NEW Leaves Freebie!

Hi again! here is the next addition in my Leaves collection for Autumn. It is a monochromatic paper pack consisting of 3 digital 12x12 papers in soft hues of yellow/orange. The leaf patterns are somewhat muted, yet full of warmth. Enjoy!

Leaves Mini Paper Pack Vol.2:

Download link to freebie:

ShelleyCamp_LeavesMPPVol2.zip

Thanks for stopping by. And please leave me lots of love!

Happy scrappin'... Shelley

New Leaves Papers!

Hi Everyone. After a little break, I am back with a great new freebie and a couple scrappages. I love Autumn and Fall inspired digital papers. My new freebie is designed to compliment all your Fall photos. Leaves Mini Paper Pack consists of 7 papers {1 collage, 2 leaf patterns, 2 check patterns and 2 textured solids}. I love the rich colors and mild distress. Mix & match papers to create layouts for class fieldtrips, raking leaves, and family outings to the cider mill, pumpkin patch, etc.

Here is my first Fall layout:
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This page shows my little ones on the morning of their 3rd day of school. I had to capture the sweet looks of innocence they showered me with when I came outside to drive them to school. The papers used are from my Leaves Mini PP and the notebook pages, frames, twine wrap and tag are elements I've purchased {by Katie Pertiet @ designerdigitals.com}. The wordart is by Ali Edwards and the staples are by Pattie Knox {also @ designerdigitals.com}. I blended the background papers easily by using the eraser tool. I chose a soft brush sized around 1050px. The soft edge produced a nice fade, allowing the grid paper to peek through.

Here is my second Fall layout:


This is a page focusing on Popstar's first homework assignment for 1st grade. She is a strong student and I wanted to acknowledge her efforts. My kids love to see pages devoted to them individually. For this page, I selected the collage paper from my Leaves Mini PP (freebie!). As you know, I have an obsession with clipping masks. They can be used in so many ways. Here I used a Hipster Plumes FotoBlendz Clipping Mask {Anna Aspnes @ DD}. It is the perfect underlay for the frames, tag and journaling strips {Katie Pertiet @ DD}. I double-clicked on the foreground chip and changed my color to match the beige of the frame card. Then I created a blank layer above the clipping mask and filled it with the new foreground color. I clipped this layer to the mask and changed the layering setting to darken and lowered the opacity to approx. 92%. To get the get the realism of the journaling strip overlapping the card, I selected the journaling strip in the layers pallet and then used the burn tool to follow the card edge.

Are you ready for the freebie?!
It consists of 7 full size {12x12 @ 300ppi} digital papers in jpeg format. Let's get scrappin'!

Leaves Mini Paper pack:

Download link for freebie:
ShelleyCamp_LeavesMiniPaperPack.zip

I hope you enjoy the papers; Please leave me feedback (Here or on 4shared). And, if you haven't snatched up the Spot Dots Mini paper pack {freebie posted on September 6th} grab it quick! The link will expire at the end of this week. Thanks... Shelley

NEW Freebie!

Wow! I'm exhausted. The new schedule must be catching up with me. I've been trying to squeeze in time for scrapping... and time for freebies! Introducing Spot Dots Mini Paper Pack freebie. This has a soft yet vibrant feel, full of texture and slightly off-balanced shapes.

Spot Dots Mini Paper Pack:

Download link for freebie:
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I'll be posting some of my scrappages soon... Shelley

NEW Freebie Paper Pack...

Hi there. Happy Labor Day. I must be ready for Autumn; I've been doing some seasonal cleaning and that includes closets. I've started listing Princess' previous Fall wardrobe on Ebay; check out the sidebar for links to my listings. A lot of girls size 3, but I'll be adding some girls 5 & toddler boys. Okay, back to scrapping... and freebies. I've really been having fun with clipping masks and blending; it is a favorite technique of mine. Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.3 Freebie is a set of 4 digital papers that I created by clipping and blending together papers from Vol.1 & Vol.2; I love the peaches and pinks together; I guess I'm a girly girl at heart...

Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.3:

Download link for freebie:
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For your convenience, Flutterfly PP Vol.3 freebie
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These are really pretty! Be sure to grab them quick; due to limited available space for freebies in my 4shared account, I am expiring freebie links 7 days after they're posted. All current links will continue to be active for the next 7 days, in case you missed any.
Hugs... Shelley

NEW link to FlutterflyPaper Pack Vol.1

Good morning everyone. I quickly wanted to let you know the link for Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1 Freebie has been updated; technical issues have been resolved. Sorry for any inconvenience. Here is the NEW & IMPROVED link:


Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1:

NEW Download link for freebie:
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Thanks for stopping by... Shelley

Flutterfly Freebie #2

I'm back! Without delay, I'd like to add Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.2 to your collection. These freebie papers blend beautifully with FPPVol.1, so if you missed out scroll down and grab those too!

Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.2:

Download link for freebie:
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Don't stray too far; There's more... Shelley

NEW Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1

Hi, again! Wow, you guys really loved the Inked Edge Frames Freebie. Thank you Everyone for showering me with love (it absolutely made my day!). Please don't hesitate to share your creations with me; I'd really like to post some. I've had some fun designing a new freebie collection for you. It has a light butterfly theme that is very user friendly. Check it out...

Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.1:

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I love the soft transitional colors of this collection. The paper has a fine texture & slight grunge. Great for those late Summer & early fall events. Look for Flutterfly Paper Pack Vol.2 coming soon!
Bye bye for now... Shelley

Out of the Box...

Hello. Today I remind myself that this blog is a record of my journey to enhance my skills and improve my technique. With that in mind, I tried to step outside of my usual, and try something new. We bought a little big pool for the kids (30 inches deep, 16 feet across) late in the summer. They love it, and even though none of our children could swim before, Popstar and Princess are now cruising around like little fishies! Great investment; much cheaper than swim lessons. So, we buy the pool and fill it with 800 gallons of water. DH puts in the chemicals... instant orange water! Apparently the metals in our water oxidized; rust. The water is actually clear now, but the bottom of the pool isn't quite right, hence the odd color of the water in my pic. Check it out...



So, I was going to digitally fix the water in the photo, but that distorts the memory. Instead I decided to create a Freebie! Out-of-the-Box Mini Paper Pack Freebie consists of 8 digital papers in royal blues and pear greens. It works well with what I had in mind for this memory; I kept the layout simple, highlighting the photo with a splashy underlay (Grunged Up Photo Blocks by Katie Pertiet), adjusting the layer style to soft light and multiplying a few times. The word play down the side seemed to say it all. This freebie Paper Pack has a clean fresh design with minimal texture on the solids. Wouldn't the green be great for a trip to the cider mill? I think I'm planning a trip!

Out-of-the-Box Mini Paper Pack:

Download link for freebie:
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Time for sleep... Shelley

Mini Polka Dots!

Hi everyone. I don't know where you are at... but here in Michigan, it's HOT! We've spent much of the day by the pool, but I couldn't wait to post an addition to the NEW Bloom freebie collection. I've always been partial to polka dots; they are so sweet! This mega paper pack freebie is loaded with mini polka dots in shades of pinks and yellows, distressed just a touch, but still full of warmth! I love how these came out. I hope you like them, too!

Bloom Mini Polka Dot Mega Paper Pack:

Download link to freebie:
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Be sure to get the entire Bloom collection; scroll down if you missed the first two freebies. And, check back soon...
there will be more! Shelley

New Freebie Collection!

Hi Everyone! Took a couple days off to relax with the family, but now I'm back. And, I have freebies! Introducing my NEW Bloom Mini Paper Pack Freebie. I love the soft Pre-Autumn colors, so warm and happy. Each print paper is built with layers and layers of flowers and polka dots, mixed in with a little artsy touch. The solid papers have a light texture that is just enough for simple needs. Please enjoy the freebie and check back soon; the NEW Bloom Add-On Kit is on the way!

Bloom Mini Paper Pack:

Download link for freebie:
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Be back soon... Shelley

Welcome!

Yay! People are finding my blog. Thank you everyone for spreading the word. Okay, down to business... New freebie! I mentioned earlier that these papers ( Peach Butter Floral Paper Pack Freebie ) recolor beautifully. I love aqua and purple; these would be great for spring occasions ( Easter! ). You can recolor any of the Peach Butter collection by making adjustments in the hue and saturation. In PSE4, you click the drop down menu for Settings, and click on Adjust Color, and then Hue and Saturation. At this point you simply adjust the sliders until you get a pleasing result; I used +180, -35, +5, read from top to bottom.

Lilac Sea Freebie Paper Pack

Link to download freebie:
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Uhg! I am quickly falling behind in my scrapping for August. Here are my kids with friends at the beach. It was a perfect day of relaxation. They had fun snail searching and fish finding. This page was created using my Vrooom Freebie Page Kit. Periodically, I'd like to showcase a few of your best pages using my kits; Email me your best!





I hope you enjoy the Lilac Sea Paper Pack; I appreciate all your love, left here and on 4share!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
More soon... Shelley

NEW Peach Butter Florals!

Yep, I'm still up. Crazy, I know. But I couldn't wait to add another freebie. Okay, here it is... Peach Butter Floral [freebie] Paper Pack! Lot's of great designs that recolor beautifully; I need to get started with a boy inspired kit for 'lil Big Guy's birthday pics, but I have to admit I have a great re-colored version of this kit in aquas & purples.

Peach Butter Floral [freebie] Paper Pack:


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Hope you like the kits so far; love to hear from you!
Thanks... Shelley