One more layout post for tonight

Holy moly, I can’t believe the shop opens tomorrow! WOW! Thanks, you guys, for being so supportive through this time period when I haven’t even been selling anywhere. I’ve just been blown away by how awesome you guys are!

Speaking of awesome, I have some more layouts to show you before I try to sleep tonight. These come from the other pack I have for sale tomorrow, called “Let’s Strip.” I was inspired to make these by peering through the blinds on my bedroom window. I thought, “you could stick a bunch of pictures and stuff into the strips, and it might look cool.” Here’s the sneaky peeky:

The first layout is one by Demetria. Look at those cutie cute photos! She used picture design owls in blossom kit
Pink reptile designs rain or shine alpha
font pea kerstin

These next THREE are all by Michelle.  The first one is using Meadow, Meadow Sunshine and Meadow Wildflowers products by Numbumm

This one’s using Splashtown USA by Royanna Fritschmann

And this last one is using Animal Attraction by Studio RA. I luvs me sum Kittehs.

Here’s one by Melissa Cronje using Count Your Blessings and the Scribbles Alpha by my beloved ViVa Artistry, as well as the DJB Sweet treats font. LOOK AT THE CUTIE PIE!

And here’s one by Kate, using Collect Moments by Bella Gypsy. Loving these colors!

And lastly, one I made using WM Squared’s new These Moments kit, which I JUST NOW REALIZED I FORGOT TO POST IN THE SNEAK PEAK THREAD AT TDC! Wotta loser, Me. Oh well.

That’s my Wally and Genny there. Oh and I edited them using the Rad Lab, which, if you’re interested, you can click over there ——> and try it for free.

Okay, cats and kittens. I have to go try to get Wally to bed, and I’m going to try to sleep myself.

I’ll chat with you tomorrow with details on WHO WINS PRIZES! I love prizes. It’s going to be fun to give some away!

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Big Bang Layouts

I thought you all might want to see the Sneak Peeks for the template packs I’m releasing tomorrow. There are two, one called Big Bang, and one called Let’s Strip. First, I’ll show you some layouts from the template pack I’m calling Big Bang.

Awhile back on my facebook page I pondered what would happen if some templates exploded. Well, that was what I was thinking about when I designed Big Bang. Here’s your Sneak Peek:

And now for layouts! First, some pre-explosion layouts. Here’s one by Pamie, which is using a kit by Dana Zarling that will also be released tomorrow at TDC.

And this one by EriKa, using Be Bold by River~Rose

Now some with the explosion underway. First, one from Demetria, which I adore. LOVE the sentiment! She used  pink Reptile design sing to the Moon kit fonts 3Rd man, cheryl’s script, Emma script mvb

And this layout I made using The Good Life: Kinda Solids paper pack by Sarah Jones,The Good Life: Alpha #13 by Sarah Jones, Tid Bits CU sampler by Disasterpiece Studios and the A Drippy Fountain Pen font by Charm Box Studios

And this one by Tropt, with the whole thing well and truly blown to bits. This one is also using Dana Zarling’s pretty and Bright (I love bright!) kit being released tomorrow.

As you can see, they were MADE with a theme in mind, but really the sky’s the limit for what you can do with them. THEY ARE YOUR TEMPLATES, and there are very few rules. I mean, there’s the TOU, but.. other than that, well.. you know.

I’ll come back later and share some layouts made with Let’s Strip. Till then, don’t forget to leave the ladies some love!

Now for some layouts!

Good afternoon, party people! I just spent the morning going to the Farmer’s market with my girls. We got lots of veggies and a big, HEAVY watermelon that we are going to crack open later. I’ve heard that watermelons are really good for you. Which is good, because Farmer’s Markets also offer baked goods, and I came home with some slices of pound cake and 1/2 a coconut cake. Whoops. Now it’s getting extra hot outside, so I’m sitting here in the air conditioning sipping some iced coffee and watching Dr. Who while I get some stuff done. In case you didn’t know it, Ms. Lifescapes is a huge nerd, and proud of it! Anyway, point is, I’m inside for the rest of the day, and when I’m not prepping veggies to put them away, I’m going to be sitting in front of the computer and getting some work done.

With tomorrow marking my grand opening for my July spot at the Digichick (squee!), as the end of my big Be My Guest Giveaway, I thought today would be a great day to post a few different blog entries, all on the same day! This way, those who are interested can comment on all of the blog posts and improve your chances of winning coupon codes! Who knows, you might win several! Also, remember, one lucky poster will win everything I release in July!

Also, turns out I have ONE MORE FREEBIE for you today, which I’m going to throw in at some point. But I’m not sure when! So be on the lookout!

The other day, I asked my Facebook fans if I could get some volunteers to make sample layouts, and I could not be happier with the awesome response I got. These ladies rocked my templates way, way out of the park. Wait, can you rock something out of the park? Whatever, they did. You’ll see.

First, I’m going to show you what Margrethe did with my No Scrubs template. She’s a paper scrapper! I was super excited to see how my stuff would translate to paper crafting, and Margrethe- just- she knocked my socks off! I told her I want to take this layout on a date and grope it’s knee under the table (LOL). Check it out:

Scrabble Showdown, full view

Here are some detail views:

I KNOW!!! It’s insane, right? I love it. I wish I could do this. I mean, I have a tower of paper stuff here at my desk, which I do work with on occasion, but mostly I just sort of filter through it, touch it, and think: “If this was digital stuff, I could use it as many times as I want. Since it’s paper, I can only use it once, and I’ll probably screw it up and then this lovely paper/sticker/embellishment will be gone. Better save this till I’m … more talented.”

But anyway, leave Margrethe some love here:

Your new freebie’s here!

I don’t know what the heck is going on this morning. I’ve tried to write this post three times now, and have had problems every time. Well, instead of being verbose, I’ll just get right to your freebie! Here it is!

Click here for TIFFs and PSDs

Click here for PNGs

Six more days till my opening, one more Mondrian template to give away (at some point during the week, keep your eyes peeled!- which has always struck me as a slightly gross expression, actually)

Also Six more days to enter the “Be My Guest” giveaway! Leave a comment! The more entries, the more winners. It’s cool the way that works out, isn’t it??

Also, remember that if you make a layout with the freebie “Stuff About You” template from last week, you automatically win this sweet little alpha:

Okay, as always, thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Some Stuff About Me – My Layout (and a bit of a teaser)

Here’s my layout!

The stuff, in case you can’t read it, is:

I was born in and raised in Arizona. I moved when I was 18 and I think it is FAR, FAR too hot there, but I still have friends there and I LOVE Mexican food!

I have three kids, and one adult. My oldest child is 22 and my youngest (GRR, just noticed a typo in the layout, it says “houngest” and I don’t have time to change it now. WHOOPS) is 18 months! I’m ridiculously proud of my oldest son. I talk to him every day, and consider him to be my best friend.

I learned how to crochet by myself, but kind of feel like my grandma (who’s name was Atha just like my 7 yr old daughter) is my mentor in the stars, if that makes sense.

I’m pretty nerdy, which used to embarrass me, but now I embrace it. Geeks shall inherit the earth!
I used the Summer Morning collab by the awesome designers at the Digichick. Can you guess why I would have used this particular collab for my layout? Other than because it is cool?

the big “Be My Guest” Giveaway!

Alright, it’s official! This is the way the giveaway will go.

Every blog comment (no matter which post you are commenting on) earns one entry.

One in 5 entries wins a $3.00 coupon to the shop.

One in 10 entries wins a $5.00 coupon to the shop.

One entry will win the entire shop for July! WOWZA! I already have two template packs done, plus a CU layer style and another huge bundle that contains templates, elements, brushes.. all kinds of fun tools for scrappers and art journalers. Plus I’m still going strong and plan to release something new every week.

Get extra entries by doing the usual stuff, such as following my blog, mentioning me on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog, or “Liking” me on Facebook (there’s an exclusive fan freebie there for you as well!) Or by posting a layout you did with one of my templates. Just leave a comment telling me what you did.

I can’t tell you just yet where I’ll be guesting, but it’s a great shop, don’t worry! 🙂

Thanks so much for being my early fans. Love you guys!

Your new freebie’s here, and it’s a double!

“I Told You, Homeboy,” and “No Scrubs” template preview

Happy Father’s day, template lovers, and welcome to your weekly freebie! I have decided to release both of these templates today, and then for the duration of the month’s feebies I’ll begin releasing the Mondrian templates. This way, I will start my July guest spot with ALL NEW PRODUCT!

I’ve been hard at work, and have two complete sets done, plus a commercial use product and an element pack. I’m still full of ideas, and my goal is to have FOUR FULL SETS done for my grand opening! I’m so excited, and I hope you are, too!

HERE ARE YOUR LINKS:

For PSD and TIFF templates

For PNGs 

Remember to leave comments! On June 30th, I’m going to make a list of all the comments I receive this month and award one coupon for every 5 comments! You can do the usual things to rack up more comments, too. Like tweet about my blog, and Like my Facebook page, and mention my blog on FB, and follow my blog. Just come back here and let me know you’ve done it and that’s one more entry.

Okay, grab your stuff and have an awesome day!

Any 8 1/2 x 11 scrappers out there?

Gooooood morning everybody!

Before I was doing the Lifescapes thing, I made some templates with the lovely (and smart, and funny, and talented) Laura from Wishing Well creations. There had been a request for nice, clean 8 1/2 x 11 templates, and as I was scrapping mostly in that size then, as well as keeping up with my Project Life – poor thing is feeling so neglected these days) I agreed to make some. Turns out, I loved making templates and now here I am! Anyway, there are two sets of those templates available at The Digichick! They are called Mrs. Boyer’s Everyday Life templates, and there are two volumes.

Volume One:

Volume 1

And Volume Two:

Volume 2

They’re not exactly the same style as the ones I’m making these days, but they are definitely versatile! Think of them as building blocks (get it, blocks!) to give you a jumpstart at adding photos and/or content areas to your Art Journal pages, Project Life pages, or even planner pages.

Also, if you’re still going strong with Move More, Eat Well or One Little Word, Volume 1 has templates that coordinate with the formats being used by both of those classes.The 9 up template in Volume One would also be ideal for ATC’s, because that’s what size those blocks are.

Here are some of my layouts I made with them:

See, I’ve managed to turn those super clean squares into something kinda chaotic! But then that’s my style.

Anyway, come on over to the Digichick and check them out! And make sure to link me up with any pages you make! I LOVE to see what people do with my stuff!

Also, guys, thanks for being so supportive! We’re up to 112 Facebook LIKES as of this writing! YEEE HAW! Also, keep those comments coming! As promised, I’m going to take all of the comments I get prior to my guest gig in July and award one coupon for every 5 comments. And it’s going to be a GOOD coupon, too! Plus, depending on the number of comments I get, and how happy I’m feeling, I just may be giving out more prizes. I am actually thinking of something in particular.. Hmmm what could it be?

Better get back to designing! I have to have lots of great new stuff for next month!

As for now, enjoy your burrito! (If you get that reference, then I really, really love you)

The Deep

Okay guys, Wednesday is here, and the new freebie I promised is HERE!

I have the good fortune to know and CT for ViVa Artistry. They are amazing. They just happen to be the featured designers at Scrapbookgraphics right now- I KNOW, RIGHT? You stick around long enough, you meet some freaking fabulous folks. They are so talented, and are just extremely cool people as well. So cool, in fact, that they asked me if I’d like to design templates to compliment their new release. Spoiler alert: I said yes.
CHECK OUT THIS KIT!!

The Deep by ViVa Artistry bundle

The Deep Templates

It’s great, right?? So I made some templates that had an aquatic feel. One template has elements jumping out of the water, the other one is supposed to look like the stuff is underwater. Here’s my preview:

And a layout I made using both (as well as a SWEET font by Charm Box studios that will be available at the Digichick Tomorrow!) Look how happy Genny is in the water. My sweet girlie!

Alanna ROCKED it!

SO AWESOME!

Okay then! Here is your freebie!

PSD and TIFF version, and the PNG version.

Please leave a comment to let me know how you like it. There are whispers that I may be guesting someplace awesome next month, and I think, to celebrate how awesome you early fans are, I’m going to be giving out some coupons to, like, one in 5 commenters. And they are going to be good coupons, too!

Anyhoozle, you all take care, enjoy your freebie, and watch this space! There will be another freebie available Monday!