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August 9.2011

knock, knock

Who’s there?

Ohhhh, that would be JENNIFER MCGUIRE!!! She’s come to paaaaar-tay with us!

And look what she did!!!

[Jen uses shapes from All About You and Borderlines--both on sale Wednesday.]

Did you notice? I love, love loooove how she made the most of her diecuts! Using both the positive and negative space. That is such a fantastic idea!

Now, Jen and I have chatted via email many-a time, but about a year and half ago I had the opportunity to meet her for reals at CHA. She is such a gem! And ohhhh so talented! Love her!

I’m so glad you could come party with us today Jennifer! Gorgeous cards indeed!

Don’t forget!

I’m doing a giveaway in yesterday’s post. I’ll draw a winner tomorrow.

You should also check out Jen’s,  Nichol Magouirk’s & Shari Carroll’s blogs as they are doing giveaways too! And not only that, you have, have, have to see what Nichol made today!!!

And would you believe it, Nichol and I have never met! Some day . . . . :) I did meet Shari, though, at the same time I met Jen. I think they are like peanut butter + jelly those two. Don’t get ‘em laughin’! lol They are a hoot!

Isn’t amazing how can you make so many great connections these days through technology?

 Now, what’s happenin’ today?

Gosh. It seems so long ago that I created those kits! Still some of my very favorite shapes in there though. You might remember this digital page I made using the Educationish kit (background, ruler, apple + title). Mixed with a few House of 3 flourishes.

 

If you’ve never dabbled into the world of digital scrapbooking, you ought to give it a try. It’s actually kind of fun . . . no wasting of cardstock when you change your mind on something either. It’s kind of liberating . . . not that I’d want to do it all the time.

That’s the challenge for today . . . go create something digitally . . . just for fun! :)

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ the football fever! I’m not the biggest football fan per se, but it sure brings on that fall flavor, doesn’t it? I miss going to watch Zach play. And this year, I don’t think Dan’s dad will come up to watch the BYU games like he has for years since now they have cable. *gasp* Yes, they’ve finally come into the 21st century.

So all you football crazies out there . . . here’s a kit for you!

[Comes in SVG/STUDIO/AIv8/DXF/PNG]

Price: $7

Well, I think that sums up today’s party items. But a couple other things, I just want to say thank you so much for the support! Your comments have been amazing! I’m glad you like the new site. It was actually fun to make. And I had a few questions about if I made/designed it, and yep, I did. Didn’t ‘code’ it (yikes!), but I did design it and put it together.

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Dolly/scrapthat - August 9, 2011 - 7:22 am

I swear you have the BEST party guests!! Love the use of the negative and positive images as well! Very cool.
I can’t believe you’ve never met Nichol! I thought for sure you would have! I bet you guys will have a hoot together!
Love the new kit and though I have a little gal I dare say I could use ever piece in this kit in different formats! (That’s the really fabulous thing about your kits…they are very versatile! which is why you are da bomb girl!) :)
TFS! off to create! :)

Ellie A. - August 9, 2011 - 7:40 am

Having a blast already! 1st thing I did this AM was jump on here.. WHOOP WHOOP.. Lets go see what I grab myself today. I used one of your photo templates yesterday for our weekend since I took 186 pics have to fit them somewhere right? So thank you again for all you do! ((HUGS)) :)

vera rhuhay - August 9, 2011 - 8:02 am

I love Jen’s card and as always…love your design,Kerry!

kathy (krolski) - August 9, 2011 - 8:26 am

I’m off to check out the sale for today. :) Your designs are awesome! I love Jennifer’s cards! She’s amazing.

Lisa - August 9, 2011 - 8:30 am

This week is just too fun! LOVE your digi layout! I have MINIMALLY dabbled in digi work – I think I have too much to learn so it gets frustrating – but the options are phenominal!

Rhadonda - August 9, 2011 - 8:31 am

Great new kit. We don’t have football at our school, too small, but could certainly use some of the phrases for volleyball and softball (our sports). I can now say i own everything you have in your store. (I think) Love your new blog. I am attempting to get one started, a little frightening. Loving this week! Thanks so much.

Terri Marchbanks - August 9, 2011 - 8:37 am

Oh What SUPERSTARS You got over here I LOVE JENNIFER McGUIRE!!!
I DREAM of one day meeting You, Jennifer and Nichol…LOL
Jennifer definitly Rocked some Kerri Designs today!!! This is a totally wonderful party…Thanks so much My Friend…xo

susan wingo - August 9, 2011 - 8:55 am

hey i am so glad you are working with jennifer and nichol!!! so happy. the new website is awsome. susan

Sandra Korten - August 9, 2011 - 9:19 am

Nichol and Jennifer did such a good job. I just love the cards and the frame is beautiful. Who wouldn’t love those girls.

Sandra

Beth - August 9, 2011 - 9:55 am

OH, OH, OH!! You ROCK, girl! I wanted to create a football “This and That” type of tray for the fall, since my kiddos are in college and so we’re a little past the school kit (although it is AWESOME!). These shapes will be PERFECT!! Have I told you lately how much you ROCK?!!? Off to buy!

Paula L. - August 9, 2011 - 11:00 am

Love all this web hopping! Your guests have great sites too!

Tammy Davis - August 9, 2011 - 7:34 pm

Wow! I just came here from Jennifer McGuire’s blog. These pages that you have shown are wonderful! I really love the school page.Will definitely be adding this to my favorites. Thanks so much for sharing!

Dana - August 9, 2011 - 11:04 pm

Such fabby cuts!! Love JM’s cards!

Beth R - August 10, 2011 - 9:14 pm

Lovin your new site Kerri, having so much fun here this week. Been buying some fun stuff every day so far. Your designs are adorable. I plan on rockin’ them in October when I go to my next 4 day crop ! Keep up the good work and we will be right here to support your efforts.

August 8.2011

today’s the big day!

A little bit ago, I was reading a book in my stash called “Before You Leap” by Kermit The Frog . . . yes, I said Kermit The Frog. He had some very profound wisdom about realizing one’s dreams. Basically, to realize your dream, you have to do it one little dream at a time.

I quote:

The point is that every Big Dream is made up of Little Dreams. If you take the time to achieve each Little Dream, before you know it, your Big Dream will be within reach.

This may seem like reasonable and easy-to-follow advice, but when you want something as we all want our Big Dream, it’s very tempting to accomplish it all at once.

 

Ohhhh, that Kermit. Such wise words from such an old frog!

The journey for me this past year has been just such a process . . . I just didn’t know it at the time. When I first started my business, it was more of a “let’s test it out, see how it does.”

Okay . . . looking good.

So now let’s just jump into that BIG dream!

Yeah, right.

That’s not how it’s suppose to happen . . . unbeknownst to me at the time, anyway.

Getting here . . .  to having my very own little site . . . has been such a long process and I just don’t know why. I won’t bore you with all the details, but let’s just say, I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason.

I always have grand plans–or would that be delusions of grandeur? (There’s a fine line, I believe.)

Sometimes the excitement makes me dream bigger than I ought to. Not that that’s bad, but just like I tell my kids, take your time. Don’t rush into a purchase or a decision or immediately react to a bad situation.

Sit on it.

What you think you may want now you will see you didn’t really want or need later. This, coming from one of the world’s most impatient people. ;) But I have gotten wiser at my old *ehem* slightly mature age.

So now the time has arrived.

Yes, it’s still one Little Dream so far. One piece of my Big Dream. The website will be a work in progress, so I’m sure you’ll see little tweaks and additions as time goes on. The store is still the old store for now. So please bear with me as I take each Little Dream in stride. I would love to enjoy this journey together with all of you.

 

Soooo . . . to start off our new journey, I say we . . .

Like all week long! What do ya say?

 

And we must have friends at this party, yeah?

I do believe we have our dear sweet friend, Miss Nichol Magouirk, knocking at the door!

Won’t you come in darlin’!

Why yes, I think she will . . . and for like all the time too! I guess she would be considered more of a house guest than a one-night party girl. ;)

Yes, that’s right . . . NICHOL MAGOUIRK is in DA-HOUSE!

Nichol will be joining me here at my new ‘house’ on a regular basis!!! I can’t even do enough YAHOOOOOOS to convey my true feelings about this! She will be stopping by from time to time do that magic that she does so well! So would that be considered decorating my new ‘house’? It’s definitely eye candy for sure! ;)

WELCOME NICHOL! You know, girl, that I am ecstatic to have you here!

So how’s about a little eye candy from Miss Nichol today! Check out this dandy creation!

[Nichol is sporting shapes from Label It, Signed.Sealed.Delievered, Borderlines 2 and Say What 1. To hear all the details of this masterpiece, go check it out on Nichol's blog HERE.]

 Looooooove it!

This girl truly has a gift for using so much on one page without it looking like it.

details.details!

And be sure to check out her blog all week long as she is featuring little ol’ me. Cannot wait to see what she’s got cookin’ over there!!!

 

I don’t know about you, but I think we need one of these this week too!

Every day there will be something different on sale for that day only, but everything that is on sale will be 30% off!

Here’s what’s on the agenda for the week. This way you can know what to plan for. :)

And last, but not least, I’ve got one of these up my sleeve too!

I am giving away THREE of these today!

To be entered to win, just leave a comment here in today’s post and I’ll draw the three winners on Wednesday!

I’m just sooooo excited to take this next step on my journey to who knows where.

I’m excited to have so many friends from all over the world be a part of it with me.

This is gonna be good! :)

Be sure to check back every day, not only for the daily sale, but there will be lots of ‘partying’ going on this week, including friends stopping by to play all week long!

So spread the word!

Yahoo! :)

[this contest is now closed]

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Vera W. Yates - August 8, 2011 - 1:48 pm

Yay, Kerri!! Congratulations! I love your designs and been a fan for a while! I use my Silhouette all the time, would so love to win some of your kits. I’ll be like in Silhouette heaven. :D

Michelle L. - August 8, 2011 - 1:50 pm

Congratulations, Kerri!
SO happy to see that your dream is arriving. So glad to be here for the journey!

Dolly/scrapthat - August 8, 2011 - 1:50 pm

Oooo now here’s a party I want to be part of!! Kerri and Nichol ..two of my favorite gals/designers!! Got you in my reader already.
Wishing you tons of prosperity and fun and continued success! :)

Michelle S - August 8, 2011 - 1:52 pm

I am so excited for you Kerri! I love your kits! I do believe things happen for a reason and it can take a long time to figure out that reason but I think you found yours! Keep it up and congrats!

Megan Swenson - August 8, 2011 - 1:52 pm

I would love to win! Your stuff is beautiful and we talk about it all the time at scrapbook night!

{dawn} - August 8, 2011 - 1:54 pm

Love the look of your new store! Totally love the idea of Nichol being a “house guest” here…you two our my favorites! You both have been the inspiration behind many of my layouts (if not “lifts”)!

Thanks for the opportunity in your giveaway and SALE!!

jennifer - August 8, 2011 - 1:59 pm

i love your stuff…first project i finished in forever!

stace - August 8, 2011 - 2:01 pm

Congratulations! Can’t wait to see what your next year has in store!

Terri Marchbanks - August 8, 2011 - 2:03 pm

Oh Kerri I am OVER THE MOON Excited for You, Nichol, Me Heck all of us!!!!What could be better???? You+Nichol= TOTAL ABSOLUTE WONDERFUL PERFECTION!!!!!! Oh I am speechless …
I Love Kerri Bradford and Nichol Magouirk…………Hugs My Dear Friends And Huge Congrats…xo

Mary C - August 8, 2011 - 2:03 pm

Congratulations! Love the new blog!!!

Janel - August 8, 2011 - 2:06 pm

Congrats Kerri! Good-luck on your journey of achieving your small dreams on the way to your BIG dream!

Hanna - August 8, 2011 - 2:08 pm

Would so love to win – I love all your designs.

Lynne - August 8, 2011 - 2:08 pm

Congrats on the new site! I love your designs and can’t wait to see more!!

karen q - August 8, 2011 - 2:08 pm

How exciting for you (and us). I think your site looks wonderful. I can’t wait to see what other dreams you fulfill. This site looks like a big one to me. Congratulations today and every day.

K in PA - August 8, 2011 - 2:09 pm

The new site looks amazing, Kerri! So exicted for you and your new adventure! Congrats and best wishes to you as you go forward! I know you will do well and I am happy that you started this business as you were the reason I bought a Silhouette subscription in the first place. Now, I no longer have a subscription and I seldom buy shapes from them any more because I buy them here. So, more kits I say! Dream big, girl!

Beautiful layout by Nichol as always. You two go together like chocolate chip cookies and milk! Amazing!

Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fantastic prize too. Love your kits and am keeping my fingers crossed in hopes of winning!

Rhonda Carrier - August 8, 2011 - 2:10 pm

Love your new website!! Can’t wait to see what projects you come up with next!

Nancy R - August 8, 2011 - 2:10 pm

Way to go Kerri! You are livin’ your dream so I have only 3 words for you…YOU GO GIRL and KEEP IT COMING!

Amanda J - August 8, 2011 - 2:11 pm

I think its pretty awesome that you are quoting Kermit! ;) He knows his stuff, no doubt! LOL! Big, big congrats on the new site. I love your designs…in fact the whole reason I bought a silhouette was watching Nichol’s videos on two peas and your amazing die cuts! :) I wish you all the best on this, and I will be around all week to soak up the inspiration! :)

Alma Rivera - August 8, 2011 - 2:14 pm

Congrats! Love all of your designs…Thanks for the chance to win!

Vicki J - August 8, 2011 - 2:15 pm

Love your new blog!! super cute.. and love that you brought Nicole in for a visit and she’ll be dropping by again??? Sounds like a match made in heaven!!

Julie B - August 8, 2011 - 2:22 pm

So fun. Cant wait to see the things to come!

Missy Gener - August 8, 2011 - 2:22 pm

Congratulations on your new site! I love all of your designs and use them all the time!

CarolineD - August 8, 2011 - 2:24 pm

LOL! You have the uncanny ability to run sales right before my payday…when all my disposable income has long been…uh…disposed of. :P Congrats on the new digs! This is VERY exciting!

Melanie Arrowood - August 8, 2011 - 2:28 pm

So excited for this part of your journey!!! Thanks for taking us along!

Deb - August 8, 2011 - 2:29 pm

OOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the week is already off to a great start!!! I love your designs!!!!

Natalie (QSOgirl) - August 8, 2011 - 2:30 pm

Congratulations on your new site! I love your work, and this will be a fabulous way to show it off even better!

Sandra M. - August 8, 2011 - 2:32 pm

Congrats on the new site Kerri! Luv, luv, luv your work! Thanks for a fantastic giveaway!

Becky H - August 8, 2011 - 2:34 pm

oh! I love the new site. I am so excited for you. Love Nichole and thanks for the chance to win.

Ellie A. - August 8, 2011 - 2:40 pm

YOU BET I’ll spread the word as a matter of fact I’ve gotten a few people to visit you. I love everything you bring to us. Thank you so much for all you do. Here is to another step into growing and more fun! ((HUGS)) Congrats again to you darling!

Julie Jones - August 8, 2011 - 2:41 pm

Ack! I love your new site! I just bought my first Silhouette and cant wait to purchase some of your great creations.

Maria - August 8, 2011 - 2:42 pm

So excited to see this and can not wait for what’s to come!

Michelle Liimatainen - August 8, 2011 - 2:42 pm

So excited for you and for this site!!! I am such a HUGE fan of your designs!!! LOVE THEM all!!! Congratulations on the new site! I can’t wait to see all of what you have in store! :)

Suz - August 8, 2011 - 2:45 pm

Great party! I would love to win!

Cindy V - August 8, 2011 - 2:45 pm

Congratulations!! I love your creations and am getting better at using them. Thank you for the great instructions, too!

Nicole Jones - August 8, 2011 - 2:47 pm

You & Nichol teaming up now talk about a power team. I can’t wait to see what you two come up with. Just starting buying your photo templates a little over a month ago (I love them) and I’ve been a fan of Nichol Magouirk for over 2 years . Good Luck in your newest adventure!!

Mickey - August 8, 2011 - 2:50 pm

YIPPEE!!! I first found you via Nichol and I am so thrilled to see you at this stage and can’t wait for more!! Thanks to wonderful people like you two, my enthusiasm for this wonderful craft never ends!! Best of Luck!!

Melissa Mann - August 8, 2011 - 2:50 pm

Awesome!! Off to check out the sale :-)

Kimberly W. - August 8, 2011 - 2:51 pm

Amazing! I love all of your kits/ideas.
Thanks so much for the chance to win!

StephD - August 8, 2011 - 2:54 pm

WOOHOO!! Can I just say that I love both you and Nichol?! Big, BIG congrats on your new endeavor! :D

Kerry C - August 8, 2011 - 2:55 pm

Love your designs and can’t wait to see what else you have to share with us. You and Nichol…I think I might be in heaven!

Sue Reese - August 8, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Thank you! For sharing yourself and for hosting giveaways. I’m so happy Becky Higgins pointed me in your direction.

Sue

Stephanne - August 8, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Kerri… love, love, LOVE the new site! And I wish you the best of luck (and success) as you continue on this journey!! You totally rock.

Brenda - August 8, 2011 - 2:58 pm

You go girl!!! Love your new web-site! You are so talented and I have learned so much from from you over the years! I check your site everyday and get excited when a new post is up. I have purchased some of your photo templates and they have changed my scrapbooking process. Thanks for sharing your God given gifts to us!

kim biven - August 8, 2011 - 2:58 pm

wow! what a great step for you have been a fan since your cricut days….can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

Linh C - August 8, 2011 - 3:00 pm

Wonderful news! I’ve admired your designs for a long time. :)

Issy Scotland - August 8, 2011 - 3:03 pm

Weeeelll my friend! You’ve done it again!You keep climbing those steps to SUPER STARDOM! I just LURVE this new website…LOVE everything about your awesome, exceptional, incomparable and consummate talent! You are my GURU! Way to Go, Kerri! Love from Scotland xo

Kathy (krolski) - August 8, 2011 - 3:06 pm

I love your new website! Congrats! Your kits rock! And as for Nichol, well it goes without saying, she’s one of the best scrapbookers around! I’m so excited for this week! Thanks for the big sale!

susan wingo - August 8, 2011 - 3:10 pm

just LOVE your new partner!! Kerri you are awsome! can’t wait to see what you and nichol have for us.

PaulaJean - August 8, 2011 - 3:10 pm

So excited for you!!! Congratulations!!! I can’t wait to see what’s up your sleeve. I’ve loved using your kits. They really knock it outta the park!!! Thanks for the giveaway and again congratulations!!

Renee Givens - August 8, 2011 - 3:13 pm

Love the new site and cannot wait to see what you have in store for this week. Nicole Magourik does fabulous things with her layouts and I alway look at them in awe. To combine the two of you will be awesome. So happy that things are working out and that you will continue to amaze us with you designs. Excited for the sale, now I can catch up on the designs I don’t have. Keep up the good work!

Pat Garay - August 8, 2011 - 3:14 pm

This is so exciting!Love your designs so the chance to win is awesome!
Patty G. in NJ

Deirdre Coleman - August 8, 2011 - 3:19 pm

The new site looks fab! Congratulations! I am starting on my first this n that kit today – I am super excited. Have fun this week!

Angela Fehr - August 8, 2011 - 3:20 pm

Love the new site and I’m excited for you as you take this awesome step!

shelley bray - August 8, 2011 - 3:22 pm

here’s to BIG dreams!

Beth - August 8, 2011 - 3:22 pm

Kerri, I LOVE the new site!! I am such a fan…would love to win some more goodies to play with! Thanks for being so awesome!

Heather P - August 8, 2011 - 3:23 pm

So excited for the week and can’t wait to see what you have instore for us all!!

Judy - August 8, 2011 - 3:24 pm

Congratulations on the beautiful new website! I love your kits, and your designs — you’re super talented. Thanks for the sale, as I so sad to have missed the last one. (Of course, $50 to spend would be even better.)

Janet - August 8, 2011 - 3:24 pm

So excited for you and your new venture! Love the website. Thanks for the chance to win some of your kits. They’re fabulous!
Thanks,
Janet

Mindy - August 8, 2011 - 3:24 pm

I so very excited for you and love your new blog site! It is beautiful! I look forward to visiting often. Congratulations!

Chris - August 8, 2011 - 3:28 pm

Congratulations on your new website, Kerri! I’m a big fan of your this and that kits. I’m still collecting all the kits. I’d love to win your giveaway!

Bridgette Truong - August 8, 2011 - 3:29 pm

Congrats on your new adventure!!!

Kelly C - August 8, 2011 - 3:37 pm

I have been eyeing your stuff for awhile…so cute! I would love to dive into your stuff with a giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity and a big congratulations! I am sure this is just the beginning for you!

Paula - August 8, 2011 - 3:41 pm

WOW, I am so excited about this! Can’t wait for some more great designs. Thanks for the chance to win!

Julie - August 8, 2011 - 3:44 pm

Congratulations on the new website. It looks awesome and I love using your die cuts on my pages. Thanks for the opportunity for the give away.

Ann T - August 8, 2011 - 3:44 pm

Congratulations on opening your store. You designs are great!

wendy sue - August 8, 2011 - 3:44 pm

Oh, Kerri, I just love all of your stuff and I’d love to win some of your super fun designs! Congrats on your new “home” too! :o)

Kim:) - August 8, 2011 - 3:48 pm

Hi Kerri! I am so incredibly excited for you… and for me cause this only means that there will be lots more good stuff to come. Love, love, love your work…especially the T&T kits. I own almost all of them! -Kim :)

Amanda E - August 8, 2011 - 3:48 pm

Congrats. I can’t wait to see what’s coming in the future.

Cindy - August 8, 2011 - 3:50 pm

Congrats Kerri on such a successful year. Here’s to many, many more!!!

Annette Abrhamson - August 8, 2011 - 3:53 pm

you’ve got mad computer skills!!!! i wish i knew just half of what you know!! :) thanks for the inspiration :)

Pam Taylor - August 8, 2011 - 4:00 pm

I’m excited to see your new happenings Kerri. I love your creativity and appreciate the chance to win.
Thank you,
Pam Taylor

Liz H. - August 8, 2011 - 4:03 pm

Loving the new site!! You have amazing talent!!!

Wendi Lucchesi - August 8, 2011 - 4:06 pm

Congratulations Kerri! I have always loved your designs. This is fabulous growth! I wish you much success!!!

Jamie Bird - August 8, 2011 - 4:12 pm

YAY! I’m so excited to see your new website (It’s beautiful!) and for the chance to win AND for the sale! Again, YAY!

Stephanie - August 8, 2011 - 4:13 pm

love your kits congrats on your blog-a-versary!

Kelli M - August 8, 2011 - 4:23 pm

I’m so excited for you Kerri. Good Luck with all of your Little Dreams as well as your BIG one.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Kelli

NancyB - August 8, 2011 - 4:26 pm

LOVE the new site! Congrats to you!!!

Nancy James - August 8, 2011 - 4:27 pm

Congratulations Kerri!! I love your designs and would love to win some. I like the new site. I enjoy learning from you and Nichol. Looking forward to all ya’ll do Nancy

JessicaS - August 8, 2011 - 4:27 pm

Congratulations on realizing one part of your big dream. I hope that you continue to have much success. I love all of your products, especially the this and that kits. I can’t wait to see what you create in the future.

ShellyE - August 8, 2011 - 4:31 pm

Congratulations on your new site, and for a year of fabulous designs!! I have followed both your blog and Nichol’s for a long time now, and I can’t wait too see what you gals have in store!

lynn - August 8, 2011 - 4:33 pm

congrats to you, kerri! enjoy the journey and thanks for sharing with us! love your designs!

kim - August 8, 2011 - 4:45 pm

Wow, what a great give-away. It’s really great that starting your own business turned out so well! Congrats:)

Hazel - August 8, 2011 - 4:54 pm

Oh Kerri! This is absolutely, positively wonderful! AND having Nichol on board too . . . heaven! You are two of the most talented peoples around 8). Looking forward to the development (and realization) of your BIG DREAM!

Lisa S. - August 8, 2011 - 4:54 pm

I have loved your die cuts for years. So happy for your new website.

Melissa - August 8, 2011 - 4:56 pm

Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to follow you on this journey, just love your designs.

Lara Read - August 8, 2011 - 5:03 pm

So Awesome Kerri! Love the new site and I love love love it when Nichol uses your product! You make a great team! Keep up the great work and here is to many more years!

Peggy W. - August 8, 2011 - 5:06 pm

I love both of you and check your blogs often. I don’t scrapbook as much as I used to, so you two are really the only scrapbook blogs I look at. Thanks all that you both do. Congratulations and I hope that you both will have much success. Thanks for the giveaway. Love your work.

Sue Bone - August 8, 2011 - 5:15 pm

Congratulations the website looks fab.

Jett - August 8, 2011 - 5:17 pm

Congratulations Kerri! I’m so excited for you and for us too! Your designs are amazing and I can’t wait to use more of them!

Gina - August 8, 2011 - 5:18 pm

Love the new site. Am having great fun playing with the photo templates I’ve bought previously and am off to shop some more right now. You are making me wish I had a Silhouette so I can buy some of your die cuts!!!

Joy - August 8, 2011 - 5:19 pm

Congratulations Kerri !
The site looks great and I’m excited about this partnership between you Nichol.
Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeves.
I wish you lots-o success :)

Shelley J - August 8, 2011 - 5:21 pm

Congats Kerri!! I love your work. What a great preson to team up with, i love nichol’s work too. Thanks for the chance to win.

Heather Crawford - August 8, 2011 - 5:22 pm

Kerri, I bought your baseball cut kit the other day and LOVE it!!! Can’t wait to see what else you got brewing in that creative head of yours :)

Amy - August 8, 2011 - 5:26 pm

I am so excited for you! LOVE the new website!! Can’t wait to see what you have in store! BIG congrats to you!!

Maridette - August 8, 2011 - 5:31 pm

Yay! I’m so excited for you! I looove your work! Congrats on your journey to DREAM BIG!

Harriet - August 8, 2011 - 5:31 pm

I love your designs and would be thrilled if I won something…… thanks for the chance….

IreneSC - August 8, 2011 - 5:35 pm

Congrats Kerri!! The new site looks great. I’m off to look at the photo templates….thanks so much for the sale and a chance to win a great prize.

Felicia Young - August 8, 2011 - 5:42 pm

Love the new site and Congratulations on a job well done!

Tami F. - August 8, 2011 - 5:43 pm

Congrats to you for taking the “leap”!! I completely adore your files and would LOVE to be one of the lucky winners! Thanks for the chance!!

Amy Ulen - August 8, 2011 - 5:45 pm

Congratulations, Kerri! Can’t wait to check out your new store and the sales you have this week!

Dayami Lauzurique - August 8, 2011 - 5:48 pm

Hi Kerri!! Congratulations on your BIG DREAM! I am really so happy and proud of you. I am sooo super happy for the sale, I have my eye on a few things :) And HELLO! Did you say Nichol??!! She is my scrapbooking hero! No really, I LOVE her!!! This is a super happy week in my scrapbook world!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
BTW I had a crush on Kermit when I was 5, ha!

God bless :)
Dayami

Chalese Groberg - August 8, 2011 - 5:49 pm

I SO know which ones I would get…..I have one empty printer’s tray!!!

Thanks
Chalese

Sandra Korten - August 8, 2011 - 5:53 pm

YEAH! I just love a good PARTY! Your new site looks great.
And, Kerri, I listened to a silly old bear(Winnie the Pooh) and his good old “wishdom” quotes turned out to be quite helpful sometimes. LOL!
I look forward to see what you and Nichol cooked up for us in the future. She is has indeed a gift for using your designs in so many different ways.
Kerri, keep up the good work! Thank you for your generous gift!

Love

Sandra

Jody - August 8, 2011 - 5:59 pm

COngrats!

rebecca.k - August 8, 2011 - 6:03 pm

My two favorite designers teaming up? Yes, please!! What a great way to start the week! :)

Susan R - August 8, 2011 - 6:04 pm

Looking good! Congrats on the new website!

Jackie W. - August 8, 2011 - 6:15 pm

Awesome, Kerri! I’m so happy for you! Your website looks great, and I do love that Nichol! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sue D - August 8, 2011 - 6:15 pm

Congrats! I just came over from Nichol’s blog.

Laura - August 8, 2011 - 6:36 pm

I absolutely love everything you do! Thanks for the opportunity to win this amazing giveaway!

Joette - August 8, 2011 - 6:37 pm

Hoping that ALL your dreams come true! Love your site!

Gaby - August 8, 2011 - 6:39 pm

What a cool new site!! love your designs and Nichol’s!!
You might know me by gaby-angel (paypal) Love the kits I have purchased from you!

Michele Swanberg - August 8, 2011 - 6:46 pm

Congratulations, Kerri! I am so happy that your dreams are coming true! Thanks for sharing your talent with us and for the chance to win!

Sandi Neumann - August 8, 2011 - 6:46 pm

Kerri

You could have not picked a better designer for your
store than Nichol. She rocks big time!!! You are
blessed to have her:)
Congrats on your big dream. I know you will do well.

Sandi

Simone - August 8, 2011 - 6:47 pm

Congratulations on following your dreams!
Love your designs.

Shawn Wenrich - August 8, 2011 - 6:50 pm

I’ve been admiring your work since the QVC days and I’m thrilled that you’re still in the business and sharing your talents with us. Congratulations!

Sue Williams - August 8, 2011 - 6:53 pm

Fun! Great site!

Amy Coose - August 8, 2011 - 7:00 pm

Congrats, Kerri! I love all your goodies!

Veronica M. - August 8, 2011 - 7:05 pm

Congrats on the new site. Love all of your stuff!

Cynthia B. - August 8, 2011 - 7:13 pm

Awesome! Love Nichol’s work. Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!

Christi - August 8, 2011 - 7:15 pm

Congratulations on your new dream. Big or little it’s always exciting to see hard work come true!!

Allyson Gardner - August 8, 2011 - 7:25 pm

I just love all your stuff! congrats on your big dream!

Tanya Ham - August 8, 2011 - 7:28 pm

I got the comment to work! :) Sooooo happy for you Kerri! I have used my Silhouette more in the past year because of you and Nichol! I love it!! *crossing fingers* in hopes I win!!! :D

Lacey - August 8, 2011 - 7:31 pm

How exciting!!! I just took a BIG leap today too and purchased my domain name and a website!! I’m excited to get started and you have definitely inspired me!! WAY to go, congrats and all the best :D

Cindy Blair - August 8, 2011 - 7:34 pm

I love using your digi images-have all the story boards and borderlines! Have followed you since you were at the Silhouette! Congrats on your new venture and hope your big dream is successful!

Beth R - August 8, 2011 - 7:41 pm

Congratulations on the next “little dream” I am certain you will accomplish the big one before you know it.
I was a huge fan when you were still with Silhouette and was so sad when you left BUT imagine the thrill when I found you were out on your own ! I have followed you ever since. LOVE-LOVE-LOVE what you do and am determined to collect all of your designs. Would love to win this, it would help me accomplish one of my “little dreams”(see above)
Kerri and Nichol are my dream team !

Katrina H - August 8, 2011 - 7:48 pm

I love your designs! Thanks for the chance to win some more!

Nikki Victory - August 8, 2011 - 7:49 pm

Have been a fan of yours since the beginning. Love all your kits; would love to be able to have more!!!
Congrats on the new website.

Debbie Clace - August 8, 2011 - 7:55 pm

I love your designs and look forward to this weeks activities!
Thank-you for the chance to win!

kim smart - August 8, 2011 - 7:59 pm

i love your blog and the layout by nichol is awesome! thanks for a chance to win!

Latrice - August 8, 2011 - 8:00 pm

Love these designs so much! I love both of your and Nichols work! Thanks for a giveaway.

Janet Zeppa - August 8, 2011 - 8:01 pm

Huge congrats Kerri and good luck to you as you step towards your dream!

Lisa - August 8, 2011 - 8:12 pm

So excited for this week’s celebrations! I am just getting into photo editing and collages and such, and your templates are tooooo awesome!

Tricia - August 8, 2011 - 8:13 pm

Congrats!!!! I am so glad you are achieving your dreams. That is the bonus of life. You are so talented and generous, you deserve the blessings that come your way. Thank you for the wonderful things you provide us in order for us to enhance our precious memories in an amazing style. I look forward to going on the journey with you, and thank you for the chance to win some of your amazing and fun work!!!

Danielle G. - August 8, 2011 - 8:20 pm

I am grinning from ear to ear, literally! I’m so happy for your “little dream” and you and Nichol are like my favorite people, seriously. I read both your blogs all the time! I am really happy for you and the new website looks wonderful! Did you design it yourself? I love the gray background with the flourish. I also love the “Leave a comment” icon and the “Facebook” and “about” tabs on the left. Sooo creative. Congrats and thanks for the chance to win. It’s a great giveaway.:)

Tiffany H - August 8, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Congratulations!!! So excited for your new venture! Thanks for letting us come along for the ride!

Charlene - August 8, 2011 - 8:25 pm

Love your new site!!! Can’t wait to be a part of your party this week and I’m looking forward to more Silhouette shapes!

Rhadonda - August 8, 2011 - 8:30 pm

Wow i feel like a proud mom or sister or something. So, so, so happy for you. You will go far my friend with talent like yours! Gorgeous new blog. Can’t wait to follow along. Everyone is a winner here, us with receiving the blessings of your talent and you for reaching your dream. Hugs from Missouri.

Lesley Doran - August 8, 2011 - 8:31 pm

You have the coolest stuff, I can’t wait to grab a kit or two! Congrats on the new site, I have a feeling I will be here a lot. Thanks Kerri!!

Jan - August 8, 2011 - 8:46 pm

Love the new site and I have been a fan of Nicole’s for a while now. You both have such a recognizable style that I just adore. So party on…

Stacey S - August 8, 2011 - 8:51 pm

I love your designs and am so excited for you with the new site! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Keri W - August 8, 2011 - 8:53 pm

Congratulations Kerri!! Love your new blog. Can’t wait to see all your new designs!!

Keri

Karen Freedman - August 8, 2011 - 8:55 pm

thanks so much for the chance – I’ve loved your work and will be buying all week!

Cari - August 8, 2011 - 9:20 pm

LOVE! So excited for you! I can’t wait to see what is up your sleeve next. The two blogs I check everyday? Yours and Nichol’s!

Lara H. - August 8, 2011 - 9:20 pm

Kerri, Kerri, Kerri…….

CONGRATULATIONS, GIRL!

You and Nichole are honestly my two FAVORITES when it comes to scrapbooking goodness. Thanks so much for sharing this journey and your eye candy with all of us.

You are one TALENTED chick :)

Debbie - August 8, 2011 - 9:27 pm

How exciting!!! I love your designs and Nichol’s work, you couldn’t have picked a better person!!!!!

julie m - August 8, 2011 - 9:32 pm

new adventures are always so exciting. wishing you the best. looking forward to all the eye candy from you and nicole.

Anna Dögg - August 8, 2011 - 10:01 pm

Congrats ! I love your creations and I bought 3 storyboards from you today. I’m not new to scrapbooking but I just started using photoshop elments and your storyboards are helping me a LOT ! I’m also thinking about buying myself a shilhoutte when I’ll be travelling to USA in november and then I can enjoy more of your gorgeous creations !
Again congrats !

Lori - August 8, 2011 - 10:05 pm

Kerri, congratulations on your new site and the fulfillment of long-time dreams! LOVE your work! Thrilled to see Nichol here. You are both great inspirations to me. Thanks for all the great ideas & cool designs. My scrapping (not to mention scraplifting!) has jumped to a whole new level because of you!

rt in GA - August 8, 2011 - 10:12 pm

Love your designs! Thanks for the giveaway!

Karen Darmanie - August 8, 2011 - 10:30 pm

Love your work !!! congrats on new site !!!

Debbie - August 8, 2011 - 10:37 pm

Congratulations! Love your kits and love how you and Nichol use the die cuts and photo templates….have bought most of them!
Debbie

Julie@JulieChats - August 8, 2011 - 10:43 pm

What great designs! Just discovered you after Ella Pub mentioned your page!

Tami - August 8, 2011 - 11:24 pm

Congrats on your new website! Looks like I may have to do some shopping :)

Rachel - August 8, 2011 - 11:38 pm

Love your designs and new website! Congrats!

Megan Renfree - August 8, 2011 - 5:47 pm

Your site looks amazing, and I am still a big fan!!! Love it all! :o)

Kimberli Sarsfield - August 8, 2011 - 5:54 pm

Congrats, Kerri! Way to follow your dreams. I first heard about your amazing-ness when I purchased your Graphically Speaking Cricut cartridge. Then, Nichol Magouirk’s blog showed us how absolutely amazing and versatile your shapes are and I couldn’t wait to cut them out with my Silhouette:)

Debbie - August 8, 2011 - 6:13 pm

Congratulations Kerri! I love your kits. And thank you for the opportunity to party with you!!

Andrea M - August 8, 2011 - 6:23 pm

Kerri, congratulations on gaining another little dream. I love your kits. I have quite a few already and always look forward to what is next. It is so exciting to see Nichol designing for you as she is also fabulous. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Kelly Rodgers - August 8, 2011 - 6:32 pm

Congratulations Kerri. I love everything that you do xxx

Linda Sullivan - August 8, 2011 - 6:33 pm

Congratulations on your new website! So excited for you.

Esther - August 8, 2011 - 6:33 pm

Loving the new web-site / blog etc. Looking really good! So pleased for you that this dream is coming true. Hugs from New Zealand – Esther

Deneen - August 8, 2011 - 6:34 pm

So happy for you! I love your designs and own a few but would love to own them all LOL!

cindy sowell - August 8, 2011 - 6:39 pm

Kerri I’m sooooo happy for you!! I love everything you create so…I know this website is going to be just as fabulous!! You’re my favorite designer, and I know I’m YOUR favorite fan too!!! Lol! Love you! Cindy Lou Who

Shannon C - August 8, 2011 - 6:46 pm

I LOVE the Kermit quote! Such a wise frog!

Congrats on your dream, and realizing it one step at a time!

Thanks for a chance atca great giveaway!

Lara Liles - August 8, 2011 - 6:50 pm

So thrilled!! I LOVE your kits and was so excited about the baseball one! SO much scrappy stuff is very girly but your stuff (and my Sil) make me very happy!!

Jen - August 8, 2011 - 7:08 pm

Congratulations! Thanks for the chance to win!

Karman B - August 8, 2011 - 7:14 pm

Kerri, I do not know who I love more….you or Nichol. Both of you have given me a new way to scrapbook. I would love to win your giveaway so that I could purchase more of your beautiful templates.

Linda McGregor - August 8, 2011 - 7:18 pm

Love you’re new website. I’m always checking out your blog for inspirtation, and Nicole’s, too. Good luck with your “big dream”.

Kyrsten Noel Koops - August 8, 2011 - 7:25 pm

Ahhh! Love the site! Love Kermit the Frog! Love your kits! :) Enjoy all of the small dreams! :)

Judi McMurray - August 8, 2011 - 7:34 pm

This is so exciting. I’ve been enjoying your designs and templates for a while now (Thanks to Nichol) and I’m happy to see you growing. Cheers.

Melissa H - August 8, 2011 - 7:43 pm

Congrats Kerri! The new site is beautiful, just like all your amazing creations. You and Nichol are my favorites so this is really exciting!! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!!

Karla Libbey - August 8, 2011 - 7:45 pm

Kerri, I love your site!! I am so glad that I found out about it. I have been on numerous times already. I just need to figure out what I want to order now….Great Job!! Karla

Melinda Wilson - August 8, 2011 - 7:46 pm

Congrats on the wonderful new website! I am looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations!

kimmik - August 8, 2011 - 7:57 pm

I’ve said it before and I’m gonna say it again, “You are amazing!” Thanks so much for creating a product that we can use and use it with style!

Rebecca - August 8, 2011 - 7:59 pm

Yay for the new website! I am ready to party!

Julia - August 8, 2011 - 8:11 pm

Let’s PARTY!! Love everything you do!

Julie - August 8, 2011 - 8:25 pm

Wow…congrats Kerri! This is so exciting!

Thanks for a fun giveaway….love your stuff!

Julie

Denise Noe - August 8, 2011 - 8:28 pm

This is SO awesome!

Julie Johnson - August 8, 2011 - 8:28 pm

Congratulations on your new site, it looks lovely!

Andi Sexton - August 8, 2011 - 8:33 pm

Congratulations Kerri!!!!!!! It’s going to be a GREAT week!!!

carol - August 8, 2011 - 8:46 pm

Would love to win.

Leah - August 8, 2011 - 9:00 pm

Love your new blog! Congratulations on all of your success!

Sheri Reguly - August 8, 2011 - 9:04 pm

Congrats on your new site!
Everything looks amazing…can’t wait to see what’s yet to come! :)

Cheryl Dorman - August 8, 2011 - 9:07 pm

Good luck on your new endeavor. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all of your kits. Such a talented woman!!

Carla Hoffner - August 8, 2011 - 9:28 pm

Congratulations. I have followed you for several years now and love your work. A bonus is I also love Nicol. So with her “dropping in” I am sure this will be a huge sucess.

Sheila Miller - August 8, 2011 - 9:31 pm

Congrats Kerri! I love your “new place”. It looks great. Your designs are awesome. Looking forward to new things.

Jewel - August 8, 2011 - 9:36 pm

Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I have been a big fan of your designs for a while now and am so happy that your business is growing. Love your new website!

Vinnie Beannie - August 8, 2011 - 9:46 pm

yahoo indeed! thanks for the chance!!!

Stacy B - August 8, 2011 - 9:57 pm

Congrats! Love your work!

Karen Petersen - August 8, 2011 - 10:14 pm

Yes, who’s to say what can happen with a little bit of dreaming, a lot of hard work and loving and supportive friends and family… Keep up the good work and may you be inspired to keep dreaming dreams. Your dreams have helped others learn new things and dream new dreams as well. Thanks and best wishes always…

Laura F - August 8, 2011 - 10:16 pm

Oh how awesome Kerri!! Congrats to you. I love you kits and look forward to follow you on your journey.

marilyn - August 8, 2011 - 10:20 pm

You go girl! You inspire me with your beautiful designs. Congrats on all you have achieved so far.

mrsjrobins - August 8, 2011 - 10:21 pm

Congrats Love the new website and I am ready to party….hope I win the prize….

Kelly Gengler - August 8, 2011 - 10:21 pm

Love your work! Love what Nichol does with it! Hope to get my hands on some of your awesome photo templates and digi kits! Thanks for the chance to win!

stacey - August 8, 2011 - 10:25 pm

I came to your site from nicol’s site, I am always drawn to her work, and she uses a lot of your designs. Love all of them, keep up the good work!

Jenny G. - August 8, 2011 - 10:27 pm

I love your designs and the way Nichol’s uses your designs with the Silhouette are amazing!

Janet Meyerhoffer - August 8, 2011 - 11:03 pm

So glad your dreams are coming true….You are truly amazing and inspiring Kerri girl. Thanks for your generous giveaway.

Jolene O - August 8, 2011 - 11:15 pm

So excited to browse around the new site. How fun. I’m going to check out the Kermit book!

Melanie - August 8, 2011 - 11:18 pm

Congratulations on you new site! I really love all your designs. Good luck!

Leslie B. - August 8, 2011 - 11:43 pm

Kerri, I love everything that you design and I’ve been an admiring for a while now. Great job on taking such a leap of faith! I love using my silhouette and love what you design, you get my creative juices flowing!!!

Debbie - August 8, 2011 - 11:49 pm

Thanks for the encouragement and congrats on your new site!

mandyb - August 9, 2011 - 12:58 am

wow you are inspiring me to get my silhouette OUT of my cupboard **GASP how bad is that!!!**
HAPPY celebrations…thanks for the show and tell

Phyllis - August 9, 2011 - 3:05 am

congrats on your newest milestone. much luck and keep em comming. love your work and can’t wait to see and use more of it. ever since i received my silhouette about 5 months ago i have been hooked!
thanks for it all and continuos success :)
Phyllis

Edwina - August 9, 2011 - 5:17 am

Love the giveaway AND the “Kermit wisdom”-too fun-thanks for both!

glorie - August 9, 2011 - 6:45 am

Congratulations! Love your shapes! Thanks for the chance to win some :)

Karen N. - August 9, 2011 - 6:57 am

Congrats on the new site! I’ve done your This & Thats kits sense you’ve started them and have just loved them. Here’s to many more little dreams!

cheryl w. - August 9, 2011 - 7:22 am

Hi Kerri! I am new to your blog, but I totally love your ideas and inspiration!!! Love the products for silouette too!!! thanks for the chance to win some of your amazing products!!!
:)

Cheryl B - August 9, 2011 - 7:53 am

Congratulations on your new website! I’m a relatively new fan (finally figured out I was able to use the Silhouette Studio software with my 1st generation craft robo). Thanks for a chance at such a generous giveaway, I really enjoy your word art. Love your this and that collections as well, but haven’t been able to decide which one to start with!

Paula L. - August 9, 2011 - 7:55 am

Love your new site! Congadulations!!
You and Nichol are a match made in scrapping heaven!!
Thanks for the chance to win.

Paula L. - August 9, 2011 - 7:57 am

My new happy place:)

Kristin Burge - August 9, 2011 - 8:02 am

WOW!!! Congrats Kerri!
So happy for you – the new site looks absolutely delicious!
Great job!
-Kristin B.

ana roat - August 9, 2011 - 8:16 am

You can’t eat an elephant all at once, but you can bite by bite! Congratulations on all the dreams that you have already made come true and dare to dream BIG on the rest!

Thanks for the chance too!

Jennifer D. - August 9, 2011 - 8:36 am

Cute stuff! Thanks for the chance to win!

Jenny A - August 9, 2011 - 9:18 am

Congrats on your new adventure! Thanks for a chance to win!

Beury - August 9, 2011 - 9:19 am

Love your new site!! and thanks so much for the chance to win, have been dyin’ to try out your diecuts, just got a silhouette:)

Monnah - August 9, 2011 - 9:24 am

Your site is beautiful, and so are your designs. What a wonderful week this will be!

Lynne Phelps - August 9, 2011 - 9:40 am

What a great milestone! Congratulations! The new store is SO much easier to find things, it is just wonderful. And thanks for the chance at a wonderful prize, I’d LOVE to win! :-)

Tracy Wallace - August 9, 2011 - 10:00 am

Hi Kerri,

Congrats, I think you’re doing an amazing job and I’m always so excited to see what you will come up with next!

Can’t wait for Wednesday so I can get the Say Whats on sale too :)

Keep it coming!
Tracy.

Robin in Washington - August 9, 2011 - 10:11 am

Congratulations Kerri! I look forward to trying out your stuff!!! When I browsed your shop the other day, I found some really cool stuff! Thanks for the opportunity to win some!

Cheryl - August 9, 2011 - 10:43 am

Wow! Love the new site! It’s so fresh and purty! Congratulations on a really great year! And – I have to say – your kits, especially the “This and That” are GENIUS! Thanks!

Nikki - August 9, 2011 - 11:10 am

I love the new site–you always amaze me with your talent!

Amy Rohl - August 9, 2011 - 11:13 am

Congrats, Kerri, and best of luck on this new venture! I/you just know it’s going to be good, all good!

Hugs,
Amy

Leslie R - August 9, 2011 - 11:22 am

I love the things you come up with…keep creating!!!

Terri B. - August 9, 2011 - 11:24 am

This is very exciting Kerri! I love your work and Nicole’s. Just finished your Halloween “This and That” and it is so cute! I’m so happy for you that things are moving in this successful direction. Congratulations and best of luck!
Terri

Gaijinjoy - August 9, 2011 - 12:36 pm

Congrats on your lovely new website. I look forward to visiting it often and seeing what creative ideas you are sharing with us!

ConnieC - August 9, 2011 - 12:51 pm

I’ve recently found you and your products. I’m glad I did, but my wallet may not be.

Amy S - August 9, 2011 - 2:40 pm

Congratulations on the new site and dream realized. And thanks for the chance to win!

Melanie - August 9, 2011 - 2:50 pm

Congratulations! I admire your creations on Nichole’s pages all the time! Would love to win the gift card to build my own collection! Thanks for the chance.

Edna Jakubowski - August 9, 2011 - 3:09 pm

Just discovered your site through Jennifer McGuire’s blog. Your products are awesome! Hope to take advantage of your generosity!

Christine N - August 9, 2011 - 3:09 pm

Congratulations Kerri on your new site! I love it and totally admire all your creative endeavors!

Chris - August 9, 2011 - 3:40 pm

My first time here I am looking forward to stopping in and see the wonderful things you come up with.

SusanB - August 9, 2011 - 3:48 pm

Happy Anniversary and congratulations on your success ~ thanks for the chance at the giveaway too!!

Mel H - August 9, 2011 - 3:51 pm

Congrats Kerri…I love your work and excited to see your new site…it rocks!

Heather - August 9, 2011 - 5:46 pm

I love your new site and would love even more to win your giveaway!!!

Shelley - August 9, 2011 - 6:21 pm

Wow! I love your website and would love a chance to win!
Thanks

Shelley - August 9, 2011 - 6:22 pm

Great website! Thanks for the chance to win!

Danni Perez - August 9, 2011 - 6:22 pm

Lovin your vibe! Amazing and brilliant!
~ d

Lisa - August 9, 2011 - 6:40 pm

Happy Birthday! Thank you for helping to revolutionize how I use my SIL! Love everything you’ve done thus far. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

leslie h - August 9, 2011 - 6:58 pm

Thanks for the chance to win! You have such fun designs!

Cindy Johnston - August 9, 2011 - 7:26 pm

ONE year…wow…time flys! Congrats!I love all of your designs! thanks for the chance at the awesome giveaway!

Tammy Davis - August 9, 2011 - 7:37 pm

Your designs are wonderful! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win!

Rebecca H. - August 9, 2011 - 7:39 pm

Congrats Kerri! Lovin’ the new website!

Christine Ousley - August 9, 2011 - 7:44 pm

Oh%20Kerri%2C%20congratulations!!%20%20I%20love%20your%20new%20site.%20%20I%20am%20so%20happy%20for%20you%20and%20that%20you%20are%20realizing%20and%20accomplishing%20your%20BIG%20dreams.%20%20I%20love%20your%20work%20and%20know%20you%20will%20succeed.%20%20Thanks%20for%20the%20wonderful%20giveaways.%20%20It%20would%20be%20amazing%20to%20win!
xoxo%2C%20Christine

Alexanne Stone - August 9, 2011 - 7:55 pm

Amazing and inspiring work! Glad I’ve found you through Jennifer. I’ll be back on a regular basis to see what’s new!

Luz Maria Martin del Campo - August 9, 2011 - 7:59 pm

Hi Kerri! Congratulations on your new website and I am with you about Kermiit the Frog, he was one deep guy!

Shannon W. - August 9, 2011 - 8:18 pm

Awesome- I am loving those photo template kits. Would love to have more.

Stacy Milford - August 9, 2011 - 8:44 pm

LOVE your designs! congrats :)

HEATHER WOODBURY - August 9, 2011 - 9:15 pm

Your trays are totally rockin’! I’m excited about the sale. :)

Susanna B - August 9, 2011 - 9:34 pm

Congrats on the new site!!! Love your designs and look forward to each new release.

Deb Pereira - August 9, 2011 - 10:54 pm

Oh Kerri, you are so generous! Thanks for the chance to win. By the way, LOVE your new site.

Dana - August 9, 2011 - 11:06 pm

Such a fabulous PAR-TAY!!!

Kris in Alaska - August 9, 2011 - 11:33 pm

Wow Kerri! I totally love our designs! I came over from Nicole and Jen’s blog to see what you have and I’m blown away! I would so love to win some of your designs! Thanks!

Cathy Boeche - August 10, 2011 - 12:06 am

Ooh, what a wonderful giveaway! I would be over the moon to win. How would I ever decide what to get? Thanks for the chance!

Penny{scraps} G - August 10, 2011 - 6:13 am

I LOVE YOUR STUFF. So glad for you to be expanding your business and realizing BIG dreams. Thanks for the incredible designs and the chance for a fun giveaway!!

kassie k - August 10, 2011 - 7:17 am

love your designs & would love love love to win!!!!!

Staci - August 10, 2011 - 7:35 am

Wow!! What a website. Love the sayings!!

August 4.2011

do you realize what happened . . .

. . . a year ago today?
Perhaps THIS might help jog your memory. :)
(the second half of the post)
Wow.
I can’t believe a year has gone by already!
What a fabulous time I am having with all of you!
Life can sure be strange.
Never in a million years would I think I would be doing this.
I never thought I’d ever have the courage
 or confidence to do something like this.
But a year? It’s already passed by so fast!

I look back at everything I’ve made in the past year
and just can’t even believe how many things there are now.
crazy.
Well, I think this one-year mark deserves some kind of celebration,
don’t you?
(I can find any reason to celebrate, really. lol)
Hmm . . . I think I just may have something up my sleeve next week . . .
like ALL next week!
And what would be a party without friends?
I wonder who just might be “stopping by”?
Guess you’ll just have to tune in all next week!
a year already!!!
And I’m putting down August 4 for the day for odd weather . . . two year’s running now. When I reread last year’s post, I didn’t remember that the big lightening storm was that same day. And today? HUGE. MAJOR. RAIN. Mixed with a bit of hail too. A couple different monster downpours that lasted for like 20 minutes and then disappeared. At 4:00 in the afternoon the temperature was 70 degrees . . . in the first week of August??? What???
August 4. Let’s keep track of this one. :)
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It’s also the time of year for this:
Spent three fabulous days camping with these girls!
eating.games.visiting.flies.laughing.hiking.mosquitoes.looneytunes.
on.and.on.and.on.
good times indeed.
Look at this view!
This picture does not even convey the magnitude of what you see when you are really there.
It is beyond awe-ness (yeah, it’s a word).
k. stay tuned for next week!
can’t wait! :)
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Michelle L. - August 5, 2011 - 3:07 am

Kerri,
So, today marks a year that I have been ogling over your beautiful designs directly from this site. Such a great decision to sell them here, and please know that I love your work and your flair for design… you are inspirational!

luvmysilhouette - August 5, 2011 - 3:43 am

Oh My Goodness Happy One Year My Dear Kerri!!!
I so Love your designs and am sooooooo HAPPY You share your GREAT Talent with us all…
We do Love and Appreciate You I hope ya know… Hugs my Friend Till Tomorrow when I'll Be Back To order some more Yummy designs…
You should'nt tease us like this tho…lol lol
I can't wait till next week…xo

Rhadonda - August 5, 2011 - 4:04 am

I year of total joy following along in your life. Thanks for sharing your talent. Could you please send some of that rain our way? We are in a drought here in southeast Missouri. I can't wait until next week either. Remember the first day of the week is Sunday ( :

Sandra - August 5, 2011 - 10:16 am

Happy one year anniversary! the year flies by when your having fun!!! For my it has alway been a pleasure reading your posts and seeing (and buying)the beautiful things you've created.
Your cooperation with Nichol is a hit, for me at least. It gives me just the last push I need to make a layout.
Happy day today and thanks, Kerri!

Love
Sandra K.

Sandra - August 5, 2011 - 11:36 am

time does fly when you are having fun.
Here is to many more years of fun!
Sandra ltb

Scrapthat - August 5, 2011 - 12:40 pm

CONGRATULATIONS KERRI! Thank you so much for a year of your fabulous cutting files! I for one LOVE them!!
I'll be here for sure next week! Can't wait! :)
Again…Congrats and THANKS!

{dawn} - August 5, 2011 - 1:50 pm

Wow! Purple mountain majesty! I think I just got a tear in my eye!!

So looking forward to what you and Nichol come up with!

Anonymous - August 5, 2011 - 2:12 pm

Hey Kerri!

Is a camping kit on the horizon? Would love to see one from you!

Can't wait to see what you and Nichol have in the works next week. You two are a fabulous combination!

K in PA

Roshni Patel - August 8, 2011 - 5:22 pm

Thanks for the chance to win. Congratulations on this amazing start.. you will do great! So glad you have Nichol on your team.. she is just as amazing as you are and together, you both are out of this world amazing!

Thanks for all your help in the past!

August 2.2011

say what #2

Goodness gracious.
Sooooo much going on these days.
Got some big things a-goin’ on.
I’m just gonna tease you with that for a bit . . .
’cause I like to tease. :)
But maybe a new kit will offset the taunting for today.
Will it?
Here is Say What #2: 
[SVG/STUDIO/AIv8/DXF/PNG]
Price: $9

TTFN!
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Scrapthat - August 2, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Uber cool!! I hope to get this one SOON!
TFS! LOVE IT!

caroline - August 2, 2011 - 2:56 pm

Love it. Big fan of cursive (what a weird, old fashioned word!) mixed with bold print fonts.

hsedgwick - August 2, 2011 - 4:48 pm

Say what? Teasing us again? Merciless ( : Great new kit of course. You. Are. Amazing. Will you be getting the new Cameo? Just curious.

Kerri - August 2, 2011 - 5:39 pm

I would like to some day. But for now, my SD does me just fine. I don't do 12×12 anymore, so it's not as much of an issue for me.

And Caroline, I love mixing cursive and block fonts too! :)

Dayami - August 5, 2011 - 10:06 pm

Keri, this is absolutely gorgeous!!! Definitely one I'll be buying soon ;)

August 1.2011

this+that: school . . . break it down

First, I just wanted to say we had a wonderful weekend spending time with so many family members at our family reunion up on the family farm. Many items were removed from the old houses to disperse amongst all the family members. We got some really cool things and saw many cool things.

This, however, was the highlight of my findings:

That’s my mom with her daddy (my grandpa). This is one of the sweetest photos I’ve ever seen. Most photos I see are the kids, or group shots, or “so-n-so” standing in front of “this or that”. Not too many interaction/candid photos from back in 1938 (or 39?). Love this.

Anyway, lots of fun this weekend. Lots of memories. Good times.

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Now, to the This & That: School kit. Let’s break it on down.

 

How To Use The Kit

You can use this kit with many of the digital craft cutters out there, such as Silhouette, Pazzles and Cricut. Anything that can use an SVG/DXF/AIv8 file. If you are using Cricut, you’ll need to use something like older versions of Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) or Make The Cut (MTC). These programs allow you to use SVG files with your Cricut. However, Provo Craft has made it so these two programs cannot work with the Cricut, so if you didn’t get either program purchased earlier in the year (like April/May 2011), then you won’t be able to use it with Cricut.

And if you don’t have a digital craft cutter? No worries. You can create it digitally! There are PNG/JPG files in this kit as well.  THIS POST has some great information on how to do that.

Distribution and Use of the File
I’ve have to use alternate file saving choices with my This & That kits due to my current method of distribution so I can still email the files once you’ve purchased the kit. You will receive one email with one attachment. It comes in a ZIP file, so use something like WinZip or StuffIt to extract/open the zipped file once you’ve saved it to your hard drive.  If you are on a Mac, you can double-click the ZIP file and it will open automatically.

There are two specific directories containing all the files needed to create the TRAY project as shown using printouts for some pieces and your digital craft cutter for the other pieces. One directory is called “TRAY Print Files” and the other is called “TRAY Cut Files.”

I need to keep the file size down by NOT including the printable items as Print & Cuts for Silhouette. But most of the printables are straight cuts, so they should be easy to work with.
Here’s what you get:
  • Two printable composite files in PNG format only. These composite filenames start with “tt” to indicate the “This & That” project.
  • Two composite files of the cuttable shapes. These composite filenames also start with “tt”.
  • Individual cuttable files named according to the descriptive style of shape for easier sorting. These files are made for all uses and are not sized and trimmed for the 7gypsies tray.
  • The same cuttable shapes as PNG files (no JPGs) for all you digital crafters.
Due to file size issues, there are no individual files for the printable images (in the composite files), with the exception of the clock, ruler, report card, library card, and flashcards. I thought it might be nice to have them larger than the print file in case you wanted to use them on a larger scale. Use the Crop tool in your photo editing software with the composite printable files if you want to use them individually.

The two printable composite files look like this. 

 

These files you print on your printer and trim using a paper trimmer or scissors as needed. Most of these are the background pieces for the slots of the 7gypsies tray.

Additionally, in the TRAY Print Files directory, there is the single clock image sized respectively for the kit. If, however, you need to confirm its size, it is 2.6”

The files are both under 8×10, so if you’d like to take them to a photo developer, you can do that. Make sure they do not size the image to fit in the 8×10 area–it needs to be left as is. If you need to confirm the size, the first file is 7.54″ wide and the second file is 7.51″ wide.

The two cuttable composite files like this, but not in color.

 

These are the files you’ll use with your cutter (Silhouette, Cricut, Wishblade, Pazzles, etc.) to cut your cardstock pieces and layer with the pieces above in your 7gypsies tray.

All these pieces–which are sized and trimmed for the tray–are separated into the appropriate cardstock colors. This is how you will see the two files when you pull them up into your cutting software (no color though). All you need to do is Ungroup/Break the image and/or move the unneeded shapes out of the cutting area and cut.

Some of the other software programs, like MTC or SCAL, may adjust the size of the image when importing. If this occurs, resize it proportionally. The first file has a width of 7.52″and the second file has a width of 7.58″. 
Here’s a few more project tips (also refer to the previous post for ‘how to’ tips):
  • Use a photo paper or presentation paper to print your printables at home. I like using Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper (Matte or Lustre) or Epson Premium Presentation Paper (Matte). Or, take it to your local photo devleoper.
  • The printable background pieces can only fit into the square for which it was designed.
  • Double cut your images by copying and pasting the image on top of itself in your cutting software. That way you can be assured of a clean cut, especially on the small images. Another nifty trick is to use vinyl. It cuts nicely, plus you don’t need adhesive.
  • If this is your first time working with a This & That kit, HERE is some information on the magnets I use so that I can easily swap out the pieces all year long.
Where to find the tray.
While there are many places you can purchase the tray, you can find it on the 7gypsies website HERE or on Two Peas In a Bucket HERE. I purchased mine from Archivers. Note: I’ve discovered that all printer tray’s are not created equally, so you may have to trim a fraction off here or there. I usually set the back piece in its square first just to see if I’ll need to trim anything off.

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Now if you wanted just the shapes? This is for you! :)

 

And by the way?
I can’t believe it’s August already!
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{dawn} - August 1, 2011 - 5:35 pm

You're right – that is an absolutely precious photo of your mom and her dad! And so unlike most photos from that day! I would guess that you look like your mom??? How cute!

Love this kit! Can't wait to get started on it, however I am currently experiencing computer issues… :(

Kerri - August 2, 2011 - 5:40 pm

Sorry to hear that Dawn. I completely understand the frustration having just gone through it myself. :) Here's hopin' you're up and runnin' smoothly soon!

back to school + friday freebie » Kerri Bradford Studio - August 26, 2011 - 1:31 pm

[...] Nichol uses shapes from these kits: Picture That [Go Long] /  School Years / This & That: School. [...]

July 28.2011

this+that: school

It’s here! It’s here! Sorry it took me a couple days longer . . . that darned internet threw me for a loop! But I am back up and all is well and right in this world. :)

So, in the spirit of trying to create a school kit that would appeal to everyone–regardless of school-aged child, I used a lot more cards and words and such.

 


 

Here’s a few tips about the kit:

Note: Before printing your printables, add a letter for your family name in whatever font you want to the solid black circle. Be sure to use a white letter to really make it pop.

Study Hard.
The red background is a shape I cut from cardstock just so you will have that placement piece already cut for you. If you are creating this digitally, use a rectangle that is 4.1875″ x 2.5″.
  1. Adhere transparency Clock just slightly to the right on the green ledger background. Let the bottom hang over about 1/4″. The clock is not in the composite printing file because it didn’t fit. So I included it as its own shape in both the TRAY Print Files directory. as well as in the PNG directory.
  2. Adhere Report Card to green ledger piece as shown.
  3. Place black Star Tab over the ensemble so far and adhere it to the red background.
  4. Adhere “study hard” at bottom, letting the why extend past the bottom just a fraction. Trim the clock and the “y”.
  5. Adhere the corresponding word phrases as shown. Staple the “Figure It Out”, if desired.
Class.Pencil.Backpack…
Highlight or shade the cut lines in the red and yellow books.

School Zone.
Adhere “school” definition to bottom of green background. Adhere “School Zone” as shown.

ABC.
The apple has a tiny dark brown cardstock piece for the stem. Since it’s so tiny and there is only one brown piece in the entire kit, I did not include it in the composite cut files. Instead, I just cut a tiny little piece from a scrap piece of brown cardstock. The piece, however, is in the single-image cut file.

READ Bingo Card.
Layer the grey open circle–”tag ring”–shape over the letter circle.

Education.
Add brads at both ends of ruler.

Time For School.
The clock layers in this order: black silhouette background, white face background, red ring + numbers. Add brad to center or use the little circle found in the black shapes.

ABCDEFG.
Adhere ABCDEFG shape to blue grid background. Adhere the left side of the red word strip and the School Lunch ticket to the ABC background, leaving the right side unattached so you can add the paperclip tied with ribbon.

Airplane Flashcard.
  1. Place paperclip in its position and adhere flashcard to yellow ledger background. I chose to just add adhesive to the top and right sides so that I’d have wiggle room with the paperclip.
  2. Adhere the three red stars as shown.
  3. Use a 1/8″ hole punch to punch a hole at the center end of the paperclip to string the ribbon through.
  4. String blue ribbon through hole and around backside of ensemble. Add a couple Mini Glue Dots at the left end of the ribbon (from where it comes out of the hole) so that it stays in place as you tie a knot in the ribbon on the right end.
Pencil/Write.
  1. Chalk over cut lines to help add dimension.
  2. Adhere tan pencil piece to the back of the yellow pencil. Place the tan piece so that the straight edges of both the tan piece and yellow pencil align. The angled part of the tan piece will start at the end of the yellow pencil….if that makes sense. :)
  3. Wrap a string around the pencil several times on the left side of the pencil ensemble.
  4. Adhere red eraser a fraction from the edge of the green grid background.
  5. Adhere pencil ensemble so that it is flush with the red eraser piece.
  6. Adhere grey “metal” piece over the seem of the two pieces.
  7. Adhere black pencil point at the end of the tan piece.
Adhere red eraser a fraction from the edge of the green grid background.

Homework.
Rough up the edge of the ripped paper for added dimension.

Schoolhouse.
Adhere in this order to black school silhouette: red piece / white side pieces, windows and doors / both grey roof pieces / white roof top and belfry, making sure the top aligns flush with grey piece / bell.

Library.
One of the unfortunate things about making things at such a small scale is that you lose some clarity when you do white text on black. If I were to try and make the text stronger or bigger, then it won’t look as good when you use it at a larger scale. It’s one of those ‘what’s the lesser of two evils’ moments.

Add the black “library” circle to the back of the red tab, fold over vintage-style library card and secure. Adhere ensemble to green grid background. Add words as shown and staple, if desired.

Learn Flashcard.
Adhere to blue alphabet background almost at the left edge and slightly below center so that the star won’t cover up the word “pencil” once adhered. Adhere star and mon-fri pieces. Add yellow arrow over its corresponding place in the title.

One last note. Use a real pencil with the Learn word. I actually had to make a special trip to Staples just to buy me some real pencils to break off and sharpen all the way down. The things we do . . .  ;)

I think that’s it for now.

Preorders go out later tonight!
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carilackner - July 29, 2011 - 1:18 am

LOVE IT!!! You never cease to amaze me, Kerri! Thanks for another great project!

Scrapthat - July 29, 2011 - 2:32 am

Very cute kit Kerri! :) TFS

Stephanie - July 30, 2011 - 6:37 am

So fun Kerri! Can't wait to make one of these for our homeschool space!

July 26.2011

food, glorious food.

Do you ever just make something and it just soooo hits the spot? There are some salads I make that I usually only make for a shindig because it’s just too much for our family. (The smart person would figure out how to cut it down a size or two, eh?)

Decided not to wait for a shindig and made a favorite salad anyway. It’s just such a great summer salad. I’m sure many of you have had it before, but it’s a cabbage salad. It is yuuuummmmy! And I’m not a big cabbage eater. Here’s the recipe:

Cabbage Salad
  1 head of cabbage
  3-4 green onions
  6 T. vinegar (=about 1/4 c.)
  2 T. sugar
  3/4 t. pepper
  2/3 c. oil
  1 pkg. chicken ramen noodles (packet+noodles)
  4-6 T. sunflower seeds
  1/2 c. slivered almonds or cashews (I like cashews)

Add the spice packet and sugar to the oil before pouring over the salad contents.

If I’m taking it somewhere, I don’t put the liquid stuff or nuts/noodles in until about serving time. I like to chill it before putting the nuts/noodles in too, if possible.

You could also add some chicken to it if you wanted.

And then to top our weekend off? I was soooo in the mood for a turkey dinner. Why is it people–like me–only seem to do turkey at Thanksgiving time . . . or during those holiday months. We bought a bone-in turkey breast and made mashed potatoes and gravy and homemade stuffing for Sunday dinner. It was divine! And then we have leftover turkey for those ever-so yummy turkey sandwiches.

Ahhhh . . .

good weekend. :)

And a little update on the School kit. With all the broo-ha-ha of my internet being down (still down until Thursday), I’m a little behind. But it’s almost done!

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vegetablog - July 26, 2011 - 4:14 pm

I couldn't help leaving a comment because last week, all I could think about was having a turkey dinner, too!! I bought us a very small turkey breast and roasted it, and it tasted soooo good. (And I'm not usually a turkey person, even. At Thanksgiving or Christmas, I prefer chicken or ham :) Maybe it's 'cause I'm pregnant…)

Anyway, hurray for turkey dinners and indulging our cravings! :)

~Natalie

oginger - July 26, 2011 - 6:57 pm

i make that salad and use a bag of cole slaw so I won't have to chop anything. If you add grilled chicken to it…………..AMAZING also.!!!

oginger - July 27, 2011 - 1:03 am

another different spin is to add some drained mandarin oranges to it and substitute the Kraft Asian peanut dressing for the liquid part. It puts a completely new kick. It is good too. Just go light on the dressing.

Kerri - July 27, 2011 - 2:16 pm

Okay, so it's a total mental thing, but I can't buy the pre-cut bag of cabbage because it's too much like coleslaw….and I don't like coleslaw. It's different if I cut it myself. lol

I'll have to try the Asian peanut dressing though! Thanks!

Rhadonda - July 27, 2011 - 7:10 pm

I love this salad. I love it best when it is warm but it is great cold too. Many you are making me hungry

Amy - July 27, 2011 - 7:19 pm

We eat this all the time and add a little reduced sodium soy sauce to the dressing. Amazing!

July 23.2011

just a reminder

Hey all! Hope you’ve been enjoying your lovely summer weekend. It’s a holiday weekend here for us in Utah. We celebrate the 24th, so it’s always a long weekend event, including Monday when it’s on a Sunday.

Just wanted to remind you that the Christmas in July sale ends tomorrow night, so don’t miss out on that. Details are in a couple posts down

And if you haven’t looked at my Facebook page, you might want to go check that out. There’s a giveaway going on just for Facebook! :) You can check it out HERE.

Still electronically crippled in the Bradford home, so if I get a little discombobulated with orders and not as prompt with them, you’ll know why. All this broo-ha-ha has finally made me make the jump to the Xfinity bandwagon. That all happens Thursday. Hope it’s all that it’s cracked up to be. :)

Enjoy your weekend!

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Rhadonda - July 23, 2011 - 8:29 pm

Does this sale include the photo masks? I am thinking no since they don't have kit in the name but never hurts to ask right? ( :

Kerri - July 23, 2011 - 10:01 pm

it sure does! :)

Stephanie - July 24, 2011 - 7:39 am

thanks for the reminder! I just submitted an order for three storyboard templates. I love that I can print these at home and I don't have to have a wide-format printer. Can't wait to start cranking out some hybrid pages!:)

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