Don’t know what I’m talking about? Check the post bellow! ;)
Here’s another layout I made with the FANTASTIC kit, Spirit of Summer.
Sorry to have to keep this post really short, but I have the mix computer trouble + sick kids today! Bluh!
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and a great start of the week!
Hugs,
Livia.
This is one HUMUNGOUS and GORGEOUS kit, and the most important, it’s for an AWESOME cause. Here are the organizers description, explanation and instructions on how to receive it:
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Spirit of Summer is a charity collab benefiting the Victorian bushfire Appeal. Not only has this affected Australians, but human beings the world over.
Over 30 Australian and international designers have banded together to help support many Australians, animals and communities decimated by one Australia's worst national disasters.
What happened?
On Saturday, Feb 7, the temperature in Melbourne was 33'c by 9am. By noon it was 40'c and by 2.50 pm soared to 47.9'c (a state record).Thousands of people were also about to start running from the inferno that would become one of Australia's worst peacetime disasters. Trees ignited in the blink of an eye. By the time people heard the roar, it was too late to flee ahead of the flames.Unfortunately no one or thing could have stopped this inferno that wiped out communities, bushland, and lives within minutes. Many towns now cease to exist!.After watching interviews with survivors, many say that they cant put into words what they went through, saw or felt on that day.
Why is this charity kit different?
No money will change hands at Scrap N Tag (our host website).
We are asking for your support by donating DIRECTLY to one of the following charities:
Donations can be made
here: The Salvation Army
or here: Australian Red Cross
What do I get for my donation and where:
You will be helping the people of Victoria, Australia most importantly, but you will also receive this amazing MEGA kit.
There are 167 papers, 326 elements, 2 Alphas and a glitter syles pack as well.
How amazingly fabulous is that and you can receive all of this for as little as a $5.00 donation.(**Vouchers will be emailed upon receipt of proof of Donation**)
But thats not all! For showing us how much you all really care, you not only get the MEGA kit but receive a Quickpage Album if you donate over $10.00...WOW how awsome is that!
Creative Team LO's
Donated? Wear your blinkie proudly:
Contributing Desginers:
A work in Progress-designs by Vicki
Ambowife Designs
Carjazi Designs
Carolyn Kite- Co-Owner of Scrap N Tag
Chaos Lounge
Charlie's Digiscraps
Color with Caryn
Desert Designs
DigiLover's Addiction
Emcee Scraps
Flergs
Gillian Foley- owner of Snap & Scrap
HoleyCow Designs
Jeanette Bollinger Designs
KimB's Designs
KylieM Designs
Laitha
Lindsay Jane Designs
Mel_h Designs
mITSYBELLE
Piggyscraps Designs
SKrapper Digitals
Scrap'it Designs
Scrappin happens/Julie C Designs
Shazbutt's Digi Scrapz
Sweet Blossom Designs
WenchdGrafix Designs
Zesty Digi Designs
Designs by Aliya
[ksharonkdesigns]
Dunia
Scrapidea
Timkova
Toni Autrey Designs
PST Designs
(you can get all the links for the designers at Kim’s blog, sorry for that…I’ll try to come back and edit this properly)
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It’s a BEAUTIFUL and HUGE kit, and such an important cause. Please make a donation to the institutions mentioned above, even if you don’t like/want the kit…. which is virtually impossible since there are so many papers and elements in there that you’re bound to find something you like! lol
And please leave some love to these amazing designers who worked so hard to pull this off!
Here’s a layout I made using this magnificent kit:
And if you can, send a prayer, a thought towards those who lost everything, they sure can use any help they need!!!
Hugs,
Livia.
Ok... so technically I shouldn't be blogging right now because I have a GAZILLION other things to do, but I just couldn't NOT come here and show you all these beauties!
Here are some lo's made with my new kit Heart Sweet Heart:
This one is a double gift from my friend Chelly. She made this stunning lo of hubby and I using Heart Sweet Heart! THANKS girlfriend! LOVE IT!
This one was made by Marlene. Don't you just LOVE that clustering job? I do!
This one is by Karla. How sweet is this?
Mari did this one... Doll is about right, isn't it? What a cutie!!!
Vanessa made this beauty! I love the little bear on top of the frame... like it's watching over them! :D
Well, this is it for now... I'll come back with more eye candy later, so you can oooooh and aaaaaaah a bit more! ;)
Oh and don't forget, Heart Sweet Heart is still on sale, 40% OFF! But it's not for much longer, so you better hurry! ;)
And now for my NEWS....
I've joined KIM's CT!!! Yeah, baby!!!
Yes, I know I've been complaining about my lack of time, but how can you refuse an invitation like that, right? :D
It's such a great team and I'm thrilled to be a part of it!
Here's my first official lo:
I used Hearty Tarty that's also on SALE! You can save 25%!!! And let me tell you something... this kit is FANTASTIC! I'm so in love with it!
Ok, folks... that's all from me for now...
Hope you have a Terrific Thursday!!!
Hugs,
Livia.
Have you guys seen this announcement at the DSO Blog? DSO is HIRING!!!
"DSO currently has 2 designer positions available. If you are interested in selling your designs with our site, please take a moment to look over our designer requirements, and submit the application available in the store. New and established designers are welcome to apply. We can offer you a drama free, "family" environment, with knowledgeable and caring team members.
All of our product go through a quality check system, so if you can not handle critique on your designs, please do not waste our time. There are no exceptions, ALL team members go through quality.
We also require active participation in our forum and gallery to help maintain good customer relations.
No minimum/maximum product quota per month. Mega kit requirement is met by contributing to the kit or paying the opt out fee.
If you are interested in filling one of these positions, please visit the store to fill out the application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
-The DSO Staff"
Woohoo... the family is growing!!! Can't wait!!!
My friend Chelly has been really busy... Let me show you some layouts she made using my new kit, No Piece of Cake and Colorblast, the blog freebie (scroll down if you didn't snag it yet!).
Aren't they fantastic?
See? Told ya the kit was also good for regular, non diet/food related layouts! LOL ;)
Ok, now I'm gonna go back to work... because, just for a change (yeah, right!!! LOL), I'm behind schedule! Both my kiddos have a very nasty cold, lots of coughing, sneezing and snot going on! Poor babies...and poor parents!!! 3 sleepless nights in a row... *big YAWN* So... TGIF!!!
Hugs to you all,
Livia.
Not a lot of computer time today, but I just wanted to come here and show you my friend Chelly's new freebie:
Isn't it adorably cute? You can grab it on her blog.
And here's a layout I made with it:
The picture is an old one, but I really like how the colors of Sammie's pajamas matches the kit! ;)
Ok, now I'm off to get the kids ready to go to the Fair...YAY! :D
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Livia.
July was not a really good month and I'm glad it's over!
As usual, I'm late with posting... I wonder if I'll every manage to become a nice, consistent blogger... hmmmmm.... probably not! lol
So...new month means NEW CHALLENGES at DSO! I'm hosting the Lyric Challenge and this month my song of choice is a tribute to women. Especially my DSO sisters who had a tough July and amazed me with their drive and strength. The song is:
Superwoman by Alicia Keys
You can watch the video here.
And here's the posting bonus you'll get for participating:
And again, if you do ALL the challenges you'll receive this month's Mega Kit for FREE. This month's theme is BACK TO SCHOOL and it turned out soooo pretty! Check out the previews...
And when we call it MEGA we are not kidding. It has 100+ Papers , 200+ Elements, 11 Quickpages, 11 Bragbook Pages and 1 Alpha!!!
So what are you waiting for? Get to work!!! LOL
My scrapping spree is still lingering around and I made a few more pages....
I really like the photo effect on this one, but the layout itself didn't turn out they way I wanted. But after being told by a few amazing scrappers that it was good, I decided to leave it as it is...
This one was made for a music challenge at Amigas & Scraps.
These were made with Kim's AWESOME new kit called Just Because.
Here's one I made for my little boy. I just love these photos of him wearing the Brazilian soccer team shirt!
For this one I used:
Jen's (Chaos Lounge) new kit Climbing Trees.
It's AMAZING!!!
I also used one of the Sunburst Templates by Pretty Pixels that I bought with the cq I got for being picked for LOTW at DC... (yay me!). Thanks, Tanyia!!!
Here's one with a vintage feel to it... I usually don't scrap with this style but I really like the way it turned out! I used a photo Menno took when we were chatting on msn... me in Brazil and him here.
I used Mum's High Tea by Kiki Halbert, and a template by Fei Stuff.
And here's another one of Lucas. I just love his smile on this one... and yes, I was tickling him! lol
I really like this kit, it's so cheerful and pretty! It's called Que Sera Sera by Polka Dot Plum.
For the lo I also used a template by Shazbutt's Digi-Scrapz.
Well, that's it for now... I'll try to come back with a freebie soon (yeah, it's been a while, I know!).
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Hugs to all,
Livia.
... from my friend Chelly!
She made layouts of my kiddos using my Happy Felt Garden Kit.
Look how great they turned out:
Aren't they cute??? I just LOVED IT!!!
Amigaaaaaa... AMEI! MUITO MUITO OBRIGADA, minha baianinha retada!!!!
And here's two other layouts that she made with the kit:
Her cute little boy, Enzo:
And her adorable sisters (I just love those smiles!):
If you wanna see more of Chelly's work check out her gallery!
Now I'm off to start what is supposed to be a very busy day (I've been stalling so far, but... lol).
Hugs to all,
Livia.
Hi! I'm back to bore you with more layouts that I've made recently... lol
The first one I'm gonna show you was made using two awesome products:
Carousel Horse Template by IdziBitsy Designs
This is so much fun to work with... Loved it, Michelle!!!
(tried linking it to the store but didn't manage... will try again later)
SO Sunny Collab kit by Sunshine Studio Scraps and Scrap Orchard Designers
These pictures were taken on Christmas day in the Winter Wonderland fair that was happening here in town.
This next one was made as a gift for my friend Chelly using:
Softly Sweet Kit by Kim
This kit is simply FANTASTIC! Love, love, looooove it!
I've aslo used a double page template by Yin.
Continuing on the DSO girls trail...
I've made this next layout using August Breeze Kit by Designs by Luisa, and a template by Yin.
This is my SIL.
And last but not least... I wanna show you this layout I made using a kit from Lynn.
It's called Firefly and it's amazing and fun to work with. This time I've used a template by Petit Moineaux.
I just love this quote...funny and cute, isn't it?
Phew.... I did it! I actually finished this post!!! YAY!
I've been adding bits and pieces to it since saturday evening. Every time something came up...
Well, I guess that's it for now... I'm totally beaten today (something for another post) , and am off for a nice cup of tea and a book (if the kids allow me, that is! lol)
Hope you all have a very nice day!
Hugs to all,
Livia.
Hi guys!
Well, first of all I'd like to say THANK YOU for all your support on our sale for Jazzy and for all the words, thoughts and prayers you all sent her way!!! You are truly amazing!!! MWAH!!!
And second... I wanna show you a couple of things.
I've been on a scrapping and posting spree this past few days(YAY!). It feels great to actually scrap again! lol And my conscience is feeling a bit less guilty now that I'm catching up with my CT duties. Let me show ya:
Dar has a gorgeous kit called One Summer Day, have you seen it already?
Here are a few lo's I made with it:
template by Shazbutt's Digi-Scrapz
template by Shazbutt's Digi-Scrapz
Don't you love the freshness of this kit?
The next one I want to show you is this AMAZING kit by Jenni (Chaos Lounge) called Dear Diary.
I just loooove this one! It's so funky, isn't it?
Just like the rest of Jenni's work, it's so full of personality and uniqueness!
Here's what I made with it:
These are my cousins, Ju e Tata. Aren't they beautiful? :D I miss you, girls!
template by Yin Designs.
This one was made for a new online friend I've met at Amigas & Scraps, a Brazilian forum.
template by Yin Designs.
Here's another awesome kit by Jenni called Secret Window:
This one is fantastic, so many possibilities! I'll definitely be making more pages with it!
But for now here's one! ;)
These are photos of a really fun day Menno and I spent with our friends Juliana (my BFF), Alex and Jeroen. I just love these pics, even though they are very low quality! lol
template by Yin Designs. (can you tell I love her stuff? lol)
Tired yet??? I sure hope not... there's still plenty more! I told you I was on a spree... :P
Here's another kit that I absolutely adore:
It's called Oceanside and it's by Web Designz by Kristi and it's really really fun to work with!
This is not a new layout, but I thought I'd share it anyway because I just love the way it turned out! ;) How cute is my little beach princess, huh? hahaha
I also love this one... Love that picture and how the entire lo turned out! My little man strolling by the beach... :D
Kristi also has this beautiful kit called Butterfly Shimmer 
I used it to make a page for another friend I've recently met at Amigas & Scraps.
Isn't her daughter just adorable???
I misspelled Coco Chanel, but only noticed it AFTER I had posted it everywhere... so for now I'll just leave it as it is! lol
Vasco from Moon Scraps has this fantastic kit called Nirvana
It's so beautiful and unique! You gotta check it out!
I made this layout using it and I truly love result. These photos were taken on Menno's birthday. Aren't they great?
Ok... believe it or not, but I have looots more to show, but for your sake (and mine haha) I'll take a break now... :D
Have to do some real life stuff now.... Will come back later to bore you with more, ok? LOL
Many hugs to all,
Livia.
