Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you! I hope each and everyone of you get showered with lots of love today and get to spend the day with your loved ones. We had plans of buying lots of flowers and planting them with the boys today, but we have a little one that isn't feeling good so our plans have been put on hold.

To pay tribute to all of you on this special day, I decided to showcase a few kits that would be perfect to scrap pictures from Mother's Day. Duchess Designs has a few mini kits that are perfect for all you special ladies!! You have to check out the Girlfriends Collection!

Happy Mother's Day and Happy Scrappin'

See you next week!

Kim W

Spring is Here!!

Hi! Spring is here, even though the weather may not show it. I know we have been having some crazy weather here and I am ready for spring weather to stay!

Duchess Designs teamed up with Chrissy W and Angie Kovacs to bring a wonderful kit just for spring. Spring Forward is jammed pack with papers, alphas and all sorts of wonderful elements to help you create the most adorable spring projects. It is available at Elemental Scraps.

Duchess Designs also has Spring Forward Word Art that coordinates with this adorable collab trio!

Both images are clickable and will take you right to her store!

Here is a LO I did using Spring Forward

Until next time...Happy Scrappin'

Kim W.

The Sunday Newspaper

I want to let you all in on some news and a new release that hit the store this week!

First….  I have some EXTREMELY exciting news!!!  It involves a store…  It involves a store I’ve been applying for since October…  It  involves a store I’ve been applying for since October that now has an opening for me to sell there!!!

Great news huh?  What?  You thought I was going to tell you what store it was huh?  Not a Chance!!!  You’ll have to check back to find out!

In addition to that, I did a collab this weekend with 2 awesome designers whom I respect SO much!  That Collab kit will be released on the day my store opens and I’m giddy to the bones to share it with you!!!

Okay, enough teasing now… ;)

This kit was released last week at GDWI.  If you don’t already know, last week marked a momentous occasion for me. One year ago on March 4th, I delivered to my very small blog audience, my first EVER freebie: a kit called Lucky Charm.  I was then known as Ferg Designs (Ferg coming from my last name, Ferguson) and I was eager to learn everything I could about the world of design! When I started selling at Digital Candy I changed my design name to Duchess Designs and my preview here reflects that.  Don’t remember the kit?  Here’s a refresher….

 

Well in honor of the anniversary of my first freebie, I revamped this kit!  The inspiration of the new Lucky Charm came from the colors of this kit, but almost everything else is not the same!  Trust me, It’s amazing how much you can grow in one year!!!  So here’s the New Lucky Charm, which is on sale for 25% off through tomorrow night!

Well good night y’all!!!

Finally a New Release!

And this one is so gorgeous you definitely don’t want to miss it!!

I saw these 2 really awesome layouts made by my cousin, both of her daughter’s birthday celebration.  So I asked her if I could make a couple templates from those layouts, and she said yes!!!  I was so stoked!  But then I went without internet, and I’ve been so busy getting Get Digi With It running smoothly since the take-over, that I hadn’t had a chance to do them.  Well, finally I buckled down and did it! It only took a speed scrap to encourage it (Thanks Mel!) and I totally love the way they turned out! 

So here is the “Celebration Doubles” two-page template pack.  It comes in 3 file types: .psd, .tif, and .png.  The layered file types also come in 24x12 version and 12x12 versions.  You can get it in the store for 40% off right now too!!!

 

 

I did this layout with one of these templates the other day.  Boy was it fun to scrap with!  and these photos have been needing a layout for a while now! lol

Ain’t it cute?!  So get to the store and grab this while the gettin’s good at 40% off!

 

OH AND DON’T FORGET!

The weekly speed scrap is going on tonight at 10pm EST!  This time it is going to be hosted by Vanessa from ViVa Artistry!  We’ve been getting a lot of new participants in our speed scraps so they’re a great way to make new friends, have fun, and get a layout done while you’re at it!  Trust me, you’ll be coming back time and time again!  Check it out in this forum!

see ya later!

LOADS Of Duchess Deals!!!

Boy does the Duchess have some deals for you today!! The first is only available for a very short time so grab it while you can...the 'Kathryne Mini Kit' from the 'Girlfriends' series is just 99 cents when you enter this code at checkout: dd_blogkath_99

Here's a couple of pages from the Duchess Designs gallery that have been created with 'Kathryne'
'Tinkering' by Tinkerbell (aka Carey)

And 'Friends' by Mrs Romer (aka Tami)

Ok so that's the first deal & if that's not enough there's EIGHT more & there's something for everyone! These deals are available until the end of the month when the products will be retired FOREVER!
First is 'Lil Prima' for 80 cents!! That's a full kit for 80 cents!!

Next is 'Mod Turtle' - I LOVE this kit! Absolutely perfect for doing little man pages :) This full kit is also only 80 cents!!!

'Royal Treatment' is only 90 cents...

Here's an Pewter Tile alpha for only 50 cents...

For you hybrid fans there is a 'Perpetual Calendar' for 75 cents...

And finally there is 3 different packs of templates for only 60 cents each!
Template Pack #1

Template Pack #2

Template Pack #3

Sooooo if you add all that up that's 3 full kits, 3 packs of templates, an alpha & a hybrid project for just over $5! Awesome!

Well I think this post is long enough now so I will say goodbye until my next post! I hope you have enjoyed reading & get to grab yourself some bargins :)

Cyber Monday Sale!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I know I am STUFFED full of turkey! And for those brave souls who ventured out early on Black Friday, I salute you! I certainly prefer to stay at home, but I did venture out midday Saturday, and let me tell you, the shelves were BARE!!! (at least in the toy section). I got quite a bit of Christmas shopping done, put up my tree and most of my decorations. A weekend full of accomplishments. What better way to celebrate and treat yourself than to get some scrap goodies for yourself this wonderful Cyber Monday?

Well, you're in luck! Duchess Designs has her ENTIRE store at www.ScrapDish.com on sale for 50% all day today! Plus, anyone who spends at least $5 will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift certificate! This offer is for today only - so don't wait! Treat yourself and get some fabulous items for digi scrapping! You deserve it!

National Cardmaking Day

Did you know that October 4th is National Cardmaking Day? I didn't either! well, My creative team manager had to tell me so, so I guess she knew it was. and probably a handful of you did know too.

Well I decided to make some card templates in honor of National Cardmaking Day! It'll be my perfect excuse to get some Christmas cards made.... or the slew of birthday cards I always have to send out at the end of the year.... lol

k, just so you understand this end of the year birthday rush I have, let me enlighten you... ;) First off, my birthday is Dec. 28th. Not a biggie though because I don't have to make a card for myself... then, my nephew was born on Dec 30th. 3 years later my son was due on Christmas day but ended up coming on Jan 3rd, and he shares the birthday with my cousin who shares the birthday with his girlfriend. now, 2 years later, we're expectig yet another Nephew on or around December 28th... and if you'll remember, that's my birthday. Now THAT'S a lot of birthdays! It makes me exhausted just thinking about it!!!

Now to get back to this whole Greeting Card business....

Here's a pack that has JUST been released right this morning! How's that for hot off the press?! And for today and tomorrow ONLY they will be just $1.99! Take a look:

And, just for you my faithful blog readers, I've made an extra card for you to have for free! This is a 4"x6" greeting card perfect for any occasion! (Click the image to download)

So be off, and spend today making a card for someone special on this National Cardmaking Day! (Hey does anyone want to make a birthday card for me???)

OH WAIT!!! I almost forgot! Tonight is our weekly Speed Scrap at Get Digi With It! Come join us at 10pm EST in this forum for all the fun!

News at Get Digi With It

Duchess Designs has put up her latest kit ~Happy Haunting~ and not only is it on sale...


this week only, you can get the matching glitter for FREE!

Here is a Trick or Treat LO by Hillary:

Have you ever done a Speed Scrap?  Have done a couple myself and am hooked.  Honestly, the first one had me so stressed out (didn't help all my scrapbooking items were on 30+ different c.d.'s!  An EHD is the next best thing to sliced bread!).  So here is the BEST NEWS!  No more waiting until next month for the next one.  Now Duchess Designs is hosting a Speed Scrap EVERY Saturday night!  Join us at 10 p.m. EST at GetDigiWithIt.com for some of the most fun you can imagine.

Can't wait to see you there!!!!

Big News!!! A sale and a Freebie

Okay, I know you are eager to know what the big news is.  This is really really big, a big move from our very talented designer Maria. Duchess Designs is having a new new NEW STORE and that's in GetDigiWithIt!!! She will still be selling at Digital Candy. The store is now live, you can check it out and see for yourself.

This move is very timely. GDWI is having its Grand Opening this weekend from September 12-14. There will be a 25% off sale across the store, games, challenges, prizes and lots of fun.

And... Maria will be hosting the SPEED SCRAP on Saturday night at 9PM EST. Everyone is invited to join, get your friends and families to come with you and join the fun. There is an awesome participation prize awaits you!!!

Hmmm... did I forgot something... there's so many things going about the royalty palace... let me see... ahhh... here, you should see this new gorgeous blinkie of Duchess Designs...

Now, here's one fun challenge, grab the blinkie, snag the blinkie, wear the blinkie in your blog (no hot linking, up load the blinkie in your own image storage), post about this BIG NEWS, tell the world that Duchess Designs is now selling at GDWI and GDWI is having a Grand Opening. Don't forget to link the blinkie to her store: http://getdigiwithit.com/shoppe/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=31. After you do those things, come back here and leave a comment and the link to your blog so we can check it out. One of maybe two lucky winners will receive a special prize from the Duchess. You will love it!!! as always. Winners will be announce on Sunday, so keep checking the blog, it could be YOU!!! This is so exciting, so get your blog ready and start!!!

Oh yeah, before I forgot about the freebie, one of the Royalty girls have come up with a fantastic Quick Page free... so thanks to Hilary!!!

> DOWNLOAD <

This QP is made using Buddies: Kooper Mini Kit by Duchess Designs. It's ready for you to grab at GDWI.

 

Enjoy!!!

Ruby

Challenge Winner

Hi Everyone! It seems like it is the time of year for crazy weather! We got poured on most of the week with the remnants of Gustav, and cooler temperatures have ushered in! The weather today was absolutely PERFECT! Sunny, upper 60s - too bad I had to work inside all day!

Today, I bring you the winner of the August 16-31 Challenge. Congratulations to Amy (aka, Starwarsgirl06)!!! Here's her self-portrait layout - please leave her some praise!

For her fabulous layout, Amy one the Clip bits: Words kit - so many great words A-Z to use on a variety of layouts! Enjoy them Amy!
In other news, have you seen that Regal Sweet Bag #3 has been revealed! You can still grab the full "bag" on sale, but the sale won't last long so get it while you can!

Everything in the bag is so GREAT! I just LOVE the Stapler Fun! Here's a card I made with the Rockin' Robin kit and Greetings! Pack 1 template:

And here's a layout from Tami using Rockin' Robin!

Have a great weekend!

~Carey

This week's DUCHESS DEAL! -- Alivia

Hey there everyone --- it is that time of week again! You know what I mean? MONDAY!



I can't complain, I had a nice weekend getaway to an indoor water park with family. We all enjoyed it especially my three year old daughter, Madelyn the mermaid! I can't wait to scrap those pics!



Speaking of scrapping -- wait til you see the Duchess Deal this week! You can snag her beautiful mini kit Girlfriends: Alivia for on .99¢ ! WOW!!!

So how do you get this sweetie of a mini for only .99¢ ???

You have to enter the coupon code: dd_blog_al99 to snag this sweet deal! If you need a little inspiration -- check out this fabulous layout entitled Lovely Laura created by Mrs.Romer! She also used Duchess' Template no. 7 and In The Gallery Alpha for this one !

Be sure to stop by Digital Candy and leave MrsRomer some love on this beauty of a layout :)

Sooo Behind! Sooo Sorry!

Holey Snapple! I've been so behind with posts lately and I have a lot of cathing up to do!

The first thing is that I've been tagged!!! How cool is that?! So I was supposed to do this tagging thing last week and I'm so sorry Christy that I didn't. So here's the scoop:

I was Tagged by Christy at Simply Sweet Tutorials.

These are the rules:

1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.

4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

So Here are my Random Facts:

1. Neither of my parents were born in the United States where I was born

2. I don't like chocolate... :(

3. But I'm addicted to Mountain Dew

4. I had, at one time, been in college with the intention of becoming a pediatric neurologist.

5. I've worked with kids who have special needs for more than half of my life.

6. I have a panic attack phobia of spiders

7. both of my dSLR cameras have dead batteries right now... :(

And now I'll pick the 7 that I'm tagging:

Tanyia (Pretty Pixels)

Shannon (from my CT)

Carey (from my CT)

Christie (from my CT)

Karen (from my CT)

Lyndsay (from my CT)

Marta (from my CT)

So there you have it! I was also graciously chosen to receive the "I Love your Blog" award!! woohoo! I will do that later on this week though as I may choose many of the same people! lol!

On to some other things. I want to tell you about some things that are happening with all the other candy girls!

MickyB put out a new kit on Thursday called Out Back! Click the image to find it in the store.

Pretty Pixels is having a great new contest on her blog to win her new kit to be released Friday. Click the image to go to her blog where the contest is happening.

Trish H. just released 2 new beautiful kits. Plus she's having a sale til the end of July to celebrate her birthday! Click the image to go to her store.

So that's what's happening around Candy Land! Come back a little later to learn about what is being featured today for Duchess Deals!

New Goodies!

Hi there, I hope you are all having a great weekend! I can hardly believe it is already the middle of July! Do you all find it as hard as I do to fit everything you want to do into the summer months? Our weekends fill up so fast, that it really is hard to squeeze everything in! I don't know, maybe it just seems tougher here in Michigan where I live, because summer flies by, and winter seems to linger on forever! But we sure do enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. I took my four kiddos to the beach this week, and it was so much fun!

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What I really want to tell you about are the new goodies that Maria released this week for Duchess Designs. First is this amazing Flower Book hybrid project which has templates for four pages and the front and back cover. This makes it so easy to put together a beautiful book for a gift or keepsake, and the end results are just gorgeous! It comes with complete instructions, and right now it is 20% off... just $3.99!

I love the example by Carey shown in the preview, and it gives you an idea of how the finished book will look. And here is another example by Maria showing the individual pages.

A new grab bag also came out this week. It is chock full of fun stuff, and it is only $3.00 until August 1st! At that point, all the items will be revealed and they will go to regular price, so get the deal while you can!

Here is an adorable layout by Christie, using some of the items from the grab bag:

Happy Scrapping!

Sign Up!

Alright! It seems as though it's time for another subscription bonus!!! So here's the Deal:

You enter your email in the box on the left (under all the photos) and click Subscribe, and I will give you a fantastic Freebie! PLUS one random subsriber will also recieve their choice of one product from my store to receive free also!!!

Winners will be chosen on Thursday and emailed on Friday!

What are you waiting for??? Subscribe!

Oh and Don't forget about Duchess Deals going on TODAY only!

40 for the Fourth!

Well, it's Saturday. My family and I are chilling in Charleston, SC, touring plantations and looking through shops in The Market. Charleston is such an awesome city, they've done a beautiful job keeping the historic heritage of this city alive and thriving! If you're ever in the Southeast, Charleston is a MUST.

Today is the second day of the Duchess Designs 40% off sale to celebrate the Fourth of July here in the States. This sale ends MONDAY! So, don't forget to head on over there and check it out!



The 40% sale is for any kit or product with red, white, or blue somewhere in it. Here are some links for you to check it out:

Ink It Up
Clip Bits Jewels
Clip Bits Words
How I Roll
How I Roll Add-on Pack
Secret Garden
Secret Garden Add-on Pack
Secret Garden Alpha
Mod Turtle

Remember, this sale ends on Monday! Have a great weekend!!

-Shannon

Final June Joust Winner!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the final June Joust! The random winner is....Ellie! Here's her amazing layout! I really love the balance of journaling and photos to tell the story. The journaling is so touching, and such a wonderful story to preserve. Please, go leave her some love!

And, she used the fabulous Duchess Designs Vanilla Dreams kit! It gives it a great heritage feel! (image clickable to store)

As winner, Ellie is getting the TOTALLY RAD new How I Roll kit! Woo-hoo! You can grab it now ON SALE at the Digital Candy store.

I also want to give a BIG CONGRATS to Ellie and Hifam (Jody) for completing each of the June Jousts. These ladies did some amazing work, and will both be getting a $5 coupon to use on Duchess Designs products! I want to thank everyone who's been participating in the challenges. We'll be doing them twice a month now. Also, keeping checking back at the blog for freebies, sales, tutorials, and MORE!!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!

July 2 Duchess Deals

Hi everyone! I'm really excited to tell you about this weeks featured special for Duchess Deals! Just for today, you can snag this recent release How I Roll for 99 cents! (No, really, the ENTIRE kit for 99 cents. Wow!) This is a grungy kit perfect for all the extreme sports lovers out there. It is jam packed with tons of cool papers and elements. Click on the preview to go straight to the store and grab it before it's too late! The code is: 99_dd_hir



Here is just one example of a layout I did with this kit. You can see even more ideas at the Duchess Designs gallery at Digital Candy.

For all of you in the US, have a happy and safe 4th of July! Happy Scrapping!