Exclusive Kit........March AFX Files

Kim here...with a gorgeous preview for you of Osten's latest design exclusive to the AFX Files Ezine:

Doesn't this kit just scream Spring to you? Believe me, the preview does not do justice to this "Dude minikit"! To get your copy, and to grab the March edition of the AFX files,

click here to go to the AFX Blog! Remember, the AFX Files Ezine is always free! Enjoy and thanks for reading!

"Tortured Love" is in the Shop Now!

OMGoodness!!! Has it been a STRUGGLE to work again with RED and PINK for Valentine's Day....SHEESH!!!

Anyway, I've FINALLY completed my next NEW RELEASE just for those VALENTINE PHOTOS!! I will be uploading ALL WEEK to release ON Valentine's DAY!!! WOO HOO!!!

I've thought long and hard of how to work this NEW RELEASE and decided that PROCEEDS that come from the SALE of this kit, GOES into the POT for the NEW CHATROOM!!!! So, HELP US get it and GRAB my NEW "Tortured Love" Scrapkit.

We NEED a CHATROOM!! Help US get ONE that's compatable with OUR NEW HOME.

Tortured Love is in the shop now!

What's New with Dude?

Kim here, with a big update for you...

First up is a special Love Challenge going on over at Club Dude where Osten is asking that you Torture him with Love....by creating Valentines for him in honor of the holiday. This is a challenge with posting bonuses; you can earn up to 8 bonuses that coordinate perfectly with Dude's new kit seen below. Come check out the challenge for the rules and previews of the posting bonuses!

Next, is Osten's FABULOUS new kit, Tortured Love!


Filled with Osten's signature stunning, lush, and imaginative style you will receive with your purchase of Tortured Love 20 background papers and 139 unique elements.

Tortured Love goes on sale on Saturday, February 14th in the shop at OWD.

Lastly, an announcement from Osten:

"OH MAN...It's with SADNESS in my February Heart to not be able to get the new chatroom software in time for THIS Month's Chat. Poo POO!!

However, NEVER FEAR -- we'll STILL have the CHALLENGE! In concordance with the creation of my NEW KIT, "Tortured Love" -- I've created a coordinating mini kit for your Posting Bonus!"

No previews, folks...for that you'll have to wander over to Club Dude and check it out for yourself. Dude has also posted the challenge rules and requirements and I will give you a hint: the posting bonus perfectly coordinates and is NOT a minikit!! You know Dude doesn't do "mini" rofl!

So what are you waiting for? Get on over to Club Dude and check out what's going on and jump in on all of the fun we're having there!

Club Dude - Osten Wilkins Designs

Instructions to make your entry into Club Dude, Osten's new forums and galleries, smooth:

1 - go to OstenWilkinsDesigns and click on the Forums button.

2 - when the next page opens, REGISTER, as this is a new site.

3 - use the same email address, login name and password that you used at the old site.

4 - hit enter.

5 - check your email for confirmation of registration at the new site, and click the link to validate your membership.

6 - log in at Club Dude!

That's it - if you follow these instructions you'll be able to access the forums and galleries at the new site. The old site is offline, so any layouts you had posted will need to be reposted at Club Dude.

OWD Site Update...

...make sure you check out Osten Wilkins Designs, click on Forums and follow the instructions posted there to REGISTER at the new site!

That's right........your username and pwd from the original site will not work until you register at the new site!

What's New at Osten Wilkins Designs

Kim here, your new OWD Blog Buddy, with updates on what Osten has been up to recently. First up we have some store additions:

You can find A Magical Season here at OWD.

A Magical Seasons Prezzies and Trees Addon can be found here at OWD.

A Magical Seasons Stockings Addon can be found here.

And the last part of this collection, A Magical Season Baubles Addon, can be found here.

Did you miss out on Dude's 12 Days of Christmas in the forums? If so, here's your chance to pick up all 12 days of goodies in the OWD store:


As if Osten's Christmas goodies weren't enough for you, he has created a winter collection as well. Introducing Winter Wonderland:

You can find Winter Wonderland in the shop at OWD here.

What is going on in the forums at Osten Wilkins Designs? You can check it out for yourself here, but I'd like to point out a few areas of interest:

- Amy has the January Bingo off and running

- Heidi has the Fontalicious challenge going

- Kim has started selecting Masterpieces of the Day and will be posting the Download a Month challenge tomorrow

- Dude's Embellish It Chat & Challenge happens this coming Monday, January 12th with chats at 12noon and 10pm, EST. Make sure you check out the thread for EI as there are sneak peaks posted of all of the goodies Dude has for you!

Lastly, Dude has created Club Dude, details of which you can check out in the forums here.

Currently there's special pricing on Club Dude memberships which you can check out in the store here.

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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