Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Snow Baby

Good morning everybody. I'm back to announce the release of Victoria Feemster's new kit Snow Baby. It's perfect for scrapping all those lil snow babies in our lives.

This kit is available @ Gotta Pixel, Scrapbook-Bytes and SugarHillCo. Be sure to stop by the SugarHillCo. forum tomorrow 12/1 and check out the color challenge with the one and only Victoria Feemster herself as she hosts the new challenge with a discount coupon to get the new Snow Baby kit and score yourself the matching mini for FREE!!
Check out the pages I created using both the full and the mini Snow Baby kits...
(Here's using just the Full kit)

(Here's using just the Mini)

(Using BOTH the full and mini kits)


Be sure to head on over to any of VFD's shops to pick up this gorgeous new kit.

Happy Scrapping and TTYL!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

New Goodies!!

Welcome and hello again! How is everyone on this fun relaxing Sunday afternoon? I am great. The house is quiet! Shaun's still sleeping (he was up til the wee hours of the morning playing Bejeweled Blitz on the computer,lol) the kids are all gone (went to my sisters for the night..a nice change from having the nephews over here all the time) and I don't hear the dogs barking at anyone (maybe that bark-off that Shaun picked up really is working-lol).
So I am just sitting here enjoying my nice quiet time to think, reflect and just relax!
So how many of you digi scrappers out there emptied their paypal accounts on all the great digi store sales this weekend?? I did! Between the Farmer's Market at Scrap Orchard and the Best of 2010 sale over at SugarHillCo. I can honestly say that I won't be able to spend any money on digi goodies for a while. Who can blame a girl when everything is ONLY $1.00? I mean come on!!!! I just wish the Black Friday sales in the real world were that awesome,lol.
This past week has been a great week for me though. I mean I got the paycheck I have been waiting for - (been waiting forever for) so I was able to get caught up on some bills and I also got asked to join another creative team (not mentioning any names though-at least not yet) the kids got along great (for the most part) all week long and I got some laundry done (quite a bit actually). To top it all off we celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday and had family over (some that I haven't spent much time with at all this past year) and Shaun got like a 4 day weekend (paid even) So yeah, it's been a great week and today is my day to just relax. So here is my post for today:

Outside my window...chilly but sunny
I am thinking...about maybe going out to lunch with the hubby while the kids are away.
I am thankful for...days when my family gives me a break from the kids for once,lol
From the kitchen... nothing yet (it's 11:57 am and I just woke up @ 10:30am).
I am wearing...duh- I'm still in bed so my jammies obviously (I'd live in them if I could).
I am creating...this blog post at the moment,lol...seriously though later I'll scrap some more because the kids are with my sister for the day and Shaun will be playing his wii.
I am going...to just relax and enjoy the quiet time I've been blessed with today.
I am reading...same as last time...Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (I actually haven't been reading much...been too busy scrapping & shopping,lol).
I am hoping... that this coming year is better than this year!
I am hearing...the neighbor calling her dog (he got out of the yard again)
Around the house...nothing but quiet (well except the clicking of the keys on my laptop)
One of my favorite things...being able to sleep in (it's very rare though)
A few plans for the rest of the week: CT requirements, pay more bills, christmas shopping, don't know what else yet.
Pondering these words..."Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it".
- Robert Frost
From my digi stash (going to share w/ you what I picked up this weekend)
From the Best of 2010 Black Friday sale @ SugarHillCo.




I also picked up the entire Doodleville collection!
Here's what I picked up from the Farmer's Market over at Scrap Orchard:




I also picked up all the add on packs to go with this kit!


I also picked up some CU templates by Pixel Geek Designs (popcorn box and crayon box,etc)







I also picked up these packs from Suzy Q Scraps:
Basic checks-paper pack, date me acrylic, date me vellum, epoxy tiles in neutral, feeling chipper alpha, spotty dotties paper pack and stash builders kraft alpha.




and last but not least these two awesome template packs by Ziggle Designs:



So see what I mean about not having money to spend on digi goodies for a long while?!
Well that's it for now, be sure to stop by in a couple days for a couple new releases from my CTs and maybe a freebie or two ;)

Happy Scrapping!

Friday, November 26, 2010

For Today 11/26/2010

Okie dokie I'm back to write my "For Today" post.

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... It's dark right now 5:51pm and very windy. Brrr it's also cold!
I am thinking... I must be crazy for letting the kids have 2 of their cousins stay the night last night,lol
I am thankful for... my online friends they help keep me sane!
From the kitchen...Mmm left over turkey, stuffing, sour cream & chive masked potatoes, candied yams, green bean casserole, warm wheat rolls and for dessert left over pumpkin and dutch apple pie w/ whip cream
I am wearing... pants and a long sleeve shirt because it's very chilly this evening.
I am creating... taking a break for the night because I just finished updating the blog and CT requirements for the coming week.
I am going... to relax in a few and watch Sons of Anarchy & Lost with my hubby.
I am reading...still reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I am hoping... that I get some good deals while ordering xmas prezzies online this year!
I am hearing... my hubby is playing band hero and my 5 year old son is singing along..so cute!!
Around the house... children laughing and playing together and so far no fighting...hope I didn't just jinx nothing,LOL
One of my favorite things... listening to my husband sing our song to me. He's got an awesome singing voice!
A few plans for the rest of the week: Christmas decorating and shopping, running errands (got to pay those bills) start some creating for my new CT!! Yeah you read that right..but I can't tell who I'm getting creative for just yet.
I'm pondering these words...A great artist is always before his time or behind it.
-George Edward Moore
From my canvas/lens...

This first picture is one from my little sister (she's a photographer too). I just had to share this because I loved it so much!

This is my daughter Alexandra while having a sleepover with her cousins. Photo taken by me and edited by me using PSP X2.

This is an older photo of my daughter Alexandra (2004) while at a park. Recently edited by me.

I didn't take this photo of my son (from 2005) but I did some photo editing on it and wanted to share that with you.

This is my oldest daughter Nicole. Photo taken by me in (2008). Recently edited by me as well.

YAY the blogs finished!!!

Yay, I'm so excited that I finally finished my blog!! I purchased the collab kit "Art & Soul" by Holly Designs and Krista Sahlin (sahlink studio) over at Ninth and Bloom a couple weeks ago after seeing all the gorgeous pages in the gallery and I was thinking "that would be the perfect kit to use for my blog" so I bought it, then grabbed some tutorials from Kevin & Amanda (dot) com and from Shabby Blogs and created my own blog background and page elements to create what you see here!! (I'm adding the links to Kevin&Amanda and to Shabby Blogs as well) so you all can visit and make your own blogs using your own purchased kits and these super easy to follow tutorials and for those who may not feel comfortable creating your own you can download some ready made blogger templates for free.
Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think..I know it's not perfect but I love my new blog.

Ok, so did all my american friends have a great Thanksgiving holiday yesterday?? I did. We didn't travel this year (we hosted dinner @ our place)...I have been very tired, and sore latelt so I didn't feel like going anywhere and our place is bigger than my sisters places so we had the extra room to have everyone come over. Dinner was delicious and we even had 3 different kinds of pie to choose from for dessert.

Well, I am pretty busy cleaning today (laundry...fun) so I'm going to go switch loads and fold/put away clean clothes so I'll be back a lil later to share with you my daybook post for today.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Under Construction

Just a very quick post to say sorry about the mis-matched blog. I'm in the process of updating my blog so please bear with me. It's late right now or early depending on how you want to take it (1:31am) so I am very tired and will finish the blog tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Can't Catch Me!!

Hi all I'm back with a brand new cute Christmas collection available TODAY at Polka Dot Plum by the lovely ladies of Sunflowers Studio Designs. It's called Can't Catch Me and you can purchase this kit in individual packs or you can purchase the entire collection in one bundle and SAVE$$!!! Here's a preview of this gorgeous collection and some pages by me.

Cute right?!! Check out the cuteness in action with these inspirational layouts by me:




WOW, I LOVE playing with this kit! Make sure to head on over to Polka Dot Plum and pick up this cute collection for only $8.oo!
Check back soon for some freebies by me!

Happy Scrapping!

-Kristi

Monday, November 22, 2010

Just another chilly & rainy day.

So yeah, not a whole lot going on today. Too cold and wet to do anything outside and when it's this cold my body aches too bad to want to do much of anything anyways...

FOR TODAY (11/22/2010)

Outside my window... rainy and very chilly
I am thinking... I really am not looking forward to Winter weather
I am thankful for... having a nice warm house to live in
From the kitchen... nothing yet, prolly gonna make a bacon,egg & cheese bagel
I am wearing... my grey sweat pants and my black Beatles tshirt (jammies)
I am creating... new digi scrap layouts (gotta get my Scrap Orchard challenges caught up)
I am going... to pick up my husband @ 2:30 this afternoon and take him to the dentist
I am reading... Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I am hoping... to finish my book soon so I can start the next one
I am hearing... rolling thunder
Around the house... dirty clothes in each of the kids' rooms..gotta finish that today!
One of my favorite things... listening to the birds chirping outside the window (poor things are getting soakin' wet out there at the moment though)
A few plans for the rest of the week... start Christmas shopping and Thursday's Turkey Day!!
Pondering these words... "All children are artists. Th problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." - Pablo Picasso
From my canvas/lens... a couple new scrap layouts by me that were for me not a CT!
Using the kit 'Audrey' by Pixel Perfect Designs

using the kit 'Cake & Icecream' by Tracie Stroud


List of credits:
Scrap Orchard
Creative Me bundle by Amy Stoffel, Play collab. by Decrow & Sahlin studios, Two Turtle Doves by Ziggle Designs, Lifelines 1 by SuzyQ Scraps, Hey Mr. DJ collab by the Scrap Orchard Designers, Random moments collab by Decrow & Vlim, It's about him by Captivated Visions, Happy Snapper by Captivated Visions, Online page kit by Captivated Vistions & Jenn Barrette

Little Dreamer Designs
(Background paper) from Collage Sheets paper pack by Agnes Biro, In Stitches accessory pack by Tickled Pink Studio

After 5 Designs
Heart of Nature collab by the After 5 designs designers (create wings designs)

Ninth & Bloom
Art & Soul collab by Holly Designs & Sahlin Studio

Deviant Scraps
Altered art doll set by Farrah's Designer scraps (key)
Got your number element pack by Holliewood Studios

The Lily Pad
Bring on the Cake by Karah Fredricks, threaded blossoms elements

Funky Playground designs
How I feel kit by Michelle Batton Designs

Sweet Shoppe Designs
Water color spills by Misty Cato

Polka Dot Plum
Beary Scary by Sunflowers Studio Designs

Designs in Digital
Mood for a Melody by T Bugz

Two Peas in a bucket
Dream Freebie by Vinnie Pearce, Proud to be digi collab brush kit

Other shops/blogs
Everlasting Love by Victoria Feemster Designs available @ Gotta Pixel, Scrapbook Bytes & SugarHillCo; I am-element pack by Cheeky Monkey Designs-Zig Zag Scraps blog freebie; Hazel Olive - Shabby Sheet freebie; Janelle C -finishing touches freebie

Suddenly Artistic Designs Blog
Bits of Life word art bits, Life word art, Wise Advice Word art set and Zodiac Girls word art.

I think that's it...if I missed anyone I am truly sorry!

That's it for now folks, I may be back a bit later but who knows with these things right?!?

You can share your own Simple Woman's Daybook too. Just visit the Simple Woman's Daybook blog to get started: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

TTYL and Happy Scrapping!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Freebie Friday!!!

Just a short and very sweet post today. I have a freebie QP made by me to give to you today!! I created this page using the Sunny winters Day kit by Sunflowers Studio Designs. Here's the page I created and the quick page preview.

Here's the QP!!


Head on over the the Sunflowers Studio Designs blog http://www.sunflowersstudio.com/blog/ remember link in sidebar------------------> and snag this freebie by me, then after you scrap with it, please come back here and leave the link in a comment so I can go check it out in action!!

Happy Scrapping and ttys!

-Kristi

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Sunny Winter's Day

Today it is very chilly here in West Michigan, reminds me of the cold winter days that we having coming very soon. But with all things, the "bad" comes with "good". Just like in Winter it's cold but you sometimes may have bright sun shiny days-at least here in Michigan anyways,LOL.
The new kit that's being released at Polka Dot Plum by Sunflowers Studio Designs is perfect to scrap just those moments caught on film during those days I was just talking about. It's called Sunny Winter's Day and it's full of bright warm yellows and cool blues with shiny glitters to boot! Love the new kit. I can't wait any longer to share with you just how gorgeous this kit is. So without further ado here is 'Sunny Winter's Day'...

Told you it was gorgeous didn't I!?! Just like all PDP new releases this kit is 20% off. You can either purchase the kit alone or you can buy the bundle pack which includes not only the kit, but also a glitter paper pack, some glitter and brushes to make your own scatters, and extra bling! A $12.99 value all for ONLY $8.00! How can one say no to that offer??

Link to Polka Dot Plum is in the side bar -------------------------------->
How about a lil inspiration from me to get those creative juices flowing...



Have fun scrapping all those sunny winter pictures. I can't wait to see all your layouts in the Polk Dot Plum gallery using this kit!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

It's a Beautiful Morning!!!

lol, sorry I am just totally ecstatic today because I'm an auntie again!!! Yup my SIL had her son this morning at 3:13am, I got the call a lil after 3:30am from my husbands brother. We are All very excited to have finally met lil Hezakiah Sean! He is so adorable, I just wanna eat him all up. Don't believe me!?! Have a lil look see for yourself....



There he is; all 8lbs. 9oz. and 20 1/2in. of him! Handsome lil guy huh?!! Told ya so!
I can't wait to get lots and lots of new photos of the lil guy and scrap til my hearts content!

In other news I want to tell you about the *NEW* kit that Victoria Feemster has available at Gotta Pixel. It's called 'Fall in Love' and it's just as gorgeous as her other kits and perfect to scrap the photos of me and my loving husband Shaun. He is my rock, my shoulder to cry on, he is my best friend and my soul mate. I love you so much honey! What's better than an entire kit that's gorgeous and you can scrap amazing layouts with? How about Getting the whole kit for only $4? That's right, Fall In Love is the November "Gotta Grab It" at Gotta Pixel and today is the last day to get all four packs to this amazing kit for only $1.00 each!
Here's a look at this gorgeous kit separated in it's individual packs:

Like I said this is the last day to get this kit for only $4.00! So you better hurry on over to Gotta Pixel and grab it before it's combined into one full kit and charged full price.
Here's a lil inspiration from me to get you motivated...
First a layout featuring my sister Heidi and her husband Josh from their wedding day earlier this year (2010).

and now one of my favorite layouts ever; me and my husband Shaun. Photo is from 2007 but the story behind this layout is what the page is all about.

Gorgeous right? I know!
I also have a freebie for you available over on Victoria's blog here: http://www.victoriafeemster.com/blog/ remember clickable link is in side bar----->
Here's a preview of my freebie:


Well that's it for today friends. I'll be back tomorrow with a new kit being released from Sunflowers Studio Designs and you DO NOT want to miss it!

Happy Scrapping and ttyl!

-Kristi