Happy Friday. We had our first real frost/freeze of the season overnight. I think our summer is gone for this year.
Remember, any $10 spent in the store gets you this awesome kit for free.
Let’s see what our designers have special for us this week.
Have you gotten a jump on your challenges? I love the colors in this reward kit. Only 10 completed challenges gets you this kit as a reward.
Jumpstart Designs!
How the heck is it November already? Before we know it, Christmas will be here… and Jan won’t be ready. Given! New month, new Designer Spotlight. This month I’m chatting with Sheri, the creative mind behind Jumpstart Designs. Sheri is a relative newcomer to GingerScraps, but I’ve known her for years and was so happy when she joined our little digi-family. (She might not remember, but once upon a time I was on her creative team.) Our chat went sort of like this…
J: Sheri, let’s get the business part of this out of the way first. Tell me how long you’ve been designing.
S: Ten years this last July!
J: Wow, you’ve done a TON of designing in that time. Your (amazing) portfolio is HUGE! Where do you do your best work?
S: Our main family room is kind of long so I use one end of it for my office because I have windows on two sides that keeps this beautiful fall sunshine coming in. I have a desk with three large monitors because I’ve always got Photoshop, Illustrator, multiple folders, and several different browsers and tabs open all the time. I generally have music or television streaming in the background. I just recently purchased a new PC system and a stand-alone disk station. My “techie” son keeps my system in optimal working order, and I have no idea how I would do this without his help because it seems like something is always needing to be fixed or tweaked. I also have a tablet and just recently got an iPad so I can play around in Procreate. I keep my work area very organized because my brain is already in chaos mode, and I need all the structure I can get. Oh look! A shining thing! Or in my case… another email, memo, new event to add to the design calendar, or another deadline I’m running close to. I’m a great planner, but not nearly as good about keeping on top of it.
J: I think you do a brilliant job of keeping all those balls in the air. We’ve got the where, now let’s talk about the why. What inspires and motivates you?
S: Color, and spending time on Pinterest and similar sites. I always have a bunch of ideas of what I’d like to design and do differently but finding the extra time to play around with new ideas doesn’t seem to happen very often.
J: The way you use colour has always drawn me to your designs… which explains why I have a gigantic folder of your stuff. I won’t get into the whole Pinterest rabbit hole! Which of your current collections is your favourite and why?
S: EARLY AUTUMN WHISPERS. Fall is my favorite time of year and I wish it could stay autumn all year long! I try to enjoy every minute of this season before the cold and snow sets in.
J: Ooh, that’s a beautiful one! Oh look… it’s in my Downloads folder. How did that get there? 😉 Tell me, what one word would your family and friends use to describe you?
S: Probably “smart ass”. LOL (oops, that’s two words)
J: Right… okay! So what would you do if you won the lottery?
S: Probably buy just enough property in the mountains to build a few little homes so my kids and grandkids could all live with me forever. If I had my way, they’d be with me no matter how old they get! Oh yeah…. And I guess saving for retirement might also be good idea so I don’t have earn a living until my last dying breath.
J: We did something like that after my mother-in-law passed away. Except that our grandkids don’t live anywhere nearby and we haven’t seen them in a long time. But we have the mountains! And we’re both retired, so there’s that. Next up, a really odd question that I found on a human resources website: Are you more likely to sing, or to dance, in the shower?
S: Neither! I’d probably trip and fall over the edge of the tub, and God help anyone who’d have to hear my voice! That’s one talent I did NOT inherit from my parents. They were both musical and had a country-western band for many years. They were even good enough to play for President Ronald Reagan when he came through town back in the day, but it’s better for everyone if I don’t attempt singing myself! LOL
J: Wow! How cool is that? I love country music. But can you play a musical instrument?
S: I played the piano for many years but haven’t touched one in a long time. I also bang on our bongo drums now and then and have always thought it would be fun to be a drummer.
J: A minute ago you mentioned your parents and your grandkids. Speaking of both previous and succeeding generations, if you could travel through time, would you go forward, or back? Why?
S: BACK IN TIME for sure! I’m not too thrilled with society these days. I think we’ve lost our collective minds and I fear for how things will be for my children and grandchildren. I miss the good old days when most people valued self-reliance, integrity, and knew how to be respectful of others.
J: I hear you. We’ve really lost the best part of our society, where we all looked out for each other. There was a lot to be said for how much more respectful the world was a few decades ago. What has been the best compliment you’ve ever received?
S: That I must be a good mother because my children are awesome! Some days I question my parenting, but I’ll take that compliment any day!
J: Yes! I ‘ve always said our jobs as parents is to raise responsible, independent and genuine adults, with a good helping of courtesy and caring for others. What would your dream car be?
S: I’m an SUV sort of gal but ultimately I’d just like one that’s paid for, haha.
J: Hahaha! No car payment is a good place to be. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
S: Homemade tacos! Actually, anything Mexican with lots of cheese!
J: YUM!! Too bad I took pork chops out for supper tonight. Now, if you could have one superpower which one would you choose?
S: Being able to make time stand still.
J: Just think how much more we could get done in a day! (Or not. I’d probably just curl up with a book!) Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
S: Hugs from my grandkids!
J: I adore kids. All kids. If you came with a warning label, what would it say? Mine would say “Harmless old woman who WILL talk to your children in the grocery store”.
S: WARNING: Subject prone to sarcasm!
J: Maybe that’s why we get along! Last question, maybe the most difficult. Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life?
S: No clue but several years ago I was told that I looked like Jaime Pressly so many times that I finally had to watch that sitcom called “My Name Is Earl” just to see who she was. I think the only resemblance was in the “dumb blonde ponytail” I did sometimes. LOL
I don’t know anything about her, but I’d love to have her figure!
J: I can see the resemblance! I love the role she plays in “Mom“.
So ladies, Sheri’s entire store will be 50% off for the month, on top of her free Daily Download and Jumpstart Your Layout Challenge kit (and I can’t wait for them!!), maybe with some minor adjustments around Black Friday. She has given me permission to share a bunch of links with you, too. She has a highly-talented creative team, and you can see their work in Sheri’s Gallery. [Remember, whenever you see coloured text in my posts and it’s not someone’s name, there’s a hyperlink attached – just click and go!]
Facebook (and TWO freebies!! Here and here.)
Thanks for chatting with me, Sheri! Enjoy your time in the Spotlight!!
We made it to November. We’re getting closer to the holiday season. We’ll start seeing Thanksgiving and Christmas kits popping up soon.
Don’t forget to check out the Buffet Bundles. One easy click to add bundles of Buffet goodies to your cart.
Look at these colors. These are so deep and rich.
Remember any $10 spent in the store gets you this great collab. We are all [Be-YOU-tiful}.
This new Monthly Mix kit is perfect for the {autumn breeze].
Now to the November Daily Download Sneak Peek. This month’s Daily Download is from Jumpstart Digi Designs.
We have TWO Guest Designers for November!
Bio:
I have loved art and photography since my high school days. I stumbled into digital scrapbooking over 10 years ago when looking for a way to design custom photo books. I quickly fell in love with the endless possibilities of creating digitally and the joy of telling the stories of everyday life. Recently, after taking several classes in pattern design, I decided to venture into the world of scrapbook kit designing. It’s my hope with Karen Chrisman Designs, to create digital products that allow you to quickly and beautiful record and treasure all those wonderful, everyday moments of life. Please feel free to subscribe to my newsletter at karenchrisman.com. Thank you so much and I’m really looking forward to my time at Gingerscraps!
Bio:
Hi, I’m Jill. I’m a scrapper turned designer from southwest Ohio. I started paper scrapping in high school, then turned digital and now into designing, with a special spot in my heart for templates. I’m mom to 4 kids, grandma to 5, and very much in love with my boyfriend of seven years Nate. I can’t wait to share my designs with you! I would love to see what you create with them.
Take a look at the new challenge reward kit. If you complete any 10 challenges this month, you get this gorgeous collab as a reward!
Let’s see some of the sample layouts provided by our amazing store Creative Team.
Well friends, we’ve made it to the end of October. That means Christmas is less than two weeks away. YIKES. I haven’t even thought about Christmas shopping. Two months is a long time, but with the way 2021 has been flying, it will be here tomorrow. Good thing we still have a bunch of new fall goodies in the store.
Remember, any $10 spent in the store gets you this awesome fall kit for free.
Let’s see what the designers have for us this week. I see fall and Halloween and other random topics.
How are those challenges going? You still have a few days to get them completed. Any 10 completed challenges gets you this great collab as a reward.
Welcome to another Friday!! They just seem to come faster and faster don’t they? We are almost at the end of October and the fall temperatures have become more prevalent and we’re starting to see some of the leaves change colors.
Don’t forget, any $10 spent in the store gets you this kit for free.
Let’s see what new items our fabulous designers have for us this week.
Have you picked up the October Monthly Mix? I love those little gnomes.
And remember. Any 10 completed challenges gets you this great kit as a reward!
Hello Scrappers! We have a packed newsletter for you today! Our Weekly Fresh Baked goodies, The $1.00 Bake Sale is OPEN and we have a new designer!
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get this great kit for free.
First up, lets look at this weeks New Releases!
I’m so excited to announce that Dagilicious has come out of retirement and opening up shop exclusively at GingerScraps! We are so happy to have her back!
Here is a little bio from Dagi: “My name is Dagmar aka Dagi and I am a mom to two wonderful boys and quite a few of pets too! I have discovered digital scrapbook back in 2008 when my first son was born and I got addicted. I’ve always had a thing for templates, so, since 2012 I have been creating my own. My goal is to make scrapping your memories a little bit easier and faster, because, as you know, there’s always a lot of photos and none can be left behind.”
The monthly $1.00 Bake Sale is OPEN!
Remember any 10 finished challenges gets you this great kit as a reward.
Did you all have fun during the DSD party? There was so much to do. Did you find some great bargains?
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get this great kit for free.
The designers have been busy. There are a lot of new things in the store this week.
Have you gotten a jump on those challenges with the new goodies from DSD? Remember any 10 finished challenges gets you this great kit as a reward.
Have You Met Christie (Scrappin’ Serenity)?
I’d like to introduce you all to Christie Dawn, whose wonderful designs are sold at GingerScraps under the Scrappin’ Serenity banner. We had a nice chat so I could know what to tell you about her. Here’s a transcript of our chat for your perusal.
J: Christie! So nice to see you! Let’s get comfy and get to know each other. First, tell me, how long have you been designing?
C: I started dabbling in 2009 and opened my first store in 2010! Wow…hard to believe it’s been 11 years!
J: Hey, that’s about the same time I started learning about digital scrapbooking. When I look at those first layouts, I cringe. I know why I wanted to start digiscrapping – saving money, not having to clean up, and being able to use kits over and over and over. What made you decide to design?
C: I was a stay at home mom, and I just needed an outlet. I loved Scrapbooking, so I figured I might as well try it.
J: I didn’t actually start paper scrapping until 2005, long after my kiddos were grown up. When they were little I did things like counted cross-stitch and crochet. If digiscrapping would have been a thing then, I’d have been all over it! What do you use to create your designs?
C: I mostly design in Photoshop Elements 13, I should probably upgrade, but it still works, so why change!?
J: No kidding! If it ain’t broke… I do all of my digital stuff on a Dell laptop, sitting in a wing chair in my living room. Would you mind describing your design workplace?
C: Most of the time I work at home, downstairs, on my desktop. But I do have a laptop I bring when we go camping and have worked from the RV many times.
J: My “other” creative space is a work-in-progress; I have so many boxes I haven’t even opened after our move… 17 months ago. Organizing it all is a big job! But back to you. Which of your current kits in the GS shop is your favourite? What makes it so?
C: Currently my Favorite Kit is – Gamer Girl. We are big time gamers in my family!
J: My husband is a big gamer too. I’m not. Words with Friends is enough for me! Do you sing, or dance in the shower? I’ve been known to dance in mine a time or two…
C: Definitely Sing! If I were to dance in the shower it would probably lead to a visit to the ER. lol.
J: I can relate – it didn’t end up in the ER but I discovered the shower base needed some no-skid strips that way. Here’s another odd-ball question: If time travel was possible, would you go back in time or ahead? Why?
C: I would go back in time and spend more time with my Granma. Miss that lady so much!
J: I’d love to spend a few hours with my mom’s paternal grandmother. Maybe then I’d know more about her than just her name… Do you have a favourite colour? Are there any colours you really DON’T like?
C: Purple, Pink, Teal or Black are my favorite colors. I tend to dislike oranges, yellows, and reds.
J: We’re kindred spirits! What would your dream car be?
C: A 1967 Mustang! We actually found one on FB market place and bought it about a year ago…but it still needs a lot of work!
J: How awesome is that?! Will you paint it purple? You don’t have to answer that. Last nosy question. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
C: Love me some Sushi!!
J: You can have ALL of mine. Thanks for letting us peek into your world. Now I should spend some time outside before it gets too cold. Enjoy your month in the Spotlight!
Faithful readers, Christie is hosting the Designer Spotlight Challenge this month and is providing all of us with her Daily Download kit. And… she has this little gift for everybody. Check it out!!
Well. 2021 is 3/4 over already! I know most of us will be happy to have this year in the rear view mirror. See you again soon!
Welcome to October! I thought we had a lot going on last month. This may set the record for biggest post we’ve done. When you have the Buffet, Fresh Baked and DSD all on one day, it’s bound to be a big deal.
First a peek at the fun going on in the forum and the store for DSD. There are a so many things happening. And these colors. I so love these for fall.
The designers have outdone themselves for DSD.
Don’t forget to check out the Buffet Bundles. One easy click to add bundles of Buffet goodies to your cart.
Look at these colors. With it being October, there are a lot of Halloween kits in this Buffet grouping.
We also have new Fresh Baked Items.
Remember any $10 spent in the store gets you this great collab. Are you ready for some {autumn dew}?
This new Monthly Mix kit is just so cute. I love the little gnomes.
Now to the Octoberr Daily Download Sneak Peek. This month’s Daily Download is from Scrappin Serenity.
https://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/2021/10/dd-oct-1-3/
We have TWO Guest Designers for October!
Bio:
Hi girls! My name is Dunia. I’m originally from Brazil but living for the past 5 years in Michigan. I live with my DH my three kids and my dog Chewie. I’m addicted to coca-cola, chocolate, books and binge-watching series
I’m a designer for over 7 years and I love to create fun, colorful and useful stuff for you to keep your memories alive. And I’m so excited to be a guest at Ginger Scraps this month!
Bio:
Hello, my name is Katina Curten, but I’m also known as The Scrappy Kat. I have been a digital scrapbooking designer since May of 2009. You may remember me from my 2 previous stores, Stuff to Scrap and Scraps N Pieces. Once those stores closed, I took a 5 year hiatus to raise my son. Now that he is a teenager and I have more time on my hands, I am back to designing. Digital scrapbooking is one of my true loves and I’m so glad to be back at it and to being a part of the wonderful digiscrap community that I missed so much once again.
Take a look at the new challenge reward kit. If you complete any 10 challenges this month, you get this gorgeous collab as a reward!
Here we are at another Friday. And another end of the month. I don’t know why it amazes me that time seems to fly, but it does. Every month I am blown away by how fast it all goes.
Remember when you spend $10 in the store, you get this great kit for free.
There is a wide range of topics and colors in this week’s new releases.
Have you grabbed the Monthly Mix? Only on more week to pick it up at this reduced price.
And you have one more week to complete those challenges. You only need to complete 10 challenges to get this great reward.
