Designer Spotlight: Sue Cummings!!

yes, this week the spotlight shines on sue again! There is a free mini-kit, a fabulous challenge where you can win lots of prizes (including her shop!!!) and many exciting new projects!!

stop by and get this mini kit free >>>>> here at o'scraps

don't forget to sign up for sue's "my friends & me "newsletter if you haven't done so already because she is also giving away daily freebies to all subscribers!! sign up here!

some of my  pages created with her new kit:

"nature always springs to the surface and manages to show what she is. it is vain to stop or try to drive her back. she breaks through every obstacle, pushes forward, and at last makes for herself a way"
I run into this quote by nicolas boileau the other day and made me think of the many photos i took in cambodia during my visit to the angkor temples and how unquestionable and true this quote is.


roaming around the ruins i was amazed at the size and beauty of these temples nestled in the forest among giant trees that with their massive roots seem to be hugging or strangling the stonework. the forest setting, the impressive trees and the quiet atmosphere just enhanced the mysterious grandeur of the temples. it was an unforgettable experience and i wanted  to share some of the photos with you.

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pages of angkor temples:

New pages and a freebie!

just wanted to share some of my latest pages and a free grungy mask. enjoy!

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and here's grungy mask #3

free here

Published in Digital Artist Magazine!!

i was very excited this morning while checking my e-mails to find out that the september issue for DAM was out! ok....i know my layout is not on the cover but almost at the end on the reader gallery section.  i am still thrilled  to see one of my pages in a magazine! i am sure, those of you who have had your pages published in "real paper" magazines always remember the feeling of seeing your work for the very first time staring back from the glossy pages - that must certainly be something cool but i am very happy and delighted to see mine in my 24" mac!!  So, this said, kindly allow me a moment to say Whoooo-hoooo!! My very first page submitted and also my very first published one!


here is the page i created with all pixel canvas products:

click on the image to go DAM

thanks digital artist magazine for choosing my page, the amazing opportunity  and seeing "something" in my art worth of your fabulous publication.

... and some pages from yesterday and today:

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Some new pages:

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Where did my mojo go?

just a quick post today - i was in a slump all monday & yesterday too, struggling to finish a page and not really happy with what i was coming out with. i kept staring at my monitor (a pse blank page) and nothing will come to me *shocked gasps* not even new stuff to play with or new photos would trigger an idea *more shocked gasps* eventually  a realization came to me.. i... ... have... lost... my  mojo!!


there are times when i wish the day had more hours and i could stay up scrapping 'till the wee hours of the morning, hey i even have ideas coming in my dreams sometimes!  i guess these things come and go in waves, they happen from time to time...... it is just a scary thing. 


i decided not to push it & take a break from scrapping, grabbed my new dan brown's book "the lost symbol' and lost myself in its pages. at night i watched some of my tivo recordings which been there for a while and also did some "spring cleaning' in my studio. this morning i was happy to discover that my mojo was back! - my muse was probably only taking a break *giggles* and thank god for that!


here are the pages i created today:

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Thinking outside the box?

what does this mean exactly? is it only looking at things from a fresh perspective? being open to new ideas ? or just being an innovator ? i don't think i can really think outside the box - i have a crazy organizational mind and always feel the need to put some structure in my layouts. i hate clutter therefore my pages usually showcase only one photo, very few elements & a neutral color background (usually white). i include little o no journaling ( not because i don't like it but because writing is not my thing) and my pictures are not that great so making them small is good and besides it gives me more breathing room on my 12"x12" canvas.


so, when it comes to scrapping, i tend to follow these "rules" that are probably just part of who i am and define in one way or another, my style. BUT i also like scrapping a silly photo,  just one that goes well with a cute kit i just bought or a page with no photo at all.  so this is probably as far as i go as thinking outside the box. maybe this is why i also love taking on some  challenges and seeing how far i can go without sacrificing my style and what makes me feel good.


i scrap because i like it, i feel good about the pages i create and i know i am telling my family's story and someday they will appreciate what they have. they'll probably enjoy the photos, the stories behind those photos and  i certainly doubt that  they'll mind at all it's on a 12x12 space.


here are some of my new pages and so much for thinking outside the box! lol!

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and for my attempt to thinking outside the box: one with no photo *grins*

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i also have 2 new freebies that you can download if you like. i've been attempting to create some frames and masks

for my own use but if you think they can help you be creative on your pages, go ahead and grab them.

download here

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