Cherie Shields Designs

Last Day 70% off and a freebie

2010-05-01T07:14:00.005+10:00

Today is the last day to grab a bargain before my store closes and I retire.

My whole store is 70% off PLUS there is a freebie pack of gorgeous pink papers for you to grab :)

Please note that due to the storewide sale for iNSD prices will display incorrectly. Discount is correct in your cart.

Time has come after 4 years designing, to put down my design tools and retire back to scrapping what I love.

I would like to thank all of my wonderful customers and fans for your wonderful support over the many years I have been creating for you.

Come say goodbye in the Gottapixel forums and celebrate with one last awesome sale.

All products including Commercial Use 70% off with prices starting as low as 60 cents!

Sale ends midnight PST 30th April 2010.

Free for you -

Have fun and get creative! :)

It's Time to Say Goodbye :(

2010-04-13T19:50:00.002+10:00

Have fun and get creative! :)

Daily Download Freebie and Save 30% in the last days of my Spotlight Sale

2010-03-27T10:40:00.003+10:00

Final Days for 30% off my entire store.

2010-03-25T21:54:00.002+10:00

Final Days for 30% off my entire store.

2010-03-24T19:06:00.000+10:00

Bee-yond Happy

Bright and beautiful, bee inspired by contrasting yellow and black. Go Bee-yond happy.Contents: 4 papers 1 bee 3 flowers 1 spill 1 ribbon 1 frame 1 lace 1 tattered border 2 leafy springs 2 dymo tab wordarts

This week You can find the daily download here.(look for the animated red button that says FREE).
Be sure to stop by Cherie's Gallery to get some great inspiration from the products available here.

You will get to sample 4 awesome Gotta Pixel designers this month. Each week a new designer will be taken a turn in the spotlight and bringing you a new portion of the daily download.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Pop over to my store and you will find today's installment of the Daily Download.

Schedule for the Designers
March 1-7 - Spinky Dink Scraps
March 8-14 - Armina Designs
March 15-21 - Creations by Rachael
March 22-28 - Cherie Shields

New to Gotta Pixel or the free Daily Download? Read more about our free daily download here! This gives step by step instructions on how to get the day's free download, the hours that the download is available and more!

Don’t want to wait all month to get the daily download?

Think about becoming a Pixel Club member! At the 1st of the month, members are given the entire page kit, in a few zip files, so that they don’t have to wait the entire month to get it all. You will be able to pick it up in the Pixel Club Download Area. No more waiting all month to get the entire kit!

Have fun and get creative! :)

Paradise Road and the next installment of the daily download.

2010-03-23T20:21:00.003+10:00

Last week for 30% my entire store. This week I have the gorgeous Paradise Road as a new release

Featured Product for March 23, 2010

Paradise Road

Take a trip down paradise road, where tranquil forest beckons and butterflies play.

Contents: 6 papers 3 frames 2 butterflies 2 flowers 3 leaves 1 ribbon 1 ricrak 1 sequin spill 1 swirl 1 heart 1 tag 1 petal scatter

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Pop over to my store and you will find today's installment of the Daily Download.

Schedule for the Designers
March 1-7 - Spinky Dink Scraps
March 8-14 - Armina Designs
March 15-21 - Creations by Rachael
March 22-28 - Cherie Shields

New to Gotta Pixel or the free Daily Download? Read more about our free daily download here! This gives step by step instructions on how to get the day's free download, the hours that the download is available and more!

Don’t want to wait all month to get the daily download?

Think about becoming a Pixel Club member! At the 1st of the month, members are given the entire page kit, in a few zip files, so that they don’t have to wait the entire month to get it all. You will be able to pick it up in the Pixel Club Download Area. No more waiting all month to get the entire kit!

Have fun and get creative! :)

I'm in the Spotlight - FREE Daily Download @ Gottapixel

2010-03-22T20:23:00.002+10:00

Don't forget this is the last week you can grab kits from my store at 30% off regular prices.

Featured Product for March 22, 2010

Oh Nostalgia

New things becomes loved and worn. Wonderful memories sparkle, shine and make us smile. To remember, to love, to live that moment once more in the rosey glow of nostalgia.

Contents: 5 papers including 1 solid (see detailed images for a closer look) 15 Elements 2 silver frames 2 foil foilages 1 sequin spill 1 butterfly 1 stitch (not all shown) 1 lace 1 tied ribbon 1 curly ribbon 4 flowers 1 heart

This week You can find the daily download here.(look for the animated red button that says FREE).
Be sure to stop by Cherie's Gallery to get some great inspiration from the products available here.

You will get to sample 4 awesome Gotta Pixel designers this month. Each week a new designer will be taken a turn in the spotlight and bringing you a new portion of the daily download.

We have another incredible and stunning free daily download for everyone this month. The designers who are in the spotlight this month are Armina Designs, Cherie Shields, Spinky Dink Scraps and Creations by Rachael. Don’t forget that as of the 1st, all their stores will be 30% off for the entire month!! Enjoy the free kit they created for the daily download!!

Schedule for the Designers
March 1-7 - Spinky Dink Scraps
March 8-14 - Armina Designs
March 15-21 - Creations by Rachael
March 22-28 - Cherie Shields

New to Gotta Pixel or the free Daily Download? Read more about our free daily download here! This gives step by step instructions on how to get the day's free download, the hours that the download is available and more!

Don’t want to wait all month to get the daily download?

Think about becoming a Pixel Club member! At the 1st of the month, members are given the entire page kit, in a few zip files, so that they don’t have to wait the entire month to get it all. You will be able to pick it up in the Pixel Club Download Area. No more waiting all month to get the entire kit!

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

March in for this month's Gotta Grab it kits

2010-03-14T08:41:00.002+10:00

Each month gets better than the last, and this month is definitely no exception.

For those new to the Gotta Grab It Event, each month we give a swatch out. And the designers then create items with those colors so that you can mix and match to create your ultimate collaboration. Each product is set to just $1 for the time of the event, and then will be placed regular price when it is over.

This event starts Saturday, March 13, 2010 EST and ends at the end of Tuesday, March 16, 2010 EST. All dates are based on EST.

Here are this month's kit from yours truly :)

This month I am a spotlight designer so the rest of my store is 30% off until the end of the month.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

Pretty $1 Pixels and Last Day for Gotta Grab It.

2010-02-16T18:48:00.004+10:00

It's Terrific Tuesday again, so this week I've picked some of my favourite pretties for you to grab up for $1. If that is not enough to entice you, today is also the last day to pick up some Gotta Grab It kits that mix and match for $1 each.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

It's Gotta Grab It Time

2010-02-14T09:01:00.002+10:00

The designers at Gottapixel have gotten together to make individual packs that you can mix and match to create your PERFECT kit! Pick and mix element, paper and alpha packs, mini kits and more, to make your own colour coordinated collection.

This month I have gone all out and made 3 gorgeous mini kits and a beautifully elegant alpha, so there is a little something for everyone. All the kits mix and match perfectly for your scrapping pleasure. So Go grab these goodies while they are hot and only $1.

Don't forget that this weekend I also have my other gorgeous love themed kits marked down 30% to celebrate Valentines Day. So if you haven't already grabbed some of these pretty little kits, take advantage of this wonderful sale.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

Love is in the air .....

2010-02-12T19:00:00.007+10:00

With Valentines Day on this sunday, I've decided to mark down all my love-themed kits 30% so grab a bargain! Gotta Grab it is coming shortly also so you will be able to pick up some pretties also at just $1.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

A Sweet New Release

2010-02-09T18:06:00.002+10:00

I promised you a new release sweet enough to eat this week and Kid in a Candy Store should make your sweet tooth happy without the calories. Even better, today only you can grab it for only $1. I've also picked a few more kid inspired kits for this weeks $1 Pixel Picks.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

Pretty New Releases!

2010-02-02T11:56:00.003+10:00

This week I have some new goodies for you and as always Terrific Tuesday means $1 bargains. First I have a new mini kit that is so fresh that the pixels are still warm. I've also got a border set that matches lovely with my two most recent mini kits. These are decidely pink, so I have also included two other full page kits that feature pink. Next week I will have something so sweet you will wish that you could reach through the screen and eat them ;) So stay tuned for that yummy release.

Check out this weeks $1 Pixel Bargains

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Have fun and get creative! :)

Love is in the air .....

2010-01-26T14:17:00.003+10:00

With Valentines Day just around the corner, love is definitely in the air. So this Terrific Tuesday I've got a new mini kit called "Just a Little Crush" on a super $1 pixel price. I've continued on with the love theme by picking 3 more love inspired kits for you to grab up at just $1. So Enjoy!

Check out all the $1 Pixel Bargains right here.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there. We are nearly there.

Happy Scrapping! :)

Brand New Dollar Pixels for Terrific Tuesday

2010-01-19T09:00:00.003+10:00

This week I have 3 new releases in this Tuesday's Dollar Pixels. Gorgeous scattered borders, a bright mini kit, a matching solids pack of paper and a fun preschool themed kit.

Check out these awesome bargains at just $1 today.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there.

Happy Scrapping! :)

30 % off All my designs TODAY ONLY!

2010-01-14T18:24:00.005+10:00

Get Cherie Shields Designs * 30% on January 14, 2010 (est)
store • blog • gallery • facebook

Tell us about the day you woke up and said “I want to be a digital scrapbook designer!”

When I started digital scrapbooking in 2005 there wasn’t much product to choose from. I remember getting frustrated that I couldn’t find what I needed. So I started figuring out how to create my own items. Becoming a designer was a slow process, I never woke up one morning and decided I wanted to do it.

Inspiration is everywhere, but what are the things that catch your eye?

Anything random and interesting can easily catch my eye. A christmas decoration, a piece of vintage jewellery, a tshirt slogan, little nick knacks in a homewares store, an interesting shell on the beach, a lollypop in a candy store or a piece of junk in the gutter of the road.

Out of all the products that you have created, which one is your favorite?

Goodness! That is like asking a mother to pick which child she loves more. Do I really have to pick just one favourite? If I have to pick just one it would probably by “Oh Nostalgia” which is a little mini kit, but it has so many gorgeous elements in it and I adore the colours. I’ve actually designed and ordered a personalised bucket handbag using this kit and I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

Which one is most popular?

The most popular kit would be “Always and Ever” a wedding/love themed kit that I created in 2007, then updated and re-released in 2009. It seems to be an enduring classic. I created it for my sister’s wedding album and it just has so many uses with all the different elements in it..

Describe your style.

I definitely trend towards the real/realistic elements these days and love texture/depth in my papers. So you will almost always see a crinkle or a fold and loads of texture in my paper designs. As far as colours/theme/inspiration goes, I am eclectic and try a bit of everything.

What is one thing about digital scrapbooking that you couldn’t live without? i.e. Undo, templates, color changing, fonts

My wacom tablet. I don’t draw, but I do find it invaluable for doing fiddly extraction work. I also love my scanner, my DSLR and am a font junkie.

What colors do you find yourself drawn to with designs, i.e. bright, funky, soft, earthy etc…

It really depends on my mood. Some days I love it brighter/bolder, others I prefer softer/earthy.

Tell us (or show us) what your work area looks like.

I have a big L shaped desk with a hutch. To my right there is my printer and my Canon 8800F scanner. Underneath is my pc tower with inbuilt card reader. In front of me is my wacom graphire tablet, my LCD screen, my headphones and my pink speakers. In the corner of my desk my Canon DSLR lives. I use a gaming grade mouse because it is light and resposive for my work. To my left there are boxes and tubs full of craft supplies and found bits and pieces. My desk lives in the living room where I can keep a close eye on my son when he is not at school.

What does your family think about you being a digital scrapbook designer?

My son thinks it’s great and tries to name my kits sometimes. The rest of my family don’t seem to see it as a serious profession.

What is one thing about yourself that others might not know.

I do not drive a car. I walk or take buses/trains and used to ride a bike everywhere. Well meaning family and friends have tried and failed to get me to drive enough to even think of taking my driver’s test. Being a passenger in a car accident 7 years ago pretty much cemented my dislike of cars entirely. My car was a complete write-off.

What other hobbies do you have?

Believe it or not I love getting messy with glue occasionally. I’m just too scissors challenged to paper scrapbook. I love doing crafts and my most recent effort was making a 3D pinata car for my son’s birthday. I also love to bake and my son usually gets messy in the kitchen helping me. Our last baking attempt was making chocolate balls for christmas.

Tell us about you, what you love, what you hate, your family, your friends.

I am 33, live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia and am a single mum living with my son. My friends will tell you that I am very down to earth and what you see is what you get. I really dislike people who pretend to be who they are not. We have beautiful beaches where I live so I love going to the beach and feeling the sand between my toes. My favourite time of year is definitely Chirstmas time. I love all the colour, sparkle and lights. I am a self confessed facebook addict and have my own fan page there. I love the Twilight series, but am not a fan of the movies. I am a book lover, but older books make me sneeze (allergies). I love listening to music while I’m busy doing things at home, as it helps me focus. I am a little too into GLEE (I used to be in the school choir in highschool) so I find myself relating to it a lot as a lot of the popular kids did choir and musicals. I am very passionate about digital scrapbooking, so much that I have actually introduced and taught friends and family this wonderful hobby. I hope someday soon to teach digital scrapbooking in addition to my designing.

2010-01-13T13:58:00.004+10:00

I have been asked recently for my terms of use with regards to scrap-for-hire. So if you scrap for other people as a business, this is for you :)

Every full priced personal use kit from now onwards includes FREE Scrap for Hire usage. Yes you heard me, I said FREE. There is no need to purchase extra licensing or contact me unless you are planning to mass produce something over and over. All you have to do is purchase the kit you plan to use at full price.

What is scrap for hire? It is scrapping a individual and personalised layout (in any size) destined for a book or hybrid project (eg canvas print, invitation) for a customer in exchange for payment. Each project should be provided to your clients as a flattened (no layers) .jpg file or a finished project.

What if I've already bought the kit on a $1 sale? Simply purchase it again once at full price and put in the note section of your order that you are purchasing S4H and your original order number if you have it. I will forward you a coupon to the value of your original purchase to spend on another kit.

Do you personalise blogs/websites for payment? To use my designs you must purchase the kit/s used each time you use them for a customer's project. Graphics must be merged png's or flattened jpg's at 72 dpi (web quality). Each project should be individual and not mass produced "out of the box" sets. If you are interested in doing that please feel free to contact me and we may come to a profit sharing arrangement to be sold in my store/your store (similar to a collab).

Scrapping pages for others (where no payment is recieved for services) falls under normal personal use guidelines. So long as you are not sharing individual papers or elements it is fine. What you cannot do though is mass distribute these creations or create quickpages without prior permission.

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me. cherieshields at gmail dot com.

Bringing you something new! :)

2010-01-12T12:32:00.007+10:00

This week I am bringing you something brand new - Terrific Tuesday!
What does this mean for you? I will be bringing you something new each week.
Today you will find a gorgeous new release at 25% off in addition to $1 Pixel Bargains and Gotta Grab It kits for $1. (all discounts run on gottapixel store time)

First I have the gorgeous "Little Heartbreaker" kit that is so fresh that the pixels are still warm!

Don't forget that today is the last chance to grab these Gotta Grab it bargains before they become full price again ...

This weeks $1 Pixel Picks

Please note that new releases will no longer be featured as $1 Pixels if they are larger than a mini kit. So look forward to seeing some lovely new mini kits, alphas, paper and element packs coming up soon :)

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making an exclusive kit for everybody there.

Happy Scrapping! :)

It's Gotta Grab It Time

2010-01-10T09:03:00.002+10:00

Yes after skipping December I am back with a new kit and some gorgeous new templates to get you creativity running :)

The Gottapixel designers have gotten together to make individuals packs that you can mix and match to create your PERFECT kit! Pick from element, paper and alpha packs, mini kits and more, all using the same color swatch and theme, and build your perfect kit.
Find My products here

* Coupons and other discounts do not apply for this event. Previous purchases are excluded from receiving a discount. All sales are based on Eastern Standard Time and extensions of sale can not be given.

We were meant to be together. You and I forever.....
Featuring flowers, hearts and more than a hint of sparkle. Let this kit add something special to your next project.

Need a little inspiration? Scrap that templates will give you a starting point to get your memories scrapped. Just clip your papers to the layers, place your elements, add your journalling/title and you are done.

I hope to have some new pretties for you soon. In the meantime enjoy the $1 bargains.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making and exclusive kit for everybody there.

Happy Scrapping! :)

More $1 Bargains for this $1 Pixel Tuesday

2010-01-05T20:36:00.002+10:00

Here are this weeks $1 pixel bargains.

I hope to have some new pretties for you soon. In the meantime enjoy the $1 bargains.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making and exclusive kit for everybody there.

Happy Scrapping! :)

$1 Pixel Bargains for you

2009-12-29T08:56:00.000+10:00

It's Tuesday again so it's time for some $1 pixel bargains over in my Gottapixel store. This week I've got a couple alphas, something for the boys and something for the girls.

Click the image to visit my store.

So go grab yourself a bargain :)

Happy Scrapping

End of a Decade Sale!

2009-12-27T06:40:00.001+10:00

Here at Gotta Pixel we would like to extended a very Happy Holiday wish to you and yours during this season. We are so excited about the holidays, as it always bring some good cheer. However, this year we have even more reason to celebrate.

As we close chapter on a decade and prepare for a new one to begin, we would like to celebrate with a 25% off sale! Select Designers in the store have marked their items 25% off or more from the 24-27th EST.

Designers who are participating at 25% off
Bella Gypsy, Captivated Visions, Cherie Shields, Connie Prince, Creations by Rachael, Dustybear, Elka Romero, Isabel Mendez, Julie Marie Designs, Karen Lewis, Kathryn Estry, Kristmess, Laura Burger, LorieM Designs, MyOwnFont by Karen, Sarah Meyer, Shawnery Mathis, simply.scraps, Spinky Dink Scraps, Sweet Digi Scraps Marta van Eck

The sale ends at Midnight EST on the 27th.

$1 Pixels Day and sad news

2009-12-22T14:40:00.003+10:00

I'm sorry that I've not had many new releases lately. I will be getting back into the swing of things next month *fingers crossed*. For those of you who aren't in the loop, I have found myself rather suddenly a single parent. The past few months have been rather difficult for me and understandably I have had a lot to deal with this month.

My immediate future is really quite unknown as I reorganise life as I know it. I am surrounded by many friends that I didn't realise I had that are being supportive. I am not one to ask for charity from strangers, but if you would like to help my immediate situation please buy one of my kits. I work hard to create kits and I would love to see them help you preserve your memories. I know that it is close to christmas and money is tight, but if you see something you like please buy it knowing that it will really help me in this rough patch in my life.

So please check out my $1 bargains this week - I have put a lot of popular choices in there to choose from.

Find them here.

Black Friday - Cyber Monday 50% off Sales (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday)

2009-11-28T06:08:00.003+10:00

Before I started designing I had never heard of the term "Black Friday" as it is not something that is part of Australian shopping culture. For those of my fellow scrapbooking friends outside of the USA, black friday is the start of the christmas shopping season and is highlighted by big discount sales. I would imagine that it is similar to the Boxing Day sales that happen here, where people line up at the store doors early for the best bargains. So Black Friday is in full force this weekend at Gottapixel. My store is 50% until Cyber Monday (the internet equivlent of Black Friday). So go grab a bargain. This is the last time this year that you will see prices this low.

Don't forget to join my facebook fan page if you frequent facebook. When the fan list hits 100 I will be making and exclusive kit for everybody there.

Happy Scrapping! :)

It's Tuesday ... you know what that means :)

2009-11-25T07:00:00.002+10:00

More $1 Pixel bargains. A cute $1 kit for designers, a baby themed kit, gorgeous girly kit and a elegant paper pack that is an excellent staple item for your scrapping stash. Grab them here

Happy Scrapping! :)