Daily Download Day#11

October 11, 2010 by

Happy Columbus Day!  Do you have plans for today?  Getting together with family?  Are you working?  Either way we hope you have a great day!  Did you take advantage of our 10 for $10?  I hope so, there isn’t a bigger deal then that!

I won’t keep you, holiday and all!  I do just want to ask if you are signed up for our newsletter.  Are you?  You should be.  You never know what you may find in the newsletter – only for those that are signed up.  To sign up just register for it (you can find the link on the right hand side of the blog!).

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking

The Dish: With GingerScraps- Serving up… Misty O’ Brien

October 9, 2010 by

Hello my fellow lovers of digi scrap!  Can you believe all the amazing things we have going on at GingerScraps?  It has been a thrilling ride this last few months. And we have so many more fun things planned for Oct! One little hint…. a costume contest…. and a HUGE prize!

And one other secret…. we are having THE COOLEST item that will be available Sunday only- You will not want to miss it! A 24 hour deal that will blow your socks off!

And now I would like to tell you what I am doing here today- Some of you might remember a long long time ago on my first GingerScraps blog I used to do a Friday Feature. It was something I very much enjoyed! So when we recently had an opening on this site blog, a light bulb went off…. I am going to do a weekly post *every Saturday* with “The Dish”. My posts will be interviews, recipes, tips, maybe a tutorial here and there. I hope you enjoy it!

This weeks “The Dish” I decided I wanted to do an interview with our Oct. guest designer Misty O’Brien!!

You can check out Misty’s Facebook Fan Page,  Twitter, blog, and sign up for my newsletter for contests, coupons, and the latest info.

She has a few fun new goodies in the shop- and more will be coming throughout the month as well!

Ginger: Hi Misty, I am so happy to have you as our first ever guest designer! I have missed you my friend! Why don’t we start by you telling everyone a little bit about yourself.

Misty: Hi Ginger, and all you out there in digi land 🙂 Ok, a little about me-  I’m from the Pacific Northwest, and I am a stay at home mom to two boys, Ian age 4 and Aidan age 2. I have been married to my husband Dan for 5 years but we’ve been going to school together since the first grade. I love digital scrapping and designing. I was just offered a position to write the digital scrapbooking column for the Examiner for my local area, so look for that soon! In our family’s free time, we love to geocache, head to the park, and play games. In MY spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, baking, and being as crafty as possible.

Ginger: Wow that is so awesome!! You will have to link us up when your column hits the newsstands! And thank you for introducing me to geocaching! My kiddos and I totally love it. 🙂 Since it is October.. and I have costumes on the brain… Tell us- What’s your favorite Halloween costume you’ve ever worn?

Misty: When I was 16, my mom made me Dorothy’s dress from the Wizard of Oz. She even glued red glitter to a pair of pumps for “Ruby” slippers. I worked at a pizza shop and we all dressed up Halloween night.

Ginger: Oh my goodness that is so cute! There’s no place like home.. or the Pizza Shop 🙂 haha. What are you going to dress up like this Halloween?

Misty: I’m lame and only bought a funky black and pink wig. Since having kids, I haven’t dressed up in years.

Ginger: Well a tip of the hat to you my lady……. or should I say A tip of the wig to you. I actually wore a funky blue 80’s -ish wig last year as my “costume”. This year.. I have a t-shirt, it says “Bite Me” and it glows in the dark… wow I went all out huh. lol. What is you favorite candy? And do you steal your childrens Halloween – trick or treating candy?

Misty: I love Reese’s Peanut Butter anything and my most favorite is Dark Chocolate. I always steal my kids’ candy, although this year, I think I’ll actually let them eat some of it!

Ginger: Ohhhhh You HAVE to try the new dark chocolate Reeses! When I saw that commercial I was like… Reeses, Have you been reading my diary!? It was spooky!! haha So speaking of spooky…… Do you believe in ghosts?

Misty: Maybe,  I’m sort of a fence sitter. Once, I went into a vacant house on the market, and the energy just felt thick, suffocating, and I broke out in goosebumps. I felt sick and had to get out of there ASAP.

Ginger: Freaky! Have you ever been hypnotized?

Misty: No, and I would LOVE to try hypnosis.

Ginger: Now a few random questions- What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?

Misty: Chocolate Milkshakes

Ginger: Nice! haha. Name a television character that you simply adore?

Misty: Phil Dunphy from Modern Family.

Ginger: What is the best vacation you’ve ever had in your life?

Misty: Ireland

Ginger: oh how wonderful! I would love to go to Ireland someday! I want to thank you for being our Guest Designer for Oct! And thank you for the fun interview 🙂 In closing I would love for you to share with us all a few things- I think it is fun to see a few of your favorite Layouts- and I would also LOVE you to share with us one of your favorite recipes!

Misty- Sure! Ok here are two of my favorite Layouts-

This one is my son Aidan- you can click on the LO to go see a full list of credits.

And one of my Hubby Dan- It will be linked to the full list of credits as well.

Ginger: Can you please share with us one of your favorite recipes?

Misty: mmmmmm your gonna love these!

Chocolate Caramel Crack(ers)
adapted from the Smitten Kitchen
  • About 40 saltine crackers, or enough to line a cookie sheet/baking sheet
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into a few large pieces
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • A big pinch of sea salt (NOT table salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted chopped almonds (don’t overtoast!)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet (or your standard cookie sheet) completely with foil, and then line the base of the foil with parchment paper, cut to fit.

Line the bottom of the baking sheet with saltine crackers, covering all parts.

In a medium heavy-duty saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together, and stir it over medium heat until it begins to boil. Once it has begun boiling, let it bubble for three more minutes, stirring it well. It will thicken a bit as it cooks. Remove from the heat and add the salt and vanilla, and quickly pour over your crackers. Spread quickly, it will begin to set as soon as it’s poured.

Bake the caramel-covered crackers for 12 – 15 minutes, watching carefully as it will bubble and the corners might darken too quickly and/or burn. You can reduce the heat if you see this happening.

Remove from oven and immediately pour the chocolate chips over the crackers. You can do this in sections, don’t worry about getting every cracker. Let stand five minutes, and then spread them evenly across the caramel.  Sprinkle the chocolate with toasted almonds.

Put the baking sheet in the fridge to speed up the cooling process. Once completely cool, break up the crackers in large pieces. No need for it to be uniform. Store in a container (I keep mine in the fridge) for up to a week.

Ginger: Thank you so very much Misty! I am going to make these this weekend!! yummy!! 🙂

That wraps it up folks 🙂 I hope you fond this entertaining- If you have a suggestion or If you want to ask Misty and other questions- please comment here on the blog. She and I will be checking the comments and would love to shat with you! Have a Wonderful Weekend!

*And DON’T forget to pick out the Daily Download today! And come back tomorrow for news about our awesome 24 hour special!!*

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Fresh Baked! 10-8

October 8, 2010 by

What an exciting month this is turning out to be and it just started!  As I’m writing this newsletter, Ginger and I are planning some upcoming events Ginger Scraps will be having!  I’ll have a lot more information for you next week, but trust me when I say these will be great with some amazing prizes!

Did you happen to hear our news we had on Wednesday?  Which news are you thinking?  Well, I’m talking about our EXCLUSIVE partnership with Persnickety Prints!  Our customers will receive 10% off anything at Persnickety Prints just buy entering our coupon code (which you can find in the store).  There is no catch!  You place your order with Persnickety Prints, enter our coupon code, they ship your order to you, and you save 10%.

Daily Download has been going on for a week now!  Everyone is just loving it – are you?  The links from day 1 through today are still up, so you have plenty of time to grab them now.  Don’t wait though because it won’t last too much longer!

So let’s talk about our new releases for this week!  Don’t forget our monthly collab deal!  Spend $10 in our store and get our new GingerBread Lady Collab for only $1!  That is a $6 savings!!  Plus with everything being 25% off, think about everything you can get!

Have you gone on a road trip this summer? This is the kit for you!

Roadtrip by Wyld Web Designs contains 12 papers and over 30 elements to highlight those special highway memories. Whether you were on your way to a camping trip, on a family vacation, or just plain ol’ boring driving somewhere, this kit can brighten up any photo layout!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Roadtrip-by-Wyld-Web-Designs.html

Now you need a catchy title for those terrific getaway layouts! This collection of wordarts will give you the perfect one! This pack contains the 7 wordarts as shown plus a bonus blank speech bubble! Some elements come in both shadowed and non-shadowed versions for your convenience.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Roadtrip-Wordart-Pack-by-Wyld-Web-Designs.html

This bright collection of alphas will coordinate perfectly with your Roadtrip! layouts. This alpha comes in five colors in both upper and lowercase

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Roadtrip-Alpha-Pack-by-Wyld-Web-Designs.html

All of these are 25% off this week only, or you can get all three pieces for one low price by purchasing the Roadtrip! Value Bundle!  A savings of 30% off the regular prices, this is the best deal for those highway photos!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Roadtrip-Value-Bundle-by-Wyld-Web-Designs.html

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Amy of Unforgettable Moments designed “Thoughts Of You” in the evenings while vacationing in the mountains. The beautiful colors the trees cast on the hillside as the sun disappears can be very inspiring. This kit is perfect for scrapping layouts of people you love and all your beauty inspired moments. The everyday price for this kit is only $4.00, but if you go and get this kit now you can get it on sale for $3.00.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Thoughts-Of-You.html

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“Blocking” is a really popular scrapbook trend right now. Amy (of Unforgettable Moments) has made it fun and easy for you to create gorgeous blocked pages with The Brilliantly Blocked Template Set. Simply clip your favorite papers (may we suggest using a combination of patterned and solids) along with your photos to the blocks and make your layouts absolutely brilliant! The Brilliant Blocked Templates are a steal at the regular price of $2.50, however they are currently on sale for $1.75 and that is one deal you don’t want to miss!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Brilliantly-Blocked-Template-Set.html

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Are you looking for a doodle action that will do it all? This “Doodle4Me” action by Pretty in Green is just the thing. You can turn anything you want into a customized doodle. With 6 actions to choose from, the possibilities are endless. From a clean crisp doodle to one that looks like it was created by a two year old, and everything in between. This action puts you in control of what you want your doodles to look like. Change the color, style, even add patterns to them! Its your call, just let the Doodle4Me do it for you! All the “doodle” actions are named but do not need to be used to make that particular shape, but is suited for shapes similar to those, but by all means use any action to suit the needs of your shape, like clean-use for intricate shapes, circle-best for circles or arcs, flower -best on tear drop shapes, curves, etc

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Doodle-4-Me-Action.html

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Want to make a super cute card the super simple way! Use this template by Creations By Julie to make this Apron Card! Just clip your papers to the layers, print fold and add ribbon. Makes a cute Baby Bib Card too 🙂 Perfect for Tea Party, Baby Shower invitations, and such a cute card for your girlfriends who love to cook.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Apron-Card-Template.html

Julie used the Apron Card Template and the Awesome Good Morning Collab to make this card.

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I used the Apron Card Template and the Awesome Goodmorning Collab to make this card.
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Red, White and Blue Felt Flowers!

These flowers are all handmade by Creations By Julie! Carefully extracted for your scrapping and designing pleasure! Both full color and grayscale included. Recolor the grayscale as you please, for Creative use and Personal use.

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

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This is a super fun and cute kit for the best pals you can think of.  It is very versatile for both boys and girls.  HK Designs really enjoyed making this kit and hopes you love it as much as we all do!!  Best Pals includes 9 papers and over 40 elements!  This kit is on sale for only $3!! hkd_bestpals_GDS.jpg

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Pals.html

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Sweet, soft mini-kit to scrap your best cooking photos! Grab Little Pleasures by Scrapbookizate for just $1.50 and get 6 papers and 12 elements. The neutral tone of this kit is perfect to match all kind of sweet photos: birthday cakes, wedding cakes or even lovely dinners!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Little-Pleasures-Mini-Kit.html

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30 unique buttons to use in your designs. This big Button Pack by Scrapbookizate will match all types of kits because they are different!  How much does this pack cost? Just $3!! Grab it and make awesome kits.

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Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Special Edition *New GingerBread Lady!* Scrapbookizate

October 6, 2010 by

Are you all ready to welcome another *New GingerBread Lady*?

I am so excited to have her amazing goodies in our shop!! Please help give me a big GingerScraps welcome to Scrapbookizate!!

Here is a little bio so you can get to know her:

Hi, I’m new here!

I’m Aida Garmo, but I design using the name Scrapbookizate. In Spanish, “Scrapbookizate” means “turn into scrapbook!” so this is the reason why I pick this name LOL. I have been scrapping for a bit more than a year… I’m a baby designer! I’ve change my style a lot of times to find me more confortable with my designs and I think I’ve finally found the style that match me perfectly! I love scrapping and designing. I started as a CU designer, but then I discover that making kits is so addictive! I’m also an action-lover, and I’m now developing some actions… I really love it! You can visit my blog to stay updated and my Facebook Fan Page, where I’m now offering a RAK! But if you love freebies and you want to stay always updated, maybe you prefer to join to my newsletter; if you do so, you’ll receive a e-mail each week with the new releases and a freebie with each e-mail! Isn’t it so wonderful =P

Highlight products

Aidita Basics Make your own ladies for your kits using this wonderful template! Also, you can find an Expression Pack, some customes and more stuff to Aidita in my store. Text Action 01 Make awesome alphas and wordart (or even elements!) using this action which will create a cardboar with color above!
Designer Mix #4 10 unique, mixed elements to play with! A cardboar flower, a heart, a pin, a butterfly and much more! Cat Template Lovely an cute template to add to your kits and designs! Great for halloween or sweet kits!
Designer Mix #5 Even more exiting than the #4! Two felt items, a zipper, a charm, a text path, a styles set and much more! Boutique Page Kit If you are shop-o-holic, you need this kit to scrap about yourself! Wonderful colors and elements!
Alpha Template #1 Make your alpha using this 3D alpha, perfect for boy’s kit and fantasy desings! Element Action 01 From 1 element, to a composed element! It’s perfect to make flowers and even journal tags!
Paris Quick Pages If you want some quick pages about love, you will need this lovely quick pages to match your full-of-love photos! Text Action 02 Perfect action to make sticker alphas or wordart! You can change the color and use it in elements and shapes as well!
United States Page Kit It’s a perfect red and blue kit to match your 4th July photos! Paperclip Pack 15 assorted clips! Photographed, extracted and brought to you by me

You can find more products in my store, and remember that you can find freebies soon! So visit my store sometimes is the perfect way to earn free stuff! LOL I’m so happy so I decided to make a sale! From 6th to 10th all my stuff is 30% off! Hurry up and grab your favorite items! Aw! I forgot to say that I’m always looking for CT girls! If you are interested feel free to sent me a PM using the GingerScrap forum, and you can wear my blinkie, I would be glad!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, GingerBread Ladies

Daily Download Day #5!

October 5, 2010 by

Happy Tuesday!  I don’t think there is much for me to talk to you about today!  I told you about the challenges, and the sales.  We talked about how much fun we have in the forums.  Tomorrow I’ll have BIG news – no seriously – HUGE news.  The Biggest New’s we’ve had so far!!

Make sure you come back tomorrow to find out what we have up our sleeves!

For now here is today’s link! (image is linked)

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking

Challenge Spotlight – W Challenge

October 4, 2010 by

Our random winner from last week is photom with her Memory LO Way to say  just the right words. Here’s your prize:

Make sure you all head over the Gingerscraps Challenge section cause it’s a new month and there are TONS of new challenges for you to try. PLUS the more challenges you do the more cookies you get in the cookie jar which means the more % off you can get at the end of the month! Sounds like a win win situations to me!

To get you started lets check out my Alpha Challenge! We’re getting to the end of the alphabet and are on “W”! To play you simply make a layout inspired by the letter “W” you must have a “W” somewhere on your layout!

As a little bonus you get “X” goodies for completing you W LO!

Here’s one from my little boys 1 yr Alpha book. I’m excited to start over again with my little girl’s alpha book so watch out for that soon too!

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“W”onderful don’t you think? I’m so funny. So head on over to to my W Challenge! Then come back here and post the link to your LO in the gallery and post it in a comment here. Next week I’ll randomly select one and that person will win a prize from ME! (Harmonystar).

Bonus – I will give a Brownie point to everyone who comments with their LO link.

 CT & those who have already done the challenge are elligable. Let me see those comments!

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Fresh Baked! 10-1

October 1, 2010 by

Happy October 1st!!  Where did September go?  I guess every month ends that way.  As some of you may know, I live in Connecticut and it is looking a lot fall around here.  The leaves are all turning the most beautiful colors and are falling from the trees.  My kids are looking forward to jumping in leaf piles this weekend.  What do you have planned this weekend?  Hopefully you’ll be doing some shopping with us!  We have to many sales this weekend it will make your head spin!

I’m not even sure where I should start!!  I guess at the beginning – Today is the 1st of the month and you know what that means – $1 Bake Sale!  That’s right – we have tons of kits for just $1 today only!!  Hurry because after midnight the sale is over!!!

Did you know that we have started a Daily Download?  That’s right!  Today is Day 1 of our Daily Download so make sure you check the blog to get the first link.  Want a sneak peak of what you will be getting?  I’m not sure I should…but if you don’t tell anyone…

Don’t worry if you skip a day or two – the entire kit will be sale November 1st!!

Now I have very exciting news.  (I told you we have a lot going on!) We have a guest designer joining us this month.  Are you curious about who?  I can’t keep a secret so I’ll just tell you – Misty O’Brien!!!  How awesome is that!  We are THRILLED she is visiting us for the month!

Misty has a little message for ya…

“Hello Gingerscrappers! I am Misty O’Brien and I am back here at Gingerscraps as a guest designer for October. I am a stay at home mom to two beautiful boys and have been married to my husband for almost 5 years. I originally got my start at GS as a CT member for Ginger in Dec 2008 and then a site CT member for GS. Later that following spring, Ginger took me on as a new designer (and boy was I new!). I am glad to be back this month to the site and look forward to some familiar faces, as well as meeting some new scrap friends!

You can check out my Facebook Fan Page, my Twitter, my blog, and sign up for my newsletter for contests, coupons, and the latest info.”

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Take a look at some of her kits! And keep checking often- she will be adding new goodies throughout the month!

To kick off October, Misty has created this spunky little Halloween mini, Trick or Treat, exclusive to Gingerscraps. Originally priced at $3.00, it’s even going to start off in the GS Bake Sale at only $1 on Oct 1st! After that, it will be $2.00 through Thurs Oct 6th.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Trick-or-Treat-Halloween-Mini.html

And Misty’s even debuting a new CU product, “Which Way?” hand doodled commercial use arrows. Perfect for personal use too and will add a fresh personal look to any layout or kit. They are available now for only $2.00!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Which-Way-Doodled-Arrows-CU.html

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Its the Frist of the month.. and you all know what that means! It is time to reveal out kit of the month!!!

This month you can get this amazing GingerBread Ladies collab for only $1.00 with any purchase over $10.00. Are you ready????

It is time to wake up and smell the coffee- Say Good Morning to the world and get to scrappin! The GingerBread Ladies bring you GoodMorning!

This kit is so cute!! It includes:

*72 Elements

*62 Papers

*44 piece Word Art Set including blank strips to make your own Word Art

*Pancake Alpha

*Set of Syrup and Jelly Styles- CU, S4H, and PU approved

You can purchase it for $7.00 OR you can get this huge collab for only $1.00!!

With any purchase over $10.00 you will get a coupon in your e-mail to buy this kit for only $1.00! Please allow 24 hours as all coupons have to be e-mailed manually.

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Do you want more sales?  How about a New Release Sales?  Everyone released today is 25% off for the weekend!  Come see what we have!

Kathy Winters Designs has a new mini kit that is perfect for those quick apple picking or fall themed layouts. Apple Of My Eye contains 10 papers and 20 elements in bright, fall colors.

Regular price $3.00 Sale Price $2.25

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Apple-Of-My-Eye-by-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

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Statements by Jodi has some new Commercial Use overlays for all you designers out there!

This pack of 10 commercial use overlays is a perfect addition to your CU stash. Each one is unique.

Only $4. This weekend only save 25% and get it for $3!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Cardstock-Overlays.html

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Statements by Jodi has made an add on to her Lil’ Crime Fighters kit. As seen on the Ginger Scraps blog, you can now get it in the store, FREE!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Lil-Crime-Fighters-Add-on.html

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Daphadilly Art, HK Designs and Marshmella Designs teamed up to bring you this frighteningly fun kit called “Spooktacular“! Perfect for every halloween layout. This kit includes 15 papers and 63 elements. Regular price $5.50, on sale for $4.13.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/spooktacular-collab.html

They also made these 3 quickpages perfect for your fright night memories! Simply add your picture and some journaling and you are done. Regular price $3.00, on sale for $2.25!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/spooktacular-collab-quickpages.html

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RebeccaB has created Hootilicious has a gorgeous color palette and is suitable for a range of different styles of layouts. There are 16 patterned and textured papers, 40 elements and a full a-z lower-case alpha each with a flower element attached.  Hootilicious will be $2.50 from 1st October till the 15th October. Regular Price $5.00.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hootilicious.html
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RebeccaB has a great new kit called Twinkle Gal Witch.  It is a magical girl themed kit with a gorgeous color palette. You will be able to create many scene layouts or stick with the traditional style. Too many options in this kit will keep you scrapping forever. With 16 amazing textured papers, 48 magical elements and a-z Alpha.  Twinkle Gal Witch will be $2.50 from 1st October till 15th October. Regular Price $5.00.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Twinkle-Gal-Witch.htm
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RebeccaB has Zebras in my Garden .  It is a Funky, Fresh and Fun Kit with lots of amazing papers and elements in a gorgeous color theme. There are 18 patterned and textured papers, 53 extremely funky elements and a full A-Z alpha.  Zebras in my Garden will be $2.50 from 1st October till 15th October. Regular Price $5.00.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Zebras-In-My-Garden.html
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Do you love those warm days of fall, and huddling around the campfire during the cool nights. Pretty in Green has a new kit perfect for fall! This beautifully colored kit celebrates a warm Indian Summer. This kit is full of beautiful elements that complement all your fall pictures, with a variety of Doodled, Paper cut, and Extracted elements. There are 28 papers including a full set of cardstock papers, and 47 elements. I am just in love with the colors of this kit! this kit is on sale for the weekend at $3.75 reg. $5

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Indian-Summer.html
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Daphadilly Art has designed this beautiful new kit named Shy.  Shy is a versatile kit with funky sweet pastels!  You can get it for only $2.50 this weekend!!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shy.html

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Top it Off Calendar Templates! Make your own calendar with these easy to use templates by Creations by Julie. Just add your favorite photos, papers and elements! The templates are 8.5×11 for easy printing, in PSD and PNG formats. Add the calendar grids and the top and bottom of your calender is done! Make some great gifts for your family and friends, and yourself! Only $5.00

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Top-It-Off-Calendar-Templates.html

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These calendar grids by Creations by Julie are perfect to create your own personal calendar. Add your important events and some fun elements. Easy to use PNG form. Just drag onto your favorite digi paper. Pair with the Calendar Toppers for a perfectly coordinated 12 moth calendar! Use for you desktop calendar or print out and organize your monthy activities. Only $2.00!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/2011-Calendar-Grids.html

Look what Trina made with the calendar templates and the Spooktacular Collab.

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If you are looking to make a layout that has a unique composition than you have found the template set for you! If you ever think to yourself that your layouts have a similar look to them, and you’d like to make a page that doesn’t fit your typical scrapping mold than you might want to give this template set a try. In this Uniquely Composed set by Unforgettable Moments you will find four templates with original arrangement just waiting for you to make unique pages with your one of a kind photos! These templates are regularly bargain priced at $2.50, but currently they are on sale and you can grab them up at $1.75!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Uniquely-Composed-Template-Set.html

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See how busy this weekend is going to be for you?  We have some great challenges that will help you with a big BASH we have going on at the end of the month.  I can’t give you details yet, but trust me when I say you will want do these challenges and you will want to watch the forum for news of our BASH!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Let’s Get Crafty: Paper Tole/Tolle

September 29, 2010 by

It’s Jen (vcjordi) this week, instead of Julie, hope you don’t mind 🙂

This week I have a tutorial and a Print-a-Pixel Card for you to download.  You can get the Print-a-Pixel Card here.

I was originally a paper scrapper, and I LOVED making cards.  I had every tool imaginable- a room stuffed full.  Recently I have been giving away/selling my paper scrapping goodies.  However, there are a handful of items I will never get rid of!  I still do hybrid projects and love to “feel” the things I make.  So in my stash I have a paper trimmer, a pair of scissors, a variety of adhesive, and a variety of hand held embossing tools.  I have found that with digi I don’t need much more than this for just about any hybrid project.  All of these tools will be used to make this card:

The technique used here is called Paper Tole or Tolle.  It is very similar to paper piecing with the main difference being that it usually has more than two layers AND the entire image is printed on the base layer.

When doing traditional paper tole, you will typically have the same item printed off multiple times.  While you don’t use all of each print it is important to have the same item lots of times to create dimension.

Step 1: Print your Print-a-Pixel Card.  I like to use photo paper, semi gloss when I print.

Step 2: Cut your pieces according to the instructions.  NOTE: Label the number on the back of your pieces as you go!!!  This will save confusion and make it easier to glue everything down.  Also, part of the reason why the full image is printed multiple times- you don’t have to be EXACT on your cutting!  When you line up your pieces, the layer underneath also has all of the lines and colors, the blend you eye makes between the layers gives a 3d look.  If you like you can “shade” the edges of your cut pieces with a black, brown or gray marker (whatever works for your image).

Step 3: Emboss your pieces, or shape them.  Do this by placing them upside down on a semi-cushy surface.  I like to use the piercing mats you can find in the scrapbook isle at your craft store.  The idea here is to “curve” your paper piece.  You can use a broad tip embossing tool or something like a spoon.  If you would like to get more detailed, after you curve your piece, turn it over and trace the lines on your image with a smaller tipped embossing stylus.

Step 4: Glue your pieces down in their numbered order.  Some adhesive you can use are pop dots or dimensional foam strips.  For smaller pieces or to only raise a piece a little bit, use glue dots, you can layer glue dots on top of each other to achieve different heights.  I also like acrylic glues for tiny pieces- if you let it dry just a minute before putting your piece down it will give you height without visibility.  Do not push too hard when using acrylic glue, the idea is to NOT see the adhesive.

That’s it, easy huh?  LOL, it may seem kind of tedious at first, but the results are amazing!  Don’t forget you can use this technique on scrapbook pages too!  The PDF tutorial has more images so you can see what each step does.  Feel free to ask any questions you have in the forum here.

Post what you make in the gallery for us to enjoy too!  Happy crafting!

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Challenge Spotlight – Sept Word Lovers

September 27, 2010 by

Sarah, great card making, she went all out with posters too for what looks like a supre fun party. Wish I could go!  Here’s her Pirate Booty Day & here’s what she has won!

This month is almost over! Can you believe it? I can’t! So let’s hurry and move onto this weeks challenge spotlight. How about Julies Word Lovers for Sept.! Do you sometimes struggle with the right words to put on you’re layout? How about trying a definition!

Check out these wonderfully defined layouts!

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by photom

by sladd79054

by briarwoodpups

by briarwoodpups

Says just the right thing  don’t ya think? Want to make your own defined layout? Great head on over to Julie’s Word Lovers for Sept. challenge! Then come back here and post the link to your LO in the gallery and post it in a comment here. Next week I’ll randomly select one and that person will win a prize from ME! (Harmonystar).

Bonus – I will give a Brownie point to everyone who comments with their LO link.

 CT & those who have already done the challenge are elligable. Let me see those comments!

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Fresh Baked! 9/24

September 24, 2010 by

It is finally Friday.  I know, past weeks I’m surprised at how fast the weeks go.  This week has been dragging.  There just never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done.  I’m just hoping to have more time this weekend to get caught up again.  Do you ever feel that way?

Did you happen to catch the give away we had yesterday?  It was HUGE!  We were so excited to be able to give you some great deals!  Don’t worry we have some great deals still going on!  All of our new releases are 25% off all weekend!   Plus you’ll find two freebies!  You’ll definitely want to grab them!

Don’t forget:  When you spend $10 in the store you will get your choice of the Ginger Scraps Collab for only $1!  The month is almost over so hurry while you can.

Scrappy Cocoa has created Game Time for all of you football fans!  Normally it will be $4.00, but you can get it this weekend for just $3.00!!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Game-Time.html

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Funky Monkey by Wyld Web Designs is full of monkey mischief! Everyone has a little monkey in their life, this kit is perfect to celebrate them in all their rambunctious glory! Perfect for boys or girls, this soft palette of colors will complement any photo spread. This kit contains 15 papers and over 30 elements. Priced at only $3.75 this weekend only!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Funky-Monkey.html

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Unforgettable Moments has this sweet alpha tis actually two full alphas in one! It comes with upper case and lower case engraved metal hearts. To complement the hearts it also comes with a full metal alpha also with upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and most symbols! It is fun to mix and match the letter-hearts and the metal letters to achieve some awesome title work. Included with the alphas are some bonus word art hearts that say: heart, love, and you. There is also a blank heart that can be customized or used as an complementary element. You will have a blast using this fun alpha to add a touch of metal and a whole lot of love to your pages! This alpha is regularly $3.00, but you can grab it on sale for $1.75!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Engraved-On-My-Heart-Alpha.html

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Are you ready for some football? I know I am and this kit by Kathy Winters Designs is packed with enough fun to scrap both the football player and the cheerleader in your family. Kathy designed Hooray for the Home Team in warm colors and textures to capture all the fun that happens on the gridiron during the fall season. Regular price $5.50 Sale price $4.13

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hooray-For-The-Home-Team-by-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

She also has several coordinating products to go along with this kit.  The alpha contains both a brad and a football styled alpha in uppercase with numbers and select symbols.  Regular price $3.00 Sale price $2.25

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hoorary-For-The-Home-Team-Alpha-by-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

There is also this coordinating set of wordart to add a little splash to your pages.  Regular price $3.00 Sale price $2.25

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hooray-For-The-Home-Team-WA-by-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

If you are in love with the collection, Kathy also has it bundled it up to offer for one great price.  Regular price $9.00 Sale price $6.75

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hooray-For-The-Home-Team-Bundle-by-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

And if that were not enough, Kathy has 6 sets of add-ons designed in popular school colors to make the kit more versatile to capture your school’s spirit. Regular price $2.50 Sale price $1.87

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Kathy-Winters-Designs/

Here’s a little inspiration from some of our amazing Gingerbread Girls

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We have two new CU mixes. They are both photographed and carefully extracted by Photocowgirl. Quality Checked! 20% off this week.

This one is called Rusty Mix and is normally $2.00 but is on sale for $1.60

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Rusty-Mix-CU.html

This one is called Nature Mix.  This is $4 and is on sale for $3.20pc_cunaturemix_preview.jpg

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Nature-Mix-CU.html

And a freebie just for you by PhotoCowGirl!!!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Circle-Templates-CU.html

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Love the feeling of a warm breeze while you sit and watch the waves roll in….? Key Lime Pie by Jumping Jelly Bean Designs will immediately bring that feeling to your mind with this classy color scheme and beautiful peacocks. Your layouts will look fresh and airy with a touch of whimsy.  This kit will be on sale for the whole week for 25% off!  You can grab this kit for $3.94 (regularly priced at $5.25).

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Key-Lime-Pie.html

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‘Lil Bit Nutty by Pixels By Jen is on sale for the weekend $3.75 regular price $5.00.  This kit is cute and playful, this kit is filled with fun patterns and fall colors.

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/-Lil-Bit-Nutty.html

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These leaves can be used for your personal projects, scrap 4 hire, and scrap 4 others. There are 15 worded leaves, and 4 plain leaves to add words to if desired. Enjoy this Leaf Wordart by PsychoZoe for only $2.00!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fall-Leaf-Wordart.html

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Daphadilly Art has this sweet kit called Sweet & Free,  Fun and Fresh mini kit great for everyday memories!!  You can get it for just $2!

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sweet-and-Free.html

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Everybody loves a freebie, and a CU freebie at that! Please enjoy this Halloween CU freebie by PsychoZoe, with 10 elements, and 1 paper

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https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Halloween-Freebie.html

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Before I let you go, we have something new starting next week!  Make sure you check the blog next Friday!!

Have a great weekend!!

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