Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Spring Freebie Kit


Spring here in the Intermountain West has been a real tease, sunshiny one day and snowing the next. I have Spring Fever for sure! So, I decided to channel some of that restlessness into a springtime kit. Once I got started, it seemed like I couldn't stop! The finished product includes 2 alphas, 15 papers, and 24 embellishments. I tried to give it both playful and elegant options. I don't really feel like the preview does it justice...but you can download the kit here to see everything in better detail.

If you download, please read the TOU and remember to leave me some feedback...that's what makes all the work worth while.

Happy Spring!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Inkjet Shrinky Dinks Instructions

I recently lost my instructions for using Inkjet Shrinky Dinks. I was so frustrated at not being able to find the instructions online, I scanned mine once I found them. Here are links to page 1 and page 2. They are only 100 dpi, but hopefully they will allow you to find the information you need.
The first time I used these, I used fingernail polish as a clear coat and it didn't work...the colors ran and bled. This time around, I plan to use Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. I'll post again when I know how that works.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fleeting moments


My baby is less baby all the time, and I don't know where the time went...so I savor the moments when I can snuggle and love him. I have always liked "Song for a Fifth Child" by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton, but I appreciate it more as my kids grow and it really sinks in how true it is.
I've used the last stanza of the poem for a new wordart freebie. Hope you enjoy it.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Gone AWOL

Whew, it's been a while since I've done much of anything scrap-wise. I got a little overwhelmed at the whole thing, and although I was thrilled to have a kit for sale, I was totally clueless as to how to get the word out. Combine those factors with a healthy inferiority complex, seasonal depression and the holidays, and I just had to take a step back. It was a bigger step than I thought though, because when I did finally check my e-mail inbox, I found an e-mail saying I needed to sign a new contract if I wanted to remain a part of the store. The deadline had passed several days before I read the e-mail so I sent and explanatory e-mail but have yet to hear back. If they'll have me, I'll give the store another try. If not, maybe I'll give it a little time and go back to just freebies for a while.
It's hard to justify the time designing without any financial benefit when there are so many other things that need doing, but it's good for me to continue learning. I love it when I accomplish something (however small) that I didn't think I could do.
I might look into PSP...I do the bulk of my designing in Illustrator and Photoshop, but a lot of the prolific designers I like use PSP.
Speaking of designers I like, check out Katie's stuff at justsoscrappy.blogspot.com - it's all so cute!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Wow


I just stumbled upon the most fantastic blog for freebies...http://www.storeide.se/gunhild/index.htm This stuff is great! I can't believe I haven't found this one sooner! I'm especially excited that her terms of use allow for commercial use...I'm excited to take this stuff for a spin!

Speaking of freebies, here's a little tag freebie I made with the Awesome Autumn kit.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Hooray for Me!


My first scrapbook kit is officially for sale at yourscrapaddiction.com! You can buy it here (and you know that would delight me). In celebration, I've created a QP for you. You can snag that one right here.
Personal Use Only, please.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Awesome Autumn


I love fall! In honor of this wonderful season, I've created a huge kit that will be the first item available for sale. Here's a page I made using the kit.
You can download this freebie quickpage here.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Yay!

I am so excited to be working out the details of selling my designs in a new store! Stay tuned...

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

How about a freebie?


This is one of the first mini-kits I designed. I decided to make it available for download again, and you can snag it here. I thrive on feedback, so if you grab it, please leave a little love.

Please be sure to read my TOU. Thanks!

Feeling dumb

So, I've debated with myself for months about whether I really want to start a blog and I finally thought, "Just jump in and do it!" And here it is...but it doesn't look the way I want it to and I don't know what I don't know and need to learn! Still, it's a start. I'm sure the whole thing will be a learning process.