NEW BLOG - THIS BLOG IS CLOSED

Hi everyone - first let me thank you so much for your wonderful support in my growth. I am very excited about the amazing opportunities and events coming up. You'll have to continue to follow me to my new blog -

http://www.steelcityscraps.com

So, this will be my last post on this blog, and in a week or so I will delete it and remove all the freebies. If you are worried you will miss something - please sign up for my newsletter here.

See you on the flip side, and thanks so much, you guys, for your support!!!

iRock and another train of the blog freebie kind!

WELCOME TRAIN RIDERS!!!

You guys! I couldn't be more excited about this new release! Laura and I are excited at how well it's been received and at the INCREDIBLE layouts we've seen created with the kit already!

Here are the full previews:

FULL KIT:

ALPHA:PAPERS:

ELEMENTS:

Here are some kick butt CT layouts --- and if you didn't know it {MAN} do we have the best CT around!!!! I'll tell you what - they never cease to impress, amaze and inspire me!

From Jane: From Val:

Two from Christie (Christie Lemmon Designs):From Kimi:
((if you have seen this commercial... you'll 'get it'.... SO FUNNY))

If you are interested in this kit --- we have something special for you !! For a limited time - my blog readers and newsletter subscribers can receive $1 off this kit !!!! You can click the coupon to be taken to the item in the shop too!! So, that brings me to the reason you guys are probably here! The free stuffs !

I really wasn't sure I wanted to get in on this blog train... the colors where not calling me, but I thought about all those 'little ones and their daddies' and seeing how much my daughters look up to their Daddy. Even hearing them call him Daddy just melts my heart sometimes, and that's when I knew I had to participate.So, Steel City Scraps presents to you this months blog train freebie: MY FAVORITE GUY
Thanks for stopping by my blog for this freebie.

I hope you'll take the time to sign up for my newsletter here. I send out exclusive freebies and coupons just for my followers!

In case you didn't know, I am in a new shop - INSPIRATION LANE!! I hope you will come around and check me out over in my new digs :)

Your next stop on this bloggity train train is Designs by Krazy Mary

Don't forget, if you get lost -- make your way back to our Blog Train Blog here.

We are all in different time zones, all over this wonder world, so please be patient and check back for any portions not available yet.

iRock --- a funky new collab with Simply.Scraps!

Hey there everyone!!! I am back with some exciting news! Laura {simply.scraps} and I just finished up a 'FAB COLLAB' and guess what ... you won't believe it....

IT'S A BOY KIT YA'LL!!!!

I know, I know -- get the smelling salts for those who have passed out!

We are PUMPED about it - here is a SNEAK PEEK FOR YOU :)
If you are interested in doing a one kit CT call - you can click the {sneak peek} to check out Laura's post at DST and answer the call !!!

I can't wait to see what my creative team does with this - they are probably used to my 'girly-ness' !!! I hope they aren't still passed out !!!

This new release hits the shelf over at INSPIRATION LANE on Saturday, May 30th! Be on the look out!

Grand Opening at Inspiration Lane - BLOG TRAIN!

Well, hello everyone !! I guess you knew this was coming, but with every door that closes, another one opens.

I am happy to announcement that my GRAND OPENING AT INSPIRATION LANE is on Saturday, May 23rd!!

To celebrate I have a few cool announcements!

First -- for my newsletter readers and blog followers... you always get extra savings for SALES!
Here is a little somethin, somethin just for you :)I have two new mini kits going into the shop today - Savannah and By Chance!I have FOUR products that will be $1.00 for SUPER SAVER SATURDAY at Inspiration Lane

Sugar Shack Template Pack

Neverland Mini

Shabby Sweet Mini

Simple Texture CU Overlays

Snag them while you can at only $1.00 each!

And now for your blog train riding pleasure :) This one was near and dear to my heart, I had to participate. My daughter Madelyn LOVES all things pirate, and typically pirate stuff is 'boyish'. We found a flag last year while we were in Hilton Head that read, PIRATE GIRL! So, for my Swann and Sparrow entry - I made it a little more 'girlish' !!You can download my portion here: STEEL CITY SCRAPS: SWANN AND SPARROW

Here are some awesome layouts my CT has created with it !

By Michelle:

By Janet:

ARRRRGHHH!!!! The train has arrived!

In celebration of all the new store fronts opening on Inspiration Lane, A whole bunch of us have gotten together and decided to give away a HUGE coordinated kit for you!

Everything you collect along the way will be created using this color palette:

The First stop is in the forums at IL : HERE

The blog list for the rest of the stops:
Stefanie
TheMommason
Melissa
Tracy
Julie
Shannon
Robyn
Sassy
Donna
Kiki
Petra
SuperBad
Sarah
Jen
Brandy
Diane
Rachel
Chris
Christie
Laura

Please keep in mind that we are all over the world, thus in different time zones. If someone does not have their link posted, check back a little later.All links will remain active at least until the end of May.

Thanks for stopping by :) I hope you will sign up for my newsletter! You can do so by clicking the sidebar link or here.

Store Closing Sale!

That's right! My Digital Candy Store is closing on 5.22.09, and you get extra savings until then! Discount will show on checkout !

Even though it came as a very big shock that Digital Candy was shutting down, I have decided to turn a negative into a positive! That is just my way !!! So, 40% off your total order is my way of doing just that!

Wondering where I am going? Well, you will be able to find my designs at Inspiration Lane beginning on 5.23.09 ! I am really excited about it, as it was one of my favorite places to shop! I hope you will pop over on the 23rd for my Grand Opening and wish me well (also watch for Grand Opening coupons especially for my newsletter readers and my blog followers!)

So, the hectic time is here - re-previewing everything and preparing for a new store! Luckily, I have a fabulous creative team who is willing to help me and I have to thank the wonderful ladies who are helping me with my previews: Jaime, Val and Mary!!! Thanks so much you guys!

I can't thank everyone enough for your continued support and confidence! I got so many wonderful PM's and emails after the announcement of the closing of DC, and it really solidified for me that the digi-scrapping community truly is a wonderful place despite recent events!

Speaking of recent events: Don't forget to check us out in THE DAILY SCRAPPER! The second download is now available!

That's all for now :) Be sure to pop over to Inspiration Lane and register so you can be there to cheer me on!!!
((hugs to all))

We are FEATURED in the DAILY SCRAPPER

SO Christie and I are so excited about THE DAILY SCRAPPER. Alice has been so wonderful to us and was such a pleasure to work with!

Last issue - I wrote an article about Christie and I, and it was published along with a layout I made with FRESH AIR in THE DAILY SCRAPPER!!! Can you believe it??? I was so happy!
You can check it out and read more about us here!

This issue- Christie and I are featured on the FREE KIT page giving away a beautiful new kit called SUNSHINE DAY! Here is the preview:
You can check it out here - and it is available in two downloads so you'll you have to check back for the second half!

In addition to the two featured in the Daily Scrapper with us (by Charmaine and Hillary), here are some BEAUTIFUL layouts our amazing creative team did with this kit!!!Thanks for checking us out! Please check back soon to find out where our new 'digital homes' may be!

From Sarah - A GREAT LIST to help with your NSD SHOPPING!

SALES (galore)
If you like actions and what not, I ran across this site - Eirene Designs.
Krissy W @ Elemental Scraps - shop is 50%... lots of CU and templates.
Digital Art Studio - entire store is 75% off
Commercial Create - brazilian CU only shop - 35% off everything plus lots of get this free stuff.
MoonDesigns - 40% off (lots of CU stuff) at Bouquet of Pixels
MoonDesigns - 50% off at ScrapMall
The DigiChick - 40% off
ScrapMatters - 40% off sale
Grabbags for NSD at ScrapMatters - most ore $3.
Scrap Orchard Farmers Market - extended
Scrap Orchard Grab Bags for NSD
Shabby Pickle $1 section
Elemental Scraps - 50% off entire store
Digiscrappers Brasil - loads of sales - some designer shops up to 50% off
Sugarplum Paperie - 40% for NSD
The DigiChick - 40% off
Faith Sisters - long list of sales for each designer - 25% - 88% off... lots of $1 sales also.
Gotta Pixel - 40% off store
Pickleberry Pop - 30% off store
Digital Scrapbook Obsession (dso) - 50% off entire store, including CU
Royanna F @ Divine Digital - everything is $1
Digital Crea - tons of kits on sale for $1
GoDigitalScrabbooking - 50% off store (sat - mon)
NDISB - most everyone is 50% off but some not. Here is a link of some specials.
Digital Freebies - 50% off everything, CU included
Funky Playground - 40% off store
Inspiration lane - $1 Saturday plus NSD sales 35% - 80% off
Wetfish Designs - Everything $2, Spend $20 get 50% off, $30 get 60% off, no coupon needed!
A Cherry on Top - big sales listed HERE
The LillyPad - 20% - 30% off
Digitals - 30% off or more on store
Ahhh Scrap - up to 50%, including CU
Digital Scrap Designs - 40% off all designers on Sat, 30% off on Sun.
Designs by Tina - 50% off
Enchanted Studio Scraps - 50% off entire store
two peas in a bucket - 15% off NSD sale
Divine Digitals CU grab bag - $12 - 23 Designers - 39 Products - 53 Downloads - Over 2 Gigs worth of files
Ellie Lash - 30% off only Sat... new kit previews on blog (girl tea kit)
Scrapbook Elements - 25% - 40% off plus $1 and $2 items in the doorbuster section
Digitreats - 50% off till monday (she is closing shop) use code: 4379VGR8
Sweet Shoppe Designs - 30% off storewide
Digital Candy - 30% off storewide
One Single Seed - 50% off digital and paper stores

FREE STUFFF
Free kit - Cosy Spring
Free paper pack at the DigiChick blog
Free kit at DST
Free kit at myscrapbookart - just join to get it!
Free Ribbon from Kimb
Free Papers that match a grab bag
Free kit - lovely girly by Jennysscraplace
No frills Alpha - FREE
Lottie Dottie Free Add-on
Free layered frames
Free Mothers Day mask
Free kit - big girls smile

Just Stuff
A new Grab Bag Reveal blog - awesome stuff out right now...
Everyday in May - you can get a new CU item for 99 cents
Jessica Sprague is offering two free classes
Flergs blog - there is a freebie but more than that is her Edward header - you have to check it out!
Cute hybrid paper purses - on sale for only $1.80
YUMMY Edward wallpaper - go here to grab

Sarah Cabana\

SPECIAL THANKS TO SARAH CABANA FOR COMPILING THIS LIST!!!!

Get ready --- NSD Weekend is here!

Oh, so so so much to tell you. First let me give you the run down of all the fabulous NSD events at DC for this weekend. First, my entire shop is on sale --- but here is an extra 'something' from me to you for being my blog readers (because you guys are the best!)

I'll be hosting the opening PREMIERE chat on Friday at 7pm and then a SPEED SCRAP at 10pm ! Prizes for attending each event!!!
Now, for this weekend's events we have BIG PRIZES to give away. For every challenge you complete and post, you will receive points and the participants with the three highest point values at the end of NSD will get Gift Certificates good at DC!!!

Check out the SCRAP - A - THON - beginning tonite at 7pm!

A Breath of Fresh Air - GREAT DEAL !!

For a limited time when you buy A BREATH OF FRESH AIR, you will get the coordinating FRESH AIR ALPHA for FREE!!!! Make sure you put both in your basket at check out :) Expires on 4.22
Here are the Full Previews: Kit, Paper and the coordinating alpha. Images are clickable :)Here are some FABULOUS AND STUNNING CT layouts created with the kit. Images are clickable. Please leave them some love.

From Amanda:From Kaytee:
From Charmaine:From Valerie:also from Valerie:

From Dina:
Lastly, don't forget to check my and Christie's INCREDIBLE DEALS coming up!!!And be sure to stop by for incredible fun and prizes to our Speed Scrap tonite: 10 EST only at Digital Candy!! Find us in the forum or in the chat room :)

Sneak Peek at my NEW KIT ! Coming on Wednesday to DC :)

Here is a SNEAK PEEK at my new kit coming on Wednesday to Digital Candy! It's called A BREATH OF FRESH AIR !!! It is 14 papers, 67 elements and sold separately is a coordinating FRESH AIR alpha!!!

Watch soon for EXCLUSIVE BLOG READER COUPON CODES for a lil saving on this beautiful kit!