Holly Jolly Express Blog Train

It's the Holly Jolly Express Blog Train! Hop aboard and plan on a long train ride!

There are 80 stops, so grab your beverage of choice, prop up your feet because you're in for a lot of pit stops along the way. Here is my part which can be downloaded here:

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Stop 01 - BeaconScrap

Stop 02 - Carolyn Ritter

Stop 03 - Karrie Thomas of Kez Creates Designs

Stop 04 - Crafted by Gina

Stop 05 - DesignsByAmilyn

Stop 06 - Michelle Angeles

Stop 07 - Throwing Some Scraps Around

Stop 08 - Country Hollow Scraps

Stop 09 - ScrapinDaisy from Designs by Ruth

Stop 10 - Bits O’Scrap **you are here

Stop 11 - Wimpychompers Creations

Stop 12 - QueenBrat Designs

Stop 13 - Mumure

Stop 14 - Frosted Illusions

Stop 15 - Aussie Scraps

Stop 16 - HutchsBaby Faith in Christ Scraps

Stop 17 - MoveFearlessly Designs

Stop 18 - swordascrappin

Stop 19 - Kismet

Stop 20 - Missladyhawke

Stop 21 - The Queen and The Princess Designs

Stop 22 - Vanjo Designs

Stop 23 - Angi’s Place

Stop 24 - SotoCreations

Stop 25 - The Mathematician’s Assistant

Stop 26 - Crops2Dawn Creations

Stop 27 - S.G.Rowe Designs

Stop 28 - Amy’s Scraps

Stop 29 - jaydensmama

Stop 30 - Crystal’s Creations By Design

Stop 31 - Digital Creations by Amber

Stop 32 - Kitten Scraps

Stop 33 - Grandma Pat

Stop 34 - Grunge and Glitter Scraps

Stop 35 - JIC Creations

Stop 36 - Butterfly Kisses

Stop 37 - Babyyaks

Stop 38 - Simply Beautiful Creations

Stop 39 - Pretty Scrappy

Stop 40 - TammyJo’s Creations

Stop 41 - CMB Designs

Stop 42 - Christy Skaggs

Stop 43 - SnapScrapCreate

Stop 44 - Believe Designs

Stop 45 - Linda’s Dream Designs

Stop 46 - MIP Scraps

Stop 47 - Miss Erin’s Scraps

Stop 48 - WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly Creations

Stop 49 - Digital Keepsakes

Stop 50 - Blind Sight Designs

Stop 51 - Dreamland Designs

Stop 52 - Hummie’s World

Stop 53 - Northern Lights Designs

Stop 54 - DesignZ by DeDe

Stop 55 - twisted angel

Stop 56 - Desert Bloom Designs

Stop 57 - Rachelz_Expressionz

Stop 58 - Creations By Jessa

Stop 59 - Bits’N'Bobs

Stop 60 - Amanda’s Scrappy Creations

Stop 61 - Heartfelt Perfections

Stop 62 - Candie

Stop 63 - Just For You DigiScraps

Stop 64 - Cuddlebeez Scraps

Stop 65 - Prairie Sage

Stop 66 - Creekside Cottage Designs

Stop 67 - PinkuPixie Digital Designs

Stop 68 - Mariscrap

Stop 69 - Marbled Circle

Stop 70 - Panda Bear Designs

Stop 71 - Kolor’Scapez!

Stop 72 - Stellarfairie designs

Stop 73 - http://www.disasterindesigns.com/

Stop 74 - Danielle [DMK Designs]

Stop 75 - Katlen Kreations

Stop 76 - Babydoll’s Scrapz

Stop 77 - Angel Flower

Stop 78 - Designs by Teri

Stop 79 - SandEz Creationz

Stop 80 - Sistermoon Scraps

Feel free to return to the station at anytime by clicking the logo below.

Make sure you bookmark it in case you can't ride the train all the way through to the end today.

Blog Party

Welcome to DigitalArts-Café Blog Party! The participating list of blogs is HUGE...too big to list them all. You will have until December 7th to snag all of them.

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You can find the list of participating blogs HERE in the DigitalArts-Cafe forum! Have fun and Happy Scrapping!

**ETA** Ok, I noticed everyone else is listing the entire list of blogs so here goes:

Melothria - http://www.digitalarts-cafe.com/blog/
Check back each day of the Blog Party for a new treat from Melo!
Rhondogg - http://tea4twophotos.blogspot.com/
shellistep - http://shellistep.blogspot.com/
KayJay - http://kayjaysdays.blogspot.com/
Mozz - http://forevermorecreations.blogspot.com/
arnydia - http://mis-myscraps.blogspot.com/
Tiamama - http://boxerdoglove.blogspot.com/
Rachael - http://memoryscraps.wordpress.com/
A-liya - http://a-liya.blogspot.com/
Adelina - http://adelinascrap.blogspot.com/
mels_world1 - http://mels-world1.blogspot.com/
wornoutmumoftwo - http://funwithdigiscrap.blogspot.com/
Tirza - http://tirzastreasurescrap.blogspot.com/
Dinphy - http://dinphy.blogspot.com/
1IcePrincess - http://iceprincessfl.blogspot.com/
Aneta - http://www.hotspotbyaneta.blogspot.com/
mutchlp - http://grandmasscrap2.blogspot.com/
lynnirene - http://themathematiciansassistant.com/
SerenitySheri - http://serenitysheri.blogspot.com/
swordascrappin - http://swordascrappin.blogspot.com/
MegaDoodle - http://megadoodleinspired.com/
jgibson9890 - http://www.statementsbyjodi.com/
manuscraps - http://manu-scraps.blogspot.com/
Leggs79 - http://desertdesigns.org/blog/
MaryE - http://barkingpenguinscraps.blogspot.com/
bluevelvet - http://nutnbutdezigns.blogspot.com/
Chris Lee - http://scrapslee.blogspot.com/
CottageStella - http://stellarificcreations.blogspot.com/
BitsO'Scrap - http://bitsoscrap.blogspot.com/ <-- You are here
kittenb - http://kittenzkreationz.com/wordpress/
squeaky - http://squeakyscraps.wordpress.com/
HollyinPa - http://www.hollyinpa.blogspot.com/
tjmuse - http://acorn-designs.blogspot.com/ &
http://acorndesigns2.blogspot.com/
(be sure to check out both sites)
Auntie Social - http://www.auntiesc.blogspot.com/
bddots - http://decemberdaydream.blogspot.com/
Juliemomof4 - http://mycrazylifeasamomandawife.blogspot.com/
patchas - http://scrapsofsunshine.blogspot.com/
ljd2007 - http://lindajd.blogspot.com/
luv2scrap82 - http://purelypixels.blogspot.com/
rags2r - http://scrapsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/
Aquarius - http://www.aquariusscrapability.blogspot.com/
LeahO_74 - http://www.leaho74.blogspot.com/
mom2maddie - http://priddysweetscraps.blogspot.com/
okekeca - http://fwts.blogspot.com/
thescrappywife - http://thescrappywife.wordpress.com/
shebadoo ¬- http://www.azonefordigiscraps.com/
pinky7 - http://thepfamilyepisodes.blogspot.com/
Enaideel - http://thescrappytimes.wordpress.com/
javiara4227 - http://brandibeaver.blogspot.com/
mumure - http://mumure-scrapattaque.blogspot.com/
glooper - http://gingerscraps.blogspot.com/

New Daily Download and a Freebie

Well November is coming to an end so that means it's time for a new Daily Download starting December 1st. We wanted to be a little different than all the other kits out there but it didn't turn out to be that much different, just not your ordinary Christmas colors. We also have decided that this month, since it's such a busy time for everyone, we are going to post one link per week. Every Monday morning I will post a new link for Magical Christmas.

**You must be registered in the forum to view the Daily Download thread.**

I also have a freebie Brag Book page for each week which includes some of the items that can be found in the download that week....just to give you a little preview of what your getting that week.

Download for the BB pages and QP's made by members at DDD are available in DDD Daily Freebie Forum in the December Freebie thread.

Designer Call

Visit Lisa's Blog for more details

Playful Serenity QP

Well it took me an extra day but I got it done. Here is the QP I promised from our collab kit "Playful Serenity".

Download HERE

New Daily Download

I'm a little late with this post and I don't even have a QP made up yet! Sorry 'bout that...I will work on getting that done this weekend...there just hasn't been enough hours in the day for me.

Here is a preview of the Daily Download over at Digital Divas Designs, stop on by...all links are still active. The preview had to done in two parts because there are just so many elements.

Playful Serenity

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You must be registered in the forum to view the daily download post. Read through the posts to get your links.

Also, Modern Heritage is still available if you have an interest in snagging that one too. The links will more than likely be removed this weekend so grab it while you can.

Scrap~N~Treat Freebies

The Scrap~N~Treat blog hop is here!

Are you ready for Halloween? I am! I can't wait to get all that candy! Yes, I do take my kids candy...some of it anyway...I have to save their teeth right? Don't forget about Derek's Halloween Freebies too! Just shy of a year, I'm a bit sad as my favorite "Guy Scrapper" is retiring... ****snif, snif**** I will truly miss being a part of his Creative Team ***snif, snif*** after Halloween his designs will be locked away in the DMD vault. The DMD Creative team has been hard at work too, check out some of their designs. I didn't get a chance to make any of the fabulous labels but you've got to check them out HERE.

Here is the preview of what you get, hehehe!

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Don't forget to visit all the blogs in the list below and please leave a quick thank you to the designers...it really does make a difference to the designers to know that you appreciate what they have designed for you.

Here are the Scrap~N~Treat Blogs:

Derek M Designs

Lovin Life Gurl

Kim Smith Designs

Scrappin Brat's Scraps

AleahsMommy

Trifaith

Barb's Digital Art

Scraps Of Candy

Have Fun!

Modern Heritage QP and Daily Download

Hi There! Well it's a new month which means a new daily download over at Digital Divas Designs

The CT has put together another fantastic kit to give away as a daily download. You must be a registered member in the forum in order to view the links.

This is what you get by the end of the month, wow! That's a lot of stuff! There's also a huge add on that you get as a posting bonus, but I won't post that here...you've got to go check that out for yourself.
Here is my QP I made from the kit. The quilted pattern was added by me using two of the papers from the kit and the stitching is from Scrappin Cop
Download HERE

Framing Autumn Freebie

Some of us over at Scrapdebris have put together a collab kit called Framing Autumn. The focus was to be on the frames....but we got a bit carried away. Everyone lives in different time zones so be a little patient if it's not posted yet.

Click on the preview to be taken to their blogs....you never know what suprize may be waiting for you.... :o)

This one is from Scrappie Irene. If you snag the daily downloads over at Digital Divas then you are familiar with her designs.

What can I say about Lisa's designs! She amazes me how much she can accomplish in such a short time....it takes me forever...and I still haven't mastered DIP as quite as good as Lisa has.

She is definately a one-of-a-kind designer, Fabulous!

Here is my lil' contribution.....I had a tough time with this one. I'm not sure why because the colors are great....I think I've lost my mojo and can't seem to get it in gear (reason for the lack of freebies you've seen here, lol).

My kit is (or will be soon) in the Scrapdebris store for $1 but I will offer it to you today for FREE! I didn't get my QP uploaded in time and I'm running out the door for work....so my laziness is your gain, lol.

Sorry, the kit is no longer available, please visit Scrapdebris if you wish to purchase it for $1.

You can still snag the QP below if you wish.

Download HERE

Tagged!! Twice!!

I'm a little behind on my emails! I received an email from A&J Scrap Designs a week ago and just now getting to it. Sorry 'bout that, my Outlook Express stopped working for me so now I'm stuck with Yahoo mail until I can figure out what's going on with OE.
I've been given this great blog award! I've been seeing these all over the net on other blogs and I'm happy I finally got one! I don't blog much so that explains a lot of it!

Thanks A&J Scrap Designs

And of course, the 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.

My facts:

1. I LOVE DIGISCRAPPING!

2. Born and raised in Ohio, but a southern girl at heart.

3. My favorite food is CHOCOLATE.

4. I have a Beagle named Bella and a Chocolate Lab named Guinness.

5. I have two sons, Alex (8) and Nick (15).

6. I just celebrated my 40th Birthday in June.

7. I've lived in Florida for 14 years now, and I love it!

Tag, you're it:

1. FeMcB Designs

2. Scrappie Irene

3. Derek M Designs

4. Summertime Designs

5. CanDesigns

That's all I have is 5....everyone else has one already!

And then there is the "Brilliant Blog" award...thanks Lisa

My List:

1. The winner can put the award on their blog.

2. Link the person you received the award from.

3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

4. Leave a message on their blog so they know you nominated them.

I'm doing this the lazy way...see post above for links to at least 5 blogs.

and I am giving a tag-back to A&J Scrap Designs

That's all folks!

Trick-or-Treat...are you ready?

It's that time of year again! Derek has already started his Blog redecorating and getting ready for a huge blog hopping "Scrap-n-Treat"! If you would like to be a part of the fun, drop by Derek's blog and sign up.

New Daily Download...

Starting September 1, 2008, the Creative Team at Digital Divas Designs will be offering our new collab kit "Autumn Rhapsody" as a daily download. Here is the Ad that Scrappie Irene has made up for you all.

And the fabulous preview of what is in store for you:

Time for a Freebie!!!

Wow! I didn't realize it's been that long since I posted anything. I've been keeping pretty busy with the boys this summer plus being sick for almost two weeks didn't help either. I'm back to normal now except the occasional neck spasm which happens when you keep your head in one position for too long and then suddenly turn to look at something...yea, that kind of spasm, ouch! I think that is still a lingering affect from the deep tissue massage I got for my birthday (a month and a half ago)....needless to say I won't be going back for anymore of those any time soon!

We are going to start a new daily download over at Digital Divas Designs starting August 1st. Normally we do a CT Collab kit and offer that as the daily freebie but decided to do something a little different this month. Each of us created a kit to give away! For the month of August you will get three full kits...just visit the forum daily to snag your link for the day. You must be registered in the forum to download.

Here is my part for the daily download...Extreme Fun. I wanted to do something that was versitile and can be used for boys or girls. You can use this kit for birthdays, a trip to the circus or amusement park....or just everyday fun in your backyard. There is an alpha included in the kit that did not make it in the preview.

Then we have "Sandy Beach" from Scrappie Irene. Some of the papers in this kit were made using actual pictures she took of the sea shore...they are awesome! Here is her preview...

Last but certainly not least we have "You Gogh Boy" inspired by a Van Gogh painting. This kit will be a must have for any masculine pages you want to create.

And now for the freebie! Sorry for such a long post, I guess I had a lot to say, lol! I made this QP using pieces of my "Extreme Fun" kit. I am posting two of them; one with the word "Fun" and the other without. Enjoy!

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Store News and a Freebie!

Finally the much anticipated preview to Butterfly Garden available as a daily download at

Digital Divas Designs.

We are having a half price sale over at Scrapdebris

All kits included in the "Buy them All button" are 50% off! That's 50 cents per kit!

I don't think you will find more designs available for less than that.

Sale begins July 5th

And here is your freebie: No Boundries

This will only be available until July 4th...so if you like it, grab it now.

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Preview of July Daily Download and a Freebie

First I wanted to show the ad for Digital Divas Designs daily download kit "Butterfly Garden"...this is just a peek of what's inside this kit.

A full preview will be posted when we are ready to start the links. Now here is a kit I've been working on for a while but couldn't get it just right....it's still not 100% of what I was going for but I am running out of ideas and time....so I hope you like it the way it is. Keep in mind I stink at previews so....enough said.

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Summer Breeze QP Freebie

Did you miss out on the daily download at Digital Diva's Designs ? I have made a QP for you from the kit which is now available at Scrapdebris along with the other designers who contributed to the kit.

Here are the previews of all three parts to this HUGE kit:

This is from FeMcB, I just love the circle paper, it's my favorite paper in the whole kit. You can visit FeMcB's blog, you might just find a freebie or two.

This is my part from the Summer Breeze Kit

And Scrappie Irene, she did made two full alpha sets for this kit along with all those fabulous elements....her papers are a new addition to her part of Summer Breeze. Be sure to check out Scrappie Irene's blog for some freebies too!

And here is the QP I have for you today, Enjoy!

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Collab Kit News & a freebie

It's time for another freebie. I have joined the gals at Scrapdebris for another collab kit. I am offering a mini kit for free here on my blog and if you like it and want more, the entire kit can be purchased at Scrapdebris for just $1. Here is the mini you get for free:

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Here is the preview of the whole kit, minus what's in the free mini kit of course. There are lots more elements and papers to add to your collection. If you like it and decide you want to purchase it, as soon as I get an invoice from Paypal, your link will be emailed to you...don't have an account with Paypal? That's ok too, just send me an email and I will send you a paypal invoice. Since I do have other kits in the store make sure you specify which kit it is, I don't want to just assume it's Summer Tanager. Thanks so much.

Like it and want more freebies? Check out the other designers blogs to get your freebie fix:

Lisa Minor

Digiscrap Junkie

AllieKat Creations

Little Light of Mine

FeMcB Designs

Please keep in mind that we all have different schedules and may be getting these posted at different times of the day. I just happen to be an early bird!

Happy Scrappin!

Daily Download Reminder and a Freebie

Just wanted to post a quick reminder that the Daily Download starts today at Digital Divas Designs. The kit is called Fun'ky Summer and you must be registered in the forum to access the links. Here is another preview of the kit (not all items are shown):

Here is your freebie for today. This is from my Springtime kit that was given away as a challenge prize over at DDD .

Download HERE

Freebies and a new Daily Download!

The CT (FeMcB, Scrappie Irene and myself) over at Digital Divas Designs have made another kit to give away for the month of June. Visit the forum daily beginning June 1st (you must be registered in the forum to access the thread). Here is the ad:

and here is a preview of the kit (not all items are shown). This kit has 43 papers, 76 elements and 2 alpha's....it's HUGE!

Here are a few QP's I made using some kits I've worked on for the past few months. Most of these were offered to members over at DDD as posting gifts or challenge prizes, so you understand why I can't give the whole kit away...anyway, if you would like the whole kit you can purchase it at Scrapdebris for $1.

Download April Fresh CD QP's HERE

Download Fresh Start QP's HERE

Download Glorious Spring QP HERE

Free Daily Download

Everyday from May 7th to May 31st the Creative Team at Digital Divas Designs will be offering a part of a collab kit we have all created for you. So make sure you stop by the forum to snag your pieces. You will need to be registered in order to download but it will be worth it. The colors of the kit are in the ad below.

While your there check out the fabulous deals in the store. There are still several kits available for free. These kits are monthly collaboration kits between the Diva herself; Ashley Bailey and members of the site, including moi!

Here are some of the great kits you can get: