Chat with Me- Anytime Anywhere

[LynnT]

I read this at first glance as "despite the institution"... which shed a whole new light on "I'm back there today to get checked out" :lol:[/QUOTE]

lol... that wassss a typo... it was supposed to say situation... but maybe in my mind I was thinking institution.

[PacificTonz]

Hope things are feeling a bit better today - thinking of you.

[Lauren]

yes im much more comfortable today thanks!! im enjoying watching steve cook and vacuum!!

[Betsyfru]

Glad to hear that you are recuperating! Hope it goes well for you.

[Lauren]

last call for photos for gimme a clue - im going to start today

[alamodedesigns]

Good to hear you are recovering. Take it easy and rest and get better.

[Maggie Macpaine]

I'm glad things went well. Rest and recover amidst all your designing.

[Lauren]

I did manage to put a kit together yesterday - its just a simple sort of kit but it should be quite easy to use i think
Hopefully will go into the store today sometime
http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/07_K_ContemporaryTones.jpg

[webfrau]

Beautiful tranquil colours.

[Mars]

oh yes love the new kit and wonderful colour combination

[Jeanrx]

Like the colors in this one, Lauren. Very pretty.

[Cathiemarie]

I love it Lauren, those colours are gorgeous.

[DinahGretchen]

Lauren...ur kits are one gorgeous groups of yummys after another!!! Thanks for being there!
HUGS
Dinah

[Lauren]

Thanks Dinah!! Glad you like them!!

[Cathiemarie]

Hi Lauren how are you doing today - hope you are still improving. Me and Lynnie are off to San Diago tomoz to see Sandra, sssnoo. I'll take pictures for sure.

[Lauren]

Oh have fun!! I'm ok ! Sore back and bored silly are my biggest complaints so I guess I can't complain much at all!!
I'd like to get out for a little walk but it's been raining all day and is supposed to tomorrow too. I'm not supposed to drive till Wednesday so if I do as I'm told I wont get out till then cause Steve is going back to work on Monday

[littlekiwi]

I know what you mean by being bored silly and having a sore back - pretty much from mid October to early December I was pretty much bed bound when I was sick

[Chardonnay]

Hi Lauren how are you doing today - hope you are still improving. Me and Lynnie are off to San Diago tomoz to see Sandra, sssnoo. I'll take pictures for sure.

Oooh, lucky you Cathie. I love San Diego. DH has a daughter living there and it's a wonderful lifestyle.
Lauren, hope the aches and pains get better soon.

[Lauren]

I just have an off topic whine and no one who cares to listen to me here - I have a kindle ( love it totally) - I love Harlan Coben ( author) - he has a new book Live Wire which I can go now and buy from a book shop here - I would much rather buy it on my kindle ( or any other e reader cause I have an ipod with several other e reader applications - but i can NOT buy it as an ebook - I know its an old whine of mine but this time i actually have the time to read the darn book and want to read it and dont particularly want the paper version because I actually prefer to read on my kindle ( didnt think i would but i do) - anyway WHINE WHINE... -
While Im whining about ebooks - i also read Alex Kava - I can get ALL of her books ( most of which are a series) on the kindle except ONE - duh.....- but i can get that from Books on Board and read it on my ipod so Im not so angry about that ........... - the whole thing is so stupid ...... the publishers need to join the 21st century and realise the world is a different place than it was when they type set books by hand and shipped them by sailing ship... ... oh well I may just have to get DH to take me to the shops today ( still am not allowed to drive) so i can buy the stupid paper book ( at $30 on sale which makes it even worse seeing as the most Ive paid for an ebook is $18 US

[happybeingamom]

Sorry about the e-readers but I love the new kit you put in the store. Will it be the next Gimmie kit?

[Lauren]

It could be - or I might get the new gimme a clue kit finished by then and we can choose....

Bonuses are all done btw http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48516
Ok Ive sat long enough today - going to stand up for a while - oh look at that its cooking dinner time anyway... sigh... no rest for the wicked - I must be very wicked!!

[Cathiemarie]

LOL at me, I created a LO for your gimme challenge, and guess what? I used the wrong kit. I'll quickly do another using the right kit.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/8280/thumbs/Flying-Solo.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=383761&title=flying-solo&cat=500)
Flying Solo (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=383761&title=flying-solo&cat=500)

[Maggie Macpaine]

I understand. They should publish the reader version when they publish the hardback, and the audio version.

[Cathiemarie]

I just have an off topic whine and no one who cares to listen to me here - I have a kindle ( love it totally) - I love Harlan Coben ( author) - he has a new book Live Wire which I can go now and buy from a book shop here - I would much rather buy it on my kindle ( or any other e reader cause I have an ipod with several other e reader applications - but i can NOT buy it as an ebook - I know its an old whine of mine but this time i actually have the time to read the darn book and want to read it and dont particularly want the paper version because I actually prefer to read on my kindle ( didnt think i would but i do) - anyway WHINE WHINE... -
While Im whining about ebooks - i also read Alex Kava - I can get ALL of her books ( most of which are a series) on the kindle except ONE - duh.....- but i can get that from Books on Board and read it on my ipod so Im not so angry about that ........... - the whole thing is so stupid ...... the publishers need to join the 21st century and realise the world is a different place than it was when they type set books by hand and shipped them by sailing ship... ... oh well I may just have to get DH to take me to the shops today ( still am not allowed to drive) so i can buy the stupid paper book ( at $30 on sale which makes it even worse seeing as the most Ive paid for an ebook is $18 US
I wonder if the publisher could be sued for discrimination against something. :confused:

[Lauren]

Discrimination against Lauren!! A mortal crime!!!

[Cathiemarie]

I made another Art Journalling page today using the PB you sent out. Love it - thank you Lauren.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/8280/thumbs/Broken-Hearts.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=383834&title=broken-hearts&cat=8280)
Broken Hearts (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=383834&title=broken-hearts&cat=8280)

[Lauren]

Im looking for more element suggestions for my new gimme a clue kit if you have some ideas http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48494&page=4

[Lauren]

Heres the first of my 7 days of goodies posts on my blog
http://create4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/dsps-7th-birthday-goodie-day-from-me.html

[LynnT]

Are you looking on my puter Lauren???? How'd you know I was tryyyyying to merge a photo together to go w/the QC you just gave us? lol

Thank YOU!!!!

[Lauren]

Heres Day 3 of my giveaways - http://create4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/dsps-7th-birthdayday-3-freebie.html

[DinahGretchen]

I wanted to purchase every day in your store with all the great sales, but alas when I went to purchase, the products went up in price on the first day and they went up in less than 24 hours here, so what am I to do? Love the products!
HUGS
Dinah

[Mars]

Thanks for your blog give-aways Lauren!

[Mars]

I wanted to purchase every day in your store with all the great sales, but alas when I went to purchase, the products went up in price on the first day and they went up in less than 24 hours here, so what am I to do? Love the products!
HUGS
Dinah

Dinah during the DSP Birthday week there are different sales every day. Products aren't going up in price but the ones that are on sale one day will return to regular price the next day.

[Lauren]

And the sales run from midnight to midnight DSP time which is eastern US time - ( for me in NZ thats 4pm -4pm) but depending on where you are it will be different hours. - but they do run a full 24 hours

[Lynnie]

snatch up those sales while you can, Dinah - the deals are amazing. I built up my stash of kits during birthday week, when I first joined.

[SilverHealer]

Thanks for the daily blog giveaways, Lauren!

I'm really hoping that next year I can afford to grab lots of products during birthday week :) This year and last I've been able to afford very little, but I'm doing what I can!

[Jeanrx]

Love these sales. I look forward to seeing what's on sale the next day.

[Lauren]

Heres a link to my goodie for day 4 - another tutorial
http://create4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/dsps-7th-birthday-salegoodie-for-day-4.html

[webfrau]

Thanks for all these treats Lauren.

[sandygb]

Me too!!! I am loving them!!!

[Maggie Macpaine]

Cool, I didn't know you could do that!

[Chardonnay]

A cold and rainy morning in Christchurch - thank goodness our house is still weather-proof, unlike some unfortunate quake affected people.

[Lauren]

Its a really changeable day here too - its fine right now but not warm ( 16 C after 26 yesterday ) - but a few minutes ago it was pouring.
You have to feel for those poor people with damaged homes and no heating - Heres hoping that winter proper will hold off as long as possible this year

[timelord]

I agree. I so feel for everyone who doesnt have a weatherproof house or any heating. My house may be cracked and the walls no longer straight, but at least is still warm and dry ;)
My big problem at the moment is my stupid laptop. The screen is blinking terribly, but needs to be sent away to be fixed and will take 10-14 working days! I need it to hold out until the end of the sale.

[Maggie Macpaine]

My house is lovely warm, and I'm anxiously awaiting spring to decide that it is here. It was 80 yesterday and 40 today. Tomorrow is probably somewhere between the two.

[Chardonnay]

I agree. I so feel for everyone who doesnt have a weatherproof house or any heating. My house may be cracked and the walls no longer straight, but at least is still warm and dry ;)
My big problem at the moment is my stupid laptop. The screen is blinking terribly, but needs to be sent away to be fixed and will take 10-14 working days! I need it to hold out until the end of the sale.

Which area do you live in, Timelord? :)

[Lauren]

Heres my 5th giveaway - a little alphabet
http://create4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/dsps-7th-birthday-day-5-gift-from.html

[Jeanrx]

Thanks, Lauren - a gal can't have too many alphas!

[LynnT]

Pretty gold glitter alpha! Thanks Lauren!!!

[Lauren]

I just queued a new collection for the store - thought you might like a sneak peek
http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/07_XSVC_JustSpring.jpg

[webfrau]

It's like being in a special club having sneak peeks. :)
This is so soft and elegant. Makes me think Jane Austen - olde worlde gardens and such.

[timelord]

Which area do you live in, Timelord? :)

Hi, Im in Heathcote. Right up by the gondola. Where are you?

[Chardonnay]

Hi, Im in Heathcote. Right up by the gondola. Where are you?

We're on the lucky west side - Riccarton/Fendalton area. I used to walk up the Bridle Path (near the gondola, for those who don't know the area) every week with a friend a few years ago, but then the friend went to Australia and I've not been up there again. I hear it's closed at present because of danger of rock falls. I know all that area and Sumner etc is really bad. :yikes:

[sandygb]

I am drooling over the flowers and the lace in the new collection!

[SilverHealer]

Oh wow Lauren, that collection is gorgeous! And thanks for the Day 5 goodie :)

[Penny M]

Lauren, the next kits are beautiful! So many kits that I want but I don't get to take very many photos anymore. Seems like the only pics I get of the grandkids are from their parents FB pages and those are not very good quality.:(

[PQ]

That Spring VC is gorgeous and THANK YOU for the wonderful alpha!

[Lauren]

Im putting up the day 6 freebie in about a half an hour - another plopper - will link you up here when ive done it

[Lauren]

Heres the latest giveaway
http://create4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/dsps-7th-birthdaymy-day-6-giveaway.html

[LynnT]

ohhh Lauren, you're on a roll!!!! I love the vc and that plopper is beautiful! Thank you.

[LynnT]

Most of the time ... for me, it's the little things in life that make the most happiest. My most desired kit "was" Redwoods.... but was always put low on the priority list... until last night! I finallllly got it ... then held my breath all night hoping it wouldn't be on the 99 cent list today! Whaooooo... I'm a happppy girl!

[Lauren]

Glad I could make you happy Lynn- = I just put up the last of my freebies on my blog too btw
http://create4u.blogspot.com/2011/04/last-day-of-my-dsp-birthday-giveaways.html

[Jeanrx]

Thanks for all the freebies this week, Lauren. It's been fun. What am I going to do without a sale!!!

[happybeingamom]

Thanks for the freebies, Lauren.

I didn't mention it but I love your new kit.

[Lauren]

Ive finished with this weeks bonuses - hope you like them - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48738

[Lauren]

I feel unloved - no one has inspiration for me to make a kit from
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48740

[happybeingamom]

You are loved :heart:

I am going to link my little girls Passover dresses in your thread, maybe you would like to do a kit with that

[Lauren]

I just finished up a new kit but I am out of ideas for names - heres a bit of a preview of it - can you come up with a name idea?
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/files/lauren/previews/preview.jpg

[terryl]

I just finished up a new kit but I am out of ideas for names - heres a bit of a preview of it - can you come up with a name idea?
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/previews/preview.jpg
How about Slightly Bright, Paper Trail, or Stars and Strips?

[Lauren]

Oh... I think I like slightly bright... will go check to see if thats taken

[terryl]

Here's a photo that Nikki took of a friend that might provide some inspiration for a kit--it has some nice textures and colors.
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs24/i/2007/349/0/2/Sophie_II_by_jemapellenicoletta.jpg

[paperlady]

I just finished up a new kit but I am out of ideas for names - heres a bit of a preview of it - can you come up with a name idea?
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/previews/preview.jpg

How about First Star To The Right?

[webfrau]

Love that new kit Lauren - just my colours.

[Lynnie]

If slightly bright is taken, maybe subtly bright

[LynnT]

I have no clue Lauren.... looks like a wacky doodle something lol ... but I sure love it!

[honeymoon]

A real good shake tonight and I see Queensland had one too.

Hoping all the CHCH DSP peeps are fine tonight and have power and warmth.

[mum2riley]

Sure was a goodie! We're fine here though, still got power and all that.

[timelord]

Oh yeah a goodie alright. Had me screaming at the kids to get down. Power back after only 2 hours.

[mum2riley]

Oh yeah a goodie alright. Had me screaming at the kids to get down. Power back after only 2 hours.

Glad you weren't without power for too long.

[honeymoon]

8th biggest shake since September last night and I woke for at least one of the others through the night.

So what will today hold then....

[JanP]

Glad to hear that everyone is OK. Our family is on there way down to Chch - in fact they may already be there - and we haven't heard from them. :(

[timelord]

I dont mind a few aftershocks today, I just want the sun to come out!

[Lauren]

Here's a photo that Nikki took of a friend that might provide some inspiration for a kit--it has some nice textures and colors.
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs24/i/2007/349/0/2/Sophie_II_by_jemapellenicoletta.jpg

Thats fantastic Terryl- I will be sure to use it after this one is finished

[Lauren]

Im really needing some more suggestions for this latest gimme a clue kit - Im only getting a few people making suggestions this time --
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48740&page=4

[Chardonnay]

A real good shake tonight and I see Queensland had one too.

Hoping all the CHCH DSP peeps are fine tonight and have power and warmth.

No problems here again. Just a mirror flew off the bathroom windowsill. Good to know everyone else is OK too. :)

[addielee]

You were right Lauren, Slightly Bright works well for Sesame Street. Can't wait to have the other part to brighten it up even more!

[Lauren]

No ones chatting to me - I feel lonely!- not to mention that its Good Friday here and of course I still have to work... (Gimme chat today) - its a bit dull - I want to take a beach photo today but the weather isnt ideal - but its not cold at least -
Im about to start a new product but I do have to do my tax sometime this weekend - another depressing fact - though I will end up with a refund which is not so depressing ( just depressing that I earned less in order to get that refund!!)

[timelord]

Well I am trying to organise my day to be here at 1pm... but now it seems we are off bike riding today. So I dont know. It will do us all good to get some exercise today as the weather hasnt been good this week but today is sunny and should be warm. So looks like I'll be in trouble if I try to `break up our day'.

[LynnT]

I know exactly what you mean.... I never knew I was such a procrastinator until I "had to" it (whatever it is). But I tell u what.... it sure felt good with a heavy burden lifted each time.
It's beautiful here!!! but little tradewinds - but soooo much to do - always - I hardly ever go outside.
My neighbor just came back from the egg farm and bought me a tray of eggs.... I have no idea what I'm gonna do with them all!

[Chardonnay]

I'm home too today. Just about to take the dog for a walk - I'm not a doggy person but inherited the dog with the husband .... give me a cat any day! :D

[DinahGretchen]

Ahhhh Lauren! I feel your pain and loneliness!! Alas...feel blessed that you don't OWE $24,000 in taxes this year like us! And we have NO idea where that money is coming from!! My hubby after working for Xerox for 27 years was let go as part of a downsize and then was out of work for 8 months so we had to dip into our IRA to survive, and the IRS doesn't like it when you do that so they taxed the crap out of us! UGH! Thank God I am an optimist!

[PQ]

No ones chatting to me - I feel lonely!- not to mention that its Good Friday here and of course I still have to work... (Gimme chat today) - its a bit dull - I want to take a beach photo today but the weather isnt ideal - but its not cold at least -
Im about to start a new product but I do have to do my tax sometime this weekend - another depressing fact - though I will end up with a refund which is not so depressing ( just depressing that I earned less in order to get that refund!!)

Your weather is not ideal.......it is still snowing here. I think that God is playing some kind of practical joke.....please, stop with the snow!

[Lauren]

LOL- Dinah I pay my taxes in advance so the only time Im going to owe money is if i earn WAY more than what was expected - and I pray for those days to return!!
For those in the gimme chat today you can celebrate!!- I found the kowhai element - for those interested it was in the rich recollections kit ( never used of course) - so Ive now saved it so i can use it sometime soon.

I did get some beach photos today but they arent great - Im fiddling a bit in lightroom to see if i can use them or might have to use the photos I took earlier in the week. - or maybe tomorrow might be a better beach photo taking day

[Mars]

That's great you found it!

[webfrau]

YAY looking forward to a kowhai kit. :)

[Lynnie]

pure genius! What a lot of not-chatters we are!

[LynnT]

For those in the gimme chat today you can celebrate!!- I found the kowhai element - for those interested it was in the rich recollections kit ( never used of course) - so Ive now saved it so i can use it sometime soon.

I did get some beach photos today but they arent great - Im fiddling a bit in lightroom to see if i can use them or might have to use the photos I took earlier in the week. - or maybe tomorrow might be a better beach photo taking day

I went on a mission in the store to see if I could find it!!!! was soooo easily side-tracked with the kits I do have, those I don't .... and how many I haven't used! I am glad you found it!

I bet on Easter Sunday, it'll probably be a great day beachy day!

[Lauren]

I went on a mission in the store to see if I could find it!!!! was soooo easily side-tracked with the kits I do have, those I don't .... and how many I haven't used! I am glad you found it!

I bet on Easter Sunday, it'll probably be a great day beachy day!

Well had it been in the store that would have been very easy!!- it was an element i made and decided not to use which is why it was so darn hard to find - it wasnt ever even saved out of the psd file - now it and quite a few other discarded elements have found a home in a file called bits and pieces ... so I can find it easily

[Lauren]

The task for tomorrow... - sad one... changing my wardrobe - taking out the really summery stuff and packing it away for the next 6 months and pulling out the winter clothes - always a job that depresses me...

[webfrau]

I've got a solution to that Lauren - not enough clothes to need to put them away. :) You can look wistfully at your summer clothes all year when it's too cold to wear them.

[Lauren]

Ah you haven't seen the amount of wardrobe space I'm allocated . My daughter has more wardrobe space than me!!!

[timelord]

Lauren I can relate. Did that a couple of weeks ago. Having worked in the clothing industry I have far too many clothes. Did my change over and had a big dung out at the same time!

[Lauren]

Ive finished up this weeks chat bonus - you can see them here
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=970494#post970494

[teetopper]

Ive finished up this weeks chat bonus - you can see them here
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=970494#post970494

:yikes:*GASP* Oh. My. Gosh. That is GORGEOUS!! You have outdone yourself this time Lauren, both with the chat AND the posting bonus. Absolutely beautiful!!!:love3:

[Lauren]

I thought you might like a sneak peek of the kit I just queued for the store
http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/07_K_CottageBlues.jpg

[Betsyfru]

I sneaked a look! It's gorgeous! Of course you know I'll buy it - it's my favorite colors!

[Maggie Macpaine]

My hubby was watching a program on those lovely little jellyfish you have off the coast. Irukandji -- wow, they are quite something.

[sandygb]

Oh Lauren - the new kit is gorgeous. LOVE the tiny floral paper

[Mars]

I LOVE Cottage Blues!! Soooo pretty! Can't wait to scrap with that one!

[addielee]

I love that new kit! It'll be great for my grandma's album. :tup:

[Lauren]

My hubby was watching a program on those lovely little jellyfish you have off the coast. Irukandji -- wow, they are quite something.

Thats the Australian coast not here thankfully - we dont have many nasties in NZ

[Maggie Macpaine]

Thats the Australian coast not here thankfully - we dont have many nasties in NZ

That is good for you (not good for Australia, but good for you):)

[swatkins56]

Wah! I usually put the next challenge kit in my shopping cart right away, but I didn't, and I don't remember the name!

[LynnT]

Wah! I usually put the next challenge kit in my shopping cart right away, but I didn't, and I don't remember the name!

it's Cottage Blues (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=14519) Sheryl

[Lauren]

Thanks Lynn - Remember I always put the next kit in the email with the chat bonus so an easy place to look.

[Lynnie]

Hey Lauren - I heard a tornado just hit Auckland. I don't remember where Albany is in relation to you. Is all okay?

[Lauren]

It's very near me actually .. It rained roofing insulation here . It actually went right over us without touching down tho i wasn't aware of it at the time . You've been to Albany mall lynnie!! It's the larger of the malls near us. in fact I was there today just a couple if hours earlier.
They've said many injured and 2 dead

[LynnT]

whoa... sorry to hear about the injured/death but I'm really glad you're home safely!!! I didn't NZ had tornados too - this is crazy weather going on.

[Cathiemarie]

OMG Lauren, how frightening for you all. The Southern Hemisphere really seems to be getting some very weird weather this year. Albany is where you picked me up right, and isn't that where we went to see Jenna about my trip to Queenstown. Gosh that's too close for comfort. And now I'm thinking about the one Steve saw on his way home that evening, that didn't touch down either. I'm glad you are all OK though I expect it's spooked your mum a bit - give her a hug from me and tell her I'm thinking about her - better not give Mike a hug for me, he'll get worried.:love2:

[Lauren]

Turns out it was even closer .. It hit badly between our house and Birkenhead shops..Literally just a few hundred metres from hannahs school where I was picking her up.. The roads there ate still closed with police and fire engines everywhere ..
I didn't even know tho!! Till mum rang me to ask if we were ok ...

[timelord]

I saw the footage. Looked very scary. I have never seen anything like this in NZ before.

[Chardonnay]

Glad you're OK Lauren. Looked very scary on the news.

[Maggie Macpaine]

I'm glad you are okay too. Tornados are scary even when you are used to them. We had a funnel cloud pass between our house and our neighbor's house once. It uprooted our beautiful spruce and took the power out of most of the neighborhood for awhile.

[Jeanrx]

Good grief - that's just too close. Glad everyone is OK.

[Lauren]

Just finished another new kit - it just hit the store
http://www.store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/images/07_K_Destiny.jpg (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14575)

[Maggie Macpaine]

That is beautiful Lauren.

[Lauren]

Thanks Maggie - Well guess what - there are more tornado warnings today - I wouldnt have been at all concerned about them before Tuesday!!-

[LynnT]

Happpy Mother's Day Lauren and everybody!

[Lauren]

Same to you all. I had a lovely day - we took Joan Thompson ( ebears) and her husband around Auckland for the day - and then i came home to open my present which was a lovely big shiny new 23 inch monitor !!- and Matthew had cooked a 3 course dinner consisting of tuscan vegetable soup, a chicken dish on olive mashed potatoes and a lemon tart - it was all very delicious and even nicer that he did it all without any help or instruction from me.
Then he set up my monitor for me - I just have to work out the best working position for 2 monitors but im really looking forward to designing today thats for sure.

[LynnT]

wowwie .... Matthew graduated from cook to chef!!! and congrats on your new monitor - great present!

[Lauren]

Heres a sneak preview of a new collection I hope to get in the store tomorrow
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/previews/sneakpeek.jpg

Its called Bombastic.... that gives you a bit of a hint as to its style

[Jeanrx]

Love it, Lauren. Now these are my kind of colors! Could you send Matthew over here for just a little while. He sounds like a great chef!

[teetopper]

Heres a sneak preview of a new collection I hope to get in the store tomorrow
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/Lauren/previews/sneakpeek.jpg

Its called Bombastic.... that gives you a bit of a hint as to its style

Oh! Oh! Oh! I can't wait! I LOVE it! :yippee::yippee:

[Lauren]

seems teh chat room is down - ive requested it be reset but it may not be done before chat time - in which case we can have a chat in the forum - here-- if you can pass on the word to everyone you know...

[LynnT]

Is it just me or is it DSP... I can't connect into the chat room

[swatkins56]

Oh, good, I thought it was me. I've had so many computer problems this week....

[webfrau]

seems teh chat room is down - ive requested it be reset but it may not be done before chat time - in which case we can have a chat in the forum - here-- if you can pass on the word to everyone you know...

that explains it, i thought it was my terrible connection.

[LynnT]

Oh, good, I thought it was me. I've had so many computer problems this week....

whewwww... you're usually in there when I get there! I'm so relieved!

[Lauren]

yeah its still down too - so we can just chat here though its not easy!!-
Kit for next week will be Bombastic VC

[swatkins56]

I was about to kick DH off the family computer.

[swatkins56]

Bombastic:
https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_245&products_id=14637

[LynnT]

I was about to kick DH off the family computer.

lol... poor guy


Got it in my CheckOut Lauren!!! along with ..... more stuff... you're running me broke!

[honeymoon]

Hi. Silly chat room... fancy going on holiday today.

[Lynnie]

Not quite as satisfying as being in the chat room - but at least we are here :)

[swatkins56]

I didn't realize how much I'd spent last month until I got a 30% rewards coupon.

[swatkins56]

Hope they get it fixed before Bingo tomorrow.

[LynnT]

Have fun Fiona!!! Take a lot of photos.

[Lauren]

Bombastic VC - https://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_245&products_id=14637

[honeymoon]

I didn't realize how much I'd spent last month until I got a 30% rewards coupon.

LOL

I'm just adding a few things to the cart now.

But I actually need to go proper shopping.

[swatkins56]

That is a really fun kit.

[Lauren]

so tell me what you would like for a bonus for bombastic
doesnt have to be the coordinating

[Cathiemarie]

is this where we are chatting until the chat room is back up?

[honeymoon]

Have fun Fiona!!! Take a lot of photos.

Not me going on holiday.. the chat room has... otherwise it would let us in.

[webfrau]

But I actually need to go proper shopping.

Not quite so much fun

[Lauren]

Oh btw did you know featured designer sale is on today 19 through to 22nd
33% off my stuff and teresas - but not brand new stuff within the last 7 days

[swatkins56]

Kit reminds me of the '70s. Maybe some vintage icons of the era: flowers, peace signs, VW bugs, etc.

[Lauren]

Not me going on holiday.. the chat room has... otherwise it would let us in.

Perhaps not on holiday but on strike!!- We shant pay it !!

[honeymoon]

Tag with green bakers twine through it.

[Jeanrx]

I figured I would check here just in case & here we are!

[Lauren]

are you happy with the bakers twine that I did for you Fiona???

[honeymoon]

Have to go buy DS a birthday present for his 11th birthday.

He want's a lego set that is not the one that I bought on sale last year... so might put that one away for Christmas and go use the toyworld coupon to get him the one he wants.

We might even let him have xbox back for the weekend.

[Jeanrx]

I didn't realize how much I'd spent last month until I got a 30% rewards coupon.

I did too & used it today!

[Ms M]

Glad to see it's not my computer acting up. I was beginning to worry when I couldn't get into the chat room tonight.

[paperlady]

checking in here - don't have any suggestions for the posting bonus - but will keep reading what others come up with

[honeymoon]

Bakers twine looks great.

Also seeing a lot of self embossed swiss dotted paper. so that is looks like it's been through the cuttlebug.

[moog25]

how about a cream colored bg? Something with texture and grunge

[Lauren]

there doesnt appear to be anyone online who can reset the chat room which is a bit of a pain.... - I wish I could !!

[LynnT]

I would like to have more masks for CB .... and I'm looking for torn corrugated for the bottom of the page .... like this plopper: A Little Grungy (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_246_17&products_id=5613)

[Lauren]

im workign on another paper style kit right now in different colours that has lots of cut out stuff Fiona -

[swatkins56]

Oh, dotted swiss was very typical of that era.

[Jeanrx]

Yes - cream bkg. sounds good.

[domino44]

what happened to the chatroom????

[Lauren]

Masks for CB??? who is CB and why is she or he needing to wear a mask??!!

[Cathiemarie]

this is a hard way to chat, I can't keep up

[teetopper]

Masks for CB??? who is CB and why is she or he needing to wear a mask??!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[domino44]

yeah masks would be greta!!!

[honeymoon]

I like the ripped and stitched strips... great for layering.

Could you do square/circle/rectangle hole with stitching around it, quick click style so that you can put it on paper, cut out the centre to show the photo... does that make sense. Actually a set of different shapes could make a good chat bonus. "Stitch and Cut Windows"

[Jeanrx]

It's a pain, Cathie. Just keep refreshing the page.

[moog25]

more green would be nice. Perhaps a bg with a design that looks a bit like that (accordion flower?)I'm picturing a sunburst over dots kinda thing.

[teetopper]

I love the torn cardboard

[Lauren]

at least this way is easy for me to see who to send the bonus out to!!-

[domino44]

oops great

[sandygb]

I've been trying to get in too

[Jeanrx]

haha - Lauren

[Jeanrx]

The chat room is down, Sandy.

[moog25]

plain stitched strips like the frames

[Lauren]

so are you still liking the paper style kits ?? I quite like making them for a change.
I was disappointed by the sales of the Destiny kit actually - the layouts that were made with that kit were the most superb ive seen in ages and yet I sold only a handful of the kit - weird because that style of kit used to be the most popular but maybe times and tastes have changed...

[teetopper]

I like these new kits Lauren, they are so easy to work with :)

[LynnT]

yeah masks would be greta!!!


I'm cracking up laughing ... can still do that in here!!!!

[swatkins56]

For chat bonus, how about a '70s era quick click.

[SilverHealer]

Hi all... what the heck is going on with the chat room??

Love the Bombtastic VC! :)

[teetopper]

dangit... brb... DH just doesn't understand it's chat time

[honeymoon]

I like the paper style kits... they are fun to use.

And if I could get a little more organised I might actually get a layout uploaded. But wait and see what I bring to the crop to show you all... have been doing some hybrid stuff.

[Ms M]

I always love butterflies and flowers - and cream and green sounds divine!

[moog25]

or maybe some little triangular tiles like the buttons

[webfrau]

I like the ripped and stitched strips... great for layering.

Could you do square/circle/rectangle hole with stitching around it, quick click style so that you can put it on paper, cut out the centre to show the photo... does that make sense. Actually a set of different shapes could make a good chat bonus. "Stitch and Cut Windows"

Sounds a great idea fiona

[moog25]

The paper styl;e kits are nice for a change

[Jeanrx]

so are you still liking the paper style kits ?? I quite like making them for a change.
I was disappointed by the sales of the Destiny kit actually - the layouts that were made with that kit were the most superb ive seen in ages and yet I sold only a handful of the kit - weird because that style of kit used to be the most popular but maybe times and tastes have changed...

I like the kits with more colors, but that's just me!

[paperlady]

Hi all... what the heck is going on with the chat room??


It doesn't like anyone tonight so it's taking a vacation. :D

[moog25]

I love the "Stitch and cut Windows" idea

[Lauren]

grr and then steve phones me - as if it isnt hard enough to keep up here without having to deal with a HUSBAND on the phone

[LynnT]

What is paper style kits? Is that different from the whimsy kind? ... don't mind me... I'm all alone down here.

[Lauren]

I like the paper style kits... they are fun to use.

And if I could get a little more organised I might actually get a layout uploaded. But wait and see what I bring to the crop to show you all... have been doing some hybrid stuff.

oh exciting - what flight are you getting Fiona??

[cherebus]

I was wondering what was up. I tried three times to get the chat room to load and nothing

[nekobus]

Wow, chat's are much longer in forum.

[honeymoon]

I'm also seeing quite a few white paper doilies on things... cards and layouts.

[Jeanrx]

grr and then steve phones me - as if it isnt hard enough to keep up here without having to deal with a HUSBAND on the phone

How dare he! He must know it is chat night!

[LynnT]

then again... I'm glad I'm SINGLE!

[Mars]

oh here is where you are. I've been trying chat room.

[sandygb]

I would like to have more masks for CB .... and I'm looking for torn corrugated for the bottom of the page .... like this plopper: A Little Grungy (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_246_17&products_id=5613)

Trying to catch up here, but you girls have been very chatty. What is CB? - oh crap....chat bonus, right? LOL

[honeymoon]

oh exciting - what flight are you getting Fiona??

I'm coming up Thursday night as flying in from Dunedin. So will be all ready for Saturday morning.

[bsneely]

Hi Everyone!!! Wow! Interesting chat room! I do like bombastic style but just on occasion. My favorites are like what I refer to as the "forgotten series"

[moog25]

It just clicked what CB meant lol

[sandygb]

Masks for CB??? who is CB and why is she or he needing to wear a mask??!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Looks like I was in good company

[LKB]

So this is the chat room tonight???

[webfrau]

what are the "forgotten series"?

[domino44]

Hi Everyone!!! Wow! Interesting chat room! I do like bombastic style but just on occasion. My favorites are like what I refer to as the "forgotten series"

example please

[SilverHealer]

it doesn't like anyone tonight so it's taking a vacation. :d

lol!

ETA: And just like that, DSP suddenly hates my use of capital letters!

[moog25]

I love the "Forgotten" kits too but it's nivce to have something a bit different every so often

[LynnT]

Trying to catch up here, but you girls have been very chatty. What is CB? - oh crap....chat bonus, right? LOL

yes Sandy & Lauren ... and PB is Posting Bonus

[swatkins56]

grr and then steve phones me - as if it isnt hard enough to keep up here without having to deal with a HUSBAND on the phone

Yeah, mine was supposed to make dinner, but I've had to check on things while he was in the shower.

[honeymoon]

Right... I'm going to have to go if I'm going to get to the shops before school finishes.

[cherebus]

what are the "forgotten series"?
Forgotten glen, forgotten moments, forgotten trails, i think a couple more

[Lauren]

I'm coming up Thursday night as flying in from Dunedin. So will be all ready for Saturday morning.

oh ok then - do you need a lift - im not sure if I can but i might be able to pick you up depending on the time

[LKB]

I'm so glad its payday tomorrow, I'll be shopping at the DSP store tomorrow night, YEAH

[Lynnie]

Hey, Mars, Oh Planetary One - can you reset chatrooms? if not, that is next on your list of things you should sort out how to do...

[moog25]

Ooh! How about a circle of twine with the ends twisted together as a frame

[Ms M]

I also have been loving the WA/titles made with gold... I find myself grabbing those kits over and over again... more of those would be wonderful.

[bsneely]

It's hard to tell if we are still chatting .... in case we are ... I love the background you did with the curled edges and stitching on destiny ... more torn pages and turned corners would be nice

[Lauren]

just a reminder all my stuff except the very newest is on sale at 33% off till the 22nd

[Mars]

I would like to have more masks for CB .... and I'm looking for torn corrugated for the bottom of the page .... like this plopper: A Little Grungy (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_137_246_17&products_id=5613)

I looked an sure enough I do have that plopper but it doesn't say in the tou what kit it's from... thought maybe that edge was already in a kit

[moog25]

or torn and stitched corners

[Jeanrx]

I did my bit today!

[webfrau]

Forgotten glen, forgotten moments, forgotten trails, i think a couple more
I don't seem to have any of those, going to have to look in the store now.

[sandygb]

I'm also seeing quite a few white paper doilies on things... cards and layouts.

I was trying to read to the end before I suggested this too. Not sure if it was what you had in mind Fiona, but I was thinking of folded paper cut out snowflakes, except done in square, rectangle or circle.

[LynnT]

Hi Bonnie! Welcome to our chat!!!

[Lauren]

I looked an sure enough I do have that plopper but it doesn't say in the tou what kit it's from... thought maybe that edge was already in a kit

It was in a kit - i think it was um... my new skirt or something like that ?? - maybe...

[LKB]

Oh, I'll be shopping that sale for sure.:yahoo:

[Lauren]

It was in a kit - i think it was um... my new skirt or something like that ?? - maybe...

yes it was http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=5090

[Jeanrx]

But I can always be persuaded to do more damage!

[Memouse]

this is driving me nuts I couldn't figure out why my phone was going nuts and then I looked and it is all the posts here. So this is where the party is tonight.... :P

[Chellie]

Thanks Lauren.

[LynnT]

I looked an sure enough I do have that plopper but it doesn't say in the tou what kit it's from... thought maybe that edge was already in a kit

Thanks Mars! It's been driving me nuts cause Meryl uses it all the time for her samples.... and now I see it on Lauren's Plopper.... and I've been keeping my eye out for it for 5 YEARS! I WANT IT!!!!

[LKB]

Yes, I'm going to have sooo many email to delete.

[Mars]

Hey, Mars, Oh Planetary One - can you reset chatrooms? if not, that is next on your list of things you should sort out how to do...

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[Lauren]

this is driving me nuts I couldn't figure out why my phone was going nuts and then I looked and it is all the posts here. So this is where the party is tonight.... :P

who has the margaritas - i might need one after trying to keep up with this :D:rofl:

[sandygb]

Hey, Mars, Oh Planetary One - can you reset chatrooms? if not, that is next on your list of things you should sort out how to do...

:yes::yes::yes: My thoughts exactly!

[Memouse]

Wish I could do some shopping but that isn't in the cards till next Friday when payday Hits.

[Lauren]

:yes::yes::yes: My thoughts exactly!

someone else surely needs to have that ability - I hate waiting on people who arent onlline !!

[LynnT]

THANK YOU LAUREN! going into my check out NOW!