randomness, dorkness, simply sweetness

templates 9 through 12 are in!

2010-07-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

you can pick it up here

templates 9 through 12

and here is a sample layout

also dont forget to become a fan at facebook!! there are some new things going to happen over there, besides thats how you keep up with the latest news!! :P

Challenge that template

2010-06-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

wanna win a free month of templates??

here is how to do it

just post your layout here by the end of this month, and starting July 1st youll receive all my July templates free!

here is the template pack 20% off now

template pack link

cant wait to see what you create

xoxo Susan

wanna win something cool??

2010-05-30T07:15:00.000-07:00

Check out Annie then...

Shes giving away a custom logo.

win a premade logo

xoxo Susan

so a realization...

2010-05-30T07:06:00.000-07:00

I love a sexy scruffy man in a suit!! who knew but mmmmm looks nice

can anyone same yummy avatar....

and my captain James....

and my funny man.

thought I would share some yummy with ya

xoxo Susan

whats new!

2010-05-28T21:22:00.000-07:00

check out my new shop @ the digichick!

wanna see some samples??

thanks for stopping by!

xoxo Susan

Im re opening my template store.

2010-05-13T07:55:00.000-07:00

Yep I just wanted to share the great news........

Im re opening my store!

but Im not telling you where its at, you will just have to wait for that information.

You will also have to wait on the date, but Im telling you its pretty soon. Do you want something to keep you occupied in the mean time??

If you help me get my facebook fan page popping... thats right I want it popping.....

for every 100 fans Ill give you something special

My facebook fan page! < start clickin lets make that happen!

70 so far and counting.

xoxo Susan

Check out Annie!!

2010-04-17T12:33:00.000-07:00

that's right!!

but first you have to check out the amazingly talented

Annie Bananie!

She makes custom and premade logo designs.

here are some samples of her work

xoxo Susan

Redesign and Simply Sweet Template 1

2010-04-13T12:36:00.000-07:00

So I've worked some on a redesign......... Hope you love it.

So I also have a new template for you!!

Download for free here

Simply Sweet Template 1

here is a layout inspired the template

Live. Laugh. Love..

also you love that super cute butterfly in my logo??

I want to give a special thanks to the super sweet

Emily Powers

Who allowed me to use her graphic.

Thanks Sweets

xoxo Susan

Template No.3 freebie

2010-03-03T12:28:00.000-08:00

Download here-

http://www.box.net/shared/40opq0x8ik

and here is a layout I made

@ ssd

hope you enjoy it!!

xoxo Susan

Template No.2 freebie become a facebook fan!

2010-02-25T10:16:00.000-08:00

Also you want updates?? become a fan on facebook-
susan robinson designs on facebook!

Template No. 2

download here-

http://www.box.net/shared/j9knpzig4u

Some fun new layouts!

2010-02-25T09:27:00.000-08:00

so below you'll find a new template... and then I wanted to share susan info!

I'm doing well, the baby is well, I'm jobless *lmao*, I'm prepping the baby room *ie cleaning out the junk in the spare bedroom*, I'm going to catch up on some much needed travel with family, and I'm waiting to hear back from the salon! I can't wait.

I've also been catching up on some much needed layout creations, and I have some pretty fab layouts to share with you...

My Piggy Bank by Nikki and Kate

oh and great news, Kate has asked me to stay another month with her! Maybe I can get her to keep me forever. hehehe........ I'll keep trying!

Expecting by Valorie Wibbons

Valorie was sweet enough to make this kit for me! she rocks doesn't she!

xoxo Susan

Template No.1 freebie

2010-02-25T09:11:00.001-08:00

Download here-

http://www.box.net/shared/cbo6pu0dam

to my classic fans........

2010-02-24T09:17:00.001-08:00

I'll be adding templates again.... but I wont be selling in a store, so what that means for you??

New templates + No store + Me not having time to run a new store = FREE templates!!

hehehe...

keep your eyes peeled!

xoxo Susan

37% off Spotted Dog Designs!!

2010-02-12T16:42:00.000-08:00

YAY! thats right its Valorie's birthday, so she gives you stuff! weirdo..... hehe nope shes just that sweet! here you go-

Her Store

Closing Sale and Free Product! plum blog train

2010-02-12T15:51:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately I must say goodbye....... but what better way to do that then a free kit and sales?? right I agree so here you go *wink*

receive 60% off with this code- closingsale

Sir Scrapalot Designs Polka Dot Pixels
Geek Chic Scraps
Sherry Ferguson Designs
Danielle Corbitt Designs
Susan Robinson Creative
Sweet Tomato Designs
Charlize Creations
Allison Pennington Designs
Pink Peacock Designs
Brandy Designs
Wimpychompers Creations
Jennifer Fox Designs
GSD by Lyndie Collins
Polka Dot Plum Blog

VALENTINE CONTEST & FREE TEMPLATES!!

2010-02-10T08:21:00.000-08:00

Hi ladies! Vicki here! I just want to let you know about a contest we're having here on the blog!

So be sure to come back here on the 12th, pick up a free template, leave a comment telling us your favorite, weirdest, worst and/or funniest Valentine story and you will be entered to win a coupon code worth $20 to Susan's store at Polka Dot Plum! Can't wait to read them!

~Vicki

I've been absent lately

2010-02-06T18:47:00.000-08:00

So sorry I've been so absent lately. I just got some incredible and very exciting news. Josh and I are having our first baby!! I'm so excited!

I'll keep you up to day as I know more. Looks like the due date is September 19th.

So lets keep on with the love right?!

"My heart is ever at your service."
--William Shakespeare

by me

by Kate Hadfield

at Etsy.com

Couples Retreat

ammeretto sour!

*since all I can do is look now lol*

The New girls of SRD!

2010-02-01T21:37:00.001-08:00

Everyone I would like to officially introduce the new ladies of SRD!

Love is in the Air!

2010-02-01T14:58:00.000-08:00

another day of love inspiration for you. I'm also working on showing you who my new CT team is and what fun freebies I have in store for you... but I didn't get the ads made today ^_^

"What I feel for you seems less of earth and more of a cloudless heaven."
--Victor Hugo

by me!

by Emily Powers

from the buckle

the ugly truth

Dave Matthews

strawberry daiquiri

Love is in the Air!

2010-01-31T09:53:00.000-08:00

From now until Valentine's day.... I'll be searching for you some of the most beautiful love quotes, love layouts, love kits, best all time romantic movies, romantic recipes, music, and things I love! I'll also be starting a blog love party which will be full of prizes and inspirations.

sooooo

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."
--Aristotle

by Laura

by me!

by rva

the proposal

chocolate covered strawberries

2010-01-30T18:40:00.000-08:00

My three favorite things are hair fashion, scrapbooking, and music! so of course when I get a chance I would love to share with you.

so my three favs today are

a beautiful mess

ikea goddess

Muse

So what is Digital Scrapbooking?

2010-01-29T18:15:00.000-08:00

So have you made your way to my blog with simple curiosity of what digital scrapbooking is??

Digital Scrapbooking is a creative art form and a unique craft that allows you to create albums and pages for albums all on computers. You are able to use basic or advance photo editing software to uniquely combine pre-created graphic images to place with your family photos.

Here is an example of what a digital scrapbooking layout looks like

This is a layout I created using what they call a "kit" created by a wonderful woman named Shawna Clingerman.

So now you are asking and wondering

What is a kit?

a kit is a collection of similar graphics designed by someone that will work very easily in photo editing software.

This kit is called Kickstart and you purchase them from Digital Scrapbooking stores

Here Shawna has set up an image that shows you everything that is include in her kit.

So before I explain what the kit is you'll need alittle glossary..... and the lovely CropMom has one for you

So now that you have a simple understanding of what digital scrapbooking entails... next you need to know what kind of photo editing programs you have or you need to have.

Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop Elements

Paint Shop Pro

will be your most commonly used

adobe photoshop cs3 is what I use, and its what all my tutorials and demos will be on.

So lets sum up what you need to have to begin a digital scrapbooking layout.

1.A computer that has a photo editing software such as photoshop.

2. A digital kit with that suits your photo.

3. A photo in JPEG format.

you have that... you are ready to begin. I'll be back soon to give you a step by step tutorial on creating your first digital layout.

xoxo Susan

I need some scrapping therapy

2010-01-29T17:42:00.000-08:00

Its one of those days where life has just taken over........... and I haven't been able to have some real scrapping therapy. Today I'm too busy! I think it should just be a requirement, that we stop all else and just simply create a great page. Well I've been going through some galleries looking for amazing inspiration. I always turn to 3 places

Sweet Shoppe Designs

One their main page you'll see this beautiful layout by Annie

My second place to go is

myscrapbookart

and look at this fantastic layout on their main page by Whit

lastly I love to stop by

The Lilypad

They have one of the most fantastic simply because they have some of the most fantastic designers.

This layout is made by Cherryberry

and so its Friday which also means my favorite store also has its New Release day. Lets focus on some scrapping therapy tho and I'll highlight a new kit which will make you just have to scrap...... trust me!!

First Kiss

and a layout I made with it

so I hope that has given you some scrapping inspiration!

xoxo Susan

Haitian Charity..... Over 100 designers have come together!!!

2010-01-28T15:57:00.000-08:00

for one simple and amazing cause over 100 hundred different designers have teamed in teams of two to bring two amazing kits!!

So I'm sure everyone by now knows what has happened, so I'll spare that and I'll just link you up to these amazing products to help send your support.

I've teamed up with
Amanda Heimann Designs
Amy Sumrall
AnnaBV Designs
Cindy Schneider
Dani Alencar
DeCrow Designs
Designs by Julie Bullock
Elegant WordArt by Bethany
et designs
Faith True Originals
Fizzy Pop Designs
FruitLoOp Sally
Holly Designs
Irene Alexeeva
Jady Day Studio
Jennifer Barrette
July Designs
Karina Designs
Kasia
Kristin Aagard
Kristin Cronin-Barrow
Krystal Hartley
Lauren Grier
Lauren Reid
LCC by Amy Stoffel
Lyndsay Riches
Mag Designs
Megan Turnidge
Melissa Bennett
Miss Tiina
MK-Designs
mle Card
NewlifeDreams
Palvinka Designs
Penny Springmann
Pixel Geek Designs
Sabrina Dupre
Scrapping With Liz
Silversword71
Studio Flergs
Studio Tangie
Susan Robinson Designs
SuzyQ Scraps
Tracey Howard
Tracie Stroud
Vera Lim
Wild Dandelion Designs
Ziggle Designs

all to bring a kit called ONE LOVE!

You can pick it up for only 20 dollars here

ONE LOVE COLLAB

now the collab I only have a sneak peek for you, and I didn't participate with this, but some of the designers I work with did.

xoxo Susan

Under Construction

2010-01-26T19:35:00.000-08:00

So we are going to be looking a little funny around here!! We are working on changing things around. I thought it was time for an update........ trust me I know you guys agree.

with the new update I'm also going to be spicing this thing up a bit. You'll be seeing more personal posts, along with weekly scrapbooking tips, and inspiration.

soooo don't forget.........

I am having a call!

http://www.polkadotplum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2129

and I'm going to leave you with 3 things........ fashion/scrapbooking/music!!! <--- signing off....... srd!

rva!

Ali Edwards!

Michael Buble!

xoxo Susan

randomness, dorkness, simply sweetness

templates 9 through 12 are in!

Challenge that template

wanna win something cool??

so a realization...

whats new!

Im re opening my template store.

Check out Annie!!

Redesign and Simply Sweet Template 1

Template No.3 *freebie*

Template No.2 *freebie* become a facebook fan!

Some fun new layouts!

Template No.1 *freebie*

to my classic fans........

37% off Spotted Dog Designs!!

Closing Sale and Free Product! ** plum blog train**

VALENTINE CONTEST & FREE TEMPLATES!!

I've been absent lately

The New girls of SRD!

Love is in the Air!

Love is in the Air!

So what is Digital Scrapbooking?

I need some scrapping therapy

Haitian Charity..... Over 100 designers have come together!!!

Under Construction

Template No.3 freebie

Template No.2 freebie become a facebook fan!

Template No.1 freebie

Closing Sale and Free Product! plum blog train