tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85641716836865087382011-04-21T14:27:06.814-07:00Digital Scrapbook Design, Digital Layout Artistry, Genealogy & Family Historian Research.Katie McClellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17062999962750374963noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8564171683686508738.post-41580565930800965852008-08-01T13:17:00.000-07:002008-08-01T13:20:25.328-07:00

Well, it has finally arrived. Please go on over to the store and take a look at everything we have for you. Truly one of the finest collections of heritage scrap digital art you will find anywhere.Everyone associated with this endeavor has worked so incredibly hard. I am putting together a thank you list to post on the site. It is truly a village when setting up a site.So, without further

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It's one week to go. I have so many ideas in my head that still haven't seen the light of day - I know that it will all get done, but geez I would like about 12 more hours in a day right now. Darn the need for sleep!Tonight I took a good long swim - it really helped clear out the cobwebs and rejuvenated my creative muse. I had forgotten how cleansing a good swim can be. The water silences

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As I prepared to announce the design team for Heritage Scrap yesterday, my insides were all filled with butterflies. This is one of the most exciting times in my life - and to have these amazing designers on board is still a bit astounding.I am so honored to have these artists share their work with this shoppe. There is so much beauty and individuality in their approach. We all look forward to

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Greetings!Well, I am taking the advice of my favorite quote by Mark Twain, "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER."I have been a genealogist and family researcher for over 10 years. I came to digital

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This kit is pure French market, shabby chic delight all wrapped up in black, pink and white! Gorgeous papers, a cute alpha pack and fun accent & embellishments come together in a playful, old fashioned hatbox inspired kit - and this kit coordinates perfectly with my Tea in Paris papers and embellishments!!/ Hatbox contains the following:

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Being a romantic Francophile at heart, I absolutely adore anything to do with the gilded age of Paris. There is nothing more gilded that the Grand Dame of all palaces, Versailles – and she is the inspiration for my two new alphas, Gilded Rose and Gilded Bleu. The Gilded Bleu set is inspired by skies painted on the ceilings within Versailles and the exquisite pale pink set, Gilded Rose,

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Greetings Artists and Scrappers!!!On May 3rd, the paper and digital scrapbooking communities will be celebrating National Scrapbooking Day. There will lots of events and sales all over the place. Join in the fun! Click on the ad below to view my shoppe at Purple Paper Flowers - we are having a HUGE 30% sale ALL weekend. In addition to my shoppe, be sure to check out all the designers.

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In a lushly decorated tea room, not far from the River Seine in Paris, a lovely girl of 18 sits having tea with her protective chaperone. It is late afternoon in the Spring of 1902. Watercolour rays of sunlight pour through the beveled glass window panes, coming to rest across the crisp linen tablecloth set with the finest silver and crystal. Her breathtaking tea gown is a gossamer blush silk

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In the process of our annual Spring clean, two long forgotten old paintings were unearthed. The first is a beautiful copy of the painting "Blue Boy" by Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788) - and the second is a beautiful rendition of "Pinkie" by Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830). I remember these paintings hanging in the hall of my childhood home and finding them evoked a memory of innocent summers

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Being the incurable romantic, nothing sets my heart aflutter more than finding delicate pieces of heirloom lace. It holds in its weave and pattern the romance and dreams of distant generations. Lace handkerchiefs are always a special find and this piece of lace still takes my breath away. To this square of gossamer, heirloom lace, I added a curvy vintage font and enhanced it an rich

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As a young girl, my grandmother's linen armoire was a source of magical adventure for me.Shelf upon shelf bursting beneath the weight of fabric, lace and trinkets. There were swaths of heavy French linen, delicate almost gossamer pieces of German and Belgium lace and small tins filled with buttons so beautiful they were more like jewelry. Whenever I stayed with her, I would always find my way to

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One of the first memories I have of my grandmother's family are the photographs that lined the bookshelf in her home. Formed of heavy, decorated cardstock, soft leather and textured linen blends, these frames held the faces that have captivated me all of my life.This collection of frames are perfect for your heritage layouts. There are 6 paper and fabric frames - two of which coordinate

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During my last visit to Paris I discovered the amazing store, Fauchon. Filled beyond belief with all array of candy, wine, cheese and endless tasty delights. While there I purchased a lovely pale pink, heart shaped tin filled with rose cream chocolates. Mmmm... So very valentiny!! I came across the box not so long ago and voila! - the inspiration for this new collection,Pink Chocolate, was

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I just love vintage valentines. They are romantic, inspiring and carry such great energy from the past. Each one tells a story and I wish I could hear them all first hand.Inspired by the colours in recent find at a vintage store, I have started a new collection entitled, Victorian Valentine.Designed around the theme of Passion, Romance and Devotion, the papers are ornate, richly romantic and

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For those who know me, they know I adore Paris. Just the idea of Paris sends my heart aflutter. It is not surprising that my Muse often presents an idea with Parisian flare. So it is with the new collection, A French Affair.While in Paris not so long ago, I came across a wonderful shoppe not far from the Eiffel Tower. Tiny and tucked away, it holds one of the exquisite collections of linen I have

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Change is always a constant in my life. It is also the bearer of unanticipated gifts and usually when the dust clears I find a blessing within.So it was over the Christmas holiday week. The store where my products were listed suddenly closed without warning. Poof! Just like that. While still stunned by its owner's actions, I was introduced to a new store and new opportunities. I am

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Thank you for your purchase!You will receive a receipt for your payment from paypal. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email from me with the download link inside. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions about your order.Regards,Kate

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I wish you much happiness and magic this holiday season!

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The other evening while perusing through some blogs, I came across a video by Chris Tomlin, "Amazing Grace". Tears welled as the song unfolded and I sat quietly for a moment, taken completely by surprise by the warm emotion that enveloped me.Now, I am not one to expose my faith or beliefs in the general arena of life. In fact, I hold them very close to my heart. I wouldn't normally have

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Greetings!!Inspired by a well worn photograph of an English garden rose found in my grandmother’s journal, Sepia Rose is the latest release in my Heritage Collection. Just like that vintage photo, the papers in this pack carry a lovely patina, soft grunge and a soft, romantic undertone. Each paper is nicely textured too. This pack also includes a beautiful rose border.Suitable for both masculine

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Greetings!!I love the fragrance of apples, cinnamon and spice that fill the air as Halloween approaches.I also enjoy visiting our local farmer's market and seeing the numerous apple varieties stacked with creative precision - shiny orbs of vibrant greens, gold and reds.Inspired by my love of cool Autumn days, fresh apples and lush velvet, I believe this richly textured kit has a lot to offer

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In the fall of 1997, my brother gave me my very first software program for managing our family history data. I believe it was Family Tree. It came with 12 cd's of databases and a wonderful background on Ellis Island - including the roll logs. I couldn't wait for the weekend to arrive so that I could bury myself in moving my research from paper to digital. Sure enough, I disappeared from

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From the time I was a small child, Autumn has always been my favorite season. It is the season of ease - life slows and the home becomes the center of life once again. The fragrance of cinnamon, apples and bread signal one to sit down with family and friends...break bread, pass some pie and relish the soft light that falls across the earth in late afternoon. It is a season I associate

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There is nowhere I would rather be than spending Summer by the Sea!Picture a romantic, quiet cottage by the sea. Framed by ancient, cascading rose vines and edged with a quaint picket fence, gently aged by the salty air. Chatty sea birds sing on the breeze as they swoop over waving sea grass and soft rolling dunes. From the white framed windows one can witness the rise and set of a brilliant

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This is the coordinating set of embellishments for the "Vintage" collection.Antique diamond hat pins, leather page clips, glass pebbles, wood buttons, personalized ribbons and soft, full bows and even a swath or two of lace. This wonderfully eclectic collection of embellishments is designed to coordinate perfectly with the "Vintage" paper pack.Designed with heritage pages in mind, I think you

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Here is my newest design set. Inspired by a vintage dress I found at a local antique store, I have pulled together sepia, black and cream in a wonderful combination of vintage texture and patterns.Part of "The Heritage Collection", "Vintage" is a set of 11 backgrounds/papers. As you can see, the aged patina will work well in both the heritage and romantic themes. This collection is licensed for

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Inspired by the history of our Declaration of Independence & Fourth of July holiday, I created this vintage patriotic themed, whimsical kit.The Fourth of July is truly the crown of summer. From the sweet smoke of BBQ to steaming ears of golden corn, we indulge in fabulous traditions of food, friendship and family. We languish on the warm sands or beneath the cool shade of the trees - anticipating

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