New, Fab Designer

She's not new, she's just new to me. I recently discovered someone I know in real life is a designer and I have since been checking out her goodies. (Yes, Teresa, I know you too, but I knew about you!)

So, for the two people who read this, I want to introduce you to Crystal Wilkerson. She has a very full store over at 2Peas in a Bucket and recently started up shop at Jessica Sprague's place. (Which is how I found her...)

I was very eager to try some of her products, so take a look at the page I did after dinner tonight:


I love it! I used one of the versatile templates from her new "Crystal's Templates v.01" and the papers and elements are from her "Rainbow Sherbert" kit. I love the soft colors of this kit and all the blocks in the template pack!

So, what are you waiting for?? Go, check her out!

And... speaking of Jessica Sprague....

Her site is TWO and they have had a week of par-tay-ing. Lots of challenges and freebies, new designers and CT members... not to mention a new site layout... so much fun! The best part? According to me... is the PHOTO EDITING class that will start July 6th. It is free. Yeah, you heard me right. It is so incredibly easy to sign up and then you get to enjoy the class, and have have it for.ever as a resource on her site... how can you pass on this? YOU CAN'T! Go, quick, and sign up. Registration is this week only! (yes, I'm a little late filling you in on this one, but I just planned TMB's bday dinner for Sunday today, so I'm slacking in all areas right now- lol.)

Kinder Grad

"Leave the World Behind" and "In Stitches Frames" by Britt-ish Designs
Grunge frame by Jessica Sprague

I'm actually kinda proud of this page. I think it was a great idea for the LO, even if I probably saw it somewhere, sometime... I put it together today.

I'm thinking it would make a good template. If anybody is interested, let me know by leaving a comment. I don't have any journaling because I am using it for the front page for our 2009 album. Great time to start such an album, right? In the middle of the year? lol.... better late than never!!


Credits go to Britt-ish Designs for her mini kit "Yippee Skippee", her word art and the blue ribbon and paper is from her "I'm a Dreamer" kit. I seriously love all of these kits. If you didn't know already, she is one of my favorite designers. She is crazy talented.

Which brings me to my next thought. I've been discouraged as of late for my own lack of creativity. I am grateful for all the inspiration on the web! And all the brilliant people who write tutorials! And all the creative geniuses behind the templates I use constantly. I'm just glad that there are so many who are my inspiration in this hobby. I would be giving it up out of frustration without their ideas, challenges, and of course, great products.

So, although I've been discouraged lately with my own creativity.... and with the external hard drive user errors.... I think I'll keep it up. :D