Scrapper's Delight

Two cute animal themed kits!

2009-05-22T07:07:00.000-07:00

NDIDDS 2009 has two really cute kits that are animal themed! I like animals... no I'm just kidding. I really don't. I just like how they look on the comp =).

Anyway, you better go get them soon because they expire!!! I think in by this Sunday!

Note: Click the previews to download.

Bowling time!

2009-05-16T09:51:00.000-07:00

One of my most favorite activities to do with friends is bowling! Ziggle Scraps has a bowling themed freebie kit! Cuuuute right? Get it before it's gone at her blog here.

Note: It's 2 downloads on 4shared.com.

Older people need birthday parties too!

2009-05-16T09:48:00.000-07:00

This is a freebie kit for all ya'll by

Amanda Heimann
FairyTale Studios
Melissa Bennett
Faith True
Amy Sumrall
Elegant WordArt by Bethany
Matahati Designs
Jemenifer22
Bec

The group made it for Shaunna of Pineapple Plantation Designs.

Very cute & thoughtful. I hope no one is too senile to take this seriously! Well, I mean as far as the old thing. It is all in good fun. Don't forget to thank the designers!

Note: You have to be a member of Digiscrap Addicts to download it.

Registration doesn't take long & is sooo worth it.

Layouts from my nephew's 1st communion

2009-05-10T18:05:00.000-07:00

"Mon Petit Jardin" kit by Maelia Designs

"Wise Old Owl" kit by Redju Designs

"Sweet Meadow" kit by Mimi's Digi-Scraps

"SYTYCD Week 1" kit by Studio Flergs

All the kits used to make all 4 layouts are free via the DigiScrapsAddict forum for SYTYCD 2009, Week 1! You have to be a member in order to download them, but it's so worth it. There are over 60 free mini-kits you can get. Amazing, right?

I can't wait for Week 2!

69 Freebies at Faith Sisters!

2009-04-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

I had never heard of Faith Sisters until today and I absolutely adore them =) On their site, they provide 69 freebies as of today... Can you believe it? Enjoy!

Note: Look on the left hand side and go to "Freebies".

11 freebies over at Digi Scrap Mania

2009-04-13T12:11:00.000-07:00

Go here to download the freebies. You have to create an account to download the freebies [which literally only takes 1 minute] and you get to download 11 freebies... Totally worth it right?!

The freebies include elements, kits, and even an alpha. Here are some of the ones I got for free... =P Have fun!

Say it with style!

2009-04-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

I don't think it's just me, but when I scrapbook... it's always a challenge to think of something cute and clever to say... But, Everything-About-Scrapbooking.com has been a big help providing some links to some cool scrap sayings. Check 'em out here. My favorite is Scrap Sayings because its super organized and the sayings are fab!

Loooovely FREEBIES by Katie

2009-04-12T11:41:00.000-07:00

Katie over at What Katie Scrapped has a page stocked full of freebies! Who doesn't love free? =) All of the freebies are stored on 4shared.com. The links to the freebies are located here. She is just fabulous!!! This totally made my Easter Sunday.

New FREE kit at Shabby Princess

2009-04-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

Go here to get the Happy Go Lucky kit offered for free by Shabby Princess. I can't wait to use this!

And don't forget to check out all the other offerings at the Shabby Shoppe.

http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/

'April Sampler' is FREE... Sort of

2009-04-12T11:05:00.000-07:00

This April Sampler is free with any purchase (even if it's only $1) from Funky Playground Designs. Be sure to add this and something else to your cart. The coupon code that makes this $3.25 kit free is AprilSampler.

Christina Renee Designs FREEBIES Expires 12/31

2008-12-30T12:53:00.000-08:00

The shoppe at christinareneedesigns.com is having a freebie giveaway. Hurry up though, it only lasts until Dec. 31st... That's tomorrow!

She also has some retiring kits, etc. that are 50% off =] Go here to see them.

Funky Designs Playground $1 deals purchases

2008-12-30T04:50:00.000-08:00

http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/store/product.php?productid=19869 http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/store/product.php?productid=20665 http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/store/product.php?productid=20642 http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/store/product.php?productid=20618

Three of the kits I purchased were designed by Valorie Brown. They are all Christmas kits and I can't wait to use them... especially with all the great Christmas photos I just took.

The pink and green kit titled "Anna September" is by Laura Bratcher. I plan on using it for more layouts from my brother's wedding.

Can you believe all of these were only $1? Amazing =]

I hope you get to catch the sale.

Philippines layouts = Yummy style

2008-12-22T18:02:00.000-08:00

One of the main activities I did when I was in the Philippines this past summer was eat... eat... and then eat some more. Surprisingly, I didn't gain any weight... but only probably because I was sweating it all out. It is so humid there!

Here are two "yummy" layouts.

"Delicate Garden" kit by Elemental Scraps

"Delicate Garden" kit by Elemental Scraps

Design © Nikki Rose Ty

Halloween 2004 layouts

2008-12-22T17:29:00.000-08:00

I know that 2004 was a long time ago... but that is even more of a reason to show you layouts from way back when.

“Sweet Treat” kit by Elemental Scraps

“Tricker’s Treat” kit by Elemental Scraps

"Wicked" kit by Digital Candy

Design © Nikki Rose Ty

Scrapping with: "Holiday Shimmer" kit

2008-11-25T08:43:00.000-08:00

You can purchase the "Holiday Shimmer" kit by Pton Designs & Microferk Designs at Scrapbook Graphics.

Here are three Christmas layouts I made using only this kit.

Design © Nikki Rose Ty

Ty-Abaco Wedding layouts

2008-11-25T08:33:00.000-08:00

My brother got married this past summer when I was in the Philippines. The wedding was the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen. Really!

Here are some layouts from the event... I have so many more photos to scrap, so this won't be the last post. Enjoy =)

QP Design © Pton Designs

"Angie's Year" kit by Laura Kathi
"Delicate Garden" kit by Elemental Scraps

"Springs Hope" kit by Elemental Scraps

"Summer End" kit by Anja Jahn

"Sadie's Parlour" kit by Elemental Scraps

Design © Nikki Rose Ty; QP by Pton Designs

Staton's Harvest Festival layouts

2008-11-24T18:07:00.000-08:00

Every year, my niece's school has a Harvest Festival. This was the first time I went so I got some great photos. The event was overall really fun.

"Noa's Garden" kit by Marianne Wåhlberg

""Fling" kit by Elemental Scraps

"My Shabby Valentine" kit by Elemental Scraps

Design © Nikki Rose Ty

Saving files in Adobe Photoshop Elements

2008-11-18T08:46:00.000-08:00

When creating scrapbook pages, it is a good idea to stay consistent with your settings for each scrapbook page you make. This will make it easier for you later on to pick and choose which page you would like to use (for printing, sharing, etc.) and not have to worry about quality or size issues.

When I start up Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0, I create files with the following settings:

Instead of 12x12 pages, I create 12.25x12.25 pages. The reason for this is that some printing companies will cut off edges of your paper, especially when printing photobooks. Since the side that will be binded might get cut off, the extra .25 is a safety zone, although I never build anything too close to the edge anyhow.

My finished scrapbook pages are saved in three different ways.

PSD file w/ all layers
This is meant to be saved for later use, if I ever decide to change something within the document. Always use one text layer for the credits of who's elements you used in the PSD.

High resolution JPEG
This is the copy that I send off to printing companies, such as Arts Cow or Shutterfly.

Small resolution JPEG (600x600)
This is the copy that is meant for sharing with friends, family, etc. I go to File>Save For Web to get it down to 600x600 before saving it. Yours can be smaller than 600x600, but I don't suggest going lower than 450x450.

Megakit sale at Elemental Scraps

2008-11-18T06:51:00.000-08:00

Elemental Scraps has 14 megakits for $1 each. That is the best deal around, believe me! I have bought most of them already for $2 each months ago... but now the prices are even lower.

These are the three additional kits I purchased:

My Shabby Valentine: 80+ elements and 50+ papers. The two main colors of this megakit are pink and blue. The two alphas that are included are cute, one is quirky and one has glitter on it . This kit is worth its $1, but if it wasn't one sale I wouldn't purchase it.

Springs Hope: This kit is greaaat! It comes with 70 papers and 150+ elements. The bonus 20-page bracket album is very pretty. The two alphas included are unique and beautiful.

Tricker's Treat: I love holiday themed kits. This one contains 80+ elements and 60+ papers. There are 3 alphas included, with only 1 that I really like. The elements aren't that great and neither are the papers. I would suggest getting "Sweet Treat" instead.

Happy purchasing!

Scrapbook Graphics purchase

2008-11-16T13:24:00.001-08:00

Scrapbook Graphics has some of the most high quality kits I have seen. They are a bit more expensive than other sites, but for good reason! They have so many great and unique designers... each with their own studio, not store.

Studio Phuong (Pton Designs) has fabulous kits. I bought two last week that I haven't blogged about, but just now, I purchased her two new collabs kits. Take a look see and try not to drool!

Use the promo code "MyFriends" for an extra 10% off. The total was $11.48 for both kits. I am excited to work with these!

22nd Birthday layouts

2008-11-14T09:17:00.000-08:00

Although it was over 2 months ago, these are my first layouts from my birthday. They only feature... =\ Hope that doesn't make me superficial. I have about 10 more photos to go until I'm done, so expect more layouts.

It is always fun scrapbooking birthdays because you aren't so limited to your choice of kit to work with. Usually, any colors and elements will go... besides Christmas trees and Easter eggs, but still... every "color" will go well with what you choose.

“Angie’s Year” kit by lauraskathi
“Funky Nature” kit by Little Mrs. Liz Designs

“Funky Nature” kit by Little Mrs. Liz Designs
“Orchid Dreams” kit by Pton Designs

Design © Nikki Rose Ty

Elemental Scrap purchase

2008-11-12T22:58:00.000-08:00

Elemental Scraps is by far my favorite digital scrap stuff supplier. They're prices fit my budget and the kits are great! [And no, they don't pay me. This is a true endorsement.]

Today, I purchased two kits from the site. Each kit was $1 each! I am really lovin' these $1 deals people! Here they are.

Scrapping with: "Festive Cheer" kit

2008-11-12T22:28:00.000-08:00

HM Scrap Shop purchase

2008-11-12T21:50:00.000-08:00

These were the two kits I purchased form HM Scrap Shop. Each of these were only $1. Since Halloween just passed, I needed to add more variety to the kits I already have. There are lots of Halloween photos for me to scrap.

Note: It's HM Scrap Shop's birthday!

All products - 40% OFF
Dollar Day - 50 products

Digital Kits - 50% OFF
P.S. There is no notice of when the sale expires.

Free scrapbooking fonts

2008-11-12T20:36:00.000-08:00

There are a lot of freebie alphas available to scrappers and even alphas to buy aren't all that expensive. But, if you want to add decorative text for the great price of free, Scrapbook Village offers at least 500 free fonts (even dingbat fonts) to download. They are categorized by name and download without the .ZIP extension. (This helps a lot since I downloaded so many and didn't have to unzip them all in order to transfer them.)

Remember, all fonts go in the C:/Windows/Fonts folder.

Funky Designs Playground purchase

2008-11-11T11:57:00.000-08:00

I found Funky Playground Designs via Jen's Alphabetical List of Designers. [The list is very comprehensive and helpful in looking for new places to shop.]

These are the three products I purchased from Funky Playground Designs today:

All the products shown here were $1 each. Funky Playground Designs accepts Paypal.

Four $1 Megakits (limited time only!)

2008-11-11T08:18:00.008-08:00

Elemental Scraps has four $1 megakits for sale! Can you believe it? Each of these megakits contains *at least* 50 elements and 20+ papers. I bought all four already! I don't know how long this sale is going to last, but get them while you can!

Requiem: Great for feminine layouts when you are tired of using the typical pink! This kit comes with three alphas (only two that I prefer), 90+ papers, and 100+ elements.

Sadie's Parlour: Lots of old school, antique stuff in this kit. I would not usually purchase this type of kit, but it was only $1. This kit is one of the smallest megakits I have encountered, at least compared to the other ones I have purchased from Elemental Scraps... Still... there are 70+ elements and 70+ papers.

For The Boys: This kit contains 50+ elements and 40+ papers. No alphas come with this kit. It is one of the smaller ones out of the four mentioned here, but still a value for $1.

Fling: Of all the $1 kits mentioned here, this one is my FAVORITE of all! It is bright and fresh. I like using it for summer, spring, and everyday layouts. There are 100+ elements and 60+ papers! A truly great kit!