a few things you should know

a few things you should know
Wow! What an exciting weekend. The launch of brittishdesigns.com went as smoothly as I could have hoped!! SO MANY of you stopped by to say hi and check out the new place! Already we have over 330 newsletter subscribers! WOO HOO! I'm so happy. (If you haven't signed up for the newsletter, make sure you do so!)There are just a few things you should know about brittishdesigns.com!1) The Britt-ish Designs Gallery and Internet Explorer are NOT friends. I've been looking into how to fix this problem, and its more complex than I might be able to do. Everywhere I've read says, "download a friendlier...

brittishdesigns.com is a reality!

brittishdesigns.com is a reality!
I'm almost speechless. I can't really explain how happy I am to announce that brittishdesigns.com is officially OPEN!!I never in a million years thought I'd know how to make a website, and if it weren't for my sweet, generous, selfless, friend Leslie (owner of GG Designs) I would have never been able to make it. Leslie I don't feel I have the words to express how grateful I am for all your help.To celebrate this big day, I knew I needed a BIG KIT! Something I've been designing in my mind and thinking about for a VERY long time. I proudly present . . ."Hollywood!"(And make sure you read to...

a peek at what's coming

a peek at what's coming
Just thought I'd pop in and give everyone a little peek at just one of the new products I'm releasing tomorrow at the big GRAND OPENING of brittishdesigns.com!Are you excited for tomorrow?!?! I can't even begin to explain how excited/nervous/stressed/thrilled I am to lauch! It's so close now.See you tomorrow! XO...

is the anticipation killing you?

is the anticipation killing you?
Sorry for making you wait so long! I meant to get more info to you yesterday but I ended up not having a free moment to blog!!So . . . the big news is . . .my grand opening will be THIS FRIDAY!!Yes, August 27 is the day that brittishdesigns.com will launch!!And that's the big exciting news!!!!!! I can't wait for Friday. It's going to be the most exciting Friday in Britt-ish Designs history!See you th...

just show offs today

just show offs today
Well, since today is my last day at ScrapMatters, there won't be any new products! Just Show Offs to enjoy! So, lets get right to it! The Show Offs are getting a new little template pack that will be in my new shop next week! But they're all getting it a little early.If you'd like to Show Off and get gifts and be in the weekly slideshow, read THIS POST and find out more detai...

reminders, announcements and updates

reminders, announcements and updates
I've been meaning to log on and make a post ALL WEEK, but I'm seriously SLAMMED with work trying to get everything ready with the new site!! There's just so much to do!But . . . I wanted to pop in and remind you . . .Tomorrow (Friday Aug. 20) is the absolute last day to buy any of my retiring products and to use any SM gift codes, coupons, discounts on Britt-ish Designs product you might have. So . . . use 'em or loose 'em, people! Friday night (I'm guessing around midnight) my shop at SM will close for good!And . . . in non-Britt-ish Designs news!! I wanted to make sure you all knew about...

ch ch ch changes!

ch ch ch changes!
I've been mulling it over in my head all week how to write today's post.I have some major Britt-ish Designs news.There's no way to ease into it!! So I'll just spit it out . . .Britt-ish Designs is MOVING!!Yes, I'm leaving ScrapMatters after 3 wonderful years! I was there on opening day and leaving this wonderful site is going to be VERY tough! It's not a decision I came to easily. But I know its the right thing to do for me.I'm opening up my own little shop! My goal is to simplify my life, my work, and give myself the freedom (both in business and creatively) to really enjoy my job even more!So...

meet me at Disney World!

meet me at Disney World!
BIG news!! Carol, the owner of MouseScrappers, has convinced me to join her on a meet & greet/whirlwind vacation at Disney World this fall!!!!!We'll be enjoying the Halloween Season at Disney World!! I actually fly in the 23rd and fly out the 28th, so I'll be in the parks from the 24 - 27! I would LOVE IT if we could have a big meet up one of those days and also if you want to join Carol and I for a meal, or some rides, etc. that would be awesome too!!!!If you schedule your trip and book before this Saturday, Aug. 14th, you can get FREE DINING!!!! Which is how Carol convinced me to go!...

how could I forget?!

how could I forget?!
Oh dear! I totally forgot to mention the big news!!ScrapMatters BIG BIRTHDAY SALE starts today!!!!Everything is 30% off and the free kit with $20 purchase is SOOOO cute! You're definitely gonna want to get it!HAPPY SHOPPI...

we're back and it's Friday already!

we're back and it's Friday already!
Hello blog readers!!! I'm back from camping (with a hundred mosquito bites). We had a wonderful time! LOTS of fun!! And whoa, its FRIDAY already! I always need a little down-time after we get back from vacation, and this Friday just crept right up on me!ANYWAY - here's what I'm releasing today:"Primary Stripes"A super fun paper pack with classic primary colored stripes!Check out what the Britt Girls created with them:By Kim:By Wendy:By Melissa:Aren't they cool!?! Alrighty - well get ready for a Show Off slideshow full of 2-week's worth of wonderful LOs! Thanks to everyone who showed off...