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It's Spring Break this week in our neck of the woods, all four boys home from school and having a great time. We all enjoy the break from schedules, homework and bedtime -- surely we'll be counting the days until summer arrives once they return to school. Share with me what your Spring Break plans are and you just might win an embellishment of your choice - check it out here.

take care,

{storytellers} deann

{page turner tuesday & 25% off new goodies}

April Fool's Fun - let me know what you have planned for tomorrow.

take care,

{storyteller} deann

{cover stories no. 8}

We are back to CDs with this week's Cover Stories and although you may not recognize the band name I am sure you know their groovy tune You, Me, and the Bourgeoisie which is featured in the current iPhone commercials.

 

Such fun colors and doodles!  Here are a few papers and a photo mask to help you capture this look.  Grab it here -->  (take me to the forum)

 Lori (who is turning into my cover stories rockstar) whipped up this incredible layout:

And I love how Courtney ran with the butterfly theme to create this stunner:

 

Don't forget to post your own creations in our gallery.  Have a great week!

{storyteller} kellie mize

{page turner tuesdays & cover stories no. 7}

I loved the brightly colored tabs on the black background of this week's Cover Stories inspiration. The flip marketing graphics are so fun and modern.

 

I thought the colored tabs would be fun on a black frame.  Grab it here -->  (take me to the forum)

 Lori created this oh-so-sweet page with it:

And designer Molly joined in the fun with this gorgeous layout:

 

Don't forget to post your own creations in our gallery.  Have a great week!

{storyteller} kellie mize

{page turner tuesdays & cover stories no. 5}

This week I'm expanding the definition of a cover to include packaging. Just check out the cool and graphic back of my son's Star Wars Legos box:

 

It was the perfect inspiration for a high tech template.  Grab it here -->  (take me to the forum)

 

I ran with the techno theme and made a layout documenting the websites I visit daily:

 

Courtney went in an entirely different direction which turned out beautifully! I just love how versatile templates are.

 

Can't wait to see what you all come up with! Don't forget to post your creation in our gallery.

{storyteller} kellie

{page turner tuesdays & cover stories no. 4}

Are you ready for another edition of Cover Stories? This week's inspiration comes from the cover of a graphic design book from Rockport Publishers. Their series of 1000 books are full of cool and modern inspiration:

How fun is this alpha?  Grab it here -->  (take me to the forum)

Estir created this monochromatic and totally groovy page about her daughter's love of puzzles:

I used the alpha to express my love for all things Target (say it with me, "Tar-jaaaaay"):

 

Kelly joined the fun with this darling page:

Enjoy and don't forget to post your creation in our gallery.

{storyteller} kellie

{page turner tuesdays & cover stories no. 3}

It's time for another edition of Cover Stories! This week's inspiration comes from the cover of the recent DVD Burn After Reading.  The multi-photo layout is just perfect for documenting an event or a week-in-the-life page.

Here's a template to get you started: (take me to the forum)

I used the inspiration to get some summer vacation pictures scrapped:

Lori used the template to create a lovely page for her 365 project.

Digi Page ProtectorsFor The Love of Art Mini
Alphabet Soup-Cardstock
Classic Cardstock-Rainbow
Beauty Mark: Winter's Night
Masquerade No 1
Uppity Birdy by beAudacious Designs

Carolee also made a project 365 layout with a fun winter feel:

Kellie's Pacific Point kit
Emily Powers Wired alpha and Experiment 13 (journal spot)
Em Merritt's Project Memories (transparent word strip)
Aud's {be} resolved - year button
2 Sisters Let It Snow 2 (snowflake) and Label It! alpha

Enjoy and please share how you used this inspiration to tell your own stories in our gallery.

{storyteller} kellie

{page turner tuesdays & cover stories no. 2}

It's time for another edition of Cover Stories! This week's inspiration comes from the cover of Real Simple magazine. It's bright, it's clean, and true to its name it's simple which is music to my time-challenged ears:

And with this template I've whipped up for you for it'll be even easier to get your own cover story out in to circulation.  :)  Click Here.

 
If you need any more encouragement, here are four amazing examples from our fabulous CT:

Layout by Julie Ann. Credits: Tizzleberry Pop

 

Layout by Lori.  Credits: Tizzleberry Pop, Bungalow Blosoms, and Title It Vol. 2

Layout by Dianne. Credits: Fancy Schmancy

Layout by Carolee.

Enjoy and please share how you used this inspiration to tell your own stories in our gallery.

{storyteller} kellie

{last hours to save big}

Our end of the year sale is just about over. Also all our individual designer promotions are wrapping up as well. Never fear, there's still time to save big and win much. check it out...

Sale ends today, Jan 4, 2009 @ 11:59:59 pm (est)

take care,

{storyteller} deann

{it's official}

Kellie's shoppe is now officially open and everything is 50% until Jan 4 @ 11:59:59 pm (est)

Don't forget, our End of the Year Sale is still going on. You'll find 50% savings throughout the shoppe, along with great special promotions from our individual artists. Also, spend $10 or more and be entered to win one of three $100 gift cards to {wst}, that's a lot of goodies!

Happy New Year and may 2009 bring you and the world much peace and happiness.

take care,

{storyteller} deann