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Inside the Creative Studio with Lee Benkers + a FREE Quick Page

2011-12-17T11:11:00.004-05:00

Happy Holidays!!!!

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season this year!!! I know I am!

I just made Peppermint Bark for the first time and it came out wonderfully; despite the fact that I ate a 1/4 of the baking chocolate before I started. Oops! This week, we enjoyed my daughter, Taylor's Holiday Sing-a-long at school.

We have Lee in the house today! Every so often I interview someone on my creative team so that you can get to know the creative spirit behind the talent! She is the spotlight for our Inside the Creative Studio! Here is her interview and beyond the questions, you will find a remarkable FREE quick page Lee made using my latest kit, Christmas Morning (created in collaboration with Valorie Wibbens). Without further ado...

Inside The Creative Studio with Lee Benkers

Where do you Live? Where do you wish you lived? Colorado. I wish I lived on the beach.

Do you go by any nicknames that we should know about? I go by “prettypeony” or “hli” in the digital scrapbook forums.

What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be an Astronaut or a fashion designer.

What's the biggest decision you've made, what if you'd gone the other way? The biggest decision I’ve made so far was resigning from my job of 6 years working at a college as a coordinator then as a Student Finance Consultant to be a SAHM to my two kids (9 and 4). I loved what I was doing and missed it immensely when I left. I still have dreams about going to work there even though it’s been over two years now! If I hadn’t resigned, I think I would be miserable. Even though it was a great job, it was hard for me to drop my kids off at the babysitter’s (at the time they were 5 and newborn). I’d drive off to work in tears just about every day because I’d be so worried that something terrible might happen to them.

What’s a goal that you are proud that you’ve accomplished? Currently, I’m proud of getting into the digital scrapbook world. I started in the spring of 2011 and have been hooked ever since. It’s wonderful to be part of a friendly community that supports creativity and fun.

What was your first job? My first real job was a cashier at Dunkin’ Donuts. I made $4.10 per hour and thought that was a lot back then. Before that, I delivered the morning papers with my sisters. I think that was one of the hardest jobs ever for very little pay.

Where would your life be if you married your first boyfriend? I was 10 when I had my first boyfriend (we only held hands!). If we had married when we got older, I don’t think it would have lasted. A few years back, I learned that he had cheated on his wife and they divorced. That could have been me.

If you could live in any decade what decade would it be and why? I love the decades I grew up in : the 80’s, 90’s and now. Sometimes though, I wonder how it would be like to be alive in the 3000’s.

What is your idea of fun? If given a choice to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? Since I am a SAHM, I don’t have an outside job but I do spend a great deal of time caring for my kids and the family. If I had a full day to myself, I’d spend it reading a good book or two.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done? I would say it was when I went cliff diving (more like jumping) off a 25 ft rock into a lake when I was about 17. It was scary but thrilling!

What are some fun facts about yourself; or some quirky thing about yourself? I listen to Progressive House/Dream Trance music nonstop...almost 24 hours a day! It’s my drug! It takes me to another world where I forget all things pain. Okay, not quite but it helps me with creativity and relaxation. I also collect perfumes. I probably have over 50 now.

What is your favorite vacation destinations? I would say it’s the trip I took with husband and our first child (the 2nd one wasn’t in the works yet) in 2005. It was relaxing and I got to see and go inside a real light house (a bucket list of mine)! I also really enjoyed a trip I took to Mazatlan, Mexico when I was 19 where I first fell in love with the beach.

FREEBIE QUICK PAGE

Here is Lee's fabulous quick page (with a picture in it to show you) using Christmas Morning. Just click on the image to download.

Happy Holidays!!!!

Tina

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Christmas Morning 20% off PLUS 2 Sets of Alphas

2011-12-01T17:17:00.000-05:00

CHRISTMAS MORNING

Hi Everyone!!!

Happy Holidays!!! I am in full gear to get this holiday started!! I hope you are feeling it too! Valorie Wibbens and I came up with this collaboration that captures the magic of Christmas Morning. The kit is also versatile enough that you can use the papers and some elements for all sorts of layouts beyond the Christmas theme. When you purchase Christmas Morning you will also receive 2 Sets of Alphas FREE.

You can purchase it at either of my stores Oscraps and Mscraps for 20% off. Additionally, I think you know, but if you don't, you can receive an additional 30% discount by subscribing to my newsletter HERE and you will receive 10% coupon in the newsletters.

INSPIRATION

Here is LOADS of Inspiration from my Creative Team, the CherryO's and the Mscraps Creative Team

Alix

Chris

Elisa

Eva

Jen

Kaat

Karen

Katja

Lee

Linda

Marie

Marion

Tina

Trudy

Valentine

Thank you and God Bless!!!

Tina

Black Friday Specials at Creations by Tinamarie!!

2011-11-24T21:33:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday!!

I hope you are enjoying your holiday!!!

We are enjoying the warm sun in Arizona for Thanksgiving! It is so nice to thaw out a bit from the weather in Virginia! What are you doing for Thanksgiving or Black Friday?

I have a great sale going on in both of my stores. I have 40% off in both Oscraps and Mscraps. In addition, I have several products (at Mscraps) in the Mega Deals category that is 70% off!!

Oscraps has a great deal

Mscraps has a great deal here

Enjoy these sales!!!

Tina

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Awkward Moments, Freebie and Inspiration!

2011-11-17T19:29:00.001-05:00

Awkward Moments

I had a contest not too long ago to win a kit. I asked people to comment with an idea for a kit that they thought I should make. Michael was the winner and came up w/ the theme "Awkward Moments". Now a couple weeks later, here it is! The kit will be on sale at both Oscraps and Mscraps through this weekend for 20% off and 30% off for newsletter subscribers. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter, you can do that ---> HERE.

Quick Page

Here is a Quick Page that was created by Kaat on my Creative Team. If you like, please follow my blog so that you can find out more about what goodies I have in store for you! (Click on the right hand side to Follow my Blog.

Here is the link to the QP --> HERE

Layouts by my Creative Team and the Oscraps/Mscraps Creative Teams

Alix

Audrey

Chris

Eva

Jen

Kaat

Karen

Marie

Marion

Romy

Timounette

Tina

Trudy

Valentina

Valentine

Remember the sale lasts through the weekend (Sunday night Nov. 20th)

Have a great (and warm) weekend!!!

Tina

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Winner of Awkward Moments!!!

2011-11-15T21:09:00.001-05:00

Thank you all for your honest answers to my awkward moment question!! I know that wasn't easy!! I loved reading all your stories.

Here is the winner from Randomizer!

Congratulations to Tylertooo!!!

Watch for the kit Awkward Moments to come out this Thur. Nov. 17th!

Please email me so that I can get you a coupon code. Thank you to all who entered!

Tina

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Chance to Win - Awkward Moments + a New Release this week!!!

2011-11-10T14:49:00.002-05:00

This Thursday, I am releasing Harvest of Memories that was used in the Sept. Challenge at Oscraps. If you didn't pick it up then, it will be 20% off thru the weekend.

The second kit I will release next week on Nov. 18th is Awkward Moments! Here is a sneak peek of it.

You can win it by leaving a comment about your most awkward moment. Ha ha!! I can't wait to see the responses and the layouts that come out of this kit. A special thanks to Michael, who was the inspiration behind the kit. Thank you, Michael! Good luck winning the kit!! Drawing will be Nov 15th 8pm EST.

Tina

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It's iDSD, 6 Pack of Goodies, Quietude- all 40% off + 2 Freebies!!

2011-11-03T18:13:00.001-04:00

I hope you all are having a wonderful autumn and enjoying the beginning of International Digital Scrapbook Day/Weekend!!! I am having 40% off sale in both stores - Oscraps and Mscraps.

Plus, if you purchase $10 from Mscraps you get a Free Kit - November Rain!

If you LIKE the Oscraps Facebook Page, you get a HUGE mega kit from all the Oscraps designers.

Here are some of the new and fun items I've added to the stores in time for iDSD.

Six Pack of Goodies

Quietude

Facebook Freebie

I have a large giveaway freebie on my Facebook Page. So be sure to LIKE my Facebook Page HERE to grab this mini kit.

If you would like this fun and free Quick Page made by Kaat and an extra 10% off this weekend (for a total of 50% off), please sign up for my newsletter

right ---> HERE!

Please enjoy these layouts from my extremely talented Creative Team.

Elisa

Kaat

Karen

Trudy

Ashly

Eva

Linda

Marie

Mila

Valentine

Sara

Valentina

Thank you for your patronage!!

Tina

I'm Not Scared is 20% off in time for Halloween

2011-10-27T18:42:00.001-04:00

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year!!! I love seeing all the kids dressed up and excited about the holiday! I know it's not celebrated worldwide but I hear it is starting to catch on. I'm curious; tell me in your comments, if you celebrate Halloween in your country.

I came out with a newly revised kit, "I'm Not Scared" to help you scrap your ghouls and goblins as they go out trick or treating this weekend; or for the many other Halloween festivities. You can find it at Oscraps and Mscraps.

If you want this Quick Page that I created. Just sign up for my newsletter HERE and you will receive it.

Here are the amazing layouts from my Creative Team!!

Karen

Elisa

Lee

Eva

Lee

Marie

Trudy

Marie

Tina

Valentina

Thank you for your patronage!

Have a Happy Halloween!!

Tina

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Splendor of It All and Wood You Love Me? 20% off at Mscraps!

2011-10-21T13:43:00.000-04:00

The Splendor of It All and Wood You Love Me? Bundle both are making an appearance at Mscraps for 20% off. (30% off for "Whimsies"). Sign up for my newsletter to become a "Whimsy", if you aren't currently receiving it HERE.

Here is a look at Splendor of It All and the teams' stunning layouts!

The Splendor of It All includes wordart from each of the four seasons. It's a great year round kit to scrap with.

Wood You Love Me?

Wood You Love Me? Bundle is a sweet kit that includes my favorite woodland animals in it. It is also a play on words that includes faux wood paper in the kit. The bundle includes an exta set of 12 coordinated papers.

Here is the kit and the teams' layouts! Enjoy!

Sale lasts through Monday. Go grab them on sale!

Thank you for your patronage!

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Sales at Oscraps & Mscraps Plus BLOG HOP

2011-10-14T13:02:00.006-04:00

Happy Halloween Lots of Sales and Fun going on at my stores!
Happy Friday everyone! There is a BIG Hopping HallOween BASH going on this weekend. Oscraps has teamed up with the Lily Pad to bring a HUGE, fun mega collab. AND...
we have quite the party...we have challenges, prizes, games, chats and freebies galore Check the forum for more details! As part of the fun, take 31% off the Halloween items in the store.

Italian Coffee Blends, Royal Blending Papers and Split Splat all in the Oscraps Halloween Sale at 31% off!

Sale at Mscraps at 20% off on Subdue and My Umbrella!

Blog Hop

"Hi this is Elisa, aka EHStudios, guest blogging with Tina since I'm out of town this week visiting friends for Homecoming. I had the pleasure though of getting in on the October Bash celebrations with "A Hopping Halloween" freebie for you!

Welcome to our stop on the Oscraps & The Lilypad train!

I've made this pack of template freebies for you; I hope that you will enjoy them!

Download Link: http://www.box.net/shared/c31l70olkisa3smgk7jm

This bash is packed so be sure you aren't missing any stops or any games. You should have come here by way of Dana - http://www.attlan.com/

& your next stop will be Julia - http://cocokimo.blogspot.com/
the start of the Hop if you want that is: http://ozone.oscraps.com/blog/

Thanks for stopping in! And thank you Tina for letting me post to your blog!!!

Don't forget to like my Facebook Page (link above).

Monthly Store Winners!

2011-10-13T12:54:00.001-04:00

As you might know, I do a random monthly drawing for everyone who makes a purchase in my store. The winner receive a $5 coupon to use in my shop. I am excited to introduce the store winners from the last 3 months!!

Congratulations to the winners!

Please email me to receive your prize!!

In the upcoming months, purchase anything in my store and you will be entered in a random drawing for a $5 coupon!

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Subdue is out and 20% off!!!

2011-10-10T20:19:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!!! Based upon popular request, I've created additional "blending papers" or "photo texture" papers. Subdue (papers) can be used for blending or for a subtle backdrop to your layouts. I hope you like them as much as I like creating them!!! The papers are now available at Oscraps and will be available at Mscraps starting on Thur. Oct. 13th! If you want to receive an additional 10% discount and a free kit, you can sign up for my newsletter HERE.

Here is some inspiration from the Creative Teams - Mine, Oscraps and Mscraps!!!

Muriel

Rachel

Valentine

Michelle

Laurie

France

Eva

Trudy

Muriel

Enjoy!! Thank you for your support!

Tina

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You're a Gem now 20% off!

2011-10-04T11:07:00.001-04:00

Hi all!!

I have some exciting news!!!

I am now also selling my kits at Mscraps!!

Also, if you didn't catch it at Mscraps, You're a Gem is now on sale at Oscraps for 20% off (10% for Whimsies). If you aren't a newsletter subscriber, please sign up here for the extra discount and a free Harvest of Memories kit (along with a challenge to win a $25 coupon to my store! See details HERE.)

You're a Gem is dedicated to my dear friend, Randi Oh, designer extraordinaire!

This kit is about celebrating the rare gems in your life. It's nice to express/journal about the people that are unique or special to us. Why not tell them why they are a gem to you? You'll notice we picked colors that are jewel tones to match the theme of "Gems".

Here are a few layouts from my creative team using You're a Gem.

For more inspiration, please go to my prior post with all of the layouts.

http://tina-creationsbytinamarie.blogspot.com/2011/09/youre-gem-and-berry-berry-quite.html

Che

Yolanda

Enjoy shopping and playing!

Tina

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Winner, The Sky is the Limit SALE, and FREE Quick Page

2011-09-29T17:38:00.002-04:00

I have a lot to announce in this blog update..
The Sky is the Limit Collaboration is here! Winner is announced for a copy of the collaboration! Inspiration from my creative team and finally Inside the Creative Studio is back with a free quick page!!

The Sky is the Limit

I am sooo very excited to release this collaboration with Anita. She is such a wonderful human being; as a person; as a person to work with and as a designer!!! Our collaboration came out better than we expected. I hope that you all like it!!! The collaboration is 20% off through Monday Oct. 3rd at both Oscraps and Mscraps! If you are a subscriber, "a whimsy" then you will receive an additional 10% coupon in your newsletter so sign up if you aren't a 'whimsy' already!

When you purchase the Sky is the Limit you get the Motivational and Journaling cards FREE with Purchase!

You can also buy them separately!

WINNERS are...

The winner of the random drawing for The Sky is the Limit is

inger.de.wild

The winner for the "Best Kit Idea" is

Michael

Congratulations to you both! Please email me so that I can get you a free kit!

Inspiration from our Creative Teams

Inside the Creative Studio with Trudy

Trudy is one of my newer members of the creative team. She is always ready with a beautiful layout and has a GREAT spirit as you can see when you read her interview. If you are new to my blog and the "Inside the Creative Studio", it is an opportunity for you all to get a glimpse into the creative minds of my team members. Every month or so I highlight a team member and they offer a quick page as a free gift to our readers. Here is Trudy's interview with me...followed by her beautiful quick page.

Where do you Live? I live on beautiful Vancouver Island in a small city called Duncan. Where do you wish you lived? I am exactly where I want to be!

Does your name suit you? I don’t think so , but my mother named me after a good friend of hers.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?- I wanted to be an airline stewardess.

What’s a goal that you are proud that you’ve accomplished? Helping my daughter recover from viral encephalitis, it took 11 years.

What was your first job? I worked at the movie theatre, selling tickets

If you could live in any decade what decade would it be and why? I think I would have liked to lived during the last years of world war II. I loved the fashion styles and of course all of those uniformed men.

What is your idea of fun? Spending the day with my grandkids, without their mom and dad.

If given a choice to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? I would spend a good portion of it scrapbooking of course, then a long hot bath with a glass of wine.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done? I got on stage with a 50’s band while they sang “I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill” to me.

Any nicknames they have (or have had) and the story behind them. My sister Wendy always called me “Toots” she still calls me that, and I have always hated it!!

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your foods? I love all things pasta!!

What is your favorite vacation destinations? So far its Jamaica

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And here is Trudy beautiful quick page using The Sky is the Limit.

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Sneak Peek and a chance to Win!

2011-09-26T17:13:00.003-04:00

Here is a sneak peek at the kit that I designed with Designs by Anita that will be release this Thursday night.

Make a comment about what kind of kit you would like to see from me and I will select a random winner from the comments by Thur. Sept 29th 5pm EDT. Also, you will also get a $5 coupon from me if I select your idea(s).

Additionally, you can have a second chance to win a copy of The Sky is the Limit at Anita's blog HERE.
Good luck!!!! Tina

Store Winners!

2011-09-25T20:28:00.000-04:00

I am excited to introduce you to the two store winners

from the last 2 months!!

Congratulations to the winners!

Please email me to receive your $5 prize!!

Purchase anything in my store and you will be entered

in a random drawing for a $5 coupon to my store!

Autumn Affair, $50 Designer Challenge and a Free Quick Page!

2011-09-23T21:04:00.001-04:00

Autumn Affair

This time of year is my FAVORITE SEASON. I love the many colors that appear in Autumn. This kit, Autumn Affair, represents some colors that you don't see that often in typical Autumn kits. I just love the delicateness to this kit. Autumn Affair is on sale for 20% off at Mscraps!

$50 Designer Challenge

We still have the Harvest of Memories Designer Challenge happening until Oct. 15th. If you haven't participated yet, here are the details.

You just need to download the Harvest of Memories kit by signing up for my newsletter HERE. Then, make a layout using 100% Creations by Tinamarie products. Everyone who enters the challenge will get $3.50 to use in my store. Get all the rules HERE. Two winners will be randomly chosen. Each will receive a $25 gift certificate to my store!!!!! The deadline to enter is Oct. 15th!

I can't wait to see your lovely layouts!!!! Have a fun time playing with the kit!!

Freebie Quick Page
One of my very talented Creative Team members, Kaat, created a Quick page using Harvest of Memories. You can download the QP by clicking HERE.

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Designer Challenge and Sale!!!

2011-09-15T11:14:00.002-04:00

$50 Designer Challenge

It's the beginning of Autumn, my favorite season and there are so many exciting things to celebrate!!!!

First, we have an exciting Designer Challenge happening at Oscraps!! You just need to download the Harvest of Memories kit by becoming a "Whimsy" by joining my newsletter. Then, make a layout using 100% Creations by Tinamarie products. Everyone who enters the challenge will get $3.50 to use in my store. Get all the details about the challenge HERE. Two winners will be randomly chosen. Each will receive a $25 gift certificate to my store!!!!! The deadline to enter is Oct. 15th!

I can't wait to see you lovely layouts!!!!

Download Harvest of Memories by joining the newsletter HERE.

Have a fun time playing with the kit!!

Blending Papers on Sale

The second exciting thing I am doing is having my popular blending papers on sale for 20% off this weekend at Mscraps. Grab them while they are on sale!

Thank you for your patronage!!

Tina

Grand Love Story 50% off!!!

2011-09-08T16:37:00.000-04:00

Grand Love Story is 50% off through Grandparent's Day!

September 11th marks the day to celebrate Grandparents around the world. To commemorate the holiday Shirley (Wild Blueberry Ink at Mscraps) and I are both putting all the Grand Love Story products on sale for you marked down by 50%!!!

Grand Love Story is a kit that offers a wonderful opportunity to capture the impact that grandparents have on our lives and on the lives of our children. Your layouts can show the special shared moments your grandparents or parents have with your children. You can also create layouts depicting the kind people your Grandparents are or were and their impact on your life. This kit is a beautiful blend of vintage and modern styles. It is packed full of 58 elements and 23 papers.

It comes with a quick page you can quickly scrap your favorite grandparent moment with and a hybrid card that you can print and send to the grandparents in your life. In addition, when you purchase Grand Love Story, you will receive a free add on of 43 hand written words and 43 ribbon twills that say Grandma and Grandpa in many languages.

Why not capture the fond memories of the grandparents in your life?
The kit comes with 23 papers and 58 Elements!

You also receive TWO BONUS ADD ON PACKS, FREE When Purchasing This Set!Grandparent Twills and Grandparent Word Art
Added to your cart automatically when purchasing this set!!

Here is some inspiration from my creative team

Carolyn

Angie

Kaat

Kym

Michelle

Sue

Tina

Thank you for your patronage!

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You're a Gem and Berry Berry Quite Contrary!

2011-09-01T21:42:00.004-04:00

You're a Gem

I am excited to introduce my latest kit debuting at MScraps, where I am guest designing for September. It is called You're a Gem. You're a Gem was originally going to be a collaboration with Randi Oh. Due to circumstances, she is taking some time off from designing. I am dedicating this kit to Randi. This kit is about celebrating the rare gems in your life. It's nice to express/journal about the people that are unique or special to us. Why not tell them why they are a gem to you? You'll notice we picked colors that are jewel tones to match the theme of "Gems".

Here is some inspiration from my creative team using You're a Gem.

Che

Yolanda

Karen

Kaymee

Wulan

Alix

Eva

Karen

Linda

Marie

Mila

Tina

Trudy

Berry Berry Quite ContraryI am also debuting Berry Berry Quite Contrary at Oscraps today! It is about the extremely irresistible kids, friends or family that we have in our lives that can sometimes be contrary. (Contrary: –adjective opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed). We love them to death but sometimes…..they can drive you nuts!! It will be on sale for 20% off.

Here's some inspiration from the creative team!!!

Trudy

Kaat

Stevie

Jolanda

Alix

Andrea

Ginny

Heather

Lee

Michelle

Renate

Stacey

Stevie

For the Labor Day weekend, I have a 30% coupon for all of the newsletter subscribers. If you aren't a subscriber, you can sign up here.

New Kit! Peccadilloes

2011-08-19T10:02:00.002-04:00

I am excited to bring to you my latest kit: Peccadilloes!!

You can find Peccadilloes on sale for 20% off at Oscraps (and Zig Zag Scraps on Sat) through the weekend. Plus, I have a sale going on: Purchase $10 of products and receive 30% off! If you sign up, for the newsletter, you will get a 30% off coupon.

Existing newsletter subscribers, receive an additional 10% off (and a freebie that coordinates with Peccadilloes!)

A peccadillo is a very minor or slight offense. It is a faux pax; a slip; an indiscretion. I first heard the term in the movie Good Will Hunting when Robin Williams describes what he most remembers about his deceased wife...

"My wife used to fart when she was nervous. She had all sorts of wonderful little idiosyncrasies. She used to fart in her sleep....Little things like that. Those are the things I miss the most. The little idiosyncrasies that only I know about: that's what made her my wife. Oh she had the goods on me too, she knew all my little peccadilloes. People call these things imperfections, but there not. Ah, that's the good stuff."

We all have pecadilloes. We know the ones that our loved ones have. It might be fun to scrap about them so that we don't forget the little things that we find endearing about those that we love..

Here is some inspiration from my fabulous creative team!!!!

Valentina

Tina

Jolanda

Alix

Eva

Trudy

Kaymee

Trudy

Thank you so much for your patronage!!!

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End of Summer Sale!!!

2011-08-16T13:54:00.000-04:00

Click on image to go to sale!

If you want to know more about my sales and receive a 30% discount, sign up for my newsletter (upper right hand corner of blog).

Congratulations to CT Winners!!!

2011-08-16T13:47:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all of the girls who applied to the CT Call. It was a hard decision to make but I am proud to announce the new girls to the team!!

2011-08-06T16:14:00.004-04:00

Berry Berry Quite Contrary!!!

I am so excited to be guesting this month at Zig Zag. I have a fun new kit that is 20% off exclusively available at Zig Zag. Berry Berry Quite Contrary is about the extremely irresistible kids, friends or family that we have in our lives that can sometimes be contrary. (Contrary: –adjective opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed). We love them to death but sometimes…..arggg!!
I have a promotion running with this kit. If you purchase Berry Berry, you will receive 30% off a fully-customizable I’m In It! kids’s ebook! You can make your child the star of a magical I'm In It! adventure with mermaids, pirates, aliens and princesses! In just a few seconds, customize an I’m In It! eBook with your child's name and likeness and read in seconds on iPad, NookColor, PC and Mac. Start your child's reading adventure today!

Homestead!!!
Also, I have a new set of papers out at Oscraps called the Homestead. I hope you love the warm and friendly colors like I do. The papers can go with nearly all of your layouts. They will be 20% through Monday, Aug. 8th. For newsletter subscribers, you get an additional 10% off coupon. Use coupon code: homey.

Freebie!!!!

I have a set of papers that are free to all friends who "Like" my Facebook Page. Click on the image of the papers to go to my Facebook Fan Page.

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New Exclusive Fan Offer on Facebook

2011-08-02T14:36:00.000-04:00

Get this exclusive Fan offer when you "Like" my FB Page!!

CT Call!!

2011-07-27T21:19:00.001-04:00

Monthly Store Winners

2011-07-25T16:47:00.001-04:00

Every month I draw a name from all the shoppers who have purchased something in my store. I am super duper tardy on posting this so I am going to post the winners for March - June all at once. I hope you were one of the winners. Winner receives a $5 coupon for my store. If you won, please email me so that I can issue you a coupon. Congratulations to the winners!!! If you didn't win, perhaps you'll win in July!!

Wood You Love Me Bundle/Kit are here!!!

2011-07-14T20:06:00.000-04:00

Wood You Love Me Bundle and Kit are finally here!!!

I am so excited to share my love of woodland animals with you! I hope

you love the faux wood, critters and the play on words in the kit!

Wood You Love Me and everything in my store is 30% off throughout the month of July so go grab the kits while they are on sale!!

Here is some inspiration from my Creative Team and the CherryO's!

Elisa

Jolanda

Karen

Ona

Stevie

Valentina

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Congratulations to the winner for "Wood You Love Me?"

2011-07-13T10:22:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the winner of the "Wood You Love Me?" Bundle!!

Eva!!!

Please leave me your email address so that I can get you your prize, Eva!!

Sneak Peek and Chance to Win "Wood You Love Me"?

2011-07-07T16:27:00.002-04:00

My latest kit and bundle Wood You Love Me? is a play on words about loving someone and the faux wood and woodland animals included in this kit. I’ve always loved the woodland animals and thought I would figure out a way to include them in a kit.

If you'd like a chance to win the kit, leave a comment here. For additional chances to win, blog, tweet and/or FB about the contest. Each time you talk about it, it counts as an additional entry! Just come back and let me know what you've done. Good luck!!

Winner will be drawn Tues. night 7/12th 9pm EST.
The kit and bundle will be on sale in the store Thur. night 7/14th

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Happy Birthday America and to me!!!

2011-07-01T13:33:00.001-04:00

This month celebrates America's birthday and mine! To celebrate everything in my store will be 30% for the entire month!!!

Curly Cue Frames

2011-06-28T09:46:00.000-04:00

New in the store!

Curly Cue Frames are a great way to add glitter and sparkle

to any layout! The colors can work year round.

Enjoy!!!

Creations by Tinamarie

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Summer Soiree

2011-06-09T20:54:00.000-04:00

New Papers from Creations by Tinamarie

I have some new beautiful blending papers out that

will help you capture your summer memories.

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iNSD Sale by Creations by Tinamarie

2011-05-05T20:57:00.001-04:00

Happy International Scrapbook Day (Weekend)!

I'm a guest designer at After Five Designs

Check out the products I have in the store at 40% off

http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/shoppe/home.php?cat=17

Rushing Around 20% off in the store!

2011-04-21T13:50:00.000-04:00

Ever get the feeling that you and your family are just rushing from one thing to the next? That's what Rushing Around is all about. It is a fun collaboration from Che Yang, EH Studios and me. Enjoy a 20% discount through Easter and 10% more for newsletter subscribers.

My Umbrella

2011-04-14T20:58:00.001-04:00

New in the store....My Umbrella

Inspired by the lyrics of a popular song, I created a spring themed kit about feeling protective over those that you love; wanting to let them know that you will always be there for them and that you’ve got them covered. I’ve included all kinds of spring time elements – umbrellas, weather elements, trees, etc. I hope you enjoy the kit as much as I did created it.

Purchase My Umbrella between now and April 18th and receive 20% discount. If you want 10% extra savings, sign up for my newsletter here.

2011-04-08T19:34:00.001-04:00

Painted Nature by Creations by Tinamarie

Purchase Painted Nature now through April 12 and receive a 20% discount. Remember all purchases count toward the 'Win a $5 gift certificate' to my store; drawn each month.

I'd like to promote my good friend Elisa of EH Studios' April Spotlight Sale. What a fantastic sale at MScraps!

Win Simple Frames & Meet Creashens at the Guild Chat!

2011-03-15T22:49:00.001-04:00

My friend, Che Yang is debuting her new frames coming out this Friday in her shop @ MScraps and below is a sneak peek of it.

Simple Frames 3

For a chance to win Simple Frames 3, simply post a comment on her blog. The winner will be announce on Thursday (3/17).

Also, tomorrow we have our fun filled chats at the Guild. Join us in meeting Creashens (Shen) from Catscraps!!!!

2 New Kits and 30% off Sale!!!!

2011-03-10T21:02:00.000-05:00

I have two newish kits in the store!!! I say newish because I redesigned many of the elements and papers that were in these kits. The first kit in Sunny Disposition which was inspired by my dad who told me when I was little to never lose my 'sunny disposition'. I try to remember that each day. Sunny Disposition is full of the bright cheerful colors that you would expect from a sunny outlook on life.

The second kit is Just Chillin' and is all about being laid back, kickin' back and relaxing. I used cool colors and a lot of watercolor in this kit. I also have 8 different word arts that talk about chillin' like Chillaxin' - a combination of chillin' and relaxin'.

Both kits are on sale along with ALL of my products!!! We are celebrating Oscraps' 5th Birthday and to commemorate that, I have everything on sale for 20% off. Newsletter followers will receive an extra 10% off all orders!

If you aren't a newsletter follower, you should sign up now to receive the coupon plus all new subscribers receive a 30% off coupon!!! Sign up in upper right hand corner of blog.

Enjoy the new kits and the birthday sale!!!

Winner, Freebie and Inside Creative Studios

2011-03-07T17:21:00.001-05:00

We have a store winner for the February and a Freebie but first...

Inside Creative Studios with Amelia Mayer

Every so often I highlight one of my creative team members in what we call Inside the Creative Studios. The next member to be interviewed is a girl who always wanted to teach (and is), loves crunchy things and is expecting her 2nd child this summer. At the end of her interview, you can find a quick page that she is sharing with you all. Here is what Amelia (mrsmayer) had to say...

Where do you Live?

I live in Wyoming in a tiny little town of 1000 outside of Jackson Hole. It is a paradise of it’s own, though I do admit that the small-townness of it gets to me a bit being a stay at home mom. Sometimes I just want to be able to take my son to a pool or something when it is nasty out! However, I love that we can essentially bike everywhere most of the year (it is called the Valley of the Warm winds and so snow doesn’t stick for very long) and there is a really great community here. I will miss that someday when we move on.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I have always wanted to be a teacher. I went to college in Washington to do just that and have taken “non-traditional” teaching jobs over the years. However, for the next many years I will be a teacher to my children. I love that. I also love to teach community classes when I can: blogging, digital scrapbooking, and Toddler Gym are my current ones. I also LOVE to learn and am always trying something new. Digital scrapbooking really challenges me and I think that is why I love it so much! I am constantly learning new things.

What's the biggest decision you've made, what if you'd gone the other way?
The biggest decision I’ve made was to marry my husband!! And it has been the BEST decision I have made also. He challenges me to be the best version of myself and is a great husband and Daddy. I am so blessed.

What are some fun facts about yourself; or some quirky thing about yourself;
I can wiggle my ears.

I was named after Amelia Earhart (my dad loves to fly though that is not his profession.)

I grew up in Alaska

I love to create and pride myself on giving homemade gifts and baking/cooking

I really like crunchy or chunky foods (crunchy PB, chunky salsa, guacamole with lots of “stuff” in it, cookies with nuts, coconut, chocolate, etc., you get the idea….)

I am a computer geek.

I NEED my exercise time or I simply go stir-crazy.

I am going to be a Mama of two sometime in July! 

What is your favorite color?
Green! I love earthy colors and LOVE green. In fact, there was a time in my life when I was teaching that the girls I worked with made up a song about how I always wore green. It was hilarious (and a bit embarrassing… )

What are your favorite foods?
I love cheese and crackers and could eat them all the time and be completely happy. I also love bananas (we go through them like crazy at our house) and anything chocolate. I will stop here because I could go on and on (can you tell I am pregnant?!? ;))

Here is Amelia's quick page made with my current kit "You're Simply the Best".

Click on image for download. Please leave some love for Amelia! I sure love having her on the team!

Finally, Mr. Random drew a winner from all the individual purchases from February made in my Oscraps store. Here is our winner!!

Congratulations, Mardi!!! Please email me for your $5 gift certificate.

You’re Simply the Best Bundle

2011-02-28T16:02:00.001-05:00

This kit reminds me of a garden party. I just love the whimsy and modern feel of the flowers and colors. I think in the Northern Hemisphere it’s about time we had some brightness to our days. This kit made me happy while I was creating it. I hope you feel a sense of the joy and an extra spring in your step when you scrap with it. The kit is dedicated to my daughter, Taylor, who is Simply the Best! The Bundle contains: 16 Papers, 48 Elements, Frame Set containing 16 Piet Mondrian inspired frames and an Alpha Set containing 3 alpha sets of the same sketchy script style - in two colors and one in a striped pattern.

You're Simpy the Best Bundle and coordinated alphas and frames are now available at 20% off at Oscraps until Thursday March 3rd. Remember as a new newsletter subscriber you receive a one time 30% off coupon. In all newsletters, you receive a 10% discount. If you haven't signed up for the newsletter, it's in the upper right hand corner of this blog. Enjoy!

Here is some inspiration from my Creative team & the Oscraps Creative Team!

Amelia

Carolyn

Che

Kaat

Kat

Kitty

Linda

Ona

Stevie

Sue

Winner of You're Simply the Best Contest

2011-02-27T23:10:00.000-05:00

Wow!!! We had a LOT of entries to win You're Simply the Best! I really appreciate you playing the game. We now have a winner!!!

Tomorrow the kit is available at 20% off at Oscraps !!!

Watch for it in the store in the afternoon or when the Oscraps newsletter comes out. Remember as a new newsletter subscriber you receive a one time 30% off coupon. In all newsletters, you receive a 10% discount.

Enjoy!

Chance to win "You’re Simply the Best" by Creations by Tinamarie

2011-02-21T16:10:00.005-05:00

Here is a Sneak Peek of “You’re Simply the Best” which will release next Monday, Feb. 28th. Leave a comment for a chance to win!!

Here's how to play.

1 pt for leaving a comment

1 point for following my blog

1 point for liking my Facebook page

1 point for following me on Twitter

5 point for Tweeting about the contest

5 point for joining my newsletter

Could you please leave a comment if you have done any of these extra things so that I can easily keep track of your points! Winner will be drawn on Sat. Feb. 26th. Thank you for playing!

Special Note: Throughout the year, all purchases made in my store will be entered into a drawing for a monthly winner for a $5 gift certificate! I will do the drawing at the end of each month. Happy Shopping!

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Royal Blending Papers; Get Split Splat 50% off

2011-02-07T19:16:00.001-05:00

Just in the store, Royal Blending Papers and Split Splat 2!! 20% Feb. 7th - 10th. For the month of February, I will be running a promotion,

Purchase Royal Blending Papers and receive Split Splat for 50% off.

Eye Candy from my Creative Team and the CheeryO's at Oscraps...

Muriel

Kat

Sara

Sue

Sara

Valentina

Cheers and Enjoy!

Winners Announced for Purchasing in my Store!

2011-02-04T10:46:00.001-05:00

I am starting a new promotion in my store.

I will enter everyone who purchased something in my Oscraps store each month and randomly draw a name for a $5 gift certificate!!!

For December the winner is:
Kathleen Schlosser (MissOtis)

For January the winner is: kayo474

Will you be the winner for February?!

Winner of the Hope Kit is....

2011-01-27T20:21:00.000-05:00

Winner of the Hope Kit is....Doggino!!!!!!

Congratulations!!! Send me an email and I will send you Wild Blueberry Ink's Hope kit!!!

Italian Coffee Blends

2011-01-24T22:32:00.000-05:00

Italian Coffee Blends

From lightly roasted to fully bodied, these blending papers will offer you a great variety of neutral color backgrounds with rich textures for scrapping and especially blending your photos. 20% off in my store until Thur. Jan. 27th.

Blog/Promo Call

2011-01-22T23:23:00.000-05:00

I need promotional girls who are willing to work for product. See ad for Blog/Promo Call. Hope you apply! Deadline is Feb. 15th.

Modern Paper Masks 20% off

2011-01-21T16:08:00.001-05:00

If you are looking for a way to jazz up your layouts, Modern Paper Masks are the way to go! These masks are on sale 20% off thru Monday Jan. 24th.

Hope for 2011

2011-01-18T12:49:00.001-05:00

One Opportunity to Win and One Giveaway in one week!!!!

My friend, Shirley, of Wild Blueberry Ink graciously allowed me to do a contest giveaway on my blog for her kit Hope. It is a kit that was created in honor of Shirley's grandmother - who won the battle against Breast Cancer. If you don't win, she donates $1 from every kit sold to Relay For Life.

Here is a layout I did of my friend who did the Susan G Komen Walk in San Diego in 2009.

I will draw a winner Jan. 25th. If you would like to win this kit, all you have to do is leave a comment or for added points check this out. Points System goes like this:

Leave Comment here - 1 point

Follow me on Tweeter about the giveaway - 1 point

Follow me on Facebook about the giveaway - 1 point

Blog about the giveaway - 3 points

Inside the Creative Studio!!

2011-01-17T22:46:00.000-05:00

Inside the Creative Studio!!

This time we are chatting with my creative team member

Valentina (zotova is her user name)

She made the cutest QP for you to download using Stinkin' Cute.

It is at the end of the interview.

I just love this quote from her interview...

"I am sure that most interesting things in life happen not when you are walking on asphalt road, but when you find small path. It is very important not to miss this path, walk through it and than your life will be full of adventures and interesting events."

Valentina is from Ukraine.

Here is a picture of a beautiful cathedral in her hometown of Zaporozhye.

Here is her interview...

Where do you live?

I live in Ukraine, in large industrial city Zaporozhye with almost 1 million inhabitants. I was born in Zaporozhye, studied here, my family lives here, so I can say that I am child of megalopolis. Is It good or bad? I don’t know, but this is my life.

Does your name suit you?
My name is Valentina. In Latin, It means strong and healthy. Some people have said that my name has had an influence on the life and my life has proved it. I recovered from a serious illness in 2005 and I think my name helped me.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I can’t remember as it was so long time ago – I am not 20, 30 and even 40 (I am not going to reveal my age like any other woman).

What was your first job?
I always liked to read, I like to think, to reason. That’s why I became teacher. Firstly, I worked in school, now I am the teacher of linguistics in university (my mother was teacher too). My desire to become teacher came to life that’s why I don’t want to change anything in my life neither than nor now. I am the person who is happy with his life.

Where would your life be if you married your first boyfriend?
I am pleased not only with my job, but with my marriage too. I happily live with my husband for more than 30 years. Oh, dear, I have just disclosed my age. But it is not bad – first of all it is more important to have young soul. Am I right? So, I am 35 and not more!

If you could live in any decade what decade would it be and why?
If I have a choice of what time to live I choose future but not past. Only because it will be rather interesting.

What is your idea of fun? If given a choice to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day?
As you understand I am adult and very serious. And couple of years ago I suddenly fall in love with digi scrap. It gives me a lot of positive emotions and brings pleasure. That’s why almost all of my free time (if I have it) is devoted to digi scrap. If I have the opportunity to miss my work I would spend the time in front of computer and than I would go to café with my friends because I love sweets and cakes very much.

What are some fun facts about yourself; or some quirky thing about yourself;
In spite of the fact that I consider myself very serious, I have and adventurous soul. I like new places, new things, new people. I am sure that most interesting things in life happen not when you are walking on asphalt road, but when you find small path. It is very important not to miss this path, walk through it and than your life will be full of adventures and interesting events.

What is your favorite color?
I think that color preferences depend on many factors: age, events in life, seasons of the year. Now I like soft, pastel shades. And no red-violet-green or black and white. Only pleasant colors!

What are your foods?
I like contrasts in food: sweet and salt, spicy and bitter (for example – very strong coffee).

What is your favorite vacation destinations?
I live close to Azov and Black seas and I can go there whenever I want. May be that’s why I like north more than south, i.e. the places which are inaccessible. That’s why I like mountains (Carpat and Caucasus mountains). And I dream of Ireland. I don’t know why. May be this dream I will write in the book of desires to make it real.

Here is the cute QP Valentina made for you. You can download it here.

password: stinkincute I hope you enjoy and please leave a comment with your thoughts. I always like to hear what you have to say.

Winner of Stinkin Cute Collab and the Release!

2011-01-13T22:15:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year and Stinkin' Cute Collab Bundle!!!!

It will be 20% off along with all of my products in my store through Martin Luther King Day! By joining my newsletter, you will receive another 10% discount. Enjoy!!

Congratulations to our winner of the Stinkin' Cute Collab out of 277 entries!!!

Sneak Peek and Chance to win Stinkin' Cute

2011-01-03T01:40:00.001-05:00

I have the most exciting collaboration coming out January 14th with the one and only Valorie Wibbens!!!! I can't tell you how awesome I think she is and how the kit come out!!!! Here's a sneak peek and an opportunity for you to win!!!

Here's how you can win. You will receive points for the following:

1 point for commenting

1 point for Tweeting

1 points for FB'ing

1 point for blogging

5 points for joining my newsletter to get more freebies and discounts from me

How's that for a great chance to win?!!!

Winner will be drawn January 13th.
Good Luck!

Tina

Holiday Thank you Card Freebie

2011-01-03T00:28:00.001-05:00

Do you have trouble getting the thank you cards out after the holidays? Do you have even more trouble getting the thank you cards out from your kids for the holidays?!!! I do. This year, I decided to design some cute simple ones for my 4 year out to send out. Well, I filled in the gifts from her relatives and then she tried to sign her name. I think they came out very cute! Try them out for yourself. Download the cards free here. (password: Cards)

Directions are simple: open up jpg. Print on white, light colored cardstock; cut squares out; write or have your kids write the gifts in and sign. You can use colored pencils or glitter pens to color in the ornaments on the tree or the gifts, if you like. Have fun with it! Mine are going out tomorrow!!! Enjoy and leave a comment. It's always nice to hear what you think!

Splendor of It All Kit

2010-12-16T16:41:00.000-05:00

Ho ho ho!!! Happy Holidays! I hope you all are enjoying the holiday season! I have a new item in my Oscraps store! Splendor of It All will be 20% off until Monday Dec. 20th. There is an additional savings for subscribers to my newsletter. Not a subscriber, sign up here.

The Splendor of It All is inspired by the beauty found throughout all the seasons. It is a great basic kit to use for scrapping special moments from anytime of the year. The color palette, elements and word art include items from all 4 seasons. Kit includes 12 papers and 46 elements. Here is some inspiration for you from me and my Creative Team.

Enjoy this holiday season!!!

Happy Holidays from my home to yours!!!!

My Freebie for Oscraps 12 Days of Christmas

2010-12-15T16:26:00.001-05:00

Enjoy the 12 Days of Christmas at Oscraps.

Here is my freebie download found on the Oscraps blog.

Enjoy and have a happy holiday!!!
Follow my blog and sign up for my newsletter to receive freebies and special discounts only for subscribers!

Tina

12 Days of Holiday Freebies at Oscraps

2010-12-14T15:29:00.000-05:00

Check out each day between now and Christmas for freebies from the Oscraps Designers on the Oscraps blog.

Moving in Sale!

2010-12-07T10:52:00.001-05:00

I just moved into my new hOme!! To celebrate, please enjoy a 30% discount thru Dec. 13th on all of my products. Need more fun? Receive Iced Gingerbread Cookie Alpha when you purchase Oh What Fun! (for the entire month of December). You’ll find new releases and old favorites in my store.

When you sign up for my newsletter, you will receive the Oh What Fun Elements

that coordinates with the Oh What Fun! Papers.

If you aren't signed up already, you can get updates from me here:

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Winner Announced and New Home Announced!

2010-11-23T19:18:00.000-05:00

Winner Announced!!!

Mary Ellen is the winner of "Guess My Next Neighborhood" contest!!!

Thank you all who participated!!! So many of you knew the answer!

I guess I'm predicatable. Mary Ellen, please email me and let me know the 3 products that you would like from my store!

The answer to where my next neighborbood is.....

OSCRAPs

I couldn't be more excited about my new home!!

Come visit me there on Dec. 7th!

If you want to make sure you receive my updates, please sign up for my newsletter to receive a 30% off coupon.

(Sign up in the upper right hand corner).

Moving Sale & Guess My New Neighborhood!!

2010-11-18T23:08:00.003-05:00

I am moving to a new digi neighborhood in digiland!!! Take a guess where I'm going!! I will pick 1 random correct guesser. Winner receives 3 products of their choice from my shop!!! Winner will be drawn on Mon. Nov. 22th

In celebration of my move, enjoy 25% off all of my products in my Little Dreamer Store through this weekend!!! (If you purchase some products during the sale and you win the contest, I will credit you back up to 3 products). Good luck!!!
Tina

Chat, Winner of Winter Escape & Big Announcement this Friday!!

2010-11-17T14:33:00.003-05:00

Chat this Thur. with Shabby Miss Jenn!!

Announcing, (belatedly, I'm sorry), the winner of a free copy
of Winter Escape Collaboration I did with ValC!!!

The winner is...Doggino! Please email me so that I can send you your prize!!!

Big AnnouncementStop back for a big announcement on my blog this Friday!!!

Happy Love Story New in my Etsy Shop & Winner Announced!!!

2010-11-13T00:04:00.004-05:00

I thought I'd try out a new thing! I've had my Etsy shop for awhile with just a few handmade items. I thought I would try to sell some digital papers and elements on there too. Here are Happy Love Story Paper Pack & Element Pack.

Also, I finally have a winner of the "Scrap Your Favorite Fall Memory Challenge" in the Artisan Notebook Challenge is ...

Krista wins a $10 Gift Certificate to either of my shops.

Happy NSD from me 2U, Win New Kit & Free QP!

2010-11-03T16:27:00.041-04:00

Promotion edited
Based on your feedback, I've changed my National Scrapbook Day Sale to 33% off ALL of my products!! Splurge a little or a lot on yourself this weekend! Click on the jpg to go to my store.

Big Collaboration unveiled
I have been dying to tell you about the project I've been working on with fabulous design, ValC of ZigZag Scraps!!! Today we released Winter Escape!! We came up with a yummilious color palette, some sparkly fun elements and fun patterned and textured papers for you to play with!!! It is also 33% off over the weekend. Here it is along with some gorgeous layouts!

I am doing a giveaway of this gorgeous kit I collaborated with ValC on.
You know the drill. Please leave a comment for a chance to win. If you blog, FB or Twitter about the giveaway, you will be entered for each time you do that. Just come back with a link to those additional posts. Good luck! 1 winner chosen Monday Nov. 8th 9pm EST.
Finally, Valentina, on my CT, created a lovely QP for you all to snap up!
Here is it!

http://www.4shared.com/dir/SWp8k84b/QP_WinterEscape.html
Passcode: Winter

Michelle

Valentina

Muriel

Jude

Muriel

Enjoy and Happy National Scrapbook Weekend!

Tina

I'm Not Scared!

2010-10-29T10:27:00.002-04:00

I'm Not Scared! Kit

Halloween may produce the silliest and most memorable pictures of the year. I cooked up (with my cauldron) this little kit for you to scrap pictures of your costume parties or pictures of your kids during the holiday weekend. Have fun with the fun colors, elements and papers! I'm Not Scared Kit comes with 12 Not So Creepy Elements and 10 Not So Scary Papers. It is on sale for 20% off for 1 week at Little Dreamer Designs. Subscribers to my newsletter receive a 30% off coupon.

by Me

Have fun scrappin' this weekend's festivities!

Tina

Winner of Affair to Remember Layout Contest

2010-10-27T14:22:00.000-04:00

And the winner of the Affair to Remember Layout Contest is...

Amelia, I will email you a coupon code for $10 to use at my store!! Congratulations!!!!

In other news...

Only 5 more days until my news products are available at Owl Tree Studio where I am guesting for the month of November. I am super excited for you all to see the products I have there.

Nov. 6th is National Scrapbooking Day. Watch for all the screaming deals you will find at all the digital stores especially at Little Dreamer Designs! I am really happy with the collaboration that I have coming out with a fabulous French designer. Can you guess who it might be? No fair guessing if you were on the Guild Chat the other night where I announced it :-)

My Little Hunnybun, Winners announced & 10 days left for Contest!

2010-10-18T21:45:00.009-04:00

My Little Hunnybun

I just released My Little Hunnybun Paper Pack and Element Packs in my store at Little Dreamer Designs. They will be 20% off through Sunday Oct. 24th!

Please leave some love for the wonderful layouts from my very talented creative team!

Kym

Michelle

Sue

Angelia

Che

Scorpio Sue

Valentina

Winners Announced

And the 2 winners of a free copy of My Little Hunnybun Elements and Paper Packs are....please email me your email addresses.

Guild Chat

Join me this Thursday night for a fun chat at the Guild! We will chat, do a tutorial and have trivia for gift certificates for the Guild, the Artisan Notebook and my store!

Two Contests to win $10 Gift Certificate each

Yes, there are still 10+ days left in my 2 contests going on!

1. Scrap a layout with my kit An Autumn Affair to Remember. You will be entered into a random drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to my store! If you tweet about the contest, FB or post on your blog, you will be entered for each time you talk about the contest. Deadline to leave comment is October 26th! http://tina-creationsbytinamarie.blogspot.com/2010/10/layouts-with-autumn-affair-to-remember.html

2. Scrap a favorite autumn family memory using my mini kit (available in the October issue of the Artisan Notebook) or using an of my products. (Layout must include 75% of products from my store.)

http://tina-creationsbytinamarie.blogspot.com/2010/09/favorite-fall-memory-layout-contest.html

Thank you so much for your support!

Win a free Hunnybun, Chat, Interview & Freebie!!

2010-10-13T20:50:00.010-04:00

I have lots to give away and annouce in this entry.. I decided to update you in one big post...

Sneak Peek - My Little Hunnybun & chance to win!
Do you have certain colors and smells that you think of when you think about autumn?? I think of cinnamon, all spice, pumpkin, etc. I was thinking about cinnamon buns when I made the papers in My Little Hunnybun Papers. They kind of remind me of the icing dripping on top of a sticky cinnamon bun...yum!

I love the design of these papers so I made them in all of the autumn colors that I love... I also made a separate My Little Hunnybun Element pack that can be used along with the papers. These will be on sale in my shop Oct. 19th. If you would like to win a copy of either the paper pack or the element pack, just leave me a comment on which one you'd like. Here is a sneak peek of both packs. I will draw 2 random winners on Monday night Oct. 18th. You will be entered for each time you tweet, FB or blog about the RAK.

October Guild Chat

Hey, hey! I am so excited I am the designer in the spotlight this month in the Artisan Notebook. Get your copy here. As a part of the guest spot, I am running a layout contest to win a $10 gift certificate to my store- details here AND I am going to be on the monthly Guild Chat!!

Join us next Thursday!

Inside the Creative Studio

It's time for our 3rd "Inside the Creative Studio" where we get to meet one of my fabulous CT members. This time we are getting to know Elisa Hubbard!!! She has many talents - amazing creative team member, designer and professional photographer. Here is her interview and her freebie for you all!!! Leave some love for her, will ya?

INSIDE THE CREATIVE STUDIO- Elisa (EHStudios)

Where do you Live? Where do you wish you lived?
I live in a tiny town in Indiana…Actually in the second smallest county in Indiana too. And I’m basically right on the border of Ohio. I don’t know that I actively wish to live somewhere specific, & I think I could live pretty much anywhere. I do, however, wish that I could travel more. Anywhere really! Starting with Australia & France then everywhere else.

Does your name suit you?
Probably. Besides the problems with people mispronouncing it I really like my name. My mom said she thought of naming me Danielle Nicole, (since my dad is Daniel), and I don’t think that would have fit at all and it’s just more common around here. Elisa Diane is much more unique & me.

Do you go by any nicknames that we should know about?
I was going to say no not really, lol, but then I was thinking I have had a few. Well first my name itself. No one really pronounces it right so I always went by Lisa instead. It wasn’t till I went to college that I started really using Elisa. Anyway, so my nickname as a kid with my family was Lisa-Pizza, you can most likely guess why. And probably the most recent nickname came through communication issues. I was telling my mom about friends from school & talking about my friend Everett. She apparently wasn’t listening well at all so she thought I was talking about someone named George. Well I get back to school & I’m telling him this, he tells me that his mom thought my name was Shalisha. So now my college friends will sometimes call me that. Or I even have a few that call me “mom” or “grandma”.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Well probably the first thing & more embarrassing thing was a Kangaroo… HA! I was 2-3! I’ve even scrapped this before!... But the first somewhat realistic thing that I wanted to be was an artist. Not like I’m doing now either as a photographer or digi-designer, but an artist that can sketch & draw & paint & has gallery shows. Even when I wanted to do that I knew I wasn’t very good, (my people were stick figures!). I was 13 when I initially said I wanted to be a photographer, (after my twin cousins were born). That’s also when I first started scrapping.

What’s a goal that you are proud that you’ve accomplished?
I’m proud I graduated college in May of 2008 & did what I set out to do. In Feb of 2009 I opened my own photography studio in my hometown and I love it! It’s a small town, so it’s still growing, but I’m glad I’m starting here.

What was your first job?
Technically working for my parents was the first. They are both accountants so we’d help out with making the file folders, organizing things, etc….My first other job was working for a photographer(s) that took pictures of kids, (literally hundreds a day!) in front of Thomas the Tank Engine for the Day Out With Thomas events during the summer. They travel all over the US & I believe a couple places in Canada. I just did the ones closer to me, & I did that for 6 summers in a row. Still can’t stand the music, ha!

If you could live in any decade what decade would it be and why?
Hmm… I’m going to be random & say….the Renaissance era because I look good in those dresses. But really, I like all the technology of today & can’t imagine a world without it. We’ve had computers in my house since I was little, and I even have a photo somewhere with my brother, sister, & I all playing on computers that I’ll eventually scrap.

What is your idea of fun? If given a choice to skip work for a day, how would you spend the entire day? I think I’m a simple person. Let me sleep in a bit. Watch a movie or two. Go out hiking for nature photography or to sit & read in the shade. And I can be pretty happy.

Freebie Quick Page

Here is a quick page that Elisa made with my An Autumn Affair to Remember. You can download it here or click on the image.

Hootfest Sponsor

I am a sponsor for Hootfest at the Owl Tree Studio. They are having a fun & fabulous fest going on for the month of October with great prizes from sponsors. Check it out here.

If you are still reading this, thank you for your support!

Tina

Layouts with Autumn Affair to Remember

2010-10-05T18:32:00.006-04:00

Happy October!!! I promised more layouts using my kit An Autumn Affair to Remember...Here they are and oh so lovely...from my fabulous CT..

Michelle

Angie

Sue

Carolyn

Kym

Valentina

If you haven't heard.. Scrap a layout with this kit, post in the gallery(s) and come back here with the link to the layout. You will be entered into a random drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to my store! If you tweet about the contestr, FB or post on your blog, you will be entered for each time you talk about the contest. Just come back in the comments to tell me. Deadline to leave comment is October 26th! Happy Scrapping!!!!

Favorite Fall Memory Layout Contest! Winner receives $10 gift cert.

2010-10-01T00:00:00.017-04:00

I am so excited to host a layout contest in the Artisan Notebook this month!!It is a part of the Designer Spotlight on Creations by Tinamarie!

If you haven't picked up a copy of the Artisan Notebook, you can pick one up here. Scrap a favorite autumn family memory using my mini kit (available in the October issue of the Artisan Notebook) or using an of my products. (Layout must include 75% of products from my store.)

Deadline to submit is October 31st 2010.
Good luck!!

Can't wait to see your layouts!

An Autumn Affair to Remember & Contest!!

2010-09-28T14:21:00.002-04:00

ahhh..Don't we all have those wonderful memories of a fond day in autumn (or anytime of the year) that you still need to scrap but just were waiting for the right color palette with soft flower, plant, & flourishes? I have a new kit that is 20% in the store for today that just may be THE kit for you. It's called An Autumn Affair to Remember. I just love how it turned out! I hope you do too.

Here's a fabulously beautiful layout by Sue on my creative team.. I will be posting more layouts in a bit..

If you scrap a layout with the kit, post in the gallery(s) and come back here with the link to the layout, you will be entered into a random drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to my store! If you tell your friends about the contest on Twitter, FB or your blog, you will be entered for each time you chat about the contest. Just come back in the comments to tell me. Deadline to leave comment is October 26th! Happy Scrapping!!!!

Template for The Splendor of Fall

2010-09-12T21:56:00.001-04:00

I love love love Autumn!!! Can you tell?

I wanted to share with you all a little part of my love for my latest kit "The Splendor of Fall". Here is a template I created using one of the papers and colors from the kit. I love how it turned out! If you like it, leave some love.

Here's a layout I created with the template.

Link to template is: http://www.4shared.com/dir/U3aemyqc/CTM_SOF_Template.html

password: splendor

If you like the colors of the kit, Splendor of Fall is on sale for 20% off in my store until this Friday, Sept. 17th.

The Splendor of Fall

2010-09-09T23:53:00.001-04:00

I am soooo very excited for fall to be here...ok so maybe I am "willing" fall to be here sooner than it is! I just love this season! It's my all time favorite! I created "The Splendor of Fall" with the rich colors of fall and added in some fun fallish textures like leather and felt. The Splendor of Fall is 20% until Sept. 17th. If you'd like a larger discount, you can always sign up for my newsletter. I offer a 30% discount in the first newsletter. I offer updates on challenges, freebies and more discounts in all of my newsletters. You can sign up in the right hand corner.

Here are some layouts with the new kit.

Sue

Kym

Enjoy!

Tina

Mark Your Calendars for the Next Guild Chat

2010-09-09T22:22:00.000-04:00

I am super excited that we will have Valorie Gibbons of The Lily Pad on the next Guild Chat!!! She is one of my personal favorites!!! To help you all remember when the chats are we will schedule all chats for the third Thursday of every month! Come join us next week!!! Details below.

Artisan Notebook Buyer's Guide!!

2010-09-01T18:15:00.000-04:00

DESIGNERS and LAYOUT ARTISTS (you could do the LO for your designer)
The Artisan Notebook is publishing its second BUYER’S GUIDE in its November issue!! We are searching for the most essential of essentials! They would love to publish TWO of your layouts using one of the following essentials, plus the preview of the product you used.

ISO: Essential Alphas
ISO: Essential Brushes
ISO: Essential Templates
ISO: Essential Papers
ISO: Essential Element Packs
ISO: Essential Actions/Scripts
ISO: Essential Frames
ISO: Essential Word Art
ISO: Essential Baby Kit
ISO: Essential Teen Kit
ISO: Essential Girl Kit
ISO: Essential Boy Kit
ISO: Essential Heritage Kit
ISO: Essential Project 365 Products

Send your 150 dpi, 8x8 layouts to Amy at amyeileenhead ATTTTT msn DDDDDOOTTTT com by Sept 10.

SUBMISSION FORM:
Your name
Your e-mail address
Link to your gallery
Link to the essential product
Layout 1 Name by Your Name
Layout 2 Name by Your Name
Essential Product Name and Designer Name
What you love about the product and why you think it is an essential. (Be descriptive!)
Layout credits including fonts and actions.

You will receive a free copy of the November issue plus the mega Guild kit, alpha and more goodies (gifts and coupons) in the magazine.

Inside The Creative Studio with Kym Tsukamoto

2010-08-30T13:21:00.001-04:00

I have such an amazing Creative Team!! I love them all!! Now, I'd like you to learn more about my amazing team. The second in our series of "Inside the Creative Studio" is with layout artist, Kym Tsukamoto!!!
Here is her interview. Scroll to the bottom for her fun quick page freebie she created using my collaboration with Wild Blueberry Ink Grand Love Story.

Where do you live? Where do you wish you lived?

I live in Aiea, Hawaii. It is a short drive to Pearl Harbor and about 30 minutes (w/o traffic to Honolulu). I do not wish to live anywhere else but here. It is home to many family and friends and I would be lost without them.

Does your name suit you?
My mom named me Kym, with a y, because she didn’t want people to think my name was short for Kimberly. My name suits me well. It is short, sweet, and unique, just like me.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
The craziest thing I ever done was go zip lining with my husband on Kauai and parasailing with my friends off the coast of Maui. They were both very thrilling and something I wouldn’t have thought of doing on my own. In the end, I loved every minute of it.

What are your favorite foods?
You had to bring up food, my favorite. I love to eat and I eat everything. When it comes to food, I do not discriminate. I love eating dim sum (Chinese), sushi (Japanese), fish piccata (Italian), pad thai noodles (Thai), bi bim bap (Korean), lau lau (Hawaiian), just to name a few.

What are your favorite vacation destinations?
This is another topic that will get no specific answer from me. I love to travel and experience new cultures, people, and places. I love the peacefulness of Taha’a and Bora Bora in Tahiti, I love the Japanese gardens in Kyoto, Japan, and I LOVE the food in Florence, Italy. Can anyone say that they had a better steak than a Florentine steak from Il Latini?

What are your favorite herb / spices?
My favorite spice is good old Hawaiian salt. I love it when it is freshly picked off of the rocky coasts and mixed with a variety of other herbs and spices. My favorite is a blend made by a family on Molokai. I don’t think you can even buy it in the stores. We usually get a bottle for Christmas.

Here is the sweet yet simple quick page Kym created with Grand Love Story.

http://www.4shared.com/dir/bgPjb5Yp/GLSQP.html
password: iloveqps (Inside the download is a 10% coupon to my shop. Happy shopping!!!)

What was the most interesting/surprising part of Kym's interview?
Make sure you leave some love for Kym and for her quick page!!
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Cheers!
Tina

Tonight Chat with Amanda from Taylormade!!

2010-08-24T15:18:00.000-04:00

Tonight's the night!!! At the Digital Scrapbook Artisan Guild we will have a chat with Amanda of Taylormade. She will have a special scrap challenge for us and AMAZING prizes from her shop!!! JOIN us in in (close to) 6 hours!!!
Everyone is welcome!

Winner of Grand Love Story

2010-08-22T21:30:00.001-04:00

I am excited to announce the random winner of Grand Love Story is Dady!!!!!

Congratulations, Dady!!!

Please send me your email address so that I can send you your kit!!!!

Grand Love Story is still on sale for 20% at Little Dreamer until Tues. Aug. 24th! It is packed full of goodness!

Grand Love Story!!!

2010-08-17T09:44:00.007-04:00

Grand Love Story Kit debuts TODAY at LDD! It is a collaboration I did with the wonderfully talented Shirley of Wildblueberry Ink. Grand Love Story is a kit that offers a wonderful opportunity to capture the impact that grandparents have on our lives and on the lives of our children. Included in the kit is a quick page and a hybrid card to send to the grandparents in your life! When you purchase GLS, you will also receive 2 kits free - one with 45 handwritten words & a kit of 45 twill ribbons with the words that say Grandma and Grandpa in more than 5 languages. It is 20% off the first week. Go scrap memories of the special grandparents in your life today!!

You have a chance to win a Grand Love Story! I would love to hear "pearls of wisdom" shared by someone older in your life. It could be something serious or funny. Here's a somewhat funny example, during my summer breaks in college, I would work at IBM. I used to stay out too late and have a difficult time getting up in the morning for my internship. My dad used to say to me, "If you want to soar with the eagles, you gotta rise with the chickens!" Leave a comment with something that an older person shared with you. If you Tweet or Facebook about the contest, you will be entered each time into the random drawing. Random winner will be drawn at 8:00pm EST on Sunday Aug. 22nd. I'll leave you with some gorgeous layouts from my Creative Team. Thank you, girls!!!

End of Summer Sale - 35% off at Creations by Tinamarie

2010-08-13T12:34:00.000-04:00

Enjoy end of summer savings of 35% off at Creations by Tinamarie. All of my kits will be on sale through the end of the weekend. http://www.littledreamerdesigns.com/newshoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=27