New release from Keystone Scraps... AND new name for me!

Yes, you read that right.  I am changing my name and, with that, my blog as well.  Please visit my new blog under my new name J.D.zYnes.  I'll share with you a gorgeous new collaboration between Keystone Scraps and Wendy Tunison, a sweet template freebie I made, and some BIG news!

Thank you for spending time with me here over the last year, and I'll see you on my new page at http://jdzynes.blogspot.com .  Remember, keep scrapping life one dream at a time!

Twice the Fun!

It's hard to believe that March is almost over.  Spring has certainly sprung here.  In fact, we might be skipping right over to summer!

To get in the springtime spirit... Keystone Scraps is releasing not just one, but two kits today.  While they are both spring and Easter themed, they are so very different from each other that you are bound to want to add one of them to your stash, if not both!

Elegant Easter

This kit was created with a soft, elegant, beautiful holiday image in mind!  However, there are so many gorgeous general elements, papers, and colors that you will be scrapping with it long after the Easter season is over!  Beautiful mauves, greens, and golds will create a beautiful accompaniment for wedding, prom, Baptism, 1st Holy Communion, Dedication, and feminine layouts all year long!

This kit includes 52 unique elements, 17 unique papers, and a beautiful gold alpha!

It is available thru March 30th at 30% off!  So don't delay!

The second kit available today is:

Dip, Splatter, & Roll

This fun and whimsical Easter kit was created for the final round of the Designer Darling contest at Stuff to Scrap!  It was free for a limited time, but if you missed picking it up there, now you can get it in the store!  A bright and playful color palette, combined with adorable characters, will make this kit a sure favorite!  There are plenty of general and art-themed elements included as well, so don't think that it is just for Easter scrapping.  You will love creating fun pages of the kids making messes, doing arts and crafts, and just hamming it up for the camera with this kit!

This fun kit includes 22 papers, 56 elements, and a full alpha!

It is also available thru March 30th at 30% off, so add it to your stash today!

Here are the layouts I created using these two kits.

With Elegant Easter:

With Dip, Splatter, & Roll

To thank you for visiting my blog, I am offering you this paper stack freebie that I created to coordinate with Elegant Easter.  Click the image to download.

Have a terrific day and keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!

How Do You Choose...

what to scrap?  Are you a chronological scrapper, an event scrapper, a moment scrapper, or some combination of those?  When I started I really wanted to be a chronological scrapper.  It somehow fit my idea of order.  The only problem with that, as I discovered, is that it is not humanly possible to start at the beginning and "catch up."  I'm always taking new photos so I'm always behind.  So then I started scrapping events.  But I realized that I was missing out on some of the truly wonderful moments in my life and my son's life.  So now, I guess I'm a combination scrapper in that I scrap whatever it is I feel like scrapping at the moment.  Sometimes, I just look through my iPhoto library and see if any photos speak to me.  Sometimes, I see a great kit and it inspires me to think about that photo I know I have that would be perfect for the kit.  That's what happened on Saturday, which is new release day over at Sweet Shoppe Designs.  I saw this wonderful kit by Shawna Clingerman:

When I saw this kit, I immediately thought of the pics I took of my son on the first day of school this year.  I still hadn't scrapped them, but this made me want to.  Here's the layout I made:

I came up with the composition one day when I was out.  I was bored and without my laptop when I started imagining scrapbook layouts.  I grabbed a pencil and some paper and started sketching.  I made a template from one of those sketches and used it for this layout.  I am offering it to you as a freebie just for visiting.  If you use the template and post your layout anywhere, I'd love it if you'd leave me a link in the comments so that I can see the layout and leave you some love.

Please click image to download:

Have a great day and keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!

Weathering the Storm

Into every life a little rain must fall.  Unfortunately, sometimes that rain feels more like a storm!  To help us document those struggles and face them on our own terms, Keystone Scraps has created this stunning kit.

Weathering the Storm

This is a gorgeous monochromatic kit inspired the by stormy purple gray of a thunderstorm sky.  This elegant and classic kit contains 17 stunning papers, 55 unique elements, and a wonderful script style alpha.  This kit is perfect for all manner of projects.  Create lovely wedding, heritage, portrait, faith-booking, journal pages, and so much more.  You will be sure to love the beautiful variety of elements and the 10 quote blocks that are perfect for reflecting on those challenging moments of life.

Take a moment and look at the page I created for a little inspiration.

Did you notice the unique date element in my layout?  I created it because I wanted a date element to go with my title about things going up.  The vintage look of this kit inspired me to create a date element reminiscent of the floor indicator on old victorian era elevators.  I have created a whole element template and am offering it to you as a freebie.  Simply click the image to download.  Enjoy!

Have a great day and keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!

Once Upon a Fairytale

Whether you are scrapping pics of your little prince or your little princess, Keystone Scraps has a great new kit that is just perfect. Presenting Once Upon a Fairytale, available at Scraps-N-Pieces.

It's an incredibly versatile kit with gorgeous papers, unique embellishments, and one of the best alpha I have ever seen. I love this alpha and know I will be using it over and over again on so many layouts.  Here's the layout that I created with this kit.

Be sure to pick up this gorgeous new kit... you'll be glad you did!

Losing It with Keystone Scraps!

It's that time again, when we all make those resolutions that we promise ourselves we're going to keep. . . no excuses. To help you scrap those inspirational pages, and to track your progress to a happier and healthier you, Keystone Scraps presents:

I'M LOSING IT

The bright palette of this kit is sure to make any layout you create stand out from the crowd. Have you gone on a great bike ride just for fun? This kit will help you preserve that memory. Or do you just love to show off your beautiful family? This is a great kit to scrap pages of your children with its pops of color, so you are not limited to just fitness and exercise.

When you purchase this kit, you will receive a bold alpha sure to stand out. The alpha includes upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. There are 40 elements and 18 papers giving you plenty of variety and versatility.

As a bonus there is another alpha that goes along with this kit. It is called “The Little Black Dress” alpha. It will be available FREE to download for 24 hours ONLY … after that, it will be available for purchase in the Keystone Scraps store at Scraps N Pieces.

If you need a little inspiration, take a look at what I created:

I hope this kit not only inspires your goals … but your pages as well!!

Have a great day, and keep scrapping life one dream at a time!

A "Suite" new kit from Keystone Scraps and DigiMyWorld

Nothing says it's the holidays quite like a performance of the Nutcracker! Whether you have your own little ballerina or enjoy a local production, the beauty, grace, music, and tradition of the Nutcracker is one to savor! You will love this sweet kit for scrapping not only those great performance photos, but also your pretty little princess, your general holiday photos, decor, and more! This kit was created in collaboration with DigiMyWorld Designs, whose beautiful original artwork is featured in this kit!

Clara's Gift

This kit contains 8 solid papers, 14 patterned papers, a lowercase alpha, and 40 unique elements! It is available this week at Scraps-N-Pieces for 25% off!

Here's what I created with the kit.

To thank you for stopping by, I have created these journaling blocks to coordinate with the kit. I hope you enjoy them! Just click the image to download.

Have a "suite" day, and keep scrapping life one dream at a time!

Time for a Sneak Peek!

Do you have "suite" memories of Christmases filled with Sugarplum Fairies and Mouse Kings?  If so, Keystone Scraps has just the kit for you.  It will be released this Thursday, December 15.  Check back here Thursday morning for a look at the full kit and a coordinating freebie made I've made to say thanks for visiting my blog!

And now... here's your peek!

Thanks for visiting, and remember... keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!

Turn Up the Music

Sometimes a particular song can take you back to a special moment in time … that is where the inspiration came from for Keystone's next kit ….

TURN UP THE MUSIC

Whether you want to “pump up the volume” or just plain “Rock-N-Roll” this kit is for you. If you have a teenager that won't take that iPod out of their ears long enough to hear you, then this will be perfect to scrap those memories. This kit has so many uses along with a bright colorful palette and some general elements that can be used in a layout for just about any subject.

There are over 18 papers and over 50 elements. Included in that are also music note elements which can also help create pages about your love of music, a fun concert you attended, or a special performance in musical theater or band by someone in your family.

Don't hesitate picking up this great kit exclusively at Scraps N Pieces today !!!! This kit will be on sale for one week at 25% off … so be sure and rock on over and add it to your collection today.
Take a look at what I created with this kit:

Also we would like to officially announce some new members to our creative team !!!

**NOTE** Keystone's CT Call is still open ... apply today. This is a great CT, and we have a blast!
We are still looking for team members as well as promotion girls!!!

Link to the original CT Call is HERE with the necessary information to apply.

Rock on ... and keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!!!

Can You Feel the Beat?

Keystone Scraps has a fabulous new kit coming out on December 5!  Pick this one up, and you'll really be rockin' those layouts!

Check back here on Monday for the full reveal.  In the meantime, keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!

No Peekin'!

No Peekin'

It's time to shake those packages and dream about what's in store for Christmas! Scrap the memories you create while celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with this sweet and whimsical kit! A fresh and sweet color palette will brighten up your pages and give you a festive alternative to the traditional Red and Green holiday pages! This kit is just also perfect for all your hybrid crafts! Try it for card making, gift tags, school treat foldover cards, advent calendars, desktops, personal blog wear.... you think of it... you can make it!

Check out what I made with it!!

Also available in the store this week... is a relaunch of Remember the Magic!

This kit has been refreshed and some elements have changed! Be sure to read the list of elements in the store (linked to the preview) so you aren't surprised! If you purchased the original kit, and would like to have the updated version, just email a copy of your receipt to keystonescraps@yahoo.com and you will get a coupon to download it for free!

AND... since it IS Black Friday... OF COURSE there is an awesome sale over at Scraps-N-Pieces!

To thank you for stopping by today, I have a little freebie for you. I have created a customizable December desktop in PNG format. Just add your own photo, save as a JPG and use it on your computer.

Click the image below to download.

Thanks for visiting, and keep scrapping life, one dream at a time!

Is That Rudolph I See?

Keystone Scraps' brand new kit will be released at Scraps N Pieces on Friday, November 25. Come back here then to see the whole thing and to grab a great freebie to go with it!

All Things Egypt

Have you ridden on a camel? Walked like an Egyptian? Has it ever been so hot outside that you felt like you were in the desert? Are you a 'Mummy' to some great kids??

Keystone Scraps has teamed up with Digi My World to give you this week's new release!

ALL THINGS EGYPT

Think outside the box and add this fun and whimsical kit to your collection! There's no need to travel to Egypt to create a fun filled page with this kit! You get 12 great papers, a full alpha, and over 30 elements to give you all sorts of options! This kit was made in collaboration with Ann Kelly of DigiMyWorld Designs and features her original artwork!

Pick up this great kit this week and save 30%!

Take a look at what I created with it!

Keystone is also having a CT call going on right now! So be sure to get your app in now... because when the spots are filled... they are gone!

Have a great day and happy scrapping!

A MouseScrappers Challenge!

Hi everyone! I'm hosting another scraplift challenge over at MouseScrappers, and it's a fun one. I decided to use a vintage 1971 ad for Walt Disney World as inspiration for the scraplift. Here's the ad:

I was inspired by the rectangular blocking, and here's the layout I created:

The participation prize is the kit that I designed to create the layout. I wanted something that was American history themed rather than Independence Day themed. It started out as a mini-kit, but I got a little carried away, so I call it a super-mini! Here it is:

I also created a little freebie to go with it. It's the colonial Mickey that I used on my layout. A little gift from me to you. Just click the image to download.

Make sure to join in the fun!

Happy Little Camper!

Keystone Scraps is excited to present their newest kit!!

Happy Little Camper!

Inspired by the fun and family activities at the Fort Wilderness Campground, this big whimsical kit is the perfect choice to scrap all your camping, fishing, hayriding, picnicking, and critter sighting pages!!  There are 18 papers, a weathered alpha, and over 60 elements included!

Look at what I made using it!

Be sure to hop around to all the CT's blogs today..... I know you'll find some fun goodies to snag!

Paula
Melissa
Patty
Cheryl
Gayle
Keystone Scraps

Grab Your Gear!

You'll be needing it for Keystone Scraps' adorable new release, coming this Wednesday, July 13.  Take a little peek at what's heading your way.

Make sure to check back on Wednesday for the full release and a freebie.

You may also want to pop in tomorrow for a little treat!

Ooh La La!

Keystone has some really exciting news this week!!!! A fabulous announcement.... AND a great new kit!!

First the news.....
The Keystone Scraps Store now has INSTANT DOWNLOADS FOR PURCHASES!!!
Woohoo!! No more waiting around for links!! After you complete your purchase, you will see a button to get your links.... you will also get an email with the links included sent to your inbox! How great is that?!

In order to offer this great new service, you may notice that some of the kit prices in the store have gone up just a little bit. To help out their amazing customers, Keystone is offering a Buy Our Store Deal through the 4th of July! Get all the kits, add-ons, date elements...everything for just $16! That's more than 70% off! So even if you have a kit or 2...now's the time to add all the others!  Keystone's new release, Ooh La La is also included in this awesome deal!!

Now check out this new kit that you will definitely want to add to your stash!

Ohh La La!

So sweet and pretty, itt's just perfect for all your French pages! With the adorable little people, shopping bags, and other goodies... this kit is also great for scrapping those pretty girl, shopping, and art loving pages!

The kit includes 21 papers, over 50 elements, and a terrific lower case alpha!

Here's the page that I scrapped with this new kit!

To get you started on your page, Paula and Melissa have a coordinating word art freebie available for you over at the Keystone Scraps Blog.... be sure to stop by there and snag it!

Have a great day everyone, and happy scrapping!

Bonjour mes amis!

If you don't speak French, you just might want to learn after seeing this new kit from Keystone Scraps, set to be released on Wednesday, June 29. Take a peek through the keyhole and check back on Wednesday for the full reveal!

Have a dreamy day, everyone!

A New Keystone Scraps Kit That's Just "Beachy"!

It's that time of year.... for sun, sand and surf! Whether your adventures take you to the East Coast... The West Coast... Disney's Beach Club... or the neighborhood pool... you're "shore" to love creating pages with Keystone's sweet new beach kit!

Toes In The Water

Created using a soft oceanside color palette of pinks, purples, blues, and yellows, this kit will be sure to please! 18 papers and over 50 elements...including some adorable little swimmers, will be sure to complement any summertime page! There's even a full alpha included!

Purchase Toes in the Water this week.... and receive the matching cardstock papers for FREE!

Take a look at what I created using this fun new kit!

Did you pick up the prize that Keystone supplied for Patty's (nadauh) weekly challenge at Mousescrappers last week?? If not... you can still get it! Post Dated has also been added to the store! Its a fun way to date all your pages! All the elements were created in blue.... but they are very easy to recolor and match your pages! Also included are 2 stamp frames... so you can make you own stamp to cancel!

To thank you for stopping by... I made a sweet little 2-photo frame cluster for you. I hope you like it! Click the image to download.

Be sure you stop by the other CT girls' blogs and see what they have for you as well!
Paula
Melissa
Patty
Cheryl
Gayle
Keystone Scraps Blog