{The Ardent Sparrow}

Fresh Goods {The Kate Vintage Fabric Bits, Vol. 3}

5.24.2013

The third instalment of The Kate Vintage Fabric Bits has arrived! Created using vintage fabrics from around my home, these elements will add colour and charm to any layout! Grab them while their 30% off all weekend! And use the coupon code: LOVEKate for an additional 20% off until Sunday!

The Kate Vintage Fabric Bits, Volume 3

Featured Designer Sale, New Kit + A Coupon Code!

5.13.2013

This week, I'm sharing the Featured Designer Spotlight with Celeste Knight at Pixels & Company! In celebration, we've each released co-ordintating kits! Say hello to my contribution, Better Together, Part I... My entire shop will be 25% off all week and I've got a $1 kit hidden somewhere in my shop, so be sure to track it down! And take an additional 15% off with the coupon code FDMay15...

Layout by Carina

Layout by Brynn

Layouts by Carina, Emma, Kym & Maribel

Layouts by Michelle, Raquel & Chiara

Layout by Juli

Fresh Goods {Tres Jolie}

5.03.2013

A re-release today for this special iNSD weekend... Tres Jolie was one of my best selling kits about a year ago... And I'd retired it... Back by special request, in all it's dramatic glory, Tres Jolie!

And just a reminder, my entire shop is 35% off with an additional 15% off until Sunday when you use the coupon code: BLOGiNSD Have a fabulous shopping weekend!

I'm photographing my first wedding this weekend with Bren and Leah as the flower girls... The weather is perfect and this weekend promises to be a wonderful one! Stay tuned for some beautiful wedding pictures! Happy Friday!

Layout by Maribel

Layouts by Raquel, Anja, Emma & Me

Layouts by Andrea, me, Paper from Tres Jolie & Kym

Pixels & Company Blog Hop, Fresh Goods + Free Photoshop Actions!

5.01.2013

It’s an exciting week as iNSD approaches! Brand new today and only $1 (today and tomorrow) as part of the May Company Stash at Pixels & Company, The Sweet Treat Borders!

On top of this fantastic deal, my entire shop is 35% off until Sunday! Use the coupon code: BLOGiNSD for an additional 15% off orders over $5 until Sunday as well! Amazing... And happy International Scrapbooking Day!

As many of you may or may not know, in my other life I’m a photographer... I’ve been taking pictures and experimenting with editing in Photoshop for several years now and just last summer, started taking on more and more clients! As a result, I’m constantly on the hunt for Photoshop actions that will speed up my workflow but are also completely customizable and non-destructive! These are a few of the best photoshop actions I’ve found around the web for FREE and they’ve become some of my go-to actions! These are a great place to start if you’re just starting out with actions, if you have Photoshop and if you like a bit of a vintage look to your photos (as I do)!

And if you’re here for the Pixels & Company Blog Hop, please scroll down below the FREE actions previews for your download letter!

Dress Like a Peacock Actions

Morgan Burks Radioactive Freebie Actions

(Like for the freebie)

Free Actions from ‘Diary of a Mod Housewife’

Free Moody B&W Action from ‘Blythe Ponytail Parades’

Four Free Photoshop Actions from Alex Beadon

(Requires Newsletter Sign-up... But well worth it!)

Essence of the Sun Trial Pack from ‘Little Lusker Actions’

(Like for the freebie)

Free Make Matte Action from ‘Everyday Elements’

(Requires store checkout)

Know of any other fantastic and unique Photoshop actions? Post them in the comments below!

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And now for what you’ve been waiting for you... Drum roll please...

You’ll need to read through all 15 blogs to get all the letters! The coupon code can then be entered at the time of checkout so you can grab the entire kit for FREE!

Your next stop is Robyn’s site!

And the full blog hop list:
Jennifer
Tiffany
Jan
Jaimee
Mye
Dawn
Rebecca
Robyn
Karen
Crystal
Shannon
Karla
Shirley
Deena
Celeste
Shen
Leah
Jeryn
Gen

If you get lost, you can always return to the Pixels & Company Blog for a complete list!

And don't forget to check out all of the amazing things going on at Pixels & Company for iNSD!

Fresh Goods {Jane, Volume 2} + A Coupon Code

4.26.2013

I'm so very excited about this week's release... Many months ago, I released Jane and I was inspired to create another kit of eclectic elements... What began as a pack of elements, grew into a full kit when I was so happy with how the colours came together! Say hello to Jane, Volume 2!

Get it this weekend for 30% off... And take an additional 20% off with the coupon code: BLOGJane20, this weekend only! I hope you enjoy this fun, colourful kit as much as I do!

Jane, Volume 2

Layout by Carina

Layout by Raquel

Layout by Maribel

Layout by Melanie

Layout by Emma

Layouts by Anja & Chiara

Layouts by Kym, Juli, Andrea & Tracy

Fresh Goods {Norah}

4.12.2013

I was hoping by the next post, that we would be relishing in spring! The weather here has been wet, snowy and a tad bit icy... Spring? Where are you? Say good-bye to blah, gray weather with some colour! Brand new, inspired by my current love of ikat, say hello to The Norah Kit! 30% off all weekend!
**Get an additional 20% off The Norah Kit with the coupon code: Blog20 Valid until 04.15.13**

The Norah Kit

Layouts by Michelle, Anja, Raquel & Emilie

Layouts by Maribel, Katherine, Kym & Anna

Layouts by Juli, Emma, Carina & Chiara

Fresh Goods {Let's Go}

4.01.2013

Part of the April '13 Company Stash at Pixels & Co., a brand new vintage inspired collection, The Let's Go Elements with the co-ordinating papers, The Let's Go Papers! 30% off all week and perfect for all of your colourful spring pages! Enjoy!

The Let's Go Elements

The Let's Go Papers

Layouts by Raquel, Michelle, Maribel & Kym

Layouts by Anja, Carina, Emma & Tracy

Layouts by Amy & Brynn

Layouts by Melanie Ritche, Maribel, Andrea & Melanie

Layouts by Jennifer & Kate

Fresh Goods {The Sophie Collection}

3.22.2013

Brand new, just in time for spring, The Sophie Collection! Inspired by my hand-drawn blooms and the colours of early spring (although spring hasn't arrived here quite yet!) Get it this weekend at 30% off and buy the entire collection to save! Happy Spring friends!