Friday, April 30, 2010

(inter)National Scrapbooking Day!



It's National Scrapbooking day, and Gotta Pixel is Celebrating in a big way. There are loads of challenges, games and contests planned for chances are some really awesome prizes. Not to mention the entire store has been marked down to 40% off from April 30th - May 3rd. Stop by and check out the forum throughout this weekend to see all the many ways you can win. (Also word is going around that the Facebook fanpage might have a prize or two as well)
Bella Gypsy has a new collection today at Gotta Pixel! 8 amazing kits for only $12! Our whole store will be 40% off as well! :)


There is also a great amount of Chats and crops going on throughout the weekend so there is sure to be something for everyone.



Plus there is a fabulous blog train going on this weekend, as our way of saying thank you to all of you for your continued support throughout this past year. Many of the GottaPixel designers have gotten together and created an amazingly huge collaboration for you- FOR FREE! Below you will find our contribution to the blog train.



Download it here.

The train will run from April 30th- May 3rd. After the 3rd the links will be disabled. Below is a list of all the participating blogs, each one holds a new piece of the collaboration. If at any point you get lost, you can always come back here for the master list. (If you find someone has yet to post, please check back as some of our time zones vary) I hope you enjoy, and have an awesome iNSD!!

******PARTICIPATING BLOGS******

GottaPixel: http://www.gottapixel.net/forum/blog.php
Liz (SweetDigiScraps): http://sweetdigiscraps.blogspot.com
Stacy Carlson: http://www.scrappingbuzz.com
Litabell's Designs: http://litabells.blogspot.com
Isabel Mendez (Crisdam Designs): www.crisdamdesigns.com/blog
Marta van Eck: www.martavaneck.blogspot.com
Laura Burger: http://digidesignerlaura.blogspot.com/
Armina Designs: www.arminadesigns.com/blog
Mel (A+ Designs): www.aplusdesigns.blogspot.com
Connie Prince: http://scrapinfusions.blogspot.com/
LorieM Designs http://digiscrapdesigns-by-lorie.blogspot.com/
Lindsay Jane http://lindsayjanedesigns.blogspot.com/
Julie Marie http://juliemariedesigns.com
Kathryn Estry http://kathrynsdigitaldesigns.blogspot.com/
Kristmess http://kristmessdesigns.blogspot.com
Spinky http://spinkydinkscraps.blogspot.com/
simply.scraps http://www.simply-scraps.net
Captivated Visions http://blog.captivatedvisions.co.uk
Elka Romero http://elkaromero.com/
Silvia Romeo http://www.silviaromeo.blogspot.com/
Creations by Rachael http://www.creationsbyrachaelb.com/wordpress/
Denise Liemert - http://dl-creativedesigns.blogspot.com/
BellaGypsy http://bellagypsydesigns.blogspot.com/
Colie's Corner http://coliescorner.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 29, 2010

April's Customer Spotlight

Hi, I'm Amber and I am so excited to introduce you to our April Customer Spotlight, Lizzy27! Lizzy's gallery is amazing! Please go to take a look and leave her some love, click here.

We asked Lizzy to show us her favorite Bella Gypsy layout and we love this layout also! Don't you just want to pinch those little cheeks?

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We wanted to give you an opportunity to get to know Lizzy a little better so we asked her a few questions.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.
A: I'm a SAHM to two kiddos, Nathaniel who is almost 4 and Mary Grace, almost 2. They are my inspiration for scrapping! I live in MN with my hubby Jeff. Along with scrapping, my hobbies include blogging, reading, and volunteering at Church.


Q: How long have you been scrapping?
A: I've been scrapping since 1996! I sat down with my ticket stubs, graduation programs, and pictures from high school and put them into an album. I paper scrapped right up until 2008 after my daughter was born and decided the switch to digital made a lot of sense. I'm very addicted!


Q: Do you have a favorite subject(s) to scrap?
A: I scrap mostly milestones in my kids' lives, holidays, vacations, and events. Also whatever my kids are doing at the time that I really want to document. I focus on important memories vs. everyday stuff.

I hope you enjoy getting to know Lizzy a little! Lizzy, thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us!

Ladies, keep on posting your Bella Gypsy layouts for us to see! You never know when you might have the spotlight shining on you!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

$1.00 Pixels and a Freebie

Happy Tuesday Scrappers! It's Kim here on this very bright and busy Tuesday morning! My boys are finally awake and very excited to see the sun this morning...I guess that means we'll be playing outside all day long and enjoying the nice weather! They haven't been outside in a few days because it's been cold and rainy.

Did you know that today is $1.00 Pixels over at Gotta Pixel? There are some awesome goodies that hit the store today! In the $1.00 bin are two templates packs! Need a jumpstart on layouts?
Sketchology: Doesn't Sit Still and Sketchology: Couch Potato were released today at Gotta Pixel and are only $1. I took a little peek through the Bella Gypsy Store at Gotta Pixel and you may want to do the same. There are more items that are still $1.00 as well!

Bella Gypsy also put Budding in their new releases at Gotta Pixel. You can pick it up today for $3.00. Image is linked to GP store.

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One last thing...the freebie! I made some word art for you that coordinates with the fabulous collab by Connie Prince and Bella Gypsy...
Duck Duck Goose. It was released today at Gotta Pixel along with the fabulous collab templates Quack Attack and Lucky Ducky.

Click on the image for you download link!

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Until next week...Happy Scrapping!
Kim

Monday, April 26, 2010

It's Ducky!

Things are just ducky! Ahh, well, they are today,anyway! Hi folks, Lynn here, after a terribly long and exhausting weekend. We spent it in a hotel, not for a holiday, but out of necessity... not nice. Good to be home, and things are looking up now! So there was no sneak peek yesterday, sorry about that folks, again, my fault! BUT WAIT...
I'll make it up to you if you hang on until the end of the post, promise!
In fact, I'll start right now, have a look at this absolutely fun loving stunner from Bella Gypsy and Connie Prince: 

(*All images are linked)

Totally cute, right? Well, as if that weren't enough, check out the templates, too!


And if you totally love templates and haven't seen these, they are in store now! 
(**These were part of the Free With Purchase Offer partnered with Connie Prince, so please do check to see you don't already have them!)

So, you forgive me yet? I mean, it's a totally awesome shopping bag, isn't it? Well, just to butter you up, I've made this little freebie for you! Please click the cluster frame for your download link!


Friends again? I hope so. ;)

Happy Monday, hope you have a great week!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sneak Peek Sunday, ummmm....sort of!

Hello Bella Gypsy Fans!!! Candi here dropping by to let you know that Bella Gypsy has some super-awesome stuff coming your way this week!!!! They have a phenomenal collaboration with Connie Prince! You've seen their collabs before, so you should know it'll be nothing short of faaaaabulous! They will also have some of their Sketchology Templates that you won't want to be without. These girls never stop and I admire them so very much!

I do not have an actual "peek" to show you (long story), so this week you're going to have to jump right on over to their store to see what they've created for you.  Or...if you're a newsletter subscriber, you'll get to see the awesomeness even sooner!

Next week we will resume our "regularly" scheduled sneak peek post...with an actual peek! :)

Until next time...
Candi

Friday, April 23, 2010

Friday Freebie!

Happy friday digi world! Melissa here late with a wonderful freebie for you! If you are like me you love to scrap but with a busy life don't always find the time to create the perfect page! Well, I have a fix for that for a page at least! This amazing Quick Page was created by Crystal using Boy Theory.


Click on Image to download. Or Here

Until next time have a wonderful night and weekend!

~Melissa~

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

$1.00 Pixels and a Freebie

Happy Tuesday Scrappers! It's Kim here on another exciting Tuesday. Can you believe that April is over half way over! Wow! May is right around the corner! The past week has been really busy in my house! We had gorgeous weather and was able to spend lots of time outside playing in the backyard.
Warmer weather means keeping up with the boys' haircuts so they don't get too hot when we are playing outside. We like to keep their hair nice and short during the warmer months. I don't know about you but I still take the camera with me...almost 4 years later! I don't want to miss a thing! Bella Gypsy has the perfect haircut kit for all those men your life. In case you missed Clean Cut it's being released today at Gotta Pixel. It's perfect for scrapping all those first haircuts or pictures from a quick trip to get a little trim! You can pick up the element pack and paper pack today at Gotta Pixel.
The new releases wouldn't be complete without something for the girls too! A spa day, a mommy and me trip to get your nails done or a trip to the salon...Mani/Pedi is on sale today at Gotta Pixel as well. You can pick up the element pack and paper pack for this kit too!
Did I mention that it is $1.00 Pixels at Gotta Pixel? That's right...each one of these packs is only $1.00 today! You can pick up each pack and have a ready to go kit full of tons of elements and papers for a low price!!
I will end today's post with a little freebie for you. I made some word art...click on the download for your link!

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Until next Tuesday...Happy Scrapping!
Kim

Monday, April 19, 2010

Dollar Monday in April! And Freebies, too boot!

Oh yeah! I love a bargain, and scrappers, have I got a bargain for you! Morning, Lynn here, sharing the good news! There is a great deal on at Elemental Scraps, so hit the store today and pick up these gorgeous bits!
Have you been looking for a great first haircut kit? For girls, for boys? Or a pamper kit for makeover photos, or photos of  your little ones doing their own "makeovers" when they get into your make up? Well, have I got the perfect sets for you!
For the boys, Clean Cut papers and elements:

 Just put these two dollar buys together for the perfect boy themed hair cut kit for only $2!

Need some inspiration? Check out the Creative Team's layouts!

For the girls, check out Mani/Pedi:
And for the girlie-girl version, you can get these two packs to put together this beauty for only $2, too!
And  now for some more CT eye candy:

Oh, oh, oh! And! You want a free kit? Yes, I thought you might be interested! Well, you can pick up this gorgeous spring themed kit, TOTALLY FREE! Just spend $5 in the girls shop at Elemental Scraps and get Budding absolutely free.

But don't wait, the offer is only good until May 1st!

And speaking of freebies, here's a little frame using Mani/Pedi that I put together, just for you! Just click on the preview for your download link!
Have a great week!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sneak Peeks Comin' Your Way!

At last here I am to show you the awesome products that will be released this week by Bella Gypsy!  I planned to post this message much earlier in the day, however, some unexpected things were thrown my way!  I am here now and that's all that matters.  This week Bella Gypsy designed the coolest kits that truly can be used by all!  I'll get right to it!

Here is peek #1 - I looove it!  The elements are soooo cool and the colors are perfect!

And here is peek #2 - I am a girly-girl, so this is one that will be used over and over by me...for sure!

So there you have it!  Two utterly awesome products which I am certain every scrapper needs!

I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Until next time...
Candi

Friday, April 16, 2010

Freebie Friday is here!

Honey, have I got news for you! Hiya scrappers, Lynn here, sneaking in a late Freebie Friday post!
So, have you had a chance to look through the girls' stores over at ES and GP? There is a buzz in the air, be it Spring weather or be it scrapping, I am enjoying it!

I won't keep you too long, as the day is winding down here (it's already dinner time in my neck of the woods!), and before the sun sets, I want to bring you this totally cute freebie, designed by Missy using Bella Gypsy's Honey Bee Mine:
Please click the image for your download link, and enjoy!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Last Day for GGI

Happy Tuesday Scrappers! It's Kim again. Sorry I wasn't around last week to bring you the latest news on the Bella Gypsy Goodies! We had to make a sudden trip back home and were gone a bit longer than expected. I'm back this week with some GP news and an awesome freebie just for you!

Today is the LAST day for GGI. Grab the goodies now if you haven't had a chance! Bella Gypsy released an alpha, element, paper and template pack called Boy Theory! All these pieces are only $1 but you have to hurry because the
GGI event ends today. Don't forget to browse around in the Bella Gypsy store because there are more awesome goodies that are only $1 too!

Just in case you need a bit of inspiration....here's some CT layouts using Boy Theory.

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I will leave you today with a freebie frame cluster that I made! I hope you enjoy! Click on the preview for you download link.

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Until next Tuesday...Happy Scrapping!
Kim

Monday, April 12, 2010

It's Springtime, and Have I Got News for You!

Rainy or sunny, Spring has finally arrived in northern England! It's a beautifully sunny day today, as have been the past several. We do get more than our fair share of rain, but I do suppose I should have expected as much when we moved to the Lake District... suppose those lakes have to come from somewhere, eh?!

Well, whether your Spring is round out to be mostly rainy, or mostly sunny, or perhaps a good mix of both... Bella Gypsy has some real spring beauties this week! It's Designer Swap week at Elemental Scraps as well, which means when you buy a product from one designer you'll get a cool surprise freebie from another designer! How great is that?

If rain is in your forecast, get out those rain boots (or wellies) and umbrellas and have a good old paddle in the puddles! Check out Drizzle Drops:

 And if you pick this up within the next 6 days, you'll get a surprise bonus from Connie Prince!
have a look at the Creative Team's inspiring layouts:



Now, if you are lucky enough to have beautiful sunshine on your face, well, then have I go the kit for you! I have seen quite a few bee themed kits lately, but this kit is amazing! The color palette is gorgeous, and you won't be disappointed with the fantastic selection of patterned papers, and a cute little bee to boot! The perfect kit to scrap your busy little bee!
And, again, don't forget, you get a fantastic free bonus from Connie Prince, too!

Ahh, check out these beauties:
And of course, these gorgeous kits are accompanied by some totally fantastic templates! Don't believe me, see for yourself!

All, lots of lovely stuff in store, so head on over there and check it out. Oh, but first, how about a freebie?
Yes? OK!

Here's your freebie for today, featuring the beautiful Drizzle Drops kit!
Click the image above to download (or this link!). Have a great week!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sunday is Here!!!!

That means it's time to show off some super-dee-duper sneak peeks for all you wonderful Bella Gypsy fans!!! 

So, today I am going to do a "drive-by" posting!  That's where I come in and show you the most awesome sneak peeks and then say "bye!"  Haha!  It's Sunday and it is so very, very beautiful here in good 'ole Colorado!  We are going to go outdoors, have some fun, and in the process we'll be making memories and thus, I'll have more scrapping material!!! :)  It's a win-win situation!

Here is what Bella Gypsy has in store for you this week!

Isn't that just "bee"eautiful!???
And this one isn't too shabby either, eh??  I can't wait until the afternoon rainshowers begin.  I think one of my favorite things about Spring is the rain!  The sounds, the smell, everything about rain is beautiful - in my humble opinion! :)  We get a lot of afternoon showers here and we'll be doing some puddle jumping in no time at all!!  Yahooo!

Thanks for dropping by!  I love showing off Bella Gypsy's sneaks each week.  Fun times!!

Until next time...

Candi



Friday, April 09, 2010

Gotta Grab It and a Freebie!!!

Good Evening readers! Melissa here with an appology and a freebie! Im so sorry that this post is going up late! Its been one of those days around here that I've spent chasing everything around and I've finally gotten the chance to sit at the computer!
Its that time of the month again when Gotta Pixel does their Gotta Grab It event! And of course Lena and Tabatha have been doing what they do best creating breathtaking masterpieces! Check out this amazing, charming boyish kit! Each one of these will be sold seperately for $1 each! What a deal!!!
















And here is the freebie that Lyn created. Enjoy!



Download Here

Thursday, April 08, 2010

Heard the Buzz?

Well hello there, loyal blog readers! Lynn here, just letting you in on what's going on with Bella Gypsy! So, as always a new month means a whole lotta new stuff in store! You've seen the gorgeous Color Play options at Elemental Scraps this week, and the really fun kit, Wiggle Giggle Jump is available at Elemental Scraps and Gotta Pixel. There's also the fantastic value of April's Templatepalooza available in store now! 

And what's coming, oh April is going to bring you so much more, friends, so so much more that you won't want to miss! Starting with the Gotta Grab It Event at Gotta Pixel this weekend! Wanna see the amazing pieces that will be available for the GGIE?

Then watch this space!

And, don't forget to link those beautiful layouts to the Bella Gypsy galleries when you post to Elemental Scraps, Gotta Pixel and A Cherry on Top, because you could wind up in the Customer Spotlight
What's that, you say? Well, I am glad you asked! Once a month we troll the beautiful additions to the Bella Gypsy galleries, looking for a gem to place in the Customer Spotlight! And as a gift to you, we give you a great discount of 50% off  your next purchase of $5 or more! All you have to do is link to the Bella Gypsy galleries for your chance to be selected!


Have a great week, and check back for the Gotta Grab It Event, coming this weekend to Gotta Pixel!

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

More surprises and a Freebie!

Hi folks, Lynn here again! I just wanted to check in with all of  you loyal blog readers and share some news about the week's new releases. As you know there are a few lovely goodies on sale at Elemental Scraps for the Color Play releases for April, Afternoon Cuddles. The totally fun and adorable Wiggle Giggle Jump kit and extras are available at ES and have been released today at Gotta Pixel, too! I've got a little freebie for  you, showcasing that outrageously fun kit, but FIRST...

I want to spill last month's CU Grab Bag with Connie Prince! Check it out, all available individually now!
 AND since we're spilling... here are the contents of March's Templatepalooza with Connie Prince, too!





I'd like to get to that FREEBIE now! Have a good look at that fabulous kit to compliment your brand new quick page (coordinates with Wiggle Giggle Jump which is only $2!)

Dowload  your freebie here, or click the image below, compliments of Bella Gypsy!