Volume 1, Issue 5

 

 

 

 

 



Newsletter

Welcome to the February 2004 edition of the Simply Digital Newsletter! 

In this edition you will find:

  • Announcement of our three new MEGA-CDs

  • Layouts by Michelle using this month's free embellishment: Button AlphaSet

  • This month's special offer: FREE SHIPPING!!!

  • "There's Hope in the Memories" contest winning layouts

  • Poetry with wit and charm, penned by Thena, that you are free to use in your personal scrapbooking, provided credit is given to her 

  • Leila's tutorial: "Never Fear Shadows"

  • Free Valentine PSPIMAGE template created by Michelle for Jasc Software, Inc.

  • Design team layouts to inspire creative uses of our product line

  • To see the January edition, click here!

  • To see the December edition, click here!

A special thank you to the sponsors of our "There's Hope in the Memories" contest: Jasc Software, Epson America, and Lineco.  Thanks, also, to those of you who purchased Simply Digital CDs on-line during our charitable donation campaign.  The Harmony House and Elim Care organizations pass on their thanks, as well.  With support, those suffering from Alzheimer's or severe memory loss can find hope in their memories.

Kind Regards,

The team at CottageArts.net

   

"Our Summer Respite," created by Michelle with  the Summer Respite layout template from our new CD, Simply Vacations, and this month's free AlphaSet.  Journaling font is Papyrus; Initial font is Cleancut.

"Snow Much Fun," created by Michelle with the  Snow Much Fun layout template from our new CD, Simply Vacations, and this month's free AlphaSet.  Just drag the photos beneath the frames, add any personal journaling, and you're done!  Print, burn to a CD, or e-mail.

Announcing our three new MEGA-CDs:

simply vintage
simply sports
simply vacations

Click here for more info...

Welcome to our new Simply Digital Design Team members who will be creating layouts, greeting cards, and collage art with our product line, showcasing them in our gallery.  Look for their art soon!

 Beth Ervin, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Cindi Atkins, Temecula, California
Cindy Schrauben, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Cheryl Mortson, Vonda, Saskatchewan, Canada
Doris Castle, Fonda, New York
Karla Terry, Roseville, Minnesota
Lori Jaber, Mogodore, Ohio
Marie Di Raimondo, Matawan, New Jersey
Roseanne Miske, Monument, Colorado

Special Offer!  Free Shipping

Get free USPS First Class Mail shipping from now until March 7, 2004.  To receive this discount, go to our shop link on www.cottagearts.net, and use the coupon codes as described below:
 
Coupon Code Discount
NLFREESHIP Get free domestic and International* USPS First Class Mail shipping. [*International free up to $8 US]

The discount will be reflected in the totals after you have entered the coupon code (before you enter your credit card information). These offers not applicable with our other specials. Offer good through March 7, 2004. 

Seven of our Simply Digital CDs are now available as part of Jasc Software's Paint Shop Xtras product line. Jasc is also offering a free, fully-layered PSPIMAGE template designed by Michelle.  Click on any layout below to find a link to the free template and Jasc's announcement of their new product offering. Layouts created by Leila, Sharon, and Michelle.

    

Michelle's Embellishments



This blue round AlphaSet is our free sample
 this month for you to enjoy.

Each character and number is in a separate PNG file.  You will be downloading a ZIP file containing 37 individual PNG files.  Enjoy changing their colors for a multitude of variations!

Click here to download them

Thena's Thoughts

You Are...

In case you do not know
Or in case you can't see
How much I love you
And how dear you are to me...

You are my best friend
The music to my words of praise.
Only my calendar of life
You are my holidays!

You are the husband
That I always hoped I'd find.
You are my sweetheart always
You are my Valentine!

You are the reason for my being
You are the ornaments
On my Christmas tree
I am blessed beyond all measure
Having you to share your love with me!

Thena     More of Thena's poetry ....click here

"Emily", created by Thena, using Microsoft Digital Image Pro. Products used: Tulips Paper from Simply Elegant, butterfly pin from Simply Sampler, and slide mounts from Simply Fun. Font: Love from Alphabytes.com

"There's Hope in the Memories" Contest Winners!

Grand Prize:

"Walk on the Beach"

by

Marie Di Raimondo, Matawan, New Jersey
Second Prize:

"Things That Make Sela Happy"

by

Roseanne Miske,
 Monument, Colorado

Third Prize:

"Lessons from Mother"

by

Cheryl Mortson,
Vonda, Saskatchewan, Canada


 

Honorable Mention

 

Click here
to see the complete list of prize-winners
on our web site 

 

Leila's Tips and Tricks

Learn about techniques for applying shadows to your layouts, as well as their value in enriching the embellishments and photos that you use.  Leila uses Paint Shop Pro 8.1 for this tutorial, but the same techniques can be easily applied in other applications, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, and Ulead PhotoImpact. See the article by clicking here!

        
                  

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