Digi-Designs by Nicole (online digital scrapbooking designer)

Speed Scrap with Meagan's Creations

2012-02-08T13:02:00.000-07:00

Join Meagan's Creations for a fun hour, great layout, and get some awesome templates! Templates are part of her Birthday Bash going on Feb 12-18th!

Participation Prize:

$2 Tuesday

2012-02-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Owl Always Love You

2012-02-06T14:07:00.005-07:00

Wow, it's been what seems like forever since I've released a new product, but I've managed to squeeze in some time to design and release a fabulous fun kit called Owl Always Love You. Perfect to scrap all those you love, boys and girls, and works well for Valentine's Day too. Check out the layouts by my creative team for some inspiration with this fun kit.

Now through Saturday the kit and it's coordinating quick pages will be on sale 30% off. But if you subscribe to my newsletter, there will also be a coupon to get this kit at even a better discount and there is a fun Valentine's Day surprise for you too. Subscribe today to my newsletter for additional savings!

Here are some freebies by my CT. Click to head over to their blogs to download, and leave them some love. Enjoy!

Wild Thing by Gettin' Scrappy with Britt and Meagan's Creations

2012-02-04T15:40:00.000-07:00

Gettin' Scrappy with Britt teamed up with another fabulous Stuff To Scrap designer, Meagan's Creations and together they have a funky fabulous kit called Wild Thing. Check out my layout. This kit was perfect to scrapbook our pictures with an Elvis impersonator when we were in Las Vegas, love it!

And here's their kit. Currently their kit, quick pages, and Valentine's cards are all 30% off. And they even bundled it together and you can save even more. Just click on the below preview to check it out.

And Brittney with Gettin' Scrappy with Britt is having a Creative Team call. Below are the details, and while you are at it, click HERE to like her new Facebook page. Once she reaches 200 fans she is giving everyone a full sized kit, wow!

Speed Scrap Time

2012-01-31T22:17:00.005-07:00

Digi-designs by Nicole is hosting the next speed scrap at Stuff To Scrap. Check out the flier and the prize. Hope to see you there.

Speed Scrap at STS Tonight

2012-01-30T10:09:00.001-07:00

Adriana's Cafe CT Manager will be your host in a fun Speed Scrap at Stuff To Scrap

See you there at 7:00pm EST.

The participation prize will be a $5.00 coupon for you to use at Adriana's Cafe store.

STS $2 Tuesday

2012-01-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's $2 Tuesday at STS. Click here to check out what the designers have on sale for you today.

Speed Scrap sunday with Scrappin Serenity

2012-01-12T10:27:00.001-07:00

STS Designer Darling Competion

2012-01-06T08:54:00.001-07:00

$2 Tuesday

2012-01-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

Have you been to STS recently? If you haven't you need to go check out the revamp that is going on over there. I absolutely LOVE the new look. For any of you that think you need a reason to go by STS what better reason than the first $2 Tuesday of 2012. Take a look at the new $2 Tuesday flier for a sneek peak of STS' new look. Click on the flier to check out all the goodies in the bin this week.

A Merry Celebration, Freebies, and Winner!

2011-12-21T12:24:00.004-07:00

With everything that has been going on this month I wasn't sure if this kit would ever release, but it has, and right before Christmas. This kit was so much fun to work on. I love Christmas time and the elements in this kit just really completed it. Check out these super cute and great Christmas layouts by my Creative Team.

And here are the previews. Both the kit and quick pages are on sale 30% off until December 26th.

And of course a couple of my fabulous CTs have made freebies for you. Click to go to their blogs to download, and be sure to thank them too!

And now what you've been waiting for, the winner of this kit!

Well, no one guessed the correct number of embellishments which was 55, but the closest guess belongs to... Ana Carol. Congrats Ana, email me at parkermontage at gmail dot com and I will get you a coupon to get this kit from the store. For those who played along on FB, check out my FB page to see if you won.

Sneak Peek, Guessing Game, & Chances to get FREE stuff!

2011-12-13T10:49:00.005-07:00

We haven't played a game in a long time... first, here is a little sneak peek of my newest kit coming out next week, A Merry Celebration.

Want to win it for FREE? Simply leave a comment with your guess on the number of embellishments in this kit. All those who guess correctly will get entered, and 1 lucky person will get it for FREE when it releases on Monday.

Want a chance to win another kit of your choice? First, Like me (if you haven't already) on my Facebook page and leave a comment that says what kit of mine you would love to have. Pretty easy right? One lucky Facebook fan will get their choice of kit for FREE, as a Christmas gift from me. (maybe even 2 or 3) Winner annouced on my Facebook page December 19th.

Have fun!

Disney themed kits on sale this week!

2011-12-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

I've headed out on our annual Christmas trip to Disneyland, which means, all my kits I've created to scrapbook my Disney vacations are on sale 30% off. This includes the coordinating quick pages, and bundles too. Sale starts Monday, December 4th for one week only. Flier linked to all Digi-designs by Nicole Disney themed products. Enjoy!

December STS Goodies

2011-11-30T21:46:00.008-07:00

Starting December 1st is a fabulous course at Stuff To Scrap that is there to help you scrapbook each day of December as you count down to Christmas. Not only with this course do you get 24 templates in 2 different sizes (12x12 and 8 1/2 x 11), but you also get a great kit that goes with the December Mega Collab, Pine Cones and Holly Berries.

So sign up, and no worries, if you sign up late, you can always go back and grab the templates to scrapbook with. Click on the flier to get more information or to sign up.

Here is the course kit. You can also buy this kit separately if you don't want to take the course but want the kit.

And here is December's Mega Collab. Don't forget, with any $10.00 purchase from the store you get the coordinating quick pages for FREE!

Also, this is the month to sign up if you want to save. The price for the retreat goes up the beginning of the new year.

Flier linked to the store, or you can click HERE to go to the retreat website.

ALSO, make sure you check out the STS blog each day as we count down to Christmas by giving you a freebie. (PS, I'm day #3)

Products Retiring

2011-11-30T14:44:00.003-07:00

I'm retiring some products in my store - they are all $1.00 each through the end of the year, after that, they will be gone. Grab them while you can.

Thanksgiving Weekend = HUGE Sale

2011-11-24T12:36:00.005-07:00

Wow, I love Black Friday. Not only do I love the game of finding the best deals out there, but I love to shop! lol.

I'm even having a sale starting Friday going through Monday, check out my flier below that is linked to my store for your shopping convenience. :)

And not only am I doing a sale, but most of the designers at Stuff to Scrap is too. Check out the combined sale flier below. Enjoy your weekend!

$2 Tuesday at STS

2011-11-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Be sure to check out all the deals in the $2 bin at STS today. Ad is linked to the store.

Isn't She Lovely

2011-11-20T22:30:00.002-07:00

I have a fabulous new kit in the store today, and the best part it, it is a collab with Shel Belle Scraps. We both made full sized kits and have them in our stores, so you can purchase 1 part, or both to make a mega collab! And the colors, love them. Check out theses layouts by my nothing but fabulous creative team.

Here are the previews to the kit and the quick pages. Click on the preview to get them from the store. Don't foget they are 30% off through Thanksgiving.

And who wants some freebies. Click on the previews to get these great goodies off my CTs blog. Leave them your love and appreciation!

$2 Tuesday

2011-11-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Digi-designs by Nicole has added to the wonderful deals in the $2 bin for today. She has contributed Fabulous Fall and the coordinating QPs.Previews are linked to the store.

Gettin' Scrappy with Britt - featured STS Designer

2011-11-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

Gettin' Scrappy with Britt is the featured designer this week at Stuff To Scrap!! She's having a great sale and and a great drawing at the end of the week, check it out!!

Be Thankful and some Freebies

2011-11-07T13:40:00.004-07:00

Wow, what a busy beginning of November - I went on a quick 3 day trip with my husband to Cornado, and then there was DSD weekend. I don't know about you, but I found lots of goodies.

I do hope you saved a couple dollars though, because this newest kit of mine, Be Thankful is perfect for your Thanksgiving and Fall pictures. And don't forget, my Featured Designer sale runs through tonight, everything is still 50% off in my store. But first, take a look at what my CT did with this great kit.

And here's the goodies. Click to buy from the store, and don't forget, 50% off today only, then the rest of the week they will only be 30% off.

Here are some freebies from my CT. Click to go to their blogs to download, don't forget to leave them love so they will continue to make you freebies. Enjoy!

DSD Blog Train

2011-11-05T12:39:00.003-06:00

I totally forgot to get this posted, I was away on a short little vacation with the huband, and now we are back to snow here at home, yuck. lol.

Anyway, here is your freebie, click on the preview to instantly download then click on the next person on the list to enjoy the rest of the blog train.

Scraps by Andrea
SAHM Scrapper
Scraps N Pieces
CutieFruity
Digital Scrap Fun
Digi-designs by Nicole - YOU ARE HERE
Scrappin Serenity
Growing Pains Scrapped
Designs by Snowlady
This Little Missy
HD Creations
Queen Bee Scraps
The Scrappy Kat
Seal Scraps
Gettin Scrappy with Britt
MDK Scraps
3 Li'l Monsters Designs
Adriana's Cafe
B2N2 Scraps
JMC Designs
Shel Belle Scraps

Queen Wild Scraps

Meagan's Creations
Knittinjen

Template Two-Pagers: Volume 1

2011-11-01T16:10:00.005-06:00

I have something new for you, and I hope you like them. Template Two-Pagers are created for those who love to have coordinating 2 page layouts side by side. However, these two page templates have all the work done for you and are split into 12x12 sizes for the ease of making your layouts.

Check out the layouts by my creative team, and welcome to my newest CT members too, Becky and Melissa.

And don't forget, because I'm the Featured Designer at Stuff To Scrap, my entire store, including these templates are 50% off. Be sure to participate in the challenge too, all those who do get my Bracket Templates - just for participating.

I'm still looking for someone to be my Promo Girl. If you facebook, blog and twitter, and want free products for doing that and enabling me all over digi-land, be sure to click on Team Application and apply.

Trick or Treat Blooog Train

2011-10-30T23:00:00.002-06:00

Several designers are coming together to bring you a Trick or Treating goodie in the form of a blog train.

I have also put my latest Halloween kit, HallowScream on sale (and it's quick pages and brag book pages) for 35% off for today only! So be sure to grab that too.

Ready for your goodie? First, check out my layout using the freebie and then click on my preview to download. When you have downloaded, leave me your love and then continue down the list picking up those Trick or Treating goodies. Have a great Halloween!

FREEBIE EXPIRED - you may purchase in the store HERE.

Digi-designs by Nicole - YOU ARE HERE
B2N2 Scraps
Meagan's Creations
Lovely Creations
Scraps by Andrea
3 Little Monsters Designs
MDK Scraps
ScrappinSerenity
Designs by Snowlady
Adriana's Cafe
This Little Missy
The Scrappy Kat
Queen Bee Scraps
Scraps N Pieces
Growing Pains Scrapped
Seal Scraps
JMC Designs
HD Creations
In The Small Things
Gettin Scrappy with Britt
Shel Belle Scraps

Haloween Speed Scrap at STS

2011-10-30T07:55:00.000-06:00

Mark Monday morning on your calendars to attend a super fun Halloween Speed Scrap being hosted by The Scrappy Kat. The Speed Scrap is being led by The Scrappy Kat Creative Team Member, Stephanie, so it is sure to be a blast. Hope to see you there!The participation prize you will receive for attending and creating a layout is a kit called Kooky Spookies.

2011-10-27T16:17:00.001-06:00

It's speed scrap time at STS tonight. Digital Harmony Design Studio is your hostess. Be sure to join in on the fun.

$2 Tuesday at STS

2011-10-25T05:00:00.000-06:00

It's $2 Tuesday at STS. Digi Designs by Nicole has some goodies in the bin for you.

You can pick up My Super Hero kit and the coordinating QPs.

Nicole also has a PS action for you this week. Check out Picture Perfectors to add to your stash.

$2 Tuesday

2011-10-18T19:23:00.001-06:00

Sorry I'm late with your $2 Tuesday post. It's been storming all day therefore nothing but internet issues for me. But you still have time to take advantage of some great deals. Nicole has contributed Ambience and matching QPs as well as Fabulaous Fall and matching QPs. head over to STS to get some deals.

Mystery Madness Sale at Stuff To Scrap

2011-10-14T10:04:00.001-06:00

Don't miss the Mystery Madness Sale this Saturday at Stuff To Scrap! Throughout the day, savings will mysteriously appear and disappear. What are you waiting for?!? Go browse the store now and get your cart filled up with all your favorites. On Saturday, keep your eye on the store and watch the savings appear. Once the savings seem irresistible, hurry and checkout before the savings mysteriously disappear again.

$2 Tuesday and CT Call

2011-10-11T08:21:00.002-06:00

Have you checked out all the wonderful products in the $2 bin at STS. If not hurry over and take advantage of the deals. The products in the bin are only on sale for today.

Digi-designs by Nicole hass contributed to the $2 bin tis week. You will find Nicole's Touchdown kit and matching QPs in the bin today. As well as her Template Temptations 11.

Don't forget Nicole is having a CT Call. Get your applications in.

HallowScream, Treats and CT Call

2011-10-10T15:07:00.000-06:00

Dannethia (Nicole's CT Admin.) here. I have an adoreable Halloween kit to share with you today. Nicole has designed this fun filled kit called "HallowScream". There is a matching Brag Book Pgs pack and QP pack. All hallowScream products are 30% for one week only.

HallowScream Full Kit:

HallowScream Paper:

HallowScream QPs:

HallowScream Brag Book Pgs:

I love what the ct has done with this kit. They have created some great layouts as always.

Brooke

BrookeChristiDannethiaHeatherLauraShaunaSome of the ct ladies have created some Trick or Treat goodies for you. Be sure to knock on everyone's blogs to get your treat. CT names are linked to their blogs. Remember that not everyone is on the same time zone. So if they don't have their treat up yet please revisit later.

Brooke Dannethia

Laura

Shauna

Are you a Digi-designs by Nicole fan through and through? Love working with her products? I have some great news for you. Nicole is having a CT Call. Be sure to read the flier below for all the details. So get those applications in before the spots are filled.

Speed Scrap Today #288

2011-10-03T09:53:00.002-06:00

I'm hosting a speed scrap today! A late notice, but if you can make it, I'd love to have you there!

Online Journaling Courses and Digi-Retreat!

2011-09-29T14:02:00.002-06:00

Stuff To Scrap has some really fun & exciting stuff happening, check it out...

The first course that they have available is the 'All About Me' Journaling Class which is starting this Sunday, October 2nd so you need to hurry on over & sign up. The cost for the 8 week course is only $10.00 but you'll have access to the private forum for 10 weeks.

In addition to the assignments, which will be posted twice a week, you'll also receive 2 templates, and a FREE kit of your choice from the Stuff to Scrap store, and included in your class is a exclusive coupon code to use at Persnickity Prints to get 20% off your purchase if you decide to print your layouts through them. Click on the flier to go to the forum to sign up.

Our next available class is the 'Tell Your Travel' Journaling Class which is going to run a little differently from the previous class. This is a self paced 4 week course so there is no start date but you will only have access to the private forum for 6 weeks. There will be 2 assignments per week so the extra weeks will help you catch up if you need it. The cost of the course is only $6.00 & you'll have access to the private forum as soon as you sign up so make sure you're ready to go! Click on the flier to go to the forum to sign up.

Finally, you need to save the date for April 27 & 28, 2012 as that's when the Scrapalicious Digi-Retreat 2012 hosted by Stuff to Scrap will be taking place! The retreat will be held at the Comfort Suites in Schaumburg, Illinois located just 30 miles northwest of Chicago. I know that there are a lot of forum members already planning to go, and I too will be there. It's going to be a great time! Click on the flier to go to the retreat section of the forum to find out more information on the retreat.

If you're planning to join us in Schaumburg, tickets for the retreat are already on sale for $99.00 until December 31, 2011. After January 1, 2012 the ticket price will go up to $125.00 so this would be a great Christmas present to yourself!

Check out the FAQs thread for general information & the Roomie Wanted thread if you're looking for someone to share a room with. The Chicagoland members have started a thread with stuff to do in & around Chicago; we'll keep it updated as the date comes closer. We hope you can come join us at the Scrapalicious Digi-Retreat 2012!

Play Soccer & Some Freebies

2011-09-26T11:43:00.004-06:00

I have a new soccer kit in the store today called Play Soccer. It's basically your one stop kit for scrapping both your son and daughter who play soccer. And the non-themed soccer elements and these fun colors make it friendly for scrapping other things too. Take a look at these great layouts by my awesome Creative Team.

We have a huge kit, coordinating quick pages and labels, and they are all 30% off this week. Click on the preview to buy in the shop. BUT WAIT! Keep reading to see how you can get the coordinating labels for FREE!

My CT as well as myself has put together some freebies for you. Click on my preview to download and then click on the others to hop over to their blogs to download. Leave them your love!

And for those who kept on reading, simply purchase either the kit or the quick pages and use coupon LABELSFREE to get the labels for FREE! Enjoy!

Made Beautiful and $2 Tuesday

2011-09-13T07:32:00.003-06:00

This week Nicole has a new release in her store. Made Beautiful is a great kit to work with. Be sure to add it to your stash. Preview is linked

While at the STS store check out what the designers have put in the bin this week for $2 Teusday

SS#282 Hosted by Digi-designs by Nicole, Monday

2011-09-08T16:16:00.005-06:00

I am scheduled to host a speed scrap Monday, September 12th at 1 pm MST. I sure do hope you can come. The participation prize is a add-on to my newest kit, Made Beautiful, which also releases on Monday. See you then!

And here's the preview of the full kit that releases on Monday.

$2 Tuesday

2011-09-06T13:36:00.005-06:00

This week Nicole has put Let theGood Times Roll and Let's Go Again into the bin at STS. Images are linked. While you are there be sure to check out what the other designers have in the bin as well.

Stuff To Scrap Stuff: New Mega, BAK, & SALE!

2011-09-02T16:20:00.005-06:00

Stuff To Scrap also has a new Mega Collab out this month called School Time. It's HUGE and perfect to scrap everything school related and more. You can also get the coordinating Brag Book pages for FREE with any $10.00 purchase.

And since it's a new month, they are also new Build a Kits, and this month I participated. I created some fun star scalloped cardstocks called Circus Menagerie. This is by far my favorite STS BAK. Don't forget to use the below code on the flier to save 50% on my BAK and others in the store.

And the greatest news of all, a SALE! Who doesn't love a sale? They are also having a speed scrap and some other fun challenges this weekend. Click on the below flier to visit my store sale, or click here to see everything in the store. Don't forget to check out the forum for the fun challenges. Have a great weekend!

Dress Up Time with Gettin' Scrapy with Britt and B2N2 Scraps

2011-08-26T10:40:00.003-06:00

Wow, this collab is so dang cute, I only wish I had more current pictures of my daughter dressing up, because she does, all the time, I just haven't taken pictures of her recently, but now I'm going too, lol.

I did have some other pictures that I thought worked well with this fun kit though. The first is of my kids getting their face painted, during and after shots. How fun huh. And the 2nd layout is of my son wearing these fun shades he picked up while at Boondocks. Check them out...

I love the colors of this collab. Even though I didn't have dress up pictures, it's really versatile for other pictures and you could tell from my layouts above.

Be sure to pick it up this week, both the kit and the quick pages are 35% off this week only. Preview is linked to Brittney's store.

Family Picnic, Freebies, and a Coupon!

2011-08-22T15:10:00.004-06:00

I don't know about you, but my family LOVES to get together and BBQ and have picnics together, and so, this kit was made, Family Picnic. Take a look at these awesome layouts by my creative team for some inpsiration.

Here are all the previews, all linked to the store for your shopping convience. Don't forget they are 30% off the first week they are released. AND if you use coupon code DDBN_FP_Cardstocks you can get the coordinating cardstocks for FREE with purchase of the kit. How sweet is that? (this week only)

I didn't do a freebie this time, although a few of my CT did (see below), so instead I'm offering this fun family add-on. Simply add the add-on in your cart and use coupon code DDBNFamily to get it for free. (free this week only.)

And here are some freebies from my CT. Click to hop over to their blogs to download, and leave them your love and appreciation.

Bracket Templates

2011-08-17T22:31:00.005-06:00

Sorry that this is posted late, but between getting back from our vacation, laundry, laundry and more laundry, school shopping and kids fall sports practices, I've just been busy. But in other news, did you notice the blog re-design? Don't you just love it? I sure do.

Anyway, I have some new templates in the store today, and they are called Bracket Templates. They are just that too. I love how they turned out, and I think you will too. Check out these layouts by my fabulous CT for some inspiration.

Layout by Guest CT Isabella.

Hre are the templates themself. This week only they are on sale 30% off, that makes them less than $2.00 - and that's a great deal! Click on the preview to buy them from the store today!

Because I don't have any freebies to give you along with these Bracket Templates, I'm going to give the FIRST 5 fans who purchase the Bracket Templates a coupon code to grab any $1.00 item (or less) from the retiring soon bin of mine. Will that be you?

Try coupon code DDBN_AddOne and see if you are lucky enough to get a FREE Retiring kit of mine to use when you scrap with these fun templates. (coupon expires Saturday night.)

$2 Tuesday

2011-08-16T17:40:00.001-06:00

It's time for $2 Tuesday at STS. As always there are alot of great products in the bin. Be sure to check them out and load your cart up. Images are linked.

Guest CT for August

2011-08-11T13:12:00.003-06:00

Nicole's CT Administrator, Dannethia, here. I would like to introduce everyone to the guest ct for this month. Please help us to welcome Isabella. We asked her some questions in order for everyone to get to know her better. Be sure to read the post in it's entirity to fond out what her answers are.

1. Did you paper scrap first or go straight to digital? How long have you been scrapping?
I came across paper scrapping during a trip to South Africa. When I was back home in Austria I wanted to order supplies on the internet to try it out. Instead I discovered digiscrapping. I fell in love immediately (lots and lots of freebies, yippee) and joined my first online scrapbooking community in 2007.

2. What is your strongest scrapping skill on your layouts? Your weakest?
Difficult to say. I think my layouts look nicer when I try to make clean, more graphic style layouts. When I try to be arty, I end up with a huge mess. I wish I could do art journaling pages, but so far I’m really not good at it. I also often struggle with picking fonts for journaling and titles.

3. What advice would you give someone just starting out digi-scrapping?
Don’t worry about anything! Go ahead and enjoy yourselves. For a start, forget about rules, about shadowing or composition or anything else. Just have fun. And if there’s something new you would like to learn to improve, there are loads of tutorials and lots and lots of helpful people out there.
4. Describe how you scrap. What program do you use? Where do you start first? Do you always have something in mind when you start, or do you let your creativity guide you? How long does it take you to complete a layout?
This really depends on what I’m scrapping. I’m currently CT member for Meagan’s Creations, and in that position I start with the kit. Usually when I see a kit’s style and colors, I get an idea which photo(s) would go with it.
On other occasions I start with the photos: I made a wedding album for a friend a while back. I started by sorting which/how many photos should be on a page and then picked/bought several kits that went with the photos.
Most of the time I don’t really have a plan when I start a layout. Sometimes the pages come together easily, those are usually the ones that look best at the end of the day. When I start fiddling too much, a layout often gets worse and worse to the point where I don’t like it anymore and dump it.
I can't tell how long it takes me. When I'm really INTO it, I don't notice how much time passes.

5. What is your perfect scrapping enviroment?
I really like my big desk in our guest/computer/future children’s room. I enjoy all the space I have for the printer, my little Bamboo tablet and the usual mess all around me. I like it when it rains outside so I don’t have to feel guilty for spending ANOTHER hour in front of the computer. I wouldn’t mind though if there was a tropical beach outside my window... J

6. What's your favorite thing to do BESIDES scrapping?
Spending time with my husband, my family and friends. And taking photos of everything so I can scrapbook them later. J I read a lot. I just started growing a few plants indoors and on our balcony. I should go cycling and rock climbing again and spend more time outdoors in general. (And then take photos and make scrapbooking pages about it.) Hmmm, maybe I am a bit obsessed with scrapbooking …

7. What is one thing you would love to do and haven't - just so you could scrap it?
I would love to have more time for travelling, there are so many places in the world that I would love to visit. Endless opportunities for photos!

8. Is there anyone in the scrapping community who inspires you?
There are so many talented designers and scrappers out there. I always find layouts or kits that inspire me, that make me want to try something new. That’s why I never get bored of scrapbooking.

9. If you could have Nicole create a kit just for you, what colors, theme, etc would it be and why?
I love kits with calmer/softer colors. I often use kits with green and beige and brown in it because they are perfect for scrapping outdoor photos.
Since I started doing project 365 in April 2009 it would be great to have an “Everyday Kit” (and some double page layered templates, lazy me …). I would be great if dates, month, days etc. were also available in German, since I do my 365 pages in German.

Be sure to check back for some great layouts Isabella has done.

$2 Tuesday

2011-08-09T16:41:00.004-06:00

Check out what Digi-Designs by Nicole has put in the bin this week for $2 Tuesday. Images are linked.

A Day At The Beach & Freebies

2011-08-08T10:38:00.007-06:00

I am so excited to finally have this kit released. We are heading to the beautiful Oregon coast tomorrow and I can't wait to take tons of pictures and scrap them using this kit. This kit is called A Day At The Beach. We've actually rented a beach house that is 300 feet away from the sandy beach. We can't wait, I think this kit will be perfect for the pictures. Take a look at what my CT has done with this great kit, great inspiration and great layouts to scraplift.

And here are the kit and quick pages. Both linked to the store and both are 30% off this week only.

And of course we have lots of coordinating freebies for you. Click on my freebie's preview to download, and then click on the rest to blog hop over to their blogs to download. Make sure you leave them love too.

$2 Tuesday at STS

2011-08-02T14:29:00.005-06:00

Be sure to check out the $2 bin today to see what the different designers added this week.

Digi-Designs by Nicole has contributed to the great deals too. She has hit the Book and coordinating qps as well as Let's Go Again and coordinating qps.

Do you LOVE to blog?

2011-08-01T17:43:00.002-06:00

Do you love to blog? If so, Stuff To Scrap needs YOU! Check out this flier for the details and if you have questions, need more information or want to apply, email stufftoscrap.com@gmail.com

NEW STS Mega Collab, CU Grab Bag, and BAKs

2011-08-01T15:55:00.003-06:00

Wow, you have to check out this month's Mega Collab by the Stuff to Scrap designers. I absolutly love the colors in this kit, and the elements and papers, wow, they are just to fun. Check this out.

Of course with any $10.00 purchase you get the coordinating quick pages for FREE. I love these quick pages too.

...and this month's CU Grab Bag, you will not be disappointed. The papers, oh my!

oh, oh, oh, and this months Build a Kit. WOW! These colors are by far yummy! Click to see all August BAKs.

Huge Retirement Sale at Stuff to Scrap

2011-08-01T15:25:00.005-06:00

Many of the Stuff to Scrap designers are retiring some fabulous goodies at some really, REALLY great prices. Even I have put in 11 different products in the retiring soon bin. You can check out what all that I've included in the retirement sale HERE.

Here's some great news... You can either purchase them indivudally or you can buy my Retirement Bundle and get all my products in the Retiring Soon bin at one low price. Click on the preview to buy the bundle.

To see what is all in the Retiring Soon bin, click on the below flier. Happy Shopping. And don't forget, after August, these great goodies will no longer be available.

Under The Sea

2011-07-27T16:08:00.004-06:00

I have some more layouts to inspire you. Nicole's guest ct Daphne created two layouts with Under the Sea. If you haven't already picked it up be sure to do so while it's still on sale. Image is linked. Be sure to visit Daphne's blog for a great freebie using Under the Sea.

Under The Sea 30% off, Freebies, and a Winner

2011-07-26T20:59:00.006-06:00

I love this kit. Not only is it perfect to scrap photos of you or your children with Ariel from Disneyland or Disney World, but it works well for beach and water photos too. But don't just stop there... because of it's bright colors and fun papers and elements, it works well for everyday photos too. Check out these layouts by my CT for some inspiration.

And here's all the goodies, all images linked to the store. And don't forget, this week only all Under The Sea products are 30% off. SWEET DEAL!

And my fabulous CT has some freebies for you. Click on their preview to hop over to the blogs to download, and why you are there, take some time to leave some much needed love.

And for those who played the guessing game, the correct number of embellishments was 46. No one guessed the correct number, but many were very close. So only those who did a blog post and/or tweeted about the game got entered to win, and that was only 1 person, so, she won!Congrats Kimberly, email me at parkermontage@gmail.com to get your coupon code. :)

It's $2 Tuesday

2011-07-26T10:23:00.001-06:00

Don't miss out on all the deals that various STS designers have for you today. Image is linked.

Christmas In July at Stuff To Scrap

2011-07-23T14:05:00.003-06:00

Stuff to Scrap is having a Christmas in July Sale, details below - just click on the flier to go shopping in my store, or click here to see everything that's on sale in the store. Have fun shopping, I know I will.

Sneak Peek and your Chance to Win

2011-07-20T05:00:00.000-06:00

I haven't played this game for a very long time....

Take a peek at my upcoming kit, Under The Sea. Don't you just love what you can see? I promise you this kit is fabulous!

For your chance to win it leave a comment with your guess on the number of embellishments in this kit. All those who guess correctly will get entered and 1 lucky person will get it for FREE! All guesses accepted through Sunday, July 24th.

Want another entry? Simply blog about this contest with a link back to my blog and make a 2nd comment with your blog post. Easy right. Good luck!

Speed Scrap and $2 Tuesday at STS

2011-07-19T00:01:00.002-06:00

Lovely Creations is hosting a speed scrap at STS tomorrow. Check out the details below and hope to see you there.

Digi-Designs by Nicole is offering A Lil Woodsy kit and QP pack as well as Bugs and Blossoms kit and matching QP pack.

Text Paths and Journaling Strips

2011-07-18T09:06:00.004-06:00

I have a new product in the store this week called Text Paths and Journaling Strips. Take a look at these fun CT layouts; you can either use just the text path, the shape, or both together for a even more unique look to your layout.

And this week only they are 30% off. Click on the image to purchase from the store. I can't wait to see what you can do with them. Oh, and check back Wednesday for your chance to win my next kit for FREE!

Speed Scrap 7/17 at STS

2011-07-16T10:10:00.001-06:00

Ready for a speed scrap? be sure to check this one out. SAHM Scrapper is hosting a speed scrap tomorrow at STS. Details below along with a preview of her participation prize.

It's $2.00 Tuesday

2011-07-12T00:01:00.000-06:00

The STS designers have done it again. They have all kinds of wonderful products in the $2.00 bin today. Be sure to check it out. Here are some previews of a few of the great products you will find.

Digi-Designs by Nicole has put her "Infinity and Beyond" kit and matching QP set in the bin this week. Previews are linked to Nicole's store.

Nicole has also added "Camping, Oh My" kit and matching QP set to the bin as well.

Friend In Me Bundle

2011-07-11T10:06:00.004-06:00

I can't believe I never thought of this before, but thank to you all, my fans, it was recommended that I combine my 2 Toy Story Themed kits Roundup and Infinity and Beyond into one great bundle, so, I did Friend In Me.

And this week only you can grab this bundle at only $10.00. That's like paying $2.50 for each kit and QP in it. WOW!

NEW: Scattered Words

2011-07-11T09:03:00.004-06:00

Scattered Words are a fun way to add a little something more to your layout. Great to use in place of journaling or with limited journaling. Check out these layouts by my CT, aren't these great?

And at this time I have 2 different Scattered Words available. Volume 1 which is more generic and includes holiday type words arts, along with mom and dad for Mother's Day and Father's Day, and Baby Edition which is perfect to use for all those baby layouts.

And this week only both Scattered Words are 30% off - this is a great price, even better than a $2.00 Tuesday price!

STS Speed Scrap Sunday July 10th

2011-07-09T16:57:00.000-06:00

Time for another Speed Scrap at STS tomorrow. Be sure to check it out. The participation prize is exclusive to the speed scrap. You don't want to miss it.

Sale And July Blog Train

2011-07-01T12:48:00.002-06:00

Stuff to Scrap is having an Independence Day Sale - most everything in the store is 40% off, be sure to check it out now why you can get tons of goodies at a great price!

And it's that time again where STS has a fabulous blog train, hope on board and gather up all the free goodies. You can get on the blog train starting on the STS blog HERE. Have fun.

July's Guest CT

2011-07-01T00:01:00.001-06:00

Nicole's CT Admin. Dannethia here to introduce you to Nicole's guest ct for this month. Please help us to welcome Daphne to the team for July. We asked her to answer some questions and send us some layouts so everyone can get to know her better.

1. Did you paper scrap first or go straight to digital? How long have you been scrapping?
I started paper scrapping in 2001 and I decided to try digital scrapping in 2009 (after having PSE for a year). I love digital scrapping but I still have my paper stash for when I feel like paper scrapping. It's just kind of depressing when I go back through the books I've made and see that they are coming unglued. Don't have that problem with digital scrapping! :)

2. What is your strongest scrapping skill on your layouts? Your weakest?
I think journaling is my strongest point because I hear a lot of people saying that they are no good a journaling and I feel a layout is not complete without it. I think my weakest skill is Word Art. It looks so easy when I look at it but when I try to do it I just can't figure out where to start.
3. What advice would you give someone just starting out digi-scrapping?
Look around on the internet for some tutorials and then just jump in (that's what I did). I've also suggested getting together with somebody who digi scraps and let them give you a demonstration.

4. Describe how you scrap. What program do you use? Where do you start first? Do you always have something in mind when you start, or do you let your creativity guide you? How long does it take you to complete a layout?
When scrap for myself, I usually pick my pictures first and then go find a kit. But if I have just bought a new kit (or have a ct kit I have to work with) then finding my pictures is my second step. I use PSE 9 (although sometimes it really aggravates me in ways that PSE 7 never did) for my layouts and sometimes I use GIMP for my journaling (love that circular journaling). I usually have something in mind when I start a layout, but by the time I finish it looks nothing like what I started out with. Sometimes when I get ready to make a big change to my layout, I'll save the current layout in order to make a template of it for later use. It takes me about an hour to do a layout, but I will leave it up on my screen for awhile and the more I look at it, the more I can see what it needs to be finished.

5. What is your perfect scrapping environment?
I usually scrap in my scrapbook room on my desktop, but sometimes I'll sit in the in the living room while my husband is watching TV and scrap on my laptop.

6. What's your favorite thing to do BESIDES scrapping?
Reading

7. What is one thing you would love to do and haven't - just so you could scrap it?
Go to Hawaii!!

8. Is there anyone in the scrapping community who inspires you?
I admire those people who have only digi scrapped a couple of months and then jumped into designing.

9. If you could have Nicole create a kit just for you, what colors, theme, etc would it be and why?
I would like an everyday kind of kit with peach, light green and cream. I just love those colors together and if it was an everyday kind of kit I could use it a lot!

First Layout
I guess this isn't too bad for a first layout even if it looks more like a paper layout than a digi layout - but what was I thinking when I put all that shadow on that tittle?

Favorite Layout
I just love the simplicity of this layout (and I've always loved that set of pictures of my daughter at the beach - that could be part of why I like this layout so much)

Layout using Digi-designs by Nicole products
I used Tee Time for this layout. I originally bought the kit to scrap all the golf pictures I have, but looking at this layout, I think it makes a great kit for pictures with the old camo uniforms.

Most Recent Layout
Luckily, I'm behind in my scrapping so I had some 4th of July pics for This Little Missy's new kit Americana.

Be sure to check out Daphne's gallery (http://stufftoscrap.com/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=328&username=briannasscrapper and blog (http://briannasscrapper.blogspot.com/) to view more of her layouts and leave her some love.

Template by Gettin' Scrappy with Britt

2011-06-29T12:33:00.003-06:00

Well, you are all in luck, if you love my templates, I think you will love these ones too.

Gettin' Scrappy with Britt made her first template set, check out my layout made with her great kit, Playroom.

And here's her templates, and this week they are only $2.00 each - SWEET DEAL!

$2.00 Tuesday

2011-06-27T23:59:00.000-06:00

It's that time again, where the designer at Stuff to Scrap pick a few of their goodies and put them in the $2.00 Tuesday bin.

This week I've put in the bin my Shake It kit and the I Scream kit along with both their coordinating quick pages. Take a look at these great products, and they are each only $2.00 today only - wow!

Template Temptation Volume 11 and a chance to get it for FREE!

2011-06-27T11:01:00.003-06:00

I love templates, don't you, especially when the creative juices aren't flowing and I just want to get a layout done with some new pictures.

Well, no worries, I have the perfect solution for those days, Template Temptations, and now I have a new set out, Volume 11. I love these ones, so much fun. Check out what my CT did with them.

And here they are, AND this week only I've put all my Template Temptations on sale 30% off. Even the bundles, so grab them why you can and this great price!

Want to win a Template Temptation volume of your choice? It's easy, all you have to do is like my Facebook Page here, and leave me a comment saying you've liked me or already did. Easy huh. Then I will use Random.org to select one of you who have left me a comment.

Speed Scrap at STS Saturday

2011-06-24T13:22:00.000-06:00

Shel, of Shel Belle Scraps, is hosting a speed scrap on Saturday morning. It will be a great way to kick off your weekend! Check out the flyer below or the forum for more information.

Your participation prize is her brand new set of templates, Circle V.01.

Hope to see you there!

$2.00 Tuesday

2011-06-21T16:50:00.002-06:00

Be sure to check out all the great products in the $2.00 bin at STS. There are lots of wonderful products at a great deal. Nicole has put some of her products in the bin this week as well. Image linked to store.

How My Garden Grows, Freebies, and Winners!

2011-06-20T14:16:00.005-06:00

While I'm not a gardener myself, I love how this kit turned out... the colors are more traditional for your gardening pictures, and so far the layouts I've seen from my fabulous CT, wow, check out these layouts, I love them all!

And now take a look at all the previews for this kit. All images linked to the store for your shopping convience, and don't forget, this week all How My Garden Grows products are on sale 30% off.

The bundle includes a coupon code to get the quick pages at a great price!

And now all the freebies, make sure you leave your love. Click on my preview to download, then click on my CTs preview to hop over to their blogs to download. Enjoy!

And I bet you are wondering if you won the kit or the quick pages...

From all those who posted on Facebook, the winner of the How My Garden Grows Quick Pages is Daphne Cuellar, congrats Daphne, send me an email to parkermontage@gmail.com and I'll get you a coupon to get the Quick Pages.

And from all those who posted a comment on my blog, the winner of the kit is Kendra. Congrats Kendra, email me at parkermontage@gmail.com and I'll get you a coupon as well.

Sneak Peek

2011-06-16T00:01:00.000-06:00

Do you want a chance to win my newest kit and the quickpage set, releasing on Monday, June 20th? There are 2 ways to win. You can leave a comment here on this post or on the Sneak Peek post on my Facebook page. You just have to answer this question...what's growing in your garden this year? Or (if you're not a gardener), what would you plant in your garden if you had one? You have until Sunday, June 19 at 7:00 m.s.t. to comment. 2 winners, selected by random, will be announced on Monday, 6/20.

Good luck!!

$2 Tuesday

2011-06-14T13:08:00.000-06:00

Be sure to check out th e$2.00 bin at STS for lots of great products and deals.

Speed Scrap Today

2011-06-12T09:15:00.001-06:00

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon speed scrap hosted by Seal Scraps and led by CTM Kendra. The participation prize is a set of word art perfect for creating a Father's Day gift this week or scrapping Father's Day pictures next week!

Speed Scrap at STS

2011-06-09T19:56:00.001-06:00

Amy of 3 Li'l Monsters Designs is hosting a Speed Scrap at Stuff to Scrap Friday, June 10 at 2 PM Eastern. The participation prize for this Speed Scrap is a$5.00 coupon to the 3 Li'l Monsters Store at Stuff to Scrap! Wow! So don't miss it! Set your clocks now and be there for lots of fun, and a great layout too!! I can't wait to see you there!

Introducing DDBN's Guest CT for June

2011-06-08T00:01:00.000-06:00

I would love for everyone to help me welcome our guest ct for June. Let's give a warm welcome to Kate. Kate has been kind enough to answer some questions so we can all get to know her better. You will find her answers as well as some of her layouts under her picture.

1. Did you paper scrap first or go straight to digital? How long have you been scrapping?

I started paper scrapping when our daughter was turning 18. I thought I’d prepare a lovely book of memories for her and that rapidly turned into four massive books, and a new passion. But it is very time consuming and seems to get spread all over the house, so when I found digi scrapping, I was hooked. I started in 2008, not having a clue what I was doing, but finding many people more than happy to give advice and encouragement.

2. What is your strongest scrapping skill on your layouts? Your weakest?

I am often amazed when I have finished a page and say – did I make that!! I tend to put a lot on a page, and I'm not sure if that is a strength of a weakness, but I adore a full page of vibrant colours and textures, filled with fabulous memories. I love layering and clustering. I struggle with those beautiful minimalist pages, because I love to fill a page and keep adding to it!!

3. What advice would you give someone just starting out digi-scrapping?

Keep experimenting, ask lots of questions, read lots of tutorials, look through galleries. Email other digiscrappers or designers as they are normally very happy to help. My email is katep@netspace.net.au if I can be of help to anyone!

4. Describe how you scrap. What program do you use? Where do you start first? Do you always have something in mind when you start, or do you let your creativity guide you? How long does it take you to complete a layout?

I use Photoshop CS4. I don’t have a fixed method for a layout – I can start with a photo, or a frame, or a paper, it changes all the time – sometimes I pick out some elements I particularly like...then I just let my creativity take off. Some pages may take an hour or two, others come together quickly. I always finish one layout before I start another.

5. What is your perfect scrapping environment?

A quiet house or music playing, can of diet coke, block of chocolate, lots of pics

6. What's your favorite thing to do BESIDES scrapping?

Photography, music, playing with our grand daughter - just enjoying our family - scrapping is SO addictive, it takes up a lot of time, and I normally only have evenings free to enjoy my passion!

7. What is one thing you would love to do and haven't - just so you could scrap it?

I would love a good set of family photos - it is so hard to get, as I am always behind the camera, and the kids are never keen on a photo session! I always use my own photos in layouts, which I print off, so I have loads of fabulous albums of memories for our children, and their children.

8. Is there anyone in the scrapping community who inspires you?

There are so many brilliant designers in our community, I love to work with many different styles and designers. Each designer is inspiring with something different to offer.

9. If you could have Nicole create a kit just for you, what colors, theme, etc would it be and why?

I adore taking photos of our little grand daughter, often with her beautiful mum. Theme - portraiture. Burnt orange is my favourite colour, so maybe a mix of burnt orange, cream, dusty green & brown. Dusty pink is another favourite, which could be an alternative to burnt orange to make it more girlie! I adore grunge. I love flowers, draped with ribbons for adornment with a touch of greenery. I love an unusual rustic element, maybe dried leaves, cream pearls to twine around other elements. I love word art and hunt around to find something special for every layout! Nicole is a brilliant designer and I'm sure she can bring any theme to life.

We also asked Kate to share with us some of her layouts. Just look at her wonderful layouts.

Kate's First Layouts:

MY VERY FIRST ADVENTURE INTO DIGISCRAPPING WAS A SERIES OF LAYOUTS USING PHOTOS I TOOK OF OUR DAUGHTER KELLY. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS DOING, BUT IT WAS SO MUCH FUN, HOW COULD ANYONE RESIST LEARNING MORE!

Kate's Favorite Layout:

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE RECENT LAYOUTS IS OF OUR LITTLE SIENNA FOR ITS VIBRANCE, GORGEOUS MIX OF COLOURS AND USE OF DIFFERENT SHAPES GIVING DEPTH AND INTEREST.
(UCELLO BELLO BY RIVER ROSE)

Kate's Layouts With Products by Digi-Designs by Nicole:

LAYOUTS USING NICOLE'S FABULOUS KIT, AMBIENCE.

You can visit Kate's blog and galleries listed below to admire more of her layouts and leave your love for her creations.

MY BLOG IS http://kate-palmer.blogspot.com
My most full galleries are at DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=4629 and DSA http://www.digiscrapaddicts.com/gallery/member-galleries/p296507-a-kiss-on-your-cheek.html

Speed Scrap Tonight at STS

2011-06-07T16:20:00.000-06:00

There is a Speed Scrap (hosted by Digital Harmony Design Studio) tonight at Stuff to Scrap! The SS starts at 8pm MT (10pm ET, 9pm CT, 7pm PT) and the participation prize is a coupon for a FREE KIT!! Join us HERE for another great Speed Scrap.

$2.00 Tuesday at STS

2011-06-07T00:01:00.000-06:00

Don't forget to check out all the great deals in the $2.00 bin this week at STS. Click on the ad to add some great products to your cart.

NEW: STS Mega, CU Grab Bag, and BAKs

2011-06-01T15:52:00.004-06:00

A new month means lots of new goodies at Stuff To Scrap. First we have the new STS Designer Collaboration, Hello Father. I love this palette, it is so rich that it's perfect to scrap any father, grandfather or father figure. I can't wait to play with it.

There are also coordinating quick pages, and once again if you spend $10.00 in the store, you can get the quick pages for FREE. S.W.E.E.T!

And if you have never purchased a STS CU Grab Bag, you are missing out. Stuff To Scrap has some pretty high quality standards, and all our grab bags go through a very strict quality check process. The cool thing is, if you ever find something that you don't think meets the quality standard, you can always email Stuff To Scrap and they will fix the problem for you!

There are some new June Build A Kits in the store too. This palette is so much fun. I bet you can find lots of things to scrap with it. Just pick your favorites to create your own huge kit. And if you pick out 3 and use the below coupon code, you can save on your BAK purchase, how nice is that?

And don't forget, Mega Collabs & QPs as well as the CU Grab Bag are only available for 3 months, then they are gone for good. So grab them while you can.

All Aboard the Stuff To Scrap Bouncin' Beach Balls Blog Train

2011-06-01T15:31:00.001-06:00

Wow, this is another fabulous Stuff To Scrap blog train! I love this palette, and I can already tell it's going to be perfect for all sorts of summer pictures. Click on my preview to download, then start your way through the rest of the train. Leave your love and enjoy!

And don't forget, YOU TOO can participate in our next month's blog train HERE... hope to see you there.

Memories by Digital Design

Farrah Smith Designs

Long's Life & Loki

Ányi + a digitális scrapbooking

Nanascraps

Queen Bee Scraps

Scrappin Ninnie

Growing Pains Scrapped

Saphira's Scrapdesign

Melissa's Scraps and More

The Digi Scrapping Mama

scraphannah

Scrappin Serenity

Let Me Scrapbook!

Mommy Me Time Scrapper

Digi-designs by Nicole - YOU ARE HERE

Always Be Neighbors Designs

Jensen Motley Crew Designs

Lindsey's Digital Scrapbook

A Fish Design

$2.00 Tuesday at STS

2011-05-31T00:01:00.000-06:00

It's time for the last $2.00 Tuesday for May. Several of the STS designers have added lots of goodies to the bin this week. Click on the image to check out all the products in the bin this week.
But before you go check out all the goodies Nicole of Digi-designs by Nicole has for you.

Be sure to stop by the STS store today and get some wonderful products for a great deal. nicole aka Digi-designs by Nicole have several things in the $2.00 bin today. First is her "Rainy Days and Rainbows" kit as well as the matching QP set. She has even added her matching template pack and siggie pack to the bin. Check out the previews. Images are linked to store.

That's not all Nicole has for you. She has included "Get Wild and Crazy" to the bin as well. Plus the matching QP set. Hurry on over to STS and get all these wonderful products while they are on sale.

For Taylor - a charity kit

2011-05-30T12:56:00.000-06:00

I am so happy to announce the release of a collab that was created to help raise money for an eleven year old girl, Taylor. She was diagnosed with a childhood form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma and is currently going through treament.

The following contributed to this beautiful and wonderful collab for Taylor: Nicole (Digi-designs by Nicole), Tracy (Growing Pains Scrapped), Adriana (Adriana's Cafe), and Susan (IvoryKeys Digital Dreams) as well as Every EverAfter Moment Designs and Manda (Manda's Scrappin Creations) for the use of her awesome templates to make the quick pages with.

Now for the previews of this wonderful and beautiful kit for Taylor:

Digi-designs by Nicole:

Growing Pains Scrapped:

Ivory Keys Digital Dreams:

Every EverAfter Moment Designs:

Adriana's Cafe:

Quick Page Preview:

We also have a Frame Cluster for all of you! Here is the preview:

To download the frame cluster freebie and for more information about how to make a donation and purchase this kit visit http://taylorskit.blogspot.com/

STS' last SS for May

2011-05-28T16:42:00.001-06:00

May is coming to an end but the fun at STS isn't over yet. The birthday celebration is still going on so make sure you don't miss all the fun left for this month. there is one more speed scrap for May also. Scraps N Pieces will be hosting the last speed scrap on May 31st! Here is the flier with all the details.

The participation prize is the second half of the kit that was given away on the STS blog as part of the birthday celebration freebies. Make sure you write it on your calendar so you can get the rest of this wonderful kit.

Let The Good Times Roll

2011-05-22T20:30:00.001-06:00

I have a fabulous new kit in the store for you today, but it's not just any kind of kit, it's a collab kit with the great Gettin' Scrappy with Britt. We actually have them seperated, so be sure to pick up both pieces for a total of $5.00 ($2.49 each).

This kit is perfect for all occasions and every picture, you won't be disappointed. Take a look at my CTs great layouts for some inspiration. I already know which ones I am going to scraplift. :)

And here are the previews, all images are linked to the store for your shopping convience. Enjoy!

And I just have to say, FREEBIES. Click on my preview for a instant download, and the click on the rest of the previews to blog hop to their blogs to download. Be sure to check out Brittney's blog too HERE.

I'm looking for another designer to do a collab with. If you are a designer, new or experienced, and would love to do a collab with me, shoot me an email at parkermontage@gmail.com and tell me a little bit about yourself, where you sell if anywhere, and what kind of collab you'd love to do with me. Hope to hear from you soon!

Speed Scrap Fun

2011-05-22T09:47:00.003-06:00

Did you join the speed scrap last night. I had so much fun hosting it. Thank you Nicole for allowing me to host it for you and to all the ladies who participated. If you missed it you can still do a layout if you want. The instructions are in this thread in the forum. But, you wont recieve the participation prize because you didn't join us last night. I love everyone's layouts they are great. I thought I would share my layout with you. Everyone that played along be sure to thank Nicole not only for the great instructions but for the prize as well.

Don't forget to join in on the speed scrap fun in the STS forum and chat room today. Check out the flier for all the details. I also have a preview of the participation prize for you.

STS has another fun speed scrap scheduled for tomorrow. Here are the details for it along with a preview of the participation prize.

$1.00 BAK Sale

2011-05-21T08:00:00.001-06:00

Make sure to stop by the STS store over the weekend and fill your shopping bag full of Build A Kit items for only $1 each! This includes the current and past month BAKs, plenty to keep you scrapping for months to come!

One year older and wiser too....

2011-05-20T00:01:00.001-06:00

Well, not me, but my darling and VERY supportive husband is... and he's even wiser too. He's learned to say, "Yes dear" to almost everything I ask, even when he shouldn't. lol.

But because you can't all come here and celebrate with us, I'm putting my entire store on sale 40% off, and guess what, if you spend $10.00 or more and use the *coupon code that's on the below flier, you can save an additional 10% making your total savings 50%. WOW!

So what you waiting for, click on the below flier and shop my store and help me celebrate his milestone birthday!

Speed Scrap Saturday

2011-05-19T15:03:00.002-06:00

My fabulous CT admin will be hosting my speed scrap this Saturday. I hope you will all be there. Take a look at the great prize below. See you there!

And for those who can't make it, this alpha is available for purchase here in the store.

Freshly by This Little Missy

2011-05-18T10:50:00.005-06:00

Wow, I recently just had the opportunity to Guest CT for one of our designers here at Stuff To Scrap and can I just say wow, love her work! She has this adorable kit called Freshly (2% off for one week only), just take a look at the layout I made with it and you'll see why I love it.

See what I mean, I love the color choices she used. Here's her kit preview, linked to the store. And remember, 25% off for one week.

And guess what else? I have a freebie for you. A fun cluster frame. Click on the preview to download.

Don't forget to check out her blog here for more freebies by her CTs and Guest CTs. Enjoy!

$2.00 Tuesday

2011-05-16T23:59:00.000-06:00

Check out the goodies I've put in the $2.00 Tuesday bin at Stuff To Scrap... images linked for your shopping convenience.

Stuff To Scrap Birthday Bash Freebies

2011-05-15T23:59:00.000-06:00

Have you been visiting the Stuff To Scrap blog? I hope so, because everyday this month there has been a freebie available on the blog.

Well, today is my day, I have a fun freebie for you on the Stuff To Scrap blog, check it out, comment and leave your love, and get the freebie. Enjoy!

Birthday Bingo at STS

2011-05-15T16:21:00.003-06:00

Who is ready for another game of BINGO!?!?! Designs by Snowlady is hosting the next bingo game at STS. If you have created and submitted your card you better head to the the forum and snag the bingo card template and get it ready to play. Click on the ad to go to the birthday celebration thread in the forum. Good luck ladies!!! While you are there be sure to check out all of the fun birthday activities that are going on this month.

Sped Scrap hosted by Scrappin' Serenity

2011-05-14T23:19:00.001-06:00

Scrappin Serenity is hosting a Speed Scrap Sunday night at STS!! Come join us and get a layout done in 60 minutes.

Here's the Participation Prize!!

Speed Scrap Saturday

2011-05-12T13:35:00.000-06:00

Scrappin Serenity is hosting a Speed Scrap Sunday night at STS!! Come join us and get a layout done in 60 minutes!

Here's the Participation Prize!!

Introducing Linda Ellett

2011-05-10T16:39:00.009-06:00

I would like to introduce you to Linda. Linda is Nicole's Guest CTM for the month of May.
We asked Linda several scrapping questions and you can read her answers below as well as see some of her wonderful layouts.

You can get to know Linda better by visiting her blog: http://mjajdesigns.blogspot.com/

1. Did you paper scrap first or go straight to digital? How long have you been scrapping?

I started getting into paper scrapping after my first son Matthew was born in 2002. There are hundreds of photos you take of your first baby in the first year of their life! So I wanted to scrap everything about him. I discovered digital scrapping a year ago and felt like I hit the jackpot. I was instantly hooked!

2. What is your strongest scrapping skill on your layouts? Your weakest?

I’m good at layering lots of papers and using several photos per page. I’m still trying to perfect my clustering and shadows just right. And good journaling is something that I continue to work on.

3. What advice would you give someone just starting out digi-scrapping?

Just dive in and don’t be scared. You really need to play around with the software, knowing that things will be awkward at first. But the more you practice and experiment, the more comfortable you’ll get with digital scrapping. Browse through all the wonderful tutorials out there to help you get started.

4. Describe how you scrap. What program do you use? Where do you start first? Do you always have something in mind when you start, or do you let your creativity guide you? How long does it take you to complete a layout?

I’m pretty much a creature of habit when it comes to scrapping. I start first with my photos, then I’ll check to see if there’s a template to use or just go freeform. Then I load up a bunch of papers for my background, strips and blocks. Finally it’s all the fun elements and finding the right title. I scrap in PSE7. Sometimes everything jives just right on a page and I can get it done in 45 minutes. Other times, the composition or colors just isn’t working right together and the layout will take more more like 3-4 hours.

5. What is your perfect scrapping enviroment?

When my boys go to school and it’s quiet in the house. I love when it’s quiet so I can think and focus better. I can’t scrap with the TV on or with music playing, it’s just too distracting for me.

6. What's your favorite thing to do BESIDES scrapping?

Scrapping has quickly become my ”other life”. I’m very involved in my boy’s school and all their sports. So scrapping is a great creative release for me. I’m also pretty dedicated to exercising each week which is about the only one thing I truly do for me.

7. What is one thing you would love to do and haven't - just so you could scrap it?

I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon or some of the National Parks in the mid west. I’d love to photograph all that beautiful landscape and create a gorgeous photo book!

8. Is there anyone in the scrapping community who inspires you?

Oh yes, too many to name. I love browsing stores and admiring designer’s styles. I’m always drawn to bright, bold colors and cute whimsical elements. I love certain Disney designers who create amazing kits just perfect for each park. Plus I find lots of inspiration by checking out template designers to see how they compose a page. I admire Nicole who’s kits have such wonderful themes that are so incredibly versatile.

9. If you could have Nicole create a kit just for you, what colors, theme, etc would it be and why?

I have 2 boys so majority of my pages are filled with superheroes, sports, and boy movie themes like Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones. We’re going to Universal Studios in June and will see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter which is the current obsession in our house right now. So my request for a kit is a Harry Potter, wizard themed kit with lots of potions, owls and other wizardry stuff.

First Layout: Back then I was just learning how to make paper mats for my background and photos. I didn’t have many elements on this page but I did have some journaling. I had no idea how to use an alpha at the time, so my title was just text. Still, it was my first layout and it will forever be special to me.

Favorite Layout: Halloween is a holiday I go all out for. I start decorating the house promptly on October 1st with tons of spiders, pumpkins, and goblins. So I adore Halloween kits. My boys are big into costumes, so this layout I loved because the boys picked out their own costumes and the purple and orange papers are fabulous!

Next is all the fun we have in the pool. This layout was when my boys were little and playing in the splash pool. They could pour water in and out of cups all day long!

And last is all the fun we have as Disney World meeting characters. I love the soft colors in this page and the paper blocks.

Layout using Digi-designs by Nicole: My boys are huge fans of Indiana Jones and Nicole’s Indy-The Kit was just perfect for scrapping this page.

Most recent layout: I love the deep rich colors in safari themed kits. Just finished this one.

Check out Linda's other layouts in her gallery at Mousescrappers: http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos/showgallery.php?ppuser=1026&username=mjajmom

Give A Hoot and Freebies!

2011-05-10T16:03:00.005-06:00

I love this adorable little mini, the great pastel colors and fun embellishments make it not only perfect to scrap babies and kids alike with, but it's great for outdoor photos, and just about anything else you want to scrap. You'll find yourself using it over and over. Check out these layouts by my CT... wow!

Here it is, super cute huh! There are also coordinating quick pages and some great freebies too. And did I mention Give A Hoot along with everything else in my store and the Stuff To Scrap store is 40% off until tomorrow (Wednesday night). Grab this and more while you can on sale!

Click on my preview to download instantly, or if you purchase the kit, this stacked paper freebie is available with purchase.

Click on the rest of the previews to blog hop over to my fabulous CTs blogs to grab these goodies. Most will be up tomorrow, so if they aren't up now, be sure to check back. Leave your love too.

Want another freebie, a coordinating alpha that is already in the store HERE?

First, did you see my layout? If not, scroll back up and take a look. It's of my sweet baby having a bath. See that cardboard alpha, looks great with this mini. Make sure you have signed up for my newsletter for details how you can get that alpha for FREE.

Stuff To Scrap Bingo Tonight!

2011-05-10T14:13:00.002-06:00

Don't Miss Out!!! BINGO tonight at Stuff to Scrap! 5:00 PST, 6:00 MST, 7:00 CST, 8:00 EST. Head to the thread HERE to download your BINGO template and get the rules of the game!

Birthday Fun Continues

2011-05-09T07:55:00.002-06:00

Don't forget the month long fun going on at STS this month. STS is turning 2 and celebrating with a bang!!!. Be sure to check out the form, chat room and store for all the partying that is going on. Images are linked.

iNSD Sale Check It Out

2011-05-08T10:54:00.001-06:00

Don't miss out on this great sale - two days ONLY (5/7-5/8/11).

Image is linked to DDBN Store.

Enjoy!!

$2.00 Tuesday at STS

2011-05-03T07:25:00.002-06:00

Check out what the STS Designer's have put in the $2.00 bin today.

Digi-designs by Nicole also has some kits in the bin for you. Nicole has "My First Haircut" kit and QP pack and "Peace Hope Love" kit and QP pack in the bin this week. Be sure to grab them while they are on sale. previews are linked to the store.

A Month Long Party

2011-05-01T11:33:00.010-06:00

Are you ready to read about all the fantastic things going on at STS for the month of May? I hope your computer chair is soft and comfy because there is so much excitement to share that this post is a little on the long side. But, I promise you wont regret taking the time to read it. May is STS's 2nd birthday celebration. We are partying all month long and hoping to see you there. First thing I would like to tell you about is STS's May Grab Bag. This grab bag is full of great commercial use items by various STS designers. The grab bag includes everything from elements to styles to paper textures to patters. All 33 wonderful items in the grab bag come in either png, jpg, psd, tiff or asl formats. This is a grab bag you don't want to miss and will use it's contents over and over again. The grab bag ad is linked to the store so you can add it to your own stash.

Check out this huge kit designed by the STS Designer Darlings. Fairy Tales is an adoreable collab and you can snag it for free. Go check out the STS forum and birthday celebration threads. If you complete 6 of 9 challenges you will recieve Fairy Tales as your prize. I have linked the kit preview to the forum for you.

Check out the birthday fliers to see all the fabulous fun we have planned for everyone who celebrates with us.

Here is the schedule for the weekly chat room events. Be sure to join the chats you never know what you might miss if you don't join in the chats.

Don't forget our speed scraps. the Skrappy Kat is our ss hostess tomorrow (May 2nd). She has a cute camping kit she will be giving away to all ss participants.

Christin of Christin's Creations is hosting the May 3rd ss. She is giving away a coupon to all participants for a free kit of your choice from her store.

Are you writing this all down and putting the dates on your calender? If you haven't you might want to take a few minutes to do so. It would be a shame to miss out on any of the fun we have coming your way.

The STS Mega Collab for May is called " Seren-dipity". Collab previews are linked to the store. If you purchase $10.00 in products at STS you will recieve the "Seren-dipity" QP pk for free. What a deal!!! But you can buy it individually if you want to.

May BAK's are in the store. There are all kinds of wonderful products from lots of talented designers. If you buy 3 bak's you save 50%. Another great deal.

Check out htis kit by Scrappin' Serenity. You can snag it for free on the STS blog here as part of the STS blog daily download. This is one of the many things STS is doing to celebrate their 2nd birthday. Make sure you go snag it now because it may not be there long. Some of the daily downloads will only be available fo rone day. So make sure to check out the blog everyday so you don't miss any of the daily downloads.

Make sure you check out the forum daily to find out what is going on each and everyday of May.

Paradise and freebies

2011-04-26T08:40:00.006-06:00

I am so excited to finally release this kit, not only because it's perfect for scrapping those beach day photos, vacations to Hawaii or Cancun, or really any summer photo, but I get to personally use it to scrap my upcoming vacation (I leave Saturday) to Maui, Hawaii. I've never been and have heard so many wonderful things about Maui. I cannot wait.

Check out these layouts by my fabulous creative team. Wow. I am seriously so lucky to have such a great group of talented girls on my team.

And check out all kit, coordinating solids, quick pages, and you can even purchase it in a bundle. To make this kit even more fabulous, this week only they are all 30% off! WOW!

And a couple CTs made some freebies for you. Click to blog hop to their blogs to download, and leave them some love!

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