New Blog

Well........it is time for me to close this blog and start a new one :) Here is it..

Diary of a Scrapaholic

Hope to see you there !

Hugz,

Biancka

Guess who ???

Yes, me !!!! haha OK, I wont expect people to really read this message but I had to update my blog. I caved in and used a template. I really wanted to make my own header and customize the colors etc but I tried so many times and failed everytime :( Yugh. So, this is it. I will try to make my own layout soon because I have plenty of ideas but for now.........this is it.

So, what's new with me ?!?! Well, I have a couple of new Creative Teams: Micheline Martin and Robin Carlton. Both blew me away that they wanted me on their team :) Other teams I am on are: Shawna Clingerman, Kylie Clark, Bree Carlton, Melissa Bennett & Jomi van Bekkum.

More news to come soon, I hope :)

Hugz,

Biancka

A new look.......

Gosh, where do I begin. It has been ages since I last posted on my blog. Lots has happened. As you all know, The Digi Shoppe has closed. Wow, that was just horrible. I still miss the shoppe but I know all of the designers have found new homes. Some havent announced their new homes yet so I am not going to spoil the beans :)

Guess who also found a new home ??? Me !!! Not that I am a designer but I was a Cheerleader over at TDS and now I have moved shoppe. I couldn't believe it when I heard but the entire squad has moved to Elemental Scraps !! We are having a great time and we are now called the Praise Posse :) All of the cheerleaders from TDS moved so if you miss us........join us at Elemental Scraps :)

What else can I do........not much. It is time for me to make dinner for my little family. Hopefully I will be updating this blog more often :)

Talk to you soon........

Hugz,

Biancka

Color Challenge & a new layout......

I haven't blogged about the Color Challenge over at The Digi Shoppe in a while. Why, I don't know. haha. I really don't so I thought it was time for an update. As you all know Bren Boone left The Digi Shoppe and we all thought it was the end of the Color Challenge. Luckily, it wasn't. The wonderful Victoria Feemster decided to host the Color Challenge and provide the gifts for the Color Challenge. This morning I decided to create a layout for this challenge after seeing the gorgeous colorscheme for this week:

I decided to use the orange/blue/green colors for my layout.


I toned the photos down a bit so they were perfect for the colorscheme. I love how the layout turned out. Click on the layout itself to see which products I used for the layout :)

If you are familiar with the Color Challenge you know you will get a participation gift. This weeks is awesome........look:


If you want this.........start scrapping with the colorscheme !! You only have today to finish & upload the layout. Don't forget to leave a comment in the Color Challenge thread with a link to your layout :)

Hugz & have fun scrapping.......

Biancka

Are you a fontaholic too ??

I have had a thing for fonts for a long time. I guess ever since I discovered PSP & tags. haha Well, I just went over to Elemental Scraps and I found a few fonts I just love so I wanted to share my finds with you too.

All of these are mady by Melissa Bennett and can you believe they are her first fonts ???? I love all of them but I already have a favorite: MLB First Font. To make shopping easier for you (the fonts are #1.99 each)......here are the direct links to the other fonts too :)

MLB Amber
MLB Lisa Lee
MLB One Sided

The paper I used for the preview is made by Baers Garten Designs from her soon to be released Hallowillie kit :)

Hugz,

Biancka

Did you say......GrabBags ????

Yes, it is that time again over at The Digi Shoppe !!! GrabBag Time :) As you all know, I am addicted to grabbags. I think that those bags are great value for money and just awesome bargains. Now........let me introduce to you......The GrabBags:

Melisa Bennett - This bag is filled with lots of yummy digi goodies at an incredible price!!

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MissHuniBuni - filled with lots of goodies! download & enjoy

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Faith True - There are 5 new items and I have saved the best for this bag. Preview shows just a taste and I believe there is something for everyone!

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Micheline Martin - It's back and better then ever... It's grab bag time! With products NEVER releaed before!!! Available for a short time only then will be opened and return back to regular pricing.


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Saxon - There once was a black-hearted cluster of pirate girls and boys living on the ragged edge of life. Their colorful backgrounds and over-stuffed antics were sure to bring a sparkle to anyone's day!
Can YOU read between the lines??? The above little story tells you what all is included in this GB, but you have to work for it. If all else fails, use the picture for help! :)
5 big files...everything made in either girl/boy or generic so that you can pick and choose what to use. All at 300PPI. ENJOY!


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Victoria Feemster - Once upon a time, in a rustic paper factory, one of the night workers noticed that a bunch of circles got together in a cluster and were hanging out next to the rubber band paper frames from the next aisle over. He stopped to look closer and he realized that not only were those elements in the wrong aisle, but the cardboard aisle had started fraternizing with the junk drawer contents and they were all playing a game of tag!
Included are 5 brand new never released items!


So, are you still with me or did you already go shopping ???? haha I know I will be getting all the grabbags......in my opinion, these grabbags are the best around at the moment and for only $2 per grabbag, who doesn't want to take the risk ???

Have fun shopping !! I know I will.

Hugz,

Biancka

Little of This, Little of That

It is sampler time at The Digi Shoppe. It has changed a bit but it is still awesome !!!

'We've changed things up a bit this month, allowing our designers to come up with something fun and totally their style! Little of This, Little of That will allow you to mix and match from a wide variety of items! Something for everyone in this fun sampler! For the average price of just one element set, this is a steal you won't want to miss! A perfect opportunity to try out the designers here for a great price! ($3.50) Get it now, this assortment will only be available through the month of September!!
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Includes: 28 papers 4 Alphas 2 Templates 71 Miscellaneous Elements'

Wanna see a preview ???

Click on the image to see a larger preview. I just love how it is one whole kit made by the different designers at TDS. Awesome idea !!

Now, the good ideas just keep on coming. A contest has been linked to the sampler. Yes......here is more information about the contest:

'This month our sampler has been renovated to showcase our designers in a new and fun way! We’re calling it A Little of This, Little of That and it is just what the title describes, a collection of 28 papers, 4 alphas, 2 templates and over 70 miscellaneous elements! The very best part? It’s only $3.50!!
Also new this month is a contest! Buy the sampler and create a layout using items from at least three different designers and you will be entered into a random drawing for a $10.00 gift certificate to a store of YOUR choice! That’s right, ANYWHERE you want! You don’t even have to choose a scrapbooking store! So what are you waiting for? There will be 3 lucky winners so go get the new sampler and start scrapping!


Rules and Regulations:

You must have purchased the sampler to qualify
You must use at least THREE different designers products from the sampler to qualify
You must post the layout in our gallery (unless you are having problems posting in our gallery)
You must post a link in this forum to your layout
You must post your layout by September 30th to qualify


Winners will be chosen at random. This is not a contest of skill because we all have different personal taste in what our favorite kind of scrapping is.

Three winners will be chosen and notified via PM here at TDS.

Winners will be able to choose any store they like. You can choose any store that allows purchase of gift certificates online. A digital scrap store, this store, amazon.com, itunes, whatever!

Have fun!'

How awesome is that ??? I wont take up more of your time. Hurry over to TDS and get the September sampler and start scrapping :) Can't wait to see all the layouts !!

Hugz,

Biancka

First Day Jitters

Oooooooooooooooooooooooh, you have to see this kit !!!! If you have kiddies that go to school, this is the kit for you !

Ash Scraps and Kate Hadfield have made a great collab kit called First Day Jitters. Are you ready for some previews ?? Here goes.......

All I can say is WOW !!! I had to get it right after I saw it !! It is also one sale this weekend: Reg. $8 on sale this weekend for 20% off ($6.40)!! This is a huge kit for your money and you can make soooooooo many different layouts with this one :)

Well, you can all guess what I am going to do now........SCRAP !!! haha

Talk to you all soon :)

Hugz,

Biancka

Testing youtube video :)

This is my DS performing a 'koprol' :) He so loved the attention. haha

Anyhoo, just testing this to see if I can add youtube video's to my blog because I have a few to show :)

Hugz

Biancka

It's been a while.

I havent blogged in a while. Lots has happened irl but I wont be talking about that. I just wanted to show you all this awesome deal from Kylie Clark. She has something called The Early Bird Gets the Worm :) Want to know what it is all about ?? Well, it means that all of Kylie's new releases will be sold in one package for ONLY $4.50 !!!!! And this monday........she has an awesome package for you !! Look:

How can you NOT buy this for only $4.50 !!! Check out Kylie's blog for more detailed previews and this bargain will hit Funky Playground Designs on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st August. Set your alarmclock, put tons of post-its reminders on your fridge/monitor/doors....this is a must have, girls :)

Hugz,

Biancka