getting fancy

For some reason, the font did not come through on the last image I posted, so here it is again, with the fancy "Santa's Sleigh" font that I like so much.

click to download, and enjoy!

Polar Express-ion

i LOVE the book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, and created this digi-migi to go with a gift I created for each student in my room based upon the text, which we read A LOT in my room.

On another note, I am still creating, and the shop is still open, however, I cannot keep up with all the demands of my other job, moving, and everything else in my life, so here's what I am proposing: I will just post freebies on this blog, and if something SPECTACULAR, AMAZINGLY AWESOME otherwise happens so I can create on a full time basis, I will go back to selling in the shop.

In the meantime, snatch up the freebies here, thank you for all your support and patience with me!

jen

I created this page with a Digi-stamp from the store. I used the "Dance like no one is watching" digi, but cut off the top portion and just used the bottom to finish out the title. I love these sweet pics of my DD as a "Flower Princess" at a dear friend's wedding 3 weeks ago. It was a wonderful day, the bride was stunning, the only thing I would change is for Karsyn and I to not be ill, sicne we were both on the mend with nasty sinus infections.

News from the homefront

Hello Paper Crafters!

October and November are quite busy for me, busier than I expected. The November Release is scheduled to go on as normal on the 17th, however, at this time, I am not planning a huge December release. Instead, I am formulating another idea in my head, we will have to see if it works out as I want it too.... so keep checking back for more, and the Nov. release on Tuesday the 17th.

TRICK or TREAT!

Happy Haunting to all you! My sweet little DD decided to be a witch this year for Halloween, so these 2 freebies are inspired from her. Click to each on to download, the buttonhole and digi-migi are yours for free! All I ask is that if you create something, please link it back to here. Thanks!

ALSO, Happy Sweetest Day to some of you, and for those who do not celebrate (like my hubby) Happy Saturday! Since today is the 17th, there are some new backgrounds, digi-migis, buttonholes, and more uploaded in the shop. Hop on over to www.shophandmade.com/SIWS to see what we have to offer now.

Isn't she a cutie? The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches, week #13. I know, I know, a day late and a dollar short, but I just had to share. The sentiment just might be available for *trick-or-treat* in the coming weeks, so keep checking back!

Lookin for something to do, hop on over the Tuesday Morning Sketches this week and check out the sponsor.... Might be someone you know! It's a great chance to win some new releases. :)

Have a great Saturday, I am off to look for my misplaced camera...

Brought To you By the Letter...

I know, it sounds like sesame street, right? Being home with a sick kid today, well, that's a lot of what we have been watching since 7 am. Anyways, it's a blustery kinda day here, but Sweet Sketch Wednesday will bring a smile to your day. Say It with Stamps, by Jen is the sponor this week. hop on over there to check out all the FANTASTIC uses for the September releases! Those ladies really, truly are amazing crafters.

A creation from Kelly

Check out this card by Kelly Landers over at My Bucket Overfloweth! I love how she used the background stamp , then covered it with leaves. And how about that trick with the twine and ribbon?

Ok, now I've got to get back to cleaning the house after posting this FREAKIN AWESOME CAREATION!

A Double Take!

This little lovely is for Sweet Sketch Wednesday's Sketch 15 Double Take. This week Arlana posted 2 sketches, and this is the only one I can get to work for me right now. I have some adjustments to make to the other sketch before I can say I am thrilled with my work.

This digi is available in the shop, and probably one of my top 5 favorite quotes from Emily Bronte. Thanks for looking!

THEY'RE HERE~

The September Release is here-- over 20 new digital stamps and 2 new backgrounds for your crafting pleasures. The stamps cover many topics, from Bible quotes, to autumn, quotes from famous people, and tributes to our girlfriends. Oh, and special pricing now on all new releases. With each purchase of 3 individual stamp sets, you get to choose a free one. So get on over to the Store Front, the doors are open and ready for crafting!

BACK at it~

This lovely sketch is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday's #14 sketch by Arlana. That background stamp will be available on the 17th for sale over in our shop, along with many, many new releases!

Hey, It's ME~ I'm still here, and with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! SIWS, by Jen is sponsoring some challenges, so look for us over at Tuesday Morning Sketches and Sweet Sketch Wednesday, just to name a few. So here's a digi just for you to use while I am getting the September '09 release ready.

And speaking of releases,... THANK YOU for all your support and kindness with the August release!

Where has the time gone????

Oh my word, I return to work on Monday, and it feels like FOREVER since I have stamped or been creative! Currently, all my creativity is being poured into my lesson plans and preparing my students for the adventures in third grade. I hope to get some more digital sentiments done this week for future collections, as well as catch up on my personal stamping. GRR-- who says we need to have these little things called job and a life??????? :)

Oh, and be watching some of our favorite challenges, as Say it With Stamps, by Jen will be sponsoring some prizes in the upcoming weeks.

Birthday gift for you!

In honor of my birthday, here's the special treat, as promised, for each of you! These are what I call buttonholes-- the circular middle is perfect for adding an embellishment, like a button. Enjoy, and please share with us what you create!

p.s.-- if you prefer a png file, please email me at go90feet @ hotmail.com (no spaces)

new stuff~

Happy Thursday! I know it has been awhile since my last post, but I am still here~ working on some stuff for the Sept and Oct releases.

Remember to stop by tomorrow for a *treat* for each of you. I will not be here tomorrow, as we are headed outta town to celebrate my birthday, but I will be glad to answer emails when I get home.

New Background~

Likey the background on this card? It is called "Defining Adventure." I love how it is used on this SU! Soft Suede in-colors with SU! Basic Brown to create a vintage look to go with the motor cycle from Prickly Pear stamps. This background is available now in the store for only $1, or as part of the entire release package with 30 other digital sentiments, backgrounds, word images and more for only $5.

WE'RE OPEN~

We are now open~ the store front is at www.shophandmade.com/store/SIWS. You can click on the banner above for now, and I will activate the link in my sie bar in the morning. Thank you so much for your kind words, support, and encouragement over the past few weeks.

Happy Creating!
~jen

And the Winn-ah IS....

Using Melissa Craig's patented random drawing system ;) CRAFTYANNY is the winner of our Bloggie Candy~ please contact me with your email address and mailing address for the goodies. (go90feet@hotmail.com). Thank you to all who posted and played along. Please stop by on Monday for our shop opening~

This card uses another Digi-Migi to be released on Monday. How cute is this card with the Digi-Migi below??

Here's a card featuring a Digi-Migi that will be available for sale on Monday. The Digi-Migi are larger quotes or sentiments that can be used as a focal point on a card.

*** Remember, there will be a special treat to each of you here on Friday, 8/21! ***

TGIF

GREETINGS STAMPERS/SCRAPPERS/ALL WHO ENJOY BLOGGIE CANDY!

Wow~ what a response I have had to that post. People from around the globe have posted, and I am thrilled at the resposne we have had! So much going on here at my house, preparing for back to school, thoroughly cleaning the house, and prepping for the upcoming Grand Opening!

Starting Monday morning, you will be able to get your hands on all the ones featured here, like the background from Sheri's card, and many more. Make sure you stop by next Friday for a *SPECIAL TREAT* for each and every visitor to this blog.

Til then, Happy Stamping!

Here's a preview of a creation using a background from the August '09 Release. To get this background, please join us on Monday for the big GRAND OPENING! My girlie Sher created this card, and the details can be found here

Remember to post a comment under the Blog Candy to be entered in the drawing to win it all-- everything in the picture and the entire AUG '09 Release!

u-pick

I've been working on some digi-migi's, one-liners, backgrounds, and buttonholes for future releases. Today's question is:

What would you like to see featured in future releases?

drawing time

Can you BELIEVE it~~ our release is less than one week away! Remember to leave a comment under the Blog Candy to get your name entered in the drawing to win all that cool stuff, and the entire August release. Do it fast, too, the drawing will be held on Sunday around noon Eastern time.

I'm a winner! Melissa over at TMS emailed me today and I won the random drawing just for playing along with her sketch last week. Melissa posts a new sketch each Tuesday morning, and we have until Sunday night to create and post. Woo-Hoo!

Speaking of winning sketches, SIWS, by Jen is sponsoring the sketch one week later in the fall. Be on the look out for us! And if you have a challenge ad are looking for sponsors, just contact me at go90feet @ hotmail.com and we can arrange something.


In the mean time, make sure you post a comment under the BLOG CANDY to be entered in the drawing!

TTFN~ (that's Tigger-talk for Ta-Ta For Now!)

Another Freebie, and I now have Inktegrity!

I made this super cute card for a few challenges, and I REALLY needed a sentiment for it, so I created one. :) The image is from Inktegrity by Joni, the one-liner used on the front of this card is available below (click to D/L). Enjoy, and please share with us what you create!

P.S.-- the details of this card can be found here

fees set, Grand Opening is 10 days away~

I'm running into some issues with fees from my online store and paypal, so I will not be able to offer the digi's as cheap as I wanted, but don't worry, they are still WAY reasonable~ the larger ones are $1 each, and the smaller ones are being sold as packages-- usaully 3-5 images per package for $1-$2/package.

But the BEST part is... I am still able to offer ALL 31 images (yes, that is a 2-digit #... 30+1!) for $5. I know that is a bit more than I originally wanted, but you get more images in the deal.

Happy Holidays!

This is a little one-liner I whipped up this afternoon to use on a stocking stuffer swap on SCS. I filled small containers with Jolly Ranchers and added this sentiment. Got the swap all packaged up for mailing, and wouldn't ya know it, I forgot to take a pic. I wouldlike to see your uses of this one-liner, so please share with us!

Click on image to D/L

I want CANDY~

I know a guy who`s tough but sweet

He`s so fine, he can`t be beat

He`s got everything that I desire

Sets the summer sun on fire

I want candy!

I want candy!

C'mon~ you know you wanna sing along! In honor of our upcoming Grand Opening and release, I am giving away BLOG CANDY! Sweet, delicious, calorie-free BLOGGIE TREATS! This is just a mini-give away, more like the check-out counter at Wal-mart, instead of the entire sweet shop. All you have to do is post a comment. So what's included you ask? Here's the run down:

• A clear set from Hanna Stamps
• A mini set from There She Goes
• Star Dust Stickles
• Prima flowers
• Ribbon, ribbon, ribbon!
• Brads
• Jumbo flowers
• Chipboard shapes
• Heidi Grace round clips
• * The ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE from S W I S, by Jen *

All you need to do to be entered in the drawing is post a comment! The candy will be given away on August 16th at 9 pm. So get the word out, and invite your friends to play along~

Buttonholes? Digi-migi's? One liners?

Greetings, everyone! What on earth are those-- buttonholes, digi-migis, one liners? These are the names of some of the different digital sentiment shapes.

Buttonholes: circle shaped sentiments with a hole in the middle for a button, an embelli, or whatever you like!

Digi-Migi's: larger digital sentiments with whole quotes that can be used as a focal image/quote. I thought of calling them "Digital Images", but "digi-migi's" are quick to say, and if ya say it fast enough, it sounds like "digital images."

One-liner: A quote in a linear shape, great for boarders and trim.

and some backgroudns will be offered as well, but for now, grab the freebies and start creating!

SNEAKY PEEKY~

This card using a Aug 09 Release was created by my friend and paper master crafter Sheri over at Paper Crafty's Creations. the image is Hippie Anya from TGF, but the sentiment is by me, and will be available as part of the Aug. 09 Package Release.

Look for more sneak peeks as the days draw closer to our Grand Opening on August 17th~

FREEBIE~

Isn't that so insightful? I saw it on a painting by a child while in the Children's Hospital ER Friday night. My DD KArsyn broke her arm, and while admiring the artwork made by patients of Nationwide Children's Hospital, I saw this written in a painting. It just blew me away, and I would love to give credit for the quote, but there was no identifying information on the painting.

This digital sentiment is a freebie, and if you download it for a creation, all I ask is a link back to this blog if you chose to post your artwork, along with a pic for us to see. (Click on the pic to D/L).

AND, here is a tut on how to make your own rub-on transfers using the digis you have. How cool is this!

Enjoy~

I'm back to work!

Now that we are home from vacay, and it was nice, I am back at work creating digital sentiments to be released on Aug 17th-- yeppers, it will be here before I know it! Anyways, being a teacher, I thought the August release would center around school/teachers/learning theme. I am busy creating 25-30 new digital sentiments and backgrounds for your pleasure and creations this fall.

Keep checking back for updates, and tell your friends where we are located! ;)

Construction Zone

this is where I intend to set up shop for my line of digital phrases and stamps. The digiphrases will be sell 4/$1 usually. Please keep checking back as I am doing some construction here. Thanks!

Jen