Welcome back to Friday! Just a week until St. Paddy’s Day! Just about 10 days until Spring (or Fall, if you’re on the other hemisphere!). Weather will be changing, one way or the other. The designers are feeling a change in the air and are creating up a storm! So many new goodies this week!
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great new collab!
http://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-United-We-Stand.html
Happy Wednesday! 🙂 Just stopping by with a few sneak peeks for this week. Let’s see what our wonderful designer’s have for us this week.
Watch the blog tomorrow for some Sneak Peek layouts from our fabulous store CT and then head over to the GS Store on Friday to do some shopping.
Welcome to March. This month our Feature Designer is Maggie from Mags Graphics. She was wonderful about answering my questions so that all of you could get to know her a little better.
How did you get started in digital scrapbooking?
I’ve been scrapbooking in some form or another since I was 15 years old. My very first albums were made with construction paper albums, Elmer’s Glue, and quotes from magazines. When I went to my first Creative Memories party, I bought just about everything, ripped apart my old albums, and re-made them in acid-free, lignon-free, Creative Memories products!
In 2001, I became a stay-at-home-Mom. I started learning Paint Shop Pro to make animated graphics and stumbled upon the now-defunct Digital Scrapbooking Place and realized that I could merge my computer skills with scrapbooking!
What made you decide to design?
Once I realized that I could use Paint Shop Pro to make layouts, I wanted to figure out how to make the kits that I needed for my own layouts. Those early “kits” were, honestly, TERRIBLE, but I kept at it, joining small stores to get better and better. I’ve been designing as my “job” since 2009.
What do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?
I use Paint Shop Pro and CS2 to design. I use MyMemories Suite 8 for my own personal layouts – because it’s fast.
Describe your design workplace.
Why don’t I show you… I have my office in our basement – filled with my favorite NERD TOYS!
What is your favorite thing about designing?
I scrap with the kits I make so I love to be able to know that when my kids look through their albums, that most of the kits in there were created by me.
What is your favorite kit currently in your GS store and why?
I love the “NERD” kits – “Across The Galaxy” is a Star Wars-themed kit, “Wizard World” is a Harry Potter-inspired collection, and “Go! Catch ‘Em All” is a Pokemon Go set!
What was your first job?
Technically, I started babysitting when I was 9 years old. I made most of my spending money babysitting all the way up through high school and college.
How many languages do you speak? What are they?
Just English
What’s your favorite holiday?
Christmas. I could listen to Christmas music and watch Hallmark Christmas movies all year around.
What is your favorite family holiday tradition?
I love celebrating Christmas with my family.
What three things do you think of most each day?
My family, my scrap business, and whether I can take nap.
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
WARNING: UNFILTERED!
Is there anything you wished would came back into fashion?
Peg-rolled jeans, and big 80’s hair 😉
Do you collect anything?
Um… Yeah! I’m a HUGE Buffy the Vampire Slayer Fan as well as a fan of Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Outlander, Orphan Black, etc. I have over 100 Funko Pop characters and was one of Funko’s Fanatics of the week back in November.
IMAGES of my collection:
If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?
Telekinesis and I want to be able to fly.
Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
My cell phone.
How would your friends describe you?
Loyal, quirky, definitely unfiltered!
If you were a fruit or vegetable, which one would you be?
Neither. I’d be dessert!
What would you prefer as a second home: Mountain cabin, beach house, or big city condo?
Mountain House
Thanks Maggie. These answers are just delightful and make me smile reading them.
Make sure to check out her GS Store, her FB page, and her FB group. Also, make sure you are grabbing the daily download from the blog each day. She has a few coordinating packs in the store that go with the daily download.
And – now that you’ve read this far, I have a treat for you. Her store is on sale plus she is sharing a coupon with us.
I hope you have enjoyed getting to know Maggie as much as I have. Happy Scrapping!
Spring is coming soon. You can feel it in the air! The designers are enjoying the soon to be crisper and warmer air! They have some gorgeous designs out this week!
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great new collab!
http://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-United-We-Stand.html [Read more…]
The month of pinks and reds has completed and it’s time for the month full of sunshine and rainbows. And little green leaved items decked with gold. March is here, and it’s time to celebrate!
It is the First of the month, and that means the revel of our new Buffet!!
Don’t forget to check out the Buffet Bundles, one easy click to add bundles of Buffet goodies to your cart, and an amazing value too!
The designers all had their own take on what the colors and theme said to them! I love the variety!
The designers definitely each made the palette their own and came up with some gorgeous designs, each unique but working so well with the other designers’ creations
The CT did such a great job showing how well all of the kits blend. They all did wonderful work!
This is just a few of the layouts. Keep an eye out in future newsletters to see more. Maybe even one of yours, if you make sure you put it into the Buffet section of the gallery!
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great new collab!
http://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-United-We-Stand.html
This month’s Monthly Mix is called “Let Spring Begin”! It is a gorgeous kit created by Just So Scrappy, JoCee Designs, Seatrout Scraps, Laurie’s Scraps and Designs. Go have fun in the snow!
http://store.gingerscraps.net/Monthly-Mix-Let-Spring-Begin.html
The new daily download is here!
Before I show it, here’s last month’s:
http://store.gingerscraps.net/Get-Well-Soon-full-kit.html
And here’s this month’s:
http://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/2017/03/dd-mar-01-3/
This month’s is fitting as the winter is the time when everyone gets sick!
http://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/2017/02/dd-feb-01-4/
Remember, the download is kept up for 5 days, and then it is taken down. If you miss pieces, the kit will be available for purchase on the first day of the following month.
Remember, if you complete 10 challenges, just ten, you get a free kit as well!!
I know I’m going to make sure I do my 10 challenges for THIS, that’s for sure
Can you believe that February is nearly over? The month of pinks and reds is nearly to an end and the month of green is nearly upon us. But do not fret, the designers are still creating some beautiful products!
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great new collab!
http://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-I-Believe-In-Love.html
It’s sneak peek time. I don’t know about anyone else, but the last 7 days have been crazy so I thought I would just drop in real quick to show you a bit of what is coming up this week.
Make sure to head over to the store to grab these on Friday!
It’s Friday. Sometimes, it feels like the day will never come. Sometimes, it flies by and you’re wondering where the time went! Hopefully, the week went somewhere in between! The designers aren’t letting the speeding time keep them from designing! This week, they have some amazing new products coming!
Who’s ready for Scrapping Survivor?! I know I sure am!!
This is the 7th season of Scrapping Survivor at GingerScraps. Scrapping Survivor is a scrapping competition inspired by the TV game show Survivor. Each season we "travel" to a far off destination and this season, we are going to be surviving *Digi-Land*! The competition starts February 21st, and sign-ups are OPEN NOW!!
Visit the forum http://forums.gingerscraps.net/forum.php and sign up the the Survivor Digi-Land sing ups thread.
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great new collab!
http://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-I-Believe-In-Love.html
My goodness do we have a bunch of sneak peeks (and a few full views) for you this week. I’m just going to jump right in.
Aren’t they all lovely? Make sure to head over to the store on Friday and grab these awesome beauties.
Welcome to February. Our Feature Designer this month is Jennifer of Little Rad Trio. She was gracious enough to answer my questions and even provide a little something for you.
How did you get started in digital scrapbooking?
By accident! I bought Element 7.0 at Costco back in 2007 just for the ability to edit photos. It came with a Learn Digital Scrapbooking CD. I only watched the videos to help learn Photoshop and ended up falling in love!
What made you decide to design?
There were certain themed kits that I wanted and couldn’t find. So I started playing around and took some classes on designing.
What do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?
I used Photoshop 6.0 and Illustrator 6.0. I’m fairly new at Illustrator so I still have lots to learn from that. Occasionally I’ll use a tablet for drawing too.
Describe your design workplace.
I don’t have a typical work space. I do most of my designing anywhere. Have laptop, Will Travel. I also do some occasional designing on my IRL work computer from time to time. Having dual monitors makes a world of difference.
What is your favorite thing about designing?
My favorite thing about designing is seeing people creating beautiful layouts with my products. It is so rewarding when I create something that someone just loves and then creates stunning layouts.
What is your favorite kit currently in your GS store and why?
Historic USA – Civil War kit is still my favorite. I love how the elements turned out and the color scheme is one of my favorites. Plus I’m a sucker for the Civil War history.
What was your first job?
In between my 10th & 11th grade in High School, I spent the summer working at my dad’s insurance business as a file clerk. All I did was file and pull files for the underwriters. Now, I run the place with a staff of almost 50 people and 3 locations.
How many languages do you speak? What are they?
I only speak English. I’ve taken some Spanish classes, but unfortunately I haven’t even come close to mastering.
What’s your favorite holiday?
4th of July! I love the warm summer days, spending time with the family at the beach or on the lake. And I love fireworks and celebrating our Nation’s Birthday!
What is your favorite family holiday tradition?
Christmas Eve! We gather at my parents, eat dinner, then we have to sing Christmas Carols before we can open presents. We then start with the kids. Once they are all done, we spend the rest of the evening with the adults opening gifts. Then, we may watch home movies or old time Christmas Movies like It’s a Wonderful Life or White Christmas
What three things do you think of most each day?
My children, my husband and my parents. They are all whole world!
If you had a warning label, what would yours say?
WARNING! Needs plenty of sleep, so let her sleep in!!
Do you collect anything?
I used to collect Precious Moments figures. But once I had children, that stopped. However, now that they are older, I might have to start back at it.
If you were a super-hero, what powers would you have?
There’s so many, I don’t know if I could pick one. Speed was be awesome! Being invisible would come in handy from time to time. Strength would also be a plus. The ability to freeze time would be a benefit too, especially when I have a deadline and I’m running out of time.
Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
Water! I’ve been addicted to it. I can’t seem to have enough of it! Of course, Water is a necessity, so next I would say the internet. I’m constantly online for a variety of things from designing, shopping, checking the weather or getting directions, etc/etc.
If you were a fruit or vegetable, which one would you be?
Any kind of fruit! Because everyone loves fruit over vegetables!!
What would you prefer as a second home: Mountain cabin, beach house, or big city condo?
Mountain Cabin with a lake. The views would be stunning and so peaceful and quiet. But I would have to have internet!! When I was in high school, my mom painted a picture of a mountain cabin by a lake and this has been my dream place ever since and by far my absolute favorite painting!!
What would you do on your dream date?
There are so many things I could do, that it couldn’t be limited to one. I love the romance with candles and soft music, but I also love doing things like zip lining or ATVing.
Thanks Jennifer!! Make sure to check out her GS Store, her Facebook page, and her blog. Also make sure you are grabbing the Daily Download every day from the GS blog to get all the pieces of this awesome kit.
And, just for reading all the way to the bottom, make sure to take advantage of this great coupon she is offering:
