Extra-Ordinary Me

sharing my ScrapHD scrapbooks

2009-08-18T09:30:00.001-07:00

here are the other 2 pages I created. {link below} Remember, this is beta testing. I know you seasoned digital scrappers will notice a couple places for improvement, such as cropping photos and adjusting layers... this is all good stuff we are giving feedback on so that the official opening will be a smooth one.

MamaK's ScrapHD Scrapbook #1

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ScrapHD - Unlimited Creativity

2009-08-17T21:07:00.001-07:00

can you see me now?? {click the link below} Here are 2 of my layouts created using the ScrapHD builder software and available digital products.

MamaK's ScrapHD Scrapbook #2

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I'm busy scrappin' HD style

2009-08-17T20:41:00.001-07:00

So the ScrapHD beta site finally opened and I've been on there for hours playing with all the features, testing it out and leaving lots of notes along the way. LOL I've I've got a couple first pages to share with you. {well dang it I can't figure out how to share the image in here, blogger isn't cooperating so you can see the next post for a link to my pages.}

They are not perfect but the whole point of a beta site is to test things out and get ready for an fabulous grand opening. I'm really excited for the site to be opened to the masses, to be able to get the membership access and print some layouts. I've already hunted down the local scrapbook store where hopefully they will have the printer to print my pages 12x12 and then I'll be able to embellish. I'm going HD baby!

I'm also having fun browsing the gallery of digital elements and I can't help but brag.... the digital design team for ScrapHD consists of none other than four of our very own ACOT designers!! Whoot!Whoot! WTG Amy Teets, Danielle Young, Kelly Shults and Laura Burger.

lots of digi stuff today

2009-08-14T08:51:00.001-07:00

Sales! I know you love'em so check out this weeks lineup of hot sales at A Cherry On Top!
you cannot resist... click ME ;)

While your over there, why not take a minute to read the Friday Digi CT reveal article too? This week the digi CT spotlights Designs by Julie Bullock, the featured designer for August, and have some great layouts using her products.

{ like this one ;) click for credits }

Shame on me cause I forgot to tell you earlier... the Free August Desktop is up for the taking. It was created using the darling Trixie kit by Julie Bullock. I hope you like it.

Ready for ScrapHD?

2009-08-13T11:40:00.001-07:00

The HD stands for Hybrid Designs of course! ScrapHD will be released soon but for now, you can learn a little more about just what is in store. ScrapHD is a club membership based website that gives members access to quality digital designs from some of the top paper manufacturers in the scrapbook industry! We're talking about Imaginisce, Karen Foster, Piggy Tales, Teresa Collins, and 7gypsies -just to name a few. Use the ScrapHD scrapbook builder program to create your own digital layouts. The software is perfect for digital beginners and easy to navigate with a simplified program similar to Adobe Photoshop Elements. There is no need to purchase additional photo editing software. You can upload your own purchased or designed digital products to use with their program as well, so you won't be limited to the designs they offer. When your digital layout is complete, opt to print from home, print using their online services, or use the store locator directory to find you local partnered retailer who will have printing services and coordinating embellishments available to truly make your digital layout a hybrid masterpiece! Plus additional advantages to becoming a ScrapHD member include unlimited storage, access photos online (straight from your blog or facebook for example), a new community of SHD members to share tips, techniques and challenges with, and so much more. Keep your eyes on http://www.scraphd.com/ for more info to come.

Want a free font?

2009-08-12T15:33:00.000-07:00

Just two magical words... {free} and {font}. Dont'cha love it? Well if you love freebies and handwriting fonts as much as I do, then hopefully you'll enjoy this one from me.

download MamaK Skinny right hereI had it made years ago and when I happened upon it recently I thought to myself, "I need to share this." It is nothing fancy and not at all professional. Just a little something fun I did once and now I'm gonna give it to you. And ya know, if you actually use it like on a layout or something, I'd love to see!
{Psst! don't forget to leave me a teensy comment... like a :) or thx or just hi -to let me know you're out there} & Thank U for reading :)

Who doesn't love new toys?!

2009-08-12T10:35:00.001-07:00

I sure do. I'm talking about the new PhotoBook Creator by Unibind. It is a great tool for digital and paper scrappers... really for anybody! I didn't even imagine the full possibilities of this little machine until I experienced it first hand at CHA. I was so impressed, I wrote up a detailed review that you can read here at A Cherry On Top. Of course, you can buy it at ACOT too, click here to shop. If you're looking for more news about CHA and new product releases, check out the CHA Preview forum at ACOT also. I just received my PhotoBook Creator in the mail this week and I can't wait to make my first book.

Get ready to Crop!

2009-08-11T12:05:00.000-07:00

Friday 8/28: 3pm - 1am EST
Saturday 8/29: 6am - 12am EST
Sunday 8/30: 8am - 10pm EST

Looking Good!

2009-08-10T21:16:00.000-07:00

Well my blog finally got a facelift. I tried to do it on my own but Oh it is so difficult trying to figure out how to get all these pretty things in here. So I decided instead to go with a pre-packaged Blog-in-a-Box set from Zoe Pearn at Sweet Shoppe Designs and I am in love! Of course I just had to get the one titled Hawaiian Sunset ;) It really was easy to put together, so if you're in the market for a blog-lift but can't figure out all the mumbo jumbo, check out some Blog in a Box sets.

New things

2009-07-14T16:14:00.000-07:00

I'm looking to get a new design coming soon :) then maybe I'll actually use this blog once in a while

digital layouts on parade

2008-06-11T14:02:00.002-07:00

I finally got around to updating my layout slideshow with some of my more recent favorites. thanks for looking :)

I'm FREE!

2007-08-03T12:52:00.000-07:00

LOL I took my youngest to Kindergarten this morning and what a wonderful feeling it was. I am happy to have her in school, she's been anxious to start. She's not shy in the least and when it came time to say goodbye, I asked her if I could go now... she thought about it for a minute and then said "Yep, bye mom." LOL that's my girl! here's a few photos... my 4th grader and K-grader walking together. (we live a block from the school) And one of my Ker at her new desk. Does she look excited or what? :)

a great weekend!

2007-05-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

I don't know about everyone but we had a great 4 day weekend. We went and saw Pirates of the Caribbean 3 and loved it. We had ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery - YUM! I spent a day shopping at the outlet malls with my girlfriends and had a huge slice of chocolate dipped cheesecake from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! o-m-g that was the richest, sweetest, most decadent thing evah! I could barely finish it which is hardly the case when it comes to me and cheesecake!! haha
My little girl turned 5 and had her party at the beach. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun. here's a few photos of the birthday girl!

DIAD? not quite

2007-05-23T12:36:00.000-07:00

I've just been busy busy busy up the yinyang. I still cannot believe we're 5 months into the year already ....'07 is just about half over! May is a great month because stuff really starts to pick up. Is it Spring Fever? The warmer climate? The yearning for cool, creamy coffee concoctions? hmm, maybe all the above for me. I spent some time in the dirt and potted some flowers.... now to watch them slowly wither due to the fact that I've got more of a purple thumb than a green one. LOL I turned 28 and ate cheesecake. Does it get any better?! I bought a new printer. I'm a devoted HPer so I picked up one of those Photosmarts with the 7 different ink cartridges. Now if only I would get my rear in gear and scrap something, I'd have a purpose to print. I think every friend I know had a child in a spring month, I've attended so many parties the last two months. My own baby turns 5 TOMORROW. aaah soon she'll be in school and I'll be F R E E, muahahahaha. We're gonna be at the beach for her party this weekend and I'm just sayin' the weather better be nice! {ya hear that Mr. Weatherman?!} I'm happy with life right now. It's treating me good so I can't complain. There's a lot going on, a lot to keep track of but I'm so in my element. I mean, I'm just not happy if I'm not stressed out even a lil' bit right? LOL So on with life I say. My mom is gonna be visiting here in a few weeks and then our favoritest Grandma & Auntie a few weeks after that. I tell ya, it's spring fever. ;)

So I feel the need to post something scrappy... only I haven't done anyhting with 'em yet. Maybe saying it out loud will make it happen? eh, we'll see. So anyway, I have a few things I've picked up on various shopping trips. I love this little clock and know exactly what papers to decorate it with! I also have a wooden word 'HOME' and a little wooden purse... no clue what it's purpose will be other than to look stinkin' cute on my already too-full-of-altered-goodies shelf!

post-holiday blues

2007-01-09T13:39:00.000-08:00

Yup, I've decided that's what ails me at the moment. I just can't seem to catch a creative break lately. I WANT to scrap but I keep procrastinating. Hmmmm... maybe if I wasn't planting my bum here in front of the pc I would be more productive! LMAO

So the family had a nice holiday, the hubby took a week off and we lounged around the. Dd is still on winter break and I am counting the minutes until school starts again! I need my freedom back and then maybe I'll get my groove back too. ;)

the JOY of scrapping

2006-12-11T13:14:00.000-08:00

I just LoooooVE all the pretty holiday papers and products out right now. I found some of the Making Memories holiday chipboard shapes at the LSS recently and couldn't help myself from picking up the 'JOY'. I used a sheet of the Basic Grey Dasher collection and decorated it with MM Christmas blossoms and glitter rub-ons. As I was trimming the paper from the letters, I glanced down at a box under my scrap table and a pair of tiny red bells caught my eye. Then dd saw a bottle of Ranger Diamond Stickles on the table and begged me to add some glitter to the piece. LOL Just like that, I had the final decoration for my altered art. I really like how it turned out too. Getting the juices flowing felt so good, now I hope to keep it going.

home for Christmas

2006-12-11T12:51:00.000-08:00

Only 10 days until my family arrives to spend the holiday with us. The first 'real' Christmas at our house. We've always spent it with my family or in a hotel during a move. I have boxes of ornaments and decorations that I've been collecting for years. We finally strung the lights on the house and took our Christmas card photos last weekend. I had the brilliant idea to dress the girls in cheery colors with Santa hats and pose them at the beach. It's a great idea... making it work was a little trickier. LOL First off, I shopped around to find red, green or even white tees - alas all the stores are out of tees and instead, stocking cold weather clothing?? Am I missing something? I mean, 80 degrees outside and I am not keen on dressing in long sleeves. *sigh* so I reluctantly purchased red & green tops for the girls. Sure they are cute but they could only stand so long on the beach before working up a sweat. hahaha We tried 4 different poses, took about 25 photos and it's the second to last shot that I like the best. It was difficult keeping both girls' attention with all the beach-goers playing in the water and sunbathing. The hubby had hoped to get a glimpse of Diamond Head in the background but the tree line wouldn't allow. too bad. All in all, I like the shots that I got. The girls look cute and now I just need to get my cards ordered. here's a few shots of the girls, rewarded after being so patient during the photo shoot. At least we weren't the only ones there with the great idea ;) though we were the only ones in long sleeves. LOL

a new freebie

2006-12-11T12:47:00.000-08:00

check this out! You can download this FREE font here at A Charming Place. I'd love to see how you use it, if you do send me a link. :)

Yummy!

2006-11-04T11:59:00.000-08:00

I'm teaching a class at ACOT using the 7gypsies Yummy File Folder Class Kit. CLICK HERE to download a word document with the yummy quotes I used in my own book.

no tricks, just a treat!

2006-10-31T15:20:00.000-08:00

Would you like a little Halloween treat? then use the links below to download a file full of spooky inspired quotes, titles and phrases for your Halloween pages. Use them as is, color to match your pages or use them as inspiration to create your own page titles and quotes, they are yours for the taking. Feel free to use and share, no need to reference me unless you really really wanna.

PSD (layered) file -or- PNG (transparent background)

I love waffles!

2006-10-30T11:41:00.000-08:00

Can I just share with you for a moment, my love for waffles. They are so yummy! Pancakes are okay but they don't hold a fork to fluffy golden waffles. Mmmmmm. Hubby likes them made from scratch, no pancake mix in this kitchen, and I adore my Belgian waffle maker. here's a tasty photo that I took this yesterday morning. Yes, I am photographing a plate full of waffles... I admit I need help. lol

... and here are my girls painting their pumpkins. The selection over here isn't all that to scream about. Thankfully they didn't mind the smaller pumpkins though Becca had been looking forward to carving hers. I am thinking we'll do a costume practice run after school today - get the girls in their costumes and mess with hair. I always underestimate the amount of time it takes to get them ready and fed in time for treating.

Only in Hawaii!

2006-10-28T14:52:00.000-07:00

Today the base had a Pumpkin Plunge for the kids at the pool - think bobbing for apples only in the pool and for floatie Halloween toys. LOL it was funny and one of those "only in Hawaii" things! Samantha was a bit shy about jumping in and grabbing what she wanted... the cute blow-up black cat. Thankfully Becca managed to catch 2 floating skeleton balls, one to share with her little sis. I have to admit I expected a bit more for my $3 per/kid but the girls are happy and that is what counts right?

What I'm listening to....

Evanescence's' new CD The Open Door. There is just something about Amy Lee's vocals. I remember the first time I heard her sing was the soundtrack to Daredevil and I instantly fell in love with her sound right there in the movie theatre!

and now? well it's time for me to go make dinner. later~

and the forecast is... sunny!

2006-10-14T02:40:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while since my last blog attempt. It's been requested of me to post more island photos. Particularly since the weather is getting cooler and wetter in areas. Well guess what, it's been pretty damp here too recently. Only, the sun still shines and it's still 70+ degrees, I don't know if I'll ever get used to this crazy island weather. Check out this photo that I took a few weeks ago on my camera phone in the parking lot of the grocery store. no kidding.
fonts used: GoodDog Cool, Parchment MF

meet Mali! The newest addition to our family. We had decided a few months ago that we're finally settled in one place long enough to get a kitty. We went down to the animal shelter, spent some time in the Cat House visiting all the kittens and this lovely 6 mos/old girl stole all our hearts! She's a total love, takes advantage of my lap every time I'm at the pc and her fave hiding spot.... behind my scrappy table of course! LOL

... and in closing, yet another photo from paradise. This is a recent layout I did with a fall theme. I love autumn... the chill in the air, the rich colors, spicy scents and holiday baking, family getting together, you name it. Being a California girl, I realize my vision of fall may differ from, say, the east coast. lol, but right now I'm missing these things because there's no changing of the leaves in my neighborhood. I don't know of any pumpkin patches or apple orchards on island. Sure I can light a Cinnamon Spice candle and bake yummy pies until I can take no more. LOL but it's just not the same. ah, listen to me whine. Just enjoy the layout will ya~

I tried to tell you

2006-09-11T18:10:00.000-07:00

I'm completely boring. So if you're even reading this - WOW - I am feeling the love! seriously! thanks for coming back. If it was totally by some freak accident that you found me here, LMAO just keep moving folk, nothing to see here.

So if there is ANYTHING to talk about right now, I guess it would be GA - that would be Grey's Anatomy for those who are not classified as obsessed with the show. How cool is it that they are moving to Thursday night - the night of all nights for the best shows on tv this season! (or so I've heard that's how Thurs is commonly referred to) I can't get enough of the shows music, specifically Snow Patrol and their Chasing Cars sleeper hit that played in the season finale after Denny died. I recently heard that VHI is calling Snow Patrol a hot new unknown. Very cool! I also recently found YouTube and an entire selection of cool vids for GA. Check it out.

a real test

2006-08-23T21:32:00.000-07:00

of my blogging skills... let's see if I can get a download to work.

This is a freebie template that I created, 12x12 PSD format. I hope you like it, if you grab it leave me some love (a comment) - *download expired*

here's an example of what you can do with this template. I'd love to see how you use it!

credits: Relax & Rejuvenate collab kit at ACOT; paper tear from Dani Mogstad's CabanaBoy kit; Gina Miller's Xfactor stitches; Fonts: Thyssen J, typewriter, Wellsley

GAH!

2006-08-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

Somebody draw me a map will ya?! I've spent at least 6 hours trying to figure this blog template editing thing out and look - I was finally able to change text color. hahahahaha I'm pitiful. I am not even gonna think about adding a banner anytime soon. So ya'll just have to deal with my fugly blog. LMAO

and now... watch me pull a rabbit... no seriously, I'm just gonna play with adding an image to a post.

-- this is my sunshiney front yard. I wanted a photo with a little sunlight in it, not just another cloudless blue sky - sheesh, it's boring here in paradise. *wink*

joining the masses

2006-08-17T00:54:00.000-07:00

here it is, I created a blog. I was feeling the pressure and just had to have one for myself. No worries about remembering to come by and visit often - as my title implies, my life is pretty dull. LOL