I decided after much thought and consideration that I've outgrown this blog service, and decided to take my show on the road by moving the blog to wordpress. However, the address for it has changed - it will be http://www.studioincognitodesigns.com/blog/ - so PLEASE make sure you update your links! I have imported the posts from the blog here to the new one, so you won't have to switch back and forth (thoughtful of me, eh??). See you at the "new place"!
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Oh My Goodness! Look Who's One Today
Digiscrapshak is celebrating their first birthday with an unbelievable, pulling out ALL of the stops weekend event! Raffles, sales (50% off of Photoblast actions, 50% off of personal use, 30% off of commercial use), freebies, chats, and designer treasure chest grab bags that are to DIE for!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Cars, Coupons, and Baseball
It's been far too long since I've actually written a blog post, so I figured I would work in a few of my insane thoughts along with a current coupon special at Digi By Design.
Car:
I have had my current vehicle paid off for a few months, and since August is when prices for the "Last Year" models are slashed, my husband and I have been trying to decide which should be the vehicle I get next. Now, I COULD drive what I have, but I will be honest with you (and no one shoot me if they have the same vehicle type and have had zero issues with it, O.K.?), the Kia Sportage I have (2002 model) was not my finest moment in choosing an automobile. I really wanted - and I mean WANTED this one, yet I settled for something that had almost zero options for the price. In addition, the quality of the workmanship and their service department (which I abandoned after the first year, preferring a private auto repair/maintenance shop), was just not good. I haven't had anything major go wrong with the Kia, but really, how good is it to have three (yes, I said three) tail pipes rust out in five years, a tire carrier that rusted and peeled almost immediately, and stupid things (like door handle inserts) break? I know, these are all small things compared to the transmission, but if you're paying 20+ thousand dollarts for a vehicle, you would expect that it would stand up better. I know that some of these things are common among the make of car, but that only makes me more unhappy. So this is why we are trading it in and I am buying something else.
I have also discovered that as "not girly" as I am typically, I am 100% "chick" when it comes to picking out vehicles. I fell in love with this really pretty eggplant color that Pontiac has (Purple Haze Metallic), but of course no one has a vehicle in it now. Also want the audio control buttons on my steering wheel. (Hey, I figure it will make it safer for me to change the radio station lol.) I also want a sun roof/moon roof - I had one in a rental recently (my car had been hit and was in the shop to be repaired), and fell in love with it. As always, my husband is the voice of reason, as much as it may pain me to say so. I need a vehicle that is either 4WD or AWD, as I live on a very large winding hill that gets more than it's share of snow and ice. That eliminates a lot of the affordable autos that I was looking at. The sun/moon roof thing is great in theory; but I know that as a car ages, things don't always fit together the way they're supposed to, so there's leakage.
Now that we've narrowed it down to either a Trail Blazer or Envoy (same car essentially, just one's a Chevy and the other GMC), I have to pick color and options that are not too impractical. Easy - as long as its not black, white or yellow, I am good. I am not so good about washing the car regularly, and I need one that won't show dirt. The place that we will buy from though only has one on the lot that's a 2006 (and it didn't have the options I wanted, as well has having been owned by a smoker), and the other is a 2008 and is the Denali Package (umm I have no need for head light sprayers), and has little to no price incentive. So, the dealership will do a search on the GM database and see what's available in the colors and options I want.
Did I tell you that I am not good at being patient? No? Well, I'm not rotflmao!
OK, next topic - Baseball -
I am a HUGE Red Sox fan. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I would rather be watching a game than just about anything else on television. In fact, I have actually put game replays on the t.v. as background noise to help me get a migraine under control (who thought crowd noise was a good for that). Well A friend of ours asked if we wanted to go to a game tonight (he gets them from his company on occasion). Yep, didn't think more than half a second on that one - you betcha I want to go! So tonight I get to see a new pitcher that's been called up from Pawtucket, Clay Buchholtz do his thing. I'm interested to see what he can do.
Finally, there's a coupon promotion going on at Digi By Design!
They have a back to school savings coupon of 25% off of your purchase (excluding Commercial Use and Team Kits/Grab Bags) that runs September 1st through the 30th, 2007. There's a ton of great items there in the store, with new items being added daily, so you just can't miss with this!
Phew! That was one loong blog post - sorry for the ramble! I am hoping that if I do this more often, then the posts will be more easily read :)
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Wacky Wednesday Chat, 9pm Eastern - Featured Kit on SALE!
Join Athena and Michelle in the DXD chat room at 9pm Eastern for the Wacky Wednesday Chat - and hour of fun and freebies that you will NOT want to miss!
This week’s featured kit is “Funky Lime” by Athena and it is on Sale Wednesday Only for 50% off (O.K., don’t spread it around, but I have it on good authority that it might be on sale a little earlier than that!)
If you attend chat you’ll get a neat free gift, and if you post a LO in the Wacky Wednesday Gallery you’ll earn a second gift – both coordinate with the featured kit! Take a peek at the ad graphic below and you’ll see a preview of the kit, and both gifts!
Please Note: Not all items shown in preview.
Friday, August 24, 2007
$2, Today ONLY @ PDW!
Want a great kit for just $2??? I have Arianna Grace on sale TODAY ONLY for $2 at Plain Digital Wrapper as part of our Favorite Friday Promotion. I know that you'll want to complete your collection of the Arianna series and won't want to miss this opportunity! (Just a little hint - the ad was made using the Grace Kit!)
Thursday, August 09, 2007
What's My Friday Feature at PDW?
What can you get for $2.00 Friday ONLY at Plain Digital Wrapper? How about a full kit by me? I’ve chosen Arianna:Sweet as my very first Friday Feature at PDW because it’s one of my favorite kits, and I think you’ll love it too! You can grab my Featured Friday Special here - http://tinyurl.com/38lozs.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
I was TAGGED!!!!
Well I was tagged by Tracy King, so you all get a peek into my demented mind lol. And to the three of you I tagged after...sorry charlie I had to do it!
A - Attached or Single: attached
B - Best Friend: My Husband
C - Cake
D - Drink of Choice: coffee
E - Essential Item: computer & ipod
F - Favorite Color: purple
G - Gummi Bears or Worms: Gummi worms
H - Hometown: Lynn, MA
I – Indulgence(s): ice cream
J - January or July: January
K - Kids: (does a dog count?)
L - Life is incomplete without: my family, my dog, my computer
M - Marriage Date: March 21, 1992
N - Number of Siblings: 2
O - Oranges or Apples: apples
P - Phobias/Fears: I dunno...maybe just being alone
Q - Favorite Quote: don't know that it's a favorite but struck me funny, "will create genetic enhanced organisms for food"
R- Reason to smile: the hub and the dog
S - Season: Autumn
T- Tag Three: Amy (http://scrap-a-lot.blogspot.com)
TJ & Beth (http://acorn-designs.blogspot.com/)
Saskia (http://sasboksdigidesigns.blogspot.com/)
U - Unknown Fact About Me: I took voice lessons and sang classical music
V - Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals: LOL oppressor of animals...yeah that's me
W - Worst Habit: I let dishes pile up before filling up the dishwasher,
UGH, I hate that! LOL <------oh good god...that and the clean laundry never getting all put away
X - X-rays or Ultrasounds: X-rays - wanna glow in the dark
Y - Your Favorite Foods: ice cream, fried seafood, chicken carciofi (hope I spelled that right!)
Z- Zodiac: Gemini technically, but only two days in, so I also have those lovely traits of a Taurus too.
Wacky Wednesday Girls are BACK!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
40% off, Prizes, and Chat with ME - OH MY!
The weather outside is (not so) frightful but that doesn't mean it's too early for a Christmas in July Special this weekend!
What can you get for 40% off this weekend at DigiByDesign? Would you believe just about the ENTIRE store!
All of my products (yep even the Commercial Use ones!) are 40% off July 21st & 22nd (Saturday and Sunday) and there are TONS of other neat products that you can stock up at our Christmas in July DXD Style Sale!
There's a TON of designer stocking stuffers in a variety of styles this weekend ALL for $2.50, and if you are a REALLY lucky shopper you'll pick the one with a store coupon in it!
And, if you want something fun to do this weekend, we have a bunch of neat games & events this weekend in our forum too. You can decorate ornaments and exchange them with TJ, play trivia with Candee or hang out with Jessica to take part in the LO Challenge!
I am also holding a chat tonight at 9pm Eastern in the DXD chatroom - anyone who's been in chat with me KNOWS there's a lot of fun and craziness to be had (and goodies too - can't forget those!). Stop on by from 9pm to 10pm Eastern and I'll show you a good time! Just stop by our forum to register first and you'll be able to get into the chatroom :)
Here's a peek at what you'll get for attending the chat tonight - my Beach Glass Paper Pack. These papers haven't even been released yet and you'll get them FREE for attending the chat tonight!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Christmas in July Mon!
July 20th-22nd 2007 is DigiByDesign's Christmas in July Extravaganza!
40% off Sale for most items in the shoppe::Special Christmas Bingo Chat with Amy Watson, 7pm Eastern::Ornament Exchange::LO Challenge::Trivia Contest
You NEVER know what surprises you'll find!
Monday, July 02, 2007
Liberty Everlasting - Free Mega Kit for you!
I need to apologize for the late posting - I really meant to do this last thing before I went to bed last night, but I was so pooped out, I forgot :(
I PROMISE the links to download are below (RIGHT below the preview) - thank you for your patience!
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A very talented group of designers has come together to create and offer to you, free of charge, the Liberty Everlasting Mega Kit! You will have to visit each of the participants' blogs (listed below) to download their contribution, but I promise you, it will be WELL worth it!
Here’s the list of participating designers and their blog links:
- Amy W.- http://scrap-a-lot.blogspot.com/
- Anita- http://nanas-attic.blogspot.com/
- Athena- http://scrapwhore.blogspot.com/
- Acorn designs- http://acorn-designs.blogspot.com/
- Janidee- http://janniscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/
- Jessica Gorny- http://jessicagornydesigns.blogspot.com/
- Michaele Burkhart- http://burkhartscrapzone.blogspot.com/
- Michelle Conrad- http://www.scrapsational.blogspot.com/
- Rose Made Designs- http://rosemadedesigns.blogspot.com/
These links will be available at least through July 5th, 2007 - so make sure you don't miss out on any of these goodies.
WAIT!!! You actually want to SEE what you're getting? Are you SURE??
Well, O.K., don't say I didn't warn you....and just so you know, there are QP's that were made with some of the kit pieces that are not included in the preview - so it's an EXTRA surprise for you all!
These links have been retired as of July 21, 2007 - thank you so much for your support and kind comments!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Kits for a (great) Cause!
In the past few weeks, the digi scrap community has experienced loss. It suprises me still that no matter how competitive the industry is, we can put our personal goals aside to help one anothet when the need arises. I wanted to show case a couple of kits created by a dear friend of mine, Tracy King, for two special ladies in the community.
Cradled by Tracy is her sincerest wish for Carla Gibson's family. Carla passed away suddenly after being stricken by a stroke, and has been a valued and daer member of the community. Knowing that in their time of sadness, a gentle hug or kind word can make all the difference. Cradled is on sale at OScraps for $5.00 with all proceeds going to Carla Gibson's family.
Beacause You Are My Friend, is to help defray medical costs for Carol Roberts, who is also a fellow designer and friend of Tracy's. Carol's husband passed way from esophogeal cancer and unfortunately their insurance company, Encompass has determined that they will not pay for any of his hospitalization costs stating that it was not "necessary" (Don't get me started on this subject - I do insurance billing for a living and I know what a racket it is..) This beautiful piece is on sale at DigiScrapDesigner for $4.99 and all proceeds from this product go to Carol to assist her in defraying medical costs.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
My Dad is #1 - Is Yours???
Just because I want to celebrate and honor my Dad, the guy who instilled in me my sense of humor, work ethic, compassion, etc. I am throwing a 30% off sale on my products at DigiByDesign Sunday & Monday, June 17th & 18th, 2007! This includes my Commercial Use items as well. If that wasn't enough, I went COMPLETELY bananas and extended my Super Saturday Sale pick as well - so the Funky Monkey Add On is STILL on sale through Sunday at 50% off (a $1.50 - can you beat that?).
(BTW, most products in the shoppe are on sale as well - so you're guaranteed to find something you just GOTTA have!)
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Lori's Birthday Bash at Digiscrapshak.com!
HUGE Birthday Bash Saturday, June 9th at the Shak!!
Dont miss it
$2.00 surprise boxes from all the designers
Lori has been watching these come in.. and WOW she can't BELIEVE what the girls are giving away for $2.00!
- Watch for all the Special boxes!
- Chat with owner @ 7PM and you will recieve another awesome suprise!
- Storewide sale 40% all Digi Supplies, this includes Membership to our Member downloads!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Memorial Day Weekend Sale at DXD!
I am throwing a 35% off sale on my ENTIRE store at DigiByDesign! I have to admit, I completely forgot to set up my birthday sale, so here's my way of making it up to all of you! I'm not 35 btw...but not 40 yet either...35% just seemed like a nice chunk of change to leave in your pocket! This event begins Saturday, May 26th, and runs through Monday, May 28th, 2007 - that's three whole days to get your "shop" on!
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Grand Opening of DigiByDesign May 20th, 2007
Thank you to Jane Bradbury for her journal paper action and Athena for the composing the add and her sticky note.
~Curth’s Digital Designs ~
Jessica Gorny ~ ManuScraps ~ Michelle Conrad
MissPix Designs ~ Rose Made Designs ~
Saskia Bokkers ~ SeAScrAps ~ Stacey Sansom
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25% off most items for Sunday Only!
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1:00 pm est. Special Chat with Saskia & Michelle
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7:00 pm est. Special Chat with Athena & Melissa
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8:00 pm est. Special Chat with Michelle & Athena
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9:00 pm est. TalknSwap chat with Ordie
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Don't forget to to visit the forums for a scavenger hunt and trivia game loaded with goodies!
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There will be grab bags for sale and grab bags to win.
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FREEBIES FOR ALL WHO COME TO CHAT
Get this kit by Athena for FREE kit with ANY paid purchase!!
Don't forget to pick up our Vineyard mega kit for just $3.99!
Here: http://tinyurl.com/33kabd
Sunday, May 06, 2007
:Mum's the Word" at DSS
Digiscrapshak.com has their May Designers' Mega Kit out and it's all about the Mod Mom! "Mum's the Word" has over 40 mb in papers & elements for you to honor your mom, your aunt, your grandmother, or any special woman in your life - and do it in a fun and funky way!
It's on sale at $5.98 for a limited time - you won't want to miss out on this great introductory price!
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Got a neat freebie for you!
For those of you who were unable to download the quick pages I made sure to re-paste the links tonight & tested them (I admit it, I was running out the door to a birthday party and never tested them!). I apologize for any inconvenience - so please feel free to go crazy and download this!!!
One of my dear friends, Amy made you all a little something (free!) and I wanted to share it with you:
This quick page is in both a single photo and multi-photo format, and the materials used are from my newest kit also named "Fenway" on sale VERY soon at Digiscrapshak! You can either click the graphic above or HERE to get your quickpages!
Have a great day - I am off to my niece's 12th birthday party - hope I have some decent pics to post later!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Phat Fridays at the Shak!
BTW...this ad was made with my new collection, "Arianna" which will be on sale VERY soon!!!
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Can you say 3-2-1 GO!
For tonight..here's the ad for Plain Digital Wrapper - where I am a guest designer for April/May of 2007!
Keep visiting over the weekend for more sales and specials at the other shop I sell at (shhh..I can't tell you about it yet!) and for a more detailed list of the events, freebies & sales!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Woohoo - It's a St' Pattys Bargain Basement @ TDS!
Stop on by the Daily Scrap and take advantage of these and many more items on sale now!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Coupon for Featured Kit at Tonight's Croppers Anonymous Chat!
And if that wasn’t enough of a “crazy monkey” deal for you – you can pick this kit up for TODAY ONLY at 40% off of its normal retail price! Just use coupon code “funkymonkey" when checking out and the discount will be applied to that product! Swing on over to The Daily Scrap to get your dose of “Funky Monkey” Today!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Wacky Wed Chat Featured Kit!
I've included a picture below that shows you the kit preview, as well as the attendance gift, the posting gift, and the freebie template that Michelle Conrad put together just for the Wacky Wed. chat! So if you are free tomorrow night at 9pm Eastern, stop on by the chat room at The Daily Scrap to have a good time, get some freebie gifts AND take advantage of the featured kit special pricing!
Monday, February 26, 2007
New Kit coming out tomorrow!
If you are interested in taking advantage of the 50% off price, you'll be able to grab it by going to my store at TDS!
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Croppers Anonymous Chat Tonight 2/22/07 at 9pm Eastern!
And, all of you who posted in the CA gallery for last week's challenge will receive a PM from me tonight with your Posting Gift download link. Congrats to the ladies who participated - you have an amazing style!!!!!So, tonight at 9pm eastern in our chat room here at http://misstiina.com/ come on by for a fun chat and a gift!!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The Wacky Wednesday Girls Are At It Again!
That’s right – it’s Wacky Wednesday Night at The Daily Scrap! This week’s featured kit is “Eric” by yours truly – definitely a labor of love for me! You can pick it up today only for 50% off in my store at TDS! http://tinyurl.com/2ohw2r
Everyone who attends tonight’s chat (at 9pm Eastern @ http://thedailyscrap.com) will receive a gift that coordinates with the featured kit! If you post a LO in our Wacky Wednesday Gallery by next Wednesday using the featured kit and/or the attendance gift you will earn a second coordinating gift – how cool is that? As a Valentine's Day giftie to all of my friends at the crop there just might be a SECOND attendance gift!
If you are unable to see this Ad, feel free to click HERE:
Thank you for looking – hope to see you there!
Monday, February 12, 2007
A Sweetheart of a DEAL!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Tonight @ MissTiina.com!
Tonight @ MissTiina.com we're giving away THIS coordinating gift to my "Love Deeply" Kit, sold exclusively at The Daily Scrap! Peek below for a preview of your goodie!
And if you post a LO using either tonight's goodie, the Love Deeply Kit, or a combination of both in the Croppers Anonymous Gallery by Thursday, February 15th, 2007, you will receive this from me as a "thank you":
I hope to see you there!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Special Superbowl Crop at The Daily Scrap!
There will be sales, coupons good for tonight only, freebies, surprise guests, and a guaranteed good time! Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Wild Women & Wacky Wednesday Deals are on at TDS!
"For the Love of the Coast" by Dawn's Digital Designs, regularly $4.00 is on sale for today (until 11:59 pm Eastern) at $2.00. You can pick it up here!
"Enchanted Winter" by Tracy King is the featured kit for the Wacky Wed chat (co-hosted by yours truly *G*) and that's also on sale for $3.00 - that's 50% off of it's normal price! You can grab it here!
Just think - you get TWO kits for the price of one with this deal - pick up BOTH "For the Love of the Coast" AND "Enchanted Winter" for $5.00 just for today. Don't wait and miss it!
And if you are looking for something to do - why not stop by the TDS chat room from 9-10 PM eastern for the Wacky Wednesday chat? There is always an attendance gift and more fun that you'll know what to do with - sometimes my sides hurt from laughing so much!
Hope to see you there at The Daily Scrap (http://thedailyscrap.com)!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
NEW Personal & Commercial Use products!
You can pick these items up here at The Daily Scrap!
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Wall of Fame Chat Tonight & Mega Kit on Sale NOW @ TDS!
Tonight at The Daily Scrap (http://thedailyscrap.com) we have our Wall of Fame Chat and featured kit! This week it's "Grunge Love" by Jessica Dixon and it is on sale for a limited time (today and I beleive tomorrow) for 50% off of its normal retail price - that's a fantastic kit for $3.00! If that isn't all - when you attend tonight's chat at 9PM eastern in the TDS chat room, you will get free goodies (love goodies!) and have an opportunity to come up with a LO based on the inspiration give during the crop. If you post this LO to our Wall of Fame Gallery by 11:59 pm THIS Wednesday, then you will be entered into our Wall of Fame Diva Contest! Each LO is voted on and the scrappers with the top three votes will be named the Golden, Silver and Bronze Diva's at TDS for one week! See this ad for more details concerning what you will win:
We also have out TDS team Mega Kit released for January 2007 - and believe me when I tell you that even here in Massachusetts, where it's almost 60 degrees F today (yep, you heard me correctly - 60 degrees!), baby it DOES feel cold outside! This kit is chock FULL of wintery items perfect for any occasion or gender! Heck with over 80 papers, 3 alpha sets and OVER 240 elements, how could you not use this kit over, and over, and over???
It's on sale NOW for a limited time in the TDS mall for $3.99! Hurry up and grab it while you can, because once the introductory period is over, it will go up (the normal retail for this kit is $9.99). I know you won't want to miss your opportunity to get in on one of the BEST and most UNBELIEVABLE deals I know of!