GingerBread Ladies

Fresh Baked: July 01, 2014

July 1, 2014 by Sarah

WOWZERS! Good morning and welcome to July! To our Canadian friends, we’d like to say “HAPPY CANADA DAY”. To everyone else, HAPPY JULY! Can you believe it’s already July? I’m ready for some relief from the heat, and the products in the Buffet, Daily Download, and Free With Purchase really make me want to stay inside and just enjoy the A/C instead of braving the heat!

It is the First of the month, and that means the revel of our new Buffet!! This month, the colors are so soft, so they fit with the beach, spring, summer, boys and girls. They all mix and match so well together, as well! SO MANY different themes! 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!

June Feature Designer – SandyPie Creations

June 28, 2014 by Stephanie MH

Wow, it’s already the end of June. How did this happen? I guess between graduation, college orientation, and work (yuck), I’ve been so busy this month has practically flown by.

I wanted to drop in here for a quick look at one of the Feature Designers for June. Sandy of SandyPie Creations took a few minutes to answer some questions so we could get to know her a little better. Let’s see what she has on her mind.

What is your design process?

I usually like to start with a color palette. But a lot of times I start with the feeling I want the kit to have. Then I go to my drawing pad and notebooks to doodle ideas and list what I want to make sure the kit includes. I scan my drawing and recreate them digitally, the kit comes together slowly after that.

What do you use to create your designs (program, addition tools, etc.)?

I use a Gateway PC with Adobe Creative Cloud mostly PhotoShop and some Illustrator. I also use a Wacom tablet (occasionally) and a Razor Nostromo gaming keypad (all the time, it’s super helpful.) And of course my scanner, Epson 1400 printer and a Silhouette Cameo.

Describe your design workplace.

I have a home office, with beautiful Ikea desk and lots of piles of stuff everywhere cause I’d rather be on the computer than dealing with them. Actually I put my office together “backwards”. I’m right handed but all my storage is to the left, so I need to rotate everything so my shelves are to the right so things get put away correctly instead of the sitting on the right corner of my desk till it gets knocked over, then I deal with it.

What motivates and inspires you as a designer?

There are so many places I get inspiration from fabrics, Pinterest has great art that really inspires me, things my kids are into, and especially feelings, I like to capture a feeling as much a theme.

What is the last book you read?

“The Fault In Our Stars” by John Greene, currently I’m working on the first Mortal Instruments book “City of Bones” by Cassandra Clare and rereading “Shadow of Night” by Deborah Harkness, I’m excited for the third book coming out next month!

Tea or coffee?

Coffee (love my Keurig and my Nespresso machine for lattes)….. or Dr Pepper (anytime of day) or sweet tea…. I’m not too picky!

Do you craft outside of the digital world (please share an example/photo)?

I try! As of late the only crafty thing, outside of digi and hybrid scrapping, has been cake decorating. Here’s the latest one I made, for a friend’s daughter.

Please share a photo of yourself, can be silly or serious but a photo that shows us who YOU are.

This pretty much sums me up. It’s a couple years old, a few pounds lighter, but really is me.

How do you feed your sweet tooth (photo if you got it)?

I’m not a big chocolate person, unless it’s a chocolate cake with buttercream frosting! But my latest obsession is Grandma’s Frosted Blueberry and White Chocolate Flavored Cookie, these things really are evil!

What is your *favorite* kit you’ve designed (that is currently in store) and why is it your favorite?

I loved my Peas In A Pod (March 2014 Buffet pieces) I really loved making this one. I had so much fun drawing everything beforehand, scanning it and recreating it digitally, it really let me show myself how much I could do and gave me confidence in myself. And it’s super cute!

What is your favorite thing about GingerScraps.net?

There is some much great stuff here, it’s hard to pick just one, but to make this about me, I really appreciate that Ginger has allowed me to work on things that I love and learn what my design voice really is.

What is the most used App on your phone?

The music or podcasts app. I rarely use it as a phone.

Do you have a guilty pleasure?

Surfing movies, especially “The Endless Summer” by Bruce Brown. And Tumblr.

How long have you been designing?

Since 2012.

Salty or sweet?

Salty sweet, unless there’s cake.

If you could travel to any TIME in the past, present or future where would you go and why?

This is hard, I’m not sure I’d do well going back too far in history. I might go back far enough to tell myself to go to college right out of high school rather than what I actually did.

Any special message to our members?

When doing your memory keeping don’t compare your layouts to others’, the important thing is that you’re doing it.

Thanks again to Sandy for sharing a little of herself with us. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

Filed Under: GingerBread Ladies, Product/Designer Spotlight Tagged With: Designer Spotlight, SandyPie Creations

Fresh Baked: June 20, 2014

June 20, 2014 by Sarah

Good morning! How has your week been going? Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of SUMMER? It’s crazy how fast 2014 is just flying by! Don’t let it fly by though, without picking up some of the new releases! Some designers are prepping for the 4th, if you live in the States, so that’s perfect! If you’re into rock climbing, there’s an AMAZING kit out there now for you! So many goodies! Make sure you check them out!

Before I show you the new goodies (and the new designer), I’ve chosen a few layouts to show off, using June 2014 {Designer’s Choice} buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, “That’s My Guy”.

Created by CindyB. I love the small cluster in the corner with the cluster and the bigger cluster leading to the picture!

Created by MamaCake. There are so many pictures, but it doesn’t look cluttered! I love that! The slip-in of the little summer/beach-related elements just make the layout pop!

Created by Deanna. I love the wave joining into the cluster!

Before I start with the beautiful kits and products that the designers have created for you, I just have to share this awesome news with you, a new Welcome Wagon kit has been released! If you do not know about our Welcome Wagon area, you should go check it out right away! Once you register in the forum, you will have access to the Welcome Wagon area. The designers create wonderful goodies and give them to you for FREE! The Welcome Wagon has been up and running, for over a year, so our designers are changing their goodies! New goodies, Free goodies!

Today, you’re being given a new lovely gift by Girl Boy Girl Designs!

https://forums.gingerscraps.net/forumdisplay.php?499-The-GingerScraps-Welcome-Wagon

Remember, when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great grab bag!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Dad-s-Pretty-Rad.html

Have you heard about the big sale going on at Gingerscraps? LOTS of products on sale, for the last time, before they’re retired and no longer available! Make sure you check it out, before it’s too late!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Stars-and-Stripes-Kit.html

Beach Trip 1 – Fusion Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-Fusion-Bundle.html
Beach Trip 1 – Fusion Mini: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-1-Fusion-Mini.html
Beach Trip 2 – Fusion Mini: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-2-Fusion-Mini.html
Beach Trip 3 – Fusion Mini: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-3-Fusion-Mini.html
Beach Trip – Artsy Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-Artsy-Papers.html
Beach Trip – Quotable Bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-Quotable-Bits.html
Beach Trip – Smatters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Beach-Trip-Smatters.html

https://bit.ly/DadGrandpaBundle

https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Beautiful-Game-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/On-A-Wire-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/jazz-hands-templates

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Climbing-To-The-Top.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Climbing-to-the-Top-3×4-Cards.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Butterfly-Kisses-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Rambling-Rose-Collection-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

Seeing Double vol 5: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seeing-Double-volume-5-Templates-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Seeing Double vol 6: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seeing-Double-volume-6-Templates-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Seeing Double vol 7: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Seeing-Double-volume-7-Templates-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Favorite-Fast-Food.html
Burgers and Fries: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Burger-and-Fries.html
Wings and Thighs: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Wings-and-Thighs-Clipart.html
Pizza Delivery: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pizza-Delivery-Clipart.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/And-by-Amy-Stoffel.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Leaving-a-Legacy-Designs

https://bit.ly/Seatrout

https://bit.ly/1prxk1A

https://goo.gl/DQK8T

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

Complete any 10 challenges, and you will receive a brand new designer collab! Each month we will offer a brand new GingerBread Ladies collab as a reward for completing the GS challenges. Visit the GS Forum for all the details.

Go forth! Have fun! Share those amazing layouts with us! Most of all, find something that you just can’t live without!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked: June 13, 2014

June 13, 2014 by Sarah

Good morning! How has your week been going? How’s June treating you? Are you getting in lots of pictures? I hope so because the designers have some great kits that are begging for pictures! Camping and hiking, templates, Father’s Day, so many goodies, so much fun!

Before I show you the new goodies (and the new designer), I’ve chosen a few layouts to show off, using June 2014 {Designer’s Choice} buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, “That’s My Guy”.

Created by melissavt. I love the splatter behind the picture!

Created by Lisa. I love the mask. The squares at the bottom really add to the layout.

Created by melissavt. I love all the squares and layers. Great pictures and use of word arts.

Today, you’re being given a new lovely gift by SandyPie Creations!

https://forums.gingerscraps.net/forumdisplay.php?499-The-GingerScraps-Welcome-Wagon

Remember, when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great grab bag!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Dad-s-Pretty-Rad.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/the-big-dance-by-Clever-Monkey-Graphics.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/June-2014-Template-Bundle.html

https://bit.ly/KEAmericanHeroes

https://bit.ly/KEButterflyGarden

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Leaving-a-Legacy-Designs/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/ScatterBrain-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Dad-Story-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Visit-A-Park-full-kit.html
Flairs: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Visit-A-Park-flairs.html
Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Visit-A-Park-bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Visit-A-Park-full-kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Templatopia-Vol.14.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-American-Girl-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Girls-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Girls-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Foam-abet: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Girls-Foam-abet-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Girls-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Girls-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Boys-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Boys-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Foam-abet: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Boys-Foam-abet-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Boys-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Riding-with-Boys-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Crazy-Kid-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Crazy-Kid-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Page Titles: https://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Crazy-Kid-Page-Titles-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Crazy-Kid-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Crazy-Kid-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Bragbook: https://store.gingerscraps.net/One-Crazy-Kid-Bragbook-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buy-My-Store.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Leaving-a-Legacy-Designs/

Go forth! Have fun! Share those amazing layouts with us! Most of all, find something that you just can’t live without!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked: June 06, 2014

June 6, 2014 by Sarah

Good morning! How has your week been going? How’s the first week of June treating you? Are you getting in lots of pictures? I hope so because the designers have some great summer kits that are begging for pictures!

Before I show you the new goodies (and the new designer), I’ve chosen a few layouts to show off, using June 2014 {Designer’s Choice} buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, “That’s My Guy”.

Created by scrapjrlgcp. I love the layers. The cluster on the bottom is wonderful.

Created by SandyPie. I’m sorry, but the hat on the cat sucked me in. The journaling made me chuckle.

Created by klgossia. I love the flowing of the cluster. Looks amazing!

Remember, when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great grab bag!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Dad-s-Pretty-Rad.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Simply-Summer-Kit.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Kit.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Border-Clusters.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-PreDeco-Papers.html
Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Flair-Pack.html
Extra Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Extra-Papers.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-12×12-Temps-CU-Ok.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mustache-Handle-Bag-hybrid-template.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Scallop-Top-Bag-hybrid-template.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GORGEOUS-GIRL.html

https://bit.ly/1mXXROT

https://bit.ly/1pcerNk

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Campfire-Collection.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Rock-Paper-Scissors-full-kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Grins-and-Giggles-Bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Photo-Junkie.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Ready-Squares-Set-1.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-American-Boy-By-Seatrout-Scraps.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Sunburst Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-Sunburst-Papers-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Word Snips: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-Word-Snips-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Bragbook: https://store.gingerscraps.net/We-Love-Soccer-5×7-Bragbook-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-s-Poem.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-s-a-Beach-LLD.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Leaving-a-Legacy-Designs/

Go forth! Have fun! Share those amazing layouts with us! Most of all, find something that you just can’t live without!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, Site News

Fresh Baked: June 01, 2014

June 1, 2014 by Sarah

WOWZERS! Good morning and welcome to June! Where did May go? Are you excited for the first day of summer? Or going swimming? Maybe heading to the beach!

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!

Fresh Baked: May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014 by Sarah

Good morning! How has your week been going? Are you excited for a new month to begin? It’ll be starting in a few days! This week’s releases are SO wonderful that they’ll make the wait a little easier. This week, we also have a new designer joining us! I’m SO EXCITED!

Before I show you the new goodies (and the new designer), I’ve chosen a few layouts to show off, using May 2014 {Designer’s Choice} buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, “True Colors”.

Created by emscraps. I love the circle frames! The paper layers are wonderful as well.

Created by justpennys. I love the framing of the picture and the arrows pointing to the coal! Too cute!

Created by emscraps. The clusters are so wonderful! The wavy pieces draw your eyes to the picture.

So, I did hint that we had a new designer joining the team, didn’t I?

Jenn of Girl Boy Girl Designs is joining the team here at Gingerscraps!

As we do, we ask our newest designer to tell us a little about herself and this is what she had to share:

My name is Jen Balding – designer behind Girl Boy Girl designs. I am married to my high school sweet heart (20 years next month!) and I have 3 children, girl – boy – girl … which is where my design name came from (so creative!) I have been designing longer than I can remember (literally…they say the memory is the first thing to go *LOL) and I have a special passion/obsession for hybrid crafting. I am so happy to be joining the Ginger Scraps team, and can’t wait to get to know everyone better!

Make sure you check out her store and see what she has in there for you!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-Meaningful-Moments.html

Remember, when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great grab bag!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-To-Do-List.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Happy-Kit.html

Bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Happy-Bundle.html
Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Happy-Kit.html
Alphas: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Happy-Alphas.html
Flair: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Happy-Flair.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/his-lime-crush-birthday-by-Clever-Monkey-Graphics.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/art-splattered-templates-Clever-Monkey-Graphics.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/June-2014-Grab-Bag-Sale-Mirror-Mirror.html

QuickPage Album: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-QuickPage-Album.html
Printable Greeting Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Printable-Greeting-Cards.html
Brag Book Album: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Brag-Book-Album.html
Word Art: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Word-Art.html
Alpha Pack AddOn: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mirror-Mirror-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html

https://bit.ly/1kamfyf

https://bit.ly/FebruaryScrapBundle

https://bit.ly/1gGvIxO

https://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Framed-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Graduation-Story-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/graduation-day-mini-kit.html

kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-Say-It-s-Your-Birthday-full-kit.html
bundle: https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-Say-It-s-Your-Birthday-bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-Say-It-s-Your-Birthday-templates.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Camp-Out-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Adoption-Day-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Adoption-Day-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Adoption-Day-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Photo Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Adoption-Day-Photo-Cards-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Star-Struck-vol-18-Jan-template-pack-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Star-Struck-vol-19-StaceyA-3-template-pack-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/You-are-just-my-type.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Template-Grab-Bag-15.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buy-My-Store-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Kathy-Winters/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Retiring-Goodies/

Go forth! Have fun! Share those amazing layouts with us! Most of all, find something that you just can’t live without!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked: May 23, 2014

May 23, 2014 by Sarah

Good morning! How has your week been going? According to Sonic, yesterday was National Last Day of School or something like that. Monday is the official start of summer in the States with Memorial Day and the designers are ready for summer! How about you?

Before I show you the new goodies, I’ve chosen a few layouts to show off, using May 2014 {Designer’s Choice} buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, “True Colors”.

Created by scrapjrlgcp. The first thing that drew me was the beautiful smile. The blend/mask is wonderful. I love how the cluster mixes so well with the flower in her hair.

Created by Joyousgirl80. I love the older-style pictures. Plays wonderfully with the colors of the kit.

Created by StephanieH. I love the stitching around the paper layers.

Remember, when you spend $10 in the store, you get a great grab bag!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/GingerBread-Ladies-Collab-To-Do-List.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Bohemian-Bundle.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/best-mom-ever-by-Clever-Monkey-Graphics.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2014-June-Life-Is-Sweet-Mega-Stash.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/CraftTemplates-Geometric-Mix.html

Bundle – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Bundle.html
Kit – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Fusion-Kit.html
Alpha – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Just-the-Alpha.html
Mixed Media Papers – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Mixed-Media-Papers.html
Painted Canvas – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Painted-Canvas.html
Deco Edges – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Deco-Edges.html
Word Bits – https://store.gingerscraps.net/Anticipation-Black-and-White-Word-Bits.html

Bundle – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-Bundle.html
Kit 1 – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-1.html
Kit 2 – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-2.html
Solids – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-Solids.html
Note Bits – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-Note-Bits.html
Word Bits – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-Word-Bits.html
Splattered Smatters – https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-World-Waits-For-You-Splattered-Smatters.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buy-My-Store-Kathy-Winters-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/search.php?mode=search&substring=laramie&including=all&manufacturers[0]=132&by_title=Y

https://store.gingerscraps.net/search.php?mode=search&substring=graduation+day&including=all&manufacturers[0]=132&by_title=Y

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Bigger-is-Better-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Crazy-Story-by-LissyKay-Designs.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Birthday-Grab-Bag.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buy-My-Shop.html

Bundled : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pay-It-Forward-Bundled-Pack.html
Kit : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pay-It-Forward.html
Artsy Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pay-It-Forward-Artsy-Paper-Pack.html
Torn Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Pay-It-Forward-Torn-Paper-Pack.html

Bundled : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Happy-Bundled-Pack.html
Kit : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Happy.html
Chalky Bits : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Happy-Chalky-Bits-Pack.html
Journal Card : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Happy-Journal-Card-Pack.html
Artsy Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Happy-Artsy-Paper-Pack.html
Torn Paper : https://store.gingerscraps.net/Happy-Torn-Paper-Pack.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Collecting-Moments-May.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Best-Buddies-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Full-of-Beans-Bundle-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Lavender-Hill-Bundle-by-Seatrout-Scraps.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blush-Beauty-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blush-Beauty-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Page Starters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blush-Beauty-Page-Starters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blush-Beauty-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Quickpages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Blush-Beauty-Quickpages-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Kit-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Cardstock: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Cardstock-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Krafty Patterns: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Krafty-Dots-and-Gingham-Papers-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Journal It: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Journal-It-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Template Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Template-Pack-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Ribbon Rack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Ribbon-Rack-It-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html
Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Summer-Lovin-Clusters-by-Trixie-Scraps-Designs.html

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

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Infinity-and-Beyond.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Kit.html

Alpha: https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Alpha.html
Splatters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Splatters.html
Krafties: https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Krafties.html
Torn Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Torn-Papers.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Journal-Cards.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Great-Outdoors-Templates.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Kathy-Winters/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Trixie-Scraps/

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

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

https://digiscrappingwithjen.wordpress.com/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Created-by-Jill-Scraps/

Go forth! Have fun! Share those amazing layouts with us! Most of all, find something that you just can’t live without!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking, Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, sales, Site News

May Feature Designers: LittleRadTrio and B2N2 Scraps

May 21, 2014 by Stephanie MH

I hope everyone is enjoying May. We’re in the midst of NASCAR Race Weeks here in Charlotte and getting ready for my son’s high school graduation. I thought I would drop in for a post and highlight our feature designers for May. Jennifer of Little Rad Trio and Becky of B2N2 Scraps have teamed up to be in our spotlight this month.

Let’s see what Jennifer has to say.

What is your design process?

I generally start with elements. If it’s a theme kit, I start creating the “themed” elements first. There are also times where I start with the generic kits items (i.e. ribbons, strings, etc) and it grows from there. Papers generally come next and alpha is almost always last.

What do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?

I use CS6. I have illustrator, but I have never used it yet. I keep thinking “one of these days” I’ll go through the class tutorials I purchased, but “that day” hasn’t come yet. I also have a scanner and my DSLR camera too.

Describe your design workplace.

My workplace was originally my home computer with 2 monitors. But then we suffered severe water damage last June and I had to pack it all up. At that point, I reverted to working primarily from my laptop which is still the case. When I did finally get my home computer hooked back up, I got a virus on it and I haven’t “fixed” it yet. There are times I also design from my work computer that has 2 monitors too. But I would say about 75% of all my designing comes from my Windows 7 laptop while either sitting on my couch with a TV tray or standing at our breakfast bar. LOL!

What motivates and inspires you as a designer?

Color is a huge inspiration to me. When the color palette speaks to me I can whip together a kit I just love in a matter of a couple of days. But when the color palette is a struggle, then inspiration speaks slowly.

What is the last book you read?

The last 2 books I read were What Kills Me and I Am Forever by Wynne Channing. It happened upon them in Amazon. The first books “What Kills Me” was a free book and it was such a fun easy read that I was hooked and had to buy the I Am Forever to finish up the series. I’m currently reading Divergent – but it’s been a slow process for me.

Tea or coffee?

Neither! Sorry, I just don’t get the coffee addiction that people like my husband have.

Do you craft outside of the digital world?

Not in a long time. I have cross stitched and embroidered, but since I discovered digital scrapbooking they have definitely taken a seat on the back burner.

How do you feed your sweet tooth?

Oh, that’s a tough one. It varies so much. I would have to say donuts or pastries like brownies or such. Of course I love milk chocolate, but I’m not a huge candy fan.

What is your *favorite* kit you’ve designed and why is it your favorite?

I would have to say it’s probably my “In the Kitchen” collection. I love how all the themed elements turned out and I simply adore the color palette. I love black and red together and added the goldish brown was just the perfect touch.

What is your favorite thing about GingerScraps.net?

Ginger! I just love her to pieces! She is so warm, caring, friendly and just plain awesome! Her creativity with the survivor games amazes me and I love that she is so organized. It’s makes my designing process that much easier! Thanks for all you do Ginger!!

What is the most used App on your phone?

Farm Heros Saga. Yep, I’m addicted to that silly little game!

Do you have a guilty pleasure?

Of course! Don’t we all! My guilty pleasure is a good refreshing cosmo! I love my cosmopolitans, but only if they are made with cointreau.

How long have you been designing?

I hit my official one year anniversary at the end of April this year. I have been having a blast and love the creative aspect of it.

Salty or sweet?

Both! I love trail mix that has peanuts, raisins and M&Ms in them!

If you could travel to any TIME in the past, present or future where would you go and why?

I would go back to the mid 70s so I could get to know my materal grandmother. She passed away when I was young and would love to have known her from my adult perspective. She was my mother’s best friend and my mom is my best friend. So I would love to have been able to hang out with them both (as a grown woman, rather than a young child).

Any special message to our members?

Yep – Happy Scrappin!!!

Make sure to check out the Little Rad Trio Facebook page and her blog. Also check out her kits in the Store.

And now, let’s chat with Becky.

What is your design process?

I start with one of two ways: one being with a color palette that grabs me or two, I start with a theme and then find a color palette that matches the theme. I always create my papers first and then move to my elements. The alpha always comes last.

What do you use to create your designs (program, additional tools, etc.)?

I use Photoshop Elements 11.

Describe your design workplace.

My workplace is wherever my computer is. Sometimes I design at the kitchen table, other times I design on the couch while watching TV.

What motivates and inspires you as a designer?

I am inspired by my kids a lot of times. I find inspiration in the color palettes of some of their clothing or in an activity that they are doing. I also am motivated by striking color palettes that make me envision something in my head. I try not to force a color palette on myself because then I know I my kit won’t be as inspired. I am also inspired by ideas from customers. I like creating kits that have unique themes.

What is the last book you read?

I just finished a memoir called Until I Say Goodbye by Susan Spencer-Wendel. I read a lot and cohost the GingerScraps’ book club. I also have a book blog with my sister called “My Sister’s Bookkeeper.”

Tea or coffee?

Neither but I will drink tea on occasion

Do you craft outside of the digital world?

I used to be an avid stamper and cardmaker but since I discovered digital scrapbooking and the lack of mess, I don’t do much paper crafting anymore. I also crochet scarves on occasion. I like to make Christmas ornaments and other holiday crafts.

How do you feed your sweet tooth (photo if you got it)?

I love chocolate! Anything chocolate is good (well not anything-I don’t like most fruit flavors with chocolate except for strawberries and chocolate) but it is especially good with caramel, peanut butter or mint!

What is your *favorite* kit you’ve designed and why is it your favorite?

This is tough! I love so many of my kits! I think right now my favorite kit is Everyday Love. I love the color combination and I love the surprise of newsprint in it. I got a lot of inspiration from Pinterest for this kit and I love how the word art turned out in the kit.

What is your favorite thing about GingerScraps.net?

I really love the sense of community.

What is the most used App on your phone?

I don’t have a smart phone. I know I’m behind the times but data packages are so expensive! I just got texting about 6 months ago! My most used app on my ipad is probably Facebook or email.

Do you have a guilty pleasure?

I’m a hopeless romantic so I love cheesy young romantic movies like The Prince & Me. There is a young adult dystopian fiction series-the first one is called The Selection- and it is like the show The Bachelor but set in a dystopian world. I could not get enough of that guilty pleasure book!

How long have you been designing?

I think it’ll be 4 years this summer. Wow, I didn’t realize it had been that long!

Salty or sweet?

Sweet

If you could travel to any TIME in the past, present or future where would you go and why?

I would love to go back to Victorian English but only if I was well off! I love the clothes (although I don’t doubt that I would be tired of them quite quickly) and I would love to go to balls and parties and be courted.

Any special message to our members?

I’d like to thank you all for supported me with my designing. If you have kit requests, please feel free to contact me!

Keep up with Becky on her Facebook page and her blog. And don’t forget to check her out in the store.

Make sure you are checking the blog daily for this fabulous collab from our featured designers. Also, check out the sale in their store.

Thanks for hanging out with me for a few minutes. I’ll be back in June for another post.

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking, GingerBread Ladies, Product/Designer Spotlight

Fresh Baked: May 16, 2014

May 16, 2014 by Sarah

Good morning! How has your week been going? Are you ready for those summer temps to arrive (or leave)? The designers seem to be having a bit of winter fever and are ready for the warmer temps! So, if you’re in the mood for some summery, warm kits, you’ll definitely find something to love this week!

Before I show you the new goodies, I’ve chosen a few layouts to show off, using May 2014 {Designer’s Choice} buffet and this month’s Monthly Mix, “True Colors”.

Created by zenjen. I love the use of white space and the cluster is wonderful!