Scrapbooking with Wit

The blog is being moved...

2007-12-19T04:04:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

I simply do not have the time to do all of the blogs I would like to do. so, I'm combining to one blog for all of my crafting fun. What does this mean for my scrapbooking blog fans? It means you'll get to tread about digital scrapbooking and paper scrapbooking on my Crafts Blog, along with other fun craft stuff that I am doing.

See you all there....

Some quick freebies for digital

2007-10-29T03:08:00.001-07:00

I gathered a couple of free kits while drinking coffee this morning. Here are the links:

http://scrap-n-tag.blogspot.com/2007/10/kinda-rustic.html
http://dipdivas.blogspot.com/2007/10/little-polka-treat-freebie.html
http://scarletheels.com/blog/archives/48
http://mega-bytemall.blogspot.com/2007/10/lar.html
http://zeitfuermich.blogspot.com/2007/10/tataaaaateil-6-vom-freebie.html
*look back on her blog for more of this kit.

Free Digital Scrapbook Frames

2007-10-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

For today’s freebie search I went looking for frames… don’t ask me why, I just don’t know, lol. I saw some I wanted and picked it for the theme of this digital scrapbooking post. Here is what I found:

Photo Booth Frames
http://valarieostromdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/quick-post.html

Lynn’s Touch of Love Sampler - nice round frame here, scroll down
http://lynns-scrap-attic.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-new-collection-released-25-off.html

Pour L'homme Dans Ta Vie Sample Kit with Frame again, scroll down
http://lbcreations.blogspot.com/2007/10/updates-new-kit-pour-lhomme-freebie_23.html

Beautiful Eyelet Ribbing and Flowers Frames
http://adeyeo.blogspot.com/2007/10/free-oriental-kit.html

A tied double frame QP here:
http://bonscrapatitdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/scrapatit-10-freebie-and-happy-80th.html

Cluster frame: bottom of the post
http://kimbsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/world-champions.html

Dotted metallic frame in a Christmas kit
http://ronimasil.blogspot.com/2007/10/freebie-kit-6-holiday-elegance.html

'I _________; therefore I am.'

2007-10-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

DSP Prompt: Fill in the blank to make this old quote fit you:
'I parent; therefore I am.'

Seems silly, most parents think this way but I have felt this way long before I had my first daughter. I worked in a teen home – not just a place for teens – but a home financed by a private organization that even allowed me to take graduate courses and paid for them. I loved it because when it all came down to it, many of ‘my kids’ succeeded in living. I feel good about being me when I’m parenting or helping others parent.

Big Red Fuzzy Slippers

2007-10-23T04:17:00.000-07:00

DSP Blog Prompt: Tell us--in glorious detail--about something you're embarrassed to admit you like...

I love my big red fuzzy slippers that make me look like the true ‘work-at-home’ person I am. While I get dressed and do not work in my pjs, I am constantly wearing these oh-so-comfortable slippers. It is one of the things I deviate from with the Fly Lady, I don’t put on my shoes. But I have my fuzzy, rubber bottomed, slippers.

Love them!

$500 shopping spree at Michaels

2007-10-23T04:04:00.000-07:00

Submit your layout to Simple Scrapbooks here (featuring one, two, or all three of their challenges) before November 21, 2007, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of 12 Michaels gift cards!

Digital Freebies from Pam Lefors

2007-10-21T05:20:00.000-07:00

This designer, Pam Lefors has some very pretty things and freebies on her blog. Pam's designs are carried at digiscrapboutique.com.

Quick page and four pretty papers:
http://pamleforsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/big-savings-sale-ends-october-10.html

Pretty sample kit:
http://pamleforsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/last-day-to-save.html

Another sample kit:
http://pamleforsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/french-provincial-grunge-and-free-add.html

And Halloween paper:
http://pamleforsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/halloween-paper-pack-freebie.html

Odds and Ends sample freebie:
http://pamleforsdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/09/odds-n-ends-3-freebie.html

There's more on older posts too...

Traveling Tip for Scrapbooking

2007-10-19T12:31:00.001-07:00

When you are going to take a trip take along a notebook and be sure that there is a pen with it. Place it where you will always have it at hand. Tell everyone taking the trip where the book is and to jot down notes about what they see, hear, smell, feel. If someone says something funny, put it in the book! If you keep up with it, you will have more than enough information to journal when you scrap your trip.

My own tongue won't even do this!

2007-10-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

DSP Blog Prompt: Write your own tongue twister.

Think thick thoughts that will wilt willingly.

Ugh… this one is hard!!

Halloween Freebies for Digital Scrapbooking

2007-10-19T05:33:00.000-07:00

Time to get ready for Halloween, because you know I’ll have some pictures to scrap and there can never be enough kits ;) Grab these while you can:

Halloween Coasters – embellishments, very cute!
http://princesspamela.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/10/halloween-coast.html

Orange Frayed Alpha – perfect for Halloween
http://heb1976.blogspot.com/2007/10/tribe-did-it-again-and-another-freebie.html

Halloween Frames
http://scrappintwins.blogspot.com/2007/10/its-toro-tuesdaylol.html

All Hallos Eve Blog Party – follow along for kits
http://acorn-designs.blogspot.com/2007/10/blog-party.html

Do you have some time? There is a lot in this multipart freebie kit
http://newlifes-dreams.blogspot.com/2007/10/halloween-night-addon-just-for-you.html

Whew, that’s more than enough for today.

About the weather

2007-10-18T14:05:00.000-07:00

DSP Prompt: Creatively describe the weather in your area right now.

Here is a cinquain poem for today’s weather, which is a beautiful fall day!

Fall
Crisp, colorful
Encourages self hugs
With acceptance we watch the seasons change
Autumn

Using Quotes in Your Layouts

2007-10-18T12:37:00.000-07:00

Do you want to make your scrapbook layouts more unique? One sure fire way is to add quotes! The use of quotes from people around you, the news or using a famous quote will give your layout distinction. It can fulfill the feeling you are trying to get across. Take a look at this example. I’ve used a quote from Anne Frank, “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.” It elegantly puts into words how I feel about my daughters and how I raise them. It shows a bit about my time in this world, about me the designer of this page, who admires Anne Frank.

Try some quotes in your next layout – you will love them!

Quote sites:
http://www.wisdomquotes.com/
http://www.quotegarden.com/index.html

Funny Sentences

2007-10-17T05:44:00.000-07:00

DSP Prompt: Write one or more meaningful sentences where each consecutive word starts with the same letter as the word before it ends with.

My yearning gets satisfied daily.
(writing… what were you gals thinking?!?)

Free Digital Scrapbook Papers

2007-10-17T05:34:00.000-07:00

Today I was in the mood to download some paper pack freebies… cuz I saw some and they were pretty and well, you have to have some control! I mean, otherwise I would be downloading all day. Plus, I only like downloading the best… some freebies are just okay and I don’t have that much memory. (no insult to those who work hard at freebies!)

Here are the paper packs I found today:

Two packs here, scroll down for ARABISC kit, We’ll have to check back here for other matching things! It’s in two parts on two different posts. Very nice and different from anything I have.
http://arabianscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

Snow Flakes – very cool papers, again we will need to check back on this one!
http://zeitfuermich.blogspot.com/2007/10/snowflakes-part-1.html

Heritage papers, very nice!
http://pepeetjesdigiscraps.blogspot.com/2007/10/freebie-12-classical-papers.html

Grunge papers and elements(scroll down) to match:
http://alittlescrapofme.blogspot.com/2007/10/shabby-chic-kit-part-2.html

How to Put Together a Themed Scrapbook Album in 10 Hours

2007-10-12T04:21:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my newest articles at eHow. Believe it or not, this works! It has gotten me to complete so many gift albums for Christmas last year and I’m starting a new on this year. Check out the scrapbooking article here and let me know what you think.

Who do you like to travel with?

2007-10-11T05:31:00.000-07:00

DSP Blog Prompt: Who is your favorite traveling companion? Or is there some historical figure or fictional character with whom you would like to share a trip?

My favorite traveling companion is whoever I make up in my head – besides hubby who likes to drive ;-) Seriously, we travel in the car a lot back and forth 16 hours from Pa to way up north. It makes for a good time to flesh out characters and write fiction stories. I seem to be able to make them more ‘whole’ when I’m traveling.

One of these days I’ll finish one and get it published. For now, they make good company.

Creating Keepsakes Content Call

2007-10-11T05:23:00.000-07:00

Submitting for publication to CK, here are the latest deadlines and calls:

• Do you want a makeover? Deadline: October 17, 2007
• Easter Photos Deadline: October 24, 2007
• Easter Layouts Deadline: October 24, 2007
• Handmade Easter Decor Deadline: October 24, 2007
• Passover Layouts and Projects Deadline: October 24, 2007
• Scrapbooking in March Deadline: October 26, 2007
• Becky's Sketch Deadline: Ongoing
• Call for Cutting-Edge Techniques Deadline: Ongoing
• Never been published? Submit now! Deadline: Ongoing
• Wanted: Your Best Tips Deadline: Ongoing

Find the list here on their site:
http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/mag/your_work/

More digital Scrapbook Freebies

2007-10-11T05:12:00.000-07:00

Even more fun with a quick album and a fall freebie:

Leaves –
http://wetfishscraps.blogspot.com/2007/10/harvest-day-8-freebie.html
quick album… wonderful heritage type look
http://ondesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/kit-no1-quickpage-album.html
Two peas has two for this month:
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/digitalKits_free_200710.asp
Autumn Leaves Paper
http://heathermanning.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/its-wednesday-2/
Pumpkin Mini Kit
http://mistycatodesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/pumpkin-time-freebie.html
In God We Trust – Wonderful Music Video of Amazing Grace here too !
http://simplysarahdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/july-mini-kit-in-god-we-trust.html

Check this out - freebie

2007-10-08T06:06:00.000-07:00

http://digiheaven.blogspot.com/2007/09/just-for-fall-of-it.html
Large kit if you follow the links to the blogs... very cool!

Fall Related & More Digital Scrapbook Freebies

2007-10-08T05:20:00.000-07:00

Some new freebies that I have found:

Slam Dunk alpha:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=217702
Artistic Fall kit: (scroll all the way down for all of the kits, there is a football one too)
http://www.e-scapeandscrap.net/FunandFree.htm
Rustic Autumn Add-on
http://www.digitalfreebies.com/freebies.php
Fall satin wrappers and frames, scroll down some to find it:
http://lemonaidlucydesigns.blogspot.com/2007/10/happy-friday-again-lol-i-dont-know-how.html
Cute quote:
http://mmdcreations.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-single-ode-to-us-football-season.html
Halloween Chip Board Pieces
http://heb1976.blogspot.com/2007/10/another-halloween-freebie.html
Ghost Chip Board Pieces
http://heb1976.blogspot.com/2007/10/hey-everyone.html
Look around on this blog, she has quite a few freebies! My favorite is the felt Halloween stickers:
http://sugarsnapscraps.blogspot.com/2007/09/halloween-is-coming.html

That list should keep you busy! Enjoy!!

DSP Blog Prompt: My Purse

2007-10-05T07:24:00.001-07:00

DSP Blog Prompt: "You can tell a lot about a woman by her purse (and its contents). What do you think?"

Ugh, then I am a disorganized maniac, lol! We just got in from a week of being with family 5 states away and it never fails that somewhere along my travels, my purse gets really messed up. But if you are loooking at the design, you would feel that I'm a practical person who needs to compartmentalize things.

Yeah, I'd say that is pretty dead on. So you could tell me by my purse... the comment works here.

Submission Call: Scrapbook Trends Magazine March 2008

2007-10-05T07:13:00.000-07:00

Scrapbook Trends Magazine is currently looking for layouts with the following themes for our March 2008 issue:
* Alphabet Stickers
* Baby
* Easter Cards
* Fast & Fabulous
* Journaling
* Quotes
* Recipes - share a layout or project featuring your favorite recipe
* Showcase
* Stamping

*** And for our "Challenge" feature! We challenge you to try a new technique every month. For March, SCAVENGER HUNT! Create a layout using only products you already have on hand – better yet if they are from the bottom of your stash!

Deadline: 11:59pm (Mountain Time) on Monday October 15th, 2007.
Please send submissions to submit@scrapbooktrendsmag.com

Martha Stewart Craft Contest at CK

2007-10-05T07:07:00.000-07:00

You can win a craft kit for paper flowers... they are cute! Here is the entry page:
http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/contests/contest.ihtml?contest_id=304

Blog Prompt

2007-09-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

DSP Blog Prompt: Fashion Guru: What is the proper attire for a dinner cruise? High heels? Flats? What kind of jewelry, if any? Colors?

Hmmm... black, long dress with bling on it. I don't do high heels anymore, but somthing nicer than just a flat I think. Sleek in the jewlery line. Perhaps a dress with no back and glitter necklace that hangs down the back? Yeah... Now I have to go book one of the cruises, lol!

DSP Weekly Freebie 9/24/07

2007-09-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

DSP has it’s weekly freebie up for this week: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=215223&cat=754 Glitter Page Elements by Jamie Rouselle Heyl. Very glamorous, nice for wedding pictures or bridal shower cards. My favorite Jamie kit is Play Day found here. Very colorful and useful for many types of children at play pictures.