tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40435873509930497732024-03-13T08:42:14.398-07:00heidig digiscrapsdigital scrapping, FREEBIES, layouts, and my journey to learn about photographyheidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-34055911503227237972010-01-22T13:57:00.001-08:002010-01-22T14:04:26.651-08:00Still in hiatus...I am sure it is clear from my lack of posting that I have been on hiatus for a while. I have pretty much lost my mojo for a bunch of reasons. I am trying to get back my creative juices but really I don't think I am there yet. <br /><br />One of the things that I noticed today, was that I am not allowing myself to move beyond a project that I stalled on. I told myself that I couldn't do anything else until I finished a certain project, and when I ran into a road block I just stopped. Sometimes that can be a positive thing, like keeping me focused, but this time it just stopped me and for months. Well I think I might allow myself to do some pages not related to get back in.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-6502860217996136432009-09-04T17:30:00.000-07:002009-09-04T17:31:04.180-07:00Nuthouse ChatWilma4Ever and ManuScraps are up for a chat tomorrow (Saturday, September 5th at 2pm EDT) !! Join us in the chat here:<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Forum/chat/">http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Forum/chat/</a><br /><br />There will be much fun and we're giving out a freebie or 2 ;)<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xfDXhdByno0/SqGF8_lB9kI/AAAAAAAAAsA/RQ-3zfIyYG0/s1600-h/chat.jpg?digifree" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377726712962479682" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xfDXhdByno0/SqGF8_lB9kI/AAAAAAAAAsA/RQ-3zfIyYG0/s400/chat.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Both have another freebie for you (not the chat freebies):<br /><br />Manu's Fashion Bags:<a href="http://manu-scraps.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377727428953850338" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xfDXhdByno0/SqGGmq2rQeI/AAAAAAAAAsI/_O_WnaiFkTs/s400/manu_b_fashionbagsampler_image.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And a great cluster frame on Wilma’s blog:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wilma4ever.blogspot..com"><img style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_w5itgewprx8/SqF-tbkfOFI/AAAAAAAABUA/G709tyDNjGA/s1600/Cluster%2Bframe%2BEarly%2BAutumn.png" alt="[Cluster+frame+Early+Autumn.png]" border="0" /></a><br /></div>heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-25902903375668227362009-09-03T11:14:00.000-07:002009-09-03T11:15:28.344-07:00A Nuthouse ChallengeSo are you up for another challenge???<br />Do i hear a yes!!<br />Well here we go there is another template for you to make a stunning layout with.<br /><img class="alignnone" title="September Template Challenge" alt="" src="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/FreeNuts/Challenges_Templates/Aquarius-TemplateChallengeSeptemberPreview.jpg" width="300" height="300" /><br />You can download it for <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Forum/index.php/topic,219.0.html?digifree" target="_blank">free here </a>and make a stunning layout!!<br />For participating you will get a posting bonus!<br />This months posting bonus is a Herb Garden Add-on.<br /><img class="alignnone" title="September Posting Bonus" alt="" src="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/FreeNuts/Aquarius-HerbGarde-PostingBonus-Preview.jpg" width="300" height="300" />heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-77672254929041750992009-08-18T20:26:00.000-07:002009-08-18T20:31:44.049-07:00Feelin' PrettyWell I think I have finally settled down with this new look. I will be adding in more of my inspirations and friends as I get the chance. In the meantime, I better get back to my to do list.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-40168563084627513772009-08-16T06:01:00.000-07:002009-08-16T06:10:09.787-07:00Blog UpdatePlease forgive the ugliness around here, I am working my blog design. I am still getting used to the fixed width format. I am also working on adding in more of my inspiration links around here to make this place feel more comfortable to me.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-34859326610975865652009-08-03T07:22:00.000-07:002009-08-03T07:34:23.762-07:00Summer breakWhere have I been? Earlier this summer it was just the kids keeping me busy, but this last month I have taken a break from designing to do some technical work. So for the past month, I have been re-skinning <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop/">Nuthouse-scraps.com</a> to look more like a scrapbooking site. I took some of the kits the team made in honor of the grand-opening and I reworked the headers, background, etc. I have still have some pieces of the site to finish up and of course I have some software upgrades too.<br /><br />Now that I been stretching my technical muscle, I look at my blog and feel like it needs an upgrade too. So I guess that will come after I am done with the site.<br /><br />In the meantime, I am also missing scrapping, so I will prob take a break to make a few pages soon. I have to finish up last year's school LOs so I won't be stressed when the school year starts.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Blog/2009/08/01/free-quick-page-download-til-aug-10th/">Nuthouse-scraps has a new freebie up</a>and some other new products so check them out.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-76045503911897452302009-05-07T09:47:00.001-07:002009-08-16T05:57:07.850-07:00Have you been to the <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Blog/?p=215">nuthouse-scraps blog</a> lately? Today Aquarius has a gift for you if you go.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/aquarius-ilovemomtemplate-preview.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/aquarius-ilovemomtemplate-preview.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-2380895692907337712009-04-29T18:15:00.000-07:002009-08-16T05:59:13.352-07:00What is up for NSD?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/FreeNuts/nsd_ad.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I am posting this a bit early, but I wanted you to know about the fabulous sale at <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop/">Nuthouse-scraps</a> this weekend.<br /><br />There will be lots of brand new grab bags too, and Topical paradise Mixed Nuts will be available.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-50318644150082939792009-04-09T19:48:00.000-07:002009-08-16T06:01:26.768-07:00Egg Hunt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/adeaster-copy-300x300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/adeaster-copy-300x300.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This weekend I'd like to invite you to browse the store. I have been slow to get things in, but I know the others are adding in like crazy. We have been generous with our sales lately, but that is just cause we are excited to have the store open. You might not see deals like this again soon.<br /><br />So you want to find the egg hunt? Check the forums.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-24737691744665424442009-03-31T22:26:00.001-07:002009-08-16T06:00:41.705-07:00All Aboard! DST Blog TrainIt's a blog train!<br /><br />The blog train is here! This blog train is 91 participants long. We are from all over the world in many different time zones. Please allow a full 24 hours for all blog train links to be completely active. You can find a complete list of blogs here at the <a href="http://www.blogtrainblog.blogspot.com/">Blog Train Blog</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/95386242/6e4a00c/heidig_SpringBlossoms.html"><img width="400px" height="400px" src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/heidigdigiscraps/Preview600.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br />After you have grabbed my freebie, check out <a href="http://dranet.blogspot.com/">Tracy's Scraps</a> for the next stop!<br /><br />I forgot to mention before.... <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop">nuthouse is having 50% off sale</a> to celebrate the grand-opening! That is crazy pricing and you probably won't be seeing that again anytime soon. Plus check the post below for some more freebie goodness.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-82930408397583878232009-03-31T22:01:00.000-07:002009-03-31T22:14:22.641-07:00This is no Joke!To celebrate the grand-opening of the store, Nuthouse-scraps is giving away a bunch of freebies. Follow the clues in <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/Forum/index.php?topic=46.0">this thread</a> to find all the goodies hidden in the store.<br /><br />I finally got my blinkie updated to match my blog header (too bad it doesn't blink anymore, lol) and there is now a link to my store in the sidebar. If you click on it, I have a few things in already with more to come.<br /><br />Check back later for another goodie I am giving on the blog. Choo choo!heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-43976509318474296432009-03-27T19:04:00.000-07:002009-03-27T19:15:03.351-07:00Mindful WorkI have some big changes coming up soon, but I am trying not to loose sight of why I am scrapping. I am scrapping to express myself and to save the stories that I treasure about my family. At the beginning of this year I did the ADSR, and it felt amazing to get so much done in such a short amount of time. I think once I get myself a bit more organized, I am going to set some serious goals for creative growth and getting some of my stories told. Yes I have my whole life to tell the important stories, but the thing is more stories show up everyday.<br /><br />I never wrote down the word I chose to represent this year. My intent is POSITIVE. Anything that is a challenge to me, I am going to look at it as an opportunity. Instead of complaining, I am going to look to be grateful.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-47726444649239166862009-03-19T15:33:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:37:08.331-07:00A Nutty new AdventureI am no longer at DxD and I am going to be joining a new store - once I get my paperwork in order. I am working on some new designs and I am excited with my new direction. Please stay tuned. <br /><br />In the meantime check out the new digs at <a href="http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/">http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/</a>. I have been getting my geek on helping set up there.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-12302009708224226122008-12-22T13:20:00.000-08:002008-12-22T13:27:49.738-08:00Have you been enjoying the freebies at <a href="http://digibydesign.com/mall/index.php">digibydesign.com</a>? <br /><br />Digibydesign will have a few new designers on board soon. We have really been growing fast over the past month, and its been very exciting.<br /><br />This time of year it always seems like there is so much to do and so very little time to get it done. I am just working on a few new items for the store, I have a bunch of things just sitting on my computer and I need to package them up. <br /><br />My scraplift challenge is on til Dec. 31.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-528031559020107102008-12-10T14:58:00.000-08:002008-12-10T15:33:14.388-08:0012 Days of Christmas Starts SaturdayAre you having a wonderful holiday season? The economy this year has made things a little harder, but it also is a blessing, because it highlights what is so much more important than just stuff. Anyway I am feeling grateful for the time I can spend with my family at this time of year.<br /><br />In the spirit of giving, and having fun - <a href="http://digibydesign.com/mall/index.php">digibydesign</a> is bringing back the 12 days of Christmas Dec 13-24th. Each day there will be a new gift for you to download and of course sales. The freebies this year are at the store, so you can look there for them. <br /><br /><a href="http://digibydesign.com/mall/index.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/heidigdigiscraps/image004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Mine is Day 2 so make sure you check out <a href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=23">my store</a> on Sunday for my freebie. Of course all the freebies will coordinate so come everyday.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-14284358010130524202008-12-03T06:38:00.000-08:002008-12-03T07:35:08.949-08:00Not so Perfect PictureI have posted <a href="http://digibydesign.com/mall/index.php/topic,1207.0.html">a new scraplift challenge at DXD</a>. Come and play this month. This month I am focused on the less than perfect picture.<br /><br />So how do you use pictures that aren't as perfect as you would hope? Either they are old and discolored or even newer blurry picts? First, I also enlarge the photo if I am going to. Then, I try to correct the problem as much as possible, either running Sharpening filters or adjusting the colors/contrast. <br /><br />After I have corrected the pictures, then I create a duplicate on a different layer and run a filter on the corrected version that changes it into digital art. I like to use <a href="http://www.optikvervelabs.com/">Virtual Photographer</a>, posterize, watercolor, and colored pencil filters. But I always play with different layers and blending modes too, until I am happy. Sometimes it takes me a long time to figure out what I like from all this playing, but I feel like the end result is usually something special.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-32973210271681779812008-11-25T06:43:00.000-08:002009-03-27T19:03:38.380-07:00Sale and FreebieI missed last week, but I hope today's post makes up for it because I have a little something for you today. First things first....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/">Digibydesign</a> is having a huge sale this weekend 50% off, with 75% off between 9-11 PM on selected items! Be sure to visit and pick up some great holiday supplies. There are a few new designers and there will be more to come in the next few weeks.<br /><br />I have a few new products in the store - check out my <a href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=Word+Strings">new Word Strings</a>. Here is a freebie for you to check out. My kids keep wishing for a snowday, but so far we just have rain.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/73088267/54a91494/heidig_christmaswordstringfreebie.html" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh293/heidigdigiscraps/Preview.jpg" border="0" alt="word string sample"></a>heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-11673104153361991152008-11-11T11:43:00.001-08:002009-03-27T19:04:32.780-07:00Brief updateI've finally posted a <a href="http://digibydesign.com/mall/index.php/topic,1173.0.html">new scraplift challenge</a> for this month at DBD.<br /><br />I'd like to mention that <a href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15">DBD is having a sale</a> on all their megakits - 50% Nov 14-16!heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-23765749646818418462008-10-30T08:14:00.000-07:002008-10-30T08:18:26.831-07:00Stories in HandI'm posting again this week, I know it is shocking - I am hoping to make this a regular habit. :) I have recently signed up for Jessica Sprague's new online class, and I am excited for it to start. It is a system to help collect stories that you have wanted to tell, and it is not strictly for scrapbookers. Anyway here is the link: <a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com/">http://www.jessicasprague.com/</a>heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-82106826569371632462008-10-27T09:41:00.000-07:002008-10-27T09:56:01.808-07:00Semi-new stuffOk, so I am going to try to be more serious about posting here. I have lots of good ideas and lots to scrap, but only so many hours in the day.<br /><br />Have you seen my cross word art? They were in my grab bag and now I am selling them along with my crossword overlay. <a href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2006">They are available at DBD now</a> for only $1.50, but the sale will end soon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6NGENX24978/SQXxic5PtiI/AAAAAAAAAIw/rS0UCwn7L8I/s1600-h/heidig_crosswordart_Preview600.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6NGENX24978/SQXxic5PtiI/AAAAAAAAAIw/rS0UCwn7L8I/s320/heidig_crosswordart_Preview600.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261877313826436642" border="0" /></a>heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-18141187444871783752008-07-11T19:16:00.000-07:002008-07-11T19:22:13.696-07:00Quick check in...I've been slacking recently. Check this blog out though, people who loose their cameras may be reunited. <a href="http://ifoundyourcamera.blogspot.com/">http://ifoundyourcamera.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />I've been working on a new kit, but I have a few more pieces to do before it is complete. In the meantime, enjoy the Super Saturday Sale at digibydesign.com.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-72463066368182834242008-06-28T06:20:00.000-07:002008-06-28T06:39:33.439-07:00Moving OnSandra has recently decided to stop her Wednesday chats, so I plan to use the time to work on my own designs. It was sad to resign from her team, her designs are so very usable and print so well, but I need to focus on getting my name out, and getting people to look at my designs with more LOs, ads, and freebies. I just want to reclaim some time back for me.<br /><br />Its fun to do CT work, and I will keep doing Athena's and maybe take on guest ones, here and there, but I need to balance that out with my designing obligations. I have also been testing some actions for a designer recently and I think I will keep doing that too.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-91551398162283898662008-05-27T06:03:00.000-07:002008-05-27T06:25:55.597-07:00Seven things...This is for Kari, but I don't tag others so you will just have to enjoy the list.<br /><br />OK, I am going to keep all facts scrapping/craft related, because that is what this blog is for. :) I think I have a couple of weird crafting ones anyway. <br /><br /><br />Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog<br />Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.<br />Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.<br />Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.<br /><br /><br />1. I can spend 4-5 hours designing one element, but usually can finish a pack of papers in an hour. LOL, I think I should be making more paper packs, don't you?<br /><br />2. I am trying to figure out how to design, and build a font using only freeware or open source software.<br /><br />3. I recently took a Charlie and Lola book out the library to inspire my designs, but my kids won't let it out of their rooms, so I can't look at it.<br /><br />4. Here's a real random one - once I sculpted roses from Wonder Bread and Elmer's glue.<br /><br />5. I still haven't finished my kids' baby books, because I started designing when I started scrapping. :) <br /><br />6. I used to do watercolor portraits from photos (by hand, not on computer) and paint them in sepia/rose tones. I think that is where I get my obsession with sepia photos.<br /><br />7. The hardest part of designing for me is coming up with the descriptions, and previews. I guess I need a course in marketing communication or something.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-58929256316688774402008-05-06T06:19:00.000-07:002008-05-06T06:28:32.528-07:00Entry for ContestDo you want to see my entry for <a href="http://scraporchard.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288">"So You Think You Can Design?" at ScrapOrchard</a>?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2034&ppuser=1247"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_6NGENX24978/SCBbKgddlKI/AAAAAAAAAF8/zOz8lz2QcLQ/s320/Preview600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197254206055879842" /></a><br /><br />You can get to the link by going through the gallery. You can support me, by making a LO for my kit and posting it to their site. Thanks.heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043587350993049773.post-379231256571352212008-05-02T19:47:00.000-07:002008-05-02T19:55:50.941-07:00All Items 50% offHead over to digibydesign.com for NSD (May 3) and see the entire store on sale for 50% off!<br /><a href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=23"><br />All of my items are 50%</a>, except my new grab bag. That will be $2 for the month of May.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://digibydesign.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1686"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_6NGENX24978/SBvTCgddlJI/AAAAAAAAAF0/ID8MxxYWEys/s320/heidig_GrabBagMay2008_Preview600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195978635128706194" /></a>heidighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03591213514687223074noreply@blogger.com0