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New Kits at ScrapMatters today!

Tis the season for great fall and Halloween kits (among many other fantastic kits!) and this week's releases at ScrapMatters don't disappoint!

First, from Chelle's Creations is Beary Cute.  I personally have the Boy Bundle (pictured here), but she's got a simply adorable girl version as well.


Next is Colors of Fall by Creations by Rachael.  It's gorgeous!!



Next, there's Lil' Spookies by LawTeeDa Designs.  Awesome for cute little ones in their costumes.


And ooooooooh, I love this new collab kit from JennCK Designs and Stolen Moments Designs.  Yum!  It's called Aviator.


And last, and certainly NOT least is the new kit from Jady Day Studios called My Girl.  I loved this kit so much I dug out photos from when I was little just so I could scrap with it! It's absolutely fabulous!!!

Fabulous Template Freebie

Hello and happy Tuesday everyone!  I've created a template freebie for Chelle's Creations today, and I'm also offering it here.  Dontcha just love a new template?  I know I do.  Our lives are so hectic (and sometimes our scrapping mojo disappears just when we need it :/  ), that templates are such a gift. So enjoy!!! 

Here's a look at the preview...



Download HERE! 

Don't forget to post here to let me know you downloaded the template.  Also, link me up to your gallery when you get your layout done so I can come see your beautiful work! 

Have a great week!

I'm Hosting My First Speed Scrap!

I'm so excited!!  I'm hosting  my first Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters.  Come join me on Thursday morning, October 14 at 11 EST/ 10 CST/ 9 PST for a fun speed scrap.  Here are the details....


And I *think* this is the participation prize.  Super cute, isn't it?


Join me!  I'd love your support!!!

Awesome Promotions at ScrapMatters!

Hey, blog friends... there are some sweet deals at ScrapMatters this week.  Check them out at ScrapMatters


New Releases for 10-1-10

Sorry I've been lax in my posting!  Life has certainly been busy.  I've got some awesome new releases from ScrapMatters to show you today.

First is Serenity by Happy Scrap Girl.  Isn't it gorgeous?  The colors are just so beautiful.


And here's what I did with it:


Next, is All Hallow's Eve from Chelle's Creations.  I love that Chelle did a vintage kit!!!  It's soft, muted colors are so spectacular - and everything looks so pretty.  It almost scraps itself!


And here's what I made with it (it's ME in 1974 with my fave cousin Matt! - wow am I old!  LOL):


Here's a new on from WM[squared] and Graham Like the Cracker.  I love this kit.  It's called Family Matters - The Family Tree Collection.  I love love love it.  It's an AWESOME collaboration.  Here's a look:


It took me hours to scrap this page.  Not from anything related to the kit, but because it was so emotional for me.  It was the perfect kit to scrap one of my favorite photos of all time.  <3  Here's what I came up with:


Here's one from a guest designer at ScrapMatters this month, Jennifer Labre Designs:



And here's what I made... yep, this one's me too.  In 1973:



New Layouts with fab new kits!!

Happy Friday everyone!  I've got tons to tell you about today since new kits are out today at ScrapMatters.  My first one is from Chelle (and it's the one I am totally drooling over - I {heart} this kit!!!) and it's called Sew Crafty.  Here's a look at the layouts I made.  I made THREE!!!





Next is this week's kit from Ro at Man In the Moon Desigsn and it's called Any Which Way.  I am smitten with how bright, fun and versatile this kit is.  It's amazing.  What did I do with it, you ask?  Here's my layout with Ro's kit and paper curves from Happy Scrap Girl's More Than Curves.


And last, but not least is another layout I made for the Extreme Layout Makeover challenge at ScrapMatters in which I featured a template from Stolen Moments - Scraps by Number: Just Call Me Sara and Haynay Designs kit, Falling For Pumpkins.



Have a great weekend, everyone and don't forget to go to ScrapMatters for some new scrapping goodies!!

Man in the Moon's New Kit (Sneak Peek)

Here's another kit that comes out Friday - Man in the Moon's bright and fun kit, Any Which Way.  Here's a sneak peek:


Can you get the gist?  Soooo cute!  Ro's got a "win it before you can buy it" competition. It's posted HERE in the ScrapMatters forum.  You'll have to wait until Friday to see what I did with it!  :)