How about a Download-A-Day challenge?

You know you love 'em...you know you collect 'em...how about actually [gasp!] using 'em? To get you on the right track I'm challenging you to do a layout using pieces from a DLAD (download a day) kit from Divine Digital! The featured designers for March are Colleen Lynch and Misty Maier. The kit is called Whimsy and you can get to the forum here. Here's a preview of the first day's download.



Okay, I know you want to know what you get for completing the challenge, right? How about a brand new kit? Woo hoo! Well, not the whole kit...not right away anyway...you're gonna have to work for it!

The first thing you have to do is sign up in Divine Digital's forum - it's free. Then go to the March 2007 DLAD link. Bookmark the page so you remember to visit every day!

Next, create a LO using the DLAD and post it in your favorite gallery. Yes, you can use images from other kits, but try to use the DLADs as much as possible. Finally, send me a link [catrionamag @ gmail.com] and I'll send you part of my new kit!

Every week during the month of March there will be another piece of the kit up for grabs - for a total of four. Don't worry, if you miss a part it will go on sale in my shop at DSO on 1 April - No Foolin! [spoiler alert!]

Here's the posting dates:

• 1-9 Mar - part 1 (I added an extra couple of days to gather your first downloads!)
• 10-16 Mar - part 2
• 17-23 Mar - part 3
• 24-30 Mar - part 4
• 31 Mar - catch up day! If you missed a piece of the participation kit this is the day to post a last minute LO and let me know which ONE you need. You only get to pick one piece, so plan accordingly!

Now, I suppose you want a preview of the first part of the kit? Well, since it's still in production...how about a colorchip to tease you with?



Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Divine Digital and I get no kick back...only the same DLAD files to collect that you do!

Remember, sharing files is a form of digital piracy - even free ones. Please send your friends to my blog so they can participate in this challenge and get their own free kit.

If you want to learn more about digital piracy and how you can help prevent it, click on the link on the left.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

Positively Charming "Affirmations Charms" with a SALE and a FREEBIE!

Introducing my latest elements sets: Affirmations Charms.

We all need a few positive affirmations in our lives, how about on our layouts and cards? Each of the three sets has nine different engraved metal affirmation charms and one blank to add your own. The charms are 2" in diameter.

• Set 1 includes: believe, faith, happiness, joy, laugh, live, love, support, truth, and 1 blank
• Set 2 includes: accept, calm, energy, health, receive, relax, success, wealth, worth, and 1 blank
• Set 3 includes: awareness, dream, freedom, happy, honor, hope, peace, strength, trust, and 1 blank

The sets are available separately or you can save $1 and buy the combo pack of all 27 wonderful affirmations and three blanks!

Best of all, they are all on sale for 50% off for ONE WEEK only! Hurry the sale ends at midnight on Wednesday, 6 March! Get them exclusively at my shop at Digital-Scrapbooking.org.

Want a sample to try-before-you-buy? Here's a wee freebie appropriately engraved with the word FREE! Get it here.

Remember, sharing images is a form of digital piracy. Please send your friends to my blog so they can download their own copy. If you want to learn more about digital piracy and how you can help prevent it, click on the link on the left.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

My Celebrity Look-a-Likes!

This is a fun website to play with, especially for those doing layouts for a "Book of Me." Go get a nice full face portrait of yourself in a .jpg format. If it has a neutral background you'll get more matches. My original had a dark one that only gave me 5 matches. When I replaced it with a white background I got 10. Then follow the directions to upload it and see who you match!

Here's mine...



To go to the website and find your look-a-likes, just click on the picture above. I actually matched more people but you get to choose your favorites for the collage. Thank goodness, too...I really don't think I resemble Neil Diamond at all! LOL!

Thanks to Ruby Q's blog for this idea...it was fun!

Slainte {Gaelic for Cheers!}

Shed a little light on it!

Got a "bright" idea for a layout? I have a fun freebie for you. This little 2" tall transparent light bulb is perfect for those "Aha!" moments of your own or even to illustrate that funny old joke about how many [insert your favorite group here] it takes to change a light bulb! Get it here.

If you use it on a project, send me a note. I'd love to see what you do with it.

Remember, sharing images is a form of digital piracy. Please send your friends to my blog so they can download their own copy. If you want to learn more about digital piracy and how you can help prevent it, click on the link on the left.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

Scrap-a-Faire Starts Wednesday!

I'm reposting this message because this fabulous event is finally here...well, in 2 days anyway!

Scrapbooks etc Magazine and InXpo are hosting a five day virtual crop with online classes, vendor shopping, an inspirational gallery, and a chat lounge, It starts Wednesday, February 28th and it's only $5 to register: affordable!

It seems to be geared towards traditional scrappers but there are two digital classes offered: "Brushes & Beyond" and "Digital Scrapbooking 101," both taught by Rhonna Farrer.

More details can be found on the Scrap-A-Faire website.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

Free Alphabet Download!

Lettering Delights is offering a free alphabet in honor of the American Heart Association's "Go Red" campaign. Their Power Red alphabet was designed to remind us to take the steps necessary to live a heart-healthy life.

Note: This is not a font. In order to use this special alphabet, you will also have to install their free Creative Delights Browser. The install link is at the bottom of the page.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

50 Wonderful Years!

I made this layout for a challenge on Ruby's blog.

For my folk's 50th anniversary all the kids and grandkids flew home for the weekend. We gathered on the beach for a family portrait. Wearing white shirts and jeans and being barefoot was my mom's idea. She had seen another picture where the people were dressed like that and she loved the idea. I think it turned out great! My oldest son was not able to be there since he was in Hawaii for the Navy. He had a friend take his picture and I Photoshopped him in.

Credits: Rina Kroes' free Download-a-Day "Strawberry Shake" kit from 3Scrapateers.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

PS - Rina is a fellow Pacific Northwest designer! Hi Rina!

New Digi Scrapping Tool Found Online

Go print your story at: http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp


Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

I'm having a 20% off SALE!

As a special thanks for my readers and friends, I'm having a 20% off sale!

That's right - 20% off EVERYTHING in my shop at Digital-Scrapbooking.org for one week only! The sale even includes my brand new templates and my commercial use Clan Packs - how much better can it get?

Use code YG2192507 when checking out.
(Yes, you can pass this code on to your friends!)

Sale dates: Feb 19 to 25 (midnight) only.

Shop early and shop often!
http://digital-scrapbooking.org/shop/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=17


Slainte! {Gaelic for "Cheers!"}

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here's my special gift for you - WordArt created from the famous love poem by Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Best of all, it's low carb! LOL!
Get some love here.

Please, no file sharing...that's digital piracy. Send your friends to this blog so they can get their own copy.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

Introducing my latest kit - Ocean Shores!

Inspired by a little resort town of the same name, Ocean Shores is perfect for those weekend retreats or vacations to Pacific Northwest beaches like those in Washington and Oregon. Its soft, northwestern colors will keep you warm and cozy while you search for sand dollars, fly kites, play at the local casino, or snack on your favorite salt water taffy flavor!

The kit includes:
10 papers: 3 touchable textured papers, 6 gorgeous patterned papers, and a big 12x12 piece of frayed plaid - suitable for a picnic on the beach!
5 sweet buttons
1 real sand dollar
3 shiny silver charms with jump rings
4 duo-tone twill ribbons
1 piece of hempy twine
4 word art quotes
1 driftwood sign - pointing the way to oceans of fun!
50 fabulous driftwood slices: 26 letters, 10 numbers, and 14 symbols

You get over 133 megs of beachy fun in quality 300 dpi graphics for only $6!
But wait! There's a SALE! Get it for 20% off until 18 February!
Buy it here!

Don't need the whole kit?
The PAPER PACK , ELEMENTS PACK , and ALPHABET PACK with special symbols are all sold separately!

As a wee incentive, I've created a sample bragbook quickpage from the kit so you can "try before you buy!"
Sorry, the photo doesn't come with it!
Get the 4x6 quickpage here.

Please, no file sharing...that's digital piracy. Send your friends to this blog so they can get their own copy.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}

Happy Imbolc - it's a Celtic holiday!

Today is the Celtic holiday Imbolc. It is one of the four principal festivals of the Celtic calendar. Originally dedicated to the goddess Brigid, in the Christian period it was adopted as St. Brigid's Day. In Scotland the festival is also known as Latha Fhèill Brìghde, in Ireland as Lá Fhéile Bríde, and in Wales as Gwyl Ffraed.

Imbolc is traditionally a time of weather prognostication, and the old tradition of watching to see if serpents or badgers came from their winter dens is perhaps a precursor to our modern Groundhog's Day on 2 February.

Brigid, also known as Brighid, Bríde, Brigit, Brìd; is the Goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft. As both goddess and saint she is also associated with holy wells, sacred flames, and healing.

Imbolc is a festival of the hearth and home, and a celebration of the lengthening days and the early signs of spring. Rituals often involve hearthfires, special foods, divination or simply watching for omens (whether performed in all seriousness or as children's games), a great deal of candles, and perhaps an outdoor bonfire if the weather permits. The lighting of candles and fires represents the return of warmth and the increasing power of the Sun over the coming months.

Here's a special freebie for you to celebrate Imbolc - an embroidered St. Brigid's cross. Read about the cross and it's history here.
Download it here.

Please, no file sharing...that's digital piracy. Send your friends to this blog so they can get their own copy.

Slainte! {Gaelic for Cheers!}
[history source: Wikipedia]