I have a winner!

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!

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!

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

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

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!