Archives for July 2012

LOTW Winner for week ending 6/30!

July 9, 2012 by GingerScraps

Congratulations tiggernjen for winning LOTW! I love the arrangement of photos and the photos themselves! Wonderful cluster on the left as well. Be sure to check out her LO in the gallery and leave her some love. 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.

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking

Daily Download July 08

July 8, 2012 by Sarah

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Weekly Wrap-Up: oh hey there July! How did you get here so soon?

July 8, 2012 by GingerScraps

Hellooooo!

I know, a little too much for a Sunday morning, eh? Well, I’m riding on a fictional high- been in a reading frenzy lately! It all started with our Book Club read for July, Unwanted by Neal Shusterman.

I’d love just to pour out all my thoughts on this book, and for a young adult book, WHEW! it’s RIPE with topics to discuss until our brains melt, however I’ll save all the **spoilers** for the discussion thread. 😉 After I finished that book I picked up another, devoured it and am onto my third book in four days.

But, wow, enough about me.

Recap! This week has been busy busy busy starting with last Sunday up until this point. First week of July, DONE! It’s a little bit scary how fast it’s flying by. We’ve all drooled over the new buffet, Away We Go! (oh admit it), been given a whole boat load of new challenges, PLUS new releases from our fantastic designers on top of it all AND our July Guest Designer: Wendy of WendyBird Designs!

I asked Wendy to tell us a smidge bit more about herself, since she’s so awesome an all.

How long have you been working with Hybrid(where did you start/how)?
I have always loved art and being crafty and I tried paper scrapping when my son was born, but it didn’t “stick” lol… I discovered digi scrapping in 2008 and fell in love! It didn’t take long for me to miss the hands on crafting, so when I started doing hybrid crafts in 2009, it was a match made in heaven!

Best part about designing hybrid templates?
I love seeing digital kits printed and brought to life into 3D projects! I also love seeing how other crafters find new ways to use my templates!

Your favorite weeknight meal?
I love to try new recipes! I have a few dog eared cookbooks, but mostly I find recipes online – especially pinterest these days! Some of my favorites are shredded beef tacos and BBQ pulled pork sandwiches that cooked in the crock pot while we were at work – because after working 10 hours, the last thing I want to do is stand in front of the stove.

Hardcover or e-book?
e-book! I have a Nook Color and love it! I still have a collection of my favorite “real” books, but anything I buy now is electronic! I also do a lot of driving and listen to audiobooks to pass the time. I usually have 3 books going at a time – one on my Nook, an audiobook for me, and one that I’m listening to with my son. I’m so glad he inherited my love of reading!

Coffee or tea?
Do I have to choose just one? I like coffee, but only with a lot of flavored creamer (my boyfriend teases me that it’s just coffee flavored milk). In the winter I drink hot tea and iced tea all year long!

If there is anyone who could get me to really try a full on hybrid project, it’s Wendy. Check out her hosted hybrid challenge this month. Banner(s). Need I say more?!

So what do I have next for you? How about a whole bunch of sales!?

First up JenC Designs is wrapping up her Celebration Sale! You can save 40% on everything!

Next, today is the LAST day of Connie Prince’s Red, White &BOOM! sale!

Roseytoes Designs is having a store wide sale, everything is 50% OFF!

Last, but certainly not least, we say farewell to PsychoZoe Designs. She’s so sweet, I hate to see her leave us! She’s going out with a bang though! (I’ve already snagged some goodies! Fun with Tulle templates, get them. Right now.)

We will miss you Susie but hope to see you around the forum(s)!

Okay, new buffet, challenges and guest designer? Check. Sales? Check. Try to entice you into joining in on the Book Club fun? Check, check.

Aside from continuing to welcome all the new friendly faces I keep seeing pop up in the forum, that’s all I’ve got for you today! I hope everyone has had a terrific weekend, that we’re all hiding out in our caves from the heat and scrapping to our hearts content!

So… stay scrap happy friends and keep on scrappin’ on.

-April-

Filed Under: Weekly Wrap-up Tagged With: Book Club, guest designer, sales, Weekly Wrap-Up

Daily Download July 07

July 7, 2012 by Sarah

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Fresh Baked for July 06, 2012

July 6, 2012 by Sarah

I’m completely ready for a vacation. The Midwest is going through a heat wave. It’s hot, and it’s draining.

But, I’ve gotta look at it from the bright side: it just means I have more of an excuse to sit in front of the computer.

Instead of climbing into a hot, sticky car, I can sit and scrapbook, enjoying the A/C.

Oh, and really admire the new kits that the amazing designers have come up with. Templates, foodies, and more, oh my!

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.

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

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretty-little-world-Kit.html
Paper Add-On: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretty-little-world-Papers-add-on.html
Deco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretty-little-world-deco-papers.html
Borders: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretty-little-world-borders.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Template-Mix-1.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Picture-This.html

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

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Swim-On-Kit.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Swim-On-Border-Clusters.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Swim-On-PreDeco-Papers.html
Extra Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Swim-On-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
WordBits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Swim-On-WordBits.html
Temps: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Swim-On-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/July-2012-Templatetopia.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pasghetti-Collab-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Red-White-and-Blue.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Ruby-July.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sweet-Summer-Treat.html
Borders: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sweet-Summer-Treat-Borders.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Perfect-Moments-Kit.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Perfect-Moments-Journal-Cards.html
Elements: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Perfect-Moments-Elements.html
Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Perfect-Moments-Papers.html

Okay, I’ve got my water, so I can stay hydrated while I scrapbook. If I disappear for awhile, you’ll understand why.

Why not join in the fun that’s happening at Gingerscraps! Then you can get your scrap on, and maybe earn some freebies too!

We’ll see you there!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, Site News Tagged With: new kits, new products, new releases, news

Daily Download July 06

July 6, 2012 by Sarah

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Sneak Peeks 7.5 v.2: Life captured, sweet treats, say cheese and more!

July 5, 2012 by GingerScraps

Good morning (again) friends!

I’m popping in quick to throw at you some WONDERFUL sneak peeks of tomorrow’s new releases. Are you ready? Are you sure? GOOD! Let’s do this! 🙂

First up is a new one from Sugar Kissed Designs- and sure I’m going to be a super tease and say it’s definitely a new favorite of mine! Love the color pallet, the journal cards, love the everything!

Another new one to hit the store is from Luv Ewe Designs! By the looks of it, I see it’s a must for any photog-phile! 😉

I see STARS! LOVE stars almost more than banners! I am also totally digging those button and flair elements of the camera and the word “smile”. The papers? CHECK! Totally cute. The more I talk about it the more I want it right now!

A bright, super sweet preview of what’s to come from Z Pink Boudoir Designs,

Another preview of this yummy looking kit with a new template by Pretty in Green!

Here is a pretty pretty preview of something coming from Keep in Touch Designs,

How about some more new templates by Pretty in Green?

(both templates are using older kits by Pixels by Jen and Keep in Touch Designs)

I am seriously all about the blocking in those templates. Paper, pictures, journaling, so many options! So many ideas coming to mind!

Twin Mom Scraps has a bright fun kit on the way!

There is just something about this layout that makes me want to see the WHOLE kit. The papers, the ribbons, the frame and flowers are ALL just darling!

Since this is a speedy delivery to whet your appetites, I have but one more preview for you and it is quite literally delicious looking!

Connie Prince has served us up with what could possibly be my favorite carbohydrate on the planet.

Pasta. If I had a last meal, I’m fairly certain that would be it.

That’s all I’ve got for you this morning, get ready because tomorrow these will be in the store and I know what I do first thing Fridays!

Filed Under: Sneak Peeks Tagged With: sneak peeks

This Week’s Sneak Peeks

July 5, 2012 by BethLang

Good Morning, Digi Friends! I’ve been away for a week in beautiful Minneapolis at a conference, and am back and ready to roll with some fantabulous sneak peeks for you all! I do hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July holiday (I’m still singing Katy Perry’s “Baby, You’re a Firecracker” in my head!) and enjoyed whatever it was you did, back yard bbq, swimming, picnic in the park, a parade, camping, the zoo, or whatever it was! You’re probably going to have loads of photos to scrap now, too! And I have just the thing to show you!!!!

Though this is not a Sneak Peek, I have to point you to The GingerScraps July Buffet which is just fabulous!!! I have a hankering for alllllllll of it! Yummy!!!! This buffet will take you where you want to go and show where you’ve been! Check it out! There are soooooo many fab parts to it by all our fab designers who have been busy busy busy these days creating this for you! I just love it!

Here is the July Buffet in the store…..

And here is just another small pinch of what you will find inside…..

This buffet sure says “hit the road” to me! What a great buffet for scrapping our vacations with! But heck, I am using it for documenting the process of our international adoption story, even.

What a beautiful buffet for capturing all those adventures throughout the year! Ha! I can see me making cute luggage tags out of this kit, especially with taht map paper, for my family members, even! There is just so much you can do with this! Yee haw!!!

And with that, I will send you to the GingerScraps store NOW! Run, do not walk! You know you want to spend some time catching up on your scrapping with your vacation / travel photos, so go now and jump on this month’s Buffet! No mouse tappin’ and java drinkin’ for me, no need to wait! It’s in the store now! Wheeeeeee!!!!! Away I go!!! To the GingerScraps store!!!

Have a wonderful week, y’all!!!! See you around the GS forum where you can find loads of challenges, contests, games, RAKs, and just good ol’ fun!! And while you’re there, check out Wendybird Designs, July’s guest designer. She has so many cool hybrid ideas which are must haves/ must do’s!