Seven things...

This is for Kari, but I don't tag others so you will just have to enjoy the list.

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.


Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog
Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.


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?

2. I am trying to figure out how to design, and build a font using only freeware or open source software.

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.

4. Here's a real random one - once I sculpted roses from Wonder Bread and Elmer's glue.

5. I still haven't finished my kids' baby books, because I started designing when I started scrapping. :)

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.

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.

Entry for Contest

Do you want to see my entry for "So You Think You Can Design?" at ScrapOrchard?



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.

All Items 50% off

Head over to digibydesign.com for NSD (May 3) and see the entire store on sale for 50% off!

All of my items are 50%, except my new grab bag. That will be $2 for the month of May.

Chat tonight!

A couple of things.... Tonight I am featured designer for the Wacky Wednesday Chat at digibydesign.com! Come join us in the chat room at 9PM, there will be a freebie for you.



I am actually featuring two kits tonight! Rugged Pine and Fly Boy! So you can mix and match - they will both be on sale tonight.






In addition, don't forget to check out the other stuff on sale for the mid-month madness. At $.98 you can't pass that up - I have some glittery frames in the store for that, but don't wait too long cause they will be gone in a few days (April 20).

Charity Kit

Hi All,

I've been busy finishing up the end of the month chores, but I wanted to mention... I helped design a few items for this charity kit. The kit is a gift for anyone who donates $20 or more to Autism Speaks. I work with Tammy on Sandra's team and the story of her granddaughter has touched me. If you are interested in getting the kit, check out the website.

This week FlyBoy is in the store. Check out this kit for airshows, paper airplanes, air museums, or plane visits.



Check out my super saver saturday kit too. Boy Basics this week and the alpha. 50% off. Just one day.

An Idea Journal

Do you have an idea journal?

When I started this blog, I wanted to discuss my learning process for digiscrapping and photography, as well as my designs. Since then I have bee lucky enough to get a store and start selling some of my designs, but I haven't taken the time to write about what I have been learning as I started scrapping and taking pictures.

The first thing to discuss, in my opinion is an idea journal. I can't remember all things I want to scrap and take pictures of while I am living my life. I need a place to collect all my ideas and put them on paper. I have an idea journal for layouts and I also collect my design ideas in there too. That is where I go when I want to see what stories I want to make. Its where I sketch out idea for layouts and QPs that I am making for me or for sale.

If you have small kids and want to remember certain moments or quotes, its great to have a notebook handy where you hang out with them. I can't remember things if I have to wait to get to my computer and type them in.

Do you have an idea journal? How do you use it?