tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7467041209390010902024-03-12T18:20:25.510-05:00Lady V dZineMy digital happy placeThat Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-66011677033692478572010-02-12T09:15:00.000-06:002010-02-12T09:15:40.380-06:00Roxana Illuminated Perfume $30 Gift Certificate GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!<a href="http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2010/02/roxanna-illuminated-perfume-30-gift.html">Roxana Illuminated Perfume $30 Gift Certificate GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!</a>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-4274927894953436162008-08-18T12:54:00.001-05:002008-08-18T12:54:32.465-05:00New Domain<h5>I have my own domain now, so I am transferring everything over to <a href="http://ladyvdzine.com" target="_blank">Lady V dZine</a>. Please be sure to bookmark the new address! </h5> <p>Be Blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-16409791444409293802008-08-15T21:15:00.000-05:002008-08-15T21:15:00.289-05:00Fun at the Fair Blog Train<p>The Pretty Scrappy Design Team and Creative Team have all come together to create a really super brag book set for you all. All items they used came from our new "Fun at the Fair" designer MEGA-collab kit. You can pick this kit up for only $4.99 or FREE with any purchase of $20.00 or more. </p> <p> <br />There is so much awesome stuff in this HUGE kit that we each give you a little preview of it's contents along the way. </p> <p> <br />Preview from the  "Fun at the Fair"  Collab Kit:</p> <p><a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83&products_id=572 "><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="12" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SKXkBMKHZxI/AAAAAAAAAaI/ykyV53Of5jI/12%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Grab the Fun at the Fair Designer Collab <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83&products_id=572" target="_blank">here</a> <br /></p> <p>And to whet your scrapping appetite, here's a snaggable freebie for you...</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SKXkCfKFWhI/AAAAAAAAAaM/gQoHoUlRqdE/s1600-h/lvd_PS-fair_BBprev%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_PS-fair_BBprev" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SKXkDNuzlNI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/AlY2pH2OzlU/lvd_PS-fair_BBprev_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" align="left" border="0" /></a>  <br /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Which you can snag <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/59177266/d4942813/lvd_PS-Fair_BB.html">here</a>. <br />Now, follow the train to stop #2 <br /></p> <ol> <li>2. <a href="http://scrappingwithangel.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Angel</a></li> <li>3. <a href="http://www.sweetadalinedesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debi</a></li> <li>4. <a href="http://jam1el33.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Jamie</a></li> <li>5. <a href="http://shareyourmoments.typepad.com" target="_blank">Julie</a></li> <li>6. <a href="http://kakleid.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Karen</a> </li> <li>7. <a href="http://kathysscraps.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Kathy</a></li> <li>8. <a href="http://kierescreations.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Lillian</a></li> <li>9. <a href="http://justpassinthru.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Nikki</a></li> <li>10. <a href="http://creationsbyrachael.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Rachael</a></li> <li>11. <a href="http://jaydensmamadesigns.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Tammy</a></li> <li>12. <a href="http://prettyscrappy.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Casey</a></li> </ol> <p>Have fun, and be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p> <p><a title="http://prettyscrappy.blogspot.com/" href="http://prettyscrappy.blogspot.com/"> </a></p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-57507886790187766482008-08-13T11:03:00.001-05:002008-08-13T11:03:11.182-05:00My first blog award<p>Rachness of <a href="http://www.dood-elle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dood-elle</a> nominated me for this fabulous blog award. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SKMFtkK_h3I/AAAAAAAAAaA/X14-FsqNYcM/s1600-h/Iloveyourblog%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="208" alt="Iloveyourblog" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SKMFvGcZa0I/AAAAAAAAAaE/KvdE7Uhrf04/Iloveyourblog_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="208" border="0" /></a> Thanks so much, hun!</p> <p>Here are the rules of the award: <br />1.The winner can put the logo on her blog. <br />2. Link the person you received your award from {<a href="http://www.dood-elle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rachness</a>}. <br />3.Nominate at least 7 other blogs. <br />4.Put links of those blogs on yours. <br />5.Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you’ve nominated...</p> <p>Okay, so I have a TON of digiblogs that I visit regularly, and found it impossible to narrow it down.  So, I wend to my favorites list, which is not in any sort of order, and picked the first seven on the list.  </p> <p>1. Casey at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy</a></p> <p>2. Pam at <a href="http://digitreats.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Digitreats</a></p> <p>3. Kathy at <a href="http://kathysscraps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathys Scraps</a></p> <p>4. Julie at <a href="http://shareyourmoments.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Share Your Moments</a></p> <p>5. Kelly at <a href="http://jrzgrl189.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Late Night Scraps</a></p> <p>6. Shawna at <a href="http://scrap-stuff-with-psp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrap Stuff with PSP</a></p> <p>7. Pat/PCArt at <a href="http://wonderfulwasteoftime.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wonderful Waste of Time</a></p> <p>Okay gals, you're turn.</p> <p>It seems I've also been tagged (several weeks ago) by Kiere at <u><font color="#956839">Kiere's Creations</font></u>.  </p> <p>These are the rules: <br />1. Link your tagger {<a href="http://kierescreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kiere's Creations</a>} and list these rules on your blog. <br />2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. <br />3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs. <br />4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog enjoy! <br />Have fun!!!</p> <p>Fun Facts...</p> <p>1. I am affected by Hay Wells syndrome, a rare syndrome of Ectodermal Dysplasia with less than 150 known affected individuals WORLD WIDE! See <a href="http://www.nfed.org" target="_blank">NFED</a> web site for more information. Six of those cases are in my family. </p> <p>2. I share my name with a famous filmographer, Virginia Higgins.</p> <p>3. I don't eat oranges or drink orange juice. </p> <p>4. I have two college degrees but choose to be a housewife. </p> <p>5. My favorite store is Wal-Mart. </p> <p>6. I have the best in-laws in the world!</p> <p>7. If my house ever burned, besides my family and photos, the two things I would want to save would be my rocking chair and my grandfather's Bible. </p> <p>Okay... so, I now tag the following...</p> <p>1. Crazy Diamond at <a href="http://designsbycrazydiamond.com/" target="_blank">Designs by Crazy Diamond</a></p> <p>2. Monica at <a href="http://randominspirationsbymonica.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Random Inspirations by Monica</a></p> <p>3. Shannon at <a href="http://scrappyshannon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrappy Shannon</a></p> <p>4. Mags at <a href="http://magsgraphics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MagsGraphics</a></p> <p>5. Kelly at <a href="http://ksh-scrapping.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">KSH Scrapping</a></p> <p>6. <a href="http://www.gloriavalverde.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gloria Val Verde</a></p> <p>7. Babette of <a href="http://lbcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LBCreations</a></p> <p>By the way, I have purchased my own domain name, and will be transitioning all of my stuff over there as the weeks come. </p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-19866293761722340712008-08-08T19:17:00.001-05:002008-08-08T19:17:27.075-05:00Server Fixed, Sale, New Kit, and a Freebie!<p>Whooo Hooo!  The server at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop">Pretty Scrappy</a> is now in operable condition!  </p> <p>To celebrate, I have placed my entire <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=84_90" target="_blank">store</a> on sale for 25% off.  </p> <p>My <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=573" target="_blank">Floralscapes CU Stock Photos</a> are now available there, too.  With the 25% off sale, you can snag the entire bundle for just $22.50.  That is less than 38 cents per CU stock photo!</p> <p>I have a new kit in the store at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy</a>, as well. </p> <p><a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=610" target="_blank">Color Burst</a> is pretty kit bursting with pastel colors. Includes: 15 textured/patterned papers, 1 arrow, 8 beads (3 patterned, 5 semi-tranparent solid colors), 3 different butterflies, 2 buttons, 1 charm, 1 photo corner, 1 dragonfly, 1 chipboard flower, 1 realistic flower, 1 metal frame, 1 ribbon wrapped cardboard frame, 1 tagged frame, 1 crumpled paper frame (3 colors included), 1 ribbon heart, 2 ribbons, 4 pieces of ricrac, 1 dogtag (7 color combinations included, 1 journal tag cluster, and 1 bonus quickpage. Not all elements shown in preview. Some elements resized for preview. Drop shadows on preview only. S4H/S4O friendly. No program specific files included.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJziA-Qv6ZI/AAAAAAAAAZo/-JCkNyPOBAg/s1600-h/lvd_colorburst_prev%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_colorburst_prev" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJziBoY-w4I/AAAAAAAAAZs/1OmqXzkRj8s/lvd_colorburst_prev_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJziCNJZqRI/AAAAAAAAAZw/G0CHowAfvqM/s1600-h/lvd_colorburst_prev_001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_colorburst_prev_001" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJziCrk5kkI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/AH-0BMObRh4/lvd_colorburst_prev_001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I am also working on a new set of CU overlays.  Here is a sample:</p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/58316179/833582e0/lvd_overlay_set1_freebie.html"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_overlay_set1_freebie_prev" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJziFGqjcgI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/3f4MS4iMpTo/lvd_overlay_set1_freebie_prev%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I'm thinking of calling the set Orbitz, but am not settled on the name yet. What do you think?</p> <p>The Floralscapes sampler is also available at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop">Pretty Scrappy</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/58208294/77a2e0ac/lvd_floralscapes_sampler.html"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_floralscapes_sampler-prev" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJziFu9TU5I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/djU4HWTqeG0/lvd_floralscapes_sampler-prev%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Grab the new kit, Color Burst <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=610" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>Grab the Floralscapes Bundle <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=573" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>Grab the Orbitz Overlay sampler <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=611" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>The Floralscapes Sampler is available <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=599" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-19246750120211076502008-08-08T00:05:00.002-05:002008-08-08T09:28:49.567-05:00Floralscapes now in store!<p>Flowers are one of my favorite things to photograph, besides my baby Zane, of course.  I recently spent some time sorting my digital pictures of flowers, and picked out some of my favorites.  I know as a designer, that it is not easy to find good quality CU-OK photos, so I decided to offer them for other designers to use as well.  Here are the previews: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUAypI74I/AAAAAAAAAZE/Q1NKXiwJJh4/s1600-h/lvd_floralscapes_bundle%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_floralscapes_bundle" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUClbFRXI/AAAAAAAAAZI/Ruti2PHoexc/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUEuEBxPI/AAAAAAAAAZM/d8gLPjFJ9Xw/s1600-h/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_floralscapes_bundle_001" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUGFyYOVI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/NUK_rY4qNM4/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUGz8B5cI/AAAAAAAAAZU/sF5n-WNsD5Q/s1600-h/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_002%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_floralscapes_bundle_002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUHjZsoeI/AAAAAAAAAZY/E9VNOMrQQpM/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUJCqNw8I/AAAAAAAAAZc/Kjz7AVdeKsc/s1600-h/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_003%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_floralscapes_bundle_003" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvUKqXYb2I/AAAAAAAAAZg/yEt3TNSv10w/lvd_floralscapes_bundle_003_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>There are 60 in all.  Each photo is 3600x3600 (12x12 at 300ppi) and in JPEG format.  They are available as a bundle for just $30, which is 50 cents each.  Or, in sets of 4 for $3 per set, which is 75 cents each.  </p> <p>I also thought I would offer a sampler, which is also CU-OK.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/58208294/77a2e0ac/lvd_floralscapes_sampler.html"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_floralscapes_sampler-prev" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJvULQJn52I/AAAAAAAAAZk/ZfExEtzMXcU/lvd_floralscapes_sampler-prev%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Get the sampler at <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=1020" target="_blank">Digital Scrap Design</a> through August 21st. </p> <p>You can also get the <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=1017" target="_blank">Floralscapes Bundle</a> at Digital Scrap Design.  </p> <p><br /><br />As an added bonus, you can also take $5 off when you buy the whole bundle. That's 60 CU stock photos for $25! The coupon code is floralfan and is only good through the 21st!<br /><br />These products will soon be available at Pretty Scrappy, as well.  However, we are currently experiencing server problems, so I have not been able to add them to the store yet. </p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-61553486829865237062008-08-07T08:46:00.001-05:002008-08-07T08:46:35.774-05:00Layouts from Penny<p>Here are a few layouts from my CT, Penny. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr8skc344I/AAAAAAAAAY0/D6wzplcRMLo/s1600-h/Dad_display%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="Dad_display" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr8tA_pI3I/AAAAAAAAAY4/8ZSva4E-ES0/Dad_display_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr8uLrK9II/AAAAAAAAAY8/2M-poZKrHxc/s1600-h/ruff_daze_display%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="ruff_daze_display" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr8u0DrB1I/AAAAAAAAAZA/scSFnQSe2i4/ruff_daze_display_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Kit used: Dad by Lady V dZine</p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-29678953229125997632008-08-07T08:23:00.001-05:002008-08-07T08:42:42.462-05:00Layouts from Cissi<p>Here are some layouts from my CT, <a href="http://www.gripdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cissi</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr3L1ATYtI/AAAAAAAAAYk/WoO-9uJEPyA/s1600-h/cissi_dad_lo1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="cissi_dad_lo1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr3MjZnx_I/AAAAAAAAAYo/DgoIf1ynWMs/cissi_dad_lo1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Kit used: Dad by Lady V dZine</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr3OktQMbI/AAAAAAAAAYs/Q7UWdi1ecX0/s1600-h/zoospirit_virginiahiggins_080807%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="zoospirit_virginiahiggins_080807" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJr3PWCoVhI/AAAAAAAAAYw/3tC-Dp_vz9w/zoospirit_virginiahiggins_080807_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Kit used: Zoo Spirit by Lady V dZine</p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-10642755547817552462008-08-04T11:44:00.001-05:002008-08-04T11:44:46.648-05:00A new avatar for me...<p>So, I belong to a Yahoo group called <a href="http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ResourceWars/?yguid=238386841" target="_blank">Resource Wars</a>.  Every week a member is picked to be the Member of the week and gets showered with tags from the other members.  <a href="http://pixispixntags.tripod.com/index.html">Pixilyn</a>, who is an avid tag maker, made this one for me.  I absolutely love it!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJcx9Xrl8CI/AAAAAAAAAYc/Ljphm4nmcXg/s1600-h/Vtag001byPiXiLyn.png"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="321" alt="Vtag001byPiXiLyn" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJcx_cngm9I/AAAAAAAAAYg/DAxA34dQCW8/Vtag001byPiXiLyn_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="287" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I requested a bald doll, since I am bald.  And she made that for me.  How sweet.  And I love the play on words!</p> <p>So, I think I'm gonna use her for my forum pix.  Yippee!</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-14176458358691962822008-08-03T11:25:00.001-05:002008-08-07T08:16:37.459-05:00Are you playing with a Full Deck?<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJXb2hA_ILI/AAAAAAAAAYM/E1i-UjjSxGw/s1600-h/lvd_zoo-spirit_playingcards_prev%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_zoo-spirit_playingcards_prev" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJXb3QL6s_I/AAAAAAAAAYQ/-fxagPqMTD0/lvd_zoo-spirit_playingcards_prev_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>This cute kit coordinates with my Zoo Spirit kit. </p> <p>It is formatted to fit the standard deck of playing cards. </p> <p>You can use just the card fronts: Print out your layout, trim, and affix to a standard size (2.5x3.5) playing card. </p> <p>Or make your own personalized deck: Personalize the included deck, print, trim, and combine with the card front of your choice. </p> <p>You can also use to make a card-sized brag book. No need to make the whole deck. Customize the blank card enclosed, print, trim, and combine with the card fronts. </p> <p>Five card fronts to choose from. </p> <p>Includes full deck of cards. Ace-King in four suits (Elephant, Giraffe, Kangaroo, and Monkey) plus two jokers. </p> <p>Cards are on transparent PNG background to maximize versatility. You can personalize all 54 cards if you want. </p> <p>Also included is one blank white card face template.</p> <p>Layered PSD and separate PNG files included. </p> <p>On sale for the next week at Pretty Scrappy for just $3.99.  That's 33% off the regular price!</p> <p>You can also snag this sampler card that is not included in the deck. </p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/57615574/4ebd1835/lvd_zoo-spirit_playingcards_freecard.html"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_zoo-spirit_playingcards_freecard-web2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJXdKcs0NtI/AAAAAAAAAYY/bLh1rbSX6wA/lvd_zoospirit_playingcards_freecardw%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>Get the sampler at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=575" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy</a> or <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40_62&products_id=998" target="_blank">Digital Scrap Design</a>. Sampler card available free until the 20th, then it will be $1.99. </p> <p>Get the Full Deck at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=574">Pretty Scrappy</a> or <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40_62&products_id=997">Digital Scrap Design</a>.</p> <p>Get the Zoo Spirit kit, free for the entire month of August, at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=576">Pretty Scrappy</a> or at <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40_62&products_id=999">Digital Scrap Design</a>.  Kit will be $4.99 as of September 1st. </p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V </p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-21703615486534407622008-08-01T11:08:00.001-05:002008-08-01T11:08:52.691-05:00Zoo Spirit- links fixed<p>I am so sorry about the error with the link for part 1.  Seems I made a typo.  I have corrected, and tested, it.  Please let me know if you experience any more difficulty with downloading the kit.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/57193456/9b595509/lvd_ZooSpirit_kit_part1.html" target="_blank">Zoo Spirit part 1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/57195380/e7b0c728/lvd_ZooSpirit_kit_part2.html" target="_blank">Zoo Spirit part 2</a></p> <p>Scroll to previous post for the previews!</p> <p>Be blessed, </p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-3202178485173296752008-07-31T22:23:00.000-05:002008-08-07T08:09:04.289-05:00ADSD Grab A Collab: Zoo Spirit<p>I had the privilege of participating in the Grab a Collab at ADSDesigners.  The theme is Zoo Spirit.  Following are the previews of the kit that I created with the provided palette.  </p> <p>The kit:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJExfkTslRI/AAAAAAAAAXg/ZkyJb4PwKik/s1600-h/lvd_ZooSpirit_paper_prev%20copy%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_ZooSpirit_paper_prev copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJExgUkj4rI/AAAAAAAAAXk/JXq2UbgSB6g/lvd_ZooSpirit_paper_prev%20copy_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The animals:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJExhf1VAmI/AAAAAAAAAXo/F02ke-nr4MY/s1600-h/lvd_ZooSpirit_animals_prev%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_ZooSpirit_animals_prev" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJExh1ZtC7I/AAAAAAAAAXs/Pyl-fmtVQT4/lvd_ZooSpirit_animals_prev_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The template:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJExiqmZu-I/AAAAAAAAAXw/vbICQ3dcRV0/s1600-h/lvd_ZooSpirit_zoo_template_prev%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_ZooSpirit_zoo_template_prev" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJExi9n-A5I/AAAAAAAAAX0/-o9w__1-m4o/lvd_ZooSpirit_zoo_template_prev_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can grab my portion of this fab collab <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/57193456/9b595509/lvd_ZooSpirit_kit_part1.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/57195380/e7b0c728/lvd_ZooSpirit_kit_part2.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Password for both is "zoo" (minus the quotes).</p> <p>It is also available at: </p> <p>Pretty Scrappy</p> <p><a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=999" target="_blank">Digital Scrap Designs</a></p> <p>Kit includes: 13 papers, 5 frames, 5 ribbons, 5 photo prongs, 7 animal, 2 pieces of "Zoo" wordart, 2 beads, and 1 "Zoo" template.  Kit is slightly over 100MB and is S4H/S4O friendly! </p> <p>Now, for your scrapping pleasure, do the blog hop and Grab a Collab!</p> <p><a href="http://abyscraps.wordpress.com">abyscraps</a> <br /><a href="http://mommyaddictedtoscraps.blogspot.com/">Amanda Truitt</a> <br /><a href="http://angelflyingsolo.blogspot.com">Angel</a> <br /><a href="http://azonefordigiscraps.blogspot.com">A Zone for Digiscraps</a> <br /><a href="http://ahhhscrap.blogspot.com">Brooke & Joni</a> <br /><a href="http://burkhartscrapzone.blogspot.com/">Burkhart Scrapzone (Michaele)</a> <br /><a href="http://buzybeehive.blogspot.com">Buzybee Designs (Penny Lewis)</a> <br /><a href="http://digibygodsdesign.biz">By God's Design</a> <br /><a href="http://www.CityScribeScraps.com ">City Scribe Scraps</a> <br /><a href="http://www.craftersboutique.blogspot.com">Crafter's Boutique (Mardesia)</a> <br /><a href="http://www.creationsbyrachael.blogspot.com">Creations By Rachael</a> <br /><a href="http://creativedigitalscraps.blogspot.com">Creative Digital Scraps by Chiara</a> <br /><a href="http://creative-dreams.net/blog/">Creative Dreams</a> <br /><a href="http://thescrappincop.blogspot.com">Deb</a> <br /><a href="http://beckmoorescrapalittle.blogspot.com/">Debbie</a> <br /><a href="http://designsbycrazydiamond.com">Designs by Crazy Diamond</a> <br /><a href="http://www.ronimasil.blogspot.com">Designs by Lisa Minor</a> <br /><a href="http://ppbits.blogspot.com">Erika (PinkuPixie)</a> <br /><a href="http://gonescrappindesigns.blogspot.com">Gone Scrappin' Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://heartprintsbykc.blogspot.com/ ">Heartprints Digital Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://kalodesigns.blogspot.com/">Kalo Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://ksh-scrapping.blogspot.com">Kelly's Sanity Saver</a> <br /><a href="http://kimscrapping.blogspot.com/">Kim's Scrappin'</a> <br /><strong>You are here-----></strong><a href="http://ladyvdzine.blogspot.com/"><strike>Lady V dZine</strike></a> <br /><a href="http://lbcreations.blogspot.com/">LBCreations: Designs by Babette</a> <br /><a href="http://lighthousedesigns-beth.blogspot.com/">Lighthouse Designs by Beth</a> <br /><a href="http://lighthousescrapping.blogspot.com/">Lighthouse Scrapping and Harbor Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://living4him2.blogspot.com/">Lori Imel</a> <br /><a href="http://magsgraphics.blogspot.com">MagsGraphics</a> <br /><a href="http://inasunshinestateofmind.blogspot.com">Michelle Blagg Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://randominspirationsbymonica.blogspot.com">Monica at Random Inspirations</a> <br /><a href="http://munchkinscrapsbyaeryn.blogspot.com">Munchkin Scraps by Jody</a> <br /><a href="http://scrappinmammasdigitals.blogspot.com/">Nadine: Scrappinmamma</a> <br /><a href="http://nancyschmidt.blogspot.com">Nancy Schmidt</a> <br /><a href="http://www.pandabeardesigns.blogspot.com/">Panda Bear Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://serinasdesignz.blogspot.com/">Serina,s Designz</a> <br /><a href="http://designsbydoodle.blogspot.com/">Scrappin with Doodle</a> <br /><a href="http://scrappinwithladye.blogspot.com/">Scrappin' with Ladye</a> <br /><a href="http://jrzgrl189.blogspot.com">Scrappin' with Jersey Girl</a> <br /><a href="http://catstation.net/scrappycats/blog/">Scrappy Cats</a> <br /><a href="http://scrappyshannon.blogspot.com">ScrappyShannon</a> <br /><a href="http://www.scrapsbyshilo.blogspot.com">Scraps by Shilo</a> <br /><a href="http://www.scripityscrap.blogspot.com">ScripityScrap Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://scrappysolano.blogspot.com/ ">Share Joy</a> <br /><a href="http://www.NiCoAlGoesDigiScrapping.blogspot.com">Stacey Crossley</a> <br /><a href="http://stellarificcreations.blogspot.com">Stellarific Creations</a> <br /><a href="http://superspecialspice.blogspot.com/">Stephanie</a> <br /><a href="http://thescraploft.blogspot.com/">The Scrap Loft: Kathy Goldstein Designs</a> <br /><a href="http://utskiscrap.wordpress.com">utski can scrap</a></p> <p>Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave me some love and let me know what you think of the kit.  </p> <p>By the way, I am taking requests for my next kit.  What would you like to see?</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-74414114292487343602008-07-31T00:29:00.001-05:002008-07-31T00:29:22.370-05:00Funny Face<p>As I was going through pictures looking for a family photo for the adoption application, I came across one of my favorites of Zane.  Picture was taken by <a href="http://www.wellsfamphoto.com/" target="_blank">Wells Family Photography</a>, courtesy of Larry and Belinda Wells.  Posted here with permission. </p> <p>Zane was about a month old, and had recently developed colic.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJFNsIHVN4I/AAAAAAAAAYA/ZCueFBrL8Rg/s1600-h/hig_0047_Edit%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="284" alt="hig_0047_Edit" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJFNsUvhcnI/AAAAAAAAAYE/WdqYOzqjZ10/hig_0047_Edit_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>This is what he looked like for the better part of about two and a half months!</p> <p>When he started wailing during the photo shoot, I told Belinda to keep taking pictures.  The way I saw it, that is what he was like most of the time, so why not preserve it?</p> <p>To get a better view of his colic cry, you can check out the one month pictures <a href="http://www.wellsfamphoto.com/higgins/higgins/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-61922022002920051472008-07-31T00:16:00.001-05:002008-07-31T00:16:43.934-05:00Ever Google Yourself?<p>I was recently asked if I had ever Google'd my name.  I hadn't.  So, I decided to give it a try. </p> <p>It turns out that I share my name with a famous filmographer, Virginia Higgins. I found a lot of links for her.  </p> <p>Here are a few that I found that actually include stuff about me: </p> <p><a title="http://www.kfoxtv.com/health/11035122/detail.html" href="http://www.kfoxtv.com/health/11035122/detail.html">http://www.kfoxtv.com/health/11035122/detail.html</a></p> <p><a title="http://www.bcm.edu/findings/vol5/is4/07apr_n1.html" href="http://www.bcm.edu/findings/vol5/is4/07apr_n1.html">http://www.bcm.edu/findings/vol5/is4/07apr_n1.html</a></p> <p>and </p> <p><a title="http://www.nfed.org/pdf/educator/NFED_Educator_Winter_08.pdf" href="http://www.nfed.org/pdf/educator/NFED_Educator_Winter_08.pdf">http://www.nfed.org/pdf/educator/NFED_Educator_Winter_08.pdf</a> (includes my son's birth announcement). </p> <p>There could be more, but I only went through the first 10 pages each for my married and maiden names.  </p> <p>Isn't it interesting that all three links relate to <a href="http://www.nfed.org/" target="_blank">Ectodermal Dysplasia</a>?</p> <p>Anyway, give it a try!  Google yourself and let me know if you find anything interesting!</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-73316516067017153692008-07-30T23:35:00.002-05:002008-07-30T23:58:29.316-05:00The Adoption Application<p>As I mentioned, we just sent in the paperwork for our application to adopt. </p> <p>We checked into international adoption, but ran into several road blocks.  </p> <p>First of all, I am affected by the Hay Wells syndrome of  <a href="http://www.nfed.org/" target="_blank">Ectodermal Dysplasia</a>.  What does that have to do with adoption?  Well, apparently, it disqualifies us from adopting from several countries according to at least two agencies.  </p> <p>Secondly, I have no finger prints.  As a result of the Hay Wells syndrome, I do not have the distinguishable ridges on my finger tips that make up prints.  I have some scar prints, but nothing really remarkable.   It took me almost 6 months to get my RN license in Missouri, because of the lack of fingerprints.  I had to go get "printed" three times.  Each time, I listed the syndrome on the paperwork and explained why I don't have fingerprints to the official who did the printing.  When they called to tell me that I needed to get "printed" a fourth time, due to "poor quality of prints," I nearly screamed!  Again, I explained that they could scan my fingertips fifty times and would NEVER get a "quality" print.  In fact, because my scars on my hands occasionally break open, chances are, the scar prints would not even be the same each time.  I even offered a buccal swab or retinal scan.  LOL.  So, after 6 months, 3 sets of prints, and countless calls, the board of nursing pushed through a federal background check.  Again, what does that have to do with adoption? Well, fingerprinting is part of the international adoption process.  It is required for INS (immigration) for both parents to be printed.  While I'm certain we could eventually get them to understand that it is not an option, we would like to have our second child before we reach senility!  </p> <p>After much prayer and consideration, we decided to apply for the domestic infant program.  </p> <p>I literally spent all day Tuesday working on the application.  The application requires a current family photo.  Would you believe that after scouring through my digi-files, I could not come up with a decent recent picture of the three of us for the application?  </p> <p>Can I just say that God is good?</p> <p>It just so happens that our church, <a href="http://www.northwestfoursquare.com/" target="_blank">Northwest Foursquare Church</a> is in the middle of doing a pictorial directory.  <a href="http://www.wellsfamphoto.com/" target="_blank">Wells Family Photography</a> is doing the photos for the directory, and fortunately for us, Larry and Belinda happen to be friends.  So, I sent a frantic plea to Belinda via e-mail, and she sent me the unedited picture that they took for the directory.  Here it is:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJFBGlTD-0I/AAAAAAAAAX4/_bN7gKKHHBk/s1600-h/FamilyPic0708%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="272" alt="FamilyPic0708" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJFBGzxrrnI/AAAAAAAAAX8/1swz2gEDY1g/FamilyPic0708_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>We look like a nice family, right?  Zane looks like the happiest baby in the world!  What a grin!  </p> <p>So, would you like to do me a favor?  </p> <p>As you look at the picture of our family, please pray that the Lord would touch our future child's birth mother and grant her health and wisdom.  Pray that He will grant us favor and that in His time, He would direct the right woman to choose us to raise her child.  Pray that the Lord would open the doors that need to be opened, close the ones that need to be closed, and help us to keep our hands off the door knobs.  </p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-46472246704404203242008-07-30T17:12:00.002-05:002008-07-30T23:52:46.084-05:00Power shock, pulling up, and a paper chase begins<p>Who knew that a shock from a 120v outlet could cause one to feel so weird!  </p> <p>Last night, I was blending up some baby food for Zane (I make all of his baby food myself) when the little processor sparked and sorta shocked me.  My left hand tingled and I had a headache for several hours afterward!  I still had the headache when I went to bed. </p> <p>I used the processor again today, and nothing happened, so I am sure it's okay. </p> <p>Zane is now pulling himself into a standing position.  He did it for the first time yesterday!  It seem like just yesterday he started rolling over! </p> <p>I mean, he just started crawling over things, like the chair rungs...</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnPH6IB1I/AAAAAAAAAWc/-CWKLKUmhsY/s1600-h/IMG_5616%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5616" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnPbxTZ5I/AAAAAAAAAWg/JtNMBBXSfbI/IMG_5616_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnQJz4hQI/AAAAAAAAAWk/Cffyokku23M/s1600-h/IMG_5650%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5650" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnQ-WyaqI/AAAAAAAAAWo/6vSH4TJcn_w/IMG_5650_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and eating at the table...</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnRhkY1aI/AAAAAAAAAWs/WJn73xmb3Bs/s1600-h/IMG_5655%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5655" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnSK5_N9I/AAAAAAAAAWw/duNx3avks90/IMG_5655_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and now he's standing...</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnS4eHlQI/AAAAAAAAAW0/ppKXJJEklYw/s1600-h/IMG_5785%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5785" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnTfg36II/AAAAAAAAAW4/DOIKkQS_UIY/IMG_5785_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>My little boy is growing up!</p> <p>Did I mention that he wasn't so fond of the pool in Iowa?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnUFg9kPI/AAAAAAAAAW8/RrzOGhLxei4/s1600-h/IMG_5687%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5687" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnUuFr78I/AAAAAAAAAXA/i4SGV1DjgDw/IMG_5687_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>That's my DH, Brian, trying valiantly to cajole a smile out of him!</p> <p>He finally did smile, after Daddy took him out of the boat and held him...</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnVAyHjTI/AAAAAAAAAXE/6fLLY4GxGDA/s1600-h/IMG_5732%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5732" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnWe7gqQI/AAAAAAAAAXI/QLW1uJZAc4Y/IMG_5732_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>but trust me, it didn't last!  LOL!  He definitely thought playing with Delores was more fun than the pool!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnXFmHw5I/AAAAAAAAAXM/7HqDtDvtWl4/s1600-h/IMG_5743%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5743" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnYP2j1dI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/ngutD26-WnI/IMG_5743_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Look at that grin!</p> <p>We officially started the paper chase for our adoption today!  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnYxgpq3I/AAAAAAAAAXU/TZFZBIWCGc8/s1600-h/IMG_5790e%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="271" alt="IMG_5790e" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJDnZc712JI/AAAAAAAAAXc/ebv7YPW0yoU/IMG_5790e_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a>  </p> <p>Our application is in the mail to Lutheran Family and Children's Services!  Whoo Hoo!  I know we have A LOT of paperwork, and A LOT of waiting to do yet, but I am excited nonetheless!</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-12073726690266334842008-07-29T16:41:00.000-05:002008-07-30T16:41:25.332-05:00The 27th Annual NFED National Family Conference<p>Was a huge success!  At least, in my humble opinion.  </p> <p>Ten people from my family attended (My hubby, Brian; my son, Zane; my Mom, Fredia; my sister, Denyse; my sister's boyfriend, Dad; my nephew, Dyllan; my niece, Danielle; my niece, Delores; and myself)!  </p> <p>We participated in Grand Rounds at the University of Iowa Department of Dermatology.  We relished the experience, because it enabled us to educate a lot of new doctors about the Ectodermal Dysplasias.  </p> <p>We participated in several workshops.  One that I attended was on Hair, Skin, and Nails.  Brian attended an Insurance one.  And our all time favorite, the syndrome specific workshop was on Hay Wells syndrome.  Wow!  It isn't often that I get to sit in a room full of people affected by the same disorder (because it is so rare).  The opportunity to trade stories and tips/tricks was a real blessing. </p> <p>We also got to meet with some of the doctors that were in Houston in 2006 when we participated in some genetic research.  We were really excited about that meeting.  As it turns out, our family is affected by a new mutation of the Hay Wells syndrome.  And, my Mom tested negative for being a somatic mosaic.  The theory now is that it probably came from my Dad's side.  Now there is a genetics expert in the Netherlands, who can do a VERY INVOLVED mathematical analysis, called linkage analysis, to determine how likely it is that it came from Dad's side.  Depending on the results of that, Mom may need to do some more DNA testing.  I pray that the geneticist decides to do the linkage analysis for us!</p> <p>One of the highlights of our week was getting to see an old friend.  We (my sister and I) met Marissa when she was about 6 or 7 years old.  Marissa is also affected by Ectodermal Dysplasia.  When her dad and mom, Chad and Dana, saw a picture of me in the EDucator (the <a href="http://www.nfed.org" target="_blank">NFED</a> newsletter) they were astounded by how much Marissa looked like me.  So, they contacted us and asked us to meet them.   Long story short, we met them and ended up becoming friends.  Marissa is now a beautiful, and intelligent, young woman.  We got to spend time with Marissa, Chad, and Dana at the conference.  It was so refreshing!</p> <p>I participated in a "spit test."  Sounds like fun, huh?  First, they tested the ph of my saliva with a little ph strip.  Then I had to fill a little cup with saliva (for DNA testing).  Then they blotted the saliva from between my lip and gum and timed it to see how long it took for the area to become moist again.  Then I had to spit every thirty seconds for five minutes into another cup, while chewing some rather nasty tasteless gum.  The result?  I have a very low saliva production.  Which I already knew.  But, the test is important for statistical analysis, so it was worth it.  Who knew it could take up to 30 minutes to fill a little bitty cup with saliva!  </p> <p>Zane a great time, too.  He got to attend Kids Camp.  They played with him, and even made him a T-shirt.  My Mom attended Kids Camp with him, because he has a little bit of stranger anxiety (almost 8 months old, whew!!).  The truth is, I've never left him with anyone other than my Mom and Belinda (a friend from church), and I wasn't about to leave him with strangers in Iowa!!  So, thanks Mom!  I love you for understanding and being willing to put up with my antics!</p> <p>All in all, it was a fantastic experience.  A hearty thanks to all the ladies at the NFED that made it possible!</p> <p>February is National Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness month.  I am planning to put together a charity kit, with the proceeds to benefit the NFED.  I will be opening it up for other designers to contribute, if interested, more details to follow. </p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V </p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-60289000201476281572008-07-21T10:32:00.002-05:002008-07-30T23:53:34.667-05:00Henry<p>So, I was sitting at my computer thinking about what kits I could create when the phone rang.  It was my brother, John.  As we talked, I kept thinking about how my brother, Joe, always calls John "Henry."  </p> <p>I don't know why, but, Joe has called John "Henry" for as long as I can remember.  When we were younger, he called him "John Henry" then at some point shortened it to just "Henry" (John's middle name is Daryn).  </p> <p>Anyway, as John and I were chatting, I jotted down "Henry."  Then I started playing in PSP and thought of all the times John said, "I could bench you" when we were teens.  He started body building when he was about 13.  Before that, he was just as scrawny/puny as you could imagine.  But as he got into the body building, his physique changed.  And he started the "I could bench you" routine.  </p> <p>By the time John and I got off the phone, I had the start of a kit.  I had a specific picture in mind as I worked, one of him flexing his arms.</p> <p>Here is the picture:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISrloll4hI/AAAAAAAAAVw/T6vx5pxUYL8/s1600-h/johndaryn-web%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="297" alt="johndaryn-web" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISrmrpT1gI/AAAAAAAAAV0/N67a4qEYQgI/johndaryn-web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And here is the kit, <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=548" target="_blank">Henry</a>, that it inspired:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISroNVJLxI/AAAAAAAAAV4/YRSTulDp0vU/s1600-h/lvd_henry_prev%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_henry_prev" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISrpTI4QbI/AAAAAAAAAV8/fxIUZKDl0zo/lvd_henry_prev_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISrsNwv-zI/AAAAAAAAAWA/by4zHeWcqwY/s1600-h/lvd_henry_prev_01%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_henry_prev_01" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISruhD903I/AAAAAAAAAWE/NOlUzWbvlF0/lvd_henry_prev_01_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And the layout that I made with it:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISrx_uj03I/AAAAAAAAAWI/Ht4hjBvLAU8/s1600-h/johndaryn001web%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="johndaryn001web" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISrzksawPI/AAAAAAAAAWM/jtnXDRLLnZg/johndaryn001web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And this is John now:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISr2HP4b0I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/76sDUIGSPDo/s1600-h/100_0861web%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="306" alt="100_0861web" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISr20mmguI/AAAAAAAAAWU/CmE8WVTlpBc/100_0861web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>He's not scrawny/puny anymore.  He can bench press well over 500 pounds, and yes, he can bench me!</p> <p><a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=548" target="_blank">Henry</a> (the kit, not my brother!) is now in the store for just $3.99!</p> <p>I've also put the Henry Quick Page in the store as a freebie. </p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/dir/8356510/5b3d354c/HenryQP.html"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_henry_qp001web" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SISsAHH5XsI/AAAAAAAAAWY/XAXSvEPwXJk/lvd_henry_qp001web%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can snag it <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=549" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!  And I hope John "Henry" doesn't get mad at me for posting his flex picture on here!</p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p> </p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-63651880907745756412008-07-19T22:03:00.001-05:002008-07-19T22:03:31.325-05:00Color Challenge at Benevolent Boutique<p>Melanie of <a href="http://blog.bygodsdesign.biz/" target="_blank">By God's Design</a> is hosting the July <a href="http://www.benevolentboutique.com/Boards/viewtopic.php?t=14" target="_blank">Creating with Color Challenge</a> at the <a href="http://www.benevolentboutique.com/Boards/index.php?sid=6921489ceb5bc9f4ecfe9539565de7ff" target="_blank">Benevolent Boutique Forum</a>.  Here is a preview of the mini kit that I created with the color palette provided:<a href="http://www.4shared.com/dir/8334727/c8b91a69/BB_colorchallenge_0708.html"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_bb0708-cc_prev" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIKrAhIy2pI/AAAAAAAAAVs/1SkPjbROoas/lvd_bb0708-cc_prev%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Per the color challenge guidelines at the <a href="http://www.benevolentboutique.com/Boards/viewtopic.php?t=14" target="_blank">Benevolent Boutique Forum</a>, I am posting a link to their forum for you to go there to snag the mini kit.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.benevolentboutique.com/Boards/viewtopic.php?p=546#546" target="_blank">Benevolent Boutique Forum Color Challenge</a> (my post, and the link for the mini kit are on page 3 of the comments)</p> <p>This mini kit will be available until the end of the month.  I would love to see any layouts you create with it.  Send me a link or an e-mail to ladyvdzine @ gmail .com (remove the spaces). </p> <p>Thanks, and be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-85639376704564646002008-07-18T23:37:00.002-05:002008-07-31T07:24:16.949-05:00Pretty Scrappy Color Challenge<p>Nikki of  <a href="http://justpassinthru.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Just Passin Thru</a> is hosting a <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=178" target="_blank">Color Challenge</a> at the <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/index.php" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy Forum</a>.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIFvl7_fc_I/AAAAAAAAAVg/5srOphMCN24/s1600-h/PScolorchallenge07082.png"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="404" alt="PS-colorchallenge-0708" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIFvmrp5EzI/AAAAAAAAAVk/07wVHu72Bmg/PScolorchallenge0708_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And here's my results:</p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/dir/8321670/20d6c83a/lvd_0708PS-CC_kit.html" target="_blank"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_0708PS-CC_prev" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SJGu76N413I/AAAAAAAAAYI/Qz7zTgvI9fE/lvd_0708PS-CC_prev.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can snag it <a href="http://www.4shared.com/dir/8321670/20d6c83a/lvd_0708PS-CC_kit.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  Password is color</p> <p>Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/index.php" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy Forum</a> for the monthly challenges, and head on and Nikki's <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=178" target="_blank">Color Challenge</a> to see what participation prize you might snag...</p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-89754336255800455962008-07-18T23:10:00.003-05:002008-07-30T23:54:11.148-05:00Color Challenge at SAS<p>Boo of <a href="http://boolanddesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BooLand Designs</a> hosts a monthly <a href="http://www.stoneaccentsstudio.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=31" target="_blank">color challenge</a> over at the <a href="http://www.stoneaccentsstudio.com/forum/" target="_blank">Stone Accent Studios</a> forum. The palette for July is cute, and here is the layout that I did with the palette.  The picture is of my youngest niece, Delores.  She spent the night with us last year, and after putting on her pajamas, she climbed up in my bed like she owned it!  She was not happy with the pack n play!! <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIFpGT73xyI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/uRjEzBBCUFw/s1600-h/lvd_colorburst_delores-web%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_colorburst_delores-web" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIFpIgTr_MI/AAAAAAAAAVU/9m3ustU1U0c/lvd_colorburst_delores-web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>and the quick page (12x12/300ppi/png)that is available for grabs is simply the layout minus the journaling: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIFpPesS86I/AAAAAAAAAVY/24XzOhbrBwM/s1600-h/lvd_colorburst_qp001web%5B2%5D.png"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_colorburst_qp001web" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIFpUe4K4OI/AAAAAAAAAVc/-kdpIXzROWk/lvd_colorburst_qp001web_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can snag it <a href="http://www.4shared.com/dir/8318752/c78494f9/lvd_colorburst_qp.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  Password is color. </p> <p>Be blessed,</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-55693695625902436772008-07-18T00:12:00.001-05:002008-07-18T00:12:02.516-05:00Monster Post: Exciting News and a Freebie Too<p>My family will be attending the <a href="http://www.nfed.org" target="_blank">NFED</a> family conference in Iowa next week.  I have attended family conferences in the past.  But, this year is different.  First of all, I have always attended as an affected individual.  This year, I am attending as a parent of an affected child.  That really changes the perspective.  Also, it is my husband's first opportunity to attend a family conference.  As well as my son's.  </p> <p>Family conferences are a lot of fun.  It is a chance to see old friends, and meet new ones.  All of whom share the knowledge of what it is like to be affected by one of the <a href="http://nfed.org/about_ed_faq.asp" target="_blank">Ectodermal Dysplasia</a> syndromes.  </p> <p>Our schedule is full.  We have workshops that we want to attend, so that we can learn more about what to expect for our son, Zane.  And there are Grand Rounds.  Not everyone participates in Grand Rounds, not everyone is comfortable with it or could make it a day early.  I, however, LOVE Grand Rounds.  I love the opportunity of helping medical professionals learn about the disorder and putting a face to the long words in their text books.  For Grand Rounds, the doctors (and residents) all come around and have the opportunity to ask us questions about how we are affected, etc.  Typically, a host of disciplines are represented--from dermatology to urology, dentistry to ophthalmology, and just about everything in between.  </p> <p>We also get the opportunity to meet with one of the physicians that we met in Houston in 2006, at Baylor University.  We participated in genetic research and the results are in.  I am especially interested in the results, because I am the first known case of Ectodermal Dysplasia in my family.  </p> <p>On another note, <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy</a> is going to make the switch to all Scrap for Hire friendly products.  Yippee!  Of course, all of my stuff is all ready S4H/S4O friendly, but I really think this will be a good move for the store.  </p> <p>I have participated in another challenge over at <a href="http://scrapkitchallenge.com/" target="_blank">Scrap Kit Challenge</a>.  The theme for our next collab is <strong>Fun at the Fair! </strong>Here is my contribution to the kit:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAloSOOdMI/AAAAAAAAAUY/aa7WMLCnQYI/s1600-h/lvd_fair_paper_prev-web%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_fair_paper_prev-web" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAlphJO1-I/AAAAAAAAAUc/qwD_ipPepTo/lvd_fair_paper_prev-web_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can snag it <a href="http://www.4shared.com/dir/8306102/63c1428d/Fair.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  Password is fair.  It includes 7 papers (8x8/300ppi), 4 tags, 1 eyelet ribbon, 1 hotdog, 1 frame, 1 cotton candy, and 1 Admit One ticket.  </p> <p>The collab will be released on the <a href="http://scrapkitchallenge.com/" target="_blank">Scrap Kit Challenge</a> site on August 1st.  </p> <p>The kit that is currently posted is the Forever kit, and it is a beauty!  Take a look at these: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAlsC4zr9I/AAAAAAAAAUg/5cU9SXH0jJo/s1600-h/Kiere_Jun2008_preview%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="Kiere_Jun2008_preview" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAlvf7_xbI/AAAAAAAAAUk/lSNa4jrNF_k/Kiere_Jun2008_preview_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAlxBbDqdI/AAAAAAAAAUo/9-TG4Ttqnxg/s1600-h/DeniseGDesigns_Jun2008_preview%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="DeniseGDesigns_Jun2008_preview" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAl0Dw57fI/AAAAAAAAAUs/_FNMqMQ6Ik0/DeniseGDesigns_Jun2008_preview_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAl1T1tlSI/AAAAAAAAAUw/DggOcGJ3ak4/s1600-h/TerresaS_Jun2008_preview%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="TerresaS_Jun2008_preview" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAl3ElmDHI/AAAAAAAAAU0/yRvpBO77A4c/TerresaS_Jun2008_preview_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAl4gwColI/AAAAAAAAAU4/yqfHoVMI_2c/s1600-h/Stormbat_Jun2008_preview%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="Stormbat_Jun2008_preview" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAl57VblJI/AAAAAAAAAU8/5GzbjqcQHE8/Stormbat_Jun2008_preview_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>This kit will not be free Forever (LOL).  It is only snaggable until July 31st.</p> <p>Also, available (for purchase) are these amazing 60+ Baby Book quick pages (8x8/300ppi) for just $5.00!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAl-tFXWAI/AAAAAAAAAVA/ebprOpLTuxA/s1600-h/SKC_BabyBookPgs_Apr2008%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="SKC_BabyBookPgs_Apr2008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAmBm70dvI/AAAAAAAAAVE/xjMqMz8ZDxc/SKC_BabyBookPgs_Apr2008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Or these miscellaneous quick pages plus bonus cards and envelopes for just $3.50!  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAmFQCgmgI/AAAAAAAAAVI/J7YoXlSxhBI/s1600-h/SKC_QPs_Cards_Apr2008prev%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="SKC_QPs_Cards_Apr2008prev" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SIAmIQcOe1I/AAAAAAAAAVM/DIE19G5jFxE/SKC_QPs_Cards_Apr2008prev_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>So, run on over to <a href="http://scrapkitchallenge.com/" target="_blank">SKC</a> and get these while the getting is good!  Older quick page sets are being removed to make room for new sets, so scroll on down and see what you can get!</p> <p>Thanks for sticking with me!  </p> <p>Be blessed, </p> <p>Lady V</p> That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-10264348444589655342008-07-06T21:36:00.002-05:002008-07-30T23:55:17.065-05:00Run, Skip, Jump Add-On's<p>One of my favorite personal use digital scrap series is the ABC series Run, Skip, Jump from <a href="http://digitreats.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Digitreats</a>.  I have been collecting the series as she posts them on her blog since January.  She has made it to "N" already!    </p> <p>Pam (aka Digitreats) graciously shares her color palettes and allows others to create Add-On's to her series.  Because I love the series so much, I decided to create an add-on for each one.  </p> <p>This is <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/54151083/7854800/lvd_run_add-on.html" target="_blank">Run</a></p> <p><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_run-add-on_prev" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SHGBLfeDqcI/AAAAAAAAAUM/k-ZGV2Y-t5E/lvd_run-add-on_prev%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /> </p> <p>This is <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/54152100/4522566b/lvd_skip_add-on.html">Skip</a></p> <p><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_skip-add-on_prev" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SHGBMBjVUqI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/1JhBikgxWgE/lvd_skip-add-on_prev%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /> </p> <p>and this is <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/54149822/7caac0fb/lvd_jump_add-on.html">Jump</a><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_jump-add-on_prev" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SHGBM6tSXmI/AAAAAAAAAUU/3XmBdgX3IW0/lvd_jump-add-on_prev%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /> </p> <p>Each add-on contains 3 papers, a ribbon, and two decorative elements.  Drop shadows on previews only. </p> <p>Because these are add-on's to Digitreats series, they will not be sold.  The links will be up for one week, so snag them (by clicking on <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/54151083/7854800/lvd_run_add-on.html" target="_blank">Run</a>, <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/54152100/4522566b/lvd_skip_add-on.html" target="_blank">Skip</a>, <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/54149822/7caac0fb/lvd_jump_add-on.html" target="_blank">Jump</a> or on the previews) while you can.  Password is rsjaddon When they are gone, they are gone!</p> <p>While you're at it, surf on over to <a href="http://digitreats.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Digitreats</a> and check out her latest installment of the Run, Skip, Jump series.  If you have missed the previous installments, she does offer them for sale for a nominal (if you ask me) fee. </p> <p>Have a great day, and be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-17920368896805371182008-07-04T22:53:00.002-05:002008-07-30T23:56:46.833-05:00New Store, New Kits, Sale, and a CU Freebie<p>I am SO excited!!  </p> <p>First of all, my baby said "Mama" for the first time last night!  He's been babbling for a while now, mostly without any meaning.  But last night, he crawled right toward me and said "Mama."  Talk about making a girl giddy!  </p> <p>Of course, my husband claims that Zane said "Dada" this morning.  I did not hear it.  But, I guess it is possible. </p> <p>My cousin got married today!  It was such a beautiful wedding.  It was held in a rose garden at a park, and the wedding colors were pink, black, and silver.  It was spectacular.  </p> <p>They decided to get married today because my family has an annual family reunion on the weekend of the 4th of July.  They figured everyone would be in town for the reunion, and this would save a lot of the family $$$ by not having to travel twice.  How thoughtful and considerate is that!  </p> <p>So, tomorrow the whole gang is getting together again for barbecue.  I love our family reunions!</p> <p>The only thing I worry about is my baby and the heat.  He cannot tolerate the head because of the Hay Wells syndrome.  Just in the amount of time we were outside for the wedding today, his temperature went up to 102!  We carry two portable fans, ice packs, and a cooling blanket with us when we have to be outside at all.  </p> <p>I just opened a new store at <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=40_62" target="_blank">Digital Scrap Designs</a>, where only S4H and CU products are sold.  </p> <p>I have also activated two new kits at both <a href="http://digitalscrapdesigns.com/digitalscrapstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=40_62" target="_blank">Digital Scrap Designs</a> and at <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy</a>. </p> <p>Mom is a sweet tribute to that special lady in your life.  Kit is in red, pink, and purple and comes with 15 papers and 30 elements. S4H/S4O friendly.<a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=493" target="_blank"><img height="380" src="http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll318/ladyvdzine/lvd_mom_prev_ani.gif" width="380" /></a> </p> <p>Dad is a warm tribute to that one of a kind guy in your life.  Kit in blue, brown, and goldenrod and comes with 15 papers and 30 elements.  S4H/S4O friendly.</p> <p><a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=84_90&products_id=512" target="_blank"><img height="384" src="http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll318/ladyvdzine/lvd_dad_prev_ani.gif" width="384" /></a> </p> <p>My entire <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=84_90" target="_blank">store</a> at Pretty Scrappy is on sale for 25% off through Monday!</p> <p>And just because it has been such a beautiful day here, I thought I would share with you a picture that I took at the Botanical Gardens in St Louis.  The picture is 12x12 at 300 dpi.  This picture is CU, but you must ALTER if you use it, do not sell it in its original state!!  </p> <p><a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/53915515/6af919e3/lvd_overlay_freebie.html" target="_blank"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_overlay_set1_006" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SG7wLxjb5jI/AAAAAAAAAUI/mKqRBkd9768/lvd_overlay_set1_006%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" border="0" /></a></p> <p>click the image or go <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/53915515/6af919e3/lvd_overlay_freebie.html" target="_blank">here</a> to snag this one.  </p> <p>Make sure you scroll and snag the Scrap Your Faith Challenge freebie.  There is a posting bonus involved, so you don't want to miss that one!</p> <p>As one of my favorite radio pastors says, "Have a good and godly day.  For of what use is a good day, if it isn't a godly day."</p> <p>Be blessed!</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-746704120939001090.post-90158846394201853502008-07-03T00:06:00.002-05:002008-07-03T00:09:25.289-05:00Scrap Your Faith Challenge<p>As a designer at  <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy</a> I have the privilege of hosting a challenge at the <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/index.php" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy Forum</a>.  I have chosen to do a <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=36" target="_blank">Scrap Your Faith Challenge</a>.  </p> <p>I had the challenge all set and ready to go for the 1st.  Then I heard the sermon at church on Sunday, and just had to use the passage that was taught on!  It is 2 Samuel 7:28-29, which says "And now, Master God, being the God you are, speaking sure words as you do, and having just said this wonderful thing to me, please, just one more thing: Bless my family; keep your eye on them always. You've already as much as said that you would, Master God! Oh, may your blessing be on my family permanently! (The Message)"  Wow!  That is what I want!  The Lord's blessing on my family permanently!  </p> <p>So, I came home and reworked the challenge (perhaps I'll use what I had done already for August?!?).  For this challenge, you will need to go grab the free <a href="http://prettyscrappy.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=99&products_id=495" target="_blank">challenge supplies</a> at the store or via <a href="http://www.4shared.com/file/53678222/568356ae/lvd_0708syf_challenge.html" target="_blank">4shared</a> (password is 0708syf), which contains two overlays (one white/one black), one piece of word art, and one tag.  All items at 300 dpi. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SGxeMdcIUGI/AAAAAAAAATo/eJ83kyIe748/lvd_0708syf_preview%5B5%5D.png"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_0708syf_preview" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SGxeOlAshwI/AAAAAAAAATs/zQTX8kCE1sg/lvd_0708syf_preview_thumb%5B3%5D.png" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Use one of these items in a layout and post your results in the <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/album_cat.php?cat_id=19" target="_blank">Scrap Your Faith Challenge Gallery</a> and a link in the <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=36" target="_blank">Scrap Your Faith Challenge</a> portion of the forum.  </p> <p>After you have posted your results, I will send you the link (or code) for your posting bonus, which is this lovely mini kit that includes one textured background, one decorated frame, one journal tag, one eyelet, one brad, and one ribbon.   </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SGxePU59HdI/AAAAAAAAAT4/o4JUUC_rk90/lvd_0708syf_pb_preview%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="lvd_0708syf_pb_preview" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SGxePwj8zNI/AAAAAAAAAT8/ncKQ6iLdTEw/lvd_0708syf_pb_preview_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here is what I did with mine...</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SGxeQn7sg8I/AAAAAAAAAUA/IvwWncuPe14/2sam7.28-29%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="404" alt="2sam7.28-29" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/ladyvdzine/SGxeRPFSFMI/AAAAAAAAAUE/jkMh7ZC1rjE/2sam7.28-29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg" width="404" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The picture is of my husband (Brian) and I when our son (Zane) was born.  The scrap elements are from the challenge supplies and the posting bonus.  </p> <p>I can't wait to see what you do with yours!</p> <p>Please be sure to check out the other current challenges in the <a href="http://www.prettyscrappy.com/phpBB2/index.php" target="_blank">Pretty Scrappy forum</a>, including Just for Fun and the Color Challenge!</p> <p>Have a blessed day!</p> <p>Lady V</p>That Bald Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13153883099051344800noreply@blogger.com0