Under The Sea

I have some more layouts to inspire you. Nicole's guest ct Daphne created two layouts with Under the Sea. If you haven't already picked it up be sure to do so while it's still on sale. Image is linked. Be sure to visit Daphne's blog for a great freebie using Under the Sea.

Under The Sea 30% off, Freebies, and a Winner

I love this kit. Not only is it perfect to scrap photos of you or your children with Ariel from Disneyland or Disney World, but it works well for beach and water photos too. But don't just stop there... because of it's bright colors and fun papers and elements, it works well for everyday photos too. Check out these layouts by my CT for some inspiration.

And here's all the goodies, all images linked to the store. And don't forget, this week only all Under The Sea products are 30% off. SWEET DEAL!

And my fabulous CT has some freebies for you. Click on their preview to hop over to the blogs to download, and why you are there, take some time to leave some much needed love.

And for those who played the guessing game, the correct number of embellishments was 46. No one guessed the correct number, but many were very close. So only those who did a blog post and/or tweeted about the game got entered to win, and that was only 1 person, so, she won!Congrats Kimberly, email me at parkermontage@gmail.com to get your coupon code. :)

It's $2 Tuesday

Don't miss out on all the deals that various STS designers have for you today. Image is linked.

Christmas In July at Stuff To Scrap

Stuff to Scrap is having a Christmas in July Sale, details below - just click on the flier to go shopping in my store, or click here to see everything that's on sale in the store. Have fun shopping, I know I will.

Sneak Peek and your Chance to Win

I haven't played this game for a very long time....

Take a peek at my upcoming kit, Under The Sea. Don't you just love what you can see? I promise you this kit is fabulous!

For your chance to win it leave a comment with your guess on the number of embellishments in this kit. All those who guess correctly will get entered and 1 lucky person will get it for FREE! All guesses accepted through Sunday, July 24th.

Want another entry? Simply blog about this contest with a link back to my blog and make a 2nd comment with your blog post. Easy right. Good luck!

Speed Scrap and $2 Tuesday at STS

Lovely Creations is hosting a speed scrap at STS tomorrow. Check out the details below and hope to see you there.

Digi-Designs by Nicole is offering A Lil Woodsy kit and QP pack as well as Bugs and Blossoms kit and matching QP pack.

Text Paths and Journaling Strips

I have a new product in the store this week called Text Paths and Journaling Strips. Take a look at these fun CT layouts; you can either use just the text path, the shape, or both together for a even more unique look to your layout.

And this week only they are 30% off. Click on the image to purchase from the store. I can't wait to see what you can do with them. Oh, and check back Wednesday for your chance to win my next kit for FREE!

Speed Scrap 7/17 at STS

Ready for a speed scrap? be sure to check this one out. SAHM Scrapper is hosting a speed scrap tomorrow at STS. Details below along with a preview of her participation prize.

It's $2.00 Tuesday

The STS designers have done it again. They have all kinds of wonderful products in the $2.00 bin today. Be sure to check it out. Here are some previews of a few of the great products you will find.

Digi-Designs by Nicole has put her "Infinity and Beyond" kit and matching QP set in the bin this week. Previews are linked to Nicole's store.

Nicole has also added "Camping, Oh My" kit and matching QP set to the bin as well.

Friend In Me Bundle

I can't believe I never thought of this before, but thank to you all, my fans, it was recommended that I combine my 2 Toy Story Themed kits Roundup and Infinity and Beyond into one great bundle, so, I did Friend In Me.

And this week only you can grab this bundle at only $10.00. That's like paying $2.50 for each kit and QP in it. WOW!

NEW: Scattered Words

Scattered Words are a fun way to add a little something more to your layout. Great to use in place of journaling or with limited journaling. Check out these layouts by my CT, aren't these great?

And at this time I have 2 different Scattered Words available. Volume 1 which is more generic and includes holiday type words arts, along with mom and dad for Mother's Day and Father's Day, and Baby Edition which is perfect to use for all those baby layouts.

And this week only both Scattered Words are 30% off - this is a great price, even better than a $2.00 Tuesday price!

STS Speed Scrap Sunday July 10th

Time for another Speed Scrap at STS tomorrow. Be sure to check it out. The participation prize is exclusive to the speed scrap. You don't want to miss it.

Sale And July Blog Train

Stuff to Scrap is having an Independence Day Sale - most everything in the store is 40% off, be sure to check it out now why you can get tons of goodies at a great price!

And it's that time again where STS has a fabulous blog train, hope on board and gather up all the free goodies. You can get on the blog train starting on the STS blog HERE. Have fun.

July's Guest CT

Nicole's CT Admin. Dannethia here to introduce you to Nicole's guest ct for this month. Please help us to welcome Daphne to the team for July. We asked her to answer some questions and send us some layouts so everyone can get to know her better.


1. Did you paper scrap first or go straight to digital? How long have you been scrapping?
I started paper scrapping in 2001 and I decided to try digital scrapping in 2009 (after having PSE for a year). I love digital scrapping but I still have my paper stash for when I feel like paper scrapping. It's just kind of depressing when I go back through the books I've made and see that they are coming unglued. Don't have that problem with digital scrapping! :)

2. What is your strongest scrapping skill on your layouts? Your weakest?
I think journaling is my strongest point because I hear a lot of people saying that they are no good a journaling and I feel a layout is not complete without it. I think my weakest skill is Word Art. It looks so easy when I look at it but when I try to do it I just can't figure out where to start.
3. What advice would you give someone just starting out digi-scrapping?
Look around on the internet for some tutorials and then just jump in (that's what I did). I've also suggested getting together with somebody who digi scraps and let them give you a demonstration.

4. Describe how you scrap. What program do you use? Where do you start first? Do you always have something in mind when you start, or do you let your creativity guide you? How long does it take you to complete a layout?
When scrap for myself, I usually pick my pictures first and then go find a kit. But if I have just bought a new kit (or have a ct kit I have to work with) then finding my pictures is my second step. I use PSE 9 (although sometimes it really aggravates me in ways that PSE 7 never did) for my layouts and sometimes I use GIMP for my journaling (love that circular journaling). I usually have something in mind when I start a layout, but by the time I finish it looks nothing like what I started out with. Sometimes when I get ready to make a big change to my layout, I'll save the current layout in order to make a template of it for later use. It takes me about an hour to do a layout, but I will leave it up on my screen for awhile and the more I look at it, the more I can see what it needs to be finished.

5. What is your perfect scrapping environment?
I usually scrap in my scrapbook room on my desktop, but sometimes I'll sit in the in the living room while my husband is watching TV and scrap on my laptop.

6. What's your favorite thing to do BESIDES scrapping?
Reading

7. What is one thing you would love to do and haven't - just so you could scrap it?
Go to Hawaii!!

8. Is there anyone in the scrapping community who inspires you?
I admire those people who have only digi scrapped a couple of months and then jumped into designing.

9. If you could have Nicole create a kit just for you, what colors, theme, etc would it be and why?
I would like an everyday kind of kit with peach, light green and cream. I just love those colors together and if it was an everyday kind of kit I could use it a lot!

First Layout
I guess this isn't too bad for a first layout even if it looks more like a paper layout than a digi layout - but what was I thinking when I put all that shadow on that tittle?

Favorite Layout
I just love the simplicity of this layout (and I've always loved that set of pictures of my daughter at the beach - that could be part of why I like this layout so much)

Layout using Digi-designs by Nicole products
I used Tee Time for this layout. I originally bought the kit to scrap all the golf pictures I have, but looking at this layout, I think it makes a great kit for pictures with the old camo uniforms.

Most Recent Layout
Luckily, I'm behind in my scrapping so I had some 4th of July pics for This Little Missy's new kit Americana.

Be sure to check out Daphne's gallery (http://stufftoscrap.com/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=328&username=briannasscrapper and blog (http://briannasscrapper.blogspot.com/) to view more of her layouts and leave her some love.