Big News Coming...

I'm just a few days away from revealing some really big design news for me. My head is just spinning thinking about it. I can't wait to share it all with you! I'd thought I'd also take a moment to remind you that I have a newsletter. It goes out pretty much every week and has all my latest product news as well as other things going on and occasional exclusive goodies. And subscribers are usually the first to find this stuff out. :) To sign up go here.

And thank you for your continued support. It means so much to me. :)

Now Available: Paper Packs & On Sale Too!

After a lot of discussion with other designers, scrappers and hybrid artists, I've decided to begin offering the papers from my kits separately. So now you have an extra option if you just want to pick up the papers! Today, I've got the first four packs available from some of my earlier kits and they are all on sale for 20% off!


A New Beginning

Spring Breeze

Lilac Mist

Vintage Rose

Look for additional paper packs to be added to my store in the future!


Just a Note

There will not be any new releases next Thursday as The Digichick's store will be undergoing some scheduled maintenance that day. However, I will be back October 1st with some BIG BIG NEWS!! I cannot wait to share it all with you - I am so excited!!!

Until then, happy scrapping!

Winners!!

By random draw, the winners of a pack of my Doodle-Its: Borders are....

Chanell and Cori!!

Congrats girls! Please email me and I'll send your coupon right over!

jenniferlabredesigns at gmail dot com

Doodle-Its: Borders - Chance to Win!

Do you like my new Doodle-Its: Borders? Want a chance to win a pack of your choice? Simply leave me a comment on this post with an idea for a new kit that you might be looking for. I'll be back on Wednesday with a random winner or two! (Please make sure to check back to see if you've won!)


Doodle-Its: Borders 1

Doodle-Its: Borders 2

5 Years of Digi

It literally just hit me that this month marks five years since I started scrapbooking digitally. Five years. Wow. In 2001, when pregnant with Jordan, I signed up for a scrapbooking class with my sisters. Before going, I had never heard of scrapbooking, so I looked it up online to find out all I could about the hobby. Needless to say, I was hooked. We attended the class and it was funny because I was able to answer questions that the instructor wasn't - and I had never even scrapped! This began a new journey into a hobby I became very passionate about. I actively participated in an online forum, kept up with all the latest products, bought papers and stickers and just about everything I desired, and scrapped whenever I could. I started with a pregnancy scrapbook. I had kept a journal throughout my pregnancy and this became my first album. It was 8 1/2 x 11 and it was horrible. But I cherish the fact that I did it and it's a true keepsake.

Fast forward to 2005. I was still quite the paper scrapper, making lots of online friends, even attending a retreat or two. It was also an activity I could share with one of my sisters, though she wasn't as consumed as I was. But, September 2005 brought an event in my life that I'm sad to say made me want to quit my hobby. I won't go into details, but I haven't touched my paper supplies since. And yes, I still have quite a few of them.

However, it was also during this month when I discovered digital scrapping. At first I didn't think it was for me. I loved to touch and play with the real elements, to feel the texture, manipulate papers, find just the right embellishment. Not to mention, I was on a computer all day, why on earth would I want to spend even more time at one? Well, as soon as I began this new, diverted journey into the hobby I loved so much, I found that it was actually the perfect fit for me!

Having always been creative on the computer (I did graphic design, etc. for many years) and having a love for photography, it seemed like the natural progression for me. While I couldn't have the actual feel of the embellishments on a page, I could manipulate them in ways I never imagined. Same with my photos. I soon discovered there were so many possibilities within digital scrapping that I never imagined. I was hooked and not looking back.

And I haven't. I've learned, grown and loved the past five years in this hobby so much. I've been honored to work with so many digital designers over the years, participated on so many creative teams (one of these days I really should make a list!) hung out at online communities, got to know so many fabulous people, learned so many new techniques, used so many fun new products, and kept my scrapbook area clean! (OK, maybe not, cause afterall, my paper stuff is still in the basement - one of these days maybe I'll try hybrid.) And the best part, my family can instantly see the pages I create when I post them on this blog, share them in a gallery or show them the books I've had printed.

And as you know, I've had the wonderful opportunity to become a digital scrapbook designer. Taking my love for creating graphics and my passion for scrapbooking and combining them into a wonderful new endeavor for me.

So, I'm thankful I found digital scrapping five years ago. Thankful I gave it a chance. And so thankful to be where I am at today, with a wonderful hobby, great online friends, a new career and the love and support of my family. It's been a great five years. I look forward to seeing where I'll be five years from now!

New! Doodle-Its: Borders 1, 2

Hello and happy Thursday! I've got a couple of fun new products to share with you today! Doodle-Its: Borders are a fun new way to add a special touch to all of your scrapbook pages. Simply add them as is, recolor or use as a mask with your favorite paper, it couldn't be easier to add a decorative border to your layouts. Also, try using more than one together for a whole new look! Plus, as a special bonus, I've included a 5x5 inch size of each border in the pack - perfect for cards!

Each pack is completely different. Make sure to check out the additional previews in the store to see the layouts that my team and The Digichick team put together. And of course, all new releases are 20% off through Friday.

Doodle-Its: Borders 1
Doodle-Its: Borders 2

Have a wonderful day!

Sharing Some Layouts

I've had some time to scrapbook lately and thought I'd share a few pages:

This first one I did for a fun Speed Scrap I participated in yesterday over at ScrapMatters. It was a little crazy but it was fun!

Here's one with a new Libby kit: A Quiver With Ebullience

A random one of Jenna

And finally getting getting around to Jordan's LAST day of school pics, from June:

I think that's it. Thanks for looking and have a great day!

New & 30% Off: Denim Darling

Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far! I've got a new kit to share with you that I did for my guest spot over at Sunshine Studio Scraps.

Is the young girl in your life forever in blue jeans? Are you a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl? Denim Darling is a warm, shabby digital scrapbooking kit that is full of texture and full of fun, just like your favorite pair of jeans.

This kit includes:
19 beautifully textured 12 x 12 papers; 11 patterned and 8 solid
Over 70 elements including flowers, lace, glitter, ribbons, flourishes, word art and other unique embellishments
An upper and lowercase stitched denim alpha with letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and some punctuation
Drop shadows for illustration only. This digital kit was saved in .jpg and .png format at 300 dpi. This item is for personal use only. Not all items shown.

And here's a layout I did of my little girl, Jenna:

Be sure to check out the additional previews and layouts from my creative team in the store and don't forget, this is on sale for 30% off through Sunday!

Have a wonderful day!

New & 20% Off: Fall Whimsy

Hello! I have a fun new kit to share with you today and I have to admit, I think it's my new favorite kit I've designed. I just loved creating all these doodles and I hope you like them too! Bursting with fall colors and hand-drawn doodles, Fall Whimsy is a fun and whimsical digital scrapbooking kit that you'll enjoy using over and over.

This kit includes:
14 beautifully textured 12 x 12 papers; 8 patterned and 6 solid
50 elements including:
-Acorn
-Apple
-3 Brads
-3 Buttons
-Cattail
-6 Flowers
-2 Frames
-6 Leaves
-2 Journaling Matts
-2 Mushrooms
-Pear
-Pinecone
-2 Pumpkins
-3 Ribbons
-2 Scatters
-Squash
-3 Stitches
-3 Swirls
-4 Tags
-Tree
-2 Weeds

An upper and lowercase alpha with letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and some punctuation
Drop shadows for illustration only. This digital kit was saved in .jpg and .png format at 300 dpi. This item is for personal use only. Not all items shown.

Here's a layout I created:

Be sure to check out the pages from my team in the store! And don't forget, all new releases are 20% off through Friday!

I'll be back on Saturday to share a new kit that will be going into my guest store at Sunshine Studio Scraps. Until then, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Absolutely Amazing

I just have to share this post I found this morning. It's on a blog I frequent often and I was simply amazed as I gazed (jaw-dropped) through the photos. I don't care if you're not a fantasy scrapper (I'm not) I am sure you'll find something in here to inspire and WOW you. I'm inspired to try something like this myself. I'd love to know what you think and if you have done anything like it, link me up.

Prepare to be amazed...

Captivating and Amazing Out of Bounds Photo Effects

The Fair is Here!

The Simple Scrapper Fair that is! Jennifer, from Simple Scrapper, is hosting an online fair in celebration of Labor Day. Head over there to sign up for your ticket. Once you do, you'll gain admission to the fair - otherwise known as a bunch of free goodies from several designers! I've offered up a mini kit that I hope you'll enjoy. After this week, it will be available in my TDC store next month. So go check it out!

Too Cute

Libby came out with a new Halloween kit today that is so cute: All Jacked Up. Here's a layout I did with Jenna from last year.

Never Forget

Next week's challenge for the Log Your Memory log book is about capturing a significant event, such as 911, on a scrapbook page. I remember that day vividly. Although I did paper scrap it shortly after the event, I had never digitally scrapped it. So here is a page that will go in my personal album.

Sneak Peek & Sale Reminder

Hi everyone! We were out of town unexpectedly this week to attend my husband's grandmother's funeral so I don't have a new product for you this week. But I do want to remind you that the Back to School Sale at The Digichick is still going until this Sunday. Everything is 35% off!

I do have a new kit up for next week and I thought I'd share a little sneak peek with you. I'm a sucker for fall kits and I had so much fun with this one, it just may be my new favorite kit!

I'll be back with the full reveal next week. Until then, have a great day and happy scrapping!