Forget Me Not Designs

It's been a while...

2011-09-29T12:11:00.000-04:00

It's been an interesting 5 months around here. We've had tornadoes, earth quakes, hurricanes... Good news is that all is well. We were without power and internet for a while and I'm currently battling a computer virus, but other than that, things seem to be evening out. School started and there have been no classmate or teacher dramas (yet). And today, after it seemed like the rain would never end, the sun is shining outside of my window. The fall temperatures are supposed to make an appearance this weekend. So now I need to update my blog and show you some current pictures - I'll get right on it!

National Scrapbooking Day!

2011-05-05T09:14:00.001-04:00

Celebrate NSD at GottaPixel.net all month long!

Crisdam Designs is participating in the sale and Blog Hop and also sponsoring a fun Scavenger Hunt chat at 9am EST on Saturday.

A new Mom layout

2011-04-07T11:27:00.000-04:00

This kit made me think of my mom. I still miss her terribly and sometimes I just have to do a page about her to remember her and see her face again. Not that I'll ever forget her - but it makes me feel closer to her somehow. Anyway - here is the page using a new release from Sweet Digi Scraps called Daisy Jane.

Daisy Jane Kit

Peek A Boo Stacks Template

Both by Sweet Digi Scraps

My Scrapbook Art has a new owner & some fun planned!

2011-04-06T12:45:00.001-04:00

Visit them for all the details!

ADSR Is On!!

2011-03-29T13:18:00.000-04:00

Or should I say off? For those who don't know, ADSR is the Amazing Digi Scrapping Race. It's sponsored and put together by NDISB and I'm racing this year for the first time. My partner is Ophelia aka navaja77 and we've both completed our first assignments. Round One was sponsored by Digi Scrap Connect and we had to create a layout that lists 6 fun facts about our family and includes at least one family photo.

Everything I used to create my layout is by Crisdam Designs. Click on the title under the photo to go to the Gotta Pixel gallery and see full credits and links. On to my next assignment... (or should I say off?)

6 Facts About Us by Me

Click Here to See Ophelia's Round 1 Layout!

Agatha

2011-02-22T13:32:00.001-05:00

One of my favorite digital scrapbooking kits of all time is on sale today at Gotta Pixel - Agatha by Crisdam Designs (Isabel Mendez). When I first saw this kit in the store, I wanted it! I just love the colors and the emotion of the kit. So I finally have it and here's the first of many layouts I plan to make using it. I'm not pleased with this page so I may re-do it but this is it for now!

**AGATHA - THE KIT**

**AGATHA - The Add-On**

**AGATHA - The Doodles**

Some Recent Layouts

2011-02-15T17:22:00.002-05:00

I'm really excited to be a guest on the Creative Team for Crisdam Designs (Isabel Mendez) but bummed that my time is up at the end of February. Here are a few layouts I've done recently using her fantastic designs. Since Isabel in in the Designer Spotlight at Gotta Pixel this month, her store is 30% all month so be sure to drop by and get some goodies!

Using Julieth which is in the $2 Pixels category for today.

Using Spring Dream (Part of Gotta Grab It - Grab it today for only $1 per piece!)

Using Project February

Using Isabel's portion of the FREE February Daily Download - Sweethearts

Everyone Loves a Sale!!

2011-02-11T14:53:00.000-05:00

Gotta Pixel is having a Sweetheart Weekend Sale - from now until February 14th! Be sure to check it out. Gotta Grab It starts on Feb. 12th also - many designers all create products using the same color swatch. You can mix-and-match and create your own mega-collab for only $1 per product (GGI items are not included in the sale).

Click Here to Go Shopping!

Project February by Crisdam Designs

2011-02-07T15:18:00.002-05:00

Crisdam Designs has come out with this month's installment of her Project series - Project February. This kit is so pretty and has a lot of great elements. Good for Valentine's Day or pretty much anything else! And since Isabel is in the Designer Spotlight at Gotta Pixel this month, her entire store is 30% off!

The Kit

The Cardstock

The Bits and Pieces

The Alphabets

Kristmess Designs Sweet Sale!

2011-02-03T15:06:00.001-05:00

Kristmess Designs is having a sale through Valentine's Day. If you're going to do some shopping, you may want to wait for the weekend though because she has a new Valentine kit coming out that's just gorgeous. To get a sneak peak, check out our February What the Flick? Challenge at Gotta Pixel - there's a participation freebie for you that matches the new kit.

You also have a chance to win the kit! Post in this thread at Gotta Pixel before Saturday for your chance to win.

Sales & Chats & Stuff!!

2011-01-31T21:38:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it's already February! It's going to be another of those years that just fly by and leave my head spinning - I can see that already.

One of my all-time favorite designers, Isabel Mendez aka Crisdam Designs, is a February Spotlight Designer at Gotta Pixel. Be sure to check each day to pick up everyone's portion of the Daily Download, a fabulous kit called Sweethearts (the ads below were created using Isabel's portion of the kit).

Be sure to stop by Isabel's store for her month long 30% off sale:

and join her for a fun chat on February 10th at 9pm EST. I sure hope I can stay up that late!!

Layouts!

2011-01-14T17:03:00.000-05:00

Here are a couple of recent layouts of the kids. If you click on the title underneath, you should be taken to my gallery at Gotta Pixel for full credits and a little background on each. Click on the designer's info to see her shop at Gotta Pixel.

Josh's 6th Birthday

Using Make A Wish by Isabel Mendez - Crisdam Designs

New Year's 2011

Using project January by Isabel Mendez - Crisdam Designs

Hope to get inspired and get some things done this weekend. I really need to start scrapping an entire event at once and then have a book printed or something. I won a free book from WHCC during the Little Dreamer Designs 25 Days of Christmas celebration. What fun!!

Guest CT for Crisdam Designs!!

2011-01-04T09:49:00.002-05:00

I'm excited that I get to work with one of my favorite designers - Isabel Mendez aka Crisdam Designs!! I'll be a guest on her Creative Team for January and February.

Here's just a small taste of some of my favorite Crisdam Designs creations:

Project January

Captured, The Kit

Get Fit, The Kit

Check out Gotta Pixel!

2011-01-01T14:05:00.000-05:00

My internet home, GottaPixel.net, has gotten a makeover for the new year... and it's gorgeous! I've redone my blog using the new site colors and a Blog Fancies kit by Kathyrn Estry. There are lots of new challenges at Gotta Pixel for the new year and loads of fun freebies each day in January from a different designer. So head over and check it out!

SNOW!

2010-12-22T10:08:00.000-05:00

It's been a while since I've blogged. I've thought about it though! "They" are now predicting that we are definitely going to get snow on Christmas day. How much remains to be seen of course but "they" are estimating double-digits. So in honor of the possible "historic" snowfall prediction, I have dressed my blog for snow.

Thanks to Connie Prince and Kim's Scraps for this adorable set - Winter Days Blogware - which you can pick up from Gotta Pixel. While you're there, check out the fantastic Best of 2010 Sale going on now.

Hopefully I'll be back with some new photos of the kids soon so be sure to check back. I wish you all a very Merry CHRISTmas!!

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:8-14 KJV

New kid pictures!

2010-10-15T22:58:00.001-04:00

We're doing a new pictorial directory at church and I got the photos from our photo shoot today. I thought this one was just adorable! See how they look like they actually like each other?!

I used the Sibling Love kit and Word Art, both by Sweet Digi Scraps at Gotta Pixel. Will do more soon!

Batman

2010-10-07T15:51:00.000-04:00

Josh had his face painted while we were on vacation. It was really cool! I wish I could recreate it for Halloween (although he wants to be Spiderman). I'll post the before-after-and the next morning pictures later!

I used Bootiful Nite Page Kit and Word Art by Kristmess Designs.

Both are available from Kristina's Gotta Pixel store along with some great shabby papers and a matching alpha.

Apple Picking

2010-10-05T15:12:00.000-04:00

Sam's teacher invited the class to go apple picking with her and her family. So we all went up to Charlottesville to Carter Mountain and had fun picking apples. I discovered a new variety that I like a lot - Jonagold. The kids had fun and it was a beautiful day.

Here are just a couple of the photos from the day which I scrapped using Autumn's Medley by Sweet Digi Scraps (font is Pea Cara).

You can grab Autumn's Medley at Gotta Pixel right now for only $2!

School is almost here!

2010-08-23T10:10:00.000-04:00

My school layout in the post below was featured on the My Pic Tales blog!! It's always exciting and flattering to be recognized.

Josh has Kindergarten Orientation morning on Wednesday of this week. They didn't do this when Sam started school. I think it's actually very nice. He'll be there for 3 hours and he'll meet his teacher, get his desk set up, and then tour through the school and learn where everything is. Hopefully this will also help with Sam who believes that it is her job to lead him around everywhere and deliver him to his classroom! I don't think he's looking forward to even more bossing around by his big sister.

Here's another new layout of the two of them playing robot dog (or something like that) with a box. They are always coming up with some creative games together when they're not fighting!

I used another great kit by Stacy Carlson, Robot Love.

She also has some really cute Cluster Frames to go along with this kit:

Hope to get some more scrapping done this week. I have tons of pool pictures that I need to scrap!

Another old one

2010-08-16T20:14:00.001-04:00

Here's another old one of Sam on her first day of Kindergarten. I can't believe that she'll be starting 4th Grade this year! And Josh will be the one starting Kindergarten so there will be lots more 1st day photos (hopefully).

I used another great new kit from Stacy Carlson at Gotta Pixel - I'm Ready to Go!

It's on sale now at Gotta Pixel along with literally everything else. There is a storewide 40% off Back to School sale now through August 17th. Also, Gotta Grab It is going on now through the 17th as well - over 20 coordinating products by multiple designers - each only $1!!

Pretty Girl by Stacy Carlson

2010-08-10T17:32:00.000-04:00

I know this is an old photo but I'm gearing up for the Fall - trust me! This was Sam's school picture last Fall (I love this one!) and I want to be able to do a comparison with the one she'll be having done in just about a month.

Plus this adorable new kit by Stacy Carlson goes with this photo perfectly - Pretty Girl. There's a page kit and two different sets of worn papers. The page kit is in the $2 Pixel section and the worn papers are both in the $1 Pixels for today so hop over and grab them all!

Pretty Girl Page Kit found HERE

Pretty Girl Worn Papers #1 Found HERE

Pretty Girl Worn Papers #2 Found HERE

Digi Scrapping News

2010-08-10T12:08:00.005-04:00

Shawnery Mathis has decided to retire as a digi-scrapping designer. I love her hand-drawn stuff and will miss working with her. Grab her designs quick before they're gone forever! She'll close shop after August 31st and everything is 60% off until then.

Shop Shawnery's Sale Here!

Also, I'm pleased to say I'll be a guest creative team member for Sweet Digi Scraps in October! She's got TONS of new designs coming for all the great sales at Gotta Pixel. Here are a couple of things I've done recently:

My mom and her sisters looking glamorous! This is a newly released SDS kit called Spunk that you can grab for only $1 today. There's also a matching alpha for $1.

I made this then-and-now of Josh and his experience with his stitches using a new SDS template called Storytime with the Sick Day Page Kit and Ouchies Word Art.

Now I need to get to work on vacation photos and such! There are all kinds of great sales and things coming up at Gotta Pixel too so be sure to keep up with all the news - you won't want to miss it!

T-Ball Photos

2010-07-20T14:44:00.000-04:00

Here's a collage of t-ball photos - I've been waiting to post until I get them scrapped but I haven't found the perfect kit for them yet. So here's a small sneak-peek. Josh will be playing Fall Ball too so there will be even more photos!

Memorial Day Photos

2010-06-29T17:03:00.001-04:00

Finally - some new photos! Hey, May is new to me! Someday I'll get all those baseball pictures scrapped and up here too. Then my blog will be huge!!

Over Memorial Day weekend, we took a trip to the Lancaster, PA area to see Joseph at the Sight & Sound Theatre. It was fantastic! I was afraid that Josh would be afraid, and he was, but only a little. He loved it when the horses and other animals were on stage and when they came down the aisle right next to him. Of course, the "best" part of any trip is the drive - NOT! Can you tell who is really asleep and who is faking it?

Making Mojo Template and Delightful Page Kit by Shawnery Mathis:

Old oldie but goodie

2010-05-25T13:34:00.000-04:00

This cute kit made me think of this picture of Joshie eating spaghetti when he was 8 months old.

I used the Pasghetti collab kit and an All Covered with Cheese template by Connie Prince and Bella Gypsy (threeology).

Mom

2010-05-11T17:21:00.000-04:00

Here are some pictures of my mother that I scrapped using Glam-A-Mama by Kristmess Designs. Available at Gotta Pixel.

New Photos of the Kids

2010-04-19T17:51:00.000-04:00

I finally have some new photos to share of the kids. I've been lax about getting on here and doing anything!

This is Josh's latest school picture. I used the kit My Brother, the Drama King by Connie Prince:

And here is Samantha using My Sister, the Drama Queen also by Connie:

Faith Sisters

2010-02-23T19:24:00.000-05:00

We finally got a little warm weather last weekend and the kids were able to go out and draw with chalk.

I scrapped some of the photos using Sweet Sunshine for Patricia by Meredith Cardall at Faith Sisters. The colors are very pretty and make me think of lemonade for some reason! I really like the flowers in this kit too. Click here to see the full kit.

Click here to visit my gallery at Faith Sisters

Valentine's Day

2010-02-17T16:45:00.000-05:00

Every time I think I'm getting caught up with things, something new and bizarre happens! This time I passed out at Wal-Mart and wound up in the ER (a week ago tonight). No idea what happened or why. All I know is that I didn't get any of my shopping done that night and I have a big bump on my head and weird bruises all over the place! Now I just feel generally loopy which may be how one feels after a concussion - I don't know because this is my first!

So, here is a photo of the kids from Valentine's Day with their Webkinz. I used a kit by Julie Marie Designs called Be Mine to scrap them. These are the only photos I got of the day and I had to force myself to take them - like I said, I just don't feel "right" yet.

Using Be Mine by Julie Marie Designs available at Gotta Pixel

Project 365, Week 2

2010-02-06T13:22:00.004-05:00

Here's a layout with my photos from Week 2. I used the Faith Hope Love CURE kit by Simply Susan at Faith Sisters along with a template by Chrissy W. The clocks are from the DSA Scrap Off 2010 kit (which I didn't win by the way).

This one is using Graffit Grunge by Kreative Karma at Faith Sisters.

Click here for full list of credits.

It's snowing here again right now. It snowed yesterday too and we had ice and freezing rain. So when you see the photos from this week, you'll see how deep the tricycle is buried in snow this time! School was only open on Thursday of last week. They'll probably be out a few days (at least) this week as well. Their logic here is that, if it's not safe for the school buses in every area of the county (which is wide-spread), they close all the schools in the county. They already don't get out until June 18th, so the more time they miss due to snow, the greater the likelihood that they will be in school even later into June. Ugh. Since I grew up where snow is the norm, I don't recall ever missing a day of school. It was the student's responsibility to get there, bus or no bus. So rest assured, we were always there! And the city buses didn't stop running for anything either so there was always an option. Oh well, let it snow!

2010 Project 365 - Week 1

2010-02-03T00:37:00.001-05:00

Finally!! I have scrapped some of my 365 photos. Thanks to the By the Numbers Challenge at Gotta Pixel and some fantastic products from Kristmess Designs and Colie's Corner.

Click here to visit my Gotta Pixel gallery.

I used Maman Mini Kit by Kristmess - I just love those beautiful flowers. I also used her Date Wheel templates and 2Y'sUR Alphabet which I masked with a paper from Maman to match. I also used What a Week Template from Colie's Corner. Hopefully I'll get the next 3 weeks done before this week is over!

Family Fun Page Kit by Julie Marie Designs

2010-01-31T18:55:00.000-05:00

The kids got Bendaroos for Christmas - they both wanted them very badly. They are not quite as much fun or quite as easy to use as they are on TV. Imagine that! They still have fun with them but the biggest hit of the season is probably all the Nerf guns. They each got a 2-shooter rifle and then Josh got one that holds a magazine of like 20 and an automatic that holds like 34. So there are Nerf bullets all over the house. Good thing the cats found a new home before Christmas!

Here are a couple of layouts I did using Family Fun by Julie Marie Designs. It's a really fun kit and I'm sure I'll get lots of use out of it if I remember to start taking photos of Family Game Night. Right now, it's available only at The DigiChick where Julie is guesting for January.

Close to My Heart - Hearts to Haiti Campaign

2010-01-29T14:27:00.001-05:00

Give & Get Back: Announcing the Close to My Heart “Hearts for Haiti” Campaign
Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. We’re excited to announce Close To My Heart’s February Constant Campaign, Hearts for Haiti—where you can get a great deal while doing great good for those affected by the devastation in Haiti.

From February 1-28, 2010, our 12” x 12” textured cardstock combo packs are buy one, get one FREE—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts.

Operation Smile is always a fantastic charitable partner—offering free facial reconstruction surgeries to needy children throughout the world. They’ve currently marshaled their medical teams and resources to provide emergency relief in Haiti, and the donations given as part of Hearts for Haiti will be used exclusively for Operation Smile’s efforts in Haiti. For more information on their on-the-ground response, you can visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

That means that for $14.95 (US), you get two packs of textured cardstock (a great deal at about $.30 per sheet!) and Operation Smile will receive $2 to benefit this urgent, important cause. Stock up on every color combination: Basic, Spring Harmony, Summer Celebration, Autumn Harvest, and Winter Cozy. See pages 100-101 in the Spring 2010 Idea Book (click here to see it online).

If you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity, just let me know.

Blog Design Woes

2010-01-26T16:57:00.000-05:00

I'd love to drop by here sometimes and read some comments from my few blog friends but, as you can see, there is no comments button to click on. It disappeared a long time ago and refuses to return even though it looks to me in the html code like it's there. The only way to see it is to click on the individual post and then it appears on the bottom. But if you're just here at the main page, nothing.

If anyone wants to look at my code and help me see where I've gone wrong, I'd love you forever. I might even take my Project 365 photos off my camera and post them here! But alas, how can you even tell me you'll help me - because there's no stinking comment button!! (And why are my post titles so tiny? Where's the Blogger for SuperDummies book?)

Services

2010-01-13T12:06:00.000-05:00

You may not know this, but I originally started this blog to promote the services that I have to offer. I never quite got around to saying that though! So I wanted to let you (and all your friends!) know that I would love to work with you whenever you need:

Custom hand-made cards or paper crafts
Personalized party invitations, decorations, thank-you's
Birth Announcements, Wedding Invites, Wedding Announcements, etc.

Personalized Christmas card service
(I'll even mail out your invites, cards, thank-you's, etc. You give me your list and I'll send them out with your return address.)

Scrap-for-hire services - paper and digital
If you'd like a scrapbook of your memories but you don't have the time or inclination to do it yourself, I'd love to do it for you! I can create your memories digitally or with paper. If you have tons of digital photos and you don't particularly want to print them all out, digital is the way to go. Check out some of my layouts on my blog and look at my gallery. We can print your memories out as a bound book or print out each page and make a more traditional scrapbook. If you're a film-lover and have your photos printed and in-hand, paper may be your preferred method. Either way, you'll have a book in hand and a file on CD for you to put in a safe deposit box as a back-up.

If you're interested in any services, please let me know! And if you have friends that you think might be interested, please let them know! You can contact me at chbranch at yahoo dot com.

New Gotta Pixel RAK Fairy Dustings

2010-01-11T19:39:00.000-05:00

OK, as an official Gotta Pixel RAK Fairy, I get to have fun by giving away free stuff! I have 2 different RAK's going on right now.

The first is from Spinky Dink Scraps - win a $5 coupon to her Gotta Pixel store! Check out these threads at DST and DSA and leave a post for a chance to win.

The second is from DustyBear - win a $6 coupon to her Gotta Pixel store! Check out these threads at Gotta Pixel, DSA & DST and leave a post for a chance to win.

And don't forget the last days of Gotta Grab It. There is some gorgeous stuff in there and it's all only $1!

Gotta Grab It Time!

2010-01-10T00:23:00.000-05:00

It's Gotta Grab It time at Gotta Pixel! That's when the designers create all sorts of wonderful things, all using the same color swatch, and put them up for only $1 each! So you can create your own mega kit. It runs from January 9-12th only so run over there quick!

Kristmess Designs has a gorgeous kit called Fairytale Wedding but it's not just for wedding photos. It's very elegant and subtle. And remember, each piece only costs $1!

Click here for Element Pack

Click here to for Paper Pack

Click here for Booster Pack

Click here for Word Art

Here are some layouts I made using Fairytale Wedding.

(The background paper on this one is from Fairyland, also by Kristmess Designs.)

(Also uses Fairyland Alphabet by Kristmess Designs.)

I'll be back next week with another RAK too so stay tuned..

DSA Scrap Off 2010

2010-01-08T23:35:00.017-05:00

Yes, I've been taking my photos for the 365 Challenge, I just haven't gotten them off my camera yet!

I'm also participating in Scrap Off 2010 at DigiScrap Addicts (DSA). Here is my Week 1 layout:

And Julie Marie has a new kit exclusive to the Digichick during her month there as Guest Designer. The kit is called Color of Life and it's full of vibrant colors. It's perfect for 365 layouts too.

Here's a layout I did with it:

She also has another awesome kit at The Digichick called Snow Berry. I love the colors and the cute little scarf.

And here's a layout I did with it:

365 Challenge

2010-01-02T21:23:00.000-05:00

We'll see how long I can keep this up! The challenge is to take a photo every day. I already missed Day 1 but here's my Day 2 photo:

Visit the 365 Challenge thread at Gotta Pixel for daily prompts and to see what others are doing. I'm hoping this will help me learn how to better use my camera and also take better pictures in general.

New Blog Design

2010-01-02T21:00:00.001-05:00

I got this new Blog Fashion from Connie Prince's store at Gotta Pixel. It was created using Connie's Sunnyside Up kit by Chelle and the directions that came with it were so awesome that I was actually able to get my blog back to looking not just decent, but pretty awesome! Thanks for the fantastic directions. Connie has all sorts of Blog Fashions in her store so check it out if your looking for some new blog duds.

I also wanted to share a layout I just finished because I love the kit so much. It's by Bella Gypsy and is called Mr. Cuddle Monkey. If you like sock monkeys, you need to check it out.

Click here to check it out in my Gotta Pixel gallery.

Lastly, I will have an awesome RAK (Random Act of Kindness - or, in simple terms, freebie giveaway!) on Monday at Gotta Pixel. It's the newest kit from one of our newest designers, Shawnery Mathis. She's not releasing the kit until Tuesday (in time for $1 pixels) so you'll have to wait a little to see it. But it's super cute - that's all I'm sayin'.

New RAK at Gotta Pixel

2009-12-29T10:23:00.002-05:00

Well I've managed to forget everything I learned about blog design again! So excuse the looks of the place.

I have a fantastic Gotta Pixel RAK Fairy giveaway going on now - a free kit of your choice from Kathryn Estry!!

Here are some of my favorite kits by Kathryn:

Click HERE to visit the RAK thread and HERE to visit Kathryn's store. Also, today is $1 Pixel Tuesdays at Gotta Pixel so stop by and do a little shopping!

Sale!!!

2009-12-23T13:01:00.000-05:00

Go shop now!

Snow!

2009-12-21T16:53:00.000-05:00

We got about 8" of snow Friday & Saturday and the kids are just loving it! Here are a few photos from the big event:

And I admit - I laughed my butt off when this one happened:

Joshua was yelling at me - "It's not funny!" And he went over to help his sissy which was very nice of him but I think he really just wanted the sled.

Don't know if it will stick around for Christmas or not. It's nice while it lasts though!

Win a Free Kit from Connie Prince!

2009-12-01T12:17:00.000-05:00

Want a free kit from Connie Prince? Visit this thread at Gotta Pixel, tell me your favorite kit, and you could be a winner! Plus everyone who participates will get a coupon from Connie for 25% off.

Click here to leave a comment for your chance to win!

Also, the Daily Download for December is just adorable. It's a mega collab between Connie, Bella Gypsy, Doohikey Designs, and Colie's Corner called Holiday Whimsy. Be sure to visit Gotta Pixel each day to pick up all the pieces.

Gotta Pixel Club Members-Only Freebie

2009-11-22T16:12:00.002-05:00

**BLOG TRAIN FREEBIE IN NEXT POST DOWN**

Another freebie for our Pixel Club members from Kristmess Designs. Not a Pixel Club Member yet? Well, just click on the Pixel Club blinkie to the right and sign up! You get member exclusives every month and access to tons of free stuff. Be sure to tell them that I sent you!

This 4 page Bracket Album plus front & back covers was created by me (chbranch), using Snow Fun. Hope you enjoy!

Be sure to check out the full Snow Fun page kit and coordinating QP's in Kristina's store.

Gotta Pixel 4th Birthday Blog Train Freebies!

2009-11-22T14:31:00.003-05:00

This month, Gotta Pixel is celebrating its 4th birthday. And we have been having a blast with all the exciting events going on, but we are also giving away over $2,000 worth of Prizes! Each week new things are being given, and new events going on, and this week is nothing short of it! We are kicking off this weekend with a HUGE Blog train! And its just for YOU! The entire team has collabed together to bring you an amazing shabby chic collection with something sure for everyone! This just kicks off the events we have listed here, as well as the Grab Bag Event going on, that is packed full of savings.

Here is My Gift to you for our Blog Train:

Sorry - Link Has Expired

This is just one stop on your blog trip. Here is a list of all the participating blogs that have something special waiting for you, The links will remain active on these blogs until 22nd of November at 11:59 pm EST. Should you get lost along your way, you can always visit here, or the Gotta Pixel Blog for complete list of participants:

GottaPixel: http://www.gottapixel.net/blog

Liz : http://www.sweetdigiscraps.blogspot.com

KarenS (Alpha): www.myownfont.blogspot.com

Karen Lewis : http://scrappingmum.blogspot.com/

Kristmess Designs : http://www.kristmessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Sara Ellis: http://scrapsillysara.blogspot.com

Crisdam Designs: www.busyfingers-digiscrap.blogspot.com

Heather T : http://oohlalaartsy.blogspot.com/

Laura Burger: http://digidesignerlaura.blogspot.com/

Sarah : http://blog.sarahbdesigns.net/

Connie Prince: http://scrapinfusions.blogspot.com/

simply.scraps: www.simply-scraps.net

Kathryn Estry: http://kathrynsdigitaldesigns.blogspot.com/

Marta Van Eck : http://www.martavaneck.blogspot.com

Jennifer Barrette : www.jenniferbarrettedesigns.blogspot.com

Colie's Corner: http://coliescorner.blogspot.com/

Elka Romero : http://elkaromero.com/

Julie Marie : http://juliemariedesigns.com/blog

Captivated Visions : http://blog.captivatedvisions.co.uk

Doohikey Designs: http://doohikeydesigns.com

Cherie Shields: http://cshieldsdesigns.blogspot.com/

Creations by Rachael: http://www.creationsbyrachaelb.com/wordpress/

Lorie M : http://digiscrapdesigns-by-lorie.blogspot.com/

Dustybear: http://dustybeardesigns.blogspot.com/

Melinda: http://mindys365project.blogspot.com/

Leigh :http://tricertifiedx2digitalworld.blogspot.com/

Kim: http://time2scrap.blogspot.com/

Danyale: http://bygonesscrapbooks.blogspot.com/

Cindy: http://cindyb-scrappinlikecrazy.blogspot.com/

Wendy: www.inadigitaldaze.blogspot.com

Dana : http://scrappydoosordonts.blogspot.com/

Kerri : www.kayjaysdays.blogspot.com

Chris: http://fmndesigns.blogspot.com/ **You Are Here**

Katie: www.felixfam.blogspot.com

Lisa: http://scrappylisa.blogspot.com/

Leilani: http://leidee-q.blogspot.com/

Gotta Pixel Birthday Blog Train

2009-11-22T11:31:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone! So glad you stopped by on your travels through the Gotta Pixel Blog Train!

Click here for a full listing of all the stops.

I apologize that my gift is not up yet - we've had our PC at home destroyed by ANOTHER adware invasion and I am only able to get on from work. I will have it up today - I promise!

My Lifetime Story - Leave Your Legacy of Faith

2009-11-15T23:51:00.002-05:00

Join us at Faith Sisters in 2010 as we work together to create My Lifetime Story. You'll be challenged to leave your legacy of faith for your loved ones to cherish.

Click here to learn more about it and to start preparing to create your own story.

Win Giving Thanks by Julie Marie Designs!

2009-11-15T23:44:00.000-05:00

Want to win a beautiful Thanksgiving and Fall-themed digital scrapbooking kit by Julie Marie Designs?

Giving Thanks by Julie Marie Designs

If so, just visit Gotta Pixel's Birthday forum and leave me a comment. I'll be choosing a winner on Wednesday. Here's the link!

A New Team!

2009-11-10T10:04:00.000-05:00

I'm so excited to be joining Julie Marie Designs as a Creative Team member. I love Julie's designs and am looking forward to working with them.

Click on my newest blinkie to visit her store at Gotta Pixel where there is still a lot of birthday fun going on! Plus, today is $1 Tuesdays and there is a lot of great stuff to snag.

Gotta Pixel is Turning 4!!

2009-10-30T10:55:00.002-04:00

November is birthday month at Gotta Pixel! There are so many exciting things planned that I can't even list them all. Click the link below to see all the fun activities planned. AND the prizes are so awesome - designer gift certificates, a Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Professional Inkjet printer, a Wacom Bamboo Craft tablet, and many more!

Click here for more birthday fun details!

Scrappin' & Stampin' for October

2009-10-11T13:53:00.000-04:00

It's time for our October Stampin' & Scrappin' Fellowship time! Join us this Friday & Saturday, October 16th & 17th for a Scrappin' Spooktacular! We'll meet on Friday from 6:30pm until whenever and on Saturday from 10am until 5pm. We'll have some little tricks & treats for all who attend. Remember, RSVP so we can have enough tables set up. The cost of admission is a goodie to share. I plan to work on some cards and make a couple things for Halloween. We'll see what actually happens though!

Close to My Heart ~ October

The October Stamp of the Month is Christmas themed for those of you who are already thinking ahead. If you haven't already seen the newest Idea Book, be sure to give me a call and I'll get you a copy. There are some beautiful new paper sets and stamps available. You can always look at the Idea Book online too. Just click here to virtually turn the pages!

Keep Scrapping!

Check out some of my newest photos and layouts.

2009-09-30T00:21:00.000-04:00

Well, since I'm still figuring out the best way to show you all recent pictures of the kids and scrapbooking layouts, I'm just going to post the links to my galleries for now.

I'm on the site Creative Team at Faith Sisters. I really like it there - there are a lot of talented designers and the whole community is very positive and supportive. You can click here to go check out my gallery at Faith Sisters. I'm trying to use more recent photos so you might see how the kids actually look now (the cats too!).

I try to post everything at Gotta Pixel so that I can have all my stuff in one place. I'm a RAK Fairy and a member of the Praiser Team there. GP was the first digital scrapbooking community I ever stumbled across and I really like it there. I got my start as a Creative Team member there too with some of the designers who were kind enough to give me a chance. I'm on Kristmess Designs' CT and she is a designer at Gotta Pixel and all-around wonderful lady. You can click here to check out my Gotta Pixel gallery. You can visit Kristina's blog by clicking her blinkie in the side bar. There are also blinkies for Gotta Pixel and Faith Sisters.

One thing I've really enjoyed about getting involved with digital scrapbooking communities is the opportunity to "meet" people literally from all over the world. It's interesting to learn about other cultures by seeing the layouts of their special occasions. And of course, digital scrapbooking is how I learned how to use Photoshop so that's always a plus too.

So anyhoo, if anyone has any suggestions for putting the layouts here in an easy manner, let me know. Otherwise, I'll just post some links on the side bar later. I'm still trying to figure out how to make this thing look pretty too!

Diggin' Dirt

2009-09-19T14:57:00.004-04:00

I was up until the wee hours last night cutting out paper trucks for Josh. Yes, that's right - paper trucks! He loves paper toys. Actually, he loves most things. But when I saw these trucks, I knew he would love driving them around.

Link to kit here
For my fellow digi-scrappers out there, there is a whole coordinating kit to go along with them! Check it out - they're by Kristmess Designs and are available at Gotta Pixel. I'll post again a little later with some photos of my handiwork and hopefully of Josh blissfully enjoying them! I just need to find a piece of string for the crane...

100 Cricut Cartridges!

2009-09-15T16:18:00.000-04:00

Cricut is celebrating their 100th cartridge release - Winter Woodland. I'd like to celebrate my 4th cartridge by winning this one!

Check it out by clicking on the photo below:

I Can't Believe I Finished the Whole Thing!

2009-09-01T14:47:00.005-04:00

The Faith Sisters' Birthday Bash week just flew by! Luckily I was able to keep up with all the fun challenges late at night and over the weekend. The designers were all so generous and came up with some really fun and original ideas for challenges.

I'm just going to post a link to my gallery so that you can see all my submissions rather than post each one here. If you are a digi- or paper scrapper, this is one site you definitely want to bookmark. It's a great community of ladies (maybe a gent or two too!) and home to some really talented designers.

Here's just one of my most favorite layouts from the week. You can click on it to go to my gallery at Faith Sisters.

Word Jumble Challenge at Faith Sisters

2009-08-24T17:14:00.004-04:00

Here's my submission for the Letter Jumble Challenge over at Faith Sisters. You can click on the image to go the gallery there. I used a kit by Kreative Karma called Drama Queen. (For full credits, click the image.)

The Monday Night Challenge has been posted too so I'm off to do that now!

Birthday Bash Fun Has Started!

2009-08-24T14:24:00.007-04:00

The birthday fun has started over at Faith Sisters! Challenge #1 - Letter Jumble - is posted. Hop over and check it out!

While you're there, check out the two great freebies to go help you along with the challenge. Both are from Meredith Cardall:

And don't forget the sale this week too - All Digital kits over $1 are 50% off!

Church Secretaries Unite!

2009-08-21T14:07:00.005-04:00

In search of... FREE Christian graphics (not cartoons!).

I'm an Administrative Assistant at my church, Fairmount Christian. One of my duties is creating the Sunday bulletins. I like to match the clipart and graphics I use to the Scriptures or topics that are being discussed during the sermon but, more often than not, I can't find what I'm wanting.

So I've been creating them using free stock photos and Photoshop (see the one above). So I decided to share them with other Church Secretaries and AA's out there who may be having the same problems. A wonderful friend and talented photographer has agreed to help me out by providing the photos and we're going to post the freebies here. For now, you can just click on the image to view it full size and then save it to your hard drive. Please don't hotlink cause I don't have any bandwith! Once I figure out a better way, we'll change the download procedures.

So tell your friends to come visit when they're looking for something and maybe we'll have it. You can also let me know if there's something in particular you're looking for and I'll try to create it for you. We'll see how this goes!

Faith Sisters Birthday Bash!

2009-08-17T13:42:00.005-04:00

I don't have a pretty picture for you yet, but this week's Birthday sale at Faith Sisters is awesome! 50% off all Faith Sisters Collabs all week long! Be sure to hop over there and pick up a few. Here are some of my favorites:

And don't forget that all the fun birthday challenges start next week. There will be prizes!

Birthday Bash Continues at Faith Sisters...

2009-08-09T14:34:00.005-04:00

This week at Faith Sisters, all digital Quick Pages are only $1 each! As the Birthday Bash continues... And don't forget all the great challenges from 8/24-8/30!

Each week in August, another great product will be on sale. Be sure to get over there and pick up some great deals!

2009-08-05T19:16:00.003-04:00

More Birthday fantastic-ness at Faith Sisters!

A new category of products will be on sale for $1 each week during August!

Faith Sisters Birthday Bash!

2009-08-03T14:06:00.006-04:00

Don't forget all the fun planned at Faith Sisters for their 2nd birthday. Here's the calendar of events:

Faith Sisters is Turning 2!

2009-08-01T19:13:00.004-04:00

Faith Sisters is turning 2! Come join the fun. I'm honored to be on their site Creative Team. It's a great place to be! Challenges start on August 23rd. Click above to be added to the Birthday Bash Notification List!

July Stamp of the Month

2009-07-24T12:18:00.006-04:00

I can't believe July is coming to end! Below is the Stamp of the Month information. The special for July is for anyone who signs up as a new Consultant (if you know of anyone contemplating this decision, just let me know!).

YOU'VE GOT FLAIR (D1351)
JULY 2009 STAMP OF THE MONTH

Lacy Victorian swirls and flourishes highlight these graceful images, each one sending a message of flair and whimsy. Available July 1–31, 2009 only.

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month set at a great discount or FREE!

When you spend:	You pay only:	You save:
US Pricing
$25.00	$17.21	25% off
$50.00	$11.48	50% off
$75.00	$5.74	75% off
$100.00	FREE!	100% off

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 4" × 4" (Y1008)

I hope you are all enjoying your summer. It's going by too fast!

Close to My Heart for April

2009-04-29T13:03:00.006-04:00

The April Stamp of the Month is called World's Best Dad:

The special runs through May 31st for National Scrapbooking Day. It's called Tickled Pink and you can earn it FREE with a $60 purchase in stamps. You can also order it outright for $34.95.

Have you seen the new Card Confidence book? The first book, Originals, contains 99 patterns to help you create beautiful handmade cards with confidence. On May 1st, the 2nd book in the Card Confidence program is being released. It's called Wishes and contains all new patterns. Wishes focuses on bulk cardmaking and contains 3 bulk card "workshops" to help you make 8, 12, or 16 cards in a jiffy while getting the most out of your papers and your time. Both Card Confidence books are configured much like the scrapbook page idea books, Cherish, Reflections and Imagine.

Lastly, the Summer Idea Book takes effect in May. There are lots of great new products and a new quarter of Stamps of the Month. Let me know if you'd like a copy and I'll get one to you.

Our next Scrappin' & Stampin' Fellowship is scheduled for Friday, May 15th from 6:30pm until we feel like going home. As always, the cost of admission is a snack or beverage to share. RSVP to me so I'll know how many tables to set up. We're enjoying our new spot in the trailer. It's much nicer than the Activity Center and the temperature is easier to control.

Happy Scramping!

February Close to My Heart Specials

2009-02-03T16:55:00.007-05:00

So, it took me almost a year to come back! I'm going to try to be on here at least monthly to let my Close to My Heart friends know what the monthly specials are. If you're interested in ordering or need a current Idea Book, please just let me know. You know I'm not the pushy sales-lady type! I'll gladly do a home-show for you and your friends if you're interested as well.
So, for February 2009, here's the Stamp of the Month. It's a beautiful collection of Easter eggs, reminds me of Russian Eggs, and a short Easter egg verse "Easter eggs, yellow and blue, Easter eggs, for me and you." Hope the pictures are not too bad - this is my first time putting them up so bear with me!

Also for February is an Anniversary special. A free stamp set with purchase! When you spend $25 in stamps (Customized Name and Stamp of the Month excluded), you'll receive a custom-designed B-size My Acrylix Good Times stamp set (retail value $13.95), packed with fun and versatile party-inspired images. Offer good February 3-28, 2009. Tax and shipping may apply.
If there's every anything you need, feel free to email me or give me a call. I'm happy to help. And remember to come and join us for our Scrappin' & Stampin' fellowship held at Fairmount Christian Church. We normally meet on the 3rd Friday night of the month. For February, we'll be meeting on the 20th from 6:30 to whenever. We're going to try using Trailer 3 this time since some of us are allergic to the Activity Center! RSVP so I know to have enough tables and chairs brought over. The only fee is to bring a snack or beverage to share.

Hope to see you all there!

March 5, 2008

2008-03-06T00:16:00.002-05:00

Today is my 39th birthday. I figured it was about time for me to get going on some of those goals I've made for myself. The one thing I really love is digital design. I enjoy making cards, scrapbooks, and other crafts. I also love stamping and am an Independent Consultant for Close to My Heart.

I'd like to use this blog to begin marketing my own line of personalized cards and stationery and whatever else I learn to create as I continue learning how to use PhotoShop.

Let's see how long it takes me to come back and do something more!