It’s July 15th and we all know what that means. It’s Bake Sale time at Gingerscraps. Let’s see what great items our designers are offering in the Bake Sale this month.

There are some great goodies in here. Looks like shopping time.

Don’t forget, sign ups for Scrapping Survivor are going on through the 19th.

Welcome to July. We have TWO fabulous designers featured this month, Leaving a Legacy Designs and Ponytails Designs. They were both gracious enough to answer some fun questions for us this month, so let’s just jump right in. First we’ll chat with Kimberly of Leaving a Legacy Designs.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

Greece or Italy because I haven’t been there yet and would love to see the history and experience the culture.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Sleeps a lot and speaks her mind…can be kept happy with chocolate and scrapbooking.

What is one thing you will never do again?

I am pretty happy with my life, mistakes and all. I feel like each fall has taught me something new and I don’t think I would change it.

What’s your favorite movie?

Hmm..I am not sure I have just one. Love a good movie…Hunger Games, 50 First Dates and Sweet Home Alabama are in my top 10.

Do you love or hate rollercoasters?

Strongly dislike.

What was the last thing you ate?

Cookie Dough Milkshake from Steak and Shake.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

GREEN

What’s your biggest pet peeves?

Lights being left on and cabinet left open in the kitchen.

Pirates or Ninjas?

Ninjas

Country or City?

City..I am city girl with a little country in me.

Morning or Night?

Night

Indoors or Outdoors?

Indoors

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Chocolate

Cats or Dogs?

Fish

Who did you look up to as a kid?

Barbara Bush (her reading initiative)

What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?

Chocolate

Do you have any tattoos? If yes what and where are they- If no do you want any and what would you get?

Nope

Name one television character that you simply adore?

Bones/Dr. Brennan

Thanks so much Kimberly (and now I’m wanting some Steak ‘n Shake). Make sure to check out her GS Store, Facebook Page, Blog, and Pinterest.

Now, let’s talk to Natasha of Ponytails Designs.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

Europe, especially Great Britain and France. I’ve studied a lot European history and would just love to see some of these places I’ve read about.

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Warning: do not approach in the morning until coffee is in hand.

What is one thing you will never do again?

Drink tequila… I think that speaks for itself. lol

What’s your favorite movie?

The Sound of Music

Do you love or hate rollercoasters?

Love them!

Do you believe there is intelligent life in outer space?

Yes, there probably is. I think it’s rather egocentric to believe that we’re the only intelligent life in that great wide universe.

What was the last thing you ate?

Toast with home-made strawberry jam.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

Red… fire engine red.

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Rudeness

Pirates or Ninjas?

Pirates

Country or City?

Definitely country

Morning or Night?

Night

Indoors or Outdoors?

Outdoors… even better if that includes sunshine and a beach.

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Chocolate

Cats or Dogs?

Dogs for sure. Not a cat person, although I have nothing against them per se. I like them well enough when they’re living in the barn.

Who did you look up to as a kid?

I had a couple of really great teachers that I admired in high school. One was my English teacher and the other my English Lit teacher. They both taught me so much and were really great people.

What is the one thing that makes you happy despite any mood?

Sunshine, and hearing my little one’s laugh. It’s completely infectious.

Do you have any tattoos? If yes what and where are they- If no do you want any and what would you get?

Ugh… yes I do! I have a ying-yang symbol on my upper left shoulder/back area, a butterfly on my left hip, and a Celtic design toe ring on my right second toe. I got them all for a reason but now that I’m not exactly in my 20’s anymore, I kind of wish I didn’t have them. The toe ring I see all the time of course, but the other two I can’t see unless I’m looking in the mirror. I’ll catch a glimpse of one in a photo every so often and it always surprises me. I king of forget they’re there.

Name one television character that you simply adore?

Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. He’s hilarious!

Thanks Natasha!! Jump over and check our her GS Store, Facebook Page, Blog, and Pinterest.

Also, both designers have added a coupon to various days of the Daily Download. The sneak peek looks absolutely fabulous.

Don’t forget, with 10 completed challenges, you get this fabulous collab free!

And one more thing before I go. It’s almost time for Scrapping Survivor. Where do you think we are headed this year? Click on the image below and add your guess.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

Happy (hot) Tuesday. I hope everyone has had a great June so far. Today’s challenge spotlight is on Kathryn Estry’s Pop Quiz? Have you been participating in this one or a little scared to see what it’s about? Each month Kathryn will give you a set of questions to answer. Based on your answers, she will give you instructions on what to do with your layout. For example, June’s questions:

Instructions: Answer each question with one and only one answer. Copy and paste these questions in this thread, adding your answer under each question. Shortly after you’ve posted (or as soon as I’m back at my computer), you’ll receive a Private Message from me. You’ll then be able to make your layout based on the information I send to you. Remember, each question must have exactly one answer, give your most honest responses, and don’t skip any questions.

June: Pool Party!
Answer the questions as if you were really hosting a pool party.

1. Will you wear a 1-piece suit or a 2-piece suit?
2. You’re decorating with flowers. What one color are you using the most?
3. Will your guests be primarily family or mostly friends?
4. Choose one: hamburgers or steaks?
5. Will there be more or less than 6 children at the party?
6. Choose one: water volleyball or squirt guns?
7. Choose one: go off of the high dive or float in the shallow water?

Sounds fun, right? Here are some of the submissions for far.

Don’t forget, when you complete 10 challenges, you get the following kit as a reward:

Head on over and join in Kathyrn’s Pop Quiz Pool Party!!

Welcome to Tuesday. Is your summer heating up? Currently we are supposed to be close to 100° today, which is HOT for any time of year in my neck of the woods. It’s far warmer than our average. Speaking of hot and the sun, this week I want to put the spotlight on my favorite challenge – the Signature Challenge. This one is easy and so much fun to do. Little Rad Trio is hosting this month and the only thing she wants to see? SUN!

You can get this fabulous kit for completing 10 challenges this month:

Here are a few fabulous signatures our members have already done:

What are your favorite sun and summer kits?

Welcome to summer and June. This month we have TWO fabulous designers in our spotlight and they have both been gracious enough to answer our questions.

First up is CathyK Designs. Let’s see what she had to say.

What is your favorite “go-to” color palette?

I like bright and happy colors. And blues and greens. And navy – I’d put some version of navy in every palette if I could, LOL!

What is your favorite treat to have close while designing?

Coffee with hazelnut creamer

Do you have job outside of designing? If so, what do you do (if you don’t mind sharing)?

I worked as an engineer for many years, but am taking time off of that to be with my kids.

What is the current ringtone on your phone?

Whatever came pre-selected on it when I got it.

If you were deserted on an island (with all water/food provided), what three things would you want to have with you?

My husband and 2 sons.

If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead) who would it be and why?

I’d like to spend the day with my great-grandmother. I remember as a small child sitting with her, stringing beads, and listening to her tell stories about her life growing up. I really wish I could remember the actual stories – I was so young then.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

I’d love to travel to Italy.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

I would never sing at karaoke night!

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Feed chocolate often!

What is one thing you will never do again?

Spelunking (cave exploring). I’m glad I did it once, but I never want to do it again!

What’s your favorite movie?

Anything sci-fi

Do you love or hate roller coasters?

I like small roller coasters, but not the really tall ones. I don’t like that first drop!

Do you believe there is intelligent life in outer space?

No

What was the last thing you ate?

Coffee with hazelnut creamer (drinking right now as I type)

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

Turquoise

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

People who take up more than one parking space

Pirates or Ninjas?

Ninjas, of course!

Country or City?

Probably country.

Morning or Night?

Night

Indoors or Outdoors?

Indoors mostly.

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Chocolate!

Cats or Dogs?

Cats

What great answers. Thanks so much to Cathy for playing along. Make sure to check out her GS Store, her FB page and her blog.

And now, let’s see how Kathryn Estry answers those same questions.

What is your favorite “go-to” color palette?

Cheery, pretty colors – love the colors of my home office (check out Studio Kathryn as it’s designed after my office at home)

What is your favorite treat to have close while designing?

Popcorn

Do you have job outside of designing? If so, what do you do (if you don’t mind sharing)?

I am now a retired teacher of gifted/talented children – such a fun job!

What is the current ringtone on your phone?

Had to look – meadow sunrise

If you were deserted on an island (with all water/food provided), what three things would you want to have with you?

Assuming I’m alone, … my phone (with a forever charge and service of course) to talk to my family and friends, plenty of games I could play by myself, and my Bible

If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead) who would it be and why?

My parents – I’d make sure they got to see their grandchildren all grown up and meet all of their sweet great-grandchildren. I’d also want them to see how happy I am!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

The Netherlands – used to live there and miss it.

What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

Hundreds of praise songs

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

To Where You Are by Josh Grobin

If you had a warning label, what would yours say?

Caution: Passionate Perfectionist – leaves the Energizer bunny in her dust

What is one thing you will never do again?

The Tower of Terror – deathly afraid of heights – absolutely horrible!

What’s your favorite movie?

Switching this to favorite musical – Les Miserables – have seen it numerous times in quite a few cities, and can sing many of the songs by heart.

Do you love or hate roller coasters?

Love them from the ground! ha!

Do you believe there is intelligent life in outer space?

Sure – As creative as God is, I doubt that He stopped with this world.

What was the last thing you ate?

A sugar free cherry snow cone – eating one now – make them at home almost every day

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

Green – always seems to be the most used crayon

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Never having enough time to do all that I want to do in a day

Pirates or Ninjas?

Pirates

Country or City?

Have to admit I’m a city girl

Morning or Night?

Up early and stay up late, so probably both

Indoors or Outdoors?

Outdoors in a clean warm pool or indoors at my computer, again both

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Chocolate of course!

Cats or Dogs?

Both dear to my heart! only one pet now, a kitty named Amber

Thanks Kathryn. Those were great as well. Make sure to stop by her GS Store, FB page, and blog as well.

Both designers have also placed a coupon in the daily download for this fabulous kit:

Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend. Make sure to check the blog frequently as we have lots of exciting things posted for you every week.

Can anyone believe it’s May 15th already? This year just seems to be flying.

Let’s see what our wonderful designers are offering in the Bake Sale this month. Remember, all of these are available for $1 each through May 20.

Just look at these goodies.

Make sure to keep an eye on the blog for the awesome new goodies being released this week in the Fresh Baked post.