A Challenge Freebie!!

Hey there ladies…its been a lil while. I have had to take things slower and spend more time with my classes and on the home front. So, I have almost forgot to share with you my FREEBIE challenge over at Daydreamer Designworks! If you didnt know I host a Bi-Monthly color challenge over there. Its called Dreaming in Color!!! Head on over and play along…I really need some support this month :D

take a looksie….

How it Works:
*I was inspired by Sunday nights around my house...LOL...I then thought of a color palette, then in return created a mini.
It’s now your turn to dream up a LO using:

*at least 4 elements
*at least 2 papers
*other kits/items can be used

*please remember to receive your stars you MUST follow the RULES above*
*Complete by November 15th to receive your stars*

By the way once you collect so many “stars” you get a Gift Certificate to the DDW SHOPPE!!!!

here is the FREEBIE mini you use in the challenge!

Snag the Mini Here!!!

I hope to see you play along!!

Much Love:Valerie

Trick or Treat DDW Style!

We’ve got a some fabulous fun in store for you this Halloween! The Daydreamer Designers have got some amazingly YUMMY treats in store for you! So, lets go Trick or Treating!!

How it works:

Follow the links below, You will arrive at the next “door”, and remember to scream

“Trick or Treat!”

and like magic…there’s your TREAT! and Remember to watch out for any Tricks…LOL.

Here is a very sweet treat for you!!! The lovely ladies on the DDW Dream Team got together and created some fabulous QP's and ALL FOR YOU!!! FOR FREE!!

**EXPIRED LINKS**

And to add icing to the cake….here is a coupon you can use within my store at DDW!!! Code is **EXPIRED**& you receive $2 off any purchase!!!

Head on over to the doors of all the Designers and see what treats they have in store for you!

http://beautyframe.blogspot.com/
http://blog.jenyurko.com/
http://www.designsbylaurajames.com/blog
http://gltcblog.wyldgrahamcrackers.com/
http://paulakesselring.blogspot.com/
http://scrapshana.blogspot.com/
http://www.spinkydinkscraps.com/
http://valeriendesigns.blogspot.com/
http://wyldwebdesigns.com/wordpress/

Happy Halloween!

Enjoy!

Trick or Treat DDW Style!!

Hello fellow scrappers!!

Valerie here! I just wanted to let you all in on a lil’ Halloween celebration we have going on this weekend!!! Can you believe that its already the END of October! Whoa, time flies when you are having fun!! Well, take a gander and we hope to see you at the blog over at Daydreamer Designworks Friday!

Doesn't it sound like so much fun! Be on the look-out as I will have some more freebies for you!!! Woohoo I am full of yummy treats, and all for you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Speaking of treats….finally….here you are my loyal blog goers!! I know you have been patient…and I could kick blogger in the baby maker….LOL…LMAO….but here is the last piece of {Sweet Nothings: Fully Loaded}…..the QuickPages!!! Please enjoy! See you FRIDAY!!!!

Download them here!

Happy Scrappin!!

Much love: Valerie

Free! Free! Freebies! Read all about it!

So apparently I fell off the face of the earth! OMG! Its been forever! My blogger just decided to stop posting my “pre-scheduled” posts….Hummm…so I have a lot for you all today! Hold on tight…cause MY-OH-MY….here I go (short & simple, well as I can) LOL

I first want to share with you a GREAT opportunity that's posted on the DDW Blog! the DDW Blog is hosting a challenge! and there are freebies to be had!! :D in honor of of our Fabulous Guest designer this month!!! (totally love her funky designs) Head on over to blog and take a looksie & Laura & her fabulous goodies!

The DDW BLOG challenge is to create a LO based one word and two colors.

You have two choices for color groups:

Brown and Pink
-OR-
Black and Purple

Your word: Smile

You can create a lo based on what you think of when you think of the word smile. Maybe it’s your children’s smiles, things that make you smile, anything relating to smiling and what it means to you!

Sounds like a blast! Take a look at the blog and you will be surprised to see what the FAB prizes are :D

Head on over!

I also wanted to share with you this super cute kit that has been released by Mrs Sara-Sweet Blossom Designs. You all are gonna swoon over this one! Its fabulous!! Let me welcome to you!

Twilight

HERE is what I created with her fab-o kit!

LOOK WHATS FREE ON HER BLOG!!!!

FREE TOO!!!

yes ma’am…all FREE!!!!

 

Snag those fabulous goodies while you still can! you don't want to miss them!

SWEET BLOSSOM DESIGNS BLOG

Freebie #1

I am so excited that I made it into the “Limelight” over on Biograffiti’s Blog! She is a very talented template designer! And as a lil something special…

Molly & I have teamed up to offer you this super duper freebie. A brag book set of quick pages made using my Beauty Within Kit and Molly’s Templates from the DDW blog train. WOO! HOO right?!! oh yeah!

OMG Super cute! I love it! Look how Molly’s turned out!

 

Head on over to her blog to Download  it NOW!!!! :D

Freebie #2:

That's right there is still more to come! LOL…Apparently I never even finished handing out the remaining {Sweet Nothings: Fully Loaded}---gosh dern blogger! I can’t believe this…so here it is!

here is the add-on!!! Super cuteness that adds to the original mini kit :D

Warning: the file is HUGE! :D

Download Here 

Freebie #3:

Alrighty and going right along here….my challenge over at DDW NEVER posted. :( So sad by this! So I have left the challenge up and available. I will leave it up for a lil’ while longer so go and snag it while you still can! :D

How it Works:
*I was inspired by the season to create a color palette, then in return created a mini.
It’s now your turn to dream up a LO using:

*all elements in mini
*at least 4 papers
*other kits/items can be used

Even know the challenge is now over :( I would still love to see what you can come up with!!! feel free to post em here!

here is the Mini to use:

 

Download Mini Here

ok…i think that may be all…LOL…I hope I have everything in there…LOL!

I am so sorry that Blogger left you all in the dark! And well, I should have checked on its progress….LOL. Thanks for stopping by! Leave me some love if you download, makes me happy inside! :D

Much love: Valerie

What’s UP? & a Freebie!

hey everyone…sorry things have been super crazy busy….YIKES…lets make this short and sweet. I have got a few things to share with you AND a FREEBIE!!! woohoo!

First…I have a new challenge up at DDW!! Come on over and take a look…there is a FREEBIE involved! LOL

head on over and take a looksie!!! Click HERE!! 

Just for participating in the challenge you get this GREAT posting prize!!!

So like I said you have no excuse!! DDW is a fabulous place and oh, so friendly!! Take a look!

Now onward:

I havent forgot about my dear sweet Sara…Sweet Blossom Designs!! She has a new kit out and its FABULOUS!!! Take a look: *Images are linked to her store*

Look what I made with it…its fab…so easy to use and so pretty!!

And last but not least…you FREEBIE!!!

here is NUMBER 4 of 6!!! woo hoo!! I give you: {Sweet Nothings: Fully Loaded} Glitter Styles!

SNAG EM HERE

Please enjoy!! Leave LOVINS if you download, I love to hear your feedback! Thanks for listening to me ramble…until next time,

Happy Scappin’!

Much love: Valerie

Daydreamer Designworks Express

Hello everyone and welcome to the 1st Official Blog Train of Daydreamer Designworks! This blog train is to introduce you to our Designer team and kick off our Grand Opening Celebration!

The theme of this kit is about Friendship and Daydreams, the result of new and old friendships made here at DD where we all love to Dream! The DD Train consists of 14 stops including this one and you are in for a real treat!! Clear out those Hard Drives ladies, this kit is HUGE! It includes a Hybrid Word Template by our "Blueprint Queen" Molly aka biograffiti, 3 complete alphas, 77 papers, and 115 Elements!!

Here's a preview of what you will be collecting:

For this stop, you will be snagging my portion of this fabulously LARGE, beautiful, just stunning, masterpiece of a kit.

**Links Have Expired**

*The whole kit can now be purchased in the DDW Shoppe.*

**The Download links for the Blog Train will expire on Sept 18th, so be sure to grab them now!! Please report any download issues on any of the stops to Mellisa at daydreamerdesignworks.com**

Your next stop is Designs by Jen Yurko

Thanks for taking a ride on the DD Express!!!

Daydreamer Designworks: http://daydreamerdesignworks.com/blog

Biograffiti: http://biograffiti.com/

Charlize Creation: http://beautyframe.blogspot.com/

ValerieN Designs: http://valeriendesigns.blogspot.com/ (*you are here*)

Designs by Jen Yurko: http://blog.jenyurko.com/

Designs by Laura: http://www.designsbylaurajames.com/blog

Graham Like the Cracker: http://gltcblog.wyldgrahamcrackers.com/

Karen Lewis Designz: http://scrappingmum.blogspot.com/

Miss Erin's Scraps: http://misserinsscraps.blogspot.com/

Paula Kesselring: http://paulakesselring.blogspot.com/

ScrapShana: http://scrapshana.blogspot.com/

Spinky Dink Scraps: http://www.spinkydinkscraps.com/

Wyld Web Designs: http://wyldwebdesigns.com/wordpress/

Fairytale Studios: http://fairytalestudioscraps.daydreamerdesignworks.com/

Grand Opening Party & Freebies!

If you haven’t heard already, DDW wants to celebrate the opening of our site with a party – and YOU are invited!! Starting Friday and continuing throughout the weekend, the Dream Team and Designers have worked out all sorts of fun challenges, Speed Scraps and GIVEAWAYS!
So make sure you stop by and say ‘Hi!’ and check out all the fun!!

Happy Labor Day!

To  all Americans who celebrate Labor Day….HAVE A GOOD ONE!!! LOL enjoy your three day weekend!!! Here is a lil’ treat for you! :D

Here is the THIRD installment of {Sweet Nothings: Fully Loaded} Three down & three to go!    

Please enjoy!!

Download Alpha HERE

Much Love: Valerie

I’ve got lots to say! & a Freebie!!

Hello ladies and gents!!! I have got a whole lot to say today…if you stick with me and grin and bear it…LOL…I will give you a freebie at the end! LOL Here goes… try to stay with me :D

First and foremost,

Daydreamer Designworks Shoppe

is OPEN and running!!!! YAY I am in business!!! Go and take a looksie at all the TALENTED LADIES FABULOUS WORKS!!! This leads me to a post I seen in the Forum by Shana…yes, we are thinking along the same lines….ScrapShana!!!!!

Click her Design Button above and be taken directly to her…well, this is what she said in the forum:

Grand Opening Celebration Giveaway!

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We're open! And I'm soooo excited I just can't contain myself! So, I'm going to give away 3 FREE kits of your choice! Just check out my store HERE and leave a comment in this thread naming your favorite product. I'll randomly choose three ladies to get their chosen kit for FREE!
Contest will end on Monday, September 7th at 12 o'clock CENTRAL time. Posts made after this time will not be illegible for winning.

YES THATS RIGHT!!! She is giving away some great talent!! Check her out!!! All you gotta do is CLICK HER BUTTON ABOVE!!!!

Onward….

Now that we are in business you must take a look at the:

Daydreamer Designworks (DDW) September Designer Collab!!!!! It is BEAUTIMOUS and HUGE! and CHEAP!!! LOL

Summer’s End

The first collaboration by the Daydreamer Designers, this kit is packed full of rich, lightly textured papers, gorgeous patterns and plenty of fun, shabby elements.
Kit Includes:
- 64 Papers
- 91 Elements
- 2 full Alphas
- 1 "Summer" Word Album Template (perfect for hybrid projects)

Click on any Image to snag it in the shop for ONLY $6.49!!! that price is only good for 1 week!!!!!

And just a friendly reminder, cause I am so sweet like that, I mean, I don't want you all missing out on any freebies!!! LOL A friendly reminder about the DDW BLOG TRAIN!!! is coming to town!!!

Mark your calendars!!! You don't want to miss any of the stops! I’ve seen ‘em all and O GOODNESS!!! heart attack! they all are FABULOUS! :D

Ok when you finally start to think: Is she done yapping yet??? LOL I have JUST ONE more announcement before the FREEBIE!!!

I AM HOSTING THE COLOR CHALLENGE OVER AT DDW!! GET YOUR BUTT’S THERE NOW AND PARTICIPATE!!! LOL You ask WHY, Should I? WELL

*YOU Luff me**AND I HAVE A FREEBIE FOR YOU!!!**Easy, Peasy!

DDW: Dreaming in Color Challenge-September –15th!

How it Works:
*I was inspired by socks to create a color palette, then in return created a mini. It’s now your turn to dream up a LO using:

*all elements in mini
*at least 3 papers
*other kits/items can be used

*Complete by September 15th to receive your stars*

By the way “Stars” get you a FREE Gift Certificate to the DDW store!!! O YES!! I am full of good news today!

and here is your FREEBIE!!! Look how sneaky I am! You didn't even know it was coming! LOL

SNAG FREEBIE HERE

Follow the link above and snag your freebie and participate in my challenge! Its so much fun!!! And if you haven't already registered in the FORUM….remember to use me as your REFERRAL and i will reward you with a FREE kit from my Shoppe!!

Here is what I made for the Challenge…Let’s see what you are made of…..

Thanks for listening to me ramble! I hope you all enjoy the freebie and hope to see you in the FORUM! Leave me some feel good luv’ns if you download….it makes me warm and fuzzy inside.

PS. Sorry this isn’t the next installment of {Sweet Nothings: Fully Loaded}…BUT its coming soon!

Much love: Valerie

Grand NEWS!!!

That is right….you all don't want to miss out on what appears in the shoppe over at Daydreamer Designworks! Its full of FABULOUSLY talented ladies who have stuffed their stores FULL of fantastic goodies….Go check it out tomorrow, you will regret it if you don't :D

I know its been forever and a day since I have mentioned my dear and close to my heart, Sweet Blossom Designs by Sara!!!!! Over at Scrap that Idea. She has been on hiatus….BUT she is BACK!! woohoo! And look whats happening over there:

and please go and check out their newest collab….its something you are gonna “FALL” for!!! LOL I crack myself up :D

here is what I made with this HUGE monster of a kit:

Take a looksie in their store, Scrap that Idea, as those ladies are machines and have something new every week!!!! (pictures are linked)

Have a fabulous day!! I will be back soon with the next installment…….(i am such a tease) :D

Much love:Valerie

Massive CHARITY Kit!!!

Unique, Happy & Loved…

A child with Autism likes playing games, running in the park, playing with
cars or dollies. He or she is your typical child – A child with an exceptional story.

With the purchase of this charity collaborative kit you will contribute to the important research into the causes, preventions and treatments and ultimately the cure!

100% of the profits will be donated to the Autism Society of America.
This kit will only be available throughout September and October, so don’t miss out on your chance to make a difference!

*Click any Image to be taken to Purchase this Kit*

38 fabulous designers have worked together to bring you this amazing and HUGE kit.
Inside it you will find 150+ background papers, over 400 elements, 11 alphabets,
3 printable hybrid projects and a 58 pieced layered layout template.

Here are the wonderful designers who have created these beautiful pieces of art:
Amy Stoffel, AmyM Designs, Armina Designs, Artistic Leanings, Baers Garten, Beth Rimmer, Chaos Lounge, Cinnamon Designs, Color with Caryn, Danielle Engebretson, Designs By Hutchie, Digi Overdose, Dreams’ Pieces, Edeline Designs, Emily Merritt, Eva Kipler, Faith True, Flergs, FruitLoOp Sally, Gina Miller, Heather Hill, Jen Balding, Kelleigh Ratzlaff, Kitty Designs, Krystal Hartley, Leah Farquharson, Newlife Dreams, Pamela Donnis, Raechel Knight, Shabby Princess, Smooth Sailing, Steel City Scraps, Studio Arisu, SweetMade, Traci Murphy, Valorie Brown, Vonniesdigiworld, Wendy Page & Miss Tiina.

Also available is a 36 page album with front and back covers!

All purchases will receive a free birthday printable pack created by AmyM Designs, perfect for any child’s party!

*I found this on Flerg’s Blog and she stated:Thanks to Tina for letting me steal her perfect post to put it here lol (So I thank you as well) :D LOL

Schucks, I forgot!

Hello ladies and gents!!

I know I am back so soon…LOL..I forgot to tease you all in my last post! I actually have a new kit coming out! WoooHooo!! I cant believe it and am so excited! I will be releasing it September 11th at Daydreamer Designworks! I made you all a lil’ Sneakie Peekie!

Its so perrrrtttty! Stay tuned as I am sure you all will get some sort of Freebie outta this one…LOL. And since I was so stinkin’ excited over the Chat at DD. I FORGOT to tell you about the…..

**drumroll***

Daydreamer Designworks--->Daydream Believer Blog Train Express!!! ChooooChoooo!!

You heard me correctly, MORE FREEBIES!! Courtesy of the fabulously talented ladies at DD! Yes, yes, I know they rock! Keep your eye out for it…because it will be here before you know it. AND you DO NOT want to miss all of it’s OMG amazing stuffies!!

alright…I think that's all I have for you at the moment. I will be back in a couple days with the NEXT installment of {Sweet Nothings: Fully Loaded}

See you all real soon!

Much love: Valerie