Wow.....

Can you believe we are only a week out from Christmas?!?!?  Crazy I know!!!  And here we are a week out - and I am in the same place I was last year -total deja vu!!!  Yep that's right, I am up to my eyeballs in boxes!!!

We have arrived at the new house and in the new town in middle GA!  Hubby has started his new job - and now I just have to get this place unpacked!!!  YES I was in this same situation a year ago!!! (I am praying we will be here for a little while longer this time??!!)

Having said that - I probably will not be around until after the first of the new year!  Hopefully my studio will be unpacked and I will be able to hit the cutting and keepsake world running!!!

Hope you all have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! And check back in after the first of the year - there are some GREAT new things coming your way!!!

Until Next Time!
Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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Black Friday ~ Cyber Monday....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!  I hope you had a WONDERFUL day full of friends, family, warm memories and FULL belly's!!!

First of all, I want to apologize to everyone for the fact I haven't been around very much lately.... but... WE ARE MOVING - yet again... sigh!!!  Yep, the US Army has deemed it is time for hubby to come plan for someone else and we are moving!!! It has been quite hectic as this move is taking place - NEXT WEEK!!!  So if I am hit or miss for the next few weeks, well you know why!!!  (More information to come about this in the next week or so...)

But on to the task at hand.....  I am wondering how many of you have Visualized your Path?!?!?

Well if not... that's ok... you don't need to have a game plan to shop this weekend at the Beloved Keepsakes Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale!!!  That's right - this Friday though Monday all Beloved Keepsakes Designs are 35% off!!!!  And the best part?!?!?  You don't need a visualized path - heck you can stay home and shop in your PJ's!!!!

Now if you don't have your gift giving list all planned out - make sure you check the VDBC Gift Giving Guide PART ONE and PART TWO for some GREAT holiday Gift idea's like.....

This Christmas Friends Block -

Or how about the Wise Men Still Seek Him Tile -

Live Laugh Love design made into a block light?

Or one of my Favorite's for that special man in your life - A set of Pub Glasses using the pub sign design?!?!

There are just tons of creative ideas to get you into the gift giving and making mood! AND they are all on sale!!!

Hope you have a GREAT Holiday weekend! And I hope to check in with you all very soon (from the new house in a new town!!)

Until Next Time!

Cya~

Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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The Countdown is on....

Wow - I am sooo excited!!!!  We are only four days away to Nov 18th - and do you know what that means?!?!?

Well if you are a VDBC Customer then this means only four more days until the GIFT GIVING GUIDE will be released!!! Whooo hoooo!!! Very exciting!!!!  Just in time to inspire you to finish up making all your holiday gifts!!!

And if you are a "Twilighter"... then this means only four more days until the new Twilight movie!!!!  YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!  I have to say I drugged my feet and refused to read the Twilight Saga when it first came out - I mean I don't really care about vampires and werewolves.... and finally after one of my friends insisted it was a GREAT saga and they just happened to be vampires and werewolves, I decided to give them a go..... and I have to say I LOVED them!!! (Well up to the last book anyway)....

So if you are counting down to the movie - why not scrap about your passion!!! I have several scrappy designs available in the store...  Hey wouldn't it be cool to have an autograph book so you can have all your friends and fellow twilighter's sign at the midnight showing?!?!?

Here are a few of my favorite designs..... (click on the photo to take you to that product in the store!!!)

Or maybe you are more of a

Me.... I think I am more of a

(Wouldn't this look awesome cut of HTV and put on a T-shirt for opening night?!?!)

I mean really,  don't we all know that....

Bahahaah!!!!!  I LOVE IT!!!!  (To see all the designs in this collection just go HERE!!!!)

Meanwhile be it the crafty side of you or the wolf or vampire side -let the countdown begin til November 18th!!!!!!

Until Next Time!
Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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Hit and Miss....

I might be hit or miss for the next few weeks.... there are some things in the work and as soon as I can share I will.... meanwhile... I have been a busy bee working on my Christmas gifts!!!

And speaking of Christmas gifts - the VDBC Gift Giving Guide will be out next week!!! Whooo Hooooo!!!! 
Here was one of my idea's for last year -

My offer still stands....  If you would like to be featured in the November Gift Giving Guide just send me a photo of a gift that you made using a Beloved Keepsakes Design! 

All entries used will receive a FREE Beloved Keepsakes Design (you get to pick your own prize!)

So get busy - send me those gift photos!!!

And keep checking back - I will try to up date you as I can!!


Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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Happy FRIDAY!!!!

Ok - maybe it isn't Friday yet for you - but this is Friday for me!!!!  Hubby has a three day weekend and to kick it off we are heading out to see Mama Mia tonight at the FOX Theater!!!  I am soooo sooo sooo excited!!!!  I heard it is a blast!!! (Just hope hubby loves it as much as I know I will!!!)

Before I kick off my weekend - I did manage to get almost a dozen new designs up in the store - to include these two!!!

Can I tell you - I just LOVE THEM!!!

And hey - don't forget if you would like to be featured in the November Gift Giving Guide just send me a photo of a gift that you made using a Beloved Keepsakes Design! 

All entries used will receive a FREE Beloved Keepsakes Design (you get to pick your own prize!)

So get busy - send me those gift photos!!!  And watch for the November Gift Guide to come out on or around Nov 18th!!!

HAPPY WEEKEND!!!  See you Monday!!
Until Next Time!

Cya~



Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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Happy Halloween...

Wow... this Halloween is so much different than last years....  Last year we lived in a neighborhood who embraced Halloween and we all came together and ate together, decorated together and just a had a great time.

Here's a few photos from a few years ago...

This year we live in a neighborhood where not ONE SINGLE person has put up a Halloween decoration!  I don't even know if we will have trick or treater's... it is sad......

The good thing is that even though those around me don't seem to be in a "scary" mood - I still find the ambition to create some designs just for today!!!

Here is a couple of new designs - (if you want more information about the design, just click on the photo!)

And here are a couple that have been in the store for a while but I still LOVE!!!!

 

 

Sigh,  just another reason why I miss Savannah!!!!  Hope you all have a very "Scary" eve!!!  As for me, I think I will keep on working on my Christmas gifts (hoping the people around here are more Merry than Scary!!)

Until Next Time!

 Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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57 Shopping Days Left...

Can you believe we are only 58 days away from Christmas!!!  Wow.... that means there are only 57 shopping/crafting days left!!!!

To help you meet the gift demands, VDBC will be publishing their yearly November Gift Giving Guide once again this year....

This is one of my FAVORITE gift projects from last Christmas -

If you would like to be featured in the November Gift Giving Guide just send me a photo of a gift that you made using a Beloved Keepsakes Design! 

All entries used will receive a FREE Beloved Keepsakes Design (you get to pick your own prize!)

So get busy - send me those gift photos!!!  And watch for the November Gift Guide to come out on or around Nov 18th!!!
Until Next Time!

Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

Read more...

Fall Is in the Air....

Ah there is no doubt that "FALL" is in the air!!!  As a matter of fact we went up until the mountains this weekend to see the changing colors - and I think this photo speaks for its self!!! (Click on the photo for a larger view)

Speaking of Fall - did you see this way way way cute new Fall design I added to the store???

Oh and speaking of the store - there are only a few more days to get the October Grab Bag!!!! This is a killer deal - all these awesome designs for a flat $7's!!!!

Have you gotten yours yet???  If not here is a peak at the designs I contributed!!!!

So head on over and get yours!!!!

Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

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And the WINNER are...

I hope you all had a GREAT time this weekend hanging out and party with all of us at VDBC!  I know I had a did!!! I can not thank you all enough for playing and joinging in!!! (And thanks a LOT for loading projects into my gallery and connecting with me online!!!)

So what you are really here for - and I don't blame you..... Here are the Winners of the Beloved Keepsakes Challenges!!!!

First up the "Make a Wish" Challenge - the prize -  a Zutter, "Display It All Gift Pack"!

And the WINNER is - Renae P. (rpcrafter)  Whooo Hooo!!!  Congrats!!!
Next up the "Let's Get Connected" Contest where the prize is a Vinyl Gift Pack!

And the Winner is: Jodi M!!!  Whooo Hooooo!!!!  Congrats!!!!

Next up - the "leave a comment" contest where the winner will  receive a 2 GB Mini SD card and Mini SD card reader!!!!

And the Winner is: Anna (Aka MamawAnn)  Yipppeeeeeee!!!  Congrats!!!!
Then there is the "Fill My Gallery" Challenge - this winner is claiming  a Custom Made Original Beloved Keepsakes Photo Bracelet!

And the Winner is - Pam in SD!!!!!!  Whooo hooooo!!!!!!  Congrats Pam!!!!!

And finally the GRAND Prize for the "Grand Theft" Challenge - where the winner is taking home this Glue ArtsPrize pack is: Carol  (aka Carolkn)!!!!

Whoooooooo hooooooooo!!! Congrats!!!

If each of the winners will email me their mailing address I will get your prizes mailed out by the end of the week!!!

Thanks again to everyone who played!!!!   And to all my customers, I appreciate you business, your friendship and support!!!
Until Next Time!

Cya~



Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

Read more...

FREEBIE and the FINAL COUNT DOWN...

Today is the FINAL day of the 3rd VDCB Anniversary Party!!!  All Beloved Keepsakes Challenges are due TONIGHT.....  and today is the LAST day  to get all Beloved Keepsakes Designs for 40% OFF!!!! 
Here is the run down of the challenges and their prizes!
First up is the "Grand Theft" Challenge where you have the chance to win a Glue Arts Prize Pack!

Next up is the "Fill My Gallery" Challenge where you have the chance to win a Custom Made Original Beloved Keepsakes Photo Bracelet!

Then there is the "Make a Wish" Challenge - where you have the chance to win a Zutter, "Display It All Gift Pack"!

Don't forget the "Let's Get Connected" Contest where you can win the Vinyl Gift Pack!

And today I am going to offer you yet another way to win....  Just "leave a comment" on this blog post telling me if you "tweet" or not  - and your name will go into a drawing for a 2 GB Mini SD card and Mini SD card reader!!!!

And speaking of "tweeting" - How about a FREEBIE?!?!?!?  (Now if you are not a tweeter, think outside the box, and know that little blue bird would be a cute embellishment to almost any page or card!!!)

Now to get this download, first we have to reveal the fine print!!! (I know, I know I hate the fine print too - but unfortunately my mean lawyer says I have to put it on here!!! Bahahaha)

Please note that this design is covered by my TOU (terms of use). If you do not have a copy of these TOU please make sure you download it HERE before downloading the freebies!

In order to get your Freebie - click on the file type you wish to download, you will need to enter the password:  IAGREETOTOU  (all caps!)

Sorry Design is no longer available for Free.

This freebie will only be available for a short time, once it is removed from the blog it will be available for purchase in the store!

I hope you have all have a GREAT time at the VDBC 3rd Anniversary Party - make sure come back tomorrow for all the list of all the WINNERS!!!
Until Next Time!

Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!! We also specialize in original photo keepsakes(including our one of a kind photo Stars). Additionally we are in the process of adding a new "Honoring your Hero" line of products. Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

Read more...