OCD MUCH?

Anyone who spends more than 5 minutes with me pretty quickly figures out that I put the "A" in "Type-A."  I'm anal, picky, persnickety, particular, and above all, obsessive.  What's the point, you ask?  Okay, maybe you didn't, but LUCKY YOU - I'm here to do that for you!  Point is, when I get an idea in my head, and it takes root, I'm absolutely stuck until I do something about it.  Which is why I haven't posted in over a week.

Late last Saturday I decide I want my own store.  The desire had been there, just an amorphous, ephemeral thing, but it really developed into something with legs last weekend.  The whole thing went something like this:  "I want my own store.  My web host provides free stuff; let me go see what's there.  Oh, look, Zen Cart.  Install.  Now what?"

The "Now what" is that in order to get my store looking EXACTLY the way I want (and those of you living with me in OCD-land know there just ain't no other way it's gonna be!), I spent the better part of 2 days re-writing style sheets, installing them to the server, starting ALL OVER not once, not twice, but THREE times when everything crashed (I have no idea why, don't even ask!).  Spent the next day or two working to get an SSL certificate and fine-tuning a few things.  Spent some more time (not as much as I needed thanks to my new Wii Fit - more on that tomorrow!) uploading and organizing.

I really could've posted this 2 days ago, but the store still wasn't RIGHT.  It isn't totally now, but it might never be, you know?  So HERE is the link - if you go check it out TODAY, and use the coupon code MFDMemorialDay (I KNOW that's a long code - just copy and paste it, okay?), you'll get 75% off your order.  WOO HOO!!  Be more excited - this is the beginning of GREATNESS, I'm telling you!!

New in the store today, and EXCLUSIVE to my store, are the following paper pack and kit - 75% off, one day only. 

AQUATIC LIFE

PLAYTIME

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NSBR

Do you know how long it took me to figure out what that acronym means?  And how dumb I felt at the "A-Ha!" moment?  Yeah, laugh it up.  So that's my spoiler alert; the bulk of this post won't be scrapbook-related.  I have to apologize, first of all - I had every intention of posting a new kit, a new paper pack, and the first download of a free kit that will take the remainder of the month to unveil.  I've been sidetracked, hijacked, you name it.

You know about the bug - that, fortunately, has passed.  My husband, however, has managed to derail my normally unshakeable focus with his rather sweet and COMPLETELY irritating habit of renting movies at ridiculous times.  Usually not a big deal; there are few movies made today (current-era Hollywood) that require my full attention.  I'm not that old, really (I'm really not!), but my taste in movies runs that way - I'm a Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Rock Hudson, John Wayne kinda gal.  Imagine my surprise when he brings home not one but two movies that were just about the best I've seen in YEARS.  Curious, aren't you?  Here's the second spoiler alert - I am sick, twisted, demented and in general find the weirdest things absolutely hilarious.  First movie - No Country for Old Men.  We actually watched this one Saturday night, and I loved it so much I ordered the book from Amazon, got it Wednesday and read it last night - EVERY BIT as enjoyable as the movie!  Second movie?  Sweeney Todd.  LOVE Johnny Depp!!  Now, how much will it tell you about my sense of humor that I laughed like a LOON frequently during both of these movies?  Not at the subject matter, of course.  There's something about beautifully written dialogue that just does it for me.  Lots of people will disagree - but different strokes, ya know?

I'm wrangling with my darling son.  He turns 14 on Saturday (I REALLY AM GETTING OLD!), and we are both suffering from his growing pains.  Ever watch Bill Cosby, Himself?  I really thought it was the funniest thing when I was a kid; now, it's truly just a joke gone horribly, horribly wrong.  OKAY, so I'm exaggerating - I'm a bit theatrical by nature - but BELIEVE ME when I say this kid really is pushing his luck!!!  If he didn't look so much like his daddy. . .

Well, I managed to kill a little more time I can ill-afford to lose!  Sorry, guys - sometimes I just gotta let it all go.  I PROMISE I'm all business from here on out!  If I don't post over the weekend, it's 'cause I'm working FEVERISHLY to get lotsa goodies ready to roll (and MAYBE celebrating a birthday by going to see Iron Man - the kid might be grounded between now and then, who knows?).   Enjoy your weekend - and spread some love wherever you go!

Zephaniah 3:17“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.

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Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.
--C. Archie Danielson

BAD START TO THE WEEK

Well, I am WAY behind the power curve this week!  Have been working, off and on, on a new kit and a new paper pack - unfortunately have spent the past 2 1/2 days wrangling with a nasty stomach bug.  We'd planned to take the kids to see Iron Man on Mother's Day - sad to say THAT didn't happen.  Oh well, next weekend!

My freebies won't make an appearance until Friday; then I hope to have a little something for every day from now through the end of the month, so be sure to check in with me!

In the meantime, here's a coupon for you to use at any of my stores (links can be found in the right-hand sidebar).  Good through May 31 - and my goal is to add lots of new goodies (I hope daily), so you'll have BEAUCOUPS things to choose from!

OK, for those of you uninterested in matters relating to faith and prayer, read no further.  I certainly don't want anyone to feel I'm trying to push anything on them, but for any readers who feel pretty comfortable with the subject, I have a request.  Please visit Beloved Mama's blog and say a prayer for those who are in desperate need - there are quite a few, including some children.  I've been having a tough time this week (as everyone does from time to time), and it helps me to feel like I can do something for another person in need - even if the only thing I can offer is a prayer.   Thanks so much.

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Keep your fears to yourself, but share your inspiration with others.
--Robert Louis Stevenson

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Hope everyone has a little something special planned for Mother's Day!  Here's a coupon for you guys, just in case you'd like to do a little shopping (wink!) - this will give you 50% off your purchase of anything of mine, good in any of my stores (links are located in right-hand sidebar) today and tomorrow:  MFDMOMMIE50

Don't forget about the free Daily Download at My Scrap Shop - the kit we put together for May is beautiful, so be sure to pick it up!

Also, check out the May Club Deco PTP kit over at Deco-Pages.  This is a HUGE kit free for our members - check out the link for more info!

Be sure to double-check the freebies here on my blog today - I'll be removing these items tonight, so they'll be gone after that!  I'll start a new set tomorrow, so check in with me.

ENJOY YOUR MOTHER'S DAY!!

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Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in giving them no offense.
--Marcus Tullius Cicero

I AM CORN FLAKES

Yes, it's true.  And I don't even like corn flakes. . .

You Are Corn Flakes

You are traditional and easy going.
If something is high quality, you're satisfied with it.
You don't need much variety or novelty in your life.
You're happy with what you have. You're quite loyal.
You're the type of person who eats the same breakfast every day...
And likely at the exact same time each day!

 

Okay, by now you realize this is from blogthings.  I really dig blogthings - and the quiz results are almost always spot on!

What kind of cereal are you? http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofcerealareyouquiz/  Inquiring minds want to know!

I'm doing a sort of unofficial poll for the next few days, if you guys could help me out.  I'm trying to decide if I should continue to offer freebies (which I like doing), and if so, what should I offer?  Any comments or feedback would be MUCH appreciated.

Here's a layout I did this week for my Definition Challenge at Scrapper's Zone.  Probably shouldn't post it - it makes me cry - but I like it.  Used my kit Rhapsody in Blue.  Sigh.

OK, gotta go to bed!

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To cease smoking is the easiest thing. I ought to know. I've done it a thousand times.
--Mark Twain

I'M OFFICIALLY BRAIN DEAD. . .

I try  to get my blog posts done early each day so that I can post that I've updated, then I can spend the rest of the day trying to be productive.  I'm not sure what's happening to my head here lately, but I didn't post at all one day and on another forgot to hop on the blog train.  Gotta get my stuff together, maybe get a little more organized  so I don't forget anything!

I'm still working on the kit I had intended to release today.  I'm struggling a little bit with it,  the colors are unusual and not quite like anything I've done before.  I hope to have it done later today, but I think realistically it'll probably be ready tomorrow.  Once I'm finished with a preview, I'll post it and ask an opinion, so be prepared to tell me what you think.

Not digging the forecast today - tornado warnings in effect thru the a.m. here in Virginia.  SOOO not a fan of the tornado!

Here's a layout I did for my ABOUT ME Challenge over at Deco-Pages.  Come on over and play this month; we're having a ball learning more about each other!

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It's not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it's who you are.
--Elvis Presley, celebrity singer

SORRY!

Well, I apologize for not posting this yesterday - I've been struggling a little with allergies, and apparently all my medications are affected by them!  Yesterday was pretty bad, but I THINK I'm on the mend (I hope so, anyway!).  So here's the freebie and new release intended for yesterday - enjoy!

FREEBIE - Click image to download:

And here's the paper pack, Blush:

Okay, hope everyone has a GREAT day!!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.

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For greed, all nature is too little.
--Seneca, Roman statesman and author

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

Wow, I am DRAGGING this morning!  I love  spring, but the pollen is killing me this year.  My computer keeps doing funky things - maybe it's allergic to pollen, too?

It's taken me a little longer, but here's today's freebie - 10 papers that coordinate with Daydream, the new release for the day.  I couldn't resist doing something in these colors - hope you like it!!

Don't forget to stop in at Scrapper's Zone for the blog parade freebies and My Scrap Shop for the free Daily Download!

Here's my new release, today, Daydream.  You can find it at D-P, SZ, and Scraphead now - it'll be at My Scrap Shop a little later today!

Philippians 4:6-7“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.

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No great advance has ever been made in science, politics, or religion, without controversy.
--Lyman Beecher

YIKES!

Okay, it's 1 a.m. here, and hubby just started watching a movie - apparently a scary one, as a hand just reached out of a pond and grabbed a girl by the face!  This is what happens when he's allowed out unsupervised.

Hope everyone enjoyed all the fun yesterday.  Scrapper's Zone is still celebrating with sales, challenges, and freebies, so if you haven't had a chance yet, stop in and check it out!!

I'm so scatter-brained sometimes!  My Scrap Shop started offering a free daily download this month, and I completely forgot to mention it!  We put together a terrific mega kit for May, so be sure to stop in each day to get it!

TODAY'S FREEBIE AND NEW RELEASE

My new release for the day is a little different; Interlude is a dramatic 16-piece paper pack, and represents my first tentative foray into the area of CU/S4O/S4H.   Today's freebie is an add-on to Interlude - if you want to use it for anything other than personal use, please email me.  Download freebie by clicking the image:

Interlude can be found exclusively at Scrapper's Zone, on sale today for 50% off!

2 Chronicles 7:14“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.

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WARNING: Repeated brain usage may be harmful to others.
--rdude

ARE YOU READY?!?

Well, we've been building up to the main event, and it's finally here!  Lots of stuff today, categorized by store, and if you hang with me until the end - I've got an extra-special treat for ya!!  Here we go. . .

NSD - DECO-PAGES

Okay, something EXTRA special for you at Deco-Pages - a slew of 2-page QPs from all the designers to you - FREE!!!  Lots of coupons included - be sure to grab them while you can!  TOO TOO TOO many delish goodies for me to post here!

NSD - SCRAPPER'S ZONE

You guys ready for this?  Today - Saturday, May 3 – all items in the blue category are ONLY $1!!  This includes today's new release, Rhapsody in Blue (more to follow).

Additionally, check out the Blog Parade for freebies from the SZ designers!  My entry for the day coordinates with Rhapsody:

OOOH, PRETTY!  (that's your line!) Be sure to stop in at SZ today!!

NSD - MY SCRAP SHOP

Hold on to your socks, folks!  MSS events for the day include:

BIG sale all weekend!

• 40% off of all personal use
• 25% off of all commercial use

Grab Bags are not included in the sale price as they are already ridiculously discounted.

ALSO:

We will be hosting a chat at DST on Saturday for a NSD celebration. The agenda includes a little trivia and a LOT of prizes and gifts just for coming!

Where: http://www.digishoptalk.com/chat.html

When: Saturday May 3rd, 1 PM Eastern

What to Bring: Your best fun hat and your freshest funky attitude, we are going to have a little fun!

Some of the prizes include:

- Lots of coupons for free stuff from our store

- A gift from Pillowgirl that has never been seen before

- Something to warm your heart, or your hands.

LOOK AT THIS: 

This FABULOUS gift is YOURS just for showing up - and it's ONLY THE BEGINNING! 

NSD - SCRAPHEAD

Scraphead is celebrating NSD with its Grand Opening - and 40% OFF!!  TONS of great designers with TONS of great stuff here, so be sure to check us out!!

NSD - LAST BUT (I HOPE) NOT LEAST. . .

Okay, here's my new release, Rhapsody in Blue - you know how to get it!

Now, for your reward (if you made it this far!):

Everyone leaving a comment IN THIS SECTION through May 5th will receive the kit of your choice FREE.  ADDITIONALLY - if you post a comment here before 12 midnight EST May 5, you get a chance to win a $10 gift card from Amazon.com.  Well, what are you waiting for?  BE SURE to let me know which kit you'd like!!  HAPPY NSD, everybody!

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To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.
--Theodore Roosevelt

NSD CELEBRATION - DAY 2

Looks like an official newscast, right? Hope you guys had fun cruising all the events yesterday.  I've been busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest (yeah, I'm from the South!).  Unfortunately I didn't get to visit all the blogs I wanted to yesterday; I plan to rectify that today, however!

On to today's freebie (and new release).  Have I mentioned that my favorite color is purple?  Take a look around.  Not very subtle, am I?  ANYWAY, get a load of today's freebie - it's a mini paper pack which coordinates with today's new kit, Grape Crush (yeah, I'm from the South!).  For those of you scratching your heads, perplexed at my insanity - Grape Crush is a type of "pop" (soda for you Yanks) that was my FAVORITE when I was a kid.  "Now, why did this lunatic name her kit after soda?" you may be asking yourselves.  Answer:  Dunno.  It was the first thing that popped into my head.  (Hey, naming these kits is NOT easy, you know!)

All right, I've fooled around long enough.  Drum roll, please!