Beary Cute Creations

Slice of Life Blog Train

2009-11-07T09:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to my little section of the big web! If you are here you are following the Scrap Matters “Slice of Life” Blog Train and I cant wait to show you my contribution to this fantastic kit!

First though, here is a bit about the kit itself. It is a HUGE mega collab created by the SM Design team and is available this DSD weekend as a special. If you purchase $15.00 from the Scrap Matters store this gorgeous kit will be added to your cart for FREE.. yes FREE!!! It is priced at $12.00 normally so this is a great bonus for you! Besides you can grab all these fantastic freebies from the train to go with it!

You can view this kit HERE in the Scrap Matters Store

Here is a layout I created with this gorgeous kit about my hubby who works so hard everyday and never really has the time to just sit back, relax and enjoy his life! What a great guy he is to make sure that we are happy and provided for.

Finally since you are this far I guess I can give you my part..LOL I created a cluster frame for you. It is a transparent .png format that is pre-shadowed. I hope you enjoy it. This is a limited time freebie as are all of them, they will all be taken down by Thursday November 12, 2009 so make sure you get them while you can!

DOWNLOAD FREEBIE HERE

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, I hope you enjoy the rest of the train!

Happy DSD to all you Scrap Nuts!

For the complete Train list go to the Scrap Matters Blog - http://scrapmatters.com/wordpress/

You have come from: Stefanie’s Blog - http://stefgonedigi.blogspot.com/

You are HERE at my blog": BearyCute - http://bearycutecreations.blogspot.com/

Your next Blog train stop is at: Brittney’s Blog - http://brittishdesigns.blogspot.com/

All Aboard!!!

2009-10-26T09:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Beary Cute! Your next stop on the A Little Spacey blog train! Thanks for stopping in to grab it!

Today I have for you a Word Art set that I created! I hope you are loving all the goodies and are having fun collecting!

Download my freebie right HERE -- http://www.box.net/shared/dpjn8pquox

Your next stop on the train is Jewelle’s Blog HERE

If you are unsure of where to start or stop here is the

Entire Blog Train list

Stolen Moments: Amber -- http://stolenmomentsdesign.blogspot.com/
Simply.Scraps: Laura -- http://www.simply-scraps.net/
Yolanda -- http://yoli-scraps.blogspot.com
Bree -- http://breezybutterflycreations.blogspot.com
Niki -- http://onceuponascraptime.blogspot.com
Aimee -- http://polkadotscrapper.blogspot.com
Lisa -- http://aprilisadesigns.blogspot.com

Jen -- http://jensscrapjournal.blogspot.com

Kim -- http://kim21673.wordpress.com
** You are Here ** >> Lori -- http://bearycutecreations.blogspot.com

Jewelle -- http://jewelleslayouts.blogspot.com

Amanda -- http://photocowgirl.blogspot.com/

Keyr -- http://dreamsinspired.blogspot.com/

Kate: Stolen Moments CT Blog -- http://stolenmomentsct.blogspot.com

I'M Back Finally!!!

2009-03-12T20:06:00.006-04:00

Wow... the last 6 weeks have been super duper crazy! We made it through the move and we are almost set up finally in the new house! I am soooo happy here and hubby too! He is even happier cause my sister has finally left and now its just us again! The kids will miss her I am sure but I can tell ya that its hard with another person in the house... She is a great gal and has a great heart but 3 is one too many adults here! Besides... she has been here almost everyday since she left a week ago and she did help me a ton while we were moving.
So .. I have lots to update and get done here... Lets see where to start.. I was gonna post the layouts I have done for the last few weeks and realized that the post would be a few pages long..LOL
Instead I am just gonna start fresh with stuff from this week.... and then carry on like I was before with weekly updates on Wed and Sat's.
There were so many great releases at Elemental Scraps this week... my personal favorites this week were from Jennifer Barrette - Pirate Island Kit and Nikki Scotts Rustic Charm kit... Both fantastic! As well I have started doing the challenges again at Digital Candy! They have so many to choose from and I really enjoy them.. if you havent looked at them yet make sure you do .. The challenges can be found here .
Here are a few layouts I did this week.... See you again at the beginning of the week with more New release news and hopefully a bunch of new layouts! Have a great Weekend!

Kit used - Pieces from Sherri Tierney, Chrissy Word, Angie Kovacs, Becki Kress and Meredith Cardall from the March Color play available at Elemental Scraps... AWESOME KIT PIECES!
Photo used with permission and Courtesy of DMHergert

Kit used is Sassy Princess by Becki Kress at ES
Photo used with permission and Courtesy of DMHergert

Kit used is Riding Dirty by Creations by Rachel

Kit used is Easterific by Brandy Designs

Kit used is Teen Angst by Jennifer Barrette.

Even More Exciting news...LOL

2009-01-19T20:26:00.010-05:00

I have soooo much news again for you all!!! First and foremost...We have finally sold the house!
I think God realized we couldnt carry anymore on our shoulders and took it for us!
Unfortunatley... my sister will be staying with me for a few weeks but hopefully she will behave herself...LOL
This is going to be the most awesome new start for us... A new home that will not be as much financially for us... a pool for the kids and I am close to my parents which is good!
Second....I have been such a really busy bee for the last week! Sorry for the lack of updates but we were without power for a few days and that is the reason for this huge post...LOL
So I was busy at ES the last few days... Today I took part in a Speed Scrap held by the very fab Lisa! She always makes it a great challenge and lots of fun! They are every Monday but you have to keep checkin cause the time on Monday is not posted until that day! So its really like a surprise speed scrap! I am actually hosting the one for next week and I can tell you that it will be after 4pm est... so be on the lookout! This layout is the result from todays.. You are given a set of instructions every 10 minutes for an hour... after the last instruction you then have exactly 1 hour and 15 minutes to post it in the challenge gallery! Not too bad huh? LOL

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Something else that is new at Elementals.... A brand new Designer that is selling her goodies exclusivly there! Meet Tracie Stroud.... She is a wonderful designer with a really keen talent and eye for design. Her kits are lovely and just packed with all kinds of really awesome elements and papers! You can find her shop right here
This layout was made with her 'Beautiful Distraction' kit. Its just lovely!

Cute as a Bug - Kit used: 'Essence' Collab by Sunshine Studios
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Next is this super freaky fantastic layout I did courtesy of my fav girl Jay (Jen Yurko). She is selling her awesome kits now over at Color Line Design and she has some really super stuff...try and get over there to see I can guarentee it wont be a wasted trip!

Love you - Kit used: 'Hearts all Around' by Jennifer Yurko
available at Color Line Design.

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On to my newest ADSR layouts
The are challenges 3 & 4 ... you can look at them and find out the
creating credits at http://fabflos.blogspot.com

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Now some more freakin awesome fantastic news! I was emailed earlier this week from JulieMarie of Julie Marie Designs and was surprised to see an invitation to get on board with her creative team! Yeppp.. that is right! I almost fell over ..Of course I said absolutley.. She has some really amzing kits and this newest release Love Hearts is just sooo great!
I love the colors and the paper pack was way cool!
You can find her at Sunshine Studios or her own store!
This layout was made with her new release!

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And finally... I have another creative team to tell you about that I am now creating for...
ready?.....LOL Designing Moments Store!
The store and forum are just recently back online and I am so glad they are!
There are some really talented designers over there like Mama Mia Designs, Hot Flash Designs, Carla Phillips and many many more!
They even have some really great forum challenges you can check out too!
This week I was assigned to Hot Flash Graphics... and she has a few really pretty kits!
This week I worked with her Bedazzled Kit.. here is the layout I did for her...

Well I think that is about it for now... I am going now to go make some dinner and get started making a few 'fun' layouts just for me and the ADSR#5 challenge! (which I havent even had a chance to look at...shhhh dont tell Jay....lol)
Dont forget too to take a look at my project 365 blog... Link is on the right hand menu.
I have been taking pictures everyday, there are some really cute ones up! hehehe
Have a great bite/day wherever you are and may God bless you all with something you are praying for!

So its been a bit! LOL

2009-10-25T01:52:00.002-04:00

I know I am a bad blogger but I think I have found a solution to that! Over the next week or so I am going to be changing the blog up a bit to include more stuff, some freebies, some resource posts and more! I have some ideas but not really sure how they will work yet! I did download and use the Windows Live Writer which I must say has made a HUGE difference in posting and pre posting. The photo and layout upload is 100 times better and I can customize and time the posts much better with it. I will also be changing my blogs look so be on the lookout! I have a really awesome freebie coming up on Monday Oct 26th so make sure you check back to see what it is!
Have a great Sunday everyone!
Huggs
Lori

2009-09-18T10:41:00.006-04:00

Well today is FRIDAY!!!! Wheeehooooo that means its release day at ScrapMatters! There were some really great releases this week as the fall weather is upon us and I am seeing lots of really great fall kits out! So Lets see what we have this week! First up is a new kit from one of my personal designers Stolen Moments, Amber made this incredible fall kit titled Sweater Weather.
Here is a layout I did for that, I did a little photo editing to enhance the colors and have them pop a bit and I think it turned out just fantastic! You can find the kit HERE

Next up is a great bundle kit Play by Sahlin Studios and DeCrow Designs that comes with a really playful and fun alpha and a new wordart package. I loved the colors and the papers included in this one. The bright bold colors play really well off each other and this kit is just perfect for girls and boys! You can find it here

My next layout was made with the new release from WM[squared] titled Gypsy, there is something about the colors in this kit that i just adore, the bright blues and oranges with the dark brown is just stunning to me, I enjoyed working with this kit!

Finally, a layout made with the NEW ScrapMatters newsletter freebie! Its only available for the month of September and you need to be signed up for the newsletter to recieve it! If yo havent yet make sure to pop over and get signed up! You can do that here on the main blog page in the top left hand corner..

Well, that is what I was able to do this week, I will be back in just a lil bit this afternoon with a post about some sale news for a few of my teams so look for that later today! Have a great friday!
Huggs
LB

News, New Releases and a GiveAway ....

2009-08-29T11:56:00.004-04:00

So here we are with another week of really fantastic releases but first I have some really exciting news! Earlier this month I applied for a spot on the Scrap Matters Creative Team and I was waiting on pins and needles for the email.. Well it came and I was totally accepted! I was floating on cloud 9 let me tell ya! SM is an amazing store with some really top notch designers like Sahlin Studios, Stolen Moments, Trixie Scraps, Sya's Blueprints and gosh soooo many more! They have a fantastic hybrid section as well for those who like those type of projects! So you now will get to see all my new layouts for Sm as well. Here is one for the RTS challenge being hosted by Jennifer Barrette, the kit I used is Charming Gardener by Man in the Moon Designs

Okay so on to this week's new goodies for some of my designers. First up we have Scrap Matters. There were some really great Back to School kits this week from Sahlin and WM[2] .. I happened to use the one for WM[2] named Back to School and made a layout about Brandon's elementary school memories. I did grab Sahlins Learn, Grow and Explore kit and will have something cool for that in the next few days!

Next I used a new kit from Andilynn Designs called Bliss, this kit is just so pretty! It has a touch of old charm and was perfect for the picture I chose!

Dont forget that you can get all these new releases for 20% off until the next new release date on Friday coming.. and last but not least... Amber of Stolen Moments announced her new CT and I am delighted to say that I was asked to stay on with her! I of course accepted as I love her creations and she is just such an awesome girl to work with! Totally my pleasure! Anyhooo she asked us girls to create a layout using any one of her kits we liked, I chose her Everyday Elegance kit and this is the lay out I came up with for it.. She is having a giveaway for gift certificate to her store and if you would like a chance to grab it well then read all about the giveaway HERE at Scrap Matters Forum! Here is my layout..

Thanks for stopping in and I will be back on Monday with New Releases for Elemental Scraps and a new September desktop for you!! Just wait and see what the designers have come up with there for the September Color play! Its just stunning! Oh and a Mega too that is just so darn cute! LOL Anyway have a great Weekend and see ya Monday!
Huggs
LoriBear

New Releases and a CT Call

2009-08-17T17:10:00.006-04:00

Howdy Ho Neighbor! LOL Sorry I am late in posting these late few weeks with Brandon have been quite the ordeal, he is in a good place and things are starting to smooth out .. For me thank goodness we are pretty much back to the norm! So Here I am back to my regular posting schedule!

This week has lots of new releases and layouts! Elemental Scraps has some fantastic releases this week including Free With Purchase goodies from some of the designers and if you spend 10 dollars you will receive a special package of goodies put together by a few of the designers! I picked this up myself this morning and WOW, its packed with some great minis, add ons and element packs! Here is what you can receive (All images are linked)

Another big release at ES this week is the 12 month kit collaboration between Bella Gypsy and Jennifer Barrette called Monthly Memories Collection, its has 12 different kits one for each month of the year and its SUPER CUTE!! Here are a few layouts I did with them..

Make sure you head over there and see what is out this week, there are so many wonderful creations!

Today at Scrap Matters its MANIAC MONDAY! Thats right, you can head over and grab a few items for $2 or a few items for 50% off! That is a SUPER deal! I did some shopping there too this morning..LOL Here are a few of the kits that are on sale for TODAY ONLY

Tracy of Trixie Scraps has this one on sale...

And Amber of Stolen Moments has this one on Sale today, Wynken Blynken and Nod

Annnndd speaking of Stolen Moments, Amber is holding a CT Call for her fantastic team! I have been a member of Ambers CT for only a few months but it is one of my most favorites! Her designs and creations are so awesome and easy to work with and she is just so darn great and sweet! So if your looking for a team to add to your resume and want cute, quality type designs then dont miss this call! Here is the information you will need.. Email your application to stolenmomentsdesigns 0 @ 0 gmail.com .. That is all from me today! I am hoping to have a freebie later this week, some really neat word art I was playing with over the weekend!
Have a wonderful day and a very Happy Scrappy Week! :)

Lot of News and a Freebie!

2009-07-17T14:01:00.005-04:00

Well its been a super busy time again for me! LOL I have added another super awesome team to my resume, this time I was invited by the very awesome and fabulous Sya of Sya's BluePrints to join her team and yes, yes, yes, I said YES! rofl I enjoy so much working with her templates and kits, already I have cranked out a few good ones that you can see at the end of this post!
On to other news! Amber of Stolen Moments has been designing now for 1 year! Whhhoooottt Amber! To celebrate her anniversary she is having a fantastic sale over at her store at Sunshine Studios here. From today until Sunday you can save $ on your purchases! Going today though will get you the best deal at 40% off!!! Now that is awesome!

Also awesome, she and Scraps by Jenn have teamed up once again to bring out a new collab called Play All Day! This kit is just fantastic! The elements are the bomb and I had lots of fun playing myself with this one, a for sure pick for all your kid pics! Here is a layout I created with it!

She is having a blog train as well and today from Beary Cute you get a free quickpage made with Play all Day! Thanks for visiting me and reading ... You can find the QP here or click on the download link

Here too are a few layouts I did this week for my CT's... You can find credit info by clicking them!

Sweet - GingerBread by Chelles Creations

Templates - Dynamic Duo 4 by Syas BluePrints

Chelles Creations is having a CT Call!!

2009-07-12T20:28:00.003-04:00

I love her team! She has only been designing for short time but already has made such an awesome impact over at Scrap Matters! She has some way too cute goodies that are so easy to work with so if your lookin for a team and have the time to dedicate to it get that email out and APPLY! Here is her info and the ad! I cant wait to see what fab talent will be joining us!! Good Luck if you apply!

Now that I'm official, it's time for a CT call!

If you can't see the image:
Email me: Chelles.CTcall@gmail.com with the following:
Name & ScreenName
A short bio including why you want to CT for me
A link to your most complete gallery
The link to your blog
Call ends 7/24 New Team Announced: 7/27

GOOD LUCK To those that apply! :)

FOBTY The Weather

2009-07-11T01:36:00.003-04:00

So the FOBTY challenge at SSD today is to blog the weather! Let me just say that summer here JUST SUX! Its definitely hot and very very humid! LOL Its actually like 30 degrees Celsius and it feels more like 35. Soooo there ya have it! Its stinkin sticky hot.. Tomorrow we are supposed to get a cold front come through which will be nice cause not only will it cool down its bringing thunderstorms with it! YEAHHHHH LOL See ya soon with some layouts, updates and maybe a freebie even! LOL
Huggs

ES Releases, News and a Freebie

2009-06-29T10:35:00.009-04:00

Okay so I havent blogged in a few weeks! LOL But its summer here the kids are out and they are making me CRAZY! hehehe I did however get a chance to play with some really awesome new releases from Elemental Scraps this weekend! I also have a freebie below from the fabulous new kit and bundle by the very awesome Jen Yurko! Before I do that though I have a little bit of news..
Rachelle of Chelle's Creations has invited me to do a guest spot on her CT! I love her designs and she has only been doing this for a short time! Make sure you check her store at Scrap Matters for some really fab goodies! Okay on to the releases! hehehe
This week the ladies at ES came up with something special this extra kinda week for June/July! Its Collab week and there are some really really nice ones! You can find the new stuff HERE

I did a few layouts with some of the collabs and they just rocked! They are all linked to my ES gallery so leave me some love if you wish! :) I certainly dont mind!

Lil Gangsta - kit used IBoy & Template(Inspired by Jamie) by Connie Prince

Good Food - Kit used The Good Life by Juno Designs and Julie Marie

Yummy Sweet - Kit used Sweet Shoppe by Kandy Kane Creations and Sharia Braxton
Template (In This Corner) by Angie Kovacs

100% Boy - Kit used is Fort Wannahockaloogie by Bella Gypsy and Connie Prince

Now if you have made it this far..you so deserve the freebie! ROFL... Here is a QP made for you using the really HUGE and fantastic bundle kit form Jen Yurko OVER THE RAINBOW if you want bang for your buck this bundle is definitely a true winner!
Here is the preview, just click it to go to the download! Enjoy it and I will be back on Wednesday with another new freebie for you! A July desktop using some really CUTE goodies from KandyKane Creations over at the ES Blog!

Download here or Click the preview

2009-06-08T23:20:00.003-04:00

So I have a big new release to share with you from Bella Gypsy! I am here to show and tell you all about Love Lori. That is right, this kit was a custom made to order kit that I was the winner of during the NSD weekend back in May! I was given full leeway of telling them and directing them where t go with this kit! It couldnt be more perfect! I am all about the black and pink, the hearts and ohh i just love it! Its available at Elemental Scraps and I suggest you grab it cause its so stinkin cute! hehehe I am biased though. I have also included this layout I made for it as way to remember what an awesome thrill it was for me! So here ya go... Love Lori

Kit used is Love Lori by Bella Gypsy available at ES

Kit used is Doctor Doctor by Lauren Grier at Sweet Shoppe Designs

This layout was made for Jack's chicken pops day! It was actually a magenta marker dotted so nicely about his face! He thought he would be able to stay home and have lots of ice cream and gingerale...LOL If only they werent pink and marker! hehehe Well that is all for today! I will keep updating this week if anything else comes up! I am trying to get back into the swing and on a routine, I have this incredible urge as well to make something to hand out here! hehehe One day this year I may get that off my to do list! See ya soon!
Love Lori

New this week...

2009-06-01T15:26:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday Every one!! What a great weekend we had here. Kelly and I were able to go out on a "date" for the 1st time in years and it was great! Although I did miss the kids I was grateful for the few hours of hunny time! LOL

So I have a few new layouts, I finished the Queen of Scraps contest yesterday and finished with a grand total of 50 layouts this month I think I did well for joining in 2 weeks late..LOL Here are a couple of the layouts below that I ended with! As well its new release day at Elemental Scraps and they have some really great kits this week. I did a LO for Bella Gypsy and Brandy with their new kits and one for Juno who by the way has opened her store at Scrapbook bytes .. Her new kit One of a Kind is awesome (as always ..LOL) So anyways on to the layouts!

Oh and before I forget make sure you tune in next Monday cause the kit I am gonna rave about was made just for me! LOL I was the winner of a custom kit that I gave the direction on and had named for me.. hehehe By the very very awesome duo of Bella Gypsy (Lena and Tabatha) they just rock! So make sure you pop by to see the new release of Love, Lori. How freakin cool is that name! LOL

Kit used is Berry Zing by Sya's BluePrints available at Scrap Matters

Kit used is Angel with Attitude by Traci Reed available at Sweet Shoppe Designs
Photo is courtesy of DMHergert

Kit used is One of a Kind by Juno Designs avaiable at ScrapbookBytes (whoooot)
Photo courtesy of DMHergert

Kit used is H2Oology by Bella Gypsy

Kit used is Indulge (June Color Pieces) by Brandy Designs

Okay Blog change and Lots of News....

2009-05-27T19:40:00.002-04:00

Wow, I cant believe I havent updated in awhile! hehehe So I have changed the blog abit and given it a fresh look which means a fresh start for me! I have added a few more teams to my creative roster .. Stolen Moments and Juno Designs They are 2 of my very favorites and I am so excited to be working with them!Since I have new stuff going and a new change I think I am going to set 2 or 3 days a week to blog... We will see how that goes but I have some really great ideas so lets hope that it goes .. and I stick to it...
I have a few new layouts to upload and when I do I will make sure to post them here along with any other team news that pops up!
Have a good night and I look forward to the new stuff that will be happening and I hope you do too!
Huggs
Lori xoxox

Some News and Layouts

2009-04-16T11:07:00.003-04:00

Sorry I havent posted in the last 2 weeks... Things have been really busy here with the Easter holiday and spring in general... We had a wonderful Easter and the kids had a fantastic time hunting! Even the older ones enjoyed it! This year we hid golfballs with each childs name on it and they had to find their own ball before they could get their basket! It was awesome. I got some really awesome pictures to that of course we be in my layouts shortly! I also have some news...
I was chosen as the Pixel Gypsy Elite Scrapper for March... It was such a HUGE thrill for me and I am totally honored by it as its recognition really for my work. I now will be entered into the year contest with the winners from the precious months for the Elite Scrapper of the year award that is based upon our most complete galleries... Its very very exciting!
Tracy of Trixie Scraps has also asked to me to join her CT team for May as a guest. I of course accepted as she has some of the prettiest kits and I love her colors palettes!
Here are a few new layouts I have done these last few weeks with some of the new releases from my designers! They were all such fantastic kits and as always a pleasure to work with!

This was my challenge 3 layout for the Sweet Enough Challenge at DC ..I love how it turned out. You can find the full credits at my DC gallery. Main kit used is Magical Vacation by Amanda Heimann

Make Me Happy - Kit used is Mod Todd by Erin Keith

Kit used is Bunnies and Carrots by Julie Marie Designs available at Elemental Scraps

Kit used is Time of Renewal by Juno Designs and TheresK ...I adore this gorgeous kit!

New Layouts

2009-04-03T22:49:00.003-04:00

So things are going well and I have been doing some scrapping! Elementals is getting an overhaul in the next few days so I will be back with an update about what is happening there when it does! Be on the lookout cause its big news with new designers, a new look and all kinds of exciting happenings!

My Cinderella - Kit used is Hannah by Creations by Rachel

Mirth - Kit used is Sugar & Spice by Holly Designs
Picture Courtesy of DMHergert

Friends For Life -
Kit used is Me and MaryJane by Angie Kovacs and Lily Anne Taylor

Slippers... - Kit used is Whoa by Robin Carlton

Pretty Lil Lady - Kit is Morning Sweetness by Lily Anne Taylor

Soo lets see..what is new???

2009-03-18T09:46:00.005-04:00

Well I guess there are a few things new again...LOL every week something is coming up!
Lets see.. ES had some really awesome new releases! Jennifer Barrette also started selling her kits and goodies at Scrap Matters so I will be over there alot in the next bit! I did a layout for Ellies Angels blog and that has really gotten some great praise..I was chosen as Sugar of the Day for it!
I also made a new CT... Brandys Designs - She is selling right now at Digital Candy and I LOVE her designs! I just used her Easterific kit this week and made a layout called Bunny Lovin... this one to has generated some buzz.. its nominated for the Pixel Gypsy Elite Scrapper award for March and was also chosen as a gallery standout at Scrap Matters! How freakin awesome is that huh?
My main girl...jay (Jen Yurko) is now selling at Inspiration Lane and I am sooo thrilled for her! She is an ass kickin designer! She even made me a kit when I asked her for something along the lines of her Sing for Spring tagger size kit... She made a WICKED full size one and it just ROCKS!
Creations by Rachel had a new release this week as well and wait until you see what Julie Marie has coming out soon! I LOVED IT! and I know you will too! I will let you see that layout later this week! So with out further ado..here are some of the newest layouts added to my galleries over the last week...

Kit used Sing for Spring by Jennifer Yurko
Photo used with permission and Courtesy of DMHergert

"BunnyLovin" Kit used Easterific by Brandy Designs

Believe... Kit used is Pixie Far Awy by Ellie Lash and Pixie Keepsakes

"up and Away" Kit used is Up Up and Away by Angie Kovacs and KandyKane Kreations

"80s Rock" Kit used is Toxic Pop by Melissa Bennett and MGLScraps

"Cute and Quriky" Kit used is Hey Sassy by Manda Bean
Photo used with permission and Courtesy of DMHergert

"HappySpring" Kit used is Early Birds by Brandy Designs and Trixie Scraps.

2009-01-26T00:30:00.001-05:00

Well howdy! This week has been a busy one! I hope yours has been good as well!
I have some new layouts to post and gush about today...LOL
First up are the layouts I have done for Elemental Scraps

Kit - I wanna be a rockstar - Pamela Donnis

Kit - Perfect Pair - Bella Gypsy

Kit- I.love.you - TheresK

The next layouts are from my ADSR race.. go to the Fab Flo's Blog to read more!

Challenge 5 - Your First Rainbow

My Kidlets

The next layout is from a gorgeous kit called Victorian Rose by Julie Marie Designs which can be purchased from her Sunshine Studio store, Faith Sisters Store or her personal store.
I so loved the vintage oldtime feel to this kit and LOVED the paper pack for this one.

Victorian Rose by Julie Marie Designs

This next layout is for the Designing Moments store. I was assigned Mama Mia this week and I love the cute ellies in her Love kit! She has some really really fantastic element packs as well and some awesome border wordart in different themes! I really liked those!
This is a layout made with the kit Love and I used a picture of Kelly's business partner and his wife... they are so totally cute and great!
Kit - Love by Mama Mia Designs

Well that is it for me for now... I am working on the February desktop for ES this week and will be releasing it in just a few days so make sure to check back! I have decided to make 2 from now on One that will be holiday themed and one that will be just plain cute! LOL
Okie Dokie...Until next time! MUAH...
Huggs
♥♥ Lori ♥♥

Some News and New Layouts!

2009-01-14T09:42:00.003-05:00

Well hello there! I am back again with some more new layouts! But first I have some exciting news and stuff to tell you about first!
I entered a challenge over at Hodge Podge art which was being hosted by the most awesome Kate Hadfield! Our challenge was to make a layout that concentrated on "the little things" I had a moment like that over the holidays so I scrapped it! I was chosen as one of the winners too and won a $10 GC to Traci Murphy's store at FPD. Whooo Hoooo!
Next, I was chosen for another new CT team! This time over at Designing Moments. Its a farily new forum and store but I really like their style and they have some really awesome stuff in their store! Its alot of bright colored kits and stuff ... You can check them out here at Designing Moments
So next I have a few Layouts that I hasve done over the last week or so! I hope you enjoy looking at them! Jay and I are still racing in the ADSR so dont forget to check our blog over at The Fab Flo's if you want to see the layouts we have done so far for that! Its been challenging at times for sure! But alot of great fun! LOL

This is the layout I did for the HodgePodge Art Challenge.
Credits available in my DST Gallery

Just Cuz -
Just Cuz Kit by Jannylynn available at Elemental Scraps

Cupcake Cutie
Sugar High Kit by Leah Riordan and G Sass at Elemental Scraps

Lil Lady
Lil Lady RevisitedKit by Mandy Mystique available at Elemental Scraps

Taylor Elizabeth
Kit used 'Great Expectations' By Leah Riordan available at Elemental Scraps

My Snow Test for SSD

2009-01-10T12:56:00.002-05:00

The From my blog to Yours on at the Sweet Shoppe blog was so cute I had to partake!
Its a quiz and has to do with snow and what kind of person you are ...I must say I agree pretty much with all that it has to say!
If you would like to try it head over to SSD blog HERE and try it!
Here are my results...

Your Snow Test Says You're Agreeable

You feel like something good will happen to you eventually, but not soon.
You don't really like to work, unless work feels like play. You only are successful when you are doing what you love.
You are a cooperative, agreeable person. You enjoy the company of others, and you enjoy compromising for the good of the group.
Your biggest worry in life is your family. You stay up at night thinking about them.
When it comes time to relax, you have no problem letting go. You are already pretty relaxed as is!

The Snow Test

A New Layout and Happenings...

2009-01-03T00:56:00.007-05:00

So here I am today to post my newest and I think my best layout yet! LOL I am totally in love with the colours and the flow of the page! its a tribute to my favorite Blog and blogger Doe Deere. You can find her blog HERE She is just fabulous! She has spunk this girl and in a totally honest and natural way! Her blog has so much good reading! She has a her own cosmetic line and as you can tell by the photos she is wicked with a makeup brush! Very talented indeed!
Anyhooo I chose to scrap her because she inspires me. She reminds me of myself when I was younger and free, a time in my life when I saw myself "blossom' from young girl to woman...
She thinks outside the box and isn't afraid to be bold with fashion and beauty and to me that says a lot about her character! So here is to you Doe Deere! Thank you for making a part of my day a very happy one and for being an inspiration not only to me but I am sure to many younger and older women everywhere, your doing a good thing sweetheart and I hope your around for a very long time! You can find the full view page HERE (which I think is better! Blogger seems to cut the LO down and doesnt look as nice..LOL)

Kits used:
Sugar Giggles Collaboration
Outside the Lines by Robin Carlton & Manda Bean
Photos are courtesy of Doe Deere and are used with her permission

2009 is upon us...

2008-12-29T13:21:00.003-05:00

I have a feeling that even though the economy and things just suck right now that this year will be a good one! I have been thinking alot of what I want and what do I resolute for 2009.
Lately I have been the subject. My whole life has taken such twists and turns that I never in a million years thought would happen. If you had of told me 20 years ago that I was gonna be a mom to 3 I would have laughed your face off! I was never one to really want children and when I found myself pregnant with Brandon at 25 I was quite shocked.... what a huge change... I had Jack at 32 and now that Brandon is starting teendom I really am thinking....
Where did I go?
I read this really wikked beauty blog by a girl named DoeDeere and she actually reminds me alot of Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the city.... Her site is DoeDeere and do check it out... She is smart and witty and has this awesomeness about her that keeps you reading! She is just fantastic with a makeup brush in her hand and I am always so intrigued by her ideas and shoots.... I mention her because at one point in life she was what I aspired to be.....
I was always a beauty and fashion freak and I can still remember sneaking into my mom's makeup and playing for hours with different looks and types of makeup at a very early age... That carried on through my teens and twenties but after the babes I just left it alone....
So I think my resolution this year is going to be to concentrate more on bringing my old self back and feeling good about me.... I cant even remember the last time I went shopping for myself ...just sitting and playing with makeup... going out with friends for a few cocktails... Now its kids clothes, washing my face and make sure I remember to actually brush my hair ( on a side not, I want to wear it down too more this year...always in the dreaded ponytail) and I sit at home night after night living my dreams through Carrie Bradshaw....LOL
I dont want anyone to think I am not happy and fulfilled cause damn I love my family and life but I just miss the little parts of me that meant so much when I was free....
Soooo what are your thoughts for the coming year....
Until next time...
Hugs and Smiles
LoriBear

2008-12-26T12:40:00.007-05:00

Ohhh goodness! I have soooo much going on and to tell you all about! Get yourself a coffee and come on over and read !!!
First of all Happy holidays to you and your family! I really hope that Santa treated you special!
I got a kick ass new external and am in heaven right now knowing I dont have to worry about how I am going to be able to buy and download anything! Wonderful!!!!! The kids had a fantastic holiday and definitley got alot of what was on their wishlists! Next...
Jen Yurko (Jay) and I have gotten together and entered the Amazing Digi Scrap Race (ADSR) 4....
You can find out more about it here.... ADSR4 , this is actually put together by the great people over at NDISB, In order to enter ya need to get yourself a partner and get scrapping around the web! Its gonna be so much awesome fun! We have officially named our team The Fab Flo's and if you would like to follow our progress and journey on this trek you can bookmark our blog that we will be updating regularly throughout the race. The link is here You can grab our blinkie, look at our galleries, find the sponsors and just hang out! I cant wait for it to start on Jan 4..very exciting.
However not quite as exciting as my next piece of news....... Are you ready?
I applied for the CT Team at Elemental Scraps and I was chosen for the forum team!!! How freakin exciting and awesome is that!!!! Its my first CT Team really and I am gonna be doing challenges and also giving a desktop freebie out for January so make sure you check back here ...
The store has such fantastic designers and recently Angie Kovacs took over as owner and some may remember her from Digital Candy ... well she is doing a fantastic job over there and has rehauled soo much ! The challenge forum is one of my personal favorites and if ya like a chance to grab some excellent products doing these awesome challenges is a great way to do it!
Soooo that is about all my news.... We did get an offer on the house finally buts its a conditional one and we have to wait and see if they sell theirs first! Fingers, toes and whatever else I can do are crossed for luck! hehehe
Here are some of my newest layouts for you to see.... I will be posting all my CT layouts as well here so there will be lots going on... Back soon with your January desktop too...check back for it!

Kit used is Sweet Slumber -Mandy Mystique

Available here for purchase

Kit used High Fidelty - Cori Gammon
Word Title by Manda Bean

Kit used - Cheese-a-lini by Ziggle Designs
Various elements by Jannalynn, Melissa Bennett and Anne DeJong

January Desktop Freebie

2008-12-28T19:15:00.005-05:00

Hey there... I told ya I would be back soon...lol I have a January desktop for you today and its a freebie on the Elemental Scrap Blog to download. I have done it 3 sizes 800x600, 1024x768 and 1280x960 they are all included in the zip! The kit I used is from Angie Kovac and Chrissy Word 'Slippery Slopes' and its a freakin awesome winter kit!! You can find the kit here and click HERE to go to the desktop download link. Enjoy and I will see ya again soon with more goodies and stuff!