And the Winner Is ...

I took all of the name entries from the comments and had Random.org choose the winner for me ... #9 - Lalia!!! Congrats to you, Lalia ... my Build a Banner: Bundle is yours!! Shoot me an e-mail by clicking the "Contact" link above so I can get it to you! Thanks to all who left comments with ideas for future 
products and love for my current ones - it means so much!! More giveaways and freebies to come!

Another One Bites the Dust

Another month, that is!! Shortly after the blog hop I was rushing to squeeze in a few new products before leaving town and CLEARLY forgot to let you know! Along with design work I was also getting things together so I could teach the craft at Girls Camp (a youth camp for girls ages 12-18 at our church) AND was busy packing my entire family to be on the road for almost 2 weeks. Well, I'm happy to report we survived the entire whirlwind and I'm SO happy to have 2 brand new products for you this week ... feels like it's been so long since I had a chance to sit down to create! I'm even more excited because these products have been "on my brain" for quite some time and I *LOVE* the way they turned out! I hope you love them, too ;)

*NEW* Build a Banner: Triangle - Make a statement by creating a custom banner in no time with this template set - perfect for any celebration!

*NEW* Build a Banner: Rectangle - A banner is the perfect way to make a statement or add the finishing touch to your party plans. This template set will help you create a fabulous banner in a snap!!*NEW* Build a Banner: Bundle - Buy them both and SAVE!

** Click on previews to go directly to shop page for full product description **

Want to win BOTH of them for yourself? Leave me a comment letting me know which of my products is your favorite and/or what types of designs/templates you would like to see me working on. I will hold a random drawing on Friday, July 23rd, and one lucky commenter will become the proud owner of my bundle!! Want another chance to win? Head over to my Facebook page and leave a comment there, too ... I'll draw one winner from my blog and one from my Facebook page. Make sure to become a follower of my blog and "like" my FB page to stay up to date on my latest product releases, sales, specials, and giveaways!

Now for the two I missed out sharing as I rushed out of town ....

Perfect Packaging: Stationery Box - Turn a set of notecards into a fabulous gift by packaging them up in this quick and easy stationery box!
Perfect Packaging: Card Portfolio - Looking for the perfect way to package up a set cards for your girlfriend, a teacher, or loved one? This card portfolio will make your gift extra special!!Hope you enjoy all of the new goodies! Dont' forget to leave a comment to be entered to win my new Build a Banner: Bundle. I'm getting ready to head to Chicago next to participate at CHA with Jessica and the crew followed by a few days just playing with my Spraguemates in the Windy City ... pics and stories to come in a few weeks!

Welcome to the Birthday Blog Hop!!

* SORRY to those who "hopped" on early and found a broken link ... it's fixed now so you should be able to download my freebie without problem *

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY, JESSICASPRAGUE.COM!!! I'm so glad you've joined us for the celebration! I can't believe it's been 3 whole years since I stumbled upon this amazing site ... my life has been changed by the things I've learned and the people I've met along the way. To help you celebrate I'm adding to the goodies you've picked up so far :D This is especially exciting for me because this is my *debut* release of a mini kit! Most of my design work up to this point has been more focused on hybrid templates and projects but I am {thrilled} to start working with papers and elements!! Don't worry my hybrid friends ... I'll still be creating the templates and projects you've grown to love - just excited to expand my design skill set ;) Click on the preview to grab your download:
Next you're going to head over to Jan Crowley's blog {known in the design world as The Queen of Quirk} ... I can't wait for you to see what she's got waiting for you!!! If, for some reason, you get "derailed" along the way you can head back to the beginning at Jessica's blog and hopefully you can follow all the way through! Make sure to unzip all 33 FREEBIES that you collect, put the quote strips in order, and e-mail the correct full quote to tori@jessicasprague.com before Sunday, June 20th at 10 PM Eastern to be entered to win a fabulous raffle prize!

Want another chance to win some free goodies? Become a follower on my blog and/or "like" my Facebook page (link in my sidebar) and you will be entered to win a $5 gift code to my shop! The entire store at jessicasprague.com is on sale 20% off through Monday!!

Another One Bites the Dust

Another month, that is! I can't say I'm surprised that it's been that long ... we've had a lot going on around here with the end of the school year and the beginning of our summer filled with swim team practice, swim meets, and 4 kiddos at home all day long every day. We are actually having our best summer ever and are truly enjoying some great "family time" and making lots of memories. Only bummer is that means far less design time. I've still got a few new things to share and have lots of projects in the works, too! AND I have LOTS of exciting info about the 3rd birthday *CELEBRATION* taking place at jessicasprague.com!

First, my newest products ...

*NEW* This set of templates are perfect for creating, printing, and sending your own personalized cards in a snap!

*NEW* Looking for a quick and creative way to date your pages? This is the perfect start!
I've also posted a bunch of samples that the jessicasprague.com creative team has created using my products ... you can find them under the Photos tab on my Facebook Page!

Now onto the *CELEBRATION* information! This month jessicasprague.com is turning 3!! I can't believe it's been 3 years since I started on this digital journey ... I stumbled upon the site just after the very first class started and was first in line for her second offering in August 2007. I've made life long friends in the past 3 years and I am *beyond* excited to see many of them again at Spraguefest in Chicago at the end of July!!!

Right now there is a store wide sale going on ... 20% off all products and self paced classes that are currently available - including the "soon to be re-released" beginning Up & Running With Photoshop and intermediate Now We're Rockin' With Photoshop classes!! In addition to the sale (which runs through June 21st at midnight Eastern time), there will be some extra fun challenges all weekend long - check the forum for more details!

AND, if that wasn't enough, come right back here on Friday for an AWESOME blog hop!!! That's right ... the JS.com designers and creative team have been working hard to bring you 33 fabulous freebies!!! The party will start at Jessica's blog at 10 PM Eastern time on Friday (June 18th) and you'll have until Sunday at 10 PM to collect all of the goodies! I can't wait to show you what I've been working on ... it's a first for me!

Whew - it always feels so good to get caught up! I'll see you back here this weekend with some *FREE* goodness just for you! Speaking of *FREE* ... run on over to jessicasprague.com to register for the newest *FREE* class taught by Jessica herself - Computer Tricks for Cards!! It will be nothing less than FABULOUS!

Busy Bee

I've been hard at work the last month creating lots of new goodies, throwing in a weekend trip or two with the family, helping at the girls' school as the year winds down (only 4 1/2 days left), spending too many hours at the dentist, and frantically treading water trying to make sure I keep my head up! I've been terrible at keeping my new products posted! Hopefully this will get me up to date so you know everything I've been working on :D

To start with I'll show you what I have new this week .... I'm not going to link each product image, but you can find them all in MY SHOP!

*NEW* This fun bag will give you a way to present just about anything!

*NEW* Create a one-of-a-kind cover for your one gallon paint can using this layered template!


Wanna make a *splash* on your pages {or should I say a *SPILL*}? These bits of sparkle will give you that little something special you're looking for!

A bright, springy, and textured alpha make for a fun addition to just about any page!


Need something extra special for the girlies in your life? This container will be the perfect finishing touch to any tea party, bridal shower, or luncheon!


Available in two different color combos, this alpha will be one you use again and again! Can't decide which Stamped alphabet set to buy? Buy the bundle and *SAVE*


This versatile set of matchbox templates will be the perfect way to package up all of your little delights!


Show off your photos and date your pages in one step with these fun photo blocks ... also great for posting pics on your blog!

Another bit of exciting news is that the new Creative Team at jessicasprague.com is working like crazy, too! I've got lots of inspiration to share ... in a few days ;) I'll be back with layouts and projects featuring my designs to get your juices flowing!

Congratulations to ...

Congratulations to the winners of my {i}NSD Fan Drive Giveaway! Each of the following get to choose any one of my designs all for themselves: Kendra Schreiner Grande, Tzigane Monda, Jessica Welch, and Linda Roberts! The winners of a $10 gift code to my shop are Diane Bucklew and Lori Cratsenberg Olive!! E-mail me at ikaridesigns@gmail.com so I can get your prizes to you :D Stay tuned for more giveaways in the future!

I'll be back to update with my newest products, some inspiration, and my OBW deal for this week but I wanted to make sure I didn't keep the winners waiting :D Thanks to ALL for your support and interest in my products!!

OUCH!

Guess it really has been that long since I updated ... SHEESH!! Life just plugs along and runs away without giving me warning sometimes! I've added a few new goodies this past month that I wanted to share and also have some *BIG* news straight from jessicasprague.com!!

First up, I created a fun little box just perfect for any Easter celebration. You can customize this "Egg-ceptional Cup" in so many ways or use the eggs all on their own to make cards, a matching game, or jewelry ... endless possibilities, right?
Next up came my Save the Date vol. 2 set of date strips. I was *so* excited with the way these came out and I can't wait to get some scrapping done so I can use them!!

Last, but certainly not least, I've added another set of card templates to my Card Couture collection ... perfect to get your card making juices flowing ;) All 4 templates come in a variety of .psd formats as well as a set of .png files for each cardfront for those who may not use Photoshop or Elements.
Ready for the *BIG* news?!? Jessicasprague.com is having a Creative Team call!! If you love my products and want a chance to create with them for *FREE* {as well as the ALL of the amazing designs in the js.com shop} as well as the opportunity to learn from the *BEST* there is {that would be Jessica} for *FREE* then you don't want to let this CT call pass you by! Click on the link below for all of the details. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me ... ikaridesigns@gmail.com (or click the CONTACT link at the top of the page).