on a stay-cation (of sorts)

Well, today's not my typical Friday post. We are actually staying at my parents' house this week while we have our wood floors refinished. (Wait 'til I get home and can post some before & after pictures!) And we were planning on only being away for a couple days, but we had them do a "third coat" thing to the floors and it increased the cure time substantially. So - what turned into a couple days away has turned into a lengthy little "stay-cation" at my mom & dad's house.

It's been really nice, I have to admit, being away from the computer, away from work, away from the norm. Scarlett has loved being here (different toys, different rooms to explore, new cupboards to pillage). And she's slowly made my parent's dog her new BFF.



It's not like we don't come here at least once a week anyway, but spending days here is a new experience for her. All we've been doing is playing, going outside, reading, and relaxing in the peace & quiet. When does that ever happen? NEVER! It's been heaven.




Plus, last night my dad stayed home with Scarlett (Josh was staying back at our house because all the windows have to stay open for it to cure faster) and me and my mom went to a chick flick! It was FUN!!

Ok, back to the point. Today I'll be doing a quick reveal of what was in my 2012 NSD Grab Bag. And of course, giving you the Show Off Slideshow. But I'll have to wait and put the NSD Grab Bag stuff into the store and to get the Show Offs their gift until Monday, when I'm home. I also had big plans to launch the May Flashback Challenge today, but that's going to have to wait 'til Monday too. I'm working from my mom's computer here and there's only so much I can do. You know?

Before I get to the reveal, I just wanted to stop and say a great big THANK YOU to everyone who made my NSD sale a success!! Sorry if this is sappy, but it means the world to me that I get to run Britt-ish Designs AND be a stay-at-home mom. And it would NOT be possible, if it weren't for you. Thank you. So very much.

Ok - here's what was in the grab bag, and what will be in the store on Monday.







Lots of fun stuff, huh? If you didn't get the chance to grab it all last week for just $3, don't worry it'll be back in the shop on Monday (at regular price).

Ok . . . let's sit back and enjoy this week's Show Off Slideshow.




Like I mentioned earlier, Show Offs will have to sit tight and wait for their gift on Monday. But I promise, it IS coming!!

Alrighty - hope you all have a very fun weekend. Thanks for being patient with me while I take an impromptu stay-cation! We should be home in the next day or two!! TTFN.

late-night speed scrap tomorrow!!

I'm hosting a late-night Disney Speed Scrap over at MouseScrappers tomorrow night!



SAT. MAY 5, 2012
11pm EST / 10pm CST / 9pm MST / 8pm PST

During the first hour, the 7 instructions will be given. Then you'll have an additional 4 hours to get your layouts completed. So you really have 5 hours total! Not a very speedy Speed Scrap - maybe we should call it a Midnight Crop!! Either way - we can call it FUN!

If you get your layout turned in on time, this is the prize you'll get:


(you may have seen me use this alpha on my Sci-Fi Dine In layout)

Join me in the MouseScrappers Chat Room or here in the Speed Scrap forum tomorrow night!! We'll be pulling a late-nighter! Woo hoo!!

limited time facebook fan freebie

Hi everybody! I've got an exclusive NSD Facebook Fan Freebie posted!! It's only going to be up through NSD weekend, so grab it while you can!




bargains galore!

Hi there! It's official: (inter)National Scrapbooking Day celebrations have begun!! And we here at Britt-ish Designs are offering our biggest discount of the year. Take 40% off STORE-WIDE May 4-6 (excluding the grab bag & bundles). After that, the discount continues at 25% off May 7-10.



As the ad says, in addition to the store-wide sale, I've got a $3 Grab Bag in the shop full of awesome brand new goodies!!

"NSD 2012 Grab Bag"



Check out what the Britt Girls & I scrapped using the new Grab Bag stuff. (And yes, these layouts pretty much give away what's hidden in the grab bag! Oh well!!)




Do we like? I hope so. You will not be disappointed in this year's grab bag!!

Ok last, but not least, make sure you stop by my Facebook page later on Friday for an exclusive fan freebie! I'll see ya 'round a lot this weekend!!

NSD sale starts tomorrow!!

As most of you probably already know, National Scrapbooking Day is this Saturday!! It's the biggest sale, and celebration in the digi-scrap world. And of course, Britt-ish Designs has TONS of fun planned for you. And it all starts tomorrow!!



Starting at midnight tonight, my ENTIRE SHOP will be 40% OFF (excludes bundles and grab bags). Plus - stay up late with me and Speed Scrap on Saturday night (starts at 9pm Mountain Time). It's a pajama party!!! More details coming soon.

And I'll also have a free gift on my Facebook page on Saturday morning. All you have to do is like my page to get it.

It's all starts at midnight tonight! The countdown has begun!!