What's NEW with the DUDE!!!

Ok, Ok...I know I can't keep up with myself, much less be the BLOGGING KING. If you're going to get the LATEST information on what I'm up to....It's BEST to join my FORUM, because that's where I spend most of my time....and SO SHOULD YOU!!! LOL!!!

I have so many things on the design table at the moment -- I have started a Download-a-Day at the site with my new "Autumn Falls" scrapkit.





You MUST be a REGISTERED MEMBER of the forum to have access to the daily download. If by chance you miss any of the pieces, it will be available in my shop on December 1st.

I also have a few Add-on pieces to "Autumn Falls" that I will be placing in the shop probably sometime TODAY. I have an Element Add-on, a Frame set Add-on, and a Plain Textured Paper Add-on. Here's those previews:







Also, this month I will have a contribution in the AFX Files E-zine that you won't want to miss out on. You can sign up for the newsletter at www.actionfx.com. WOO HOO, the DUDE published...now how exciting is that??!! It is another Fall kit named, "Autumn Splendor" with rich warm colors relating to this particular time of year.



I will also be having the November **Embellish It** with the DUDE chat on Thursday, November 13th at the normal time....details can be found at OWD Forum or via newsletters.

Christmas kits are in the planning stages, with another Collaboration kit with my dear friend, SASSY!!! More details on that will come later.

Well, if I'm going to get anything done, I best get to work!!!

Until next time. . .

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Download-a-Day coming to OstenWilkinsDesigns

Howdy Friends --

I just wanted to let you know that you MUST get registered at my FORUM, because beginning November 1st, I will be giving away my newest release, "Autumn Falls" a few pieces a day for FREE!!!

So, go here to get registered and be READY to COLLECT it:
http://ostenwilkinsdesigns.com/dudesforum/index.php

REGISTER as a MEMBER and then, EACH and EVERY Day in November you can download a few pieces of my new kit, "Autumn Falls"!!!

Here's a PREVIEW: and the PapersSo, if you LOVE it and WANT it....YOU MUST REGISTER as a MEMBER of the FORUM.

There's a lot of new things coming, new designers, new games, and another collaboration kit.

Until the next time I get a FREE MOMENT...

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New Halloween Kit -- "Triki Treaters"

Well, Howdy all --

I've been working a lot behind the scenes lately, nose in Photoshop and work!!! I've just finished my new Halloween kit for this year. I'll be showing ya the previews real SOON...so please don't scroll down to 'just look at the pictures' (ROFLMAO)

Seriously, I have some very important information. This kit is really a "MONSTER". I've created a few BLOG GOODIES, along with those some GREAT Goodies for a BOO-nus **Embellish It** Chat that I will be hosting on Thursday, October 9th at 7pm est and 10pm est.

During each chat, I will be giving out THREE (3) zip files. Of the total Goodies there are SIX (6) zip files and in ONE and ONLY ONE there will be a COUPON for $2.00 OFF my new "Triki Treaters" Scrapkit. So, if you're looking to COLLECT ALL the goodies that coordinate with it, you best make plans to ATTEND BOTH CHAT SESSIONS!!!!

The kit is set to RELEASE this coming Saturday, October 11th!!! (Providing my ISP cooperates with my uploading of this massive set of 17 total zip files!!!!)

I hope to see you at the CHAT, now for the pictures . . . (Giggle)

Triki Treaters by Osten Wilkins

The Scrapkit Elements --


The Scrapkit Papers --


The **Embellish It** Chat Goodies --


The **Embellish It** Posting BOO-nus --


and of course:

The Blog Goodies --

You may download this blog Goodie until October 31st -- then this link will VANISH!!!

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Stay tuned -- I have 5 other kits in progress and will soon releasing my Fall kit and Christmas kits!!!

Until NEXT TIME --

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**Embellish It** Chat - 091108 and a NEW RELEASE!!!

OMG!!! I have been on a roll just recently. I'm NOT talking about a Cinnamon or an Orange Danish ROLL...a CREATIVE ROLL. Your DUDE has been on the trail of non-inspiration lately and ENOUGH is ENOUGH...

I've got several things to chat with you about and the FIRST is FINALLY there will be an **Embellish IT** chat, tomorrow evening--Thursday, September 11th. I will be HOLDING TWO CHATS. One at 7pm EST and the usual time, 11pm EST.

With the creation of my NEWEST RELEASE "Garden Party", I specifically created some FABULOUS Goodies that coordinate and were created 'Exclusively for **Embellish It**. OK, Ok so what IF you can't possibly make it to the CHAT??? And, you want the EXTRA Goodies??? Well, don't worry...I'll probably make them available in the shop as an add-on, giving you the opportunity to have them for a COMPLETE COLLECTION.

Well...I've FLAPPED my TRAP long enough...So, I'm betting that you're really here for the pictures??? ROFLMAO...Well, I don't want to make you suffer with reading any longer than you have to.

I'll begin with the **Embellish It** Exclusives for "Garden Party".





Now. . .are you READY for the COMPLETE KIT??? "Garden Party"





The kit will be available in my SHOP on Saturday, September 13th. Watch for the emails, this BLOG, or the Forum at my site for any information, coupons, or specials. I'm bound to do something CRAZY!!!! LOL

I hope to see you at the CHAT tomorrow night!!! Until NEXT TIME. . .

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ANNOUNCEMENT & other News!!!

OH, Mon DIEU!!!

Has it really been that LONG since you’ve heard or seen, little ole me? Well, rather than teaching this fall, I decided to go play the corporate game with Lowe’s. It’s not that bad, I just hate the thought of working for the CEO’s and Top Dogs so they can stuff exuberant amounts of CASH into their bank accounts. It’s truly disgusting to me!!! Don’t get me wrong about my job. I work with some very wonderful people and am fortunate to have met them and worked side by side with them. Anyway, enough about that stuff. I have some Wonderfully, Exciting NEWS to share with you, among other ‘GOODIES’!!! Giggle.

Your DUDE is honored and extremely PLEASED to announce a new ‘AdminExec’ coming aboard the O.W.D. Team. She is a very talented designer and we met way back when we both joined 3Scrapateers, way beyond a year ago.

I would like to introduce you to Monna Lainson of Monna Lainson’s Designs. She will be taking over the Font-a-Licious Challenge each month and assist in the management of O.W.D. She will have her designs available in the shop for you to add to your collection of scrapbook goodies. We’re gearing up for a FESTIVE HOLIDAY SEASON ahead and have begun work on a collaboration kit.

So what’s new with the DUDE, you ask??? Well, I have a new Goodie Box #2 in the works, along with 5 BRAND SPANKING NEW kits in production (including a new Halloween and Christmas kit). I am in the process of adding my Halloween and Christmas kits from last year to the shop, just in case you missed them.

Now for the goodies!! If you email, Monna and WELCOME her to OWD, and cc the DUDE. . .I will email you a link for a set of FOUR new FABU Frames that coordinate with one of my new releases, “Garden Party”.

Here’s those email addies:

monna@ostenwilkinsdesigns.com and dude@ostenwilkinsdesigns.com.

If I don’t get a copy, I won’t know you sent her a Welcome email then I wouldn't be able to send you these FABU FRAMES. That just wouldn't be PRETTY!!!

Here’s a PREVIEW of the “Garden Party” Frames:

I do believe I'm BACK on the bandwagon...and be prepared for some new releases coming soon!!!

Thank you for your beliefs in me. Blessings to you!!

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New FEATURE at Osten Wilkins Designs FORUM

OMGoodness!!! I'll just bet you didn't expect to hear from me again so SOON, huh???!!! Well, it seems that each time I create a kit -- I always end up with a few EXTRA GOODIES that just doesn't seem to fit anywhere.

I decided how I was going to solve that issue. In order to BOOST membership at my FORUM, and get a more active participation rate going, I've added TWO new Boards to the place.

Forum Freebies I & II. Members can now pick up those EXTRA GOODIES; if they have acquired the correct amount of posts to gain entrance into those boards. If you post at least 30 times, your board status becomes a "Jr." Member; as a Jr. Member you will be able to access and download some FREE Goodies that coordinate with my kits. If you post at least 200 times, your board status becomes a "Full" Member and you will be able to access and download even MORE GOODIES.

Since you can't see what's been posted until you reach those levels, I decided that I would show you some previews of those items here and at the Forum.

My first available download in the "Forum Freebie I" board is this:

My first available download in the "Forum Freebie II" board is this:

SO. . .What are you WAITING for??? If you want them, become a member at Osten Wilkins Designs Forum Community and START POSTING!!!! EARN YOUR GOODIES TODAY!!!

Until Next time. . .

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New RELEASE in SHOP NOW!!!

Hello Dear Friends,

Yes, it's been forever since I've made the rounds and the same applies to new kit creation. I now have ONE WEEK left of teaching Summer School and am looking forward to getting back into the design groove. Working two jobs at the same time has been not only a personal struggle but has left me very little time to do the things I really LOVE and be able to share with you.

At LONG LAST -- I just finished up my newest release, "Mystical Rapture". It actually ended up being TWO complete kits -- however; they coordinate so well together that you could mix and match them up to create ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

You may find them at my shop HERE

For ONE WEEK they are ON SALE at 33% off. Regularly priced at $5.98 you can grab them for $4.00 each. Of course, you won't want just one without the other.

Here's the previews --

Mystical Rapture I

Mystical Rapture II

But WAIT that's NOT ALL that I have up my sleeve. On June 26th I will be hosting a SPECIAL **Embellish It** Chat Event featuring coordinating Goodies from both kits. I will be hosting two chats, an early one at 7:30 p.m. EST and one at the regular time 11:00 p.m. EST. For those energetic scrappers that participate in the challenge will get a FABULOUS coordinating Posting Bonus!

Here's a sneak peek at the goodies I will be giving away that evening.

Chat Freebie #1

Chat Freebie #2

Posting Bonus

I know you will want to attend this chat and participate in the challenge...Giggle.

Now, for the visitors of my BLOG, I've decided to POST a FABULOUS Gift for you all to enjoy. But, you MUST GRAB it soon, the links will expire around midnight June 25th.

Here's a Preview of YOUR GOODIE!!!

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I do hope that you will toss me a note of appreciation, pop into the shop and grab the two new kits, and join me at the **EI** Chat on Thursday, June 26th.

Until next go around. . .

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BUSY DUDE

Howdy All --

I know, I KNOW!!! It's been awhile. Yes, and for a FEW GREAT reasons. One, not so GREAT, I've had to take a summer job, however, to have the job available to me, I had to start NOW. So, I've been working two jobs. Let's NOT talk about GASOLINE!!! ROFLMBO

Another reason is because I've just released my newest kit, and it's a MEGA KIT!!

For ONE WEEK ONLY (I just might extend that a bit), you can purchase the WHOLE COLLECTION at a SPECIAL 35% off price!!!

Here are the STARS of the show, right? Well, I thought I'd INTRODUCE you all to them. RIGHT NOW!!!

I'll begin with 'HENRI', the BOLD (Star Wannabe) and JUST a HINT of Individuality.

'KATHERYN'





'CATHERINE'





'MARIA'





'JAYNE'





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and 'ELIZABETH'

Each mini kit will be SOLD INDIVIDUALLY or as a COMPLETE COLLECTION. I really DO HOPE YOU LOVE them as much as I do.

Until NEXT TIME --

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**Embellish It** CHAT TONIGHT - 4-3-2008

Just a REMINDER that TONIGHT is my FIRST **Embellish It** CHAT at my NEW PLACE!!!

Tonight is SPECIAL -- I will be holding TWO (2) CHATS -- ONE at 9 pm EST and ONE at 11 pm EST. So, now you have a better chance of getting the Chat Goodies shown below:

Chat Goodie #1 -

Chat Goodie #2 -

And. . .for those of you who participate in the CHALLENGE will get this FABULOUS coordinating POSTING BONUS -

Posting Bonus -

These items also coordinate with my CURRENT running FONT-a-Licious CHALLENGE for the month of April. The preview for that is shown in the previous posting.

Hope to see you in my CHAT ROOM at DUDE's CHAT. Please note: you have to be a registered member in the forum in order to be able to enter the chat room.

Until later this weekend --

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FONT-a-Licious Challenge @ OWD

Hi Everyone --

I first want to apologize for taking so long to get back here. I've been very busy with school and working on a Compilation Kit with my Dear Friend, Sarah of Sassy Designs. We are hoping to release our kit sometime THIS WEEK!!! So, be on the lookout for that announcement.

I also wanted to let you know that I've posted the VERY FIRST Font Challenge at my site!!! I've created a DELICIOUS Posting Bonus for those that participate.

You can get all the details HERE!!!

And. . .for your viewing enjoyment, here's a PREVIEW of this Month's Posting GOODIE!!!

I do hope that you like it and will participate in the Challenge.

Until later this week!!!

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Grand Opening SALE-a-bration - DUDE's NEW STORE!!

Howdy All,

Well, as you know - I've been getting ready to "OFFICIALLY" OPEN my new store!! I wanted to let you know that on Saturday, March 22nd - I will be having a 25% off SALE. WOO HOO!!!

I will also be in my new Chatroom from NOON EST till the DUDE gets too tired, handing out some GOODIES that coordinate with my NEWEST RELEASE, "Frivolous Fancies" Scrapkit.

"Frivolous Fancies" will be released "ON SALE" so the coupon excludes the new release. However, I do have an Xtra Plain Textured Paper Pack Add-on, a Ribbons & Bows Add-on, and a Blossoms & Borders Add-on that you can get with your 25% off coupon.

Where can you get this coupon?? Well, there are several places, in some of the Yahoo Groups that I advertise in, over at my PERSONAL PRIVATE Google Group, registered DUDEs Forum members, registered DUDEs Shop customers, or even at the CHAT!!!

Your 25% off coupon will be good for ONE WEEK ONLY!! and is good on everything in my SHOP, except for the new release of "Frivolous Fancies" which will be ON SALE for $3.00.

Now, I'm sure you want to see some PREVIEWS of this GRAND NEW KIT and I also have PREVIEWS of the GOODIES I will be giving away at the Saturday Chat!!! Who knows the Goodies might even show up for any registered members of the forum, too!!!

So, HOP, SKIP, JUMP, or FLY on over to my new site and GET REGISTERED so YOU won't be left out!!!

www.OstenWilkinsDesigns.com

"Frivolous Fancies" Scrapkit -

Xtra Plain Textured Papers - Add-on

Ribbons & Bows - Add-on

Blossoms & Borders Add-on

Chat GOODIES

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Two -

Three -

Four -

Five -

Six -

Seven -

What do you think of that??? I sure hope you like it and I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!!!

Until next time --

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