Archives for July 2012
Fresh Baked for July 20, 2012
July 20, 2012 by
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.
https://store.gingerscraps.net/July-2012-Grab-Bag-by-Roseytoes-Designs.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Kit.html
PreDeco Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Temps: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-WordArt-Pack.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-Kit.html
PreDeco Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Temps: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
WordBits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-WordBits.html
QP Album: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-QuickPage-Album.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-WordArt-Pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/InstaTemps-Vol-2-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-re-A-Shining-Star.html
Add-on: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Need-Data-add-on.html
Coordinates with: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Need-Data.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-Clusters.html
QPs: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-QPs.html
Stacked Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-Stacked-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/drip-drop.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Star-Sports-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Amazed-By-You-Template-Pack.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Kit.html
Alpha with fasteners: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Alpha.html
Word Bits: https://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!!
This Week’s Sneak Peeks
July 19, 2012 by
Good Summer Morning, Digi Friends!!!
I don’t know about you, but the heat is ON here in Philly, and I am not happy about triple digit numbers with no breeze. Yikes!!! But it has given me a good reason to stay in the house and scrap a little here, scrap a little there, do some hybrids, check out the Gingerscraps forum, and get inspired again! The heat is also on me as I am in the middle of planning a school counseling conference event happening next week, and scrapping seems to side track me easily! (Remind me to tell April I won’t be in town or on the blog next Wednesday! wink wink!)
As the summer continues, I find that I need to be better about taking pictures of the kids. I have two kids now. It was easier with one to bring the camera and putz around with it. Now that there are two young ones, I seem to forget the camera. And my second child has “second child syndrome” where there are very few photos of him! My goal for the rest of the summer will be to take more photos of both kids, at least on weekends, whether we are in the house or out and about.
And I will tell you, that this week’s sneak peeks are inspiring me to do just that, so I can use what is coming on Friday to the Gingerscraps Store! Whoo hoo!
Would ya like to see the Peeks? Give me the Peeks! Show me the Peeks! I hear ya! I hear ya!
Here we go!
From Luv Ewe Designs we have….
Just perfect for all my second child syndrome photos, huh?! Yes, my second is a boy….He loves mud and grass and water and food. I think this kit will do his photos fine!
Now, from Twin Mom Scraps, we have this fun little collection! I love the banner in this!!! Yee haw! I have banner FEVER over here! Shazam! I am addicted to banners lately!!!!!
Oh! Did you catch that template used above? It is from the July 1-15 Template Challenge template by Luv Ewe Designs. If you haven’t gotten it, go on and get it, and get your Template Challenge on! You have until July 31 to rock that template to fill your cookie jar with points towards monthy awesomeness!
Blue Heart Scraps has been busy! Looks like this will be fun little number to use for my summer photos too!
I would LOVE to get out there in the wilderness, but you know, sometimes my house is a bit on the wild side….Loving these trees and camp gear in here!
As I type this, we have a storm a brewing and my lights are flickering. I just may need to grab that lantern you see up there!
Well, there you have it, friends! This week’s sneak peeks! Go grab yer mouse, a cup of cold joe, and pull up along side me and wait for their release on Friday in the Gingerscraps store! My favorite place in the universe!!!!
Stay Cool and Scrap on!
Challenge Spotlight – Mini Kit Challenge
July 17, 2012 by
Good morning, ladies! Hope everyone’s week is off to a fabulous start! I’m already ready for the weekend LOL. Let’s get straight to my challenge spotlight for this week. Today I’m spotlight a FREEBIE challenge…and isn’t free everyone’s favorite price? 😉 This week we’re taking a look at the July Mini Kit Challenge hosted by Kathy of Kathy Winters Designs! I just love Kathy’s designs and this cute mini is no exception. Here’s what she’s got for us this month:
Perfect for July! I love the vintage tones here with the cream and muted blue/red. So pretty! I know you’re got some cute Fourth of July pics you’re dying to scrap–why not start with this adorable little kit? 🙂 We’ve already got pages of completed layouts and they’re all fabulous, as usual. Here’s some inspiration from the forum!
By jrmminga
By gwtwred
By Neverland Scraps
Such gorgeous works of art! It was superhard picking which LOs to highlight from all the beautiful pages that has been posted so far! Now let’s see some MORE great scraps! Your turn! 🙂
There’s a NEW rewards system that started this month, so read up on the fabulous new goodies we’ve got in store for everyone who participates! You’ll need to keep track of your completed LOs for credit in the July Challenge points tracking thread so the mighty powers that be can get you your reward at the end of the month! There’s a multitude of challenges going on right now, so check them all out and jump right in! We love new people and joining in on the challenges is a great way to meet new people and pick up some skills from all the talented ladies we’ve got here at GS! 🙂
If you have any questions about this or any other challenge, direct them to the Cookie Jar; someone amazing will answer your question with speed and superknowledge. 🙂 Hope y’all have a great rest of the week; see everyone back here next week for another challenge spotlight…now get to scrapping!
LOTW for week ending 7/7!
July 16, 2012 by
Congratulations to Rosemarythyme for winning LOTW! It’s a inspirational layout for sure! I love the grunge look of the of paper, the dictionary meaning of the word moment and the photo! Click the image to leave her some love or click here to view her entire Gingerscraps Gallery.
You can pick outstanding gallery layouts which become the next LOTW nominee’s by posting in the “Baker’s Best” thread. Check out the rules here.
As always your vote counts so head over the the forum to vote for the next LOTW winner. You can be a LOTW winner too, all you have to do is scrap! Happy Scrapping.
Weekly Wrap-Up: A new Facebook Fan Freebie!
July 15, 2012 by
GOOD MORNING!
All CAPS because it IS a good morning! Or should be anyway. Always start the day right, even if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Words of wisdom by… me, which I just made up right now. I admit it, I’m a little goofy right now (just right now?) but I’ve got LOTS to do today before the heat advisory kicks our butts!
So, what do I have for you? Well a couple of sales for starters! I know how much you loves sales (I know I do!)!
First up is PsychoZoe’s Retirement Sale. If you haven’t heard already, yes, you read that right, she is sadly leaving us as a designer. She’s got her entire store up for 60% OFF now until July 31st. She’s also put all her CU pieces at just $1 only!
Next sale you NEED to take advantage of is Blue Heart Scraps Vacation Celebration Sale! She’s got EVERYTHING on sale for 50% OFF until July 20th! Stellar deal!
So now while you’re in our stores, filling up your cart with these great sales, it should be no sweat getting our July Grab Bag! FREE with a purchase of $10 or more! Without any bias opinion whatsoever, I must say Roseytoes truly outdid herself with this grab bag- it is OVERFLOWING with just about everything!
Ready for some more fun? I know one of my to-do’s today is to check out another beach I discovered is just a short bit away from home! With Summer in FULL swing, finding all these water front retreats near home has been so fantastic! Where am I going with this? Making you all jealous talking about not one but two beaches just a hop skip away? WELL! Kathy Winters Designs has provided GingerScraps Facebook Fan Page with an absolutely DARLING fan freebie! It’s just beachy!
Just head on over to our Facebook page, like us (if you haven’t already!), and grab this super cute mini under the Exclusive Freebies Tab! You need MORE incentive? Well let me just tell you, this mini is a little SAMPLE of a FULL SIZE kit that Kathy has got for us! So grab it now before it hits stores!
I’m trying to think of anything else I need (and want) to (over)share 😉 with you, but coming up blank. I’ll blame my lack of coffee, since I haven’t had ANY yet today! I like to live dangerously. 😉
So with that said, I’ll leave you with a few tid bits:
Don’t forget to check out our newest Fresh Baked goodies from Friday, pretty delicious stuff right there. Make sure you’re working on your challenges! Remember the Rewards System has changed just a smidge, so check that out too. Keep your eye out for a … Fantastic! just doesn’t do it justice… but a super fantastic! event coming it’s way to GingerScraps in the very near future! Plus! You’ll see some new blog features, including some fun tutorials and way cute non-scrap (yes, NON scrap) projects that you just MUST try yourself!
Okay okay, I’ve got to stop myself while I’m ahead- otherwise I’ll just get so excited (which I already am you know) and share TOO much, TOO soon!
Off to the beach with me! Have a super scrappy Sunday!
