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.  

Jammy time!

Don't you love a good sale where you don't have to fight the crowds or wait in line and where you can shop in your jammies in the comfort of your home!  Scrap Take Out has two super sales for you - a Thanksgiving/Black Friday sale AND a Cyber Monday sale.

by the Shore designs has 9 special products on sale for only $1 each in the Thanksgiving/Black Friday sale - and another 7 products on sale for only $2 each in the Cyber Monday sale.


Thanksgiving/Black Friday offerings....(Thursday, Friday & Saturday)

Cyber Monday offerings...(Sunday & Monday)

So, grab a cup of coffee and kick up your feet ~ you'll be glad you did!

Happy Shopping (and scrapping)...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.

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.

Announcing....

(drum roll please)......my grand opening at Scrap TakeOut.

I am excited to share that I am a "culinary specialist (aka designer) at Scrap TakeOut!

I love the warm atmosphere and fellowship at this store.  The products throughout Scrap TakeOut are wonderful.  A team of talented designers.  The creative team member are truly inspirational. And you can be confident of your purchases as all personal use products go through a quality control process. 

And at Scrap TakeOut we serve up some great challenges that will get you scrapping and add layouts to your "to be printed" folder - and you know that is one of my favorite things to do!  I will be hosting a challenge soon and can't wait.

I encourage you to come on over and check out all of the digital goodness that Scrap TakeOut has to offer.  My own store at Scrap TakeOut can be found here.  I have a grand opening sale going on right now - 50% off all "by the Shore designs" products at Scrap TakeOut.

So what's next on my plate?  I am working on a new digital collection for you.  Can you finish this little jingle?  "Are you ready for some......"  Yeah, I know - just a little teaser....

Have an awesome 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.

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.

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!)

Fourth for the Fourth

A sale at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking - all "by the Shore designs" products are 25% off (get it - one fourth off for the fourth - clever, right?)

Wishing you a safe and happy fourth as you celebrate with family and friends.  And hope you have some "you" time to digi-scrap...by the Shore.

CELEBRATION!

Come help me celebrate with a "sale-abration" - here

Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend...by the Shore.

Busy Busy

Wow - what a week.  I have been busy putting the finishing touches on our elementary school yearbook.  Uploaded it to our printer on Wednesday night and simply waiting on the hard copy proof.  A labor of love - and one that I love doing.
Here is the cover (school name removed) 

And I just finished week 17 of Project 366. 

With the bulk of the yearbook behind me, I am tickled to be able to get back to designing a few new digital kits.  In the meantime, to celebrate interNational Scrapbook Day - all of my products at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking are on sale - 50% off, through Saturday May 5th.  This includes quickpages, templates, collections and kits!  Head on over now ~ let the shopping begin!

It is wonderfully warm here in Colorado - and I love all of the GREEN that spring brings.  Have a fabulous weekend....by the Shore.

Persnickety Prints is having a sale!

The March 2012 Blog Train can be found HERE

You have heard me talk about my love of Persnickety Prints. The quality is the best. My layouts and prints are in my mailbox quicker than any other service I have used. And the customer service cannot be beat. So...what can make Persnickety even better...how about a sale.

Now is the time to stock up on print credits which can be used for your 8.5 x 11 layouts and/or your 12x12 layouts. Then, when your "to be printed" folder is busting at the seams (like mine is now), you can upload to PersnicketyPrints and use those credits. You will only need to pay for shipping and handling. GO HERE to purchase your credits....sale ends on March 18th.

Happy Shopping....by the Shore

Week 10 - Project 366!

The March 2012 Blog Train can be found HERE

Another week of 2012 has flown by - and this was a very special one in our family - one of my "babies" turned 18 years old. Hard to believe how quickly time passes.

Have I mentioned how easy it is to stay on top of Project 366 using these quickpages. Four full sets of double layouts - I simply rotate through these quick pages from week to week ~ adding the date, the "day of the year" (1-366), my photos and a touch of journaling. Scrapbooking at it's easiest!

The 366 Days in 2012 Quickpages are available at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking and are on sale now. Perhaps you have all of those 2012 photos still on your camera or maybe you have downloaded them but have not quite decided what to do, then consider these quick pages - you can be up to week 11 in no time at all!

Have a wonderful week....by the Shore.

Shades of Gray Mega Collection (and a sale)

The March 2012 Blog Train can be found HERE

Introducing a new digital collection that is simply perfect for a variety of layouts and hybrid projects. The Shades of Gray Mega Collection includes all three Shades of Gray paper packs, an elements pack and an alpha pack (which has 3 full sets of alphas!) While these five kits are sold individually, the Mega Collection is perfect for those that "want it all". Need a little incentive - the Shades of Gray Mega Collection is on sale now at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking - here

Check out these layouts which feature papers and elements from the Shades of Gray Collection.

Crafty Girls Layout also features a template from ScrappilyEverafter.

Basketball layout features a template from SimplyTiffany!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend...by the Shore!

A Speed Scrap & Photoshop Friday

The March 2012 Blog Train can be found HERE

I've been having fun over at jessicasprague.com ~ and adding more layouts to my "to be printed" folder.

On Thursday night, I participated in a Speed Scrap. Every 10 minutes, a new requirement for the layout was added. In an hour, I had a layout completed - start to finish. I used my just released "Shades of Gray" collection for this layout. (available and on sale at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking)


On Friday morning, a new Photoshop Friday 2012 class was waiting for me. This template was so much fun - and I could not wait to scrap my daughter's last day as a seventeen year old.(She was nice enough to pose for the obligatory picture)

Hope you are enjoying your weekend....by the Shore.

Just Released - A Rose is A Rose

Just released at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking - A Rose is A Rose Collection

This new collection with a floral theme in lovely spring hues is perfect for so many special occasions (like weddings, Valentines Day and spring dances) as well as those everyday moments we cherish.

All six kits are available individually or for those that "want it all" - the Mega Collection is on sale now!

Our three paper packs are available as part of the mega collection, as part of the paper pack collection or individually.

Head on over to NDISB now and pick your favorite rose!
Have a wonderful day and take time to smell the roses (sorry, could not resist) - by the Shore...

Upcoming Workshop & A Great Sale

I am excited to be able to attend this 2 day workshop in Utah in February. Carina Gardner is a fabulous instructor and the small class size offers a great opportunity for one on one guidance. You can check it out here ---- http://www.carinagardner.com/workshops/ There are still a few openings for those designers that are interested!

And over at jessicasprague.com, there is a super sale going on - check out the online classes and the scrumptious digi products - up to 35% off! I have signed up for their new Photoshop Fridays Series for 2012. Merry Christmas to me! I love being able to get a quick refresher on photoshop techniques and I especially love adding another layout to my "to be printed" folder. (I am still exploring a few of the other classes available as well as some of the digital goodness in the store. Decisions,decisions!) The sale is only through December so head over to www.jessicasprague.com now!

Wishing you a 'calm' week...by the Shore.

LET'S CELEBRATE!

In celebration of Digital Scrapbooking Day (Saturday, November 5, 2011); ALL by the Shore design products at Faith Sisters are on sale -60 % off.....including the following best sellers:

Mosaic Template - ready for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements users - this template is a great way to display a variety of photos - in a fun and creative layout.


All Star Birthday Kits ~ available in pastel and primary colors. Not just for birthdays - this kit is perfect for any celebration and even everyday events (think of your superstar in sports!)

And our most recently released collection ~ Beautiful Music. A fabulous mega-collection of 8 kits features 18 papers and a variety of embellishments. This lovely collection will showcase your talented musician or vocalist. It is also flexible enough for so many more events and creative layouts!

You can begin your digital shopping adventure HERE. This incredible sale is only good through November 6th. Head on over now and add to your digi-stash!

And let the digi-scrapping begin! See you...by the Shore