the gorgeous sketch technique by Ziggle scraps and a chance to win this software

Wow, I wish I could win the software that produces such awesome result. The sketch is far prettier than the ones I can produce with my software.
see for yourselves:
http://zigglescraps.com/2011/09/07/akvis-digital-scrapbook-technique-tutorial/

kimla designs digital scrapbook designs: {Sneak peek} of my new Autumn Collection and chanc...

kimla designs digital scrapbook designs: {Sneak peek} of my new Autumn Collection and chanc...: Hello Everyone, A little tiny sneak peek today of my Kimla's huge autumn collection, which is coming to her store this Thursday, 1st of Septemb...

Sweet On You {complete kit} by Laurie Ann & Facebook Gift

This new kit of Laurie Ann is out, and it's beautiful. Soft, muted colours, fun elements, sweet alpha. Sweet on You {complete kit} is a celebration of love in all its forms at spring time. The love in one's heart for a child, a sweetheart, a mom or even a puppy! It's filled with an eclectic mix of old and new to help tell your stories from days gone bye and today. With over 40 elements, 20 papers and 14 word art, there's plenty here for dozens of layouts!
But wait ... as part of our April celebrations there is something alittle extra for you ... Purchase Sweet on You {complete kit} before Sunday, April 17th and get the coordinating Sweet On You Stamped Alphabet FREE with kit purchase! This FWKP promo is only from Friday, April 15th to Sunday, April 17th. NO need to add the alphabet to your cart; the download is included with the kit!

PLUS ... for all of our Facebook friends .. there is available for a short time only a free gift - Sweet on You {Add-On}. All you need to do is 'Like' HGD By Laurie Ann and visit our Exclusive Download page to recieve your free gift.

Now for some previews: Here is what the kit looks like



And now for some Pages I made using this kit


made with the kit itself
And the following two with the add-on plus alpha.


Thanks for looking! Have a nice day wherever you are!

Desperate for spring

It has been a mild winter, I'll give you that, but I feel like spring now would be welcome anytime. So sitting here listening to the pitter-patter and genereal monotone of the rain drumming on the window sills, and window panes when the wind changes I dream of sunshine and will for the spring to already be here. This is how I want to feel. Happy sunlit, with a smile on my face. I long for that spring-time light-headed feeling.

I have made this page into a Quick page, that you can download from 4shared by clicking here.

It's a 12 x 12 inches png file, made by me from assorted photos. I hope you like it.

Happy Birthday Uncle Michael, happy Birthday to you!

Let me start by telling you that today is a special day, because it's Uncle Mike's Birthday, and to wish him a very Happy Birthday!!! Many many happy returns, and we hope you have a most wonderful

Today we also went to the Build-a-Bear, (we had some generous coupons from Uncle Michael, and his family in New Zealand to use) and chose some special animals; so today is also a Birthday of two lovely new creatures.

The oldest went first, she knew exactly which animal she wanted, she had a particular black cat in mind, she stuffed it just enough to make him soft and cuddly... Then she took a heart, made a wish, rubbed it on her forehead to make it clever, rubbed it on her cheek to make it cheeky, then kissed it to give it all her love, and put it inside a kitty-cat. Gigi was born first, but only minutes before Hedwig, for our little one loves Owls, big ones, small ones, Barn owls, Great Grey ones, Elf owls, Screeching ones... So owl it was, a young Snowy owl.




















She also chose a heart, made a wish, filled it up, and decided that her owl is going to be a rock star, so she went for a guitar and an mp3 player, after informing me that there was no point in spending money on dressing it up, since I could sew the clothes for her... Ok, I like the trust in her Mother's abilities. Nice.


























The certificate of birth were printed, the babies packed nice and snug and off we went to our new adventures.
It turned out that mp3 player of the owl is playing music... and it's a girl. It's basically a rock chick owl... Taylor Swift Owl. What a hoot!
Now for the challenge of sewing a ball gown fit for Taylor...Owl.



The first animal is ready for the ball in her polka dot, or as our kids call it Olga-dot dress... The second dress is all ready, and waiting for the dd to pose with it tomorrow. And for today it's goodnight from us, and it's good night from cat and owl. Good night, and thank you to our Aunt and Uncle from New Zealand, and the cousins! Hope you are enjoying your summer!