Taking a Break - and a Sale!

Greetings on this beautiful first day of December.  Where have the last 11 months gone - 2012 is flying by  - in the blink of an eye. And as it has flown by, I have realized that in this season of my life, my family needs me a bit more.  After some careful soul searching, I have decided to take a break from designing for stores so that I can better support and 'love on' my family.  This has been a difficult decision for me as I LOVE designing and am tickled that so many of you are able to use my collections in your scrapbooks to preserve your own family memories. In addition to more family time, I am anxious to find a little more "me" time - time to grow in my design skills (not giving up designing completely), time to explore other crafty opportunities (like mixed media), time to workout and take care of the physical me, and time to simply enjoy all of the blessings that surround me.  

The good news for you is the opportunity to purchase my current kits and collections at a deep discounted price - now through December 14th.  60% off! 

At Scrap Take Out - the sale price is already established for you (the discount will appear in your cart at checkout)   At MyMemories, simply use the discount code Shore60 at checkout (this is a one use per customer coupon code).  

I will still be blogging and sharing periodically. I will continue to offer my more popular collections on ETSY along with an occasional new one.  And I will be sure to participate in blog hops and facebook hops once in a while.  Thank you for your support...now go have fun and shop in my stores.

Blessed beyond measure...by the Shore.  

Digital Scrapbook Day - 2012

November 3rd is Digital Scrapbook Day ~ time to celebrate!

All "by the Shore designs" products at both Scrap TakeOut AND MyMemories are 30% off through Sunday.  Now is the time to stock up on your favorite digi-products.   And if that is not special enough - I have just released a new collection which is part of this fabulous sale.  The Inspired Collection is a "must have" for your digi-stash.

Scrap Take Out     MyMemories

This collection features 34 textured papers and a great selection of elements.  The alpha includes uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters - perfect for titles and accents.  The color palette in this collection is simply "inspiring" - perfect for layouts throughout the year!  You can purchase the papers, alpha and elements separately - or purchase all three kits in the full collection at a discounted price.  

Happy Digital Scrapbook Day!  Happy Scrapping.....by the Shore!

(note: at Scrap TakeOut - the discounted price may not appear on the Shoppe screen, but will appear in your "cart" when you are ready to check out)

Beauty of Autumn

I have just released a new collection and it is simply perfect for this time of the year.  The Beauty of Autumn collection features the soft colors of Fall ~ ideal for this lovely season (but you can certainly use it year round)

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This layout was created by one of Scrap Take Out's fabulous CT members Deanna and features Rainy Dayz Designs template as well as the Beauty of Autumn Collection.

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This layout  features a template by Simply Tiffany and the Beauty of Autumn Paper Collection.

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The Beauty of Autumn Collection is available at Scrap Take Out and MyMemories - on sale in both stores for a limited time.

Enjoying the Beauty of Autumn here in Colorado...but thinking about my Toes in the Sand...by the Shore.

Climb On

Today I am offering up a little bit of inspiration which features the new Photoshop Friday template from JessicaSprague as well as my Fresh Floral Fun Collection.

Fresh Floral Fun - available at NDISB - Scrap TakeOut -  MyMemories

This layout is of my daughter as she experienced her first attempt at rock wall climbing.  She tried so hard and was not willing to give up.  Did she make it to the top - no.  But did she make it further than she would have - had she not tried at all?  Absolutely.  What warmed my heart the most was the sounds of her peers cheering her on.  What a great experience for all of the kids.

So, what will you do today?  What are you going to try that is new? And who will you cheer on?

If my daughter can give it a try - so can you...by the Shore!

Cherished Memories

This past week I was privileged to be able to chaperon my daughter's class at our school's traditional Sixth Grade Camp. The good times shared during these three days will be cherished for years to come.

We woke up both mornings and joined other 'early birds' at the lake.  We enjoyed the quiet of the morning, the mist on the water and the sunlight as it started rising above the tree line.  I especially enjoyed remembering my own childhood when I would fish with my Dad - truly happy memories.  Admittedly, I did not like baiting the hook or taking care of my "catch" - but I loved casting and reeling in - and mostly, I simply loved my time with Dad.

Here is the first of (likely) many layouts from her camp adventure.  

The template is from a Photoshop Friday 2012 class at jessicasprague.com.  The papers and elements are from my "Shades of Gray" collection available at My Memories and Scrap Takeout.

Cherishing memories....by the Shore.

What We've Been Up To...

I am tickled pink that four years ago I stumbled on Project 366 (aka Project 365 and Project Life)  Becky Higgins approach to  memory keeping.  Sure I still create layouts for events, special occasions and 'just because' ~  but Project 366 allows me to quickly document those little things in life that make us who we are.

I have been making my albums for Project Life using a calendar year - but please don't let that intimidate you.  You can start anytime - so why not now.  You can go back or simply move forward.  The important thing is to get started.  I use my 366 Days in 2012 Quick Pages available at NDISB and MyMemories .

Quickpages have made staying current super easy. What if life happens and I simply don't have time to make a weekly layout. Yes, it happens!  Saturday night, I sat down and quickly created 3 double layouts for weeks 36,37 and 38.  Using these quickpages, it took no time at all to add my pictures, a touch of journaling and they are now resting in my "to be printed"  folder.

What if I forget to take a picture one day (gasp)?!?!  I can always use a picture from a neighboring day or can simply add some extra journaling.  I do try to keep a point and shoot in my purse - but I am finding myself reaching for my phone more and more to take quick pics (and the resolution is pretty good)

Moving forward ... presenting....Weeks 36,37 and 38...

I am forever thankful for Becky Higgins and her Project Life inspiration.  My family can often be found looking through these albums and cherishing memories (and that makes me smile)

Ready to make more little memories.....by the Shore.

What Inspires You?

Don't forget to pick up your freebie from the September Inspire Me Blog Train - here
(and my coordinating freebie on facebook) ~ These freebies will only be available till the end of September and then will be part of a larger kit in my stores.


My family inspires me.  My girls are priceless and I love creating layouts that share their activities, their passions and their love for each other.

Here are a few layouts I recently created from Jessica Sprague Photoshop Friday episodes.

This layout features a technique using paper as an overlay on a photo. Love the way this turned out -(and that this year my daughter is attending Concordia University as a freshman)

I don't often use paper as a background, but this picture of soccer balls was perfect. I need to take more random pictures like this.  The technique was organizing your layout in a grid.  A few tweaks to make it my own - and voila!  The star spray in the lower left corner is from my just released Football Fun Collection at My Memories. (coming soon to ScrapTakeOut)

The best memories of my girls are not the "staged" photos, but those where I capture them simply being together.  This Photoshop Friday uses an overlay and "cutout" to draw your eye to a focal point on your layout.

 Finally, this layout used digital "rub-ons" to create a title.  A fun technique.  Papers and Elements on this special page are from my Summer Happiness collection available at MyMemories, Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and ScrapTakeOut.

So, what inspires you?

I am heading out to make more memories....by the Shore

Are you ready for......

...some FOOTBALL!

My new collection ~ Football Fun ~  has just been released at My Memories.  Just in time to preserve your memories of the "Boys of Fall".  Whether you have an athlete in the family or are a die-hard fan - this collection is for you.  You can purchase each kit individually, but for those that "want it all", I have it bundled into one collection.  And for the rest of this week - the individual packs and the collection are on sale for just over 50% off.

And don't forget to head over to Mondays Blog Post at My Memories where I am this week's featured designer.  Comment on that post and you can win one of my kits at My Memories - your choice!  Life is Good!

Last week of summer - and fall is in the air....at the Shore.

Featured Designer

Head on over to My Memories to see who the featured designer is this week. And there is a great sale on this designers products for the entire week! There is even a chance to win one of 5 free kits! HERE

(spoiler alert - LOL)

Don't forget that there is still time to download my contribution from the Inspire Me September Blog Train and my coordinating freebie on Facebook.

And I have completed a new collection complete and it is currently being staged in my stores...a collection timely for this season- whether you are an athelete or a fan you are sure to love it.  Any guesses?


Have a super day - by the Shore.

Celebrate with me!

If you are stopping by for the September 2012 Inspire Me Blogtrain - you are in the right place!  Click here !

Celebrate good times! It's my birthday weekend!

All of my products at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and MyMemories are on sale!

54% off ~ now through Monday September 10th.

Make it an incredible weekend....by the Shore.

Week 33 - Project 366

33 weeks down - 19 to go (really??? where has the year gone)

With the start of the school year for my youngest, we can now start to find our new "normal".   Each season brings new activities, new adventures to enjoy together and new memories.  Life is good.

My 366 Days in 2012 Quickpages are still available at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and My Memories.  It's never to late to start.  And I would bet you have a lot of pictures sitting on your hard drive to scrap!

May you have a blessed week...by the Shore.

a HAPPY and COLORFUL layout

I created a layout for the 5K I ran (okay, I mostly walked) last weekend - The Color Run.  I could not quite decide which version of the layout I liked best, both are currently in my "to be printed" folder - but I would love feedback from you!

The first version reflects my typical scrapbooking style - simple and relatively clean.

On this second version, I added paint splotches which is reflective of the overall theme of the Color Run.

Almost too busy for me, but...there's something that I like about it.....

Which version do you like best - and why....

These layouts feature my newly released Summer Happiness collection - available at Natural Designs in Scrpabooking and My Memories.

(and if you want an alpha to coordinate, please check out my current facebook freebie)

Today, we enjoyed a picnic lunch and a walk around a lake - awwww - beautiful weather....by the Shore.

It's Friday!

And that means it's Photoshop Friday at jessicasprague.com

Here is my layout today - and it now sits all alone in my "to be printed" folder - which I emptied earlier this week to place an order with Persnickety Prints.  (But it won't be alone for long - I am working on a few additional layouts today)

I recolored the elements from this Photoshop Friday template and added papers and elements from my "A Rose is A Rose" collection available at NDISB and My Memories.

Natural Designs in Scrapbooking :  My Memories (papers) (elements)

Another warm day in Colorado - looking forward to a cool down this weekend.  Enjoy these Summer days with family and friends - Fall is just around the corner....by the Shore.

Priceless Memories

Priceless Memories - I love it when my girls simply "hang out" together.  Though seven years separate them - they are the best of friends.  One of their favorite things to do is grab a camera and have an impromptu photoshoot.

This layout features my "Fresh, Floral Fun Collection.  Available at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and My Memories.  This was such a great color palette to work with - has to be one of my favorites!

Don't forget that all of my products at My Memories are 50% off through tomorrow.  At Natural Designs in Scrapbooking, simply use the coupon code SPOTLIGHT to receive 50% off.  Both of these special offers are through July 31st only - so head on over today!

Have a beautiful week - make your own priceless memories...by the Shore.

PhotoShop Friday ~ Live Life Out Loud!

Another Photoshop Friday and another layout in my 'to be printed' folder.  Life is Good!

The technique in this week's Photoshop Friday at jessicasprague.com was using a font to create an outline  and using that same font as a clipping mask.  (See the title: PAINT)

I used the template provided which was already 'rich' in elements from the talented designers at jessicasprague.com.  I added papers from my Fresh Floral Fun collection available in both of my stores.

Fresh Floral Fun Available:   NDISB collection and MyMemories Paper 1/ Paper 2 / Elements

Don't forget that all of my products at NDISB are available at 50% off using the coupon code 'SPOTLIGHT'.  At MyMemories, I have placed all of my product on sale at 50% as well.  Both of these sales are in celebration of my two year 'Digi-Versary' and are through July 31, 2012.

Have a blessed day...by the Shore.

Little Works of Art

I have been part of an Artist Trading Card group for the last few years and simply love these little works of art.  An Artist Trading card is 2.5" x 3.5" - the size of a baseball card; cannot be sold (hence the word 'traded') and they are created in a variety of media. I personally love combining a bit of digital along with my traditional stash of paper and elements.

In June, the theme was Feet, Flip Flops and More.  I used my Toes in the Sand collection to make this card.  I created the base layers in Photoshop, printed out the layers and a few elements, used some scissors (remember those?), added some dimensional adhesives to give the elements a bit of depth and a little bling! (Using digital collectionsalong with real paper and elements is known as 'hybrid' crafting) Here are my ATCs for the month of June.

We have a theme for each month - and members sign up for those months that they wish - no long term commitments.  Themes have been as diverse as the members of the group - and even when we have a repeat theme, we are usually in a different place in our lives and therefore the artwork takes on a new flair. It is exciting to see everyone's take on the theme.  I typically host the swaps - the cards are sent to me and I redistribute when they have all arrived.  (so much fun to receive something in the mail other than bills!) If you are interesting in participating, please let me know (pamelarose@bytheshoredesigns.com) 

Available here:    NDISB Collection     MyMemories Papers / Elements

And, I have a new facebook freebie which coordinates with this collection - a fun and flexible alpha!  Head on over and pick up yours today before it goes in my stores.

Have a wonderful weekend...by the Shore.

Digi-Versary! (yes, I like fun new words)

OK, so Digi-Versary may not be added to next edition of Websters - but it's fun to say and fun to celebrate!

A few years ago I made the decision to branch out from digital scrapbooking and explore digital designing.  What a great couple of years it has been.  I graduated from both of the advanced digital design classes at jessicasprague.com, became a certified digital designer and was blessed to be part of a designers workshop in Utah with Carina Gardner earlier this year. I am currently in two fabulous online stores - Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and My Memories.  The journey has been wonderful - I have met so many fabulous designers, digital scrapbookers, traditional scrapbookers and multi-media artists.  And I know that this adventure has just begun and there is so much more fun ahead!

To celebrate my two year Digi-Versary - all by the Shore designs products in both of my stores are on sale through the end of July.  Here are just a few of the collections and best sellers that you will find:

At Natural Designs in Scrapbooking - simply use the coupon code SPOTLIGHT when you check out. (by the way, check out the NDISB home page under the last few Spotlight Saturdays)

At My Memories, simply add your purchases to your cart - the items have just been discounted for you.

For my faithful followers, thank you for joining me on this digital journey. 
Y'all rock...by the Shore.

(a new facebook freebie that coordinates with my just released collection 'Toes in the Sand' will be out tomorrow - this is your last chance to grab the free Fresh Floral Fun Add On - head on over now!)

TOES IN THE SAND - a new collection

Introducing a new collection from by the Shore designs  - Toes in the Sand

SAND TOYS(elements):  NDISB   MyMemories

PAPER PACK:  NDISB  My Memories

TOES IN THE SAND FULL COLLECTION:  NDISB  ETSY

I love the color palette of this collection - so many possibilities - beachy or not!  Here are a few layouts for inspiration.  Beach Baby features a template by Tiffany Tillman (one of my favorites)

Suite Retreat showcases both papers and elements from the Toes in the Sand collection. I love the bold colors in this layout - perfect for this bold group of friends!

I hope you enjoy this collection as much as I do.  If you haven;t downloaded my current facebook freebie - head on over now - a new one will be available later in the week (see that cute alpha above - wink wink - just saying)

Enjoy the rest of the weekend...by the Shore.

Photo Shop Friday with Fresh! Floral Fun!

Photoshop Friday at jessicasprague.com- and I actually did it on Friday (go figure)

This class used an overlay to create 'paper'.  Can you see the luscious texture on the lighter pink paper in the background.  


On this Photoshop Friday, I used the template as a starting point but made several changes (picture quantity and sizes, new elements and I recolored items to go better with my choice of papers. One of the best things about using templates is that they are so flexible.  You can use them 'as is' - or tweak them to make them your own.  Either way, another layout in my "to be printed" folder.


 I used my Fresh! Floral Fun collection for this layout and am tickled with the way it turned out.  You can find this collection at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and at My Memories (and if you are an Etsy shopper - it is there too)


Hope you have a great weekend planned - highly unusual but I have nothing on my schedule (except church) so we'll see what I can get into...by the Shore.

Summer Blog Hop

Welcome to by the Shore Designs! I’m so glad you are joining us on this fun Summer Blog Hop. I am a designer at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and My Memories. When you have downloaded all of the digital goodness on this blog hop, I hope that you will come back and visit me and explore all of my digital offerings at these stores.

The color palette of this blog hop was so much fun to work with.  The Blog Hop started here at Three Owls in a Nest – and you may return to her blog at any time for the full list of designers (and corresponding links) Please make sure you download this mini kit before midnight on July 8^th. Shortly after that it will be part of a larger kit at both of my stores. 


NOTE: (7/9/12) The blog hop has ended.  You will be able to find my full collection of "Toes in the Sand" in my stores in the next few weeks.  The collection will include this mini kit and so much more! 

Before you continue on your journey, I invite you to subscribe to this blog using email/rss feed and to follow me on twitter and facebook (all on the side bar). I will periodically offer digital surprises that may be exclusive to this blog or these 'social networks' that you will not want to miss.

Want another freebie right now? Head on over to by theShore designs facebook page, be sure to "like" me - and download another digital mini kit.   

And in celebration of the Fourth of July – everything in my store at NDISB will be on sale, - one fourth off (25% off) through the weekend.    

Your next stop on the Summer Blog Hop is…Tonya at Passport to Creativity

Thanks again for stopping by.  Enjoy your summer ~ by the Shore.