tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17789363956853079102024-03-13T13:29:38.389-04:00Paste Optional DesignsPaste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-57029861471618385122012-06-02T16:41:00.001-04:002012-06-02T16:41:09.349-04:00New CU Journal Card Templates are OUT!<p>I don't often create CU products - I usually create a template/shape enough to complete a project or kit I'm working on. This time I created a set of 6 journal card templates for my own kit (<a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6781&cat=0&page=1">Berry Blast</a>) and thought that they were interesting enough that I released them as templates. I liked putting the first set together so much, that I've just released Volume II this week and it's on SALE through Monday for $3.50 (regularly $6.50). I'm in a "giving presents" sort of mood, so anyone who purchases <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6864&cat=42&page=1">Vol II of my CU Journal Card Templates</a> by Monday night will get <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6864&cat=42&page=1">Vol I</a> absolutely FREE!</p><p>Yes, that's TWO CU Products for ONLY $3.50!</p><p> </p><center><p style="font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6864&cat=42&page=1"><img title="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4lAnAvw22NI/T8p1S-OJ-yI/AAAAAAAAAjY/LFTgg0SExSA/s512/pod_cujournaltemp2_LRG.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" border="0" /></a></p><p> <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6864&cat=42&page=1"><img title="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l7OWDpL1n9Q/T6M7ZBsDbMI/AAAAAAAAAio/1wdG9S32CgA/s512/pod_cujournaltemps_LRG.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" border="0" /></a></p><p><img title="" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OI4SFFNivOI/T8p22G6RyzI/AAAAAAAAAjs/k7Y2rFkjHSA/s512/pod_berryblast_jcards_LRG.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" border="0" /><br /><br /> </p></center><p>Southern Creek Designs has graciously allowed me to show you her take on my journal cards - check the previews out - aren't they too cute!</p><center><p><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6799&cat=0&page=1"><img title="" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ubpT4oqHxyQ/T8p1StBMjbI/AAAAAAAAAjM/yKh9L_jUX-8/s512/SCD_MothersWishJournalCards_ep600.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" border="0" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6835&cat=0&page=1"><img title="" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gFlIt_kxAP0/T8p1SriPI5I/AAAAAAAAAjc/bbaX_8TMV1w/s512/SCD_OneoftheGuysJournalCards_ep600.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" border="0" /></a></p></center>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-59651014909487333312012-05-03T22:23:00.001-04:002012-05-03T22:30:05.714-04:00{i}NSD is Here!<p>Well happy {i}NSD day to all of you happy scrappers out there! Whether you're a digi-matic or prefer the tactile feel of paper you just can't help but be excited for a day that celebrates one of your loves :)</p><p>I've got a couple of <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26"><strong>new releases and a sale going on in my shop ($2.00 - can't beat that!)</strong></a> but what I'm REALLY excited about (besides all of the scrap shopping I'm going to do…) is the PDW Blog Hop! </p><p>All you need to do is answer the question below correctly and you'll score my portion of the blog hop. And….just because I love giving you goodies, I have a second zip JUST FOR YOU!!</p><p><img title="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tXveuB_GStI/T6M-w5BQZFI/AAAAAAAAAi8/_lyI5OlOCkg/s300/pod_berryblast_kit_MED.jpg" alt="" width="" height="" border="0" /> </p><p><img title="" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZY7KFy9Vj1g/T6M-s6dRdrI/AAAAAAAAAi0/ofHhfG_wFJ4/s300/pod_cujournaltemps_MED.jpg" alt="" width="" height="" border="0" /></p><p>Without further ado…here is the question:</p><p>What is my favorite food:</p><p>A.<a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/other/OOPs.jpg"> Pepperoni Pizza</a></p><p>B. <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/other/OOPs.jpg">Chocolate</a></p><p>C. <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/other/pod_rnt_ppr.zip">Paste</a></p><p>D. <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/other/OOPs.jpg">Fried Chicken</a></p><p> And here's your extra goody just because I <3 you! <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/other/pod_rnt_elements.zip"><strong>::Link::</strong></a></p><p>Now, what would a blog hop be, without me giving you the next stop??? If you want even MORE good stuff that all coordinates - here's the next place to visit:</p><p>Digital Gator Designs: <a href="http://www.digitalgator.blogspot.com/">http://www.digitalgator.blogspot.com/</a></p><p> </p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-66756262836949905202012-02-14T06:43:00.001-05:002012-02-14T06:43:58.342-05:00I <3 you - TODAY ONLY!!<p>Today only at my Plain Digital Wrapper shoppe I'm throwing a Valentine's Day sale! You can grab anything in my shop for 42% off - that's 3 X 14 %!!!!</p><p>If that doesn't tickle your fancy - this might :) I'll choose one lucky customer to win a $15.00 coupon to my shop too!!!!!!!</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod2012valad.jpg" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KPOAqh66hb4/TzpI9erIkqI/AAAAAAAAAG8/_IhAxhrbLeQ/pod2012valad.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Pod2012valad" width="400" height="400" /></a></p><p> </p><p>I've also got a little goody for you - just because I DO <3 you all - I've got Bonus Bits to my newest kit, "<a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6619&cat=0&page=1">Brand New Day</a>" on sale right NOW!!!</p><p><a href="https://download.yousendit.com/M3Bua3NVMVhxRTI5TE1UQw"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod_bnd_bonusbits_LRG.jpg" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-emCfpLB0lBY/TzpI_EIK2zI/AAAAAAAAAHE/SIWOTGY0-9U/pod_bnd_bonusbits_LRG.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Pod bnd bonusbits LRG" width="400" height="400" /></a></p><p>You can grab this for a <a href="https://download.yousendit.com/M3Bua3NVMVhxRTI5TE1UQw">LIMITED TIME</a> before I offer it in my shop - don't wait!</p><p>So snuggle up to your favorite significant other and celebrate the day!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-351578499035179072011-11-06T20:54:00.001-05:002011-11-06T20:54:57.475-05:00LAST CHANCE: 40 % off for {i}DSD<p>This is your LAST CHANCE to purchase any product from <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26">my shop </a>at a 40% discount - PU or CU!</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26"><img title="podnsd2011sm.jpg" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/podnsd2011sm.jpg" border="0" alt="podnsd2011sm.jpg" /></a></p><p>The Designers at PDW have a TON of stuff on sale, specials, two for deals, and more...and it all ends TONIGHT so don't miss out!</p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-71664061277861044582011-10-03T21:15:00.001-04:002011-10-03T21:16:16.385-04:00Mac Attack Monday: File Browsing Alternatives<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Mac Software Alternatives: Finder</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">While the Finder application does what it's name implies, I think it stops short in delivering many of the features we really need. It does browse through many file types and allows us to perform the basic tasks; however there are other applications out there that I think offer the features I most use and look for.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">One option is Pathfinder (<a href="http://www.cocoatech.com/">http://www.cocoatech.com/</a>). Utilizing a dual pane browsing system, you can easily navigate to where you want to be in one pane, while retaining a static position in the second. Another couple of useful features they offer are tabs and bookmarks to easily keep your place with any file or folder you choose. Particularly helpful if you have a set of items you access often, or even if you want to set up a group of files by context or project.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">A function that, coming from a Windows based PC to a Mac I missed, was being able to “cut” a file from one location and “paste” it in another. Finder allows you to copy and paste, but not to actually remove the file from one folder and place it in another. Even if you drag from one Finder window to a second, the best you can hope for is that the file will copy and paste a duplicate of itself in the new location. Sometimes that's just not what I want – being the organizational freak that I am.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Command clicking on a file brings up the usual alternate menu options but with a few more bells and whistles. You could always assign categories, but with PathFinder you can cut, copy path, choose which program opens that particular file, compress and email, and utilize any number of applications that work with it. For example, I use the program Notebook by Circus Ponies Software (<a href="http://www.circusponies.com/">http://www.circusponies.com/</a>) to capture many of my thoughts and concepts when I'm designing. It's a nice way to do a flow chart with graphics, links, lists, etc. I can send whatever file I Command click on to this program in PathFinder without having to take the extra steps to open the application and then drag and drop the file in.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If you want to try it before you decide whether or not it's for you, the site offers a free 30 day trial license. At the end of the 30 days if you wish to continue you'll need to purchase a full license for $39.95, but I can tell you that it's well worth it. I've used PathFinder for almost two years and have yet to be unhappy with its features or performance, and would highly recommend it if you're looking for a file browser that has the potential for so much more.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-41441550282303292292011-09-24T21:02:00.001-04:002011-09-24T21:17:08.836-04:00NEW RELEASE & SALE!<p><strong>My newest release, <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6284&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">Sit Stay Run Play</a> is on sale for 40% off through Sunday, September 25th along with my <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26" target="_blank">ENTIRE personal use product line</a>! It's available as individual pieces as well as an economic bundle!</strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6288&cat=0&page=1"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod_ssrp_bundle_MED.jpg" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/pod_ssrp_bundle_MED.jpg" border="0" alt="pod_ssrp_bundle_MED.jpg" /></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Here are some amazing layouts by the Plain Digital Wrapper Creative Team using, "Sit Stay Run Play"!</strong></p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="p34661-destiney-loves-chico.jpg" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YC5A0e0-OxE/Tn6BC4gfLjI/AAAAAAAAAGM/At4riPLLl70/p34661-destiney-loves-chico.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="P34661 destiney loves chico" width="300" height="300" /></p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="life-is-good.jpg" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r0gpJ4p-YSc/Tn6BDXTuyVI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/t7rAwHSc0u4/life-is-good.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Life is good" width="300" height="300" /></p><p style="font-size: 10px;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="scooby.jpg" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qzq_UQfh2ug/Tn6BEJ79ZsI/AAAAAAAAAGU/i58lWL1-Eyg/scooby.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Scooby" width="300" height="300" /></p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="mikey.jpg" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rc-XN4xSQCE/Tn6BE176leI/AAAAAAAAAGY/v2F36yITmPA/mikey.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Mikey" width="300" height="300" /></p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-18265832660466169732011-09-11T18:44:00.001-04:002011-09-11T18:44:56.956-04:00You never know what you had until...<p>..your trusty Macbook pro decides not to work for you.</p><p>Yep it pretty much wouldn't open anything faster than a snail's pace uphill in the wintertime this week - except Photoshop. I know, right - the ONE program that we KNOW is a resource hog was booting up just fine and everything else wasn't. I loaded Tech Tools Deluxe (came with my Apple Care plan), scanned, had it repair some inconsistencies in my volume structure and still nothing. So I figured that I'd start uninstalling the programs that I suspected were the culprits. First was Microsoft Office. I know...a MS product on my Mac lol but I swear it worked fine until this week. Specifically, Outlook functioned fine until this week. In any case I uninstalled all of my office products, and then MacKeeper Pro because that was the most recent addition to my applications.</p><p>Whaddaya know...it fixed it like nobodies business! I was doing a little victory dance that probably rivaled Elaine's "dancing" in Seinfeld, but what the heck, I figured it out all by myself :P The end result is, I had to go back to using Apple Mail - not my favorite mail app, but it works and I can get it to do what I need it to. and my computer has never worked more efficiently. Unbelievable, considering I've had this Macbook since February 2009.</p><p> </p><p>In any case I wanted to share something really exciting with you! I was spotlighted at Plain Digital Wrapper this week :) My kit, "I<a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=3928&cat=0&page=3">t's Your Birthday</a>" has some neat goodies created by our talented Creative Team for you! There will be three free downloads available - one on our PDW newsletter (sign up <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/home.php">HERE</a> to receive it), our <a href="http://plaindigitalwrapper.com/blog/">blog</a>, and on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/plaindigitalwrapper">Facebook page</a>.</p><p>Here are some of the amazing layouts and projects created using the kit:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=9ro9b8cab&et=1107535149653&s=1&e=001D_ZmcjuToVwlgxjnxW4igY0Zp2VMSAqq1yf1pUPy1ibxqwkg4PeMVIMpeGFAiWqp3ERO-Ze9sIDOx9rEt_xotsUFwbxRp1AOQh9vGiukVdJLTD40AWbxOp2hsqoAB6Abp0GNLkN6P3yJPkGAK3KfT_HqiMBOjwGpTDLwUoU73IEhaLi1-jA7bH6AYpgdvH0XTrvYU8w-D3Q=" target="_blank"></a><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/athena_itsyourbirthday_mrscwooddell1WEB.jpg" alt="" /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=9ro9b8cab&et=1107535149653&s=1&e=001D_ZmcjuToVwlgxjnxW4igY0Zp2VMSAqq1yf1pUPy1ibxqwkg4PeMVIMpeGFAiWqp3ERO-Ze9sIDOx9rEt_xotsUFwbxRp1AOQh9vGiukVdJLTD40AWbxOp2hsqoAB6Abp0GNLkN6P3yJPkGAK3KfT_HqiMBOjwGpTDLwUoU73IEhaLi1-jA7bH6AYpgdvH0XTrvYU8w-D3Q=" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/birthday4.jpg" alt="" /></a><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo312/moffsgirl/CT%20PDW/Birthday-Blur-left-web.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo312/moffsgirl/CT%20PDW/Birthday-Blur-right-web.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x252/franlk/HappyBirthday-2.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq26/Atusia/2---Terrific-2.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq26/Atusia/1-AC---15-candles.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/medium/POD_athena_itsyourbirthday-card.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/781/2011-09-goofy-goggles.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/500/DLPatt_21stBirthday.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/owen9bday.jpg" alt="" /><img style="border: 0px solid; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/4th-Birthday-to-upload.jpg" alt="" /></p><p>I have a coupon for you to score 40% off of the "It's Your Birthday" page kit good through September 31st, 2011 - just use the code <strong>iluvcake </strong>to receive your discount!</p><p> </p><p> </p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-57825076575154789272011-08-13T22:27:00.001-04:002011-08-20T18:42:44.724-04:00New Release - Baja - Limited Discount Pricing!<p>Remember when I had the neat little give away at the iNSD chat and when I was the 'Featured Designer' at Plain Digital Wrapper? Well I loved the color palette so much that I ended up creating an entire kit from it! I released <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6176&cat=0&page=1">"Baja"</a> yesterday at my Plain Digital Wrapper Shoppe and it will be on sale for 42% off of the retail pricing through Sunday night!</p><p>If you missed the Baja goodies that I gave away during the iNSD chat and my 'Featured Designer' spot at PDW, never fear - I have compiled them into a <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6177&cat=0&page=1">Baja Add On Bundle</a> and have them also for sale at a 33% discount in the shoppe! I've also got a set of clusters that aren't in the shoppe YET but you can get them here for FREE before anyone else!</p><p>So grab the download link for the clusters below - and I promise you, you'll want the rest of the kit!</p><p><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6176&cat=0&page=1"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod_baja_LRG.jpg" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RnM0FjnwTAU/TkcycytLTqI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/P2pC7G6wvN4/pod_baja_LRG.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Pod baja LRG" width="400" height="400" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=6177&cat=0&page=1"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod_baja_addonbundle_LRG.jpg" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-21M5lsmcLqE/Tkcydsy30vI/AAAAAAAAAFU/mEQAy8iHr0s/pod_baja_addonbundle_LRG.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Pod baja addonbundle LRG" width="400" height="400" /></a><a href="http://sn.im/ug0te-kxa"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod_baja_clusters_LRG.jpg" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bsA9UrwzeIk/TkcyeBwJx1I/AAAAAAAAAFY/JzzXZneY3XY/pod_baja_clusters_LRG.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="Pod baja clusters LRG" width="400" height="400" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I'm Sorry...this offer has expired - check this blog often for future freebies!!!</strong></p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-91006439875917709672011-05-30T10:55:00.001-04:002011-05-30T10:55:29.458-04:00Crazy? Who's Crazy?? Not me....lol<p>Well I was so excited about my Featured Designer spot at Plain Digital Wrapper that I jumped the gun by a week lol...so read the post below (dated May 23rd) to see what goody I have for you to download!</p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-38729171955262828692011-05-23T22:04:00.001-04:002011-05-30T10:54:09.390-04:00A little Baja to get you through the day<p> </p><p>So, I'm the Featured Designer this week at <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26">Plain Digital Wrapper</a> and in honor of that, as well as a vain attempt at combating all of this freaky rain we're having, I've got a paper add on freebie for you :)</p><p>Baja will be a full kit (and then some) that will be coming out soon, but here's a taste of whats to come!</p><p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="pod_baja_addon_LRG.jpg" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bsX_cvasRaU/TdsSIJyHF7I/AAAAAAAAAD4/3DIBeKk7jGo/pod_baja_addon_LRG.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" alt="pod_baja_addon_LRG.jpg" width="400" height="400" /></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Download Add On Paper Pack </strong><a href="https://www.yousendit.com/download/dkJxYnV3YTIzMWxjR0E9PQ"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p> </p><p> </p>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-77743798207492513652010-11-07T18:57:00.001-05:002010-11-07T18:57:57.850-05:00New Twist on an "Old" StandardWe're all familiar with the traditional Jack O' Lanterns that you see all over during the Halloween season - but I've come to look forward to the interesting twist that one local Beauty Salon puts on an old favorite.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3715347193/gals-guys-hair-styling-north-grafton">Gals and Guys Salon</a> in Grafton, MA has a contest every year for their staff to decorate pumpkins for the clientele to vote on their favorite. Prizes differ every year, but I've seen that the staff there really let their creativity flow. They don't limit how they decorate the pumpkins and this year was no exception. I apologize because for some reason, my point & shoot camera really didn't work well - if there was even a hint of a tremor in my hand, the photo came out blurry. I guess I might have to start carrying around the canon (riiiight...that's a bag and a half!).<br /><br />Without further ado - here are the photos I took. There were 8 entries this year, but unfortunately one of them was not available when I went to the salon. Apparently it had started to rot lol.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5152959850" title="View '100_0129b' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="240" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/5152959850_d1fbf91e7f_m.jpg" alt="100_0129b" width="215" title="100_0129b"/></a><br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5152350795" title="View '100_0136b' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="204" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/5152350795_f0ff3164a9_m.jpg" alt="100_0136b" width="240" title="100_0136b"/></a><br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5152350521" title="View '100_0131b' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="240" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1188/5152350521_755f1008ca_m.jpg" alt="100_0131b" width="232" title="100_0131b"/></a><br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5146879813" title="View '100_0133' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="180" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1427/5146879813_3120d34932_m.jpg" alt="100_0133" width="240" title="100_0133"/></a><br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5146871959" title="View '100_0137' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="180" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1128/5146871959_2560bff1c5_m.jpg" alt="100_0137" width="240" title="100_0137"/></a><br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5146871561" title="View '100_0135' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="180" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/5146871561_cf7536589b_m.jpg" alt="100_0135" width="240" title="100_0135"/></a><br><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50676355@N00/5147474070" title="View '100_0130' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="180" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1205/5147474070_b5cf1410f7_m.jpg" alt="100_0130" width="240" title="100_0130"/></a><P><P><br /><br />Aren't these too cute? Makes me want to head out to my local supermarket or farm stand and see if I can't turn out something half as good :)Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-62587956462010499542010-10-24T18:24:00.002-04:002010-10-24T18:27:15.894-04:00PDW is Looking for a Few Good Designers!Have you heard about the Design Team Call that's going on at Plain Digital Wrapper?<br /><br /><img alt="designcall.jpg" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/500/medium/DesignerRequest-copy.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="designcall.jpg" width="400" /><br /><br />Just send a quick email to <a href="mailto:designer@plaindigitalwrapper.com">designer@plaindigitalwrapper.com</a> by October 31st, 2010 to apply! I can personally attest that I have never felt more at home anywhere else (and I've been on staff at a few shops). We are a caring, fun and creative group dedicated to making sure we offer our customers the finest in digital scrapbooking products.Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-20467747990036271432010-10-17T18:27:00.001-04:002010-10-17T18:27:10.505-04:00Blogtoberfest has come to PDW!This week we are celebrating our very first Blogtoberfest at Plain Digital Wrapper! Each of the blogs listed below has a download link to a portion of a past PDW Team Kit - you will grab a piece at each stop you visit with :) Just click the "trick or Treat" graphic at the bottom of this post to grab the piece that I'm offering here :)<br /><br />I'd love it if you left me a quick comment to let me know that you visited, but it's not a requirement - I just want you to have fun!<br /><br />One more thing, if you post a Layout using at least part of the Blogtoberfest kit this week, you will be entered into a random drawing for a $15.00 Coupon to the shop!<br /><br />1. PDW Blog <a href="http://plaindigitalwrapper.com/blog/">http://plaindigitalwrapper.com/blog/</a><br><br />2. PDW facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/plaindigitalwrapper">http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/plaindigitalwrapper</a><br><br />3. Southern Creek Designs blog <a href="http://thereisafineline.blogspot.com/">http://thereisafineline.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />4. Donna <a href="http://pixel-mischief.blogspot.com/">http://pixel-mischief.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />5. Lori <a href="http://ldhoriginals.blogspot.com/">http://ldhoriginals.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />6. Susie <a href="http://suslyngloscraps.blogspot.com/">http://suslyngloscraps.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />7. Jemy <a href="http://craftyinsomniac.blogspot.com">http://craftyinsomniac.blogspot.com</a><br><br />8. Katers <a href="http://kater07.blogspot.com/">http://kater07.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />9. Lynn <a href="http://pasteoptionaldesigns.blogspot.com">http://pasteoptionaldesigns.blogspot.com</a><br><br />10. Marla <a href="http://mscrafts8.blogspot.com/">http://mscrafts8.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />11. Kimeric <a href="http://kimerickreations.blogspot.com">http://kimerickreations.blogspot.com</a><br><br />12. Becki <a href="http://crazsquawcreations.blogspot.com/">http://crazsquawcreations.blogspot.com/<br /></a><br>13. Vicki <a href="http://txbubbles-bubblesbabbles.blogspot.com/">http://txbubbles-bubblesbabbles.blogspot.com/</a><br><br />14. Sondra <a href="http://rosemarythyme.wordpress.com/">http://rosemarythyme.wordpress.com/</a><br><br />15. ScrapDZines <a href="http://scrapdzines.blogspot.com/">http://scrapdzines.blogspot.com/</a><br><br><a href="http://bit.ly/aayhvc" title="View '2006_06300063' on Flickr.com"><img border="0" style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" height="400" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/BlogPagelink.jpg" alt="2006_06300063" width="400" title="blogtoberfest"/></a>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-29917422962223061152010-10-16T20:34:00.001-04:002010-10-16T20:34:39.853-04:00Something really cuteAnyone who knows me well knows that the word "cute" doesn't usually exit my mouth for any reason. It's just not a term I've ever been fond of - no reason in particular, it just "is".<br /><br />Anyhow I was in Target this week for a plastic container to hold cereal in, and as it usually does, I find all sorts of other things that I have to have. This was THE thing this time:<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TLpEnjMEp6I/AAAAAAAAADo/ZG_csMV3uew/pumpkinbanksm.jpg?imgmax=800" alt="pumpkinbanksm.jpg" title="pumpkinbanksm.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="374" /><br /><br />(The photo was taken with my cell phone in my office at work - I thought it would be a nice, simple decoration for the holiday.)<br /><br />Target had a whole slew of these banks all dolled up as different Halloween costumes - you can see their complete collection <a href="http://www.target.com/s?keywords=halloween+piggy+bank&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0">here</a>. They're $8.00 a piece but if you're looking for something unique, I think they're, well, cute.<br /><br />I did also see some that were done up with tiara's which I thought might be neat as a birthday present for a girl (maybe with some money in the bank to "start them off"), but I can't find any examples on the store's website to show off.<br /><br />How do YOU decorate for Halloween at home? In the office?<br /><br />Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-16375496626531211572010-08-31T21:52:00.006-04:002010-10-11T17:36:40.506-04:00Brand NEW Commercial Use Booty Bag!<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Before I get going, let me be clear about two things:<br /><br />1. I've been horribly neglectful of my blog.<br />2. No matter how many times I SAY I'll be better about posting to it, I fail miserably.<br /><br />However, I WILL try to do my best to update this regularly. I've been on a little bit of a sabbatical from all of the normal design & promote routine I once had. Work has been VERY full, and any mojo I had went the way of the dodo bird :P<br /><br />Nevertheless, I've had some new products come out lately - and one that will be released tomorrow :)<br /><br />My 2010 Commercial Use Booty Bag!<br /><br />Huh?<br /><br />September 19th has the distinction of being "<a href="http://www.talklikeapirate.com/">Talk Like a Pirate Day</a>" and Plain Digital Wrapper is throwing a month long TLAP shindig!!! Tomorrow we'll kick off our Booty (grab) bag sale - for one week the Designers will have these juicy little treasures under wraps but for sale at a BIG STEAL! A 3 product bag is $3 and a 5 product bag is just $5 - can't beat that!<br /><br />I can tell you that my bag is not gender or seasonal specific, and I'm sure you'll love the contents. These are some of my best products to date :)<br /><br />Wanna sneak peek?<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH20UkM991I/AAAAAAAAADQ/_qPIJQ4KCwE/s1600/pod_bootybag2010_MED.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH20UkM991I/AAAAAAAAADQ/_qPIJQ4KCwE/s400/pod_bootybag2010_MED.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511759784379807570" border="0"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH20GQ5oMhI/AAAAAAAAADI/kYhoLTYRkhA/s1600/pod_cuvegtemps_MED.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH20GQ5oMhI/AAAAAAAAADI/kYhoLTYRkhA/s400/pod_cuvegtemps_MED.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511759538680246802" border="0"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH2z9hj1chI/AAAAAAAAADA/rWs4xkd5njE/s1600/pod_cufruittemps_MED.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH2z9hj1chI/AAAAAAAAADA/rWs4xkd5njE/s400/pod_cufruittemps_MED.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511759388533420562" border="0"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH2zwMFm_5I/AAAAAAAAAC4/KA_QwbuNYww/s1600/pod_doodlealpha_MED.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_S4O1E2RFA7o/TH2zwMFm_5I/AAAAAAAAAC4/KA_QwbuNYww/s400/pod_doodlealpha_MED.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511759159431200658" border="0"></a></div><br /><br />Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-39171084319405777992009-07-11T01:15:00.003-04:002009-07-11T14:55:45.508-04:00Another Challenge for you!!Hiya!! We have another challenge for you!! We want you to create a LO with a quote. It can be a meaningful quote, silly, funny, serious, whatever you want!! And, of course, we have prizes!! Once the LOs are all done, the CT will vote on a winner. Said winner will receive a $10 coupon to the <a href="http://tr.im/rQFm">Paste Optional Designs</a> store at Plain Digital Wrapper!! And, we will use a random number generator to pick a winner who will receive a $5 coupon! So, all you have to do to enter is create a layout using a quote, post it in a gallery, and leave a comment here with a link to your layout!! You don't have to use a Paste Optional kit but, we do love seeing them in use!! If you use a POD kit, please, post in the gallery at <a href="http://tr.im/rQGh">PDW</a><br /><br />A little inspiration!<br /><a href="http://tr.im/rQRT"><img style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/breaths.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Now, show us what you've got!!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08392525998664260664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-3994849489929950572009-07-03T13:46:00.004-04:002009-07-03T13:50:23.279-04:00A Beautiful LO!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;">There are those times when you see a LO and it just blows you away. Sometimes it's the color selection, or the photo, or just the simplicty of the design that allows a very powerful story to be shared. I want to share a LO from one of our RAK winners that I absolutely LOVE by Dida :)<br /><br /></span><div align="center"><a href="http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?p=2010180#post2010180" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"><img src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/Featured%20LO/angel.jpg" style="max-width: 800px; width: 364px; height: 364px;" /></span></a><br /><br /><div align="left">Well done, Dida!!!<br /></div></div><br /><br /></div>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-22478603535079734332009-06-19T11:04:00.005-04:002009-07-12T14:31:54.383-04:00New Challenge Freebie!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here's a new freebie that goes with the Challenge Kit and QP Pack.<br />Take Part in the <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://pasteoptionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2009/06/paste-optional-designs-layout-challenge.html">CHALLENGE</a></span> and receive the kit FREE!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ms-7ozqqDo8/SjupOPE4B6I/AAAAAAAAAOo/5OJ3bDEk-Fk/s1600-h/pod_folderlabels_LRG.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ms-7ozqqDo8/SjupOPE4B6I/AAAAAAAAAOo/5OJ3bDEk-Fk/s320/pod_folderlabels_LRG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349055044462839714" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>We're sorry, this download offer has expired. Please check back for NEW free samples!<br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14962320521828209211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-3892237005067453612009-06-17T23:27:00.004-04:002009-06-17T23:31:52.159-04:00I have a Freebie Template Pack for you.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I thought you'd all love a template pack to use with all the cool kits you've got!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ms-7ozqqDo8/Sjm0o3dhy0I/AAAAAAAAAOA/BmOyxN8nAws/s1600-h/Katie_TemplatePack_09001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ms-7ozqqDo8/Sjm0o3dhy0I/AAAAAAAAAOA/BmOyxN8nAws/s320/Katie_TemplatePack_09001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348504646654741314" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/112566919/d5b2c41/Katie_TemplatePack_09001.html">Download here! </a><br />Don't forget to leave some love!<br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14962320521828209211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-85481868475068050322009-06-17T13:01:00.004-04:002009-07-12T13:13:07.948-04:00Today's Challenge Freebie<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">We have a new challenge Freebie for you.</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/freebies/athena_pasteoptional_paperflower_LR.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/freebies/athena_pasteoptional_paperflower_LR.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">We're sorry, this download offer has expired. Please check back for NEW free samples!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Post your List Layout to <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/592" target="_blank">The POD Gallery</a> and link us up here on the blog.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Each participant will receive Cool Touch by Paste Optional Designs,</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >just for participating!!!!!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/images/P/athena_cooltouch_MED.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/images/P/athena_cooltouch_MED.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=4406&cat=0&page=">Click Here to see what comes in your kit!</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">After all the submissions are in, we'll choose our favorite LO.<br />The winner will receive the Cool Touch QP pack,</div><div style="text-align: center;" class="im"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/JamiesCreations/folder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/JamiesCreations/folder.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">which coordinates with the Cool Touch Page Kit, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">your participation gift</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Link us up and receive <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=4406&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">Cool Touch,</a> today!</div><div style="text-align: center;" class="im"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">We'd love it if you used </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26" target="_blank">POD products</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, but this challenge is product open - use anything you like.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Layouts are due by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, June 21st.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Not sure where to start? Need some ideas?</span><br /><ul style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><li>5 Things I Love About You</li><li>5 Reasons to Live in Florida</li><li>10 Reasons to Visit the Beach</li><li>Top 5 Best Books</li><li>20 Questions to ask ...<br /></li><li>5 Favorite/Dream Vacation Spots</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Little Inspiration!</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/5reasons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/5reasons.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/500/Paste-Eater.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/500/Paste-Eater.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's a little gift for stopping by.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/paigeandsaige/POD_CoolTouch_QP_Freebie2copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/paigeandsaige/POD_CoolTouch_QP_Freebie2copy.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:6;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.box.net/shared/oxo98i14vn">DOWNLOAD</a></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thanks so much for dropping by! We look forward to seeing your wonderful pages.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14962320521828209211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-29650932434944836952009-06-14T20:45:00.015-04:002009-07-12T13:12:17.861-04:00Paste Optional Designs Layout Challenge<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);font-size:180%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We have a challenge for you.</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Post your List Layout to <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/592" target="_blank">The POD Gallery</a> and link us up here on the blog.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Each participant will receive Cool Touch by Paste Optional Designs,</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >just for participating!!!!!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/images/P/athena_cooltouch_MED.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/images/P/athena_cooltouch_MED.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=4406&cat=0&page=">Click Here to see what comes in your kit!</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">After all the submissions are in, we'll choose our favorite LO.<br />The winner will receive the Cool Touch QP pack,</div><div style="text-align: center;" class="im"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/JamiesCreations/folder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/JamiesCreations/folder.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">which coordinates with the Cool Touch Page Kit, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">your participation gift</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Link us up and receive <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=4406&cat=0&page=1" target="_blank">Cool Touch,</a> today!</div><div style="text-align: center;" class="im"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">We'd love it if you used </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26" target="_blank">POD products</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">, but this challenge is product open - use anything you like.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Layouts are due by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, June 21st.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Not sure where to start? Need some ideas?</span><br /><ul style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><li>5 Things I Love About You</li><li>5 Reasons to Live in Florida</li><li>10 Reasons to Visit the Beach</li><li>Top 5 Best Books</li><li>20 Questions to ask ...<br /></li><li>5 Favorite/Dream Vacation Spots</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Little Inspiration!</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/5reasons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/592/5reasons.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/500/Paste-Eater.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/500/Paste-Eater.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's a little gift for stopping by.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/paigeandsaige/POD_CoolTouch_QP_Freebie2copy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 352px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/paigeandsaige/POD_CoolTouch_QP_Freebie2copy.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />We're sorry, this download offer has expired. Please check back for NEW free samples!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thanks so much for dropping by! We look forward to seeing your wonderful pages.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14962320521828209211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-26424923631257669782009-06-04T21:29:00.006-04:002009-06-06T00:35:59.195-04:00Hybrid freebie!!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey everyone! Jamie here with a hybrid freebie for you!! I used the new kit, <a href="http://tinyurl.com/pyd9j9">Cool Touch.</a> Isn't it gorgeous?!?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/product%20previews/athena_cooltouch_LRG.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss175/pasteoptional/product%20previews/athena_cooltouch_LRG.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And, here's the goodie I have for you, it's a candy bar wrapper! I left the journaling block blank so you can add whatever text you need!! Then, just wrap up a yummy bar of chocolate and, instant gift!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qFJlFSd9F2k/Sih3CyT2pNI/AAAAAAAAAKI/YSeCKEeTork/s1600-h/cooltouchcandywrapper.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qFJlFSd9F2k/Sih3CyT2pNI/AAAAAAAAAKI/YSeCKEeTork/s400/cooltouchcandywrapper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343651847623582930" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Just click <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/h2vaffxkba">HERE</a> to grab it!!<br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08392525998664260664noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-45130725703948035812009-06-01T21:48:00.001-04:002009-06-02T22:50:10.199-04:00Announcing: My BRAND NEW Creative Team!!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">I am so proud and excited to announce my new Creative Team (called the 'Paste Eaters'):<br /><br />Annette<br />Chris<br />Denise<br />Jamie<br />Katie<br />Kelly<br />Laura<br />Lisa<br />Meghann<br />Tonje<br /><br /><br />These ladies have been hard at work coming up with new ideas for contests, products, samples as well as posting examples of their creative goodness already! I know you'll be as inspired and impressed as I already am :)<br /></div>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-83853640960127523722009-05-21T22:13:00.000-04:002009-05-31T13:10:29.462-04:00A little "something" for you :)I'm running an "It's my Birthday!" sale in my <a href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26">Plain Digital Wrapper</a> store! From Tonight (Thursday, May 21st - through Monday, May 25th, 2009) my entire store is 35% off :) And, because you visited my blog, you get an additional 15% off - so that brings the total discount to 50% !! Use coupon code: <span style="font-weight: bold;">bday2me </span>(good for 15% through May 25th, 2009) to get you to the 50% mark. Yes, it's THAT easy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=26"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__y1ZYsAIen0/ShYQEOD80-I/AAAAAAAAAGM/cazenNyaFkU/s400/2009bdayad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338472072974488546" border="0" /></a>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1778936395685307910.post-14601124640782146132009-05-16T13:25:00.000-04:002009-05-31T13:10:29.462-04:00Speed Scrap 9pm CST 5/16/09 @ PDW!We're holding our weekly Speed Scrap Chat/Challenge at <a href="http://plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/">Plain Digital Wrapper</a> and I have to tell you if you can set aside an hour or so to do it you will love it! I'm not the most prolific of scrappers, but I can tell you that participating in the speed scrap has really allowed me to grow as a scrapper. I get to experiment with different styles (as chosen by the host), and then when we're actually putting the Layout together I don't have time to "over think" things. It produces some really interesting and pretty results!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://plaindigitalwrapper.com/chat/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__y1ZYsAIen0/Sg7412o1jDI/AAAAAAAAAF8/9IP9pI5QkoU/s320/ssad515_sm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336476212564167730" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Paste Optional Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10760106203462555444noreply@blogger.com0