Summer Doldrums

Well, it's hit.  The Summer Doldrums.  The time of the summer where the heat has affected my brain and I can no longer think.  Suddenly I'm not inspired by anything and I just stare at my screen hoping that a page puts itself together.  Strangely enough it hasn't happened yet.  Maybe one of these sales will get me creating again!

Digi-Deborah understands my pain and, in a move to help me grow my stash, she has a great sale on!  All of her kits are just $2!!  Check it out!

In fact the whole scrap takeout team seems to know what I'm going through!  They've got this great Build Your Own Carry Out happening right now!  Several of the designers have all released kits based on the same colour scheme so you can pick and choose what you like and it will all match!

Here are some of the things you can get.  I haven't done my shopping yet...but I love the selection!

Fire and Ice Papers by Dani Moy Designs

 

Retro Baby Papers by A+ Designs

 

Fairytale Elements by FranB Designs

Last but certainly not least Digi-Deborah Designs is participating in another great Blog Train this month!  Head over to her blog to pickup this great mini!!

Well that's it for me.  Hopefully by next week I'll have snapped out of this with the help of some of these great sales!  See you then!

Gen

Problems with Store Specific Galleries

Don't get me wrong, I understand the desire for store specific galleries.  If you are making money from the store you don't want to advertise for other stores....but here's the thing.  Sometimes when I'm creating a LO I can't find the right kit at my usual store, and this means I can't put the page in my gallery!  So now I've got a page I love but I don't know where to show it off!

So here's the situation tonight.  Becky cracked me up earlier today and I just had to create a page about it.  I found this great picture that spoke to me and played with an extraction and then blurred the rest to create a pretty cool start.  But then I had to figure out what to use for the rest of the page.  I wandered the store for a while but nothing worked, so I looked through my stash and found a kit that worked perfectly that I received through the Digi Files a few months back...

I'd never had the chance to use the kit before, but it was perfect for my page....check it out:

But now I can't post it in m usual gallery, and the store that carries the kit is one that I haven't been a part of so I feel weird signing up just to show off (although I might do that anyways).  I know there are some forums/galleries that allow all stores, but I haven't been all that active in them and I do this for the community more than anything else....I just want to show it off to my friends!  So I put it on FB and I rant about it on here.

Oh wait.....THAT's what a blog is for!!!  I get it now!!

Gen

Did I Mention a Freebie?

Did you catch that?  The hint of a freebie?  Well guess what...here it is!

Digi-Deborah is participating in a great blog train this month entitled Clown Week

Isn't that awesome?  I love the fun colours and theme.  You have to go grab that and take a look at the rest of the train, but before you do that....grab this freebie I made with Digi-Deborah's kit!

(click on the image to download)

How is that for the third post in a week?  Enjoy the freebie and have a clownishly good week!

Gen

Back Already!?

Surprise!!  I know you thought it would be another month, but I'm trying something new....we'll see if it works!

So what could I possibly have to tell you after only 2 days?!  Don't you worry, there is always something new and exciting in the Digi-Scrap World.

First, I've joined another CT.  I know what you are thinking..."Geepers Gen, are you collecting these things?!"...no...I'm not collecting them.  I actually stepped down from the Forever Sisters Scrap CT as of tomorrow because I had so many things on the go and I didn't want to be giving them anything other than my best work.  Then two days later I got the unfortunate news that Susan of Ivory Keys Digital Dreams was retiring...so I went from 3 CTs to 1 CT in just a few days.  I was surprised, but content with this.  I figured I would keep my eyes open.  Turns out I didn't wait long!  At a Scrap Take Out chat a few days later I heard that Precepts & Promises was looking for some people to join her 1 person CT.  Barbara does a lot of templates that I had been drooling over lately, so I offered to help! 

Here is a page I did with a template from Precepts & Promise's Template Pack Volume 11: Traveler.  Isn't it an awesome template!  I love all the pictures poking out from the folders. 

I have also been working with Barbara to convert her templates into ".page" format for all of us Storybook Creator users.  Another things to learn, but I think I've got it down now.

Now that I have you all excited I am sure you are wondering "How could I join a CT?"  You are in luck!  Barbara is still looking for a few more people for her team.  Check out the ad below!

Will I be back soon?  It's a question I wish I knew the answer to....but keep checking.  I've heard a rumour that Clown Week is coming up soon and I may even have a Freebie....who knows!

Gen

Just When You Thought You Were Safe...

....I'm back.

I know...every time I post I say I will post more often, and then I don't.  So I'm not going to say it any more.  I'll post when I can, but when I do it will be EPIC!

So I've got bad news this time.  My beloved Susan who designs for Ivory Keys Digital Dreams has decided to retire for the time being.  This is bad news for me...but great news for those of you who haven't discovered her yet.  You have three days until her store at Stuff to Scrap closes and all of her kits are 70% off!  Hurry over using the link below and grab some of her awesome kits!

I've been spending a large amount of time at Scrap Take Out and they've announced a great new deal I am really excited about.  They're calling it Brown Baggin' It and you purchase your "Lunch Delivery Service" for $8.99.  The service delivers you a coupon each week for a fantastic "meal".  Check out their ad below.

Last but not least our friends in the states are gearing up for "Back to School" and there are some fantastic school themed kits appearing.  My favourite so far is School is Cool by Digi-Deborah Designs.  I can't wait to use this one because I've got pictures of Liam from school that I actually haven't scrapped yet!  I'm hoping for a bit of free time tomorrow afternoon, fingers crossed!

Have a lovely weekend and who knows...maybe I'll get ambitious and add something to my calendar so I update this every week.  I can see you all rolling your eyes at that...but I might just try to surprise you!!

Gen

Exciting News in my Digi-Scrap World

So many exciting things happening in the digi-scrap world right now!  Here`s my chance to blabber about my favourites!

FOREVER SISTER SCRAPS ANNIVERSARY

June is a great month for Robyn Pali and My 4 Princesses because they are celebrating their anniversary at Divine Digital!!  Because of this celebration there are lots of special events planned:

I`ve posted this too late for the Scavenger Hunt, but the Divine Digital Trivia has been moved to June 29th!!  Come join Melissa and I for a fantastic game of trivia.  What?  You don't know that much about our beloved sisters?  Don't worry!  Many of the answers can be found in their store or on their blogs!  Plus everyone who participates gets a great mini-kit!

IVORY KEYS DIGITAL DREAMS

It has been a long month for Susan, the amazing designer behind Ivory Keys Digital Dreams, but she has some exciting things in the works so keep your eyes open for what is to come.  And if you are looking to keep tabs on her amazing stuff then stick around here because I am happy to announce that I have accepted a full time CT position with her.  

Ivory Keys Digital Dreams sells exclusively at Stuff to Scrap.  Here is the kit that made me fall in love with her work.  It has a compliment entitled Muddy Buddies and I believe that no collection is complete without them!!

 

DIGI-DEBORAH DESIGNS

This has also been a big month for Digi-Deborah Designs.  On top of releasing a great kit and a group of great freebies, Deborah's joined the team at Scrap Take Out as an exclusive designer!  Her store at this new site (which I LOVE) opens today so head on over there for some great deals!

There you go, I'm on three Creative Teams and there are three big announcements!!  I hope you enjoyed the freebie earlier this month.  Hopefully I will have some more in the next few months!

I've been thinking about a signoff (for the last 30 seconds) so let me know what you think of this....

Good Night and Scrappy Dreams,

Gen

Forever Sister Scraps Blog Train!!

This is it.....my first blog train!  Fingers crossed!!

In Celebration of Forever Sister Scraps' birthday they are releasing this FABULOUS kit entitled (aptly) "Celebration".  

I didn't really have any birthday pictures, but I did have fun with these pictures of Becky and her shoes along with a fantastic quote I found.

Now, on to the blog hop!  I'm happy to announce that I have two Freebies here! One from me and one from my CT mate Melissa!

First up, the talented Melissa's amazing QP (click the image to download)

Next, my word art freebie (click the image to download)

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the other stops for all of the excitement!!

Gen and Melissa W: http://cairnscreations.blogspot.ca/  <-- You are HERE
Christie: http://christies-digi-world.blogspot.com/
Shanna: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shannas-Scrapping-Life/324313670961077
Danelle's Blog: http://heychiefdesigns.blogspot.com
Danielle's FB page: http://www.facebook.com/heychiefdesigns
Jojo's Blog: http://jojo-s-world.blogspot.com