March 24, 2023: Fresh Baked and Scrap-a-thon!

Happy Friday everyone! Hope your week has gone well!

We still have the Scrap-a-Thon going on. How are your challenges going? 

Remember, spend $10 in the store and get this great kit for free. 

Let’s see what we have new in the store for this week.

Have you started the March challenges? Remember any 10 completed challenges gets you this great kit.

Don’t forget since it is the Scrap-A-Thon during the month of march you will get DOUBLE REWARDS! If you complete 20 challenges you will get the {you are your own rainbow} AND {best of friends}! Get those challenges done scrappers!

Tutorial Tuesday (Individual Style)

Challenge Spotlight: Color

Wow, you ladies are totally rocking the Challenges for the Scrapathon!! Every one of the Challenge Galleries is brimming with new layouts. Incroyable! I’m trying to shine the Spotlight on a different Challenge each month until all of them have been discussed but I also don’t want to keep y’all here all evening so I had to make a decision. Rather than showcasing every layout posted to the Challenge I chose for this month – there are 58 of them – I opted to go with every fourth layout, beginning at the beginning. So the layouts I’m sharing with you today from the Color Challenge Gallery are (sorta) randomly selected. As usual, each layout is linked to itself in the Gallery so you can provide your own feedback to the GingerScrappers; just click on the scrapper’s user name.

First, let’s talk about the Challenge criteria. For the Color Challenge, hosted each month by the inimitable Aimee Harrison, we’re provided with a color or color swatch for the Challenge palette. Because this is also Scrapathon, Aimee added a theme: My Scrapping Friends. So each of the Challenge layouts must have the same palette and the same theme. How did they do?

Our first layout is from pjm117. Full points for the colors, but she seems to have missed the part about the theme. That photo though! So CUTE! I like that she added some dusty mauve and white to the palette, and her clusters are gorgeous!

Next up is this pretty one from pizzaz. She went with a softer, brighter green, and more pastel blues and yellows, Those pops of orange are very eye-catching. But alas, she too missed the theme.

SusanSays has the color, 100%. And her photo is so sweet. The banners really move the eye around the layout. Theme? Um. No.

Here, snickels has also used the palette with an almost perfect tone match. The blue stucco on the house is front-and-centre, contrasting nicely with the palette. Theme?

Tamsin McAtee met the first part of the Challenge quite ably, but again, the theme is missing. (Maybe random selection wasn’t the best way to go?) I do like how she’s tucked her elements behind the photo to anchor them.

Windswept‘s layout is beautifully created. The green is muted so the blues and yellows really pop. Her title is cleverly arranged.

I think Kristi Martin has hit both targets. Somebody in her craft circle has to be a scrapper, right? I like that she’s added some brown to augment the rustic aspect of the retreat’s location.

Now we’re talkin’! Flighty-188 has the theme fully locked down. Her cluster hits just the right notes. And those colors are definitely there.

Lucky lawyerlyn got to meet one of her favourite digiscrap designers. She kept her layout simple so the photo could take centre stage. Palette? Check.

The palette chigirl used is muted but ticks all the boxes. The theme? Maybe. Whatever they were doing, they clearly were having fun!

I absolutely LOVE the papers lilholmes6 has used, and how they showcase her photos. (I also love tulips!) Now, if only the theme was “spring”. <sad trombone>

Yes! This layout from macsandy scored ALL the points! They’re scrapping the old-school paper way and all the elements she used are related to the theme.

AlyciaIN has also ticks all the boxes. Makes me nostalgic for the crops I used to enjoy so much… although I brought my laptop, not a bag full of paper and glue.

Is there anything better than having friends who share your passions? KatherineWoodin is surrounded by them. I see several laptops in her 2011 photo too.

What a clever take!! AJsRandom plays with words, but still hits the mark. Her simple layout really captures the essence of the Challenge.

Hazel’s learning the ropes at day care so she can become honeybee‘s scrappin’ buddy. This layout is simply beautiful. The way the patterned paper is masked behind the photos leads the eye around and the scattered beads accent everything.

Purple71 brought the color, but not the theme. I like the cutouts behind her photo and use of the journal card though!

This layout by hichchei makes me smile, although I’m not fond of Irish stereotypes. She’s got the main color palette nailed, and added a rainbow of other colors to the mix.

The last layout of the day is from digiscrapmomma. Colors? Check. Theme? No check.

Okay, now I have to go back to the Challenge Gallery and take a closer look at the ones that fell in between the every-fourth-layout to see if I could have gone with a different randomizer… I feel like I was scoring a figure skating or gymnastics competition!

I hope you’re seeing signs of spring where you are (northern hemisphere peeps). The golf course behind our house is currently hosting a large flock of cobra chickens and the racket they make is unreal. I think our resident coyote might have fallen into the water hazard trying to catch supper last night.

March 10, 2023: Fresh Baked, Scrap-a-thon, and Win Your Wishlist Contest!

We’re getting closer to spring. A sure sign is daylight savings time beginning and St. Patrick’s Day. And Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day, it’s time for the annual “Win Your Wishlist” contest. Make sure to check the forum for the rules and to get your template.

We also stil have the Scrap-a-Thon going on. Are you participating? 

Let’s see some of what is new in the store this week. I’m seeing Spring kits starting to show up.

Have you started the March challenges? Remember any 10 completed challenges gets you this great kit.

Don’t forget since it is the Scrap-A-Thon during the month of march you will get DOUBLE REWARDS! If you complete 20 challenges you will get the {you are your own rainbow} AND {best of friends}! Get those challenges done scrappers!

GingerScraps: NEW Buffet, New FREE with Purchase Collab, NEW Designer, Scrap-a-thon & More!!

It is the 1st of the month and you know what that means, a huge, exciting newsletter! We have a New Buffet, New Monthly Mix, New Free With Purchase Collab, New Challenge Reward, New Daily Download on the GingerScraps Blog, a New Guest Designer & the SCRAP-A-THON

Let’s start out with the March Buffet. Don’t forget to check out the Buffet Bundles. One easy click to add bundles of Buffet goodies to your cart.

 I love the muted hues of this month’s buffet!

Remember any $10 spent in the store gets you this great collab. It’s the {ides of march}!

This Free With Purchase was created by ADB Designs, Alexis Design Studio, Karen Schulz, and Tami Miller Designs.

This collab includes: 3 Alphas {Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers & Punctuation}, 62 Papers, and 82 Elements.

It’s {simply spring}! (or at least it’s felt that way here lately)

This Monthly Mix was created by Connie Prince, Lindsay Jane, Magical Scraps Galore, Scraps N Pieces, Tinci Designs, and Triple J Designs.

This collab includes: 1 Alpha {Uppercase, Numbers & Punctuation}, 55 Papers, 91 Elements, and 4 12×12 Template {page, png, psd, tif file formats}.

Now to the March Daily Download Sneak Peek. This month’s Daily Download is from North Meets South Studio! Make sure you are checking the blog every day to get all the pieces of this kit!

We have a new Guest Designer this month!

Moore Blessings Digital Designs

Hi, I am Lori Moore. My design shop is Moore Blessings Digital Design. I am a retired school teacher turned homeschool mom. I began designing in 2016.

I am a widow who lives with my dog and cat. I have three adult step-children and 5 grand-children (who live several hours away), a grand-dog (that I have the pleasure of puppy sitting daily), and a grand-cat (who takes care of herself)!!

I am a Certified Tennessee Extension Master Gardner, the Women’s Ministry Leader in my church, and I serve on the Board of Directors for a local Senior Center, where I volunteer and serve as PR Director. I hope you will see all of these influences celebrated in my design work.

For hobbies I enjoy research and teaching workshops, crafting, music, photography, and brain/logic games.

Are you ready for the March challenges? Remember any 10 completed challenges gets you this great kit.

This Challenge Reward was created by Cutie Pie Scraps, Heather Z Scraps, Memory Mosaic, Polka Dot Chicks, and The Scrappy Kat.

This collab includes: 1 Alpha {Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers & Punctuation}, 75 Papers, and 114 Elements.

And now a few samples from our talented store CT. Head over to the gallery for more ideas!

 

March 25, 2022: Fresh Baked and Scrap-a-Thon Continues!

It’s almost the end of the month and the GingerScraps Scrap-A-Thon is almost over, but it’s not too late to join! There are so many amazing prizes and rewards, you won’t want to miss it!

Forum link to Scrap-A-Thon : https://forums.gingerscraps.net/forumdisplay.php?2205-Scrap-A-Thon-2022

Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time to upload all your wonderful challenge layouts. See the forum post about gallery upload limits.

Don’t forget. Spend $10 in the store and get this great kit for free!

There are some really great new kits in the store this week.

Are you getting your challenges uploaded. Check out the link above for Gallery upload limits. You get this great kit as a reward for ten completed challenges.

March 18, 2022: Fresh Baked and Scrap-a-Thon Continues!

Happy Friday. Even though our wishlist contest is over, the GingerScraps Scrap-A-Thon is in full swing and it’s not too late to join! There are so many amazing prizes and rewards, you won’t want to miss it!

Forum link to Scrap-A-Thon : https://forums.gingerscraps.net/forumdisplay.php?2205-Scrap-A-Thon-2022

Don’t forget. Spend $10 in the store and get this great kit for free!

We’re starting to see a lot of Spring in our designer previews.

How are your challenges going? Are you trying to do them all this month as part of the Scarp-a-Thon? The kit below is your reward for completing ten challenges.

March 4, 2022: Fresh Baked and Scrap-a-Thon

Happy Friday my scrapping friends!

We are so excited for the new SCRAP-A-THON

Click on the graphic or the link above to take you right to the fun!

Don’t forget. Spend $10 in the store and get this great kit for free!

Let’s see what our designers have this week. I’m seeing some St. Patrick’s Day green popping in!

KEY LIME DIGI DESIGNS

TAMI MILLER DESIGNS

Have you gotten started on your challenges for the Scrap-a-Thon? This is one of the great kits you will get for completing challenges.

GingerScraps: NEW Buffet, New FREE collab, New Designers, SCRAP-A-THON & MUCH MORE!

Happy March!! I’m ready for Spring.

We are so excited for the new SCRAP-A-THON for March! 

Click on the graphic or the link above to take you right to the fun!

Now, let’s look at the March Buffet. Don’t forget to check out the Buffet Bundles. One easy click to add bundles of Buffet goodies to your cart.

These colors are so versatile as you can see from the themes in the kits below.

Remember any $10 spent in the store gets you this great collab. 

What a great topic for the March Monthly Mix.

Now to the March Sneak Peek. This month’s Daily Download is from North Meets South Studios. A team of two of our designers – Connie Prince and Trixie Scraps.

We don’t have any guest designers this month but we do have ONE permanent designer to announce!!

So happy to announce that ScrapChat Designs will be staying on at GingerScraps permanently!

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.