Winner of the 2011 Blizzard Layout Challenge is...

Altimasport has won the Blizzard Layout Challenge. The funny thing is the Blizzard missed her town all together even though it was forecast to hit her town.

For her prize Altimasport was able to pick one complete kit from my store. Altimasport chose the TweenHeart Complete Kit.

Congratulations and enjoy!

Happy Scrapping!

Colleen Lynch,
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Another Freebie for You!

Today I have provided the freebie for the DigiDesignResort.com newsletter. It's an adorable quick page made using my new collection, Life Is Magical. Newsletter freebies are only up a few days so hurry on over and pick it up!

Here's the Life Is Magical Collection. You can also purchase a Complete Kit, an Element Pak, a Paper Pak, An Embellished Words Pak or an Alpha Pak.

Don't forget about the February Blog Train Free Mini Kit, My Heart's Dream  (details here), and the Snow Is Falling free word art and challenge (details here)! Lots of goodies this month for you.

With the weather as cold and snowy as it has been, it's a great time to stay home and catch up on your scrapbooking. Keep warm and safe out there and happy scrapping!

Colleen Lynch,

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Blizzard 2011 Challenge & Freebie

I thought it would be fun to see blizzard photos from everyone's area so I thought I would host a challenge. What no blizzard where you live? No problem just use photos to show the weather conditions where you live during the blizzard days. But if you live someplace warm ... post those layouts at your own risk. I'm not responsible for any "hate" mail, lol! Details are posted in the forums at DDR. If you participate you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win any Complete Kit in my store!

Here is my layout own layout. This is my front sidewalk and my back yard.

Also just a little freebie for you whether you participate or not. Link will be active for 30 days or 500 downloads whichever comes first.

Download Freebie Here

Have fun with this challenge. Show us your layouts ladies! But remember to stay warm and safe out there!

Happy Scrapping!

Colleen Lynch,

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Dish Up a Special Treat for Your Valentine!

As some of you already know my sister, Pat,  is a jewelry designer. Creative talent seems to run in the family, lol! This year Pat decided she wanted to sell her designs on the Internet. Since I was already doing this with my digital scrapbook kits I gave her some guidance and set up her blog and this gorgeous piece of jewelry was her way of thanking me.

Now no need to be jealous, Pat has just introduced this new design on her bog yesterday, my birthday. She's calling it the Colleen (I'm very honored Pat.) If you want to wow that special someone in your life...this little diddy will do the trick.

The shade of the pearl beads is just a bit softer than in the photo, but the luster is magnificent. In between each pearl bead is a smaller silver bead with what I might call two "end caps." I'm not a jeweler so it might have another name, lol! Anyway the magic in this bracelet begins in that space between the pearls. There are two beaded silver rings that move freely over the silver beads. The detail it adds to the bracelet is spectacular and the slight jingling sound that they create is wonderful. The clasp has a beautifully detailed heart and all the findings are very detailed. If you are a fan of Judith Ripka jewelry this piece will blend flawlessly with her pieces. I have a few pieces and I always wear them together.

If you want more information about the Colleen Bracelet or to see Pat's other handcrafted designs, visit her blog, Pat's Design Studio. With Valentine's Day just around the corner this piece of jewelry will make you look like a hero without breaking the bank.

Don't forget to scrap all those wonderful Valentine's Day memories as well as the everyday moments. Happy Scrapping!

Colleen Lynch,
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All Aboard the February Blog Train...My Heart's Dream!

It's that time again and the February Blog train is getting ready to leave the station. This month's destination is "My Heart's Dream". One hundred of the hottest digital designers from the scrap book industry have gotten together to bring you a heartfelt collaboration just in time for Valentine's day. Every designer's blog that you stop at will have a mini kit for you based on the same color palette and theme. At the end of your trip you will have an awe-inspiring scrapbook kit!

You have arrived here from Benthaicreations.

Here is my contribution to this wonderful collaboration kit.

Download this kit here, here or here.

Links will be available for 30 days, so hurry up and grab it now. You will be downloading from the secure bulk file site, YouSendIt, so you can rest assured it is virus free and no ads or waiting. In addition I have prepared a coordinating collection that includes papers, elements, word art and an alphabet.

You can find them in my store on Saturday the 5th.

 

Now you are off to the next stop on the blog train, FoxyDesigns.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. If you get lost go to the Blog Train Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

If you like what you see please click on the "follow this blog" bottom on the right-hand side of my blog in the Networked Blogs box. I do the blog train every other month with a freebie. I also do a monthly freebie for the DDR newsletter which is always announced here. It will keep you informed of the latest releases and sales so you don't miss a thing!

Happy Scrapping!

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