These notepapers were created originally as a posting bonus for my "One Cozy Challenge." But soon- as in maybe tomorrow- you can get them in the DSP store if you missed the challenge!

After I created the Ain't Too Shabyy Add-On and particularly the L-O-V-E word art in the puffy plastic, I thought... oh that would make a great Alpha and then people could create whatever word they want! So... Ain't Too Shabby Alpha...

Seems that I was really on a roll with this series. The ideas just kept flowing... oh and I guess I was having a think for birds...

And here's the Add-On Pack....

Well it's been a while since I've had a chance to update my blog. We're official Spokanite's now and we love it. We are really enjoying Spokane, WA so far. It's a much slower pace, but that's what we like the best about it. It's also very family friendly, which makes it really nice. We are currently renting a nice little old house right across the street from a beautiful park of Ponderosa Pines. It's really a treat to look out the living room window and watch the world go by- people walking their dogs, joggers, watching the kids walk to and from school. It's like having a people aquarium.

After having nearly 2 weeks off during the move, it was a little tricky getting back into designing, but I'm back in the swing now. I have quite a few kit updates to make here. Here's the first one... "Ain't Too Shabby"

It's official- we're saying goodbye to California and moving to Spokane, WA. It's been a long time coming as DH has been working on getting a job there for the past 7 months or so. But when he actually got hired in Spokane, boy did things move quickly. We're in the throws of packing up everything, saying goodbye to family and friends and getting our house on the market. What a whirlwind. I'm excited, scared, happy, sad all at once. I've never lived anywhere other than the SF Bay Area before, so this is a huge deal to me. But I think it's a good move and we'll do really well there. I'm looking forward to actually having seasons- maybe even some snow for Christmas- and living a more outdoorsy lifestyle. Lots of trails, parks, and outdoor activities there.

I'm trying to get as much work done as I can before we move on March 1st, since I won't have real internet- outside of Starbucks WiFi- until March 12. I did get my first Easter kit done and I'm planning a pre-Easter challenge to go with it.

Wish us luck on the move and I'll be checking back in after the 12th. Oh and wish us luck that our house sells quickly.

I just finished this one and I think it may be my all-time favorite. I'm going to have to borrow my friends daughter again to scrap some pages with this. I just LOVE making the girlie themed kits, but unfortunately they just don't go with my messy boy photos- LOL! If you want to let me know what you think about this one, just leave a comment! This will be in the store ASAP!

Here we are at the Team Dinner on Friday night. It was just so exciting to meet everyone in person. We all got along like long-lost friends!! What a blast!!! Now I'm more excited than ever to be a part of this great team of women!!
(left to right- Amanda, Samara, Kristen, Margie, Kim, Lauren, Meryl)

Here's a pic of me and DET Member OrangeSue. She is SUCH A SWEETIE!! and I had no idea she was a Disney nut like me!!!

Well I'm back from a rip-roaring time in Anaheim! I'm EXHAUSTED!! I can't even imagine how the rest of the gang who has to stay and actually work the convention feels! The crop was a total BLAST!!! I don't think I've ever laughed so hard in my life. The highlight of the day was when all of us who had internet connections raided the DSP chatroom. It was hysterical. At one point Amanda was dancing on the table and then OrangeSue and her sweetie- now named Mr. OrangSue got up and busted a move too!! Even virtual Sven made an appearance! Wow what a day! I don't think I've ever seen so much chocolate in one place!! Can't wait for next year!!

I'm soooooooo excited!!!! I'm leaving for CHA in Anaheim in 2 days!!! I haven't packed yet, but I've got my list and that's the hardest part! I can't wait to meet so many members of the DSP Team and all the site members that will be coming. And all right next door to my favorite place on the planet- DISNEYLAND!!! I've got my annual pass waiting in my wallet- just itching to go thru the main gates!! I'll try to post updates on the events and photos- if I remember to take them in all the excitement. I'll do my best!! If you're in the Anaheim area this weekend, please make sure to stop by and say hello!!

Here's the add on pack for Lavendar Dreams. I'm cooking up a fun challenge for this one!! This will be in the store the first week of Feb.!!

Here's my first new kit for February. I had so much fun creating this one! I wanted to do something light and fun and happy. Freestyle is becoming so popular these days, I wanted to make a kit that might be easy to use for that kind of look! I'd love to hear what you think about this one!

Here's my first stab at an Instant Album! What F-U-N this was to make!! Just in time for Valentine's Day. This instant album was created to go with the Heart Shaped Board Book from DSP. Mine's on order- can't wait to get it and make my Valentine album for my dh!!!

I had so much fun making these Frame Stamps. I hope they're as much fun to use in a layout as they were to create! These will be in the store Jan. 4th along with the other La Boheme items. I've got a real fun challenge cooked up to go along with this series as well! Can't wait for the new year!

Here's my second page kit for January. If you want a jump start on Valentine's Day, this might help. I thought it also might work well for heritage layouts- which I really need to give a try myself! This one was a labor of love. Let me know what you think!

This is the third item in the La Boheme series- La Boheme Overlay Frames. I'm looking forward to playing with these myself!

I'm really excited to show you all the matching Add On Pack for La Boheme. Hope you like it!! I do!

Here's my first kit for January- La Boheme. It's my new favorite! I'm going to make an Add-On kit and doodle kit to match! I'd love hear what you think of it!!!

Here's a set of flourishes I drew in Adobe Illustrator. It's my first time drawing in Illustrator. DSP Designer Lisa Carter suggested I use the wacom table in Illustrator. I cannot believe I had never thought of that before! It's wonderful!!
You can get this set of flourishes FREE by joining in my "Tis the Season Tag Challenge"- make a set of Gift tags using one of my Holly Jolly Christmas kits and get the flourishes free! After the challenge, they will be in the store.