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Happy National Scrapbook Day!

2008-05-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

For 2 days only, EVERYthing in the store is on sale. Page kits are all 60%off, element packs and paper packs are 50% off, alphas are 50% off and clearance items are a whopping 75% off! Only until May 4th at 12EST, so HURRY!

Go Long Design

Freebie

2008-04-05T06:52:00.000-07:00

I've had a lot of requests for this lately, so I thought I would put this up here instead of emailing links out. These are some doodles from last year's ScrapArtist Apprentice. If you don't already have them, feel free to download!

link

New, New, New!

2007-11-18T17:09:00.000-08:00

I have some brand new digital products in the store! Click on the names to check them out!

Eternal Bliss Elements
Sale: $2.10
Save: 30% off
Made to match the Eternal Bliss Paper pack, this element set will enhance and add beauty to your wedding layouts and special occasion pages. Kit includes: 4 frames (one with attached black, satin bow), 1 12-inch black satin ribbon, one short pink ribbon for accenting, 1 white flower with glitter edging, 1 soft pink flower, 1 fancy silver brad, journaling pieces, title banners, a jeweled stick pin, black satin bow, satin tag with bow and word art.

Eternal Bliss Papers
Sale: $2.10
Save: 30% off
Break out your wedding photos, this kit has everything you need to scrap your wedding memories! 11 textured papers in shades of black, gray, white and a hint of pink. Be sure to check out the Eternal Bliss Element set to go with the papers. This is a digital product and is available by download only. No physical product will be mailed to you.

Wild One Alpha
Sale: $1.23
Save: 30% off
Here's a fun alpha for your wild photos! This alpha is all uppercase, no numbers and each letter is a separate png file. Great for zoo layouts, teen girl layouts or pictures of a fun night out.Drop shadow-free. This product is a digital product. Items are available by download only. No physical product will be shipped to you.

Thanksgiving SUPER Sale... starts TODAY!

2007-11-18T05:54:00.000-08:00

Black Friday is coming early this year to Go Long Design! All products are 30-60% off, including items that have never been on sale before! Have a wonderful holiday with your families and friends!

Sale ends Sunday, November 25th at 12 EST.

Susan

Take20 code is now FIXED!!!

2007-09-24T15:45:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry to everyone who had problems using the code to make your purchases. It is now fixed and working and will be effective until the end of October.

Off to take a Zen Cart class... LOL!

Sale!!!!

2007-09-21T08:48:00.000-07:00

For 2 days only, all page kits at Go Long Design are 30% off! Check out the brand new Clearance Corner for items on their way out... all 60% off!!!

Everything else not on sale, please use this exclusive coupon code to take 20% off any purchase, including new paper and element sets: take20

Just enter the code in the promo code area of the checkout and save! Coupon good until October 1, 2007, but 30% off sale ends TOMORROW!

Have a great weekend!

New Baby Kit in the store!

2007-09-05T15:53:00.000-07:00

Hi there! I have a new set of baby papers and elements in the store!

SnuggleBug Elements
$3.00
This element set is loaded with fun elements for your baby layouts, shower invites, birth announcements or toddler girl pages! Coordinates with SnuggleBug paper set, in the Papers section of the store. Kit Includes: 2 buttons with satin bows, 1 fancy silver staple, 1 floral ribbon border, 1 white embossed frame, 1 journal panel with ribbon/charm embellishment, 1pink and yellow plastic bookplate, 1 gorgeous pink flower, 1 duo-frame ribbon, 2 plastic ric-rac strips, 3 ruffle borders, 1 satin bow, 2 ornate silver bookplates, 1 stork stamp (in pink and white), 1 stroller stamp (in pink and white), 1 ornate silver stroller charm, 6 word art buttons, 2 tiny buttons (pink and blue), 7 word art tags (2 blank to customize)

SnuggleBug Papers
$3.00
Need a soft, pretty paper set for your baby girl photos? This is the kit for you! This pack contains 14 textured patterns and solids in hues of baby pinks, yellows and a hint of baby blue. Perfect for baby invites, shower invites, new baby photos, or toddler shots. Coordinated to match the SnuggleBug Element set located in the elements section of the store. For commercial use, please email me at management@go-longdesign.com.

Now go dig out those baby pictures! Baby Boy set coming soon (well... probably next week knowing how fast I can get things done, LOL)

Have a great day!

Susan

Freebie Time and SALE!

2007-08-26T07:37:00.002-07:00

Hey there! I've added a freebie under the "Gratis" section of my store! It's an element pack of 19 decorated Popsicle sticks, with colored foil, acrylic hearts and glitter. Some have the words and art on the left and some on the right so you can slide them under your digital photos on either side. Fun for summer or Valentine's Day layouts of your girls!

Here's a preview:

Also, all my page kits are 20% off until next Sunday!!! Back to School shopping!

Have a great day!

Another new kit - Class Act!

2007-08-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

Just in time for Back to School! My daughter is entering kindergarten in 2 short weeks and I can't believe how fast the time is going. She was *just* born, for crying out loud. LOL! I made this kit for her pictures of the huge day, although I really don't know how many pictures I'll be taking since it's hard to see through the camera view with teary eyes. Sniff!

Here's a peek:

Class Act Elements
$3.00
Loads of fun Back-to-School elements in this set! Made to match the Class Act paper set, this set includes: 2 composition book textured frames, 2 note card flowers with cluster centers and stitching, 2 stitched stems for flowers, one note card with attached wooden clips, 1 decorative swirl with composition book texture, 1 dusty chalkboard for journaling, 2 rulers, 1 locker rub-on, 2 apples, 1 pencil, 1 library card for journaling, and a fun spiral notebook alpha set (letters only, no blanks). Great for your school-aged girls or boys!

Class Act Papers
$3.00
Just in time for Back To School! This digital paper set is great for any grade, with neutral and muted tones to match any layout photo. 13 papers in all, all textured and includes 5 solids (also textured) to match. Goes with Class Act element set. This is a digital product. All items are downloaded by the consumer and not shipped.

New Stuff in the Store!

2007-08-15T14:51:00.000-07:00

Hmmm... I seem to have lost my blog readers. Maybe I should actually write a little more. LOL! Or give away a freebie. There's an idea. Keep posted!

I have some new stuff up in the store. I decided to split it up this time into a paper pack and an element pack. This is so girly and feminine and I love these colors. I have a 5 year old daughter who has an entire wardrobe full of this color combination, so I can literally scrap several different layouts with this one kit.

Here's the previews:

Lotus Blossom Papers
$3.00
This fresh, pretty paper set is so perfect for all your feminine pages. Beautiful spring colors in textured, floral prints and patterns. Has a slight Asian feel but can be used for so many different occasions. 12 papers in all. Goes great with Lotus Blossom Element set!

Lotus Blossom Elements
$3.00
Made to match the Lotus Blossom paper set, this fun element set will make your digital scrapbooking pages stand out. A fun mix of floral and Asian designs in spring colors. Includes: 2 lowercase felt alphas (in pink and green) with stitching detail, 3 lotus flower blossoms, 1 fabric flower, 2 frames, 2 metal medallions, 6 floral page pebbles, 6 ribbons (twisted and straight) 1 stamp in 3 different colors, 1 tag cluster.

New Look, New Alphas in the Store!

2007-08-08T09:33:00.000-07:00

Hey there. I've had a lot more free time since DST is down ;o) and I decided to change things up a bit. I revamped my blog, designed some things (will be up very soon) and cleaned my entire house. Amazing what you can accomplish if you get out of the forums. LOL!

Here's some previews of my new alphas. Link to store is below my blog header:

Noire Romance (a variation of the alpha in my Forbidden Romance kit from ScrapArtist Apprentice challenge. Took out the purple to make it more versatile)

Blue Romance:
This one is great for wedding layouts.

Woodlands:

Woohooo! Back online!

2007-07-11T09:00:00.001-07:00

The store is back up now and to celebrate, everything is 30% off until July 15th! Have fun!

Go Long Design

Store down temporarily

2007-07-10T06:37:00.001-07:00

Hey there! My store is not closed... our hosting company's server is down and they are working on it. Should be up any time now. *crossing fingers* ;o)

Libellula is now in the store

2007-05-10T13:56:00.001-07:00

Hi there! Thanks for all your sweet comments on my alpha and new store.

I now have the new mini kit Libellula in the shop.

You can pick it up for only $1.00! If you like dragonflies, this kit is for you (Libellula means Dragonfly in Italian).This fun, springy mini kit will be a great compliment to your sunny outdoor shots. Shades of pinks, purples and yellows will brighten any layout. Kit includes 3 papers, 2 stitched frames, 1 metallic dragonfly brad, 1 yarn stitch, 1 grosgrain ribbon, 1 knit lace ribbon, 1 dragonfly sticker attached to cork board and 2 flower embellishments.

I'll be putting up my entry kits from ScrapArtist Apprentice soon. I had several requests for them since I never made some of them available during the contest.

Susan

Grand Opening Gift

2007-05-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

Hey there! Wow... 2 posts within a week of each other. I'm on a roll. Since I was such a bad blogger for so long I don't even know if anyone is still reading, so if you stumbled upon this, drop me a comment and say hi.

I made some water-ish graphics for summer layouts that I thought I would share. It's an alpha set that would be good for pool LO's or anything water related.

Here's the link

Have a great day!

Susan

National Scrapbook Day!!!

2007-05-05T08:38:00.000-07:00

Happy National Scrapbooking Day! My site is finally live and in honor of NSD, you can take 30% off the entire store until tomorrow (05/06/07) at 11:59 pm EST. All purchases of $5 or more will receive a free gift called Libellula (dragonfly in Italian) through email (links will be emailed Monday May 7th). Here's a preview:

click preview to enlarge

Go Long Design

Happy Scrapping!

Susan

Erin's Wish...

2007-03-10T08:23:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who left such sweet comments on my Irish Alpha. This is my newest kit called Erin's Wish. Lots of fun stuff for your St. Patrick's Day layouts. You don't have to be Irish to celebrate and dress in green!

Here's what's inside:
Erin's Wish

(click to enlarge)

9 textured papers
1 cardboard frame
1 cardboard jewel tag with ribbon
1 Lucky Charm word art
2 clover borders
2 stone celtic elements
3 No Pinching word art pieces
1 Irish Eyes Are Smiling gold and emerald word art
1 iron celtic brad
1 shamrock photo corner
1 Shamrock
1 emerald velvet bow
1 wooden button
1 tarnished metal and stone element
1 stitched clover journal panel
1 celtic wood mini frame
1 celtic iron and wood mini frame

Wow... endless possibilities! This kit will be in the new store on Monday, March 12th. If you want a chance to get this for FREE, simply email me a link to your layout using the freebie alpha below by Monday (3-12-07) 12pm EST and I will send it to you! My email addy is in the TOU.

Erin Go Braugh!

Susan

Huh...

2007-03-08T13:09:00.000-08:00

I had no idea there were so many Irish scrappers out there. Who'd have thunk? LOL!

Here's a new link.
sorry... gone!

If you send me a link to a layout using it, you may get a little something green in your mailbox!

Susan

I'm done hibernating now...

2007-03-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

Anyone still reading this little old blog? I had a bunch of computer related crud happen and my site is *still* in the works, but it really won't be too much longer. Really. My husband installed Vista on my computer. Yeah... that was great. Looked pretty but it just hated my machine and I lost a *ton* of stuff and am now back on my old operating system. ;o)

My new site is at www.go-longdesign.com if you want to check it out.
Grand Opening coming soon! It works, but my links aren't activated so if you want to order anything, you can but I will email the links to you instead of auto-downloading.

Here's a piece of my new Irish kit. It's all one file and is good for 100 downloads. Thanks for your patience!

Sorry... bandwidth exceeded!

Have a great day!

Susan

New Site Coming Soon!...

2007-01-22T14:45:00.000-08:00

I'm still working on my new site and it won't be long until my grand opening! I know some of you already found it and registered in the store. Please wait until I officially open before you purchase anything since the links don't work yet. ;o)

Be back soon!

I'm still here...

2006-12-13T16:02:00.000-08:00

We're all battling a nasty stomach virus. Ick! I'll be back shortly...

Thank You!!!!

2006-11-21T13:58:00.000-08:00

Wow... thanks so much for all the comments on my reindeer. I know that I'm missing more than just Rudolph. I think there are 8 reindeer total + Rudolph which = nine reindeer. I have 6 here, plus the one in my Crimson Christmas kit so 2 are AWOL. Maybe they're on strike. LOL!

So... it seems like a few of you are having trouble with sendspace. Can you email me and let me know the specifics? sliden@hotmail.com I really can't stand Rapidshare and don't want to use them so I hope I can troubleshoot for you. The link will be up for a while.

Gotta go do some more fun moving-related stuff. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Susan

Procrastinating...

2006-11-19T14:01:00.000-08:00

I have 80 million things I should be doing right now and this isn't one of them...

Click on preview to enlarge and see detail.

Click me!

These are the reindeer that didn't quite make it into my Apprentice kit and a bonus holly paper. There's 6 total, all with different textures and finishes. 22 MB. Perfect for casual or elegant Christmas layouts. Have fun!

Off to make cookies. I mean... pack. Nah... cookies sound better. LOL!

Susan

Moving... again

2006-11-18T17:50:00.000-08:00

Ah... dontcha just love moving? We *just* moved to New England in August and are renting until Spring when we buy a home. We had our sister-in-law scout this place out for us and we moved in sight-unseen. It's a HUGE old house that was converted to 3 apartments and we have the 2nd and 3rd floor. Well... apparently one grumpy lady who lives right underneath us can't stand the pitter-patter of little feet. Literally. My 2 rambunctious, pre-schooler children have gotten us kicked out. LOL! I'm laughing so I don't start bawling. I really wasn't prepared to make another move so soon. Seriously though... who complains about children playing DURING THE DAY??? We are not party animals over here and are in bed at 9PM sharp.

So... if I am MIA for a little bit - that's why.

Bummer...

2006-11-16T04:55:00.000-08:00

I'm not going to be a designer at SA. I should have known from this thread here that I put up at DST to advertise my apprentice kit. 8 people posted to *my* thread that they bought kits other than mine. Is it me, or is that extremely rude? Maybe I'm being too sensitive. I know that I'd never do that though. I'm fine that they bought their kits, but why not post about it on their thread?

I am thrilled at the sales of my Apprentice kit and would like to thank everyone who purchased it and voted for me. I'll be finishing up a few loose ends in the next week or so and getting my own site live. When it's done, I'll post the link here!

Thanks again for all your support and encouraging emails. You have no idea what that means to me!

Susan

ScrapArtist Apprentice Round 5... only $2

2006-11-06T16:03:00.000-08:00

Okay... the final round is here. The last 9 designers will have their kits up in the ScrapArtist Shoppe tomorrow for only $2 (yes, you read that right... only $2!!!) and the top 5 sellers will be permanent designers there. I'm super excited and hope my kit will sell well so I can stay.

Here's my final entry:

So support your local starving artists and head over to ScrapArtist tomorrow! Thanks!

ScrapArtist Apprentice Round 5...

2006-10-31T07:53:00.000-08:00

Here's a post from the ScrapArtist forum announcing the next round winners...

(copied and pasted from Michelle)

Yes!! I have been meaning to post this publicly, but have been coping with a houseful of sickies

We are excited to announce that we have nine very talented ladies that will be moving on to the final round.

* Amber Clegg
* Lisa Dozier
* Robyn England
* Linda Gil Billdal
* Christine Honsinger
* Chandra James
* Susan Long (that's ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
* Tracy Rivera
* Lisa Whitney

These nine fabulous artists will all be making exclusive kits to sell in the ScrapArtist shoppe. Each kit will be sold for $2 and only be available for a limited time. SO watch for them soon!!

Then we will be offering 5 of these talented woman a permanent spot in our shoppe! Woohoo!!

Oh WOW... this is the biggest RUSH! I'm going to be selling a kit at ScrapArtist!

Have a great day!

Susan

ScrapArtist... Round 4!!!

2006-10-26T12:58:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it?!?! Round 4!!!! Wow... I am really shocked. There were some amazing entries over there. Here's what I did for the next round - doodles and brushes.

So... doodling is really not my thing. I like looking at pages with doodles, but as far as making my own... eh. I haven't drawn a thing since having kids. But, it was fun playing in Illustrator and PhotoShop. I made the castle for my daughter, who loves princesses right now. Would be fun for a birthday invite. You can download the doodles set here (if you're a member.... free to register):

ScrapArtist

My Round 3 ScrapArtist entry...

2006-10-15T16:42:00.000-07:00

Wow... is this nerve-wrecking. My heart is pounding right now. I just uploaded my entry for ScrapArtist Apprentice Realistic Elements. The hardest part is narrowing down my 54 million elements I made to only 4... LOL!

ScrapArtist Apprentice Gallery

I know it's a little early for Christmas, but I did just move up to the North Pole.. I mean New England. ;o)

Have a great day!

Susan

Oh WOW...

2006-10-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

I was chosen to move on to Round 3 of the ScrapArtist Apprentice!!!! I feel so honored and excited and have been bouncing off the walls all morning. LOL! What a talented group this is and I'm so glad I don't have to judge. I wanted every single one of those entries in my paper collection and hope to see more from everyone who entered. Really great stuff!

So the next round is all about elements. Should be really fun! I'll post my designs when I'm done.

Susan

ScrapArtist Apprentice

2006-10-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

I swear I'm stuck in some kind of time warp. The days are whizzing by lately. I blame ScrapArtist and their ScrapArtist Apprentice contest. LOL! It's consuming all my thoughts.

Here's my ScrapArtist Apprentice Round 2 challenge entry:

I decided to lighten it up a lot this round. If you want to check out the competition (LOL) or give me some feedback, click here:

ScrapArtist Apprentice Gallery

Have a great day and I'll be back soon to make an announcement.

Susan

Thanks!

2006-09-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who left comments and emailed me about my transition... really means a lot to me! I've decided to do something BIG and will announce here in just a few days.

Susan

Changes

2006-09-13T11:09:00.000-07:00

Well... I guess I'm kinda in limbo now. Liddy's Loft is closing (actually merging with another site) and I will not be selling my designs there. I can't decide what to do. Do I open my own shop? Do I sell at another consignment store? Hmmmm... I have no idea. I'm so new to all this and my name isn't really "out there" yet, although I've personally been "out there" for a long time. LOL!

If anyone has any thoughts, suggestions, or comments you can email me at sliden@hotmail.com or leave a comment right here. I'd appreciate some guidance.

Susan

Cabin Fever...

2006-09-12T07:59:00.000-07:00

First, I'd like to say thanks for all your sweet comments yesterday! Wow... wasn't expecting that at all! I really wonder sometimes if anyone ever sees this little ole blog.

We've been sick here for the last few days and not able to run amok and let off steam. So... last night we got a little...uhm... creative. LOL!

Credits: the fabulous Christine Smith's superstar quickpage (rotated) and her film strip bits.

I love being a parent. You get to play with your kids and take really strange pictures of them to show off to their prom dates... ;o) He is really thrilled, as you can see. Don't you just love that little Elvis sneer? Ha!

Have a great day!

Susan

Boo!

2006-09-11T06:18:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, Liddy's Loft is experiencing some technical difficulties. My 25% sale was supposed to end yesterday, but the boutique is not up. When everything gets back up and running I will do another sale since nobody could get in there and take advantage of the incredible savings ;o). Thanks for your patience and understanding.

So... since I can't upload any new products into the boutique and I can't wait to release my new "mature" Halloween kit... you can get it for F*R*E*E today (just for today... no emails for an extension please. If you miss it, you can find it in the Liddy's Boutique). See, *my* complete lack of patience has an advantage sometimes. LOL!

Here's a preview:

sorry...gone. Look at Liddy's Loft in the near future!

This may look familiar to some of you. I had the alpha and charms up at Scrapartist last year as a freebie, but they are new and improved now and the rest of it is brand new. If you do a LO with it, email me a link and I will send you a special surprise!

Have a spook-tacular day!

Susan

Big Labor Day Sale & New Kit!

2006-09-04T08:11:00.000-07:00

Hola blog amigas! I'm having a sale this week at Liddy's Loft on all my kits and elements... 25% off! Here's the latest called Crazy Kids - a colorful kit for any occasion.

Crazy Kids
was $5.00 on sale for only...$3.75
Save: 25% off
This fun, bright kit is great for birthday and kid's layouts. The bold patterns and colors will brighten any page. There are 14 papers, 5 flower elements with buttons, 9 scalloped ribbons, 7 paint swipe journal strips, 5 round tags with brads, 4 photo prongs, 1 distressed stamp flourish, 5 painted wood frames and a glitter word art sheet.

Have a great Labor Day!

Susan

New Mega Kit at Liddy's!

2006-09-01T06:27:00.000-07:00

Hey, hey... I'm back and promise to start posting more. I have things at my new house slowly starting to come together and will have some more computer time shortly. Check out this amazing kit collab by the Liddy's Loft designers!

Shabby School
$3 for a limited time!!!!

September is the month to go back to school. The Shabby School mega kit is so versatile and will help you get ready! It has everything you need for layouts of school, work--so many different themes!

Kit includes: (too large to list every little thing!)
41 12" x 12" background papers
1 Page in a Pinch--layered template with easy instructions
1 Quick Page
Clipboard--comes in two pieces so you can place paper under the clip
Spiral notepad
I.D. card--comes as a .png so you can put a photo beneath
Library book card
3x5 index card
Folder label
Date stamp--includes all 12 months!
Apple
Pencil
Stickers
Buttons
Crayons
Chalkboard--for photo(s) or journaling
Locker rub-on
A 6" and a 12" ruler
Word art tags
Word art--circles come in all grades Kindergarten through 12th grade
Assorted fasteners (including colorful paperclips)
Ribbons and stitching
Vintage border and Apple card
Frame and art made with pencils

Get an A+ on your layouts when you use the Shabby School mega kit!

We made it!

2006-08-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

We arrived safely in our new home and as soon as I can dig myself out of this mountain of boxes, I'll be back with some fun stuff for you!

Susan

Hello?

2006-08-08T10:56:00.000-07:00

Anybody out there? I'm sick of packing so I designed a little today. ;o) Here's a quickpage I made from some upcoming papers.

You can have it for FREE by clicking here:
sorry... gone

If you stop by, leave a comment! It's like a ghost town around here. LOL!

Have a fabulous day!

Susan

My baby is 2 today!

2006-08-04T06:24:00.000-07:00

2 years ago today, my little monkey was on his way into this world. He's such an amazing kid... spirited, smart, funny and so sweet! I just love him to death and feel so lucky to be his mommy. I took these pictures this morning. Little booger wouldn't take his eyes off of Buzz Lightyear long enough for me to get a good shot. LOL! I'm doing his party today in Buzz theme... he *loves* Buzz!

Wish me luck (and sanity)... going to Chuck E. Cheese today. ;o)

Have a great weekend!

Susan

ps. will post LO credits later... I have a cake to decorate and am running late!

Checking in!

2006-08-01T04:27:00.000-07:00

Goooood Morning Blog readers! I bet you thought I ran away or something. Believe me, I've thought about it.;o) This moving stuff is a lot of work and I can't stand living amongst towers of boxes and piled up furniture. Feels like my life is in disarray. Oh wait, it is... LOL! I'll be back to normal shortly. We finally found a place to live and from what I hear, it sounds really cool. My sister-in-law has been scouting the area for us since we couldn't make 2 trips up there, so we haven't seen it yet. How strange is that?!?! I'm so thankful she did all this for us.

In scrapping world... look what's coming to Liddy's Loft today... the August Mega Kit from all the designers at Liddy's!!!! Look at these colors. LOVE them! This is *just* my portion of the kit. There are 12 designers! It's gonna be a*w*e*s*o*m*e! Run over to Liddy's today and get it for a fraction of the price.

My part includes:

13 papers

6 buttons

6 brads

1 corner

6 ribbons

8 titles

Have a blessed day!

Susan

Movin' on up...

2006-07-21T05:35:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't been posting much here lately, but I really have a good excuse! We're getting ready to move! This is a big one too... across 8 states! With a packed Uhaul, 2 vehicles, a couple of really cute, but restless children, and a very sad Mommy (me... I'm leaving behind my parents and won't be able to see them every week now. Sniff!).

So... I will be here (sort of) for the next 2-3 weeks and then once I am all unpacked and settled into my new space - watch out! I have a ton of in-the-works kits and goodies. Just no time right now to finish them up.

Stay cool!

Susan

Totally NSBR...

2006-07-17T10:29:00.000-07:00

There was a plane crash this past weekend in Oregon during an airshow. The plane landed in a residential neighborhood. It landed RIGHT next to my old house!!! I am freaking out. How strange! I haven't lived there for 15 years, but it's bizarre. The pilot was killed, but nobody on the ground was. My old house is shown here. I circled it...

If you want to read more about it, click here:
http://www.oregonlive.com/

I'm so glad we moved! Could you imagine having a plane crash right next door???? Yikes!

Susan

Movies and Mayhem

2006-07-15T16:36:00.000-07:00

We went to see Cars today, which didn't go as well as our first movie (Ice Age - The Meltdown). Trying to keep a toddler still for almost 2 hours was really, really fun. Whoo! So... if anybody saw the movie, can you tell me what I missed? LOL!

I noticed that I'm getting some more blog traffic lately, which is great except I really don't have a whole lot to blog about. So... I'll just hand over some more freebies. ;o) I love freebies - giving and receiving. Let me know if you use them in a layout... I love to see my stuff in action!

This is part of my upcoming glitter collection, which I'll be putting up shortly at Liddy's Loft . This one is for family titles and I love how funky it is. The color is sorta silvery with a slight gold light on it. Really neutral so it will go with any LO. It's only going to be free this weekend and I'm not telling anyone or posting about it. So... if you happened to stumble upon it, it's your lucky day! Please, don't share the link or I'll make you babysit my little unruly rugrats. ;o)

Here's the preview:

Notice that I included the grandfolks in there. I can never find any art for my grandparents' pages.

Sorry... gone. Look at Liddy's soon!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Susan

Wow... thanks!

2006-07-13T07:03:00.000-07:00

I guess everyone likes cookies :o). Thanks so much for all your comments here and at DigiTalkShop. They are really appreciated. I wish I could respond to you all individually!

Here's a new kit I have up at Liddy's Loft (click on banner on left side of my blog to get to the boutique).

One Sweet Boy
$6.00
This soft baby kit comes with all you need for your baby or toddler boy pages. There are 10 papers, 5 ribbons, 2 puffy sticker elements, 2 wooden elements with a plane and a car, 2 wooden brads, a wooden frame, a wooden bookplate, 10 word art stickers, a painted and distressed frame and a felt and stitched lower case alpha with a blank. Wow... lots of fun things in this one!

I'm working on some fun, new things! Keep checking back!

Have an awesome day!

Susan

Monday, Monday, Monday

2006-07-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

Hello blog readers! I have no idea where the last few days went. I must have been abducted again ;o). It was Wednesday one minute and Monday the next... strange. Anyhoo, I made a little kit for a recipe challenge at Liddy's Loft. There are 7 papers, 2 ribbons, 2 bows, a journal strip, a recipe card, a wooden sppon, a cookie element and an entire cookie alpha and number set. Fun! Too bad I can't actually *eat* the cookies - still dieting. I lost 6 pounds in 22 days. Not bad, but it seems like I used to be able to lose weight a lot faster than this. Oh, to be 19 again!

If you'd like this kit, click the link to download.
Cookie kit link!

Special thanks to Jared Pease for the Chips A'Hoy action I used to make the alpha and cookie element (changed slightly by me).

Try the recipe too... they really are good! Just don't email me and tell me how good they are. LOL!

Have a lovely day!

Susan

Some pics from yesterday...

2006-07-05T09:41:00.000-07:00

Made with All American kit by me, Susan Long.

I had so much fun on my birthday yesterday. We went shopping (who wouldn't love *that*?) and then to dinner at Outback (even stuck to my diet somehow) and then fireworks on the waterfront! Loved every minute! I have such a great family and am so, so lucky.

Please excuse my big, wide open mouth in that last pic. LOL! I took so many pictures of the fireworks and 2 came out. 2! I need a photography lesson. Or... I suppose I could break out the camera manual and learn how to use it properly. ;op

Have a joyous day!

Susan

4th of July Sale!!!

2006-07-03T09:33:00.000-07:00

I have some new things coming up, one of which should be in the boutique at Liddy's for the B*I*G sale tomorrow. That's right folks.... 40% off! I won't consider it a birthday sale (not 40, LOL)... just a holiday sale. It's only on tomorrow, so don't forget!

Here's a preview of my new 4th kit.

All American
$5.50

This heavily textured kit comes with a lot of unique elements and papers. Perfect for 4th of July, Military, and masculine pages! There are 12 papers, 1 large tag with laced eyelet accents, 2 smaller date tags with rope and metal accents, a piece of duct tape, 2 word art pieces, 2 flowers with metal brads, 1 transparent ribbon, 2 metal threaded buttons, a laced eyelet, 2 clothing tags (one blank for you to customize) and a fun dangling stars banner!

So... tomorrow only, this kit will be 40% off of $5.50, which is.... oh boy, sooooo bad at math. Anyone? It's a really good deal. LOL!

I have more kits to put up, but my hard drive decided to start making some hideous noises and I need to transfer all my designs before I lose everything. Needless to say, it will take longer than 1 day to do it. So... look at Liddy's next week for more new goodies!

Have a fabulous 4th America! I'll be off celebrating my Bday. See ya Wednesday!

Susan

I love the 4th of July...

2006-06-28T06:01:00.000-07:00

Not only is it a great American holiday, it's also my birthday. I won't say how old I'll be... I like to keep thinking I'm in my early 20's. LOL!

I made a ridiculous amount of July 4th elements and the site owner at Liddy's is on vacation so I can't put them up in the shop yet. Bonus for you! You get them F*R*E*E! Please, don't share the links though, as they will be eventually put up for sale.

Click to enlarge. They coordinate with my past glitter fireworks freebie. Most of the glitter words are intentionally shifted to the right so you can slide the popsicle sticks under a photo if you want.

***EDITED*** How could I forget my neighbors to the North? You can use the bottom 2 of these sticks for any celebration, any country. Sorry for the oversight!

Your comments are not required, but greatly appreciated. If I only get a small number of comments on this one (like my last freebie *cough*)... future freebies will be emailed to my mailing list only. Does that sound grumpy? I'm dieting... sorry! Hey, I lost 5 pounds in 12 days, though. Wooohoooo!

Sorry.... gone! Thanks so much for all your comments! I love to hear from my blog readers!

Have a spectacular day!

Susan

My new CT

2006-06-23T05:04:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce my new Creative Team

Kathy (Katharine)
Tonje (Tonje)
Tina (Digimumma)

I'm so thrilled to be working with such talented scrappers and can't wait to see what they create! I wish I could have taken everyone who applied. I had so many great applicants and will expand my team as I grow as a designer (not talking about my waistline, lol).

Have a fantastic weekend!

Susan

Liddy's Loft July Mega Kit

2006-06-22T05:42:00.000-07:00

I can't wait for this one to come out! Every month, the designers at Liddy's Loft come together to make a huge mega kit at a crazy low price. July's will be called "It's Elementary, my Dear Watson" and will be all elements. Fun! Here's my contribution to the kit so you can see a preview of a small portion of it. Can't wait until it all comes together.

This kit will be available on July 1st!

Susan

Star Spangled Beauty

2006-06-21T04:00:00.000-07:00

Here I am... finger is better. It's brutal when you cut one of the two fingers that you type with. LOL! Still hurts a little, but I'll quit being a baby now ;o)

I have a new 4th of July kit that's in the boutique at Liddy's Loft! Island Breeze is now up as well for those who didn't enter my posting contest (preview below... scroll down)

Star Spangled Beauty
only $3.50!

This fun kit is great for your 4th of July family photos. Comes with 6 papers, 3 ribbons, 3 bows, 4 cut wood word art pieces, 1 painted chipboard frame, chipboard fireworks, painted chipboard rocket, and 3 painted chipboard word art pieces.

And... just 'cuz I love my blog readers... here's a little something for you!

Click here!

It's the matching alpha set for FREE. You can only get it here! Please, don't share the link... send your friends here to pick it up. Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake for the chipboard action.

I know that I said I would post the names of my new CT here last Friday. I will post them as soon as I can... still waiting on something. Sorry!

Have a great day!

Susan

I'll be back soon!

2006-06-18T07:10:00.000-07:00

I cut my finger open while opening a toy for my daughter and am having a hard time typing! Will be back when I can take off the bandaid.

Susan (the clutz)

HUGE Sale at Liddy's Loft!!!

2006-06-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

Okay... this kind of sale does not happen every day.

Every design in the boutique at Liddy's Loft is on sale RIGHT NOW for 50% off! Run!!!! Or... click!

LOL. It's a re-Grand Opening due to some technical issues in the gallery and boutique. I have some really big kits there that are only $3.00. I can tell you right now that my kits will not be 50% off again for a long, long time! I think the sale is only for 2 days. Will have to check that and post for sure.

I have received a few LOs for my free kit offer. I need to zip the files up and get a link for you. I think I'll email the first links out on Friday, so check your inboxes!

Ta ta!

Susan

I did a LAYOUT!

2006-06-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

This is a rare and miraculous thing. Ok... not miraculous, but I *never* have time to scrap. I usually prefer to design, but today I got my new Bella Flor kit out and played. I used a baby picture of my 4 year old daughter and it really brought me back. Feels like yesterday in some ways. I do not want another baby, I do not want another baby.... Wasn't she sweet? Still is, actually. :o)

The journaling reads:
7 things I loved about you at 7 weeks
The smell of your skin
Your big, bright smile
Taking naps together
How you loved your swing
Kicking the chicken on your play gym
How you curled your finger around mine
That sweet pink sleeper with the bunnies

Scraplift of squarepegs 9 calm things

I do not want another baby, I do not want another baby....

It's Posting Bonus time...

2006-06-13T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hola Amigos! Like my new blog clothes? It took me forever yesterday because I am truly clueless about HTML. Still tweaking little things, but I am almost ready to give up. ;o)

Today I am introducing a new kit called Island Breeze. Not available in stores yet, but you can get this fabulous creation by using my stuff! All you have to do is use one of my kits (available at Liddy's Loft if you aren't familiar with me) in a NEW layout and post it to any gallery you choose. Send me the link and I will send you the link to Island Breeze! Before it's even in the boutique! It must be a new LO that hasn't been posted yet... that's the only catch. You have until June 20th at 6pm EST to either post the link in the comments here or email the link to your LO to sliden@hotmail.com. Can't wait to see your creations! I will probably do a special surprise for my favorite layout too.

And... to my favorite brother today... Happy Birthday Dan!!!!! Wish I could be there to help you celebrate... waaaahhhh! I can't believe how old you are today. Good thing you still act like a teenager. LOL!

Adios!

Susan

Last Day...

2006-06-10T06:33:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day to get the June Mega Kit at Liddy's Loft for only $5.00! After today, the price will be $10... so hurry!

My CT Call will end Thursday, June 15th at 9pm EST, and the new team will be announced here on Friday. Send me your apps!

Have a splendid day!

Susan

Looking for a Creative Team...

2006-06-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

Are you talented, creative and really good at digital scrapbooking? Do you like to post your work and participate in online communities? I need 2 or 3 artistic people to design LOs using my kits. All you have to do is fill out this questionnaire, email to sliden@hotmail.com and link me to your online gallery!

1. Your name and screen name
2. How long have you been digitally scrapbooking? (not really important if you have skills) ;o)
3. Where are your online galleries? Links please!
4. Which are your favorite LOs and why?
5. Are you on any other CTs?
6. Do you have a blog? (not really important... just like to check out blogs, lol)
7. What's your scrapping style?
8. Who do you scrap?
9. What are your favorite colors to scrap with?
10. Why do you want to be on my creative team?

Easy, huh? So, apply today! I am really non-judgmental and have no favorites, so show me what you can do!

Have an awesome day!

Susan

And the WINNER is....

2006-06-04T12:21:00.000-07:00

First, I just want to say THANKS to everyone who entered and made my job really difficult (LOL). I had so many great entries and will definitely be using some of your suggestions in the future.

But... the name I fell in love with and ended up chosing was BELLA FLOR - Deli's awesome name suggestion! Isn't it beautiful? I would have never come up with that... so soft and pretty. I just love it! So... a big thanks to you, Deli!

Everyone who played... check your email. I made a companion add-on for you and sent out the link a few minutes ago. A few of you didn't leave me your email addresses, so if you don't get your email, let me know.

Here's the add-on:

Anyone who is reading this and didn't enter, you can pick up the kit and the add-on at Liddy's Loft. Should be up early this week!

Again... thanks so much for playing and have a spectacular day!

Susan

Name It and WIN!!!

2006-05-31T09:36:00.000-07:00

First... a public service announcement.

***Today is the last day to get 30% off everything in the store at Liddy's Loft!!!! After today, everything is full price.***

And now... here is my brand new kit, ready for a name. The rules are:

1. Enter as many times as you want
2. Leave an email address with your comment so I can send you the kit if you win
3. The flowers in the kit are Geraniums. The name of the kit cannot contain the word "Geranium". LOL! Not a very pretty name, in my humble opinion.
4. If I don't pick your kit name, you are not allowed to feel rejected in any way, shape or form and please don't send any hate mail.
5. You have until June 4th, 3pm EST to come up with something fabulous.

Good luck! Here's the preview (click to enlarge):

There are:
15 papers, 4 frames, 4 stitches, 4 flowers, 4 flower strands, 2 brads, 1 photo prong, 2 strands of glass beads on a transparent-ish fishing line, 1 book plate, and 10 leather word art tags with pink stitching and embossed letters.

Have a delicious day!

Susan

10,000 Hits!

2006-05-30T07:24:00.000-07:00

I just want to say thanks to the Academy (lol!) and to everyone who comes by my little 'ole blog. I installed a hit counter when I started this blog last month and I can't believe that I've had over 10,000 hits! Unreal! Thank you!!!

So... I made something for you to celebrate and show my appreciation ;o). I really stink at previews... the glitter isn't white, it's silver (see detailed view) and I had to add those hideous glows to the type so you could see them. Oy! You can use these glitter elements (my new crazy obsession) for 4th of July LOs, birthdays, New Years, anything you want to celebrate. I made them in Red, Silver and Blue and also gold and silver so they will be versatile. Now... these aren't the same glitter style you've been seeing everywhere (not from tutorial, in other words). These look more like those glitter pens you find at craft stores with fine glitter. Hope you like them!

Click Here!

You're not required to leave a comment, but they are sure appreciated. I've gotten to know some cool people already and enjoy reading comments from you!

Off to finish up getting ready for my yard sale. This is a lot of work! Ugh!

Susan

New Stuff is up at Liddy's... New stuff is up at Liddy's!!!

2006-05-29T15:58:00.000-07:00

Wooohooo!!! My new things were put in the boutique today at Liddy's!

Along The Shore... Dragonfly Delight... Dino Nation... Catalina Harbor (my fave)... Anniversary Bouquet, Spring Blush paper pack and the Vellum Birthstone Flowers pack (as seen in my blog header). The previews are in my slideshow if you forgot what they looked like (I posted previews a while ago). Plus, there are some new designers there as well!

Everything is still 30% off right now, but only until the end of May... so hurry!

Kit Naming Contest postponed...

2006-05-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

For some crazy reason, I decided to have a yard sale next weekend, so instead of finishing up my kit and making a preview, I've been tearing my house apart trying to find things to sell. It literally looks like a tornado came through here and is driving me insane (it's usually pretty neat)! I've never sold or given away a thing since my daughter was born, so I have baby clothes galore and need to give them to someone who needs them. It felt like I was ripping my heart out as I was packing things into boxes and I kept remembering the kids wearing those tiny, little clothes and I swear I could smell them too. Weird. I didn't think it would be this hard. We're moving at the end of the summer though and I can't see hauling box after box of things we will never use again. I was joking with my mom that I needed to have another baby so I could keep them! Ha!

So... the contest will commence in a few days. Check back!

Susan

Friday!

2006-05-26T07:29:00.000-07:00

Let's see... I have tons of new things in the works and am struggling to finish things before starting new projects. I think I have Digital Design Attention Deficit Disorder. That's DDADD. LOL!

Yesterday I made some (okay... a lot) of glitter elements. Some of those will be freebies here very soon. I don't know if I should do an element pack or incorporate them into a kit. Lots of stuff for little boys, too.... in boyish colors. Fun!

Liddy's is back up and running, but my new kits aren't up yet. Hopefully today, but who knows.

Look for a kit naming contest here Monday!!! Winner gets the whole thing free!

Have a great weekend! I'm off to shop and go to lunch with my beautiful Mom.

Susan

Catalina Harbor

2006-05-23T07:11:00.001-07:00

I finished another one! This one reminds me of fabrics found on a yacht, so I named it Catalina Harbor. I've never actually been on a yacht... LOL! I have a vivid imagination, I guess. I wish I was better at kit previews. With so many papers and elements, it's really hard to show the details and there are a *ton* of fine details in this kit! Here's a preview:

Catalina Harbor
$6.50

This enormous kit was inspired by elegant, rich fabrics. Tones of dark reds and taupes with black wrought iron accents. Each paper and element in the set is meticulously detailed to make your scrapbook pages special. There are 15 papers, 8 tags (some plain, some decorated), 2 wrought iron bookplates, 2 wrought iron brads, 1 wrought iron photo prong, 4 colored straight stitches, 1 black wrought iron frame, 2 colored stamp photo corners, 2 colored stamp frames, 1 ornate stamp oval frame, 1 wrought iron staple, full wood cut alpha, and a wrought iron chain with crystal bead.

This should be up at Liddy's late this week. They are still closed right now for server upgrades.

Have a glorious day!

Susan

Wooohoooo... Number 2!!!

2006-05-22T04:50:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm not one of those people who need a lot of validation, but look at who's blog was number 2 this morning! What an awesome sight to see first thing in the morning. I know I probably won't stay here, but it sure is cool! LOL! I know I'm a big dork for taking a screenshot and posting it here... no emails please ;o).

Some important news for you today:
****Liddy's Loft will be closed today through Wednesday for server upgrades!****

So... come back Thursday and there will be lots of new things up. I have 4 new kits, a paper pack and some elements that will finally be going up.

This morning I got off my bum and went jogging (I use that term loosely). I am sooooo out of shape, but sitting here at this computer isn't exactly toning my thighs and I needed to do something. Since starting this hobby, I've gained 7 pounds! In 8 months!!!! Ugh! So here's a challenge for my fellow computer addicts - get some exercise today! Even if it's only 10 minutes.

Have a wonderful day!

Susan

Watercolor Madness

2006-05-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

2 posts in one day! I had to clean up my HD to make room for my new designs. Remember the watercolors I showed you from a few weeks ago when I was painting with my daughter? Well... I've decided that instead of using them in a kit, I'd just give some away. I saved a few for future use, but really... my kit style is not so artsy. I may do a really graphic kit soon just to mix things up. I dunno. I think I prefer girly flowers, lol!

Link to Download

Once these are gone, they're gone. I'm deleting them off of my HD so I can't reupload. If you use them, let me know! Just stop by here and post a link to your LO. I'd be thrilled to see your work! One of them is really wild - bright greens, yellows and hot reds. I would definitely love to see that one in action. Just a reminder... all my designs are for commercial use with no additional fees or strings attached. However, please don't redistribute. Not too much to ask, right? I hope you enjoy these!

Susan

Anniversary Bouquet

2006-05-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Woohooo... I finished something. LOL! I'm loving these colors and may go buy my daughter a new dress that goes with them. Is that crazy??? I don't care. ;o)

Look for this soon at Liddy's Loft. They are finishing up switching things to the new and improved server, so all my new stuff should be up late this week (crossing my fingers).

Have a great day!

Susan

Sneak Peak

2006-05-19T06:02:00.000-07:00

I've been really busy designing and tweaking kits. For some reason, I can't seem to finish a kit and have to design 500 things at once. I get an idea right when I'm in the middle of something and don't want to forget it so I start on that. I must have 20 kits that are in progress. LOL! Here's one that is *almost* done. There are lots of unique elements in here in shades of purples and wines. I think it will be called Anniversary Bouquet, but I'm not so good at the kit names. I really should do a kit naming contest soon! I have about 5 kits that are near completion.

New things should be up at Liddy's very soon!

Susan

Ugh!

2006-05-16T15:26:00.000-07:00

Okay... I've known that my monitor color was off for a while now. My monitor was old and blurry and I got a brand spankin' new one for Mother's Day. Well, I had no idea how much it was off and am shocked at how different my kits look! My Dino Nation kit wasn't supposed to be that green - it was supposed to be really muted. Ick! I spent a lot of time re-adjusting the colors in my kits today and will continue to do so. Thank goodness most of my new stuff hasn't been uploaded to the boutique yet. Even my preview backgrounds are bugging me. It's not right! I'll be putting the new previews up later this week.

The Day After

2006-05-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day and were able to spend some time with your loved ones. I spent all day Saturday with my Mom. We had a luncheon at her church and then went shopping. It was really, really nice. My mom is the greatest! Sunday we just relaxed around the house and I didn't have to do anything but snuggle with my kids. Of course, today I am making up for that because when I went downstairs this morning it looked like a bomb went off in my kitchen. LOL!

Here's a sneak peak at what's coming up at Liddy's Loft. Every month, we'll be doing a collaborative mega kit. June's theme is Les Vacances - a beachy, nautical theme with shades of navy and dusty blue with a hint of orange. Here's some of my part of the kit:

I think this may be my favorite thing I've done so far. Lots of goodies in this one!

I also would like to apologize for my new kits not being up in the store yet. I've had several emails asking about them, but unfortunately it will be at least a few more days. The site server is full and is being transferred this week to a new one with more space. I'll let you know when things are uploaded!

Gotta go clean this pigsty! Have a beautiful day!

Susan

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2006-05-12T05:17:00.000-07:00

Being a mom is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I know that sounds really cliche, but it's true. My kids have taught me so much and enriched my life in ways I never knew were possible. I'm a lucky, lucky girl.

I was reading TV Guide a few weeks ago and saw an article featuring Julia Louis Dreyfus (Elaine on Seinfeld). She was describing motherhood and said it was like living on one side of a wall and then you have a child and you get to go to the other side and you don't realize what you've been missing all that time. It's profound and exciting and you're never the same. So, if you're a mom and reading this blog... here's a card for you. Have a great Mother's Day!

I used my new Amethyst Fields kit, available now at Liddy's for 30% off!

and... here's a little something for your scrapbook pages.

The background is only there for the preview. It's a .png file.
Download Here

For The Boys

2006-05-10T11:14:00.000-07:00

I've been noticing that there aren't a lot of kits out there for older boys. Lots of baby boy and toddler boy things, but not much for 7 and up. So... I created Dino Nation. Muted greens and soft, neutral colors with realistic stone elements and cool dinosaur patterns. There are 12 papers, 10 tags (some plain, some with dinosaur stamps), 2 metal brads, 1 decorated ribbon, 1 grungy ink frame, 1 stone bookplate, 2 slide holders, and 7 stone dinosaur elements! Look for it early next week at Liddy's Loft! It will be $6.00, but for the rest of May you can get it for 30% off.

Designing Frenzy

2006-05-09T04:14:00.000-07:00

I'm on a roll lately. I have 2 more kits, ready to go. They'll be up at Liddy's Loft in a few days. Prices shown are not the sale prices. Everything is still 30% off in the boutique!

Along The Shore
$6.50

This enormous kit is perfect for all of your beach vacation photos and memories. Beautiful water and sand hues that you can mix and match to make tons of different layouts. Comes with 12 papers, 3 journaling mats, matching alpha set in lowercase font (with blank), 1 pearl brad, 2 large lighthouse stamps (one white and one charcoal gray), 2 satin ribbons, 1 sand dollar, 1 sand dollar sticker, one starfish wooden disc element, 2 frames, 2 starfish ribbon hangers, 3 glass word art pieces, and 21 tags!!! The possibilities are endless!

Amethyst Fields
$4.50

Mother's Day Special! This rich, elegant kit comes in beautiful purple and pink hues with coordinating word art elements that are perfect for your Mother's Day layouts. 6 papers, 3 ribbons, 3 journaling strips, 2 page pebbles, and 5 glass covered word art pieces with silver writing saying: I Love You, Mother, Daughter, Grandma and Mother's Day.

Off to make some more kits!

Have a beautiful day!

Susan

New Uploads!

2006-05-08T07:41:00.000-07:00

Hello! I had a fabulous weekend. My folks and I took the kids on a little road trip to Williamsburg, VA and went to the flagship Yankee Candle store. What a place!!! Gina Miller would faint right there on the spot if she went in there. LOL! It's absolutely HUGE, with row after row of candles and home accessories. I got some great stuff. In one section of the store, they have a Christmas-themed area with a snow machine so it actually was snowing inside! It was really hard to drag my daughter away from that... my little Snow Bunny. If you're ever in Williamsburg, you really have to check it out.

I made a ton of new things to go up at Liddy's, too. The prices shown are the regular prices. Everything in the store is still 30% off, so hurry before they go back up! Here are a few previews:

Dragonfly Delight
$6.00

This huge, colorful kit comes with 10 papers, 3 print ribbons, 2 stamped tags, 1 stitch, 3 gorgeous flowers, 2 brads, 6 glass word art pieces with metal rims (3 blanks so you can add your own wording to them), and a fun corkboard dragonfly sticker! Lots of detail to make your pages special!

Birthstone Vellum Flowers
$2.50
12 frosted vellum flowers, in every birthstone shade! Each flower has delicate stitching around every petal and a gemstone set in silver in the center. Approx. 3.5 inches high and slightly transparent, so only use a very light opacity drop shadow on these.

The flower preview really doesn't do them justice because I had to make them so small, but they are really pretty!

Have a fantastic day!

Susan

National Scrapbook Day!

2006-05-05T10:18:00.000-07:00

Hello! Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day and there is so much going on in the digital community. Head on over to Liddy's Loft for a scavenger hunt and lots of fun!

Thanks for all your sweet comments yesterday! I'm working on lots of new things, so stay tuned....

Have a wonderful weekend!

Susan

What happened to Wednesday???

2006-05-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

I had very good intentions of posting yesterday, but my children ran me ragged and I ran out of oxygen. Have you ever gone to the grocery store with a 4 year old and a one year old? Hoooo boy... let me tell you how fun *that* can be. I try to make sure I have all my bases covered before I go. Feed kids so they aren't whining for junk food (check!), get a nice long nap in for the little one to prevent toddler-meltdown (check!), make sure everyone goes potty because daughter is afraid of public restrooms (check!), write detailed grocery list by aisle so I don't have to backtrack across humongous super food center (check!), carefully clip coupons and arrange according to list (check!).

Let's just say, by the end of the trip, my meticulous planning was useless. The store we were shopping at is notorious for not having enough cashiers, so my children (who normally are pretty good in public) were throwing total fits after 45 minutes in line and not listening to a word I was saying. My son was literally throwing everything I put on the conveyor belt onto the floor, my daughter was spinning the bag wheel so the cashier couldn't put the groceries in the bags, little hands were flying faster than I could keep up with (hey... I was outnumbered!), kids were shrieking and crying and out of control, and I almost lost a complete head of hair. I never did use my coupons due to all that chaos either, lol! And... for a spectacular ending, it was pouring down rain when we walked out of there and my daughter fell in the parking lot and was soaked.

So, needless to say, I had no energy left to post.

But... to make up for that (and to reward you for having to sit through the first 3 paragraphs), I made a little something for you ;o).

Download here!

Please remember though... this is a freebie, but send your friends here to get it. Don't give out the link. Thanks!

Have a gorgeous day!

Susan

I may need an intervention...

2006-05-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

Okay folks... I've officially gone off the deep end. I have been dreaming about designing digital kits almost every night since I discovered this hobby (last September!) and can't go anywhere without noticing how the patterns I see would make great papers. Well... today I was playing with my daughter and she decides she wants to paint. So I get out the watercolors and start painting with her. Before I know it, I'm painting backgrounds to scan in and use for scrapbook kits. LOL! Is that crazy or what???

See what I made? I have no idea what I'm going to do with all of these. Maybe I'll do a freebie sometime soon :o) .

And this is just a *small* sampling. I really need to find a new hobby before I'm committed.

Don't forget... all my scrapbook stuff is 30% off this month at Liddy's!!!

Susan

Liddy's Grand Opening - This Week!

2006-05-01T03:34:00.000-07:00

Here's what's going on!:

• Each registered user that posts a meaningful* comment in the Forums or a photo in the Gallery will receive the Liddy Kit link FREE via PM (the kit will be password protected). This is a great way to get involved in a digital community if you aren't already. Everyone is brand new!
*as determined be the site owner.

Liddy, Too

Liddy, too -- shop early!
• For ONE WEEK ONLY, the Liddy, too Kit will be available to all registered users for only $3.00! To get this special price, go to the following link for the SHOPPING CODE.
• From May 8–31, the Liddy, too Kit will be available for $5.00 and the Liddy Kit will be FREE with a purchase

• After June 1, the Liddy Kit & Liddy, too Kit will be combined into one mega kit and will be available for $10 indefinitely

** Second, we are planning to hold a "Childhood Memories Crop" on Thursday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST. Kryss Bourque has made a mini-kit that will be used and a posting bonus.

** We have an awesome contest going on this week. Details here:
Contest!

** There are freebies throughout when you click on the silver box.

** And we'll have all new challenges for May and a few surprise challenges throughout the week! :)

***30% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE BOUTIQUE!!!!!***

SO COME ON OVER! I can't wait to meet you!

Susan

Short & Sweet

2006-04-28T04:13:00.000-07:00

Good Morning! Today will be short and sweet... my baby (okay, not such a baby - 20 month old) has a slight fever and needs his mama. Seems like every time I take my kids to the doctor for a well-baby visit, they pick something up. I can't really complain though... my kids are usually healthy and for that I am very grateful.

Here's a birth announcement I made for a friend using the new Shabby Rose kit, available at Liddy's Loft in a few days. Everything in the layout is mine, except for the gorgeous dangling rose pendant, which was made by the fabulously talented Kryss Bourque (also a liddy's designer!). I changed some details in the birth announcement to protect their privacy.

Thanks for all your sweet comments yesterday. The link for the flowers will be up indefinitely, so send your friends over to pick them up!

Susan

Flowers for Everyone!

2006-04-27T12:34:00.000-07:00

Anybody like flowers? I made these yarn flowers for you. It's all one piece of art and is about 9" high. Enjoy, but please don't hotlink. Send your friends here to download. The link will be up for a long time!

Download Here!

Technical Difficulties

2006-04-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

What a morning! I am doing a freelance project and went to save it to my hardrive this morning. Got a lovely little message that I never thought I'd see: Disk Full. I have a 60gig HD *just* for my scrapbooking and design stuff and it's full????? So, I spent hours clearing out some things and burning DVDs. I wanted to post a freebie today, but for obvious reasons, I'll have to put that on hold.

Last night I uploaded a new kit to Liddy's Loft called Shabby Rose (I know... not a very original name but it fit, lol)
Liddy's Boutique

Here's the preview:

Shabby Rose Kit
$5.75

This huge kit comes with 8 papers, 2 lace frames, 2 tags, 2 ribbons, 4 brads, 2 decorated paper clips, one rose embellishment, one ribbon rose and 2 FULL alphas! Wow... something for the shabby in everyone! Great for little girls layouts and birth announcements!

I really love this one... it's right up my alley with the girly, shabby style. I made a birth announcement for a friend with it, which I'll post at Liddy's gallery soon.

Have a great day!

Susan

Thanks For Your Comments!

2006-04-26T03:44:00.000-07:00

***Edit - All emails have been sent. If you haven't received your tag, please email me at sliden@hotmail.com***

I just want to let everyone know that I got your comments and will be sending out the rest of the Birthstone Tags today. I tried to do them all last night, but DH and the kids were whining, saying they were hungry or something :o). I need to get them on an IV drip so I can design all day long! Just kiddin'... kind of. LOL!

The complete set of tags will be coming to the Liddy's Loft Boutique very soon, so if you missed the blog freebie or you need more than one, you can pick them up there.
Liddy's Boutique

You know what really surprised me about getting to know my blog readers? I had no idea that digital scrapping was so widespread. I have comments from people all over the world! If you ever need something (word art, alpha letters... anything) in another language besides English, don't hesititate to email me. I already have a couple of alpha sets with French and Spanish accented letters, but any requests will be considered!

I'm working on some fun things for Liddy's Grand Opening on May 1st. Lots of prizes and fun... be sure to come!

Have a beautiful day!

Susan

New Birthstone Metal Tags

2006-04-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a layout I did using my new Pocket Full of Posies paper pack. It's really flowery, but versatile enough to use on a boy's layout too. The alpha is my Blue Silver (recolored) and the brads are mine, but brand new so I'll be adding them to a kit soon. This is my son, AJ, who is now 20 months old. The photo was taken last August while we were vacationing in Maine. He doesn't sit still like this anymore, lol.

I've been working on some elements to put in the Liddy's Loft Boutique. Look for them sometime later this week!

Have a great day!

Busy Monday Morning!

2006-04-24T06:50:00.000-07:00

Hello... hope everyone had a great weekend. We have a really busy day planned today, so I will post some previews of my paper packs that are now available at Liddy's Loft!

Liddy's

Blue Lagoon Paper Pack
$3.00

These beautiful blue and spring yellow hues will complement your spring photos beautifully. A delightful mix of textures, patterns and distressing.

Here's a layout created by my friend, and fellow (very talented) scrapper, Sonja. credits:
papers - Susan Long {Liddy's Loft}
floral frame - Meredith Fenwick
scroll stamp - Angie Briggs
wire heart - Lauren Bavin
ribbon (recolored) - Lie Fhung
staple and photo corner - IOD
wordart - Shabby Princess

Pocket Full of Posies Paper Pack
$3.00

A colorful mix of spring florals. This kit is light and airy and perfect for your spring and summer photos.

Spring Blush Paper Pack
$3.00

Butterflies, dragonflies, florals and textures in multiple shades of pink.

Mark Your Calendar!

2006-04-22T05:36:00.000-07:00

Good Morning! I won't normally be posting on the weekends here, but I just have to let you all know about something very exciting coming up. Liddy's Loft will be having their Grand Opening on Monday, May 1st. You don't want to miss this!!!! Really ;o)...

Hope to see y'all there!

Susan

Weekend FREEBIE!

2006-04-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

Good Morning! I have a freebie today for all my blog readers. It will only be up until Monday... after that check the boutique at Liddy's Loft. This alpha is London Blue Topaz blue and slightly suede-y looking texture with a silver outline. Great for boys, guys and really easy to recolor if you have girls or to match any layout. I'm on a boy color scheme kick, but don't worry... I'll get back to the girly stuff soon.

Sorry... gone

DON'T BE SHY!!! Please leave me a comment if you take it. I really want to meet my blog readers! Tell all your friends to come get it, but please have them come to my blog to download.

Have a great weekend!

Susan

Shot Update

2006-04-20T05:34:00.000-07:00

Well... my kids did great at their doctor visit and are totally fine today. I was worried about nothing. Marina cried for about 3 seconds (until the Bugs Bunny bandaid was placed on her arm) and AJ took it like a champ and didn't let out a peep. My little tough guy. They're happily playing together, pretending that they're puppies. LOL!

My Red Lotus Kit is now up at Liddy's Loft!

Red Lotus
$5.50

This kit was inspired by an Asian flower garden. There are 8 papers (some with texture and some without), 2 flower borders, 2 ribbon embellishments, 3 glass page pebbles, 2 Asian inspired elements, 3 tags and 2 stitched frames.

I also wanted to note that I've changed my TOU. All my purchased kits are now for commercial use! So... if you bought anything in the Liddy's Loft Boutique that doesn't have the new TOU, don't worry about it. It's fine to use for any commercial work, including scrap-for-hire and graphic design. Here's the new TOU:

Thank you for your business!

These graphics have been made for you by Susan Long. The items are designed for your personal scrapbooking use, but may be used for any commercial work, personal websites (with credit to Susan Long at Go-LongDesign.com, please) and scrap-for-hire businesses. If you puchased this kit, it's yours!

Feel free to alter these images to fit your scrapbooking needs, including resizing, recoloring and cropping. If you use these graphics in a layout submitted to an online gallery, magazine or other publication, credit to me, Susan Long, would be greatly appreciated.

But....

****Please do not share these graphics!****

You may not offer them in any other graphics collection, on a website, or individually, either for sale or free, create a competing product from them to sell or redistribute, and are not allowed to trade or share this kit. You may not add to or distort, alter or re-colour any graphic and claim them as your own. You may not make any graphics into tubes or brushes and redistribute them in any way. Do not use these images for obscene, defamatory, or immoral works or for any other purpose that is prohibited by law... that's just gross.

I would love to hear from you and see your work... email me at: sliden@hotmail.com

My Poor Kiddos

2006-04-19T05:58:00.001-07:00

See their happy little faces? Well... I'm not so sure they'll look like this later today. It's shot day for my little guys. I've been putting off getting their MMR shot because I read way too much on the internet about people linking that shot with Autism. However, there have been a lot of Mumps outbreaks in the Midwest lately and that can lead to high fevers and sterility, so I am going to go ahead and do it. Plus, Marina has to have 2 MMR shots before she enters kindergarten by law and I don't want to get them too close together. She'll start school in 2007.

I think shots are harder on the Mommies than the kids ;o). Ice cream for everyone, lol!

2 Uploads and a FREEBIE!

2006-04-18T10:09:00.002-07:00

I have the hardest time finding papers for layouts with my husband in them, so I created 2 sets in very masculine colors and patterns for the men (and boys) in your life. I just sent them to Liddy's Loft boutique, so look for them in the next few days. Here's a preview:

Plaid Pajamas
$3.50

This mega paper pack comes with 10 slightly shabby, textured papers in plaids and solids. There are plenty of colors to coordinate with your photos. You can get multiple layouts out of this one pack!

Cool and Casual
$2.50

This masculine set comes with 7 textured and distressed papers. Each plaid pattern comes with a matching slightly shabby solid. Perfect for all your boys, guys and even grandparents pages!

and here's a FREEBIE for ya. I posted this at RAK Scraps too. It's for the member mega RAK and the theme this month is twins. I didn't do too much with the twin theme, since not everyone has twins ;o). As you can see, they also coordinate with my new paper packs. Enjoy!

freebie

New Alphas in store

2006-04-17T14:04:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to show you some new alpha set previews that are now up at Liddy's Loft

Liddy's Loft

The Blue Romance alpha set in a neutral color to match all your layouts. Perfect for any occasion! Comes with letters a-z in uppercase font and has French and Spanish accented letters and a blank too!

This pretty, delicate silver alpha has just a hint of blue. Perfect for wedding pages or other elegant layouts. Comes with letters a-z in uppercase font and has French and Spanish accented letters and a blank too!

This alpha set looks like intricate, brown wrought iron and would be great for fall, heritage or masculine pages. Includes letters a-z in lowercase font with a blank so you can customize to suit your needs.

This fun set is great for boys' pages, motorcycle enthusiasts or dirt bike racers! This alpha looks like a tire with a muddy-looking, messy font that can easily change color in any graphics program. Includes letters a-z in lower case font and a blank.

This versatile alphabet can be used on almost any layout. A brushed steel tile with raised lettering in a classic font is clean, simple and beautiful. Includes letters a-z in uppercase font.

Thank You!!!

2006-04-17T08:21:00.000-07:00

Wow... I wasn't expecting such a response from my first blog post. I just love the digital scrapbook community. You all are awesome!

Looks like the link for the freebie ran out of downloads. If you missed it, please stop by Liddy's Loft later this week. I'll be posting it as a freebie there. I'm working on some more things to put in the store, too.

Check back here soon for a new freebie! Hope you all had a fabulous Easter weekend!

First Blog, First day of Selling, First FREEBIE!

2006-04-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

I made this kit to celebrate my first day at Liddy's Loft as a designer. Hope you like it! Click on the preview to enlarge it. You can leave a comment if you like (it will be my first blog comment, lol).

Here's the link... enjoy and have a blessed Easter weekend!

Sorry... gone. Look at Liddy's Loft Boutique for download

Susan

I'm Officially a Designer!

2006-04-14T06:22:00.000-07:00

How exciting... I just got accepted to sell my kits at Liddy's Loft, an awesome shabby-chic boutique that I just disovered last week. Here's the link for anyone who hasn't seen the site yet:
http://liddysloft.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=products_new

I've been a graphic designer for about 12 years now, but designing digital kits has occupied my brain since I discovered this awesome hobby last September. I swear, most of my dreams involve designing kits. I can't even go to the mall without looking at patterns and thinking how they would make great papers, lol! It's crazy! Fun, fun, fun hobby though.

Off to find a freebie to post....