Home of the Urban Fairy

After more then a month of thinking on this...I have decided to close up shop at DSD.
It was a very hard decision for me but I think it is the right move for my career.
So, I am having a blow out sale - up to 75% off! My Mega Cu4Cu Bundle is now at $8.00
until July 31st and after that, it will no longer be sold EVER!
So get em while the prices are Summer Hot!

I created Frizzle to celebrate joining DSD and offered it for free for a week!
It's only fitting to offer it free until I leave!

Download Frizzle HERE

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy your new scrap kit!

WOOOHOOO! I have two new CT ladies and can't wait to be able to show off some of their pages soon! Totally excited about this! Can't you tell? Well I can lol

Sales!!! DRS & DSD both have various sales going on!! From 25% to 55% !!

NEW Products! Just a few, I've been a busy body lately!

Both stores!

My current pride and joy! Also at both stores!


Now for my freebie - yes I know, short post .. did you need a cup of coffee or something? lol - this has 7 papers and 1 elements. Small I know, but it's just 'left overs'. I often get started on kits and just don't stay inspired with it so I set it aside. This lil bundle has happened over the past two days...yes, two days. Sucks I know. But hey at least you guys get the goods right?!
And do you see that flower in my 'cluster'? That's by Veronica over at Scrabooking Graphics and I'll be the first to admit, I LOVE her flowers!!!

Download/ICI

Thanks for stopping by & I hope you enjoy your new gift!

~* Danielle S. *~

So glad you made it! This is a great interview with Netta of Creative Victorian Designs!
Netta is such a sweetheart, very gentle and kind...so I'm pretty sure I N-E-V-E-R want to get on her bad side, it's the quiet ones you have to watch lol

1. How did you find your way into the digi scrappin world?

I was doing a web search for something one day when I stumbled upon a digital scrapbooking freebie. Since I had tried paper scrapping before and hated it, I thought that maybe digital was the answer to all my problems. I had always wanted to scrap all of our photos, but couldn't stand the amount of time that it takes to make a single paper page. But then I realized after purchasing my first software program that I could make a lot of the things that I needed and wanted the way that I wanted them to be. So I started making freebie kits, then moved on to selling, and I haven't looked back since!

2.How did you find YOUR style of design?

I have to say that my style is ever evolving. There is a lot of trial and error involved in that process. Trying new things and figuring out what you do and don't like. I know what I like now as far as themes, color palettes, lighting, and various other things that I used to be clueless about. I think I am far closer now to portraying "me" through my designs than I was three years ago and, as an artist, I couldn't ask for anything more.

3. What 3 tools are a MUST when you design?

When I design, the three tools that are a must for me are my graphics tablet, my pen tool in Photoshop for extracting, and both my camera and scanner since realistic elements are such a huge part of my designs.

4. Where do you want to be in 20 years?

Twenty years is such a long way down the road that it's hard to say where I want to be. In that time, I would say that I hope to still be happily married to the love of my life, be happy in my own right, and being a grandmother by then might not be a bad thing to throw on top of the cake there either! I have no aspirations as far as quality of living or money since the first three things on my list there are all the wealth I really need.

5. Inspiration! When you need it, what is the first place you think to go for it?

That would be a tie between books and movies! I think both give me the creative stimulation I need to start cooking up new ideas for new things. I can't tell you how many times I will be reading a book or watching one of my favorite movies when all of sudden I am in my own head hashing out ideas for new kits. It's then that I know "replenish me" time is over and it's time to get back to work before I lose all those great new concepts. On the other hand, sometimes just laying on the bed and picking out imaginary designs on the popcorn ceiling for hours on end works too.

6. If you could work with ANY designer, name one that you would choose.

Oh goodness! There are just way too many to pick from....so many in fact that I don't think I could rightfully single any one of them out.
7. When it comes to colors, what is your all time favorite to work with?

I don't think I have a specific color over any others, but I do favor rich jewel or earthy tones that tend toward the darker moodier side. I can work with pastels easily too, but the color that is the bane of my existence is yellow. It's awful to try to keep that one clean!

8. Do you have any advice for those of us just getting started in this fast pace world?

Just keep plugging away! For most of us in the industry it's lots of invested time, a boat load of perserverance, sheer determination, and un-natural amounts of creativity that keep us designing non-stop.

Don't miss her lovely mini kit!
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Hope you enjoyed yet another rockin interview! Stay tuned though, I have a SECOND one coming this month! TOLD YOU IT WAS GONNA BE BUSY!!! Lol YAY!!! I love this month!!

~* Danielle S. *~

It's easy to win! Just leave a comment on THIS thread. Not into forums? Hey that's fine by me, you can also leave me a comment on my blog and I will choose one winner from my blog! I used to not be a big forum person...but honestly, I LOVE DST, I really really do.

Okay so the mini kit is 7 papers and 43 elements [ 48 total ] with some elements being one of a kind! I'm just not feeling very lovely dovey with my husband so far away...soon..soon he shall return! MWAHAHA! Wait..that shouldn't be an evil laugh...*hehe*

Good luck everyone!


~* Danielle S. *~

Well I wiggled one of the designers I CT for into an interview ^__^, Skute Design!, I'm 'sneaky' like that lol She's a very nice lady with a lot of ideas and pushes kits out faster then I can blink most days! Especially her new Christmas collection, MASSIVE comes to mind! Without further ado I present the interview! Oooh.. I made a rhyme!


1. How long have you been designing?


For 5 months right now. I made some word arts for my own use in former times but really "working" as Designer I started in June this year.

2. What is your current favorite kit?

By my own or from other designers?
my own I love my Golden Christmas and other designers *phew* I am shopaholic but I guess it is "Memories about" a collab by PrelestnayaP and Yalana.

3. What do you use for inspiration?

Oh everything around. Advertising, places, pictures, holidays, seasons ... inspiration is all around, you only have to train your eye for it.

4. If you could do a collab with someone, who would it be and why?

Good question I haven't thought about it before ... mhh let me think I guess MK, Natali or Sussie M. because I love their designs. Maybe I should ask them *lol*


5. What is your favorite part of designing?

Selling my stuff *lol*
... no I love to do word arts. You can express so much with words and a beautiful word art is an eye catcher on a beautiful creation.


6. How long does it normally take you to complete a kit?

This is different, it depends on the time I can spend on designing, if there are more other things in real life it took me longer to complete.
And when I have no ideas then it takes the longest.
But most time I spend about the preview.
A nice preview that makes the people wanna see more of the kit is very important and so I work on that some hours.

7. What program do you use in your creations?

PSP8 and PS/CS5 sometimes Artrage and PSE.

8. What is your favorite part of a kit to make?

Word arts, did I mentioned that I love Word arts, because I am a journaling scrapper.



I so totally agree with her about the word art thing, I LOVE word art..I just never have the moola to grab everything I want! Wait....that's not new lol But on another awesome note, check out this adorable mini kit freebie!!! Thank you for the interview Skute Design


You can grab it HERE

I hope you enjoyed the interview, adore the freebie and come back for more!
~* Danielle S. *~

Not feeling so top notch today so I got fed up with what I was trying to do
and just decided rather then kill it, give it! The papers, as always, are my favorite parts.
Used a bundle of actions by Rose.Li, DD,Eriene & EDR. Couple "hand" made ellies though.
Don't you hate when you try to do something and you get that sudden " I just can't do this " feeling? Getting better at something isn't always easy...Enjoy anyway & hope you've had a better day then myself!

Download HERE

~* Danielle S. *~

Time may not be my friend right now but I enjoy the DSO chall as often as I can
so I made the time to get this months in - its small, I know - but its free lol

You can download HERE

~* Danielle S. *~

I hope everyone is enjoying the huge sales all over the scrappin nation - I would be
but I don't seem to be in the mood today lol Would rather go hide under my blanket
with a good book and my baby boy. My daughters are giving me a major headache today.
Poor darlin's are stuck inside due to crappy weather. Go figure. All well.
We've painted but they didn't have a real interest in it - I tried, sue me.

Well on to the real business eh? Bubble Gum Fairy is a set of FREE
mini kits at OSDS by select designers! Below is the preview for mine.
It's free till May 15th - then it goes away, so you best grab it while the grabbin is good!

This is a QP I made using "Gracie" by Joyfully Yours, Susannah!
You can get to her blog HERE

You can download the QP HERE

And I FINALLY got my Tulip Delight 2 , bout time!!
It's available at OSDS & DSD - 55% off! Like I said..sales!

Thanks for looking & everyone have a GREAT day!

~* Danielle S. *~

I did my first ever color challenge! And to top it off, I did it at DSO!
Tickle me pink why don't cha! Granted it's not one of my best works - duh -
but I'm working on a new comp and without 85% of my stuff so cut me some slack!
Hope you guys enjoy and you can download it
HERE

Comments MUCH appreciated, they help my self esteem ^__^

~* Danielle S. *~

Okay so a little bit of everything lol
First - my work external has died. I can't access it to save my life -
so I'm pretty much having to start from scratch on a lot of things.
Personally, I don't mind. It's time for a change anyway!
One Stop Digi Shop is getting a new look soon, with a Forum & REAL gallery
coming soon! Someone hacked the gallery I currently have for
the shop - so I think it's time for a reality check.My old computer is currently sitting on the floor
in my closet - next to the OTHER old computer lol
Yes - I now have the ultimate computer - an HP!
Can we say WOW? My Grandfather in law got tired of all the
problems I had with my other computer - so he decided a needed a new one.
One WAY out of my price range no less. 8GB Ram & 1T HD!
:: jumps up and down for joy ::
I can actually have my CS4 AND my X2 open at the SAME TIME!
Yes, that makes me a very happy person.
Course I still have a lot to do to get this baby up and running the way
I need her to - but I'm in no hurry. I also have to make myself a new preview for
my products AND a new logo. :: sighs :: I'm at a loss for those two.
So that explains my absence and I'm sorry!-ish.
Been spending a lot of time with my kids. We made cookies for Zamera's class on
Thursday, Serenity and I painted 11 sun catchers on Friday, we colored eggs yesterday
and did Easter hunting today! My 7 year old daughter has a laptop. Isn't that
somethin? I haven't given her wireless access yet - not 100% sure how I feel
about it, even though I know she's only interested in the kid places like sprout, nick and
ANY math site she can get her hands on - it's still a lil uhhh..wha? to me.

Okay well here I go with a freebie!
My scrap kit - Noon on Sunday will be FREE until April 8th!
So go get er & and ENJOY!
Feel free to show me your work - I like to see the goods mwahaha!

OSDS


~* Danielle S. *~

Zamera's Moon Party, Tea For Two!
I changed up the colors ever so slightly, some a little more dark,
others a tad lighter - but the two kits will work perfectly
together! And to prove that - I've provided you all with
a free sampler of both kits!
There are 4 papers, 2 from each kit & 6 elements, 3 from each kit.

You can find Zamera's Moon Party, Tea For Two
on sale [ $2.70! ] for the rest of March HERE HERE & HERE

Thar she blows! Okay so yes I've been wanting to say
that since I finished the above tea pot - btw, that tea pot
is a template by GS Creations - totally wicked!

Download HERE

~* Danielle S. *~

Yahoooo!! Don't ask me how, I don't know! LOL - ugh, time...I used to know
what that was. All well, it's totally worth it. Welp, I made this kit obviously
with my sister in mind. She's one of those girly go get em type of gals.
It's not been easy for us - we lost touch for a very long time and we don't
always get a long, but... one step closer ya know?
I feel GREAT about this kit and am uber excited about it!
You get 11 papers, 90 elements, 1 full alpha, 5 word bits AND I made
2 freebies. Yup. TWO!

Okay well scroll down and have a look see - awesomeness!

- you can get this kit [ 40% off ] HERE -

STOP!!!!!!!!!!! hehehehe - couldn't help myself.
Okay so this is your first freebie - I'm a cluster nut - what can I say??
You can get this freebie HERE

This is your second freebie! I tried to keep the QP simple so it's easy to add stuff to,
though I still get jealous as all get out when looking around the net and
seeing all these amazing QPs - I shall prevail I tell you! Mwahaha!!! hehe.
You can grab this gift HERE

& now for the give away! It's simple, it REALLY is!
Leave me a comment and tell me what you like about this kit - well, the previews
anyway - and THREE [ 3 ] lucky winners will get this kit for FREE! Don't you just
LOVE that word? FREE FREE FREE FREE : sighs : wonderful word I tell ya!

The give away will end March 12th 2010
Make sure to leave me a blog addy or email! Can't give you your goodie
if I can't find you! Have a GREAT day/night!!!!!!!


~* Danielle S. *~

You don't want to miss out on this!

You can grab this FREE kit - our birthday gift to you - HERE

& you can check out my Birthday Deal for you HERE

& it's been a while since I played around ME time ya know - and here is
the result of that! 3 new quickpages!
You can download them HERE

Time to get back to work!
~* Danielle S *~

Yup! It's finally ready! Frosted Kiss - my first winter/Christmas kit is in my stores!
A HUGE kit just begging to be used! Course that's not all - Below are the FREE Elements & Alpha I created with this kit! I hope you enjoy them and feel free to come take a look at this kit at OSDS or TS!


You can download the Freebie Elements HERE


You can grab the Freebie Alpha for Frosted Kiss HERE

Enjoy & feel free to share your creations! There's a FREE gallery at OSDS as well!


Some of my newest creations!!!

You can find these products at either OSDS or TS - & remember to always check
the freebie areas, you never know what might be new!!!!


~* slinks off for a nap now....sooo close to having this baby, YAY! *~

~* Danielle S. The Urban Fairy *~

This was going to be part of a daily download freebie collab with Haven Designz but the store has closed so I figured what the heck, FREEBIE on the blog! It's a very mini mini kit but I liked it enough to share it. Enjoy & leave some love if you download!

Download HERE


~* Danielle S. *~

I couldn't resist making a little addition to my newest kit - Imagine That.
This add on is just taste of the fun I had with my new kit.
5 Papers, 3 textured & 2 with some pretties. Plus a full size
sparkle overlay & two flower designs. It's only available
as full size - 300 DPI.
You can download this free sampler HERE

Leave some love if you download please =]
~* Danielle S. *~