The Five Corners of My Mind

Week 2 of NDIDDS

2008-07-20T17:18:00.003-05:00

This week, we were ask to scrap our favorites. I have so many scrap favorites that I decided to scrap based on 'Where I Come From', which is my favorite place. With only...

5 papers
1 frame
1 button
1 ribbon
1 swirl or doodle
1 word art

...it was tough to do. I focused on the colors and texture. I love to do all kinds of scrapping, but in general I keep it simple when I do my own scrapbooking.

Keeping it simple with 'Where I Come From'!

You can download it for free here!

Raspberry Cream

2008-07-19T13:10:00.001-05:00

I am finally getting my new kits in the store! I think the colors are pretty versatile. You could use it for Summer, babies, a wedding....

I can see making pages for my grand baby...well, when I get one. LOL I would love one now, but I prefer the kids wait another couple of years and enjoy their time together.

The pocket frames are larger than they appear in the preview and IMHO are adorable!

I will have a QP for you soon! In the mean time go check it out. You can find it here!

Digital Design Star

2008-07-13T01:43:00.005-05:00

So...I entered the Digital Design Star contest at Designs in Digital. I have never entered even a digital crop. I know, I'm horrible.

So now I am strung out, not because of entering (which by the way you can vote once they have the freebies uploaded - tomorrow evening?) ...back to what I was saying...

Not because of entering, but because I have never really entered anything - I was absolutely lost. LOL. But I am prepared for the next go round.

I can't post the links here because I won't get credit for them, so make sure you go check it out!

Here is a link to the downloads --> Digital Design Star

Freebie - Quick Page

2008-07-05T00:44:00.007-05:00

Ren did it again! Another QP for you from my Rodeo Days kit.

You can get it here!

Rodeo Days

2008-07-03T15:44:00.000-05:00

Rodeo Days...A little Country and...Country. You could use this for your Rodeo layouts as well as 4th of July!

You can get it at the DigiScrapStation! While your there check the Christmas in July sale!

Check back tomorrow - there will be another freebie and another little announcement!

Hugs!

On a side note: Satori - send me an email, I have something to send you...

Ren Renilicious

2008-07-03T15:13:00.009-05:00

Ren, the lead for my creative team, created these beautiful Quick Pages for you! One is from the Made from the Garden kit and the other is from Here Comes the Sun!

The QP from Here Comes the Sun is only in PSD format.

You can see her work here... She has a lot more talents than just Digital Scrapbooking!

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Here Comes the Sun QP

Made from the Garden QP

Amber

2008-07-03T15:11:00.004-05:00

Amber, one of my CT peeps and a CT for the DigiScrapStation Store, made this great layout from my Here Comes the Sun kit. She has the cutest little guy in them too.

2008-07-03T14:31:00.010-05:00

Amber also made these layouts from my Country Chic kit. I can't wait to be a Grammy. I love seeing the pictures of her little boy!

I put the one of him in the little Navy uniform first, because I served in the Navy and I think he looks adorable!

Country Chic

2008-06-25T06:14:00.002-05:00

After I took the Country Chic freebie down, I had a lot of requests for it. I added a few more items and have added it to the store at a much lower cost. Check it out here...

Here Comes the Sun

2008-06-21T10:00:00.005-05:00

This kit reminds me of summer time! It's only a $1 in the store!

You can find the full kit at The DigiScrapStation!

You can find the mini-kit here.

Here Comes the Sun...

2008-06-21T06:42:00.008-05:00

I am so far behind with posts it's crazy.

I have new CT's members!! Wooohoo! I will get their posts out this week - Promise.

I also wanted to make sure you knew about my new kit at DigiScrapStation! Yep, all in one kit! I will be posting a couple of freebies in the next couple of days, so make sure you check it out.

Here Comes the Sun...

I Love DigiTreats!!!

2008-06-10T23:14:00.005-05:00

She is absolutely the best!

Here is a paper set for the Skip palette #1.

Hope you enjoy!

You can get them here!

Made from the Garden Mini-Kit

2008-06-09T20:00:00.005-05:00

A mini-kit from my Made from the Garden kit! I love these colors together!

If you like it, check out the entire kit at The DigiScrapStation!

This mini-kit has a lot to offer and it's only a $1 in the store!

1 floral background paper (rose)
1 part made paper (green)
1 frame
1 journal or photo frame
1 journal lines
1 journal tag
1 photo tag
1 flower
1 embellishment

You can get it here.

CT Call Candidate Instructions

2008-06-09T18:43:00.006-05:00

The kit below, Made from the Garden, is the kit you will get to create from.

To the right is the color scheme -->

Below is what I will need from you by midnight, Central Daylight Time (USA), Saturday, June 14, 2008.

1. Three (3) quick pages
Use each of the 5 colors in the scheme. They do not have to be in each of the 3. The colors can be spread out across the 3 QP's.

2. Name the 5 colors in the scheme.

When your finished, send me an email with a link to where you have them posted along with the names for the colors.

Yep, that's it!

Note: You will have to send me an email with a link to your gallery or forum where you currently post and a little about yourself before I will forward you the links.

New Kit - Made from the Garden

2008-06-09T18:22:00.006-05:00

This is my new kit - Made From The Garden! It will be in the store starting tomorrow!

This is also the kit for those who respond(ed) to my CT Call will use to create a few unique quick pages.

I am really excited because I am horrible at quick pages and I look forward to seeing what you can do!

If you haven't already responded to my CT Call, you still have time. I will quit taking candidates Friday at midnight (PST zone or is that PDT?) because you will need Saturday to complete the projects. I will make a decision Sunday, June 15, 2008.

If your interested, please send an email to the five corners account on the upper left of my blog. I will need a link to the site or forum where you keep your current layouts.

Creative Team Member - CT Search

2008-06-01T00:51:00.007-05:00

For those who are fun, silly, professional, and want to create outside the box... the time has come for me to find a CT. This CT will also work with the Creative Team for the store!!!

I will be putting something together in the next couple of days to kick of the selection process. At that time you will have your choice of kits (mine) to work from.

If you are interested or have any questions, please leave a comment or send an email. My email is listed on the left side of my blog.

Hugs,
Cathie

Lilac Garden Mini-Kit - Freebie

2008-05-31T11:35:00.003-05:00

As promised, a mini from the Lilac Garden kit! I hope you enjoy it!

I really enjoyed making this kit. I can see my self coming back to it somewhere down the road and creating a few more items. For now, I am off to finish 'Made from my Garden" and "Out for the Summer" kits! I love these colors too.

The correct frame is in the mini. I left the other link in case you just want the frame.

You can find the coordinating kits at DigiScrapStation.

Download has expired here, but you can still get it at The DigiScrapStation!

Lilac Garden - Frame

2008-05-31T10:08:00.008-05:00

Well...I put the wrong frame in the mini-kit. Here is the correct frame and I have included the purple ribbon and bow as a make-up gift. :o)

I'll correct the original post shortly.

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Lilac Garden Frame and Ribbon/Bow

Lilac Garden - Coordinating Garden Glitter

2008-05-31T09:00:00.003-05:00

So I really got wrapped around the axle on this kit. I couldn't help it - I loved the colors! My favorites are the Glimmer and Lilac.

Here is s preview of my Garden Glitter which you can find at the Digi Scrap Station!!

Memorial Day

2008-05-26T06:10:00.004-05:00

My son is in the service and has served over in Iraq and Afghanistan on several tours. He told me about a year ago that he got his patriotism from me. It was one of the best things he has ever said to me. It meant a lot. I have great kids!!

These holidays are important to me because of the people they represent. I can watch any Memorial Day program and I am in tears. I love to hear the stories of heroism.

Anyway, I have a little freebie for you.

You can get it here.

Lilac Garden Add-On

2008-05-25T06:45:00.001-05:00

Wrought Iron and curled edged papers! I loved making these.

The papers coordinate with the Lilac Garden kit and the Wrought Iron elements can be used with the kit or with another layout you have in mind!

Check them out at the Digi Scrap Station!

Lilac Garden

2008-05-25T06:00:00.002-05:00

Between being out of town and life in general I have been running like a mad woman. LOL

I have also started designing for Digi Scrap Station under Scrap Acres. Wooo Wooo!

I was going to stick with Five Corners but I decided that Scrapping is just one facet of me...One corner of my mind!

I have finished my Lilac Garden kit and will be posting a freebie mini kit for you here tonight.

In the mean time, here is the kit and you can find it at the Digi Scrap Station.

I also have a matching Commercial Use glitter style for Photoshop and page templates from this kit in the shop as well!

Lilac Garden

2008-04-13T16:49:00.008-05:00

Next to Winter Wonder, this is probably my favorite kit. I love the colors, not to mention I love Lilacs!

A special thanks to Erica for the template. As I have said before I am really bad at making QP's. I have to say I am pretty proud of this one.

I am surprised at how many forget to read the TOU - I didn't expect a 100% or even 75%, but I did expect more. How do I know? Guess you have to read it to find out. :oÞ

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Lilac Garden Quick Page

Spring Fling

2008-03-30T22:05:00.010-05:00

I am horrible at arranging my previews, almost as bad as creating Quick Pages...Arggg... Any advice is welcome!

Thanks to Atomic Cupcake for her Enamel Action - I had a blast!

I tried to make the papers smaller for those on dial-up. I check comments at least once a day, let me know if the files are still to big. If you do leave a comment about the file size, let me know what is reasonable.

Links are not longer available

'Lilac Garden' coming soon

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Country Chic Kit

2008-03-17T19:15:00.007-05:00

Leave me a note - let me know what you think and I would love to see anything you make with this.

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Sporting Clays

2008-03-16T21:08:00.008-05:00

We have always loved Sporting Clays, so I thought I would scrap this page of the newlyweds. The term 'True Pair' is used in Sporting Clays and it fit for them! The kit will follow shortly.

The page is sort of busy, but I enjoyed making it...so what the heck.

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Country Chic

2008-03-16T19:57:00.017-05:00

I have been working on this kit it seems like forever. I am absolutely the worst with creating Quick Pages. THE WORST. I never like what I end up with either, I just eventually give up.

For whatever reason, it is easier to scrap an event, something personal, rather than making something generic. In the end, that is what I did and removed the pictures.

The pictures uploaded basackwards... twice, so I am leaving them The first pic is QP2 and the second (with my daughter) is QP1.

If you make a Quick Page you want to share, please do!! I would love to see it.

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SweetE

2008-01-08T23:47:00.001-06:00

I am not real happy with the preview and there were a few other things I wanted to do with the kit but...my son gets married this weekend and I fly out in the morning! I just needed to post it before I left.
I hope you enjoy it.

That was my original post, needless to say...I didn't get it posted before I left.

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SweetE Quickpage

2008-01-03T10:34:00.001-06:00

A quickpage to start the new year and show you the Valentine kit I will be posting for you. Hopefully I will get it all packaged in the next couple of days!

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On another note - the file size is rather large. Does anyone have anything thoughts on getting this lower without affecting the quality?

Hugs,
GG

2008-01-01T10:56:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year!!!

For 2008 I wish for you a healthy, happy and successful year. May you stick to your resolutions and follow thru with your dreams.

My 2008 quote for the year...

" I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it. "
~Maya Angelou

PS: For those of you who did not get the Winter Wonder kit, I will be reposting the link in the next couple of days. Make sure you check back!

Happy Hollyday!!

2007-12-27T22:46:00.001-06:00

So...I am creating the preview and my daughter moans....she doesn't like it. She also said the colors were too 80's (like she remembers them - she was a baby mid way).

Anyway, if you would like to throw your thoughts into your comments I would appreciate it. I can take whatever you have to give. :0)

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Dear Ole Rudolph

2007-12-27T10:00:00.001-06:00

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Rudolph Quickpage

2007-12-27T01:11:00.001-06:00

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Happy Hollydays!

2007-12-18T22:31:00.000-06:00

A small peek at my next project.

My first Digital Scrapbooking post EVER...

2007-12-14T18:08:00.001-06:00

Although I have been doing this for several years, this is my first public post. Yikes...
I will upload the direct links this afternoon. I love direct links because I love Firefox's 'downthemall'!!!! Saves on carpel tunnel...lol

I am open to any thoughts, so please feel free to 'give it to me'...

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

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Firefox's 'DownThemAll'

2007-12-14T12:25:00.000-06:00

Firefox is a web browser just like Internet Explorer. The difference in my opinion is the performance and the options. They are known for avoiding the security issues that Internet Explorer has.

Firefox has long had the 'tabbed' browsing ability, whereas you can switch between tabs rather than windows. Nice feature because you have everything in front of you instead of a bunch of separate iterations of Internet Explorer running (hence performance). The title of this post will take you to Firefox's home page. Internet Explorer just went to 'tabbed' browsing with IE7.

Firefox also has add-ons called extensions. If I tried to use all of the ones I like or am interested in I probably would never leave my computer. One of these extensions is called DownThemAll or as I call it DownLoadThemAll. As a side note, adding too many extensions has shown me some performance degradation. Of course it may just be my computer. How many is too much? It depends, for me I have 14 extensions loaded. :o)

DownThemAll allows you to right click on a page and down load to a folder specified by you, any file type you want. In my first post I mentioned using zip files. In this case you could right click, select DownThemAll, select 'zip' and start. This avoids having to down load them one at a time. While they are downloading you can leave comments or keep on surfing. In the case of links such as 4share, you can download the links but because they are on a separate site, you cannot download the files.

I learned to use this when collecting fonts. Think about it - 20 fonts (zip files per page). Yikes - definitely carpel tunnel syndrome waiting to happen.