Every Day Imagination

We have a winner!

2012-01-18T15:32:00.000-06:00

Gasp! I have been so busy preparing for an upcoming trip that I almost forgot to pick a winner! Congrats to SaraH from Texas!

She won a copy of Scrapbooking for Every Season from Creating Keepsakes! Check out this magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

Stay tuned for more great giveaways!!
Have a great week!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Another CK Giveaway!

2012-01-10T12:13:00.003-06:00

Happy New Year, Cyber Friends! I hope your new year is off to a good start!

For today's free template, I have the cover I made for my 2012 POTD book. For the past 3 years I have printed with Shutterfly so this year's cover is Shutterfly ready too (that's why it looks odd shaped and off centered) This is what it looks like and it can be downloaded (expires Jan 17, 2012 - please let me know if it expires before this date & I will get a new link up!) for free HERE:

Here is what my cover looks like:

365 Sticker by Wild Blueberry Ink, Stitching by Anna Aspnes

I also have a fabulous giveaway from Creating Keepsakes! Check out this magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

Want a chance to win this awesome magazine? Simply leave your name and state in the comments section of this blog post. I will randomly select a winner on January 15, 2012. International folks are welcome to enter too! Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

Free 2012 POTD Digital Scrapbooking Paper!

2011-12-24T09:36:00.003-06:00

Merry Christmas, Friends!
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!
Today I have for you a free paper pack to use with your 2012 POTD template that I gave to you last week. I decided that I am going to use solids for my book this year. I am going with the simple theme & stickng to the same color choices of green, blue, tan & red. Who knows, maybe I will change things up half way through the year! Here is the preview of today's free paper pack that can be downloaded HERE until Dec 31, 2011:

Here is how my 2012 POTD book is looking so far:

Stitching by Anna Aspnes

Highlight day - Overlay by Ali Edwards

Wild Blueberry Ink has taken my 2009 book & made it into a HUGE kit for you! The kit includes 52 PSD files, hilite pages, a cover, stickers, photo prompts & paper! This is what it looks like & it can be purchased HERE:

Our HUGE 2011 Project 52 book can still be purchased HERE too!

Here is our 365 POTD book that can purchased HERE Simply change the year & add Feb 29:

Stop by next week for the cover of my free 2012 POTD book!
Merry Christmas!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template

2011-12-13T03:00:00.000-06:00

Greetings Friends!
As another year comes to a close, I find myself catching up on my 2011 POTD book. I usually get a few weeks behind at putting my pages together. I almost always get a daily photo taken, but I do have my occasional missed days! For today's free template, I have my 2012 POTD layout to share. It looks a lot like my 2010 POTD template, but I don't care. You can download it for free HERE (link expires Dec 27, 2011) Here is what it looks like:

Here is my take for week one:

stitching by anna aspnes, paper & tag by me

I also created a few highlighting pages to use for events, vacations, etc:

overlay by ali edwards

Check back next week for a free mini kit of the papers that I am using for my 2012 POTD book!
Thanks for stopping by!

We have a winner!

2011-11-18T19:27:00.000-06:00

I have a winner! A big thanks to Creating Keepsakes for providing this fabulous magazine! Here is a peek inside Scrapbooking Holidays & Celebrations:

Open publication - Free publishing - More celebrations

And the randomly selected winner is.......

AMY! Congratulations, Amy! Please email me your mailing info at babyroo7 at yahoo dot com

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Another CK Giveaway!

2011-11-15T22:14:00.004-06:00

Oh Cyber Friends! I have another great giveaway from Creating Keepsakes! Here is a peek inside Scrapbooking Holidays & Celebrations:

Open publication - Free publishing - More celebrations

Leave your name & state (or country) in the comments section of today's blog post for your chance to win! I will randomly select a winner on Friday, November 18, 2011! International ladies are welcome too!

For today's giveaway, I thought I would give you an element pack instead of a template! Here is a look at today's freebie (can be downloaded HERE. link expires Nov 29, 2011):

Happy Scrapping & don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win Scrapbooking Holidays & Celebrations!

We have a winner!

2011-11-14T15:29:00.000-06:00

I have one copy of Scrapbooking with Fabric & Notions to give to one lucky winner! Check this out:

Open publication - Free publishing - More fabric

A big thanks to Creating Keepsakes for this fabulous giveaway!
The winner of this magazine is.....

Photochic aka Heather Adams from Alabama!

Congratulations, Heather! Please send me your mailing info at babyroo7 at yahoo dot com!

We'll see you all tomorrow for another Template Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Another CK Giveaway!

2011-11-08T14:45:00.003-06:00

Greetings Cyber Friends!
Today is our first snow of the season! The kids went nuts and insisted on taking a break from school work (we homeschool) to play in the snow. Who am I to say no to playing in snow that is going to be gone tomorrow?!

I have a fabulous giveaway from Creating Keepsakes to share with you! I have one copy of Scrapbooking with Fabric & Notions to give to one lucky winner! Check this out:

Open publication - Free publishing - More fabric

Leave your name & state (or country) in the comments section of today's blog post for your chance to win! I will randomly select a winner on Friday, November 11, 2011! International ladies are welcome too!

Are you ready for today's free template? You can download it HERE (link expires Nov 22, 2011)

Digital Scrapbooking Day! - Free Digital Template

2011-11-05T12:16:00.001-05:00

Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day to you! Thanks for stopping by!
Since it's almost the end of the year, I thought you could use a 2011 Year in Review template:

HERE is the link to download the free template (link expires Nov. 19, 2011)

Check out this challenge going on at Creating Keepsakes! There is a great prize involved!

Happy scrapping!

Gearing up for Christmas

2011-11-04T14:03:00.000-05:00

Let the countdown to Christmas being! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet!?
I finished my Christmas cards last night. Here is a peek at what my 5x7 card looks like:

back

front

I bought this pre-made template at Designer Digitals. They have several super cute options to pick from!

I have also been working on an Advent Calendar from Silhouette. I LOVE this calendar, and I can't wait to use it this year!

Example by Silhouette

I had to order a few more pieces of paper so my calendar isn't finished yet. Here are a few shots:

The paper I am using is Fancy Pants Hot Chocolate line from last year. The embellishments are from Maya Road, Bazzille Basics (paper flowers), Karen Foster (brad alpha), Studio Calico (stamps), and Fancy Pants Baby Mine Chipboard Alpha.

My friend and fellow Creating Keepsakes Dream Team member, Laura Vegas, made a SUPER cute calendar too! Check out her blog. Make sure to read the entire post for a discount code!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template - It's back!!

2011-11-01T03:00:00.033-05:00

Greetings Cyber Friends! Happy First Day of November!
In honor of National Digital Scrapbooking Day, which is Nov 5, I thought I would bring back Template Tuesday! Woohoo! Here is a look at today's free template (download it HERE - link expires Nov. 15, 2011)

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!
I also wrote a blog post today over at Creating Keepsakes. Go check it out - there is a freebie there from Wild Blueberry Ink!

Make sure and stop by my blog on Nov 5 for another free digital scrapbooking item! I will also be giving away a special Creating Keepsake magazine starting Nov 7! Stop by next week for your chance to will!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

Creating Keepsakes Winner!

2011-09-06T11:17:00.001-05:00

We have a winner!
I have a great giveaway courtesy of Creating Keepsakes! I have one copy of Budget Friendly Scrapbooking to give to one lucky winner! This is a fabulous special issue magazine stuffed with ideas on how to scrap on a budget.

And the winner is....... Bernice J from Alberta, Canada! Congratulations, Bernice! Please email me your mailing info to the address listed below:

Another Creating Keepsakes Giveaway!

2011-09-01T10:11:00.002-05:00

Happy September, my cyber friends!
To celebrate the first day of September, I have a great giveaway courtesy of Creating Keepsakes! Budget Friendly Scrapbooking is a fabulous special issue magazine stuffed with ideas on how to scrap on a budget - and who couldn't use some money saving ideas right now ?! Here is a sneak peek inside:

Open publication - Free publishing - More inexpensive

I have one copy to giveaway to one lucky winner! Simply leave your first name and state in the comments section of this blog post. International folks are welcome to enter too! I will randomly select one lucky winner on Monday, September 5, 2011. MAKE SURE AND CHECK BACK TO SEE IF YOU WON! :) Good luck!

Creating Keepsakes winner!

2011-07-30T14:13:00.000-05:00

CK has this fabulous Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: Summer Fun & Travel magazine out now...and I have one copy to give away today!

Here is a look inside the magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

The winner of this fabulous magazine is..........

Congratulations, Tech Chick! Please send me your mailing info!

I also have a coupon code if you are in the mood to do a little shopping at www.scrapandpapershop.com! Use CKFUN10 at checkout which is good for free shipping in the US on all orders of $25 or more. Expires 8/8/11 Happy Shopping!

Free Digital Scrapbooking Alpha & A CK Giveaway!

2011-07-28T05:00:00.011-05:00

Greetings friends! Can you handle two blog posts in a row?! :)

I have a little freebie for you today! Here are two glitter alphas that I made months ago, but never put them in a kit, and I don't think I shared them with you all as a freebie. So today you can download both! Download this one HERE (link expires Aug 11, 2011)

The Chunky Glitter Alpha can be downloaded HERE (link expires Aug 11, 2011):

Don't forget to leave a comment in YESTERDAY'S blog post for a chance to win a free copy of Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: Summer Fun & Travel magazine!

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

It's been too long - How about a giveaway?! :)

2011-07-27T13:19:00.003-05:00

Hello my cyber friends!! I hope your summer is going well! We have put up with 100+ degree heat for weeks now. My poor plants are wilting even though they are in the shade and are being watered everyday! sigh. I love summer, but this is too hot for me!

So it's been a long time since I have posted anything, and for that I apologize. I took the summer off because I was in need of a break. Do you ever get burned out and just need to walk away for a moment? That was me this summer. Thanks for being patient with me!

CK has this fabulous Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: Summer Fun & Travel magazine out now...and I have one copy to give away!

Here is a look inside the magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

Here is a layout I did for this magazine and it has a free download that you can snag HERE!

Want a chance to win this awesome magazine? Simply leave your first name and state in the comment section of this blog post. I will randomly select one winner on Saturday, July 30, 2011. International folks are welcome to enter too! Good luck!

Answering a few questions

2011-06-30T14:58:00.000-05:00

Can you believe that it's the last day of June?! Summer goes by WAY too fast for me!!

I have had a few questions regarding the Project 365 book that I made. It's still available for sale and can be found HERE in WildBlueberry Ink's store.

All of my other templates and goodies are no longer for sale since Owl Tree Studios closed their shop. I will be offering some of my goodies as freebies in weeks to come! :)

I will be back with Template Tuesday VERY soon! Thanks for being so understanding while I took a summer break!

Hello Friends!

2011-06-13T12:56:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends!
I must first apologize for abruptly stopping Template Tuesday! Summer has hit me hard (in a great way) and I have totally neglected you all! Please accept my apologies! Template Tuesday will be back real soon!

I have gotten several messages from a few of you regarding my Photo of the Day (Project 365) book. A few of you purchased the book at Owl Tree Studio, but didn't get all of the book downloaded before OTS closed their doors. I am so sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you!

FernandaB., I have sent you a link to the files, but I can see that you haven't downloaded them yet. Please let me know how I can help!

Nanda, I need your email info please!

Anybody else who needs help with their download please let me know. I will cross-check your purchase with Owl Tree Studio, and then get your download set up.

Thanks and have a great week!

I have a winner!

2011-05-23T10:09:00.000-05:00

I first have to apologize for being so late at randomly selecting a winner! My youngest, Brie, "graduated" from kindergarten on Friday. What an emotional day! After the graduation, we headed to my niece's high school graduation. I have had a wonderfully busy weekend!

Now to the winner!

Woohoo! I have a winner for the free copy of Scrapbooking Tricks & Tips: Fabulous Flowers! Here is a look into this fabulous magazine:

I am honored that CK trusted me enough to do the cover layout for this issue! Thanks, CK!

This is a layout I did for the magazine too!

Open publication - Free publishing - More flowers

And the winner is..........

Rhadonda from Missouri! Congratulations!
Rhadonda, please email me your mailing info (babyroo7 at yahoo dot com)

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Another CK Giveaway!

2011-05-17T09:10:00.001-05:00

Happy Tuesday to you all!!
I have another giveaway from Creating Keepsakes!!! Woohoo! This week, I have one copy of Scrapbooking Tricks & Tips: Fabulous Flowers to give away! Here is a look into this fabulous magazine:

I am honored that CK trusted me enough to do the cover layout for this issue! Thanks, CK!

This is a layout I did for the magazine too!

Open publication - Free publishing - More flowers

Want a chance to win this fabulous magazine? Simply leave your name and state in the comments section of this blog post. I will randomly select a winner on Friday, May 20, 2011. International gals are welcome to enter too! Good luck! Don't forget to check back on Friday to see if you are a winner!
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I haven't had the time to do a layout for today's free template so I don't have any design tips to share today. Instead, I have two freebies to give you! Vicki H asked me where she could find the alpha that I used in May 3 Template Tuesday Freebie. I created that alpha to use in a heritage book that I am making for my Grandmother. It's just a lower case alpha, but per Vicki's request, it's my gift to you today! You can download this alpha HERE (link expires May 31, 2011):

Here is a look at one of the heritage pages that I made for my Grandmother's book using this alpha:

All items by Katie Pertiet found at Designer Digitals

I also have a free template for you today! Download this template HERE (link expires May 31, 2011):

This came from the Curvaceous Pack I sold at Owl Tree Studios

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!

Creating Keepsakes winner!

2011-05-13T12:15:00.000-05:00

Woohoo! TGIF!
I have the winner for the Creating Keepsakes giveaway! I have one copy of Creative Spaces with Megan Hoeppner to give to one lucky winner! This magazine is AWESOME! It's full of fabulous ideas and inspiration!

Open publication - Free publishing - More craftroom

And the winner is........

Janelle from Kansas! Congratulations! Please email me your info at the address below:

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

CK Giveaway! &Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-05-10T09:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Tuesday!
I am so excited about the giveaway from Creating Keepsakes! I have one copy of Creative Spaces with Megan Hoeppner to give to one lucky winner! Check out this fabulous magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More craftroom

Want a chance to win? Simply leave your first name and state in the comments section of this blog post. International gals are welcome to enter too! I will randomly select a winner this Friday (May 13). Good luck and don't forget to check back on Friday to see if you are a winner!

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Today is Template Tuesday!
I took a template from my Circle Template pack that used to be for sale at Owl Tree Studio. Here is what it looks like (download it HERE for free - expires May 24, 2011):

Here is how I used the template:

Let's talk for a second as to why this design works:
Proximity: All the important elements of this layout are touching or near each other. This gives the layout a sense of unity.
Triangle: The small touches of red form a visual triangle. This triangle encourages the viewer's eye to travel around the layout. Try creating a visual triangle with items that are the same color but not the same texture or size.
White Space: Actually, it's blue in this case! The space without text or graphics is considered white space. White space gives the viewers eye a chance to rest.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-05-03T02:00:00.010-05:00

Happy Tuesday, and thanks for stopping by!
Today at The Daily Digi, I wrote a little post about using texture on your layout. Go check it out HERE! :)
Here is today's free template -which is actually a fully-loaded template! All papers and elements are included, and all layers are alterable! Download it HERE (link expires May 17, 2011 - this is a big file!):

Here is how I used this today's template:

Let's talk for a second as to why this design works:
Common Margins: The entire layout is framed with a lightly patterned paper and scalloped edges. This framing gives the layout an additional sense of unityVisual Triangle: The splashes of mint green form a visual triangle. This triangle encourages the viewer's eye to travel around the layout. Try creating a visual triangle with items that are the same color but not the same texture or size.
Texture: To keep the layout interesting, I used a variety of textures on the layout.
Proximity: All the important elements of this layout are touching or near each other. This gives the layout a sense of unity.
Repetition: I repeated a circular shape throughout the entire layout, but I used different textures, colors, and elements to keep things from getting too boring.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Family Reunion

2011-04-29T09:44:00.001-05:00

Last weekend we had a family reunion and a birthday party for my 90 year old grandmother. I hadn't seen some of my cousins in 5+ years so I was super excited for the weekend! We had a ball laughing about our times together as kids and getting in trouble when we were younger! Our kids, even though they had just met for the first time, had a ton of fun playing together. Every night the kids came in exhausted, filthy, but full of smiles. Here are a few pictures from the weekend:

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

The "old" men played football with the kids!

The older guys were sucking air during the whole game!

I am SO thankful that my cousin Shane is a photo-freak like me!

The Easter egg hunt!

Filthy socks to prove you played hard!

Poor Kourt broke her arm on the last day. She fell while racing Morgan. :(

This is Clyde, my brother's toy Australian Shepard.

This is Clyde "herding" the kids!

This coming week I get to head to Illinois to see my childhood besties! Shannon, my BFF since I was 6 years old, recently had a baby that needs my hugs and kisses! I don't know if I am more excited to smooch on the baby or photography him!

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Sale time!

2011-04-27T12:20:00.000-05:00

Greetings Friends!
As I stated yesterday, Owl Tree Studios is going to close their doors soon. Many of the designers are moving to other stores, but I am not going to continue designing. Maybe I will pick it up again later in life, but for now I want to concentrate on my family's memories, my Creating Keepsakes responsibilities, and YOU via my blog. :) My store is 50% off now through Sunday, May 1st. Everything in my store is priced under $2.75! These 3 kits - full of paper, elements and an alpha - are $2.75 each:

Found HERE

Template packs with 4 templates per pack are just $2.00!

Found HERE

These flower elements are just $1.00!!!

Found HERE

These two mini kits are $1.75 each!

Found HERE

Make sure and shop my store by this Sunday!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-04-26T10:45:00.003-05:00

Greetings Friends!
I hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend! I was blessed to be at a family reunion/ 90 birthday party for my Grandmother. I had SO much fun visiting with family that I hadn't seen in several years! I will post some photos later this week.
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Here is what today's template look like. I thought a 2-pager might come in handy for your Easter photos:

You can download the PSD file/TIFF HERE (expires May 10, 2011)
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As some of you may know already, Owl Tree Studios is closing their doors. The shop will be open the rest of April. A couple of designers, myself included, will be discounting our products by 50%. This sale will start tomorrow (April 27, 2011). While I'm sad to see the shop close, I have to admit that I am a bit relieved because I have been struggling with time management. I loved trying my hand at designing, but honestly, it's not for me! I have only a handful of hours that I can dedicate to scrapbooking each week. Since I started my store, most of those hours were eaten up with designing responsibilities, leaving little time for personal scrapping. I long to "get back to the basics" and focus on scrapping for my family and Creating Keepsakes....and my blog of course! Template Tuesday will still continue! ;)

I hope you all have a fabulous week! Thanks for stopping by!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-04-19T00:00:00.016-05:00

Folks, I am so sorry that I left you hanging for Template Tuesday last week! Do you ever have days/weeks were you have so many things going on that you don't know where to start? That was me last week. Between traveling, family drama, friend drama, gardening, kids, homeschool, housework, yard work, husband, and hobbies, I hardly had a moment to breathe! Anyway, I am back this week, and I made this template for you (download HERE - expires May 3, 2011) :

I hope you have a fantastic week! Thanks for stopping by!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips & CY365 Blog Hop

2011-04-05T07:19:00.013-05:00

Happy Tuesday!
Welcome CY365 (Capture Your 365) Blog Hoppers and all my regular readers too! Blog Hoppers, every Tuesday I offer a free template to my fabulous readers. Regular readers, I am a part of a Blog Hop regarding Project 365 aka Photo of the Day.

Let's get started with the free template. Here is how I used today's free template:

Friends Mini Kit found HERE

Let's talk design for just a sec. Why does this layout work?
1. Proximity: All the important elements of this layout are touching or near each other. This gives the layout a sense of unity.
2. White Space: Actually, it's blue in this case! The space without text or graphics is considered white space. White space gives the viewers eye a chance to rest.
3. Visual Triangle: The splashes of red (number, stitching, sticker) form a visual triangle. The triangle encourages the viewer's eye to travel around the layout. Try creating a visual triangle with items that are the same color but not the same texture or size.
4. Common Margins: The entire layout is framed with a patterned paper. This framing gives the layout an additional sense of unity.

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Here is the template (TIFF & PSD) can be downloaded HERE for free (expires April 19, 2011)

I have had numerous comments about how handy the text paths are for PSE users. I thought a number text path might be useful too! :)

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CY365
2011 is my third year of doing POTD/Project 365! I love doing it, even though it's a chore at times! My family and friends LOVE reading the books as it reminds them of things that they have already forgotten! Today I would like to share with you my POTD books from 2009 & 2010.
Here is 2009 (the template used in most of this book can be found HERE):

Click here to view this photo book.

Here is 2010 (I created an entire year's worth of templates similar to this book which can be found HERE.) Simply add photos and journaling and you are done!

Click here to view this photo book.

In case you missed the other stops in the blog, here is a list of participants:

1. Jill http://jillconyers.typepad.com/
2. Gayle http://lifeonlilypadlane.blogspot.com/
3. Tracy http://www.tracyannelittle.com/
4. Anne http://limeblog.net
5. Sarah blog.three8sphotography.com
6. Sharon http://sharonlinnefaulk.com/photo
7. Michelle www.ourhereandnow.blogspot.com
8. Katrina http://captureyour365.com/category/blog/
9. Kathleen http://jkplusthree.blogspot.com/
10. Erika www.imhangingwithmypeeps.blogspot.com
11. Gabi http://gabirytirova.typepad.com
12. Christi http://randomactsofchristi.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Project 365 - Free April calendar

2011-04-01T14:51:00.001-05:00

Happy April 1st!
Do you have any big plans for the weekend?
We are hooking up with family to celebrate my daughter's birthday! She has been counting down the days!

Since it's April 1st, I thought you could use a new calendar page! I don't always take the time to put my photo and journaling in my Project 365 layout everyday. Instead, I jot down daily notes on my calendar, and when I get a moment, I work on the week's page. You can download this free April calendar HERE:

Have you checked out Capture Your 365? It's an awesome site that is full of support, ideas, and links to all products related to Project 365!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Thanks for stopping by!

A few messages from Creating Keepsakes

2011-03-31T14:12:00.000-05:00

For a limited time, get a full year of both Creating Keepsakes and Paper Crafts for the great low price of only $25! Go HERE to find out more and get your subscription!
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I wanted to give you the heads up for the current Creating Keepsakes Layout Call. You can see the full list of calls HERE. The due date is April 15, 2011. They are looking for Thanksgiving/Christmas/Holiday related layouts and layouts following this design:

HERE is a tips list to increase your chances of getting your layout accepted for publication. Don't be afraid to try! You have nothing to lose!! I have submitted MANY layouts that never got picked by CK, but I kept trying. It never hurts to try! Good luck!

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Big Picture Classes and Creating Keepsakes Magazine are teaming up to bring you a fun-filled Creative Crop for National Scrapbook Day! The online event will kick-off Saturday, May 7th at 9am PST. You can look forward to 12 jam-packed hours offering creative challenges every hour, live chats with industry professionals, amazing giveaways, and constant inspiration and interaction!

The best part? It's all FREE!

Go HERE to check it out & get signed up!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-03-29T09:54:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday!
I have been so busy with other "real life" projects, that I almost forgot about Template Tuesday! GASP! Here is today's free template, but I haven't taken the time to make a layout or point out design tips. So sorry! Download the template (PSD and TIFF) for free HERE (expires April 12, 2011)

Thanks for stopping by!

FREE Creative Crop 12-hour class & New Scrapbooing Templates!

2011-03-26T10:42:00.003-05:00

The best part? It's all FREE!

Go HERE to check it out & get signed up!

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I released a new template pack at Owl Tree Studio:

Found HERE

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-03-22T09:27:00.001-05:00

Happy Spring!
I hope you are having a fabulous week!

My dear friend, Erin is selling her WHOLE store for $20! This is a HUGE steal! Check out HER STORE!

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For this week's template, I decided to step out of my normal block design and give you something different. Today's design is a little more abstract, but I hope you still like it! Here is how I used the template:

Let's talk design for just a sec. This design works because:
1. Common Margins: The common margin all the way around the layout keeps the design looking unified.
2. Odds: I used an odd number of dotted circles. When using elements, try using an odd number of each.
3. Position: The subject is turned to face the middle of the layout. I always try to keep my subjects looking towards the middle of the layout as this helps to keep the viewer's eyes looking at the whole design.
4. Rules of Thirds: Approximately 2/3 of this design is photo, while 1/3 of the space is occupied by the circle design. Also, the large circle of journaling is located on the intersecting lines. (see below). Using the Rule of Thirds helps creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition. Try using this Rule instead of simply centering your design.

Here is today's template which can be downloaded HERE (expires April 5, 2011)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

We have a winner(s)!

2011-03-18T16:18:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday!
I am so sorry for being a few hours late at posting the winners! We had some close family friends from Texas stop by, and I wanted to spend every minute possible with them!

First of all, I just want to thank you all for playing along! I LOVED seeing all the layouts and cards! You all rock!

The randomly selected winner for the subscription to Creating Keepsakes Magazine is Rebecca aka MamaBee! Now let me tell you, this gal can SCRAP! Check out her gallery HERE. Tons if good eye candy!

The randomly selected winner for the Premium Membership to Club CK is Shannon aka Mrsski07. She too can scrap like it's her job! Check out her fabulous work HERE.

Rebecca & Shannon, please email me at babyroo7 at yahoo dot com.

If you didn't win, please bookmark my blog as I will be doing these giveaways every month.

Have a great weekend!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-03-15T00:00:00.022-05:00

Welcome to another edition of Template Tuesday!
You can download today's free template HERE (expires March 29, 2011). I don't do many designs with triangle shapes (arrow) because the pointed edges are so harsh that they bug me! Today's design is an exception to my rule!

I haven't had the chance to work with this template yet so I don't have a layout to share or any design tips. You can head over to The Daily Digi to read more about design!
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GIVEAWAY!!

It's giveaway time! I have one subscription to Creating Keepsakes Magazine to give away and one Premium Membership to Club CK to give away! This is open to domestic and international folks! Want a chance to win? Go to THIS BLOG POST for more details. I will randomly select a winner on Friday March 18, 2011 at 10:00 Central time. Good luck and make sure to stop by here on Friday to see if you are a winner!

Free Subscription to Creating Keepsakes Magazine and Club CK

2011-03-14T00:00:00.029-05:00

It's giveaway time! I have one subscription to Creating Keepsakes Magazine to give away and one Premium Membership to Club CK to give away! This is open to domestic and international folks! Want a chance to win? Simply upload a layout (digital or paper or card) to the IDEA GALLERY at ClubCK (layout must be uploaded this week. Past layouts do not qualify.) In the comments section of this blog post, leave a link to your layout that you uploaded to ClubCK. I will randomly select a winner from the blog comments on Friday March 18, 2011 at 10:00 Central time. Good luck and make sure to stop by here on Friday to see if you are a winner!
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I am hosting a chat on tonight (March 14, 2011) at Owl Tree Studios! Stop by HERE (Monday, March 14 at 9PM Eastern/8PM Central/6PM Pacific) to chat with me and get this template pack (PSD and TIFF) for free!

Chat with me March 14!

2011-03-13T10:25:00.000-05:00

I am hosting a chat on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Owl Tree Studios! Stop by HERE (Monday, March 14 at 9PM Eastern/8PM Central/6PM Pacific) to chat with me and get this template pack (PSD and TIFF) for free!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-03-08T02:00:00.042-06:00

Greetings and welcome to the 22nd edition of Template Tuesday!
I am the guest blogger over at The Daily Digi. Pop over there and read my post about white space and how to effectively use it on your layouts! I even demonstrate how NOT to use it too!

Here is my take on today's Template Tuesday freebie:

All items used from my Garden Lovers kit found HERE

Let's talk about the design of this layout & why it works:
1. White Space: White space, also known as negative space, is the absence of text or graphics. I wrote more on this design principle at The Daily Digi. White space can make or break a layout so be sure and check out that blog post!
2. Asymmetrical Balance: This layout is asymmetrically balanced - not equal from side to side, but an implied balance instead. Different colors have different weight values as do elements. Go check out my January post at The Daily Digi for more info on asymmetrical design - you'll be glad you did! :)
3. Proximity: The photo and papers are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
4. Common Margins: I framed my layout with common margins which is an easy way to keep a layout looking unified.

HERE is today's free template (download link expires March 22 , 2011). I have included a PSD version & TIFF too!

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On Monday, March 14, 2011, I am hosting a chat at Owl Tree Studios! Stop by HERE (Monday, March 14 at 9PM Eastern/8PM Central/6PM Pacific) to chat with me and get this template pack (PSD and TIFF) for free!

Goes into my Owl Tree Studio store on March 18

Thanks for stopping by!

Project 365 - Free March calendar

2011-03-06T17:59:00.001-06:00

Have you checked out the newest site for Project 365? Katrina Kennedy started a new site called Capture Your 365. It's an awesome site that is full of support, ideas and links to all products related to Project 365! There are a ton of contest and giveaways going on too! Go check it out!

I don't always take the time to put my photo and journaling in my Project 365 layout everyday. Instead, I jot down daily notes on my calendar, and when I get a moment, I work on the week's page. HERE is a March calendar that you can download for free to help you with your project 365. This is what the calendar looks like:

I hope you have a fabulous week!

New Products released & New 365 site

2011-03-04T12:39:00.003-06:00

Happy Friday!
I have several new items releasing today at Owl Tree Studio. They are all 20% off through the weekend! Here is a peek (links under photos):

Found HERE

Here is a layout using this kit:

Found HERE

Here are a few layouts I did using this kit:

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Project 365 POTD

If you are doing Project 365 POTD or Project 52 or even thinking about taking a photo a day, you need to check out Katrina Kennedy's new site Capture Your 365. It's an awesome site full of support, ideas and links to all products related to Project 365! Go check it out!

Submit your layouts to Creating Keepsakes!

2011-03-02T00:00:00.002-06:00

I wanted to give you the heads up for the current Creating Keepsakes Layout Call. You can see the full list of calls HERE. The due date is March 14, 2011. They are looking for Halloween related layouts and layouts following this design:

HERE is a tips list to increase your chances of getting your layout accepted for publication. Don't be afraid to try! You have nothing to lose!! Good luck!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-03-01T00:00:00.011-06:00

Happy Tuesday!
First up - Backing up:
This is just a friendly reminder to take some time (TODAY) to back up your photos and scrapbooking items. I back up my photos and scrap goods to 2 external hard drives AND I use Carbonite which backs my junk up automatically when I am not on my computer. Why so much, you ask? Because I would be devastated to lose my memories, my hobbies, my life. I gladly fork over $50 per year for unlimited back up with Carbonite. Are they foolproof? I doubt it. But having peace of mind knowing that I have my stuff backed up at another location is worth $50 to me! Do yourself a favor and back up your computer. TODAY. :)
BTW, here is a blog article from a site I trust that has a little info on externals. Here is part 2 of that article.
Happy backing up!
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Second: Template Tuesday! I have almost 500 people downloading my free templates each week! Thanks so much for stopping by, everybody! Make sure and check today's template download for a coupon to my store!

Here is my example of today's free template:

All items from my Garden Lovers kit coming to Owl Tree Studio on March 4

So let's talk for a minute as to why this design works.
1. White Space: White space is the area(s) of a layout that is has no text or graphics. It gives the viewer's eye a chance to rest.
2. Proximity: The photo and papers are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Repetition: I repeated the same colors throughout the entire layout, but I used different textures and elements to keep things from getting too boring.

Here is today's free template (download it HERE - expires March 15, 2011)

The template is in TIFF and PSD!

This and That

2011-02-28T15:02:00.000-06:00

Have you ever wondered if you should get your computer monitor calibrated? Or what if you are new to digital scrapbooking, and you need a place to start? Curious about drop shadows or how to organize your digi stash? Wouldn't it be fabulous if there was ONE place you could go to that would help you answer all your scrapping questions? THERE IS! The Daily Digi is FULL of information! It even has photography information! I have been digi scrapping for almost 4 years, and I am finding information HERE that I never knew! Go check it out!

$1 deals at Owl Tree Studio!

2011-02-26T23:30:00.000-06:00

I hope you are having a fabulous weekend!
There are some fabulous items at Owl Tree Studio that are just $1 this weekend! Here are a few $1 items:

Found HERE

Happy shopping!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-02-22T00:00:00.009-06:00

Happy Tuesday, Everybody!
Here is what today's free template looks like:

You can download it HERE (link expires March 7, 2011)
I apologize for not having an example or design tips again this week. My grandfather had a heart attack (all is well for the time being), and I have a ton of out of town family members staying at my house. Thanks for understanding! I'll see you next week!

New Products released

2011-02-21T11:54:00.000-06:00

Happy Monday!
I have released a few new items at Owl Tree Studio:

Found HERE

Found HERE for TIFF and HERE for PSD

Found HERE

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow for Template Tuesday!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-02-15T11:16:00.000-06:00

Happy Tuesday, Everybody!
With it being Valentine's Day yesterday, I shut off my computer and concentrated on family time for most of the day - something that I should do more often! Anyway, I have a free template for you today, but I haven't taken the time to do an example or write up design tips. Here is what today's free template looks like:

You can download it HERE (expires March 1, 2011)
Thanks for stopping by!

New Products released

2011-02-14T09:45:00.000-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you are having a beautiful day!

Today at Owl Tree Studios, I have released the following items. They are all 20% off through Sunday too!

Found HERE

I also created a Fully Loaded template! This template is already designed for you, much like a quick page, but everything is on separate layers so you can alter it to fit your needs! I made the photo areas alterable without distortion so that your memories can fit perfectly into this page! All the papers, title, and elements are included! There is a TIFF version and a PSD version:

Found HERE for TIFF or HERE for PSD

I also created an affordable mini kit to go along with the Fully Loaded template. All the goodies from the template are included in this mini kit plus a few more elements and papers!

Found HERE

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous week! See you tomorrow for Template Tuesday!

Submit your layouts to Creating Keepsakes!

2011-02-11T18:27:00.000-06:00

I wanted to give you the heads up for the current Creating Keepsakes Layout Call. You can see the full list of calls HERE. The due date is Feb 21, 2011. They are looking for layouts about grouping accents, using punches & layouts about Grandmothers. They are also looking for your pages following this design:

HERE is a tips list to increase your chances of getting your layout accepted for publication. Don't be afraid to try! You have nothing to lose!! Good luck!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips

2011-02-08T02:00:00.017-06:00

Happy Tuesday! Today I have written a post over at The Daily Digi about color and effectively using it in your layout design. I gave links to some awesome color tools too! Go check it out HERE!

Here is today's free template....I even tossed in a free handwritten title that I took from my Love Doodles Pack! Happy early Valentine's Day! :) Go HERE to download the free template (link expires Feb 22, 2011:

Here is how I used the template:

Kit used: Fresh Memories found HERE

Now, why does this layout work?
1. Common Margins: The entire layout is surrounded by a common margin which unifies the layout.
2. Proximity: The photo and elements are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness
3. White Space: White space is the area(s) of a layout that is has no text or graphics. It gives the viewer's eye a chance to rest. Folks, it doesn't have to be white in color to be considered white space! :)

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Creating Keepskes magazine winner

2011-02-07T16:27:00.000-06:00

Happy Monday!
I have randomly selected a winner of Scrapbooking Tips and Tricks: Texture, courtesy of Creating Keepsakes

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

Emilie from St Paul, MN is the winner! Congratulations, Emilie! Please contact me at the email address below:

I will see you tomorrow for Template Tuesday!

Owl Tree Studios February Hoot Club

2011-02-02T00:00:00.010-06:00

Are you looking for some fabulous yet affordable scrapping goodies? Owl Tree Studios has an AMAZING monthly deal! For $7.95 per month, you get a TON of scrapping goodies. Check out the details HERE. This is what you get for the month of February for $7.95...I am not joking:

What are you waiting for?! Go check it out for yourself!
Happy Wednesday!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips & a Giveaway

2011-02-01T00:00:00.009-06:00

Happy Tuesday, and thank you for stopping by my blog today!

First up is an AWESOME giveaway from Creating Keepsakes! Creating Keepsakes is celebrating their 15th birthday! I am honored to be a part of this fabulous family! I have one copy of Scrapbooking Tips and Tricks: Texture to give away to one lucky person! Check this out:

This was created by me! :)

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

Simply leave your name and state (or country) in the comments section of this blog post for your chance to win! I will randomly select a winner on Friday, February 4, 2011. Good luck! Don't forget to check back to see if you are a winner!
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Template Tuesday is up next! Here is a look at today's free template: Go HERE to download the free template. (link expires on Feb 15, 2011)

Here is how I used the template:

All item from Fresh Memories at Owl Tree Studios

Now, why does this layout work?
1. Common Margins: The entire layout is surrounded by a common margin which unifies the layout.
2. Proximity: The photos are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Picture Placement: The left photo was purposely placed in the left square so that the subject would be looking towards the middle of the layout. Had I placed that photo in the right square, the subject would be looking awkwardly away from the rest of the layout. Properly placing a photo helps create a feeling of unity throughout the whole layout.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Project 365 February Calendar & Product Release

2011-01-31T09:45:00.001-06:00

Happy Monday!
I don't know about you, but we are getting ready to get smacked by a serious cold blast! I am NOT looking forward to it! I am SO ready for spring!

If you are doing Project 365, how is it coming along? What stumbling blocks are tripping you up? Remember, there is no right way to do this project, and you can start ANYTIME! To help make your project more manageable, I have created a February calendar. I use this calendar to jot down notes about each day. When I have a free moment, I grab my daily photos & calendar and create my weekly page. Go HERE to download the free 8.5x11 February calendar. Here is what it looks like:

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I have new products released in the Owl Tree Studio store today! They are all 20% right now too! A girlfriend and I teamed up to create this adorable doodle pack:

Found HERE

I have this template pack in the store too, but read further to see how you can get it for free:

Found HERE

I am hosting my first chat at Owl Tree Studios! Stop by HERE tonight (Monday, January 31 at 9pm Eastern/8PM Central/6PM Pacific) to chat with me! (08:00:00 p.m. Monday January 31, 2011 in CST converts to 02:00:00 a.m. Tuesday February 1, 2011 in GMT) Everybody who stops by the chat will get the Hip to be Square template pack for free! I hope to see you there!

Have a great Monday! We'll see you tomorrow for Template Tuesday!

Chat & Digital Scrapbooking Template Freebie

2011-01-30T15:04:00.000-06:00

I am hosting my first chat at Owl Tree Studios! Stop by HERE tomorrow night (Monday, January 31 at 8 PM CST) to chat with me! (08:00:00 p.m. Monday January 31, 2011 in CST converts to 02:00:00 a.m. Tuesday February 1, 2011 in GMT) Everybody who stops by the chat will get this freebie:

I hope to "see" you there!
Have a great week!

$1 Weekend at Owl Tree Studios!

2011-01-28T16:13:00.001-06:00

Happy Friday!!!!
Every weekend Owl Tree Studios puts a few items up for sale for $1! Here are the items that are $1 this weekend (link to item is under the photo):

Found HERE

There are also a handful of awesome items that are 20-30% off! Go HERE to see them.

I am hosting my first chat at Owl Tree Studios! This Monday (Jan. 31) at 8 PM CST. I would love for you to stop by! I will have an awesome freebie for you!!

Have a great weekend!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips!

2011-01-25T00:00:00.009-06:00

Happy Tuesday!
First up is a little blurb about the new products I put out at Owl Tree Studio! They are all 20% right now and can found HERE!

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Here is a look at today's free template which can be downloaded for free HERE (link expires Feb 8, 2010)

Here is how I used this template:

Pure Love Kit used

Now, why does this layout work?
1. Common Margins: The entire layout is surrounded by a common margin which unifies the layout.
2. Proximity: The photos are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Visual Triangle: (pink color) Placing items on my scrapbook page in a triangle allows the viewer's eyes to see the page as a whole rather than being distracted by one or two pieces on the page. A visual triangle helps the viewer's eye to travel around the page and can be created on a scrapbook layout using photos, embellishments, or event text such as your title, date, and journaling.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Creating Keepsakes

2011-01-24T00:00:00.064-06:00

This time last year I was dedicating my scrapbooking time to learning as much as I possible could about Photoshop and design. My mind was like a sponge, and I wanted to learn as much as I could. I REALLY enjoyed taking Cathy Zielske's Design Your Life class. Cathy's witty personality and love for basic design principles made learning easy and painless! Her class is worth every penny!

I truly believe that Cathy's class gave me the additional tools that I needed to get noticed at Creating Keepsakes. I still pinch myself that I am on Creating Keepsakes 2011 Dream Team! This position is a huge blessing, and honestly, I never dared to dream this big!

Here are a few layouts that I created for the February 2011 Creating Keepsakes magazine. More articles and eye candy can be viewed HERE.

Click HERE for credits. As seen in the Feb. 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes
magazine. Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher.

Creating Keepsakes does occasional calls for layout submissions. You can see the full list of calls HERE.

HERE is a tips list to increase your chances of getting your layout accepted for publication.

See you tomorrow for template Tuesday!

Vegas & Project 365 POTD

2011-01-23T13:22:00.000-06:00

Last weekend I had the pleasure of going to Vegas with my loving husband and some of our fabulous Lubbock friends. We had been planning this trip for months! We went for the fun of it and to celebrate Brent's 40th birthday. Brent had one request....that I leave my camera at home. WHAT?! Are you kidding me? That's like me asking him to leave his right arm at home! Being the understanding person that I am (I am such a liar), I left my trusted sidekick at home with Morgan, my 9 year old. She was in charge of Project 365 POTD while I was gone. She did a great job! (layouts coming later). My girlfriends had a few point-and-shoot cameras to document our time together:

How is your Project 365 POTD or Project 52 going?

You really need to check out THIS GAL'S Project 365. I LOVE reading her thoughts! She is an AMAZNG writer! Her pages usually consist of a daily photo and journaling about a past memory that coincides with her photo. I would buy her POTD book - she's that good! Perhaps this week you could snap a photo and write about a past memory.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

Creating Keepsakes winner!

2011-01-22T15:37:00.000-06:00

I have randomly selected the winner for the free copy of The Organized & Inspired Scrapper !

Congratulations, Cathy B. from IL!

You can shop for this fabulous book HERE and use this discount code for free shipping on orders of $25 or more: DS25DT (expires 2.11.11)

Get Organized & A Winner!

2011-01-18T08:44:00.000-06:00

Folks, I am sorry that I don't have anything ready for Template Tuesday! We have been out of town for my husband's 40th birthday! Look for Template Tuesday to be back next week! Thanks for understanding!
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We have a winner for Project 52! Congratulations to Rhadonda! Please send me an email, Rhadonda, and I will get a code to you for your free Project 52!

This is what she won:

Available HERE

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This week Creating Keepsakes is focusing on organizing your scrap space. Check out THIS CK BLOG POST to get ideas on how to organize your space.

I also have an awesome copy of The Organized & Inspired Scrapper (click on title to view in store) to give away! What a fabulous book! Here's a sneak peek:

Want to win a copy of this fabulous book? Go HERE and leave your name and state or country in the comments section for your chance to win! I will randomly select a winner on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10AM! Good luck!

You can shop for this fabulous book HERE and use this discount code for free shipping on orders of $25 or more: DS25DT (expires 2.11.11)

Another Creating Keepsakes Giveaway!

2011-01-17T14:08:00.002-06:00

I have a copy of The Organized & Inspired Scrapper (click on title to view in store) to give away! What an awesome book! Here's a sneak peek:

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

Simply leave your name and state (or country) in the comments section of this blog post for your chance to win! I will randomly select a winner on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10AM! Good luck!

You can shop for this fabulous book HERE and use this discount code for free shipping on orders of $25 or more: DS25DT (expires 2.11.11)
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I will announce the winner of the Project 52 book tomorrow!

We have a winner & Project 365 (POTD) & Another giveaway!

2011-01-13T10:13:00.001-06:00

**I have another giveaway at the end of this post!**

We have a winner! I used random.org to pick the winner of Creating Keepsakes The Best of Digital Scrapbooking

Congratulations, Laurie!

If you weren't the winner, this magazine is available to purchase HERE. Here is a discount code to use too: DS25DT (free shipping on orders of $25 or more)
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How is your Project 365 (POTD) coming along now that week 2 is coming to a close? What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of the project?
I thought you might appreciate a little list of photo ideas to help you out!

Why not take a shot of:
1.Your shoes (seriously, wouldn't it be cool to see a shot of your great grandmother's shoes?)
2.Your means of transportation.
3.The contents of your purse.
4. Something that you are reading.
5. A screen shot of your favorite blog.
6. Your child's artwork.
7. Your computer
8. What you see outside of your window.
9. Your child's hands or feet.
10. Your favorite piece of jewelry.
11. Don't forget to get a photo of YOU in your book too!
12. Try a week that is themed. Ex: Color themed, texture themed, etc.

If you haven't gotten started on Project 365 (POTD), why not start today? You do NOT have to start on Jan 1st! Start on your birthday or your anniversary or your child's birthday....or today! :)

I have teamed up with Wild Blueberry Ink & completed the Project 52 (weekly photo) book for folks that don't want to commit to Project 365 (daily photo)! The Project 52 album will be available at Owl Tree Studios on Monday. The Project 52 kit includes:

A cover (front, back, spine)
Title page
52 weekly (12x12) templates complete with paper & adjustable photo areas
A Dec. 31 template
11 HiLite pages for days/weeks/events when you have a lot of photos to showcase
Project 52 stickers
A list of photo ideas & journaling prompts

The photo area is completely changeable to fit your photo(s) for the week. Simply add your photo and journaling (if you want) and your done! You can add some embellishments or change out the paper to really make the book your own. Here is a sneak peek:

HiLite page

The cover

I am giving away a free copy of Project 52! Simply leave your name in the comments section of this blog post, and I will randomly select one winner on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at 5:00PM CST!
Good luck!

Creating Keepsakes Giveaway!

2011-01-12T00:00:00.003-06:00

I have a free copy of Creating Keepsake's The Best of Digital Scrapbooking to give away to one lucky winner! This magazine is AWESOME! There are articles on photo correction/enhancement, organizing your digi stash, and tons of inspiration like these layouts:

Here is a look into the magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

Simply leave your name in the comments section HERE, and I will randomly select one winner this Thursday (Jan 13) at 10:00AM CST! Good luck!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips & a Giveaway

2011-01-11T00:18:00.004-06:00

Happy Tuesday!
Let's start the day with a giveaway! I have a free copy of Creating Keepsake's The Best of Digital Scrapbooking to give away to one lucky winner! This magazine is AWESOME! There are articles on photo correction/enhancement, organizing your digi stash, and tons of inspiration like these layouts:

Here is a little look into the magazine:

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

Simply leave your name in the comments section of this blog post, and I will randomly select one winner this Thursday (Jan 13) at 10:00AM CST!

This magazine, and other goodies, is available to purchase HERE. Here is a discount code too: DS25DT (free shipping on orders of $25 or more).
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Here is today's Template Tuesday Freebie. It's a simple layout (Download HERE until Jan 25, 2011):

Here is how I used it:

I used Wild Blueberry Ink's Deja Vu Kit Found HERE

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!
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Project 52 folks! We have had several requests for a Project 52 album! I am in the process of converting the Project 365 album into a Project 52 album! The new album will be available in several days at Owl Tree Studios! I will keep you posted on the release date!

Project 365 POTD - first week done!

2011-01-10T09:30:00.002-06:00

So how did your first week of Project 365 (POTD) go? Do you have your first page put together yet? Were you able to snap a photo each day? How can I help make your journey more successful?

My digital scrapbooking friend, Katrina, is a wonderful photographer. She has a fabulous blog that you should check out HERE. She teaches photography, has great insight on Project 365 (POTD), and is a great resource to have when doing this year long project.

Here is my 2011 Week One:

Project 365 Template Album found HERE

Link me up to your Week One page or upload it to the Project 365 Gallery at Owl Tree Studios. I would love to see your page!

It's not too late to start Project 365! Here are a few items to help you with your journey:

Found HERE

Project 365 POTD - first page done!

2011-01-05T13:00:00.000-06:00

I have my first page done for 2011 Project 365 (POTD)!

I created new photo boxes to fit my photos using the rounded rectangle tool set on 50px radius

I would love to see your pages as you complete them! Please link me up to your gallery! If you are looking for a place to show off you pages, head on over to Owl Tree Studio's Gallery & create your own gallery!

It's not too late to start Project 365! Here are a few items to help you with your journey:

Found HERE

Found HERE

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips!

2011-01-04T02:04:00.000-06:00

Happy Tuesday!
Today's free template coordinates with my blog post over at The Daily Digi which goes into detail about asymmetrical design. Go check it out! Here is today's template (download HERE expires Jan 31) and it's a double pager- perfect for those Christmas photos that you are still scrapping!

Pay attention to the photos that cross the gutter!

Here is a layout I made using this template and some shots I took of my precious nephew (I am not planning on printing this so I don't care about his cute little face being in the gutter):

All items by ERININK

Now, why does this layout work?
1. Common Margins: The entire layout is surrounded by a common margin which unifies the layout.
2. Proximity: The photos are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Balance: This layout is asymmetrically balanced - not equal from side to side, but an implied balance instead. Go check out my post at The Daily Digi for more info on asymmetrical design.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!
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It's not too late to start Project 365! Here are a few items to help you with your journey:

Found HERE

Project 365 January Calendar & Product Release

2011-01-03T00:02:00.004-06:00

So here we are, the third day into the New Year! How is your Project 365 going? Perhaps the first 2 days were a bit easy because it was the weekend! Now that we are back into the work week, life can get a little overwhelming! I thought you could use a few secrets to keep on the right track.

I am not able to work on my Project 365 every day in Photoshop. OK, it's time for me to be totally honest. On New Year's Eve I was home working on the last 6 pages of my book! That is how far behind I got due to the craziness of the holidays! Had I not jotted down little notes about each day, I would have been overwhelmed and stuck!

To help keep you from getting overwhelmed, I created a little January calendar that you can use to jot down notes about each day (download 8.5x11 jpeg calendar HERE expires Jan 31, 2011):

Some Project 365 people are able to take a photo each day and get the photo and journaling placed into the template each day. I am not one of those people! I try to take a photo each day, and when I have a moment, I work on placing them into the weekly template - that might be a weekly or bi-weekly occurrence. Jotting down a little journaling each day reminds me of the memory that goes along with the photo I took for the day. Perhaps the journaling was something silly the kids said or a conversation. Little notes are great memory triggers, and they are handy to use on days when I didn't get a photo taken. Yep, there are days that I have slipped and forgotten to take a photo too! I simply look at my notes and try to capture a photo that goes along with the notes.

Please don't expect to be perfect on this 365 Project! If you expect to be perfect, you will fail. Trust me, after 2 years of doing this project, I realize that I am far from perfect...don't tell my husband I said that!

Perhaps some of you are doing Project 365 to improve your photography skills. Earlier this year I joined Clickin Moms (click on image to go to their site):

I really enjoy the tutorials that they offer, the advice they give, and the support they have for each other. They have several affordable membership packages available.

I have added my 2009 Project 365 template to the Owl Tree Studio store:

I love this template because it can be rotated and flipped for a fresh weekly look. The photo boxes can be re-sized to better fit your photos. It's 20% off right now too! Here are a few pages from my 2009 book:

This was my black and white stage...don't judge! :)

You can see the whole book here:

Click here to view this photo book.

Make sure and stop by tomorrow for Free Template Tuesday. The template will coordinate with my Daily Digi blog post on asymmetrical design!

How to do Project 365 using Photoshop

2011-01-02T11:17:00.001-06:00

I just had a great question asked by a reader wondering how to work with this Project 365 book. Fabulous question! Thanks, Kim!

Right now this book is 60+ psd (Photoshop Document) files. They are layered templates that have layers of paper, dates, title, and spots for your photos. We are working on making this book TIF files too so that other software users can work with this book.

To get started with the psd templates, you are going to need some software. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) I think the software is on sale for $60 until Jan. 5, 2011. That's a great price!

Next, you are going to need some instruction on how to use these psd layered templates. There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links! HERE is a direct link to psd template usage.

In a nutshell, the files start out as psd layered templates. You add your photos and journaling, flatten the layers, save as a jpeg, and upload to a print shop like Shutterfly. I have used Shutterfly for printing all of my books, and I have been satisfied. However, their books only hold 101 pages. Keep that in mind while building your book! I use Shutterfly's Digi-Scrapping Style books that are completely blank. HERE is a link to their blank books. The cover I made for Project 365 is Shutterfly-ready. Covers are not square in shape since they wrap around the book end.

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions! I am here to help!

Tomorrow I am going to give you some tips and hints that will help you stick with this project. Trust me, you will love this book when it's all done!!!

2010 Project 365

2011-01-01T15:53:00.001-06:00

I completed my POTD Project 365 for 2010! You can see it here:

Click here to view this photo book.

I had to delete some pages because there were layout images that are going to be in future Creating Keepsakes Magazine issues.

I based 2011 Project 365 off of my 2010 album:

I teamed up with Wild Blueberry Ink and made:

52 weekly 12x12 psd templates (3 repeating template styles)
front and back cover that is Shutterfly-ready
title page
11 hi-lite pages for times where more than one photo is needed to tell the story
six 365 stickers that are also psd files so you can customize them!

The kit will be for sale HERE at Owl Tree Studios now! Thank you for your patience! It's 20% off right now! Please use this 10% off coupon code at checkout: NewYear365 which will make the book price under $20! It is very important to us that this book is very affordable to everybody.

Make sure and read the Important Info Word Doc in the download as it has free font info listed!

Tiffany, the owner of Owl Tree Studios is fabulous and thoughtful. She is allowing Project 365 customers the whole year to download this HUGE kit! It is SUCH a large file that people in countries where the internet is still paid for in resource allotments won't have to download it all at once and eat their usage for the month!

I am working in making these files TIF files so that other software users can benefit. I hope to have these done by Monday. I am looking into making an 8.5x11 book, but I can't make any promises just yet! :)

I hope you have a wonderful 2011! Thanks for stopping by and best of luck with Project 365! Check back as I will have more Project 365 info and support group links!

Project 365 Winner and Discount Code!

2010-12-31T14:22:00.001-06:00

I am overwhelmed at the number of comments left to win this Project 365 kit!

I teamed up with Wild Blueberry Ink and made:

52 weekly 12x12 psd templates (3 repeating template styles)
front and back cover that is Shutterfly-ready
title page
11 hi-lite pages for times where more than one photo is needed to tell the story
six 365 stickers that are also psd files so you can customize them!

Thank you all so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I wish I could give this kit to everybody! The kit is available HERE at Owl Tree Studios now ( We decided to repackage the downloads into smaller files....packaging 60+ psd files makes for a HUGE download! Thank so much for your patience!!)

If your name wasn't drawn, please use this 10% off coupon code at checkout: NewYear365 which will make the book price under $25! Buy it HERE right now!

I used random.org to pick the winner.

And the winner is........

Congratulations, Hoentje! Please email me at the above email address!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy New Year!!!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips!

2010-12-30T20:24:00.001-06:00

Well, I am a little bit late for Template Tuesday! Better late than never, I always say! So sorry for the delay!

Here is a look at today's template which can be downloaded for free HERE (link expires Jan 13, 2010):

This is how I used the template, but honestly, I wish I would have left the photos in color. I LOVE photos in black and white. In fact, I prefer black and white photos over color for some weird reason! But this layout would be better if the photos were in color. I think the photos would stand out more and the white lines would look better. Sigh. Live and learn! :)

I used Wild Blueberry Ink Joyous Kit found HERE

Now, why does this layout work?
1. White Space: White space is the area(s) of a layout that is has no text or graphics. It gives the viewer's eye a chance to rest. Folks, it doesn't have to be white in color to be considered white space! :)
2. Proximity: The photos are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. The core of the layout looks like one grouping because of the close spacing of the circles/photos, journaling, and title. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Balance: This layout is symmetrically balanced. If we were to divide this layout vertically or horizontally down the middle, we would find the same amount of visual weight on one side as we do the other.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links! .................................................................................................................
You still have just over 12 hours to sign up to win a free copy of a complete Project 365 book! That's right, I teamed up with Wild Blueberry Ink and made:

52 weekly psd templates
front and back cover
title page
11 hi-lite pages for times where more than one photo is needed to tell the story
six 365 stickers that are also psd files so you can customize them!

Go HERE to leave a comment for your chance to win!
This Project 365 book will be for sale HERE the evening of Dec 31 (CST)!

Project 365/ Photo of the Day Book Giveaway!

2010-12-29T10:38:00.008-06:00

Note: I didn't forget about Template Tuesday! This week it will be Template Thursday! :)

I am coming up on my third year of taking a photo a day (also called POTD or Project 365)! This project, while sometimes a daunting chore, is so rewarding for me and my entire family! We LOVE looking back at the little moments in life that would have been easily forgotten. Moments with friends, celebrations, summer activities, family favorites, handwritten love notes, and kid's art are just a few of the precious moments I have captured in my Project 365 book!

The biggest obstacle I have faced while doing this project is creating a weekly template. I have read messages on numerous forums that other folks are struggling with the same issue. They love capturing their daily lives, but putting them into a book and journaling is difficult and time consuming.

Well, for the past few weeks I have been working on a complete Project 365 book to make this project easier for everybody! That's right, I teamed up with Wild Blueberry Ink and made:

52 weekly psd templates
front and back cover
title page
11 hi-lite pages for times where more than one photo is needed to tell the story
six 365 stickers that are also psd files so you can customize them!

The paper and dates are already done for you too! Simply add your photo and journaling, and you are done!

The templates are made so that you can customize them to fit your needs. Change the size of the photo boxes, move the dates around, or change out the paper!

Also included is a list of jounaling prompt ideas and over 100 photo ideas for days when you are stumped!

The 11 hi-lite pages are great for highlighting special occasions when more than one photo is needed to tell the story!

This book will be available to purchase the evening of Dec 31, 2010 at Owl Tree Studios. BUT I am giving one away on my blog right now! Simple leave a comment in this blog post, and I will randomly pick one winner this Friday (Dec 31, 2010 at 11AM CST)! Just in time for the New Year! Wild Blueberry Ink is giving away a copy too! COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Thanks for stopping by and good luck!!

PS If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Book winner!

2010-12-27T14:03:00.000-06:00

Happy Monday! So sorry for the delay in announcing the winner of the Perfect Moments quick page book I created with Wild Blueberry Ink available at Owl Tree Studio!

Tricky Nag is the winner! (I didn't factor in my comments) Congratulations! Please email me at babyroo7atyahoodotcom, and I will get you a code to download the free book!

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips!

2010-12-21T06:43:00.003-06:00

Happy Tuesday to you all!
For today's free template, I have taken one of the pages that I designed for the new Perfect Moments quick page book I created with Wild Blueberry Ink available at Owl Tree Studio, and I turned it into a template for you:

Download today's template HERE (link expires on Jan 7)

I am giving this whole quick page book away! Go HERE for your chance to win or HERE to buy while it's on sale (for under $10!!!):

I will be doing a boy book soon!!!

Here is my example using today's free template (this page is taken from the new quick page book):

Now, why does this layout work?
1. White Space: White space is the area(s) of a layout that is has no text or graphics. It gives the viewer's eye a chance to rest. Folks, it doesn't have to be white in color to be considered white space! :)
2. Proximity: The photo and papers are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. The core of the layout looks like one grouping because of the close spacing of the flower petals/photos, journaling, and title. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Balance: This layout is symmetrically balanced. If we were to divide this layout vertically or horizontally down the middle, we would find the same amount of visual weight on one side as we do the other.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

I am so excited - Shutterfly-ready Quick Page Album Giveaway!

2010-12-20T11:00:00.002-06:00

I have been working with Wild Blueberry Ink on a fabulous project! I took Wild Blueberry Ink's products and designed a 20 page (plus a cover) Shutterfly-ready quick page album called Perfect Moments! Simply put, a quick page is a quick and easy scrapbook page that only requires you to add your photos and/or text. ( For step-by-step-instructions go HERE!)

Because the page design is already done, most folks can get an entire quick page 20 page ALBUM done in a few hours! The quick page album is for sale (20% off right now) at Owl Tree Studio!

Here is a preview of the whole book (click on images to view larger):

Want a chance to win this album? Simply leave your name and state (or country) in the comments section of this blog post! I will randomly select a winner on Friday, Decemeber 24 at 10am CST!

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements - but you should know that the software is on sale right now at a FABULOUS price! (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links.

Pinktacular - free digital scrapbooking kit!

2010-12-16T12:38:00.000-06:00

Pantone has released their color choice for 2011! You can read more HERE. I am so excited because it's a fabulous shade of PINK! I LOVE me some pink! So in honor of pink and 2011, I made a little mini kit for you! I know some of you don't truly appreciate pink and are probably gagging right now, and for this I am so sorry!! Maybe you will like pink by the end of 2011!

This is what the mini kit looks like and you can download it for free HERE (link expires in one week):

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips!

2010-12-14T12:17:00.003-06:00

Happy Tuesday!
For today's template, I decided to do a design with circles. Working with circles is hard for me for some reason. Weird, I know. Here is an example I made using today's free template:

I used Wild Blueberry Ink's Forecast kit found HERE

Have you ever wondered how to stroke a shape using dots? (Like the dotted frame in today's template.) Go HERE to find out how using Photoshop!

Here is today's template and you can download it HERE (link expires on Jan 7, 2011):

Now, why does this layout work?
1. White Space: White space is the area(s) of a layout that is has no text or graphics. It gives the viewer's eye a chance to rest. Folks, it doesn't have to be white in color to be considered white space! :)
2. Proximity: The photo and papers are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. The core of the layout looks like one grouping because of the close spacing of the circles, photos and title. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Color: I picked three colors to use: yellow, gray and blue-green. I applied the color "rule" 1 gallon (gray), one pint (blue-green) and 1 cup (yellow).

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!

Winners!

2010-12-10T11:31:00.001-06:00

Here are the winners for the two copies of the awesome magazines courtesy of Creating Keepsakes! If you are one of the winners, please email me (babyroo7 at yahoo dot com)!

Carla is the winner of Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: Stamp & Ink and Janna from Arkansas is the winner of Scrapbooking Everyday Memories! Congratulations, Ladies!

PS I also have a discount code for THIS store where you can buy both of these magazines! The code is CKDT15 & is good for 15% off all items in the store (expires 12/20/2010).

Enter to win!!

2010-12-09T06:10:00.003-06:00

Tomorrow I will be randomly picking winners for a free copy of two awesome magazines, courtesy of Creating Keepsakes! Go to THIS blog post to enter! I am giving away one copy of Scrapbooking Everyday Memories to one lucky winner:

Can be bought HERE

Take a peek inside here:

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

And I have a copy of Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: Stamps & Ink to giveaway to another luck winner:

Can be bought HERE

Take a peek inside here:

Open publication - Free publishing - More stamping

PS I also have a discount code for THIS store where you can buy both of these magazines! The code is CKDT15 & is good for 15% off all items in the store (expires 12/20/2010).

Template Tuesday - Free Digital Scrapbooking Template & Design Tips!

2010-12-07T06:00:00.020-06:00

I wrote my first post over at The Daily Digi! Go check it out HERE!
I wrote about symmetrical balance which is a basic design principle. I find that I learn and RETAIN things best if I can take baby steps (starting with the basics). In an effort to teach others about design principles, I applied that same baby step learning technique to my Daily Dig blog post! I will do one blog post at The Daily Digi per month, and each post will cover one design principle. To go along with The Daily Digi blog post, today's free template is a symmetrically balanced layout.
This is today's free template that can be downloaded HERE (link expires in one week):

I don't include drop shadows in my templates. Check out Katie Pertiet's shadows - love them!

Here is a layout I made using this template:

Items used were from Everyday Moments Kit found at Songbird Ave (no longer available)

Now, why does this layout work?
1. White Space: White space is the area(s) of a layout that is has no text or graphics. It gives the viewer's eye a chance to rest. Folks, it doesn't have to be white in color to be considered white space! :)
2. Proximity: The photo and papers are spatially connected to each other because of their proximity. The core of the layout looks like one grouping because of the close spacing of blocks, photo and title. This placements gives a unified look to the layout, and unity creates a feeling of wholeness.
3. Repetition: I repeated the deep pink color in a variety of textures, and I also repeated the same papers on each side of the photo. Be careful not to overuse repetition as it can get boring quickly!
4. Balance: This layout is symmetrically balanced. If we were to divide this layout vertically down the middle, we would find the same amount of visual weight on one side as we do the other.

Want to read more about design? Go HERE or HERE

If you are new to digi scrapping, you are going to need some software to get started. Go to www.adobe.com and download the FREE 30-day trail version of Photoshop Elements. (For a direct link, click HERE) There are instructions all over the web as to how to get started in digital scrapbooking. Go HERE for some great instructions and links!
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I am giving a copy of this fabulous magazine to one lucky winner:

and a copy of this fabulous magazine to another lucky winner:

Please go to THIS blog post for a chance to win! I will draw the winners on Friday, December 10, 2010
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I wanted to give you the heads up for the current Creating Keepsakes Layout Call. You can see the full list of calls HERE. The due date is Dec 8, 2010. They are looking for layouts about teens, summer events and patriotic themes. (We are working on summer issues already!) They are also looking for your pages following this design:

HERE is a tips list to increase your chances of getting your layout accepted for publication. Don't be afraid to try! You have nothing to lose!! Good luck!

More Giveaways!

2010-12-04T07:00:00.004-06:00

I have more giveaways for you courtesy of Creating Keepsakes! I am giving away one copy of Scrapbooking Everyday Memories to one lucky winner:

Can be bought HERE

Take a peek inside here:

Open publication - Free publishing - More scrapbooking

And I have a copy of Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks: Stamps & Ink to giveaway to another luck winner:

Can be bought HERE

Take a peek inside here:

Open publication - Free publishing - More stamping

Simply leave your first name & state in the comments section of this blog post for your chance to win! I will randomly select a winner on Dec 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM Central time. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

PS I also have a discount code for THIS store where you can buy both of these magazines! The code is CKDT15 & is good for 15% off all items in the store (expires 12/20/2010).