Scrap4Brains- Blog Hostess- July 31

My week as blog hostess is almost over. Today is my second-to-last chance to tell you all about me. So much to tell you! Let me use a technique featured in this month's journaling challenge, hosted by Diana... top 10 list!

TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SCRAP4BRAINS

10. I am an exclusive designer at Digitals. This means that my designs are not for sale anywhere else - only at the Digitals Store.

9. I create based on need. "Requests" have been taken before, but most of the time, if I am not familiar with the requested subject, I do not feel comfortable enough to make a kit.

8. I studied Chinese Mandarin when I was in the Air Force, and also lived in Taiwan for some time. This is the inspiration of my Asian-themed kits, especially my "Year of the ... " Kits which are based on the Lunar New Year and the animals that represent them.



Where is 2007? Well, that was in the middle of a difficult personal time for me, so I never got around to designing a 2007 kit. If I get enough emails for it, though, then I will go back. So far, no one seems to miss it.

7. Contrary to the Adopted Daughter Kit name, I never adopted a daughter. I do however, have a beautiful step-daughter.




6. I live in Charleston, SC and I love it! Some days I love more than others... lately, the heat and all the rain and making it hard for me to love. But generally speaking, I do love it here.

5. Backgrounds are the hardest for me to design. In fact, I have a few kits in the works that I just cannot finish because the backgrounds are still missing.

4. The Polar Express Blog Train was my first real daily blogging. This week is a continuation. I have found blogging daily to be harder than it looks.

3. I would like to one day take a formal Photoshop class. I must confess that I've learned much of my "techniques" by just clicking and playing!

2. I watch a lot of Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon... even when the kids are not with me. Watching those same shows and channels makes me feel as if I'm closer to the kids when they are not around.

1. I really - REALLY - like designing and would like to one day design for commercials! I'd also like to do the voice-overs for commercial jingles. In the meantime, I'll do what I can to improve my skills and continue to enjoy being a Digitals Designer.

Thanks so much for reading!

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Sale? Who said Sale? I did!!!

Admit it. You missed me while I was gone. I know you did! Well I'm back from Yellowstone and have I got a deal for you. My entire store is on sale!!!

My 16th Wedding Anniversary is August 1st and I'd like you to celebrate with me! Stop by my store starting July 30th and find EVERYTHING at (16 years x 2 loving partners)=32% off! That is all my kits, templates and designer resources like Advertising Services, Kit Previews, Quick Page Creation (including shaped albums too), and even Packages! Stop by, this is one sale you just cannot miss.
My Store: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=169
My Blog: http://csuramsrule.blogspot.com/

Over 600 Items on Sale @ Digitals Today!

More than 600 Items on Sale Today @ Digitals!

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Scrap4Brains- Blog Hostess- July 30

I had time to create a few layouts from some pictures I took last week. They are of my sons, taken the same day and time. While Kyle was practicing his sax, Jack was discovering a few things about his iPod that his learned from a library book. Please click on the pictures for details and full credit lists.




Though I am very proud that they are so unique, I sometimes wonder how they could be so different and so similar at the same time. Weird, isn't it? They were/are raised together, I have always strived to treat them equally, and yet they grew up/are growing up to be so different in personality and demeanor. As Jack's favorite Doctor Who would say, "Humans are amazing!"



These layouts were actually not created for a Digitals challenge... I've been so busy that I usually need inspiration from the monthly challenges to get me to scrap. These, however, were created because I really liked the photos and wanted to show off my boys.

I used two of my favorite kits to create these layouts, Primary Notes and Talented.




Primary Notes is one of my favorites because of its simplicity and versatility. This kit can be used for anything. You will note that the preview for Primary Notes has my "old" name on it... forgive me for still not taking the time to create a new preview. I'd have to go and rename all the files, too, and re-upload... sigh... so much to do, so little time. (Wish I had that time machine like Doctor Who!)

Talented was originally created because I needed some elements for when I was on another design team. It was hard for me to round it out into a kit... I have the hardest time with backgrounds! I knew that I'd eventually use it for something my kids would do... they have so much potential. If they go to the "dark side", however, they will eventually become evil geniuses. HA!




Remember that these kits, and everything else in my Digitals Store, will be available for 30% off through July 31st. Thanks for coming by today... "talk" to you again tomorrow!


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Scrap4Brains- Blog Hostess- July 29

There's a saying in the south about the weather... It's not the heat, it's the humidity.

Well, actually, today in Charleston, SC, it was both. I know that I'll have a hard time concentrating at work when I check my email at 6 am and see the burning thermometer in my weather alert. It is then that I start to think of excuses to call into work so I can either stay at home and lounge by the community pool or go to the beach. (Gosh, I hope my boss doesn't read this blog!) Even with the horrible heat and humidity, as Dorothy and Toto would say, "there's no place like home!"

I returned to Charleston after the divorce... literally, I ran home to mommy! My family is now all in the "low country" and I can't tell you how nice it is to be home for each holiday surrounded by my big, crazy, loud, Italian-Filipino family. It seems that I can only persuade them to sit for a photo for Thanksgiving, though. I made it a family tradition and for the past few years, they don't fuss at me when I tell them it is picture time. Here's the one from Thanksgiving 2007...


For a complete list of credits, please click on the photo.

I made the above layout for the July 2008 Scripture Challenge hosted by Glenda. I used my Sunset Page kit, available through July 31st for just $3.85!!!


I have yet to use this kit for the photos that I intended... that gorgeous Carolina sunset. When I created this kit, I was scheduled to take those photos, but I can't remember what happened and I never got my sunset photo... and so the kit is still waiting for that perfect photo. It will be soon, though... I want to be able to take the boys on a photo shoot at the beach. I'm still dreading those notorious late afternoon thunderstorms. Every time I'm ready to head out, the thunder and lightening scare me and keep me off the beach.

Still, I know I'll get my perfect sunset photo soon and when I do, I can scrap it right away, since I already have the kit! LOL! If you have any digital photo tips for capturing that perfect sunset, I'd appreciate the input.

In the meantime, thanks for reading again and please enjoy the download... remember that I will remove the links and files on August 2.

"Talk" to you tomorrow!

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Scrap4Brains- Blog Hostess- July 28

Let me start today with a little store business...

1. Remember that my entire store at Digitals is 30% off through July 31st.

2. Be sure to post a layout to the Font Free 4 All monthly challenge... I have the privilege of hosting it and I think it is the easiest of the Digitals Monthly Challenges. If you are going to scrap anyway, why not get a posting bonus for it? Please join me!

3. Be sure to check out the Bonus Downloads in the Digitals Gallery... you'll love these FREE OFFERINGS from our very talented Digitals designers.

4. If you have the time, I'd love to have your honest review for any of my designs in the Digitals Store. The comments must be approved, so you won't see your review right away, but please do leave a review if you can.

Now, a little question-and-answer session from a few questions I got via email.

Where do I get my ideas for kits?
Usually, I create out of necessity. I'll have something I want to scrap and I don't see anything already created by other fabulous Digitals designers that suits my topic or theme just right, so I make a few backgrounds and elements of my own. Sometimes, on those days where my caffeine and red blood cells are just in the correct balance, I'll have the energy and ideas to create entire kits!

What are my favorite scrapping subjects?
Like many scrappers, I started scrapping because of my children; to preserve for them memories they might not remember when they get older. To this day, I still have tons of photos that I want to scrap and will probably never get time to scrap- especially since I started taking digital photos! In general, my family is my favorite scrap subject. Since the divorce, and since my boys live in Washington state, I am even more desperate to save as many memories of our time together as possible. What makes it tough is that now they are teenagers, and as some of you may know, teenage boys are not so keen on posing for their mother's scrapbook all the time. Still, sometimes they indulge me and I am honored with some real smiles every now and then!

How did the name "Scrap4Brains" come about?
Ex-husband thought of it for me, actually. I think it was meant to be more of an insult, but I love puns and thought it would be different and memorable. For a while, scrapping was all I ever thought about... I was REALLY addicted. Now, I really appreciate the time I have to scrap and create and wish I could do more.
When I re-married, I thought it best to stay with my business name, Scrap4Brains, so everyone would still know where to find my designs... exclusive here at Digitals!

Am I working on anything new?
Yes! I have in the works another video-game related kit. Remember that I create for necessity, and I have a lot of pictures of our kids and their video games, so I need another kit! I am hoping to have it in the Digitals Store by mid-August.
I wish I could give you a sneak peak, but to be honest, I'm having a hard time creating backgrounds. In the meantime, though, please check out my Portable Play kit, the first video game related kit I created.



If you have kids, you'll know that the above "portables" are slightly old-school and you know why I need a new one!

Thanks again for reading. Remember that I will remove the links and downloads on August 2nd, so get them before they are gone!

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Scrap4Brains- Blog Hostess- July 27

Thank you so much for the emails and comments of birthday wishes. I had a great time with my family... a lovely breakfast, a lazy day by the pool, and a great dinner and cake. I am just so grateful that the boys were here to celebrate with me! The picture below is me with my sons and one of my nieces... they were more surrounding the cake than being with me... HA! (It was good cake, too!) Huge thanks to my parents for the birthday dinner and to all my family for the thoughtful presents!! And an extra special thank you to my wonderful husband for making this day extra special.


If you rode the Polar Blog Express with me, you know that I like to hide my links. Not for devious reasons, but because I write as I speak, so reading these blog posts is a great way for my internet friends to get to know me personally. Also, secretly, I've always wanted to be a writer. (If anyone knows how I can break into that business, please do send me an email! But then again, why would anyone buy my book when you can read online for free?!)

What would I write if I did write a book? I've got several ideas... one really good one that is scrapping related- but I won't mention that here, in case I can get a book deal for it! ;) The other thing I would write would be about our love story... my husband and mine, that is.

If you clicked around my Digitals Gallery yesterday, you may have noticed a change in my photos and layouts. Well, I have remarried and when I did I married my soul's mate... my Mel.

The best thing that I can say about our relationship is that it makes me truly happy. And he's great for my scrapbooks because he is so photogenic... don't we look cute together?!

I created my Valentine Verbs Kit because Mel and I are such an active couple... we keep busy doing things we both enjoy, especially dancing and walking all over town with our fur- baby, Quinn. (You can read all about Quinn on my personal blog.) So Valentine Verbs is a kit centered around action verbs that keep a relationship fresh.

The other loves of my life are my children... but that's another blog post... Thanks again for reading. Remember, though, on August 2, I will be removing the files, so get it while you can.

Thanks again... and see you in the gallery!

PS... Congrats to those of you who actually read my blog postings during the Polar Express blog train. I hope you enjoyed the extra thank you download. If some of you missed it, it's still there if you wanted to go back and read again- not telling you which day, you'll have to read and click to find it!

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Scrap4Brains- Blog Hostess- July 26

HI! I'm so excited to be the Blog Hostess this week and especially today because TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY. I'm 29... again... have been... for quite a few years now... HA!

One thing that it is the total truth, however, is that my ENTIRE Digitals Store is on sale at 30% off until July 31st.


Over the next few days I will also provide samples of my Digitals work, so that you will be able to use them and find out for yourself how much you like me. :) Since I've noticed many of you like the hybrid projects so much, I have created a Wild & Wonderful version for the Blackboard Ruby Album, available for you in parts as a daily download.

Let's start easy. Basics about me can be found in my Store Biography. I also have a personal website. But the best way to learn about me is through my Digitals Gallery. After reading a bit and going through my gallery, feel free to post questions, and I'll answer as many as I can.

When I get to know you better, too, I can better design for you!

Thanks for reading. Please come back and read again tomorrow.

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Last Day for Christmas Sale, Freebies @ Digitals

Today is the last day of our Christmas in July Sale,

Blog Train, and Freebies @ Digitals

All details and links here: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=134

 

 

 

Free Daily Download: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104&products_id=11532

Jennifer Maceyunas' Sale: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=36

 

7 FREE Gifts -- July 20th Digitals Digest is ready for download!

Download our Latest Issue for 7 Free Gifts and All the News from Digitals!

The July 20th Edition of the Digitals Digest is ready for you to download. It includes 7 gifts from our designers, articles, and much more. Click on this link or the graphic to go to the site to download the pdf file. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free here.

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter, you can do that here and get a free kit: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=page&id=12&chapter=0

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FREE Download, SALE - Digitals Featured Designer Jennifer Maceyunas

Do the FREE Daily Download to Collect Jennifer Maceyunas' Vibrant Vintage Eclectic Alphas AND Matching Cosmo Cricket Jack Album!!!

While you are in Jen's Store, Shop her 30% off Sale!*

 

 

Come to Digitals each day, July 20th through August 4th, to collect all of the pieces to Featured Designer Jen Maceyunas' gorgeous Vibrant Vintage Eclectic Alpha Set and matching Cosmo Cricket "Jack" album created with her fabulous, new Vibrant Vintage kit!  While you're here, don't forget to check out all of her designs for 30% off (*except already reduced clearance items, designer class, and e-book), and read an article with her in the Late July issue of our newsletter. 

Filled with vibrant colors and tons of texture, you'll love these alphas and album!  Alpha contains 3 complete alphas (embossed metallic, inked jewelry tag, and stamped metallic vellum) along with matching blank tags and fasteners.  The Cosmo Cricket "Jack" album contains 10 album pages, 5 coordinating blank pages, plus a bonus matt to use to journal on.  Enjoy!   

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~Stacey

Founder & Designer @ Digitals

Christmas Sale, Blog Train Gifts & Christmas Gifts @ Digitals

12 Days of Christmas Sale, Blog Train & Presents are in Full Swing @ Digitals!

 

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Ad created using Cozy Little Christmas Kit by Sarah Meyer.

 

See this forum for all the Christmas information and full links:

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Thanks to Jennifer Maceyunas for this ad.

 

ALL Hybrid Albums 20% or More off @ Digitals!!!

Today Only All Chipboard, Blackboard

and Acrylic Physical Albums are 20% or more off!!!

We are Fully Stocked - Very reasonable shipping rates - FREE Bracket Set with every Album Purchase!

 

Shop here or click on the individual items below:

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Bo-Bunny Word Shapes:

  

 

Clear Acrylic Albums:

   

 

Cosmo Cricket:

  

 

Basic Grey:

  

 

Bare Elements Shapes:

   

 

And Many More!

 

HUGE, GIGANTIC Christmas in July Sale @ Digitals

The following Digitals designers have part or all of our designs on sale July 14-25 so you can do some Christmas in July shopping for yourself! Click on each name to go to that designer's products.

Alessandra Designs 20% off entire store!
Alisha Hess
Amanda Thorderson 25-75% off everything, 35% off Christmas designs
Andika Designs 25% off everything!
Beth Rimmer My entire store is at least 30% off! Many items 35-50% off!!!
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina My entire store is on sale, up to 70% off!
DeDe Smith My sale is 50% off all my winter/Christmas kits
Diana Burton 30% off entire store.
Elka Romero 25% off entire store!
Georgia Oliver My entire store is on sale for 25% off.
Glenda Ketcham EVERYTHING in my store is on sale for 25% off. Don't forget to get your Christmas gift from me. You can find the clue here. Also jump on my blog for some wonderful free downloads.
Hybrid Physical Albums 12% off everything including Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, 7 Gypsies and More!Jennifer Maceyunas All of my Christmas themed items are 30% off July 14th thru midnight, MOUNTAIN time on July 19th! And don't forget to check out my blog after NOON, EASTERN time each day to download my Jack Album created with my Christmas Glow Kit.
Joyce de Jonge
Juliana Gordon
Katey Green 22% and 40% off. Some items will be further discounted upto 60% for odd days.....so keep checking back .......as new items are going to be included!
Kathryn Estry 50% off Christmas items!
Katie Mann 25% off entire store!
Lifesong Kreations Hey folks my Christmas stuff is on sale for 50% off I have a remake of my Christmas Hope and the Family Traditions series. All other items are 30% off.
Lynne Simmons 25% off entire store!
Maddy Fernandez Selected products are 15-20% OFF. Don't forget to stop by my blog to get the 12 days of Christmas freebie and be sure to look for my gift that is hidden in my store somewhere!
Nini's Notions 25% off entire store!
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains My ENTIRE STORE is on sale for 30% off!
Shawn Walter All Kits, Albums and Templates are on sale 30% off! And while you are visiting my store, don't forget to look for your gift (the clue is here). And then stop by my blog for daily freebies July 14-25th.
Silvia Romeo 30% off Christmas products!
Sophia Davies Everything in my store is 35% off! You may find some extra savings if you find my hidden Christmas present!
Spellweaver 35% off entire store!
Stacey Mann 25% off everything, even my brand new kit!
Tallula Moon Designs 50% off entire store through July 19.
Twisted Sisters 25% off everything!
Wendy Page Enjoy 25% off everything in my store, CU included!

HUGE Sale, Presents & Blog Train for Christmas in July @ Digitals

Christmas in July Begins TODAY @ Digitals

Shop our HUGE Sale, Find Christmas Presents

to Download in Our Store, and Hop Aboard Our Polar Express

Blog Train for 12 Days of Gifts from 23 Participating Designers!

Full links & Details here: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=134

Merry Christmas in July from the team @ Digitals!

Christmas in July Event, FREE Downloads & More @ Digitals

Fill Your Shopping Bag With Lots of Goodies @ Digitals!

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FREE Daily Download: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=104&products_id=11368

Tallula Moon's Sale: http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=181

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FREE Kit for Subscribing to Digitals Newsletter

Get This FREE Kit for Subscribing to the Digitals Newsletter

Digitals is using a new newsletter sending service called Aweber. If you are an existing customer, you MUST re-subscribe to continue getting the newsletter emails.

Both new and prior subscribers will be given links to download my newest full kit, Morocco Meets Modern shown below, when you confirm you subscription. Click on this link to sign up:

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*Note: Free kit is available to re-subscribers and new subscribers from July 9 on only.

Have you seen Rowan?

Yes it's true! Rowan has arrived to play with Maisy. Enjoy a trip into the forest with this lovely kit. Hiking, camping or other outdoors photos will match up perfectly with Rowan's deep, rustic colors. Perfect kit for those BOY layouts too! There are so many fun pieces in this kit - rub ons, stamps, animals, hardware bits and more! Don't miss out on all the possibilities! This kit is introductory priced at 35% off - don't miss it!

Also, don't forget that Maisy has a brand new Album in store that fits the Basic Grey Bracket album, and it's on sale 35% off for a limited time.

You have today and Friday to take advantage of the sales and then the sale prices are gone.......

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