Inspiration contest entry #3!

This entry is perfect for Black Friday!  Take a look!

"My layout was inspired by the new Amazon Kindle ad:

which reminds me of this music video:

The point of the jumbled look of the page is to illustrate the rush of the holidays and how easy it is to get side-tracked with all the fun, bright goodness that is part of the season.  I took made everything faded so that you could see the real message that otherwise would be lost."

Lulutoo

{credits}scalloped borders, brads, fastener, snowflake strip, happy holidays wordart: Shabby Princess Holiday Sampler angel: Mamrotka Christmas Doodles freebie | ornament overlay: Lisa Whitney Designs Holiday Spirit Elements | cookie wordart: Liset Scrap freebie | ornament shape, striped snowflake, Christmas tree: Kalo Designs Christmas Joy | season's greetings wordart, string, tree bulbs: Christina P Christmas Mini light string, stocking, presents: The Scrappy Kat Santa's on His Way | fonts: CK Cursive, SF Melissa

Keep the entries coming!!!

Inspiration contest entry #2!

I was feeling a little low that nobody wanted to enter my contest, but leave it up to my friends! Here's an entry from Crystal (aka: Family Comes First), who's on my CT.

{journal entry} 

 "Our Holiday Memories are filled with traditions for as long back as I can remember. Some were created in the past, from family and friends before us, some in the present, also we look forward to new traditions in the future. With each passing year we continue to add more wonderful traditions of our own. Our holiday traditions begin as early as the day after Thanksgiving, which is known my many as Black Friday. We look forward to getting up early, heading out shopping to try to catch some great bargains. The weekend following is traditionally when we hang up our outdoors Christmas Lights and head out to Moore's Christmas Tree Farm to spend hours finding just the perfect Family Christmas Tree. We then head home for some candy canes and hot cocoa before we break out all of the Christmas Decorations and enjoy the time together as a Family decorating the tree. Over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas we enjoy spending time together with Family and Friends gathering at Christmas parties, taking tons of photos, singing carols, making cookies, shopping, wrapping of presents, counting the days on our advent calendars, and remembering to always make time to give the biggest gift of all the gift of charity to others by ringing the salvation army bell and gathering warm clothing and food for those in need. Before we know it Christmas Eve is upon us. Just then we try to slow down a bit and enjoy our time together watching a Christmas movie, enjoying the beautifully lit and decorated Christmas tree as I read a Christmas story to Dylan. We then hang our stocking by the tree, put out milk and cookies along with Dylan's letter written to Santa. Tuck him tightly into his bed, kisses and hugs and a prayer to sleep he goes. As dawn breaks on Christmas Morning everyone jumps out of bed and rushes to the tree to see what has been left. Taking our time enjoying the time together as we are opening each present and realizing the best gift is the one we hold true to ourselves and in our hearts, the gift of Family! Usually there a bit of wrapping paper flying through the air and some clean up while snacking on M&M candies, Carl is putting together one of Dylan's new toys, Dylan is giving our animals their gifts while Mom is making breakfast. With the passing of each year I feel ever blessed with all that we have in life not only at Christmas time but all year through. God Bless Everyone not only for this holiday season but for those to come!"

There's still time to enter!  Win some fabulous prizes by entering!  Download my November newsletter for contest details!  All you have to do is inspire me!!!! 

Nala.

Nala is a baby girl, born to a loving family of wealth and privilege, who is destined for greatness.  This fantasy inspired kit is perfect for the princess in your life.  Kit includes 9 papers and 15 elements.

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Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake and Sweet Made Designs.

 

{title} face your fears. {credits} Nala by Sarah Barber Design and template by Paisley Press.

All Hallow's Eve

It took so many tries to download the last issue of Digital Artist Magazine, but it was worth it, as I got this fabulous Halloween kit by Irene Alexeeva.  Check it out!

 {title} all hallows eve. {credits} Scare-Dee-Doo by Irene Alexeeva. {fonts} Impact, Zero Is Zero As, and Kingthings Typewriter.

My Best Friend.

{title} My Best Friend. {credits} template by Meah Momma Designs, Believe by Heidi Williams, and My Best Friend by Gina Marie Huff.

Like this template?  You can get it for free!  Join us at Digiridoo Scraps for free templates every Tuesday for Template Tuesdays on our blog!  You can get this one here: November 10 Template.

Inspiration contest entry!

"Some thoughts on why I'm thankful at this time....

If you read my facebook, I'm sure you've read my family and I have the swine flu. Its been horrible and makes me see how truly enjoyable the little things in life really are! To fold a load of laundry, read my son a book or go for a walk is impossible now, and I truly miss doing these little things that before i might have done grudgingly or actually griped about. When I get totally well, I'm going to enjoy life more, not complain if i have some chores to do, or have a hectic day. I'm lucky to be alive and to have these things in my life.. people I love to cook and clean for, a healthy body to take walks, an active mind to read to my son.
 

I'm also browsing blogs for ideas on parties, crafts and food for the holidays! I love making my own decor and including the kids too! This year the gifts might not be plentiful, but the love will be overwhelming!"

-Terri

Thank you for participating and I look forward to more inspiration!!!!

Congrats Susie!!!

Congratulations go to Susie Jefferson!  She just won my Dream Start kit, just for commenting on my blog!!!!  You can win too!  Check out my newsletter (download links in the side margin), read all about my Thankful Inspiration contest, and you could win paper scrap goodies and a $20 certificate to my store!!! 

thankful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thankful for family.

Heartbroken

{title} heartbroken.

{credits} Dream Start by Sarah Barber Design | est. by Paislee Press and Taylor Made Designs | actions and template by Coffee Tea Photography | font is Kingthings Typewriter.

cherish every moment.

{title} cherish every moment. {credits} Frankie Loves Hollie by Creashens | font is Kingthings Typewriter. {journal entry}"As I live through this transitional time in my life, I’m thankful to be spending more time with my baby girl on the last year before she goes off to school.  We enjoy our walks together, soaking up the sun and relishing the breeze in our hair."  

mi familia loco

 

 

 

 

 

 

this little piggy

My baby girl has always loved this little piggy. We've been doing it since before she could walk. I still do it today to cheer her up. That's why when I saw this adorable piggy from This Little Piggy by Totally D Designs, I had to scrap about it! Enjoy!

{title} this little piggy

{credits} This Little Piggy and Sweet Pea by Totally D Designs, The Dark Side of Autumn collab by the designers of Digiridoo Scraps, template by Paisley Press, A Day in the Garden by Fanette Designs, and Dream Start by Sarah Barber Design.

Noember Newsletter - Contest Giveaway!!!!

Below is the link to download my November Newsletter.  There is a huge contest starting now!  Please read the newsletter for details!!!!!  Enjoy!

Box.net - Sarah Barber Design November 2009 Newsletter
4 Shared - Sarah Barber Design November 2009 Newsletter

Dream Start

 

  

 

Welcome to a flash from the past, with a modern twist. The seventies are hot right now and added with nature, you've got a gorgeous, hippy-inspired, nature-lovin', paisley-wearin' fantastic kit! Inspired by my sister Jen, who is all of the above, I've created this tribute to the serene days of the seventies! So come on and chill with us.

This kit includes 12 papers and 30 elements.

Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake, The Gypsy Chick, and Sweet Made Designs.

Speed Scrap Hell...

LOL!  I just finished the speed scrap over at Digiridoo and man!  Let me tell you, it was quite the challenge!  Every time I thought I was almost done, I realized I forgot to add something else. LOL!  No, I had fun and lots of laughs reading through the thread.  You girls are too funny. 

{title} Catatonk Creek

{credits} Dream Start and Delightful Happening by Sarah Barber Design.

{journal entry}tarrah and i take walks everyday through town. It’s amazing the things you can see if you take a minute to stop and enjoy the view.

Comment Fixed

Hey ladies. How come no one told me you couldn't comment on my blog?  LOL!  I've fixed it!  Comment away!

SNEAK PEEK AND A GIVE-A-WAY!!!

I've decided to be giving, inspired by the season upon us.  I want to give away my new kit (not yet released) to a faithful follower.  So comment, comment, comment, on this post, and I will randomly draw a winner for my new kit this weekend! Want to see what you're getting?  How 'bout a sneak peek?

National Digital Scrapbook Day | 2009

A New Look

 

 

"I have always believed that it's important to show a new look periodically. Predictability can lead to failure."

-T. Boone Pickens

Lovliest Smile

 

 

 

 

 

“Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.”

William Cullen Bryant | American writer 1794-1878

November Font Challenge

To participate in this month's font challenge, all you have to do is this font anywhere on your layout. For participating you get this fabulous kit by one of our new designers, MC Designs.

Also new this month, every challenge you participate in, you get coordinating kits to build one large mega kit called November Rain!

And there's more! This month I'll be choosing my favorite layout and the winner will get my new Wicked Mini that coordinates with the new Dark Side of Autumn mega kit by the designers here at Digiridoo.
  

Visit the challenge thread here to participate: November Font Challenge

Enjoy the challenge and get your scrap on!

Wicked!

This is a wicked addition to the mega kit, The Dark Side of Autumn, by the designers of Digiridoo. Mini kit includes 8 papers and 10 elements, all coordinating with the mega kit. 

On SALE for only $1 for the month of November ONLY!!!!

The Dark Side

{title} Something Wicked {credits} The Dark Side of Autumn collab by the designers of Digiridoo Scraps, Take 1, Volume 1 template by Litabells Designs, photo actions by Pioneer Woman and TaylorMade Designs, font is Gim by Typo5.

Okay ladies.  I have had a rough week, but I think I'm coming back and starting to feel like my old self again.   I wanted to share this fab new collab from the designers of Digiridoo Scraps.  It's called the Dark Side of Autumn and it's yours FREE when you buy anything in the store!!!!  Can you believe it!?  Unfortunately I wasn't able to participate in this awesome kit because of health problems, but I'm telling you, this kit is so gorgeous!  Head on over the Digiridoo and get your shop on! 

The wonderful DRS Designers have come together to bring you an Autumn/fall kit with a difference!! Check out the dark side of Autumn.......it's a little creepy, a little funky and a whole lot of goth!! Packed full with 39 papers, over 50 elements and 2 alphas!! Embrace your inner goth and grab it today!!

FREE WITH ANY PURCHASE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2009!!

**Just place any product in your cart, go to checkout and this awesome kit will be automatically added to your cart for FREE**