{sweet sixteen}

Like the new header? :) Morgan will be having her Sweet 16th birthday party this month. I never had a big blowout for mine, so I want to make sure she gets a party to remember! In honor of the celebration, I made a new kit with the colors and theme ideas that we will be using:



My creative team has done an amazing job with it. Just look at some of these layouts!

By Amanda:



By Sarah:



By Jasmin:



By Martina:



By Laura:



The good news is that the kit is available today, and the even better news is that you can get it for an extra 10% off during Happy Hour! Just use coupon code 16isSWEET for the extra discount.

I will also likely be giving the kit away to one or two lucky commenters (be sure to leave me your email address!) ;)

Here's to my daughter's Sweet 16! Cheers!

{good omen}

My horoscope today:
You cannot do something just because it makes you look good. Be true to yourself.

Usually it's way off-base, and I just get them texted to me because it's fun (and makes sure I'm making the most of the unlimited texting that I pay for), but I like this one!

Here's to being true to yourself. Cheers!

{a scrapping miracle}

First, the winners of my Circa Carnival kit (from last post):
*Brittany
*Ellina

Congrats! Look in your email for your coupons.

So what's the miracle? I actually scrapped! It's been weeks since I've had the time to sit at the computer for fun, and it was soooo therapeutic! It was fun just looking through my months of photos that I haven't even had time to edit. These pictures were from my brother's engagement shoot. Our sons together :)



Now I'm in the mood to edit photos and scrap, scrap, scrap! Hopefully you will see more to come. If you don't, remind me that I need a little "me" time once in awhile!

Here's to taking time out! Cheers!

Circa Carnival

I'm so excited about my latest creation! I teamed up with Crissy Armstrong (Pink Ellie Designs) to create a truly unique, one-of-a-kind kit! Perfect for all those trips to the circus, carnival, and state fair. Or, if you're like me, any trip to the mall carousel will do!







Now through the weekend, you can save an extra 10% off the sale price! Just use coupon code ahcaCIRCA to receive the extra discount.

Also, 2 lucky commenters will get the kit for free! Leave me some love for a chance to win :) I sure could use some for this poor neglected blog!

Here's to living life like a carnival! Cheers!

P.S. Like the new blog banner? :D

Post NSD

First, let me say a huge thank you to those of you who stuck with us through all our server issues! I know the site was slow, but it just goes to show how many fans A5D has. That is one comforting thought :)

I tried to leave comments on everyone's blog who left comments for me on day 1. Thank you for that as well!

I have chosen 4 comments from Day 3 to receive a free kit. These ladies need to send me an email (amy@afterfivedesigns.com) with their email address, and which kit of mine (ah! Designs) they would like for free:

Nianna
Lucie / adelina77
Julie (mrs2a50)
Kristy (iscraptoo)

Congrats girls! I will try to be back soon with an update on that boring, personal stuff :p

Cheers!

Happy (Inter)NSD Day 3!

Celebrate NSD with A5D!

National Scrapbooking Day is here and we are celebrating all weekend long, starting on Friday with a store-wide sale, daily promotions, blog party and fun challenges/contests in the forum. Don't forget our 5-5-5 collab, Art & Soul, with guest mixologist Kitty Chen, is $5 for five days!

Save $5.00 on all orders $15.00 or more today:

leave me a comment!

*To celebrate day 3 of NSD, I'm giving away a kit of your choice! Just post in the comments for your chance to win!*

Don't forget to stop by the following mixologist blogs for even more NSD goodies:
After Five Designs
Crissy
Kristen
Catherine
Janelle
Kimla
Camila
Justine
Nathy

Happy (Inter)NSD Day 2!

Celebrate NSD with A5D!

National Scrapbooking Day is here and we are celebrating all weekend long, starting on Friday with a store-wide sale, daily promotions, blog party and fun challenges/contests in the forum. Don't forget our 5-5-5 collab, Art & Soul, with guest mixologist Kitty Chen, is $5 for five days!

We have a special sale on all site collabs today:

coupon!

*To celebrate day 2 of NSD, I'm offering an extra $1.00 off on my products only to my faithful blog readers! Just use code nsdDAY2 to receive the extra discount.*

Thanks to everyone who's hanging in there during our server issues! Things seems stable for now, so get your shopping done, and be sure to come back tomorrow for another deal!

Don't forget to stop by the following mixologist blogs for even more NSD goodies:
After Five Designs
Crissy
Kristen
Catherine
Janelle
Kimla
Camila
Justine
Nathy