WHAT'S NEW?http://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/en-US2009-12-04T16:07:40ZSquarespace Site Server v5.8.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)INAUGURATION OF A NEW PRESIDENThttp://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2009/1/21/inauguration-of-a-new-president.htmlMaria Copetas2009-01-21T19:21:19ZI wrote a couple months back about Election Day and what it meant to me to be voting that day. I believed that the United States had made a decision to make a change by voting for Barrack Obama. Now, the Inauguration of the man we voted for has happened and it has become a reality. I don't know what it will bring, but the fact that it happened is a change I didn't think would happen in the first place.

I spotted this LO in the ADSR Gallery at NDISB and asked the artist if I could post her amazing tribute to this change here and she agreed. It is a marvelous work of art that struck me in its composition and its movement and emotion.

(click on photo or description below to go to the NDISB gallery where it is posted)

Journaling reads:Today marks a new day is history. A dawn of a new era. Our America has turned a new page and has made history by electing and swearing in the first bi-racial president, Barrack Obama. It is amazing to be apart of this history, and it makes me proud to say I am apart of this pivotal time.

I look forward to Obama’s term as president and what his promise brings. I hope that this day will make a future impact on my children’s generation and that in the future they will understand just how this moment will have changed their lives.

This day proves that America is ready to move on...we are ready for change...we are ready for equality.

(See NDISB for credits)

]]>January Template for the NDISB Template Challengehttp://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2009/1/4/january-template-for-the-ndisb-template-challenge.htmlMaria Copetas2009-01-04T14:29:47ZHere is the Template for you for the January Template Challenge at NDISB! The posting bonus is not quite ready yet, but rest assured that there is one, and that it will soon be ready. Download the template and create a layout with it, post it in the Challenge Gallery at NDISB, link it back to the January 2009 Challenge forum by January 31, and you will receive the posting bonus.

Come on! Let's see your fabulous Holiday, Seasonal, or winter layouts!!

]]>HAPPY NEW YEAR!!http://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2009/1/1/happy-new-year.htmlMaria Copetas2009-01-01T14:34:29ZHAPPY NEW YEAR'S to all, may this year bring you all happiness and prosperity, health and joy, and at the very least, may you have a better year, in any little way, than you did last year. May you grow spiritually, emotionally, and may you always touch the lives of those around you in a way that brings them peace and comfort.

That having been said, I remind you that the January Template Challenge at NDISB is just around the corner (UMMMM, I have it done, but not quite posted yet, but it will be, I promise by tomorrow), ADSR is beginning as well in a few days, and I will have some goodies here to offer in conjuction with those activities, so keep and eye out in the Offered by the Artist Section, and, I have some new Album sets coming out in the store in the next few days. They will be CD albums, both round and square, but both will be able to fit in a CD case, perfect for a brag book, or for gift giving, especially for birthdays, anniversaries, or Valentine's Day.

Here is a little FREEBIE for you to download as we begin the New Year of 2009!

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]]>CREATIVE TEAM CALLhttp://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2008/12/7/creative-team-call.htmlMaria Copetas2008-12-07T19:25:21Z

Starting NOW, I am looking for two or three talented and creative people to not only make layouts and previews for my kits, and to spread the word about my new creations as far as the internet eye can see, but to also give me their creative outlook and insight on what they would love to see me create. I have ideas, but I love to hear what other people think might be a great kit or element idea, so if you think you would like to help me out, please e-mail me at mkostoff.dd@gmail.com, or leave me a private message at ndisb.com. I will looking for two or three creative team members to help me out.

Give me this information please:

1. Your name and email address.

2. Links to at least 2 of your best galleries.

3. Why you would like to be on my creative team and what other creative teams you are currently on.

I wil be finalizing the team by December 31, 2008 and notifying you by email. I would be requiring at least 2 layouts per kit, and posting on at least 3-4 different sites to promote my work. I produce about 2-3 kits per month so it won't require a huge commitment on anyone's part. If I have at least 2-3 people on the team, then kits can be divided up. Element Packs, Paper Packs and Alphas can be combined with Page Kits.

]]>GRAND OPENING OF MY NEW STOREhttp://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2008/11/13/grand-opening-of-my-new-store.htmlMaria Copetas2008-11-13T15:49:52ZHEY EVERYONE!

I'm just opened my very first store at NDISB! I am so excited I can hardly stand it! Come over and see what is new. I am getting things ready for an open house on November 25, featuring my first few kits with many more to come. Stop over now, and then again on November 25 to see what else will be new and added to the store.

]]>NDISB TURNS 3!http://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2008/10/28/ndisb-turns-3.htmlMaria Copetas2008-10-28T13:59:02ZIt’s our 3rd birthday over at NDISB and we have lots of fun planned for the whole week. Come on over soon as the very first game is about to be posted. Then, from tomorrow, you will be able to grab the parts of an absolutely stunning kit created just for you - over 350 Mb of gorgeousness! There are also lots of prizes available form coupons to a kit of choice, all you have to do is be there, and have fun! And don’t forget, ADSR is just around the corner, so why not stay and join in some of our fab challenges to limber up for the race? See you there!]]>New Paper Pack in Complimentary Supplieshttp://mkostoff.squarespace.com/whats-new-on-site/2008/8/28/new-paper-pack-in-complimentary-supplies.htmlMaria Copetas2008-08-28T18:36:38Z

I FINALLY put something new the complimentary supply section (now under the "Offered by the Artist" section" - it's a new Paperpack to go with the Element Pack for my Neopolitan Page kit which is being offered as part of the Template Challenge at NDISB! Check it out!

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