Melody's Rambling Place

Long Time and a few FREEBIES...

2009-08-06T10:17:00.004-04:00

Hello all!! Boy it's been awhile. We are all moved and almost all unpacked. Still have my step-son and his family living with us so there are some things that can't be unpacked and setup until they move out. Which hopefully will be in the next few weeks. Two families in one house just don't work for too long. Anyway, what has been going on with all of you out there in scrapbook land? I haven't had the time to keep up so if there's something interesting let me know. Well, I wanted to pop in and say a big HI and give you guys some freebies. So, here goes...

Some more Baby's 1st frame freebies...

Baby's 1st Haircut

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1st Haircut

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My 1st Haircut

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Hope you enjoy!! Be back soon, I promise!!

Hugs,

Melody

I'm still here...

2009-07-01T23:00:00.003-04:00

Hello all!! Sorry I haven't been on for awhile. Been busy getting ready to move and I have my step-son and his family living with me too. We are moving this Friday so I will be without internet until Tuesday and probably won't have a chance to get online except to pay bills until a week after that. But rest assured I will be back with a FREEBIE for you when I return. Take care and have a wonderful 4th of July!! See you when I get back on!!

Hugs
Melody

Repost of former FREEBIES....

2009-06-08T15:09:00.003-04:00

I wanted to repost some template freebies that I did last year for Moo Two Designs Template Tuesday giveaway!! They are no longer available at Moo Two so I am reposting for anyone who would like them!!

Template #1
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Template #2
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Template #3
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Template #4
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Template #5
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P.S. Scroll down one post for the Baby's 1st Day Home Frame Template Freebie!!

Hope you enjoy!!
Hugs,
Melody

We are the Champions and a FREEBIE...

2009-06-08T11:50:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! How's it going? Here it has been busy. Getting ready to move July 1st and I have been busy busy busy going through things and packing. I hate moving but at least it's a chance to get rid of some stuff that you really don't need. LOL!! Plus, we had baseball tournament last week. This is how it started...

At the end of the season we were in 5th Place out of 11 teams. We got a bye the first night but guess what on the second night we had to play the #1 team. Ut oh!! LOL!!! But guess what - WE WON!! And Tyler's previous coaches team was in 8th place and they won the first night and had to play the 2nd place team the second night. And they won!! So, between the two of us we got rid of the #1 and #2 team. The third night we had to play the director of baseballs team. Now we beat them early in the season but they had improved alot and this one I was scared of. The way they play here is there is no time limit but you play six innings unless one team is so far ahead the other team couldn't catch up. There is a run limit in each inning of 5 runs. So, anyway we were the home team and we were tied 3-3 going into the bottom of the sixth inning. Oh no we might have to play on since this is for the championship. Well, let me tell you Tyler came up to bat. He got a walk. Then he stole second base. That's right my son stole second base. The other team did make a throw to get him out and let me tell you if he had slid he would have been out. But the smart boy that he is or actually by accident he hopped over the tag and was safe at second base. Whooo hooooo!!! He said he didn't even know that he jumped over it. It didn't matter - he was SAFE!!! Then the kid at the plate got a hit and Tyler was on third and the boy that hit was on second base. Ok - now we are in good shape. The next hitter came up and hits a fly ball to the outfield - and the boy dropped it - so Tyler came home for the WINNING RUN!!! That was so neat!! He was so happy!! We won 4-3!! We were on our way to the championships!! Meanwhile my nephew Dillon was playing on another field playing the 8th place team that had beat the 2nd place team - and my nephews team lost. Such a bummer that Tyler and Dillon wouldn't be playing each other!!

So, Thursday night was the Championship and of course it rained a little before the game started. Then it rained off and on during the game. Again, we were tied 3-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning. And WE WON again 4-3!! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!! I was so proud for Tyler because he hasn't never been on a team that made it past the first round before!! It was so exciting!! Check it out!!

Tyler getting his championship medal from Coach McGrath!!

The Richmond Hill Cubs - Champions 9-11 yrs. old

Tyler and of course Caden taking a victory lap around the bases!!

Tyler, Caden, Bentley, and me!!

Well, enough of that you've stayed this long it's time for a FREEBIE!! Today I have for you.....

Download here!!

Enjoy!!
Hugs,
Melody

A New Adventure and a FREEBIE...

2009-05-28T11:45:00.002-04:00

Hey all!! How's it going? Been busy here with Baseball games. We had three games to make up due to the rain we have been having. We have made up two of them and won both of them!! Whoo hooo!! We have one more Friday night and then next week starts tournament play. How was your Memorial Day? We didn't do much really other than grilling hamburgers and hotdogs right here at the house. Spent Saturday cleaning the oldest sons room and packing up most of his stuff. We are moving July 1st and trying to get as much done before hand. A little everyday and maybe I'll be ready by July 1st!! LOL

My new adventure - Well, I use to sell Avon - but when I did they didn't have it online. I saw the other day Avon online and I thought wow - that would be great. So, I am now an Avon Representative again. I hope that you will stop by my shop and check it out!! You can get free direst delivery with a $30.00 order. I hope to see some new customers from my Digi family.

A FREEBIE!!! Been a little while since I gave you one huh? Well, I have another Frame Freebie for you!! Baby's 1st Tooth!!

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Hope you enjoy!!
Hugs
Melody

Disappointed...

2009-05-20T16:33:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!! Been a lousy week - not lousy but dreary!! Been raining and cool for this time of the year. Haven't been doing much!! Too gloomy!! I must say that I am a little disappointed that my last few freebies have been downloaded over 100 times and I've had about 4 comments!! That is very disappointing!! Only takes a minute to say "Thank You". Now I know how those designers feel when they don't get comments on their items!!

Maybe I will be back tomorrow with a freebie!! Will see!! Check back with me!!

Hugs
Melody

Spring Quiz

2009-05-13T14:16:00.002-04:00

I took a quiz!! Check it out and see what kind of person you are.... Here is my results!!!

You Are Kids Playing

You are a free spirited soul. More than anything else, you are often just happy to be alive.

You are always laid back and cheerful. You enjoy whatever happens to come your way.

You are spontaneous and zany. You're the kind of adult who still runs through the sprinklers.

You don't take life too seriously. You try to have fun at all times, even when you're working.

What Part of Spring Are You?

Layout Share and a FREEBIE...

2009-05-12T16:02:00.003-04:00

Hey all!! How's it going? Me, pretty good today!! Did get a little goodie made for you today. Other than that not much is going on today. Tyler was suppose to have a baseball game last night but bad weather decided to come rolling in!! So, needless to say that's one more makeup game we have to do. Oh well, that's the brakes!! LOL

Don't forget that Terrell is having a CT call!! If you are interested contact her!!

Here is a layout I did using TerrellS's Baby Boy kit.

Credits: Kit - Baby Boy, Designs by TerrellS, Divine Digital
Template - M Originals, Template 365 Series #008, BlogFreebie
Font - His Name is Honey

Here's a peek at the awesome kit, Baby Boy:

You can find it here

And finally, here's your FREEBIE...

Two bragbook qp's made using Terrell's Baby Boy kit!! Hope you like them!!

Bragbook QP #1

Here's my example:

Bragbook QP #2

Here's my sample:

You can download here...

Hope you like them!! Leave me a little note and let me know if you'd like more bragbooks QP's or to see regular 12x12 QP's.

Hugs and Enjoy,
Melody

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! with a FREEBIE!!

2009-05-10T15:30:00.004-04:00

Hey there!! How's it going? Pretty good here - enjoying some computer time here on Mother's Day while the baby is taking a nap. How is your mother's day going? Mine has been just wonderful so far. I woke up to breakfast in bed, and handmade cards from my kids. Wow, that was so sweet and more meaningful than a bought card. Anyway, we are cooking dinner for my Mom this evening. Hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day!!

My buddy Terrell of Designs by TerrellS is having a CT call. Check it out.... C'mon on over she needs some help with promoting her designs.

Check out her blog too!! Check out her wonderful designs at Divine Digital!!

And finally I have another FREEBIE for you!! In honor of Mother's Day - check out the frames I did for you!!

I hope you like them!! You can get all of them in one download!!

Download here!!

I promise to get back to the Baby's First frames soon!! Don't forget to give me any suggestions that you might have for a frame!!

To all the wonderful Moms, Grandma's, & Great Grandma's out there HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Hugs

Melody

Layout shares...

2009-04-28T16:46:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! How's it going? Pretty good here. We had a wonderful weekend. Saturday we went to the the flea market, then to the mall, and then to eat lunch at the Olive Garden. Love their salad. It was a fun filled day and we were tired by the time we got home. Sunday was a lounging day. Anyway, here's some layout shares for you...

These are using Designs by TerrellSs' Boys Will Be Boys kit
Get it here

Caden playing in the front yard - March 2008
Kit - Designs by TerrellS, Boys Will Be Boys, Divine Digital
Font - Elephant

Bentley, Tyler, & Brandon at Sea World in Orlando, Fl.
Kit - Boys Will Be Boys, Designs by TerrellS, Divine Digital
Font - His Name is Honey

These next ones are done using Designs by TerrellSs' Kid Funday kit
Get it here

Caden at the playground - March 2008Kit - Designs by TerrellS, Kids Funday, Divine Digital
Font - Curlz MT

Caden pulling Jordyn in his wagon. Tyler and Dillon playing football.
Kit - Kids Funday, Designs by TerrellS, Divine Digital
Template - Simply Yin, Blogfreebie, Template #3
Font - Chiquita Banana

Hope you like them!!! Thanks for looking!! Have a great day!!

Hugs
Melody

What's Up, News, & a FREEBIE...

2009-04-21T14:28:00.003-04:00

Hello all!! How's it going? Me, been busy and a bad blogger. Haven't been on this old blog-a-roni in awhile. How was your Easter? Ours turned out pretty good. On Saturday we went to the annual Egg Hunt at the park here. Here's a couple of photos I wanted to share with you....

Caden with the Easter Bunny - Daddy had to hold him because he wasn't getting near that Bunny by himself....LOL

Caden hunting Easter eggs - well if you can call it hunting!! They only had about 25,000 eggs laid out throughout the park. They split kids up by age and each age group went to a certain area in the park to hunt eggs. So, I only got photos of Caden since Tyler was in the 9 & 10 year old group and wasn't near us.

Check out how many eggs he got!! All of his had candy in them!! Some eggs did have tickets to win either a bike or a stuffed animal. My niece won a bike!! Photo below!!

Tyler, Caden, Dillon, Jordyn, & Raga - This is all the kids with my Mom and the bike that my niece Jordyn won.

Tyler had his face painted as a dog.... Caden had his painted but as soon as he got down from the chair he rubbed his face and poof it was almost all gone!! LOL

So, that was Easter - we spent Sunday at Bentley's parents for dinner and Caden hunted a few eggs but was more interested in riding in the Cozy Coupe....

Onto some NEWS you can use.....LOL - I have decided to get back into scrapping some after taking a much needed break. To start me off I have joined my wonderful and fun friend Terrell of Designs by TerrellS. You can find her designs at Divine Digital exclusively. I am excited about getting back onto a CT team and about being on Terrell's team.

Now, for the FREEBIE..... I have a QP for you using Designs by TerrellSs' "Boys Will Be Boys kit".

Here's a peek at the kit

And here's your FREEBIE QP.....

Download here

And here's my example using it!! Tyler, Caden, and a neighbor boy, Jo Jo playing in the leaves.

Hope you enjoy!!! Stay tuned for more goodies coming in the future!!

Hugs,

Melody

Finally a FREEEBIE...

2009-02-27T12:39:00.002-05:00

Hello all!! How's it going? Me, not too bad. Been busy with finishing up Tyler's basketball games and now we are in the end of season tournament and we won last Monday night so we are playing again this Tuesday. Then we had baseball evaluations too. So, we have been busy with that. Sorry I haven't blogged in so long. Awhile back someone ask about Baby's 1st frames. I finally got one done. If you have some ideas for 1st frames let me know. So without further ado - here is the first of the Baby's 1st frames.

Here is the frame

Download here

And here's my sample of it - Caden

Hope you like it!! The font is Harrington. If you have any suggestions for Baby's 1st's please leave me a message with them!! Thanks!!

Hugs,

Melody

I'm still here...

2009-02-08T10:55:00.001-05:00

OMG - I am still around everyone!! I know you thought that I had fell off the face of the earth, but I didn't!! Just been really busy!! My little one keeps me so busy!! With great sadness I have had to step down from all of my CT duties with all the wonderful sites and gals!! This saddens me so but I just didn't have the time to devote to them or my scrapping like I want!! So, to be fair to them and myself I am taking a break - and don't worry I will be around - just not as much!! I know that I have some frames to catch up on for you all!! I am not going to forget about those!! I will try and get you some this week!! Well, that's it for now but I will be back with more ramblings later!!

Hugs,
Melody

Groovy Scraps Santa's Kiss Daily Download

2008-12-09T12:21:00.001-05:00

Click here to visit for the daily downloads

Instructions on how to use Frame Freebies...

2008-12-07T10:14:00.003-05:00

Good Sunday morning!! How is everyone? Pretty good here!! I have been asked from several people on how to use the Frame Freebies. So, here's a little instructions on how to use them. These are for both PSP and PSE - those are the other two programs I have. Although most should be similar.

**Bring up your frame
**Select your magic wand tool
**Then click anywhere on the frame and then you should see little marching ants around the frame as well as the letter/symbols. Make sure that all of the letter have the little marching ants around them as well as in the little holes in them, such as the letter s A or D (to do this hold down the shift key and click in the little holes in the letters to make sure the marching ants are in there.
**Pull up the photo that you want to use.
**Click on select at the top and then select all (this is for PSE). Then click on edit and copy. For PSP simply click on edit and copy.
**Then go back to the frame layer. Go to layer at the top and click on add a new layer. (I do this so that if I don't like it I can simply delete the photo without messing up the frame).
**Next, click on edit and paste into selection.

Waaa-laaaaa - your photo should be in your frame now!! I hope this helps!! These instructions can be used for any templates that you may have - of course you will do the layers in different stages on most templates!!

I also had someone ask if I was going to be doing any Baby's Firsts frames. Hadn't thought of those - but thanks for the wonderful suggestion. I will get right on those. If you all have any other ideas and have suggestions for the Firsts let me know!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!! See you soon!!

Hugs
Melody

More BlogTrains and FREEBIES!..

2008-12-05T11:13:00.002-05:00

Hello out there!! I hope you enjoyed the little goodies from yesterday and checked out the awesome blogtrains going on!! They are all awesome!! I have a couple more blogtrains to share with you as well as a few more frames!!

First up is DIGITAL ARTS CAFE BLOG PARTY...

Here is a little sampling from A-liya!! You can download it here!!

Next up is COTTAGE SCRAPBOOKS BLOG PARTY!!

Here is a sampling from Jessicasma (using Can Designs Adorable Kitten kit)

Visit Cottage Scrapbooks for the list of all of the blogs to visit!!

And here are your FREEBIES from me!!

Here's the I Love Grandpa frame I forgot yesterday!!

Download here

And here's two frames that were by request but the person didn't leave their name - but here they are!!

Download here

Download here

Hope you enjoy!!
Hugs
Melody

Info and a FREEBIE...

2008-12-04T16:04:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone!! How is everyone out there in digiland today? Me, pretty good. How was your Thanksgiving? Mine, was pretty good. Spent lunch at my cousins house. There was just my Mom, my brother and his fiance, my cousin and her husband, their daughter and son in law, and of course there was my family. The food was yummy and I finally got some rice dressing that my mom makes. YUMMY!! Others in the family have tried to make it but none of them come out as good as MOM's!! hee hee I have to remember to get that darn recipe. If I do I will share. I have never tasted any ones (other than my Grandmothers) that taste as good as here. Anyway, we spent the late afternoon and evening with Bentley's parents. But I was really too full to eat much there. Anyway, it was a great Thanksgiving!! Just thankful to be with family!!

Well, have you seen all of the blogtrains going on around in digiland? Check these out - I just want to say a big "THANK YOU" to all the people who participated in each one of them!! It renews my spirit in mankind. But then my digi-community always does.

First off there is WORLWIDE CHRISTMAS SCRAPBOOKING FREEBIES:

Next up is WINTER WONDERLAND BLOGTRAIN!!

Here is a sampling from Queen Brat Designs!! You can download it here and get the list for the rest of the blogtrain stops!! She also has other goodies from other blogtrains on her blog too!!

Next up is HOLIDAYS AT HOME from the ADS Designers...

Here is a sampling from Purple Dragonfly Creations!! You can download it here and get the rest of the blogtrain stops!!

Next up is the CHRISTMAS CONVOY...

Here is a sampling from DesignZ by DeDe! You can download here and get the list for the rest of the blogtrain stops!!

That is all I have for now!! Check out these awesome contributions from all of these wonderful people!!

Oh yeah, your FREEBIE....... Here are the rest of the I Love series of frames!! Although I just noticed that I don't have I Love Grandpa!! I will get that one done for you!!

Download here

And I did Raga because that's what the grand kids call my mom!!

Download here

And here's a sample of this one!!

I did Nannie because the grand kids call Bentley's mom that!!

Download here

And here's a sample!!

And this one is because this is what the grand kids call Bentley's Dad!!

Download here

Believe it or not I didn't have a photo to go with this one!! So, guess I have to make sure to get some taken!! Hee hee

Remember, I do take requests, so if there is one that you would like to see just leave me a little note!!

Enjoy!!
Hugs,
Melody

Sales and a Thanksgiving FREEBIE...

2008-11-26T10:17:00.005-05:00

OMG - can you believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow? I can't believe how fast time flies. Seems like it was just January and here we are almost at the end of the year. WOW - can't believe it!! But I guess I have to deal with it huh? LOL Anyway, check out my stuff below:

SALES:

Groovy Scraps is having a Turkey Sale!! Even on CU items like these below from Tracy Drane.

Gingerbread House Template, on sale for $1.40!!!

Christmas Tree Templates, on sale for $1.60!!!

Christmas Bulb Template for just $1.20!!!

I am sure that there are more sales!! Be sure to check them out!!

FREEBIES

I have a couple of frame FREEBIES for you in celebration of Thanksgiving!! Since I won't be online tomorrow I am giving them out today!!

All of these are in one file download!!
Download here

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! May you have a wonderful day with your family and friends!!

Hugs
Melody

12 Days of Silver Treats Free Jewelry

2008-11-24T16:20:00.003-05:00

Silver Treats is hosting a 12 Days of Silver Giveaway where one in every 5 entries will automatically win a $10 gift certificate to their store and a 12 grand prize winners will receive a set of Silver Jewelry. Deadline to enter is Nov 30th. Here's a sample of the daily drawings:

Check it out!!

Hugs
Melody

Treasure Hunt & a

2008-11-22T09:47:00.002-05:00

Wordless Wednesday @ 5 minutes for MOM

2008-11-19T12:16:00.003-05:00

The new site that I found 5 minutes for Mom has what is called Wordless Wednesdays. Hope I am doing this right!!

First Time with milk & cookies

Hugs
Melody

2008-11-17T14:20:00.003-05:00

Hello all!! How are you guys doing? Pretty good here. Busy, busy, busy!! I found this new wonderful site this morning!! Have you heard of 5 minutes for MOM? This is a wonderful site with lots of information. There is also a Christmas Giveaway - lots of fun prizes you could win... Anyway, they are also having a food Photo Contest with Prego!! They prize is $500.00 for Groceries. Who doesn't need that in today's economy? Anyway, here's my photo of Caden that I am entering. Hope it's not too late!! Check out this wonderful site!!

Caden at 9 mos. eating some yummy spaghetti!! LOL!!!

Hugs

Melody

Walk for Diabetes, Layout shares and a FREEBIE

2008-11-13T11:09:00.002-05:00

Good morning all!! Been awhile!! I tell you that little one keeps me so busy!! But I have a few things to share with you.

First, my oldest son, Tyler, is doing a School Walk for Diabetes. This is a disease that hits our family close. Tylers deceased father, B.J. had diabetes, so we know how important it is to keep informed. I want Tyler to learn all about it so that he doesn't end up with it. I don't usually do this but I thought that this was important and would like it if you could visit Tyler's webpage and sponsor him by making a small donation. I know that times are tuff but any donation you make will help. Thank you in advance.

LAYOUT SHARES

Here are a couple of layouts I did recently using Island Girl Designs Along Came a Spider kit. You can find it at Moo Two Designs or Designs in Digital.

Preview of Island Girl Designs Along Came a Spider kit!!

This is Caden being a spider. But he calls it bug!! He is so amused by the word BUG!! He says it so funny - we all crack up when he says it!!

This is Tyler and Caden!! Tyler was Darth Vader!!

And last but not least is your FREEBIE!! I got to thinking that I had only done I Love Mommy frame - so why not include others. So, here's I Love Daddy frame!! Enjoy!!

And here's Caden and his Daddy or D as he calls him!! It's funny I guess Caden just got lazy and he calls me Ma and his Daddy D!! Too cute!!

Download here

Stay tuned for more I Love frames!!

Hugs

Melody

New look and my B'day Gift

2008-10-28T13:43:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! It's been awhile!! Been busy with the little munchkin and stuff!! I had a BIRTHDAY on the 17th (the big "37")!! Whoo hoooo!!! Just another day really!! Ended up helping Bentley work on a side job on my Birthday!! Of all days, huh? Oh well, it was fun - gave us some time together. Anyways, look what MAMA got for her B'day (well, it's a family present really)!!

Isn't he the cutest? His name is Tiger (Winnie the Pooh Tiger)!! He is 9 weeks old now!! I took him to the vet on last Friday and he was a little under weight (1.6 pounds) and has an upper respiratory infection, (vet gave me medicine) but other than that he is perfect!! I can tell that he will be up to par on his weight soon - because he is always hungry - tries to take stuff away from you!! So cute!! He's a cuddler - which I was hoping for!! Let's just hope that he doesn't outgrow it!! Will keep you updated on him!!

NEW LOOK

I finally got a new look!! Been trying for awhile to figure this blog layout and header stuff!! Even made my own but having trouble loading it right!! Must have it in the wrong size or something!! Anyway, I found a really great gal who give them away - Allie Brown!! This lady does awesome work and it was so easy to add - she even gives you directions on her blog. Check her out - THANKS Allie for the great layout and Designs by Vicki for allowing Allie to use her "Summer Cocktails" kit!!

TREASURE HUNT AT MOO TWO DESIGNS

As many of you know I host the Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt at Moo Two Designs. This month we have a wonderful kit from Gail P. called Autumn Leaves. Check it out:

Isn't that an awesome kit? If you want it all you have to do is visit me at Moo Two in the Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt and find the links to download!! Thanks to Gail P. for this beautiful kit this month!!
Moo Two Designs also has a new look!! So bright and cheery!! Check it out!!

Sorry, don't have a freebie today, but I will be back with one in a few days!! Have to get busy scrapping!! Ugh - I'm so far behind!! hee hee

Hugs,

Melody

The Book of Revelations!

2008-10-23T13:46:00.001-04:00

I received this in an email.

This will make you re-think : A Trivia question in Sunday School : Howlong is the beast allowed to have authority in Revelations ? Guess theAnswer? Revelations Chapter 13 tells us it is 42 months, and you know what that is.
Almost a four-year term to a Presidency. All I can say is Lord Have Mercy on us.!!!!!!According to The Book of Revelations the anti-Christ is:The anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40's, of MUSLIM descent, who willdeceive the nations with persuasive language, and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, will destroy everything ..
Is it OBAMA?? I STRONGLY URGE each one of you to repost this as many times as you can!
Each opportunity that you have to send it to a friend or media outlet...do it! I refuse to take a chance on this unknown candidate who came out of nowhere....

Hugs
Melody

Popular Songs

2008-10-15T08:19:00.002-04:00

My good friend Gloria Val Verde me to this fun site that will tell you the popular song on the day you were born. What a cool thing!! Mine was Maggie Mae/Reason to Believe by Rod Stewart. It will also tell you songs on other dates (examples: The day you got married, the day your child was born, etc.). Here are a few more that I found:

The day Ben (dh/so) was born: Baby Come Back by Player

The day my oldest son Tyler was born: The Boy is Mine by Brandy & Monica

The day my youngest Caden was born: SexyBack by Justin Timberlake

The day I got married: Have You Ever REally Loved a Woman by Bryan Adams

The day my Mom was born: I Love You by Bing Crosby

The day my Dad was born: I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March

Fun to see those!! Check it out and see what the popular song was on your special days!!

Hugs
Melody

Another FRAME FREEBIE by request

2008-10-14T17:04:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! How is everyone today? Me, pretty good. Kind of in a rush today though - got soccer practice in about an hour. So, onto the goody of the day. JudyLou had requested the following frame, so here it is. Hope that you all can use it!!

Download here

Sorry I don't have a preview using this one!! Maybe JudyLou can send me one using it!! Hint!! Hint!! hee hee

Hugs
Melody

Groovy Scraps CU SALE

2008-10-14T12:19:00.002-04:00

Groovy Scraps is having a Designers dream CU Sale!! Check it out!!

Hugs
Melody

Big Boy Bed and some FREEBIES!!!

2008-10-10T10:41:00.004-04:00

Hello everyone!! How's it going? Here it is pretty well. Guess what we did last night? That's right we changed Caden's crib into a toddler (Big Boy Bed). I have been dreading this day but knew it was coming. It only took about 45 minutes and lots of putting him back into the bed before he actually stayed in the bed and fell asleep. Check out his Big Boy Bed...

I thought ahead when I bought the crib and got a 4-in-1 that would change from crib to toddler bed to full size bed. Let me tell you it is well worth the money so that you don't have to buy a toddler bed (which they seem to outgrow in no time) or a full size. Will just have to buy the mattress. The only bad thing is when he gets up in the morning I won't be able to lay in the bed for a few more minutes like I could when he was in his crib. He is such a busy body that as soon as he wakes he's on the go. My little one is growing up (too fast)!! Sniff!! Sniff!!

Now I have some more FRAME FREEBIES for you. Donna has requested Grandkids. So, here it is along with other versions.

GRANDKIDS

Download here

And here's my example:

GRANDCHILDREN

Download here

And here's my example:

GRANDCHILD

Download here

And here's my example:

GRANDKID

Download here

And here's my example:

I separated them so that you aren't with frames that you might not want!! I hope that you enjoy them and remember that I am taking requests!!

Hugs
Melody

Questions and another FRAME FREEBIE

2008-10-08T10:47:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone!! I hope that you enjoyed the Family Frame Freebie. I made it in PSP. I have has someone who is using Photoshop Elements 6 ask me how to use it!! In PSP I use it just like a template. Can someone please let me know how you would use it in PSE? I do have PSE5 and this is what I came up with:

Here's what I did:

Open the frame template

Then use your Magic Wand Tool and click on the frame - you should see marching ants around the frame

Next open the photo that you want to put into the frame and do all your enhancing or whatever you need to do to it

Then hit ctrl A to select and then ctrl C to copy the photo

Then create a new layer above the frame

Next click on edit and paste into selection

Your photo should be there and you will have to resize it to the size of the frame but it is below the FAMILY word!!

**If someone has a better way please let me know!!

And here's another freebie for you today:

Download here

Here's my example:

Hope you like it!! Still taking any requests!!

Hugs
Melody

FRAME FREEBIE

2008-10-06T16:16:00.003-04:00

Ok - so I have been seeing these fabulous little frames floating around.

But I thought that I'd take on a little different take on them!! Here's one with FAMILY!! If you like please download and let me know what you think!! If you have any that you might want I am taking requests!! Enjoy!!

Download here!!

Here's my example of it!!

Hugs

Melody

A Blog Award and a SALE!!

2008-10-06T14:45:00.002-04:00

WOW - I have gotten another award from my friends at Moo Two Designs Blog.

The rules for this award are as follows:
*If you receive this award, you must pass it on to 3 other blogs.
*If you have already received this award, you don't need to pass it on.
*You must post on the chosen winners blogs to let them know about the award.

There are alot of blogs that I would like to choose but I can only choose three, so here they are:

1. Pamela at DigiTreats
2. Simply Yin - she has the best templates
3. Tracy Drane of Tracy's Scraps

Thanks to the gals at Moo Two for this wonderful award!!

Groovy Scraps is having a Sale

Hugs
Melody

Daily Halloween Freebie at Groovy Scraps

2008-10-05T22:02:00.003-04:00

Get a HUGE Vintage Halloween kit free with their Daily Download, starting right now! NOTE: You must be logged into the Forums for the links to work. If you need to register, click on the Register link in the Forums.

To get you started, Lisa has a freebie for you! Don't miss out on this - it's not in any of the daily downloads!http://sassyscrapsbylisa.blogspot.com/2008/09/vintage-halloween-daily-download-and.html

And boy do they have a challenge for you! Win a free kit in their Halloween Decor contest. Scrap a layout of your best Halloween decorations and you could win any kit in our store. See this thread for more details.

Hugs
Melody

Chosen for Layout of the Day

2008-09-26T08:42:00.003-04:00

Just a quick post to let you all know that I got chosen as Layout of the Day at Moo Two Designs for my Happy 10th Birthday Tyler layout!! Check it out here!!

Journaling reads: It's hard to believe that you
are "10" years old today!! Man, time flies by.
You had your 10th Birthday at the bowling alley.
Attending was us (Mama, Daddy, Allie, & Caden),
of course, Raga, U. Nick, A. Missy, Jordyn, Dillon,
Nannie & Pops, Gaga, Tim & Julie, Marc, Melissa,
Evan and Mara. You got a Nintendo DS, money, a
car track, a Ben 10 game, an outfit for your Build
A Bear, and games for your DS. Hope you had a
wonderful Birthday our "Shining Star"!!!!

Layout done using ScrapKitten's Birthday Thoughts found at Scrap It Sassy and SimplyYin's Freebie Template #25 found on her blog.

I am so excited!! Thanks for looking!!

Hugs
Melody

Layout shares and a FREEBIE...

2008-09-25T14:49:00.003-04:00

Hello all!! What's going on out there? Me, just plugging along doing some layouts. We just had Caden's 2nd Birthday party this past Saturday - and boy was it alot of fun. He loved his Thomas trains that we got him - and he said cool when he was opening them. Isn't that just the cutest!! Hee Hee Well, got lots of layouts to share with you and I have a FREEBIE too. I know, I know it's been awhile.

Layouts using WDDesignz All Boy kit and her Template Pack 1 found at Groovy Scraps

My, how you've grown

Credits here

Brothers

Credits here

All Boy kit preview - available here

Layouts with ScrapKittens Birthday Thoughts found at Scrap It Sassy

Birthday Thoughts

Credits here

Happy 10th Birthday Tyler!!

Credits here

Preview of Birthday Thoughts - available here

Layouts using Gloria Val Verde's Kaden Turns 3 found at Moo Two Designs

Cousins at Play

Credits here

Happy Birthday Caden!!

Credits here

Preview of Kaden Turns 3 - available here

And, last but not least is your FREEBIE!!!

Download PSP here

Download PSD here

Layout I did with this template using Island Girl Designs Groovy Garden kit found at Moo Two Designs and Designs in Digital

Hugs

Melody

Been awhile....

2008-09-19T16:44:00.002-04:00

Boy - it's been awhile since I posted anything on here!! Just can't seem to find the time to get on here sometimes. Lots of birthday's last month and this month - so been busy with all of those. The last one - Caden's, is tomorrow. That's right the BIG 2 years old!! Well, his actual birth date is the 23rd but this weekend was convenient for everyone so.... We will be partying down at the park tomorrow with Caden and Thomas the Tank Engine. lol That boy loves him some Thomas. The first thing he wants to do when he wakes up in the morning or from his nap is put a Thomas DVD in. It's cute but aggravating sometimes. But I know I should cherish these moments because they don't last long....

Bentley (dh) has been working out of town in Mt. Pleasant, SC. for the last three weeks. So, this Wednesday I packed the boys up and we headed up there for the night. Where he was working and the motel was close to Patriots Point where the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier Museum and all are. So when Bentley got off work we took the boys to see it and let me say WOW!! Can you imagine? So much to see - plus there was a submarine, battle ship, and a coast guard ship. The only bad thing is that they close at 6:30 and we just didn't have time to see it all!! We are planning on going back when we have more time to explore...

Here we are - check us out

Photo taken by Patriots Point

Ok, new news. Well, I have joined another wonderful CT team at Groovy Scraps... Whoohoooo... Haven't gotten any scrapping done for them yet but I have to get busy for these wonderful gals!! Also, they are having a $1.00 Sale from today, September 19th - September 21st. You have got to check out some of the awesome items that are just a $1.00. Too cool to miss!!

Also, Moo Two Designs is having a Harvest Sale September 20th - September 26th. Lots of items will be 50% off!! Check it out too - we have lots of new designers - including some new tagger size designers....

Well, that's about it for now!! Tyler has a soccor game tonight and I have to get ready to party with Thomas!! Not to mention lots of scrapping to get done!! Have a great weekend!!

Hugs
Melody

I Won an Award...

2008-08-29T15:33:00.003-04:00

That's right - I finally won a blog award from my friends at Moo Two Designs.

My very 1st Award!! Whoo hooo!!

1.The winner can put the logo on her blog
2. Link the person you received your award from Moo Two Designs. Thank you!
3.Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4.Put links of those blogs on yours.
5.Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you’ve nominated.
Here are my 7:

1. Kim of Island Girl Designs

2. Toye of Toy Box Designs

3. Dielle of Dielle Designs

4. Pamela of DigiTreats

5. Bethany of Elegant Wordart

6. Darlene of Darlene Designs

7. M Originals

Island Girl Designs Grand Opening at Designs in Digital

2008-08-16T12:24:00.002-04:00

Kim of Island Girl Designs is has just opened up her new store at Designs In Digital and will be having a week long sale. From today until next Friday, you can get all of her kits for 50% off! That’s only $2 per kit and some of them are really huge, so don’t miss out. You can check it out here.

She also has a weekend freebie for you in celebration of opening her new store - check it out here

The link is only good until Sunday night - she will be putting it in her stores on Monday1.. So, get on over there and get the goodies!!

Hugs
Melody

New CT Team, Layout shares, & a Treasure Hunt

2008-08-16T11:51:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!! How's it going? Here it is pretty quiet right now. Tyle finished out his first week of school - he likes his teacher so that is great. Dh is working today so it's just me and the kids home today. The weather has been so yucky lately - lots of rain. I know that we need it but enough is enough. hee hee So, onto the good stuff...

I have been accepted onto another wonderful CT team. I am now on Island Girl Designs CT team. Whoo hooo. It's so exciting to get onto another great team and work with so many different styles of designs. She sells at Moo Two Designs and Designs in Digital. Here is the first kit that I worked with...

Goodnight Sweetheart - Find it here at Moo Two Designs and here at Designs in Digital

Here's the first layout I did with this awesome kit...

What an awesome kit for all those precious sleeping baby photos. Stay tuned for the next layout...

Next is a kit from Scrap It Sassy August Collab kit called Puddle Jumper

And here's a layout I did with it

Do you love Treasure Hunts? Then you need to moooove on over to Moo Two Designs for the Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt hosted by none other than me.... This month's kit is a wonderful kit from Gloria Val Verde called Grandpa. Here's a preview of this awesome kit...

I hope you will join me for the wonderful hunting for the pieces to this kit that Gloria donated.

Have a wonderful weekend!! :)

Hugs

Melody

Layout shares, sale, & a FREEBIE

2008-08-10T16:58:00.002-04:00

How have you all been? Me, good and busy with getting Tyler ready for school. That's right Friday was the first day of school. Hard to believe that he's in the fifth grade. I will post a couple photos that I took later. I wanted to share some layouts that I have been doing lately.....

Humming Birds - done with Toybox Designs Give Them Wings kit

Layout credits here

Here's a preview of the kit which you can find here at Toybox Designs Boutique and here at SAS.

These are two layouts done with Dielle Designs Backyard Explorer kit

Layout credits here

Layout credits here - I won Layout of the Day with this one at Moo Two

Preview of kit which can be found at Digital Freebies

These two layouts were done with ScrapKitten's Gentle Memory kit

Layout credits here

Layout credits here

Preview of kit available at Scrap It Sassy

That's all for the layout shares. Onto the sale info.... Scrap It Sassy is having a six month anniversary SALE - check it out

And last but not least is the FREEBIE....

Get PSP here
Get PSD here

I'd love to see what you do with it - you can email your layout to me at pebbles7195@comcast.net

Have a great night!!!

Layout shares and some GREAT news...

2008-08-02T17:26:00.002-04:00

I told you that I'd be back late last week with some more layouts. Well, I did get them done but didn't get on this here blog-a-roni to post them. So, here they are:

Here is a preview of Magical Creations Just a Boy kit which you can find at Scrap It Sassy:

And here's my two layouts using it:

Now, for my GREAT news - I have been accepted on another CT team. I am now a CT member for Dielle Designs. You can find her designs at Digital Freebies. I am so excited to be on another awesome team. I will be back in a couple of days with a couple layout shares with her stuff and a FREEBIE for you....

Have a great weekend!!

Hugs

Melody

I'm so excited...

2008-07-17T17:59:00.002-04:00

I am so excited. I have become a CT member for one new site and one new designer. That's right - I am now a CT member for Scrap It Sassy and Toybox Designs. I have been so busy with the kids and am ready to get back into some scrapping, so what better way to do that than join a few CT teams. I can't wait to get started with these two. Actually, I have started with one of Toye's (Toybox Designs) kits. Check it out.

This is Toye's wonderful kit called CRAZY BEAUTIFUL. You can find it at Toybox Designs Boutique and Stone Accents Studio.

And here's layouts I did with it:

This one is a two pager that I did about Wormsloe State Park here in Savannah, Georgia.

Check back later in the week and I will have more layouts!! Thanks for looking!! :)
Hugs,
Melody

I am still here...

2008-07-15T14:35:00.003-04:00

OMG - it's been so long since I posted anything on here. Been so busy with the kids over the summer and keeping up with my almost two year old. Hard to believe that he will be two in September. Plus, been sick - and it seems that most of my designers are kind of taking summer breaks or other things have kept them from doing any new kits. Which I guess was good for me too since I've been busy. Been sick too - started out as allergies and then turned into a full blown cold. Hate that - it's the worst for it to be 90 degrees outside and to be stuck inside feeling like crap. Well, hope to be back in full swing of things soon. I have missed my blog and all the digi stuff.

Here's some info for you:

Today started the new Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt at Moo Two Designs. The kit this month is from Christine of CraftyBloss called Fantasy Land. Look at this beautiful and magical kit!!

Check it out to get this kit free - well, just for searching for the links!! And if you missed last month's Treasure Hunt kit - you can still get it here until the 20th!! It was also from Christine of CraftyBloss called Seaside!!

Also, don't forget to check out the other challenges and goodies at Moo Two Designs. See below:

It's time for a MINI MONDAY FREEBIE....be sure to stop by and snag it...only free for one week. Gloria couldn't decide on what to make so she just made a variety...2 QPs, 2 flower elements, and a 6x4 Layered Template...hope you enjoy them!

Here are some of the awesome prizes for participating in the challenges!! Check them out!!

Do the Branding Iron Font Challenge and earn this FUN kit from CraftyBloss

At the Calf Scramble Challenge, where every month is something different, GailP has this awesome mini for you...

In honor of International Friendship Day, Jaydensmama donated this Brag Book in exchange for your layout...

Paint the Barn Challenge--a 2008 Calendar challenge (and yes, all months are still available). Use this month's template and you get this prize from ScrappyCats Designs.

If you LOVE HERITAGE, this challenge is for you....Scraps2You donated this awesome mini for your participation...

Well, that's about it for now!! C-ya later!! Have a great day!!

Hugs,

Melody

Preayers needed...

2008-06-17T11:51:00.002-04:00

It's been awhile but I had to let everyone know that we have lost someone in the digi community. I don't think alot of people knew of her but Ruthie of Sugar Shack Scraps has last her battle with cancer. She was just recently diagnosed and didn't have time to say goodbye to her husband, 4 children, or 9 grandchildren. Please send your thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. If you'd like to visit her blog to leave your comments - here's the address
http://sugarshackscraps.com/blog/

Hugs
Melody

I've Been Tagged...

2008-05-24T09:45:00.003-04:00

That's right - the lovely Tracy (AmboWife) had tagged me!! So here are the rules and what I have to do and what you have to do if I tag you!!

Rules:
1.) Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2.) Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3.) Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4.) Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.Right here goes nothing.

My 7 facts about me, do you really want to know!! hee hee

1. I am Georgia born and Georgia raised. Only lived out of Georgia for about 2.5 years and that's when my oldest was born - in Jacksonville, Florida.

2. I am a widow - my husband and I were married July 1, 1995 and he died in a train accident on May 6th, 2003.

3. I used to be a dance teacher - first teaching baton and helping the dance teacher with all the other stuff. And recently have gotten into teaching Country Line Dancing - although haven't done much of that since my little one came along.

4. I have never broken a limb or bone - although I did get my foot caught in bicycle spokes and about cut me big toe off when I was about 5 or 6.

5. I am a big Nascar fan. Go Kasey Kahne......

6. I have two step-sons from my first marriage - and the oldest has two kids - a boy and a girl - so that makes me somewhat of a Grandma. But I told them to call me Nana - just didn't feel right being called Grandma. hee hee

7. I am 6.5 years older than my current dh.

Here's who I am tagging:

Gloria Val Verde

Brittney Ferguson

Jeanette Bollinger

Toybox Designs

Pamela of DigiTreats

Janniscrap Designs

Trish H. Designs

Join Froggypond Designs for a Crop @ The Scrapping Garden

2008-05-22T11:37:00.001-04:00

Please join Marsha of Froggypond Designs tonight, Thursday, May 22nd, @ 9pm EST for a Paper Patch Crop at The Scrapping Garden!

Purchase the paper patch kit, STYLIN' GENT, by 11:59pm EST, May 22 for $2.00.
It includes 10 papers and 1 QP.

After midnight EST, the entire kit, including an additional 15 papers and 35 elements, will be in the store at the regular price of $5.00.

Here is a preview of the elements:

Marsha will offer some FREEBIES at the chat which are NOT part of the elements kit.

Post a layout, using the QP or papers, in the Paper Patch Gallery, post link back in the forum, and you will receive the kit elements, AND another 12x12 QP FOR FREE!!!!!

Post a layout, using the Paper Patch kit, AND ELEMENTS GIVEN AT THE CROP
and you will receive the entire kit, including the additional papers, all the elements, and the additional QP as a bonus!!!!!

Hope to see you all tonight!!!!

I'M BACK AND A NEW STORE...

2008-05-21T10:45:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! Well, I have been back since Sunday. What a great weekend we had and my man KASEY KAHNE won the All Star Race. Whooo hooooo - I was so darn excited to be there in person to see him win. Let's hope he does that well this coming weekend at the Coca Cola 600 which is again at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. Did anyone watch the race? We had awesome seats - the wrecks that did happen were right in front of us. We also got tickets for Friday night to qualifying and the truck race and were on the front stretch and again all the wrecks happened right in front of us. It was awesome watching the qualifying where they did two laps and then had to pit. If you are a fan and have never been you should go!! I would love to go there again!!

Onto some AWESOME news!! My friend Dawn P. of Bearlyscrapping Designs has a new store!! That's right - she is now selling at Divine Digital - check it out!!

You are cordially invited to visit Dawn P. of Bearlyscrapping Designs new store at Divine Digital!! All kits will be 20% off for one week!!

Here are previews of a couple kits available:

Welcome Spring - Be creative with this kit!! With all of the pretty colors, bows, flowers and fun elements, you can create all sorts of LO’s… Spring, Easter, Mother’s Day and Wedding are just a few examples of the beautiful LO’s that can be made with this kit.

This kit contains:
11 papers
6 ribbons
4 bows
2 brads
4 buttons
2 tags
2 photo frames w/wraps
1 staple
10 flowers
2 fasteners w/bows
1 stick pin
1 lace
1 ricrac
1 photo corner
1 photo prong
1 decorative frame
1 silver frame
2 butterflies
1 iron fence
3 black iron-like elements
1 embroidered word art

Our Dance - Dawn was inspired to make this kit while her daughters and her were picking out dresses for the Prom. This fabulous kit has 58 elements and 18 papers (90mbs), to make several beautiful LO’s to preserve those special memories. I designed this kit to work with several different occasions such as Prom, Weddings, Anniversaries and Formals, but it can be used for so many more …

This kit contains:
Papers-18
Tags-8
Word art-3
Eyelets-2
Frames-5
Swirls-3
Brackets-3
Bows-10
Brads-1
Paperclips-1
Ribbons-3
Flowers-4
Flower border-2
Tassels-2
Torn vellum-1
Floral embellishments-9
Lace-1

Thanks for looking!! Hope you all have a wonderful day!!
Hugs
Melody

I'm OFF for the weekend....

2008-05-15T23:33:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone!! Just wanted to let you know that we are off tomorrow to Charlotte, NC. Going to the All Star Race (Nascar). Can't wait - first time to Lowe's Motor Speedway!! Been busy all day trying to pack and trying to get some graduation invitations done for someone. Printing them out as I am typing this - and then I have to cut them.... Have to deliver tomorrow morning on my way out of town. Not to mention packing for out trip, going to my nephew's baseball game. Let's see what haven't I done today. Oh yeah - dh and I started on the Chantix pill two days ago. That's a pill to help you stop smoking. I am soooo hoping that it works. The first three days are a low dosage to get your body ready for it. Then after that it's full force!! hee hee Well, we will see. Well, I will post again when we get back. We will be back Sunday. Y'all have a great weekend!!

Hugs
Melody

Last chance and a freebie...

2008-05-14T15:53:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! Just wanted to let you know that today is the last day to get this lovely kit for FREE!!

This is April/May's Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt kit from Gloria Val Verde & Creations by TaraDK. You can get this kit by visiting the challenge here at Moo Two Designs and finding the links. And here's a peek at May/June's kit by Nancy Wilkins of Scrappycats Designs.

And not all elements are shown!! This one is a MEGA one - including alpha's - this kit is about 273MB!! Don't miss out!! The challenge runs from May 15th - June 14th!!

Here's my most recent layout:

Yep - that's me!! I used Sugar Shack Scraps SPRING UP kit!! Here's a preview of it...

You can find this wonderful kit HERE!!
And last but not least - here is a FREEBIE template for you!! It's a very simple template but can make for a beautiful layout!!

Get PSP here
Get PSD here

Hope you enjoy!!

Hugs,

Melody

Layout Shares....

2008-05-12T12:02:00.002-04:00

Hello all!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!! Mine was pretty swell!! hee hee Took my Mom to breakfast and then we went to get some peanuts from Wal-Mart!! Came home and chilled out for awhile and let Caden take a nap!! When he got up we headed to mother-in-laws to visit with her. Then went to dinner and came home!! It was a lovely day!! Got me a very beautiful necklace that has a heart with a butterfly on it!! So pretty!! And a new pair of PJ's. I live in my PJ's since I stay at home. Well, have a couple of layout shares for you!!

Here's a layout I did using Ruthie of Sugar Shack Scraps Spring Up kit!!

And here's a look at this fun kit!!

You can find the kit HERE!!

At Moo Two Designs for the Homespun Challenge we are working on a Heritage Album - or an all about you album!! Whatever you want it to be!! Here's the start of mine - the cover!! You still have a few days before the next part of the album is posted so hurry on over and join in this wonderful challenge. I intend on making this All About Me and making two copies - one for each of my boys!!

Full credits HERE

I used the CT Appreciation kit GRATEFUL for the cover and will be using alot of it for the whole book!!

TFL!! :)
Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs,
Melody

Personality Test...

2008-05-06T15:19:00.003-04:00

I found this Personality Test on someone else's blog and thought why not!! So here's what it said!!

You Are An INFJ

The Protector

You live your life with integrity, originality, vision, and creativity.

Independent and stubborn, you rarely stray from your vision - no matter what it is.

You are an excellent listener, with almost infinite patience.

You have complex, deep feelings, and you take great care to express them.

In love, you truly see relationships as an opportunity to connect and grow.

You enjoy relationships as long as they are improving and changing. You can't stand stagnation.

At work, you stay motivated and happy... as long as you are working toward a dream you support.

You would make a great photographer, alternative medicine guru, or teacher.

How you see yourself: Hardworking, ethical, and helpful

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Manipulative, weak, and unstable

What's Your Personality Type?

Hmmm - so, what personality type are you?

Hugs

Melody

CTM Enabling & a couple LO Share...

2008-05-06T14:37:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone!! Been awhile since I posted!! Was busy this weekend with my soon to be sister-in-laws graduation from college and a party for her. So very proud of her. Sunday was spent recovering!! hee hee Anyway, I have a new CT kit to share with you and some layouts, so let's get to it!!

New and on SALE from Froggypond Designs is ONYX UNDEFINED!! This kit has a classic elegance, like a black-tie affair; black, white, and a pearlized pink make this kit extremely versatile, and THE one, for all your scrapping needs.

Kit Includes:
15 - papers
1 - double frame
1 - single frame
1 - freshwater pearl, with sterling heart bracelet
1 - floral sticker
1 - floral embellishment
1 - folded, pearl decorated ribbon
1 - page size, satin ribbon wrap
2 - mats
2 - sheer, fluffy bows
2 - tags1 - decorated hat
1 - swirl1 - crystal brad
1 - black and pink pearl bead
1 - glass ephemera
1 - sterling dish with floral and pearls
1 - decorated safety pin

On SALE for 50% off thru May 9th at Moo Two Designs and The Scrapping Garden.

Here's a couple of Layout shares:

This layout was done using Ruthie of Sugar Shack Scraps kit ShellyAnna!! Available here!! And here's a preview of this wonderful kit!!

This layout I did for the April Toolshed Template Challenge at Moo Two Designs!! It is using Gloria Val Verde's kit Cool Breeze. This kit is available in 12x12 and 6x4 Bragbook size. See the preview below!!

Gloria Val Verde's 12x12 Cool Breeze kit available here and on sale for $2.00...

Gloria Val Verde's 6x4 Cool Breeze kit available here and on sale for $1.50..

Thanks for looking!! Hopefully I will get a freebie done for you guys soon!! Haven't done that lately...

Hugs

Melody

Been awhile and LO Share...

2008-04-24T15:08:00.004-04:00

WOW -it's been awhile since I posted on here!! Lots going on!! We went to the Blessing of the Fleet Festival in Darien, Georgia on April 12th and ended up spending the night!! Then, poor Caden starting vomiting about midnight!! I thought that it might be from heat exhaustion but then when he started running a fever I didn't think that anymoe. We had planned on getting up Sunday morning and heading down to Jacksonville to the Flea Market but after being up most of the night we decided to come on home and relax. On Monday I woke up with a sore throat and went ahead and took Caden to the doctor. He had a throat infection - poor baby!! I hate to see a little one sick - I broke down in tears at one point - you wouldn't think that I'd be that emotional about it since Caden is my second child - but it just hit me - maybe because I was tired too. Anyway, got him some antibiotics and he started feeling better. Monday afternoon though Mom wasn't feeling so hot. It started on Monday morning with a sore throat and by Wednesday morning I was at the doctor myself. Asthmatic Bronchotis and sinusitis. So, for over a week Caden and I have been mending each other. Thankfully it didn't take him as long as it is taking me to feel alot better. He was soon back to himself and eating me out of house and home as usual. LOL

News - With a heavy heart I have stepped down from most of my duties at Moo Two Designs. I will only be hosting the monthly Treasure Hunt and being a CT. Seems that scrapping had become more of a duty rather than a hobby that I was having FUN at. And with a busy almost 2 year old - I can't just sit at the computer anytime I want. I felt like I was missing so much - and my time will come when I will be hunting for things to do with my time - but for now Caden and my family need my attention. Hopefully scrapping will become FUN again!! I haven't been able to scrap for pleasure since before January - I mean I have done CT layouts - but with all the other things that I was doing I felt that it became more of a job than FUN.

Layout shares:

Here's a layout I did using Gloria Val Verde's Boy kit!!

Credits: Kit - Boy Kit, Gloria Val Verde, Moo Two Designs

Template - Bragbook Starter Kit #2, Template #10, Gloria Val Verde, Moo Two Designs

Fonts - Shrek & Teenage Angst 2

Here's the preview of the kit!!

Get it here!!

Here's another layout I did using Bearlyscrapping Designs Our Dance kit!!

Credits: Kit - Our Dance, Bearlyscrapping Designs, Moo Two Designs

Template - Lorri's Scraps, Template #39, BlogFreebie

Font - Lucida Calligraphy

Here's a preview of the kit:

You can get the kit at Moo Two Designs or DigibyDesign!!

Here's a layout I did using Ruthie of Sugar Shack Scraps reatively Deep kit!!

Here's a preview of the kit!!

Get it here!!

TFL!!
Hugs
Melody

CT News....

2008-04-10T11:03:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone!! How are you today? Me, pretty good if the little one would stay out of everything!! hee hee Always on the go!! Well, I have some exciting news I just took another CT position with Ruthie of Sugar Shack Scraps. Whoo hoooo!! Check out her first kit that I get to work with!!

And here's a layout I did using it!!

How fun is this kit!! I loved doing this layout!! And I used a template that I made that you will be able to get as a freebie next week for Template Tuesday at Moo Two Designs!! You can get Ruthie's kit Ribet on sale for 10% off!!

FROGGYPOND DESIGNS ANNOUNCES HER CT!!

I am happy and excited to be apart of her awesome team!! Stop by her blog and welcome all the Lilypad Ribettes!!

That's all for now!! Thanks for looking!!
Hugs
Melody

Make your Vote count...

2008-04-07T12:58:00.002-04:00

There's still time to make your vote count in the Layout of the Month contest for March at Moo Two Designs!! Here are the awesome layouts up for the challenge!!

Terrista - Daddy's Girl

fealmeida - Baby Angel

Tara1979 - We are Butterflies of the Heart

Nicecrane - Be Yourself

Good luck ladies!! Remember that you are all winners!!

Ad: FROGGYPOND STOCKS HER STORE AT THE FARM....

2008-04-07T12:23:00.004-04:00

Marsha of Froggypond Designs has stocked her store at Moo Two Designs with some more goodies!!

SATURDAY NIGHT has abstract papers and Eclectic elements, with a masculine tone, that make this perfect for scrapping layouts of "your guy"! On sale for $2.00 for a limited time!!

SUNDAY MORNING has soft colors that will bring instant relaxation and serenity to your life. It was inspired by the beautiful flowers in my garden, which have such a calming effect. This kit is versatile and will suit all your scrapping needs. On sale for $3.25 for a limited time!!

There are times in our lives, those "DEFINING MOMENTS", when, for no special reason, we are touched. Earthy browns, greens, soft yellow and peach are the perfect backdrop to scrap those precious memories. On sale for $3.00 for a limited time!!

Have a Great Day and stop on by the farm at Moo Two Designs!!

Hugs

Melody

AD: FROGGYPOND DESIGNS RETURNS TO THE FARM...

2008-04-03T22:01:00.002-04:00

Yes, you heard that right, Froggypond Designs has returned to the farm at Moo Two Designs and to celebrate she's having A SALE!! You can take the girl outta the barn but you can't take the barn outta the girl!!

All kit are on sale from 10% - 25% off for a limited time!! So, what are you waiting for, moooove on over to Froggypond Designs store at Moo Two Designs!! It's sure to be a rootin', tootin' time!!

Hugs

Melody

News, Ad, and Goodies...

2008-04-03T09:45:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone!! I have some more news!! I have just started with Dawn of Bearlyscrapping as her ad lady!! So, now I am doing marketing for Froggypond Designs and Bearlyscrapping Designs!! I am so excited to help these awesome ladies get there name out there and show off their fabulous designs.

Where you can find Bearlyscrapping Designs:
Moo Two Designs and DigibyDesign

Dawn has a new kit in both her stores and a freebie on her blog for you!!
Manly Man, is full of everything that you will need to create some amazing "Man or Boy" themed LO's. If you have a man or boys to scrap, then you don't want to miss this kit. With more than 70mb of manly papers, tools, screws and frames you can show off "your man" in style.

You can purchase the whole kit or buy the element pack and paper pack separate!! Find the kit here at Moo Two Designs and here at DigibyDesign!!

Here's a QP that Dawn has for you on her blog!! Get it here!!

Where you can find Froggypond Designs:
Moo Two Designs and The Scrapping Garden

Yes, that's right Marsha of Froggypond Designs is back at the farm!! As our good friend Terrell said, "You can take the girl outta the barn but ya can't take the barn out of the girl." Welcome back Marsha - we missed you so much!! Here are a couple of items that Marsha has added to the store at Moo Two Designs!!

For that rambunctious little guy in your life, this kit is full of grunge and denim textures, metal hardware, cardboard, and bold colors to showcase all those "boys will be boys" moments! You can find it here in the store at Moo Two Designs!!

Richly textured papers, lace and gemstones make this mini perfectly feminine. This coordinates with Tapestry and Tweed, for your guy. You can find it here at Moo Two Designs!!

Again, welcome back to the farm Marsha!!

FREEBIE

Are you one that loves to work with templates?
Then you should come over to Moo Two Designs and
get your free template every Tuesday.

This month I have contributed to Template Tuesday!! Here's a preview of what you are getting!!

Get it here!! Don't forget to visit each Tuesday for a new FREEBIE template!! Enjoy!!

Hugs

Melody

Froggypond Designs - New kits...

2008-04-01T10:40:00.003-04:00

Froggypond Designs has two new kits out today at The Scrapping Garden!! Check out these aweosme kits!!

Elegant and Eclectic is the perfect description for this scrapkit!!
This kit is unique in that it is not your "typical" pastels. The color combo is deep pink, slate blue, greys, and black. Scrapping with this kit promises to make your professional photos, invitations, and annoucements stand out above all others!!

Kit Includes:
24 12x12 papers
1 silver spoon
2 tags
2 vellum baby embellishments
1 teddy bear
3 silver word art plaques
1 baby carriage
1 high chair
1 triple, mini frame
2 porcelain and silver frames
3 satin long-tailed bows
3 satin ribbons
3 diapered baby stickers
2 pair of baby shoes

On sale now at The Scrapping Garden for $3.00 for a limited time!!
Also available, seperate from the kit are the Silver Spoon II Boy Bragbook Pages, and the Girl Bragbook Pages, both on sale for $2.00 for a limited time!!

And this wonderful kit also!!

Snips and Snails, and PUPPY DOG TAILS... that's what little boys are made of!
This collection of blues, yellows, and pastel greens will delightfully show off your baby or toddler boy. Grunge and bold check papers, created in 12x12 (300dpi) will set the background for your little man!

Kit Includes:
24 background papers
4 bows
4 buttons, with fiber included
2 envelopes
2 geometric frames embellished
2 check folded ribbons
4 straight ribbons
4 wavy ribbons
5 rows of colored stitching
4 stapled tags
4 tags
4 folded ricrac
4 straight ricrac

On sale at The Scrapping Garden for $3.00 for a limited time!!

Check out these fun new kits from Froggypond Designs!!

Hugs

Melody

AD: GROW YOUR ELEMENT CHALLENGE AT THE SCRAPPING GARDEN...

2008-03-31T14:28:00.013-04:00

Froggypond (Marsha Connell-Torre) and AScrapbookDiva (April Sevigny) have designed a HUGE, ELEMENT PACKED, MEGA KIT for this months challenge.
In fact, they got SO carried away creating A Country Easter, they have had to move their crop to the SECOND Tuesday for this month.

You can purchase their kit ... NOW AT 57%OFF ...yup, only $3.00... till May 7!!!!!!!!
This is a deal you will NOT want to miss. Remember, AFTER THE CHAT, there will be additional elements which you will receive if you have purchased our kit.

Although the main theme is Easter, there are so many soft pastels that this kit would be perfect for any Springtime layouts.

What is the Challenge?
Use as many of the featured element as possible in your layout without making it crowded, or take the focus off of the picture. You may use all of the element freebies in your layout or pick one or two an use many of them. It is up to you.
Every month there will be a featured kit and "featured" element freebie you will get at the chat.
There will be a posting bonus if you use a different kit. If you use the featured kit you will receive the posting bonus plus another gift for using the featured kit.

Come to the Chat on April 8 at 7pm to find out what the Element of the Month is.

You have until May 7 to complete the Challenge.

Post your layouts here

Here are the close-up for Marsha's contribution:

And April's contribution:

MOO TWO Designer and CT CALL

2008-03-26T14:22:00.004-04:00

MooTwoDesigns

www.mootwodesigns.com

We are looking for Kit Designers, Commercial Use Designers
and Hybrid Designers !!!

Whether you're a seasoned designer or a new designer just
starting out, we may have a spot for you !!
We are looking for enthusiastic designers who love
what they do and want a fun, relaxed atmosphere to see their designs.

Requirements:
---Active Participation in our forum and gallery
---Contribution to our Monthly Mega Kit
---Provide a monthly Challenge/Chat Prize
---Take part in site events, sales, newsletter etc.

No set up fee!! Unlimited Server Space !!

Sound interesting? Then please email us some info about yourself and your design experience; tell us why you would think you'd be a good addition to our team. Include a link to samples of your work, links to the store(s) you're currently selling at (exculsivity not required).
A link to your blog and some previews of your favorite kits.
Please put "DT Call" in the subject line.
Send to:
donna@mootwodesigns.com

This call will remain open until all spaces are filled

www.mootwodesigns.com

CT Call for MooTwo Designs

We are looking for some talented, enthusiastic scrappers who are active in the digital scrapbooking community to created layouts with our designers products and to help promote our website. You will have the opportunity to work with a number of our talented designers !!

Basic Requirements:
---Create a minimum of 2 layouts with each kit you receive
---Post them on 4 digital scrapbooking sites including our own site and DigiShopTalk.
---Share your layouts in email groups you belong to and/or join and on your blog.
---Active participation in the MooTwo Forum & Gallery.
---Make a 3 month committment to the team.

For your work you will receive free kits, a discount in the Moo Two Store and a monthly "Team Exclusive Gift" made for the team by our designers.

If you love digi scrapping, have some free time and want some great free kits, we'd love to hear from you!
If you are interested, please:
---send us a little information about yourself and tell us why you'd like to join our team
---tell us how long you've been involved in digiscrapping.
---tell us what your current CT oblaigations are.
---Include a link to your most complete online gallery.
---be prepared to make a 3 month commintment to the team.

To apply or for more information, please email
donna@mootwodesigns.com
Please put MooTwo CT Call in the subject line.

Come and visit us at
www.mootwodesigns.com

Layout share....

2008-03-24T14:06:00.003-04:00

"Celebrate a Boys Spring". A new wonderful BOYS kit from Designs by TerrellS. You can find it at Moo Two Designs. Click on image to be taken to Designs by TerrellS's kit!!

Here's a couple of layouts I did using this wonderful kit:

Click here for layout credits

Hugs

Melody

AD - Moo Two Challenges

2008-03-20T23:12:00.002-04:00

New Challenges are up at MooTwoDesigns

Challenges run from March 15th-April 14th

Come and join the fun and you can get
these wonderful freebies !!!

http://www.mootwodesigns.com/forum/index.php#6

(Not all freebies are previewed)

Check out our blog for updates and freebies !!!
http://www.mootwodesigns.blogspot.com/

Ad done by Tammy Albright - Advertiser for Moo Two Designs

Have a great night!!
Hugs
Melody

Happenings, News, & a FREEBIE....

2008-03-19T15:37:00.009-04:00

Hello everyone!! Boy it's been a while since I posted anything good on here huh? Well, we did have a great time at the Nascar races in Atlanta. We left on Friday, March 7th and got to the hotel about 4:00 p.m. We then left the hotel about 5:00 to go to the truck races. Here's a photo for you.

The pace truck bringing down for the green flag!! We had a loud noise happen right in front of us and come to find out a little ways down the track our driver that we like in the trucks, Johnny Benson had blown a tire right in front of us and he hit the wall a little further down the track!! Exciting but disappointing for our driver.

Saturday was a great race - but man was it cold. We woke up to snow - yes, snow!! Don't believe me - look at this!!

See the snow on the windshield of that car? I don't think that I have been so cold for so long in all my life!! We were bundled up, bought gloves, (because after 5 minutes your hands would go numb and hurt from the cold), and bought blankets too. And we were still freezing our buns off. But in the end it was worth it because dh got to see his man win in the Nascar Nationwide Series (formally Busch Series)!!

Here's photos - one of my favorite driver and dh's driver!!

My driver - #9 Budweiser Car driven by Kasey Kahne

Dh's Driver - #17 DeWalt Car driven by Matt Kenseth

And here's one of us on Sunday in the stands!! By the way Kyle Busch won Sunday and got Toyota their first win!! Don't care for him but glad to see Toyota get their first win!!

Don't know what was up with dh's smirk in this photo!! hee hee

News

I have just taken a position with Froggypond Designs (Marsha) as her ad lady. I am so excited to be working with her again. I love her kits and was with her when she first started designing and she's a wonderful friend!! This is my first venture as an Ad person but since I do the newsletter for Moo Two I guess I am somewhat of an ad lady already!! Well, Marsha is having a CT Call - see ad below:

She's looking for 3-4 CT members. Create 2 layouts with her kits, write a review for the kits in her stores, and post layouts at The Scrapping Garden, 3Scrapteers, DST, and one other of your choice. If you are interested email Marsha at marsha@thefroggypond.com

Froggypond has just added two new kits to her stores!! Check them out!!

Grandmothers Parlor - Find at TSG & 3Scrapateers!!

Tapestry & Lace - Find it at TSG!!

And now last but not least - your freebie!! Here's my first attempt at wordart!! Hope you like it!! Comments are welcome - even if it's constructive criticism!!

Download Wordart here
Enjoy

Hugs,

Melody

A Fellow Scrapper/Designer needs our prayers...

2008-03-17T22:52:00.002-04:00

I just found out that Anita of Nana's Attic has lost her husband of 41 years to a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Anita is a very nice person and needs some comfort in her time of sorrow!! Please stop by her blog and leave her some prayers!!

I will be back tomorrow with some news and stuff!!

Hugs
Melody

Join Me....

2008-03-06T15:31:00.002-05:00

Hello all!! I know that I said that I'd be back with a freebie - boy, where has the week gone? Been doing lots of running around and haven't had time to do anything!! So, please let me say I am sorry, I don't have a freebie for you!! I am leaving in the morning to head off to Atlanta for the Nascar races, so I won't be able to get anything done this weekend either!! I hope to get something done on Monday when I get back!! In the meantime, see below and join me.

Join me for a Featured Designer Chat with Tara Donovan-Kostryski tonight at 9:00 pm ET in the Moo Two Designs Chat room. There will be questions from her interview that was in the Moo Two newsletter on February 15th. Didn't get it or deleted it already, that's ok you can find a copy of her interview here. There is an attendance gift just for coming. Here is a look at the attendance gift and the other prizes you could win..

Here is the attendance gift:

And here's what you could win if you play along and are the first one to answer the questions correctly!!

Hope to see you all there!!

Also, check out Tara's blog - I believe that she has an awesome freebie for you!!

Hugs
Melody

Been MIA....

2008-02-27T16:00:00.002-05:00

Been awhile since I posted anything on here hasn't it? Man oh man has it been busy. I also think I have the winter blues - seems to be alot of that going around this year!! Plus, been having family issues, dh lost his job about 2 weeks ago, and that didn't help since I was already feeling blue. But he has now found a job - well, actually he's going back to a company that he already worked for so that's great news. Will be back to work on Monday - whooohoooo!! Then my mom has been sick and in the hospital since Saturday with pneumonia (sp). Her oygen level was really low so she's been on oxygen since she got to the hospital and is doing breathing treatments about every two hours. She is doing alot better now and hopefully gets to come home tomorrow. Sorry to ramble on here, just wanted you all to know that I am still alive and kicking. I hope to get some stuff done this weekend and get you all a freebie up by Monday, so check back with me. Thanks for listening to me ramble!!

Hugs
Melody

News, Voting, and sort of a Freebie

2008-02-12T14:45:00.000-05:00

Hello all!! How's your day going? Pretty good here - had some running around to do and am not getting accomplished what I need to!! ugh... Well, I guess it will be there tomorrow, huh? Well, wanted to keep you in the loop to some awesome freebies, so here goes:

My friend Kat, TragedyScrappinAnne has a great QP on her blog for you!! Check it out!! That girl is good!! Here's a preview for you!!

DigiTreats is at it again!! Does Pamela ever stop? I don't think so and we all get the advantage of her wonderful talent and her generiosity!! hee hee So your appreciation to her by checking out her new store on her blog!! The links are on the top right hand side!! Here's a few of the last things that she has put up as freebies!!

Run ABC B Alpha's - Get them here!!

Abby and Brady Templates - Get them here!!

Jump ABC Kit Grungy Solids - Get them here!!

Check out DigiTreats blog for other contributions that people have been doing!!

And now - how would you like to get this for FREE!!

All you have to do is visit Moo Two Designs - Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt Challenge and find the links to download!! How fun is that - and look at all the goodies in here!! Hurry - only a couple more days!! Links come down at mignight the 14th!! Then there will be a new kit to hunt for!!

Enjoy your day

Hugs

Melody

A change...

2008-02-11T23:07:00.000-05:00

As you can see I have changed the look of my blog a little!! Just playing around wanting something a little different!! So, here it is!! What do you all think? Well, been busy and have to run but will be back tomorrow with something!!

Hugs
Melody

CT Advertising and a FREEBIE....

2008-02-05T09:01:00.000-05:00

Well, what a great Mardi Gras party we had!! If you missed it you missed a wonderful time!! If you haven't picked up the Blog Parade kit - see post below this one!! Some awesome contributions to this wonderful Mardi Gras kit!! Now, onto some news....

My good friend and a Designer at Moo Two, Tara has decided to have a layout contest on her blog! Your layout should be of your favorite person - your spouse, child, parent, coworker, friend, anyone! This is going to be Great! The details, rules and more info is available on her blog. Pass this on to your friends! We also have a Facebook Group for any quesions you may have Creations By Tara Presents My Favorite Person Layout Contest NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Contest is open to individual people world wide. First Prize winner will win: (1) Custom made digital scrapbooking kit (minimum 35 unique items).Second Prize winner will win:(1) Custom made mini digital scrapbooking kit (15 items).Third Prize winner will win:(1) Pack of bows (customized in color, texture, etc).2 Honorable mentions will receive a surpise gift. Head on over to her blog for more details!!

Gail P. has a new kit that just hit the store called Karen!! It's on sale for $1.00 - but only for another day!!

Gloria Val Verde has a couple of new kits in the Moo Two Store!! One is My Heart and the other one is Nicole!!

My Heart Preview

Gloria has a little matching freebie to this kit on her blog!!

Grab it here!!

Nicole Preview

This kit Gloria made to her document her daughter's search for the perfect wedding dress. Visit Gloria's blog for a coordinating freebie to this kit!!

Grab it here!!

And now for my little freebie for you!! It was made using the free part of Gloria's Nicole kit above!! I hope you like it!! Remember if you download leave a little love!!

Download here!! Enjoy and have a wonderful day!!

Hugs

Melody

Mardi Gras Parade Train

2008-02-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Moo Two Designs celebration of Mardi Gras, get ready to sweep those winter blues away!

Mardi Gras for the people, not just the rich, really did not get a firm holding until the 1960’s, when there was an effort to generate more revenue and promote tourism. New Krewes were formed, such as Bacchus and rather than holding a masked ball for those of the upper crust, they held huge gatherings with famous names to entertain. As this impacted the economy, it became much less exclusive.

Fun Fact: Many of the floats are created by Jerome Kern. He own and rents these and tractors (like that of a big rig) to pull the floats. Many of them have parts that come apart to suit many different themes. The floats are usually grand and flamboyant.

And now for your Freebie!! This is a QP that I have made with a chat freebie that will be given away at the Mardi Gras Trivia chat Tuesday, February 5th in the Moo Two Chat Room @ 9:00 pm ET!! Attendance gift as well as gifts for the first person to answer questions correctly!! Hope to see you all there!!

Download QP here

Now, your next stop is the Mardi Gras Blog Parade Forum at Moo Two!! There you will get your last part of the wonderful goodies!!

Don't forget to come to the masked ball and dress your avatar in the forum and win a prize!

We also have a fabulous Lagniappe Sale!

And last but not least make sure to join me for the Mardi Gras Trivia Chat!! Also, the Blog Parade started at the Moo Two Designs Blog!! Go there if you haven't already and throw some beads and get another great portion!!

Hugs,

Melody

Vote, DigiTreats, & a FREEBIE....

2008-02-01T14:03:00.000-05:00

WOW - long time since I posted on here. Been busy with the baby and furbabies. Vet appointments, and the little one now at the point of only taking one nap a day instead of two. Long gone are those days. Hee hee Wanted to get some news to you and a freebie. So, grab a cup of joe and relax.

Moove on over to Moo Two Designs and vote for Layout of the Week for January 20th - 26th!! Here are the wonderful layouts!! They just keep getting better and better and harder and harder to choose from!! In my book they are all winners!!

HenrietteKB - Raffie

Layout Credits here

Urmelhase - Yasmin & Kevin

Layout Credits here

Tnsweetie - Sweet Girl Precious

Layout Credits here

Carla - Spider

Layout Credits here

Alex - Free

Layout Credits here

Michelle Muller - Henrique

Layout Credits here

Jakrn - Take Love

Layout Credits here

Aren't they awesome? Head on over and vote!! Your vote really does matter!!

DIGITREATS does it again!! She has even more items to her ABC Run and Skip Kits!! Check them out!!

Run ABC Elements II

Run ABC Alpha A

Skip ABC Names - includes Boy & Girl Names

Skip ABC Alpha A

Make sure to check DigiTreats blog to find add-ons to this wonderful kit by other designers and readers!!

And last but not least a FREEBIE for you!!

PSP Link
PSD Link

A layout I did using this template!!

Kit - Kiss This Designs - Peaceful Easy Feeling
Find at Moo Two Designs Store!! Fonts used are Winterland & Viner Hand ITC.

Hugs
Melody

DigiTreats has more for u, join me, and a FREEBIE...

2008-01-24T14:36:00.000-05:00

Hello all!! How's everyone today? Pretty good here!! Yesterday was dh's birthday and we went with the family and friends to Olive Garden for dinner last night!! What a nice time we had!! The food was sooo yummy!! So, got a few things to tell you about!! So, sit back, relax, drink some java or soda, and check it out!!

First, DigiTreats has posted the elements to her ABC kits!! Check these out!!

DigiTreats Run ABC Elements 1 - Check them out here!!

Lisa Manor has added some too!! Check them out here!!

DigiTreats Skip ABC Elements 1 - Check them out here!!

Lisa Manor's ABC Skip Elements - Check them out here!!

And Vicky has jumped on the bandwagon too - Check them out here!!

Join me tonight at Moo Two Designs for a Featured Designer Chat w/Buzybee Designs @ 9:00 pm ET!! I will ask questions from her interview from our January 15th newsletter!! If you didn't receive it - see her interview here!! There will be an attendance gift - see below!! As well as a prize to the first person to answer the questions correctly!!

Featured Designer Chat Attendance Gift from Buzybee Designs!!

And I have made a FREEBIE QP for you from this wonderful kit and a few of the prize items!! Hope you like it and join me tonight!!

Download Love Me Tender QP here!!

Hope you all enjoy!! Have a nice day and hope to see you tonight!!

Hugs,

Melody

VOTING and some FREEBIES to share....

2008-01-21T16:09:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday everyone!! How was everyone's weekend? Pretty good here - didn't do much!! Too darn cold to do anything - we did go to my oldest basketball game on Saturday. They lost - their first loss this season, which they have only played three games!! They are doing so well and my son is finally starting to get it, I think!! hee hee Well, just wanted to give you all some heads up on some awesome freebies I've spotted around the digi-world!!

First, jump over to Moo Two and vote for Layout of the Week for January 13th - 19th!! Here are the awesome layouts that are up to win!!

Village15 - Web Maria turns 4

Layout credits here

Urmelhase - Roxana

Layout credits here

Ambowife - The Ride of My Life

Layout credits here

Sharpli - Easter 1969 & 1970

Layout credits here

Mouse - Self Portrait

Layout credits here

Indaba - Tasmazia

Layout credits here

Froggpond Designs - Mrs. Douglas Crossman

Layout credits here

Get on over there and give these ladies your votes!!

Now onto some awesome FREEBIES I have found around the digi world!!

Check out LeslieH Designs for a nice freebie as well as a QP a reader made using her freebies!!

Check out Bunny Cates blog for a freebie that matches her new kit Fancy Britches!! Here's a preview of her kit:

You can get this kit at DSO for $5.25 for one week only!!

Kristine (WenchdGrafix Designs) has an awesome kit called Into the Mystic that she's been giving away!! Don't miss out on this fabulous kit!!

Now if you haven't seen these lovely freebie kits from DigiTreats you have to check them out!! She's doing an ABC book for her kids and making a kit for them and giving them away!!

Boy Kit - Run ABC

Girl Kit - Skip ABC

There have been a few designers joining in on this kit!! Check them out!!

Lisa Manor

Toybox Designs

Hope you enjoy checking out these awesome freebies!! Don't forget to go vote at Moo Two Designs!!

Hugs,
Melody

Challenges, Mardi Gras, & a FREEBIE....

2008-01-17T11:30:00.000-05:00

Hello all!! How's it going today? Pretty good here except the little one won't stay out of stuff!! hee hee Always the way huh? Well, my oldest wasn't this busy. I could sit him in front of the TV or give him a book or cars and he'd play for hours. Not Caden - he's only still when he's sleeping!! Oh well, such is life!! Anyway, wanted to give you all some heads up on some great challenges and news. So, without further ado:

Moo Two Challenges:

There are some awesome new challenges as well as some of the old favorites. First, let's talk about the Needle in a Haystack Treasure Hunt!! This is like a daily download. All you have to do is search for the links!! Want to see what the kit is this month? Here it is!!

Is that enough to hunt for? I think so!! Stop on by and pick up the pieces to this wonderful kit from Gloria Val Verde!!

There are a couple of new challenges!! Here they are:

Barnyard Shindig
Join Ronda (Kiss This Designs) for a great lyrical challenge. You simply make a layout using some of the lyrics from a song that she picks and you get a prize. Here's the prize for this month made by Ronda:

Barnyards Around the World
Join Tara for a great challenge that has two or three topics about animals. You can pick just one topic or do all of them. She will also give you a country to learn about it's animals and farm life. You may choose to do this one or not, up to you!! Here is the prize for doing a layout made by Tara:

Udderly Me
Join Brandi (ScrapTwelve Creations) for a challenge about you!! This month make a layout of a New Year's resolution that you made. Here is the prize for participating this month made by Brandi:

Come on by and join in the fun at the farm and get some excellent posting bonuses!! Hope to see you there!!

Mardi Gras is at Moo Two!!

Have the winter blues? Chase them away at Moo Two! We have several fun activities planned including celebrating Mardi Gras. For those of you not familiar with Mardi Gras is it a regional holiday, celebrated primarily in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. It has been dubbed the World's Largest Free Party, but why should they have all the fun? Mardi Gras is coming to Moo Two and EVERYONE is Welcomed.

Some of the events planned are a:
Masked Ball--dress your avatar in your finest or freakiest or fun attire and win a prize!
Mardi Gras Bingo - Starts January 23rd - Check here for word list and send your to Christine (brwngolady). Here's a preview of the prize for participating and the prize to the Bingo winner(s). All who get Bingo wins!!

Prize for participating:

Prize for Bingo Winners:

A Mardi Gras Trivia Chat w/me, February 5th in the Moo Two Chat room at 9:00 pm ET. Prize fro attendance and prizes awarded to the first person to answer the questions correctly!!

And last, but not least don't forget to go to the parade, on Mardi Gras, February 5 and get your throws from the Krewe du Moo Two! Check forum for more details!!

And finally what you have been waiting for!! The FREEBIE!! Here's another template from me!!

PSP Link
PSD Link

Here's a layout I did with it:

Layout Credits: Used Purrfect Pets kit from Donna Wheway at Moo Two!!
Font - Tempus Sans ITC

Enjoy!!

Hugs,
Melody

Late - but it's here....

2008-01-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

OMG - I promised you all a freebie and I didn't come through did I. Been so busy this past weekend and wasn't on the computer much!! Plus, trying to get some work done. But here it is. It's another template for you!! I hope you like it!!

PSP Link
PSD Link

Here's a layout I did using it!!

I used Donna Wheway's kit Purrfect Pets!! You can find it here!! The font that I used is Onyx!!

Hope you enjoy!!

Hugs,
Melody

Climbing, climbing, climbing, and Go Vote...

2008-01-10T15:49:00.000-05:00

WOW - ok so you know how the other day I told you about Caden climbing out of his crib, right? Well, I caught him in action. That little turd just puts his leg up over the top of the rail and holds on until he just drops to the ground. I just don't know what to do. Once he did it that morning - he hasn't stopped. Although I am lucky that when he goes to sleep at night he sleeps til morning, well, for now anyway. He's on 15.5 months old and my oldest never climbed out of his crib. I did find a nsort of canopy net to go over the top of the crib to prevent him from climbing out but it's $80.00 - I just don't know that I want to spend that much $ and then in a couple of months turn around and change his bed into a toddler bed. But, I guess I should just go ahead and buy it because yesterday he just sort of leaned over the rail and feel out on his head. So, anyway check out these photos where I caught him in the act....

Can you believe this? I couldn't!! But here it is!!

Just Hang on and then drop!! Smart kiddo!!

This is when he finally got down and came running out of his room!!

Head on over to Moo Two Designs and vote for Layout of the Month for December. Here are the wonderful layouts to choose from!! Some of these you saw a couple days ago!!

Steffi80
Layout Name: 11_11
See Credits here

AcMommy28
Layout Name - Bounce
See Credits here

Ambowife
Layout Name - Dreams
See Credits here

Sharpli
Layout Name - Fall in Florida
See Credits here

Tragedyanne
Layout Name - Alayna Xmas 2006
See Credits here

Urmelhase
Layout Name - Roxana
See Credits here

Urmelhase
Layout Name - Fun
See Credits here

Alex
Layout Name - Template Challenge
See Credits here

Tragedyanne
Layout Name - Alayna 1st Bday
See Credits here

HenrietteKB
Layout Name - Girls Night Out
See Credits here

Get on over there and vote!! I will be back tomorrow with another freebie for you!!

Hugs

Melody

Go and Vote and a Freebie...

2008-01-07T15:54:00.000-05:00

OMG....My morning started with Caden climbing out of his crib. He had done this one time before but we lowered the mattress down to the lowest slot and now he's climbing out of it again. Is it that time already? He's only 15 months but smart as a whip if I do say so myself!! What am I to do? We have one of those cribs that turns into a toddler bed, but I am not ready to do that!! We would never keep him in his bed....Hee hee Of course, we may not have a choice - he might not stay in his crib. Well, if any of you have any suggestions throw them my way....

Get on over to Moo Two and vote for Layout of the Week for December 30th - January 5th!! Here are the awesome layouts to choose from!! All you have to do to become a Layout of the Day pick is post your layouts as normal!! Get to posting and you might just be chosen!!

Urmelhase - Fun

Credits here

Ambowife - Flowergirl

Credits here

GroovyGranny - Sports Hero's

Credits here

Alex - TemplateChallenge

Credits here

Sharpli - Kobe Japenese Steakhouse

Credits here

Tragedyanne - Alayna 1st Bday

Credits here

HenrietteKB - Girls Night Out

Credits here

Now moooove on over to Moo Two and vote and show these wonderful ladies some love!!

I have a freebie for you today!! It's another template!! I hope you all enjoyed the last one!! Remember if you make a layout with the template please send it to me @ pebbles7195@comcast.net so that I can show it off!!

Template 2-08

PSD Link
PSP Link

Here's a layout I did using it:

Template - me
Kit - Bold Fun - Anita of Nana's Attic - Membership kit
Fonts - Planet Benson & Pupcat

Hope you all enjoy!! If so please leave me a little note!!

Hugs,

Melody

Check out my Guestbook!

2008-01-05T22:17:00.001-05:00

A freebie for you....

2008-01-04T12:47:00.000-05:00

Hello all!! I am back with a freebie for you!! First off don't forget to sign up for the Moo Two Designs Newsletter, the next issue will be coming out the 15th!! Lots of happenings and freebies!! Here is my first template of 2008 and I am pretty pleased with it!! Hope you like it!!

Template 1-08
PSP Link
PSD Link

Here's a layout I did of my neice Jordyn using this template:

Layout Credits: Kit is Live2Cheer by Cheryl Whitesel - Found at Seasidescraps
Template - me
Fonts - Planet Benson 2 & Traditonal Arabic

Thanks for looking!!

Hugs,
Melody

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2008-01-01T14:02:00.000-05:00

OMG - I have been so bad about posting on here lately!! This month has been sooo crazy with Moo Two's Birthday Bash and then the holidays!! I am so sorry that I didn't get on here to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Well, I hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas and had a wonderful New Years!! I hope you all have a happy, healthy New Year!! We did get out to my cousins last night for an oyster roast and fireworks!! We got home about 11:30 - before the ball dropped!!
In the course of the holidays and all I decided that I needed to cut back on my CT duties so with a heavy heart I stepped down from Lisa Majewski's CT team. Just have too much going on and didn't feel that I was giving her designs the attention they needed!! Please check out her designs - they are wonderful!! You can find them at Digiscrap Boutique & 3Scrapateers!!

Now, my good friend Leslie (who's CT team I am on) has a wonderful Personal Use Grab Bag for $3.00 at SDK!! Check it out!!

Check it out here

Well, that's it for now!! I promise to be back with more stuff!!

Hugs,
Melody

I've been tagged and a FREEBIE!!

2007-12-17T13:02:00.000-05:00

WOW WOW WOW - thanks goes out to all those people that attended Moo Two's Birthday Chat @ DST Saturday night!! You ladies are awesome and I so appreciate you all for showing up!! I hope you enjoy your goodies!! And if you missed it - there was alot of goodies to be had!! You can check out our winners of the gifts here!!

Well, well, I've been tagged - by TragedyScrapinAnne - so here it is:

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Depends on the age of the person receiving it!! For adults I think bags are ok but for children wrapping paper - isn't that the fun of it, tearing the paper off?

2. Real or Artificial tree? Artificial of course!! A real one is nice and I like the smell but don't want to have to worry about it dying or the pine needles everywhere!!

3. When do you put up the tree? Usually not until the first week in December - but this year got it up right after Thanksgiving!!

4.When do you take the tree down? Huh - I can never remember this one - is it bad luck to leave up over the New Year or not to? hee hee Well, whichever it is that's when I take it down..

5. Do you like Eggnog? Of course - with a little knocker in it too!! Old joke - when I was a little girl my grandmother used to make this all the time and they gave me a little bit with some liquor in it and I must have gotten a little tipsy because I kept saying give me some more Eggknocker instead of Eggnog!! hee hee

6. Favorite Gift you received as a child? Gosh - that's hard - can't remember real good anymore - but probably a doll or something!!

7. Do you have a nativity scene? Of course - but didn't get it out this year!! Just one more thing for the little one to get into!!

8. Hardest person to buy for? My dh parents - what do you buy someone who seems to have everything?

9. Easiest person to buy for? My kids

10. Worst Christmas gift ever received? Oh - you know that game at most Company parties where you pick a gift and then someone can take yours if they like it - well, I got some kind of Polka Dance record - needless to say no one wanted it - and regift, yeah, right!! LOL

There you have it!! That was fun and the first time I had been tagged!! So, who am I going to tag next - I think I will tag Gloria Val Verde - my good friend at Moo Two!!

Finally, here's a FREEBIE for you!! I made another bragbook QP for you!! This is from Donna Wheway's Christmas Around the World kit!!

Download here!!

Hugs,
Melody

SALE SALE SALE

2007-12-15T15:57:00.000-05:00

Don't forget the SALE that is going on Moo Two!! Almost everything is a $1.00 - excludes Mega kits, CD's, Grab bags, and Charity kits!!

Also don't forget about the B'day Bash Chat @ DST tonight at 8:00 pm ET!! Hope to see you there!!

Hugs,
Melody

Moo Two Designs Hot Chocolate Blog Train

2007-12-13T22:06:00.000-05:00

Good evening all!! I see some people have left me some presents!! Thank you - I love pressies!! LOL Anyhow, this is the post you have been waiting for!! Here it is:

IN CELEBRATION OF MOO TWO DESIGNS FIRST BIRTHDAY BASH!! WE ARE HAVING A TRAIN PARTY!! COME ON AND RIDE THE TRAIN!!

Evidently you have jumped on the train ride or you wouldn't be visiting my blog, right? This is stop #13 on the ride!! I am hosting Ronda's (Kiss This Designs) wonderful portion of this awesome kit!! Check it out and make sure to visit the Hot Chocolate Blog Train forum and leave Ronda of Kiss This Designs some love!!

Kiss This Designs (Ronda)
Hot Chocolate Blog Train kit

Download here

Now which place to visit next? Hmmm..... let me see, oh yes - your final stop will be Moo Two Designs Hot Chocolate Blog Train Forum!! There you will find Gail P.'s part of this kit!! I hope that you all have enjoyed this kit - the designers had fun but worked hard on them!! Please make sure that you show them all some love!!

Don't forget about all the other exciting things happening in this weekend at Moo Two:

Hope to see you all at the Birthday Bash Chat @ DST, Saturday, December 15th @ 8:00 pm ET!! Lots of wonderful gifts!! Don't forget to check the forum for information on what the trivia will be about!!

Saturday, December 15th don't miss this huge sale that we are having!! You are sure to stock up!!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BLINKIE GAME!!

All you have to do is grab one of the blinkies below and show your support to Moo Two Designs!! If you are caught being nice and not naughty you will receive a gift!! Simply post one of the blinkies in your signature block on the sites that you visit!! If you are caught with a support blinkie you will win a gift!! Starts December 14th - December 16th!! Check the Blinkie forum for more details!!

Have a great weekend and stop on by the farm and say HI to us all!!

Hugs,

Melody

What - No Presents?

2007-12-13T06:36:00.000-05:00

Hi all!! So, what no one loves me? There are no presents under my tree yet!! Are you all saying I've been a bad girl? I must be on the naughty list!! hee hee Well, wanted to post a freebie for you!! Don't forget to check back after midnight tonight - The Moo Two Hot Chocolate Blog Train will be rolling through!!

And here is my freebie for you today!! It's a bragbook QP from Gloria Val Verde's Christmas Around the World kit!! You can get her part of the kit here!!

Download QP here

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs
Melody

IT's a Boy, news, & A Freebie

2007-12-10T17:46:00.000-05:00

Hello all!! Told ya I'd be back with a freebie!! And here I am but first have some things to tell you about!! hee hee

The NEWEST Addition to our family - It's a BOY!!!

Meet Dudley Do Right!! He is a Shih Chi (a mix between a Shih Tzu & a Chichaua!! His mom is the Shih Tzu and his dad is the chichaua!! ISN"T HE JUST THE CUTEST? He's 5 weeks old!!

And here he is with his new furbaby Brother, Snickers

Boy, I really didn't want to have to train another puppy, but here I am doing it again!! And it will all be worth it in the end!! LOL

Anyway, have you seen this wonderful kit Christmas Around the World? OMG - what an awesome kit!! You can find all the places to visit here!! Here's the Designers from Moo Two that participated!! You can find their contributions to this kit here!! Thanks to all the wonderful designers that contributed!! We certainly have a giving community in the Scrapping community!!

Donna Wheway

Gloria Val Verde

Don't forget about all the wonderful things going on @ Moo Two for our 1st Birthday Bash celebration!! Check out all the wonderful things happening for our B'day Bash here!! One thing I told you I'd be back with was more info on the Hot Chocolate Blog Train kit!! So, here it is:

Are you ready to ride the train? Then jump on board this wonderful train ride and you just might get some HOT CHOCOLATE along the way!! hee hee You will visit each one of their blogs to get their contributions and end up here in this forum!! This starts Friday, December 14th around 8:00 am ET!! Don't miss your chance to get theses wonderful kits - they are free - and who doesn't love FREEBIES!!! There are 13 stops to make!!

Get more info here!! Don't miss that train!! I will be hosting one designers portion here, so check back!!

And now lastly, but not leastly - A FREEBIE for you!!! This is a QP that I did using Janniscraps Frosted Windowpanes kit!! Thanks Janice for the wonderful kit!! You can check out her wonderful designs here!!

Download the QP here

And here's a preview of Janniscraps Wonderful Frosted Windowpanes kit!!

Have a wonderful night!!

Hugs
Melody

Busy, Busy, Busy as a Bee......

2007-12-07T23:23:00.000-05:00

OMG - it's been so long since I posted anything on here. I am in the middle of organizing Moo Two Designs 1st Birthday Bash and have been sooooo busy. So, I have lots to tell you about - so grab a cup of Joe or Jose or whatever it is that you like to drink and sit back relax and marvel in the events to come!!:

First off let me remind you to visit Moo Two Designs and show your support for Chelsea and her family by purchasing the Collaborative Charity kit:

This is Chelsea!! Isn't she just the cutest?

She is a friend of designer Jeanette Bollinger and is a Down's Syndrome baby that has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Can you imagine how much her medical and day-to-day hospital visits must cost her family? Well, you can HELP....by purchasing this kit put together by very generous and wonderful designers at several sites, all to help this family. Please stop by HERE and purchase this kit to help Chelsea's family this holiday season. A $10 charge is all we are asking and her family will be so blessed by your help.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR HELPING.... The scrapping community is a wonderful group to share with all of you!! Also, Gloria Val Verde is giving this Commercial Use Party Bow to everyone who purchases this wonderful kit. Once she receives confirmation from the store she will email this awesome bow to you!!

Have you seen this? I received this the other day in an email from my Aunt Anita and just had to share!! So serene and calming - something I need right now... hee hee

Thomas Kinkade - The Rain

How awesome is that?

Moo Two is turning 1, Dec. 15th and boy are we celebrating!! First off it is starting out with a Secret Santa Sale!!

Next we have Show Your Support Blinkie Game!! All you have to do is grab one of the blinkies below and show your support to Moo Two Designs!! If you are caught being nice and not naughty you will receive a gift!! Simply post one of the blinkies in your signature block on the sites that you visit!! If you are caught with a support blinkie you will win a gift!! Starts December 14th - December 16th!!

We also have a Hot Chocolate Blog Train that will be starting Friday, December 14th and last until Sunday, December 16th!! Check the forum for details coming soon!!

A 24 Hour Almost Everything $1.00 Sale:

Oh boy, oh boy, can you do some shopping for yourself during this huge sale!! Stop on by the store on the 15th to check out our awesome designers!!! Remember this excludes Moo Two Mega kits, CD's, Grab Bags, & Chartiy kits!!

And at last the one that you all will be drooling over!! Moo Two Designs Birthday Bash Chat - with lots of goodies and prizes!!

Please join me, Melody (pebbles7195), at Digishop Talk for our First Annual Birthday Bash Chat!! There are lots of prizes and goodies!! We will be at DST for an hour and then move it to the Moo Two Designs chatroom!! If you continue the chat with us at Moo Two you will get additional prizes. We have a MEGA kit called GREENER PASTURES that will be given away!! We will be playing Trivia (this will be about Moo Two and it's designers, see article which will be coming out in our special Birthday Bash newsletter in the next couple of days - sign up to receive it here) by Donna about how Moo Two was started and the first person to answer correctly will win a prize. Now I know you want to know the prizes, right? Of course you do - so here's the list:

Gift for all who attend:

Greener Pastures kit (Preview to be posted)

Trivia Prizes:

1 - 30 day subscription Atomic Cupcake

2 - Gift certificates to Memory Purses - worth $30.00 each

2 - 1 yr. Subscriptions to Digital Scrapbooking Magazine1 - Six month GOLD subscription to 4shared

1 - Gift certificate to Scrapbook Please for a 12x12 Album

1 - Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 Program

There will also be gifts given for joining us at the Moo Two Chat room after the hour is up at DST!! Hope to see you all there!!

Well, I have given you alot to think about and get ready for!! Be on the lookout for more information on these exciting events happening at Moo Two!! My plans were to post a freebie - but I haven't finished it yet - but will post hopefully tomorrow, so be sure to check back!!

Hugs,

Melody

Losing my mind....

2007-11-28T19:39:00.000-05:00

I must be losing my mind because I forgot to give you the link to Leslie's interview if you'd like to join the chat tonight at Moo Two @ 9:00 p.m.

Leslie's Interview here

Hugs
Melody

Preview of Sweet Butterflies

2007-11-28T19:21:00.000-05:00

Forgot to post a preview of Sweet Butterflies (the kit made for Chelsea) so here it is...

Hugs
Melody

Lots to talk about...

2007-11-28T15:51:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!! Did you think that I dropped off the face of the earth? Well, I thought I might!! hee hee Haven't been on computer much lately!! How was everyones Thanksgiving? Good, I hope. Mine was pretty good - the company was good but if only I could have tasted that yummy food!! Had a sore throat and couldn't really taste a darn thing I ate. Still can't taste alot but it's getting better. Spent the whole weekend sick. YUCK - hate to be sick!! Well, there is lots to tell you about!! Sorry I don't have a freebie for you today - but will try to get another template done in the next few days to get to you!!

First off please join me tonight at Moo Two @ 9:00 p.m. ET for the Featured Designer Chat with Leslie Hasenkamp!! Her interview was in the newsletter from Moo Two on November 15th. But just in case you missed the newsletter you can find her interview here also. Questions will be asked from her interview and the first person to answer correctly gets a prize. All who attend get a participation prize. Well, the good news is that it's Leslie's Birthday today - Happy Birthday hun!!, so she is celebrating in a big way - lots of gifts at the chat tonight. The participation prize is over 75MB - so you know that there is alot to get!! hee hee

Here's her preview of whats to come:

Don't miss out on telling Leslie Happy Birthday!! Hope to see you all there!!

The Chelsea Kit (Sweet Butterflies) has hit the store at Moo Two Designs!!! Woot!! Woot!! This is one huge kit, over 815 MB. and there are contributions from over 16 designers!! And it's going for $10.00 - can you believe it? Remember me telling you that one of the designers at Moo Two (Jeanette Bollinger) was doing a charity kit for a little girl named Chelsea. Chelsea is a sweet little girl who has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous leukemia, a rare form of Leukemia that is very difficult to treat. Treatments are painful and time consuming, and force Chelsea to spend weeks to months at a time in the hospital. Her Mom has been staying at her side...no easy feat when you have a son and a husband at home that you rarely see!! As you can imagine, these treatments, as well as as necessities such as food and lodging for Chelsea's Mom, are very expensive! The proceeds from "Sweet Butterflies" will go directly to Chelsea and her family to help with the many expenses they have to meet. Hopefully the money will take some of the financial strain away and let them focus entirely on getting Chelsea over this major hurdle. To meet Chelsea and read her story in detail, visit her blog. So, stop on by Moo Two and help out if you can!!

Moo Two Turns 1!!!

Moo Two Designs is turning 1 on December 15th!! There are lots of Birthday Bash happenings!! Be on the look out in the forums for more details - but I can tell you that I will be hosting the Birthday Chat on the 15th @ DST and there will be a MEGA kit given away as well as other prizes. More details coming!!

Have to run!! Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs,

Melody

Reminder and a FREEBIE!!

2007-11-18T21:38:00.000-05:00

Hello all!! Haven't blogged in a little while!! Was busy getting out the newsletter for Moo Two!! Now that it is out of the way got some scrapping to do!! hee hee Well, wanted to remind you all that it's BINGO time again at Moo Two Designs!! Please join me Monday, November 19th in the Moo Two Chat room for some fun!! Here is a preview of the card and the word list if you'd like to come and play along. All you have to do is download the card and fill in with 24 words and then send me your card via email @ pebbles7195@comcast.net, and then just show up for some fun!! I'll bring the coffee - someone else bring snacks? hee hee

Download Bingo card

The card was made with TerrellS's contribution to the November Mega Kit at Moo Two called "Country Thanksgiving"!! Also, the bingo template I got from Beth Kern's (Dragonflyscrapper Designs). Thanks to both of you!!

Word List - get it here

And here's a preview of the attendance gift donated by Leslie H Designs called Alice in Wonderland:

Hope to see you there!!

Now onto the goodie!! Yep, that's right!! I have done my first attempt at doing a template!! And guess what you get it as a freebie!! I call it C is for Caden Template because I did a layout of Caden with this layout and decided to turn it into a template!! So, here it is!! Please let me know what you think of it!!

Download the Template here

And here's an awesome layout Penny (Buzybee Designs did using this template!!

See layout credits here

Remember, I won't take offense to any constructive criticism!! I welcome it!!

Well, that's it for now!! I will have lots more to tell you about during the week so be looking for my ramblings!! :)

Happy Scrapping & Hugs
Melody