Fresh Baked: July 10, 2015

It’s FRIDAY! I am so ready for the weekend. Time to gorge myself on some amazing goodies the designers have cooked up, and maybe, just maybe, throw my hat in the ring for Survivor!

Before I share with you the new goodies, here are a few layouts using our new Buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, called “Family Ties”!


Created by meagan43. I love the word strips to make the wonderful title/custom word-art!


Created by lorigaud. I love the layering!


Created by sladd79054. The perfect picture for these pieces!

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Fresh Baked: July 03, 2015

Happy July! How has your week been so far? Well, it’s about to get better! The designers are all about geeking out this week, celebrating those who serve and have served in the military, and scrapping those vacations! They also have some GREAT sales going on!

Before I share with you the new goodies, here are a few layouts using our new Buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, called “Family Ties”!


Created by lorigaud. The colors of the kit match perfectly with Thomas the Tank Engine!


Created by CindyB. I love the way the pictures are done. It looks like the waves continue right on through the layout!!


Created by Lisa. I love the pictures of the pets. I have a soft spot for black cats!

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Fresh Baked: July 01, 2015

Happy July! We’re in the second half of 2015 already! Craziness! Summer’s

It is the First of the month, and that means the revel of our new Buffet!! Don’t forget the new Buffet items will all be 50% off (from the 1-5th of the month)!

The designers all had their own take on what the colors and theme said to them! I love the variety!

The designers knocked it out of the park. The designs are just amazing and so well done!

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Fresh Baked: June 26, 2015

We’ve hit the first day of summer and the temperatures are rising! The designers are letting the warm weather inspire them and there are some gorgeous kits coming out this week!

Before I share with you the new goodies, here are a few layouts using our new Buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, called “No More Books”!


Created by scrappinbella. I love the book border with the cluster behind it!


Created by melissavt. I love the title, especially the use of the hashtag.


Created by MamaCake. I love the framing of the middle picture with the beautiful cluster. Such a bright and happy layout!

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Fresh Baked: June 19, 2015

We’re getting close to the first day of summer and here’s hoping its not too hot (or wet) where you are! The designers are letting the seasons inspire them and there are some gorgeous kits coming out this week!

Before I share with you the new goodies, here are a few layouts using our new Buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, called “No More Books”!


Created by jbdolfin. I love the newspaper print paper.


Created by Tinci. Such beautiful cluster work!


Created by hclappy. Such beautiful and heartfelt journaling!

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Fresh Baked: June 12, 2015

We’re getting close to the first day of summer and here’s hoping its not too hot (or wet) where you are! The designers are letting the seasons inspire them and there are some gorgeous kits coming out this week!

Before I share with you the new goodies, here are a few layouts using our new Buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, called “No More Books”!


Created by meagan43. I love how BRIGHT it is! And such a cute set of pictures.


Created by Atusia. Such beautiful cluster work.


Created by meagan43. I love the black and white photo!

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Fresh Baked: June 01, 2015

Happy June! We’re at the halfway point for 2015! Amazing how fast the time is flying by! Don’t worry too much about it! There are some great things in store for you this month from the designers! A GORGEOUS series of kits for the monthly mix, free with purchase, and challenge reward. Plus June’s palette for the buffet is absolutely gorgeous!

It is the First of the month, and that means the revel of our new Buffet!! Don’t forget the new Buffet items will all be 50% off (from the 1-5th of the month)!

The designers all had their own take on what the colors and theme said to them! I love the variety!

The designers knocked it out of the park. The designs are just amazing and so well done!

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Fresh Baked: May 22, 2015

This month is flying by and the designers are flying around with some amazing new goodies. So much goodness!

Before I show you the new goodies, I have to share these gorgeous layouts using the new Buffet and this month’s monthly mix, “May Flowers”!


Created by scrapjrlgcp. I love the use of the white space!


Created by kpmelly. I love the framing.


Created by glyss. I love the use of the stampy bits!

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Fresh Baked: May 15, 2015

Welcome to the middle of the month! This week, the designers have cooked up some delicious goodies, from templates to amazing kit collections, and even some great combo sales!

Speaking of sales, it’s also BAKE SALE time!

Before I show you the new goodies, I have to share these gorgeous layouts using the new Buffet and this month’s monthly mix, “May Flowers”!


Created by MamaCake. I love how the photos are laid out and framed. A great way to put a lot of papers to use without looking busy!


Created by chai. I love the triangles. The cluster work is just as the word art says … Stunning!


Created by emscraps. The clusters are amazing! I love how the tag looks like it’s binder-clipped on!

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May Featured Designer – Scraps by Missy

Happy May. Did everyone have fun with iNSD? I know it was sure busy around here. I wanted to hold off on posting this until things calmed down a little. Hopefully the weather is warming up in most places. I live just outside of Charlotte, NC and we are gearing up not only for the Wells Fargo Golf Championship this week, but this is also the beginning of 10 days of NASCAR racing at the speedway. Is the rest of your May as busy as mine looks to be? I would love to hear about your plans as we prepare for SUMMER!

This month our Feature Designer is Missy from Scraps by Missy. She was gracious enough to answer some of my off the wall (but fun) questions.

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

I’m not sure I have a go-to palette but I love anything with pinks and purples.

What is your favorite treat to have close while designing?

Sweet tea or ice water.

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

I’m a stay-at-home mom, and it’s a full time job .

What is the current ringtone on your phone?

Stop, I’m Already Dead by Deadboy & the Elephantmen

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

Family, portable solar panel charger, laptop!

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

Sam Heughan…that would be a perfect day!

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

Scotland

What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

I love all kinds of music, I may have the weirdest soundtrack out there….lol. Country, pop, rock, 80’s and 90’s are some of my favs.

What would you sing at Karaoke night?

Welcome to the Jungle

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

Caution: Wide Load!

What is one thing you will never do again?

Get married, once is enough!

What’s your favorite movie?

Gone With The Wind

Do you love or hate roller coasters?

Love

Do you believe there is intelligent life in outer space?

Yes

What was the last thing you ate?

A taco

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

Purple

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Grammar!

Pirates or Ninjas?

Ninjas!

Country or City?

City!!

Morning or Night?

Night

Indoors or Outdoors?

Indoors

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Chocolate

Cats or Dogs?

Cats

Thanks to Missy for playing along.

Are you collecting the pieces for this month’s Daily Download? Make sure you grab the download from the blog each day. The fill kit will be available in the store in June.

Make sure to check out Missy’s store. She has graciously offered a coupon for this month. It’s good for $2 off any $5 purchase (sbm_ds2). Also check out her Facebook page and her blog.

Don’t forget to leave a comment about how YOUR May is shaping up.

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