Summer and Blog Update & News

Hello everyone, I'm terribly sorry that I have neglected this blog and my customers this summer. I started this wonderful "School Adventure Kit" hoping to have it completed before September hit however with six kids (not all who live at home and have various summer holidays) and family it has been hectic. I would like everyone to know that I will be updating the store items in the near future and will post on here of any major items (like the N-Z collection of Princess & Mischief). I WILL continue the School Adventure Kit beginning of September, and be creating a SPECIAL Coupon for the month of September as my apology for having been away and neglecting you.

I am also going to issue my first PU Grab Bag Mid September-more details to follow.

Other News.... I have joined a new store Ivy Scraps and am hosting a monthly challenge in the forum with a posting freebie. Here is a preview of that posting bonus. It is of a new kit that I will be releasing in September. (I have worked on it one piece at a time this summer.)

I will be updating my site this weekend to reflect the new store with a blinkie on the left and a link to the forum challenge as well.

The store also creates a monthly mega kit which all the designers participate in.... you may be very interested in this months collab called Primary

Currently on sale here for $1.50 till the end of August after that the price goes up to $5.99

Other news... I had a great visit with my son Robert who was home from the military for a week and a half. His girlfriend took the bus to our house...29 hours one way to spend a week with him... I'd say that was love (even if its young love). Marc my 18 year old is currently unemployed. They were doing renovations to the building the Greek Sub shop was in and during this process the workers found a crack in the side wall... called city inspectors .... long story short ..... by 5PM that evening they were told all the businesses had to be out of there by midnight and that the building was condemned. So its been an extended holiday for him until School starts and he finds another job. The dog is making herself at home, and I'm in love with her...Sean and I both. (and here he was unsure about a dog with us so busy.) Alex is busy again with Basketball, TC has made it to his school's football team so I would imagine I will be doing kits this fall with a sports theme at some point. Sean will be participating in a motorcycle rally for a few days.... the Military Police are having their 2nd Annual Bike Rally, going from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Money raised will go to thier charity which is the Children's Blind Fund and Wounded Warriors. I'll post more on this subject closer to his departure date from here in North Bay where he is going to be joining in from. I've been spending the little bit of R&R time I've had reading on my new iPad. I hope to create a few layouts to put on there this winter time permitting. Speaking of Layouts, I have created some layouts using the Princess Items and they can be viewed in the gallery at Ivy Scraps.

Well, see you all again soon... I hope you will look forward to the new freebies in September and join me for some challenges in the forum.

Princess Element Freebie

It took me awhile tonight to find my inspiration. I guess the long day at work and the long week just drained it out of me. I have element idea's however, they don't always seem to fit or match the mood I'm in and well... tonight it took me a few hours to get elements together I liked. Good thing I have the boys elements planned out now, perhaps I'll spend some time tomorrow making up a list of element packs I want to create for some of the upcoming letters.

So tonight's elements are based on one of my favorite pastimes as a child, sitting in a swing under the tree, looking out over the fields at the flowers. (I grew up on a farm) I spent countless hours either in a tree or under one, usually with a book in hand daydreaming. Hope you find inspiration and keep your Quick Page's coming. I'm still giving away personalized freebies to all those that e-mail me Quick Pages or create an Add-On. (KittenScraps@hotmail.com )

Enjoy tonight's freebie, I'll be back tomorrow with the Mischief Letter P.

Created at 300 dpi, in .png format in a .zip file

Sorry Link Expired but item can still be found in the store here

Challenge Freebie, New Additions to the Store & Princess O Papers Freebie

I'm tickled pink that I've had e-mails wondering what my freebie is for the Quick Page or Add-On Challenge. Just a few more minutes until I tell you.

I have uploaded to the store today, Paper Packs for the Mischief and Princess Kits. What makes these papers so special is that I will personalized them for you. Please note that you will have to order these papers from the store and then E-mail me your store reciept with the information requested in the .txt file of the download and then I will create the papers and send you a link to download your papers from. This is not an immediate download of your papers-I have to make them first.

You can purchase these Princess Papers here for $2.00
Don't forget to use the coupon code KS33Sale to get 33% off if your order is $4.50 or more.

You can Purchase these Mischief Papers here for $2.oo

Don't forget to use the coupon code KS33Sale to get 33% off if your order is $4.50 or more.

Okay, I'm not going to make any of you wait any longer to tell you what the challenge freebie is. If you create a Quick Page using my Princess or Mischief Items you can choose one personalized paper from either of the two Kits. (Not all four pages, just one-Don't worry you will have a chance at getting more before the end of these kits. However if you make a Princess and Mischief Add-On or Quick Page, you can have two pieces of personalized papers. Just Email me your link and preview along with the name you want on the paper and the color and from which kit (Princess or Mischief) and I will post your preview and link here on my blog and e-mail you a zip file with your paper or send you a 4shared link. You can download the colour swatches here to help you get started creating your Add-On's.

Now, on to tonight's O Papers, please enjoy and I'm really excited to see what Add-On's or Quick Pages everyone creates. If your needing an extra or special item for those Quick Pages, please feel free to email me, I'm always looking for Element Suggestions.

Created at 300 dpi, in a .zip file
5 .jpeg papers, 1 .png overlay
Sorry download expired but item can still be found in the store here

Princess Alphabet Freebie, New Store Items and a Challenge

I created Alphabet Packages with the A to M letters for the store the other day and today was able to get the paper packs done. Separately these packs would cost $19.50 however I have listed them in the store for $11.19 and if you remember to use the coupon code KS33Sale they are further reduced to $7.50. Here are the previews for these paper packs and they can be purchased here.

Now before we move on to tonight's freebies, I have a challenge for everyone that has been downloading my items and a special freebie for anyone that participates. (This may backfire on me-I know-so I'm going to give this challenge a deadline.) Using the Princess or Mischief Kits create an Add-On for my kits OR a Quick Page using the items I have given away (or that you have purchased )and email me the link to your blog where you have posted it as well as a preview and I will have a special personalized freebie for you. I will then post your preview and a link to your blog. The deadline will be January 27th. If you don't have a blog but want to create a Freebie or Quick Page, e-mail me and I will make arrangements with you to get your item uploaded to my blog. All I ask is that you please name your files in a maner like below. (If you have questions feel free to e-mail me at KittenScraps@hotmail.com )

YourName_Princess_AddOn.zip

or

YourName_Princess_NameofFreebie.zip

or

YourName_Mischief_QuickPage.zip

You can download the colour swatches here and I will post a preview of the freebies you will be able to choose from tomorrow.

Created at 300 dpi, in .png format in a .zip file

Sorry Download Expired but item can still be found in the store here