Happy Holidays from the Fritschmann's

GUESS WHAT? We are moving!!! We are heading out from Florida to California on Sunday...we are driving cross country! I can't believe it....we are going home! We are amidst boxes right now but are excited in so many ways! We will miss this house but we know going back is a great thing....and where we need to be!

Anyhow, I have a little treat to share with you all....Alec (my 8 year old) and I put together a video Christmas Card tonight! We hope you enjoy our little piece of HEAVEN! It has a few photos that have been taken over this last year! It is really neat! ENJOY!

CLICK HERE to VIEW - "Christmas with the Fritschmann's....2006"
It is in Windows Media and you will need Windows Media Player to view

From our HOME to YOURS....HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Blessings,

Royanna

Prayer Request Please!!!

Please pray for my husband David. Last Sunday he had a major seizure caused by a pain medication that was prescribed for his back. He stopped breathing and his heart stopped. He is home from the hospital now, but would like to ask for prayer requests for his recovery! I also wanted to let everyone know why I have been away from the site this week!

Here is what transpired....A week ago his primary care doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer for his back problems he is having. That medication cause a massive seizure. He stopped breathing and his heart stopped for over a minute. I was able to revive him through CPR – thank GOD I took the class and knew what I was doing!!! He went to the emergency room where he remained for about 9 hours. He was in excruciating pain – but the doctors discounted it just saying it was because he had the seizure! They wouldn’t give him ANY pain medication while in the ER!!! They did a bunch of XRAYS and tests then moved him to a regular room in the Critical Care Unit. About 30 hours later they discovered that both his arms were dislocated (they made a MAJOR mistake of negligence!!!) – and he had to be rushed in for emergency surgery to relocate both shoulders because he had lost all circulation in them and the joint was dying and they thought they were going to have to amputate both arms….but they were able to save them. He was seizure free the entire time in the hospital and they determined that the medication did in fact cause the episode. His chest and arms are completely black and blue from the relocation of his shoulders and is in terrible pain but he is finally home!

We have contacted an attorney and they have stated that we definitely have a malpractice suit on our hands! So now we have that to contend with but he is alive! And I praise God for that!

Thank you for you prayers for him and my family during this time!

"Pearls of JOY" And a good CUP of COFFEE!!!

This is my new kit.....well this is a FREEBIE from my NEW KIT (A Starbucks Coffee Tumbler Insert for one of those make your own mugs)! The kit is called "Pearls of Joy" and coincides with my Bi-Monthly Inspirational Crop Series "Pearls of Joy" at Divine Digital at 10PM Eastern on Sundays twice each month! We are making a "Life Scrapper Journal" in this series through the end of the year. Each challenge members are given a "Power of 10" Inspirational Prompts to get them to scrap about their everyday lives. In return I give them a FREE KIT each Challenge! Join Us it is not too late!

Want the FREEBIE shown here???? Throwing ya a goodie in cyberspace....ready 1, 2, 3! CLICK HERE!

LOTS of stuff going on behind the scenes....EXCITING STUFF! One is that we got a new CART SYSTEM!!! Wooo hoo....and then lots of stuff to come.....that will make you all really excited!!! So watch for details!

Well gotta run....on our way to Georgia to Andrea's for the weekend! So have a DIVINE ONE!

Ciao baby!

-Royanna

BEAUTIFUL! What is on YOUR Playlist????

Yesterday I got another layout gift from my darling and dear friend Laura White.....

It was her response to a challenge at Scrapforums....and all I can say is WOW! It is truly AMAZING!

You can leave Laura some DIVINE DIVA LOVE by CLICKING HERE....

Also I thought it would be cool to put the layout with the song so you can hear it....."Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera....enjoy.....

I also thought it would be COOL to "SCRAPlift" her challenge and challenge all the readers of my BLOG with the same Challenge.....

I am an IPOD JUNKIE! I will admit it....I have my 60 GB IPOD almost completely full!!! :) Anyhow....here is the challenge....

What is on your playlist? Let's say #3 on that playlist! Now do a layout based on that song....do it as a tribute to someone special in your life!

Now post that layout to: http://www.divinedigital.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/561 by October 10th at MIDNIGHT.....All that post will get a COOL FREE KIT from ME!!!!

Come play along....we deserve to have FUN!

Trying my heart.....

This week was a tough week with a couple of incidents on the site....

I feel as if I have a broken wing.....but I have decided that my spirit will NOT be broken....and I found a new fire within to push on! Anyway.....

The song playing in my head today is by Santus Real. It is called "I'm Not Alright"....it is a song that describes me from within....where my life has been....what my heart is feeling....and the healing I am finally going through! Here are the words....

"If weakness is a wound that no one wants to speak of

Then "cool" is just how far we have to fall

I am not immune, I only want to be loved

But I feel safe behind the firewall

Can I lose my need impress?

If you want the truth I need to confess

[Chorus:]I'm not alright, I'm broken inside

And all I go through, it leads me to you

Burn away the pride

Bring me to my weakness

Until everything I hide behind is gone

And when I'm open wide with nothing left to cling to

Only you are there to lead me on.

Honestly, I'm not that strong.

[Chorus:]I'm not alright... that's why I need you."

I just wanted to thank everyone who supports the work of Digital Scrapbook Designers....the time, effort, inspiration and energy is sooooo consuming....more than most know....and I thank you and everyone of them that contribute to our community! We are truly blessed!

Have a DIVINE Weekend!

Do you get it? LIFE?....Life is a TREASURE...A Pearl of Joy and YOUR LEGACY!

My Dearest Friends....

Today I got an AMAZING lesson in LOVE and the POWER of FRIENDSHIP!

A darling friend, Laura White (princesslala) and designer/creative team member at Divine Digital did a layout of me....to represent a layout about "Something that inspires me"...well she did this layout....and All I could do was CRY!......

Not tears of sadness but ones of pure joy! Laura...you are a blessing to me...a friend I feel that was put here for purpose...my angel...and one that is connected to me by soul....you are my soul sister....and I am so touched by your love and support through this layout!

I am amazed that people get it (my message)....get me for that matter! Life is so MUCH more than money, material things, hurtful words, craziness....it is about how you live your life, love, inspire others and cherish what is truly important! It is about the legacy that you leave...!

Here are the words of inspiration from my "Pearls of Joy" Crop Series going on twice each month on Sundays at 10PM at www.divinedigital.com - they are my own words that I hold dear...and hope you will hear with an open heart!

"EVERY WOMAN DESERVES TO BE DIVINE,
YOU DESERVE TO LIVE WITH YOUR HEART,
SHED TEARS AND THEN SMILE ALL IN ONE BREATH
YOU DESERVE TO FIND LOVE AND THEN PAY IT FORWARD TO ANOTHER
YOU DESERVE TO LIVE LIFE WITH OPEN ARMS...
LIKE A CHILD WITH WONDER
YOU DESERVE TO FIND MOTIVATION IN YOUR MISTAKES
AND CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESSES IN ALL ITS GLORY
AND MOST OF ALL...
YOU DESERVE TO LEAVE A LEGACY
AN ACCOUNT OF YOUR PERSPECTIVE
FROM YOUR LIFE
EVERYDAY LIFE
TO LEAVE YOUR MARK
TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN
YOU AND THE FUTURE..."
Live your life with these pearls of joy!

Here is a little GOODIE for you
from my upcoming kit "Power of Friendship"
It is the "Treasure" notepaper used in the
background of Laura's Layout!
To grab this amazing kit sample CLICK HERE!

I love you all! More than words can express....you help me daily see with my own eyes the importance in what is truly important! You are those that I cherish...and those who bless my life in everything! Thank you....for understanding my message....that scrapping is more than photos on a page....that there is purpose....and it is to leave a LEGACY!

Love ya!

Royanna :)

PS....

Kit credits on the layout by Laura White....all my kits used....

Main kit used is "Angel of Nostalgia,"
which can be found in the boutique at Divine Digital at...
http://divinedigital.com/divineboutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=3&products_id=249

Notepaper is from "Power of Friendship"
- Coming EXCLUSIVELY to Divine Digital this Week!!!

Wings are from "Flights of Fancy" crop kit Freebie

Want to see the layout closer....and leave Laura some "DIVINE LOVE"????
CLICK HERE!

Oh MY....Where in the world is Royanna Fritschmann....

Many of my digi friends have asked over and over...."Where in the world is Royanna Gone"....with her blog that is???? Geesh.....I have soooo neglected my blog....Divine Digital is just rockin' but taking a lot of my time so other things are being neglected.....oh my poor blog....I am soooooo sorry sisters :)

Divine Digital is a ROCKIN' Place! We currently have the PROJECT DIVINE Event & Competition going on through October 7....we have a Collaborative kit by Team Divine that you can pick up by collecting the pieces through the Download-A-Day - "Divine Friendships - Sisters by Heart" - it is one of the most incredible color palettes....and the pieces that the team designed....well to put it the best I can....SIMPLY DIVINE!


So I am back to it with some weekly LOVE for all my Blogger Friends....here is the NEW Blog Freebie - a little sampling from my new kit "4 the BOYZ - Two" which is the next installment of this BOY KIT series! It is a little Chipboard Piece with the Word "PLAY" (Thank you to AtomicCupcake.com for the use of her Chipboard Filter to create it!) Enjoy the goodie:

GRAB THE FREEBIE HERE

Also, if you haven't seen, I was revealed last week as one of the Designers at the newly Redeesigned Digi Scrap Divas! I will be involved with the site and will be selling some special kits there.....GO CHECK IT OUT! www.digiscrapdivas.com - the kits sold at DSD will be more girly in nature....soft...and more elegant....hope you enjoy them!

Lastly....check out my new AVATAR at top....what do you think? Let me hear....leave me some love by leaving some comments!

See you soon....PROMISE :) Next week I have a COOL Freebie for all you Girl Moms!!!

I'm Back! Amongst the living....

I am returning to the DIGI WORLD on Sunday, June 18.....join me at www.divinedigital.com in the chatroom at 10PM eastern for an extraordinary evening!

You are INVITED to a SWEET CROP!

You are cordially invited to a SWEET CROP Party!!!
It’s the FIRST “Divine” CROP @ the ALL NEW
Divine Digital – http://www.divinedigital.com/
“Sundae Surprise” with Royanna Fritschmann

JOIN Royanna Fritschmann
THIS & EVERY SUNDAY Night – 10PM Eastern
For the weekly “Sundae Surprise Crop”
Only @ http://www.divinedigital.com/

This week we will continue with “Design School USA” as we explore Photography and Photo Manipulation in Photoshop!!!

***Crop Freebies for ALL that attend AND a Weekly Challenge will be given to earn FREE Scrapkits from the Divine Digital Boutique!

Blessings,

Royanna Lea Fritschmann
Co-Owner, Divine Digital
& “Divine” Digital Designer

"To inspire is heavenly…To leave a LEGACY is simply DIVINE!"

Check out my Boutique @ Divine Digital
http://divinedigital.com/divineboutique/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=3

Click here for my latest FREEBIE @ Divine Digital

http://divinedigital.com/divineboutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=125&products_id=68

Gallery Gazing Click HERE

It's ALL NEW & Flowered FANCY!

Hi there....I know I have been neglecting you all...I am sooooo sorry! Building a site has been a lot of work...but the blessings coming out of it have been sooooo worth it! Got a few new kits to share...and a freebie...so enjoy! And you have to check out the Divine Digital Site...@ www.divinedigital.com - we have an AMAZING team and have OPENED up the DIVINE BOUTIQUE!!! And on the site you will find lots of goodies, kits, challenges and and even CRUISE info on the site now! Run on over there Divas!!! :)

Here are my new kits in the DD Boutique:


Bunni Boo Scrapkit


Bunni Boo Alpha


"Flowered Fancy" Scrapkit


"Flowered Fancy" Paper Pack


And the freebies:



Enjoy these two "Flowered Fancy" Product Sample Freebies from the Design Studio of Royanna Fritschmann!

You can find the darling little scrolly wire frame with cute paper flowers attached...in the Boutique at www.divinedigital.com!

And the Pink Inked Overlay can be downloaded HERE! :)

Have a great week!

WHAT's the BUZZ??? Could it be something DIVINE?

You have to check out our new site! Andrea Nelson and I have opened our own FULL service Digital ART website, boutique and community! www.divinedigital.com

We have the "40 Days of Scrapping PURPOSE going on now! It is a 40 day challenge...40 days = 40 days of layouts....in the form of an art journal!

Come join us and bee DIVINE!

:) Royanna

Go FOR GREEN!
With Royanna Fritschmann

March 17—21

FEELING LUCKY TODAY???

The first 100 people to Purchase the kit "GREEN EYED & LUCKY!"

Click HERE to purchase GREEN EYED & LUCKY!

Using this coupon code: rlf-GREENPromo-0306

Will RECEIVE 50% off the kit!!!!

THEN THOSE WHO POST A LAYOUT WITH THIS KIT
BY Tuesday, March 21

Post Here: http://www.threescrapateers.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=734

Will receive a Code for a

SECOND KIT Of your Choice

For 50% OFF!!!!!!

How’s that...

It MUST be your LUCKY DAY!

Happy St. Paddy's Day :)

- Royanna

Check out this incredible layout by Ilona Havenaar aka Sokkie (check out her gallery here) She made this wonderful layout from my freebie I gave in my crop on Sunday night!!!

Did you miss my SUNDAE SURPRISE Crop on Sunday??? Here is the FREEBIE that I gave out....I have a challenge going with this freebie kit at 3Scrapateers until FRIDAY at Midnight - Those who participate will get the entire "Everythings Coming Up Rosies" kit for free....check it out!

FREEBIE DOWNLOAD 1

FREEBIE DOWNLOAD 2

CHALLENGE Link Here!

Need inspiration??? Check out the SUNDAE SURPRISE CROP Gallery HERE!

I will have a couple new freebies for you tomorrow & my "Go For GREEN" Promotion where you can earn 50% off coupons for my current kits...so visit me tomorrow!

I am retiring a ton of older kits...And I have been asked by several of you for a list of what is going to be retired on FRIDAY this week...After Friday they will be COMPLETELY Gone from 3Scrapateers.....so get them while they are available!

Adirondack Autumn
Americana Country
Baby Boy, Oh JOY!
Boo Crew Halloween
Boo Crew Halloween Uppercase Alpha - SET ONE (Ghost)
Boo Crew Halloween Uppercase Alpha - SET Two (Bat)
Daddy Dude ROCKS!
Daddy Dude ROCKS! SCRAPLET ADD ON
Freedom Rings
He Loves Me Knot
Just Beachy
Moire Garden for Mother
Ocean Dreams
Pale Hues of Baby
Pirates Life for Me!
Summer Dreams
Sundresses & 10-ies MEGA Paper Pack (Download)
Sundresses & 10-ies MEGA Paper Pack (CD)
The Big One! Babys First Birthday
True Hawaiian Lifestyle
Watermelon Juice
Wee Chicken Little

Blessings,

Royanna

STOP and Smell the Roses...

I am in a state of retrospection....I am evaluating everything about my life...and I am finding myself blooming! I have a long road still...but I am finding the joy that I had a child is just bubbling about to come out...so you all get to experience it with me! So join me and STOP and smell the roses! :)

Here is my latest layout! It is from my new kit that has not been released...it is called "Everythings Coming Up Rosies"...

I will be posting freebies throughout the week...so visit often!

Enjoy!

-Royanna

THE BUZZ....FREEBIES....

Sorry all....I guess my link in my last post did not come through so here it is plus a couple more!

Sassy Summer Mini Kit FREEBIE









Here Comes the Bride Freebie









Vinatage Rose


Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Royanna

They are here....

Sorry, I haven't been able to post for several days for some reason....eblogger has been giving me fits...but I think I have it worked out....

I have a new kit in the store at 3Scrapateers it is called "SPRING FLING" it is a FUNKY and FUN Kit that is blooming with possibilities with its bright colors and black mixed with polka dots and patterns...jut perfect for spring!


And the layout here is from "Spring Fling" it is called "Just Bloom"! It is a layout I am quite proud of because it shows me off....I have lost over 160 lbs. through gastric bypass....and this layout is a big deal to me!

I am also having a huge sale through the 13th...all my existing kits are 20 - 65% off! SHOP!

Here is a freebie called "Sassy Summer"

The ninth issue of my weekly newsletter is now available for Divine Digital Members!!! Not a member yet? Click here to JOIN!!!

SPRING FLING-ing IT!!! - FREEBIES, SALES & NEW KITS...OH MY!

SUPER SHOPPERS CLICK HERE!!!!

SPRING FLING with me! I am cleaning out my digi-closets to make way for my new stuff! So I am having a SUPER SPRING FLING Sale! All of my kits are 20 - 65% off! I am also going to be archiving all of my old freebies....so here are today's goodies for you to pick up (*Note these freebies are past freebies so you may already have them....) ENJOY!

http://www.fritschmann.com/rlf_EasterRainbow_PaperSampleFreebie.zip

http://www.fritschmann.com/rlf_Hawaiian_Lifestyle_Freebie.zip

http://www.fritschmann.com/rlf_Misc_Freebies.zip

http://www.fritschmann.com/rlf_SpringFlingPaperFreebie1.zip

http://www.fritschmann.com/rlf_SpringFlingPaperFreebie2.zip

Here is what is coming up the pipe in the way of new stuff:

"Green Eyed & LUCKY!"

Precious Princess - PURPLE

Have a wonderful DAY! Come back tomorrow for more FREEBIES!

:) Royanna

A HEART of Thankfulness!

I have been reevaluating life lately! And I am really counting my blessings that I have an outlet for my creativity, have the opportunity to design, enjoy my passion and get paid for it...but even more that I have made incredible friends and have been so touched by an incredible group of women in the digi scrapping community!

I am VERY thankful for the talented group of "ANGELS" at 3Scrapateers...the Creative Team, Administration design team and Moderators!

To show my appreciation to the family of women (CT, Admin & Mods) who give their heart and souls everyday to 3Scrapateers and to our products that we designers produce, I made them a very special movie....

Grab your tissue boxes! I have put together a “LOVE & GRATTITUDE” MOVIE for all of the CT’s, ADMIN & MODS! It is my letter of thanks to them….for everything they have done, do and will continue to do in the future!

They have FOREVER changed my journey, and each one of them have impacted me in a special way and I just wanted to thank each one of these BEAUTIFUL women!

The movie is called “ Unwritten – The Journey of PURPOSE!”

This is an 11 minute movie in a Microsoft (WMV) Windows Media Video File. To view it, download zip. Unzip it. To play it you must have the latest version of Microsoft Windows Media Player…..

http://www.fritschmann.com/3S_Movie2.zip

Better grab that tissue now! ENJOY! Thanks for listening to my rambles.....I am just very BLESSED!

Have a great day!

XOXOXO,

Royanna

Woooooooo....Oh MY!

I just found out that I have been nominated for a "Scrappers Choice Award" from One Source Scrappers Ads.....ok....who nominated me??? OH MY GOSH....I have tears streaming down my face....you have no idea how strongly this has touched me.....I am just feeling the love...it puts my work in perspective...without YOU all I just have designs....so THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! YOU all are the best!

I want to give you a little gift...to say thanks.....it is a paper sampling of my NEW kit "Easter Rainbow" - a FUN rainbow of Easter Colors with textures like fresh water colors to get you in the mood for SPRING!

....download it here.....

"Think SPRING!...blooms are about to sprout around here....hint hint......"

Love ya Bunches,

Royanna

Neglect of a Husband = 6 NEW DIGI KITS.....OH MY!

Yes, I spent last week designing away....needless to say my DH is feeling underappreciated...sorry baby!

But my digi scrapping friends....you get the benefits! Check out my new stuff!

CLICK HERE TO GO SHOPPING!!!




Have a great Day!

-Royanna

My digi Scrapping FRIENDS ROCK!

Check out this layout that my friend Kim Macdonald did using my "Love Lines Collection - Forever" digi kit! She ALWAYS does the BEST layouts! And she is just AMAZING! I am soooo blessed to be in a world with amazing talents like Kim!


To purchase this kit CLICK HERE

Just wanted to share!

Have a great day!

-Royanna

The doodle Fairy.....she's in my brain!

That doodlefairy came again.....she just won't get out of my brain.....

Anyhow, if you missed my crop tonight at www.threescrapateers.com then you missed one AMAZING chat! "Gettin' Funky With It" - We talked about Doodles & Brushes!

I am feeling a bit FUNKY now...and generous....so here is the freebie from the night......

Click Here!

Also you have to check it out....I have about 5 new kits in the store at www.threescrapateers.com ....you have got to check them out!!!!

Enjoy!

BoyZ ROCK My World!

Can I just say...
My Boyz ROCK My WORLD!

On Valentine's I threw my family a little "Candlelight Dinner" for four at "Chez Fritschmann!" It was a beautiful dinner of lobster, steak, sushi....ALL THE GOOD STUFF! It has been our tradition to do Valentine's dinner together as a family...and include our kiddos in the day of LOVE! And I am a French Trained Chef, so I can't see going out when I can put the extra special touches on a meal right here at home!!! This year I did it a bit funky...TONS of Candles, leopard print fur fabric, gold mesh, red and black accents, china and silk linens...it was just toooooo cool for words!

After Dinner....I got a gift that was truly from the heart from my 3 MEN (David and my two boys Alec & Taylor!)...a hand made card! But not just ANY handmade card! A GIANT ONE!

David secretly bought two pieces of red poster board...he got them into the house without me knowing...he taped them together....and made a HUGE card! Then he and each of the boys drew me a special picture....funny thing is I never knew my honey could draw more than a stick person....truly an amazing gift from the heart!

The week of LOVE.....and PASSION! LOL!

Ok....so it has been a couple days since I have posted....but it's not my fault....

My husband was on a business trip for a week and a half...and rather than find my self in a heap of trouble...I have spent the whole week loving him...and taking care of him.....so I have my wifely points in for the week!!! LOL! In all seriousness...it was good to take a break this week...sort of....

I have a ton of new stuff on the horizon....LOTS of NEW STUFF! I have been sooooo inspired lately...I guess I caught spring fever and a designing bug....

Speaking of BUGZ...have you seen my new kit from the Love Bugz Collection? It is called "Girly Wuv Bugz"...they are sooo cute! Hand drawn lil' bugz fill this kit to brim with SPRING LOVE! You can purchase HERE from www.threescrapateers.com! There are going to be 3 or 4 more kits in the collection...including a BOY one...so look for them coming soon!!!

My other kit that I am sooooo excited about....Divinely SPRING Collection! This is positively and absolutely my best work to date....I can't get over how the textures and funky patterns turned out! I have been doodling for days...and this are the benefits that you all get to reap from it :) The first kit in this collection is "Sorbet Bliss" a sweet as sugar color palette and the fun spring feel to this kit make it a MUST HAVE for your digi kit collection!!!

I would like to give a SPECIAL Shout out and thank you to Jeanelle Paige, Digi Designer at 3Scrapateers for her use of the darling circle heart brush....she sooooo rocks.....you can find her store here!!!

Well, I must be off...have 3 new kits to get in the store...a newsletter or two to get off to you all...and FREEBIES!

Check out my crop this Sunday at 10PM Eastern at www.threescrapateers.com! "Gettin' Funky With It" is a FUN Crop dedicated to DOODLES and Brushes....you won't want to miss it! Hope to see you there!

Peace out girlfriends! Have a wonderful day!!!