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Fresh Baked – April 20, 2012

April 20, 2012 by Sarah

*waves frantically* Hi! New person doing the newsletter. Shannon has moved onto another adventure. We’ve been promised that we’ll still see her in the forums from time to time, so I’m excited to see what life has in store for her! I’m taking over most of the writing stuff for the newsletter, the blog, and that good stuff.

Oh, darn it! I didn’t introduce myself, did I? I’m Sarah! I’m officially Ginger’s “Left Hand” 😀 That’s the little joke going around between the admins. A couple of them, I think, are her feet. She’s definitely the queen. Anyways, off-track here. You’ll find that I do that often. Anyways! (another thing I’ll do often) I’m Sarah. I’m a Hoosier-native (Indiana, USA, for those confused), formerly of Florida, and now in Kansas. Well, I’ve been here for eight years in July. Wow. I’m married to a local mail carrier, and we have two amazing kids.

I’ve been digi-scrapping for forever it seems. I’ve actually been around since the inception, or pretty close, of Gingerscraps, so I’m so glad to see it prospering and succeeding so well!

First off, time for the reveal of the Mystery Designer.

Do you think you guessed correctly? If you guessed Colie’s Corner, you guessed correctly!!

Our Winners:
On Facebook: Anne Sheely
The Forum: rdevaugn
The Blog: RJ

Congrats!! I’ll be sending you your codes soon, I promise!!

Oh! You want to see the full kit reveal? Sure!!

You can get Robot Tricks in the store now!

Now! Time for this week’s Mystery Designer challenge!!

So, time for the new releases. There’s quite a few things. The designers really outdid themselves. Before I show the kits, though, I would like to remind you that if you spend $10, you get an amazing Grab Bag from Jill DZines for FREE! Who doesn’t like free?

Here you go for the new kits!!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Better-day-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/SPACE-EXPLORER-By-Inspired-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/IT-S-MY-LIFE-A-Collaboration-by-Inspired-Designs-and-Find-Your-Bliss-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hope-and-Faith-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Don-t-Change-A-Thing-Kit.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Don-t-Change-A-Thing-Kit.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Don-t-Change-A-Thing-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
Cluster Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Don-t-Change-A-Thing-Border-Clusters-Pack.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Don-t-Change-A-Thing-Page-Perfect-WordArt.html
Layers of Love/Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/For-The-Love-Of-Layers-Vol-29-CU-Ok.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2012-April-BragBook-Album.html

P2012 April Brag Book: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2012-April-BragBook-Album.html
Don’t Change a Thing QPs: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Don-t-Change-A-Thing-QuickPage-Album-C.html
Hope and Faith QPs: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hope-and-Faith-QuickPages-C.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Heart-of-Spring-Bundle.html

Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Heart-of-Spring-Bundle.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Heart-of-Spring.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Heart-of-Spring-Clusters.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Heart-of-Spring-Templates.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-is-You.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-is-You.html
Acrylics: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-is-You-Acrylics.html
Glitters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-is-You-Glitters.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pocketful-of-Sunshine-Mini.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Miracles-Happen.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Stacked-Vol.-1-Designs-by-LauraMarie-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tell-Me-Vol.1-Designs-by-LauraMarie-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sunshiney-Day-Bundle-Pack.html

Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sunshiney-Day-Bundle-Pack.html
Alpha: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sunshiney-Day-Alpha-Set.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sunshiney-Day-Clusters.html
Stacked Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sunshiney-Day-Stacked-Papers.html

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Fresh Baked! 3/30

March 30, 2012 by GingerScraps

Hello. How are you? I’m doing well thanks for asking. Spring went away here and Winter is back. How far is that? Yeah, not very fair at all. I’m hoping Spring will return soon, I’m tired of being chilly. I think that is all I’ve got for chit chat. I’ve been on the phone with everyone and their brother this week that I think I’m just all talked out. So let’s get right on with the newsletter.

Don’t forget about our Spring Cleaning Sale! Only a few days left

This week let’s start with our Mystery Designer. This is the sneak peek I showed you last week

There were some winners this week which is great! The mystery designer we had this week was…do you think you got it right? Maybe? The designer is….wonderful. She is working on making more templates for you because well everyone loves her templates. Ok, you got it! You were right!

UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS!

Here is her full template pack!

Make sure you pick it up! Before you buy it let’s see who gets it for free:

Facebook: Shannon Waily

Blog: Nathalie

Forum: bumblebee

I will be sending them to you today!

Here is your new sneak peek for this week!

Who made this? Let us know in the blog, the forum, and on facebook! You could win it!

Last remember this is your last chance to grab kits from our March Guests! We will miss LDrag and Secret Stash!

Plus it is your last change to get our March Grab Bag for free! Thanks to Craft-tastrophic for putting it together for us!

Here are our new releases. Make sure you also check out the store. There are a bunch of other products there too. Here are just a few!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/altered-bohemian-the-kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/altered-bohemian-paper-pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/altered-bohemian-alpha.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grunge-fitti-Tags-one.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/LittleSpring.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/LittleSpring_AddOn.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/As-pretty-as-She.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/April-2012-GrabBag-Sale.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Supply-Closet-WordArt-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/April-2012-Templatetopia.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2012-March-QuickPage-Album.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Carefree-Days.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Carefree-Days-Stacked-Papers.html

Another great week! Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you back here on Sunday for our Huge Monthly Newsletter with tons of exciting news!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Fresh Baked! 3/23

March 23, 2012 by GingerScraps

Can you believe the month is almost over? I mean it’s almost April. On top of all of that it is officially spring. There are clean sheets on beds, the right size clothes folded (well for now) in dresser drawers, and some carpets cleaned. Spring cleaning is in full swing here at home. Spring Cleaning is also in full swing here at GingerScraps! You can get 70% off of all products in our Spring Cleaning Category. Get’em before they’re gone!!

It is also time to start saying goodbye to our guests. Sad but it’s true. Lucky for you LDrag is having a sale to say Goodbye!

Before we start talking about new releases let’s talk about our on going Mystery Designer Contest! This week our sneak peek was made by … a designer! What? You thought I would tell you that easily?

Here was our Sneak Peek.

Who did you guess? This week’s designer was…..

HarmonyStar!!

Would you like to see the full kit?

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Forget-Me-Not.html

Did you guess her? Well actually, you didn’t. No one did. That’s ok because we’re glad you tried! Here are our 3 random winners!!

Facebook: Rachel DeVaughn

Blog: RJ

Forum: JSmith84

So let’s get right down to this week’s Sneek Peak!

You know what to do! Leave you guesses on Facebook, in the Forum, and on the blog! We’ll pick a winner and maybe it will be you!

Now for our new releases! Remember if you spend $10 in the store (can you image all that goodies you can get with our 70% off sale?!?!) you can get this grab bag by Craft-tastrophic for free!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Easter-Fun-Designs-by-LauraMarie-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Ring.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Feelin-Groovy.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Black-Stitched-Alpha.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Flower-Creek-Lane-Alphabet.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Flower-Creek-Lane-Clusters.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Flower-Creek-Lane-Designer-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Flower-Creek-Lane-Frames-and-Flowers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Flower-Creek-Lane-Solids.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Flower-Creek-Lane-Stitches-and-STuff.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-CleaningJY.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Alpha.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Elements.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Acrylic-Styles.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Felt-Styles.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Glitter-Styles.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Cleaning-Kraft-Styles.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Time-Bundle.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Power-of-Flower-5.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Gardening-1.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Gardening-2.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Gardening-3.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Spring-Time-Patterns.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beautiful-Templates.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Teen-Girl-Collab-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Teen-Girl-WordArt.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Soar-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Soar-PreDeco-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Soar-Border-Clusters.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/cap_soarCP.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Soar-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Page-Perfect-WordArt-Soar.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Soar-QuickPage-Album.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket-Bundle.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket-Alpha.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket-Wordsnips.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket-Word-Art.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket-Embossed-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beaver-Creek-Dinner-Jacket-Stacked-Elements.html

I hope you all have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here next week. Same bat time, same bat channel. Don’t forget to shop our sales!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, GingerBread Ladies

Fresh Baked! 3/2

March 2, 2012 by GingerScraps

Long time no see! It’s been what? A few hours? Were you excited about all the new stuff that is going on this month? Don’t forget our $1 bake sale is going on for a few more days…we have some great deals in there!!

Do you remember yesterday when I metioned we have a new contest starting? Well the contest starts TODAY! YAY! Here’s the deal I’m going to post a sneak peek for a brand new kit. You will need to look at it, and guess who made it. To make everything fair – no one but the designer and me knows the answer. No one knows who is participating, or whose week is when (well except for me..lol). The designers aren’t allowed to show it to their CT or the store CT. When I tell you this is fair, it is completely fair (plus no GS staff members are allowed to participate just to keep everything even more fair).

What I’m going to do is post the sneak peek in the forum, on the blog and on facebook. It will have it’s own thread so if you are reading this on the blog or on facebook, please don’t post here. Look for the individual posts in the forum, on the blog (leave a comment with your guess), and on facebook. Next Friday I will announce the kit, the designer and the 3 winners…along with showing you the next sneak peek…so get your guesses in within the week!

What you need to do is go to those places (you can guess once at each place if you want) to tell me who the designer is. I will be picking 1 winner from each place and they will win that kit for free!! Sounds like fun right? We are calling this “Mystery Designer”. Ready to start?

Leave your guesses in the FORUM, on the BLOG, and on FACEBOOK. Maybe you will be our winner!!!

Now it’s time to talk about our newest Welcome Wagon kit. As you know this is a free sample of our designers’ work. All you have to do is be registered in our forum and you can have them. This week our new Welcome Wagon kit is made by the one and only Connie Prince. Exciting huh? To have a free kit made by THE Connie Prince? CRAZY but true! Check out our Welcome Wagon forum to get it!

Now it’s time to show you our New Releases. Can I just remind you of our free grab bag you get when you spend $10? Craft-tastrophic Designs did a great job with it!!

Here are the new releases!!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Template-A-Go-Go-Volume-1-by-Wyld-Web-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/March-2012-Grab-Bag.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tiny-Alpha-Template.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Hop-Into-Spring-Collaboration.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Brown-Paper-Overlays-2.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Envelope-Overlays.html

Collab: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-Me-Count-the-Ways-Collection.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-Me-Count-the-Ways-Kit.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-Me-Count-the-Ways-Clusters.html
Glitters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-Me-Count-the-Ways-Glitters.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-Me-Count-the-Ways-Templates.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-of-Aqua-March-Mini.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Precious-moments.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Birthday-Blast-Designs-by-LauraMarie-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sunny-Day.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Craft-Templates-Only-One.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/I-Love-Mom-the-kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/I-Love-Mom-The-Collection.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/I-Love-Mom-clustered-Frames.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/I-Love-Mom-Stacked-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/I-Love-Mom-borders.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Work-of-Heart.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Joyful-Beginnings-Template-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Just-Another-Day-Collab.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Just-Another-Day-Stacked-Paper-pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/March-2012-GrabBag-Sale.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Oh-The-Places-WordArt-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Our-Love-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Our-Love-QuickPage-Album-2-TT.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Our-Love-QuickPage-Album-1-J.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Keep-It-Even-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Odd-Is-It-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html

There you go my friends! Have a great week and get those guesses in for our mystery designer!!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Fresh Baked with News! 3/1

March 1, 2012 by GingerScraps

Welcome to a brand new month here at GingerScraps! Do you have anything exciting this month? Aren’t you sweet to ask about me. I really don’t have anything planned. I can say here at GingerScraps we have TONS going on. We start with a brand new contest…oh shoot, I shouldn’t have told you. Let’s pretend I didn’t say anything…and while we are pretending you didn’t hear that (or read that), pretend that you don’t know it starts on Friday. Remind me to keep Ginger busy so she doesn’t know I spilled the beans. Shhh….it will be our secret.

Let’s see, what can I tell you about March? OH! I know! How do you feel about books? How do you feel about reading them? How do you feeling like winning $5? I knew that would get your attention. Come join us in the forum with our hosts Jen Yurko, and JoyLynn (Blue Heart Scraps)!!

Hm…what else…OH! How about a HUGE sale! That’s right! It’s time once again for our $1 Bake Sale!

This sale will last from today until the 5th so make sure you grab it when you can!

While we are talking about the $1 Bake Sale, would you like to see the new Buffet goodies? They will all be $1 until the 5th as well. The theme? Reading room!

See? Book club? Reading Buffet Kit? Yeah we are awesome. Here are the kits!

Here is what our CT did with these:

(Thank you Lisa for the amazing images!)

Now remember, if you spend $10 in our store you get the free grab bag kit! This month the grab bag was made by Craft-tastrophic!

Let’s see what else is going on..I GOT IT! Our March Guest! Before I tell you all about how awesome she is, let me tell this…we asked Lina (LDrag Designs) to stay for another month and guess what she said? SHE SAID YES! WOO! Make sure you check by her store and grab her goodies!!

So our March Guest. Her name is Erin and designs under the name of Secret Stash…and well she is AMAZING!!!

*Store* *Facebook* *Newsletter* *Blog*

I asked Erin to tell us about herself and this is what she had to say:

My name is Erin. I am 27 years old and the proud mom to two awesome kids. I love designing and scrapping of course and I also love reading and photography in my downtime. I really can’t do anything without making some sort of joke and you’ll usually find me with a smirk on my face about something or another. I really value family and friendship and laughter.
One of the first stores I ever started selling my designs in was Gingerscraps. Thank you for having me back this month, it’s fun getting back to my roots!

Here is just one of her many goodies (keep checking her store as she adds more and more stuff!!):

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Work-of-Heart.html

Please check out her store, trust me when I say you won’t be disappointed.

Last but not least…our Daily Download. Last month Marie H Designs made the kit. For a limited time you can get it for just $1…seriously…$1!!! Here it is, fully revealed:

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Kind-of-Lovin.html

This month Ginger made it! That’s right! Our very own GingerScraps!! Make sure you check the blog daily for each piece!

There you have it. I’ll see you tomorrow for our new releases!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Fresh Baked! 2/24

February 24, 2012 by GingerScraps

ACHOO! Excuse me. I didn’t mean to sneeze. I promise I sneezed into my elbow. I can’t tell if I have a head cold or just awful allergies. Ugh, I hate feeling this way. Hopefully none of you are sick. If you are I hope you feel better soon.

I do know what will everyone feel that much better….New Releases!! Before I tell you about them I do have very exciting news about today. Today is someone’s birthday. Care to guess? Nope…guess again. Nope, not her either. It’s our very own GINGER! Help me wish Ginger a very happy birthday. Happy Birthday Ginger!! We love you!

Now back to our regularly scheduled programs – Remember if you spend $10 in the store you get a free grab bag by Luv Ewe Designs.

To help you get more bang for you buck…ACHOO! Sorry about that. Where was I? Oh right! Bang for you buck! We have some great sales going on!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/For-Us-Beautifully-Again-Bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Roseytoes/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Sugar-Pie-Scraps

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Snickerdoodle-Designs/

Here are our new releases….ACHOO! Sorry again! Make sure you check out the store because we don’t want you to miss anything!!

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

https://store.gingerscraps.net/For-Us.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/For-Us-Word-Art.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beautifully-Again.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beautifully-Again-The-Solids.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fresh-Start-p365-Vol-1.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/In-The-Groove-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Flashlight-Template.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Personal-Use-Flashlight-Template.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Telescope-Template.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Personal-Use-Telescope-Template.html

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

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Boyz-Only-Clusters.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Boyz-Only-Graffiti.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Boyz-Only-wordart.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Boyz-Only-The-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer-Alpha.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer-Chipboard-Elements.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer-Acrylics.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer-Krafts.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer-Elements.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pretend-Play-Little-Explorer-Papers.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Doodled-Borders-3.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Lil-Mommas.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mosaic-Stone-Styles.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Princess-Jewelry.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Texturific-Fabrics-2.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Leather-Frames.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Peaceful-bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Scent-of-autumn.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Teen-Boy-Collab-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Teen-Boy-WordArt-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-Border-Clusters.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-Cluster-Packs.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-Worn-Paper-Pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Some-Like-It-Hot-Word-Art-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shabby-Sweet-QuickPage-Album-TT.html

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

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Cotty-Summer.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-are-a-Gem-June.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Make-it-Yours-Bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Templates-Addiction-vol.-1.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Double-Templates.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Templates-Addiction-vol.-1.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Templates-Addiction-vol.-2.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Templates-Addiction-vol.-3.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Templates-Addiction-vol.-4.html

While you are still here – don’t forget to check the Welcome Wagon! Keep In Touch Designs has added her new kit! Just register in our forum (the store and forum have 2 different log in screens, so just because you are registered in the store, you may not be registered in the forum).

Another great week from our great designers. Make sure you keep reading…there are some incredible things starting in March. Shoot, pretend I didn’t say that. This can stay between us right? Cool. Thanks. Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here on Thursday!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked

Fresh Baked! 2/17

February 17, 2012 by GingerScraps

It’s Friday. No seriously, it is. Don’t believe me? Go look at the calendar. I’ll wait. … … See? Where did the week go? It just flew by here for us. I’m thankful it is here though. I’ve had enough of this week and I’m looking forward to a long weekend. The kids are off Monday for President’s day, and Tuesday for February vacation. I definitely could use the break. Speaking of break (go with it…trust me) how was your Valentine’s Day? Everything I had planned went down the drain when I noticed my car was leaking. I thought it was oil, but after bringing it to the gas station I found out it was Power Steering Fluid – see? I brought it all back around to needing a break…and my car was broken…lol. Anway, I got it fixed but it took a while.

I would like to now show you our new releases! We have so many new items! Don’t forget though our Free with $10 purchase grab bag by Luv Ewe Designs.

And now our new releases:

https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Electroid-Patterns.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Personal-Use-Electroid-Patterns.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grunge-fitti-one.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/FleurPeche-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/FleurPeche-AddOn.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/FleurPeche-Elements.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/FleurPeche-Papers.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/D-like-Dandy-mini.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/What-A-Girl-Wants-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tangelo-Squeeze.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tangelo-Squeeze-Alphabet.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tangelo-Squeeze-Elements.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tangelo-Squeeze-Papers.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tangelo-Squeeze-Acrylics.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Tangelo-Squeeze-Dotted-Acrylics.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Enjoy-Life.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Sorrow.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/ILY-Stinky-Face-redux.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Love-Mini-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Love-Alpha-pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Love-Stacked-Paper-Set.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Made-With-Love-Collaboration.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Must-love-Pandas.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Must-Love-Pandas-embossed-solids.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Must-Love-Pandas-template-set.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shabby-Sweet-Kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shabby-Sweet-PreDeco-Paper-Pack.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/For-The-Love-Of-Layers-Vol-26-CU-Ok.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shabby-Sweet-Word-Bits.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shabby-Sweet-Trashed-Bits.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/Shabby-Sweet-Word-Art-Pack.html

There you have it. Please make sure you keep reading the upcoming newsletters. I have a few things up my sleeve that you will definitely want to know about! Shhh….

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies

Fresh Baked! 2/10

February 10, 2012 by GingerScraps

Hi! How are you? I know that isn’t a good way to start a newsletter but honestly I’m running out of things to say. So what’s up? Did you have a good week? What do you have going on this weekend? Me? Aren’t you kind! Well today’s my brother’s birthday, but well, we aren’t doing anything for him…hehe. I’m dealing with some kind of bug going through my house. Luckily two kidsare well, one seems to be starting, and my husband, yeah, well he’s sick too…and a man (need I say more?)

I know you didn’t come to hear me complain so let’s get right down to business! First I’ll start with the Welcome Wagon Kit! This week’s kit is from Sugar Kissed Designs. It’s totally free for everyone – as long as you are registered in our forum! It will give you a little sample of how talented our designers really are. Think of it is cake testing….only you are kit tasting. Not as yummy as cake, but at the same time it is!

Second we have our February Grab bag! Remember that if you spend $10 in our store you get this grab bag by Luv Ewe Designs for free!!

Here is a deal for you too!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/ConniePrince/

Now the reason you are all reading this! Our fantastic new releases! Pull up a chair and enjoy the scenes! Make sure you check out the entire store since there will be TONS more!!

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

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Bee-Mine-Doodles.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-Is-Sweet-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-Struck.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Memorable-Moments.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blessings-Of-Life.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Friends-For-Life.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Clustered-Templates.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/LOVEly-Day-Bundle-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Granny-s-Attic.html

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

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Craft-Templates-So-In-Love.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-are-a-Gem-May.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2012-February-QuickPage-Album.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Forever-Love-Papers.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/A-Little-Vintage-the-kit.html
https://store.gingerscraps.net/A-Little-Vintage-paper-pack.html

I know right? You are all probably thinking what I am…how very lucky we are to have these designers here. Lucky for us all we do!! Now I’m off to spend my money in the store! I’m sure I will see you all there! Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here next week!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies

New GingerBread Lady! 2/8

February 8, 2012 by GingerScraps

Good Morning! I hope you all slept well and your ready to start the day. I have some very exciting news for you! We have a new designer joining us! I can’t wait to introduce you to her! Her products are incredible. I can’t wait to show you!

So without any further ado…and because I’m just so eager for her to open her store (yeah, she’s that amazing)….I would like to introduce you to….the one….the only…

SNICKERDOODLE DESIGNS!!!

*Store* *Facebook* *Blog* *Newsletter* *Twitter*

Let’s learn all about her!!!

Hi all! My name is Karen and I am the face behind the name of SnickerdoodleDesigns. I live in sunny Southern California with my husband of 41 years (Where has the time gone??). We have two grown children, both married, and two delightful grandchildren (ages 8 and 10).

I have been creating “scrapbooks” since my junior high school days, when I thought it was more important than most anything else in the world to remember which boys winked at me or passed me a note in class. (Yes, I still have some of those notes.

My scrapbooks became more sophisticated as I grew, and I was ripe for the explosion of “scrapbooking” in the late 1990’s. I was one of the charter members of the Creative Keepsakes magazine, and thought I was in Heaven when all of the adorable papers and elements started hitting the market!

Then in 2008 I decided to create an on-line photo album. I used the company-supplied templates and, while I enjoyed the process, I wondered if I couldn’t “fancy up” the pages just a bit….. I soon discovered the absolute joy and wonder of digital scrapping (which I had so strenuously and fervently resisted!). Like so many other digital converts, my hobby room is now filled with drawers and cabinets of papers, glue, ribbons, glitter………. you get the idea, I’m sure.

Because I have always been involved in some sort of creative expression, it was a natural progression for me to go from my initial interest in digital scrapbooking to designing my own elements and papers.

When I opened at my first store in January 2010, I needed a design name. Because I want my designs to inspire in others warm feelings of love, comfort, and peace, I tried to think of what inspired those things in me. The first thing that came to my mind was my Mom’s cookies (I’m soooo simple!) – and SnickerdoodleDesigns was born. (My mom lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 44, when I was just 23, so my design name is very personal to me.

I love nature and you will find that theme in much of my work. I design from emotions, either those I have experienced or ones that I wish to invoke in others; therefore, my kits are all very personal to me. There is always a story, a thought, or a personal emotion behind them.

I love making papers and can spend many hours getting just the right color or texture that I want. I love that “ah-ha” moment when something comes together, and I stop in my tracks, knowing that I have just achieved what I wanted.

What I find most rewarding about design work is seeing others use my creations in their own projects. I know it sounds really “cheezy” to say that I truly consider it an honor when someone utilizes my designs to create something special of their own – but that really is the truth. 😉

I always love hearing from my customers, appreciate their feedback on my work, and always consider it an honor when they share your creations with me!

Would you like to see her goodies? Before I show you them…yes I’m really such a tease…I do have some good news for you…Her store is 35% off for this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I told you she was amazing! The time has come for me to reveal just some of her goodies! Make sure you check out her store to see much much more! Also keep in mind that all of her kits also come with a Collection of other goodies too (like word art, styles – oh remind me to tell you about her styles, and clusters – but each collection is different so really check out her store).

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Empty-Nest-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Dare-to-Dream-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Kitty-and-Tweet-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Imagination-Station-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Artist-In-Me-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Puppy-Love-Duo.html

Now let me tell you about her styles. She does something incredible for us PSE users!

Instructions for use of PSE

Strip Photoshop Styles will always come in the format of an asl file. Photoshop users can simply drag and drop the asl file onto their work space and it will be available for use.

Photoshop Elements users must install asl files in order to use them. (There is a round-about way to use them; however, it can be confusing.) While having to install styles is not difficult, many users are somewhat intimidated by the process. In addition, the rebuilding of the PSE database can take a while. If a PSE user has too many styles installed, Photoshop Elements will run slowly.

Because I love both creating and using Styles I wanted to devise a way that would make them more PSE-friendly. The result is my PSE Strip.

The PSE strip is simply a PSD file which includes a sample of each layer style within this package.

To use the strip, you will need to open the PSD file as you would any PSD file. Let the strip reside on your workspace. As you work on your layout and want to use a style, simply bring up the PSD file, right click on the style that you want to use, Copy, then Paste onto the element you would like to apply it to.

What is the difference between using the PSE strip and using the Style Sheets that are sometimes included in Style Packages?

When you use a Style Sheet, you clip your element/text to the sheet. Your element/text will take on the look of the style pattern. However, it will not retain any of the Style characteristics that might be available in the asl file. For example, if there is an inner shadow on the style, this will not be available when you clip a style sheet. It WILL be available if you copy/paste the style.

Any questions? Please feel free to contact her at: Karen@SnickerdoodleDesignsByKaren.com

Doesn’t that sound great? I can’t wait to get my hands on them!

So there you have it! Another talented designer joining us. Have a great day and I’ll see you back here on Friday!!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies

Fresh Baked! 2/3

February 3, 2012 by GingerScraps

Hi Everyone! Have you ever had a week where nothing went right? Yeah that was my week. Everything I had plan just went out the window. I do have one set of plans that no one can. That’s right – SUPERBOWL! Who are you rooting for? My family is a Patriots family. We are planning a huge party. That’s right, just my husband and our three kids. Talk about a bash!

Want to know what else is a bash? This new welcome wagon I have for you! Actually I don’t have it for you, Inspired Designs does! Make sure you check out her FREE kit! No catch! Just be registered in our our forum!! While you are there make sure you check out all the other welcome wagon kits we have for you!

While you are in the store don’t forget what happens when you spend $10 in the store. You get this grab bag by Luv Ewe Designs for free!!

Plus we have some great sales too!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Jen-Yurko/ or search the store for the keyword: gootchie