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coming soon...SCRAPANEERS!!

HERE'S A LOOK AT MY CLASS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT SCRAPANEERS!

(click photo below to get access to scrapaneers.com)

A new adventure!

I am HONORED and THRILLED to be apart of this new adventure!

If you haven't heard yet...go check it out :)

SCRAPANEERS  <------------ click me 

 

PIXELS & COMPANY iNSD BLOG HOP

Hello Everyone and Welcome to Pixels & Company iNSD Blog Hop!

First off I would like to share with you some of my all-time FAVORITE kits by some of our designers...

• Frame Essentials by Karla Dudley

• Toolbox Mists V.7 by Gennifer Bursett

• Definitive Frames V.2 by Wild Blueberry Ink

• Cardstock Essentials Collection by Karla Dudley

Now, I could go through each one of these kits and explain to you why I love them and why they are in my top goto kits but after looking at them, it should be pretty easy to figure out...

They are basic kits that can be used on ANY themed layout you have! :)

These 4 kits are a MUST HAVE in your collection. 

Now on to the BLOG HOP...

I am the final stop and what you need from me is:

"13"

This completes your COUPON CODE you will need to get your free kit :)

ETA: To fill in the blank, the missing letter you need is:

• C (from Emilie, your 9th stop)

Now all you need to do is put everything together,

make SURE they are ALL CAPITAL LETTERS

and

make sure there are NO SPACES

and

then click here to retrieve your free kit ----->  2013 iNSD CT Journal Cards

 

Here is a list of the girls from beginning to end you should of followed to get to me :)

If you are missing a letter, you can go back: 

P&Co Blog

Sarah Hemmert 
Katherine Hansen
Mandi Buchanan
Kate Christensen
Rachel Alles
Anna Drozd
Jan Fortier
Carey Bridges
Emilie Stevenson
Ronnie Crowley
Amy Kingsford
Jennifer Hignite
Celeste Smith
Melanie Ritchie
Aria Andrus
Jennifer Evangelista
Linda Roos
Christy Carlson
Barbara Unzen
Mary Rogers
Arielle Gordon
Jeryn Carlisi
Indah Permenta Sari
Melanie Call
Jen Papadimitriou
Erin Taylor
Kelly Mobley
Kim Hammond
Wendy Bretz

 

 

 

checka check it out!

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oh goodness....

yup...

that's right...

i'm REALLY slacking on this whole blog things.

i REALLY want to get back into the habit of updating at LEAST once a week!

but until then, here's my most recent layouts for you to check out:

Karla Dudley - Nillie ©wendybretzdesigns

 

EnRoute - Page Kit - Agnes Biro ©wendybretzdesigns

 

EnRoute - Page Kit - Agnes Biro ©wendybretzdesigns

 

Karla Dudley - Take Note
Karla Dudley - Because Of You
Pink Reptile Designs - Pretty Pockets No. 1
Sahlin Studio - Tell The Story Word Art
Paislee Press - Round About Days
Paislee Press - More Or Less

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some new stuff

here's some new layouts I recently created :)

enjoy....

and by the way....i really need to keep this blog updated!

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CREDITS:

Karla Dudley - Nillie

 

 

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CREDITS:

Karla Dudley - Nillie

 

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CREDITS:

Going Places - A Collaboration

 

 

 

SIMPLY MODERN SCRAPBOOKING is HERE!

It's finally here!

That's right people....

SIMPLY MODERN SCRAPBOOKING!

My FIRST ever class at Big Pictures Classes :)

I am not only so freaking excited about this launch, I am completely honored to be amongst some of the most amazing scrapbookers in the industry.

Ali...Cathy...Stacy....Becky...Heidi....gosh, WHO wouldn't be thrilled to have their picture on the same page with these girls! :)

So needless to say, it's been a long time coming and finally my class is here.

SIMPLY MODERN SCRAPBOOKING is a class ANYONE can take.  

You can be new to scrapbooking or a veteran.

It's a class basically about how I scrapbook and what goes through my mind while I create a layout.

I show you some simple techniques and I even created some never before seen layouts specifically for the class. :)

So....go check it out!

SIMPLY MODERN SCRAPBOOKING

it's ONLY $9 and totally worth it! :)

Let me know what you think!

 

we're back!

that's right everyone...

we're back :)

we all got back together and joined the AMAZING new digital site...

so GO CHECK IT OUT!!!!

I know this will totally be your new digital home :)

GET THERE NOW!

that's right....

karla's leaving dhd and heading to a place so while you can go get her kits at an AMAZING 50% off!

another version of "sugar"

I loved the recent layout I made called "sugar" 

so...I thought I'd make another one!  lol

here's "create simple"

"i wish snowflakes were made out of sugar...

...cause they would taste so much better!"

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CREDITS:

Cherished Holiday
Digi Essentials
Openbook Template

four more...

yup...

i've been spending a lot of time on my macbook :)

 

Friday Fishing  ©wendybretzdesigns

Credits:
Paislee Press
Karla Dudley

 

Happy  ©wendybretzdesigns

Credits:
Paislee Press
Karla Dudley

 

This Photo  ©wendybretzdesigns

CREDITS:
Karla Dudley Designs
Gennifer Bursett
Paislee Press

 

You  ©wendybretzdesigns

CREDITS:
Karla Dudley Designs
Sahlin Studio
One Little Bird

new releases...

that's right...

i got some new inspiration for you!

i recently have been busting out layouts right and left.

karla's been producing some AMAZING kits and I've been so inspired.

so here ya go...check em' out!

 

 

SO VERY BLESSED

credits: cherished holiday; storyteller templates; roycroft; tallman alpha

 

 

H&W

credits: brookloft alpha; digi essentials 7

 

 

BLACK FRIDAY

credits: because of you; tallman alpha; cardstock essentials 3

 

 

SO PROUD OF YOU

credits: because of you; bokeh love; framed 1; brook loft alpha

 

"guest" what?

sooooooo EXCITED!!

new layout...

an extra hour of sleep...

coffee...

nfl network on the tv...

and

creating....

2 years...

happy anniversary!

yup..that's right...it's my anniversary.

2 years living here at the house.

and I wouldn't want it any other way!

we LOVE it here so much :)

 

Blessed

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I love it when I realize I miss spell words and don't save the original with layers...it's ok...it makes it unique ;)

CREDITS:

Give Thanks '12 | papers

Give Thanks '12 stickers | elements

Give Thanks '12 Brushes | elements

Hints of Fall Mists

 

on a roll...

thats right....

I've been a creative roll lately!

designs are just popping into my head at the weirdest time and I can hardly wait to get home, jump on my laptop and start designing :)

here's my latest:

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CREDITS:

Peppermint Twist - Part 1

Peppermint Twist Solids - Part 1

Peppermint Twist Templates - Part Two

 

meet jubilee...

i LOVE this karla dudley kit! (release date: 10.25.12)

meet penelopi

meet PENELOPI....

this kit by Karla Dudley with be available TOMORROW over at Design House Digital!

here's a little layout I did using her STORYTELLER TEMPLATES & PENELOPI.

 

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS 

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"It’s rad. It’s Just flippin’ rad"

"It’s rad. It’s Just flippin’ rad" - karla dudley

I LOVE it when Karla likes one of my layouts I created using her stuff!

I'm just so thankful to her for letting me on her creative team.

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CREDITS:

KARLA DUDLEY:

Textured Cardstock: Cardstock Essetnials 3

Template: Everyday Storyteller No.4 (releasing Thursday)

 Embellishments: Superstitious

Hinges: Digi Essentials 7

Wire 'H': Roycroft Wire Alphas

ALI EDWARDS:

Word Art: Fall and Halloween Hand Drawn Brushes

a layout and a little more...

well, it's been a little more than a month since I've updated this blog!

i can't believe how time FLIES around here.

i've been working alot...

hannah started 4th grade...

working on a HUGE project...

going to softball games

spending a lot of "mommy and me" days...

and of course FOOTBALL season started!...

and here's my most recent layout for Design House Digital!...

 

camping and creating

here's a new layout for you :)

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Are you ready for Christmas?

Can you believe it is already August - before we know it will be Christmas!  

I wanted to share some inspiration from Making Memories new Believe Collection today.  

I created this 6" x 6" layout for CHA and I just love the it all came together.

I created this great journaling circle on my Mac using Photoshop first and then built my layout on top of that...one method I use to scrapbook :)

Have a GREAT day!

:)

CHALLENGE over at DHD!

Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s 4 Play Challenge over at Design House Digital!

If this is your first time here let me explain…

Each week we pick 4 different kits by 4 different designers and challenge you to create a layout using them.

Below you will see inspiration from the team and at the end of the week a random winner will be pick to win a gift certificate from DHD!

This week I have chosen 4 different kits that actually challenged the girls to use there amazing creativity.
Here are the kits I picked:

Basic Cardstock – Digital Papers By Karen Funk
 

A KIND WORD – love part 2 By Deena Rutter

Secretary Date Stamps & Brush Set 2 By Shannon Hegarty

Iconic Cards Collection By Audrey Neal

Here is the layout I created:

So there you go…some awesome inspiration to get you started! Don’t forget that today only (ends Monday at midnight PST), you can get each of these kits for only a dollar, and one is even FREE! So go grab them, and then play along. Upload a layout using these four kits to the DHD gallery by next Sunday, then come back here and post a link to it. Not only will you learn to stretch your kits, but you could win a gift certificate to DHD!

I can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

 

WINNER of the MAKING MEMORIES SARAH JANE GIVEAWAY!

CONGRATULATIONS to:

JODIE R!

I can't wait to get this collection! It is adorable without being cutsy! It fits my daughter to a T! Thanks for the chance to win!!

Posted by: Jodie R | July 18, 2012 at 11:12 AM

please send an email to ddavies@makingmemories.com to claim your prize :)

 

MAKING MEMORIES GIVEAWAY! :)

Hello Everyone!

Are you all excited about the the new releases coming out?

I love this time of year when I get to play with all the new stuff that Making Memories comes up with!

Here's a layout I created using the Sarah Jane Collection :)

I love this line!

It's so versitile and you can use it for so many different themes :)

Who wants to win some of this awesome collection?

Today I going to be giving away some of the new Sarah Jane collection.

Here's how to enter:

Leave a comment below on your favorite Sarah Jane Product for an entry to win

AND

For a second entry “Like” Making Memories facebook page

Good Luck to all and have a GREAT weekend!

 

how cool!

click the banner :)

new layout :)

You can find this layout and lots more inspiration at Design House Digital or click the layout below :)

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CREDITS:

yeah!!!

guess who is excited about her last day of school? :)

what i've been doing...

with school almost over

and

work crazier than ever

what have I been doing you ask?

first...

A LOT of Instagramming and Photo365

   
   

 

Been working a lot with the kits from my design team

These girls blow my mind every week with new stuff to create with!

I'm honored and so happy to belong to the BEST team online :)

 

I'm also on VACATION right now :)

I took some time off work to get some things done around the house,

spend time with Hannah

and do a little research for something BIG coming up ;)

(soooo excited about that!)

Well, I should probably get off here and get back to work...

stay tuned for some new layouts and some awesome posts!

peace :)

another dhd

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inspired by: neue

credits:

The Sweet Life - Complete Collection

Muse-full kit

just can't get enough :)

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CREDITS:
Road to Success - Complete Collection 
Just The Basics - Stamped Alpha 1 
Washi Love - Tape Pieces

 

a little dhd :)

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CREDITS:
Digi Essentials - elements Karla Dudley
Iconic Elements Audrey Neal

Check it

Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out....

happy birthday hannah!

this morning...

little things we do when we get locked out of the house in the morning ...

Recent Design House Digital Layouts

© designhousedigital

 

Muse-full kit

Muse Frames -elements

 

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Real Simple Poloroid Frames

Digi Essentials - elements

Digi Essentials 2 - elements

Abandoned Office - Photoshop Elements

All American - Complete Digital Collection

Check It Journaling Cards

Office Space - Part 1

 

© designhousedigital

 

Home Matters 3-elememnts

Familiarity-full kit

Today | Brushes-brushes

This Week Collection-full kit

Delight-full kit

This Week - Template Collection Add On 2

 

iNSD Blog Hop 2012

HELLO and WELCOME to Design House Digital's iNSD Blog Hop 2012!

While your here don't forget there are a few things you can participate in to receive some cool stuff.

So let me run them down real quick so you don't miss out...

#1 - LAYOUT CHALLENGE: To be entered into the drawing for a digital photo frame, you will need to complete a layout meeting all 26 of the challenges collected at each blog by Tuesday, May 8 at 11:59 MST.

#2 - MY GIVEAWAY: You can enter to win my giveaway by answering the question below to be entered to win a $10 gift certificate to Design House Digital 

#3 - THE LETTER: You need to collect all the letters from each blog on the blog hop to enter to receive your free collab kit created by our designers.

 

BUT FIRST....

here's a cool tip I thought I'd let you know about :)

One of the coolest things out there right now that people are using is INSTAGRAM.

 

Straight off the site Instagram is...

"a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your photos with friends and family.

Snap a picture, choose a filter to transform its look and feel, then post to Instagram.

Share to Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr too – it's as easy as pie. It's photo sharing, reinvented.

Oh yeah, did we mention it’s free?"

 

I use this app on my iPhone almost everyday when I take photos!

Now here's the COOL part...

Gennifer Bursett has an Kit at Design House Digital called "INSTA AWESOME!" (Toolbox - Action V.2)

Here is how she describes her actions:

"The Toolbox line: Everything you need to build the perfect page. This fun action recreates the look of popular phone apps. Fully customizable; you can hide and adjust layers before flattening.

Includes four different frames, for a multitude of looks."

You all need to totally check it out and HAVE FUN!

 

Now on to the first part of the challenges:

LAYOUT CHALLENGE:

Here is my challenge to you:  "ADD THE YEAR "2012" TO YOUR LAYOUT"

 

Now on to my Giveaway:

WENDY'S GIVEAWAY:

Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite Design House Digital Kit is :)

 

And last...

You need a letter right?

A letter to collect to get the AWESOME Retrospect Collab Kit from the designers at DHD

Well here's mine:

Now you can proceed to KATHERINE'S BLOG to get the next letter.

Don't forget to write down each letter (in order) because this is the "code" you will use to receive this kit for free :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Another Sneek Peek :)

here's another little peek at Karla's new kit coming out :)

Sneek Peek....

Here's a quick layout and a little sneek peek of Karla's New Kit coming out!

 

Some Recent Layouts

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AND CHECK BACK LATER FOR SOME MORE LAYOUTS USING KARLA DUDLEY'S NEWEST KIT & THE BLOG HOP!

STOP BY!

 

 

night time message

 

WINNERS!

MAD MARCH MEMORIES BLOG HOP

HOW TO USE YOUR LETTERS YOU COLLECTED:

#1 - The letters are a coupon code.

#2 - You have to click the link here for the kit and put it in your shopping cart.

#3 - At the payment page, there’s a spot to enter the coupon code.

and

#4 - When you enter this code (the letters you have collected..all one word and lowercase) this will knock the price of the kit off your total price.

 

 

 

Welcome to the

 

CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

Thank you to all that have played.

You can still enter the letters you have collected (21 in all) and enter them to receive your free Collab Kit.

Just make sure they are all lower case and all one word.

Here is the link to the Kit :)

Spring Menagerie Collaboration

I will be back later this evening to annouunce the winner of my $5 gift certificate and Karla's Kit! :)

Stay Tuned :)

 

Well it looks like you have made it to the end! :)

Congratulations!!!

The final letter you will need to complete the password saying is the letter "S"

Now, all you have to do is click the link below, enter each letter in the order you found them and click submit.

You then will be given a coupon code for the FREE blog hop collab kit and also your name will be put into our drawing for a Wacom Tablet!  (we must receive your entry by Wednesday at 11:59 MST)

click here: DESIGN HOUSE DIGITAL MAD MARCH MEMORIES BLOG HOP

In addition to the awesome give-a-ways we are having I am also giving away a $5.00 gift certificate to the store 

AND

this cool kit created by none other than KARLA DUDLEY!

 

Here is a layout I created last night using her kit :)

To be entered to win the $5 gift certificate to DHD or Karla's Kit please leave a comment below and I will draw a winner.

GOOD LUCK! :)

 

 

KARLA DUDLEY & TIFFANY TILLMAN collab kit!

I was SO excited when I got these kits from Karla and Tiffany!

    
 

I was blown away (AGAIN) by Karla's elements, papers and designs and Tiffany's Sketches were PERFECT!

I love how she place and created the journaling spots :)

The kits are released tomorrow so make sure you stop by Design House Digital and pick these up.

Oh yeah...tell all your friends to do the same ;)

Here's two layouts I created using the Kits:

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noted...pt. 1 & pt. 2

yup yup! :)

NOTED part 1

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NOTED part 2

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short and simple...

... a circle

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2nd ANNUAL SUPER GALLERY BOWL

This week we are celebrating the 2nd Annual Super Gallery Bowl over at DHD!

There are some awesome challenges some of the girls have put together for you do participate in and be eligible to win some great prize!

Stop by and check things out :)

Here's a link and my challenge:

My challenge to you is to create a layout INTERVIEWING someone.
This could be a family member, friend, yourself or whoever you would like!

Once you have created your layout
upload it into the SUPER GALLERY BOWL as well as posting a link in this thread to your page. 

One random winner will receive a $5 gift card to the store and each layout that qualifies will you an entry into the BIG GIVEAWAY. 
For your layout to be eligible you MUST USE 100% DHD PRODUCT. 
You can enter as many times as you like as long as you follow these rules and the theme of the challenge!

HAVE FUN and I can't WAIT to see what you all come up with!
(ps...GO GIANTS!  )

 

A few shares...

Karla and Audrey went in together and created a collab kit for DHD.

I LOVE how it came out!

I created four layouts with them...I just couldn't stop :)

Enjoy!

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btw...I'm ADDICTED to karla's kraft cardstock...it's my new white bazzill ;)