Sharing some news & pics :)

Hi everyone!!

It's been agesss since I posted something here and I really really apologize for this! :(

We've been through some health issues round here... flu A and whatelse and there's no need to tell you that I've been very busy in being a nurse for all my family... lol!
Fortunately, everything seems to be solved now.... finger crossed!!

I really had no time to scrap at all and, beside this, my mojo seems to be gone forever... I know, maybe it's only temporary but I haven't any new kit to share with you.

I have some pictures to share, instead. Hope you don't mind... :)

We are gettin' ready for Christmas (can't wait, I sooooooooo love this time of the year!!) and we took some pictures to insert into these adorable Mary Fran's Christmas cards!

This is Matteo (5 months old already... sniff sniff): he's an adorable little Angel and I'm so happy!!
I simply adore him! And, of course, I adore Mirko (almost 6 years old...... my God, time really flies!!!), my oldest son - an adorable little Devil! LOL

I don't know if I will post something else before Christmas.

If not, I wish everyone a Joyful Christmas and a Happy Happy New Year!!!

Also: my kits are 65% off for the entire month of December!

If you are interested... www.sophisti-scraps.com

Hugs!!

Ps: I thank everyone for the comments/messages left in my shout box and in my mail box. I'm sorry if I haven't replied but I'm not ignoring you. I'm just dedicating to my family and this is filling my heart with joy!! :)

New PTU kit at SS!

Hi all!

I've just uploaded this new kit to the store...

I know it's quite soon for a Christmas kit but I had these cute templates I wanted to play with for a long time and here's the kit. Hope you like it!!
It's called "A frosty Christmas" and it's really huge!!!
There are over 300 elements in the kit!

If you like it, you can purchase it 40% off for a limited time!

At www.sophisti-scraps.com

Preview:


Thanks for reading!!

Have a great weekend!!! :)

Hugz!!

Old PTU kit now free #15!

Hi all!!

I have a little something for you :)

Deb requested this old PTU kit I've retired from the store.

If you like it, you can download it from here:


http://www.4shared.com/file/138204634/949920e3/CS_playful_taggers.html


Preview:



Hugs!!

Old ptu kits now free #13 and 14#!!

Hi all!
Hope you had a great weekend :)

It's been a while since I posted some freebies. So, here I am..

These are 2 of my old PTU kits, hope you like them :)

You can download them from here:


http://www.4shared.com/file/134221704/34c8d031/CS_satindreams.html





and here:


http://www.4shared.com/file/134221086/17502d90/CS_wholelottarosie.html






Also, I'm in the process of fixing all broken links on 4shared... Please, be patient!! LOL

Thank you all for your continue support, much appreciated! :)


Hugs!!

New PTU kits in store!

Hi there!!

I've just uploaded these new kits to the store :)

They are 50% off!!

Thanks for reading!

Have a great weekend :)

Hugz

4shared broken links + some kits back in store!

Hi,
many of you are e-mailing me about some 4shared broken links.
I'm so sorry for the inconvenience, but it's something that I can't control.

I will try to re-upload all the kits with the broken links as soon as possible! :)

Also, just wanted to inform you that I've re-uploaded some of my old kits to the store.
They are 50% off until the end of Semptember!!

Previews:








Thanks for reading :)

Hugz!!

New PTU kit at SS!

Hi,
I have just uploaded this kit to the shop.

It's called "Sweet Autumn" and it's 50% off until the end of September!! :)


http://sophisti-scraps.com


Preview:


Have a great weekend!!

Hugz :)

About my "Harvest" kit...

Hi!

It's been brought to my attention that the download of my "Harvest" kit from Sophisti-Scraps is missing some elements... :(
This is something completely unintentional and I apologize for this!!

If you have purchased the kit, please e-mail me with the receipt of your order and I will send you the missing part of the kit.

The kit is now back in store with the missing download.

I really apologize again for the inconvenience!!


Hugz!!

50% off sale at SS!!

Hi!!

Just a quick note to let you know that my kits are 50% off for the entire month of September at SS!!

http://sophisti-scraps.com

Also, I'm going to release an Autumn themed kit sometime soon... so, stay tuned, if you are interested!!! LOL :)

Hugz!

New PTU kits!! LOL

Hello everybody,
hope you are having a wonderful time!!
Mine really is and it's also very chaotic but I'm enjoyin' every moment with my family and I'm soooooooooooo happy!! :)
The weather is fantastic and we are goin' to the sea often...

I also had some time to upload my new kits to the store and they are finally available!!

They are 70% off still for today then.... who knows? LOL
So hurry up and grab them for just $0.90!!

http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=9


The first one is quite seasonal and it's called "A is for apple".

Preview:



The second one is full of hearts and can be used again and again! It's called "I heart U".

Preview:


I'm quite pleased for the way they turned out, I hope you like them too!!

Thanks everyone for looking!

See you soon :)

Hugz!!!

Quick update :)

Hi there!

I wanted to let you know that I'm still alive and everything is doin' great!!!!
My baby boy is growin' so much and he's a little Angel!
He will be 2 months old tomorrow :)

I'm sorry I'm not updating my blog and I'm not replyin' to mails. I'm almost always offline and I'm enjoyin' every little moment with Matteo. Hope you will understand.... :)

I have two new kits made agesssssss ago, hope to be able to upload them soon to my store.
Also, I started two new ones but I'm not working on them very much :(

Anyway, I'm having an "August ending sale" on my kits and you can have them 70% off until the end of the month!!

https://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_83


Also, another HUGE THANK YOU to everyone for you totally sweet comments and for your continue support, much appreciated!!! :)


See you soon!!!... Hopefully...


Hugz!! :)

Thank you, info, and sale!

Hi,
just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone for leaving such sweet comments about my baby boy! They are all soooooo appreciated and you have made my day!! :)

Some of you are asking about the kit I used to make layouts with... It's a set of quick pages from Kay Miller called "Babycakes Boy".

Also, I'm having a sale to celebrate the birth of my Little Baby Boy.
All my kits are 60% off until the end of July at SS!!

http://sophisti-scraps.com

Thank you everyone again!!

Hugz :)

My baby boy!! :)

Hi everybody!!

It's been a long time since I posted here.... but I've finally took some time to come online and share some news :)

I finally had my baby!
I had a Caesarean section on June 25th and everything went well!!
My baby boy, Matteo, was 3,770 kg - 52 cm long!

I'm posting some pictures of my little Angel...

At the hospital:

At home...

Thanks everyone for looking :)

See you soon...

Hugs!!!!!!

New PTU kit at SS!!

Hi,
I've just uploaded my latest kit called "Summer breeze" to the shop :)

You can purchase this kit for just $1.00 until the end of June!!

http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_83&products_id=871


Preview:


Thanks for looking!!

Hugzzz :)

Old PTU kit now free #12 and sale reminder!!

Hi all!!

I've just uploaded this old PTU kit called "On the beach" to 4shared for you to download for free.
If you like it, you can grab it here:


http://www.4shared.com/file/111352654/33a9c6c2/CS_onthebeach.html


Preview:



Also, a sale reminder for you:


http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=9



Hope you have a great weekend!!!

Hugz :)

2 new PTU kits at SS!!

Hi :)

Finally finished and uploaded these 2 new kits to the store!!

You can purchase them for just $1.00 each until the end of June!!


http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=9



The first one is called "Buggylicious".

Preview:



The second one is called "Tutti frutti".

Preview:

Not all is shown in previews..
Hope you like them :)

Thanks for looking :)

Have a nice day!

Hugzzzz :)

New PTU kit at SS!!

So, after all, I took the time to upload one of my new kits to the store :)

It's called "Green galore" and was inspired by one of my favourite Elias' tubes ever, Nora the fairie. I sooooo love it!!
Anyway, this kit is huge and not all is shown in the preview.

If you like it, you can purchase it at SS for just $1.00 until the end of June!

http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_83&products_id=641

Preview:


Thanks everyone for looking!

See you soon :)

Hugz!!

Old PTU kit now free #11 and sale reminder!!

Hi all!!

I think this will be the last post for a while.
My due date is soooooooooo near and I'm offline for most of the time.
Also, I'm so far away from scrapbooking lately... I have two new kits ready but never took the time to upload them to my store... LOL!!
But, who knows? Maybe before my baby borns they will be both available...

Anyway, you can find all my kits on sale for just $1.00 each until the end of June:

http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=9



Also, I have another one of my old PTU kits to share as freebie, called "Cherished".

If you like it, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/109582064/cd8580e6/CS_cherished.html


Preview:


Thanks everyone for reading :)

Hugz!!!

"Dollar month" sale at SS!!

Hi all!

Hope you had a great weekend!!

A quick note to inform you that all my kits will be $1.00 for the entire month of June at Sophisti-Scraps!!


www.sophisti-scraps.com


Thanks for looking!!

Hugz :)

Old PTU kit now free #10!

Hi,
another old PTU kit to share as freebie! It's called "Tropical".

If you like it, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/106575466/cd4d9697/CS_tropical.html


Preview:


Enjoy!!

Hugz :)

50% off sale at SS!!

Another quick note, last one for today, promise!! lol



All my kits are 50% off at Sophisti-Scraps until the end of May!!


http://sophisti-scraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=9


Hugz!!

Quick note

I had to remove my old cbox :(

Someone left a link to one of my PTU kits being shared and I had no idea on how to remove it...

It's much appreciated you are helping me fighting pirates, but PLEASE, don't leave links to illegal sharing on my blog!

Contact me privately instead, (there's my e-mail address at the top of the page)
Thank you so much!! :)

I'm sorry I've lost all the messages you left me but hope you will understand!!

Old PTU kit now free #9!

Hi all!!

Another old PTU kit now shared as freebie today.
It's called "Pink-a-licious" and is veeeeeeeeeeeery old!!! lol

If you want, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/105061147/5d9033a1/CS_pink-a-licious.html


Preview:



Thank you everyone for leaving such sweet comments, much appreciated!! :)

Hugz!!

Old PTU kit now free #8!!

Hi there!!

Today I have an old ptu kit to share as freebie, called "Rock on".
Hope you enjoy it!

If you want, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/104084589/3f0dbc91/CS_rockon.html


Preview:


Have a great weekend everyone!!

Hugzzzz :)

New kit at SS!!

Hi all!!

I've just finished this kit I started agesssss ago!!
It's called "Love me tender" and you can find it on sale at

www.sophisti-scraps.com

It's 50% off so you can buy it for just $1.50!! (for a short time)

Preview:


Thanks for looking!

Hugz!! :)

Some exciting news!! :)

Hello everybody!!

As I've told you last week, I have some news to share with you all!

After a long thinking (and it was a very hard decision...) I'm going to leave SBS.
Nothing to do with what happened a few days ago, nothing to do with anything.
Just a decision after Toni of Scraparoni asked me to join her new store :)
Unfortunately, I can't handle more than one store at a time (it's too much time consuming for me and soon my free time will be even less...), so I really had to make a choice!

There's no need to tell you that I'm really excited about this new adventure and I thank Toni from the bottom for asking me to join her store. It's a great honour for me!
Thank you again, Toni!! :)


My kits will be available at SBS until tomorrow, then they will be available only at

http://www.sophisti-scraps.com/


I'm going to retire a few of my oldest kits so they won't be available anymore.

I'm also in the process of updating some of my kits in which I've used "forbidden stuff" (Crazy love, Enchanted and Fairyland). They will be available again soon!!

Also, after a long thinking, I've decided I won't be making full size kits anymore.
I'm mainly known as a taggers kit maker and my full size kits were a bit "snubbed"... lol!!
So I've downsized my full size kits to taggers kit (and updated the prices).
Here they are (not many):

- Bashful
- Believe in dreams
- French kiss
- Harvest
- La dolce vita
- Moments
- Serenity

I know I had a CT call a few weeks ago about my full size kits.
I'm sending my apologies to everyone who entered :(
There were so many to choose from and I'm really really sorry for this decision!
Hope you will understand.

Anyway, the new store is up and running, so you can go and take a look!!
Isn't it beautiful?



Also, there is a huge free collab kit for the Grand Opening, with tons of stuff from all designers!

You can't miss it!! :)




This is my portion:


Thanks for reading!

Have a nice day everyone :)

Hugz!!!

Just a reminder

Just a few days left!

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com

Old PTU kit now free #7!

Hello everybody!

Today I have another old ptu kit to share as freebie with you. Hope you like it!
As always, remember this is veeeeeeeeeeeery old but it was one of my favourite, at those times!

If you want, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/100984502/b3469aca/CS_prettydenim.html

Preview:


Also, I have some news to share with you all in the next days.
I took some decisions and I will also let you know about the CT call I made a while ago... I haven't forgotten about it! lol

If you are interested, I've re-activated my kits at SBS and they are still 50% off until the end of April.

Tomorrow is my birthday and I will take the day off... :)
Saturday is the Freedom holiday here in Italy and I'm going to celebrate it outdoor with friends. So it will be a loooooong weekend! Hope the weather will help...

I still have lots of mail to go through and I will reply as soon as possible. Hope you understand, especially my fab CT!!
Thank you again everyone for contacting and supporting me, much appreciated!

Have a great week everyone!

Hugz!!

Last words about this... then life goes on!

The weekend brought a little serenity.
I had some time (just a little, to be honest...) to think about all this matter... and there are some things that I WANT to point out, then I will stop this forever:

1) I repeat: I'm not a pirate. I apologize once again for misunderstanding Jaguarwoman's tou. But I've never wrote her to have an explanation on how to use her stuff, and then just ignore her, like she said. I'm not so stupid and callous. I wish I asked for explanations! This wouldn't happen.
I've never said anyone or wrote anywhere those were my cliparts, painted by me or what else. I gave her credit. I know this is not enough. I made a mistake in using them that way. I'm just human and I made a mistake. That's all.

2) I've been told I'm not creative at all. I KNOW... LOL!! I've never said I am. I wish I had that gift but I haven't so I'm forced to use beautiful stuff made by talented others.
Also: I like to keep my so called kits quite simple. I don't do many clusters, I do not decorate frames or other elements. I like to give people the possibility to play with my so called kits. Personally, I don't like when I buy a kit and everything is already packed... I like to play with elements and create my own clusters and personalize what I create with them...

3) There are designers that do allow their cliparts/tubes/posers to be used as single .png files. There are bunches. It's not true nobody allows it. Lisa of Sophisticated Scraps is one of them, just to name one...

4) I haven't left the store, not ultimately. I've just disabled my kits. I was so angry and disappointed... I have nothing against SBS. I'm just sad this matter involved the store itself, and Farrah first. I didn't want to cause any trouble in any way :(

5) No, I won't stop making kits.
I won't let this drama stop me from doin' something I really like... no matter what the result is.
I make my so called kits in my spare time and this helps me stayin' positive, the only thing I need right now.
I was already working on 4 kits before all this started. I don't want to lose them.
I don't care if people won't buy them anymore. I don't care at all. I'm in peace with my conscience :)
I'm going to re-do a few of them (just 2 or 3), removing JW's stuff. Fortunately, there are a lot of talented designers out there that allow their stuff to be used almost in any way.

6) I've learned the lesson well. I will read all tou 10 times before using something, from now on. I should have done it before.
I usually read them all, anyway. I will only read them more carefully... and maybe I will use a translator, who knows?

Now, I have thousand mails to go through. This will take a while but I will try to reply them all.

I thank each and everyone of you for the comments left in my shout box, under my posts and in my mail box. I really appreciate you took the time to do it.
I wasn't looking for any adulation, just wanted to defend myself.

Have a nice day.

Hugz!

Update

So, I have decided to remove my kits from the store.

I don't know if this is only temporary or definitive. Will think about it.

Now I need some time to look after myself and my health. This comes first. I don't need dramas in my life and I've had enough...
The person who started all this been very biting about me being on a "3 days long holiday". Is it forbidden? I'm almost 36 and I'm 31 weeks pregnant, do I have to explain something about what I do when I'm not online? I think there are some other things in life beside making digital painted stuff, fortunately.
I have a family, I still have my job, I have friends. I have a life.

I apologize with my CT for not replyin' mails. I have tons to go through but I'm really overwhelmed at the moment. Please, understand and forgive me. Hope you will read this post. Love you girls!!

Thank you everyone for being so sweet and friendly with me, for your comments and for your support. This means the world to me.

See you soon... maybe!

Take care.

Hugs,
Laura

About Dana/Jaguarwoman

This won't be a long post.

Unfortunately, my English is not helping me.. and I have so many things to explain in all this drama.

At the moment, I'm only feeling totally helpless for what happened with Jaguarwoman.
I've just opened my blog and found tons and tons of messages from her, sayin' I'm stealing her work. I've been offline all day (yesterday) and couldn't reply sooner.
I have a life outside "scrapbooking" and I don't live on the net.

I'm sorry for using her stuff in the wrong way. Sometimes my English fails and I've misunderstood her tou.
But I'm not a pirate.
I don't want to live on other people's shoulders like she's saying.
I didn't want to use her stuff in the wrong way. But I've did it and I really apologize. Everybody fails, and I did it too. All I can do is say "sorry" and refund her the money I've made with my "Easter baskets" kit (a few dollars).

I'm not making kits to be rich. I'm not making kits to steal other people's hard work and claim it as my own. This is not my way of acting.
I buy every single CU item I use in my kits. I don't steel, I don't share stuff illegally. And I always credit all designers, even if not requested.
I'm only tryin' to help my family with a few dollars making kits.

I'm sorry for you Farrah, for being involved in all this. I didn't want to cause the store any problem or drama. I know you don't need this... and I don't need it too.

I'm also sorry this was bring in my shout box and not in my private mail, first. I totally understand if Jaguarwoman is so angry. But I think this is not the right way to let people know they are doin' something wrong.

Tag templates #7 & #8

Hello everybody!!

Hope you had a great Easter holiday!

Mine was! :) The weather was awesome and we had a lot of outdoor fun with friends! :)

My mojo in makin' kits seems to be gone... so I worked on these tag templates.

They are perfect with some of the latest Garv's tubes, but any wicked tube will work, I guess... lol!!

If you like them, you can download them from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/98647006/2a370f68/CS_tagtemplate7.html

Preview:

and from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/98647071/fb120c0c/CS_tagtemplate8.html

Preview:

Have a nice day!!

Hugz :)

Happy Easter!!

Hello everybody!!

Just a quick note to let you know that I will be offline until thursday... enjoyin' a little holiday with my family :)

So, I take this opportunity to wish everyone a joyful and happy Easter!!!

See you soon!

Hugz :)

Old PTU kit now free #6!

As promised, here's an old PTU kit now shared as freebie!

Always remember this is one of my older kits (made totally in PSP, when I didn't know what PS and actions were... lol!!!)

If you like it, you can download it from here:

LINK FIXED:
http://www.4shared.com/file/105497142/11504d35/CS_eleonor.html


Preview:


Have a nice day!!

Hugz!! :)

A little reminder :)

Hi there!

Hope you had a nice weekend! :)

Just a little reminder for you:
the freebie kit "Egg hunt" will be available at SBS for the free download until Saturday April 11th, then it will disappear forever! :)

So grab it until you can!

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=213



See you later with another "old PTU kit now free!" :)

New PTU taggers kit at SBS!

TGIF!! :)

Hi all!

I've just finished this new taggers kit, called "Sundance".
You can purchase it at SBS for just $1.50 until the end of April :)

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_32&products_id=986

Preview:




Have a great weekend!

Hugzzz!!

AD: Crazy April sale at SBS!!

Hi!!

I know time are rough for everyone so I decided to have another "all month long sale"!

To celebrate spring, Easter and my birthday, all my kits are 50% off at SBS, until April 30th!!

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=12




Ooops, forgot: SBS has now a gallery where you can go and upload your tags/layouts made with my and all designers' kits!!

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/gallery/

Thanks for looking!


Have a nice day :)

Hugzzzz!!!!

Tags showcase massive update and new award :)

Hi all!

A little note to let you know that I've just made a massive update on my tags showcase blog.
My CT been very busy this weekend and I wanted to thank all the girls for the stunning tags they made me using my kits!! You rock!!! :)

If you want to take a peek:

http://cinnamonscrapstagsshowcase.blogspot.com/

Thanks!!


I've also received a new award from Sky (http://skyrosemelody.blogspot.com/).
Thank you so much for thinking of me, much appreciated!!! :)



I'm passing this award to:

- Sunf http://urbanfairytalesblog.blogspot.com/
- Chas http://chasscrapnbitz.blogspot.com/
- Clarey http://clareysdesignz.blogspot.com/

And also wanted to thank you everyone who entered the poll! Very sweet of you and much appreciated :)

Have a nice day everyone!

Hugz :)

A reminder and old PTU kit now free #5!!

Hi!!

A little reminder for you!
Today is the last day of my 50% off sale at SBS!
Last chance to buy my kits half price :)

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_32


Also, I have another old PTU kit to share as freebie.

If you like it, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/95966035/caeeea01/CS_delicate.html

Preview:

Hugz!!! :)

New PTU taggers kit at SBS and... WOW!!!

Hi all!!
Hope you had a great weekend! :)

Mine was really rainy so had a lot of time to finish this new taggers kit, called "Sweet dreams".

You can purchase it at SBS for $1.50 until tomorrow, so grab it until it's on sale!! :)

http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_32&products_id=961

Preview:


Also, I wrote a new tut... :) 2 in a week!! lol
You can find it here:

http://www.cinnamondreamz.com/tutorials/timeless.htm


Least, but not less important, I checked my blog counter and... WOW!!! I've reached 200,000 visitors!!
It's a looooooooooooooot of people!! :)
I thank everyone of you for your support during all these months, much appreciated!!

Thanks for reading :)

Hugz!!

About tag templates #5 & #6 links

I'm receiving many mails and messages about my tag templates 5 & 6 links not working.

I've checked and they are working for me. So I don't know what's the matter, sorry!! :(

Anyway, I're re-uploaded them. Hope they are fine this time :)

You can download them from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/95251344/405e40a3/CS_tagtemplate5.html

and here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/95251290/f35f90c0/CS_tagtemplate6.html


Have a great weekend!!

Hugz :)

Old PTU kit now free #4!!

Hi all!!

I'm so glad you are enjoyin' my old kits and I thank everyone for the sweet comments and thank yous about them!

Today I have another kit I've retired from sale to give away as freebie.
As always, remember it was made about a year ago!

If you like it, you can download it from here:

http://www.4shared.com/file/95064633/aa06aac5/CS_cutie.html

Preview:


There is also an add-on freeebie posted somewhere in 2008 here on my blog :)

Hugz!!

I can't believe it... :)

... I wrote a tut!!! :)
It's been ages since my last one... :O

You can find it here:

http://www.cinnamondreamz.com/tutorials/CSC.htm


Thanks for looking :)

Hugz!!

New PTU kit at SBS

Hi all,
hope you had a nice weekend!

I have this new kit in my store, called "Splish Splash!".
It's available in both taggers and full size versions.

I know it's a little bit soon for the summer season but I had these awesome beach templates for a while now and wanted to use them before my baby born as I don't think I will be able to make many kits after that! LOL!!

So, if you like this kit, you can have it 50% off until the end of March!

Purchase the full size version here:
http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_32&products_id=920

or the taggers version here:
http://simplybeautifulscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_32&products_id=919

Preview:


Hugz!!