NOTES FROM THE HOLLER

Its the last day of February, and I am glad to wish it a bon farewell!  Temperatures have been freezing this month and snow just keeps falling but as I was taking the garbage out to the road the other day, I saw the daffodils poking their fresh green stems up out of the snow reaching for the warmth of the sun.  Yes, spring is in the air, and I am so ready for its arrival!! I look forward to opening up the windows and letting fresh clean air wash away the winter blues from my house.  I am looking forward to spring cleaning...washing down the walls and cleaning windows, and perhaps, even put a little fresh paint on the walls this year.  As I wait for the temperatures to get above freezing, I will just continue to play with the wonderful spring digital scrapbook kits I have in my stash. and listen to fun songs like this:   Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows by Lesley Gore.   Click that link and listen to this song with me while I show you one of my favorite spring digital scrapbookin

Its Friday and that means NEW RELEASES @PlainDigitalWrapper , and Kimmi is filling her store with several new products today!  Among them, she has included THE FARMER SAYS .  This Farmer Says set is crammed full of cute barnyard animals!   When I saw all them (she even included the animal sounds) I was inspired to create a scrapbook page using them along with another kit I had in my stash, What Does The Fox Say by Re Kneipp.  If you are one of the few who is not familiar with this song, here you go: What does the fox say Ylvis Lyrics .  This song drove many crazy for it was played all the time on radio stations when it first came out, but the kids and I loved it...still do so I know they will like this 2-page layout I made for them.  http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57647 http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=57648 http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=9006 http://www.plaindigitalwrapp

VALENTINE SALE Plaindigitalwrapper Kimberly's entire store is on sale! 40% off Feb 13-16 http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php… KIMBERLY'S PDW STORE

Just a short post this morning to introduce you to Kimberly Stewart's Hillbilly Bears :) This collection contains 3 delightfully enchanting spring teddy bear themed mini kits   Hillbilly Bears Springtime Mini 1 : 7 - 12x12 inch delightful digital background papers, 1 berry and pearl branch, 2 pieces of bling, 3 decorative buttons, 1 vintage crochet doily, 3 flowers, 1 curly flower branch, 2 glitter splatters, 1 journaling card, 1 bow, 2 ribbon knots, 1 tied ribbon, 1 sheer ribbon and 1 staple.     Hillbilly Bears Springtime 2 : 7 - 12x12 inch delightful digital background papers, I handsome boy bear, 1 darling girl bear, 1 brown button, 1 curly string, 2 flowers, 1 shabby frame, 2 blingy gems, 1 gold brad, 1 gold metal plate, 1 journal card, 1 mini gold rimmed tag, 1 ribbon, 1 ribbon bow, 1 knotted ribbon, 1 straw bow and 1 watering can.    Hillbilly Bears Springtime 3 : 7 - 12x12 inch delightful digital background papers, I good-looking boy bear,

As you know, I have created lots of layouts for both Kimberly Stewart Designs and CathyK Designs in past years.  It was a while ago, and both are now in new stores with new creative team members and new fans.  I have several blog freebies that were posted in the past, and I have gotten requests to make them available again.  So I have been doing my best to do so.  Today I am re-posting five of those requests.  I hope you enjoy them :) First up, I have CathyK's Boyish Love Quick-Page.  This kit is a celebration of lovable little boys.  With a wide assortment of papers and fun embellishments, you will be delighted that you have this kit to scrap for Valentine's Day. http://www.gottapixel.net/store/product.php?productid=10009481 FREEBIE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Kimberly's Whimsical Angel of Love Kits are perfect for Valentine's Day and other layouts, cards and or hybrid/craft projects for those you love.  Whimsical Angel of Love - Mini 1 : 12 - 12x12 inch sty

Sorry I have been absent but as life would have it, I have had a few hiccups this weekend and did not get back to post, nor with your freebie.  But it is a brand new day!  Monday, the first day of the week and I am determined to catch up on all my duties, so follow me through as I share the surprise I had told you about to find another freebie from yours truly :) As you know, I recently rejoined my old friend Kimberly Stewart as a CT Member of The Royal Court as she gets everything all set up in her new store at PaperDigitalWrapper .  With the enthusiasm of starting back up with my passion of digital scrapbooking, I contacted another digi-designing friend, Cathy Krenek.  I am very pleased to announce that I am now also back on her CT Team. WOOHOO! CathyK Designs at GingerScraps CathyK Designs at GottaPixel I began working with Cathy (as I did with Kimmi) several years ago at the Scrapbook-Elements Store, and then followed with her when she went to GingerScraps .  Now sh

TGIF!!  That means it is New Release Day at PlainDigitalWrapper  and Kimmi has some really cute kits she is adding to her store today on sale for 30% off.    Let me show you a few of them... Turtles the Kit Brown Bunnies the Kit Toadstool Fairies the Kit Check out all the new releases today   and Kimmi's store for much more :) Here are a couple of layouts I made using Toadstool Fairies the Kit. Of course, I have a freebie for you as well.   Enjoy and be sure to come back tomorrow as I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/829/Fairies_in_the_Garden_Medium_.jpg http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/gallery/data/829/Toadally_Adorable_Medium_.jpg FREEBIE NO LONGER AVAILABLE

This sweet Cherries set is bursting with just that; cherries! It is perfect to decorate your layouts, cards and or hybrid projects. Included in this download you will receive the following items: 12 - 12x12 inch sweet digital background papers, 1 apron, 3 bead spill, 1 binder clip, 2 bling gems, 1 bowl of cherries, 3 buttons, 2 sets of cherries, 1 cherry branch, 1 doily, 1 eyelet, 1 eyelet ribbon, 3 fabric flowers, 1 frame, 1 jar of cherries, 1 fabric label, 1 length of lace, 1 paper frame, 2 blank 4x6inch recipe cards, 5 ribbons, 1 bow, 2 strings, 1 ribbon tied tag, and 4 buttoned tags. All elements are created at 300 ppi for superior quality printing. Drop shadows are only included where needed for added realism. Available as a full kit and also separately for your convenience as individual sets Cherries – the Elements and Cherries – the Papers. Cherries the Kit by Kimberly Stewart @PDW http://www.plaindigitalwrapper.com/shoppe/product.php?productid=8605 I have a swe

Whimsical Angels of Love A series of four mini kits by Kimberly Stewart which add a wonderfully sweet addition to your digital scrap-booking stash.   They are perfect for all of those special photos  of your loved ones just waiting to be scrapped.  The precious, quirky angels are perfect to create unique cards,  sweet crafts and or layouts for Valentine's Day. ON SALE NOW AT PLAINDIGITALWRAPPER WHIMSICAL ANGEL OF LOVE BUNDLE  WHIMSICAL ANGEL OF LOVE MINI KIT 4   WHIMSICAL ANGEL OF LOVE MINI KIT 3   WHIMSICAL ANGEL OF LOVE MINI KIT 1 WHIMSICAL ANGEL OF LOVE MINI KIT 2 Here is a Whimsical Angel Quick-Page for you. I posted this some time back but I cleaned this one up a bit, so if you have downloaded this before, replace the old with the new :) DOWNLOAD NO LONGER AVAILABLE