Challenge Spotlight – The Mix

Are you all loving our new blog schedule? Fun stuff all around. Make sure to check the blog every day!

Sadly no one commented on last weeks challenge spotlight and so I have no one to give my prize to. 🙁 Maybe we’ll have better luck this week.

Today I’m spotlighting a brand new challenge at Gingerscraps. Mandy’s June Mix. The Mix is challenge that mixes up every month. You never know what it will be, but it will always be some great new challenge!

This month Mandy created a great layout for you to scraplift with one rule – create a LO capturing your favorite summer activity or memory from the past! This can be from way in the past, or last summer, or even yesterday if you really want it to be. 😉 Here’s her fantastic LO:

To help you with the scraplift Mandy has suggested you choose 3 things from this LO and make them your own!
It can be anything from color, white space, photo placement, photo edits, journaling placement, ellie cluster, rounded corners… or anything else you can pick out.
You may also add anything else you wish.

Here’s one that Cath has done

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Sounds fun huh? I think so! So head over the the June Mix and make your own! 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). CT & those who have already done the challenge are elligable. Let me see those comments!

The Dish

Well are you ladies ready to Dish it up?  I know I am.  This will be a joint effort by myself, and Tabby from Scrapberry Designs.  I guess I should introduce myself also.  I am Teri from Teri’s Thing-O-My-Jigs.  So each week we will be answering your questions that are posted in our forum  here.  This should be fun and feel free to ask away.  We will do our best to dish it up to you on a silver platter! Each week we will answer a few of the questions asked and will try to cover all of them if time permits.

Pretty in Green writes:  how do you convert a non-scraper in to a scraper or a digi-scraper at that?

Pretty, I would say the best way to convert a non-scraper into a scrapper is to share your passion with them.  Show them some of the things that you have created.  Let them see the immediate gratification that you get when you take a photo and make it a memory.  Introduce them to sites, Gingerscrap’s should be on the top of your list, to let them get familiar with the variety of kits out there.  Hook them up in the forum so they feel like they have a source and a place to ask questions.  Digi-Scrapping is like Lay’s potato chips, no one can scrap just one!  Hope that will encourage you to go out and share you passion with your friends and family.  They will be glad you did.

Julie writes: I have a question…What are you giving your hubby for Fathers Day?

A few weeks ago, I was in San Antonio and watching the local morning show and they had an author on there, doing a promotion on a book he had written called “The Fourth Fisherman”  by Joe Kissack.  I was very intrigued with what he had to say and put in in the back of my mind to get for my hubby and for my dad too.  I tried to find it at Barnes and Noble and also at our local Christian Book Store, but I think as of now, its only available through the website.  If you are intersted, you can check it out here.   Here is what they say others are saying about this book:

What people are saying about the book:

“People of faith, myself included, often put limitations on it. But, as you’ll read here, real freedom comes when we finally surrender to the mystery of God and what He is doing. Thank you Joe for being so honest and real. I loved it!”
–Jeff Foxworthy, Standup Comedian, Best Selling Author, and TV Personality
“We love this message. Joe weaves together two stories with the same central theme, ‘being lost and adrift’ and how one thing–faith in God–provided each of the Four Fishermen the courage and comfort to face the next day and its uncertainties, and ultimately lead them safely to shore. These are the stories that we hold tight in our memories–
when days seem so uncertain and doubts scream at us that we’ll never find the shore.”
–Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn, Best Selling Authors, For Women Only, For Men Only
“Joe is an ordinary guy that has been given an extraordinary story. He answered a call that few will ever get a chance to say yes to, let alone hear. I wish it could have been me.”
–Steve Bartkowski, NFL Football Legend, Outdoorsman,  Motivational Speaker
“You won’t be able to put this book down. It is more than the true story of three courageous fishermen and one brave author. Believe it or not, hidden within their inspiring stories, is your story. It is the belief that life is bigger than we think. It is the hope of wanting our lives to have purpose. It’s all there. If you’re looking to find that hope, a common purpose and a reason to still believe, you’ve come to the right place. But be warned. The journey begins when you board this boat…”
–Jeff Henderson, Pastor, Northpoint Ministries, Buckhead Church

Sounds interesting huh?  I am hoping that my men will like it.
Last one for this week was asked by Barbara.  She writes: What do you consider to be a good day?”

As a 16 year breast cancer survivor, ( I was 36 when diagnosed ) any day is a good day to me!  I am blessed to be alive and try to live each to the fullest.  While I am not always successful, it is a goal of mine.  I did learn some valuable life lessons while facing the possibility of dying from cancer.  I had a wonderful role model as my own mother fought the battle herself until she could no longer fight and she died when she was 47.  But, as a testimony to the Lord, she would say that ” if that’s what it took for her to know the Lord, she would go through it all again.”  So while I won my battle, It did teach me to enjoy each day, and not to get all wrapped up in things that don’t have eternal value.  I hope that this will make us all take a look at what is a good day and choose to enjoy this one!  I had a girl friend who used to say to me, This is the day that the Lord has made,  I will rejoice and be glad in it.  I still say this to myself quite often!  Remember its a choice!


Until next time… Create, Inspire and Share!

*Special Edition* Fresh Baked! 6-9

Hello lovely ladies 🙂

I have a Special Edition of Fresh Baked today!! We have a ton of fun new goodies… and some very exciting news!!

I am so excited to announce .. My wonderful Sister Julie is the Newest GingerBread Lady!!

She will be bringing to you wonderful stock photos from her collection as a budding professional photographer! As well as Amazing Templates and a few more fun goodies too 🙂

This is her first stock photo set- titled: Nature Walks~ Set 1

This Stock Image set includes 10 beautiful photographs Julie took while on one of her many Nature Walks.
All images 300 dpi and approximately 8by10 inches. And approved for Commercial Use.
To read the Full TOU Click HERE

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Julie is now offering her 365 templates to you in Big templates packs. This is her first set – Weeks 1- 10. She makes a new template EVERY week – but they all go together perfectly…. making the most amazing 365 album ever!!

Here is Julie’s 365 Templates 1-10

365 Twenty-Four Seven. Is that how your life goes too?

If you are looking for some templates that are specifically created for those 365 layouts, then this mega pack of 10 templates will do the trick.

If your looking for the perfect template to help you scrap those days where you take lots of pics and want to get many photos on one layout- these templates work like a charm.

It will give you a much needed break from having to decide how to show your week in review. Each layout come with 7 photos and room to journal your thoughts.

So just sit back, relax and scrap those memories!

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Doodle Borders~ Set 2

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Here is a super cute way to frame your LO- Hand drawn Doodle Borders!

I remember when I used to “paper” scrapbook. I loved to draw doodles around the edges of my pages. Now you can do it on your digital pages! With my hand doodled border frames.

Another great use for these doodles is as frames. When you have the perfect photo one of the first things you do is find a frame to show it off. Well the same is true in digi scrapping. These adorable Doodle Borders will be the finishing touch for all your photos. Use them as is to frame, or layer behind other frames as a base to create beautiful clusters.

Doodle Borders~Set 2 includes 7 doodles borders.

12 by 12inches- The perfect size to just drag and drop onto your LO. But a simple re-size to fit around any square photo.

300 dpi and in png form- they will work in any photo editing program.

Here are a few LO’s showing off my Doodle Borders~Set 2

By prettyingreen- Using Teri’s Momma Mia Kit and my Doodle Borders~ Set 2

By ~Aim~ Using Scrappy Cocoas New kit (look further down the page to see more about this kit) Summer Garden. And my Doodle Borders~ Set 2.

By Becka- Using Girly Girl by Mandy Made, and my Doodle Borders~ Set 2.

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And Scrappy Cocoa has a SUPER cute new kit out today!!!! Summer Garden

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As winter begins to melt away and summer shines though, I love to plant my flower garden. This kit is just right for scrapping all your gardening, planting, weeding and flowery pictures! Kit includes 17 papers, and 47 elements including lots of birds, flowers and gardening equipment! This kit is $4.00

Here are a few LO’s showing off Summer Garden
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Scrappy Cocoa also has a freebie alpha that you can snag up!
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ModernJune has a AWESOME kit this week!! I am so in love with it! – Soul Sister
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Soul Sister is a kit perfect for all you BFF’s out there! Inspired by my own BFF, Soul Sister is fun, and sassy and filled with surprises! Let your pictures pop against the vibrantly colored pages and fun doddley elements!

Kit includes: 2 alphas – 45 elements – 20 papers – a few shadowed elements too!
20% off this week only!!!
Check out the
Just Words – Soul Sister

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Just Words – Soul Sister is a word art pack that coordinates with Soul Sister, but it can work well on its own for all other girly LO’s

This pack includes: 41 word art tags
*Free with purchase of ‘Soul Sister’ the Kit
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Kathy Winters Designs has four wordart packs that are being re-released and added to the store. Although they are existing products they are new to GingerScraps.

D is for Daddy
This wordart pack contains nine (9) phrases or words that can be used as is or you can add your own creative touches before adding to your scrapbook layouts dedicated to Dad or if you’re like me, my Daddy.

Regular price $2.00 — Sale price through June 12th for $1.50.
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Fatherhood
This wordart pack contains five (5) phrases that can be used as is or you can add your own creative touches before adding to your scrapbook layouts dedicated to the Fathers in your life.

Regular price $2.00 — Sale price through June 12th for $1.50.
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Here’s a wonderful layout by Rachel using MandyMade’s 365 Scrap You Life kit and pieces from both Fatherhood and D is for Daddy.

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Summer Lovin’
This pack of wordart comes in both a decorated and plain version with each containing ten (10) phrases that can be used as is or you can add your own creative touches before adding to your scrapbook layouts dedicated to “summer lovin’.” Have fun, play around and see where your creativity takes you.

Regular price $3.00 — Sale price through June 12th for $2.25
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Here is a beautiful layout by Becca using Soul Sister by Modern June and the Summer Lovin’ Wordart pack.

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Want the decorated version of the Summer Lovin’ Word (decorated) art set?? Well check this out! Kathy has this full set all ready to go for you! Just drag and drop onto your page!
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HarmonyStar has some beautiful Heirloom Pearl necklaces to add a little elegance to your kit or layout.

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A set of 4 pearl necklace coils for commercial and personal use. Saved in .png format at 300dpi.

Photographed by Jen Graham and painstakingly extracted by Rachel Yancey (Harmony Star), the pearl necklace Jen’s grandmother gave to her for her wedding day will be the perfect addition to your wedding or heritage kits.

Quality checked and guaranteed to be stray pixel and jagged edge free.

PU – $2.50 CU – $5.00
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MandyMade has totally out done herself!!! This Huge kit will get you all the way through your summer photos! Water Getaway – $5

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This is the first in a series of Getaway kits. This one is called Water! Great for scrapping summer, beach, swimming, bathing and pool photos… and don’t forget about those oh so “crabby” shots as well! Included in this kit are 25 patterned papers and 88 specialty elements!
Water Getaway – $5

Water is only the first in a series of kits coming your way. Each kit will color coordinate and will only include patterned papers and specialty elements and will be theme based. I will also have available for sale (packaged separately) coordinating pack of glitter, solid papers, and the staples (buttons, ribbon, flowers, etc). This way you only buy what you need or want. but if I were you I’d keep an eye on my FB fan page for coupons!!

Here’s the Getaway card stock… it’s a monster pack of 30!

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And the glitters!!! Included are a pack of 20 seamless glitter styles as well as 30 12×12 glitter sheets (saved as a .jpeg), all hand made so you won’t find any repeating glitter pattern!

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Getaway Glitter – $3
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I also have two new CU packs… the first is CU Flowers #4. Included are 10 grey scale fabric flowers, all are saved as a .png. Just add color(s), maybe even a splash of glitter to really make them pop!! Easy to use with no missing pixels or strays!!

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Cu Flowers #4 – $4
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And a pack of ribbons! CU Ribbons 4

This is a set of 13 commercial use ribbons ready for you to recolor. All ribbons are grey scale .png, large in size and have no missing pixels or strays!! Included are 7 straight ribbons, 1 ric rac, 1 bow, 2 curly and 2 photo wraps.

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Cu Ribbons 4 – $4
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ScrappyCocoa also has this new kit for you today… I LOVE this!! I actually said out loud “Oh how cute!” when I saw it!!
Underdogs! To the rescue!!! This is a fun and bright kit perfect to scrap all your little hero’s! Kit has 12 papers and 46 elements including fun items such as capes, heroes, text bubbles, stickers, buttons, ribbons, glitters and scribbles!

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LO by Julie using Underdog by Scrappy Cocoa and Doodle Borders by GingerScraps

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Char- WyldWebDesigns has this totally cool Hybrid Graduation Cap Greeting Card. Sooo cool!!
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Give the graduate in your life a one-of-a-kind memento! This customizable template can be used to create a greeting card in any color to celebrate the graduation of anyone from preschooler to college graduate! Easy to use and assemble, this card can be given on its own as a unique gift or as a gift card or cash holder. This download contains one PSD file for Photoshop users as well as individual PNG files for other program users.
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Hybrid Graduation Card Template by, Wyld Web Designs
Graduation Word Art by, Kathy Winters, Doodle Borders by, GingerScraps
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And last but surly not least!! Scrapberry has this rad new kit out today! I am so going to use this!!

Just Like Sean
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Unique, Different and One of a Kind. Just Like Sean. This kit was named after my oldest son and is perfect for those “Boys will be Boys” photos. Just Like Sean was geared towards those boys that are “tweens”. You know, in between being a little bundle of energy to becoming quite the charmer.

Regular Price – $4.95 on sale for $3.46 through June 13th

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Coordinating Commercial Use Glitter Styles

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Set of 5 seamless glitter styles compatible with Photoshop made to coordinate with the digital scrapbook kit Just Like Sean

Regular Price $2.25 On Sale for $1.57 through June 13th
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Awesome goodies this week huh?!

One last note- If your getting this newsletter but cant see any of the images- please go adjust your preferences. All you need to do is select you want the newsletter to arrive in HTLM- and you will get the next newsletter full of wonderful images 🙂

If you have trouble and cant figure out how to change your preferences, send me an e-mail and I will be happy to help you 🙂

Challenge Spotlight – June Word Lovers

Is anyone else as excited as I am about the amazing amount of comments I got from last weeks post? So what did it, was it the new knowledge that you get a free kit for doing the progressive scrap? was it the overwhelming desire for a chance to win one of my goodies? Or was it the fact that all you had to do was sign up and not really complete a Layout? Yeah totally the last one huh? No matter!  I am pleased as can be. So pleased in fact that I pulled 2 numbers out of the random generator! Yay! So comment 11 Sniksnak &  comment 2 crinkletoast are the lucky winners! And here is what they won!

Now onto the challenge spotlight! Lets hear a word up for Julie’s Word Lover’s Challenge! Every month Julie will give you a great way to use those words. Be it Word Art, journaling, or something else super fun like this month’s challenge which happens to be list your 10 favorite things about summer in your journaling! It’s your Top 10 Faves of Summer!

Here in SE Idaho, we’ve had no hint of summer yet, but hopefully the rest of you have and can make a great LO about your 10 favorite things! Here’s one from Steph to give you some ideas.

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By the way, if you absolutely adore the kit Steph used like I do, you will want to get those 365/52 Layouts in cause it’s Scrappy Cocoa’s (Steph’s) challenge prize. How exciting!

Be sure to get your Word Lover’s challenge done this week 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). CT & those who have already done the challenge are elligable. Let me see those comments!

Challenge Spotlight – June Progressive Scrap

June already! Did you all have a good spring? We didn’t, it was cold, rainy, & snowy the whole time. June hasn’t started out that well either! Hope you all still have a little bit of scrapping time with the kids out of school and all the summer fun!

Yay for having to run the random number generator for this weeks winner! And the winner is…….. Trina! Hooray! Here’s your prize:

This weeks challenge spotlight is Rachel’s (not me, but the pretty Rachel) June Progressive Scrap!  

What’s a progressive scrap? It’s much like a speed scrap, only the opposite! It takes the whole month to do one LO. Once you sign up Rachel will send you a pm with a small portion of a kit then post the first instruction.

You will then have a certain number of days to complete the instruction. Then post your LO to the Progressive Scrap forum (NOT the gallery yet). Once your LO is posted, it’s FIXED. Meaning you cannot move your elements around. 

She will then post the next instruction and PM you the second download.

and so forth…

You will only receive the free downloads if you complete the instructions and post your LO within the deadlines. If you join late or miss a deadline, you can still play using another kit – you just won’t receive the FREE kit. This way, you will still be able to get credit for the Monster Challenge AND play along with everyone else.

At the end, you should end up with a free kit or free mini kit and a layout from that kit. You can then post your completed layout to the gallery.

What a deal right? Here’s a few of the great LO’s from last months progressive scrap.

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 Isn’t that an adorable kit they got for last month? for FREE! I wonder what kit you’ll get this month! Better go sign up and find out!

And since we’re just starting, all you have to do to be eligable for my free prize here is to leave a comment saying you signed up to play this month! yup that’s it! Sweet huh? Go to it!

Fresh Baked! 5-26

Hello scrappers! Hope you all enjoying this lovely day. We have some YUMMY goodies today!

First up today…. Are you ready for some good old time Rock-N-Roll? Check out this GingerBread Lady Collab!

Rock-N-Roll Cafe
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They say Rock N Roll is here to stay and the designers at GingerScraps are certainly proof of that. This month, we are featuring our Rock and Roll Cafe Collab. Grab your poodle skirts and roll up those white t’s and let’s shake a leg. This whimsical kit is not only perfect for those vintage photos, but will turn any photo into one that is really Neat-O. From Sock Hops to Old Fashioned Ice Cream Socials, this kit is for you! Versatile enough for everyday photos as well, this kit is truly Peachy-keen.

Rock and Roll Cafe includes:
A Whooping 99 Elements
72 Papers
2 Alphas
A CU Template Set.

This HUGE kit is on sale now for ONLY $5.25!!

Here is a closer look at the paper:
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And the Ellies:
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Now take a look at there wonderful LO’s by The GingerBread Girls:

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Next up a lovely collab from Graham Like The Cracker and Stolen Moments- Carry My Heart
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(carry my heart): A Wedding Kit
by Graham Like the Cracker and Stolen Moments
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This week Scrappy Cocoa has a super cute new kit! and boy did the CT have fun with this one! Check out all the great LO’s!!

Reading Time
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If you have kids or grand kids and they are anything like mine, they love to read! I have so many pictures of my dear son reading picture books to himself. This kit is the perfect kit to scrap all those fun reading times. With bright colors, and fun characters, this kit is a must for any scrappers library. Kit includes 16 papers, and 53 elements including~

Fun story book character like the big bad wolf, a little pig, 2 book worms, a hedge hog, an owl and a snail. Plus lots of of other goodies!! Just check out this CT deliciousness!
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Scrappy Cocoa also has two new wonderful template sets-

Blockus
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The template Tool box has now been broken up! This fabulous set called Blockus has 4 12×12 layered templates. CU Friendly! $2
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And Typus
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Set of 4 12×12 layered templates. This set is called Typus, and there is tons of space left for you to tell your story! CU Friendly! $2
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HarmonyStar has some Spring Flowers for you! In Personal Use and Commercial Use
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What’s a layout or more importantly a kit without a flower or two? These flowers will surely make kits and your layouts bright and beautiful.
includes: 13 flowers
PU $2.00
CU $4.00
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She also has a great set of jean goodies! I am so loving these!!

My Favorite Jeans in Personal Use and Commercial Use
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Everyone knows jeans go with everything. The same thing goes for layouts. Try these jeans on for size. I bet they’ll be a perfect fit!

Includes:
jeans paper, frayed edge, hemmed edge, hole, button, loop, loop strip, pocket, zipper, snap, snap strip

LO:
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PU – $3.00
CU – $5.00
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And now from Kathy Winters some Doggie Wisdom.
A set of six (6) wordart pieces designed to reflect the wisdom and unconditional love that comes from owning man’s best friend.

Regular Price: $3.00
Sale Price: $2.25 through 05/31/2010

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Here’s a great layout from Julie using Doggie Wisdom, Ginger Scraps Doodle Borders – Set 1 and MandyMade’s Scrap Your Life 365 Project all rolled into this awesome layout.
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A Cat’s Life is a re-release of a product that never made it into the store.

Six short phrases to add that special touch to the scrapbook layout inspired by the cat(s) that play a special role in your family.

Regular Price: $2.00
Sale Price: $1.50 through 05/31/2010
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Doggie Love is also a re-release of a product that never made it into the store.

Four pet inspired WordArt creations perfect for those scrapbook layouts or other craft projects dedicated to the love of your dog.

Regular Price: $2.00
Sale Price: $1.50 through 05/31/2010
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And now…… something by ME!
Doodle Borders~ Set 1

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Here is a super cute way to frame your LO- Hand drawn Doodle Borders!

I remember when I used to “paper” scrapbook. I loved to draw doodles around the edges of my pages. Now you can do it on your digital pages! With my hand doodled border frames.

Another great use for these doodles is as frames. When you have the perfect photo one of the first things you do is find a frame to show it off. Well the same is true in digi scrapping. These adorable Doodle Borders will be the finishing touch for all your photos. Use them as is to frame, or layer behind other frames as a base to create beautiful clusters.

Doodle Borders~Set 1 includes 7 doodles borders.
12 by 12inches- The perfect size to just drag and drop onto your LO. But a simple re-size to fit around any square photo.
300 dpi and in png form- they will work in any photo editing program.

Here are two examples – and there ia also a great one up in Kathy’s Doggie Word Art above.

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Last but not least….. Scrapberry Designs a SUPER cute blog wear set. Don’t be surprised if you see me sporting this on my personal blog soon! It is made by one of my favorite kits! 🙂

Get Your Blog On ~ Wild Cherry Tea
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Ready to get your blog on? This package contains all the elements you need for sprucing up your blog and giving it a fresh new look. Even those that are novice bloggers can install this with the included step by step instructions.

Blog wear created using Wild Cherry Tea digital kit by GingerScraps.

Includes: 3 Blog Headers (2 with places for photos and 1 without) 3 Blog Backgrounds 2 Post Dividers 4 Pre-labeled Sidebar Buttons 2 Blank Sidebar Buttons Installation Instructions

Regulary Cost: $4.50

On Sale: $3.15 (30% off) through 5/30

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And now.. some very sad news 🙁 My sweet Jen is closing up shop at GingerScraps. Jen has been with me from almost the beginning and I am so sad to see her go!! But we all wish her the very best on her new adventures in DigiLand!!

Lets help her go out with a bang!! Many of her goodies will be retiring once they leave GingerScraps so get them while you can!! And EVERYTHING in her shop is on sale till the end of the month.

Graham Like The Cracker’s Shop

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Challenge Spotlight – May Template Challenge

Again just a single entry for last weeks challenge spotlight soooo photom you win again! Hooray! Lets see if I can find a prize for you that you don’t have yet!

How about this one?

Well we’re reaching the end of May! Last chance to get those challenges done for the May Monster Challenge  To help you along let’s check out this weeks Spotlight Challenge! Stephanie’s Template Challenge!  Stephanie of Scrappy Cocoa is not only a talented designer but a fabulous template maker! Here’s her template for the challenge this month!

Of course for the template challenge you simply download this template and make a Layout from it! Many have already done this fabulous challenge this month so here’s just a few of the Layouts made by our fabulous Gingersnaps.

by Becka

by Kimmy

by MandaK

 These are just a few of the fabulous Layouts already made with Steph’s template. Head over there yourself to see more! and while you are at it why not do the Template challenge yourself? 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). CT & those who have already done the challenge are elligable. Let me see those comments!

Fresh Baked! 5-19

Hello scrappers

GingerScraps is now up and running on our new server! There still might be a few tiny glitches – but so far all is running smoothly.

We will have a big “lets try to break the new server” party soon 🙂 Lets see how much this new server can take 🙂 haha

But I want you to all know- that if you were one of the unlucky ladies that had constant download trouble with our last server. That problem is now no longer and issue. Downloads are not timing out due to our server any longer. I hope you will all come test it out 🙂

Now lets get on to some YUMMY fresh Baked goodies!

Oven Lovin’ by Scrappy Cocoa
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The perfect kit to scrap all your kitchen adventures! Everyone has pictures of kids into chocolate chips, or pictures or dinners that turned out perfectly… or not so much… Use this kit for all those wonderful memories! Kit includes 16 papers, full alpha,

53 Elements including:

Lots of cooking stuff- chef’s hat, cups, dippers, spoons, spatulas, fridge, frying pan, shelf, mugs, oil, salt shakers, oven, tea pots, timer, toaster and even a kitchen sink!

3 Buttons, 4 Flowers, 1 Frame, 3 Scatters, 2 Leaves, 2 Photo Corners, 3 Ribbons, 1 Staple, 3 Tags
This Kit is regularly $4 but on sale for $3 for a limited time only!

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A collab by Graham Like The Cracker and Connie Prince- Mischief Monsters

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If you have cute little mischievous monsters of your own, you will not want to miss this kit! Perfect for the mishaps, mischief, & mayhem that our funny monsters tend to cause. This kit would even be perfect for telling about the monsters under the bed or things that go bump in the night! Oh & don’t forget the cute monster movies that your children love to watch! You’ll find so many fun ways to use and reuse this delightful collection!

Mischief Monsters-The WordArt
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Four word arts. Monster and naughtiness themed.

These come in png format. Colored and black & white versions included for ease in recoloring to match any kit.

Mischief Monsters- The Alpha

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These fun and color alphas will bring fun to any of your layouts. This alpha contains only lower case letters, numbers, and some punctuation . This alpha is for personal use only.

The download contains individually cut letters and an alpha sheet for your scrapping preferences.

Mischief-Monsters-The-Templates

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Includes 4 12×12 templates saved as layered PSD & TIF files as well as individual PNG files.

Mischief Monsters- TheBundle

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Includes: Mischief Monsters Kit, Mischief & Mayhem 12×12 Templates, Mischief Monsters Word Art, & Mischief Monsters 3 Pack Alpha!

If you have cute little mischievous monsters of your own, you will not want to miss this kit! Perfect for the mishaps, mischief, & mayhem that our funny monsters tend to cause. This kit would even be perfect for telling about the monsters under the bed or things that go bump in the night! Oh & don’t forget the cute monster movies that your children love to watch! You’ll find so many fun ways to use and reuse this delightful collection!

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Preview Description Service by Teri

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In Real Estate is Location, Location, Location, but in the Digi Scrap world, its all about your descriptions. Let me write your descriptions for you for your Scrapbooking Kits. I have years of experience in advertising and have a fast turnaround, usually within 24 hours upon receiving your kit preview. All you need to do after purchasing this service, is email me with your invoice number and a picture of your kit. I will in turn, write you a description and send it back to you as quick as possible. I always end the description with “Name of Kit” includes: ( you can add your contents here when I send the description back to you) If you do not want to list contents, simply delete this last sentence. Here is what some of the designers that have used my description service are saying:

“I don”t know how she does it…. but in a matter of a few sentences Teri has me wanting to buy my own kits! She will take a look at the preview and create the perfect paragraph to describe my products. I can take that description and use it in the store description, on my blog, facebook, even twitter a line or two…. promoting it in every way possible. She can not only help you with product descriptions but also any event advertising tid bit, call or contest. Anything you need written- with style, whit, and wonderful creativity, Teri is you gal! You will not be disappointed.” Ginger Looper owner/designer of GingerScraps

“Teri’s descriptions are catchy and fun and I think bring a curiosity to the kit that I could never capture in my own product descriptions. Her service is one that I have used over and over again and will continue to do so as long as she provides it. Tabby Butler of Scrapberry Designs

“As a designer and a store owner, Teri’s description service has been a tremendous asset for me. It has allowed me to focus on designing and leave the details to her. She is not only professional, but very timely and I would recommend her services.” Babette of LBCreations – Designs by Babette

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And don’t forget about this month Grab Bag!!

We have a new Grab Bag!!! This is my favorite so far! It is soooooo fun! And for the first time… we have a special CU Grab Bag included in this Mega! The GingerBread Ladies May~ Grab Bag

GingerBread Ladies have used all of their energy on this darling mega collab. May’s GingerScraps Mega Grab Bag was created by Graham Like the Cracker, Statements by Jodi, Teri’s Thing-O-My-Jigs, MandyMade, Simply ShanMarie Designs, Daybreaks Scraps, Kathy Winters, HarmonyStar, Modern June, Scrappy Cocoa, WyldWeb Designs, and Scrapberry Designs.

This months Mega Kit is a jam packed kit that is bouncing with energy! If you have any little ones that are non-stop 24/7 then this mega kit is perfect for you.

Including: *2 alphas *60 papers *66 elements *Glitter- Style and sheets *CU Grab Bag included!

And As usual- For a short time you can get this AMAZING GrabBag for only $1 with any purchase over $5

You will receive the coupon code by e-mail. Please allow 24 hours as every coupon has to be e-mailed to you manually.

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Thank you all 🙂 And please- If there is anything at all you would like to share with me about your experience at GingerScraps, I would love your feedback. Please e-mail me at ginger@gingerscraps.net any time.

Challenge Spotlight – May Technique Time

Good day my scrapping frinds! Our winner (and only commenter) from last weeks challenge is photom! Yippee! Here’s what you won!

And on to this weeks spotlight challenge! Julie’s Technique Time Challenge.  Each month Julie gives us a fun new scrapping technique to try. This month it is to use those photos that are mostly the same, but a little different. You know how it goes when you take pictures, you click like 20 then choose one? well now you can choose 3 -4 or more!  I gotta get this one done myself. I know I keep saying that but still get behind. but it is a great challenge! Go check it out!

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

Challenge Spotlight – May Word Lovers

Hey there my scrap challenge loving friends! Sorry I missed you yesterday, had to go to work, but I’m here today to give you your challenge spotlight! But first we need a winner from last week. Dun….dun….du …..dum  crinkletoast! She was our only comment from last week, sometimes I feel like I’m talking to myself. 🙁 Anyhow for you I have the same prize as last week. the mommy/daddy overlays. Perfect for this past mother’s day & coming father’s day!

This weeks spotlight challenge is Julie’s May Word Lover’s Challenge The word for the month is of course anything about Mothers! This is a fabulous idea for a page. Who doesn’t need to pay a little digi scrap love to their mothers? or perhaps express what you love about being a mother?

Here’s a beautiful example from one of our Gingersnaps:

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Here’s one I made like 2 years ago and it reminded me that I need to make another one with my new baby girl! Maybe I’ll be doing this challenge this week too!

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 Pretty easy right? So go make one for Julie’s May Word Lovers 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). CT & those who have already done the challenge are elligable. Let me see those comments!