An informal announcement!

I have been on the search for additional stores to go into with my designs.

I am pleased to announce that you will soon find my stuff at 3 Scrapateers! How exciting is that?!?! I have to create 2 kits for them before they'll let me in the door, but I've picked my colors and I have some ideas, so soon (maybe) I'll be found at 3 Scrapateers in addition to The Shaker Box.

For those of you who are into hybrid scrapping, The Shaker Box will be expanding in this area. They are also going to be expanding their digital department. Now you can have the best of 3 different worlds – Paper, Digital, and Hybrid. You'll still be able to get their fabulous paper kits, but now they'll have more. You will be able to find MORE of my creations at The Shaker Box very soon.

I am still trying to decide on a 3rd store. I have 3 more to pick from. Meaning, I have been selected to join their store, but I haven't decided if it is the one for me. I really wish Theresa at NDISB would get back with me. *grin*

These are the absolute honest to goodness truth!

So I am wasting time...surfing the web...browsing the various websites...following links to other websites...etc. Well, really I have been reading some of the articles that are relevant to design and web design. This is important! So I stumble upon this one website and find these:



[http://www.vonroxy.com/#Command-Z]

I need me one of those! They are very much a statement of "me". Kind of like the <GEEK> [front] </GEEK> [back] t-shirt Ben bought me! I LOVE IT!

Updating Blog

I've been using my new "logo" since August and I decided it was well past time I actually use it on my blog. Be on the look out for more changes to the blog as I am going to update it slowly over the next few weeks. Remember, change is good!

Bouncing back...

After I was eliminated from the Digital Scrapbook Place Designer Finder Contest after only round 3, I really took it hard. Was I really cut out for this? I was starting to wonder. There was no explanation as to why I was eliminated. My friends could not understand it either when looking at all the contestants. They were floored. It really made mad, at the same time it made me question my ability.

Alas, it wouldn't keep me down forever. With all the health issues, I let it get me down a bit longer than I should have. By Christmas, however, I was ready to start taking on the digital scrapbooking world. I decided that this would be a good year for me. I wouldn't let anyone's decision in some contest get me down anymore. I also wouldn't let the economy get me down. I did the math and I had a 90% decrease of income from 2007 to 2008. There were a lot of factors that went into this that I will not get into here.

I am determine that 2009 is going to be a much better year.

So far...to date...it has been. I have been regrouping my thoughts and really letting the ideas take center stage. Over the next couple of months I will be working hard to make some of the ideas realities. Keep an eye out for what I've got up my sleeve for 2009!

Bringing it all up to date...well, my attempt to...

I am sorry for the absence. I was having a lot of health issues and it finally got to the point where updating the blog was just too much to bear looking at. I had my gall bladder removed the 2nd week in December and I am glad that I did. Then on into the holidays. I feel so much better today than I did a month ago!

Now, I am digging my way out from under the whole backlog of things to get done.

I thought I would start by updating the blog and let you all know what is going on. Not much right this second. I am merely regrouping my thoughts and planning my approach to digital scrapbook design in 2009.

I've decided that this year is going to be the year of FOCUS. I am going to have focus areas and those are the areas where I will work. These can change throughout the year, so don't be surprised. I have a lot of ideas swimming around in my head and it is time that they quit swimming and start gracing the digital world with their reality. So look forward to lots of new things from me this year! I can't wait to get started.

I'm on the search for more "visibility" in the digital world. I am not sure as to what this will entail as of right now. I just know I want to be seen more. I am currently looking at a variety of storefront options for selling my good. I'll keep you abreast as to what all transforms from these efforts.

The latest kit

My latest kit "Softly Winter" is now done!

This kit was designed as the digital add-on kit for the monthly kit club at The Shaker Box. As of right now, it has not been added to the store yet, but it should be available soon. I hear that there will be some changes coming soon over there, so keep an eye out for those.

Scrapping is therapeutic

I've spent some time scrapping as well. I still haven't finished my grandparents' Christmas gift, but I am working on it. That's what I've been working like a mad woman on. It is coming together nicely, but I'll be honest, I should have gotten started sooner. My goal is to have it finished by the end of the month.

Round 3 submitted

Well I've submitted my Round 3 Entry for the Digital Scrapbook Place Designer Finder Contest. That was hard work. We had to create specific elements to go with the papers created in Part 2 of Round 2. We had to create a bow with ties, frame, and flower. We also had to create a metal element (it could be one of the "must have" elements) or just one of the 8 required for the kit.

It is done:

Designer Finder Round 2 Completed and Submitted

I have completed Round 2 of the Digital Scrapbook Designer Finder Contest! I am excited to be done.

Here is my part 2 submission:



Four papers created using a 5 color schema. Only 5 colors. This pack includes 1 solid, 1 solid with embossing, and 2 patterned papers.

Round 2, Part 1

Well we are into Round 2 of the Digital Scrapbook Place Designer Finder Contest.

This round had an additional challenge in it.
We had 2 parts:
1. Create a scrapbook layout using the kit we created in Round 1
2. Create 4 papers based on an assigned color scheme (5) colors and nothing more.

Here is my Round 2 Part 1 submission:



You can see all of the submissions to the contest by going to the gallery at Digital Scrapbook Place.

Completed and Submitted

I finished my submission for the Digital Scrapbook Place Designer Challenge!

Almost done...

One hour and 10 minutes and counting....

I am almost finished with my Digital Scrapbook Place Designer Challenge entry. I am in the process of creating the contact sheet and creating the necessary documentations.

I am very nervous about this...

I have entered

I have entered the Digital Scrapbook Place Designer Challenge. Wish me luck. Round 1 of the contest is due tonight.

My latest digital kit - After the Harvest

I'm running behind schedule...no surprise there...I have a lot of really good reasons. Life! That should explain it all.

Anyway, here is my latest creation - "After the Harvest" - you will soon be able to find it at "The Shaker Box".



"After the Harvest" contains:

» solid paper (in 5 colors)
» 3 patterned papers (in 2 colors each)
» 2 flowers
» ribbons (in 5 colors)
» brass hinge
» brads and eyelets (in 5 colors & brass)
» tags (in 5 colors)

More details later.

It is a {BLOG} Carnival - October 1, 2008

Welcome to the October 1, 2008 edition of the Digital Scrapbooking Blog Carnval!
News

News

Karen (aka Karooch) presents Can you make money from Scrapbooking? posted at Scraps of Mind, saying, "Do you have any tips and ideas on making money from scrapbooking? Why not be a part of a new book. You can read all about it here."

Monique Patry presents It's Party TIME! posted at BLOG | Miss Mint: Backstage Pass, saying, "Miss Mint's identity is revealed, and it's a party! Challenges, contests, a sale and more!"

Monique Patry presents Back To School Scrapbooking | Blissfully Domestic posted at Blissfully Domestic.

Trends

Monique Patry presents Hawt Trends: Playing with Stitches posted at Hawt Mama Team Blog.

Monique Patry presents The Legacy Lady: I'm A Penscrapper! posted at The Legacy Lady.

Tutorials

Nea Barker presents Digital scrapping at Digi Scrappers Corner. Preserve your memories through the wonderful craft of digital scrapping. posted at Tutorial Tuesday... Those Darn Blurry Photos posted at Heather Roselli Designs.

Karen (aka Karooch) presents Wonderful Word Art posted at Scraps of Mind, saying, "See how to use Word Art on your scrapbook layouts and watch this video tutorial to learn how to make your own."

Monique Patry presents Kid's Fall Project Ideas posted at Girl Talk.

Monique Patry presents Hump Day Hybrid - Getting ready for Halloween posted at pennysmiscellany.com.

Monique Patry presents Hybrid Scrapbook Project - Altered Notebook! posted at DigiScrapChat.

Monique Patry presents Hybrid Hookup ~ Tree Ornaments posted at Monique's Scrappin' Blog!, saying, "This is an oldy but a goodie article, which will be updated sometime in November with new inspiration and tutorials!"


That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of
digital scrapbooking using our carnival submission form.
Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Technorati tags: digital scrapbooking, blog carnival.

My latest digital kit - Memory Lane

I am very pleased with the results of the work put into this kit. It is just beautiful (in my opinion, as humble as that might not be). The colors are deliciously autumn, but imagine the possibilities!


"Memory Lane" is the essence of subtle neutrality. Perfect for a variety of pictures with colors and patterns that are perfect for autumn pictures or heritage pictures, and anything in between.

Kit includes:
* solid papers (in 5 colors)
* 2 patterned papers (in 2 colors)
* edged papers (in 3 colors)
* ribbons & bows (in 3 colors)
* journal block
* mini flowers (in 3 colors)

Kit designed at 12x12 and 300ppi.

Available at "The Shaker Box" as one of the October Digital Add-On kits for their monthly kit club.

My latest digital kit - Blooming Meadows

The latest challenge has been meeting a deadline for The Shaker Box while digital add-on kits for their Monthly Kit Club. I am still running behind, but I have another chance to get it right! Hey, at least it isn't already September, right? This is only September's kit after all...

Take a look:


It can only be found at The Shaker Box.

Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake for the chipboard action. I tweaked it again, but am truly grateful for the start.

My latest digital kit - Berry Delights

"Berry Delights" has been a few weeks in the making. I am still slow, OK?!?!? I'm working on the speed factor! This is the August Digital Add-On for the Monthly Kit Club at The Shaker Box.


Currently only available at The Shaker Box.

Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake for the chipboard action. I tweaked it, but I am grateful for the start.

I was selected as {Layout of the Day}

I am truly enjoying my time over at The Shaker Box. It is a wonderful little community overflowing with enthusiasm and friendliness. If you haven't checked it out, you should (especially if you're a hybrid scrapper).

That being said, one of my recent layouts has been selected as Layout of the Day over at The Shaker Box. Check it out!

This was a total surprise to me, but it made my day!

Even more {Summer Fun} Layouts

This is my nephew. This was not an easy scrap...not because there is anything wrong...simply because I did not consider that I'd want the 3 layouts to match (use the same kit) when I started. The kit is purely pinks, orange, and green! Good thing there was orange and green to use.


Credits: "Victoria" by Stacey sansom
Fonts used: Adobe Caslon Pro, Bickham Script Pro, Century Old Style Std, and Arial Black

I am loving this kit. While it isn't going to be a go to kit 100% of with my boys, it does offer nice, softer options.

Happy 4th of July!

EVERYTHING in my store at Dragonflaire Studios is still 50% off! Run, don't walk! Have a happy and safe holiday!

More {Summer Fun} Layouts

It has taken me a bit more time to complete these as I've been busy again. Wait, when am I not busy? I still have one more layout to do from this series of photos, one of my nephew.

These are my nieces:


Credits: "Victoria" by Stacey Sansom
Font used: Caflisch Script Pro


Credits: "Victoria" by Stacey Sansom
Fonts used: Adobe Caslon Pro, Virgin

I've really been enjoying scrapping the past few weeks. I can understand why people say it is therapeutic. I am not sure what kit I'll use for Darin's layout as I wanted to have them sort of match. I suppose it would be safe to use the greens and oranges from "Victoria." I don't know, yet.