Birthday Celebration, New Kit and a Freebie (or two)

I had these great intentions of a fun whitty post but alas I managed to get sidetracked and the fun whitty post is on someone else's blog, lol.

However I would like to share my day with the B~man on Saturday. After baseball we came home for him to change and then go shopping...........yep he has gotten this bug about going shopping. New running shoes were a necessity as his are dying so that was first on our list. That was painless, although I must say the options for boys is not as good as it is for girls. Next came the biggie, I knew he wanted to go to Aeropostale so bad, see the 'name brand' bug has just hit him. Old Navy and WalMart aren't all of it anymore I'm sad to say. So off we go........to the outlet store, lol. Pay dirt as they had buy one shirt and get one free so that easy and cheap enough. The shorts on the other hand, not so much but he needed some. Next it was American Eagle and again he found a shirt on sale for $14. 95, so to the cashier we go. I had a little boy who was grinning from ear to ear with his new clothes.

Now I'm not one to buy into this whole gotta have this label, but I'm also a realist and if I can get him a few items to make him happy then I'm going to do it. Not a whole wardrobe mind you but a few shirts and shorts is easy enough to do. We then had a gourment meal of Taco Bell, yep that was what he wanted. Home we went after a wonderful afternoon of shopping and being at 'the mall'.

It paid off too as when we got home he put all his clean clothes away (that had been in the laundrey basket for a week) and picked up his room. Wonder when the next BOGO sale at Aeropostale is going to be?

Birthday Celebration at Sunshine Studio Scraps.

Thats right, the Sunshine Gang is celebrating their first birthday and it's going to be a week long event! There are challenges, events, prizes, new items in the store all kinds of fun stuff so make sure you head on over.

To help kick this celebration off I have a freebie for you. Click on the image or below.
Which you can download HERE

I am also hosting two challenges and you can pick up a freebie from the one and both have 'birthday presents' for you if you participate. So grab a party hat and come on over.

New Kit from Pineapple Plantation Designs

The Pineapple Queen has created another wonderful kit for you. Sweet Serenity has a wonderful colour palette that is easily used for masculine layouts with the blue and metal but has that hint of pink to very easily make it feminine as well. As always Fresh Fruit is 20% off for the first week and if you head on over to DSA you might be able to win it for free!!

That's it for tonight, hope to be back during the week to post some more. I really want to blog more often, summer is coming and I will hopefully have more time then :)

Hope to see you at my favourite haunts.

Blog Train Freebie--link is fixed

My train is late.................... Link is fixed

Sorry all, guess my station is a bit late and for that I apologize. We decided it was time to have another blog train as we have so much fun doing them. This time my peeps and I have used Kami's kit Sprocket to create a gear shaped brag book for you....................psssst, perfect for a hybrid Father's Day gift. You can click on the image or below it for your link.

download: Here ---link is fixed

Enjoy your long weekend everyone, and next stop is Tami - http://ifyourescrappyandyouknowit.blogspot.com/

While I have you here, don't forget about the fantastic SYTYCD contest over at Digiscrap Addicts. There is some fine comptetition and amazing kits that you can pick up for free.

While I'm actually wiping off the dust from this poor neglected blog think I'll show you what Shauna and Kami have released for us this week. It always means fun when the two of them get together and create a kit and this one is no exception. I show you 'Whaddamess'.

As always, Fresh Fruit is 20% for the first week.

NSD--Big News, Freebies Galore!

Ok, where do I begin? Other then to say I totally suck at keeping this blog up to date. I am truly hoping that I can change that soon. I know, I keep saying that and it hasn't happened yet. I have a couple of freebies of my own in the works just not been in a 'scrappy' mode this week. I think I needed to step away from the computer for a few days and unstable weather (as in storms) were a good way for me to do it. Of course now I feel totally lost and behind, lol.

On to the good stuff!! NSD--related

Scrap Orchard has soooo much going on, here's a quick run down;

Farmer's Market, DIY Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, Mega Mega Sale, and all kinds of Grab Bags. Lots and lots to keep you busy over there for sure.

I of course would be remiss if I didn't give a shout out to my fave ladies and their new kits/grab bags;

Ziska and Kami (Ziggle Designs) have teamed up again to bring us a really cute kit that also happens to be part of a grab bag. Available at both Scrap Orchard and SBG

Shauna(Pineapple Plantation Designs) has a great kit in her grab bag, with colours that will make scrapping any page simple.

Ziska again (think she's doing this to me on purpose) with another new kit, this time with Monica from mgl Scraps, perfect for little ones, a boy and a girl version. So hop on over and check out my faves new stuff, MZ kids
Oh and guess what? I have another word art pack in Ziska's store. This pack coordinates with the Forest Friends Collab.

On to some Sunny news now......................

There is store wide sale!! 50% off regular items and 25% off CU items!!

Plus us Wonder Girls went overboard again and created way too much for only one kit for our Monthly Layout Contest kit so we proudly present Heaven Sent 2. Each of us has a portion and by visiting all of us you can pick up this great kit. If you would like Heaven Sent then you can visit Sunshine Studio Scraps to find out how to pick up Heaven Sent for free!

My link for Heaven Sent 2

Fellow Wonder Girls--

SUN's Blog * http://sunshinestudioscraps.com/blog/

Laura * http://lauras-little-world.blogspot.com/

Janel * http://janelscraps.blogspot.com/

Ale * http://madamewing.blogspot.com/

Teri * http://teri-scrappingmylife.blogspot.com/

Jaye * http://jayedid-designs.blogspot.com/ --you are here now :o)

There will also be a speed scrap today hosted by Madam Wing and Moon Scraps at 7 PM EST, it promises to be a good time You can also pick up a Saturday Night Fever freebie to celebrate the release of their new collab, just click on the image or above to get this great little gift. Sorry this was soooo long winded.............................but Happy National Scrapbook Day!!

I'm Horrible!

I am so terrible! Here I am every night thinking 'I need to get something on my blog' and it didn't happen :(


I did get some of my mojo back and have done some new layouts that I'm really proud of. Been in a template slump though..........I know I could turn my layouts into a template but I want to do something different. I have some ideas rolling around in this head of mine so hopefully I will hav one up by the end of the weekend. I do have something in the works though...................my first kit! Yep I am in the midst of making a kit. Just have to add some elements to it and debating on making an alpha. Of course I have to see if a certain designer who has been pushing me to do this will kindly CC it for me before I put it out there.



Do you want the opportunity to win an entire store? I mean the whole kit and kaboodle!! Every little piece of product! Well all you have to do is head over to Scrap Orchard (yes my home away from home) and get yourself a lottery ticket, or two or three...............well you get the picture.

Is that not an awesome opportunity or what? OK, now I will be back before the end of the weekend and I will cross my fingers that I have something for you..............anyone out there who reads me, lol.

Birthday, Grand Opening, Chatter and a Freebie!

Ok so where do I start? I have so much it feels like my head is going to explode. Want a little personal news? Ok, I shall bore you with my details.

Had my six month checkup at the Cancer Clinic last week, news is all good!! For my particular type of cancer my highest risk of recurrance was the first three years...........well I hit my 3 years and all is clear, I know 'yay me'. Now my risk drops to 10-20% and in another 4 years I can proclaim myself 'cured', doesn't that sound wonderful? It was great news for me as the Oncologist sated that I was lucky as my cancer was very very aggressive. I kind of clued in when I had a consult on Monday and she was booking me chemo for the Tuesday. So there's my most happy news!!

Birthday News--Scrap Orchard is One today!!

Yes that wonderful place that I call home is one year old today. It has been so wonderful watching that site grow and grow and I am proud to say I have been a part of it since day 1. The people there are fantastic, designers, owners, fellow scrappers................here's to you!!

There are lots of things planned for this momentous occasion and when the 'Queen Bees' do things they do things!! Here is just a little of what is going on;

Watch for:

Lottery tickets can be purchased, the winner will win the whole store

There is a Scrap Orchard/Gotta Pixel challenge too!!

ok, taking a breath now because this is not all!!

Digiscrap Addicts offical Grand Opening is tomorrow as well!

There are all kinds of things going on over there too. Contests, prizes, freebies..........I can't stand it and am very upset that I will be at work all day. Look out though as my butt will be square tomorrow night as I plop in front of the computer and play, shop, scap.

I promised a freebie and it's coming up, I promise. Just have to show you something I'm very proud of. I have a word art pack for sale, yep, knock me over with a feather. Ziska asked me to create some word art and she liked it so much it's in her store!! Wahoo!!

Now on to what you've probably been waitng for, the freebie. Well here it is and I hope you like it.

Box.net--download

4Shared--download

I was going through my folders and have some papers and elements I made that are sitting there, so you could end up seeing a 'Hodge Podge' pack sometime in the near future. Have a great day and don't forget to head over to Scrap Orchard and Digiscrap Addicts for some great shopping, contests and freebies!!

I'm Here!! Beach Party and Freebie!!

Do you have jet lag from your flight? The beach in Portugal is gorgeous!! But I'm glad you decided to come to the beautiful Island of Jamaica!! I thought a nice evening stroll along the beach here at the Royal DeCameron in Runaway Bay would be relaxing. If we just walk a little further down, to that large hut on the water, we can go sip some exotic drinks at the swing bar and watch the sun set over the ocean. There's nothing more beautiful than a Jamaican sunset (ok the sunrise is pretty amazing too). Just click on these words to get your party favour from me: jaye in Jamaica

Glad you came to visit! I'll take you to your plane where you can go visit Ale in Cancun.

But before you go, I want to show you something that I'm really excited about! Franziska has a new collab called April Showers with Irene Alexeeva that is just wonderful. Check this out!! Yep there is word art available for this awesome kit by none other than yours truly!! Is that just wild? I think so too. The kit and wordart is on sale right now so go check it out. The images are linked...............and of course I have a layout to show you :)

My goal is to be back tomorrow with a post about some news and hopefully a new template or something for you. Have a great one!!

Happy Birthday Teri!

I am a little late in posting this, but I want to wish a wonderful friend Teri a very happy birthday. I hope your day was filled with joy and happiness. I did wish her a happy birthday on her birthday which by the time you are reading this was yesterday, lol.




Well it's up and running and hopping away!! What's that? I know you're asking. This incredible new site to hang out at, DigiScrapAddicts. Already have chances to win great kits from designers, happy fun chatter going on in the forums, gorgeous layouts filling the gallery and the 'official' opening isn't until April 1!

Come on over and enjoy the fun!!

I'm hoping to have another freebie posted for you tomorrow. Do you need the PNG files? I'm asking because that is what takes me sooooo long, saving each individual file, lol. If not needed then I can go a lot quicker!!

Have a wonderful day!! Signing out, jaye