Challenge Spotlight – Word Art Challenge

Happy Tuesday, y’all! Can you believe it’s already the third week of August?! It’s insanity! School is about to start (woohoo!), summer is fading away (hopefully sooner than later on that one), the new fall lines are out (sorry, I work in fashion)… August is about to be over and here we come, fall! But before I keep rambling and the month ends while you’re reading this, let’s get to the challenge spotlight for this week, shall we? 🙂

This week I am spotlighting the word art challenge hosted by the ever-lovely Kathy of Kathy Winters Designs! Speaking of August, her word art freebie focuses on just that–the month of August! It’s really pretty and great for any layout…enough talk, let’s see it!

I know, right? It’s flipping awesome! I love the mix of fonts here and the WA just lends itself to being the focal point of all kinds of fabulous layouts. Need some examples of it in action? Thought you’d never ask!

By missdamsel

By Ricki

By mary-lynne

WOW–absolutely love these, ladies! I love Missi’s fun yearbook feel, Ricki’s bright and fruity page and Mary Lynne’s use of the WA as a paragraph title. Seriously fabulous–y’all rock! 😀 If you want to see your layout here, make sure you’re challenge’ing it up and maybe you’ll be highlighted here next week!

If you haven’t snagged this freebie and started your layout yet…what are you waiting for?! 🙂 Make sure you’re keeping track of all your completed challenge layouts in the August Challenge Points Tracking thread. You can also read up on the rewards system if this is your first month joining in on the challenge fun. And as always, any questions about this or any of the monthly challenges should be directed to the Cookie Jar where a superawesome GS gal will get back to you faster than you can blink! Well…maybe not that fast, but pretty quickly. 😉

The month is more than halfway over, so make sure you get plenty of challenges done in time to get some awesome prizes! That’s it for today–y’all have a great week and I’ll see you back here next week for the last spotlight of the month!–EEP! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Challenge Spotlight – Mini Kit Challenge

Good morning, ladies! Hope everyone’s week is off to a fabulous start! I’m already ready for the weekend LOL. Let’s get straight to my challenge spotlight for this week. Today I’m spotlight a FREEBIE challenge…and isn’t free everyone’s favorite price? 😉 This week we’re taking a look at the July Mini Kit Challenge hosted by Kathy of Kathy Winters Designs! I just love Kathy’s designs and this cute mini is no exception. Here’s what she’s got for us this month:

Perfect for July! I love the vintage tones here with the cream and muted blue/red. So pretty! I know you’re got some cute Fourth of July pics you’re dying to scrap–why not start with this adorable little kit?  🙂  We’ve already got pages of completed layouts and they’re all fabulous, as usual. Here’s some inspiration from the forum!

By jrmminga

By gwtwred

By Neverland Scraps

Such gorgeous works of art! It was superhard picking which LOs to highlight from all the beautiful pages that has been posted so far! Now let’s see some MORE great scraps! Your turn! 🙂

There’s a NEW rewards system that started this month,  so read up on the fabulous new goodies we’ve got in store for everyone who participates! You’ll need to keep track of your completed LOs for credit in the July Challenge points tracking thread so the mighty powers that be can get you your reward at the end of the month! There’s a multitude of challenges going on right now,  so check them all out  and jump right in! We love new people and joining in on the challenges is a great way to meet new people and pick up some skills from all the talented ladies we’ve got here at GS! 🙂

If you have any questions about this or any other challenge, direct them to the Cookie Jar;  someone amazing will answer your question with speed and superknowledge.  🙂  Hope y’all have a great rest of the week; see everyone back here next week for another challenge spotlight…now get to scrapping!

Daily Download Day#18

How do you feel about sales?  Stupid question I know.  Well, we have some great stuff going on!!

First up – I’m so sorry to tell you – Becky Young is retiring.  We will miss her very much.  The good news?  She is having a sale!

Second – Thanksgiving is next week here in the United States.  What does that mean for you – besides lots of yummy leftovers?  BLACK FRIDAY!

Last and certainly not least, and maybe the most important — the holidays are coming up and that means gifts.  They (I’m not sure who they are, but they are popular, that I know) say that it is better to give then to receive.  We here at Ginger Scraps agree with that, but we would like to help you — you can receive too!  So how about we give you 10% off your order at Persnickety Prints?  The catch?  There isn’t one.

I told you we had some great sales going on!  Now here is your daily download link.

ChoooChoooo Goblin Delight Blog Train!!

Hello Train Riders!! Are you ready to start your spooky train ride? This is where you will leave the station.
Here is the slideshow of the a few of the frightening stops Goblin Delights Train:

For your departure Julie made you a ghoulish Cluster Frame!

*Click HERE to download Cluster Frame Freebie*

The next stop on the Goblin Delights Gingerscraps blog train is Wyld Web Designs blog.

Don’t forget, if you get lost (or scared from the spookiness!) you can always find the whole blog train list right here!

Please make sure you download these freebies Halloween weekend because these links all expire at midnight on October 31st! After that, they will only be available in the Gingerscraps store.
Before you go visit our next haunted stop on our blog train, I want to remind you to visit Gingerscraps on November 1st for our $1.00 Bake Sale! Every designer will have some products available for this amazing low price for 24 hours only! Plus, don’t forget that if you spend at least $10 in the Gingerscraps store, you get this month’s Gingerscraps collab, Good Morning, for only $1!!!

And here is a quick reminder of all the fun activities we have going on this weekend. Come on over and play with us! LOTS of goodies are being given away!!

Happy haunting everyone!
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Blog Train Order (subject to change):

*Remember* If you stop by one blog and the links are not up yet- try back again in a few hours. Time Zones vary 🙂

Ginger Scraps – https://gingerscraps.net/gsblog/
Wyld Web Designs – https://wyldwebdesigns.com/wordpress/
Barbara – https://ascraptoremember.blogspot.com
Marshmella Designs – https://marshmelladesigns.blogspot.com/
Ella – https://ellasscrapspace.blogspot.com/
Unforgettable Moments – https://amyp-unforgettablemoments.blogspot.com/
Julie – https://mycrazylifeasamomandawife.blogspot.com/
Kathy Winters Designs – https://wordartfun.blogspot.com
Pixels by Jen – https://pixelsbyjen.blogspot.com
Missi – www.damseldesigns.blogspot.com
Pretty In Green – https://p-in-g.blogspot.com/
Sara – https://scrappingalltheway.blogspot.com/
Statements by Jodi – https://statementmakers.blogspot.com/
Trina – www.ScrappingOurLivesAway.blogspot.com
HK Designs – https://designsbyhk.blogspot.com/
Cami/Camijo https://camijoscraps.blogspot.com/
Becky Young Designs – https://beckyyoungdesigns.blogspot.com/
Colleen – https://marinewifemommyscrapper.blogspot.com
Mandymade – https://mandymadedigibits.blogspot.com/
Kimmy – www.kimmyscraps.blogspot.com
Psychozoe – https://psychozoe.blogspot.com/
Jumping Jelly Bean Designs – https://jumpingjellybeandesigns.blogspot.com/

Let’s Get Crafty: Halloween Crafts

Hi GingerScrapers! I know..I know..I have missed a few Crafty Thursdays…I’m sorry! I have been so busy. I am the team Mom for the Freshmen Football team…our games are on Thursdays. But, not only is it the games, we feed the team and caoches before each game. It’s a big meal and I’m in charge of it!  I have to be at the school at 7am to collect all the food from the players. Make sure the food all gets warmed up by the lunch ladies, then serve the food at 2…game time at 5. So, what I’m saying here is…I’m a busy girl during Football sason 🙂 This week my kids don’t have school. We still have a football game though, but I dont have to collect the food until noon:) So, I figured I would do a little Let’s Get Crafty post for you!

Halloween is in like 10 days. I went online to find some cheap and easy Halloween projects to do with my kids and I am going to share them with you!

This first one is a great way to use up all those baby food jars you have laying around..

It’s super easy and fun to make with the kiddos. Go to Skip to my Lou for a tutorial.

How about a spooky tree…

You can get instructions and templates for this one here

How about a cute fabric banner…

You can learn how to make this on Running With Needles

How about making a “Hybrid Banner” Instead of fabric, use your digital scrapbooking supplies! There are so many cute Halloween kits at GingerScraps you could use! How about I give you a free template to make yourself a banner 🙂

I used the kit Gobblin Delights which is a GingerScraps collab that you will be able to get at our Halloween party next weekend! I use Statements by Jodis part for my banner:) Make sure you come to our Halloween Party at GingerScraps to get this kit and lots of fun games and prizes!

You can download your Free Template here!

I hope you make some time to get Crafty today! See you at the Halloween Party

PhotoCowgirl!!!

This week you will get the chance to learn a little about each of the new GingerBread Ladies!!

They have AMAZING things in store for you all week long!!!

Todays feature is *Amanda* Mrs. PhotoCowGirl herself!

Here is a little intro from Amanda!!

Hi everyone and happy Wednesday! (Thanks for the intro Ginger!) I have a few little goodies for you today and a fantastic 50% off sale.
But first a little about me…
I’m a mother, a wife, an All-American country girl, and a Christian. I enjoy anything crafty and my horse. I’m a photographer by profession, and now a digital scrapbook designer! So without further delay…
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All you have to do to get the great little kit in the sneak peak is go to the forum and read about Amanda…

Enjoy, and don’t forget to join me for a speed scrap this afternoon 2pm CST! I have another fun v-day goody to give away.

Oh, that kit looks pretty Amanda! See you in the forum!

Geek Chic!!

This week you will get the chance to learn a little about each of the new GingerBread Ladies!!

They have AMAZING things in store for you all week long!!!

Todays feature is Tara of GeekChic Scraps

Here is a little intro….. from Tara- check out what she has in store for you today! 🙂

Here is my Bio for you lovely Gingery peeps-
Tara is a SAHM to one wee Geeklet, Kat- and wife to a very nerdy husband, Tim. Originally from West Virginia, she’s a reluctant Michigan transplant- who will obviously do anything for love (or meatloaf) including live in the middle of a frozen state. Tara has been dabbling at designing since May of 2009, and was dragged kicking and screaming out of the designer closet by her friends in October of 2009, at which point she started doing it seriously. Tara is truly a real life Geek- she met her husband playing Everquest 2, has a standing date with her Dungeons and Dragons group every other week, and takes great pride in being as weird as she wants to be. Geek Chic (actually pronounced Sheek) is actually a term coined to define geeks and nerds that were actually cool, or things that were cool in the geek world- a perfect design name for this Soopa Geek.   Tara

Today ONLY you can get my A Geek for Every Season kit before it hits stores for free!

Go check out Tara in the forum and get your freebie!

Oh and as another special treat (because I *wub* my GS peeps) All my kits in the store are 50% off today only!

Oh, one more thing, Monica is hosting a Speed Scrap today 8 PM ET, 7 PM CT, 6 PM MT, 5 PM PT~

Your prize will be a lovely set of frames! How pretty.

See you there!

Scrap Happy!

Get Your Party Pants On!!

GingerScraps is having a huge Party!!

You don’t want to miss this! GingerScraps is having a huge party to introduce all the new designers! There is so much going on…games..speed scraps..fun..FREEBIES!! Every Day! Starts today! Jan 29 thru Feb 4th!

This week you will get the chance to learn a little about each of the new GingerBread Ladies!!

They have AMAZING things in store for you all week long!!!

Todays feature is Teri of Teri’s Thing O-My-Jigs and Hybrid-Licious

Here is a little info all from Teri….
Well, Good Morning Ladies! First of all my Name is Teri Mayo and I design under Teris’ Thing-O-My-Jigs and my alter design name, (you know… my Sasha Fierce alter ego) Hybrid-Licious. I have been designing for about 2 1/2 years now, and love the create outlet. I have made so many friends in the digi world. A little more about me if I may… I married my JR. High sweetheart, and if we make it till July we will be married 34 years. We have 3 children, 2 boys and a girl. If our children are the delight of our lives, then our 2 grandchildren are the love of our lives! I love being a “Gramsie” and that is actually the motivation behind me getting into digi scrapping!. We live in a small quiet town in South Texas just a few minutes from the beach. My hubby is an all American Farmer! Yep, I think his tractors ***y! I am a 15 year Breast Cancer survivor and life is good. I am a Christian and love to share my love for the Lord and His love for others. So when you see my logo, “Create, Inspire and Share” just remember to pay it forward. And speaking of that.. I did create a little goodie for you gals todzy, and now I want to Inspire you and Share it FREE!!! Enjoy! :)T

Oh, by the way…Teri is hosting a Speed Scrap at 8 CST. And the participation prize will be a $5.00 Gift Certificate to her shop! Hope to see you there! Be sure to visit each day to see all of our great goodies. Create, Inspire and Share! :)T Go to the Speed Scrap Here!

Speed Scrap Times:
EST 9:00 PM
CST 8:00 PM
MST 7:00 PM
PST 6:00 PM

Come back tomorrow to see the next featured designer and Freebie!!

Daily Download #23

Merry Christmas everyone! I’m glad you could join us on this lovely Christmas Eve to grab the final download to A Day in the Snow! Don’t forget to come back over the next week for some other great freebies that go along with this beautiful kit!

Be sure to grab all 23 downloads before January 1! Don’t worry if you miss it, this kit will available in the shop in the new year!

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Daily Download #22

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