Archives for April 2016

There’s an App For That – Beautiful Mess

I don’t know about you, but I wish I could scrap more often. I scrap at home, while the guys are watching something I have no desire to or while everyone is sleeping. I’ve thought more than once how I wish that I could scrap on the go. While I have not been able to find an app that lets me scrap from start to finish. I have found a few that cuts out some steps and I can do on the go. Not to mention they add special touches to my layouts. I am stopping by today to talk about one of those apps!

A Beautiful Mess

What is this app you ask? A Beautiful Mess is a photo editing app. It comes with 6 photo filters, quite a few fonts, great borders, word art, and doodles. You can make in-app purchases for more of everything (except the filters). The in-app purchases are $0.99 a piece.

When using A Beautiful Mess, it crops the photo to a square. Once you are done, it saves it to your photo library. It is available in iTunes and Google play. A lot of you will have known about and used this app. However, for those who do not, let me tell and show you how this can help your digital scrapping!

I took 4 photos that I had taken while my son and I were out having our, “Me & You Day”. I edited these in about 10 minutes or less.

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So, as you can see I took photo photos and added to them. Little word art here, a tad of color there, and fun borders. Now, how does this help with scrapping? It might have only taken me 10 minutes or less to do this in Photoshop. I think with the searching and creating though, it would have taken a bit longer. Not to mention, I can do this while waiting for an appointment, or laying in bed being lazy! I didn’t have to lug out my laptop or go sit at my desktop. How easy would these be to put in a layout?

Fun, right?! Don’t limit yourself to your computer and remember, you don’t just have to pocket scrap with these kinds of photos. Explore your phone’s apps and see what you can come up with. If you find a really cool new app, let me know! I would love to check it out and might even use it in a future post.

Made a layout using a photo from A Beautiful Mess?! Remember to upload it in the gallery and come back and link us up! We love to see what you are scrapping!

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DD: Aug 23

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.

Fresh Baked: April 22, 2016

Good morning! Welcome to Friday! We’re getting close to the end of April. The designers are hinting at pretty things for the May Buffet but enough on that! They’ve created some gorgeous things for you this week, as well!! Some great template series, some masks, and so many great new kits!

Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great collab!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Bring-On-Spring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Bring-On-Spring.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Butterfly-kiss.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Butterfly-kiss.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Garden-of-Eden.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Garden-of-Eden.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Bundle-Pack.html Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Kit.html Word Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Word-Bits.html Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-12x12-Temps-CU-Ok.html Word Art and Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Word-Art-and-Flair-Pack.html Embossed Papers Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Embossed-Papers-Pack.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Bundle-Pack.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Kit.html
Word Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Word-Bits.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
Word Art and Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Word-Art-and-Flair-Pack.html
Embossed Papers Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Travelogue-England-Embossed-Papers-Pack.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Bundle.html Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Kit.html Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Border-Clusters.html PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-PreDeco-Papers.html Extra Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Extra-Papers.html Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-12x12-Templates-CU-Ok.html Inked Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Inked-Bits.html Messy Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Messy-Papers.html Word Art: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Word-Art.html Flair: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Flair-Pack.html Quick Pages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Quick-Pages.html Cluster Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Cluster-Pack.html Embossed Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Embossed-Papers.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Bundle.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Kit.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Border-Clusters.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-PreDeco-Papers.html
Extra Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Extra-Papers.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-12×12-Templates-CU-Ok.html
Inked Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Inked-Bits.html
Messy Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Messy-Papers.html
Word Art: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Word-Art.html
Flair: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Flair-Pack.html
Quick Pages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Quick-Pages.html
Cluster Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Cluster-Pack.html
Embossed Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simple-Pleasures-Embossed-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Under-The-Weather-By-Dandelion-Dust-Designs.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Under-The-Weather-By-Dandelion-Dust-Designs.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Your-Story-By-Dandelion-Dust-Designs.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Your-Story-By-Dandelion-Dust-Designs.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Layer-it-On.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Layer-it-On.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Days-Of-Our-Week-Photo-Masks.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Days-Of-Our-Week-Photo-Masks.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Wild-Thing-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Wild-Thing-Kit.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-Bundle.html Candle Numbers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-Candle-Numbers.html Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-Journal-Cards.html Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-LLD.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-Bundle.html
Candle Numbers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-Candle-Numbers.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-Journal-Cards.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-a-Wish-LLD.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pastel-and-Lace-Collection-by-Lindsay-Jane.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pastel-and-Lace-Collection-by-Lindsay-Jane.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Its-Natural-Collection-by-Lindsay-Jane.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Its-Natural-Collection-by-Lindsay-Jane.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fleeting-Moments-Bundle.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fleeting-Moments-Bundle.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Petals-In-My-Pocket-Page-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Petals-In-My-Pocket-Page-Kit.html
Bundle : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Bundle-Pack.html Kit : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind.html Element : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Element-Pack.html Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Paper-Pack.html Artsy Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Artsy-Paper-Pack.html Kraft Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Kraft-Paper.html Journal Card : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Journal-Card-Pack.html Paintsplatters : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Paintsplatters-Pack.html Template : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Template-Pack.html
Bundle : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Bundle-Pack.html
Kit : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind.html
Element : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Element-Pack.html
Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Paper-Pack.html
Artsy Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Artsy-Paper-Pack.html
Kraft Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Kraft-Paper.html
Journal Card : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Journal-Card-Pack.html
Paintsplatters : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Paintsplatters-Pack.html
Template : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-Mind-Template-Pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mom-in-a-Million-5-Grab-Bag.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mom-in-a-Million-5-Grab-Bag.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beauty-Comes-from-Within-Collection.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beauty-Comes-from-Within-Collection.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Read-Return-Repeat.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Read-Return-Repeat.html

Now to reveal the 3 GingerBread Ladies collabs from March, on sale for $5.25 each.

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Hint-Of-Spring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Hint-Of-Spring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-It-Comes-With-Spring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-It-Comes-With-Spring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Hello-Spring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Hello-Spring.html

Here are a few layouts I picked out of the gallery using our new Buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, called “Birds Are Singing”!

Created by robinsismai. The use of the white space is perfect!
Created by robinsismai. The use of the white space is perfect!
Created by jbdolfin. I Love the textured background.
Created by jbdolfin. I Love the textured background.
Created by Caylynn. I love the side cluster of presents!
Created by Caylynn. I love the side cluster of presents!

Remember, if you complete a total of 10 challenges, you also get this GORGEOUS free kit, as well!

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I know I’m going to make sure I do my 10 challenges for THIS, that’s for sure 😀

 

DD: Apr 22

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.

Sneak Peeks April 21, 2016

iNSD is just around the corner! Can you believe it’s almost May???

From Key Lime Digi Designs:

From Tinci

From JoCee

From Dear Friends Designs

Have a great weekend of making memories and scrapping them!

DD: Apr 21

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.

Designer Sneak Peeks – April 22, 2016

Happy Wednesday. Are you ready for some sneak peeks?

Come back tomorrow to see some layouts! And then back to see the full kits on Friday (and then go shopping).

DD: Apr 20

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.

Focus On – Word Art

Hello Scrappers! Team member La’Shawn here with a new topic for the blog. I actually got this idea from you! The readers! We are going to take one thing, that isn’t a kit and focus on it. Our store has amazing designers that work so hard to bring us great digital scrapbooking supplies every week. Sometimes things get lost in the ever changing store. Some people don’t check the new releases every week. Some people are just starting and might not have seen some things from the past. That is where I come in. I am here to go back in the archives and bring you some great stuff.

This isn’t a from the archives post. We do have those! If you are looking for something that was in our store over a year ago, check HERE. This is where we just look at one thing. Today we are going to take a look at some great word art. Our designers are some of the best word art designers. I am going to bombard you with some great examples and tell you how to find more.

 

There is an entire section dedicated to word art in the store. You can find that HERE. For the sake of this post we are going to showcase just word art. We will showcase journal cards and flairs for another date. These will all be words made with alphas and elements and word strips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

This was only page 3 into the word art section. There are pages and page of amazing word art in the store. I don’t think I have a layout without some form of word art on it. I stink at titling my layouts. I use word art for a lot of my layouts. If you are a lover of word art like myself or new to them, there are some great word art to be found in the store. A great addition to any layout!

Thank you Heather C. for the great idea! We love to bring you guys things you can actually use in your digital scrapbooking. If you have any ideas, let us know! We will be happy to take a look at them and see what we can do.

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DD: Apr 19

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.