OPINION NEEDED!

Hi everyone,

Many of you know that for the past 5-6 months I have been working on illustrating a children's book called PRINCESS SECRETS. I am very happy to say that on Tuesday of this week, we submitted the finished book to the publishers. Within a couple of weeks we will get a proof and then we can start selling the books! I feel so very privileged to be able to be part of this project and I feel it is a very cute story and of course just am so excited to see my TearZ animals in print!

Part of my compensation in doing this book is that I am able to buy the book at wholesale prices and then sell it here on my blog for the normal price! I'm very excited about this. But I do have a limited amount of funds to purchase books....so I need your help. The book is 8.25"x8.25" and will be available as a paperback and as a hardback. I do not know prices yet, but I was wondering - if you buy the book which version would you rather have. Paperback or Hardback? I'd like to see about how many books I'd like to get and what you would rather have! So please just use the comment form and if you were to buy it which version you would get!

Thanks for your help!

Bella Scraps Magazine Tutorial

Hello everyone! I'm very excited to announce that I have a tutorial and a special coupon (for my BABY Word Album) inside the July issue of Bella Scraps Magazine! I'm very excited!

You can now purchase the magazine from Divine Digital HERE! So go get it now! :)

Crop TONIGHT!

Don't forget to join me for my Half-n-Half Crop at 3Scrapateers tonight at 10pm EST! Your last chance to get the kit for $2.50 is tonight at Midnight! Buy half the kit for half the price - do a layout with it by tomorrow at midnight - and get the rest of the kit for FREE!

Hope to see you in the chatroom!

Just BeeZ CuZ

With blooming flowers you have BeeZ . . . Of course, BearZ and BeeZ what a perfectly cute combination for all those photos just waiting to be scrapped. This is perfect for those nursery photos you haven't scrapped yet or really any spring or summer photos. How can your resist these cute as a button BeeZ and BearZ.

I really don't know where my kids got this, but when they say "just because," it always comes out JUST BEEZ CUZ. With huge emphasis on the Zs. So hence, that is where the name of the kit comes from. :) You'd have to be here to really understand how cute it is :) But I just thought it is somehow a tribute to my kids and the age they are at right now.


PRODUCT CONTENTS:
10 - 12x12 Papers
6 - Flowers
3 - BeeZ with Flowers
2 - BeeZ
2 - Frames
2 - Ribbon
1 - BearZ
1 - BeeZ with Heart
1 - BeeZ with Honey
1 - BeeZ with Stitched Strings
1 - Honey Jar
1 - Jar
1 - Notebook
1 - ScatterZ
1 - String


COMMERCIAL CREDITS:
- Thanks to Bannerwoman, Dea Spina, Natasa Radic, Jason Murray, Tracy King, Misty Cato, Barb Speck, Christine Smith, Kathryn Estry, Atomic Cupcake, and ScrapDesafios for their commercial products!
- Thanks to Vickie Weers for the product description.
- In order to provide a realistic look to my tear creations, a drop shadow is added, but decreased at the edges. The other drop shadows in the image are just for preview purposes.


Price: $5.00




This extra pack is a wonderful addition to the original Just BeeZ CuZ kit and gives you more fun elements to add to your pages!

PRODUCT CONTENTS:
2 - 12x12 Stacked Papers
2 - Clustered Elements
2 - ScatterZ

Price: $2.50

Products

Just BeeZ CuZ $5.00 Just BeeZ CuZ: CSS $2.50

BELIEVE Word Album

Here's the perfect album to scrap the magic of Christmas!

To use this word album you add your photos, journaling, and any additional digital embellishments, print and attach to chipboard, cardstock or other thicker paper (you could also laminate) & cut out, add additional embellishments and then attach together using your traditional crafting supplies!

DOES NOT GO WITH THE BO BUNNY BELIEVE WORD ALBUM!

PRODUCT CONTENTS:
Complete BELIEVE Word Album (Front and Back Pages)

COMMERCIAL CREDITS:
- Thanks to Christine Smith, Bannerwoman, and Lara Payton for their commercial products.

- Uses paper and elements from several of my kits!


Price: $4.00

TOOT! TOOT!

Check out the July 2008 issue of Bella Scraps Magazine and look at Page 64!

I have a Word Album Tutorial Article and a special coupon deal on a BABY WORD ALBUM! I'm so excited!

3S Half-n-Half - July 29th

Here's how HnH Kits work:

1. Purchase JUST BEEZ CUZ for 50% off HERE
2. Post a layout (using the kit) by 11:59pm EST time by Wednesday, July 30th in the appropriate HnH gallery and you will get the 2nd half of the kit FREE!
3. Attend the HnH crop at 10pm EST on Tuesday, July 29th in
the Chatroom for some fun, friends and FREEBIES


If you can't make it to the crop at least post a layout so you can get the other 1/2 of the JUST BEEZ CUZ Kit FREE. Because remember the 2nd Half of the kit is only available to those who post their completed layouts in the proper gallery by the deadline. If you miss it, you'll have to purchase the full price kit...so get those layouts in!


ENJOY AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE CROP!
I really look forward to seeing all your layouts!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 12

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs on this LAST DAY to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

I have also put together a little WORD ALBUM TUTORIAL! I hope it will help you in putting together this album and any future albums that you do. Have fun!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to make sure you check out my DIGITAL QUICKIES Challenge this month! It is my last month to host this challenge and we have a fun Basic Grey Album Challenge going on! The challenge features:

CHRISTMAS WRAP



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 11

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 2 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share a great seasons element pack!

HOLIDAY TAGZ



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 10

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 3 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share a great seasons element pack!

BEARZ FOR ALL SEASONZ



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED!

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Upcoming Crops!

I have THREE more crops this month! I hope you will join me in the chatroom!


Wednesday, July 22nd - 9pm EST - @ Digitals
Join me for another Designer Spotlight Crop!




Saturday, July 26th - 9pm EST - @ 3Scrapateers
Join me for my very last My Favorite Things Crop!




Tuesday, July 29th - 10pm EST - @ 3Scrapateers
Join me for a Half-n-Half crop, featuring my new kit - JUST BEEZ CUZ. Get half the kit for half the price - do a layout with it - get the other half of the kit as your posting bonus! More details will be available in the HnH Forum at 3S starting on Friday!




SEE YA IN THE CHATROOM!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 9

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 4 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share one of my Winter kits with you - and it is 50% off during this event!

BUNDLED UP



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 8

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 5 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share one of my Christmas kits with you - and it is 50% off during this event!

Nativity TearZ



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED!

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Day 7 Link Error....

I am so sorry for the Day 7 download link error. Apparently my server is having some troubles this morning. I don't know when it is going to be back up. But I have uploaded the Day 7 Link to my SaveFile Account and you can get it at the link below. I will be leaving this up an extra 24 hours so hopefully all of you can get it! And in the meantime I will do all I can to get the original link working again!

SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED!

Down Memory Lane....

Here's a fun idea I saw on my friend Amber's blog, so thought I'd join in and see how many memories I get. :)


Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together.
It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! And to my ONLINE SCRAPBOOKING FRIENDS - we've had lots of fun together in our crops and such...so I say that counts too!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.

3. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. HAVE FUN!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 7

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 6 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share one of my winter kits with you - and it is 50% off during this event!

Winter Glistening



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED!

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 6

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 7 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share one of my winter kits with you - and it is 50% off during this event!

Nippity 2



Today's Download:


Sorry this link has expired!

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 5

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 8 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share one of my winter kits with you - and it is 50% off during this event!

Nippity 1



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED!

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

The Look-alike Meter

So I saw this on my friend's blog today and thought I would try it out. Amazingly, my kids are pretty equal to looking like both me and Joey! Kind of fun!

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Free family tree - Family search

Coupon Errors.....

Hi all. I found out today that the coupons are still not working at Digitals right now and unfortunately, the fix won't happen until after our Christmas in July event is over. But I still want you to be able to use your coupons while the sale is going on.

So if you have a coupon code, I have a way for you to still use it. So email me at dedesmith32@gmail.com and I'll tell you the details!

THANKS AND I'M REALLY SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 4

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 9 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share my very first Christmas kit with you - and it is only $2 during this event!

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS



Today's Download:


Sorry this link has expired.

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

NEW! Warm Wishes Add-on

So yesterday, I was working on creating a couple of freebies for my blog that coordinated with my WARM WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS Kit. And one thing led to another...and I ended up with a whole add-on kit. All in one day. Pretty good for me. So instead of freebies you can now purchase the add-on kit!

HOPE YOU LIKE IT!



GET IT NOW:
My Blog
3Scrapateers
Digitals
Divine Digital


And don't forget to check out the original WARM WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS as well:



GET IT NOW:
My Blog
3Scrapateers
Digitals
Divine Digital


THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
DEDE

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 3

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 10 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours, so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share one of my winter kits with you - and it is 50% off during this event!

PENGUINZ, SNOWMEN, & POLAR BEARZ OH MY!



Today's Download:


Sorry, this link has expired!

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Beary Elf - Wishlist Granted - UPDATE

UPDATE! As of 1:15PM EST (July 16th), Beary Elf has given out OVER his quota. Sorry if you missed it.

Oh and for those of you wondering - you can find BEARY ELF in my PENGUINZ, SNOWMEN, AND POLAR BEARZ OH MY! Kit. :)

Beary Elf gave 80 NICE people their wish!

Thank you all for participating and I truly hope that each one of you enjoy my kits! I love to see what you create with my kits and I really appreciate all the AMAZING comments that Beary Elf and I got through your emails! Just WOW! I feel very blessed today!

Have fun!

My Crops this week!

I have 2 wonderful crops this week and I hope you will join me in the chatroom!

Come Ride the Polar Blog Express - Day 2

The 12 Days of Christmas in July Celebration is here and the Polar Blog Express is all loaded up with some great goodies for you EVERY DAY from the Digitals Designers! So don't forget to check out each of the 23 blogs EVERY DAY for the next 11 days to get your goodies!

The download links will only be available for 24 hours (48 hours for the 1st Day), so please make sure to get them before they are gone! Each new day's download will be posted at midnight EST. If you do miss a day, the complete album will be available in my stores after the blog train is over!

POLAR BLOG EXPRESS STATIONS:
Amanda Thorderson
Beth Rimmer
Chris Beasley
Christine Smith
Dea Spina
Diana Burton
Georgia Oliver
Glenda Ketcham
Jennifer Maceyunas
Juliana Gordon
Kathryn Estry
Katie Mann
Lynne Simmons
Maddy Fernandez
Nini's Notions
Sarah Meyer
Scrap4Brains
Shawn Walter
Silvia Romeo
Sophia Davies
Spellweaver
Tallula Moon

Make sure you also head on over to Digitals for the CHRISTMAS PRESENT SEARCH!


Before we get to your download link, I just want to share another of my Christmas Kits - and it is 50% off during this event!

CHRISTMAS WRAP



Today's Download:


SORRY THIS LINK HAS EXPIRED

Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Do you want your WISHLIST granted?

UPDATE! BEARY ELF HAS NOW GIVEN OUT OVER HIS QUOTA OF WISHES! SORRY IF YOU MISSED IT! See update posting above for details!

Hello everyone and a very special welcome to those coming aboard the Polar Blog Express!

Oh and remember - my Christmas/Winter Kits are 50% off right now in my Digitals Store!