HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

We are just days away from Christmas and I still have so much to doooo!  At least I finished my cards today and now I just need to get them in the mail.  Hmmm...I wonder if Australia Post will deliver in time for Christmas?  

Aside from all the usual countdown to having everything done in time, I have been meaning to do another blog entry to kind of 'gather everything together'.  

I'll start with the Studio's Annual Christmas Carol Blog Hop (which you'll find below) - I apologise for the blocked download link - I have a new link now, so please try downloading again if you had trouble previously.  I love all the comments that people leave - it's so rewarding to know that your work is appreciated.  Thank you!

The Studio's Advent Calendar has a new piece each day through Christmas Eve.  Don't forget to check in each day to nab yours.  These have been created around the same palette, so you will be able to mix and match pieces from each minikit.  Enjoy!!

Next - NEW in store:

"Christmas Reflections" is a 'more-than-a-mini' that I did in conjunction with my wonderful friend, Manu, of Manu Scraps.  We both called our mini's "Christmas Reflections" and we used the same palette.  When you purchase both you'll be able to mix and match.  We also have a BONUS OFFER.

Special Limited Time Offer:

Purchase this kit AND Christmas Reflections by Manu Scraps to get these exclusive clusters FREE!

Simply email either Zesty Designs or Manu Scraps with your invoice and we'll send you the clusters* within 24 hours

*Note: This offer only applies if both items are purchased on current selling price or list price. NO points or coupons allowed to qualify for the free gift 

Here are our previews:

The BONUS:

NEW COMMERCIAL USE

I have three new paper packs releasing today.  They will be 30% off for a limited time.

RETIRING "Winter's Frost - Co-ordinated Collection" 

This collection will be 70% off until the end of the month - then it will disappear into the vault.

If you don't have this collection, now is the time to pick it up at the lowest possible price.

And lastly, just a reminder - The December Start-Up Challenge has another little freebie waiting for you!  

From my house to yours...Have a wonderful Christmas!  

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL BLOG HOP IS HERE!

It's here!!



Welcome to the Studio’s Annual Christmas Carol Blog Hop. Every year the Studio Designers gather together to “sing Christmas Carols” to all of our members, customers, fans & friends. It’s a way for us all to say Merry Christmas and a big Thank You for being so supportive. Each participating Designer has chosen a special Christmas Carol just for you and designed a cute mini freebie around it. So put on your dancing shoes & singing voices and come caroling with us. 

Remember these are free for your personal use and available for free a limited time only, please do NOT share the files with anybody nor upload to any other site or server, this would be against our terms of use (included in each zip, please read). 
If you want your friends to have a copy, send them to our blogs to get their own free copy.
Thank you!

Please note:  the download link has now expired.  This kit is now available in my store here. 

Below is the list of all the designers that are participating. If you get lost along the way, just come back here and pick up where you left off:

  The Studio 

ADB Designs 

Over the Fence Designs 

Manu Scraps 

Angel Hartline Designs 

Aimee Harrison 

Zesty Designs ← You Are Here - Link is now expired

BooLand Designs ← Your Next Stop 

butterflyDsign 

Jen Maddocks Designs 

Kim Cameron 

Prairie Song Scraps 

Benthaicreations 

Studio4 Designworks 

Wendyzine Scraps  

The Urban Fairy  

Heartstrings Scrap Art 

Berna Datema 

Sekada Designs 

Nibbles Skribbles 

Let Me Scrapbook 

Simplette Scrap and Design 

Carin Grobe Design 

PrelestnayaP Design

Summer Christmas

Do you swelter through your Christmas season?  I do.  I live in Australia's tropics and it is HOT.  I must say, I do sometimes wish I could experience the wonder of a white Christmas with lots of that white stuff that falls from the sky (and I don't mean hail.) 

Thinking of our summer being Christmastime, means celebrations in air-conditioning, or shady backyards around swimming pools and barbeques, or camping at the beach, strolling sandy beaches and surfing the waves.  Beach or backyard cricket are an 'institution', driving around looking at the Christmas lights is a 'must do' and watching 'carols by candlelight' on the tv is a tradition.  Going to church on Christmas Eve or early on Christmas morning is another 'not to be missed' event.  I love celebrating Jesus' birth - no matter what the weather or temperature!

So here today, I have my last summer Christmas kit - now available at #theStudio and 35% off for a few days.  This one joins my previous summer Christmas kits, "Beach Christmas" and "Christmas Down Under".  Here is "Backyard Christmas".  These three kits are created around the same palette so you can mix and match elements and papers. 

BACKYARD CHRISTMAS

ADVENT CALENDAR - FREE DAILY DOWNLOADS

These are awesome!!  Make sure you collect them all.


3-2-1 SALE - COMMERCIAL USE

Three products - $2 each - 1 designer = 3-2-1 SALE!!  December 12 - 15  Don't miss it!!

These are my products in this sale:

APOLOGY from #theStudio:

Our apologies for the login issues!  The good news is... our Personal Use and Commercial use stores now share ONE cart. ONE login.  The bad news is, you may need to refresh your browser, clear cookies/cache & reboot for everything to work properly.

We realize change is frustrating & we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience during our construction.  Please accept a small apology from all of us at theStudio.  Save 15% Off any purchase this weekend.  Please use coupon code: CSxDOWN15

That's it from me.  Grab some Christmas savings and have a great weekend.  I'll be back with more news you won't want to miss...s-o-o-n!! 

NEW COMMERCIAL USE PRODUCTS

I've just added two new Commercial Use/Personal Use products to my store at Nuthouse-Scraps.com

CAROLS AND HYMNS - SET 1 is my first set of photoshop brushes + .png's for those who don't use photoshop.

There are thirteen tunes - some Christmas carols and some hymn tunes.  These are great for creating backgrounds, borders and elements.  Play with blending modes - have fun!

 

This is my second new pack:  GRANDMA'S THINGS

I love these treasures from a by-gone era.  Most of these items were my great-grandmothers, grandma's or a great aunts.  These would be great in a vintage/heritage themed kit or pages plus so much more - high tea? Mother's Day? anything feminine really!

 

I love these treasures from a by-gone era -most of these items belonged to my great-grandmother, grandma and a great aunt.  Maybe something here is just what you need for a kit or layout about grand-parents or your forebears - certainly a wonderful addition to anything with a heritage or vintage theme.  - See more at: http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12_242&products_id=5746&zenid=qndqrt09h50ghp65dhkk2iejm1#sthash.VCAWHmqK.dpuf

 35% off in Hot Nuts - November 10 and 11 - get them while they're HOT!  LOL

I love these treasures from a by-gone era -most of these items belonged to my great-grandmother, grandma and a great aunt.  Maybe something here is just what you need for a kit or layout about grand-parents or your forebears - certainly a wonderful addition to anything with a heritage or vintage theme.  - See more at: http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12_242&products_id=5746&zenid=qndqrt09h50ghp65dhkk2iejm1#sthash.VCAWHmqK.dpuf

I love these treasures from a by-gone era -most of these items belonged to my great-grandmother, grandma and a great aunt.  Maybe something here is just what you need for a kit or layout about grand-parents or your forebears - certainly a wonderful addition to anything with a heritage or vintage theme.  - See more at: http://www.nuthouse-scraps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12_242&products_id=5746&zenid=qndqrt09h50ghp65dhkk2iejm1#sthash.VCAWHmqK.dpuf

SIZZLING CHRISTMAS COLLECTION + FREEBIE

My Christmas Collection is now in store at Nuthouse-Scraps.com

The Collection comprises three full size kits.

Christmas is a special time of year, no matter where in the world you are.  For some, it is celebrated in a cold sparkling white world and for others (like me) it is enjoyed in spite of intense heat and humidity, roaring bush fires, cyclones, floods or monsoonal rain.  In Australia, Christmas is a time to share a backyard barbie with family and friends, maybe head to the beach for a few days, or just enjoy the uniqueness of the festive celebrations "Down Under."

The "Sizzling Christmas Collection" includes three full size kits:  "Backyard Christmas", "Beach Christmas" and "Christmas Down Under" - all created around the same palette.  This wonderful collection is designed to work across all three kits and provides a huge array of papers and embellishments for all your Summer Christmas memories.

"Sizzling Christmas Collection" has a total of 27 12"x12" papers and 150 embellishments and all for a special 'bundle' price.

And a cluster made from the collection - FREE for you to enjoy.  Download here:

 

I hope you like my new Sizzling Christmas Collection.   Merry Christmas!