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Designs by Lisa Minor
How is it even July already?? This month’s Designer in the Spotlight is Lisa Minor. Today, I’m going to share the tea Lisa and I spilt earlier. She’s recovering from a total knee replacement right now, so let’s make sure she feels the love!
J: Lisa, you must be so uncomfortable with that big surgery you just had. I hope you have someone who’s taking care of you, and a comfy chair to sit in between therapy appointments. Do you have a favorite comfort food that always makes you feel better?
L: Chicken and Dumplings. I have so many fond memories of eating it.
J: Ooh, I love that too! Last night I caught a few minutes of a cooking show where the guy was making chicken and dumplings noodles… without the dumplings. So of course I had to go online and find a recipe! I’d serve it with apple pie for dessert, unless it’s too hot, then I might go with ice cream. If you could BE ice cream, what flavour would you be?
L: Vanilla of course! Plain, simple and delicious!
J: Oh, and versatile too! Don’t tell anybody but I have a pint of Chapman’s Butter Tart ice cream hiding deep in the bottom of the freezer. If the guys don’t know about it, I don’t have to share. 😉 Like our Prime Minister, I like a good wink. 😉 What’s your most used emoji?
L: Anything with a “thumbs up”, LOL. I’m just not that “text” savvy.
J: Let’s talk business for a minute. What’s your favourite part of seeing others use your designs for their layouts?
L: I think it’s how they put it all together. It’s such a personal thing to share photos of yourself and your family and the love shows through.
J: That’s something that always appeals to me, the individual style that Scrappers have and how they can take an identical collection of papers and elements then turn them into something beautiful, unique and intensely personal. Can you share any sneak peeks of coming attractions?
L: Yep! Arriving mid-July, Enjoy the Waves.
J: That’s going to sell like hotcakes! We’re a long way from the ocean but our lake gets some pretty decent waves on windy days. I always snicker a little when I see someone asking on Reddit about how choppy it is. Interesting way of staying informed, I guess. The teasing is usually gentle, especially for Reddit, if you know what I mean. Have you ever done anything embarrassing in public?
L: When I was 8 months pregnant with our first, it was the “year of the cicada” in Ohio. One flew down my shirt and I just literally ripped the shirt off in the parking lot. Those things are “buggly ugly”.
J: Oof!! We don’t have cicadas this far north, but we do have junebugs. When my husband and I were dating we were zipping down the highway on his motorcycle when a junebug flew into him. He said it felt like he’d been shot. And there were guts everywhere. It was gross. Another time, again on his bike, a wasp ended up flying into my bra. Stings in that area really hurt! I’m actually having phantom pain there right now… Good thing I wasn’t allergic, but it could have been kinda funny. What’s the funniest thing you believed when you were a kid?
L: I believed I had an “extra” front tooth because my teeth were so crooked. Hey, my cousin told me so, and I totally fell for it.
J: That’s kids for you. I was catfished, before catfishing was a thing. I still hate that girl with the heat of a thousand suns. And she knows it. Same girl who bit me on my thirteenth birthday. The school principal came into the girls’ bathroom to check it out and disinfect the bite before he suspended her for the rest of the week. Oy. I wanted to be anywhere but there. If you could teleport to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
L: Ireland! It’s on my bucket list.
J: Great choice! I’ve been there twice and hope to get back one more time before I get too old to travel by myself. It’s truly a magical place. Last time I was there, the strap on my purse broke and wasn’t fixable, so I went to a discount store near my hotel and bought a new one. I bet the hotel cleaning crew wondered about all the weird things I threw away when I switched them out. What’s the most unusual thing you carry in your bag or pocket?
L: I actually carry a small bag full of things like single use toothbrushes, Tylenol, antibacterial wipes, band aids, eyeglass wipes, etc. You can NEVER be too prepared.
J: I like the way you think! I do the same. Well, maybe not the toothbrushes, but I have some flossers! And a screwdriver. Like you say, be prepared for ANYTHING. One last question, then I’ll let you get some rest. Do you have a guilty pleasure? I mean, one that you can share with our readers? 😉
L: True Crime. I’m obsessed.
J: ME TOO!! Particularly the ones that use forensic genetic genealogy. The things real people do are so much more twisted than any fiction writer could dream up. So fascinating! Well, I promised to keep this short so you’re not wiped out. Go put your feet up and have a nice cup of tea while I finish up here.
In addition to her usual monthly Pinterest Challenge, Lisa is also hosting the Designer Spotlight Challenge. And she’s providing our July Daily Download kit here on the Blog. It’s called Listen to the Music and I can’t wait to see the whole collection. But that’s not all… she has a coupon code 7sdlm20off …ON TOP of the already 50% off discount this month you can take an ADDITIONAL 20% off a single purchase of $5 or more. What a deal!! (It’s a single-use code, so make sure you fill your cart with ALL the goodies before you use it.) See you all next week for another Tutorial Tuesday.
Twin Mom Scraps
You may remember Rebecca, aka Twin Mom Scraps, who was in the Spotlight in November 2024. Well, she’s up again! And since we talked about all the bread-and-butter stuff so recently, we decided to go with a bit more of a fun chat this time.
J: Rebecca, thanks for chatting with me again! Hold on while I fast-forward past the Christmas song that just came on my shuffle playlist… Ah. There. Now, let’s talk about the fun stuff, like food. What’s the weirdest combo you’ve ever tried?
R: Pickles and peanut butter on Ritz Crackers (don’t knock it til you try it!)
J: I like peanut butter on Ritz. I might even be okay with the pickles, especially if they’re the spicy-sweet ones from Costco. I just ate some spinach dip on tortilla chips, which wasn’t as nasty as it might have been. Do you have a favourite comfort food?
R: Any kind of soup. My chicken and dumplings is a favorite!
J: Mm. Not a soup fan, although I do like homemade turkey soup, and French onion soup. When I need a food hug, I usually go with macaroni and canned tomatoes. That makes me think of my dad. While we’re talking food, if you could have dinner with any two people, living or dead, who would you choose?
R: My mom and dad (both have passed away).
J: I was lucky enough to have lunch with my mom, who’s 89 now, and my sister, on Sunday. My dad passed in August. We talked about him a bit, and I could tell my mom misses him terribly. My sister is 14 years younger than me, and some of the stories we told while we reminisced were things she’d never heard before. We had some good laughs mixed in with the more serious moments. What’s the funniest thing you believed as a kid?
R: If I swallowed gum, it would not digest for 7 years
J: I think we ALL believed that! Now, if you could be any age for a week, what age would you choose?
R: 46…my current age! I am in the best shape of my life and feel great!
J: That’s fantastic! I wish… Let me think about when I was 46 for a minute. You know, that was a good time for me too. I was working on my dream unit and learning a ton of new skills. If you could instantly learn a new skill, what would you want it to be?
R: A second language!
J: Now, wouldn’t that be useful? My husband and both daughters are fluently bilingual, English and French. The girls are also fluent in sarcasm, so I guess you could say they’re trilingual! They’re pretty comfortable with social media, too; the older one is a TikTok-er and the younger is all about the ‘Gram. What’s your most used emoji?
R: I use this one way more than I probably should.
J: As long as you don’t smack yourself first, then use the emoji, I guess it’s okay. Mine is this one….
J: I spend entirely too much time on social media, or playing games on my phone. Oh, and watching too much TV! Do you have a guilty pleasure?
R: In general, I love re-watching shows I’ve already seen (some favorites are Dexter, YOU, and Ozark). My favorite movie is probably Crazy Rich Asians.
J: I’m not big on rewatching, but I’ve seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club probably a dozen times each. Maybe Arrested Development was about me. Now, before I let you off the hook, we should talk a bit about the obligatory design stuff. Do you have a favourite season to design for?
R: Fall and winter are definitely my favorite seasons to design.
J: Oh, the possibilities are endless for those, aren’t they? If you could collaborate with any of the other GingerBread Ladies – past or present – who would it be?
R: I have collaborated with Connie Prince a few times. I would love to collaborate with Aprilisa Designs…I love her kits!
J: Well let’s put it out there and maybe it’ll come to be!! Thanks again for torturing yourself with me. I hope you have a GREAT Spotlight month! For the rest of you who have hung on to the bitter end, Rebecca is cohosting the Designer Spotlight Challenge for June with Aimee Harrison, in addition to her regular monthly Memory Mix Up Challenge. And she’s gifting us with a special Daily Download kit. Make sure you check out her June Buffet collection Beach Vibes; it looks like a mini-vacation! Oh, and she’s having a sale…
Stay tuned for a couple of new tutorials coming later in the month!
Aimee Harrison
This month we again have TWO Designers in the Spotlight. Many of you already know Aimee, or have used her amazing designs, and she’s been in the Spotlight before, so our little chat took a bit of a meandering path. How so? You’ll see!
J: Aimee! It’s good to chat with you again. I apologize in advance if you hear my son cacking in the background. Things are still not back to normal here and he’s spending all his time with Mom. I’ve got a movie on for him and he’s nothing if not easily amused. Last time we visited, we talked about all the meat-and-potatoes stuff related to your designing, so this time, let’s do something a bit more informal. You okay with that? Oh wait… there are a couple of design-related things I wanted to ask about… Do you have a favourite theme or occasion that you always turn to when you’re designing?
A: I love to design flower types, I never run out.
J: Your flowers are always so gorgeous! You’ve clearly had lots of practice creating them. Do you have a favourite season or holiday that you MUST design for?
A: Spring because I love the colors and new growth.
J: I love all the seasons for different reasons, but spring is special, isn’t it? There’s so many ways you can portray spring and spring-like subjects, and still have it be relevant and coherent. You mentioned flowers and colour… do you have any design routines or rituals you follow when you start designing a new collection?
A: I am very methodical in my designing. I design the packs first in a certain order, then I design the kit and each portion is designed in order as well. Makes sure I have a well rounded kit and collection.
J: It makes sense to have a formula of sorts, to make sure you don’t forget an important aspect of the collection. Do you think you have a signature element or technique that makes people know instantly that YOU designed something?
A: I think it’s my titles both in the kit and as a standalone pack. Also probably my Alphas.
J: I know your titles are a great feature, especially for the new-to-digi Scrapper who might not be ready to design their own. And I LOVE a nice, matching Alpha!! The literal alpha, although there are some very fine Alpha men out there. 😉 Especially in those superhero movies I’ve been watching with Adam. If you could live in any fictional universe, which one would you choose?
A: Harry Potter, I would love how convenient magic is.
J: As long as you could control it completely, it sure would be convenient. Do you have a TV or movie guilty pleasure?
A: I do. It’s Outlander.
J: Mmmmhmmmm. Speaking of Alpha males! Although Brianna holds her own. Strong genes. She and Clare have had to adapt to such huge shifts in technology but they make it look easy. If you could instantly learn a new skill, what would you want it to be?
A: How to paint. I would love to be able to do watercolors especially.
J: Watercolour painting is fascinating. The way the colour moves with the water on the paper, and how it can be turned into something beautiful with just a few strokes… I could watch watercolour videos all day! Oh, and alcohol inks, They’re really interesting too. Lately I’ve been watching some how-to videos on my tablet while I get myself into the bedtime zone. I find I can turn off all the intrusive thoughts by concentrating on the processes. How do you unwind?
A: I like to read.
J: That would be my idea of a perfect day, to stay in bed and read.
A: I would live in pajamas if I could. For sure!
J: One thing I can’t do near bedtime though is listen to music. I find myself singing the lyrics in my head, over and over and sleep goes out the window. The other night I sang the entire eight minutes and forty-two seconds of American Pie. In my head. I think that would be my go-to if I ever did another karaoke night. Do you have one of those?
A: Jolene, by Dolly Parton, I believe. I don’t sing karaoke very often because I’m terrible lol.
J: I didn’t say I was good, just that I know all the lyrics. 😀 Karaoke is Adam’s favourite part of his day program. He makes up for his lack of talent with great enthusiasm. Speaking of Adam, I think his movie is over. I should check on him, I suppose. But before we end this little conversation, I want to remind our readers that Aimee will be hosting one arm of the June Designer Spotlight Challenge in addition to her regular, long-running Color Challenge. And she’s also giving us a stunning Daily Download! Don’t forget to check out her June Buffet collection Jardinière.
Aimee has a coupon!
Check back on the 4th for Part Two of this month’s Designer Spotlight, Twin Mom Scraps!
Don’t forget to check out the Buffet Bundles. One easy click to add bundles of Buffet goodies to your cart.
The buffet colors this month (and the GingerBread Ladies collabs) are all about summer!
Remember any $10 spent in the store gets you this great collab.
Get ready to turn up the fun with Summer Party by The GingerBread Ladies! This collection brings a pastel twist to your warm-weather celebrations with a dash of retro flair. Featuring fruity cocktails, tropical coconuts, flamingos, butterflies, and the coolest shades around, this kit is made for documenting stylish poolside moments, sweet ice cream indulgences, and vibrant summer soirées. Whether you’re throwing a bash or just chillin’ in the sunshine, Summer Party adds the perfect splash of personality to your pages.
This collab includes: 1 Alpha {Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers & Punctuation}, 56 Papers, and 109 Elements.
This Free With Purchase was created by Adrienne Skelton, Key Lime Digi Design, Memory Mosaic, Sarapullka Scraps, and The Scrappy Kat.
Slow down and savor the beauty of summer adventures with Summer Reflections by The GingerBread Ladies. Inspired by scenic road trips, relaxing wine tastings, and quiet moments watching sunsets with a glass of lemonade in hand, this collection is perfect for capturing the softer, more thoughtful side of the season. With a travel-inspired vibe and a palette that echoes golden-hour skies, Summer Reflections is ideal for telling stories of exploration, connection, and the simple joys of summertime.
This kit includes: 7 Alphas {Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers & Punctuation}, 65 Papers, 99 Elements, and 4 12×12 Template {page, png, psd, tif file formats}.
This Monthly Mix was created by ADB Designs, Alexis Design Studio, Karen Schulz, Tami Miller Designs, Scraps N Pieces, and Tinci Designs.
June’s Daily Download is provided by Aimee Harrison Designs and Twin Mom Scraps. Each zipped file will contain two folders, one for each designer. Collect new pieces daily on the GingerScraps Blog.
Take a look at the new challenge reward kit. If you complete any 10 challenges this month, you get this gorgeous collab (or a variety of other choices from previous challenge collabs) as a reward!
Soak up the sun with Summer Time by The GingerBread Ladies! This bright and cheerful collection captures all the magic of summertime fun—whether you’re splashing in the pool, scuba diving, building sandcastles at the beach, or enjoying juicy slices of watermelon on a warm afternoon. Packed with playful elements like beach balls, kites, porch swings, and sunshine galore, this collection is perfect for documenting your favorite memories of sunny days and carefree play.
This kit includes: 1 Alpha {Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers & Punctuation}, 50 Papers, and 103 Elements.
This Challenge Reward was created by Heather Z Scraps, Lindsay Jane, Magical Scraps Galore, and ScrapChat Designs.
Take a look at these wonderful layouts from the store creative team. They were made using parts of the June Buffet.
