Is Day 11 Gone Already?

I just got a comment where the person assumed (incorrectly) that I've already removed the link to Day 11. So for those of you who might see that comment, no Day 11 is not gone. For that matter, I haven't removed Day 10 yet.

Many of you have shown that you really do read my blog and I've gotten a number of email requests for missing days today. I've even been asked for a hint to where the link for Day 11 is hiding. And here's the hint that I gave... look under the preview for today's download.

So, don't give up. The links are there and will be there for at least another day.

Birthday Wishes "Kate" Album - Day 11

Wow! I hit a record number of comments today. Thank you everyone for all of your supportive comments. They really mean a lot to me. For those of you who mentioned missing days, email me and I'll see what I can do about getting you the missing days.

Don't forget that all of these kits are on sale through August 14th so if any of these have been on your wish list, you'll want to get them while they're still 50% off.



If you're following the Meet the Designer section of the Digitals' Blog, then you'll want to be sure to check there, since I'll have another download there right after I post this update. You can visit the site here.

Only three more days and I'll officially be in my mid-40's! Okay... a little more firmly in my mid-40's. Please no Geritol or Centrum Silver remarks! Austin was getting on my nerves a bit today, so I distracted him for awhile by having him help me bake brownies. Whipping up brownies from a mix usually takes 5 minutes, but with kid help it took almost 30 minutes instead! At least it got him off the tangent he was on, and we had dessert for a change!

Sales
My entire store is on sale for 35% off for the whole month of August, plus savings of 50% now through Thursday on all of my girl-themed kits.

Freebies
Day 11 of the Birthday Wishes "Kate" Hybrid Album on my blog here. There's only one more download after this one, and then we'll just have to see what I come up with next. Seriously, I have no idea what the freebie will be starting on the 14th, because I haven't even started it yet! We're onto Day 5 of the Sunny Skies Key Plate Album on the Digitals Blog.

Challenge
Only a few days left for the first challenge! Make a layout about your favorite birthday ever. Don't feel like scrapping about your own birthday? Then scrap about your child, spouse, or even your pet! Post the layout at Digitals by August 15th, and email me the link at katiemanndesigns at gmail dot com. I'll send you this add-on to my brand new kit Birthday Wishes.



Don't have time to do the challenge, but you still want the Add-Ons? The Add-On kit is now available in my store.

Here's the next freebie in a new hybrid album that fits the Cosmo Cricket "Kate" Album. Come back every day to collect another piece of a this album.



This album is made with my new kit Birthday Wishes.

Just a quick note...

I received this comment on Day 9 over at the 4shared download.

From Anonymous - Thanks for sharing, but I don`t really think it`s fair to leave them up for a short period of time, some of us ACTUALLY WORK for a living!

I usually blow these comments off, because they are overwhelmingly in the minority. I receive so many positive comments, that most of the time it makes it easy to ignore the ones that are a little less so. Today, I feel the need to vent. I've held it in for a long time, because I really, really don't want to offend anyone, but these comments are hurtful and I don't think the people leaving them realize how badly they do sting. I'm not the only designer who feels that way, but we tend to not say anything.

In self-defense of this comment, and the other similar comments that I've received, I'd like to point out a few things.

Even though I say I'm going to take each day down after one day, I usually end up leaving them up for at least 1 1/2 days and usually longer. I get busy and don't get a chance to remove them in the time that I say.

I kind of resent the implication that I don't work for a living. In addition to doing digital designing, I also do graphic and web design, I sew Civil War era dresses, and I run an internet retail establishment. On top of that I have my son, my husband (neither of whom know how to pick up after themselves), all the housework, we have chickens that need to be cared for AND I do all the yardwork. I am usually on the go constantly from around 6am to well after 1am. Just because I don't have to leave my house in the morning doesn't mean that I don't work.

So to Anonymous, I'm glad that you enjoy the freebies that I give, and I'm really sorry that you don't think that I leave them up long enough, but please don't judge me.

Birthday Wishes "Kate" Album - Day 10

I'm posting early tonight to give you a heads up on the new 50% off sale that I promised! Just click the image to be taken to these great store specials.



If you're following the Meet the Designer section of the Digitals' Blog, then you'll want to be sure to check there, since I'll have another download there later on this evening. You can visit the site here.

Well, the countdown continues! Four more days to my birthday. I know! I'm such a little kid, even though I'm no spring chicken! My husband says that I'll be eight years-old forever. So next year, Austin and I will be the same age!

Sales
My entire store is on sale for 35% off for the whole month of August, plus savings of 50% now through Thursday on all of my girl-themed kits.

For 4 days only Monday through Thursday, all of my girl-themed kits will be on sale at 50% off the normal price.

Freebies
Day 10 of the Birthday Wishes "Kate" Hybrid Album on my blog here, and Day 4 of the Sunny Skies Key Plate Album on the Digitals Blog.

Challenge
Time is running out for the first challenge! Make a layout about your favorite birthday ever. Don't feel like scrapping about your own birthday? Then scrap about your child, spouse, or even your pet! Post the layout at Digitals by August 15th, and email me the link at katiemanndesigns at gmail dot com. I'll send you this add-on to my brand new kit Birthday Wishes.



Don't have time to do the challenge, but you still want the Add-Ons? The Add-On kit is now available in my store.

Here's the next freebie in a new hybrid album that fits the Cosmo Cricket "Kate" Album. Come back every day to collect another piece of a this album.



This album is made with my new kit Birthday Wishes.