Download A Day

At Divine Digital I am one of the 3 designers who is doing the Download A Day (DAD). Every day for an entire month papers, elements and alphas the 3 of us made are going to be available here
http://www.divinedigital.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=592
If you don't have an account at Divine you will need one, but it will be totally worth it. They do this every month, with different designers.

My newest kit

Can you believe I drew that? Summer gave me the idea of the skirt. Pretty cute!!

Do you like this?

I am in love with this paper I made and had to share with you. I am loving the torn ragged look! So much fun!!

Lesson 1

Hi ladies!! Are you ready for your first lesson? There are so many different ways we could do this, so I hope this works. We are going to become familiar with the digital world. So, I want you to sign up at Digital Shop Talk and either Elemental Scraps or Divine Digital or all three. Up to you. There are 3 areas to look around and get to know and understand. Try and use the same name in all the sites you sign up to. You get to know people from there names from site to site. I am stangergirls. Let me know who you are.
1 The forums; These are a lot of fun. In the forums you are going to meet other scrappers. The digital world is HUGE ladies. They are from all over the world. People post all sorts of stuff, scrap and non scrap related info. Some of the jargon you may see: ISO= in search of. NSBR= non scrap book related. These are just two, but only ones I can think of right now. There are instructional and very helpful areas for newbies. Check them out.
Each site is set up a little different, but somewhat the same. The forums are broke up into various topics. Check them out and browse. There is generally postings for freebies on blogs, or at stores. Sometimes there is a post saying who wants a RAK(random act of kindness). Check those out, they are often times cool things to win if you comment in the thread.
2. Gallery: This is where you will post your layouts. If you want. It is also a great way to get ideas. I browse the galleries ALL the time for inspiration. Plus you can see the designers stuff. Most scrappers give credit to the designers they have used, so if you want to know who did the paper or elements then click on the photo and look at the description. They also give you a link to there stores. Very helpful.
3 Store/Boutique: Get an idea of prices and what is out there. You don't have to purchase anything, but it is fun to see what is being made.
There is an awesome blog Ikeagodess. She posts freebies with a link to the stores. It is my favorite site to find the fun and cool freebies. WARNING: don't download everything you see. You can get carried away and use up all your free space on your computer.
Ok once you have signed up, you may get some thank you gifts. Before you download I want you to make some folders to keep track of everything.
First make a folder on your desktop and lable it Scrap
When you download the freebies, they are going to be zipped and you will need to unzip them. Once unzipped place them in the scrap folder. Make sure you know where you are downloading the folders too. I have a download section, that all my downloads go, but this may not be the case. Once you click on the download, it will ask you where you want it, if you don't have a download folder make one or direct it to scrap. You are going to delete the zipped file once you download it. Decide which is going to be easy. I like having a download folder and then move my stuff to the scrap folder.
Side note: All my freebies I did not keep in there individual folder. In my scrap folder I have sub folders; Paper, Ribbons, Flowers, Buttons and so on. It was alot easier to look for paper in 1 spot rather than open up a ton of differnt folders. My teams(explain later), I kept in there own folders in a seperate folder.
Phew are you overwhelmed? That is enough for now. Later I will explain some ways to help save space. For now I think you have enough. Don't hesitate to email me and ask questions. Also the forums are awesome and very helpful!!!! Good luck ladies!!

Look how cute!!

www.divinedigital.com

Digital Scrapbooking!!!

If you don't know this by now, I am addicted to scrapbooking! I have recently (2years or so) started doing digital scrapping. It is so much fun. I still love paper version, just love the digital a little more. NO, I am not getting rid of my stuff, I still make cards and play in there! I have converted 2 of my friends over to the dark/digital side, and have many more who are interested in learning. I have been thinking for the past few months, how in the heck do i get them all together at the same time? How I ask you? I still don't have the answer, we would all need to have our computers and may even need the internet. So, I decided that I would try doing some lessons or leading you to the sites I learned from. Before I start doing this. I need to know if you are really interested? Please leave me a comment if you are truly interested.
Here are some pluses to Digtial: *Cleaner, you are not having to pull everything out and hurry. If you are not finished, you just save it.
*Cheaper, once you have your program, you don't ever have to spend a dime. There are a TON of freebie stuff out there. But if you do buy something you can use it over and over and over again. I recommend purchasing once in a while, support the talented ladies you offer the freebies.
* Freedom, I am not sure if this is right, but I am able to do so much more to a page than I was with paper. It really is a blast!!!
Cons: You have invested a lot of money in the paper stuff. You may use up all your computer space on freebies.
Warning: When I first started if it said free i was downloading, don't. Look at it and if you can imagine using then get it.
Always, always leave a comment thanking the person for the freebie!
NEVER, EVER give someone something you downloaded, even if you purchased it!! EVER!!
This is piracy and is a big deal. Take this seriously!!

What you will need: Adobe Photoshop any version, I have CS2. There are several other programs Corel and others that I have drawn a blank on. Photoshop has a free trial. Any program will work, I am just not familiar with others, and will not be able to help you.
Your pictures on the computer.
Ok so for now that is it!! I will wait to hear from you and then go from there!!

Contests, kits and donations

Picture of the day is going awesome! It's only been a week, so no missed days. Wahooooo!
I am in a contest at Funky Playground Designs, we find out who goes on to the next round tomorrow!! I really like this store, really really like, and want to go on, but OMG there are some awesome designers!!! Heres mine!


Here is my latest kit! Had a lot of fun making this!!

Summer and I adopted a little girl from Africa. MYO , Mondesa Youth Opportunties. So excited to do this and help someone else. One day Summer, Misty and I are going to go to Africa and volunteer. Until then, we will help Wendy

Picture a Day for a year

I found this cool site Photojojo. You take a picture every day for a year. See you life in a whole new way. Amy and I are going to try doing this, starting yesterday. I am uploading my photos to Flickr. I think this is going to be fun! I hope I can remember to do it everyday. The one nice thing is my phone has a camera. I took this one at lunch. I challenge you all to try this! .

This and more of that!

We are not sure how, but Summer's pictures/post got put on my blog! It is a cute room, for a cute girl!
A few things that I think are really cool!
The first thing! One of my favorite authors, Amy Cohen, has emailed me on Good Reads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is so coooooooool! If you did not read her book the first time I told you too, then you must read it now! The Late Bloomers Revolution! It is the best book ever! When I get it back, I think I may just read it again. Any one who wants to borrow it, let me know.
I got Angie hooked on digital scrapbooking! I have brought her over to the dark side!! HAHA. I am not sure if she has posted her layout on her blog, but she is gooooood!! Way to go Angie, welcome aboard lady!
I am participating in a new designer challenge at Funky Playground. There are going to be a ton of freebies. You have to sign up, but it will be worth it!!!!!
http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/newsletter/

New room!

I am moving downstairs i am so excited! This is my birthday present from my mom and dad!