Since I’m always rockin’ the party, they have me starting you off with not one…but TWO words from the quote! Your words from my blog are: LIFE MOVES .

Don’t forget to collect all of the words and e-mail us at bloghop@oscraps.com with the whole phrase. If you email with the whole phrase, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a HUGE gift certificate to the Oscraps store!!

The blog hop is just the start of the fun…bookmark THIS FORUM and check back often.  That’s where you find all the birthday party info! There’s going to be a Gallery Run challenge, chances to win coupons to the store, and of course….the famous birthday chats! 

I have created this freebie as my way of saying thanks for stopping by! (When you click the link, you’ll be taken to the store…just scroll down until you see the download under the brown line.) I’ve also put my store on sale….34% off for the entire week! 

After you download my freebie, hop on over to Kim’s blog and thanks again for stopping by!

Now hop on over to Kim’s blog and thanks again for stopping by!

Each day this week, there will be a contest to win a prize OR a freebie each day on my blog!  Sign up for my newsletter in the sidebar <——- to stay informed about you did giggle a little…and so did I.

Ok, now…on to today’s excitement!  Today, I have a wonderful layout to share with you! My great friend (and CT Member), Laura, made this gorgeous piece of art with my Spotlight Word Art Freebie! The white frame around the photo, black tab, flat white cardboard, and large torn cardboard are from my Old Stuff Collection! Wow, she makes my designs look GOOOOD, doesn’t she?

Looking at this layout made me remember some of the family cars we had while I was growing up.  We had an old caramel colored two-door something or other, a station wagon, a few others that I vaugely remember.  I know that at one point there was an El Camino in our driveway, but I seem to remember that being a car that my dad was just driving for work for a while.  I’ll have to ask him tonight.

Either way, family vehicles seem to hold a special place in our hearts. In a comment here, tell me about a car your family had (or if you didn’t have a car, tell me another funny family memory).  What was special about it? What did you hate about it? What great trips did you take in it? 

By leaving a comment you will be entered to win a $5.00 coupon to my store.  Easy-peasy, right?  Make sure to comment by tonight (April 14, 2009) at 11:59 pm.  I’ll announce the winner tomorrow!

Oh, and in honor of those childhood family vehicles that took us on many interesting road trips, I’ve put my Travel and Road Trip Word Art Combo Pack on sale for just $2.00 today only!  Don’t forget – I’m having a 25% off sale all week in my shop!

My new releases for the week are included in that sale, so check them out!

How funny is it that a train is coming through my town as I type this? Wow, I really offer the total package here….complete with train whistles and all! The only thing that could make this moment better would be a cartoon version of Tom Hanks walking through my living room shouting, ”Tickets puh-leeeease!” 

I know…you’re thinking that the only thing that could really make this better is if I’d just hand over the freebie already…we’re almost there, I promise!

While I have your attention, I wanted to remind you about the awesome Birthday Bash Sale I have going on!

*Everything in my shop is 33% off!

*I have a Special Offer in the shop: spend $5.00 and get my Birthday Word Art FREE! 

*Plus….you can save *even more* by signing up for my newsletter.  Sign up over there <——- in the sidebar of my blog. 

(Cue the ad with the adorable photo of my grandma on her 4th birthday.)

 Ok, ok, ok….ANOTHER train just came through town and now I have a crazy craving for some hot chocolate. (That’s the last Polar Express reference…I promise.  Maybe.)  That second train must be a sign that it’s time to get moving along with the blog train info!

In case you’re new to all of this Blog Train stuff, go here for more info and to start at the beginning.  You *might* want to read that thread….there’s a little bonus freebie from me (posted last night by the Birthday O-Fairy)! 

While at Oscraps, you might want to check out the awesome sales and the sweet challenges we have going on this week! There are a ton of prizes to be won! We are also having several chats (with MORE prizes)!

Your blog train word from my blog is “YOUR“.

 Keep track of the words from each stop and at the end of the week, email the WHOLE phrase to bloghop@oscraps.com.  Then, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a FREE CUSTOM KIT created by Mikkel Paige! How sweet is that??

I think I’ve made you wait long enough! It’s time to give you your BLOG TRAIN freebie!!! Wooohoo!  

This freebie contains three word art pieces and a paper! Click here or on the image to download!

Oh, and when you download the freebie…leave me a comment here.  You should do it for two reasons:

1. I’ve been known to give out freebies to random people who comment on my blog.

2. It makes me feel so much cooler than I really am. LOL!

Sometime this afternoon, you’ll be able to get your next freebie on Danielle Young’s blog! She has something amazing (as always) for you…so check it out later today! Thanks for stopping by my blog….enjoy the rest of your trip on the Oscraps Birthday Train!

You *know* I have to leave you with a song…”Ooooh, we got it…hot, hot HOT! Yeah, we got it…hot, hot, HOT…HOT CHOCOLATE!”

In honor of the challenge at The Digi Dares this week…I made some new word art! You can click the image to be taken to the store! If you subscribe to my newsletter (there’s a form over there <—– on the sidebar), you will get an exclusive 25% off coupon for this new pack in addition to the usual thank-you gift subscribers get! This extra coupon is only going to be valid from now until 2.12.09, so hurry! 

I also made a FREEBIE word art piece that you can get by clicking here and scrolling down…the link to download is right there!  Even though it is in my store, since it is a freebie you can just download from the listing page!  This freebie is an add-on to the On Holiday Word Art Pack shown above! It is also the word art I used on my Guest Artist layout at The Digi Dares! Please, if you love the freebie…send your friends here to get the link!

I put my Beach, Travel, and Road Trip Word Art on sale, too….check them out! They will be perfect for getting your Digi Dare layout scrapped!

I’m also going to be giving away a gift certificate to buy the February Songbird Avenue Kit…so make SURE you are signed up for my newsletter by February 12th! One lucky subscriber will win an $8 GC to Songbird Avenue! Sign up now!!!!! 

Wow…that was a lot of info! Now, go sign up for my newsletter….hurry!!! Have a great weekend!

Oh, and in case you’re wondering…I didn’t have many people qualify for the Four for Four deal from yesterday, so I’ve extended it…starting right this second, the next 3 people to make a purchase of $4.00 or more will get a $4.00 GC. Then, anyone who makes a purchase of $4.00 or more before 11:59 PM (CST) today will be entered to win one of four $4.00 GCs!

Woohoo – free stuff! Have a happy and safe day!

I decided to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early since we’ll be so busy tomorrow! This is a little confusing, so just try to stick with me…

The first four shoppers to place orders totaling $4.00 or more (after all discounts and/or coupons) at or after 4:00 PM (CST) today will recieve a $4.00 GC! 

As an added bonus, anyone who places an order of $4.00 or more between the hours of 4:00 PM today (July 3rd) and 4:00 AM (July 4th) will be entered to win one of four other $4.00 GCs! So if you’re really fast and really lucky, you COULD end up getting one of four other $4.00 GCs for buying $4.00 or more from my shoppe!

Confused yet? Just remember all times are CST! Good luck!

There will be tons of fun stuff all week! I have a freebie in the store – check it out here!

Check out the challenge forum at Oscraps to see how you can earn a $2.00 GC and be entered to win a free custom word art pack! Check back here throughout the week for challenges, new releases, and prizes!

Here’s my layout using the freebie:

Oh, and who knows…maybe I’ll be giving away random goodies for posting comments here and in the O forum…ya just nevah know with me! Enjoy the freebie!

Ok, now…let’s get straight to the point (to the point no fakin’) and talk about my new Graduation Word Art Pack! It has everything you need to make all of your graduation layouts! It is on sale from now until Sunday, May 11th…so check it out!

I am also putting my Yo Mama Word Art Set on sale from now through Sunday, May 11th…it isn’t too late to make something wonderful for the special mothers in your life!

So, for those of you who have put up with my ramblings to this point…I have a special surprise! In honor of my new blog, use the coupon code blog_bling to get an extra 15% off of your purchase! This discount is only good until 11:59 PM (CST) today, May 9,2008…so HURRY!!

Thanks again, Gen! I *wub* my new blog! You rock!