It's My Life » Digital http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal Living in the USA Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:22:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 I won! And I cannot believe it! http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/2010/10/i-won-and-i-cannot-believe-it/ http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/2010/10/i-won-and-i-cannot-believe-it/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:48:09 +0000 Mari Koegelenberg http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/?p=635 lol! Yes I did it! I am very proud of what I achieved but I am also humbled and so grateful. I love creating and this just eggs me on to fly higher and do better. I love pushing myself and I have been blessed with the best support system in this digital community. To my friends (you guys know who you are! ;) ) I could not have done this without you…Thank you!

Look for these kits to debut in the TDC Shop with lots and lots of improvements and add ons…

And as a side note to anyone who doubts themselves…dont! Believe in yourself…as soon as you start having faith in yourself you will be amazed at the heights you can and will achieve!

Take Care and hope you have a wonderful weekend…I am so busy I have not even had a chance to answer my emails! Eek!

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I used my New Confections Kit to create this page.

I have such exciting news to share but I need to wait for another week or so but I know you will be so happy with me! ;) Doing the Happy Dance!

On an side note I got the organizing bug and although I have not gotten very far with my to do list the few things I did manage to get done just gave me this inner happiness that is just sooo amazing. Nothing soothes like clearing out clutter!

Well that is all I have to share…Happy Scrapping!

]]> http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/2010/02/my-sweeties/feed/ 0 12 Days of Christmas – Blog Hop Fun Day 2 http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/2009/12/12-days-of-christmas-blog-hop-fun-day-2/ http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/2009/12/12-days-of-christmas-blog-hop-fun-day-2/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:14:58 +0000 Mari Koegelenberg http://mydigitalartstudio.com/journal/?p=333 I twisted Melissa’s arm to get involved with this impromptu blog hop. As usual she cannot say no to me! ;) lol

I am going to share this quick and easy wrappers. All you need is either a Paper Bag or a Cellophane Treat Bag. Fill it up with some goodies (IDEAS: Candy, Hot Chocolate, Homemade Cookies etc.).

Print out the Snow Much Fun Wrapper PDF. Trim the papers and punch out the tags ( I used the Marvy Uchida Mega Punch). Wrap around your bags and as easy as that you have something super simple and so cute!

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Dont forget to visit Mel’s Blog tomorrow for more Christmas Goodness!

Enjoy!

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I have gotten quite a few questions as to what  ‘Activities’ I included…well to be honest this is our first year doing a little calendar like this (and so far my dd LOVES it! ;) ) but most of my inspiration came from this blog post by 24/7 Moms – 25 Days of Christmas

I hope you enjoy!

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At least I have some pretty Eye Candy!

I did a few Halloween Projects and Cards etc.

First up is my projects for the Monster in the Closet Collection…

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Monster Treats!

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and a little Accordian Mini Book that I will be showcasing on the Hybrid Chick Blog on the 18th of October!

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Now some Traditional Paper Craft Goodies…

I love Cosmo Crickets Haunted line…oh yeah…it is soooo cute!

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Dont you just love the glittery tree?

Oh and I HAD to make a House too!

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Complete with googly eyes and all!

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And what about some Paper Pieced Cards? I had to make these cards for the Month in Cards Challenge at 2peas! They are just sooo cute!

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Well enjoy! Hope you will forgive me for neglecting this poor blog!

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Chrismari has officially started school! It really is such a Bittersweet time for me…I miss my little girl! ;(

But I also get more time to create…which is not such a bad thing!

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Oh and I also did these Journaling Labels for my Collab with Courtney Wilson…sooo WDYT?

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I will be doing a step-by-step tutorial next week on how to make these! So remember to check out the Hybrid Chick Blog!

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Oh yes go and grab your copy of the August DAM and a nice cup of Coffee…it is Jam Packed with Gorgeous Goodies, Amazing Articles and Inspiration!

I shared these…

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Plus a full Article on how to make a Stationary Box complete with Cards, Envelopes, Mailing Labels, Stamp Pocket and a Birthday Calendar.

Exciting Stuff! ;)

Go Grab your Copy HERE

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I even made hairclips with it!!! Oh yes go and visit the Hybrid Chick Blog to see my step by step instructions!

But getting back to happiness…look at this adorable and cute Gift Bag set I made with my latest release Happiness – a mini kit. What I really love about this set is the fact that you dont neeed to have the right set of flowers in it…I included coordinating ready to print flowers with step by step instructions! How cool is that? Here are some additional previews for you:

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What I also just love is the labels that are just perfect to customise with either Chipboard Alphabets or Stamps. I really enjoy offering more Hybrid products!

Oh and before I sign off I need to share a layout I did…also using the Happiness Kit…

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Now isn’t that the cutest face? Oh he is such a happy child!

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I am hosting the sketch challenge this week at TDC and I wanted to do something simple but striking. I used Sugarplum Paperie’s Meadowlark to make these projects…oh man it is so cute!

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Here is the Hybrid Version…still need to work on my Hybrid skills! lol!

And some Cards! I am so loving my Circle punch!

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Enjoy!!!

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I have not scrapped much lately…I have so many beautiful pictures calling for my attention!

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