The tagger size papers are 600 pixels x 600 pixels, png format with matching jpgs while the elements are no bigger than 800 pixels x 800 pixels, in png format.

Here are the uploading links:

FULL SIZE

Papers: Click Here
Elements: Click Here

TAGGER SIZE

Papers: Click Here
Elements: Click Here

And here is the list of participating designers for the ADSD "Hurry Up Spring" kit:

Mags - http://magsgraphics.blogspot.com
DesignsByAmilyn - http://designsbyamilyn.blogspot.com
Gina - http://gina-moondancecreations.blogspot.com/
Jen - www.scrappingwithjen.blogspot.com
Aubrey's Mom - http://scrappinbyaubreysmom.blogspot.com
Donna - www.tootlebugz.com
Foxy - http://foxyladycreation.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://digital-keepsakes.blogspot.com
Becky - http://beckysscrap.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://lindasdreamdesigns.blogspot.com/
Candy - http://candystreasures.blogspot.com
Joyful Moments Designs- http://digitalshop-margie.blogspot.com/
Shel - http://shelbellescraps.blogspot.com
Joni http://mooscrapworld.blogspot.com
Lei - http://fairydustprincess-magicmaker.blogspot.com/
BlueVelvet DeZigns- http://nutnbutdezigns.blogspot.com
AllieKat Creations -- www.alliekatcreations.blogspot.com
Lynn - http://themathematiciansassistant.com
EmCeeScraps http://emceescraps.blogspot.com
Buzybee Designs - http://buzybeehive.blogspot.com
Deanna at Flower Scraps - http://flowerscrap.blogspot.com
Anne - http://mousee23.sosblog.com/
Bits N Bobs - http://scrappingbits.blogspot.com/
Willow Grace Designs - http://willowgracedesigns.blogspot.com
Cyndi, Wetfish Designs - http://wetfishscraps.blogspot.com
Bonnie/The Maltese Scrapper - http://bonniecarter.blogspot.com/
Mardesia - http://craftersboutique.blogspot.com
Catt - http://cattscrapps.blogspot.com/
Gail - http://gails-space.blogspot.com
Morgaine Creations© - http://morgainecreations-gone-scrappy.blogspot.com/
VanJo Designs- http://harley310.blogspot.com/
beckmoore(Debbie) - http://beckmoorescrapalittle.blogspot.com/
Elemental Pixie - http://www.elementalpixie.blogspot.com
Isabella - http://www.lotsofprettythings.blogspot.com
Wendy & Sarah - www.kikkinkreations.blogspot.com
WillowRaven~Purple Dragonfly Creations - http://www.purpledragonflycreations.blogspot.com/
Lynn - http://heavenlycrafts.blogspot.com/
Blind Sight Designs - http://blindsightdesigns.blogspot.com/
Bhe Lacson - http://www.bhebhethartzdesignz.blogspot.com/
Cottage Stella - http://stellarificcreations.blogspot.com
Mandy - http://scrapswithspunkitude.harkinsfamilyblog.com/
Jessi-http://stormiescraps.blogspot.com/
SnapScrapCreate - http://snapscrapcreate.blogspot.com
Panda Bear Designs - http://www.pandabeardesigns.blogspot.com/
My Sweet Tater http://tatersplace-mjstitch.blogspot.com/
Lois AKA Ladye - http://scrappinwithladye.blogspot.com/
Mary: http://barkingpenguinscraps.blogspot.com/
Stacy @ Kalo Designs http://kalodesigns.blogspot.com/
Dawne at Desert Bloom Designs - http://desertbloomdesigns.blogspot.com
ScrapperGirl Designs http://scrappergirldesigns.blogspot.com
Erika {aka PinkuPixie} - http://ppbits.blogspot.com/
by God's design - http://digibygodsdesign.biz
Creative Digital Scraps by Chiara - http://creativedigitalscraps.blogspot.com
Digital Scrap Fun - http://www.digitalscrapfun.blogspot.com
Heather - http://giftedgoose.blogspot.com/

= You are Here!!!

Ok, now... go on to the next stop for the blog trains and have fun snagging up all the wonderful freebies! And remember to leave some love for the talented designers who shared their time and talent with us all!!

Until next time... take care!!

Tornadoes in Oklahoma

As many of you may not know, Oklahoma was hit with some powerful tornadoes on February 10, 2009. While I live close to the affected areas, we were lucky to not have been hit. I could hear the sirens going off as I was driving to pick up my daughter from school, and they sounded so close, too. Usually the kids are outside, waiting for parents or the buses, however on that day, they had all the children in the building. When I pulled up, there were only a few faculty members outside and the usual police officer who is there for security for the school. The sky was very dark and cloudy and you could hear different reports coming over the radio in the police car. One of the tornadoes touched down right near a friend of ours, who lives about 10 minutes away. Many people lost their homes, businesses, and 8 people lost their lives.

The reason I am writing about this is, one of our fellow scrapping designers, Linda of Linda's Dream Designs, had family members (nephew and his family) affected by these tornadoes. Many designers - including myself - are joining together to participate in a collaboration kit to help them in their time of need. Here is the message I received from Joni at Bouquet of Pixels:

We will be doing a charity collab for Linda's (Linda's Dream Designs) nephew & his family. Here's a little of their story:

Joey and his wife, Karri, have 5 children: Kylie (12), Emily (10), Nathan (9), Cayden (8), and Braden (6). They were among the families tragically affected by the tornadoes in Oklahoma in February of 2009. They had a fire in their home during these storms, and they totally lost everything. They were unable to afford insurance and are, therefore, left with absolutely nothing. Their fire was due to the grass fires that happened and the storm winds stoked the fire that caught their home on fire. Thankfully, nobody was home at the time it happened, and they are all safe. They are staying with family for a short time but, as you can imagine with 7 people, it is very cramped and they can't stay long. The American Red Cross is supposed to be giving them $400 to put towards rent on a place to live and they will also be giving them some clothes and toys for the kids.

The color palette can be seen here. You may add white and black as well. The theme will be a kids theme (think playground, toys, fun, etc.). The name will be For The Kids. You can do as much or as little as you wish. Please name your part with your design name_forthekids_item. Please make a preview of your part and include your TOU in your zip. When you are finished, please upload it to FTP and email me to let me know that you have finished it.

It will be due no later than March 10, 2009. If you can get it completed sooner, that would be great. If we can get the whole collab on the market sooner, that means that we can start making money for this family sooner!

I will also have a donate button that will be available to put on your blog (if you choose) so people can choose to either donate money or purchase the kit.

Remember...this is an optional kit! If you would like to participate, please sign up HERE.


I have been in touch with Joni, who told me that anyone interested in this can find out more information at this link: http://bouquetofpixels.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=53.


I will keep you posted on the kit - when it is completed and ready to purchase.

Please keep all of those who were affected, in your prayers.
Thank you.

Update on Lifting Hopes Charity Kit

Hello everyone!

I'm not sure if you remember me posting about a charity collab kit to which I had contributed some papers and elements. Well, I wanted to let you know that the kit is officially up for sale, and it is a DOOZY! You wouldn't believe how many wonderful designers came together to take part in this amazing kit! It is HUUUUUGE! Here is a very small preview from this very sizeable kit:



There is SO MUCH to this kit (140 papers, 32 ribbons, 30+ frames, many "flying" related elements like birds, balloons and planes, just to start!) so please be sure to check out Lady V's blog for more information and then head on over to Pretty Scrappy to purchase it to help benefit the National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED), a very worthy organization. Also note that in addition to a matching add-on for the kit, there is a free sampler available as well as a free matching QuickPage by Scrappy Shannon. Included in the main kit are coupons from some of the designers, so believe me when I tell you that you are getting more than your money's worth with this kit - and you are helping support a wonderful cause.