The blog is being moved...

Hi all,

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

See you all there....

Some quick freebies for digital

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

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

Free Digital Scrapbook Frames

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'I _________; therefore I am.'

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

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

Big Red Fuzzy Slippers

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

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

Love them!

$500 shopping spree at Michaels

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

Digital Freebies from Pam Lefors

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

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

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

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

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

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

There's more on older posts too...

Traveling Tip for Scrapbooking

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

My own tongue won't even do this!

DSP Blog Prompt: Write your own tongue twister.

Think thick thoughts that will wilt willingly.

Ugh… this one is hard!!

Halloween Freebies for Digital Scrapbooking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whew, that’s more than enough for today.

About the weather

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

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

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

Using Quotes in Your Layouts

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

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

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

kit is Wildflower Whimsy Created by ©2007 Beth Nixon