2 amazing blog trains and a gorgeous new kit!

Happy inter-National Scrapbooking Day!  There is a lot going on this weekend - a sale, a fantastic new kit, challenges and not one but TWO blog trains!  

First up - the kit!  Burst of Spring can't help but bring some cheer back! Perfect for sunny day, renewal and just plain ol' feeling good pages.  The bright colors and earthy elements are sure to put a smile on your face.

There's also a free glitter style pack with purchase for you to add some sparkle to your pages!




The CT has done an incredible job showcasing this kit, just check out this great inspiration:

Layout by Cath

Layout by Conny

Layout by Lisa 

Layout by Trina

Layout by Lisa

Layout by Sharon

Layout by Catherine

Layout by Gloria

MScraps is also having a huge sale - my store is 40% off, so if there are any previous releases you've been wanting to snag, NOW is the time to do so!   There's also a FWP for purchases over $10 or $20 store-wide - so check it out!

Add to this, there are a whole bunch of challenges on May 3rd to celebrate Scrapbooking Day.  I'm hosting the 'Every Little Bit' challenge, watch for it at 19:00 (GMT). I give you a free mini kit to play with, so be sure to come by and play on Saturday!  There will be prizes, of course!

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Blog Hop #1 - Something Kinda Wonderful

Click the image below to take you to my portion of this Blog Hop - Then click on the tab called Fan Freebie. Just be sure to "like" my fb page.  I hope you like it!  When you use it please leave a comment with your page so I can see it!

You should have come here from Joyful Heart Designs

Next Stop: Lisete Scrap.  

If you're totally lost, go to the first stop - MScraps Forum.

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Blog Hop #2 - Commercial Use 

The sale is also happening on our commercial use side of the store. You'll save 40% off my CU products. A bunch of us made a 2nd bloghop just for you. 

Here is my portion of the CU blog hop - click the preview to download.

Follow the hop starting here: http://www.mscraps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17495

You should have arrived from Heather T
and the next stop is Marta Designs

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Whew - I think that's it!  Thanks for making it to the end - hope to see you in the forum, celebrating one of our favorite holidays!

Stormy Sunshine and a couple of freebies

Get ready for some really pretty stuff! I was struggling for a name for these newest sets of packs and asked my team for ideas. My CTM Sharon captured the words to describe the colors and feel of this kit perfectly, by saying it reminded her of the sky after a rain but just before the rainbow. I have to agree. Thanks, Sharon!

There are a few extra packs this time...Besides the papers and elements, I made a cluster pack (I love em all!!!) and a fun alpha to match...actually that alpha will pretty much work with ANY kit, so check it out too. Now the good part...these packs are each either $1 or $2..but only for the first week of release...After that, the whole set combined would cost $11.50.

Amazing Layouts by the team!

by Cath

by Yvonne (Mijo)

by Sharon

by Cat

by Lisa

by Conny

by Jetje

both by Linda (hondachicc)

I saw this image on a facebook post and the funny thing is, the guy in the photo was not the first thing that caught my attention...LOL! It was the background on the wall! I made you a paper inspired by it and I am giving it away. Every time you use this overlay, think of Tyler.

....and

While you are there on my facebook page, click to sign up for my newsletter if you haven't already. I am giving away this quickpage.

And here is a reminder that Chateau Rose is part of April's Spotlight Sale. Save 25% through the end of the month. Last time for this pricing in a while!

Until next time,

Steampunk Marches on! NEW CU!

When I released Steampunk World last week, my creative team begged for plain hats so they could make their own hat creations.

Here is the result. I made a leather and silk versions. The band is removable so you can use it or place your own ribbon instead. Each comes layered with easy instructions on how to best clip your papers for a realistic look.

This is the kit that inspired it. If you missed it at 20% off when it was a new release, there will be a coupon inside the download of these CU Hats. You just never know when or where to expect coupons from me, so always check your folders.

Also a reminder, that Vintage Blue will remain on sale 25% off all through the month of March!

Mardi Gras and a new SALE feature to tell you about!

Mardi Gras is this week and I have great news for you. I am posting a little early so you can plan ahead to grab this kit that is perfect for your Mardi Gras pages. At Mscraps, every Wednesday each designer can offer up a product that is 50% off on that day only. How perfect is the timing for French Quarter to be on sale this Wednesday. Half off will make it only $2.50!

Imagine how cute your Mardi Gras pages will be with French Quarter! Remember, the sale is only on "Wednesday," although in the US it should hit sometime on Tuesday evening.

On another note, the Design team at Mscraps has something exciting that we are introducing starting this month. The Store will feature one favorite past kit from each designer that will be for sale at 25% off for THE ENTIRE MONTH. Look for the category called Spotlights-March!

I am starting March off with Vintage Blue! That's right it's on sale now and it will remain so until March 31st.

This is for all you Steampunk Fans!

I got the idea to make a steampunk kit a few weeks ago and I got so excited about it. I thought of all these wonderful things I planned to put in it and wanted to sit down right then and there to complete it. It didn't exactly happen in one sitting, but I am thrilled with the results. First, I worried that these kits tend to be heavy on the dark colors, so I decided mine would not be like all the others. I used a few colors that brighten it up perfectly. I hope you love it as much as I do.

This kit has not one, but TWO awesomely decorated hats. Get ready to transport yourself into my crazy gadgety, cog and gear-filled world. And you get to have it for 20% through the weekend! At the end of this post, find out how you can get a set of gorgeous matching glitter styles.

One last thing before you dive in to this fun, you will want to make a point to check back in a week, because the steampunk goodness will continue. That's all I am saying for now. Meanwhile, enjoy these gorgeous pages and click the first image to go to my store.

Check out these amazing pages my CT made with Steampunk World!

By Cath

Even Art Journaling pages can be made. Above left, by Susan and on right, by Gloria; Below by Alex

Above left, by Susanne and on right, by Jennifer Lynn; Below by Conny

Above left, by Flor and on right, by Cath; Below by Lisa

Above left, by Cath and on right, by Lilja; Below by Sharon

Above left, by Lisa and on right, by Sharon; Below by Lisa

About that freebie now.... How about a set of matching glitters? These were made by my talented CTM Catherine (Cat). Get it by signing up for my newsletter if you haven't already done so. Sign up by clicking this image.