Got BLING??? DUDE Does!!!

Hello Everyone,

Well, it's just happened. . .THEY'VE GOTTEN LOOSE, and are FLYING AROUND in MY STORE!!! What??? Do you ask?? Why it's those BLINGY, GLITTERY "SPARKLEFLIES" that I've had held captive in the confines of my Digital Design Area on my hard drive.

I've decided NOT to KEEP them there any longer and give them the FREEDOM to be YOURS!! They are available separately or as a collection. They burst with GORGEOUS COLOR and SPARKLE in PINK, PURPLE, BLUE, GREEN, FIRE, or NEUTRAL color.

HERE, let me show you what they look like, then you can run on over to my store and get your very own.

I really hope that you enjoy them as much as I had creating them. As always, I Thank YOU for your continued support of my designing abilities and taking a PEEK.

Now, it's back to work in Photoshop and the MANY Projects that I have already in PROGRESS!!! Until NEXT TIME!!

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Whirlwind Week and THAWED OUT!!!

Oh my Dearest Friends,

It's been a WEEK!!!! Let me tell you -- here's the skinny. . .Chig was sick. Took her to the vet and she's all better now. That was my MAJOR concern, because we all LOVE and ADORE our FURBABIES!!! She's an OUTSTANDING little Yorkie and I couldn't have prepared an order and have gotten EXACTLY what I really wanted in a child. *mental note -- must DO a POST on Chig!!!*

Next thing that happened was my MOM decided to come down for the weekend. LOVE my Mother with ALL my HEART, but ONE word of WARNING. . .If your parents are retired and they know NOTHING about computers -- DON'T buy them one for Christmas. ROFLMBO!!! When any little thing goes wrong - YOUR phone will ring!!! TRUST ME!!! No, actually I'm glad she has it. She watches movies, plays games and generally keeps her entertained. Anyway, I had to reformat it to get her "newest" piece of software to run on it. She's decided that her VHS tapes are NO LONGER the thing to have and has decided to put them all on DVD. UH HUH...guess who got her started on Movie DVD's??? *nodding* You're right!!! MOI !! Now her collection is BIGGER than mine and I have OVER 250!!!

Now the WORST part of the week!! We had ICE and SNOW!!!! GRRRRRRR!!! and of course it completely covered my satellite receiver, so that put a COMPLETE HALT to my Internet. Talk about having MAJOR WITHDRAWLS! SHEESH....But, I did get a lot of designing work completed. I'll be adding some previews within the next few days to show you all.

I'm in the middle of getting a couple of new kits ready, one is for a 3Scrapateers Compilation Project CD and it will also be available as a "single" purchase in my store. The other is for a Scrap-a-Deal (March 5th) which is getting closer to the DUE DATE (February 22) to be completed and in the store. I did finish up a new product called "Sparkleflies", which I'll be adding to the store VERY SOON. You are going to simply ADORE those, talk about BLING, BLING, BLING!!!

OH!!! I ALMOST FORGOT -- "Careless" was *clearing throat* ragging me about WHY her sister got a ribbons & bows collection created for her and SHE didn't. So, to make her HAPPY and EVERYONE else, I did just that and they are available in my store. Here's a preview:

Careless Whispers - Ribbons & Bows Add-on

Now. . . I won't have to hear all the squabble and bickering that "Sisters" normally do!! ROFLMBO!!!

I had to POSTPHONE last Monday's "Misty Morning" Chat. BOO HOO However, my DEAR FRIEND, Bon was there to tell everyone YOUR DUDE was iced in. THANK YOU so MUCH, Bon for doing so. We have RESCHEDULED for this coming MONDAY, February 18 at 9 pm EST. I'll remind you all over the weekend about it.

On to the BEST part -- Happy VALENTINE'S DAY to you ALL. I so enjoyed reading all of them this morning. HEY!!! I didn't know there were so many TALENTED POETS out there....*snicker* Just reading them made my little heart go PITTER PAT real fast. I think I even used a half box of KLEENEX!! BIG HUGS and DUDE SMOOCHIES to ALL of YOU for sending me the Valentine's Wishes.

NOW for the REALLY GREAT stuff -- GOODIES!!!! WOO HOO -- YEE HAW -- YIPPEE!!!! Now, instead of the normal 1 or 2 goodies that I usually drop off here. I'm going to LOAD YA UP with the rest of the "Whisper Sisters" goodies. Please note that these GOODIES will EXPIRE on February 29th!! So, GRAB them while you can and ENJOY!!!

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That should about complete the GOODIES for the "Whispers Sisters" *making note -- DO NOT create ANY MORE SIBLINGS!!!!*

Well, I'm about out of breath for today, so until NEXT TIME. . .

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Introducing my TWO NEW SISTERS and other Info

Well HOWDY Everyone!!!

It's been a LONG ole week here with the Dude!! I have several interesting tidbits of information to share with you today. Let me see, where to start? Well, let's go with the events in order. First off, I really want to introduce you to two of my newest "Sisters". . . "Careless Whispers & Silent Whispers" created and concieved from a very special color scheme, these two lovely ladies will make you NOT ONLY -- WANT to have them, but MUST have them. These pastel-icious beauties are perfect for any type of Spring, Anniversary, Family, Mother's Day, or Special Event in your scrapping memories. You can view a preview of them below.

Secondly, we have the DUDE's FwF (Fun with Fonts) Challenge this week. You are not going to want to miss this one. Why? You ask. SIMPLE . . .it's the Posting Bonus, exclusive ONLY to FwF it is coordinating elements to my new scrapkits, "Careless & Silent Whispers". Yes, Kimmi Stewart is NOT the ONLY PURPLE LOVER.

It's truly amazing how this all worked out and I have my two new sisters to thank. I'll introduce them to you in just a moment. What started with 139 elements (approximately, because I did have to create a few more things after the sorting process) ended up being two new scrapkits, a posting bonus for my FwF Challenge, 2 freebies and a Posting Bonus for my **Embellish It** Chat and Challenge, and 5 SCRUMPTIOUS GOODIES just for YOU to be given out here on my Blog. Hummm. . .but, alas I digress. . . Where was I? OH YEAH. . . the Chats and Challenges.

Next, on Thursday night, February 7th at 11:00 EST it's **Embellish It** with MOI -- pop in, say hey, grab the new challenge list and TWO FREEBIES. These are also exclusive only to **EI** and coordinate with "Careless & Silent Whispers".

But WAIT -- there's MORE!!! For ONLY the additional expense of traveling to my Blog, I will be despensing 5 -- YOU BET, FIVE sets of elements that also coordinate with "Careless & Silent Whispers". WOOOOO HOOOOOEEEYYYY!!! Just HOW in the WORLD does he do it??? I don't know, but if any of you find out, please let me know.

Now, before I get to the pretty pictures. . .I have ONE MORE piece of EXCITING information to share. Next week, Monday, February 11th will be a SPECIAL night in the 3S Chatroom. For all of you "Misty Morning" LOVERS, the Fabulous Bon Beechler and I will be hosting a SURPRISE chat and will be giving away a complete 4 x 6 brag book, PLUS detailed tutorials of how to use them. I believe there's a couple of EXTRA GOODIES that coordinate with it (a possible COUPON for the "Misty Morning" scrapkit?). I will be posting complete coverage sometime before the weekend. So, stay tuned. . .I even have previews (see below)!!!

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A 10 x 10 Mini Album -- FREE for ATTENDING the Chat on Monday, February 11th!!



I also have a couple of QP's to give you created with one of my latest spectacles, "Down the Back Roads". One member of my Creative Team has designed these for you. I hope to have them available, SOON!!!

OK, now that I've totally bored you, and I'm sure SOME of you have already scrolled down to look at the pictures, uH HuH!!! Here ya go:

"Careless Whispers" the Elements

"Careless Whispers" the Papers

"Silent Whispers" the Elements

"Silent Whispers" the Papers

Well??? What do you think? VERY PRETTY SISTERS, Huh??? Here's 'Silent's matching Ribbons & Bows add-on. Let me know if you think that 'Careless' needs a set of them to match her?

Now, I realize this is getting to be a L O N G Read for you...so I'll keep the jabber to a minimum. I think you'll catch the drift of what's going on.

Fun with Fonts (3Scrapateers Challenge) - Posting Bonus

See, Kimmi?? DUDE can do PURPLE, too!!! That girl ADORES it. Who can blame her?? I know I LOVE Purple, too!!! And SUCH a FESTIVE and Princess type looking Font! That crocheted doily was created at the last moment ONLY for this Challenge Posting Bonus!!

**Embellish It** Chat Freebies & Posting Bonus Previews

So PRETTY in PINK!!!! Now HOW Girly is that????

Now, as for WHEN "Careless & Silent" will HIT the STORE??? If all goes well (with ISP issues <--- a WHOLE nuther story) then I expect to have it released on Sunday, February 10th. Wish me well. Time to pick out a new color scheme and get to WORK!!! Hummmm. . .I'm wondering what kind of response I would get from YOU - OUT THERE - about color schemes or HECK, even kit ideas??? I need to get a suggestion box for this Blog. Anyone know of that type of thing? I'll have to do a search, I guess - with GOOGLE!!! WOO HOOOEEEYYYY!!!

Ok, I think that's about it for tonight. WHAT?? I FORGOT SOMETHING??? DOH!!! Of course I didn't. I wouldn't leave your mouth all moist with the taste of a little "Careless or Silent" without giving you a sample taste. (Word is there are 5 juicy bites)

Exclusive "Careless & Silent Whispers" Elements - Blog Goodie #1

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I hope you enjoy these and look for the kit to be in my store by February 10th.

Until the NEXT hot flash. . .

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Some Progress, Yet - A Slight Set Back!!

Hola!! Everyone,

It's been another busy day with the DUDE. As I wind down from the day's activities I wanted to show you a few more morsels from "Silent Whispers". As usual, when creating a new kit, I always save creating tags until the very last thing. Well almost - I've this slight feeling that this kit will hit the 150 mark in elements - but WHO knows for sure???!!!

I'm toying with the thought of creating some beaded hat pins, because I think the kit NEEDS them!!! So, If all goes well tomorrow afternoon, I can get a few of those created. If not, then I can get everything all broken down into 2 complete kits, with an add-on; then STILL have some coordinating pieces to dish out to "Fun with Fonts" and "**Embellish It**" WOO HOOO!!! I'm hoping to PULL THIS ONE OFF!!!

Here I am rambling. . .and honestly don't have the time to! It's already 12:30 CST and at LEAST 30 minutes past my Slumberville rest stop!!

Any way, I almost forgot -- about saving the tags for last??? Well, I did and I was so involved that I created a whole new tag template set for personal or commercial use. There are 6 - PSD Tag Files and I created 24 different tags with them to include in PNG format. I'll be adding them to the store sometime this week, hopefully before the weekend.

Here's some images for your viewing pleasure:



and the new set of "Sm'ancy Tags":



I have several more commercial products in the work stages and a new "Goodie Box #2" and about 5 kits in progress...WHEW...talk about staying BUSY!!

Until later. . .

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Long, LONG, LONGGGG Workdays!!!

Hola!!! Everyone, I'm sure you're probably wondering where I've been? No WORRIES!! I've just been designing my eyeballz OUT!!! Well. . .That is a bit over-the-EDGE!!!

Currently the scrapkit that I've been working on the past two days has a total of 32 exquisitely designed papers!!! The last I counted I had 108 elements, HOLY SMOELY!! I know that's a LOT of elements, however, I was thinking of you all in mind as I was in the creative process.

Sometime, we'll get into a bit more of how I process things to create the scrapkits I've developed recently. WHEW!!! I could fill up a webpage and BORE you to tears in the process. Perhaps at a later period of time and when it's NOT 3 AM!!!

I did do a LO that I'd like to show you, it's actually a QP that I've popped one of my favorite Lily photos into. Un-named, however it features items from my new 'sister' kits --
"Careless Whispers & Silent Whispers"

I also got a little carried away with the Ribbon & Bow Add-on Collection. I look at it this way -- I personally would ADORE having ONE from EACH Paper and Color in the kit. Wouldn't YOU??

Here's a preview of the "Coming Soon. . .from Osten":

As I get a little closer to packaging and zipping things up I will have some mouth-watering morsels for you all to enjoy.

Thanks for visiting. Now it's off to SLUMBERLAND. And I'll hear it from Missa Monna when I finally arrive online about 8am this morning! *STICKING OUT TONGUE*

Until then. . .

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No HARM - SOME FOWL!! - OWD Exposed!

Well I'll be BLASTED!!! I was just sitting here, creating up a wonderfully JUICY morsel to POP into my new "GOODIE BOX" II, when the phone started ringing, the door bell was 'DINGING', and I was so involved into Photoshop even to notice the 50 IM screens 'FLASHING' on the other monitor!!

OMGOSH!!! I just noticed that I have 40 VALENTINES already and it's STILL 15 DAYS from Valentine's Day before I get to read them...WOO HOO!! YIPPEE!!! YEEHAW!! Do you suppose I'll exceed my EXPECTATIONS on how many I will actually get???!!! Hummm...it's making me THINK -- BLOG REWARD!!! *contemplating...*

I hadn't even NOTICED until the IMAGES flashed onto my HELLO screen!!! I GASPED, I GASPED again. It was a CAT-OUT-of the BAG situation and I had NO further control but, to give in and bring the images over here for you all to be witness of.

Well, I did mention to someone that I had thought it would be a GREAT and convenient opportunity for friends and fans to get an EARLY start to beat the crowds.

Here's the copies of IMAGES floating around the W.W.W.:

I also had another LO to share with you that was posted over at my Fun with Fonts Weekly Challenge.

OWL EYES by Darlene aka Scrappee at 3Scrapateers --

Please POP over there, well, right HERE, and leave her some 'GREAT LOVIN'.

Well, the LIST is LONG and I must get back to work. Have a wonderful Thursday!!! Forcasted SNOW here, but I'll SURVIVE!!!

Who knows, if we get snowed in I might get a LOT of STUFF DONE...ROFL

Until LATER. . .

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A NEW CHALLENGE & a GOODIE

Just wanted to let everyone know my little spat with sickness didn't get the BEST of me!!! I'm still kickin' and just about up to my eyeballs in work to do. But, just between you, me, and the flagpole *which ever will listen the best* I seem to work well under the pressure and I become more critical of my own design work than you may think.

So. . .what have I added to my ever-expanding duties and responsibilities, you ask??? HEH, I've added a new Challenge over at the 3Scrapateers Community. I got to thinking. . .*yep, sometimes that hurts!!!* Since, I usually come up with a couple of new items per month anyways, why not combine them into something so that I could GIVE AWAY some GOODIES???? Heck, I'm in the creation process at the time of creation and just a couple more hours and I have extras, I USUALLY have extras anyway. My kits, for some strange reason, seem to EXPLODE with papers and elements then I have trouble as to deciding where to put the rest of it. LOL

I've opened up a new Gallery HERE at 3Scrapateers for what I'm calling 'DUDE's Challenge of the Month'. I always enjoy seeing those wonderful LO's that you very talented individuals seem to come up with. So what better way of keeping track of them by featuring a NEW KIT each month and have YOU purchase the kit at a SALE price, create and upload YOUR LO, then I get to see it in ONE convenient location and YOU get a coordinating FREEBIE for playing along?

Links to the Monthly Challenge Forum & Gallery are located to the right of your screen. Be sure to visit and BOOKMARK!!

How it works:



Here's a PREVIEW of this month's FREEBIE for Participating:



And just for those of you who take the time to pop in for a visit here to check up on me. I've gone and created you 4 wonderful 8 x 8 Quickpage's that you can have for FREE, when you participate!!!

Blog Freebie:



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Please note: This FREEBIE will expire, February 29, 2008

I would LOVE to see a GREAT AMOUNT of participation in this new activity of OURS. Seems like the MORE you come around the MORE I feel that I want to give. *ugh. . .did I really say that? I think I'm feeling sick again. . .just kidding!!*

Stay tuned. . .I will be featuring another promotion of "Misty Morning" QP's very soon!!! Until then. . .

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