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Fresh Baked: A New Designer

November 7, 2012 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Wow. I don’t know about you, but iDSD just about wiped me out! It was so much fun, though, wasn’t it?

Well, the fun continues today, because we at Gingerscraps are pleased, and excited, to announce the opening of a new designer: Matilda Designs!

As always, we ask our new designers to share with us a little about themselves. Here’s what Valerie had to say:

I’m Valérie, and my designer name (Matilda designs) is inspired in my little girl’s name.
I’m a 30 something years old, I was born and raised in France but I live in Northern Portugal for many years now with my husband and my 3 yo little princess. I love everything about arts and crafts in general.
I discovered paper scrap back in 2006, and its digital version in 2008. I immediately fell in love with this digital art (and I knew right away I was one step away from designing!), but due to professional reasons I couldn’t start right away… So, I started to scrap in 2009/2010 after my girl was born, and I rapidly started to participate in collaborative kits in the forums as I was too curious about the way designers created their kits. I started selling my products 1 year and a half ago, and now, here I am, with this fabulous family at GS!!

AWW! I love that she’s already seeing us as family here at Gingerscraps. What could be better?

She has some great designs, and here are just a few of them that she has available:

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Falling-emotions.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-yourself-be-nature-kit-by-Matilda-Designs.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Dig-easy-Templates-vol.1-by-Matilda-Designs.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/My-CU-Overlays-Bundle-1-2-3-4-by-Matilda-Designs.html

Now that you’ve seen some irresistible designs, you might be interested in hearing that she’s also having a sale!

Oh wow! How great, right? Go! Why are you still looking at this? Go shop!

See you Friday!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked: New Designers

October 17, 2012 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Oh my goodness! I’m going to attempt to not be heavy-handed with the exclamation points, but I’m not sure how successful I’m going to be. It’s going to be a hard job, that’s for sure.

Why am I so excited? I’m so glad you asked. Today, we have three, yes THREE, amazing designers joining the team here at Gingerscraps. I’m so happy I could squeal. These three ladies are amazing designers, and I’ve admired their work for so long. I feel so lucky that I get to announce who they are!

So, help me welcome Moni, of 2am Designs, Angela, of Angelclaud ArtRoom, and Marleen, of Kokon Scrap-Art.

Hi there! I’m Monica (Moni), the designer behind 2 am Designs.
I’m from Argentina and I currently live in Buenos Aires with my husband and 2 kids, a boy and a girl.
I stumbled upon digital scrapbooking while surfing the web for card making ideas.
I began scrapping and designing about 3 years ago when I made my first page for a color challenge, then my first paper pack and I haven’t stopped ever since!

Moni is so sweet! She even has a sale going on to celebrate!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Quirky-like-me-by-2-am-Designs.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/-Playing-with-Cars-elements-by2amdesigns.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Painted-Over-by2amdesigns.html

Those road papers? That is definitely something I think I can work with. It would play awesome with the Away We Go buffet, don’t you think?

My name is Angela and I’m from Jakarta, Indonesia. I started digital scrapbooking around 1.5 years ago after I became a mother to a sweet little girl. Being a first time mother, I took hundreds of photos of my her and needed a better way to journal and record her development. After some searching in Google, by chance, I discovered Digital Scrapbooking. With some prior knowledge of Photoshop and all the abudance information and help in the scrapbooking community I become a digital scrapbooker.
I’ve developed my scrapbooking style after a while and realized that I just love layering and clustering. My pages don’t feel complete without them. As I scrapbook to preserve memories, it’s also important to me that the pages tell the story I want to convey. Of course, there are also times when I just want to try out a new techniques or two.
I scrap almost every day, whether it’s creating layouts or templates. When I’m not scrapping or taking care of my daughter I love to read, listen to music, and watch movies.

Oh I loved reading about how and why she found digital scrapping. We’re so glad to have her here! You lucky ducks get a sale too! Wow. More sales! Thank you, Angela!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/tangle-with-me.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/center-of-attention.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Cluster-Crazy.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/I-Heart-You.html

Excuse me. Now I will have to squeal. Templates. Lots of templates. I just adore templates.

My name is Marleen, my designername Kokon Scrap-Art, I live with my husband and children in the Netherlands.
In late 2007 I discovered digital scrappen and I found it right away great, within the shortest times I was hooked.
I could lose so much creativity in scrapping and after a while I became CT member by a designer, later on I was in more CT teams. To try out I made a kit, people liked it and in this way I became designer. I love to design but I also love scrapping, my style is white space. My kits you can use for normal scrapping but also for white space that I always keep in mind.
I´m so very glad that I got the chance to design for Ginger, already I love it here! I hope you like my stuff and I’m very curious to know more people at Ginger, I do my best!
I’m choclat and ice cream addicted, I love also a good book but most of the time I’m creative. Two time’s a week I go paint in a studio, that’s fantastic.

Her style is white-space and she like chocolate? And she paints. I have to say I like her already! And if you like sales, you’ll like this:

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-You-Are-kit
Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-You-Are-elements
Elements: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-You-Are-papers

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-Composure-kit
Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-Composure-elements
Elements: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-Composure-papers

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-We-Are-Family-kit
Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-We-Are-Familye-elements
Elements: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-We-Are-Family-papers

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-You-Me-kit
Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-You-Me-elements
Elements: http://store.gingerscraps.net/-You-Me-papers

I can’t even choose a favorite. They’re all just lovely!

Oh my goodness! Okay, I failed miserably at the amount of exclamation points, but I could not help it at all. I’m so excited to see these designers around the forums, and I can’t wait to share more of their designs with you as the newsletters come forth.

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News Tagged With: 2am Designs, Angelclaud ArtRoom, Kokon Scrap-Art

Fresh Baked for October 12, 2012

October 12, 2012 by Sarah 1 Comment

I can say for sure that it’s officially fall in the Midwest. Oh, you want to know how I know? The weather is the biggest clue. We go from forties for highs to seventies. In less than twenty-four hours. The lows are sometimes barely above freezing, but they’re calling for eighties. Oh fall, how I enjoy your insanity.

It’s supposedly good for the coloring of the leaves though. Or so I’ve heard. I just know that the next couple weeks are the perfect time to head out to a pumpkin patch. Maybe explore a corn maze. Last time we went to one, we all got lost. It took us almost an hour to find our way out. They claimed it would take fifteen minutes. I guess we aren’t good at directions, LOL!

This week, there are a lot of awesome things happening. We have a new designer. Well, it’s a two designers, one name type of deal. I’ll leave you in suspense until we’re ready for that announcement. The designers have some great stuff. There’s definitely something for everyone.

But, before we get into that, we’ve chosen some gorgeous layouts using our current buffet, Fall Festival. The layouts are absolute amazing. Remember, if you want a chance of your layout being chosen for the newsletter, make sure you upload it to the gallery. If it’s not there, we won’t see it.

Created by Deanna. I can’t get enough over big picture layouts, and this one is just too stinking cute!

Created by MSPeeler. I love the use of white space. I can never get it right, but I love looking at layouts that do it so well!

Created by nowens. I love the clustering. I’m a sucker for great clusters!

Now, I told you there was a new design team joining the designer squad, right? Maybe you’ve heard of these two lovely ladies: Carolyn and Jamie of Adorable Pixels. That’s right! They’re joining the team, and we’re so excited to have them.

They sound like great ladies, and I can’t wait to get them both better.

They have some great kits coming to the store. I can’t wait to play with some of them.

Sail Away – Brag Book – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sail-Away-Brag-Book-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Sail Away – Kit – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sail-Away-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Sail Away – Collection – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sail-Away-Collection-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Sail Away – Extra Papers – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sail-Away-Extra-Papers-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Sail Away – Flair – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sail-Away-Flair-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Sail Away – Stacked Papers – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sail-Away-Stacked-Papers-by-Adorable-Pixels.html

Thankful Kit – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Thankful-by-Adorable-Pixels.html
Thankful Flair – http://store.gingerscraps.net/Thankful-Flair-by-Adorable-Pixels.html

I’d like to remind you about the Monthly Mix, created by Unforgettable Moments, Twin Mom Scraps, Joyful Heart, Find Your Bliss, and Colie’s Corner. It’s a beautiful kit, and so well done!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Monthly-Mix-Who-s-Wise.html

It’s so perfect for this time of year, with everyone back in school. The colors also work for field trips, and so much more.

Don’t forget that when you spend $10 in the store, you get it this beauty, for free.

http://store.gingerscraps.net/October-FWP-Bundle.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/In-the-Still-of-the-Night.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/YOU-RE-NOT-SO-SCARY-Kit-by-Inspired-Designs.html

Full Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Apple-Pickin-Cuties.html
Alpha Pack: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Apple-Pickin-Cuties-Alpha.html
Wordart Pack: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Apple-Pickin-Cuties-Wordart.html
Embossed Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Apple-Pickin-Cuties-Embossed-Papers.html
Bundled: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Apple-Pickin-Cuties-Bundle.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Grow-with-love.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Falling-days-kit.html
Stacked Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Falling-Days-stacked-papers.html
Splash: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Falling-Days-splash.html
Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Falling-Days-PAPERS.html
Borders: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Falling-Days-Borders.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Awareness.html
Paper Stacks: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Awareness-stacks.html
Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Awareness-clusters.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Frame-it-CU-Templates.html

Centerfold Calendar Templates: http://store.gingerscraps.net/8.5-x-11-Centerfold-Calendar-Templates-CU-OK.html
Wall Calendar Templates: http://store.gingerscraps.net/8.5-x-11-Wall-Calendar-Templates-CU-OK.html
Premade Centerfold: http://store.gingerscraps.net/8.5-x-11-PreMade-Centerfold-Calendars.html
Premade Wall Calendars: http://store.gingerscraps.net/8.5-x-11-PreMade-Wall-Calendars.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Autumn-Facebook-Timeline-Covers.html

I can’t let you go just just!! Keep In Touch Designs is having a GREAT bundle sale!

All the bundles for $4! Wow. That’s a great deal!

So much great stuff! I know what I want and what I need. I wonder if they’ll mesh just right so I can get it all!

See you in the forums! We love hearing about what you got, and how you scrap with it!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked: New Guest Designer, New Buffet, and More

October 1, 2012 by Sarah 1 Comment

I just cannot believe that September is over. It flew by! I’m excited for October though. Pumpkin patch visits will be happening. Leaves will be piling on the ground, begging to be jumped into!

This month, it’s going to be all about the festivals that happen in the fall. For my family, we look forward to Ren Fest, which we usually go to in September, but this year, we’re going in October.

Do you have a favorite festival that you look forward to going to each year? If you do, then you’ll love the new buffet created by the Gingerscraps designers! It’s called Fall Festival.

Before I get to that, though, we can’t forget the Bake Sale!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/-1.00-BakeSale-Oct-1-5/

Oh, I just can’t take all the goodness, and I haven’t even started.

The colors are perfect for most any layout involving any aspect of fall. The designers went all out and did an amazing job! This month, to show off better what each designer designed, we’re breaking up the big image into several ones. [Read more...]

Filed Under: bake sale, Daily Download, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News, Sneak Peeks

Fresh Baked for September 28, 2012

September 28, 2012 by Sarah 2 Comments

The last Friday of September is upon us. That is something about life that I don’t find so beautiful. Honestly, I don’t like how fast time moves. It just *zoom* There it goes. I’m not a fan of that at all.

The passing of time though does mean the beautifulness that is fall is fast approaching. Leaves around here are already changing colors. I was able to visit my father-in-law’s property over the weekend and capture some of the colors. I need some more practice with my camera, I think. The beauty of life: the ability to learn, and grow.

This is the last set of Life is Beautiful buffet layouts that I’ll be showing off, and you know what? I’m sad about that! There have been some absolutely amazing layouts. It was hard to just pick a few to showcase. I’m honored to be able to do it though. It was a high point of my week.

Created by Juliemomof4, our resident queen of hybrid and Project 365. I love that she showcased how perfectly this buffet works for P365 layouts!

Created by Sarah. Yes, that would be me. I wrote about being able to witness the union of my brother-in-law and his new wife, and well, how could I not scrap it?

Before I start with the beautiful kits and products that the designers have created for you, I just have to share this awesome news with you, a new Welcome Wagon kit has been released! If you do not know about our Welcome Wagon area, you should go check it out right away! Once you register in the forum, you will have access to the Welcome Wagon area. The designers create wonderful goodies and give them to you for FREE! The Welcome Wagon has been up and running, for over a year, so our designers are changing their goodies! New goodies, Free goodies! Keep checking the Welcome Wagon area, we will be reveling something new every few weeks!

This week, Rachel, of Pretty in Green has something special for you! All you have to do to get it is register in the forum and check out the Welcome Wagon sub-forum!!

Remember: when you spend $10, you get this for FREE! This month, Pixels by Jen has created September’s new Grab-bag and it is gorgeous!

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http://store.gingerscraps.net/Family-Tree.html

This month, we’re starting something new; it’s called the Monthly Mix. Each month, a group of 4-5 designers teamed up making a mix, and a new one will be released every month! This month, it’s Unforgettable Moments, Twin Mom Scraps, Joyful Heart, Find Your Bliss, and Colie’s Corner. They created an adorable kit called Who’s Wise?

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Monthly-Mix-Who-s-Wise.html

The CT got in, got creative, and had a “Hooting” good time!

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Country-Chic-Wedding-Full-Kit.html
Borders: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Country-Chic-Wedding-Borders.html
Glass Beads: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Country-Chic-Wedding-Glass-Beads2.html
Patterned Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Country-Chic-Wedding-Patterned-papers.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Camouflage-Overlays.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/HOo-Who-Loves-You.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Opal-Kit.html
Borders: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Opal-BORDERS.html
Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Opal-CLUSTERS.html
Quick Pages: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Opal-QUICK-PAGES.html
Templates: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Opal-TEMPLATES.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Haunted-Evening.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/County-Fair-QuickPages.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Plan-It-Lists.html

We wish Maaike all the best! She was an absolute joy to have at Gingerscraps! She will be missed, and we hope that she keeps us updated at the forum.

Remember, you still have a few days to finish your challenges for a chance towards some pretty sweet prizes!! Join us. We welcome everyone.

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

New Buffet, Guest Designer, So Much More!

September 1, 2012 by Sarah 2 Comments

Well hi! Didn’t I just see you? Well, write to you, I guess is more accurate!

It’s almost officially fall. Monday, in the States, is Labor Day, the official end of summer. The leaves will be changing from green to browns, and reds, and golds. Or, if you’re on the other side of the globe, from reds, browns, and golds to green again.

Life is beautiful and wonderful like that! There’s something about the changing of the seasons that makes you reflect on the good and happy things in life.

This month, the buffet designed by the Gingerscraps team is perfect for scrapping those moments of reflection. Those moments when you just can’t help but take a picture!

Before I share with you the amazing buffet, it’s September first, which means of course a bake sale!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/-1.00-BakeSale-Sep-1-5/

Now, don’t leave just yet! I know you’re itching to see the sale goodies but I have to show you the buffet, and a few more things first!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-is-Beautiful/

As you can see, the colors are soft but bold, light and dark, perfectly blended into simple elegance. Find the beauty in the every day and enhance it with this gorgeous buffet.

The CT worked so hard putting together some truly beautiful layouts. I know, I keep saying beautiful, but it really does fit, but it really is!

When we switch months, we switch out the Free With Purchase! This month, Pixels by Jen has created September’s new Grab-bag and it is gorgeous! Remember: when you spend $10, you get this for FREE!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Family-Tree.html

As we say goodbye to our August Guest Designer, Sugary Fancy, we say hello to September’s Guest Designer, Ocean Wide Designs!

Isn’t she a cutie? We asked her to tell us about herself, and she told us she’d try not to be boring!

I live in Central California with my husband, Jeff, and our furry-babies… Riley, a small terror… I mean, terrier! and our two guinea pigs – Sparkles and Bubbles. Jeff and I love to travel the west coast, we like doing outdoorsy things like hiking, geocaching, kayaking, fishing, camping, etc. I work from home running our small businesses, including the Real Life Scrapped social network! When I have the time I LOVE to read cozy mysteries, bake goodies that go straight to my hips, work off those goodies with Zumba & my treadmill, and do crafty things like crocheting & embroidery.

An animal lover, traveler, adventurer, business owner, and crafter?! That sounds anything but boring! I think she’ll fit right in with the GingerScraps family!

Here are just a few of the designs she’s prepared for her opening. You’ll definitely find something in there that you’ll enjoy!

Sea Charts Vol. 10: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sea-Charts-Templates-Vol-10.html
Sea Charts Vol. 9: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sea-Charts-Templates-Vol-9.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Through-the-Storms.html
Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Through-the-Storms-Papers.html

Rustic Beauty: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Rustic-Beauty-Kit.html
Rustic Beauty Layered Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Rustic-Beauty-Add-On-Rough-and-Layered.html
Rustic Beauty Sparkle Splatters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Rustic-Beauty-Splotches-and-Sparkles.html
Sun Kissed Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sun-Kissed-Kit.html

Oh, I think I see a few that I’m going to definitely enjoy playing with! What about you?

I think I know what you’re looking for right now. You’re expecting the full-preview of that daily download, aren’t you? Well, okay, since you waited patiently.

As you know, Kathy Winters created August’s daily download, which was ABSOLUTELY gorgeous, and SO fun!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Happiness-In-Your-Smile.html

Now, this month’s was created by Twin Mom Scraps! It follows the happy theme that both August’s Daily Download and the buffet has. It’s so sweet! I completely love it!!

http://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/2012/09/daily-download-sept-01/

Tell me, doesn’t that just look just perfect for scrapbooking?

Before I say adios and go enjoy some Saturday morning cuddles with my family, I want to let you know that the challenges for August might be over, but September starts them all over again! So, make sure you check out the forum and put those new kits to work!!

See ya again on Friday!!

Filed Under: bake sale, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked for July 20, 2012

July 20, 2012 by Sarah 1 Comment

The summer sun is roasting, isn’t it? If there isn’t something roasting someone, Mother Nature is trying to flood you out.
Mother Nature is not a happy camper this year, and well, I don’t know about you, but I’m going to listen to her. I’m going to enjoy a stay-cation, inside with some good music, working photo-editing software, and friends at Gingerscraps.

This week, the designers had some fun, I think. It sure looks like they did!! They’re working hard on something special coming out next week, which I think y’all will be super excited to see. So, be on the look-out for that! But, until then, these amazing designers didn’t leave you stranded on the side of the road, I promise!!

Remember that when you spend $10 in the store, you get an amazing grab bag. This month’s was created by Ryan, of Roseytoes, and it’s JAM-PACKED full of stuff.

http://store.gingerscraps.net/July-2012-Grab-Bag-by-Roseytoes-Designs.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Kit.html
PreDeco Paper Pack: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Paper Pack: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Temps: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
WordArt: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-WordArt-Pack.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/InstaTemps-Vol-2-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/You-re-A-Shining-Star.html

Add-on: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Need-Data-add-on.html
Coordinates with: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Need-Data.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire.html
Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-Clusters.html
QPs: http://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-QPs.html
Stacked Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-Stacked-Papers.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/drip-drop.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Star-Sports-Kit.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Amazed-By-You-Template-Pack.html

Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Kit.html
Alpha with fasteners: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Alpha.html
Word Bits: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Word-Bits.html

Before you jump onto that train straight to the store, I want to let you know about a couple of freebies from Kathy Winters that makes up one gorgeous kit!!

Available on the Gingerscraps Facebook page! Only available until the 1st of August, and then a new freebie replaces it!!

Kathy has a coordinating piece on her FB as well, making up one perfect for the beach kit!

Well, that concludes this newsletter!! I’ll be seeing you in a few days, for a special re-release and some other fun stuff, so keep an eye open!!

Until then, keep cool, drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated, and join in on the fun in the forum!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies Tagged With: facebook, freebie, new releases

Fresh Baked for July 01, 2012

July 1, 2012 by Sarah 6 Comments

WHOOSH!! OH WOW! June just flew away. Got it’s passport, hopped a plane, and headed to a cooler, calmer scene. June has been jam-packed with all kinds of events, and July isn’t looking like it’s going to slow down. So, buckle your seatbelt, grab your favorite pillow and blanket, and get ready for the ride of your life.

Before you can start any vacation, you have to have some yummy snacks. The best time to get those snacks? When they’re on sale, of course!

It’s the first, which means that there’s a bake sale going on! Whether you’re just wanting that quick snack to tide you over until you can stop at McDonald’s for that “real” breakfast, or you’re needing something delicious and yummy, you have to check out the bake sale! While you’re there, make sure you get a pretty picture for your passport! You just might need it for this ride!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/-1.00-BakeSale-July-1-5

Nope, not time to leave yet! You’ve got your snacks though, right? Good! Time to get those bags completely packed. Stuff them to the gills.

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a little theme going on with this. I’m talking all about traveling. It’s for a very good reason! It’s time for a NEW BUFFET! So many of you have been requesting travel-related kits, and Gingerscraps has listened! I’m SO THRILLED to introduce you to Away We Go! The designers have gone all out. Instead of taking a vacation, they’re going to help you scrap your vacations. Whether you go by boat, plane, or car, there’s going to be something for you! There’s roads, and passports, stamps and flairs out the wazoo. The designers did an AMAZING job!

The CT isn’t taking a vacation either. Not this month. Nope, they’re doing some stay-cations and giving you plenty of scrapping inspiration. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to hop in my car and just drive, see where the road takes me, just so I have an excuse to use all of this buffet!

So, the bags are packed? Plenty of inspiration? Do you have your camera?

While you look for that, remember that when you spend $10 in the store, you get an amazing grab bag. This month’s was created by Ryan, of Roseytoes, and it’s JAM-PACKED full of stuff.

http://store.gingerscraps.net/July-2012-Grab-Bag-by-Roseytoes-Designs.html

When you’re on a trip, sometimes you buy souvenirs for friends and family who didn’t come along, right? Those gift bags in those shops can be pretty cheesy, or they’re just plain and boring and really say nothing about the person you’re giving the gift to!

As we say goodbye to Siamese Studio and thank her for her time, we welcome Wendy, of WendyBird Designs, who is guest designing at Gingerscraps for the month of July!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/WendyBird-Designs

As we always do, we asked Wendy to tell us a little about herself, and this is what she had to share with us:

Hi, I’m Wendy of WendyBird Designs! I live in sunny (and very hot right now) AZ with my 13 year old son, my boyfriend, his 2 teenagers and our cat. I’ve been digital scrapping since 2008, but I’ve always been crafty, so I when I discovered hybrid scrapping, I knew it was meant to be! I’ve been designing hybrid templates since 2010 and I love being able to do all of my project designs on the computer and still get messy with scissors and glue!

She sounds like SO much fun! I’m excited to get my fingers all sticky! It’ll be some nice things to play with when we’re on the road!

Here are a couple projects she’s shared with you to get you started!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Boxed-In-Vol.-01-Square.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/It-s-in-the-Bag-Vol.-01-No-Cut-Bag.html

Okay, time to put the luggage in the trunk of the car (or the boot, as some dialects know it). Oh, did you see that calendar sitting on the floor of the trunk? I wonder why it’s there?

DAILY DOWNLOAD! Of course! It’s like a little advent calendar, but you get to enjoy a new one each month!!

First, we need to give out a huge thank you to Jennifer, of Luv Ewe Designs, for her amazing kit that she had for download every single day of June? She created Sky’s the Limit, and it was seriously so cute! I could tell by the comments that you all really enjoyed the kit!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sky-s-The-Limit.html

Now, I’m super thrilled to share this month’s Daily Download designer! You’ve probably caught at least one of her Friday Late Night Scraps (if you haven’t, you need to ). If you guessed Terra, of Sugar Kissed Designs, you couldn’t be more right! The kit she designed for July is ADORABLE in all the right ways!

http://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/2012/07/daily-downloadjuly-01/

I hope you enjoy the pieces as much as I think Terra enjoyed creating them! It’s a HUGE kit! I hear there’s around 5-7 pieces per download

Well, you’re all packed, and ready to go!

There is ONE small bit of information I should impart on you! Remember the rules of the road. In the case of Gingerscraps, they’ve changed a little. I’m talking about the Challenge Requirements. Instead of getting percent-off discounts, you now have a chance to get FREE BUFFET pieces. It doesn’t have to be the current buffet, but ANY buffet that the Gingerscraps team has created! Pretty cool right?! There’s even a new challenge or two floating around, so make sure you check out the challenge area! There’s a nice relaxing booth there with your name all over it!

I hate to see you leave, so don’t. Just unpack those bags, put everything away, and just hang with us! If you do go on vacation, share with us some of your experiences and pictures! We’d love to see them!!

Bon voyage, until next time!!

Filed Under: bake sale, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, Site News

Inside the Designer Studio: Ask the Designers

June 23, 2012 by mamaape 2 Comments

Hello friends! I’m here this morning to bring you part two of Inside the Designer Studio for this month. Earlier in the month we met the designers, May of Siamese Studios, Jennifer of Luv Ewe Designs and Amy of Unforgettable Moments. I put to you, our fabulous community, to ask the designers anything you wanted to know and this is what you’ve come up with:

First, as I sip my breakfast tea, coffee or tea?

May: Both! Normally one coffee to start the day, then hot or iced tea during the day, but sometimes I love to have iced coffee as well.

Jennifer: Neither…Dr. Pepper!

Amy: I really do like both, but I drink coffee every morning. I enjoy fruity/floral herbal teas and black tea with cream. I like going to coffee shops with friends also (hence my Coffee Shop With Friends kit LOL).

Jennifer and Amy, how long have you been with us at GingerScraps?

Jennifer: October of last year (2011)

Amy: I started as a designer at GS 1 year and 9 months ago. However I first started hanging around GS when I registered for Scraping Survivor2 in 2010. I played survivor and learned what a fun, friendly place GS is! I did get 4th place in the contest that year which I was excited about- I couldn’t beat that talented Rachel (Pretty In Green) LOL.

May, Where are you originally from and how did you find yourself in Thailand?

I am originally from Thailand as I was born here, but our family moved to Singapore, and Malta for several years, then moved back to Thailand since 30 something years ago (no, no, don’t ask how old I am, LOL).

Wouldn’t dream of it!

Jennifer, since you mentioned never wanting to be called Jenny, now we’ve got to ask why.

LOL! It just sounds kiddish to me. A very few call me that like my sister and brother and I don’t even know where it came from but they call me that.

Amy, what do you love most about OR?

Oregon is a really fantastic place. I can drive two hours west and be at the ocean, Visiting the desert of Eastern Oregon is a day trip also! Mt. Hood is just a short drive away, and not to mention Portland which is a decent sized big city. My favorite is the big evergreen trees. I also love visiting the river beaches. There are so many recreational opportunities here. There is also no state tax, and a lot of out of state people love buying things here because of that. We do have higher property taxes for home owners to make up for that though. Oregon is beautiful, but it does rain a lot which doesn’t bother me at all though.

That sounds like a dream!

With summer in full swing, what are your favorite warm weather activities?

May: Swimming!!! Our warm weather is normally VERY HOT, so swimming helps a lot.

Jennifer: Swimming, but prefer swimming indoors than outdoors.

Amy: I really love taking camping trips with my family. We aren’t really “roughing” it kind of campers, but we love being outside, roasting things on the campfire, and playing in nature.

Fun!

Now let’s talk designing! What do you enjoy most about designing scrap kits?

May: I love it most when the final result is just like what I’ve vision about the kit. Then I love when seeing layouts made from my kits. It’s amazing to see all different layouts from just one kit.

Jennifer: Just being creative. I can let off steam while creating.

Amy: OH! I love so many things about designing. I love designing scrap kits AND templates. Love it! I really love the creative process and watching my ideas go from idea to product. I really love seeing my designs on a scrappers layout!

What is one element you feel you must always include into a kit?

May: Foliage! I love to see some green in my kit.

Jennifer: Buttons and string.

Amy: I would say fasteners. I know that is kind of generic huh? I’m having a hard time narrowing my answer down to just one element LOL.

What is your most favorite kit you’ve designed and your best selling?

May: My most favorite kit is usually the latest kit(s) that I’ve designed. For now it would be Cotton Candy and Lemon Drops. My bestselling would have to be Bumble Rumble.

Jennifer: I think it was Miracles Happen. I just really like the color palette and felt it all fell together! My best selling would be In A Boys World.

Amy: I really like the kit I made for the June FWP grab bag. I had my hubby in mind when I made that one. Honey Love is my best selling kit, and Something Sweet is my best selling template pack.

From a personal opinion of someone who owns this kit, it’s absolutely awesome! I think it’s my favorite of yours! It’s FREE with a $10 purchase in the GingerScraps store (for the month of June, so you’ve got 7 days left!)!

Those are some GREAT kits!

Just for fun let’s end with what your favorite foods are!

May: All sorts of pasta, but my favorite would be Cabonara. I make yummy Cabonara too!

Jennifer: Oh my too many to name! I love mexican, anything cheesy (the cheesier the better), oh and home made potato soup. I can make myself sick from eating too much of that LOL.

Amy: My favorite “meal” is probably taco salad. We have this a lot in our home. We try to think of new and fun ways to make it lol. My kids love it because we let them crunch up tortilla chips on the top. My favorite bad-for-you food is ice cream.

Now I’m hungry, and I JUST ate breakfast (especially since I, too, am a giant pasta fan!).

A HUGE thank you to the designers for taking time out of their family and designing time to answer these questions! There were so many more I wish I could keep sharing but we don’t want to be here all day, we’ve got scrappin’ to do. I always have fun finding out these little tidbits about people.

Until next month!

Have a scrap happy weekend!

Filed Under: GingerBread Ladies, Product/Designer Spotlight Tagged With: GingerBread Ladies, Team Spotlight

$1 Sale, New Guest, Buffet, and More! June 1,2012

June 1, 2012 by Sarah 4 Comments

Hello digi friends! I hope you are ready for some AMAZING goodies today!! Once in a while something very exciting happens….. Fresh Baked (new releases) AND all the 1st of the month reveals (Buffet, Bake Sale, our new Guest Designer) happen to land on the same day!! Do you know what that means for you!!?? One mouth watering newsletter! Packed to the brim with goodness!! We hope you enjoy every morsel.

First, let me tell you about the Bake Sale. Run over to the shop and get these goodies fast! Each month, from the 1-5th, our designers add products to the Bake Sale. Everything in the Bake Sale is $1.00!!

Also included in the $1.00 Sale is our new Buffet for June!! This month our Buffet is “Once Upon A Time“, full of magical whimsy and happily ever afters, you will not want to miss these enchanting products!

Once Upon a Time, in a land far away, where Gingerbread Men danced with joy, there was a Queen, full of whit and pip. She had many maidens, whom she could not do without …

Oh wait. Sorry, I went off into a fantasy land there for a second. I look at this adorable buffet, and I honestly cannot resist falling into a world of make-believe. I’m so totally in love with this whole series!

As you can tell, the amazing Gingerbread CT girls couldn’t resist it either. Everyone put so much wonderful work into it. It doesn’t have to be just little kid stuff, either. All of us have a dream, deep inside, of a happily ever after! Why not find yours with this amazing buffet?

Remember, when you spend $10 at the store, you receive an amazing grab bag. This month’s grab bag is by Unforgettable Moments. It’s perfect for the males in your life! June is the month of Father’s Day (at least in the States), so this would completely suit a hybrid project or layout for the special man in your life!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/June-2012-Grab-Bag.html

I know your ready to run over to the shop right now!! But WAIT, I still have so much to tell you!!! I’m so so very excited to tell you that our May Guest Designer, Jen C Designs, loves GingerScraps so much… she is STAYING!!! Yahooo!! Our family is growing by leaps and bounds. I’m loving it!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Jen-C-Designs/

And now I get to tell you who our June guest is!!! Are you ready??!! Our June guest: May Sholz, of Siamese Studio! Welcome May!!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Siamese-Studio

We asked May to tell us a little about herself, and she gave us some pretty good insight into her! I’m excited to get to know her better!!

My name is May and I live in Bangkok, Thailand with my hubby. We have one daughter, Janice who is four years old. I started digi-scrap while I was pregnant then started to design not so long after that. I love to design as much as I love to write. So I do both designing and writing. I write novels and had five books published, but have been hiatus from writing since my daughter was born. I’m trying hard to finish my next novel this year.
Besides of designing and writing, I also love to take pictures. Especially with my phone since I always have it with me.

Here are just a few of the kits that she has available in her store right now!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Bumble-Rumble.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Endless-Summer.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Sorbet.html

And here is Day One- http://bit.ly/MQrgfn

This month’s Daily Download is brought to you by LuvEwe Designs. It’s so sweet and cute!! Make sure you check out the blog daily and download each piece!

The May Daily Download is now available in the store! Thank you so much, Blue Heart Scraps for giving us such an ADORABLE kit to play with!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Thanks-A-Melon.html
http://store.gingerscraps.net/Thanks-A-Melon-Clusters.html
http://store.gingerscraps.net/Thanks-A-Melon-Stacked-Papers.html
http://store.gingerscraps.net/Thanks-A-Melon-Quick-Pages.html

Wait … did you think I was done? It’s Friday, so we have some new releases too! I know you will find something you enjoy!

http://store.gingerscraps.net/June-2012-GrabBag-Sale.html
http://store.gingerscraps.net/Sweet-Summertime-WordArt.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Retro-Love.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Pearls-June.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Captured-January.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Captured-February.html

http://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Captured-March.html

The end. The story isn’t over yet though!! The story will continue because with the new month is new challenges at the forum, new chances to get to know forum members. Even new chances to get to know the designers!

See you at GingerScraps!