Friday Freebie! :)

Today's freebie comes from Misty's "Tweet Tweet" kit! :) Click the preview to go to her store. And here's your freebie...some Clustery Frames I created! :) Just click the preview to download.

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iNSD at Funky Playground Designs

And my store is on sale for 40% off all weekend!! I will be adding a few things over the next couple days so watch out for some surprises!

Today, I added a 9 page quick page album for Flirtatious. The QPs were created by my CT and are free with the purchase of Flirtatious. The downloads have already been added to the kit so you'll get them when you purchase the kit. Check out these cute QPs!

So head over to Funky Playground and be part of the action there this weekend! You can win some great prizes, chat with the designers and CT, and pick up some fantastic products at rock bottom prices :)

Stay tuned for more fun over the next 5 days! I may even do some giveaways!

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Persnickety Prints - My New Favorite Layout & Photo Printer

So I have some blank space on my walls. I desperately needed to fill them but I really really didn't want to pay $8 per 12x12 at my usual printing spot.

Then I discovered Persnickety Prints.

In the words of Sandra Lee, "Can I just tell you?" These people are FANTASTIC.

First of all the prices are perfect. Less than $2 for a 12x12? You've got to be kidding me! Secondly, the customer service is phenomenal. I emailed with Chari a bit regarding my prints and she was so sweet, kind, and extremely helpful.

So what did I order? I picked up several 12x12 and 8x8 layouts, three of which are framed on my walls right this minute. I was really impressed with the print quality. All of the colors in the photo stayed true and the print is vivid and eye catching. I was so jazzed, that I placed a second order for Mother's Day gifts. Again, the quality of Persnickety Prints is amazing. I have found a brand new printer for my layouts and I am ecstatic that it won't cost me an arm and a leg! I can save that money for exquisite frames :)

If you're thinking about printing your own digital scrap layouts or creating a photo book, I urge you to visit Persnickety Prints. They have a variety of print sizes available as well as photo books and photo gifts. The prices and quality are unbeatable.

Right now, for iNSD, Persnickety Prints is holding a giveaway with some great prizes as well as 25% off all prints on Monday and Tuesday. You'll have to visit their website for the coupon code and to enter the giveaway.

Here are a couple layouts I printed:

credits: kit is From Anotha Mista by Simply Scraps

credits: kit is Zoom Zoom by Shanmomto4 Designs and template is by PhotoCowgirl

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Everyday Glitter for Studio 365

It's new release Wednesday! I have a set of 9 glitter styles and sheets available in my store at Funky Playground Designs. These styles and sheets are commercial use approved and coordinate with the Studio 365 line at FPD and The Digi Chick. (and it's 10% off for a limited time!)

5 people from my Facebook Fan Page won this set of glitter today! Congrats to Amber M, Carol P, Lindsey I, Maria W, and Heather M. 

If you're not a Facebook Fan, visit my page and "Like" us! Don't miss out on giveaways and exclusive coupons. 

AND, it's almost iNSD! I will have some great deals and freebies available this weekend, stay tuned!

I'm also retiring some products at my Gingerscraps store. Head over there and grab them at a deeply discounted price before they're gone forever on Friday. 

The May Blog Train is taking off soon too! May 1st the train leaves the station and I've whipped up an awesome freebie for you. 

Take care! Happy Scrapping!

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Giveaway!

It's not too late! 

There's a great giveaway for Misty O'Brien Designs going on at Taylored Elements, it ends tonight, so hurry over and get your entries in!

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Meet another Facebook Fan!

Hello all! I have another fantastic Facebook Fan to introduce to you today!

This is Christin!! Christin is a stay at home mom of 2 kids, her son is 7 and her daughter is 2. She is also an Airman's Wife. She and her husband are high school sweeties, and are very blessed to call Fairchild, AFB home.. for now. They are both from Western Washington, so they take advantage of being so close to home. Christin dabbles in scrap kit design, so feel free to pop on over to her blog and grab some freebies!
Let's get to know a little more about Christin!

1. How long have you been digi scrapping?
I have been digi scrapping for 2 1/2 years. My grandma is actually the one who introduced me to it, and I am so glad she did!

2. How did you discover Misty's designs?

I actually found her from browsing other digi scrappers on Face Book. I checked out her page and was hooked!
3. Did you paper scrap before you digi scrapped?

I bought a couple things and tried it, but it wasn't working for me. Too messy and expensive!

4. What is your favorite kit of Misty's?

I LOVE the Everyday Happenings - {Project 365} Collab kit. I can think of several pages off the top of my head I could do with this kit. I love the ruler element!

5. What's the one scrapbooking item you can't live without?

Journaling tags! I try to put some journaling on every layout so years down the road I don't have to try and remember dates and names :)

6. How would you describe your scrapping style?

I think have a traditional style. I love symmetrical lines and using lots of papers. I have been working on making clusters, that seems to be every digi scrappers archenemy!

7. Do you have any other hobbies besides scrapping?

I love to bike ride with my hubby and the kids on the weekends, go to the lake and take photos. I love to volunteer for my son's school, it was a great way to meet other mom's when we first moved to this base.

8. What is your favorite movie?

Ok, kinda cheesy.. but I love "You've Got Mail" Meg Ryan is my favorite!

9. What is your favorite book if you enjoy reading?

I am currently reading "Tumtum and Nutmeg" to my son at bedtime, and I think I am enjoying it just as much, if not more than he is!

10. Do you have a blog that we could link to?

http://www.scrappymomma33.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much Christin for taking the time to answer my questions so we could get to know you better!

And make sure to become a fan of Misty's on Facebook if you haven't already! Have a great day and Happy Scrapping!

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LOTW is...

The winner of this weeks LOTW is Buggie185 over at the Funky Playgroud Designs gallery. You can click the link below the layout to go leave some love. The beautiful layout was created using Tweet Tweet by Misty O'Brien Designs. She did an beautiful job. Here it is.

 Go to layout

The Tweet Tweet Kit

Remember if you have created any LO's using Misty's designs, post them in the galleries out in the scrap world and your LO just might be chosen for LOTW.

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The Creative Divas - JANE

Hello everybody, it's that time again, when you are presented to another fabulous Diva.

This month I want to bring your attention for our Jane.

Jane

Northwestern Canada

Married to Joe (yeah, Jane and Joe, lol) and mom to Connor-13, Matei (Ma-TAY) -10, Georgia -6, Abigail -2

1 - How long have you been digi-scrapping?
Just about a year.

2 - Are you a scrapper, designer or both?
Both.

3 - How many hours a week (on average) do you spend scrapping?
Oh my goodness. Waaay too many, lol.

4 - Which programs do you use to make your layouts?
CS4, but my awesome husband is buying me CS5!

5 - How would you describe your scrapping style?
I hate saying eclectic, but I think it's eclectic.

6 - Which scrap forum do you visit the most?
The Digi Chick

5 things you love:
Only 5? Colours. Flowers. Old movies. Grass. Three year olds. Coffee. Fabric.

5 things that bother you:
I don't think there are five things that bother me. I prefer not to get bothered about things. It makes life so much easier. Oh. It bothers me when I tell the kids to clean up their messes, and they say they do, but then they don't. Oh man, does that ever bother me. Oh, and I have Lyme Disease. That bothers me too, but hopefully it will go away, and then I'll just be left with kids not listening to me.

What is your Misty's favorite product?
Tweet! Tweet! for sure. It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere used to be my absolute favourite kit, but then Tweet! Tweet! came along... Oh, but I forgot about FortWilderness. Hmm. I have two favourites. :D Maybe three. ;)

Take a look at Jane's favorite pages.

Camping Girl, kit is Fort Wilderness by Misty.

Let Me Help, kit is Fort Wilderness by Misty.

Some Things Never Change, kit is Tweet! Tweet! by Misty.


Jane is a great designer too. Go to her blog to know a little bit more about her and her designs.
http://littleredscraps.blogspot.com/

See you around!
Have a great scrapping day!
Adriana

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Facebook Diva

Hey everyone! I am so excited to help you get to know one of our fabulous Facebook Divas!

Introducing Kendra Albright. Doesn't she have a lovely family?



To get to know her a little better, here is a little Q&A:

1. How long have you been digi scrapping?
December 2007

2. How did you discover Misty's designs?
I discovered her when she was still at Stuff to Scrap

3. Other than Misty, which other designers are you a fan of?
Seal Scraps, The Scrappy Kat, Scrapalicous Cereal, and This Little Missy are some of my favorites and I totally LOVE DigiDesigns by Nicoles new tool time kit.

4. What is your favorite kit of Misty's?
Fort Wilderness--and I love the photo masks that go with it.

5. Are you participating in project 365/52/12?
No

6. What's the one scrapbooking item you can't live without?
Besides my computer, for digital scrapbooking I would say all of the papers--I love papers.

7. Tell us a little about yourself - spouse, family, job, where you're from.
We live in Iowa in an 110 year old farmhouse that we are updating on my family farm. Husband Jason is an engineer and son Luke is in 1st grade and daughter Kirsten is in preschool. I am a stay at home mom who seems to always have something to do.

8. Do you have a blog we can feature?
No.

9. Do you have any pets?
No pets--unless you count all of the unwanted Asian beetles that seem to be invading my life lately!

10. What's your favorite book?
I love to read so narrowing it down to one book is hard. I love the Yada Yada Prayer Group series by Neta Jackson and my strange book series that I collect (for an adult anyways) is I have nearly all of the Junie B Jones books--I discovered her when I was teaching kindergarten.

Thanks so much Kendra for letting us get to know you better! It sure made my first post as a new member of Misty's Creative Team a blast!

Happy Scrapping!

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Welcome to Freebie Friday!

Yay, it's Friday and my first time posting on Misty's blog! Carolyn here (new CT member - hooray) to bring you your FREEBIE! I had the pleasure of working with Misty's new kit, Flirtatious, available at Funky Playground Designs, which has awesome, fun papers and elements:
I love the beautiful blues and greens in this kit, but today I made your freebie out of one of my favorite colors: chocolate...gotta love chocolate! Here it is, hope you like this quickpage (click on the image below to download):

And for those of you still reading, here is the layout I made with it of my very-serious-looking daughter, Jessica:

Have an awesome weekend with lots of scrapping time!

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LOTW 4/15!!!

It's Monica here with the layout of the week! One of our CT members, Dana won this week. We don't normally do this, but I thought this layout was so incredible that I just had to nominate her. It is made with Misty's kit "Tweet Tweet". You can buy it at Funky Playground Designs.

And here is the amazing LOTW!

See? I told you it was amazing!!!

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Feeling Flirtatious? How about a New Kit, New Glitter, & a Freebie?

I am typing this blog post while catching up on tonight's episode of Dancing With the Stars. I love this show! I was completely blown away by the troupe of young dancers performing tonight. 

Alright, it's Wednesday and I have a new release for you. It's my newest kit, Flirtatious. I was feeling quite lovey, romantic, flirty, and sassy when I created it. 

And of course, what kit of mine would be complete without the matching glitter?

Both of of these newbies are available at my fabulous new store, Funky Playground Designs, and the kit is 25% off for a limited time. 

For some layout inspiration, check out some layouts by my creative team and FPD's store CT

layout by Karen

layout by Monica

layout by c0r1nn3

layout by Loni

layout by Amanda

layout by Adriana

Adriana, from my creative team, has created an ultra cool freebie for you to enjoy. It's a fab wallpaper for your iPhone! Just add your favorite photo and voila!

And if you're still not a Facebook Fan, add me! Click the FB heart on the top of the right hand column on this blog. Don't miss all of the awesome giveaways for FB fans only.

Have a great week! 

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Welcome to Freebie Friday!!

Hello to all you Misty O'Brien FANatics!!
Aren't Freebies Fabulous??!!
Loni here, to bring you today's little sweet Tweet ;)

That's right folks...
I've got a QP lined up for you, using Misty's gorgeous kit Tweet, Tweet.
Available now at Funky Playground Designs.

And without further ado...
Simply click on the preview to begin your download.
Here's hoping you find lots of time to scrap this weekend - Enjoy!

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Mother Nature Collab @ Funky Playground Designs

I am so lucky to be part of a great group of designers at Funky Playground Designs. :)

This month, the theme for our awesome store collab is Mother Nature. This kit is filled with 37 papers, 1 full alpha, 2 layered page templates, and over 50 elements. 

right now this gorgeous collab is 30% off too! Check out some layout inspiration by the Funky Girls

these ladies are quite talented, don't you think?

Head over to Funky Playground Designs and snag your copy of Mother Nature! The sales price is unbelievable and you won't want to miss getting this kit.

Til next time, love and scrapping!

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New Release Wednesday!

Hi scrappers! I have 3 products hitting the stores today - a collab, commercial use frames, and custom glitter!

Daybreak Scraps (Dawn) had a fabulous kit idea and she invited Teri's Thing O My Jig's and myself to collab with her. The result is "Elegant Azure" the perfect prom/dance/wedding/girlie kit. There's lots of sparkle and a little birdie told me there might be a glitter freebie later this week, right here on my blog. 

You can pick up this fab collab at Gingerscraps. Check out some layouts by my talented CT:

by Lisa

by Adriana

by Carolyn

by Monica

by Loni

and more CT layouts will follow this week. You should head over to my CT's blogs and pick up some freebies! I heard a rumor a few of them will be offering freebies today. You can access their blogs on the right hand side of my blog ------>

I also have two releases at Funky Playground Designs :)

If you love my glitter but don't always need styles or sheets, pick up my new glitter frames. They are available for commercial and personal use. They are in grey, silver, and black hues to make them easily recolorable.

and I am also offering my services for custom made glitter. For $5.00 you get eight glitter styles and sheets in the color you want. These styles are also CU OK. Designers, you can get the perfect glitter to compliment your kits! (cannot be sold as is, for CU can only be used to create elements, papers, and items for your kit, not sold as accessory in present form). 

Also, a reminder - every single sale at both of my stores this month will be donated to Talk About Curing Autism in honor of Autism Awareness month. If you haven't read out Autism story, scroll down my blog posts this month and check out how Ian is recovering from his diagnosis. You can also donate to TACA by clicking on the following link: http://firstgiving.com/mistyobrien - Everyone who donates at least $5.00 will receive a $10 GC to one of my stores (your choice). 

And, if you want to stay in touch with me, chat on the wall, get access to exclusive sales, freebies, and contests (I am known for giving kits away at a moment's notice!), then become a Facebook Fan and/or follow me on Twitter! I have two little icons at the top of this page, clicking on them will take you to the respective pages. 

 PS - did you notice those frames match perfectly with the Elegant Azure collab? Did ya? :)

I hope everyone has a good day! Happy Scrapping!

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