Blog Award and new kit

Michelle at Crafty Scraps honored me with this award:

Michelle has a great blog and a store that is quite unique.  She offers tons of freebies and challenges.

I am passing this on to the following people that I think deserve this award:

Mary – Rejected Truth

Missy – Welcome to a Middle Aged Moms Upside Down World

Lisa – Kandy Kane Creations

Ellie- Designed By Ellie

 

I have a new kit called Lemon Berry Squeeze available HERE for only $1.75.

July is here and Sugar Mama Scraps has a new Patriotic kit in the store that is FREE with any purchase for the month of July.  Total of 28 papers and elements all Free with any purchase.  Stop by and check out the new items our designers are adding and while you’re there, check out the sales and other freebies too. 

I would like to mention that I appreciate the wonderful comments for the “Freedom” kit that I am offering on my blog available until June 30.  There have been 444 downloads and 21 wonderful and much appreciated comments.  The fun of all of this is the comments from people.  Comments make me smile and let me know that people really do appreciate the little things.  So this is just a reminder to take the time to comment on blogs that you visit.  It will make you feel good and the other person feel good too.

Latte’ Dah

Freedom FREEBIE

Life has been nothing but a dream for me since my move to Florida.  I’m getting healthier by eating right, swimming, walking and just staying active.  The people I am meeting are  nothing but the best.  I trust each and every one of them.  What a great feeling that is.   I still keep in touch with a few people from my hometown and I miss those few people, but I don’t miss anything else at all about living there.  This has so much more to offer.  A whole different laid back life style. 

Today a bunch of us girls laid by the pool.  I read a little bit too.  That is another thing I started doing is reading.  My daughter can read a Novel in a day or two.  She did get a library card and that is saving us tons of money…and I mean tons.   :)

Haven’t had much time to Digi Scrap, but I did come up with this “Freedom” kit that is a FREEBIE on my blog until June 30.  At that time it will then be available in my stores. 

“FREEDOM” has 31 total pieces. 

You can download this complete kit HERE!   (Link Expired)
You can get this kit for only $2.00 HERE!

If you make something with this kit, I would love a copy so I can show it off in my blog.  Please send it to me at Lattedah711@aol.com. 

 

Latte’ Dah

Dentist-You won’t believe this!

We’ve been in Florida since April and getting established as residents.  That means not just a drivers license and bank, but Dr’s and Dentists and all the other things that are a must in our lives.

So we found the perfect Dr. and had our physicals.  Mammogram to follow at the end of June. Ugh! Then we proceeded to the Dentist office for our first visit to establish us as new patients.  X-rays etc.  Cleanings to follow in July.  Ok, here is the part you won’t believe……………our new dentist here in FL does Botox, Juviderm/Resitlyn etc. for his patients.  OMG….what next? 

I must admit that a couple of years ago I did try a bit of Botox and I loved the results, just never kept up with it.  Maybe I can  talk hubby into it when I turn 50.  Hey, it’s not that far away.  I’ll be 46 this month.  Anyway, I can say that I would not consider getting Botox from my dentist.  It just does not seem right for some reason. On the other hand, maybe he knows better than anyone the muscles in the face and what needs to be done.  What do you think?

We have been meeting some really nice people here in our new little world.  Today we went to the pool and met Sylvia and her daughter Meagan (my daughters age) They live here. Sylvia’s has a sister Bobbie who is visiting from New York.  They hail cabs and she owns an Art Studio. Her life is like Sex in the City and yes I did tell her that.  lol.  New York sounds so exotic.  I would love to visit there someday.  We were all in the pool on this 95 Degree hot and Humid Day.  The girl talk was very fun.  Looking forward to seeing them and doing things with them soon I hope.  Did I mention I love our new life here? 

The band here last night was ‘Juice”  It was more of a Blues/Rock band.  Very upbeat.  The whole band is Dr’s (various fields) by day and their band Juice” by night.  The saxophone  player I heard was an optometrist.  How can 1 person have so many talents?  It’s so awesome to still be out at 10pm and never even think of a jacket or anything but flip flops.  Living a vacation and right on the water!  Can’t get much better than this.  I’m in heaven

I have been struggling trying to get motivated on my Digital Scrapbooking.  I made a mini kit for the July Supa Digi Kit at SDK.  Shhh….it’s not out until July but here is a peek just so you know I actually did something digi:  Not available yet, but I’ll let you know when this is ready to download.  :)

Hopefully I will get some kind of mini Freebie for you by the next time I post. 
 

Latte’ Dah

My son and pics.

My son called and asked if I could please upload the pics from graduation (from my camera) so he can put them on his Facebook.  My response was that I spent the day at the beach, came home and got ready to look at condos and then the outside band started downstairs which is an awesome place to socialize.  Being outside at night when the weather is still in the high 80's at 9pm is my kinda place. 

My daughter had a laugh at that one.  Quite the busy day they told me.  hahahaha.  Yeah, it is a lame excuse, but its also true. 

Before my move to Florida I would have uploaded the minute I got home from graduation.  Ack.....now the pressure is on. 

Here is a picture of hubby, son and me.  :) 

Here are his Senior Portraits:

It still brings tears to my eyes to know that he is no longer in HS and he is all grown up.  Well...you know what I mean.  Grown up but still my little boy forever.  Yesterday morning I called him at 7am because I just wanted to talk.  (in my defense, it was 8am here) 
Gotta love your Mommyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy  :)

 

Latte' Dah

You Tube Video that is a must see & Blog Award

 

This You Tube Video is so cool.  Gave me chills.

Julie Andrews stars @ Centraal Station Antwerpen gaat uit zijn dak!

 

I got an award from Michelle at Crafty Scraps.  "One Lovely Blog Award" 

She recently re-opened her store and added a Forum with challenges and freebies.  What talent this girl has. 

Here is the award:

 

I am passing this award to:

Debz Talkin

Kandy Kane Creations

The Queen & the Princess Designs

Designed By Ellie

Hurricane Season, Son Graduates, TWITTER and SDK FREEBIE

It is officially Hurricane Season.  Living in Florida is a Dream come true, but now I have to think about the reality of the Hurricane season and be well prepared.  Today we will be getting the necessities for this horrific possibility. 

We can only hope for the best that the weather will stay sunny, warm and just absolutely gorgeous.  Maybe the Hurricanes will pass.  Either way we will be prepared and if it gets really bad, we will have to drive inland as we live on the water.  I used to deal with snow storms and I am so happy that I don't have to deal with those or the cold weather anymore.  It is a trade off of sorts. 

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My son is an official graduate.  It was so touching to see my last child graduate.  Now they (Daughter and Son) are adults and on their own so to speak.  But...they will always be my babies and I will always be there for them.  Family is the most important thing in the world.

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I am officially on  TWITTER.  Click HERE to follow me or if you would like to see what I've been up to.  See who I am following...Not many!  I don't want to get overwhelmed with wayyyyy too much info about anyone.  :)

Twitter is...well...just blurps about whats happening at certain moments of the day.  I guess its just something to keep me occupied for the moment.

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Scrappin Digi Kreations has started the June Supa Digi Kit Freebie.  You can get this part and others as they are added throughout the month by clicking "On The House"  At the end of the month you end up with a  huge kit.  The theme for June is "June Bride" 

Here is my part:
Click on the picture to go to the store for your FREE download!

Enjoy!

 

Latte' Dah!

Summer Vacation

 Cab's Creations Tag

I will be taking a little time off to enjoy my new home,

my new life and my loving family.

No set time to return.....just a little Hiatus!  

 

Latte' Dah

Twitter

I am learning how to Twitter.  I can't believe I actually want to learn this.

My Twitter updates are in my sidebar.  If you would like updates and no I don't know how it works, click the Follow Me and I guess the updates will be sent to your e-mail address. ???  If you know the answer, please let me know.  I started following 1 person to test this and have yet to see any alert or whatever.......???

I will be getting a new phone, but have to wait another week until my contract is up and then I will be able to Twit from my phone too.  Fun or just a lot of extra work?  Either way, I'm willing to give it a try.

Click Here to see my Twitter.  (http://twitter.com/LatteDah)

Here's a screen shot of what my actual Twitter page looks like:
I pimped it out in a Coffee Theme!  :)

 

Being so busy with everything but Digi, I finally opened my program and started a new kit for the 4th.  We'll see how that goes.....time sure flies.  We are just keeping busy doing so many different things that I can't even begin to mention them. The weather is fantastic and being outdoors is a priority.  I want to enjoy every minute I can while on this earth.  :)

If anyone knows anything about Twitter that would help me out, please let me know.  :)

 

Latte' Dah

Store Changes and SDK Freebies

I started out Digi Scrapping and loving every aspect of it.  Joining the stores were fun too.  Then it became like work.  Ummmm NO!  I just want to have fun!  So, I've decided to concentrate on my store Sugar Mama Scraps and my all time favorite Scrappin Digi Kreations (which I have been neglecting and it deserves more of my time)  Ahhh...I feel so free.  :)

I mentioned awhile back that I use PSE7 and would love to learn my Photoshop Cs2.  So I will be concentrating on that also.  Maybe even get back to offering a little something here and there.  Gosh, I miss that.

Florida has been so much fun.  Today we spent the day at a Yacht Club beach.  It was so cute and quaint and yes, our tans are getting better every day.  My poor car was so hot when we left the beach.  I'm talking convertible with the AC on was the only way to go.  The steering wheel was HOT!!!!  The seats were HOT!!!!!  I love hot weather but WOW.  This is truly the Hottest I have ever seen it!  It's a love/hate thing and I would still never move back to WI. I just have to think of the cold cold did I mention cold(???) weather.Besides that, there is something to do and/or somewhere to go at all times here in FL. 

Scrappin Digi Kreations On The House theme this month is "Getaway"

Here is my part:  You can get this HERE.  Don't forget to grab all the other designers parts to
this Supa Digi Kit.

Latte' Dah

Spring Bugs Clip Art and Florida Update

I am living a dream and I don't ever want to wake up.  The sunsets are every single night and pictures do not do them justice.  I have a nice camera, but if I want to take those beautiful pictures like I've seen on The Scrappin Cop and  Debbz Talkin blogs.  I'm thinking Nikon D90.  I heard it's affordable and semi easy to use.  I am also looking for one that is not huge.  Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start.  I'm literally starting from ground 0.

Back to Florida....Naples is jaw dropping gorgeous.  We saw dolphins from the pier the other night.   The pelicans are just so cute.  Sanibel Island is well known for their shells and I went there the other day with my friends from Switzerland Andrea and Sheena.  They collected tons of shells and had to pack them to fly back home. 

I live in a condo and there is always something going on here....Yoga just started last Sat. for the first time here and it is at 9am by the pool.  I never did Yoga and gave it a try.  I'm sure it was much more fun with a light breeze by the pool than if I would have ever tried back home.  So I did it and liked (???) it.  I was so sore the next two days I could barely move.  OUCH! 

Farmers Market is also being held here on the weekends right downstairs.  I look off my balcony and see the cobble stone streets with the shops (about 40 or so including restaurants) To the right is the pool and I over look the Marina as well.  O- I Love Boats!

There is a band held outside on Tues.(Rock and Top 40), Fri. (Reggae) and Sunday afternoons.(One man band)  It is right by the outside bar that serves food as well. 

They have an ice cream shop that has Italian ice cream and I have never had better. 

I just cannot explain in words how living here is so wonderful.  I love hot weather and so far it is consistent of 90+ and sunny.  We need rain (so I hear) but I will take this for now.

Spring Bugs Clip Art: 

Spring Bugs is only $1.00 for Mothers Day only at Sugar Mama Scraps.  While you're there, take a peek at all the other items on sale.   There are over 200 items on sale now.

Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful moms out there.  Enjoy YOUR Day!

 

Latte Dah

I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged by my dear friends June and Kim. This is what I have come up with:

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To...
1. My sons graduation. 
2. The sale of my home in WI.
3. My daughter spending the summer with me in FL...
4. My anniversary with my dear hubby in July. 
5. Finding my perfect condo/home by Oct.
6. Seeing a change in my body after I started Yoga 
7. Feeling less tired and achieving some inner calm
8. The world becoming a kinder place

8 Things I did Yesterday...
1. Layed by the pool
2. Grocery Shopping
3. Digi Scrapping
4. Waited for my daughter to arrive (ho hum)
5. Dinner with my daughter
6. Unpacked daughters things into her room
7. Played WII
8. Went to bed late...as usual!! UGH!

8 Things I Wish I Could Do...
1. Pay for all my kids college so they have no worries
2. Make hubbies business life less stressful
3. Give people hope when they see none
4. Stay positive - no matter!
5. Make the sunshine!
6. Have people see through my eyes the joys I have. 
7. Change people, make them more caring and considerate of others
8. Help out a family in need.

8 Things That or Shows I have Watched...
1. Samantha Who
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Private Practice 
4. Grey's Anatomy 
5. Regis and Kelly
6. Good Morning America
7. All My Children
8. Wife Swap

Now I have to tag 8 other people and they are...drum roll please!!
If you don't have time to do this ladies, that is ok, I understand.

Debs Talkin

Hanizah EyeCandy

Scrappy Schnooks

City Gurl

Nezzi Designs

Busy Scrappin

Kandy Kane Creations

Scrappin Digi Creations

 

Latte' Dah

New Kit - Theme Park

Theme Park has fun summer elements to scrap your photos of you and your family at the county fairs and any other theme parks that have fun rides and fun food. There are 12 papers and 30 elements. Commercial Use OK.

You can get this kit at Sugar Mama Scraps.  Click on the Latte Dah Designs link to see all my products.  :)

At Sugar Mama Scraps you get a FREE kit with any purchase from any designer.  For the month of May the FREE kit is "At The Beach"  Here is a preview:

  

Hope to see you there :)

 

Latte' Dah

Spring Fever Blog Train

I am so proud to be a part of the Spring Fever Blog Train.

Here is a QP I made for this event:

Download HERE.

Here are all the others that are participating in this wonderful Spring Fever Blog Train.

Country Hollow Creations
Cancer Moon Creations
Artlor Designs
Crazed's Creations
DigiDesigns By Pamela Yates
Serenity Dezynes
Latte Dah Designs <--You Are Here!!
Colleen's Creative Scraps
Arkansas Outhouse
Designz By Lou
Northern Bird Scraps
ASwtlyreCreation
I Don't Give A Scrap
Scrapper Girl Designs
Stephs Graphx
Crafty Scraps
HutchsBaby
Angel Flowers Scraps
Created by Jill
Kolor'Scapez!
Joyfully Jimi
EMS Arts
Mystical Moocow
Chingjp Design
Digital Embellishments
S.G.Rowe Designs
Addie's Designs
TwistedScrapper / SotoCreations
Sharon Becker
Country Girl Creations
Scrappy Deesignz
Tagging Angels N Scraps
Pinky Couture Scraps
Shortcut Creations
Heartfelt Perfections
DigiLover's Addiction
Ivana
Designs by Angel
Lindas Dreams Designs
Stacey's Designs
Tickled Pink DigiScrap
WillowRaven
3+1 Scrapper
Designs By Pebbles
Blue Cat
Scrapping Kittens
Aleahs Mommy Designs
To Create Fire Designs
Patz Scrapz
Tori's Tidbits
Miggins Does Scrapsville
Foxylady
Designs by Kelly
Scrappin With Lil Ole Me
Poka Dot
Candys Treasures
Urban Mermaid Designs
SAHM Of Drama Queens
Tickle Me Pink Scraps
Jens Sweet Temptations
Wildcat Designs
KnC Scrapz
Baby Cakes Scraps

Have fun!

Designer Call

 

Florida has been keeping me so busy and I LOVE every minute of it.  Being outside and by the ocean everyday is like living a dream.  The possibilities are endless here.  I'm finally starting to relax a little bit.  I'm finding new things to do every day and am settling in.  The sunsets off my balcony every single night are the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. 

On to Sugar Mama Scraps NEWS:

Sugar Mama Scraps is having a  Designer Call:

We've also added a Clip Art Category.  Here are some previews:

Stop by and check it out.  All Clip Art is on Sale now!

 

Sugar Mama Scraps

Latte Dah  :)

Clip Art and April Showers FREEBIE

Sugar Mama Scraps now has a CLIP ART category.  All Clip ART is on SALE now! 

The designers have been adding new things every day and we have over 200 products on SALE.  I'm loving it!

 

Scrappin Digi Kreations "On The House" has my April Showers Freebie up and also all of the others that the designers created for the April Supa Digi Kit FREEBIE.

Here is a preview of my kit:

Go To Scrappin Digi Kreations to get this and all the others. 
Remember to click "On The House" for the Supa Digi Kit Freebies.

Enjoy!

Florida and a FREEBIE

I'm officially a Floridian.  :)

I made the move to Florida on April 1.  Finally the dream is coming true.  The weather is fantastic and I am so loving this whole experience.

After getting acclimated to the different driving ways such as 3 lane roads (WI is only two on the highway), there seems to be a lot of one ways ( I never went down one ways - they confuse me), the normal speed limit is 45 mph and I have yet to see someone go over that (In WI the average is 30 - 35 mph and people speed at least 10 over).  The driving is much different here but I'm so willing to learn.  Hubby had to teach me how to use my GPS.  It works - Thank god!  )- and I get to have the top down on my convertible almost full time.  Whoo Hoo! 

I got my Florida Drivers licence and a checking and savings account already. 

I have a pool and my tan is already major.  It takes me all summer to get a tan like this in WI. 

My daughter is on her way here from college to spend Easter with me.  I'm so excited about that.   We'll be going to Ft. Myers Beach which is jam packed because of Spring Break and the condo where I live has shops and outside restaurants with bands.   My son will be going with some friends for his senior spring break.  He thinks its a huge deal that he does the friend thing for his senior yr.  Well...he is 18 now.  I have to let him spread his wings. 

I haven't had much time to play around with Digi, but I tried to make a Sun with my Photoshop Cs2.  That program is still waiting for me to learn it.  Maybe when it's over 100 degrees here and I have to sit in the AC.  I'll have nothing but time to learn.  :)

 

Here is the Sun that you can download:

Click on picture of HERE for download!   Enjoy!

Latte' Dah

New Kit and a FREEBIE

I made a new kit just in time for April's rainy season.  It's called April Showers... and it is available for $3.25 At Sugar Mama Scraps.  By Latte Dah Designs

Here is a preview of my FREEBIE for you: It's a Tag that matches April Showers...

This Freebie is available at Sugar Mama Scraps.  Click the FREEBIE LINK.  You do not have to register to get any of our freebies.  However, browse our store,  you may be surprised at the things we have to offer.  There are over 200 products on sale Now!

 

Latte' Dah

Spring Paper & Pin Freebie & a Thank You!

It is Spring - Right?  Well, who would know in my neck of the woods?  It snowed again last night and once again we can't even see grass. When does it end? 

I would like to thank all of the people who e-mailed me with their good wishes and congrats for my new store Sugar Mama Scraps.   People are so kind and I hope that I make people feel as good with my comments and support as you all made me feel.

I've been working hard behind the scenes to get a nice store Newsletter together, updating the blog and adding a subscriber link to the blogs so people can stay up to date.  You never know what things might be happening in the Digi world.  I like to stay up to date on my favorite places.  :)

Hanizah has joined Sugar Mama Scraps as a Creative Team Member and she did her first two LO's with my Kit "Garden Bunnies"  How cute are these kids?

                    Garden Girl                                                   Thinking

I have a Spring Paper & Pin FREEBIE for you today.

Download HERE.

 

Latte' Dah

Sugar Mama Scraps - Membership

Sugar Mama Scraps Offers a terrific Membership Program. See sidebar in the STORE for more information.

Sugar Mama Scraps Silver Membership
5 Past Kits - $15.00

Sugar Mama Scraps Gold Membership
10 Past Kits - $25.00

Sugar Mama Scraps Diamond Membership
All Kits Available to Members in the Store - $50.00

There are several types of memberships to choose from...

All memberships last for 90 days (3 months)!

All memberships will include at least 2 new products per month!

Products will not only include kits, but alphabets, papers, embellishments and more!

Products from different designers!
(Note: All designers do not participate in the Membership program)

Announcements of news releases before they become available to the general public!

NOTE:

Silver and Gold membership will require the names of the past kits you would like to receive

Please allow 12 hours to process your order and deliver your kits

Please check your SPAM folder for message from Sugar Mama Scraps

Not all the designers participate in the membership program

Designers control which products are available to members (Products change without notice)

All Memberships are non-refundable

 

Latte' Dah

More Sugar Mama Scraps News

I have been so busy with my new store Sugar Mama Scraps and am loving every single minute of it.  I finally completed a little kit that you can get for FREE with any purchase in the store for the month of April.  It's called April Showers...  Just one purchase at Sugar Mama Scraps gives you this kit for FREE.  I hope you like it.

There is also a Membership program that I am trying to utilize and there are so many other little things that are keeping me busy.  I LOVE IT!

I am working on another kit that called April Showers too.  I started that before all of this with the new store and getting ready for Florida. 

I hope to see you at Sugar Mama Scraps.  I could use the support.  While you're there, check out the Sugar Mama Scraps blog.  I have a little give-away going on if you subscribe.  :)

Latte' Dah

Sugar Mama Scraps

Sugar Mama Scraps has a FREEBIE with every purchase in the store.  I am the new owner as of yesterday and just realized I have to get a little kit together for April.  Ack....I better get on it.  I'm thinking April Showers....

There are a couple new designers in the store and they are adding all their new products.  I see that there are some pretty good sales there too.  I'm really liking this store.  There is so much talent and so many nice designers.

I have updated the Sugar Mama Scraps Blog.  Please go and subscribe to the blog.  I will be picking a subscriber at random times and will send them a Digital Present.  The e-mail of the subscriber that I pick will be announced in the blog and you will get the update because you are a subscriber.   Lets see how fun we can make this.  Subscribe Here.

Proud New Owner of Sugar Mama Scraps

Sugar Mama Scraps

New Owner Celebration

Use Coupon Code:  CELEBRATE to get 30% off you entire order (Latte Dah Designs Only)

CELEBRATE is available March 24 through April 15.

You also get a FREE kit with any purchase in the store. 

Latte Dah Designs is delighted to announce New Ownership of Sugar Mama Scraps.

I have been with Sugar Mama Scraps since July 'o8 and feel like it is my home.

When presented with the opportunity to purchase the store, I gladly accepted.  I am looking forward to working with all of the talented designers and making this a home away from home for all of us.

I hope you will all take a look at my new store
Sugar Mama Scraps
to see all the sales, freebies and wonderful items we all have to offer.

Hope to see you there.

Garden Bunnies

My daughter is still on Spring Break in Panama Beach FL. Yesterday and today she went to MTV's Spring Break Party. (Holding My Heart) Sounds like fun but the other side is that it is so packed with spring breakers who are all drunk etc. ohhhhhhhhhh..........

This morning she called and said she was up early sitting on the balcony on the 23rd floor overlooking the OCEAN. My favorite sight ever! Beautiful.

2 weeks from today I' off to Florida myself. Looking forward to the transition. Ocean and Sunshine every day.

My newest kit - "Garden Bunnies"

48 Total Pieces & Commercial Use OK

You can get this kit right here on my blog for only $3.00

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Text on Path - FREEBIE

It was 45 and sunny today. What a nice break from the freezing weather we've been having.

Today, just me and my son who is 18 went shopping for his spring wardrobe. He is a blast to hang out with. We made it home after 9 pm and he changed into his new shoes and clothes and in a matter of minutes and he was out the door. He did say thank you and kissed me on the cheek. What a sweetie. :)

When we got home there was a bag on my front porch. Someone from my Bunco Team left me a couple of Jugs of concentrated Apple Cider. I forgot which person I had the conversation with though. I hosted the last party and its all about food and drink and we just happened to mention apple cider. Soooo...I will have to try to figure out who it was so I can thank them.

I am finally tackling my Photoshop Cs2 and having a blast. Today I learned a couple of new things and one of them was to create Text on a Path. That is something my Elements program didn't have. I love my PSE, but I really beginning to like Cs2 too. :)

FREEBIE - CU Text on Path

Download HERE

Freebie - Part #3

It's still Freezing here in the Midwest. Just can't seem to get warm. My daughter who is in college actually layed out by the pool yesterday with a bunch of her friends. Two of her close friends drove down there just today to stay with her for Spring Break. It's a 17 hr drive from here. When they leave in a week, 2 of her other friends are going there for their spring break. Sounds like a bunch of fun to me. :)

I think my son has seniorities. LOL. He just cannot wait to graduate. Today, he once again overslept. He does not hear his alarm. He's a night owl and definitely not a morning person. Such a sweetie pie and such a BOY (Boys will be Boys) at the same time. Sigh!

Part 3 of the Freebie (with no name - sorry :) is Hanging Frames on a string.

Download HERE

Latte' Dah

Adobe Photoshop Cs2 and FREEBIE #2 of 3.

I finally opened my CS2 today. I'm just scared as He-- of it. :0

I purchased a CS2 Tutorial by Sandra Adamson aka Sea Scraps "So you want to be a Designer" It is directed specifically for Cs2. It will help - I'm sure. This was purchased at Digi Scrap Warehouse

I am self taught in my PSE7. Wasn't a bit afraid of it. Now I am on a journey that will keep me on my toes for awhile. So....when I make my first element with it maybe I will share it with you. (Only if it turns out - LOL)

I'm getting ready for FLORIDA. Tanning and working out. Have to make time for that. It's 83 and SUNSHINE there and I will be in shorts as opposed to the sweats I've been wearing all Winter. Today, here is WI was -15 Wind chill when we were having our Coffee. Brrrr...

Yesterday I gave away a 3 Paper FREEBIE. It had no name - :)

Here is FREEBIE #2 of 3.

Download HERE

ENJOY!

Adobe Photoshop CS2 & a FREEBIE

The going out of business sale at Kandy Kane Creations is going very well. 50% off of all of our products is a great deal. The final day is March 31. Thank you if you made a purchase.
It made me smile.

I finally received my new program Adobe Photoshop CS2. I am downloading it as we speak. I'm actually scared to even try it. Yep...me scared to death. Ack! So I kept myself busy with my PSE7 and made a FREEBIE for you. This FREEBIE (come to think of it does not have a name) will be in a set of 3. So watch my blog the next couple of days to collect this mini.

Today's FREEBIE is Papers:

Download Here

ENJOY!

Store Closing Sale - All my items 50% OFF!

Sad to say that Kandy Kane Creations is closing its doors March 31.

All of my items (Latte Dah Designs) and kits including Commercial Use is on Sale for 50% OFF!

Hope to see you there!

Princess Diaries - On The House at SDK

This month the theme at Scrappin Digi Kreations is Princess Diaries and the girls have made some really cute mini Freebies for you.

Here is my little part that you can get when you visit SDK. Just click "On The House" and it will bring you to the Princess Diaries theme kits that you can download for Free.

I will be moving to Florida on April 1. It has been a dream of mine for quite some time. Sun, Sand and Palm Trees. Ahhhh........ I can't wait. I will be right on the water and have the marina right outside my window. I don't want to disclose the exact location, but it is far south and rarely gets chilly. That is how I live in the summer months here in WI, but summers are so short here. I'm so excited and ready for my new journey.

I have finally took the plunge and ordered the full blown version Adobe Photoshop CS2. I currently use PSE7. I love my PSE, but need to expand and get my Mojo back. I will need to study that program because to me it seems very complicated compared to my PSE.

Any tips for Adobe Photoshop CS2 would be appreciated.

Snow storm expected here in the Midwest tomorrow. 6+ more inches. UGH!

Diva - NEW CU Kit and Random Peanut Butter Facts

My newest Commercial Use Kit:

"DIVA" - 33 Total Elements and Papers - Commercial use OK

This is available on my blog for only $2.95.

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Peanut butter has been re-called because of Salmonella poisining. Now that I can't have it I crave it. Go figure.

I found some random Peanut Butter facts that I though were semi -interesting:

"Peanut Butter is great for removing crayon off of wallpaper. It won't fade the color."

"If you place a small amount of peanut butter on a boil that won't come to a head (or any white-head for that matter) and cover with a band aid overnight, it should be raised by morning." - Ooookkkkkk!

"Peanut butter is great for taking rings and age spots off of wooden furniture. Just smear on area, let stand a bit and then wipe off. Do not use fat free; only the real thing will do."

"Peanut butter (creamy) is an excellent product for removing tar from the areas on your car. Just apply to a soft cloth and rub to dissolve the tar. Remove any leftover residue with soap and water."

"Does pitch from pine trees ever get on your car? It's so hard to get off -- unless you rub peanut butter over it. Use a paper towel, rub in a circular motion and to get the peanut butter off your paint finish, just wash the area with warm sudsy water."

"Peanut butter makes a great quick fix for the hiccups. Eating 1/2 to 1 tablespoon should do the trick. Used it for years and it works every time!"

"Polish stainless steel with peanut butter. Smear a thin layer of peanut butter on the stainless steel. Let dry thoroughly and then buff out with a cloth, exactly like you would use paste wax to polish a car."

"Try rubbing peanut butter on leather furniture to get out pen marks, grease and dirt stains. Works great on leather car seats as well."

"Peanut butter is great for removing gum from shoes, shirts, and even from your hair."

Latte' Dah

Valentines SALE and a FREEBIE 4/U

My first sale. A Valentines special -14% off at Kandy Kane Creations.

Here is your FREEBIE. It's called "By The SEA"

Download HERE

ENJOY!

"Girly" - New Kit

New Kit - "Girly"

"Girly" has 28 Total elements and papers and is Commercial Use OK.

You can get this here for a special blog price of $2.75

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Don't for get to go to Scrappin Digi Kreations to get this months Mega Freebie Kit made from all of the designers. This month is Wonders of Nature. The colors will surprise you. They are bright and fun. Click "ON THE HOUSE" to get tot he Mega Kit. Remember to check out my store while you're there. :)

Here is my part. I mentioned this before, but if you don't grab it its gone at the end of the month.

Hummies World has so many great tips and awesome information. I found this new site from Hummies blog. DigiScrapFINDER If you are looking for any theme kit or element, designers are posting their things and they direct you to where you can purchase the item. No freebies are allowed on the site. I have made a few entries in the past couple of days with my newest kits. Cute site. :)

Hawaiian Vacation - Newest CU Kit

First I have to congratulate my daughter. She was accepted to her first sorority.
"Kappa Alpha Theta" This is new to Auburn University and Krista is now one of the founding members. Laura Bush and her two daughters belonged to this sorority along with so many others that we all know and recognize.

I was a little skeptical about sororities. We talked about it a lot and decided against it. Then this opportunity came up. Sounds like it is very well organized and being a founding member she will be able to bring some of her wonderful traits to the table. Congrats to Krista. :) A memory she will hold for a lifetime.

Here is a little video showing the fun. Click Here!

I am a Designer over at Kandy Kane Creations. The store set-up is awesome. There a new Forum and it is so cute. I just registered today. Hope to meet some new people who will inspire me. Go check the Forum out HERE or you can just go browse the store Kandy Kane Creations. There are some sales going on right now.

Once again, I have been dreaming about the HOT Tropical weather. So I made another Hawaiian Kit.

"Hawaiian Vacation"

"Hawaiian Vacation" has 32 total Elements and Papers. Commercial Use OK. 1 Airplane 2 Butons 1 Frame 1 Globe 1 Hawaiian Boy 3 Knotted Ropes 1 Lei 1 Piece Luggage 1 Man 6 Papers 2 Torn Papers 1 Rope 2 Stamps 1 Sun 1 Pr Sunglasses 3 Tags 1 Tiki Man 1 Woman 2 Word Art

Special Blog Price of Only$2.75

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Hawaiian Luau - New Commercial Use Kit

I thought I was thinking Spring a little too early.  We'll now I 'm already thinking not only summer, but Hot Hot tropical thoughts.  Ahhh,  Sun Sand and Palm Trees!  They are definitely my favorite elements!

I made a Commercial Use kit "Hawaiian LUAU"

This kit has a total of 36 elements. (7 of which are papers)

Special Blog price of $2.75.   Just click the button below and it will take you to Paypal.

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Please let me know if you make a LO with this kit because I would love to show it off  inmy blog.

Latte' Dah

"Shoe Fetish" New Kit and a FREEBIE

Blogger Tags: Commercial Use, Kits

Last week I had a cold that took over my whole life for over 7 days.  Hubby and son caught it too.  This winter is just so blahhhhhhh.  I couldn't even look a the computer screen.  Ouch!   I'm feeling so much better and wish there were more hours in the day.  :)

I made a kit called "SHOE FETISH"  Includes 20 Total Elements. 

This is not in my stores yet, but you can get it here on my blog for a special price of  only $2.50.  This can be used for commercial use too.  Hope you like it.

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

I also made a FREEBIE from my "BEE Happy" kit.  You can get the Freebie  HERE.

 

Here is a preview of "BEE Happy".  24 Total Elements

This can be purchased for only $2.95.  Se my blog entry about "BEE Happy" Here.

New Subscriber FREEBIE:  Once you subscribe - Freebie will be sent to you via E-mail. (SEE Sidebar)

ENJOY!

FREEBIES Anyone!

I made a FREEBIE for the Supa Digi Kit over at Scrappin Digit Kreations.

Every Month there is a theme and all of the designers make a contribution to the Supa Digi kit  When you go to Scrappin Digi Kreations, just click ON THE HOUSE and it will bring you to the huge set of freebies.

This months theme is "Wonders of Nature"  You can get it HERE Free.

Hanizah made some LO's with my kit "That's Amore"  These Lo's are so bright and cheery.

QP Sue made a couple of QP's with my newest kit "BEE Happy"  How cute are these.
You can get these two QP Freebies on Sues Blog:  Scrappy Schnooks.  Remember to leave her some love :)

ENJOY!

BEE Happy

After wishing for some better, warmer weather the sun is shining bright today. Although it is still extremely cold outside, I am bringing some flowers and spring like elements to you with a new kit called:

"BEE Happy"

6 Papers. 3 Flowers, 3 Buttons, 3 Ric Rac, 2 Bees, 2 Stitch Doodles, Stitched Stem, Fence, Grass, Sun, Frame

BEE Happy can be purchased right here on my blog for only $2.95

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Latte' Dah

My SON! A KING and Medals!

This is just a little tribute to my son.

Last night he went to the Spree Dance.  He was nominated for court.  Well....... He made 2009 Spree KING!   Way to go Joey!

I don't have pictures yet!  :(

Last weekend he went to DECA Districts and there were just about 900 students who participated.  He came in 2nd over-all.  3 medals and a Plaque.  He was in the newspaper for this too.  I'm so proud of him!

Here is a picture of him with his buddies at the ski hill:  (They snowboard)  He's the one in the black Jacket.  (Wish you could see his lime green snow pants) Joey never has a dull moment.   His life is full of friends and activities. 

Here is a collage showing off most of his senior portraits.  We had a blast ton this day.  3 1/2 hrs of just Joey time.  He was amazed at how the photos turned out.  He's typically not a poser.  :)

He is now registered for college and we still have to go through the placements tests and the orientation etc.  Whoo hoo.  I will have two kids on college.  How proud can one mom be?

My son makes me so proud.  He is genuine wonderful person.  I am honored to have someone like him in my life.  I love you JOEY!

WII FIT and a QP FREEBIE

I love my WII FIT!  It's cute but really keeps up the challenges.  No sweating involved (Big smile) just a lot of balance, techniques and challenges.

Circuit City announced they were going out of business on Friday and the sale already started Sat.  We went to see about getting my son a new laptop for his Grad present.  Nothing worth buying.  We will go to Best Buy. They have a much better selection for puters for him and wayyyyyy cooler too.  I did however get some games for my WII.  I got Shawn White (Snowboarding) and Jilliane Michaels Fitness.  Definitely not as fun as my WII FIT.  They were 20% off for the Circuit City Sale.  Dave got a WWII flying game.  I always watched my kids play their games (X-Box 260 and PS2) and tried, but cannot figure out those darn controllers and all the buttons.  WII is so easy.  The Tennis, Boxing, Bowling and Baseball are fun too.  Love 'em.

Sue aka Scrappy Schnooks made a really cute QP with my Newest Kit "That's AMORE"   Click HERE for Download or click picture.

Thanks Sue for the QP.

Heart Frame - FREEBIE

My son is all registered for College. Can this really be? Both of my kids will be in College? So far I have yet to see my own life. It is still very much focused on both kids and I'm sure until my son is well into his first year of College I will not see much of me time. I am waiting patiently. LOL. (Just kidding - I love my babies more than life itself.)

Circuit City went Bankrupt. I heard the sale starts Saturday through March 31. We will be taking advantage of the sale because we need to get my son his Laptop for graduation. I shop Circuit City quite often and I will surely miss it. I would be in more shock, but that would mean I would be in shock everyday because businesses are failing all over the place, every day. Sad but true. One business was ours.

On to the FREEBIE:

Heart Frame

Download HERE

Enjoy!

That's AMORE!

This is the 2nd day for school closings as our temps are -40 wind chill. Our school system very rarely closes even if the other hundred do close. So this must be the real deal. I haven't left the house in a couple of days. Thankfully the groceries were stocked. Some other things that happened to people in our city were water pipes freezing and power outages. I can't even begin to think of how I would handle that.

I have been busy listing some of our boating items on my hubbys E-bay account. It's really fun, but time consuming. I just started E-bay about a month ago and it is really paying off. Just yesterday I sold one of my daughters Spree dresses and a Navigational Chip for Boating. I print off the postage right on my computer and have UPS pick it up at my front door. See I don't even have to leave the house. :)

Still never heard anything back from google on my deleted blog. I have requested time and time again for help on restoring my old blog. Get this: they sent me a questionnaire on how they did with my request. WHAT??? If you want something done right, I guess you gotta do it yourself. Right? (I don't even want it back to tell you the truth) I have already made this new blog HOME.

I made a new kit called "That's AMORE!

"That's Amore" is filled with cute elements in greens and pinks. The flowers and hearts make this kit romantic or just plain fun! Commercial Use OK! 8 Papers 3 Flowers 1 Leaf 3 Frames 1 Split Frame 2 Hearts 1 Butterfly 3 Tags 4 Strings 2 Buttons

You can get this on my blog for ONLY $3.00 (Blog Price)

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Please send me anything you make with any of my items. I would love to show them off in my new blog.

SALE at SDK

I am retiring some of my products.
60% OFF at Scrappin Digi Kreations.

Autumn Sunflowers for ONLY $1.00

Click HERE

 

Just Apples - ONLY $.50

Click HERE

Christmas Essentials for ONLY $1.10

Click HERE

Kristmas Kolors - Only $1.58

Click HERE

There are more than what you see here.  

I have also added some new products in the store this week.  Stop by and and check it out.  They are %40% OFF for the first week they are in the store.

Latte' Dah

Picture IT Frames and a Heart FREEBIE

Last night I went to a Tastefully Simple Party. Mmmm it was good. The party was all about tasting everything. I ordered some things to make for a Bunco party I will be hosting in March. It is a little pricey, but just so different than the typical snack items I would normally make.

Tomorrow I will be registering my son for college.He finally decided and now the process begins. Fun Fun!

My daughter is in her first yr and is loving it. So far 4.o GPA and I'm loving that!

Schools are already cancelled for tomorrow due to the COLD weather we have. Tomorrow -45 Wind Chill.

NEW: "Picture IT" Frames

17 Negative Style Frames in different textures and colors.
3 Black Glass 3 Black Cracked 2 Silver 3 White Cracked 6 Flat Black (to create your own textures and styles) Commercial Use OK.

You can get "PICTURE IT" right here on my blog
20% Discount-ONLY $2.60

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

Here is your FREEBIE today:

Click HERE for Download. ENJOY!

Split Frames and New Blog Address

So I had a Glitche with Google gmail. I wanted to start subscribing to some yahoo groups and didn't want the hundreds of e-mails that go with it. So I made a gmail account. Well....that took over my whole system with everything I've ever done including my blog! I decided to delete the gmail account and put things they way they were. Simple and just perfect! I deleted the gmail account and when I did it also unsubscribed me from my own blog! I cannot access my blog. I have tried to write several times for help with no replies. UGH! I couldn't wait any longer and decided to make a new blog and I only had to change 1 letter in my blog address.

My new address for Scrappin A Latte' is http://lattedahdesignz.blogspot.com/

SPLIT FRAMES - 5 Styles in PSD Format. Commercial Use OK

You can get these frames right here on my blog:
Commercial Use OK - Only $3.95 for frames you can use again and again!

DIRECTIONS: Click the Buy Now Button. After Payment is accepted, you will be brought to a THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAYMENT receipt page.
CLICK..... RETURN TO MERCHANT for your download.

If you purchase these frames and make a LO with them, please send me a copy so I can show it off on my blog.

I hope the blog address change didn't affect any of my readers or inconvenience anyone. Thanks for understanding.