Texas Two Step - March 11-17

It's my turn again to host the Texas Two Step Challenge at MIS. Here's the template to work with:

And here's my LO with the template:

This LO was created with Greta by Cathy Ann Designs. It's available at Color Line Designs. The photo is of a friend's little girl, Klara.

And now, the link to the template. http://www.4shared.com/file/40313991/d5e5c82f/RMcDD_TTTC_March2.html

Have fun and be sure to post your LO in the Texas Two Step Gallery so you can receive the participation prize, 2 Brag Book Templates by me!

Ch-ch-changes

Well, I hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend. Today has been an absolutely gorgeous day.

After a long week of horrible, wet and freezing weather, we had a beautiful day with highs in the 60s. I was able to open up our stuffy house and enjoy the sunshine and cool breeze.
And not only that, my mother-in-law came and took my two children to play with one of their cousins, my husband went over to his folks house to help with the floors, and I had the majority of this beautiful day all by myself. I cleaned and vacuumed the living room. I cleaned and vacuumed the playroom. I cleaned, swept, and mopped the kitchen and dining rooms. And I was able to get some scrapping and designing done. I'm working on a new collaboration kit for KJOI. I'm also working a brag book using my 30th birthday photos for the Brag Challenge at N4D. And I'm also just scrapping and trying to meet all my CT requirements. Regardless, I'm having a blast!

Here are a couple of my latest LOs.

This LO was created with Whimsical Spring by CanDesigns.

Template is from Kellie Puddy's Baseboards Pack #3.

The photos are of my sweet Hannah and her good friend Stephen at Easter 2006.

This next LO was also created with a kit by Candee. This time I used Letters from Grandma. The template is by me. I might post it as a freebie if you're nice to me. LOL :)

And I've really been missing Granny and Grandaddy this week. I shed a few tears so I thought I'd scrap a LO that made me smile. The next two LOs I created using the Caroline B.'s Once Upon a Time who designers at N4D. This kit is so much fun to work with I just had a blast working with it. Of course, when you have a daughter who has focused on princesses for the past two years, creating LOs that involve castles and pumpkins, fairies and princesses isn't very hard at all.

This first LO is one of my oldest and dearest friend's little girl.

Template is from Kellie Puddy's Baseboards Pack #3

This next LO is of my daughter at her 3rd Birthday Party. We had it at Toys R Us and part of the party was a Princess Parade through the store. It was so much fun. She had a blast!
Template is from Templates-N-More by Trish H.

And finally, this last LO was created using Created with Cuddly Creatures by Lliella Designs. The template is by me.

The beautiful little baby in these photos is our cousin's first child, Lexi, who is now 2.

And now, about those changes. I am no longer selling at Scrapper's Zone. In fact, for the time being, Scrapper's Zone is no more. I do not know anything more than I am sharing here. There was some sort of something and now the site is gone. I do not know what the future holds for that site. I am very thankful that I was able to sell there while I had the opportunity. I hope to see you at my other stores.

Scrappin' Freestyle News/Chat with SeAScrApS

Remember when I said I was hosting FOUR different template challenges? Well, one of the challenges is at Scrappin' Freestyle and I didn't post about a prize. And that's because, the posting prizes at SFS are from collaboration kits created by the Element Team (on which I serve). For January, we put together a rockin' seventies kit called Cinnamon Sweetness. Here's my contribution for the kit:

Just for participating in the challenges at SFS, you will receive parts of the entire Cinnamon Sweetness kit. And what's more fun than the fact that *I'm* hosting the Template Challenge? Come and play with me!! In fact, I put a new template up for the 2nd half of January!!! Take a peek in the Template Challenge Gallery to see what others have done with the temlpate I provided.

And of course, don't forget about Chats with SeAScrApS at DST tonight and every Wednesday starting at 10 pm ET/9 pm CT.Come visit with Heidi and me at SeAScrApS new crops at Digishoptalk on Wednesday nights from 10-11pm Est. Each week there will be a SeAScrAps Challenge. We will be promoting one of SeAScrApS kits for 50% off. This weeks kit is Snowflakes with over 100 elements!

It will be an exciting night for everyone and did I mention there will be freebies? In fact, each week you receive QP freebies created with the featured kit, but once a month, Sandra gives the entire featured kit to all the chat participants for FREE!!! She never reveals when the kit will be given away, so be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday nights from 10-11p.m. and come join the fun.!!!

LAST DAY TO SAVE

Hi everyone. Today is your last day to save 40% off my About a Boy Kit (which is this month's featured kit for the Brag book Challenge)and my Sketch Template Mega Pack #2 at my Scrappers Zone and KJOI Studios Stores. You have until Monday to save on them at my Buzy Bee Scrapper Store.

About a Boy is marked down to $3.30 and the Mega Pack is only $6 for THIRTY Sketch Templates. You can get BOTH for under $10 (which is the regular price of the templates)

Template Challenges GALORE

Hi everyone. Today has been a long day. Both kids are sick with a virus, both running temps over 100, and both cranky as can be. Not to mention that they both want Mommy which makes for a long day. I was soooo close to weaning Cayden completely, and now we're back to phase 1. But when all he'll do is nurse, I'm so thankful that I'm still nursing.


Anyway, I am the host of 4 template challenges for January for 4 different sites. I'm sooo excited, and have been soooo busy this evening attempting to get the challenges up and ready to roll. There are four completely different templates, 1 at each site. I've been hosting the template challenges at SZ, BBSD, and KJOI for some time now, but I've added SFS to the mix. Of course, I'm still learning that site, so when I figure out where to upload the actual zip files, I'll post a link back here reminding you to go and play with the template there as well.

The template and my LO for the challenge at SZ look like this:

The kit I used for my LO is Pretty Flowers by CanDesigns. And this is actually a QP that I created. The little girl in the picture is Nickie's and Joel's eldest daughter, Lexi, at Hannah's birthday party in August. She's such a cutie and turns two years old in 2 weeks! If you want to play along in this Template Challenge, go here and read all the rules and how to get the template.


The template and LO that I created for BBSD are here:


Again, I used Pretty Flowers by CanDesigns for this LO and turned it into a QP as well. This is a photo of Aunt Debbie that Uncle Kenny took earlier this week. You can learn all about how to play along with this template here.

This will be my second month hosting the template challenge at KJOI Studios. I have not created a LO with the template I made for this particular challenge. I cannot wait to play with this template. You can go here if you want to play along with this template.

And lastly, I am hosting the first ever template challenge at Scrappin' Freestyle. I have the template created but I do not know where I should upload it to start the challenge, so all I can do is share the template preview with you. This is another template that I cannot WAIT to create a layout with (<-- I know that's bad grammar, but it's sooo late). Anyway here's the preview. If you want to play along with this template, click hereI created my LO using Miss Michaela by Becki Kress. It's available at Color Line Designs. This kit is PERFECT for LOs with little girls. Just look at how awesome it matches the girls' shirts in the photo I used. The template was created by me. I used some actions by Atomic Cupcake to help with the torn and folder papers.

Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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Wild Wednesday Freebies and SZ CT Call

Okay, since I'm so proud that we've nearly completed the rennovations to our guest bathroom (see my family blog for more of those details), I am sharing two freebie templates with you. The first template is a Christmas Card (from my soon to be in stores Christmas Card Template Collection) and the second is a sample from my soon to be in stores Mega Pack #2. I LOVE this template. It is soooo cute. . . even though it's a Christmas Sketch.

This LO was created with one of my Christmas Kits, Christmas Joy.

And a LO using it:

This LO was created the SFS Element Team December Kit, Holiday Wishes. I just LOVE this kit and think this sketch is soooo adorable and very unique. I love how the little pictures are like ornaments on the tree!

To pick up these templates, click here

And finally, I have made this adorable LO for two different challenges. The first challenge is the Template Challenge at Stone Access Studios. And the Inspirations Challenge at K-JOI Studios. I used Karla Marano's Autumn Abundance Kit for this LO! It's GORGEOUS!

And now, the designers at Scrapper's Zone are looking for a store-wide CT. Please read the ad below and email us if you are interested in applying:

Fabulously, Fun, Friday Freebie

How's that for alliteration? LOL

It's been a while since I've even thought about giving away a freebie. I've been so busy designing and fulfilling my own CT obligations that I haven't thought to give something to y'all.

I'm very happy with this Template. I love how it's turned out. Click here to get it.

Here's are a couple of my LOs with the template.

This LO was created with Pastel Breezes by Karla Marano.

Created with Backyard Buganza by Karla Marano

Just Some LOs

I've been working hard on an Add On for my first Element Team Assignment, a Christmas Kit using some different colors, a Cheerleading Kit, and more templates. But the one thing I have been missing is scrapping, soooo, I've just finished a ton of LOs and I want to share with with everyone!!!

Both of these LOs were created with Fiesta Tile by Traci Thompson, which is available at Make It Scrappy. The first LO was also created with Baby's First Christmas by Jamie Rousselle, available at DigitalScrapbook Place. And it was with one of my templates. The second LO was created with a template by LB Creations for the October Template Challenge at Just for the Scrap of It

These next two LOs were created with Sandra's (aka SeAscrAps) kit, Crop Til Ya Drop. I made them and then used the LOs as Quick Pages to be given away at the weekly chat I host.

These next two LOs were also made with a kit by SeAscrAps. These are from her Timeless Kit. I LOVE it. I cannot wait to scrap more wedding layouts. Man, it was 8 years ago that we got married. And I'm happier now than I've ever been. God is good! The first layout was created with a Template by LB Creations for the September Template Challenge at Just for the Scrap of It. The botton LO was created with a Template by me and was made for the Words Challenge at DigiScrapShak.

Super Saturday Freebie ~ Link Fixed

Well, I just finished my second entry in the So You Think You Can Design Contest. Of course, I cannot share it with y'all until Monday. I'm bummed, but I'll get over it. I'm soooooo proud of it!!! I think it's super cute!!!


Anyway, I thought I'd share a freebie template with you. If you love this template, run to one of my stores and snatch my 30 Sketch Template Mega Pack. You get 30 sketches for just $10. And then you can use them over and over and over again!



Link to download. Remember to leave me some lovin' and send me your LOs!

First

So IkeaGoddess has a challenge on hosted at The Meadow, and since she found ME as a template designer and even put me on her blog, I thought I'd play along with the other scrappers. This challenge was to create a LO about a FIRST EVENT. It has to include the following:

• a large title


• a bright background


• one of Gina's Playing With Wire elements

Here's my LO:

I created this using September's Child by SeAscrAps (available at ScrappinFreestyle or DigitalCandy). Template by Tanya B at Digital Candy. This was the template for the August Template Challenge that I didn't participate in (LOL).

2 LOs with my Template

I've had two wonderful scrappers who have shared their LOs with me. I love seeing my work put to use!!

Here are the fabulous LOs, both done completely differently.

The first one is by Desiree:

And the second one is by Amanda!

Aren't they both amazing!?!?! Thanks gals!!

Wild About Freebies Wednesday!

Here's my newest LO using my newest template! I think it's soooo creative. *BIG GRIN* I used my "Kids in the Kitchen" Kit which is available at all three of my stores. I also used the fonts Candy Kisses and a custom font by Darcy Baldwin at BluFlombingo.com

Okay so I guess I could have come up with a better title, but I have a great new freebie template for y'all!!!! This was based on a Bed Bath and Beyond Ad. Gotta love Ad Inspiration!!! Here's the link. Remember to send me love, and as always, I'd LOVE to see what you do with my templates, so PLEASE email them to me.

KJOI Challenges and a Freebie

So I've been welcomed into the designing family at KJOI Studios. I am absolutely lovin' it over there. If you haven't visited or become a member, be sure to stop by the forums and take a look around. There are so many fun challenges going on and who is there to cheer you on but ME!!! I'm the "Challenge Cheerleader" and I am attempting to give lots of lovin' and encouragement to challenge participants.

On of my favorite challenges at k-joi right now is the Blog Challenge. In fact, I'm snagging this idea from Diana, aka FreestyleMama and an going to give some incentive to those who play the game with us!! I'm losing right now as I've been sick and unable to even sit down long enough to visit everyone's blog without my eyes going in circles and having to run out of the room to visit my all time favorite place at the moment, the bathroom :( . SOOOO, why don't y'all go and play the game for me (LOL) by PMing your answers to Kristin who is hosting, and come back here to let me know you've played (i.e. comment here). I will get with Kristin to find out the person with the most right answers will win a $3 coupon to K-Joi and my never been seen, not yet in stores Brag Book Collection II from ME! If there is a tie, then I will put the names into a hat and have Hannah pick the winner. Who knows, you might even win over at k-joi and get Kristin's special prize as well. But remember, you absolutely MUST comment here in order to win my prize!

And now, for your patience, I have a 2 page template for you :) I know you're SOOOOO excited!!!

File is here. Please let me know if you've downloaded it AND send me your LOs! I'd love to see your work!!!

And remember, voting starts tomorrow at Just for the Scrap of It in the So You Think You Can Design? Contest. There are 24 FREE Kits by us contestant for Round 1. Be sure to stop by, browse through the Round 1 Gallery and cast your vote for your favorite new designer. There is some amazing stuff in this round!! Tough Competition.

Happy Scrappin'

New Products and a SALE

I have added two new products to my stores! A 30 Piece Sketch Template Mega Pack and a new Fall/Halloween Kit called Not Sew Spooky Pumpkins. Both items are marked 50% off until October 3rd so grab them while they are on sale!! I have created several LOs today using both my new kit and templates from my Mega Pack. Both items are available at either of my

active stores. And at both stores (which you can link to from my blinkies) they are marked down until October 3rd. With every new release, I will have a sale where the new products are 1/2 off! Here are several LOs I made today so you can see what these products look like in "action." Oh. . and I'm creating a Quick Page/Plopper Album out of the Not Sew Spooky Kit for those of you who want to scrap your Pumpkin Patch LOs quickly.

Of course, I want to provide you with two samplers from these fabulous products. Below you will find links to a Sampler Template from my Mega Pack and a QP using my Not Sew Spooky

Here are the previews to the Freebies: