I know . . .I've been a terrible blogger

and digital scrapbook designer as well!  Inspiration for scrapbook designing has been fleeting and hard to find these past several months.  However, I do have a fun surprise . . . I've started a new blog, Prairie Street Studio!  I hope you come check out my new blog, Prairie Street Studio to see what I've been up to lately.

Hope to see you there:  Prairie Street Studio blog

Perhaps at another time . . .

Since there seems to be no interest in the giveaway, I am cancelling it for now.  I came down with a bad head cold and was out of commission for 3 days here and have not been able to finish the album.   All the pages are printed, I just want to add some embellishments and other personal touches.   Hopefully, I will be able to get to it in the next several days.

I will wait another 2 weeks or so and maybe try the giveaway again.

Until next time . . . Happy Digi-Scrapping

~Connie

A Fantastic Giveaway!

I have wonderful news!  I just discovered something really fun. It’s a scrapbooking software program called MyMemories Suite.  It’s so easy-to-use that I made my first photo album in a matter of minutes!  I simply picked one of the many pre-made designer templates that comes with the program, selected the photographs that I wanted to use and these beautiful pages were created in minutes!  That was it!

I had over 16 pages completed for a scrapbook of Christmas photos that were taken back in 2009.  Now if you know me, I spend alot of time designing and a little bit of time creating pages.  I have lots of kits, several scrapbook pages, but no actual finished scrapbook to show for all that hard work.  That’s where MyMemories Suite comes in.  The thing that took the most time when creating the Christmas pages was writing the journaling . . . and even that wasn’t too bad.  If you like to create scrapbook pages quickly and effortlessly, then MyMemories Suite is for you!

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even create your own pages from scratch!  You can then turn your pages into a calendar, add music to create a movie for viewing on your computer or a DVD for viewing on your own TV.  You can even have your pages professionally bound and printed or . . . as I elected to do . . . print the pages yourself and add your own embellishments and/or other personal touches for a hybrid scrapbook page.  You can see several of the pages that I printed up in the previews below.  I purchased an 8 x 8 album from the craft store yesterday and will post pictures of the completed book as soon as it’s done.

Now for the best part!  I am giving away a free copy of My Memories Suite digital scrapbook software to one lucky follower!  So here’s the deal . . .  become a follower of this here blog as indicated to the right, “like” CC’s digital designs page on Facebook and/or My Memories Suite Facebook page and/or sign up for my newsletter for up to 4 chances to win a copy of this phenomenal software package.   Be sure to leave a comment on this post for each one of the sites/blogs that you follow letting me know where and how you are following.  If you are already a follower or “like” my Facebook page, just leave a comment on this post telling me so and you will be eligible for up to 4 chances to win the MyMemories Suite software!  Be sure to follow or like any or all of the above and post your comment(s) here by midnight, Saturday, November 19, 2001.  I will announce the winner of the giveaway some time on Sunday, November 20^th.

I’m really excited about this software!  If you’ve been wanting to try digi-scrapping with minimal effort and investment, this is your chance!.  If you’d rather not follow and cannot wait for the giveaway and just want to dig right in to see what MyMemories Suite has to offer, I have a way for you to get MyMemories Suite at an affordable price.  Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software,  copy and paste this code:   STMMMS34574 and use it in the promo code box on the shopping cart page!  You will get $10 off the software (a reduced price of only $29.95), plus you’ll also get a coupon for $10 to use in the MyMemories online store.  That’s a $20 value in all!  Go check it out.  I know you’re gonna love this software!

Here's a preivew of some of the pages created with the MyMemories Suite software . . .

Well . . . I am off for now so I can get more of those pages printed and into my album.  I will be back in the next day or 2 to post photos of my finished "Christmas 2009" scrapbook that I put together.

 Until then . . . Happy Digi-Scrapbooking!

~Connie

Just a couple of days late

I've had so much fun these past few weeks playing the "crafty Mom" and getting the house ready for Halloween that I never finished the kit I was working on until tonight.  Hope you enjoy . . . it's a little more for the hard core Halloween enthusiast with the blood and gore, but it is FREE!!  Hope you like it.  You will find links are below the preview for the downloads.

Fright Night:  alpha
                       elements
                       papers

Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time . . .

~Connie

Even more freebies!

I forgot to post my freebie from last week's round of NDC and I also have another one from this week.  This is the final week so I'm not sure when I will be having more freebies available again.  Get them while you can!  This past four weeks has got me back into "designing mode" and helped me get out of a rut that lasted 6 months.  Hope you like the results!  Click on the previews and you will be taken to Digital Scrapbooking Studio's Gallery where you will find links for downloading each of these kits.

First we have Evenin' with Ma 'n Pa.  The challenge was to take the theme of "evening news" and create a heritage type kit.

This final week's challenge was to create a full size kit with the theme of "midnight".  Night's Passion is what I came up with . . .

As I mentioned before, get them while you can.  They may not be around for long!

Plese let me know what you think and Thanks for stopping by!

Until next time . . .

~Connie

Another freebie!

This is yet another kit I made for NDC at Digital Scrapbooking Studio.

Click on the image to be taken to Digital Scrapbooking Studio's site where you will find the links.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy!

~Connie

I know it's been a while . . .

. . . but I have great news!  I've entered the Next Designer Contest over at Digital Scrapbooking Studio and that means a FREEBIE is available.  The theme for the first round is "Daybreak" with a soft pastel palette.  I was a little rusty since it's been about 6 months since creating anything for digi scrapping, but I hope you like my mini kit.

Click on the preview image below to be taken to Digital Scrapbooking Studio's gallery where you will find the link for the download.

Enjoy and THANKS for stopping by!

~Connie

Welcome to the Pirates Not Allowed Blog Train!

For April, we have put together an Anti-Piracy kit for you!  Thanks for stopping by.  You've reached stop number 41 here and should have just come from Bethai Creations blog.

On this stop, I offer you this fun mini kit:

You can download the kit by clicking the following link:  No Pirates Allowed page kit

Your next stop will be Polkadot Pixels blog.  If you ever get lost along the way, you can always fnd a master list of blogs on this train by going to The Blog Train Blog.

Enjoy the rest of your journey along the blog train.  Hope you like all the wonderful goodies these fabulous designers have created for you!

While you're here, please be sure the follow me or become a fan on FB so that you don't miss any of my future freebies and kits!

Until next time . . . HAPPY DIGI SCRAPPING!!

PIRATES NOT ALLOWED

APRIL 2011 BLOG TRAIN BLOG

~Connie

Welcome to My Heart's Dream!

Hello and welcome to the February Blog Train for My Heart's Dream.  I hope you are enjoying your ride on the train.  You've reached stop number 53.  You should have just come from Jumbbumble Designs.

On this stop, I offer you this wonderful mini kit . . .

You can download this kit by clicking here:  My Heart's Dream page kit

Your next stop on this Blog Train will be at Laura Maries Scraps. 

I wish you tons of fun on the rest of your journey!  If you get lost or would like to see the full list of participants for this Blog Train, you can find the Master List here:  The Blog Train Blog.

Please be sure to become a follower of my blog or subscribe to my newsletter while you're here.  I don't want you to miss out on all the fun things coming to you from CC's digital designs in the New Year!

My Heart's Dream
February 2011 Blog Train

Thanks for stopping by!  Until next time . . .

~Connie

January's Create-a-Kit Challenge, etc.

The kit for this month's challenge is coming along nicely!

As the month is winding down, I will need to finish this, but I also want to try and finish up a couple of other things I've been working on.  On top of all that, I have some work to do for DID's Feburary Collab as well.  Looks like I'm gonna be busy, Busy, BUSY this next week or so.

Don't forget . . . February 1st also holds a special little something coming your way so be sure to check back again real soon!

~Connie

Many different things happening lately

I've been so busy and haven't been able to post here.  Lots going on . . . I've teamed up together with Anelia.net to bring you all a beautiful new kit.  Days of Wine and Roses has a fun romantic feel with beautiful red, burgundy and green to freshen everything up.

Check it out at the DID store here!

I've also completed the December Create-a-Kit Challenge and the results were fabulous!  Spring Victorian Garden page kit is now available at the DID store as well.  Here is a preview . . .

and some close-ups as well . . .

We are currenlty working on the January Create-a-Kit Challenge in the forum at DID.  Come make some suggestions for the elements to be included in the kit and you could win the kit!

Following is the color palette we are using so come check it out here!

I must say that I've been learning so much from these Create-a-Kit Challenges.  I really think this is more of a challenge for me than it is for any of you.  All you have to do is make suggestions for the papers, elements and even the name of the kit and you could be a winner.  How great is that!  I do all the work and you get a reward.  But I must also say that what I am rewarded with is helping me tremendously in my designing of new kits.  So all of us win!

Also, be sure to keep an eye on the goings on here . . . I have something special coming on February 1st!!  (I'm just so excited about it) . . . It's gonna be fun, Fun, FUN!

Until next time . . .

~Connie

Winter Wonderland page kit

I have a new kit in the store.  Winter Wonderland page kit has shades of aqua, blue and white and lots of sparkle!  Check it out in the store here!

and here are some close ups . . .

I hope everyone is enjoying the coming holiday season and getting their shopping done.  Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

~Connie

Fit for a King page kit!

Here's the results of the November Create-a-Kit challenge:

Fit for a King page kit is perfect for creating layouts about those men in your life.  It has just the right amout of masculinity and coolness.  Modern fun colors make it edgy enough for layouts featuring the younger guys too!  It is now available in my store at DID.

Here are some photographs showing the details:

Be sure to stop by my store to check it out and get a detailed list of what is included in the kit!  Fit for a King page kit

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to be back again soon.

~Connie

New! In the Kitchen page kit

Now is the season that everybody naturally gravitates to nesting and thinking of everything for hearth and home.  What better way than to add some home cooked meals to your recipe box and baking layouts to your scrapbook!  My In the Kitchen page kit has all the warmth of spices and sweetness of sugar to help create a layout of your favorites from the kitchen.  This kit also includes templates (front and back) for recipe cards that can be printed in 2 different sizes; 3x5 and 4x6.  Hope you like it!

You can find it in the DID store here!

While you're there, don't forget . . . Santa's Digi Express begins on November 16th with all sorts of challenges and prizes for 10 full days.  Be sure to grab Santa's Sack as you will need it for creating your layouts for the challenges at the super low price of just $3.50.   Once the fun begins, the price of Santa's Sack will go up so grab it now!

I hope to be back again soon with more digital goodies for you!

~Connie

New kit in the store and a Sale!

I have a new kit in the store . . .

Frosty Days has all the sparkle and glitter of snowy winter days!  Check it out here at the DID store today!

While you're at the store, you'll notice that everything is on sale!  Today and tomorrow all items are 50% off.  On Sunday, you can still get some great savings at 30% off!  Stop by today and see what kind of goodies you can find to scrap your next precious memory and/or and photos with!

Don't forget that Santa's Digi Express starts is just 10 more days too!  Grab Santa's Sack now at an unbelieveable low price of just $3.50!  Once the challenges start on November 16th, the price will go up so why not grab it NOW!

I just can't wait for the FUN to begin!  Hope to see you there.

~Connie

Welcome to the November Blog Train!

How exciting!  I hope you've been enjoying your ride on the blog train.  You should have just come from Ruby Lane.

You've made to stop number 88 on the train.  I know you've got some wonderful goodies so far and I hope you like my offering as well!

You can download this kit by clicking here:  Love, Peace & Eternity page kit

Your next stop will be at Designs by Vicky

If you need any help or get lost . . . you can always go to the master list for this blog train posted over at The Blog Train Blog



The Orient

November 2010 Blog Train

Enjoy the rest of your ride and hope to see you back again soon!

~Connie

A Spooktacular Freebie!

I decided to revise, update and add to my Spooky Hallow page kit that I gave away last year and that means I have a freebie for all who want it!  You’ll find bats and a crow, jack o’lanterns and tombstones, and other little goodies to set the mood for an eerie Halloween!

You can create your own little spooky scene highlighting your little ones . . . or maybe even the big kids too . . . using all those photos you’re sure to be taking this Halloween!

Here are some close-ups showing more detail of what‘s included in the kit . . .

The complete kit can be downloaded in three (3) parts from the following links:

Spooky Hallow - alpha pack

Spooky Hallow – elements

Spooky Hallow – papers

Hope you enjoy this freebie and come back to visit again soon!  If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or problems with the files or links, please feel free to contact me via email.  You may find my email by clicking on and viewing my complete profile in the sidebar at the right.

Thanks for stopping by and h0pe to be back soon!

~Connie

Another new kit in the store!

The day has been really busy and I almost forgot to post this here!  I have the October All About Me Challenge up and if you upload a layout to the gallery, you could get my latest kit for FREE!  You can also find it in the store by clicking the blinkie to my shop at the right-hand side bar.

This one is an extension and update of a kit I did earlier this year with the SNL group.  It’s call Blueberry Dreams!  Fun teal, purples and blues combined to bring you a kit with passion and lots of sparkle too!  Hope you like it!



and here are sum close-ups . . .







and the layout I did for the All About Me Challenge . . .



Remember, if you create a layout and upload it to the All About Me Challenge Gallery and also post a link in the forum by October 31st, you will receive my Blueberry Dreams page kit for FREE!

Until next time . . . Happy Digi Scrapping

~Connie

Lots happening!

I just released a new kit . . . Art Nouveau page kit!

 

You can find it in the DID store here!

I am hosting the Speed Scrap tonight at DID.  You could get this kit for free if you attend and upload a layout to the Speed Scrap gallery before noon tomorrow.  Here are all the details: 

Hope to see you there!

~Connie

Vicky’s Wedding page kit-now in the store!

I know it’s been a while, but I do have a new kit in the store . . . It’s called Vicky’s Wedding and it’s a bright and elegant kit for the modern bride.  I’m thrilled with the way it turned out!  Hope you like it!

. . . and here are some close ups highlighting the details of some of the elements and papers . . .

 

Finally, here’s a layout using the kit . . .

If you are interested in purchasing this kit or want to see the other kits I have available, please visit my store at Designs in Digital.  Until next time, Happy Digi-Scrapping!

~Connie