Slice of Life Blog Train

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!!!

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

So its been a bit! LOL

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

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 ....

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

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!

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!!

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

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

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

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...

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....

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

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

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