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Fresh Baked: New Designer

January 28, 2013 by Sarah

Good morning! I hope that your Monday won’t be too hectic. If it is, maybe this will bring a smile to your face!

We have a new designer joining the team! Bekah, of Bekah E Designs!

We asked, as always, for Bekah to tell us a little about herself, and this what she had to share:

I have been married to my teenage sweetheart for 19 years. We live in the Great Northwest with our 3 beautiful children.
I originally discovered digital scrapbooking through a Christian mom’s forum that I was a member of. Some of the mom’s in the forum would share these beautiful decorative pages with photos on them. (I later found out they called them, “layouts”). 😉 I thought these “layouts” were so amazing and started doing some research on the internet which led me to purchase my very first digital scrapbooking software.
I had found a new creative outlet and I was totally hooked! And so, in order to feed my new found obsession, I joined a few digital scrapbooking forums and immediately joined in on as many of the forum challenges as I could. I later started designing my own digital word art and offering freebies on my blog and at the end of 2008 was asked to join the design team of a new digital scrapbooking store that would soon be opening.
I am a self taught Photoshop junkie and have dabbled a bit in Illustrator as well. When I am not designing I enjoy, hand crafting my own paper and fabric flowers, crocheting, and spending quality time with my family.

I’m excited to see some of her other projects, and not just her scrap designs!!

Here are just a few of the items that she has in her store for you:

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Bits-of-Yesterday.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Winter-s-Song.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Just-Because.html

Such a variety in just those! There are many more available in the store, so make sure you check them out!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, GingerBread Ladies, Site News Tagged With: Bekah E Designs

Goodness, it’s been getting cold, then a warm snap, and then BOOM, cold again here in Kansas. I’m shivering, it seems, all day. Thankfully, while not getting too hot, the computer adds a little bit of warmth. Too bad it’s not a laptop, or I’d have a nice built-in little heater.

At least the cold gives me a nice excuse to stay inside and scrap. I can scrap about my hope for the warmer temperatures, and my dreams for how I want to spend my Spring Break. Can you BELIEVE how fast January is going? We’re already at the LAST Fresh Baked newsletter for January. There’s some big news coming MONDAY, so keep an eye out for that, but next Friday will be February 01! :O I’m not so sure how I feel about this time going by so fast. I’m ready for a break from it. Who’s with me?

Well, nothing I can do about it for now. Instead, I’ll just spend my time ogling over the beautiful layouts that I’m finding in the gallery. I always have the hardest time choosing which ones to showcase. I love the struggle though! It makes it fun!! This week, I chose one layout using the Hopes and Dreams buffet and two using the new January Monthly Mix, Winter Romance. It’s such a beautiful and sweet kit! I can’t get enough of it personally!

This beautiful layout was created by scrapjrlgcp. I just love the naked baby bum. Such a sweet and happy little boy! That grin is just infectious!

Another layout by scrapjrlgcp. I swear I didn’t know it when I chose them. I didn’t even LOOK at the creators of the layouts. I just saw the GORGEOUS blend and I had to share it!

A layout from sladd79054. I chose this because I know that face. I’ve seen that face on my own son. The cluster work on this is just amazing. So beautifully done. I’m super jealous because I cannot cluster like that!

Before I get to the beautiful new goodies, I just want to remind you about the Retirement Sale happening at Gingerscraps.

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Retirement-Sale-Jan-15-25/

https://store.gingerscraps.net/January-free-with-purchase.html

KIT: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-KIT.html
BORDERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-BORDERS.html
BORDER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-BORDER-TEMPLATES.html
CLUSTERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-CLUSTERS.html
CLUSTER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-CLUSTER-TEMPLATES.html
DECO PAGE TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-DECO-PAGE-TEMPLATES.html
BUNDLE: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fish-In-A-Bowl-BUNDLE.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/VM-metal-alpha.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Metal-Charms-Alpha.html

Kit https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Kit.html
Krafties https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Krafties.html
Word bits https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Wordbits.html
Alpha https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fit-4-Life-Alpha.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Mega-Stash.html

Alpha Add-On: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html
Quick Pages: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-QuickPages.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Journal-Cards.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-WordArt-Pack.html
Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Flair-Pack.html
Cluster Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Cluster-Pack.html
Facebook Timeline Covers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-February-Facebook-Timeline-Covers.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/CU-Grungy-Edges-two.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Love-Is-Homemade-Collab.html

fun and retro: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fun-and-Retro.html
fun and retro {clusters}: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Fun-and-Retro-clusters.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Family-Ties-Forever.html

Caves kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Caves.html
Life Inspired #4 Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Inspired-Templates-4.html

Oh, and before you go, another awesome sale you should check out:

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

You’ve only got a few more days for this deal! Sale ends January 31st.

I think that’s it. I have to go do some planning for my Girl Scouts meeting. We missed a meeting because of the flu running through the whole school like mad, and I have to figure out how to combine two meetings into one without overwhelming the littles! They’re only Daisies. See you Monday for that important announcement and see you next Friday with a whole new round of new things!

Have a great weekend!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, sales, Site News

Fresh Baked: January 18, 2013

January 18, 2013 by Sarah

Happy Friday! I’m ready for a nice, long, relaxing weekend. Monday is a holiday for us, and even though the kids will be home as well, I’m planning on having a nice day with my husband. I love when he’s home. Even when it’s cold, there’s nothing I’d rather be doing than being with him.

Speaking of the cold and love, there’s a new Monthly Mix out. This month, it’s called Winter Romance.

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Monthly-Mix-Winter-Romance.html

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Fresh Baked: New Designer

January 15, 2013 by Sarah

Good morning! I hope that your Monday wasn’t too hectic. If it was, maybe this will bring a smile to your face!

Two big things are happening at Gingerscraps. One is that we have a new designer joining the team! Theresa, of Simple Girl Scraps!

We asked, as always, for Theresa to tell us a little about herself, and this what she had to share:

Hi Everyone! My name is Theresa, aka Simple Girl Scraps. I’m a 28 year old Canadian and a creative enthusiast! I love all things creative and crafty! I started scrapbooking when I was in middle school and started digiscrapping nearly 5 years ago when I moved to Japan and had limited access to scrapbooking supplies! I started designing 2 and a half years ago with some encouragement from a friend and I love it!
Other things I love: vintage cameras, owls, cooking, thrifting, quilting, running, and weight lifting!

Oh wow. She’s lived in Japan. That’s so cool! I can’t wait to hear more about it!

Here are just a few of the items that she has in her store for you:

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Have-No-Fear.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/My-Everyday-Life.html

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

Okay, I think I might all of them. Anything with a computer and a smartphone speaks to me, what can I say?

Well, I guess that’s it.
What? What do you mean I forgot something.

OH! That second thing I promised.

With each new year, it means a fresh start. In the digi world, that means a retirement.
No, wait, calm down. No designers are retiring, as far as I know.
It’s okay, that was my first reaction too.

No, Gingerscraps is having a HUGE retirement sale. For the products in the sale section, this is your last chance to get those kits and templates!

Okay, that’s it! Thank you for reading and just being a part of GS! We adore our members!

See you again on Friday!

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

Fresh Baked: Jan. 11, 2013

January 11, 2013 by Sarah

Things are slowly setting back into that routine of wake-up, go to work/school, go back to bed, it seems. I’m actually happy about it. I think I like the routine. It feels weird to not have it. Anyone else like that?

I’m doing well with my resolutions of improving. It reminds me I need to do some documentation on it. Like you, I have the perfect buffet for it, the Hopes and Dreams collection. Now the problem is choosing which pieces to use. I have the same issue, trying to decide which layouts to show off!

Created by mom2triplets04. I love how the letters for “Hope” are hanging. It really makes the layout! I think that’s a dream, a goal, that we all have!

Created by missdamsel. I love two-pages, and this is just beautiful. I love how the shots are focused on a little bit of everything, including the bride and groom.

Created by Tree City. I love that two different births were used in one layout. It is just too precious!

Remember, that when you spend $10 in the store, you get an amazing grab bag created by one of our amazing designers. January’s has been created by Laetitia, of Kawouette Designs, and it is just lovely!

https://store.gingerscraps.net/January-free-with-purchase.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Lots-and-Lots-12×12-Templates-by-SandyPie-Creations.html

KIT: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-KIT.html
BORDERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-BORDERS.html
BORDER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-BORDER-TEMPLATES.html
CLUSTER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-CLUSTER-TEMPLATES.html
DECO PAGE TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-DECO-PAGE-TEMPLATES.html
QUICK PAGES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-QUICK-PAGES.html
BUNDLE: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Buzzy-Bugs-BUNDLE.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Celebrate-your-creativity.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Vintage-feeling.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Think-Pink.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Project-2013-January-Facebook-Timeline-Covers.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Kit.html
WordBits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-WordBits.html
PreDeco Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-PreDeco-Papers.html
Border Clusters: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Border-Clusters.html
Extra Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Extra-Paper-Pack.html
Templates: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-12×12-Templates-CU-Ok.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Monkey-Baby.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/The-Best-Of-Times.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Picture-Framed-Volume-1.html

I hope you have an amazing week, and we’ll see you again very soon!

Filed Under: Fresh Baked, Fresh News, Site News

Fresh Baked: January 04, 2013

January 4, 2013 by Sarah

Okay, we’ve had a few days to get used to it being 2013. I’ve already had to write it once on a check. I’m so proud of myself! I didn’t mess up with it, either! Yay! Go me. Instead, I messed up on the month. I tried to say it was December 2013. Yeah, that’s a little too far into the future. Oh well!

I still can’t believe that it’s truly 2013 though. Who has already abandoned those resolutions? Not me! Not yet. Give me time. I’m sure I will!

If you’re not planning on quitting them, make sure you check out the Hopes and Dreams buffet by the Gingerscraps designers! Keep track of those goals and achievements with a beautiful combination of blues, purples, and yellows! I seriously love this month’s buffet, and choosing layouts using it was not easy!

A Facebook timeline created by beckyroy. The cluster work on this is just amazing. I love it!

A beautiful layout created by Lisa. I don’t know about anyone else, but that sounds like goals I have. I love the little floating flowers around, and use of white space.

Gorgeous layout created by Nickala27. I love reading about other people’s “word” for the year. Hope is such a good one! Beautiful cluster work and use of the brads.

https://store.gingerscraps.net/January-free-with-purchase.html

Kit: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-s-Start-New.html
Stacked Papers: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-s-Start-New-Stacked-Papers.html
Word bits: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Let-s-Start-New-Cut-Out-Wordbits.html

Template Set 1: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Inspired-Templates.html
Template Set 2: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Life-Inspired-Templates-2.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Full-House.html

KIT: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-KIT.html
BORDERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-BORDERS.html
BORDER TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-BORDER-TEMPLATES.html
CLUSTERS: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-CLUSTERS.html
DECO PAGE TEMPLATES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-DECO-PAGE-TEMPLATES.html
QUICK PAGES: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-QUICK-PAGES.html
BUNDLE: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Day-at-the-Zoo-BUNDLE.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/A-new-beginning.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Months-Sticks.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/Days-of-the-week-pockets.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/angelclaudartroom-p365jantemp.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/I-CAN-Kit.html

https://store.gingerscraps.net/January-2013-GrabBag-Sale.html

Alpha Add-On: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Alpha-Pack-AddOn.html
Flair Pack: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Flair-Pack.html
Journal Cards: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Journal-Cards.html
WordArt: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-WordArt-Pack.html
Cluster: https://store.gingerscraps.net/Mind-and-Body-Cluster-Pack.html

Before I let you go and raid the store, because I know you want to, Pixelily Designs is having a CT call. If you think it might be something you’d be a good fit for, make sure you apply!

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Fresh Baked: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 1, 2013 by Sarah

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe it? It’s 2013!! 2012 was filled with ups and downs, a few bumps and bruises, but plenty of good friends and love. At least it was here at Gingerscraps. Gingerscraps saw a new look, lots of new designers joining the team, and the sadness of a few leaving us.

New Year’s is the time for celebration, and for reflecting. It’s the time to set new resolutions and review the ones we made the year prior. This month’s buffet, Hopes and Dreams is perfect for that!

Fresh Baked: December 28, 2012

December 28, 2012 by Sarah

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, we celebrate Christmas at our house, and it was a perfect day! I can not wait to see the gallery full of your beautiful holiday photographs!

I realized something crazy today … This is the last Fresh Baked Newsletter for 2012! In a few short days we will celebrate the arrival of 2013! Throw some glitter in the air and hug the ones you love, lets fill 2013 with pages and pages of memories in our scrapbooks!

Has your winter brought you any snow? We’re supposed to be getting some snow after the new year, perfect for making more layouts using Snowball Fight. I just adore this buffet so much!

Here are a few of the layouts that I picked to showcase! The last for 2012!

Created by Roknbear. I love the angled pictures. They just totally work!

Created by missdamsel. It’s a Two-Pager! I love how this turned out! The clusters and random snowflakes are wonderful!

Created by AriadnesClue. I love the extraction! Such a pretty tree!

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Fresh Baked: December 21, 2012

December 21, 2012 by Sarah

Well, I asked for snow. I got the snow. I didn’t get a lot, but I really did get some. They’re hinting at a White Christmas too. What I didn’t bargain for was the ice. Or the resulting snow day. Oh well, it’s so pretty outside, looking at all the whiteness. For those in the path of “Draco”, be safe! It’s a very windy storm. It’s also a very cold storm!

This week, I decided to dip into the “Buffet Challenge” layouts. There are some amazingly beautiful layouts there!

Created by Victoria32. I love that the focus is on the pictures. Plus, as someone obsessed with nutcrackers, I love that nutcracker!

Created by Joy2Scrapbook. I love lights, and these pictures are just amazing! The paper choices work SO well with it all!

created by gwtwred. I love the journaling around the W. That is SO cute! I love the W, period! I’m going to have to lift this layout for sure!

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! Keep checking the Welcome Wagon area, we will be reveling something new every few weeks!

Lily, of Pixelily Designs, has created a beautiful kit for all members! All you have to do to get it is register in the forum and check out the Welcome Wagon sub-forum!

You can go to the forum and find the code for getting the kit.

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Fresh Baked: December 14, 2012

December 14, 2012 by Sarah

Oh man, oh man! I am so excited! Christmas is just around the corner. Hanukkah is currently happening. There are so many wonderful things, holiday-wise, going on! I work with the Girl Scouts (I’m a Daisy leader, in fact), and this weekend, we’re making ornaments and going to nom on some delicious cake balls. I’m excited, even though they’re calling for rain instead of snow.

The lack of snow is made tolerable by the amazing layouts I’m seeing in the gallery though. I’m amazed, each week, as I go in, and try and pick out just a few layouts that I just adore. All of you, those who share your layouts with us, are amazing, and create just the most beautiful layouts! Thank you!

Created by Tree City. Oh I love the Bokeh! Seriously adore the bokeh. Jealous of it as well, 😀