Angie Kovacs Digital Designs

Jan 2012 Blog Train!

2012-01-01T00:01:00.006-05:00

Hello out there! It's been almost a year since my last post. (That sounded way more confessional than I intended. Haha)

I signed up for this month's blog train hoping that it would be the kick in the seat I needed to dust off my blog, and I guess it worked because here I am!

This is my first time participating in the blog train, so my sole hope is that I manage to get this done without breaking the train, because I know how annoying that is, and being annoyed is a terrible way to start off a brand new year.

Speaking of brand new starts... this month's blog train had the theme of "Refresh", which is something I think we all could benefit from focusing on after the madness of the holidays. And what better way to refresh than to scrap some pages?

Thanks for stopping by my blog to collect my portion of the train (click the preview to download) and have a look at the next stop on the blog train here: Amanda VZ Designs

Have a great day, and a great new year!

New News!

2011-01-04T12:30:00.000-05:00

New year, new store, new release, new freebie! It's all new! Well, most of it is new. ;)

I'm excited to get back to designing, and even more excited to announce my new store today! As of this morning, I'm an official Two Peas in a Bucket digital designer! It hardly even seems real!

To celebrate my debut, I have a brand new pack of templates, perfect for P365 or any other page.

Don't need 7 pictures? No problem - just use a patterned paper in one of the squares. Or add elements there. The possibilities are endless!

In the spirit of P365, I've also re-released my other related goodies, so those are all available now as well.

Last, but not least, a brand new freebie went out in today's newsletter. Make sure you're subscribed to that, by the way. Sometimes I do newsletter exclusive freebies. ;) This time, however, I'm sharing with everyone. It's a pair of templates specifically designed to add more versatility to my new set. Mix and match for more options. Just click it to download.

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you next week with even more new releases and old favorites and who knows what else!

Changes on the Horizon!

2010-12-30T08:43:00.003-05:00

I've been under a very large rock with my designing for the last few months as running the store was taking up most of my free time. Sadly, I made the tough decision to close the store at the end of the year.

However, I'm not able to just walk away from the industry completely, so I've decided to dust of my designing boots and get back on the horse!

I've got a brand new store debuting next week. For the first several weeks, I'll have a bunch of releases - some old favorites, and some brand spankin' new products.

My first week is focused on P365. Here's a peek of the "new" product I have coming for that. If you liked my personal 2010 P365 pages, you'll like these products. ;)

Stay tuned for more information!

If you're not already subscribed to my newsletter, you can do so in the box to the upper left. (Even if you were before, you might need to again, as I switched accounts recently.) And do check out my Facebook Page where there are sure to be freebies, discounts and other shenanigans regularly!

CU Grab Bag!

2009-08-17T07:19:00.000-04:00

I have no time to explain why it took my 9 months to write this post. ;)

But, I have a CU grab bag available for the first time ever!

It contains 4 brand new, full-sized commercial use products, AND a $2 coupon off another.

The bag is JUST $3 this week only. That's less than $1 an item!

Go grab yours.

Grab. Haha. I'm a hoot.

Congrats!

2009-01-18T11:32:00.000-05:00

Subscriber #300 just received an email from me with their $5 coupon! I don't want to reveal too much personal information, so I will just say Congrats, Prelude!

Now lets see if we can get to #500 for that big prize! :)

Freebie / Reminder

2009-01-17T12:41:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is the last day to sign up for my newsletter in order to receive your $2 coupon on Monday!

Just to make it a little more exciting, the 300th subscriber will get an additional $5 coupon! And if we manage to make it to 500 by tomorrow, I'll send the 500th subscriber a $20 coupon!! Woot for free stuff!

Speaking of free stuff, I have a quick page freebie for you today made with my Cuddle Time kit! Just click it to download.

Thanks for stopping by!

And a Freebie!

2009-01-14T15:43:00.000-05:00

Giving away $2 just cuz wasn't quite enough for me today (see post below). I decided you needed a freebie since I've been neglecting the blog so much.

This template was made with project 365 in mind - but aimed more at people like me, who don't quite manage to take 31 pictures in a month, but maybe 8. Underacheivers, unite!

Of course, you can use it for any non 365 layout you choose as well :)

Click it to download!

Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter before Monday for the coupon below. =D

Sign up! Quick!

2009-01-14T15:15:00.000-05:00

Yep, that's right! The very next newsletter I send out will have a coupon inside for $2 off any purchase! You can even use it on the items I am retiring that are on clearance for just $1!! Or, get a template set for only 99c. Or, save big on a kit. Whatever you decide!

Sign up on the left of this page to get your hands on the coupon!

(coupon reads: Coupon will be sent out in the January 19, 2009 newsletter. You must be subscribed no later than 11:55pm EST on January 18th in order to qualify. Coupon good on anything in my store, excluding collabs. Coupon will be valid through Jan 25, 2009. No minimum purchase required.)

I just loooove putting coupons and freebies in my newsletters for my loyal readers, so subscribe now and it will all be yours! *rubbing hands together maniacally*

Wanna know what's inside...?

2008-12-07T10:13:00.000-05:00

Today is the last day to grab the bag, so we decided we'd let you see the goods! After today, all these items will go into our individual stores - so this is your very last chance to get ALL of this for $3!!

(the 8.5x11 set is included as a bonus, as well!)

2 more!

2008-12-05T17:49:00.001-05:00

Another couple layouts from the bag! Only 2 days left now!!

More Grab Bag Goodness!

2008-12-04T21:28:00.000-05:00

Here's a couple more layouts done with things in the bag! Only 3 days left to get it for $3 here.

New GRAB BAG!

2008-12-02T14:58:00.000-05:00

It's grab bag time again! This one just as fabulous as the last - and once again only $3!!! :)

Here's a little peek of what is inside.

And of course, some layouts made with the goodies!

ALSO, the mega is up for December at ES, and it's only $3 through tomorrow!

AND, if you spend $10 in the store, you get the mega bag FREE! That sale ends tomorrow, so don't wait too long :)

Big news and a FREEBIE

2008-11-30T22:44:00.000-05:00

The big news you've all been waiting for (all 4 or 5 of you, that is lol)....

I'm now the OWNER of Elemental Scraps! We were down for 2 days last week switching servers, but now we are BACK, the kinks are worked out, and we are ready to PARTY.

So, instead of running my mouth endlessly, I'll show you the ads, and lead you to our first freebie of the celebration. Fair enough? :)

And finally - Head on over to the ES blog for this fantastic quickpage!

LETS PARTY!

Go forth and shop!

2008-11-27T22:57:00.003-05:00

Everything in my store is $1/$2/$3 - including CU!

Dollar Day Again!

2008-11-09T23:00:00.001-05:00

And, it's Elemental Scraps' birthday! So there is BIG savings and fun to be had today (and all this week!)

First off, the entire store is on sale. Woo hoo. Don't miss that party.

And, today is also Dollar Day, so there's a BUNCH of fabulous brand new items on sale for a buck. I have a really hard time saying no to things that are only a dollar. :)

I have a BUNCH of brand new stuff to show you, and some of them are in the sale, too! I'll just show them to you and quit blabbing. *collective sigh of relief*

First up - new template set! As usual, it comes in 12x12, 12x12 CU, and 8.5x11. For an added twist, this time there are 2 8.5x11 sets - one all horizontal and one all vertical!

All 3 personal use sets are included in the dollar days sale!

While we are on the subject of templates, I also have some new goodies for designers! 3 new sets of paper designers are in the store today. The floral ones are $1, the other 2 are regular price. Don't waste your time recoloring overlays, when you can use layered PSD files to design!

And, last but not least, a useful set of ribbon ties - for personal OR commercial use! Everyone can find a use for a cute button tie!

There are 6 ties total, 2 with ribbon, 2 with string and 2 with yarn. The color and BW versions are included for easier customization. $1 today only!

Thanks for visiting! I'll be back in time for the next dollar day - haha!

Everyone have a DSD hangover??

2008-11-02T08:39:00.000-05:00

Yes, I'm a day late!

BUT, I come with good news! Since ES was down for the first half of DSD, I've extended my sale through Monday! So, you can now save 50% off everything both in my individual store as well as my collab store with ChrissyW through Monday! This includes EVERYTHING, even CU!

AND, it gets even better. Yep! Since it's the beginning of the month, you can now get the Mega Grab bag FREE with any $5 purchase!

But that's not all! The mega kits are also up! Yep, kitS. Since ES is having a birthday this month, instead of just one mega kit, we have 2. We did a designer battle and split into teams. The mega kit that sells the best - that team wins!

I was on team one, so you should definitely buy that one. ;) But, here they both are! They are half off, also so - omg - $2.75 each!

You can really clean up today at ES!

Phew! I think that's all the news for now!

Don't forget dollar day on the 10th - I have a bunch of brand new goodies set aside for release that day. Sign up for the newsletter if you haven't already so you don't forget and miss out!

More layouts!

2008-10-27T11:07:00.000-04:00

The fun continues!

by Nikki:

by Emily:

Some Layouts...

2008-10-26T08:20:00.000-04:00

done with the bag! :)

The News!

2008-10-25T10:29:00.000-04:00

It's time for the big news! Well, really it was time yesterday, but time and I are not the best of friends, so we'll do it today instead. :)

My homefry ChrissyW and I decided to open a collab store! We love working together, so it just seemed like the next step.

To celebrate our grand opening, we've released a grab bag!

So, instead of me doing a bunch of gabbing, I'll just show you the stuffs! Here's the preview of the bag, and a couple layouts that were done with what is inside!

The bag is only $3 through the end of the month - and then the items will go into our individual stores. Just the kit will be more than $3, so it's definitely a value!

Thanks for stopping by! If you came by for the freebies, keep scrolling down, they are still available!

Freebie Kit

2008-10-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

The newsletter with the freebie kit has gone out, but if you subscribe by 10/27 I will forward it on so you can still get it.

Big News SOON - and FREEBIES galore!

2008-10-21T12:33:00.000-04:00

Most of you who read my blog with any regularity (all 4 of you? haha) know that my BFF is ChrissyW.

Sometimes, we even work together on stuff. And we only fight a little. Just kidding. Mostly.

ANYway - we are cooking up a big announcement for later this week, so we decided to just party all week long.

For starters, Chrissy had a 50% off coupon in her last newsletter - and she's willing to forward that newsletter to anyone who subscribes by the 24th! So, hop on over to her blog and sign up asap! If you've been looking to build your template stash, now is your chance - and she has CU versions too.

As for what I'm bringing to the party... I'm going to be including a free KIT in my next newsletter - the one that will have the big announcement. So, sign up for mine at the top of this page and you'll automatically receive the kit later this week! My newsletters generally go out whenever ES has dollar day so that I can show everyone what fabulous brand new products I'm going to be selling for just a buck - and I include both personal use and commercial use stuff, so there's always something for everyone! I always make sure to include either a freebie or a coupon in each one, as well. Definitely worth signing up for.

Here's the kit all my newsletter subscribers will be receiving this week:

Finally, just to get our freebie blood flowing - I made up template to get us started. You can download that right now! Hooray!

Just click the picture to download it.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter so that you are one of the first to hear the big news, as well as get the free kit!

Tons of new stuff!

2008-10-20T02:45:00.000-04:00

Yep, it's Dollar Day once again, and for some reason I take it as a challenge to release as much as I can. It's only been 10 days since the last Dollar Day, so I've been hard at work as you shall soon see! I have new items both in the sale and not in the sale.

Here we go!

First up is my brand new kit Playtime. I wanted something fun and playful, but not as toddlerish. I'm excited about how it turned out! It's brand new and yep, $1 - today only!

Next in my collection of Dollar Day goodies - brand new Quick Pages! The amazing Hutchie build these cute and fun pages using my Funkalicious kit and the set of 2 can be yours for the low low price of just $1! ;)

I haven't forgotten my fellow designers, either! I actually have TWO brand spankin new CU items in the sale. First up, a new set of layered paper designers. I called this one a variety pack, since all 4 papers are so different! There is a gingham, a check, a heart pattern and a zig zag stripe. All layered PSDs for your coloring pleasure.

I also have a set of rick rack strips! There are 4 12" lengths and 2 bows. Both color and greyscale versions are included, so that you can easily recolor these. As always on my CU items, no credit is required.

And my last item for the sale is an old standby. I love this alpha set because it goes with every layout and is just so versatile. You get both the stained and the white set. $1 today only!

Just when you thought I was done with you - you thought wrong! I have one more brand new item today! A new template set. The rounded square set is very popular, and so is the text path set, so I thought I'd bring you the best of both worlds - rounded squares with text paths!

Of course, these are available in 12x12 as well as 8.5x11 and a commercial use version as well. The personal use sets are $2.99 and the CU version is $4.75.

Here is the set, as well as a couple of layouts I did with them.

Kit is Stormy Weather by Lauren Grier
Alpha is Scribble Alpha by Lauren Grier

Kit is Feelin' Frosty by Eva Kipler

NOW I'm done with ya :) Stay tuned in a few days for an exciting announcement. And don't forget to sign up for the newsletter if you haven't already, the next one is going to have a big freebie. :) Thanks for stopping by!

Dollar Day update

2008-10-11T09:56:00.000-04:00

Apparently lots of people were trying to shop yesterday - the site actually CRASHED!

So, since so many weren't able to get their goodies, the sale has been extended through today! Don't miss the 100+ items that are just a dollar each! Great deals to be had - brand new stuff and old faves, there's something for everyone!

Dollar Day is ON!

2008-10-10T03:01:00.000-04:00

Yep, it's here again!

I have 4 great products in the dollar sale today only, and 2 of them are BRAND NEW and and one of them is a brand new commercial use goodie!

First of my brand new items is a template set. Like my previous templates, these are available in 12x12 as well as 8.5x11 and there's a commercial use version in the store also. (Only the personal use 12x12s are included in the sale, though!)

Each of them has it's very own text path included, which is just way fun! Check them out!

My other brand new dollar item is these commercial use ribbons and twills. You can never have too much ribbon! You can buy these for personal use and custom color them to match each project - or you can use them commercially with no credit required. I inlcuded the original color versions since I know as a designer myself it's sometimes easier to recolor them that way.

Also brand new today (not in the dollar sale, but 20% off anyway!) is a kit! I fell in love with this swatch and I am in love with the kit, too!

And, finally, here are my old favorites in the dollar category for today - these frames have been one of my best sellers ever and this kit is right up there, so grab some favorites today!

Dollar Day soon!

2008-10-08T18:22:00.001-04:00

Dollar Day is coming up on Friday - I will have some brand new items (including a CU one) - so stay tuned.

The next newsletter will go out that day as well, and will have a little CU freebie! So, if you aren't already subscribed, now is a good time!

New Collab - On sale today only!

2008-09-22T12:44:00.000-04:00

Elemental Scraps has some excitement today! Brand new Digi Duos! Collabs from varying combinations of designers, all released TODAY! AND they are 20% off TODAY only!

Here's the one I did with Amanda Geils, and I love it!

And here are some layouts done with it.

Grab it today while it's on sale! If you make some fab layouts, I'd love to see them!!

Templates at work!

2008-09-22T10:00:00.000-04:00

Since I recently added 2 sets of templates to my store, I thought I'd share some layouts that have been done with them! I love seeing them come to life!

By michellewaite1:

By tkelley:

By Hutchie:

Those were all done using my Get Blocked set, which is available in 12x12 or 8.5x11 (as well as CU versions - check my store for those!).

And here are some with my newest set!

2 by mcturtle:

One by me (done with my girl ChrissyW's pictures!):

These were done with the Rounded Squares templates.

Dolla Holla!

2008-09-20T03:00:00.000-04:00

It's Dollar Day again! I have some brand new stuff for it, too!

A Brand New Kit!

A Brand New CU Paper Creator!

Also new in the store (but not a dollar, sorry =P):

(Both template sets also have a Commercial Use version!)

And another paper creator!

Happy Shopping!

Dollar Day is ON!

2008-09-10T07:15:00.000-04:00

Today is Dollar Day over at Elemental Scraps! Today only get a bunch of fun stuff for just $1 - loads of NEW and a bunch of CU stuff as well!

Here's what I have in the sale today... click the picture to go grab it!

Brand new commercial use layered paper templates -

Brand new alphas (5 brand new sets - this one is $1!)

My fave paper pack -

A fun acrylic alpha -

Psst...

2008-09-06T07:32:00.000-04:00

OMG Templates!

2008-09-05T10:52:00.000-04:00

It's something brand new from me!

I'll never be the uber skilled ChrissyW in the template department, but I gave it a whirl anyway!

I made a set of 12x12 as well as a set of 8.5x11 - I didn't want to leave anyone out! I also included the PNG files, so DIP users rejoice!

Here are the sets, and a couple of examples from my stash.

Credits: One in a Million by Misty Cato (at SSD)

Credits: A Mojito Kind of Day by Eva Kipler and Amanda Heimann

Now that all of THAT business is out of the way - I can give you the best news of all - I also have a freebie template! Again it comes in both sizes (both are in the same file).

Click it to get to the store to download it!

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure you sign up for my newsletter if you want to get the heads up on future releases / freebies / exclusive freebies / coupons / the benefits just never end!

September 1st! Whoa!

2008-09-01T08:49:00.000-04:00

Where did my summer go? I'm not ready to let it go!!!!!!

But enough about my whining - lets get down to the September 1st nitty gritty!

First of all, everything in my store is 35% off! The sale is 4 days only, so don't put it off too long!

The sale even includes my brand new kit, Take Me Out to the Outdoors! I loved the tree in the Falling For It kit, so I decided to run with that theme and make a boy version. Here it is - and it's on sale for $2.92!

Here's a couple layouts my fabulous CT did (both by Shannon because ChrissyW is a slacker!)

Coming Monday...

2008-08-26T17:31:00.000-04:00

A brand new kit - Get your outdoorsy pics ready!

Gallery Spotlights!

2008-08-26T08:08:00.000-04:00

Time to have a look at some of the layouts that have been posted with my new stuff! I love seeing what everyone does with it, so if you have links to send me, I'd love to see them!

Layouts are linked to the gallery so you can leave some lovin'!

By Shannon, using Falling For It

By norton94, using BFF 4 Life

By hutchie, using BFF 4 Life

By LoriJ, using A Boy Outdoors

The Sale is ON!

2008-08-25T07:08:00.000-04:00

Dollar Day Tomorrow (and a FREEBIE!)

2008-08-24T08:46:00.000-04:00

If you haven't heard - Elemental Scraps has 2 days a month set aside for Dollar Days! Participating designers pick a few items to sell for $1 each. Often these are BRAND NEW items along with some old favorites.

Since it's only for one day, I thought I better give a heads up about what MY dollar day deals are going to be today - so you don't miss them!

If you subscribe to my newsletter, I'll send one out tomorrow morning with a reminder. So, if you see something here you want to grab tomorrow, sign up for that reminder now!

Here are the items I will offer at $1 tomorrow -

Brand new kit, Falling for It:

Brand new alpha, Teenie Tinies - Pastel:

Journaling Strip Pack:

And, because I thought it was a great match for the Falling for It kit, I added this alpha:

I hope you stop by for some of these, and other great bargains from the other fabulous ladies at ES!

Of course, I didn't just bring you here just for that - I also have a freebie! It's a quick page made from my most popular kit, Lauren's Grace (named for my gorgeous daughter shown in the example).

Click the layout to download the freebie!

Brand New Kit!

2008-08-23T12:28:00.000-04:00

Its my first ever collab kit! I got to work with my girl ChrissyW on this and I love how it turned out!

It seemed only logical to do a friends theme, and here's how it ended up!

It is JAM PACKED with goodies!

Here's a page Chrissy did using one of her templates - LOVE it!

And, if you made it this far, you shall be rewarded! Here's a little freebie that coordinates with the kit!

Thanks for stopping by! Come back around Monday when I'll reveal multiple brand new goodies and an announcement about the Dollar Day sale!

'Sup, Dawgs?

2008-08-20T20:14:00.000-04:00

Hey! I'm alive! AND I have 2 new releases to share!

First off is a cute set of journaling strips. I have a bit of an addiction with journaling strips, so I whipped up a super versatile set. I'll be slapping these on many a layout!

My 2nd release is actually a RE-release. This was one of my very first kits ever and I've TOTALLY revamped it. Even the papers are new! It's HUGE now and so cute I could just die. I feel like I need to take 100 pictures of my daughter now and scrap them.

Thanks for sticking by me during my hiatus. Hopefully my new goodies were worth the wait!

Gallery Spotlights

2008-07-08T10:53:00.001-04:00

Been wondering what my CT has been up to? Well, check out some of these!

Freebie Time!

2008-06-17T08:45:00.000-04:00

This time, it's a mini kit! I provided the mini kit for the current Bits n Pieces challenge over at Elemental Scraps!

If you haven't been participating in their challenges, you're missing fun and free stuff! You earn points for each challenge and can then spend them in the store. So, you get some great inspiration to get your pages done and use your stash, and then you get some new stash. My kinda deal! Check out this thread to learn more.

Pop over to the challenge forum and download!

Meet Shannon!

2008-06-04T10:13:00.000-04:00

Name: Shannon
Shannon's Gallery
Shannon's Blog

Short Bio: I am a former nurse that currently is a SAHM to my 2 gorgeous daughters Emma (5) and Natalia (2). I have been married to my fantastic husband, Gerben, for the past 6 years. I started out scrapbooking the traditional way about 4 years ago but have recent switched to digital. I honestly don't know if I will ever go back to paper. I love all things crafty and am the type of person that will teach myself anything if it appeals to me. My family and I travel quite frequently, as my dh was born in Holland, so I am lucky to always have a huge stash of photos for different places to work with.

Favorite Layout Ever: This is such a tough question. I have way too many favourite to pick one. I think this one best reflects my style though.

Favorite Website (not necessarily scrap related, just whatever shows who you are!): Webkinz (insert a blush here) I cannot believe I am admitting to this but I am addicted to webkinz. My dd even bought me my own for my birthday so that I would stop playing hers!!

Run, don't walk...

2008-06-02T07:48:00.000-04:00

to Elemental Scraps!

The entire store is on sale for 50% off for a week. Including all the new releases!

PLUS, the new mega kit is up. If you haven't tried an ES mega, you don't know what you're missing! I have several and use them OVER and over again.

Here's this month's (on sale for FOUR DOLLARS! $4!!!):

But wait! If you spend $10, you also get the June Mega Grab Bag, FREE!

Half off everything, rockin Mega kit for $4 and a free grab bag with $10 purchase. What other reason can you possibly need to shop? :)

Oh, a freebie? Well, I've got that too! Hop on over and pick this up while you're getting all your other loot for this lovely Monday!

Exciting Announcement AND a new kit!

2008-06-01T17:05:00.000-04:00

My Elemental Scraps store is LIVE!

I'm so excited to be one of the new ES designers, I could about weep. In honor of my grand opening, I also have a BRAND new kit available!

Here's the kit, and check out Shannon's layout with it as well.

It's an exciting day in digi world for me!

Oh and btw!

2008-05-29T20:18:00.000-04:00

Several of my older kits are being totally revamped for the move, so the old ones are currently on sale for 50% off! As well as the Sea of Green paper pack and alpha that are being retired.

Hop on over to my store and scoop up some bargains. Those kits will never be seen in that configuration again.

Meet Ruby!

2008-05-29T09:05:00.000-04:00

Name: Ruby Minoza

Ruby's Gallery

Ruby's Blog

Short Bio: I am going 31 this June, resident of the Philippines. I am married to Giovanni and mom to Princess and Gian. I work full-time as a Software Developer. I started digital scrapping February 2008 and still addicted to it. Currently, I create for Tanyia Deskins, Melissa Daniel, Chris Young and of course, Angie Kovacs. All of which started just this month.

Favorite Layout Ever: My favorite layout so far is one I made for my Mom on mother's day and you can see it here - Mom

Favorite Website (not necessarily scrap related, just whatever shows who you are!): Since I started digiscrapping, it is scrap related sites I've been visiting, but for a change, I'd show you something different, and that is Multiply and Friendster where I've been updated with my friends and other contacts about life and other happenings.

What they've been up to!

2008-05-27T11:14:00.000-04:00

The CT has been busy since their debut! Here are a few of the layouts that they've done.

Dad&Me by Katina

Goodbye to 2 by LoriJ

Give by Ruby

Meet Chrissy!

2008-05-27T09:09:00.001-04:00

Chrissy is my sista from another mista! I got her into digital and she got me into designing (she really took off with digital, wouldn't you say? From not having/knowing a thing about PS, to being fabo template designer, in like no time flat!)

Name: Chrissy
Chrissy's Gallery
Chrissy's Blog

Short Bio: I live in Sault Ste Marie Ontario with my husband Ron, and 3 rowdy boys. Guillaume, 16 / Tevon 10 / Judah almost 6! We are also foster parents and right now have 2 foster kids. It's a crazy house sometimes, but always an adventure! For fun we go on hikes and hang out at Whitefish Island where I take too many pictures. I've been paper scrapping for years, until Angie gave me an extra copy of PSE and threw me into it. I haven't looked back since!

Favorite Layout Ever:

Favorite Website (not necessarily scrap related, just whatever shows who you are!): Google Reader! Keep up with all blogs at once and save all that wasted surfing time!

Meet Katina!

2008-05-23T12:24:00.000-04:00

Name: Katina King aka loumaroo
Katina's Gallery
Katina's Blog

Short Bio: I am a wife to a wonderful man and mother of two great boys. My family is my greatest inspiration for my layouts. I started out paper scrapbooking about 5 years ago and only switched to digital in November of 2007. I've been addicted to it ever since.

Favorite Layout Ever: Wow, this one is hard. Right now I would have to say it's my laoyout about Darius, my oldest son. My fave always changes though so I'm sure it will be a different one soon. lol.

Favorite Website (not necessarily scrap related, just whatever shows who you are!): I have 2 fave websites. Digital Candy and my blog. I check them both every day.

How about a FREEBIE?

2008-05-22T07:53:00.000-04:00

I was putzing around with word art yesterday and thought it'd be a great freebie.

Just click it to download!

(freebie is word art only, not the fancy border!)

Link me back where you used it, and you might win a RAK! :)

Meet Lori!

2008-05-21T09:04:00.000-04:00

Lori gets the honor of being the FIRST to be spotlighted. Why? Well, because she was the first to respond. ;)

Name: Lori Johnston on most forums I can be found as LoriJ

Link to Gallery

Short Bio: I am a 35 year old (or at least I will be on Thursday! :( ) I am married and have 2 little girls. I live on Prince Edward Island in Canada. I have been digiscrapping since last October and am completely addicted! I love good food and chocolate and warm spring days.

Favorite Layout Ever: Beautiful girls

Favorite Website (not necessarily scrap related, just whatever shows who you are!): Digital Candy and Sunshine Studio Scraps for being digiconnected, KSharonK for inspiration, and Kraft Canada for recipies and ideas for good food in a hurry!

I have a CT

2008-05-20T16:35:00.000-04:00

Finally! I'm thrilled to announce the first ever Angie Kovacs Creative Team!

Stop back over the next few days and meet them one on one!

7 New Acrylic Alphas!

2008-05-12T14:58:00.000-04:00

only... with a twist! The outer edge is the clear acrylic we know and love, but the centers have some fun color / pattern combinations!

There are 7 sets in all! Each set is only $2.49!

Here's a peek of a couple :) (images are clickable)

Check them all out in my store!

Random Updates!

2008-05-09T14:43:00.000-04:00

All of my 2 pack alphas are on sale! Normally $3.99 they are now $2.99! That's for TWO alphas in one! Check them out in my store!

The CT call ends in just a few days! I've been enjoying seeing your layouts come in, keep them coming!

I just added a new acrylic alpha to my store this morning, click the picture to go see that one!

Grab Bag Reveal!

2008-05-08T08:50:00.000-04:00

Today is the day our grab bag was scheduled to be broken up into our
individual stores, but we decided instead to reveal the contents and
offer it for one more day!

Today, May 8th only, you can get all of THIS for just $4!

A Boy Outdoors Mini Kit

A Clearly Inked Alpha

A Template Set

A Set of Quick Pages

AND a 50% off coupon to EACH store, so you can do some serious shopping!

Click here to purchase!

Grab a Bag!

2008-05-02T10:01:00.000-04:00

Since it's National Scrapbooking Day tomorrow, ChrissyW and I decided to go a collab grab bag! I'm so excited about it and it's CA - UTE! (I think if you look closely at the preview you might get a pretty good idea of what you'll be getting!)

Everything in it is BRAND new! Once the grab bag comes down, all of this will go into our stores and it'll be $13.50 to buy it all separately. So, save 80%!!! by buying it now in the grab bag!!

Click the preview to go to see it!

CT Call!!

2008-04-30T18:45:00.000-04:00

Ok, already! You've asked, you've pleaded, you've threatened (ok not really that last one). I'm finally having a CT call!

I'm looking to add about 4-6 amazing layout artists to my current team of 1 (hi, Chrissy!).

Not only that, I'm giving you a free kit with which to apply! How fun is that???

Use the freebie kit to wow me, and you might win a spot on my team! (3 month term)

Feel free to ask if you have any questions! I can't wait to see your creations!

Click the preview to download! (download available for one week only!)

Deadline for submissions is 10pm EST May 15, 2008.

Ready for May's freebie?

2008-04-25T16:02:00.001-04:00

It's calendar time again!

Here's the free kit I made for you to use--

Hop on over to the Digital Candy Challenge Forum to get yours! (You will need to register for the gallery to see the link.)

Enjoy and be sure to link back to the thread for points toward a DC gift certificate!

Want 2 chances to win something?

2008-03-28T09:44:00.001-04:00

I'm doing a collaborative giveaway with ChrissyW, and you have 2 chances to win!

Check it out here!!!

New Kit and New FREEBIE!

2008-03-25T13:40:00.000-04:00

It's time for another desktop calendar challenge! Which means it's time for a new freebie mini kit! Just like last month, I've also released a full (mini) kit that matches the freebie kit perfectly!

Here's a peek of the full kit, just the alpha and cluster frame make it worth downloading! (Picture is clickable)

And here's the freebie mini kit! Also like last month, if you create your desktop calendar using this kit, upload it to the Digital Candy challenge gallery and link me up in the thread, you earn points toward a store gift certificate! Free kit, custom desktop calendar AND a gift certificate? What could be better than that?

The kit includes the calendar, the papers and elements shown, instructions, and a few different common resolution sizes (and how to determine yours if you don't know!)

New Frames! Freebie! Fun!

2008-03-10T07:50:00.000-04:00

I've got a new set of cluster frames in the store today!

Check em out! (Image is clickable)

And, there's even a matching freebie! Go grab it!!

New Collab!!!

2008-03-06T09:48:00.000-05:00

I have a new collab quick page set up with who else but the template maven herself, ChrissyW! Lookie what she made using my Just a Boy Kit and Free matching alpha!

I absolutely LOVE IT!! I've already got mine printed out and just need to attach it to cardstock and fold. Here's one of my pages to give you an idea of what it looks like when you add your pictures.

To grab the quick page album, click here.

To grab Just a Boy and do your own thang, click here.

Alpha Freebie!

2008-03-02T13:46:00.001-05:00

There's a new alpha freebie in my store that matches my Just a Boy Kit!

Go grab it!

It was designed to go with this boy kit that is one of my favorites!

Enjoy!

It's Freebie Time!

2008-03-01T19:35:00.000-05:00

Every month on the 1st, I will be doing a Desktop Calendar challenge over at Digital Candy!

I will provide you with the kit to make the desktop calendar, you make the calendar, upload it to the appropriate gallery, and earn 20 points toward a DC gift certificate. AND you get an awesome custom made desktop calendar!

How FUN is that???

This is the kit for this month's challenge:

Hop on over to DC and grab it!

The release of the calendar challenge also marks the release of my newest kit, Lauren's Grace! These 2 kits are made to go with each other, so if you like the calendar kit, you can add the Lauren's Grace kit to it for only $3.99 more! Here's the full kit:

Don't forget to link back in the thread if you complete the calendar challenge to earn your points!

Ready for the 2nd Freebie?

2008-02-21T07:25:00.000-05:00

Of course! Who isn't always ready for a freebie!

How about the PINK numbers? They go with the pink and brown letters in the store, so if you love these, make sure you go grab the letters - $3.99 for both the pink AND the brown!

Grab a freebie!

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My Store is LIVE!

2008-02-18T07:48:00.000-05:00

Check it out! I'm so totally excited!!!

To celebrate my grand opening, you bet I have some freebies! :)

One of my new products is a dual set of Felty Polka Dot alphas! Dual set? Yep! You get BOTH sets! A-Z in blue and A-Z in green for $3.99!

Here's a preview of the alphabet:

Care for a free sample? Here's the one of the number sets that coordinates with these new alphabets. This is in my logo colors! Get the matching letters in the store!

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It's Almost Time!

2008-02-17T07:26:00.000-05:00

My store will be live in a couple days, and there will be lots of freebies these first few days! Get your 4shared account and your hard drive ready to rock!

Here's a sneak peek of one of my brand new kits. It's an adorable card made by none other than template maven ChrissyW!

Say What?

2008-02-06T21:14:00.001-05:00

I'm a digital designer? When did THAT happen? Last thing I knew I was buying Photoshop 7 for Dummies.

I have a lifelong history of turning hobbies into jobs, so lets do it again! I'm going to be selling my digital designs at the fabulous and wonderful Digital Candy!

Make sure you add my blog to your blog readers, because there's sure to be freebies and sneak peeks to be had! As well as the reader spotlight, where you could see YOUR layouts right here on the blog!

So, grab a cup of joe and a keyboard and join me for this wild ride into the digital scrapbooking world!