Litabells Designs

Pinning Love - Head, Heart and Hand!

2012-02-01T22:55:00.000+11:00

Welcome to February! But where on earth did January go? I can see 2012 is going to be another year that just flies by.

Have you joined the Pinterest craze yet? I've been a member for quite some time now, and I just love using it as a pinboard to keep pictures of all the cool things I find around the internet close at hand.

With February being the month of Love, I thought I'd share 3 of my recent pins relating to Love. Something Inspirational for the Head, Touching for the Heart and Creative for the Hand!

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If you've found any inspiration around Love this month, make sure you link us up! I'm going back to see what else I can find to pin.

Till next time,
Di xox

This is me Freebie

2012-01-31T03:04:00.005+11:00

Hi everyone! It’s Judy here with a Cluster Frame freebie for you today. This weekend Lita released a fabulous collab “This is me” with Shawna Clingerman. It is perfect for scrapping those rare but oh so precious pages about you. You find the entire kit at Scrap Orchard.

Here is the cluster frame freebie I have created for you. Just click the link below to download. Feel free to comment if you like.

Download here

Judy

Customer Spotlight: Patti McCarthy

2012-01-29T08:00:00.000+11:00

Hello Digital Scrapbookers! Today I'm bringing you a spotlight on one if my scrapping idols, Patti McCarthy. You've probably seen her pages around digi-land, and if you haven't, here is a link to her gallery - run over there and take a peak and then come back here! I asked her some questions, here's what she had to say!

Name/username: Patti McCarthy

Tell us a little about yourself: I'm Patti McCarthy and my family and I live in the province of Alberta, Canada. I have two handsome, energetic boys. I am married to Glenn, who puts up with my endless amounts of scrapbook 'shop talk'. I have pushed myself into working outside my comfort zone and must say I love it! I am addicted to PSE and all the templates, kits and digital elements that go with it!! In my opinion, a girl can never have too much:)

What’s your favorite type of product to scrap with (ie., papers, flowers, etc.)? I love paint, stitches and fasteners of any kind.
What's your go-to scrapping technique? White space, clusters with lotsa layers! Paint, circles, stitches and fasteners thrown in for good measure make me happy:)

What is your favorite Litabells product?

Stick It:

What's on your wishlist out of Lita's products that you don't already have?

What are your favorite layouts with Lita's stuff (linked for full credits):

Christmas Blessings by Captivated Visions and Litabells Designs

Dancing in the Rain by Litabells Designs and Jenn Barrette

My Happy Place - Overlays by Captivated Visions
My Happy Place Full Kit By Captivated Visions and Litabells Designs

New Attitude by Secret Stash and Litabells Designs

And Just for fun ...

Favorite beverage? Coke/Root Beer - ice cold!What's your favorite non-scrappy activity? Reading of course! Love mystery suspense and good Vampire/Fantasy reads.Where was your last holiday to? A trip to Ontario to see my parents.

Favorite book? The Mortal Instruments Series

Thanks to Patti for sharing with us!

Art is Freedom Freebie

2012-01-28T12:00:00.006+11:00

Hi everyone! Jan here to bring you a little freebie I created. I used the beautiful kit Art is My Freedom. You can pick it up in Lita's shop at Scrap Orchard. Here's a preview of the kit:

(Images are linked)

And here is my cluster frame freebie :) Hope you enjoy!

Flutterby Deux Quick Page

2012-01-27T15:25:00.001+11:00

Hello! Pene here again with quick page from one of my favourite Litabells kits Flutterby Deux, available now at Scrap Orchard.

Here is a LO I made of my daughter Rachel:

And here is the quick page! You can download it here.

Cheers,

Pene xo

This is Me - with Shawna Clingerman

2012-01-27T07:16:00.000+11:00

Hello! Hello! I am here today to share with you another fantastic collaboration that you will find in Lita's store at Scrap Orchard. Litabells and Shawna Clingerman teamed up to create This Is Me. The brilliant colors in this collection are so cheerful and bright. Now is the time to focus on you, the memory keeper and This Is Me happens to be the perfect place to start.

A little inspiration from the Belles!!

Don't forget you can nab the kit for 20% off throughout the weekend!

Happy Scrapping!!

2012-01-24T08:22:00.000+11:00

Hiya ladies, Christine here ( a few days late) with a Quick Page I have made for all of the loyal Litbells fans out there. I made this with Lita's beautiful kit Handmade Home that you can find in her shop over at Scrap Orchard

You can download it here and of course all comments are very much welcomed.

Please be sure to check back to see what our girls have for you next.

Christine

Blast from the past! (Art Is My Comfort)

2012-01-21T00:00:00.002+11:00

Okay, so this isn't really all THAT old of a kit, but it is definitely worth reminding everyone about!

Art Is My Comfort, by Litabells Designs:

A few inspirational layouts using the kit/bundle:

by mazzzz

by Kristi8004

by y_baros

Art Is Freedom

2012-01-19T15:30:00.002+11:00

Hello Litabell’s fans! Are you ready for the weekend? I know that I certainly can’t wait for some me time! I wanted to stop by today to share with you Lita’s latest release. It is so inspiring! Have a look at the beautiful Art is Freedom.

Do you like the painted look without the mess? If grunge is your style the new Painty Bits are for you. They match wonderfully with Art is Freedom. The good news is that for a limited time you will receive the Painty Bits with the purchase of Art is Freedom.

Of course I couldn’t leave without sharing some eye candy from Lita’s Belles!! Have a look at the gorgeous work they conjured up with the brand new Art is Freedom kit, which is on sale at a discount of 20% throughout the weekend.

Strawberry wontons with chocolate strawberries

2012-01-18T10:30:00.002+11:00

With the Chinese New Year approaching (Monday, 23 January 2012.) I thought I would share a recipe with you, that would be perfect for seeing in the chinese New Year.

I have a very sweet tooth so this is a dessert recipe !!! With it being the year of the Dragon, I decided the colour red would be my theme .................

Strawberry wontons with chocolate strawberries

Less than 30 mins preparation time

10 to 30 mins cooking time

Serves 2

For the strawberry wontons

2 sheets ready-rolled filo pastry
55g/2oz strawberries, hulls removed, flesh chopped
2 free-range eggs, beaten
vegetable oil, for deep frying

For the chocolate strawberries

5 strawberries
85g/3oz dark chocolate
icing sugar, to serve

Preparation method

For the strawberry wontons, cut the filo pastry into 8cm/3in squares.

Place a teaspoonful of the chopped strawberries into the centre of each of the pastry squares.

Using a pastry brush, brush the edge of each pastry square with beaten egg, then seal the edges to create parcels.

Heat the oil in a deep heavy-based frying pan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.) Carefully lower the strawberry wontons into the hot oil in batches and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside on a warm plate. Repeat the process with the remaining wontons.

For the chocolate strawberries, bring a small amount of water to the boil in a pan. Reduce the heat until the water is simmering, then suspend a heatproof bowl over the water. (Do not allow the base of the bowl to touch the water.) Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir until smooth and completely melted.

Cover a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Dip the bottom half of each of the strawberries into the melted chocolate, then place the strawberries onto the baking tray and set aside to cool and set. When cool, chill the chocolate strawberries in the fridge. Reserve the remaining melted chocolate, reheating as necessary.

To serve, place the chilled chocolate strawberries onto a serving plate and place the strawberry wontons alongside. Dust with icing sugar, then drizzle over the remaining melted chocolate. Serve immediately.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Sounds Tasty right ???!!!!

Recipe courtesy of BBC Food

Feel Free to See this Sneak Peek

2012-01-18T07:29:00.000+11:00

I am stopping by really quick to offer all of you Litabells' fans a sneak peek of a new art-ish goodie coming this Friday. The colors are fantastic. I cannot wait to show you the whole thing. Look at the vibrant colors!

Thank you for visiting. I'll be back Friday for the reveal.

Check it out...

2012-01-18T03:58:00.002+11:00

Good morning everyone, Christine here and I am doing something a little different today. My oldest son just turned 18 on January 3rd and I am feeling a little bit nostalgic so I have decided to post some gorgeous layouts about babies done with Lita's gorgeous kits. You can find all of her stuff at Scrap Orchard, which I am sure all of you know but it always bears repeating.

Here are some beautiful layouts I found in the gallery over at Scrap Orchard

Sherly

This is a beautiful letter written to her unborn child, such an amazing thing to have as a keepsake.

Britanee

I just love these photos and all the bits, just gorgeous

Amber565

What is not to love about this one, she really does have a beautiful smile

Christine

This is my oldest son a few days after he was born, he is now 18!!!

IntenseMagic

We all have those days that one of our children has a meltdown, this is a prefect capture of that moment!!

ta-merkins

I love all the photos on this, simple yet adorable.

mom2twoangels

This one just makes me smile, such a sweet group of photos and another great memory to cherish.

Thanks for hanging out with me today, hope you enjoyed looking at all the lovely pages and much as I did. Feel free to stop by each of these ladies galleries and have a look, they are all so talented.

Christine

New Attitude Stacked Page Freebie

2012-01-15T13:32:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone, Di here, and I've got a stacked page freebie for you today.

I love Lita's new kit New Attitude which she created with Secret Stash. It's perfect for all those new year resolutions you want to scrap. You can pick up the entire kit at her store at Scrap Orchard.

And here's the stacked page I've created for you. Just click the image, or the link below.

Download here

I hope you have a fantastic week.
Till next time,
Di xo

Pinning My Time Away...

2012-01-14T08:00:00.003+11:00

I don't think there's anything much better or more relaxing than to sit down and just browse Pinterest. I seriously think I could lose myself in there all day. I've been known to lose a few hours here and there. I thought I would swing by today and share some of my recent favorites! (Images are linked)

I love this idea with the leaves being made out of cute scrapbook paper! What a lovely decoration!!

This is one my most recent pins...I so need to do better about making menus for my family and what a cute way to do it!

I'm really thinking about making a banner and this one is just too cute and doesn't look complicated at all!

This is one that I actually did...chopping the sleeves off an old sweater. Mine didn't turn out quite as great as the photo, but I have worn them under tall boots and it's such a cute look!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm back to pinning!!

New Year + a New Attitude

2012-01-13T05:05:00.000+11:00

Hello Lita fans!! It’s time for the full reveal of the new collaboration from Litabells and Secret Stash – New Attitude. It’s a new year which means that new resolutions will be made. Are you making a big change in your life? Have you resolved to do something for you? What better way to document the things that you plan to accomplish this year than this wonderful new kit from a rocking designer duo.

The Belle’s had a wonderful time showcasing their resolutions. Have a look and we hope that you are inspired!

Thank you for visiting today. Happy Scrapping!

Hybrid Baby Bodysuit using Flutterby Deux

2012-01-11T15:00:00.001+11:00

Hello, Pene here again with a hybrid project I made for my friend's new baby girl. I have made several of these body suits as they are unique and personalised, look great and are really easy to make!

My friend had a baby girl who she named Ruby, so I wanted something really pretty and girly. Flutterby Deux is one of my favourite kits and it was perfect for what I wanted.

I measured the bodysuit so the image would fit and made a new blank file in Photoshop Elements at this size. I then made the image and shadowed it as I would a normal layout. Before printing to the transfer paper, remember to flip the image, either in Photoshop or using your printer settings so that when you iron it on the piece of fabric it will be the right way.

The transfer paper will have it's own instructions as to how to iron it on your garment. Basically, once the ink has dried, you cut out as much of the image as you can so you don't get too much of an edge of transfer paper on your garment. Then using a dry iron, you iron firmly over the image for about 30 secs. Once it is stuck down well, you peel off the backing and you're done!

I also used some papers and elements from the kit to make a matching gift bag and tag:

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and it inspires you to get out the transfer paper and decorate some garments! You are limited only by your imagination!

Cheers,

Pene

A Doozy of a Sneak Peek

2012-01-11T05:24:00.001+11:00

I have a secret to share! Lita has a fantastic collaboration partner this week and I am here to share a tiny peek of what is to come.

If you would like a chance to add this beautiful goodie to your stash all you need to do is spread the word. Share this blog post around digiland and vist back here to let me know where you spread the word. One winner will be selected and announced on the day of release! Good luck!! Don’t forget to come back here on Friday for the announcement and the full reveal! I wish you all the best of luck!

Start your year right

2012-01-08T23:06:00.002+11:00

Hi, Athena here. It's that time of year when we all vow to take off a couple pounds.I have been at it a few months and I can tell you salad has been my friend since vegetables are not one of my favorites. Salads can be a nutritious and low calorie food choice as long as you don’t overdo it on the dressing! Finding salad dressings that aren't loaded with oil, salt and sugar can be challenging.

Here is a simple little vinaigrette that packs a lot of flavor but very few calories and fat grams to help you lose that fat.

Balsamic Vinaigrette
Makes 3 servings (2 Tablespoons each serving)
1/4 teaspon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon water

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together well. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Per Serving: 11 Calories; trace Fat (29.1% calories from fat); trace Saturated Fat; 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 125mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Courtesy of Low Fat LifeStyle

Paper Crafts @ Pinterest

2012-01-07T09:00:00.000+11:00

Pinterest...one of the best internet sites ever! Also one of the biggest time suckers ever....

I like browsing for craft ideas and seriously this place is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!! Type what you're looking for in the search box, sit back and let your eyes revel in the goodness that unfolds!

I searched 'paper" and this is a small selection of what I found that I've repinned for a rainy day:

This gorgeously simple heart garland made out of a dictionary. You can find the tutorial here.

I love these inchies! The colours make me happy and imagine what you could do with this idea! Inchies are 1" x 1" squares made from anything for anything...they could be magnets, made of paper, fabric, glass...the possibilities are endless! More information on inchies here.

And to finish, check out this amazing site on paper flowers for your wedding! That bouquet is stunning!!

I hope you feel inspired to create today!

Cheers,
Pene

Handmade Freebie!!

2012-01-06T06:52:00.013+11:00

Its Heather here with a freebie for you today. Have you seen Lita's new kit, Handmade? I fell in love the moment I saw it. My favorite thing is the little houses. I want to have them, somehow pull them out of the kit and sew them onto a pillow or something. If you haven't seen it here it is (click the preview to go to her store)

And here is my cluster frame for you. Just click on the image to go to 4shared to download. thank you so much for looking!!

Handmade Home + Winner Selected

2012-01-06T04:13:00.000+11:00

Happy Friday everyone! So glad you are joining us here on the blog today for the introduction of a super new collection from Lita! It’s all about the crafter in you. With the help of Pinterest we are all finding new ways to get our craft on and Handmade Home gets right down to the heart of crafting and is geared for anyone from the digital artist to a sewer of sorts. If you look closely at the eye candy to follow you will notice that even those that do not consider themselves crafty found a use for Handmade Home so the possibilities are endless!

Now a little inspiration from Lita’s awesome Belles!

Thanks for visiting today! Oh yes before I go I bet you are wondering who was selected to receive this kit for FREE?

It was all up to Mr. Random and he picked

Sharon

Congrats to you Sharon. Please use the contact form at the top of the blog to claim your prize! A special thanks to all of you that spread the word about this craftastic new kit from Lita! Have a terrific weekend.

Sneak Peek

2012-01-04T06:24:00.001+11:00

I have a sneak peek for you today. That's right a brand spanking new yummy from Lita will be in the store on Friday. Here is a morsel for you to drool over.

You wanna win it? Lita is so generous to give away a kit to one lucky winner. Share this blog post all over digiland. Come back here and link us up with your shares (Facebook post, tweet, blog post). Each share is a separate entry for a chance to win the kit. I’ll be back on Friday with the full reveal, so stop back by to check it out. It is gorgeous! I’ll also announce a winner randomly selected by Mister Random.
Good luck to all who enter!!

The best thing I have ever ate!!

2012-01-04T06:00:00.000+11:00

Its Heather here with a recipe that has gone viral all over pinterest. Its White Chicken Enchiladas. At first they just looked yummy but the fact that they are easy adds to it.

I will admit I am a "box cooker" Which means that I was brought up with my mom cooking things out of a box, hamburger helper, etc. But this was easy and oh my gosh so good you will want to have this a couple times a week. I got the recipe from Joyful Momma's Kitchen

White Chicken Enchiladas

10 soft taco shells

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3 Tbsp. butter

3 Tbsp. flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup sour cream

1 (4 oz) can diced green chillies

(I doubled mine)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan

2. Mix chicken and 1 cup cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.

3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

4. Stir in sour cream and chilies. Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.

5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.

6. Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-03T21:00:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone, Di here! Welcome to 2012!

This time of the year is always a time of reflection of the year past, and resolutions for the year ahead. Have you made any resolutions for 2012? I know I have.

I'm hoping to complete a Project 365/52 this year. I'm not sure which it will be as yet. The thought of committing to taking a photo every single day kind of scares me. And really, I don't think my life is that exciting...LOL! So I think a combination of both these will be the way my project turns out. There are no rules...right! So I'm just going to start, and see where I end up!

I have created a new blog to document my journey. I've called it My Everyday, and I've used Lita's My Everyday kit to decorate my new blog. This kit is one of my absolute favourites, and I'm going to use it to document My Everyday journey this year.

Here's a reminder of Lita's My Everyday kit, which is available at Scrap Orchard.

And here's a peek at my new blog, using My Everyday to make it look pretty.

I'd love to hear about your plans, resolutions and projects for 2012. And if you are planning on using any of Lita's kits to help you document your 2012, make sure you link us up, so that we can go and check it out.

Till next time,
Di xo

Happy Holidays and a freebie

2011-12-28T07:37:00.002+11:00

Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a great Holiday and are looking forward to the New Year as much as I am. I have made a fun little freebie frame cluster with Lita's kit Sorbet available at her shop Scrap Orchard. It is a lovely kit with soft refreshing colors and I hope you enjoy the cluster I made for you. Feel free to link us up to your layouts so we can all leave you some love in the gallery.

you can download it here
Enjoy and I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year, bring on 2012!!!

Christine

The Best Christmas Pins

2011-12-23T00:01:00.002+11:00

I don't know about all of you, but I'm hopelessly addicted to Pinterest! I thought since we're so close to the big day I'd show you my favorite Pins relating to Christmas. I've linked them up to the Pin and the originating source.

One of my favorite crafts I found on Pinterest is this one from All Sorts. There's a great free pattern and tutorial on how to make them.

Just looking at this Pin makes me happy. I wish my mantel/fireplace looked like this!

This one is one I definitely want to try - what a neat idea for Garland! The blog post has lots of ideas for garland, not just using ornaments.

And of course you can't forget the food! These brownies look absolutely amazing!

And while this isn't your traditional Christmas fare, I think I'll try this for my toddler's breakfast one morning this Christmas season - Strawberry and Banana Candy Cane

What are your favorite Christmas finds on Pinterest? Link us up in the comments section, we'd love to see them!

You Will Love This News

2011-12-22T16:43:00.003+11:00

Litabells partnered up with Studio Flergs to bring you the ultimate wedding collaboration – L’Amour. The colors in this collection are fantastic!! L’Amour is filled with gorgeous papers and just the right amount of bling. You will be head over heels for the fantastic flowers and foliage! Be sure and pick up this collection this weekend when it is on sale!

Have a look at what the Belles did with the gorgeous new collaboration from Lita and Flergs!

Thanks for visiting the blog today. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a terrific holiday!

Sunset Blues Quick Page Freebie!

2011-12-21T10:00:00.001+11:00

Hello and welcome! It's Pene here bringing you a quick page with one of my favourite kits by Litabells called Sunset Blues, available now at Scrap Orchard.

I made this LO of my husband and sons at the beach a few years ago, and I think the quote perfectly matches the photo:

I have made this into a quick page for you and I hope you enjoy it!

You can download it here.

Cheers,

Pene xo

Sneak Peek Time

2011-12-20T18:16:00.001+11:00

Guess what time it is? It’s time to share with you a little snippet of what Lita has been working on. It’s a collaboration with someone fantastic. Be sure and stop by the blog on Thursday to get the rest of the scoop. You won’t be disappointed.

Do you want all of the latest news from Litabells? You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Plus get news right in your inbox by signing up for the newsletter!

Last minute?

2011-12-17T07:00:00.002+11:00

Ok...who's with me? Last minute rushing around for holiday gift ideas for school or the office? Jand here and I have been madly scanning websites and especially Pinterest lately looking for ideas for things I can make easily and fairly cheaply to give as teacher gifts for my kids and myself. So, I thought I'd share some of the things I've found and maybe help out someone else in the same situation I'm in right now :/ All images are linked to the original sites.

This is just too cute for younger ones on your list, or school...playdough with glitter in jars to look like candy canes

Such a pretty ornament and great gift for a music lover

These little snowmen would be a great gift that the kids can help out in making

These I found a while back and what a great way to recycle Pringles cans...we go through lots of those!

I give several Starbucks gift cards every year...this is such a cute idea for wrapping them!!

And this is the one that I'm really hoping to have time to do for some of my coworkers! Cute Citrus Salt Scrub.

I truly hope that each and everyone of you has a wonderful and blessed Christmas.

Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

2011-12-12T07:00:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone, Di here with an awesome recipe for you to try this Christmas. I was spending a ~~little~~ lot of time on Pinterest the other night, and came across this cute little picture of reindeer cookies, and had to follow through to see the recipe. I haven't yet had the chance to try it, as my cooker is on the blink! But come Wednesday once it is replaced, it is going to be the first recipes I try!

Source

Ingredients:

3/4 cup peanut butter

1 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup shortening

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 egg

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate-covered mini pretzels

Mini brown M&Ms

Regular-sized red M&Ms

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C or gas mark5).

Combine brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Add egg; beat until just blended.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix just until blended.

Form dough into 1-inch balls. To make reindeer-shaped cookies, pinch the bottom of the ball slightly to form a point, then gently flatten with your hand. Space cookies about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until set or just beginning to brown.

Remove from oven and immediately (and gently) press two mini pretzels into the tops of the cookies for the reindeer's antlers. Press two mini brown M&Ms in for the eyes and one red M&M for the nose (or any other color... some of mine ended up with green noses. They might be South Pole reindeer.).

Allow to cool 2 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to cool completely.

Makes about 40 reindeer cookies.

This recipe is from the Bakergirl site. Make sure you pop over and say thankyou if you enjoy them.

Hope you have a great week.

Till next time,

Di x

Happy Holidays....FREEBIE!

2011-12-11T11:25:00.003+11:00

Hello, Athena here to bring you holiday wishes From Lita and her CT. We want to wish you all a VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY. Thank you for your support throughout the year. Here is a freebie just for you! This was created with Lita's portion of Christmas Blessings from Litabells and Captivated Visions found exclusively at Scrap Orchard. Click on picture below. Please enjoy.

It’s All About Friendship

2011-12-08T16:03:00.000+11:00

New this week is a fantastic collaboration from the dynamic duo – Litabells and Laura Banasiak. My Bestie will have you scrapping those sweet moments shared between friends. Don’t miss adding this bright and cheerful kit to your digi stash.

For a limited time Lita is offering a super Alpha pack – Grunged Up FREE with the purchase of "My Bestie" Kit!

I couldn’t possibly leave here today without sharing some eye candy with you. Have a look at the fantastic work of Lita’s Belles!

For more inspiration check out Lita’s gallery. Thanks for visiting today! Have a fantastic weekend.

A Cluster Frame Freebie!!

2011-12-08T00:20:00.000+11:00

Its Heather here with a freebie I made today. Its a cluster frame using Lita's recent release, sunset blues. I love love love the colors of this kit. Here is a the kit (click it to go to lita's store)

And here is my freebie for you today: (clicking the image will take you to 4shared)

Thank you so much for looking!!

Letter Writing Day Free'bee

2011-12-07T09:30:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone, CTM Vicky here with a free'bee for you !!

Did you know that today is offically Letter Writing Day, I can't remember the last time I recieved a hand written letter? Its all emails, Facebook messages and Pm's now!!

When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand ?? I do know that the last one I wrote was to send to my Doctor for a repeat perscription, but I'm pretty sure that doesnt count LOL.

I have typed letters to people on a scrap page before though, and thats where this freebie idea came from, plus the fact Christmas is fast approaching !!

Here is a journal spot that you can use to jot down your Christmas Wish List or even a letter to the big guy in a red suit himself xx

Download your freebie HERE

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas, and are blessed with health and happiness throught the season and into 2012 too !!!

Thnak you for stopping by the blog today xx

Vicky

Where I Stand - 2012 Calendar Freebie

2011-12-05T15:23:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone,
Di here, and today I have a cute little 2012 Calendar Freebie, just in time for you to pop in with your Christmas Cards, or to send as a special gift to friends or grandparents. I have made the calendar with one of my favourite of Lita's kits, Where I Stand.

Here is your freebie! Simply click on the image, or the link below.

Download here

After dropping in my photos, I've printed my calendar onto magnet paper, and I will include one in each of the grandparents christmas packages this year. The magnet will attach to the fridge, and they will have a constant reminder of their granddaughter. The size is A5 (or roughly 210x148mm or 8.3x5.8in), but the calendar can be resized to suit. If you make it smaller and print on card, it could be used as a purse or wallet calendar. The possibilities are endless.

If you download and use the calendar, I'd love to see what you've done. So link us up at Lita's gallery at Scrap Orchard.

Enjoy your week!
Di x

Two new kits and a massive sale!

2011-12-04T21:11:00.001+11:00

Hello there! It's my day on the Scrap Orchard advent calender, which means my entire store is a whopping 50% off!

And, just to spice it up a little further, I've put two new 'not so mini' kits in store, also half price!

Click on each preview to check them out in store. And be sure to sign up for the Scrap Orchard newsletter HERE, to receive a new freebie each day, compiling to a fab collab kit!

Happy scrapping and merry christmas!

Lita xo

Super Easy Ham and Cheese Casserole

2011-12-03T06:10:00.002+11:00

Hey there, its Heather again. I don't know about you, but there are days where I just want to scrap and do not want to cook. Or I have been super busy and just plain wore out. But I have these 3 kids who for some reason think they need to be fed daily (needy things huh?) So what do you do? I keep a few things on hand for days like this. First, I always have paper plates, silverware (haha plasticware), and cups. This way, on my lazy nights I also don't have dishes. AND those cheap metal pans that you can throw away. And my go to recipe is ham and cheese casserole. Barely any prep work beforehand.

You will need:

1 package of cubed ham. (I find this with the other fresh cooked ham products in the grocery store)
2 cups shredded cheese
10 eggs
dash of milk
1 package of crossiant recipe style (or the regular works)

Preheat oven to 375. First take your metal pan (or a casserole dish is fine, you want it to be 9 x 13 so that its not too thick and cooks evenly) and roll out your crossiant into the bottom. I usually spray my pan with pam first but that is up to you. Then sprinkle the ham on top, then put the cheese on top of that. I tried using more cheese and it didn't taste right. 2 cups seems to be the magic number.

Wisk eggs in a separate bowl and put in a dash of milk. To tell you the truth I have no idea why I do this, I don't put in much, maybe an ounce? But the person who told me this recipe told me to so I do it.

Pour eggs on top of casserole. You can cover it with aluminum foil but its not necessary. I do it if I remember it. Then bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until fork inserted into middle comes out clean.

Simple and easy!! What are your go to recipes for easy meals when you don't feel like cooking?

Folded Paper Christmas Tree

2011-12-02T09:00:00.000+11:00

Hello and Pene with you again with another hybrid project. I have wanted to make one of these little trees for a while as I think it will look very pretty on my hall stand. It was pretty easy to make but you need a bit of time to do it. Oh, and my advice would be to use a thimble to push the pins in as my thumb is still sore!!

To make this you need:

a polystyrene tree, whatever size you'd like
double sided patterned paper - this tree used three A4 sheets
2 stars for the top of the tree
paper trimmer
distressing ink and sponge
straight pins
bamboo skewer
ribbon, glitter, bling etc from your stash

Print the paper of your choice onto an A4 (or letter sized) piece of cardstock. I chose three papers from Lita's Christmas Blessing kit, the very merry collab with Captivated Visions available now at Scrap Orchard.

Cut the patterned papers into 1" wide by 3" long strips. Ink the pieces if desired.

Fold the strip so the ends meet, but don't squash it flat. Start at the bottom and position the paper so it isn't pushing the tree off the surface. Push a pin through the paper and into the polystyrene tree. Continue right around the tree for your first row.

For the next row and each subsequent row, overlap the paper so that it covers the first row of pins and the gaps between each strip.

Keep going until you have covered your tree. I used extra pins at the top to ensure a smooth finish.

I then printed 2 stars onto white cardstock and cut them out. I used a pop up glue dot to stick one of the stars to a bamboo skewer. I then glued the other star and craefully stuck it on the other side of the bamboo skewer to give me a nice double sided star. I pushed the skewer through the top of the tree. I used some gold ribbon to hide the gap between the star and the tree.

You could decorate the tree anyway you like - add some brads or bling or paint it with glue and sprinkle glitter on it.

I hope you have enjoyed this and please link back here if you make a tree! And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Cheers,

Pene xoxo

Leftover Turkey?

2011-11-27T06:00:00.028+11:00

Hi there, this is Heather doing my very first blog post for Lita! Here in the US its just been thanksgiving and I am sure most of us still have tons of turkey leftover. I never know what to do with it, and especially this year because I am cooking twice. Once for me and my mom and then again tomorrow for me and the kids. And I love turkey, I really do, but there is only so much turkey one can eat before getting sick of it. ALSO there are tons of sales going to go on in the next few days for turkey because you know the grocery stores ordered too many. I know I will be buying at least one or two extras to freeze for later.

If I could chose to sit at anyone in the world's supper table it would be the wonderful Paula Deen. I mean she is southern and her recipes make me want swim in her food. Here is a recipe for her Turkey Cranberry Monte Cristo. Click the picture to go to the recipe.

And here is another wonderful idea. Turkey and Black and Bean Ziti:

And here is next Day Turkey Soup:

Do you have any recipes you would like to share?

Christmas Blessings Blog Freebie

2011-11-26T11:46:00.001+11:00

Hi everyone, Di here! Wishing everyone who celebrates a Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you've all had a wonderful day.

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I'd make you all a little cluster frame that you can use on your Christmas layouts or in your Christmas albums. I've used Lita's gorgeous Christmas Blessings kit that she collabed on with Rachel from Captivated Visions. I just love the warm muted colours. If you haven't yet purchased this kit, you can head over to Lita's store at Scrap Orchard to pick it up.

Download here

Don't forget to upload your pages with Lita's goodies to her Scrap Orchard gallery, we'd love to see what you've created.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Di x

Dude Quick Page Freebie

2011-11-25T10:00:00.000+11:00

Hello all! Pene here with a short but sweet post with a Quick Page freebie using Lita's gorgous kit Dude.

It's available now at Scrap Orchard, so be sure to check it out!

Here is my layout with this fabulous kit, featuring one of my little munchkins who covers his mouth when he laughs! I love that I got this photo so I could scrap it!

I love this page so much, I decided to make it into a Quick Page for you! You can download it here.

Hope you enjoy it!

Cheers,
Pene xo

Farmer’s Market is Open

2011-11-23T22:18:00.000+11:00

It’s that time of year. It seems like everyone is buzzing around with so much to do in preparation for the approaching holidays. The stores are filled with shoppers that have anxiously waited for the biggest sales of the year. Today is that day… The Farmer’s Market is OPEN and it is filled to the brim with lush goodies ripe for the taking. By ripe I mean perfectly priced to pick! How does $1.00 sound? To me it sounds like a rock bottom price and one that will not last long. Lita has been busy filling the market with some fresh fruit. These prices won’t last long so hurry over to Scrap Orchard and fill up your cart! Here is a taste of what you will find in Litabells store.

First up is a fantastic set of elements that are a must have for your digi stash. We have all been there… working on a page and the kit we are using doesn’t have a staple or a fastener. Stick It to the rescue. This collection of assorted fasteners will keep your digital goodies from flying off the page.

Stamped is a mix of strips and mats that will add a bit of grunge to your next project.

Also for only $1.00 during the Farmer’s Market sale is the brand new Thankful For You. This mini kit makes a great first impression with the fantastic color palette. Once you look inside you won’t be disappointed with all that it has to offer.

For those days that you are not feeling particularly inspired to scrap, turn to Duets Volume 3 and lend your creativity a hand.

Newsworthy - A vintage newspaper alpha a perfect finishing touch for your next project.

This hybrid Chore Chart will make creating a chore chart a breeze. It includes a customizable sticker sheet.

Lita’s Belles has been burning the midnight oil to bring you a ton of inspiration.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today. Now go forth and scrap!

Sneak Peek

2011-11-23T04:37:00.000+11:00

Quick post... just stopping by to tease you! It's coming... the biggest sale of the year!

Look what Lita is adding to the Farmer's Market.

That's right... all of these goodies are only $1.00 for a limited time.

Dude! It's a freebie!

2011-11-20T07:00:00.001+11:00

Hey hey everyone! Happy weekend! I know I'm happy to see it arrive!! Jan here today with a little freebie for you all :) Just a little token of thanks for being fans of Lita and hanging out with us here!!

If you haven't seen Lita's newest kit - Dude - you just have to check it out! Here's a little preview:

And here's my little freebie! Hope you enjoy it and the rest of your weekend!!

Download here

CT Spotlight - Athena

2011-11-19T01:00:00.003+11:00

Hey everyone! Yo here, bringing you a CT spotlight post. I chose to interview my fellow Oregonian, Athena. Here's what she had to say:

* Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Married to my wonderful husband for 20 years. I have known him since I was 10. We have two children, Justin 18 and Marin 13. I have worked in employee benefits for 17 years and can say, finally, I love my job. As soon as youngest graduates from HS we are outta here and heading somewhere sunny.

* How long have you been scrapping?
I have been scrapping since I was a kid. Got my first scrapbook from my grandma when I was around 9. I started paper scrapping in today's style about 15 years ago and went digital about 4 years ago. I love digital scrapping, so easy and limitless.

* What is your favorite Litabells kit?
Current fave is Where I Stand.

All time fave is probably Smoochie (sadly this is retired).

* Show me a layout using your favorite Litabells kit.

* What else do you like to do besides scrapping?
Although I prefer digi-scrapping over just about anything, I also enjoy going wine tasting with my hubs and being out in the sun (cause we rarely see it here in Oregon).

* How about linking me up to your SO gallery?
http://scraporchard.com/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=12695&username=athena

Thanks for letting me spotlight you, Athena! Be sure to check out her beautiful gallery and leave her a little bit of love ♥

Athena's version of Jacques Pepin Potatoes

2011-11-18T08:18:00.010+11:00

Athena here to bring you one of my family's favorite dishes. I saw this recipe being made on a Rachel Ray Show so I had to try it. I modified a little to appease my family. This is always a hit and I am asked to make it all the time. What I love about this recipe is you can be modify into a "skinny" version fairly easy by eliminating the butter and parmesan. Still just as tasty.

Picture from Food Network

Ingredients

* 3 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes (red potatoes work just as well)
* Salt
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 3 cups chicken stock
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1/4 cups parmesan cheese
* 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves (optional)

Directions

Place the potatoes in a deep skillet and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover potatoes halfway with chicken stock, about 3 cups, add the butter and cover skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes in the stock until almost tender, about 15 minutes, depending upon the size of the potatoes. Remove the lid pop each potato using a ladle or large spoon, creating a small crack in each, but do not smash. Allow the potatoes to absorb the remaining liquid and brown on each side. Sprinkle the parmesan over the top of the potatoes and return the lid to the pan. Let sit, without the burner on for 2-3 minutes while the parmesan "melts". Remove the potatoes from the skillet and place onto a serving platter, garnished with the parsley.

All the flavor absorbs right into the potato. No reason to add any other toppings.

Original recipe posted here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/yukon-gold-potatoes-jacques-pepin-style-recipe/index.html

Dude! It’s Friday

2011-11-17T16:54:00.000+11:00

Happy Friday Litabells fans! Are you ready to see the latest release from Lita? You may think you recognize this one, but this kit has been revamped! Doesn’t it look pretty in that Scrap Orchard packaging? I think so! Introducing the new and improved Dude kit from Litabells, exclusively at Scrap Orchard.

As always you can snag the grungy goodness for 20% off this weekend only. Don’t miss out on the chance to save some cash on a sweet addition to your digi stash.

Lita’s Belles had a fantastic time playing with the supercharged version of Dude. Have a look at their incredible work!

I know you love this kit and hope you entered for a chance to win it over at Scrap Orchard. Get over there and see if you won it! Go!!!

Celebrating Button Day!

2011-11-16T00:01:00.000+11:00

I bet you didn't even know there was such a thing as BUTTON DAY, did you? Neither did I until I was searching wacky holidays and came across this one, on the 16th of November. Now I know there's DSD and iNSD, but seriously, I think we should all celebrate button day too, after all as scrappers buttons are super fun and cool!

I found some neat buttons in these kits of Lita's:

And check out these cool layouts with neat button uses that I found in Lita's gallery at Scrap Orchard - all linked for credits.

By scrapingramma

By mom2twoangels

By rachnmaddie

By Patti McCarthy

So go out today and celebrate buttons! If you do a page with buttons on it, we'd love if you'd link us up in the comments so we can leave you some love.

Sneak Peek

2011-11-15T15:14:00.000+11:00

I hope you all are having a terrific week so far. Today I am popping in to show you a sneak peek of a new arrival to Litabell’s exclusive Scrap Orchard store.

For a chance to win this kit follow me over to the hopping forum at Scrap Orchard.

Good luck!!

Pintrest Pick

2011-11-14T11:30:00.000+11:00

Hello, CTM Vicky here with a Pintrest Pick for you !!

Christmas is fast approaching, and I've been thinking in advance of the photos I might like to take for my Christmas 2012 pages.

Not just of Christmas morning and the days festivities but also the traditions and happenings leading up to the big day xx

Pintrest was my 1st port of call !!

I found this wonderful Photo Checklist, and here is my "Pin" of it

You can download a PDF copy on the Orginal Blog Post from "Simple as that"

Some of my Favourites were :

Opening the Advent Calendar

Christmas Baking

Kids writing Christmas Cards

Santa's Milk and Cookies

Close up of the tree decorations

Kissing under the Mistletoe

I hope this post has inspired you to think ahead for your scrapbook pages this Christmas.

If it all seems to early, just bookmark this page - or "Pin" it to Pintrest LOL

If you have started the search for some festive kits, look no further

Lita has this awesome collab with Captivated Visions at Scrap Orchard right now !!

Christmas Blessings

Here are some inspiration pages from the team xx

Thank you for joining me today xx

Beef Dip Sandwiches

2011-11-12T07:00:00.006+11:00

Hi everyone! Jan here today and so excited to be posting on Lita's blog again. I hope everyone got some fabulous DSD goodies last weekend and was able to join in all the fun! It seems like inside things are becoming more the thing to do around my part of the world as the weather is getting colder and the snow is starting to fall. One of the things that I like to do around this time of year is to find new warm and hearty dinner ideas. But being a working mom, I also like things that are fast and easy!! So today I thought I would share one of the newest things I've found to cook that my family LOVES - Beef Dip Sandwiches - made in the crock pot/slow cooker. I found this recipe on Pinterest and have made them several times since. They are always a big hit!!

Image is linked to the original recipe at The Country Cook for credit :)

Ingredients:
3-4 lb. Beef Round Steak (or any type of beef roast)
1 packet Onion Soup Mix
1 packet Au Jus Seasoning
1 (15 oz) can of Beef Broth or Stock
½ cup water
4 slices mozzarella cheese
Sub rolls

Directions:

Put beef roast in slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine Beef broth, Onion soup mix, Au Jus seasoning and water and stir until combined. Pour mixture over beef, put cover on slow cooker and cook on low for

about 8 hours. An hour before serving, shred meat with two forks or take it out and slice thinly. Place meat back in the slow cooker for another hour.

When ready to serve, place several slices of beef on roll, add sliced mozzarella cheese and place under the broiler (or use broil option on toaster oven). Watch carefully, broil for just a couple of minutes until cheese is melted and roll is just slightly toasted.

Serve sandwich with a bit of Au Jus from the slow cooker (you may want to strain it first).

I'm telling you, these are fabulous and easy and even great reheated for lunch the next day!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!!

Customer Spotlight - AngiePangie

2011-11-11T16:46:00.000+11:00

Athena here to bring you a customer spotlight. I was perusing the gallery at Scrap Orchard and founds some fabulous layouts from digi-scrapper AngiePangie. So I decided to interview her. The thing that surprised me was that she has only been digi-scrapping for 3 months. You would never guess it by these layouts!

What is your favorite Litabelles kit?
Flutterby Deux. It's such a pretty, sophisticated kit and I love the colour combo (they were my wedding colours! :D).
How long have you been scrapping?
I've been paper scrapping for a couple of years, after I made our wedding invites. I moved on to digital scrapping about three months ago during house renovations and I haven't looked back! I love it.
Who or what is your favorite subject to scrap?
My son Tristan, my husband Dan and my cat Raz, for sure. I also enjoy scrapping our trips around the world.
Where is your favorite digi hang out?
Scrap Orchard. I've been to a few other places but Scrap Orchard has been the best, by far. Everyone is so lovely there, it's an incredible environment and so much fun!
Do you like to use templates or is it a free for all?
Free for all. The only time I use templates is when I'm participating in a template challenge. I enjoy having a blank canvas and letting a layout grow through the photos, the story, the kit and my imagination.
What is your favorite LO with a Litabelles kit?

It was my first layout using Lita's kits and I'd been waiting a long time to find the perfect kit to scrap these particular photos.

And here are a few I liked from her gallery.

Using Where I Stand

Using Dancing in the Rain

Thanks so much Angie for allowing us to feature you. Your layouts are GORGEOUS!

Happy Tuesday

2011-11-09T04:41:00.001+11:00

Is anyone else still hungover from all of the iDSD madness? I know I feel strung out. Soooo, what did you get? We want to know about your fab finds for iDSD 2011.

Did you get the new My Everyday Bundle while it was on sale? Perhaps you snagged the new collaboration with Captivated Visions - Christmas Blessings.

Show us your pages with Lita's goodies. Link us up here or you can post your pages in Lita's gallery at Scrap Orchard so that your fabulous works are not missed. Oh before I go I did want to offer you a sneak this week, but have no image for you, only words to let you know that what is coming is worthy of your attention. Stay tuned for the reveal on Friday.

Falling Blog Freebie

2011-11-07T11:30:00.001+11:00

Hi Everyone,

Ok so who has a DSD hangover ?? WOW what a fun weekend !! Hope you enjoyed the fun and games from Lita and her CT, we had a blast, and winners of all games and contests should either already know or will find out today !!

I wanted to keep the festivities flowing today, so I have a cute little Journal Spot freebie for you. I made it using the gorgeous kit "Falling" which can be found right HERE

Download your freebie HERE

Dont forget to upload your pages with Lita's goodies to her Scrap Orchard Gallery, we love to see what memories you are documenting with Lita's Kits

Hope everyone has a good week

Vicky xx

GAME ON - The Fun Zone!!

2011-11-05T20:59:00.000+11:00

As part of the DSD celebrations, Scrap Orchard is having loads of fun and games!

Vicky is hosting WIN BIG with Litabells Designs:

Every purchase over $10.00^ in Lita's Store, during DSD weekend (5th & 6th October 2011)
will be automatically entered into a draw to WIN EVERY* NEW RELEASE from Litabells Designs, for the rest of the year !!!
1 lucky winner will be announced in the linked thread on Monday 7th November 2011 and
Lita will also send the winner a PM.

(^ in one transactionin & the toal order must be $10 or more after any coupons, plum perks and other discounts are applied)
(*Excludes Collabs and CU)

Vicky is also hosting a Scavenger Hunt:

Want to win $10.00 to spend in Litabells Designs Store ??

All you have to do is take park in this fun Scavenger Hunt. Each square has part of a kit/template preview from Lita's Store and a number. Simply make a list 1-9 and write the corresponding kit/template alongside the appropriate number. Send your entry to: litabells.contest@gmail.com.

I am hosting Scrap and Win:

Scrap a page with 100% Litabells product and post in the Litabells Gallery at Scrap Orchard. Post a link to your LO in the game thread along with which Litabells product you would like to win. 3 winners will be randomly chosen to win the kit of their choice, with the winners being announced on Monday 7th of November.

Don't forget, Lita is also offering a great deal over the DSD weekend:

Hope you can come and join in the fun! And Happy DSD!!

PS. A little birdie has told me to keep an eye out on Litabell's Facebook Page over the weekend...maybe you should to!!

Happy DSD! Bundle, collab, freebies & coupon!

2011-11-03T18:41:00.001+11:00

NOTE: Freebie link has been fixed. Apologies for any inconvenience!

Hi there guys and gals. DSD is finally upon us and I cannot wait to share all the fun with you! Let's start with the good stuff first - a coupon! Scrap Orchard is 30%off store wide for the weekend, but if you want a little extra savings, use the coupon below to get an extra 10% off on top of that, saving you a total of 40% on your order!

*Please note: This coupon is not valid on in store collabs

This week I have lots of newbies in store - a jam packed bundle of goodies aswell as a festive collab with the lovely Rach of Captivated Visions. So let's get to it!

In bright, funky colours, with a wide range of elements, My Everyday was designed to help you document the everyday happenings in your life. Whether you want to record your daily routine, your family faves or even work on a P365 layout, My Everyday has everything you could need! You can click the pic to see the bundle in store, or the invidual pieces can be found via the links below.

Kit | Worn Extras | Painty Bits | Pretty Pebble Alphas

Next up is my collab with Rachel. We were feeling a little festive this week, so we decided to break out the Christmas spirit and the result is the fantastically shabby Christmas Blessings.

As an added extra, if you pick up the kit this week, you'll also receive these wonderfully worn papers free with your purchase!

Kit | Worn Papers

Now before I go, I have just a few more things to tell you....

Keep an eye on the Litabells Facebook Fan Page - a fab freebie will be posted on Saturday and you never know...we might even be handing out some random coupons!

Check out the Game On Fun Zone over at the Orchard. I've got some fun games and challenges lined up for you with great prizes too - including the chance to win all my new releases fro the rest of 2011! These games will be posted on Friday November 4th, so get ready to have some fun ladies!

The winner of this weeks sneak peek giveaway is….joelsgirl. Congratulations! Please contact Lita using the contact tab above to collect your prize!

Finally, I have a sweet alpha set freebie to share with you all! This is a great little basics set to compliment just about any creation!

DOWNLOAD HERE

Ok, are you exhausted after reading all that?! I hope not. It's DSD baby - we got some partying to do! Pull up a chair, grab a drink and get comfy folks - it's time to get scrappy!

Lita xo

Hybrid Tutorial - Post It Note holders

2011-11-03T09:00:00.022+11:00

Post It Note Holders

Hello! I’m Pene and today I’d like to show you a great little tutorial for a

last minute, quick, easy and beautiful gift. In about 10 minutes, and with only a few supplies, you will have a fabulous Post It Note Holder.

Supplies:

· Cardstock

· Paper Trimmer

· Scissors

· Scorer

· Ruler

· Distressing ink and sponge

· Double sided tape

· Foam tape/Dimensionals

· Flowers, ribbon, bling – whatever tickles your fancy from your stash

· Digital Kit - I used Where I Stand by Litabells Designs, available at Scrap Orchard.

Step One.

I created an A4 sized document in Photoshop Elements 6.0 and made a rectangle using the Rectangle Tool measuring 17cms wide and 8cms tall. I clipped the blue spotted patterned paper to this rectangle to make the background piece for the holder. I also made a square measuring 7.5cms x 7.5cms for the front of the holder, and clipped the aqua paper to it. Using the 7.5cm x 7.5cm square, I resized a wordstrip, tag and flower elements from the kit to embellish the front of the holder. I then printed this on A4 white cardstock. To continue the patterned paper inside the holder as well, I turned my cardstock over and printed the cross hatched pattern paper, giving me a perfectly matched double sided piece of cardstock for the holder.

Step Two.

Using a paper trimmer, I cut out the rectangle and square pieces of cardstock, and using scissors, then cut out the wordstrip, flowers and tag. I used a sponge and distressing ink to ink all the edges of all the pieces, as this gives a better looking edge than plain white and adds some depth. I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Brown Corduroy.

Step Three.

Taking the rectangle of cardstock, use your ruler to measure 8cms in from the left, mark and score. Do the same from the right, leaving you a spine 1cm wide. I used a piece of ribbon measuring 50cms to close the holder. Depending if you want to tie a bow, or a knot, vary this length accordingly. Use double sided tape to stick the ribbon across the whole rectangle piece, leaving the ends free to be tied.

Step Four.

Using double sided tape, I stuck the square of aqua patterned paper to the front of the holder. I used some twine to attach the tag to the flower, punching a small hole for the twine to pass through. I left the twine longer at the ends and then trimmed it to size so it peeked out from the top of the flower. I used doublesided tape to stick down the wordstrip, and dimensionals to stick the flower elements on for a bit of pop. You could use anything in your stash to decorate the front; bling, buttons, glitter etc.

Step Seven.

The last step is to stick half a pad of post it notes to the inside of the holder, then tie the ribbon to close it.

So there you have it, a quick and easy project with a stunning result!

Cheers,

Pene

Sneak Peek Time and You Can Win It!

2011-11-01T17:06:00.001+11:00

Are you ready for a shopping extravaganza? International Digital Scrapbook Day is sneaking up fast. I am so excited about what is in store. Lita has been busy gearing up for the iDSD “sale”abration. A little birdie told me that there is a ton of fun in store for the upcoming weekend. You don’t want to miss it. I’m here to show you just a little peek of what Lita has in store for this week. There is so much more. Don’t forget to come back by on Friday to see what Lita has up her sleeves!

Beautiful colors right? Want a chance to win it? Let’s help Lita spread the word all around digi land, by posting on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog. Come back here and leave a separate comment, with links, for each method of sharing. Each share equals one entry. Good Luck!! I’ll be back on Friday to announce a winner!

One last thing. The Halloween blog train goodie can be found here.

Freebie Alert! Scrap Orchard Blog Train has left the station!

2011-10-31T15:00:00.002+11:00

NEW LINK ADDED

Howdy! Athena here to tell you about the "don't miss it" blog train from Scrap Orchard.

Scrap Orchard is celebrating Halloween by giving away lots of goodies! Don't miss your opportunity to receive some freebies from the FABULOUS Scrap Orchard Girls!

Click on the picture below to download Litabell's portion of the blog train and don't miss out on all the other freebies from other Scrap Orchard designers. Just click on the links to the other blogs. Have fun. Can't wait to see your fabulous creations in the gallery at Scrap Orchard.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Chelle: http://www.chelles-creations.com/digital-scrapbook-blog/
Kat: http://digidesignsbykat.blogspot.com/
Tracie: http://www.traciestrouddesigns.com/blog/
Lyndsay - http://www.lyndsayriches.com/
Emily: http://www.scrapsbythebrush.blogspot.com/
Kami: http://www.zigglescraps.com/
Suzy: http://suzyqscraps.com/blog/
Cheryl: http://www.fiddle-dee-deedesigns.com/
Rachel: http://blog.captivatedvisions.co.uk/
Irene: http://www.irenealexeeva.blogspot.com/
Anna: http://www.annabv.com/blog/
Lita: http://litabells.blogspot.com/ <---------- You are HERE
Laura: http://www.simply-scraps.net/
Faith: http://www.faithtrueoriginals.com/blog
Yari: http://www.jadydaystudio.com/blog/%20

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!

2011-10-30T05:58:00.000+11:00

Hey guys! Jennifer here, reporting in for my first post on Lita's blog. In my part of the world, Autumn has fully arrived, and along with that, cooler temperatures. After the nasty heat of summer, I always look forward to rich soups, hearty meals, and decadent desserts. One of my family's favorite treats is Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and I'm going to share that recipe with you today! It is super easy to make and is somewhat nutritious too!

Ingredients:
One box of Spice Cake Mix(If you can't find spice cake mix, you can use a yellow cake mix and add pumpkin pie spice to taste)
One small can pumpkin (not pie filling, pure pumpkin)
One bag of chocolate chips

(please note, in my pictures I am making a double batch, as a single batch won't last a day. My ingredient quantities are doubled)

Preheat oven to 375F. Mix together the pumpkin and the cake mix. Make sure to mix thoroughly until there are no lumps left in the batter.

Then add the chocolate chips. We like a lot of chocolate chips in ours, so I add close to an entire bag.

Mix slowly and thoroughly so that the chips are evenly distributed throughout the batter. This is a very thick batter, and you will find it hard to stir, but this step is best done by hand so not to break the chips.

Scoop the batter by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. These cookies don't spread much, so you can put them close together.

Bake in the oven for 12-20 minutes. These cookies need to be watched closely because it depends on the oven for baking time, and each batch tends to take a bit less time than the one prior. Cookies are done when you can tap them on top and it bounces back completely. Do not overbake! Let cool on the sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks until completely cooled. Store in an air tight container between layers of parchment paper. Best if eaten within one week.

I hope you enjoy one of our favorite Autumn treats!

Where I Stand Freebie!!

2011-10-29T07:00:00.001+11:00

Hi! Jan here today to bring you a freebie I made using one of my favorite Litabells Designs Kits - Where I Stand. I've used this one over and over again and I love it more all the time.

First check out the gorgeousness of this kit:

And here's my freebie! Hope you enjoy and have an awesome weekend!!

Download Here

We loves Lita's customers...

2011-10-27T00:00:00.026+11:00

Good morning, Christine here to spotlight not just a person, but many of them. Lita is an amazing designer but that is not all, she is the creator of all things Artful. If you have not checked out her website or this gallery, you need to run there right now!

Here are some amazing examples of the Art Journaling prompts Lita has provided for all of her fabulous followers through her awesome video tutorials and such. If you want more information or join in on the fun you can find all the information here

Check out these lovely creations

From Lilusmom

From Balinda

From Kami

From AmberK

I hope you enjoyed all this beautiful eye candy as much as I do...join us again soon to see what our great group has for you next time. I am sure it will be fun!!!

Pintrest Pick

2011-10-26T21:24:00.000+11:00

Hi everyone CTM Vicky here with a pick from Pintrest for you

Seriously, these posts should come with a warning, because if you didnt already know ...... Pintrest is extremely addictive !!!

I took inspiration for todays pick from Lita's Mixed Media Workshop

Playing With Paint

Playing with Paint is an online based workshop exploring various techniques and effects using acrylic paints, giving you a great starting point to creating your art journal pages and mixed media projects.

Art Journaling is something that I'm itching to start, and will be in the next month or so (watch out for those posts LOL)

So I have been browsing pintrest for some inspiration, here are just a couple of my fabulous finds xxx

My Pin

Original image can be found on Flickr by "glenda tkalac"

My Pin

Original Image can be found on the blog

A year in the Life of an Art Journal

Amazing right !!! I cant wait to get my supplies and start this new creative venture, hope this has inspired you to maybe try Art Journaling too?!

Thanks for joining me today

Vicky xx

Falling freebie!

2011-10-23T00:00:00.001+11:00

Hey everyone! Yo here, bringing you a cluster frame freebie that I made with Lita's kit Falling.

You can grab it from 4shared here. Hope you like it! Happy scrapping!!

Falling Digi/Hybrid Card

2011-10-22T06:00:00.002+11:00

Hello! It’s Pene with you today and I wanted to share a digital card that in a few easy steps turns into a gorgeous hybrid card!

When I saw Litabell’s Designs new kit Falling (available now at Scrap Orchard), I was instantly drawn to the gorgeous tree and the cute little owl and decided it would look great on a birthday card.

I made an A4 page (roughly Letter size in the US) in Photoshop Elements 6.0 and used the rectangle tool to make a 20cm wide by 15cm high shape. I clipped the creamy background paper to this shape. You can use the guides to use halve the card so that when you print it you just have to fold it in half for it to be the right size. The guides also let you put the elements etc to the right scale so it prints nicely.

I dragged the tree element to this layer, resized it and added a shadow. I used the green tape element from the kit for a grassy kind of look, again resizing and shadowing. I then dragged the owl onto the tree and resized it and did the same with the word strips. I used the text tool to add “ Have a hoot on your birthday” to the wordstrip.

If you want this to be a purely digital card that you print, you would place the owl and word strip where you want it on the front of the card, add shadows and print.

However I wanted that beautiful owl to have a bit more pop, so after I sized it I dragged it off the card to the A4 background underneath. I did the same with the wordstrips.

I printed it on Vanilla coloured cardstock, cut out the rectangle that is the card, plus the owl and wordstrip. I inked everything with Tim Holtz distress ink in Brushed Corduroy, as I think it adds some nice depth and a bit of grunge to the card.

I stuck the owl on with dimensionals so he pops out and used doubled sided tape for the wordstrips. I then used Crystal Effects (Stampin’ Up) on the owl and the word strips. This gives it a very glossy and 3D effect, almost like an epoxy sticker.

When it was dry (it takes about 30 mins), I simply folded the card in half and inked the folded edge.

I have made this into a download for you so you can make your own. You can get it here.

Cheers,

Pene xo

Newness + Winner Announced

2011-10-21T06:01:00.003+11:00

Happy Friday Litabells fans! Lita has been busy this week and there are a couple of things she would like to share with you that are new and exclusively at Scrap Orchard. Whether you are visiting a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, frolicking in the leaves, or just enjoying the cool fall weather amongst the beautiful scenery that nature has provided you are certain to fall in love with Falling. If you live in an area of the world where the colors of the trees do not change, don’t be discouraged, you will still find that the beautiful papers and elements of Falling can be used for so much more.

The Belles were inspired by all of the beauty in Falling. Aren’t they a talented bunch?

Wait! There is more. Also available for purchase in case you are in need of a little head start on your scrapping this week. We have all been there right? You have a fantastic kit and even a handful of photos selected to scrap, but there you sit just staring at the computer screen. *sigh* No worries, Lita has you covered. You can grab this fantastic duo of nicely blocked templates and take some of the stress out of getting those photos scrapped. Guess what? Lita has is nice enough to offer these templates free. That’s right, for this week Duets Volume 2 is free when you purchase Falling. Woot!

Here is a little more eye candy from the beautiful Belles.

Oh and yes, there is a winner! My hero for picking just the right number, Mr. Random, has selected one of the lucky entrants from this week. First a thanks to all of you that spread the word about Lita's designs all around digiland. It is truly appreciated! Christine E is the winner chosen for this week. Congrats Christine! Please contact Lita through the contact section in the blog header above to claim your prize! ;)

Thank you for visiting the blog this week. Have a terrific weekend.

Pinterest Pick

2011-10-20T07:00:00.002+11:00

Hey, hey everyone!! Jan here, so excited to be doing my first blog post for the awesome Lita! And to make it even better, I get to blog about one of my favorite things - Pinterest! If you haven't visited this site, you really should!! It is a wonderful place to find inspiration for so many things - recipes, crafts, home ideas, photography - you name it, you can find it on Pinterest. It's also a great place to keep track of all the fabulous things you come across when searching the web. If you're anything like me, you have a list of bookmarks a mile long, but can't ever find anything you're looking for. With Pinterest, it's as simple as pinning it to one of your boards and then you have a great visual bookmark. I have found so many neat things on Pinterest and now have a list of projects to last me a good long time, as well as recipes and awesome inspiration. Be warned: Pinning is addicting!!

So, anyway...on to the reason I am here. I get to show you my Pinterest Pick of the day!! I don't think it's too early to get started on a Christmas project...especially for me as it tends to take me a long time to complete one and this project is definitely on my list. Check out this cute decoration using old CD's

Here's another view linked to the original blog with directions (A Recovering Craft Hoarder):

What a great use for old CD's and some cute cute digi papers and fonts!! I'm really looking forward to trying this one. And make sure you check out the link at the top of the page to see what our very own Litabells has pinned :) Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!!

BeAwesome Bean Medley - Recipe

2011-10-19T00:01:00.001+11:00

Howdy, Howdy!
Loni here, to share one of my latest kitchen concoctions with you.
And Seriously Folks, if I don't say so myself...
I have genuinely been kickin' some mighty fine
derrieres in the soup department lately.

Meet my latest creation
and this week's top contender... thus far:

I love soup in the fall.
And this one is absolutely off the charts...
Beyond Awesome Good!

BeAwesome Bean Medley

Ingredients:

1 package Kielbasa (de-skinned and cubed)
1 small diced Onion
1 Minced Garlic Clove
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1 can Pinto Beans
1 can Great Northern Beans
1 can Black Beans
1 can Black Eyed Peas
1 can Italian Stewed Tomatoes
1 can Corn
1 can Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Wild Rice
2-4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce (to taste)
White Pepper, Black Pepper and Sea Salt to taste.

Preparation Instructions:

De-skin and cube sausage. Brown in a pan along with onion, oil and garlic - season to taste. Remove from heat.

In the crockpot add entire contents of all canned items (including all liquids, do not drain) : beans, tomatoes, corn and chicken broth. Stir in the cooked sausage and onion mixture. Followed by your wild rice, Worcestershire and spices. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours.

Of course I came up with this on the fly and you could just as easily prepare it on the stove top. A recipe like this is very forgiving, so don't be afraid to use what you have on hand. The real secret here is the White Pepper and the Worcestershire Sauce - don't be stingy, the flavor they add is totally BeAwesome!

Enjoy :)
Loni

I’m Sneaking Around Again

2011-10-18T16:02:00.001+11:00

I did a little sneaking around in Lita’s studio and found out that she has the sweetest fall kit coming your way this Friday. One of Lita’s loyal followers will be lucky enough to win the new kit.

Here is just a taste to tide you over until Friday. Don’t forget to stop back by for the full reveal. I’ll also announce a winner.

Are you ready to win it? Share this blog post with your friends. Post on Facebook, Twitter, or even your blog to be entered to win. Each share is an entry. Please leave a separate comment with links for each share that you have completed.

Good luck!!

Gallery Standouts 17th October 2011

2011-10-17T10:30:00.081+11:00

Morning everyone xx

CTM VickyD here to spotlight some wonderful pages found in the galleries, created with Lita's fabulous kits

Remember to upload your Layouts or Hybrid Projects to Lita's Gallery at Scrap Orchard, you may see your name up in lights right here on Lita's Blog next time there is a Gallery Standout Post!!

First up is a gorgeous page about friendship from zoebearsmom

I adore the split paper background, and the wonderful journalling. The clustering is outstanding and so is the shadow work !! fab photos too ladies !! xx

This page from melscrap also caught my eye

The wonderful bright colours and cute photo grabbed me at first, but once I read that journalling, I fell in love, such a heartfelt and wonderful page, great memory keeping !!!

last but not least is a gorgeous page from angiepangie

I adore that photo - how cute !! The layering and great title work really made this page standout the gallery and I love the placement of the paperclip, it looks so real I could reach out and grab it !!

I hope you enjoyed seeing some inspiration form Lita's Customers, feel free to go and leave these ladies some loving in the galelry, all the artists names are linked to the image in the gallery xxx

Have a wonderful week

((HUGS))

Vicky xx

Spotlight on: Let Me Tell You

2011-10-17T02:05:00.000+11:00

Hey everyone, Trina here with a kit spotlight for you. I decided to play with one of Lita's kits that I just love - Let Me Tell You, a collab with Laura Banasiak.

If also has these fantastic stacked papers that coordinate!

This is what I came up with, for Scrap Orchard's Member Spotlight template challenge this month.

I found some gorgeous layouts in the gallery using this kit as well, here are my favorites (linked to the gallery for full credits):

Stay in Touch by Athena

Letters to You by VickyD

Still Friends by rptoose

Fun by snaggle75

16 Again by Caits

So what are you waiting for? If you don't already have it, go snag Let Me Tell You, right now! It'd be great for some Sunday scrapping!

Freebie Alert!

2011-10-16T14:08:00.003+11:00

Hi all, Athena here to give you a little freebie made with Lita's kit Where I stand. I just love this kit. The color combination is fabulous and the word strips are perfect. So go ahead and give the frame cluster a try and why you are at don't forget to pick up the full kit at Scrap Orchard for 30% off using the coupon that was posted right here yesterday, but hurry the coupon is only good through tomorrow!
Click here to download.

And here is a layout I did using the cluster.

A Little Fun on Friday

2011-10-14T14:43:00.003+11:00

Happy Friday Litabells fans! We are so glad you are reading today. We are happy that you have stopped by the blog today. I wanted to talk a little bit today about versatility in a kit. We all want to get more use out of our digi stash. One way to do that is to take a kit that is themed and use it outside of the theme that was intended. A great example would be to use a school themed kit to create a page that was not related to school. Another example would be this great kit from Litabells – Bad Attitude. The name of this kit puts you in mind of the not so wonderful moments in life, but if you look further at the colors (black, orange, and even the purple) of the kit you can imagine creating a Halloween themed page or even something fall-ish. So take a look at your digi stash and see if you can’t stretch it a bit further. If you don’t have Bad Attitude already in your stash, then keep reading.
Psssst: There is a freebie that coordinates here.

In lieu of a new release today Lita is offering a 30% off coupon (good for only one use) exclusively to her faithful blog readers. That’s right! Receive 30% off anything in Lita’s store this weekend only. The great part is that there is no minimum purchase! It’s simple… load up your cart, enter the coupon code save30LBELLS and the discount will appear. So what are you waiting for? Get on over there and start shopping.

Oh! Before I head out to do the family thing for the weekend, I want to share one more thing with you. Lita is featured on the Scrap Orchard blog as part of the Mixed Media Monday. WOOT! We are so excited. Check out the blog post for more information about Art Journaling and you can even pick up a coupon to check out one of the online classes – Playing with Paint. I am quite new to Art Journaling and I am so happy to have the Artful Fancies classes. I have learned so much already. Check it our for yourself and let’s get messy together!

2011-10-13T02:52:00.000+11:00

It's freebie time...the ladies here at Litabells Designs have all teamed up to bring you a month of really exciting, fun stuff and I am here to bring you the first of many of those things. I am starting the month (a little late) off with a little freebie from one of my favorite kits of Lita's Bad Attitude. It is just a little something to thank all of you for your continued support, I hope you enjoy it and please feel free to browse Lita's store over at Scrap Orchard for all of her amazing designs.

You can grab it here

Please stop back and see what we have in store for you tomorrow, I am certain it will be great.

Christine

It Looks Like Rain

2011-10-07T14:42:00.000+11:00

Don’t let a little rain get you down. Instead jump into the puddles with both feet and have a good time. Let the moments in the rain put a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Today is the release of a brand spanking new collaboration from Litabells and Jenn Barrette – Dancing in the Rain. This music inspired rainy day collection is sure to remind you of some happy times in your life. Get those memories scrapped with Dancing in the Rain.

Dancing in the Rain is 20% off through the entire weekend. Be sure and grab this collaboration while it is discounted. You will not be sorry that you did.

Of course Lita’s Belles had a wonderful time playing with Dancing in the Rain. If you look closely you will notice that Lita carved out a little time to scrap as well!

Oh yes and before I go, we do have one lucky winner that is sure to be dancing once she reads that she is the winner of Dancing in the Rain.

The winner is………………….

ana_carol

Ana, please contact Lita and she will get a coupon to you shortly.

Thank you all for spreading the word about Lita’s fabulous designs. Have a terrific weekend.

Dropping by to share a Peek

2011-10-04T15:45:00.001+11:00

I’m a bit early this week, but couldn’t resist sneaking in here to show you what is new from Lita. It is actually a collaboration with one of her design idols! True statement!

Do you want to win this collaboration? Share this blog post with your friends. Post on Facebook, Twitter, or even you blog to be entered to win. Please leave a separate comment letting us know which additional entries you have completed. I’ll be back on Friday with the full reveal and to announce a winner.

Good luck!!

It's Finally Friday

2011-09-30T14:51:00.000+10:00

I could hardly contain myself! I am so excited that Friday is finally here. First, I must tell you about the collaboration mania going on this week. That’s right, not one, but two collabs!! First I want to share with you the revamped Not Fit For Public collaboration from the dynamic duo of Litabells and Laura Banasiak. You may think you recognize this collection, but it has been amped up and you are going to love it!

Guess what? Not only is this kit on sale for 20% off for the weekend, but for a limited time when you will get these gorgeous stacked papers FREE with purchase! FREE!! Isn’t that the best price?

Now, a little inspiration from Lita’s Belles. Have a look at their fabulous work .

My Happy Place, from the combined genius of Litabells and Captivated Visions, has made its way into Lita’s Scrap Orchard store. For a limited time you will receive a set of overlays FREE with purchase.

The Belle’s rocked this one out of the park. Be inspired by their amazing talent.

Okay now on to the exciting news that I was talking about. Oh yes, there is still more. Today is a super busy day. Today, is the start of Lita’s Mixed Media Workshop – Playing with Paint. Hop on over to the store to find out more. Also, stay tuned to the blog to find out more info about the workshop!

Before I go I would like to announce the winners this week. Thank you to everyone that played along and as always thank you so much for sharing the word about Litabells Designs. The winners are:

Ana C, Michelle H, Scrappin Gramma

Congrats! Please use the contact button above to get your coupons ladies!

That’s a wrap! Now go forth and scrap!

It’s a BIG Deal

2011-09-27T15:45:00.005+10:00

It’s sneak peek time and I’m here today to offer you not one, not two, but THREE different fabulous products to win!! That’s right, there will be three things in Lita’s store on Friday, September 30th. THIS IS HUGE!! Don’t miss the chance to win your choice of one of these!
First up, you have a chance to win the fabulous collab from Litabells and Captivated Visions – My Happy Place. Wanna know what makes this collab fab? I mean aside from the fact that this is a combination of brilliance between two fantastic designers. Not only will you be getting the fantastic collab, but you will also be getting the overlays which will be offered free with purchase of My Happy Place.

Next, you have the chance to win a revamped collection from Litabells and Laura Banasiak – Not Fit for Public. It was fantastic before but has been supercharged like only this dynamic duo can!

Finally, the long awaited start of the Mixed Media Workshop with Litabells has arrived and you have the opportunity to play with paint too!

Now for the details on how to win. First, take a look at the previews and decide which of these you would like to add to your digi stash, or if you'd liek to join the class. Let’s spread the word about this amazing offer all around digi land, by posting on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog. Come back here and leave a separate comment, with links, for each method of sharing. Each share equals one entry. Don’t forget to choose what you want to win when you comment.
Good Luck!! I’ll be back on Friday to announce the winners as well as share with you some eye candy from Lita’s fabulous Belles and of course more information on the latest happenings, including the full reveal. Now go forth and share the love! Have a terrific day!!

She’s Got a Bad Attitude and I know You’re Going To Like It

2011-09-23T15:17:00.002+10:00

That’s right. Lita has got a Bad Attitude! A Bad Attitude in a good way. It’s the completely revamped Bad Attitude available now exclusively at Scrap Orchard. We often focus on documenting the good times, but I have found that it is quite therapeutic to include the bad times too. We all have bad days. We have encountered the unruly teen, the toddler meltdowns, the bad breakups. Bad Attitude is perfect for those not so glorious moments in our lives.

If you snag Bad Attitude this weekend you will get this new set of painty bits for FREE! (The paint bits will automatically appear in your cart when you grab the kit.) Hurry! The Free With Purchase Offer is only available for one week.

Have a look at some eye candy from the Creative Belles.

Now go forth and scrap about the bad times too! Before I go, we paid a visit to Random.org and let Mr. Random do his magic and came up with a winner for this week’s release. Drumroll please…
The WINNER is……………………………

wait for it…………………………

wait for it………………………………

you’re still with me right?

The winner is

CRYSTAL

Congrats Crystal. Please click on the contact button in the blog header and Lita will end a coupon your way. (offer expires in seven days)

Thanks for dropping by the blog today! Have a great weekend.

Sneak Peek and a chance to win

2011-09-21T00:50:00.001+10:00

Hello everyone. I am excited to share this week’s sneak with you. This is but a morsel of what will be available on Friday.

Of course you will have a chance to win this little gem. All you have to do is spread the word. That’s right… share it on facebook, blog it, tweet it. Be sure and link us up in the comments and you will be entered to win. Be sure and come back by the blog on Friday as I will have the full reveal and I’ll let random.org pick a winner!! Good Luck!

F-f-f-f-freebie!

2011-09-19T13:10:00.001+10:00

Hi guys! It’s been way too long since my last freebie post, so I decided to whip up a little something for you all!

.: download here :.

I hope you have fun with it, and be sure to link me up to your creations!

Happy scrapping!

Lita xo

Flutterby Friday–Winner Announced

2011-09-16T06:06:00.000+10:00

It’s finally Friday. I am excited to reveal this kit from the fabulous Litabells Designs. Have a look at the fantastic Flutterby Deux. If this kit is not already in your stash, now is the time to grab it. Keep reading to find out how to get a new set of templates free – for a limited time.

Plus, for one week only you can get the brand new Duets Templates FREE when you purchase Flutterby Deux.

Have a look at this eye candy courtesy of the creative team. If this isn’t enough to inspire you visit Lita’s Facebook page for even more pages created with Flutterby.

Oh, before I go, let me announce the winner for this week.

Larissa Pavei

Congrats to you Larissa. Please give myself or Lita a shout and we will get a coupon to you as soon as possible.

That’s a wrap everyone! Have a fantastic weekend.

Sneak Peek–Win Win Win

2011-09-14T23:53:00.000+10:00

Hello! Hello! It’s time again for another sneak peek. You may recognize this kit. It is a re-release of a fluttery favorite. A little birdie told me there is a brand new Free With Purchase goodie that is included.

Want a chance to win it? Spread the word around digiland and you can win! Blog it! Tweet it! Share it on Facebook. Link us up here in the comments and I’ll be back on Friday for the full reveal (including the details on the FWP) and to announce a winner!

Where I Stand + Winner Announced

2011-09-09T01:33:00.001+10:00

It’s that time and boy do we have a ton of stuff to share with you today. I say “we” as if I can take any of the credit. Let me assure you Lita is the magic behind the design, I just get to share it with all of you out there in digiland! Today, Where I Stand is available in Lita’s store. The colors in this kit are fantastic. I just adore the blues and yellows in this kit. Just Gorgeous!!

Oh! Check out this free with purchase alpha set.
Here is a little eye candy to give you an idea of what you can do with this fabulous kit. Didn’t I tell you the colors were amazing?

Lita has been at it again. This week she has repackaged another set of templates. Take a look at Head Start Volumes 5 to 8, which you can purchase individually or scroll down a bit to snag these in a bundle and save big.
Head Start Volume 5

Head Start Volume 6

Head Start Volume 7

Head Start Volume 8

If you are a template junkie and adore Lita’s templates like I do, then you will want to save some time and some cash and grab the bundle! Head Start the Bundle (includes Volumes 5 to 8)

The team had a great time putting these templates to good use!

If you have made it this far, thank you for hanging in there! We love our Lita fans! You are no doubt in search of the name of the winner. You didn’t think that I had forgotten about the giveaway did you? I am thrilled to announce that the winner is…

Congrats to Brynn Marie!

Brynn, please contact Lita (or myself) and we will get a coupon to you shortly. Thank you all so much for spreading the word about Lita'bells Designs. It is very much appreciated! Okay, that’s a wrap!! Have a fabulous weekend!

Sneak Peek–Want to Win It?

2011-09-07T16:30:00.001+10:00

It’s time again for a sneak peek. I am so excited to show you just a smidge of what Lita has been behind the scenes creating. The colors are fantastic as well as all of the goodies inside.

So, do you want a chance to win it?? Share this blog post all over digi land. Come back here and link us up with your shares (facebook post, tweet, blog post). Each share is a separate entry for a chance to win the kit. I’ll be back on Friday with the fabulous full reveal and I’ll also announce the winner.

Thanks for dropping in! I’ll see ya back here on Friday!

Let Me Tell You

2011-09-01T14:30:00.001+10:00

Before I begin with the newness from today I want to remind you of the Summer Rewind Sale going on right now at Scrap Orchard.

Happy Friday everyone! It's that time. Not only are we starting a new month but there are a ton of new products in Lita's store today. First up is a wonderful new collaboration with Laura Banasiak. Are you a letter writer? A list maker? A note keeper? Maybe you are a poet, or a daily journalist. Let Me Tell You is jam packed with all things wordy!

For a limited time you will get this great set of stacked papers FREE with the purchase of the kit! (Note: The stacked papers are automatically included in the download when the kit is purchased.)

Here is a little eye candy to help you get your scrap on! The team rocked this collab as they tend to do with anything Lita creates!

There were seriously so many fantastic pages created with this collaboration. To see them all visit Lita’s gallery at Scrap Orchard or you can see them on Facebook.

You might think that would be enough for today, but wait! There is more! In case the fabulous pages above didn't help spark your mojo, Lita has just the thing to fix you up! The Head Start series of templates have found their way to the Orchard. That's right Head Start Volumes 1 through 4 are now available in the store. You can purchase these template packs separately or grab the bundle and save a bundle!

Head Start Volume 1

Head Start Volume 2

Head Start Volume 3

Head Start Volume 4

Head Start Volume 1 To 4 Bundle

Here are some examples of what you can create with a little Head Start!

One more thing before I go. Lita would love for you to join her in her art adventure. So get over to the Artful Fancies forum at Scrap Orchard and check it out!
Thanks for visiting the blog today! Have a great weekend! That’s a wrap!

Sneak Peek Time

2011-08-31T06:01:00.000+10:00

It is time for another sneak peek. Today is the last day of September. YIPES! What happened to August? Aside from the heat, the time really did fly. September is like a fresh start. A new month, a new store for Lita, and of course a new release! Let me tell you, this is one collaboration you don’t want to miss. Lita has partnered up with Laura Banasiak and here is just a peek of what it looks like.

Be sure and come back on Friday for the full reveal!

Litabells Designs is now at Scrap Orchard!

2011-08-25T15:14:00.001+10:00

I am so excited to finally announce that I am now an Orchard Girl! Squeeee! Scrap Orchard was my first digi home, and to be asked to join the team here is a dream come true :D I have a bunch to tell you so brace yourselves for a mighty big post!
I'll be filling my store up each week, and to start with I have a fab art journalling bundle, aswell as a vintage inspired school kit.

Art journalling is really big right now, and it is a huge part of my life. I create to relax, to have fun, even as a therapy of sorts. Not everyone wants to get messy like I do though, so this is where Art Is My Comfort can help you. All the fun of art journalling, with zero mess!
Each piece is available seperately, and I've also bundled it all up and you can snag the lot at 25% off HERE!

Preserve your childs school time memories with this vintage inspired, school themed kit. Purchase Learning Curve before September 2nd and you'll receive the matching Flash Card alpha free!

My CT have created some amazing layouts to inspire you! For even more fab examples, check out the listings in store.

Ok, I think I need a nap after this mammoth post - sheesh! If you've stayed with me this far, thanks! hehehe I hope to see you all around the Orchard soon!
Happy scrapping!
Lita xo

Closing Sale!

2011-08-19T13:13:00.001+10:00

The time has come for me to move on from The Digichick. I have been given an amazing opportunity to combine my love of digi design with my passion for art and I just couldn't pass it up!
My store at TDC will close on Wednesday, and until then everything in store is 50% off! Please note - the discount will show up at checkout.
If you'd like to keep up to date with my new adventure, be sure to check out my BLOG, or check out my FACEBOOK page.
Stay tuned for details - I can't wait to share it all with you!

Lita xo

Some BIG News is coming soon!!

2011-08-18T19:00:00.000+10:00

There is nothing new in the store this week. Sadly Lita has made the decision to close her store at The Digi Chick at the end of the month. No worries! Lita is super busy behind the scenes cooking up something fabulous for you! Stay tuned for an update of epic proportions coming soon! It'll knock your socks off!! Don't miss the announcement... Stay current on all things Lita! You can keep in touch by subscribing to the Blog, and the Newsletter, or by liking the Facebook fan page. You can also get updates on Twitter. Thanks for stopping by! Have a terrific day!

Learning Curve

2011-08-11T00:01:00.000+10:00

It's here just in time for school to start! Learning Curve is brand new in Lita's store today. Dig out those school photos, knock the dust off of them and get them scrapped.

You know I cannot leave without showing you some eye candy from the creative team. If you are ever in need of some inspiration these ladies have the fix.

Thanks for visiting the blog today! Have fun scrapping!

Sneak Peek - A Little Tardy this Week

2011-08-10T15:30:00.001+10:00

Apologies to you all waiting patiently to see what Lita is up to this week. I have a sneak peek to share with you that will give you just a taste of what is to come.

Thanks for visiting the blog today and don't forget to come back tomorrow for the full reveal!

Could You Use a Head Start?

2011-08-04T16:05:00.000+10:00

Hello Litabells fans. Lita is having some computer issues that are being sorted out. She will be back with new stuff just as soon as she is able. So be sure and keep your eyes peeled for the next sneak peek!

We all have times when our mojo goes on hiatus. One of the things that I turn to most often when I am in a rut is templates. Lita has a series of templates in her store that will get your creative juices flowing and help you get those pages completed in record time.

Let’s take a moment to review just a few of the Head Start Series.

I wouldn't leave without offering you a little eye candy in the form of team inspiration.

Jan created this page using Moments and Head Start Volume 6.

Yolanda created this sweet page also using Moments but with Head Start Volume 8.

Vicky used Art is my Comfort and Head Start Volume 7 to create this fantastic page.

Thanks for visiting the blog today. I hope this gives you some inspiration to create a bundle of pages! Have a terrific day!

A Little Artsy Sale

2011-07-29T01:34:00.000+10:00

Ask and you shall receive. Earlier this week I posted that instead of a new release this week there would be a sale! Thursday is here and it's time to save some money. For today only you can grab Art is my Comfort at a 25% discount.

Happy Scrapping!
Thank you so much for stopping by the blog! Have a fantastic day!

A Little Mischief

2011-07-26T15:48:00.000+10:00

Pssst! A little birdie told me that our fabulous designer Lita is going to be away from the store this Thursday! So I was thinking while she was away, I would sneak into the store and have a little fun! Are you with me? I thought it would be fun to sneak in a little sale. There are some yummy goodies in her store to choose from. I am real fond of templates, like Head Start Volume 1. Maybe a template set would be a great choice?

Maybe a kit? Lita does have some gorgeous kits in her store. One of my favs... Blush.

Or Sunset Blues?

It is just too hard for me to decide what to put on sale. So, if you were in my cat burglar-like shoes, what would you like to see on sale? Send your friends over here too. Leave a comment in this thread with the name of the product you would like to see marked down. The product that gets the most votes will get the sale sticker smacked on it! I’m thinking if there is a pretty good response there will be a pretty good discount. **To be fair, please do not include collabs in the vote for discounts!**
Thanks for visiting the blog today. Don't tell Lita what we are up to! Now get on over to The Digi Chick and pick something out!!

Sunkissed

2011-07-21T21:01:00.001+10:00

It’s almost time for the weekend. Are you ready? I know that I am, but I must admit I am more excited about showing you the brand new collaboration from Litabells and Nicole of Sugarplum Paperie - Sunkissed. This bright colored kit will have you grabbing the sweet summer photos from your stash and scrapping in a flash!

Here is a little eye candy for you from Lita's amazing team!

Oh and before I go I wanted to announce the winner of the Sunkissed Collab..

And the winner is……Lex (mrshobbes)

Thank you for sharing Lita's sneak peek all over digi land!! Have a terrific weekend!

Sneak Peek Time with a Chance to Win

2011-07-20T12:50:00.000+10:00

It’s sneak peek time! Litabells has a brand new collab coming this Thursday to The Digi Chick. This summer beauty is worth the wait, so don't forget to come back on Thursday for the full reveal. Here is the sneak!

Isn’t it gorgeous? You can win it… all you have to do is share this post with the world! Hee! Hee! Tweet this post, share a link on Facebook, and/or blog about it. Each post is a chance to win. Leave a comment here for each task you complete and I’ll be back on Thursday to select a winner.

Good Luck!!

Flutterby + Winner Announced

2011-07-14T16:27:00.001+10:00

It's Thursday! Time for the full reveal of today's new release Flutterby - Deux. This collection is so gorgeous!

Please keep in mind that Flutterby was previously a collab, but it has been revamped. The kit is split with just Lita's parts, and extras goodies have been added.

I know you will be inspired by the brilliant pages from the team.

Oh and before I go... The winner of this kit is Whitty. Thanks for playing along and thank you for stopping by the blog today!

Sneak a Peek + Win It

2011-07-14T02:33:00.001+10:00

Hello Litabells fans. Here is a last minute sneak peek of what is to be released in Lita’s store tomorrow.

I wanted to give you all the opportunity to win this kit! What do you have to do to win? All you have to do is share this blog post with your friends. You can actually enter multiple times. To enter... Tweet it, Facebook it, and you can Blog it too! Leave a comment here for each of the things you do! I'll be back tomorrow with the full reveal and to do a random draw to choose a winner of the kit.

Good luck to all that enter!

Litabells Designs

Pinning Love - Head, Heart and Hand!

This is me Freebie

Customer Spotlight: Patti McCarthy

Art is Freedom Freebie

Flutterby Deux Quick Page

This is Me - with Shawna Clingerman

Blast from the past! (Art Is My Comfort)

Art Is Freedom

Strawberry wontons with chocolate strawberries

Feel Free to See this Sneak Peek

Check it out...

New Attitude Stacked Page Freebie

Pinning My Time Away...

New Year + a New Attitude

Hybrid Baby Bodysuit using Flutterby Deux

A Doozy of a Sneak Peek

Start your year right

Paper Crafts @ Pinterest

Handmade Freebie!!

Handmade Home + Winner Selected

Sneak Peek

The best thing I have ever ate!!

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays and a freebie

The Best Christmas Pins

You Will Love This News

Sunset Blues Quick Page Freebie!

Sneak Peek Time

Last minute?

Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

Happy Holidays....FREEBIE!

It’s All About Friendship

A Cluster Frame Freebie!!

Letter Writing Day Free'bee

Where I Stand - 2012 Calendar Freebie

Two new kits and a massive sale!

Super Easy Ham and Cheese Casserole

Folded Paper Christmas Tree

Leftover Turkey?

Christmas Blessings Blog Freebie

Dude Quick Page Freebie

Farmer’s Market is Open

Sneak Peek

Dude! It's a freebie!

CT Spotlight - Athena

Athena's version of Jacques Pepin Potatoes

Dude! It’s Friday

Celebrating Button Day!

Sneak Peek

Pintrest Pick

Beef Dip Sandwiches

Customer Spotlight - AngiePangie

Happy Tuesday

Falling Blog Freebie

GAME ON - The Fun Zone!!

Happy DSD! Bundle, collab, freebies & coupon!

NOTE: Freebie link has been fixed. Apologies for any inconvenience!

DOWNLOAD HEREOk, are you exhausted after reading all that?! I hope not. It's DSD baby - we got some partying to do! Pull up a chair, grab a drink and get comfy folks - it's time to get scrappy!

Hybrid Tutorial - Post It Note holders

Sneak Peek Time and You Can Win It!

Freebie Alert! Scrap Orchard Blog Train has left the station!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Where I Stand Freebie!!

We loves Lita's customers...

Pintrest Pick

Falling freebie!

Falling Digi/Hybrid Card

Newness + Winner Announced

Pinterest Pick

BeAwesome Bean Medley - Recipe

I’m Sneaking Around Again

Gallery Standouts 17th October 2011

Spotlight on: Let Me Tell You

Freebie Alert!

A Little Fun on Friday

It Looks Like Rain

Dropping by to share a Peek

It's Finally Friday

It’s a BIG Deal

DOWNLOAD HERE

Ok, are you exhausted after reading all that?! I hope not. It's DSD baby - we got some partying to do! Pull up a chair, grab a drink and get comfy folks - it's time to get scrappy!