Weekly Wrap-Up: It’s beginning to look a lot like…

Another week has gotten away from us!  I can hardly believe that July is more than half over- I know, each week it’s mentioned just how fast this week, month, YEAR is flying by! It’s hard not to take notice and reply as such.

It’s been a bit quiet this past week. Again, with summer in full swing it’s hard to drag ourselves away from all the fun adventures we’re having! I do hope, however, despite all those exciting adventures you’ll join us for a BIG celebration that’s only a few days away!

 

I know I’m excited! It’s like… CHRISTMAS! … in July. HA! Okay, I admit, I haven’t had coffee yet this morning. Not to worry, I hear it peculating as I type. 😉

Have you been reading along with us this month? The GingerScraps Book Club has been discussing this month’s book in a new way. Check out the discussion thread and join in! Next month’s book has been chosen in our pick-our-read poll: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on this read for a while, and am glad now I’ve got more reason to read it!

Less than 10 days before the end of the month, PsychoZoe‘s retirement sale ends on the 31st. Make sure you get check out her shop!

Don’t forget to grab our HUGE grab-bag this month! Roseytoes created such a generous grab-bag, that you get FOR FREE when you spend $10 in the store!

I wish I had more to share with you today, it’s certainly a lazy day here for us. Hoping to hide away from the increasing heat by getting some much needed scrapping done! Especially my challenges! Make sure, if you haven’t already, check out the new Rewards System, they’ve changed just a tiny bit. 

With that I’ll leave you to your own scrapping!  I hope you’ve had a happy weekend and have a great Sunday!

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Daily Download July 20

Fresh Baked for July 20, 2012

The summer sun is roasting, isn’t it? If there isn’t something roasting someone, Mother Nature is trying to flood you out.
Mother Nature is not a happy camper this year, and well, I don’t know about you, but I’m going to listen to her. I’m going to enjoy a stay-cation, inside with some good music, working photo-editing software, and friends at Gingerscraps.

This week, the designers had some fun, I think. It sure looks like they did!! They’re working hard on something special coming out next week, which I think y’all will be super excited to see. So, be on the look-out for that! But, until then, these amazing designers didn’t leave you stranded on the side of the road, I promise!!

Remember that when you spend $10 in the store, you get an amazing grab bag. This month’s was created by Ryan, of Roseytoes, and it’s JAM-PACKED full of stuff.


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


Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Kit.html
PreDeco Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Temps: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sparkle-and-Shine-WordArt-Pack.html


Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-Kit.html
PreDeco Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Paper Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Temps: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
WordBits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-WordBits.html
QP Album: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-QuickPage-Album.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seaside-WordArt-Pack.html


https://store.gingerscraps.net/InstaTemps-Vol-2-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html


https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-re-A-Shining-Star.html


Add-on: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Need-Data-add-on.html
Coordinates with: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Need-Data.html


Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-Clusters.html
QPs: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-QPs.html
Stacked Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/By-The-Campfire-Stacked-Papers.html


https://store.gingerscraps.net/drip-drop.html


https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Star-Sports-Kit.html


https://store.gingerscraps.net/Amazed-By-You-Template-Pack.html


Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Kit.html
Alpha with fasteners: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Alpha.html
Word Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hey-Handsome-Word-Bits.html

Before you jump onto that train straight to the store, I want to let you know about a couple of freebies from Kathy Winters that makes up one gorgeous kit!!


Available on the Gingerscraps Facebook page! Only available until the 1st of August, and then a new freebie replaces it!!

Kathy has a coordinating piece on her FB as well, making up one perfect for the beach kit!

Well, that concludes this newsletter!! I’ll be seeing you in a few days, for a special re-release and some other fun stuff, so keep an eye open!!

Until then, keep cool, drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated, and join in on the fun in the forum!!

This Week’s Sneak Peeks

Good Summer Morning, Digi Friends!!!

I don’t know about you, but the heat is ON here in Philly, and I am not happy about triple digit numbers with no breeze. Yikes!!! But it has given me a good reason to stay in the house and scrap a little here, scrap a little there, do some hybrids, check out the Gingerscraps forum, and get inspired again! The heat is also on me as I am  in the middle of planning a school counseling conference event happening next week, and scrapping seems to side track me easily! (Remind me to tell April I won’t be in town or on the blog next Wednesday! wink wink!)

As the summer continues, I find that I need to be better about taking pictures of the kids. I have two kids now. It was easier with one to bring the camera and putz around with it. Now that there are two young ones, I seem to forget the camera. And my second child has “second child syndrome” where there are very few photos of him! My goal for the rest of the summer will be to take more photos of both kids, at least on weekends, whether we are in the house or out and about.

And I will tell you, that this week’s sneak peeks are inspiring me to do just that, so I can use what is coming on Friday to the Gingerscraps Store! Whoo hoo!

Would ya like to see the Peeks? Give me the Peeks! Show me the Peeks! I hear ya! I hear ya!

Here we go!

From Luv Ewe Designs we have….

 

Just perfect for all my second child syndrome photos, huh?!  Yes, my second is a boy….He loves mud and grass and water and food. I think this kit will do his photos fine!

Now, from Twin Mom Scraps, we have this fun little collection! I love the banner in this!!! Yee haw! I have banner FEVER over here! Shazam! I am addicted to banners lately!!!!!

Oh! Did you catch that template used above? It is from the July 1-15 Template Challenge template by Luv Ewe Designs. If you haven’t gotten it, go on and get it, and get your Template Challenge on! You have until July 31 to rock that template to fill your cookie jar with points towards monthy awesomeness!

Blue Heart Scraps has been busy! Looks like this will be fun little number to use for my summer photos too!

I would LOVE to get out there in the wilderness, but you know, sometimes my house is a bit on the wild side….Loving these trees and camp gear in here!

As I type this, we have a storm a brewing and my lights are flickering. I just may need to grab that lantern you see up there!

Well, there you have it, friends! This week’s sneak peeks! Go grab yer mouse, a cup of cold joe, and pull up along side me and wait for their release on Friday in the Gingerscraps store! My favorite place in the universe!!!!

Stay Cool and Scrap on!

 

 

Daily Download July 19


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Daily Download July 18

Challenge Spotlight – Mini Kit Challenge

Good morning, ladies! Hope everyone’s week is off to a fabulous start! I’m already ready for the weekend LOL. Let’s get straight to my challenge spotlight for this week. Today I’m spotlight a FREEBIE challenge…and isn’t free everyone’s favorite price? 😉 This week we’re taking a look at the July Mini Kit Challenge hosted by Kathy of Kathy Winters Designs! I just love Kathy’s designs and this cute mini is no exception. Here’s what she’s got for us this month:

Perfect for July! I love the vintage tones here with the cream and muted blue/red. So pretty! I know you’re got some cute Fourth of July pics you’re dying to scrap–why not start with this adorable little kit?  🙂  We’ve already got pages of completed layouts and they’re all fabulous, as usual. Here’s some inspiration from the forum!

By jrmminga

By gwtwred

By Neverland Scraps

Such gorgeous works of art! It was superhard picking which LOs to highlight from all the beautiful pages that has been posted so far! Now let’s see some MORE great scraps! Your turn! 🙂

There’s a NEW rewards system that started this month,  so read up on the fabulous new goodies we’ve got in store for everyone who participates! You’ll need to keep track of your completed LOs for credit in the July Challenge points tracking thread so the mighty powers that be can get you your reward at the end of the month! There’s a multitude of challenges going on right now,  so check them all out  and jump right in! We love new people and joining in on the challenges is a great way to meet new people and pick up some skills from all the talented ladies we’ve got here at GS! 🙂

If you have any questions about this or any other challenge, direct them to the Cookie Jar;  someone amazing will answer your question with speed and superknowledge.  🙂  Hope y’all have a great rest of the week; see everyone back here next week for another challenge spotlight…now get to scrapping!

Daily Download July 17