PICK A PAPER by Alissa

Blog Hop (digital scrapbooking freebie) and more!

2012-01-27T08:32:00.000-08:00

We are celebrating MScrap's birthday with a blog hop!
Oh, and a sale, challenges, games, prizes and more! More information on all that in just a bit.

The last few weeks around here have been crazy with sickness, snow storms, electricity outages and more. It seems like at least once a year we close down all of Seattle and the connecting areas because of snow and ice. This year we were stranded at home for about a week, fortunately for us though the electricity outages were temporary. There are still some people in the area that still don't have their electricity back on over a week later. I'm just glad I'm not one of them!

The good thing about snow though, is the sledding. Talk about making kids happy. :) Of course my 12 year old had no interest in posing for the camera, so here is my 6 year old having the time of her life.

Yes, I made her wear a helmet. LOL. Maybe that's why my 12 year old refused to pose for photos....? Mean mom, I know. :)

New Releases!

Releasing 1/27/2012 at MScraps....

Lovely by Alissa Jones:

Some layouts:

Fish are Friends by Alissa Jones

And the Summer Sky Alpha is free with purchase of Fish are Friends!

Some layouts:

Sale!

Don't forget, my whole store is 30% off this week. If you spend $10 store wide, you get a free collab. If you spend $20 store wide you get 2 free collabs. See the store for details. In the forums you will also see lots of games, challenges, prizes and more, you will definitely not want to miss out on this!

Blog Hop!

Happy Birthday MScraps!

We are celebrating this birthday in many ways, but right here we are celebrating with a blog hop of digital scrapbooking freebies. If you hit all the blogs/ facebook pages you will have collected an entire birthday themed kit. Here is my contribution and I hope you enjoy it!

DOWNLOAD HERE!

Next you need to hop over to Angelclaud's Art Room for your next part of this fabulous birthday kit.

If you have missed any of the parts of this kit or any of the quick pages, then refer to this thread at the MScraps forum for all the blog/facebook links.

Have a wonderful weekend fellow scrappers!

New year, new kit!

2012-01-06T09:47:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

I hope you all enjoyed your holidays, I certainly enjoyed spending time with my family. One of these days I'll take the photos off my camera and sort and share too. :)

We're starting the new year off with a new kit at MScraps: Lost in Asia!

Perfect for travel pages, museum pages, Mulan (Disney) pages, Kung Fu Panda pages and more. Check it out...

Lost in Asia by Alissa Jones

And here are a few layouts for inspiration

And don't forget to check out the MScraps collab: New Year Resolutions!

Have a t(w)een?

2011-12-02T14:14:00.000-08:00

If you have a t(w)eenager, skateboarder or musician,

then these kits are perfect for you!

Rock Star by Alissa Jones

Ollie by Alissa Jones

Layouts:

Cyber Monday!

2011-11-28T06:59:00.001-08:00

A quick deal for you!

Take $4.00 off your order of $10 or more!

Coupon code: CyberMonday!2011

Good for today only, one per customer!

Black Friday!

2011-11-25T14:25:00.000-08:00

All right, I'm a little late posting, but I've been busy celebrating and hosting my family for the holiday. I hope that you all have had a wonderful Thanksgiving too, and if you don't celebrate I hope you're still enjoying all those Black Friday sales! :)

And new to MScraps this week....

Snowed In by Alissa Jones

Curiouser and Curiouser by Alissa Jones

Jumbo's Circus by Alissa Jones

Every Child by Alissa Jones

Liars Beware by Alissa Jones

Lightning Fast by Alissa Jones

A few layouts....

Looking forward to seeing you at MScraps and stop by my facebook fan page for surprise deals through the weekend!

So far...

2011-11-10T15:31:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I haven't managed to get everything into my new store yet, but here is what I have available...

Collabs with Tracey Monette
The Dentist Chair
Awaiting Takeoff
Awaiting Takeoff: On the Plane Add-On

Collabs with Agnesingap Designs
Movie Night
Loves to Read
Seaside

And just from me...
Autumn Girl
Autumn Woods
Higher Learning
Comic Strip Funnies
Urban Frames
Gramercy Park
Native Spirits
Beyond Infinity
Rootin' Tootin'
Lovely Layers templates 1 - 3

I won't overwhelm you with photos, just go to my new store at MScraps if you want to see it all. ;)

New releases (and newly released to MScraps) will be every Friday! (Or if you are in my time zone, Thursday evening, lol) And new releases are always on sale for the weekend! Yay, who doesn't love a sale? :)

I'm open for business!

2011-11-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

I am so pleased to announce that my new store at MScraps is now open!

I haven't moved everything over yet, but I have a good start just in time for DSD. MScraps has warmly welcomed me and I am so excited about my new home. I hope you will all take the time to go explore the store and check out the forums where they have all kinds of chattering, games and challenges ready for you. :)

MScraps is having a store wide sale: 30% off through 11/7

For an extra 10% off my products use coupon code: HappyDSD11

And keep your eyes open for more products to hit the store very soon!

What a weekend!

2011-10-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

It has been crazy here the last few days.

First my girls had an interesting experience on their way home from volleyball the other night. It was a bit stormy and as they were driving along the road a tree almost fell on them. It literally landed directly behind our car, in between the girls and their Dad and the car that was behind them.

Needless it say, it scared them a bit. My 6 year old arrived home and immediately felt the need to explain it visually for me...

I love that she expresses herself artistically at only 6 years old, lol. The journaling is pretty good too. Can you read it? ;)

And on Friday night we had our school carnival. I made the girls costumes this year and I will show you my little ones because it turned out darn cute. Now my older daughter's costume, I'm not so proud of, lol. It needs more work before trick or treating tomorrow. ;) I'll show you after Halloween, lol.

And my beautiful older daughter turned 12 on Saturday. And of course we celebrated with a party and then she was allowed to have just a couple people spend the night afterwards. I can't believe she's almost a teenager. Yikes! (And can you believe I forgot to take my camera to the roller rink?)

A special note for my customers:

And during all this I have decided that I will no longer sell my designs at 9th & Bloom. I don't want to talk negatively about 9th & Bloom, because I have truly enjoyed my year with all the amazing designers that also sold at 9th & Bloom. And Lizzy Reiber is truly a wonderful woman and great store administrator/ manager, and I have nothing but respect for Lizzy. But due to some recent discoveries I have decided that 9th is no longer suitable for me to call home. I will keep you updated though on where you will be able to purchase my designs in the future.

But don't worry, your favorite kits (such as these) will be back soon:

Thank you for your loyal support! :)

Calling all sk8ers!

2011-10-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

Introducing my new kit, Ollie!

Ollie is a fun kit to scrap all your skateboarding photos! If you're anything like me, you have dozens up on dozens of photos of your children skating, so a skate kit is a must have!

Ollie by Alissa Jones

Urban Teen Alpha by Alissa Jones

And some inspiration:

The Monster Mash Mix & Bloom and Blog Hop! (digital scrapbooking freebie)

2011-10-06T19:54:00.000-07:00

Introducing 9th & Blooms first ever Mix & Bloom event!
One color palette, lots of mini kits all under $3.99 and 20% off for Friday and Saturday only!

Let me share my contributions to the Mix & Bloom event with you...

Lovely Layers Halloween Style by Alissa Jones

Trick or Treat Ellies by Alissa Jones

Trick or Treat Papers by Alissa Jones

Hocus Pocus Ellies by Alissa Jones

And let me share a few layouts with you using my products mixed with the products of Tracey Monette, Saxon Holt and Find Your Bliss Designs.

Don't forget to check out some of my more recent products:

Autumn Girl by Alissa Jones

Lovely Layers 1 by Alissa Jones

Lovely Layers 2 by Alissa Jones

Lovely Layers 3 by Alissa Jones

And last but not least, the Blog Hop!

Here is a preview of my gift to you:

To download this product, please visit this page.

The next blog on your stop is the blog of Saxon Holt. Check out what she has for you by clicking here.

If you have missed any other blogs on the blog hop, the first stop was at 9th & Bloom and you can get there by clicking here.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and I hope to see you again soon!

Links:

Alissa's 9th & Bloom Store
Alissa's Facebook Fan Page

Let's try something new!

2011-09-16T11:50:00.000-07:00

Hi! I have released my first two sets of templates today and you're going to want to check them out.

Lovely Layers 1 by Alissa Jones

Lovely Layers 2 by Alissa Jones

and some inspiration...

Bryan's Bots

2011-08-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

It's not too often that I take the time to scrap with other people's scrap supplies any more. But I took the time recently because I couldn't pass this kit up. The drawings in this kit are by Bryan Ballinger, an artist you are all familiar with even if you don't realize it. He is famous for things such as Veggie Tales and he even worked on the art in the movie Where the Wild Things Are. Well, he worked with Saxon Holt to create this totally fun kit, Bryan's Bots.

Here are the pages that I made with this fun kit:

Bryan's Bots by Saxon Holt

Sunday's Winner Posted

2011-08-07T20:10:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Jeri Jahns you've won a kit of your choice from my store! I'll be in touch with you via e-mail regarding the details!

Saturday's Winner Announced

2011-08-06T21:58:00.001-07:00

Congratulations Alyna Shunn you've won a kit of your choice from my store! I'll be in touch with you via e-mail regarding the details!

Friday's Winner Announced

2011-08-05T20:47:00.000-07:00

Today's random customer win is Meghan Farley!
Congratulations Meghan, I will be in touch with you via e-mail to discuss the details.

I'll be announcing another winner tomorrow evening!

Collabs, digital scrapbooking freebies and more!

2011-08-05T17:11:00.000-07:00

It's 9th & Bloom's birthday and we're celebrting
with a sale, dueling kits and more!

I'm giving a kit of your choice each night this weekend.
To qualify, you need to purchase something from my store. At the end of each day I will randomly choose an invoice and that person will win a kit of their choice. Winners will be announced on my blog and on the facebook fan page. Good luck!

Yes, 35% off storewide and a 50% off bargain bin!

Introducing Dueling Kits: books versus movies!

Loves to Read by Alissa Jones and Agnesingap Designs

Movie Night by Alissa Jones and Agnesingap Designs

If you buy both kits you get Seaside by Alissa Jones and Agnesingap Designs for free!

And I have an extra gift for you, a Movie Night Bonus!
(digital scrapbooking freebie) This is the link.

And I want to leave you with some fabulous CT inspiration!

First Look

2011-08-04T09:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a first look at what's coming tomorrow...

Dueling kits...
2 eclectic collabs from Alissa Jones and Agnesingap Designs
Books VS. Movies

Lightning Fast!

2011-07-29T11:04:00.000-07:00

While growing up my dad's hobby was restoring old cars, and now I have a daughter that loves to play cars. So as you can see, creating a cars kit was bound to happen sooner or later, lol.

So let me introduce you to Lightning Fast, perfect for your cars lover or your Cars lover! :)

Lightning Fast by Alissa Jones
20% off on Friday and Saturday only

And some inspiration:

First Look

2011-07-28T12:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peek at what is coming to the shop tomorrow:

And if you haven't heard yet, DSA is giving out some gifties from myself and a few other of the gals at 9th & Bloom. You just have to follow this link and leave a comment in the thread (you need to be registered at DSA to leave a comment). So check it out!

Don't miss this!

2011-07-23T10:11:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard the news yet, 9th & Bloom is one of the sponsors this month of The Fix at DSA. You'll want to check it out, for only $5 you get 4 great collabs. It's a total steal!

Here's a layout I did with the 9th & Bloom collab:

I'll be back with a new kit this week and more to come in the following weeks, so look out!

One Tough Cookie

2011-07-17T18:58:00.000-07:00

One Tough Cookie

This collab was created with love for Keira Armstrong, daughter of long time digital scrap booker and friend, Vanessa Armstrong. Keira is currently undergoing treatment for cancerous tumors. She has Wilms' tumor or nephroblastoma. This is the second time Keira has been diagnosed with and treated for these tumors. The first time she was diagnosed with Wilms, she was treated and she was cleared. Then recently, they found more cancer so she is undergoing treatment once more. We believe the treatment will be a success once again and so far she is doing great! Keira is a vibrant happy girl and we wanted to create this kit to honor her. Being the little survivor and fighter she is! This kit is perfect for scrapping any and all happy occasions. Packed to the brim with happy thoughts and loving sentiments. This kit is our special spin on a fun and action packed girl super hero kit because we believe that is exactly what Keira is...a little superhero!

This collab includes: 66 papers, 126 elements, 2 full alphas with numbers + some special characters, 1 full custom font and 8 12x12 templates in PSD and TIF format

This kit is S4H Friendly and was created at 300 dpi for optimal printing quality. Elements are in png format and papers are in JPEG format.

The amazing Designers who contributed to this collab are (in no particular order): Traci Reed Designs, Laura Banasiak Designs, Jenn Barrette Designs, Melissa Bennett Designs, Zoe Pearn Designs, Tracie Stroud Designs, Angie Kovacs Designs, Tickled Pink Studio, Valorie Wibbens Designs, Makita Studio, Flutter Expressions, Alissa Jones Designs, Christy Lyle Designs, Secret Stash Designs, Meredith Cardall Designs, Heather Hess, Fizzy Pop Designs, Zinnias and Swallowtails and Crystal Livesay Designs

The amazing scrapbookers who contributed designs: maaike, newfiemountiewife, mummytothree, Lizzy257, Kelleanne, Gemma and ltarbox

This kit, One Tough Cookie, was created as a loving surprise for Vanessa, Keira and the Armstrong family. We know they will deeply appreciate your support of this charity collaboration. 100% of profits will be donated directly to the Armstrong family to help them with Medical bills they have incurred.

I digi dare you!

2011-07-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

I am a sponsor of this month's digi dare, so please check out their web site for information regarding the dare, an interview, coupon and more!

Out of commission for a bit - and a coupon

2011-06-30T08:22:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I'm out of commission for a bit. I have had foot surgery this week and will be having a nice long recuperation. That would have been okay, but the day before my surgery took place, my computer died!

I thought it would be a simple fix, but apparently it really is dead. DEAD.

So I will be getting a new laptop, but it's hard to shop for one in my condition. I can't do it in person because I am barely making it out of bed this week. But every time I look at the web sites to check them out that way, I fall asleep. Darn pain killers, lol.

In fact, I'm a bit loopy right now, lol.

Okay, I promise not to be out of commission for too long.

In the meantime, here is a coupon that I posted on facebook last week, and it's still good until the first. Coupon code: ScrapGoodies39
35% off
expires 7/1/2011

Blogger still won't let me type in the body of the post, but I wanted to share my other new kit, Fix It Right. Available now in my store at 9th & Bloom!

2011-06-11T14:32:00.001-07:00

Blogger is acting funny and won't let me type except for the title. So, here is my new collection: In the Woods! The Good Life kit, Summer Camp kit and Grungy Solid papers. If you buy all together, you'll save $$$! Check my store!

2011-06-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

My little garden designer and a few sneak peeks!

2011-06-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new show on HGTV about the folks at Disney designing people's backyards like a mini Disney resort? I watched it with my children and they were IN LOVE.

Both girls immediately went to their Dad to start telling him what they want him to do in the backyard. But my six year old took it a step further. She got out her drawing pad and started drawing pictures for him of what she wants the backyard to look like, lol. She drew fences, and flowers and a trampoline... She's still not done, but she is making total landscape designs with pictures to accompany her plans for her dad, lol. I love it, she's a girl after my own heart. :)

Here is a sneak peek at the fun new products that will be available tomorrow at 9th & Bloom...

Garden Season!

2011-05-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

We're in the garden this week! Here is Lil Garden revamped with some new elements, and a softer color pallette. Check it out...

Lil Garden by Alissa Jones

2 new kits in the shop today!

2011-05-20T18:24:00.000-07:00

I'm a little late today, but it's because it has been a beautiful day! Oh, the last few days up here in the Northwest have been the best we've had so far this year. Glorious! :)

Okay, but you're not really here for a weather update are you? Didn't think so. ;)

Here is what we have new in the shop today; 2 new kits, one for the small world fans and one for those who love those little spring time dandelion weeds.

Dandelion Dinner by Alissa Jones

Every Child by Alissa Jones

And some inspiration from my fabulous creative team...

Making Lists

2011-05-13T10:36:00.000-07:00

I love the writing of a kindergartner.

Rachel made herself a list of the things she was supposed to pick up, so she wouldn't forget, lol.

blagit = blanket
jagit = jacket
bapak = backpack
hrbad = hairband
_drkot = we couldn't figure this one out... ideas?

Whatever it was, she picked it up before I could figure it out, lol.

Sunday's Winner!

2011-05-08T21:36:00.000-07:00

And the winner of Sunday's kit is Nancy Morin! Congratulations Nancy!

You still have a chance to win The Good Wife kit; all you need to do to qualify is leave a comment in this thread at 9th & Bloom.

I hope everybody had a great Mother's Day!

Saturday's Winner

2011-05-07T19:33:00.000-07:00

Saturday's winner of a kit of their choice from my store is Jodi Kelley!

Another winner will be announced tomorrow night, in order to qualify all you have to do is make a purchase from my store.

Also, for a chance to win the Good Wife kit, leave a comment in this thread at DST and I'll pick a random winner on Sunday evening.

Happy (early) Mother's Day!

Friday's Winner!

2011-05-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Junker you have won a free kit from my store!

A new winner will be announced tomorrow night.

Don't you love iNSD?

iNSD, Digital Scrapbooking Freebie, New Products and MORE!

2011-05-06T07:42:00.000-07:00

Happy {inter}National Scrapbooking Day!
Or weekend as we like to call it! ;)

Here is what is happening...

BIG SALE
We are having a progressive sale at 9th & Bloom!
Friday and Saturday 45% off
Sunday 40% off
Monday 35% off

Spend $10 an get this fun kit for free:

BOGO
Buy one kit, get one free! Check out the deals in our BOGO category of the store to see which kits qualify!

BARGAIN BIN
$2 kits! Check out the bargain bin category of the store for available kits!

BLOG HOP
A blog train of freebies! See mine below. :)

WISH LIST GIVE AWAY
Publish your wish list in this thread at 9th & Bloom for a chance to win it 50% off or even free!

WIN A FREE KIT!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday only! Buy a kit from my store and that automatically qualifies you to win a free kit of your choice (from my store). One random winner will be chosen each day and announced here on my blog.

SPEED SCRAPS
(All will take place in the 9th & Bloom chat room. I'll be at several of them!)
Friday, May 6th at 3pm CST hosted by Sam from the 9th Creative Team (with random prizes)
Saturday, May 7th at 12noon CST hosted by Erin of Secret Stash Designs (with a gift)
Sunday, May 8th at 12 noon CST hosted by Maiike from the 9th Creative Team (with random prizes)
Monday, May 9th at 1pm CST hosted by Dahlia of Makita Studio (with random prizes)

9th & Bloom's Facebook Re-Launch
All you have to do is 'like' the 9th & Bloom facebook page in order to get this fabulous kit for free.

NEW PRODUCTS
Check out my latest!

Rootin' Tootin' by Alissa Jones

Beyond Infinity by Alissa Jones

Buy both and save $$$
Rootin' Tootin' and Beyond Infinity Combo Deal

BOGO
Buy One Get One Free
Puchase the On the Road kit and get Gramercy Park free!

Purchase Mapped Out Alpha and get Urban Frames free!

BARGAIN BIN
$2 each

Autumn Woods by Alissa Jones
Lovely by Alissa Jones
Sprinkles by Alissa Jones

INSPIRATION

BLOG HOP

And finally, your iNSD freebie! See, good things come to those who wait and read through the blog post. lol

So after you pick up my gift for you (Happy iNSD!) make sure you follow along and hop to all the other blogs to collect all your goodies! If you get lost, you can refer to the 9th & Bloom forum/ blog for the full list.

(note: the official start of the blog hop is 10AM CST, so if it's before that time, you might need to wait for everybody else to get their blogs posted.)

My gift: Irish Eyes by Alissa Jones

Download here.

Now, go visit Makita Studio for your next freebie!

AND...
Remember to check back here tomorrow night to see if you are the lucky winner of a kit of your choice from my store. To be eligible, you must purchase something from my store. Winners will be announced on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Happy iNSD shopping!!!

Sneak Peek at what's coming tomorrow!

2011-05-05T08:49:00.000-07:00

{inter}National Scrapbooking Day is only one day away!

Here is a sneak peek of new releases that are coming tomorrow... and yes, you might sense there is a theme.

Don't forget to list your 9th & Bloom wish list in this thread for a chance to win it half off or even free!

Win your Wishlist!

2011-05-04T11:46:00.000-07:00

Want a chance to win your wish list for half off or even free?
Just publish your 9th & Bloom wish list in this thread for a chance!

Of course you won't want to miss all our freebies in the blog train, or the free kit you get just for liking the 9th & Bloom facebook page!

Then there is the amazing sale, bargain bin and the BOGO deals (buy one get one free)!

And still, there will be fun crops and our chat room is always a bundle of fun. :)

iNSD 2011

2011-05-02T20:30:00.000-07:00

{inter}National Scrapbook Day!

In case you are not able to read the graphic, here is what 9th & Bloom has for you...

* BOGO promotions (buy one get one free)
*$2 Bargain Bin
*Progressive Sale
     45% off Friday and Saturday
     40% off Sunday
     35% off Monday
*Free kit with a $10 purchase
*Facebook Re-Launch with Freebie
*Crops and more!

What's that about the Facebook relaunch? All you have to do is 'like' the 9th & Bloom facebook page in order to qualify for a fun new collab kit from all the designers at 9th & Bloom. Just a little 'thank you' from us for liking us. :)

So make sure you stop by the store and the forums this weekend to celebrate iNSD in style!

New and Newer!

2011-04-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

I have two products for you today!

First up is a kit that is newly released at 9th & Bloom, just in time for Mother's Day, and perfect for all us girls with a sense of humor.

The Good Wife by Alissa Jones

Second is a brand spanking new kit that I love which is full of color, fun and imagination.

Curiouser and Curiouser by Alissa Jones

And let me leave you with some creative team inspiration...

Gallery Treasures and Sneak Peeks

2011-04-28T09:08:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a couple of great layouts I found in the gallery yesterday:

Airplane by frezia is a beautifully designed page using Awaiting Takeoff and Awaiting Takeoff: On the Plane add-on both by Alissa Jones and Tracey Monette.

The Happymeal Super Hero by LoriC777; this page just screams fun. I love it!
using Comic Strip Funnies by Alissa Jones

What's coming this week? Here's a Sneak Peek!
Come back tomorrow for more details and/or sign up for the 9th &Bloom newsletter.

New Releases and Lots of Layouts

2011-04-23T10:39:00.000-07:00

Okay, some of this week's new releases will look familiar, but only because they have moved from Grab Bag to individual products. But I also have a fun mermaid kit that was influenced by the Little Mermaid and has made scrapping some of my Disney photos a breeze!

So here are this week's new releases:

Sea Princess by Alissa Jones

Airport Alpha by Alissa Jones

Awaiting Takeoff byAlissa Jones and Tracey Monette

Awaiting Takeoff: On the Plane Add-On mini kit by Alissa Jones and Tracey Monette

The Petting Zoo by Alissa Jones and Tracey Monette

The Petting Zoo: Pony Ride Add-On mini kit by Alissa Jones and Tracey Monette

And finally, some layotus!!! :)

Bloomfest is still rocking!

2011-04-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Where have I been? I know it's been a while since I posted and I'm sorry about that. I had a death in the family; she had been sick for a while and we were expecting it but that doesn't make it any easier. Then there was Spring Break and we took the kids to Disneyland (yay Disney!) and I have been super busy running around trying to keep up with my designing and the kids sports practices and games. Ah, the life of a parent. I love it. :)

While we were at Disneyland I broke my contacts. I know! I have been half blind for weeks now, but I just spoke to my doctor and my new contacts are just waiting for me to go pick them up. So what am I doing writing you instead? LOL I told myself that I can't go get them until I update my blog, so here I am... updating my blog. LOL :)

Well, if you haven't been to 9th & Bloom this week, you are missing out. We have a big sale 35% off (and how often do we have sales at 9th?, let's just say you better get over there)! and lots of fun games and challenges in the forum. And don't forget the prizes and giveaways! The last day is Thursday, so you still have time!

For Bloomfest Tracey Monette and I created two grab bags, each available for only $3. After Thursday they will become full price, so don't miss out. Here is what you can get for that beautifully low price:

Grab Bag #1 (a collab by Alissa Jones and Tracey Monette)
Awaiting Takeoff - full kit
On the Plane - add on mini kit
Airport Alpha

Grab Bag #2 (a collab by Alissa Jones and Tracey Montte)
Petting Zoo - full kit
Pony Ride - add on mini kit
brown painted alpha

And I've released another older kit of mine, perfect for scrapping Disney pages as well as beach and ocean themed pages!

Fish are Friends by Alissa Jones

Summer Sky Alpha by Alissa Jones

And I did release an older kit while we were out of town, so let me remind you of what is now available.
Native Spirts by Alisa Jones

And I think that this post is long enough. I'll post some layouts later in the week and perhaps some vacation photos as well.

See you later alligator!

3/25: Liars Beware!

2011-03-25T07:43:00.000-07:00

Do you have a little liar in your house? I'm hearing that lots of people do... of course never in my house! LOL

Well check out this week's new release, it might be just what you need to scrap all the big whoppers you hear around your house.

Liars Beware by Alissa Jones
on sale Friday and Saturday only

And a few layouts:

And here is a sneak peek of what's coming next week:

I'm working a new theme...

2011-03-18T12:51:00.000-07:00

That's right, we're headed to Disneyland in a few weeks, which means I need to get my scrapping supplies in order. And since I'm a designer, who better to head up the supplies with than myself, right? As a result you might notice over the next few months that I have a theme going on... you guessed it, Disney related.

Some of the kits will be older kits that I had previously released in another store, but many will be reworked and I think you'll love them.

This week I was thinking about my favorite circus elephant... it was just going to be a mini kit but it evolved. So let me introduce you to Jumbo's Circus...

Jumbo's Circus by Alissa Jones
available at 9th & Bloom

And a few creative team layouts:

CT Layouts by: tsajones, ellasspace, natascha, scrappycharmer, Paula Francovig, scrappingrama, pinky, jazz2000

And here is a sneak peek at what you can expect to see in my store next week:

See you later alligator!

Got Music?

2011-03-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite kits: Rock Star! Newly released at 9th & Bloom today and as always, new releases are always 20% off for 2 days!

Rock Star by Alissa Jones

And are you ready for a mass of fabulous CT layouts? Here it goes!

And I've released an older kit called Libby and Jack at a newly reduced price. Check it out!

Libby and Jack by Alissa Jones

And a few more fabulous CT pages...

Thursday's First Look

2011-03-03T09:27:00.000-08:00

Coming tomorrow at 9th & Bloom!

Sprinkles Revamped! and a Collab for Charity

2011-02-25T10:57:00.000-08:00

In the shop today is the kit Sprinkles, which has undertaken a few changes from when it was previously released last year. It is available at 20% off Friday and Saturday only!

Sprinkles by Alissa Jones

And some CT layouts

And a charity kit is available this week as well. When you buy this kit, you are helping a little girl walk.

Reach for the Sun
available exclusively at 9th & Bloom

Thursday's First Look

2011-02-24T08:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a first look at tomorrow's release....

This kit will be available tomorrow at 9th & Bloom; 20% off Friday and Saturday only!

Want to see what else is being released at 9th & Bloom, look here.

Reach for the Sun! {a charity collab}

2011-02-22T15:30:00.000-08:00

This fantastically fun mega collab will be available on 2/25. All proceeds will go towards the surgery of a sick little girl with cerebral palsy to help her walk. It will be available only at 9th & Bloom!

CT Call and Blog Hop (digial scrapbooking freebie)

2011-02-17T22:00:00.000-08:00

I'm having a CT call!

Alissa Jones available exclusively at 9th & Bloom

In case you are unable to see the graphics, here are the details:

CT Call:

Are you an active scrapper looking for new and fun designs to work with? Then look no further! All designs styles considered.

Requirements:
Minimum 3 month commitment
1 layout per kit or at least 3 layouts per month
Upload to 9th & Bloom and 3 more galleries of your choice
Be an active member in my private forum and 9th & Bloom forum/gallery
Weekly promotion and enable as you can

Send me:
Your full name and user name(s)
A link to your most complete gallery
3 of your layouts/projects that you feel represents you the best
A list of other scrapping obligations (CT, etc.)
A bit about yourself and why you are applying
Your blog address

Send to:
pickapaper@comcast.net

To celebrate the last 6 of our brand new Designers this week at 9th&Bloom all of our (new release) goodies are 30% off and you also get to enjoy this special blog train filled with lots of fabulous freebies!

Here is my special freebie for you!

Download here.

I hope you enjoy this special freebie that I have created for you and I hope you take a peek in my shop as well.

To stay on the blog train, please follow along to the blog of Agnesingap where there are more goodies waiting for you.

If you get lost, you can view the whole blog train list in the 9th Bloom forum.

Oh, and I almost forgot... here are the new designers debuting at 9th &Bloom today!

Thanks for stopping by!

New Products in the Store - a quick update

2011-02-12T09:55:00.000-08:00

This weeks new releases include:

Marathon
a mini kit by Alissa Jones

On the Road
a full kit by Alissa Jones

Mapped Out
an alpha by Alissa Jones

And here are a few layous using On the Road

layouts by: Alissa Jones, Tracey Monette and Akizo

I love to scrap!

2011-02-08T09:46:00.000-08:00

I saw the funniest thing today, and I had to share.

How great is that? LOL, perfect for all the crazy winter weather we've been having across the country. And even better, you have the opportunity to win one over on the maker's blog. You can bet I'm going to register, lol. I can just see my husband wearing it now.... totally fun! Check it out here.

I found myself with an urge to scrap last week and was able to knock out 3 pages on Friday. It felt wonderful to get a few pages in and to use some kits from designers I've never tried before. I'm glad I branched out and tried these people, I have to admit I was really happy with their kits and the pages that I made with them.

Check them out:

This first kit is from ReKneipp Designs (Scrapbook Graphics) who is guesting at 9th & Bloom this month. It's called 'Oh, that's a sweet love' and it is very cute and the designer is a total sweetheart. I used it to scrap my Rachel's first romance, which began this fall and is still going strong. Those two are so cute. :)

This kit is called 'Callie's Dream' by Chris Greiser Designs, Chris is a new designer at 9th & Bloom and I'm enjoying getting to know her. Check out the page I made with her fun kit; it's about walking in and finding my Rachel asleep with Ken on the pillow next to her, lol.

And yes I'm all about scrapping Rachel today, yes I know Elizabeth might get jealous, but what's a mom to do? LOL. I used this fun kit called 'Heartbreaker' by Amber of Stolen Moments Designs who is also guesting at 9th & Bloom this month. Here is Rachel, in the middle of the Seattle Center feeling the need to dance to the music that only she can hear, lol. Are you getting the feeling that Rachel keeps us entertained with her vibrant personality? :)

Be on the look out for a brand new kit from me releasing on Friday as well as an older kit and alpha that I'm releasing over at 9th & Bloom. Lots of fun stuff!

9th & Bloom Blog Hop (Digital Scrapbooking Freebie)

2011-02-04T06:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my blog, I'm glad you found your way over here! :)

Today at 9th & Bloom we are celebrating the addition of 4 new designers to our family. We're celebrating with the Blog Hop of goodies and a 30% off sale (new products), so make sure you get yourself over to the store after you hit all our blogs! :)

Here is my special freebie for you!

Link:
Go Green Quick Page

If you are not familiar with my products, and even if you are (lol), make sure you stop by my store for the sale! Here is a preview of this weeks new release, Lovely by Alissa Jones.

To stay on the blog train, please follow along to FruitLoOp Sally's blog where more goodies await you!

If you get lost, you can go to the 9th and Bloom forum for the entire blog hop list.

Thanks for stopping by!

Oh, and don't forget, in 2 weeks we'll be having another fabulous blog hop to introduce another batch of new designers to the store. Yay!

New Releases and Giant Teeth

2011-01-22T21:26:00.000-08:00

Giant Teeth

Rachel asked to see my teeth yesterday, so of course I obliged.

She quickly responded, "Your teeth aren't bigger than a giant's teeth!"

Why no, my teeth aren't bigger than a giants... where do they come up with these things? LOL

New Releases

This week at 9th & Bloom I have re-released a couple of older kits, so if you didn't get them before, you can get them now!

Higher Learning by Alissa Jones

Autumn Woods by Alissa Jones

CT Layouts

Sweet 5 year old songs

2011-01-19T18:40:00.000-08:00

Tonight at dinner Rachel sang a song to her Daddy in the very sweet, high pitched voice of a 5 year old...

I love you Daddy
and I love boys
I date lots of boys
because boys are so handsome
and I love you Daddy

After we all laughed and clapped for her little performance Shaun went back to the line, 'I date lots of boys' and asked her if he should be worried. She responded with a hearty 'yes'.

I suspect she might be right, we may very well have to worry about the boys one day, lol

New 'do'

2011-01-19T10:32:00.000-08:00

I thought she was beginning to look a little like Cousin It from the Addams Family...

See the resemblance?

But don't tell her I said that, lol. So I finally took her to the hair salon with the intention of donating some hair to Locks Of Love.

Ten inches of hair gone to a good cause and my little girl looking like an angel. She was so excited that she smiled through the entire experience, lol. No, it wasn't her first haircut, but it was the first time we cut more than a couple of inches. :)

Sorry, no really good 'after' photos yet, my husband has the camera with him so it'll have to wait until he returns.

Before I go, I wanted to remind any designers that there are just a couple more days left in the designer call at 9th & Bloom. Check it out here for more details.

Lost in Asia

2011-01-14T09:21:00.000-08:00

Here's my newest kit, Lost In Asia. Inspired a bit by the travels of my family and of course I needed something perfect to scrap my Mulan pictures with too, lol.

Lost in Asia by Alissa Jones
(PICK A PAPER by Alissa)
available exclusively at 9th & Bloom

And a few layouts:

Layouts by Alissa Jones, Tracey Monette & Mom2*Lauryn*Jacob

Comic Strip Funnies

2010-12-31T09:18:00.000-08:00

I have so many funny stories written down from when my kids were little as well as a few photos that would work great scrapped with some fun super hero supplies that I thought I'd combine a kit so that I could finally scrap them. From this idea was born the Comic Strip Funnies kit from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones which is now available at 9th & Bloom. Check it out:

Comic Strip Funnies by Alissa Jones

And a few CT layouts:

layouts from: Mom2*Lauryn*Jacob, majula, Alissa Jones

Day Three

2010-12-15T11:47:00.000-08:00

9th & Bloom

12 Days of Christmas

2010-12-13T08:36:00.000-08:00

Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas at 9th & Bloom:

And on the first day...

Introducing Candy Cane Lane, December's Houseblend!

New, new and new!!!

2010-12-09T21:43:00.000-08:00

Yay, today is the day, the day that my new store opens! Okay, I know that most of you, okay, all of you are not as excited as I am, but I am very excited to announce that my new location is at 9th & Bloom.

If you haven't spent any time at 9th & Bloom, I invite you to come over and check it out. We have a great gallery and a very fun and friendly forum. Come spend some time with us!

Over at my new store today you will find a few new releases...
And don't forget, new releases are 20% off on Fridays!

A Hairy Tale by Alissa Jones

Snowed In by Alissa Jones

and Skinny Metal Alpha by Alissa Jones

And of course, you'll want to see some of the gorgeous layouts that show off these fun kits...

(layouts from me, my wonderful CT and the fabulous 9th&Bloom CT)

Counting Down

2010-12-05T12:44:00.000-08:00

I'm now counting down the days until I debut in my new store. It's an exciting move for me, I've been designing for a year now and I'm ready to begin a new journey in a new store. :)

I will debut on December 10th in my new store, but my old products will still be available at SBE until the 17th of December. Here is a hint for where I am going... the name of the store includes both words and a number.

Here is a little teaser for one of my next kits which will release on 12/10 in my new store:

Autumn Woods - in the store now!

2010-11-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

Autumn Woods from PICK A PAPER by Alissa
available exclusively at Scrapbook-Elements from Alissa Jones

Filled with a playful autumn color palette, Autumn Woods is the ideal kit for creating a variety of scrapbook pages. Created at 300 dpi this kit includes 12 papers; 5 solid papers and 7 fun patterned papers. Autumn Woods includes about 30 elements including owls, acorns, a fun squirrel and more. If you are looking for fun wood grains, look no further and you will even find some cool painted leaves to complete your fall layouts. Autumn Woods is available from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones; S4H OK, please see TOU for details.

And now my layouts:

Happy Digital Scrapbooking Day!

2010-11-06T09:39:00.000-07:00

SALE!!!

TREASURE HUNT!!!

And here is a preview of the quick pages that I put in the scavenger hunt; make sure you find all three before Sunday night!

Happy Belated Halloween + Digital Scrapbooking Freebie

2010-11-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Belated Halloween!

Halloween is always super busy around here with all the fall activities, extracurricular activities, birthdays, etc. so I am a little late with my little gift. A Halloween quick page just for you!

Here is the link for your free quick page: get it here!

And look for my newest kit, Autumn Woods releasing on November 11th!

Do you wanna ROCK?

2010-10-17T09:25:00.000-07:00

My Rockin Collection is now available

at Scrapbook-Elements!

New releases always on sale

Sundays and Mondays with 25% off!

Remember, you always save when you buy the whole collection!

My 5 year old artist

2010-10-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

Last night Rachel was drawing faces onto paper and then taking them over to a mirror and holding them up in front of her face like a mask trying to scare herself. LOL

That child amuses me to no end. I can tell she's a little artist at heart, and that isn't solely based on the fact that she is choosing art classes over sports. But also because she spend most of her free time drawing, creating art, and definitely making a mess. The other day she asked me what she should draw, so I suggested a dinosaur (she LOVES dinosaurs). So she immediately grabs a dinosaur to use as a model. Then she grabs a bucket of Lego's and builds herself a dinosaur based on her toy. Now that she has a Lego model of a dinosaur, she is finally ready to begin drawing her own dinosaur. She totally cracks me up with her process.

{Rachel with her dinosaur model.)

But her process can go the other way too. Several days ago she outside playing and she popped her head in the door (my laptop desk is right next to the back door) and she asked me how to build a nest. I explained how birds use twigs and everything else they can find to create a nest. She immediately ran indoors and to her art supplies, which led me to think she really didn't want to make a nest after all. But about ten minutes later she came back with a drawing of a nest that she had done and she took it into the backyard with her.

Intrigued I had to follow to see what she was up to. Apparently she felt she needed instructions to make a nest. So she began with drawing a picture of a nest which she took outside to guide her through her process of making a nest. And then she proceeded to gather her materials and she worked on making herself a nest. Unfortunately it didn't get too much farther after that because the dogs kept trampling all over it trying to play with her, lol. I suppose part of it's destruction was because she was building it at the bottom of the deck stars, lol.

Another method of Rachel's that totally brings a smile to my face is that she is making collages. She draws a picture, then cuts it out. Then she draws another picture on another piece of paper and then begins gluing her other cut out pictures into the new picture to create scenes. I love that she is making collages, and that she has come up with this idea all on her own.

I love collage art. :)

Her art class starts in two weeks and I can't wait to see what she creates. The hard part will be determining which parents goes to art class with Rachel and which goes with Elizabeth to her volleyball game, because I don't want to miss either one. Both my children are wonderful! :)

Speaking of volleyball, I need to go get ready for this mornings game. Catch you later!

On the Road and New Products

2010-10-11T13:43:00.000-07:00

New releases are always 25% off Sundays and Mondays!

On the Road
Now at Scrapbook-Elements!

Mapped Out Alpha
Brand new and coordinates perfectly with On the Road!

Tricky Treaters
A new mini kit just in time for Halloween!

'My Little Romantic' needs an update

2010-10-06T09:04:00.000-07:00

A couple days after Rachel told Ty that she 'felled in love' with him, he hit her.

Rachel has decided (and who could blame her) that if a boy is going to hit her, then they can't be in love anymore.

And that is the end of her first romance.

LOL

All new and sorta new! ;)

2010-10-03T11:37:00.000-07:00

All new today...
New releases are25% off Sundays and Mondays!

Urban Frames
These fun frames are slightly transparent with a sketched look to them. Each of the four frames come in a basic neutral color as well as a shade that you would find in an urban sky for a total of eight frames. All items created at 300dpi from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones. S4H/S4O OK, please see TOU for details.

And new today to Scrapbook-Elements:
New releases are25% off Sundays and Mondays!

Higher Learning
Higher Learning is the perfect back to school kit for the older child. The colors are perfect for your t(w)een bringing just the right blend of sophistication and sass. Includes hand drawn elements such as a phone, mp3 player, locker, lock and several sports figures. With more than 50 elements, you'll find sketches, rub-ons, flair, word art, paper flowers, swirls and more. Also unique to this kit is a course card, library card, notebook paper, bubble test sheet and more. In addition to these fun elements you will find 16 papers; 6 solid papers and 10 patterned papers. All items are created at 300dpi from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones. S4H/S4O OK, please see TOU for details.

FREAKY Friday!

2010-10-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

It's a freaky Friday around here today
and I'm celebrating it with a 40% off sale!

Only until midnight (US Central) and it excludes the usual stuff...
UBI, anything regularly priced under $2.00, gift certificates, etc.

My Little Romantic

2010-09-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

On the last day of pre-school Rachel told a boy that she loved him. He looked at her, then he turned and ran away without saying anything to her. She was heartbroken. She actually worried over the summer that she wouldn't be able to find a husband. (She even cried, lol)

Yes, Rachel is my little romantic.

Then she made up this story:

Once upon time there was a girl dragon.She flew over the valley and though the woods. Then one day she found a boy dragon and she fell in love with him. She asked him to marry her, but he said he was already married and flew away.

She was very sad.

She continued to fly over the valley and through the woods until one day she came across another boy dragon who was very sad. She asked him what was wrong and he told her that he couldn't find a girlfriend. So the girl dragon said, 'I'll be your girlfriend'!

And they lived happily ever after.

She told variations of this story all summer long to anyone who would listen, it was very cute. :)

Well, after three weeks of kindergarten Rachel has found a new boy that she likes. She told me on Monday that she was in love with him and was going to tell him that she loved him the next day at school.

So the next day after school she excitedly told me that she told Ty she loves him.

She went up to him a recess and said, 'Ty, I felled in love with you.'

Ty smiled at her, then he giggled and said, 'what'? And then he rolled his eyes at her.

She says that when he rolled his eyes, his eyes were falling in love with her eyes. LOL

And best of all, Rachel says that Daddy and Mommy are invited to the wedding. :)

Introducing Gramercy Park

2010-09-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

When I was a child I always pictured New York as a 'concrete jungle', a place without much nature and certainly not any trees. For some reason, this picture of New York stayed with me, despite seeing it displayed differently in the media. So when I finally went to New York I remembered being surprised at all the nature within this huge city, and even more surprised at the size of Central Park. This kit is inspired by a special place in New York called Gramercy Park; the last locked park in the city. If you are lucky enough to know someone with a key you can stroll the paths through this beautiful garden, watch the birds play and look at art while surrounded by one of the most fabulous cities in the world.

Gramercy Park

PICK A PAPER by Alissa

20% off on Sunday and Monday only

Available exclusively at SBE

Need a little rock and roll in your scrapping life?

2010-09-09T17:11:00.000-07:00

I haven't scrapped this story yet, but I suppose I should. We have convinced my daughter that when her dad and I met, her dad was a completely different kind of a person.

She believes that he had long hair (well, this part is true), wore tight leather pants with ties up the side and his skin exposed under those ties, big platform shoes, a shirt open to the waist and lots and lots of make up. You know, like those guys in KISS. Yes, we started telling her that when she was perhaps six years old and now that she is almost eleven years old she continues to believe it. LOL, she has heard the story so many times that she doesn't doubt it for a second, LOL.

I think she realizes the rest of the story isn't true though... About how we met during an all day detention in high school (the Breakfast Club) and I was having a terrible day because my whole family forgot my birthday (16 Candles) and we wanted to date but we were from different sides of the track (Pretty in Pink) and we had to work through that to get together at the prom. And one time we had a big fight and Shaun came to my house and he stood outside my window, holding a boom box up over his head playing music until I came out and forgave him (Say Anything)

I could keep going, but I think I got off track, lol.

I meant to lead up to my new products, so let me go ahead and share...
{All three products are available at Funky Playground Designs during the month of September.}

Rock Star

Fuse

Urban Teen

Save and buy all three with the Rockin' Combo Pack

And a few layouts:

Oh, and all FPD products are 20% off now until I wake up on Saturday morning!

First Day of School (and a little preview)

2010-09-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

The first day of school was yesterday, Elizabeth began fifth grade and Rachel began kindergarten. This year the school district changed things up though and the kinder kids won't be going half days five days a week, instead they go a full day two days a week plus designated Fridays. So not only did she begin kindergarten yesterday, but she went all day. I was a nervous wreck, lol.

Shaun took me to the movies and out to lunch, but the rest of the time my stomach was in a knot. (We saw Dinner for Schmucks, it was quite funny.)

But she was so excited, both girls were very excited to start school. Elizabeth was a little disappointed that her best friend wasn't in her class this year, but Rachel was lucky and her best friend is in her class. That made sending her a little easier.

When the girls arrived home they were all smiles. Elizabeth loves her teacher, apparently he is very funny. And Rachel said it was 'very, very, super exciting'. Her teacher stamped a little love heart on their hands and told them that was in case they got worried they would be able to hold it up to their cheeks and remember that their mommies and daddies loved them.

I asked Rachel if she had been worried at all during the day. She said that the only thing she had been worried about was me being by myself all day, lol. I was really beginning to think that she didn't miss me much during the day until after dinner she climbed up on me and held on tight and repeated over and over 'I missed you, I missed you, I missed you'. Break my heart, I missed her too. But I have her home with me today! :) lol

Okay, here are the girls first day of school photos:

Rachel was so funny though when I was tyring to take photos of her before school. In the first photo she was stiff as a board, so I told her to act natural. Then took a series of hilarious photos of her trying to act natural, lol. I had to scrap it right away and the cute little vest she was wearing (with skulls all over it) was perfect for working with my newest products which are hitting the stores tomorrow (Fuse Paper Pack, Urban Teen Paper Pack, Rock Star elements). Everything in the page is from the kit except the frames, those are from On The Road elements. (click to see the photos bigger)

Okay, I'm off to play with Rachel now that I have her home for the day! :)

The way I travel

2010-09-06T07:53:00.000-07:00

Yes, we do fly sometimes, but most of our family vacations include road trips. In fact even when we fly back East we include a road trip; we drive to Niagra Falls, Washington DC, Boston, etc. It's just what we do. :)

So of course, a kit specifically for road trips is not out of the question ,is it? LOL

But before I show you the kit, let me show you one of my favorite photos taken from the front seat of a moving car, and very appropriate too since tomorow is our first day of school...

LOL, that cracks me up every time I see it. :)

Okay, here it is, On The Road from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones and available during the month of September at Funky Playground Designs.

No longer MIA

2010-08-31T17:09:00.000-07:00

I know I've been MIA, but it has been busy these past few weeks. Busy both personally and professionally. Even though I haven't been putting anything in the store, I have been busy creating. But I'll get to that a little later.

I know many of you have already began your school year, but we haven't ended our summer vacation yet up here. One more week and then the girls will be back to school. Of course it's a little bittersweet because my Rachel is starting kindergarten. Where does the time go? (sigh)

She is such a cutie pie though and constantly cracks me up.

A few weeks ago she decided she wanted to read the palms of her sister and Daddy. First she read her Dad's palm: You have a future and your family loves you. (ooh, good fortune!). Then she read her sister's palm: Your family loves you and certain death. Certain death? LOL Oh boy, she doesn't have a flair for the dramatic does she that little five year old drama queen.

I'm going to miss her when she goes to school.

Back to school, back to school....

Here is the first of my two new kits releasing on Sept.1 at Funky Playground Designs where I will be guesting for the month of September.

Higher Learning
from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones
available at Funky Playground Designs during the month of September

I've got more to show you tomorrow!

See you then!

Dog Days of Summer

2010-08-15T08:16:00.000-07:00

It's a sale!

35% off now through Monday the 16th on almost everything!

Check it out here!

In the Woods * Now on Sale*

2010-08-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

Check out my new collection, In the Woods.

ITW incudes three paper packs and two element packs with a theme of general camping, fishing, etc and a theme specific to summer camp. You can buy them separately or buy them in kits to save or buy all of them and save even more!

In The Woods (see the previous blog post for layout samples) available at Srapbook-Elements from PICK A PAPER by Alissa.

By the way, I've added a 'Like' button for facebook in the upper left corner. Add me to your likes to get updates for new kits and sales regularly!

Sneak Peek

2010-08-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneek peek of the new series of kits that release tomorrow at Scrapbook-Elements. The collection is called In The Woods and inludes thee paper packs and two element packs, and of course you save if you buy it all! :) {from PICK A PAPER by Alissa Jones}

Here's the sneak peek:

Ears and Teeth!

2010-07-31T10:52:00.000-07:00

I took Elizabeth to get her ears pierced!

She's ten and she's been wanting to do it, but she's been a little scared. She finally decided she wanted to do it. We arrived, picked out the earrings, sat in the chair had the piercing guns up to her ears (they do both at the same time) and then she chickened out. LOL

Of course, by then I had to pay whether she pierced her ears or not, although I told her I wasn't going to force her, lol. So with many big breaths and a little freaking out, she finally did it. And she's so happy that she did too. :)

Rachel bumped her tooth and it was beginning to turn gray, so we took her to the dentist. She's such a big girl, so brave, and now she's also toothless. And she'll remain toothless for about 2 years too, so it's a good thing she makes a very cute toothless five year old.

SBE is Back!

2010-07-16T10:35:00.000-07:00

I know, Scrapbook-Elements has been down, but they are back now with a big sale to celebreate! Check out the sale now!

On our way home from Arizona we stopped at the Hoover Dam on the Arizona/Nevada border. It was 111 degrees and we were wearing flip flops; our feet were burning from the sun above and the hot street below. I do believe we made a poor decision in our footwear, lol.