Let me take you back to 4 years ago. We weren’t parents yet. We went to bed, not knowing that the next day, we would have a little baby girl in our arms! Tomorrow we will celebrate Leonies 4th birthday, and in The Netherlands that will mean the start of school. Of course the schoolyear already started, and she was allowed to start 2 weeks early, so she’s adapted to that. Today we had a little party too, cause Leonies best friend turned 4. It’s amazing those girls only are one day apart and are such good friends! She of course will be a special guest to our party tomorrow

I have a special thing for you too! A chance to win coupons to my store AND coupons to Persnickety Prints! All you have to do is create a page/project using my stuff (freebies allowed too) and upload to my store gallery. The details are here, enjoy!!

Today I did something brave. (well, actually it was last night, but the effect became visible today) Something I rarely do. I said no. Ok, I did say more than no, maybe it was more of a ‘no more’, but it still was rare. And I hope this will help me control the chaos in my head. I used to be pretty quick with things, my brain could solve a puzzle AND read a book at the same time, so to speak. But apparently 2 pregnancies put an end to that. Or maybe it’s a small residu of pregnancy hormones? Don’t know… and I don’t know if I’ll ever get ‘my’ brain back. I need my brain to focuss on more than one thing at the same time, OR I need to have only one thing to focuss on. Since I cannot do the first, I chose to do something to have the last. I sent an e-mail to all my co-workers explaining what my life looks like now. Some may think I’m an idiot, some have already said WELL DONE (and they made me smile ), some may not care at all. I just hope it’s of my chest and out of my brain, so I can focuss again! Gosh I wish I wouldn’t have to focuss on so many things…

Ok, on to the next thing: another new release day!! Yes, you must have already heard: Elemental Scraps will from now on release new products on Fridays. What a great way to start of your weekend!! Here’s what I have this time (and it’s also Color Play weekend!):

Some of you may already recognize this, since it used to be part of a collab. Now available as mini-kit, Afternoon Daydream, and it’s on sale too!

A set of cardstocks and a set of interview pieces, matching Septembers Color Play pallette! I thought it would a fun idea to interview our children once a year, and document their favorites at that moment. If you like to do this too, you can use the interview pieces as jumpstarters! Color Play items will be $1 only the first week, then they’ll go up in price. Here’s your chance, happy shopping! I’ll leave you with some CT inspiration, and I’ll see you back tomorrow!

(btw: almost 600 fans!!!)

Woohoo, can you see? Almost 600 fans!! That is seriously amazing, I’m so glad there are people out there that like what I do LOL. Do you know any people that would like to be a fan too? Or are you not ‘liking’ me yet? Here’s your chance: when we reach 600 fans, I’ll hand out a $10 coupon. But wait: when we reach 650, it’ll be $15 and when we reach 700, it’ll be $20! The cut off date is September 14th, so make sure you invite your friends! (you don’t have to force them LOL) Winners will be randomly picked from ALL the fans

I also wanted to show you one of the challenges currently held at Elemental Scraps. I’m hosting a desktop challenge this month! Do you have some kind of image on your desktop? Would you like to pretty-fy it with a September calender? Out of ideas? I’ve created a template for you to help you out!

It will be suitable for the most common sizes (if you’re missing your size, please let me know!!) and will be easy to adapt for Mac users. If you create a desktop image, upload to the gallery and link us up! You’ll earn points and discounts in the end. More info in the forums!!

My lovely CT got to play early, and here’s what they did:

by Casey, using a mini-kit (to be released tomorrow!)

by Dawn, using Num13ers

by Elaine, using Explore

Show us what you got!! I’ll be back tomorrow with new releases. Again?? Yes, Elemental Scraps changed it’s new release day from Monday to Friday, so this is your lucky week! And don’t forget: all my products are 30% (or 25%) off right now!!

Huh, September? Where did you come from? What did you do to my August? What did you do to my Summer??

Ah well, we’re going to have lots of fun in September, hopefully it will make up for the change of season that I dread… Here it goes!

First of all: I plan on blogging every day throughout September. Yes, you read that right. If you subscribed to my rss feed, like I suggested here, you WILL get spammed. Sorry. But I promise to make it worth your while, ok? It will not all be digiscrap related, but most of it will, and there will be give aways and freebies. So make sure you check back every day!! Cause… some freebies will be available for 24 hours only. I’ve warned you!!

Second: I’m featured designer at Elemental Scraps! I’m honored, I haven’t been there for very long, but it feels like HOME. To celebrate, I’m having a 30% sale throughout the month (excluding new releases, which already are 25% off for the first week, and collabs). This is your chance to get everything from your wishlist!!

Third: You might want to check out the new challenges at ES too, cause they ROCK. You can earn points and work your way to great discounts. And purchasing ES goodies is seriously interesting, cause there’s even more exciting news here!

That’s it for now, but make sure you check back tomorrow!!

Here are some CT layouts created with Num13ers {big bundle}

Today is the last day of August. September will be a fun month, cause I’ll be featured designer at Elemental Scraps! This will mean freebies, give aways, challenges and of course a SALE! Make sure you check my blog tomorrow for the inside info!!