Graham Like the Cracker

A New Blog and a New Store!

2009-09-03T20:59:00.000-07:00

So to celebrate my new store's opening, I have a new blog!

The Graham Like the Cracker Blog

All of my posts will be there from now on.

~Jen

The Wyld Graham Crackers have a blog!

2009-09-03T20:58:00.000-07:00

Our CT has their own blog now!

and they are giving stuff away!

Go check out the Wyld Graham Crackers

WHOOT!!!!!

2009-09-03T08:29:00.001-07:00

Don't forget the chat tomorrow night!

2009-08-28T16:33:00.001-07:00

Val made this darling flyer for our chat tomorrow... make sure you join us!

7 PM Pacific in the DSA Chat room!

Did you join the forum at Daydreamer Designworks yet? I have decided to up the ante... If you list me (Jen) as your referrer AND send me a PM to tell me you've joined, I will enter you into a drawing to win one of my kit bundles! Plus you will get a GOOD coupon for my grand opening weekend.

A little market research... win a free kit!

2009-08-28T09:30:00.000-07:00

At the new forum the fabulous Miss Valerie posted some questions and I thought I would love to know your answers to these as well.

1) When speaking of Alpha's do you prefer single .png files or sheets? If only one is offered does it deter you from your purchase? Or does it not matter at all?

2) What do you look for when you are in the mood to shop? Do you always look for a certain item in a kit? Elements? Paper? Colors? Etc?

3) What kind of themed kits have you been looking for and can't put your hands on it?

4) What is your biggest pet peeve about a kit once you purchase it? (you wish all designers would know to include, not include, etc)

Thanks so much ladies for your precious time! Your feedback will be very much appreciated!

I will pick one random person to win one of my kits. So get those answers in!

Did you join the forum at Daydreamer Designworks yet? I have decided to up the ante... If you list me as your referrer AND send me a PM to tell me you've joined, I will enter you into a drawing to win one of my kit bundles! Plus you will get a GOOD coupon for my grand opening weekend.

By the way...

2009-08-27T22:38:00.001-07:00

I am still alive.

We had to move last week and life is topsy turvey. I promise to get back into the swing of things soon!

If I was going to make a kit for YOU, what would you want in it?

Come Chat with me and the rest of the new store!

2009-08-27T07:16:00.000-07:00

The time is coming for the opening of the hottest site around Daydreamer Designworks! To get you ready for it DigiScrapAddicts is opening up it’s chat room to hear all the gossip about our great new site!

What will we learn about Daydreamer Designworks? Who know’s you will just have to join in the fun! Saturday August 29th 10pm EST ! Remember it’s in the chat room at DigiScrapAddicts!!!

Are you STILL not a member of the new forum? Click here to join, and don't forget to list me, "Jen" as your referrer. If you send me a PM once you've joined, I will send you a GOOD coupon once the store is open. ;)

Stolen Moments CT Call!

2009-08-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

You WANT to be on Amber's CT. Her stuff is AWESOME!!! Some of my favorite layouts have come from using her stuff, and she is sooooo sweet! Go apply now!

Little Sighs BLOG EXCLUSIVE Freebie!!!

2009-08-14T14:31:00.001-07:00

This is a blog exclusive!

These are month tags that coordinate with my new kit, Little Sighs. They are done in the same font as the Little Sighs tag alpha, and I included a blank one for your use. :)

Click on the preview to download from 4Shared.

While you are waiting for 4shared to let you download, why not go register at the forum for my new store? Just click my cute siggie tag to go and register.

When you go register, and list me, "Jen" as your referrer. Send me a PM at the new forum once you have registered and I will give you a GOOD coupon for once the new store is open!

There are already a couple of challenges going on and we have a TON of super cute stuff planned!

Come join the fun! http://daydreamerdesignworks.com/forum/

More Little Sighs Layouts

2009-08-14T05:22:00.000-07:00

First off, I have a public service announcement. Charmaine and I are going to have kits in the designer challenge in the next issue of The Enabler, the DSA newsletter. So go and subscribe to it. :)

I have some more Little Sighs layouts for you!

This month I am honored to have Amber of Stolen Moments (you might have heard of her, she is doing a guest stint over at Scrap Matters, the lucky girl) as a gust CT member for this kit. She made this GORGEOUS layout with Little Sighs.

Next, I have a layout from the new Wyld Graham Cracker, Angela
Jane (she did two!!) (another new Wyld Graham Cracker by the way)

Jillian
Laura (She did two!!!)

Laura, Jane, Juli, and Jillian all have quick pages of their layouts for you on their blogs. If you click on their names by their layouts, it will take you to their blogs. :)

And I found these two layouts in the gallery at Gingerscraps... aren't these awesome?

Kristy
and Carrie won the kit in my blog giveaway... isn't this layout great?

and here is one more from me!
I LOVE my son's squishy little face here... As I went to check on him last night before I went to bed, I noticed how big he is getting now. I miss my little red haired cuddler!

The New Store...

2009-08-11T08:38:00.000-07:00

Look at my cute new forum wear...

Don't forget to go register, and list me, "Jen" as your referrer.

There are already a couple of challenges going on and we have a TON of super cute stuff planned!

Come join the fun! http://daydreamerdesignworks.com/forum/

Little Sighs!

2009-08-06T23:03:00.000-07:00

So I have an idea for you all...

I am moving very soon... and I went through my paper scrapping graveyard and found the 500 (I wish I was kidding) pictures I had printed out from when Alton was brand new. I went through them and I found a TON of new pictures to scrap.

I never would have paper scrapped with some of them, but because I digi-scrap, old photos have new life! I know I can do stuff to them to make them better that would not have been possible in paper scrapping. I also would not have discovered them looking at my photo browser on my computer either... so I am really excited I had the paper photos to go through.

So my idea is this: Go through your old printed photos... there might be some gems in there!

Anyway, now that my public service announcement is done, we have some business.

You might have heard, I have a new kit, Little Sighs.

I absolutely love the newborn stage. It is the best sound in the world when your baby is resting on your shoulder and they make a tiny little sigh. So this kit is for scrapping all of those delicious newborn moments! It is filled with lots of stars, ribbon, buttons, ric rac and other scrapping necessities!

The kit is $5.00 in my store.

(So I finally opened the Flergs alpha cutter I bought back on National Scrapbooking day. If you make alphas, you NEED it.)

Anyway, I made this tag alpha that coordinates with the kit. I have to say, this is my favorite of all of the alphas I have made thus far. It comes with the upper and lower case letters and a string and brad for hanging your tag alpha.
It is $3.00

I did another collab with Bethany. She made these AMAZING word art element clusters that just finish the kit beautifully.
They are $3.00 in my store.

Isn't this kit yummy? Wouldn't it be great if there were a bundle for all of the fantastic extra goodies?

Well there is!
The bundle sells in my store for $9.00. That is almost 20% off if you bought the pieces separately.

If you love the word art element clusters, make sure you head over to Bethany's store.
She has another set of the word art element clusters for sale.

and now, the inspiration.

First we have a layout from Jeni who is not on my CT, but she won this kit for free at the Gingerscraps Forum.
I love how she shows it does not have to be a baby kit!

Next from Jenn
Jenn also used my template set for this layout. :)

and from Juli
Juli just got back from a trip to Maui. Lucky girl!

This is the first layout I made with this kit.
I hardly ever re-use a kit and I know I will use this one more than once! By the way, these pictures were photos I found during my paper scavenger hunt. ;)

If you get this kit, please e-mail me and send me a link to your layout. I would LOVE to see it!

Happy Scrapping!

Fantastic New Stuff from Amber!

2009-08-06T23:01:00.000-07:00

Amber has made two of the cutest new kits EVER! The first one is a collab with Scraps by Jenn, and is called Play All Day.

Here is my first layout with it! I could not stop using this kit. So I did another one. The elements are FANTASTIC!!! I had problems limiting myself.
I also used Amber's new template pack:

Next is another awesome kit that I could not put down.
Here are two of my layouts that I did with Summer Sailor:
So go get these kits, they are AWESOME!!!!

I also used Amber's Oh So Negative with this layout. The alpha is In the City by Sahlin Studios.

We have a winner!

2009-08-06T10:29:00.001-07:00

Congrats mscstephens!!! You won. E-mail me and I will send you a coupon code to get Little Sighs for Free! You can also use your coupon towards:

The Little Sighs bundle!
It includes the fabulous kit, the ADORABLE alpha (I LOVE the alpha in case my caps locks joy wasn't clear) and a totally gorgeous word art collab with Elegant WordArt by Bethany!

You can get the bundle for $9.00 which is 20% off of buying the pieces separately.

Win Little Sighs before you can buy it!

2009-08-05T15:06:00.000-07:00

I have a brand new kit coming out this week!

I absolutely love the newborn stage. It is the best sound in the world when your baby is resting on your shoulder and they make a tiny little sigh. So this kit is for scrapping all of those delicious newborn moments!

Reply here with your favorite child raising moments and I will pick a winner Thursday morning!

If you want to increase your chances to win, check out my posts at DST, DSA, and Gingerscraps!

Exciting News!

2009-08-05T15:05:00.000-07:00

Hello my lovely bloggie readers, I have some wonderful news! I have decided to join a new store in the fall, called Daydreamer Designworks! I will still maintain my home at Gingerscraps, but I am excited to work with these ladies at the new store.

The new store opens at the beginning of September and they are holding their store CT call right now!

Go join the forum too! There is already fun going on!

The Great Last Name Debate!

2009-08-05T13:04:00.000-07:00

So the results are in! The poll clearly shows the correct American pronunciation of my last name. Most American's pronounce Graham like the unit of measure, gram.

From the research I have done, it seems that our friendly neighbors to the North, (Char and the other Canadians) and few select Southern compatriots pronounce it Gray-um. So while I don't agree with the pronunciation, I don't feel like I can call them incorrect. (For the record my husband's family is from North Carolina, and they ALL say gram. It must be a deep south thing.)

All that leaves are the other two pronunciations... I have to ask, are they three of your who picked those mispronunciations telemarketers perhaps? Or grocery store checkers? Because they are the only people I have ever heard mispronounce Graham so badly! LOL. They clearly have not read my blinkie!

Small Changes in my TOU

2009-08-05T12:17:00.000-07:00

Please do not share, hotlink or claim as your own.

Please DO NOT share these links, zips, or kits with others. Instead, please refer them to my blog or store to download for themselves.

Please DO NOT use this kit or any other items for obscene, defamatory, or immoral works or for anything prohibited by law.

Please DO NOT use these items for commercial projects without prior written permission from myself. (including web design,or any projects which will produce income)

Please DO NOT use my kits to make freebie quick pages without a commercial license.

Please feel free to alter graphics with respect to color or size but DO NOT claim the altered graphic as your own.

Please feel free to submit your layouts using some or all parts of a kit that I have made to any publication as long as you give proper credit to myself.

Please contact me for S4H or S4O use.

If you make a layout with the kit, please email me a link, I would love to see it.

If you post finished layouts using these kit, please give proper credit to myself as the designer of the kit.

My store

My Blog

THANK YOU for following my Terms of Use. This new version replaces any previous TOU.

Did You Know I Tweet?

2009-08-02T11:10:00.001-07:00

Ginger convinced me I needed a Twitter.

http://twitter.com/GrahamLTCracker

Follow me!

I have no idea what I will do with it, but it seemed like a good idea at the time!

Back to School Blog Train

2009-08-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

All aboard the Back to School Blog Train!

You should be arriving here from Wyld Web Designs

Here is my part of the train:

Your next spot is: Down This Road Designs

You can find the entire blog train list on this blog if you get lost: http://www.blogtrainblog.blogspot.com

Speed Scrap with me this afternoon!

2009-07-31T08:01:00.001-07:00

The participation prize for tonight's speed scrap is Papers number 4 and 11 (from the left) from my Summer Wildflowers Paper pack. (Collect all 12!)

Today is the last day of Vacation Bible School at my church and while I hope to be on time... I might be a wee bit late.

C ya this afternoon!

Hukilau Honey Friendship Word Art

2009-07-30T23:41:00.000-07:00

I've done another collab with the always fabulous Elegant Word Art by Bethany. She used my kit, Hukilau Honey to make some adorable word art.

First, the Friendship pack available in my store:

and the beautiful Sea Elements pack available at her store at Scrap Orchard.

This set includes 4 word art. Shadowed and non-shadowed for your scrapping preferences and is $2.00.

A New Alpha! You Can it for Free!

2009-07-28T23:54:00.000-07:00

Remember this kit I did with the adorable dragonflies?

Now it has an alpha! The font is a mixed case font... some are upper and some are lower.
It is $2.00 in my Gingerscraps store! If you buy the kit, Dragonfly Summer, you get this alpha for FREE through Sunday. Use coupon code DragonAlpha at the checkout.

Take my poll please

2009-07-27T23:10:00.000-07:00

So during the Speed Scrap tonight, the pronunciations of my last name came up. Again. Apparently there is more than one way to pronounce graham cracker.... Any way, take my poll. I will announce the TRUE pronunciation when the poll closes. ;)

Speed Scrap with Me Tonight!

2009-07-27T07:18:00.001-07:00

Join Misty and Jen Monday night at 9 PM PDT for a Speed Scrap at Gingerscraps. I don't know what the participation prize is, but Jen (Graham Like the Cracker) is providing it, so it should be good!

Click HERE to join us. Or if you can't make it tomorrow, Gingerscraps has one every day this month (and quite likely every day next month, too)!

Tuesday: 7 pm PDT
Wednesday: 7 pm PDT
Thursday: 9 pm PDT
Friday: 1 pm PDT

and the participation prize for tonight's speed scrap is Papers number 2 and 7 (from the left) from my Summer Wildflowers Paper pack. (Collect all 12!)

More Hukilau Honey and Some Templates!

2009-07-22T00:22:00.000-07:00

Hello there!

I have been super busy and I have a lot of new products for your scrapping enjoyment this week!

My first set of Templates, My Favorite Layouts Volume One.
Sometimes the mojo goes away and I can't make a decent layout to save my life. That is when I turn to templates. Templates always bring my mojo back, so I have decided to share some of my favorite layouts with you!

These templates are PDS files. I have included a shadowed and and non-shadowed version of each layout in a PSD file and a full sized JPEG file for you to build your layout on top of if you can't open PSD files. I have also included a jpeg of what my shadow settings are in case you want to recreate them yourself!

This set of four PSD templates is $3.00

Next I have an element and paper add-on for Hukilau Honey

The add-on contains 8 papers and 9 elements.

When you combine this add-on with the full Hukilau Honey kit, you will have 28 papers and 55 elements!

This add-on is $3.00

Next I have a matching alpha for Hukilau Honey
This shiny and bright acrylic alpha is the perfect compliment to the coordinating kit, Hukilau Honey. This full alpha contains uppercase letters as well as numbers and punctuation. Full sheet and individual PNG files are included for your convenience. Don't forget to pick up the matching kit!

This alpha is $3.00.

and the last goody is the Hukilau Honey Bundle!

Buy the Hukilau Honey bundle to get awesome savings! This bundle includes the entire kit, the full alpha, paper and photo masks, and the add-on at one low price. You save 25% off the regular store prices for each item!

The bundle is $9.00

Here are some awesome template layouts my CT did.

Becka
Jenn
Juli

Laura did two!

Becka did this one with the Hukilau Honey Add-On
Jenn re-did her template layout with the new alpha!
Juli did a two pager with the add-on and Hukilau Honey kit!

Pardon My Dust

2009-07-21T21:37:00.000-07:00

My FANTABULOUS CT member Laura is giving my blog a facelift.... So if things seems wonky, it's only temporary.

Char and I are having a CT Call!

2009-07-21T14:43:00.000-07:00

Graham Like the Cracker and Wyld Web Designs are having a CT call!

You get to be a part of our combined CT with one call!

Requirements:
* One layout per kit (Minimum of 2 per month)
* Post at Gingerscraps, DSA, DST, and one other gallery of your choice
* Host one of Gingerscraps daily Speed Scraps or some other challenge.
* Be involved at the forum at Gingerscraps
* Do one freebie a month on your blog with
our products

Please Send:
* A link to your scrap blog
* A link to your 2 best galleries
* A short bio
* Why you want to be a Wyld Graham Cracker?

Please send your applications to: J.GrahamLiketheCracker@gmail.com by July 31st 9 PM Pacific

Play All Day

2009-07-21T11:08:00.000-07:00

Amber just released this Fabulous new kit!! It is a collab with Scrapps By Jenn

Play All Day

and here is my layout with it!

It is such an awesome kit! I had the hardest time making this layout because I wanted to use all of the elements!

Rock Band King

2009-07-17T01:29:00.000-07:00

Bethany has some awesome new masks out this week.
Last weekend we celebrated my husband's cousin's 18th birthday at our house. Her friends brought over Rock Band. Alton was instantly smitten and would not be separated from the guitar. He was sooooooooo excited when they let him play. So these masks are perfect for my little Rock Band King.

Masks by Elegant Word Art by Bethany. The kit is Blaze by Flergs.

My New Blinkie Dances!!!

2009-07-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

I have a new blinkie!!!

Make sure you snag it. :)

It was made for me by my awesome CT member Becca. She is AWESOME!

Gingerscraps Scrapping Survivor

2009-07-14T16:43:00.001-07:00

I heard if you head over to The Official GingerScraps Scrapping Survivor blog, there is a Hukilau Honey freebie and the free Survivor kit has been revealed. Go check it out!

Lil' Fella Freebie!

2009-07-08T23:14:00.000-07:00

I am so glad you guys are liking the new kits!!!

Once again I am collabing with the always fabulous Bethany of Elegant WordArt by Bethany and Charmaine of Wyld Web Designs.

We have a word art freebie for you!!

click my preview to download

and if you visit her blog,
and Charmaine's blog, they have Lil' Fella freebies for you too!!!
(Bethany and Char have their's posting at 7 AM Eastern on Thursday... Blogger has not been publishing my scheduled posts lately, so I am putting mine up now so that you don't miss out!)

Hukilau Honey and Lil Fella

2009-07-08T02:10:00.000-07:00

It's in the store!! Wow! I have never had so many comments on a new kit release.

I have TWO new kits for you this week!

and the papers:
Grab your sunblock and a towel! We're going on a Hukilau! This kit is perfect to scrap pictures of your trips to Hawaii or from your latest backyard luau! Pictures of your little aloha princess or surfer dude will look great too!

It contains 20 papers and 46 Elements!

This kit s $5.00

I also have these fantastic paper and photo masks that coordinate with Hukilau Honey.
Want a fun way to show off your pictures or papers? Photo masks are a great way to do that. Instructions are included in the download.

This package contains 4 masks. Two with text, two without. They are $2.00

My CT made such gorgeous LOs!

Becka made two!

Grace

Jenn

and mine
I just love this kit, it was inspired by Char's new puppy, Brody, or Lil Fella as her daughter started to call him! There is just nothing cuter in the world than her little 3-year old voice saying, “Lil Fella”! Here is the preview for Lil Fella:

and the paper preview:

This kit is perfect to scrap your pictures of everyone’s favorite member of the family. This kit is bright and fun and will show off your pampered pooch perfectly.
It contains 25 papers and 50 elements.
The elements are:
1 Sun
1 Cloud
1 Paw Print
3 Splatters
2 Grass Clusters
2 Dog Houses
1 Dog Biscuit
4 stapled word plaques
3 dog bones (one doodle, one sticker, one acrylic)
2 dog bowls (one doodle and one sticker)
4 dogs (two doodle and two stickers)
2 tennis balls
2 buttons
5 dog collar “ribbons”
3 frames
3 dog leash fasteners
1 fetch stick
2 newspapers (one doodle and one sticker)
5 nylon webbing ribbons
5 stapled twill labels

In addition, Jen and I both created our own add-ons to the kit:

I told you, its huge! You can buy each piece individually, OR, you can save over 35% and buy the bundle!

A great savings for a huge kit!

Here is some CT inspiration for you:
Becka

Jenn

Sally:

Grace:

We have a Hukilau Honey winner!

2009-07-08T01:03:00.000-07:00

jmutchler e-mail me with link on the left and I will get you a coupon for Hukilau Honey! Congratulations!

Grab your sunblock and a towel! We're going on a Hukilau! This kit is perfect to scrap pictures of your trips to Hawaii or from your latest backyard luau! Pictures of your little aloha princess or surfer dude will look great too!

It contains 20 papers and 46 Elements!

This kit s $5.00

I also have these fantastic paper and photo masks that coordinate with Hukilau Honey.
Want a fun way to show off your pictures or papers? Photo masks are a great way to do that. Instructions are included in the download.

This package contains 4 masks. Two with text, two without. They are $2.00

Char got published!!!

2009-07-07T01:53:00.000-07:00

Char submitted her Canada Day LO using my kit to The Daily Scrapper and they published it!!!

http://www.thedailyscrapper.com/2009...afc/index.html

Char is a published scrapper!!!

Be sure to pay attention the the FRONT PAGE!!!!

We have a winner!

2009-07-06T09:37:00.000-07:00

From the 4th of July contest.

Kim Sandling, you will. Email me (there is a link on the left side of my blog.) and I will send you a coupon for any of my kits that are out right now!

Win Hukilau Honey before you can buy it!

2009-07-06T01:13:00.000-07:00

It's finally done!!! I have been working on this kit since April...

It will be in my store on Wednesday, but I want to give it away at least once before it can be sold!

So reply here and tell me what your favorite part of the kit is.

I will pick a winner Tuesday night and you will get a coupon to buy it on Wednesday as soon as the kit comes out!

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T22:23:00.000-07:00

I just got home from our local 4th of July celebration. We had a wonderful time! Alton was not convinced that the fireworks were a good idea, and asked for them to be all done more than once.

Because its a holiday, I want to give something away to celebrate! Anyone who creates a layout with our Gingerscraps Independence Day blog train kit or my Red, White, and Blue Adventures kit, uploads it to the Gingerscraps gallery and then links me back up here in a comment will be entered to win a gift certificate to my store!
So get scrappin’ ladies, I want to see your celebrations! You have until 11pm PST Sunday, July 5th to link me to your layouts!

Head over to Char's blog... She is running the same promo. I totally copied her because she is awesome.

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the next stop on the Gingerscraps Blog Train!
You have arrived on my blog from Julie's blog. If you get lost along the way, go to Ginger's blog. She has the whole map!

Here is my part of the train!

Download Expired

While you are downloading, why not check out the Gingerscrap's forum?
We are hosting a Speed Scrap a Day in July! Did you know that a speed scrap a day will keep the bad mojo away? Check the Gingerscraps Blog for the Speed Scrap Calendar.

Don't forget to sign up for our fantastic new annual scrapping contest while you are visiting the forum!

The next stop on the trip is Charmaine's Blog

and don't forget about my Patriotic Photo Masks

Want a fun way to show off your pictures or papers? Photo masks are a great way to do that. Instructions are included in the download.

This package contains 4 masks; 2 generic, one American, and one Canadian. These coordinate perfectly with the 4th of July and Canada Day kit, Red, White, and Blue Adventures (But Mostly Red Eh?)

Happy Scrapping!

I hope you enjoy this holiday weekend with your friends and family! What are you all doing?

Want to win one of my kit's for free? Check out this post.

Some New Layouts

2009-07-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

Bethany has some great new masks out...

and here is my layout with one of them.

The rest of the kit is the Amanda Heimann/Bella Gypsy Collab, Tomfoolery.

This is the Flergs kit, Blaze. Word Art is by Elegant WordArt By Bethany.
Alton was being soooooo silly. I just wanted a picture of him smiling at the camera. He wanted to go back into Costco for more cookie samples!

Survivor!

2009-06-30T23:43:00.000-07:00

Do you have what it takes to-
Outlast, Outcrop, Outscrap?
Then hurry and sign up for the 1st annual GingerScraps Scrapping Survivor!!
Weekly immunity challenges, tribal council, survival challenges, there could even be a hidden immunity idol :)
And of course- the huge grand prize!!!! Stay tuned for details :)
Sign-ups start NOW-
Deadline for sign ups is July 15th
Survivor starts July 19th- ends August 23

Sign up in the Gingerscraps Forum! The prizes are going to be awesome!

Thank you Laura!

2009-06-29T19:26:00.000-07:00

I just want to say a public thank you to my fabulous CT member Laura. She made my blog header and background. Which is finally working properly. :)

Pardon my dust

2009-06-25T23:48:00.000-07:00

I am remodeling as you can see.

I have a W I D E screen monitor... for those of you who don't, does the blue star paper go all the way to the edges?

Patriotic Masks (Get them for FREE!)

2009-06-23T22:21:00.000-07:00

New for you this week! Patriotic Photo Masks

Want a fun way to show off your pictures or papers? Photo masks are a great way to do that. Instructions are included in the download.

This package contains 4 masks; 2 generic, one American, and one Canadian. These coordinate perfectly with the 4th of July and Canada Day kit, Red, White, and Blue Adventures (But Mostly Red Eh?)

The masks are $2.00. There might even be a way for you to get them for free!

and here are a few CT layouts:

Laura

Becka Sally

Now, did you want to get the Patriotic Photo Masks for free? Since you are wonderful readers, if you buy Red White and Blue Adventures (But Mostly Red, Eh?) this week, you can use the coupon code IreadtheBlog! to get the photo masks for free! Just put them both in your cart, apply the coupon code, and they are all yours!

NEW!!! Summer Splash Photo Masks!

2009-06-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

Hello! I am REALLY excited. I tried something new this week and I LOVE THEM. I have these fantatsic Summer Splash photo masks for you.

Want a fun way to show off your pictures or papers? Photo masks are a great way to do that. Instructions are included in the download.

These photo masks are $2.00.

Here are a couple of CT layouts for you to see.

Becka
Becka
Juli

Laura
Sarah
Me!

In my layout, I used the Amanda Heimann/Ziggle Collab, Surfer Dude.

Red, White and Blue Adventures (But Mostly Red, Eh?) Word Art Freebie

2009-06-11T04:00:00.000-07:00

First off, Charmaine has a new kit too, New Recycling

and here is the LO I made with it.

The word art is by someone we all know, Elegant WordArt by Bethany. More about her later. ;)

So did you pick up my new kit yet?

I have a freebie for you! Once again I am collaborating with the FABULOUS Elegant WordArt By Bethan y.

Click on the preview to DL from 4shared!

You can also head over to Bethany's blog! She has another word art freebie for you with my kit.

Afternoon Delight Speed Scrap

2009-06-11T00:36:00.000-07:00

I host a weekly speed scrap on Friday's at Gingerscraps at 1 Pm Pacific.

This is this week's participation prize:

I am giving a layered PSD file template of one of my favorite layouts I have ever done, and I even include the shadow styles!

Don't forget all of our other speed scraps in June!

Red White and Blue Adventures (But Mostly Red, Eh?)

2009-06-09T22:59:00.000-07:00

It's here!

The ElementsHappy 4th of July! Happy Canada Day! Happy Constitution Day! That's right, all three national holidays in one fun kit. This kit contains all the papers and elements you need to scrap your patriotic adventures, whether you are American, Canadian or Danish.

This kit contains 37 elements and 20 papers!

It is $5.00 in my Gingerscraps store.

And here is what my fabulous creative team did with the kit! (Don't forget to click on their names to go to their blogs!)

Ashlee
Becka
and my newest CT member, Grace
Jenn
Jill

Juli Julie
Sally
Sarah
Tara
and of course I have a freebie for you!

Click here to download from 4shared.

Name That Kit... and a freebie mini!

2009-06-09T20:17:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have been working on this kit since before SYTYCD started. I originally thought I was going to call it Honeymoon on Maui, because that is where I went with my husband and I thought it was cute.

That title is no longer speaking to me. (I still may go back to that.) So here's there deal. You get a freebie mini.; you then reply with with a perfect title for me. Who ever suggests the title I pick, wins the kit for free when it comes out! Whoot!

It's feminine, it has some Hawaiian floral elements, a palm tree, some bamboo... strings, buttons, stitches, frames....

I have a brand new kit out today, so make sure you check out the rest of my blog to see the other freebie I have up and my new kit!

Click on the preview to download from 4shared.

Speed Scraps at Gingerscraps!

2009-06-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Click the image to go to the Gingerscraps forum!

Save this image on your computer so you don’t miss a single one this month! See you there!

Beach-y Layouts

2009-06-07T23:50:00.000-07:00

We've been going to the beach a lot. It's not far from our house and it is really fun to watch Alton play in the sand.

I used the Graham Like the Cracker/Wyld Web Designs Collab, The Seaweed is Always Greener for this layout. I also used Elegant WordArt by Bethany's word art.

I used the Amanda Heimann/Ziggle Collab, Surfer Dude for this layout. The BOY alpha is from the Scrap Orchard June Mega, recolored.

A Survivor Quick Page for you!

2009-06-07T23:38:00.000-07:00

Here is my layout with the new Madame Wing Kit, Survivor.

and don't forget to pick up the fantastic Word Art kit from Bethany.

Win my new kit before you can buy it!

2009-06-05T10:17:00.000-07:00

This kit will be sold starting Wednesday the 10th at my store at Gingerscraps.

It has 20 Papers and 33 Elements

It has flags and elements for the US, Denmark, and Canada!

Leave comment at the Gingerscraps forum and tell me what you do to celebrate your country's special holiday and I will pick a winner Sunday night!

This kit also coordinates with my Everyday Adventures kit.

Pssst! Wanna triple your chances at winning? Post here and here too !

Stolen Moments Latest and Greatest!

2009-06-05T09:53:00.001-07:00

New from Amber and Trixie Scraps, Make a Wish. This is a DARLING birthday kit. I love the papers and the elements are beautiful too. You can get it on sale through this weekend, 25% off.

Here is my layout.

We took our son to Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel for breakfast on his first birthday. It was soooooo much fun!

New From Madame Wing and Elegant Word Art By Bethany

2009-06-05T07:39:00.000-07:00

This is Madame Wing's newest kit, a collab with Sya's Blueprints, Survivor. You can get it in her store on Friday. The word art in this layout was by Elegant Word Art by Bethany.

I am Guest CT!

2009-06-03T15:15:00.000-07:00

For the fabulous Madame Wing at Sunshine Studio Scraps!

and I have a freebie for you!

Click here to download from 4shared.

I made this layout with her kit, A Star is Born. I also used the Statements by Jodi template, You Amaze Me.

Need More Space?

2009-06-02T19:40:00.000-07:00

Win a free external hard drive!

These are a fun bunch of ladies... check DSA out!

Freebies for you!

2009-06-02T02:58:00.000-07:00

My CT has been busy! They have goodies from Dragonfly Summer (templates and quick pages) for you on their blogs!

Jenn
Juli
Laura
Sally

Who doesn't love coupons?

2009-06-01T14:44:00.001-07:00

Charmaine and I both have coupon ads in the new Digital Scrapper News Magazine.

There are some coupons in there from some other great designers too. Go check it out!

A Speed Scrap a Day...

2009-06-01T00:42:00.000-07:00

In June! Check the calendar in our forum, because we have a speed scrap a day to help keep the bad mojo away!

Want to win Dragonfly Summer?

2009-05-29T00:52:00.000-07:00

Go and visit this thread at DST or this thread at Gingerscraps.

Leave me a comment telling me what you plan to do this weekend, and I will pick a winner on Saturday!

My awesome CT member Sarah did this super cute LO with the kit.

Dragon Fly Summer Word Art Freebie

2009-05-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

My new kit is on sale for $3.75 until Sunday. Hurry and get it while it is on sale! This new version is bigger and better! There are new glitter elements and some new patterned and distressed papers in the new version of this kit. There is also some new word art from my collab with Elegant Word Art by Bethany.

If you downloaded the freebie version of this kit before, I am embarrassed to admit, the word art was missing a word. So here is the corrected version.

Click here to download from 4shared.

Did you know that Charmaine has a new kit too?

She is re-releasing her "Shadows of Me kit" this week, because it is new and improved! It is bigger and better than the previously released version!

DragonFly Summer Revisited...

2009-05-26T23:14:00.000-07:00

Now in my store: Dragonfly Summer!
Looking for something fresh and light to scrap your summer pictures? This is the kit for you! Inspired by nature, this kit is perfect for boys or girls, and has a few of splashes of glitter to accent your layouts.

This kit contains:
25 Elements, 10 solid papers, and 6 patterned papers.

3 Word Art (2 different word arts, one of them comes in a black version and a white version)
1 string "stem"
1 hydrangea leaf
2 hydrangea flowers
2 journaling boxes
1 glitter trail
2 clustered frames
3 "boy" dragonflies
2 "girl" dragonflies
2 storm clouds
2 clouds
1 rain border
1 glittered rain border
1 grass border
1 sun

This kit is $5.00, but it is on sale through Sunday for 25% off!

My CT outdid themselves with their layouts! If you click on their names, it will take you to their blogs so you can see what else they have been up to.

Becka did a two pager!

Char
Jenn
Juli
Laura
Ryan
Sally
Tara

Speed Scraps!

2009-05-25T20:26:00.001-07:00

We still have a speed scrap a day for the month of May going on at Gingerscraps! I am hosting TWO this week. I will host my normal "Afternoon Delight" Speed Scrap on Friday at 1 PM Pacific. I am then hosting a bonus SS on Sunday at 1 PM as well.

And here is your participation prize for Friday's Speed Scrap. A quick page from my collab with Char of Wyld Web Designs, The Seaweed is Always Greener.

And for my blog readers, a freebie for you too!
Click the preview to download from 4shared!

Happy Scrapping!

Oh and here are the speed scraps for the rest of the month:
Tuesday at 7PM Pacific with Sarah
Wednesday at 5 PM Pacific with Stephanie (aka Scrappy Cocoa!)
Thursday at 11 AM Pacific with Lindsay (Spinky Dink Scraps)
Friday at 1 PM Pacific with me!
Saturday at 2 PM Pacific with Stephanie (still Scrappy Cocoa)
Sunday at 1 PM Pacific with me!

Click here to go to the Gingerscraps Speed Scraps Forum!

Pop & Fizz

2009-05-25T20:25:00.000-07:00

Amber's got a new store! She is now selling at Sunshine Studio Scraps! You can get her gorgeous new kit, Pop and Fizz here.

Here is my LO that I did with the kit.

I "borrowed" my model here from Char... it is her daughter Lilah from when they came to visit in March.

Another one of my Layouts

2009-05-22T00:41:00.000-07:00

On our wedding day. :)

Kit is In the Spotlight by Misty O'Brien Designs
Word Art by Elegant WordArt by Bethany.

Tonight's Speed Scrap

2009-05-22T00:34:00.000-07:00

In my Gingerscraps Gallery

1. Choose 4 papers and 1 photo.
2. Back your photo with three of your papers and use the last paper for the background.
3. Add a string and a tag.
4. Add 4 flowers, 2 leaves and 1 other element of your choice. Giving you this instruction a minute or two early so you can hunt those down :) (flowers, star clusters, those are the same, right?)
5. Add 2 copies of a flying animal. (SOME elephants CAN fly!)
6. Date your layout, but you can't put all of the date on the tag; it must at least be partially dated some other way...for example, a date slider, text written on one of your papers, etc.
7. Final instruction! You may journal on your tag (and elsewhere if you wish!).

I totally rebelled on my speed scrap. But I LOVED how it came out!

Collaboration between Jacque Larsen, Jenna Desai and Karah Fredricks from The Lily Pad called The Bottom of the Toybox

Word Art by Elegant WordArt by Bethany

Speed Scraps at Gingerscraps!

2009-05-21T13:53:00.000-07:00

Tonight we are starting a new regular speed scrap time!

Fabulous CT member Laura made this adorable flyer... Char and Laura are teaming up to bring you a SS every Thursday night….Get Your Scrap at Late Nights with Char and Laura!

Want to see what you’ll win for stayin’ up late with Char this week??

Yep, thats right, part TWO of New Recycling! If you scrapped with Char in the past two weeks you’ve got part 1, now come back for part 2!!! See you there, May 21st at 9pm PST!

Tomorrow we have another Afternoon Delight Speed Scrap with me. And every Friday at 1 PM!

and your participation prize for joining me is two more papers for my Everyday Adventures kit.

See you there!

Another Everyday Adventures Freebie!

2009-05-19T00:27:00.000-07:00

Click here to download from 4shared.

Word Art Collab with Elegant WordArt by Bethany

2009-05-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

Bethany made this totally cute wordart with my kit, Everyday Adventures....

make sure you head over to her blog too because she has a gorgeous frame she made with my kit too. :)

Download the word art here.

Everyday Adventures Freebie

2009-05-14T15:45:00.000-07:00

I have a few days worth of freebies for this kit, so make sure you come back for more. I am also doing another collab with Bethany of Elegant WordArt by Bethany, so check back for that soon.

Today's freebie Add-on is a pair of papers... One with a rip and curled edge, and the other a solid cream. Download here.

Don't forget to download the rest of my kit from DSA!

Click here to download from DSA

Another Free Kit!

2009-05-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Here is my submission for Round Two of So You Think You Can Design. We had to make a 365 kit.

Click here to download from DSA

Happy Scrapping!

An exciting new collab!

2009-05-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

So I don't know if anyone actually looks at the blinkies I have on the left side of my blog, but I have a new one.

I am now a Creative Team member for Elegant Word Art by Bethany! I LOVE her stuff! And she graciously offered to collab with me on my kit for So You Think you Can Design!

Click on the preview above to download from 4Shared. If you got to Bethany's blog, she is also giving away ANOTHER wordart she made with my kit!

I am so nervous! I really hope I make it to the next round!

My Layouts

2009-05-08T23:11:00.000-07:00

I haven't done a lay out post in forever! I have been busy!

I made this LO from the Scrap Orchard May Mega. I LOVE this LO. It was the second LO I did with my new computer. It was weird; as soon as I got my 23" wide screen moniter, I could cluster. ROFL. I sure couldn't on my 15" laptop!

I did this one at today's speed scrap. The Kit is Leaving the World Behind by Britt-ish. This kit was bought during my NSD spending spree! The letter A is from the Amanda Heimann "To Infinity" alpha.

The kit is Magical Vacation by Amanda Heimann.

The kit is Magical Vacation by Amanda Heimann.

This kit is by Ziggle Designs and Amanda Heimann... it is called Firefly Lane. I love this kit!

This layout was made with the Amanda Heimann kit Tomfoolery... I think it was a collab, but I am too tired to look. This one is soooooo one of my favorites. I LOVE the pictures! This was the first LO I did with my new computer.

Not an Amanda Heimann kit, HA! But it is was the Scrap Orchard February Mega, and I can't guarantee that there isn't an Amanda Heimann item in there somewhere... a paper maybe?

I never posted this one! I LOVE this kit. Would you believe the kit it'self is actually quite floral? Seriously. Amber was shocked and said, "Wow. That's an interesting take on the kit." It is from the Stolen Moments kit, "Pure Perfection". (I think. Bad CT member!)

So do any of them catch your eye? I can totally make a QP out of Amber's but since I am not on Amanda Heimann's CT, I don't have permission to make QPs out of her stuff.... Maybe I could try my hand at template making. Thoughts?

Everyday Elegance

2009-05-08T22:29:00.000-07:00

Amber has her whole store on sale!

If that weren't exciting enough, Amber just put a new kit in her store!

and here is my layout.

If you already have most of Amber's kits, you can buy individual items in her store for 40% off!

Speed Scraps!

2009-05-08T00:55:00.000-07:00

Don't forget, Speed Scrap with me every Friday at 1 PM Pacific! Today's is here.

Friday at
1 PM Pacific
2 PM Mountain
3 PM Central
4 PM Eastern!

If you can't make mine, there is one every day in the month of May!

DragonFly Summer

2009-05-07T20:58:00.001-07:00

Here is my submission for Round One of So You Think You can Design:

And for my wonderful blog readers, an extra freebie for you! Click on the preview to download.

And as a thank to you all of my blog readers, you can get 20% off of anything in my store. Use coupon code e48899434a. It is good through this weekend. It is even good on my newest collab with Char, The Seaweed is Always Greener

Charmaine and I are in So You Think You Can Design!

2009-05-06T02:23:00.000-07:00

So have you heard about the new site, Digiscrapaddicts? Its a new open forum gallery digiscrap site and it is hosting the “So You Think You Can Design” contest this year! Well Char and I made it past the first round of cuts and Char completed her week 1 submission, and you can download it for free! Here is the preview of “Sunset on the Beach”:

Go check it out, download it and then link her up to a layout you’ve made with it! Who knows, maybe you’ll get her newest kit release for FREE! Stop by her blog and say hi!

I hope to have my kit up for you tomorrow. With a lot of freebies after that. :)

And as a thank to you all of my blog readers, you can get 20% off of anything in my store. Use coupon code e48899434a. It is good through this weekend.

Tee hee

2009-05-05T15:55:00.000-07:00

I am the featured designer this week at Gingerscraps... Go check it out! There's a freebie there and everything!

Gingerscraps Modern Mommy Blog Train!

2009-05-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

Welcome, you have arrived on my blog from Ginger's Blog. If you get lost along the way, go to Ginger's blog. She has the whole map!

Here is my part of the train!

Freebie expired

While you are waiting for 4shared to let you download, why not check out the Gingerscrap's forum? We are starting a Digi-scrap Boot Camp on Sunday. Saturday is the last day to sign up and the challenges start Sunday! It's free, but you need to sign up to have access to the training and tutorials!

We are also hosting a speed scrap every day in the month of May! Did you know that a speed scrap a day will keep the bad mojo away? Check the Gingerscraps Blog for the Speed Scrap Calendar. Saturday night we even have a "Who needs sleep? Night Owl Speed Scrap" hosted by me!

The next stop on the trip is Charmaine's blog. Her post will be up a little after 9... check back then. For now, return to Ginger's blog and get the rest of the train.

Happy Scrapping and downloading!

My Whole Store is on Sale!

2009-05-01T15:54:00.000-07:00

This includes my collab with Char, The Seaweed is Always Greener... so hurry and go get it!

The sale starts Saturday and ends on Sunday night!

Today's Speed Scrap

2009-05-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

1. pick at least 5 papers...at least 1 should be solid for your background. the others can be solid or patterned if you like

2. choose 3 pictures, they should be from the same day or event...

3. forgot to tell you what to do with the other papers...oops! sorry!
Take your other papers and make circles and rectangles and arrange them in the middle of your page from left to right in different sizes

4. choose a frame and copy it for all 3 pics...arrange your pics on your patterned papers...the whole picture doesn't have to be on the papers, but some part of it should

5. now add your elements...behind your frames, between your papers...but in the same area as all your patterned papers and pics...

6. now add your title, either on the top portion or bottom...whichever you don't add your title to, add some journaling or a date...

Thanks for a great Speed Scrap Tara!

Today was my first SS with my new computer. OMG! I am IN LOVE!

I used the Amanda Heimann Collab, Tomfoolery for this layout.

My New Official Blinkie!

2009-04-30T21:18:00.000-07:00

Lindsay, aka Spinky Dink Scraps made this for me. I LOVE IT! I feel weird posting this, but some people have asked if I have a fan blinkie, and now I do.

Speed Scraps at Gingerscraps! Every day in the month of May

2009-04-29T21:30:00.001-07:00

And to help you keep track of all the Speed Scrapping goodness, Charmaine has made this handy dandy flyer.

Please notice that you can join me every Friday afternoon for the "Afternoon Delight" speed scrap. They are a great time and you get an awesome layout out of the deal.

Don't forget the NSD late night scrap. These are so much fun! Besides, you will need to get started right away on all of the wonderful kits you are going to get Saturday. :)

My New Collab: The Seaweed is Always Greener

2009-04-28T00:09:00.000-07:00

I have a new kit in the store today, a collaboration with Charmaine of "Wyld Web Designs", called "The Seaweed is Always Greener": It is $6.00 and is 25% off through Sunday.

Here are some layouts by my fabulous CT:

Belinda:

Laura:

Jenn:

Tara:

Juli:

Ashlee:

And our special Guest CT member of the week:
Amber
Make sure you click on the CT members names...some have freebies for you on their blogs!!!

And finally a 2 pager by Char, cuz she likes our new kit LOL: Isn't her Lilah ADORABLE?

And just because Char loves ya, there is a freebie QP of her layout on the Gingerscraps blog, go check it out HERE!

and here is my layout

I bet you want to see my freebie for this kit, don't you?

click on the preview to download.

If you head over to Char's blog. She has yet another freebie for you.

I would have had a layout for you, but my computer is in the shop. :( I am really hoping to get it back soon to have some fabulous NSD goodies for you!

Are you ready? Scrapping Bootcamp

2009-04-27T23:08:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce the next big thing at Gingerscraps:

We are really excited about this.

Are you an experienced scrapper who has lost your mojo?
Do you want to go to the next level with your layouts?
Do you wonder why your layouts just don't look "done"?
or are you a brand new scrapper who wants to learn "everything!"?

Join the Gingerscraps team for an intense 6 week basic training course that will help you grow as a scrapper!

We will have weekly tutorials, prizes, CC, and lots of fun! Click on the flyer to sign up in our forum! You have to sign up by Saturday May 2nd, and our first week's training starts on Sunday, May 3rd, National Scrapbooking Day!

A Familiar New Kit!

2009-04-21T22:34:00.000-07:00

click on the preview to go to my store!

The original of this kit was a freebie on my blog a couple of weeks ago. I added another element (who leaves a moon out of a space kit?) and extra papers. Including my FAVORITE paper in the whole kit.

This is no ordinary space kit! This black and white beauty can scrap your little astronaut's space picture's or go black tie and scrap formal pictures.

This mini-kit contains:
11 papers (Including some brushed steel papers)
8 Elements
1 moon
1 Glitter Star border
2 Brackets (makes one frame, or can be used separately)
1 Metallic Hinge
1 bracket frame journaling box
1 brushed steel rocket
1 glitter swirl

Here is what my CT did with this kit. Most of them liked it so much, they did two layouts!

Ashlee
she borrowed her caption for this layout somewhere...

Ashlee again
Belinda
Belinda again.
Jenn
Jenn again
Tara
Tara again
and finally me. :)
Mini-kit is only $3! Not only that,it is on sale, 25% off through Sunday!

Let's Go Fly A Kite Submissions and Winner!

2009-04-19T21:06:00.000-07:00

I had three ladies submit layouts for this week's contest.

Becka did two. (She is a Gingersnap (a Gingerscraps CT member))

Lisa

Lori

Karen

Karen snagged my larger mini-kit when it was a freebie on my blog.

Since there were just three of you who submitted LOs, you ALL win the whole kit for free! E-mail me and I will get you your free kit coupon this week!

I have another newish kit coming out on Wednesday, so make sure you can by to see what it is. :)

The Wyld Graham Crackers!

2009-04-19T19:40:00.000-07:00

So I told you I would introduce my CT, and I never got around to posting them.

Then Charmaine of Wyld Web Designs and I combined our CTs, and then we had some last minute applicants... anyway, without further ado:

Introducing the Wyld Graham Crackers!

ASHLEE

My name is Ashlee, I am 23 and a SAHM to Alexander (2). I am starting a Portrait Photography business in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio and have been designing kits since July 2008. I am always looking forward to learning and creating new things.

BELINDA

I am 35 year old sahm of 3, all in May no less! I live in Erie, PA and am fairly close to the lake. I live with Ray and we have been together for 5 years. He is a computer geek and I am computer addicted so we mesh nicely.
I have been digi scrapping for about 4 years and love it. No more mess, no more mess, no more mess! I like to make cards (which in itself can be messy) and other crafty type things. I have a sewing machine but am not very good at sewing a straight line so that hinders that crafting ability:)
My likes? Anytihng purple, anything dark chocolate, Wild Cherry Pepsi, flavored coffee drinks, lilcas, strawberries, sleeping, taking pictures and sleeping - wait, did I already say that?
My dislikes: leaving cabinets and doors open, shrimp, people who litter and Howard Stern (Ray listens on Sirius - if I didn’t listen to it so much I would cancel it!)

SARAH

My name is Sarah. I’m a 27-year-old (gah, I hate typing that) proud mom of 2. I’m not just a mom, though. I’m a daughter to two amazing parents, and the sister to two dorky, yet loveable siblings. I can also say that I’m proud to be the wife of a wonderful, loving, and all around amazing man.

TARA

I’m a 27 year old SAHM to my beautiful 2 year old Kassie Grace and her daddy Jay (my “other” child)…I love all things crafty including crochet, sewing, cardmaking and of course, scrapbooking!! Iwas always a paper scrapper until Kassie became mobile and all the little elements and supplies were just too dangerous…now they’re on my computer and I can scrap away!!!

JENN

Hello! My name is Jenn, I’m 36 and am fortunate to not have worked outside the home this past year. Before such luxuries, I spent over ten years working in the online and print training field as a writer, designer, and project manager. I’ve been so blessed to have the past year off and to spend my days creating again - which is where my heart truly lies. I currently live in Dearborn, Michigan with my 15-year old fur kid and my amazing boyfriend, Wes. I have lived all over the United States and traveled to about 35 of the 50 states (give or take a few). You’ll certainly see photos of my past and future travels!

JULI

My name is Juli and I live in Seattle with my husband of two years, Brett. I am currently a 7th grade science teacher, but am hoping to become a 2nd grade teacher next school year. I have always loved scrapbooking, but hated the mess that came with it. I was super excited when I discovered digital scrapbooking in October of last year. It has completely taken over my life as my newest and most fun hobby! I love spending time with family and friends, playing all kinds of games especially Pinochle, and any kind of water activity.

LAURA

I’m an Army wife and mother of an almost 3 year old. I am a lover of music, books, and movies! One day I hope to start my own photography business and live in the mountains with lots of land, a log cabin, and horses! I started traditional scrapbooking while I was pregnant. It was always so hard for me get it done and somehow I did manage to get her whole first year finished! Then, I was introduced to Julie and Ginger though a photo editing group. I was always amazed at their photos and all the cool stuff they came up with. After annoying them with many questions, I finally got the hang of it. So, thanks to them, I am where I am today! I am so happy to be a part of this awesome team!

RYAN

My name is Ryan, I am 23, I have a 2 year old, named Gavin and a boyfriend, Don of 3 years.. We are engaged, just haven’t set a date yet as to when we are getting married, you will see why in a min.. lol
I go to work full time, I deliver Pepperidge Farm cookies and goldfish to stores and stock shelves.. I go to school full time, in the process of getting my AA to transfer so I can get my degree and become an elementry school teacher.

“SIMPLY” SARAH

I am simple! I like little things, like a thank you rather than an expensive gift. I like to be there for my friends. I drink alot of coffee. I have a family I love…see, its simple!

Speed Scrap @ Gingerscraps!

2009-04-16T23:21:00.001-07:00

And your participation prize is this quick page that I made from my newest kit that comes out soon, The Seaweed is Always Greener, a collab with my digi-BFF Charmaine of Wyld Web Designs. This kit won't even be out for a while, so this QP is an easy way to get the goods sooner. :)

See you there!

Wynken, Blynken and Nod

2009-04-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

Wynken Blynken & Nod is perfect for all those sleepy, bedtime, baby photos and so much more.
The theme is bedtime, but there are tons of versatile elements in this awesome kit that you will want to use in all kinds of layouts!!

Here's the kit

And as a special...just for today
when you buy the kit...
you get the alpha add-on
FREE!!
(make sure you add both the kitand the alpha to your cart to get it!)
Here's the alpha

and here is my layout!

Do I need to do another QP post? Let me know!

and finally, Amber is having another sale:

Floral Fusion Freebie!

2009-04-15T15:22:00.000-07:00

Amber and Nicole have once again collaborated for a wonderful spring kit! Floral Fusion is bright and cheerful, with BEAUTIFUL elements. I love Amber's new "bling" glitter. The best part of this kit? It's free this week from Amber and Nicole's blogs!

Here is my layout, which once again features my son. I wonder if he is going to want royalties for all of this exposure when he's older?

And because you are awesome, I made a quick page out of my layout for you! But grab it while you can, because the link expires as soon as the kit hits their stores!
The image is linked to 4Shared. :)

Happy Scrapping!

Let's Go Fly A Kite and a chance to win a free kit!

2009-04-14T08:54:00.000-07:00

I have another new kit for you!

Sometimes having a kid who likes musicals pays off. While watching a certain movie for the 15th time one week, I was struck by the stripes in a particular jacket. How many other movie moments can you find?

This kit contains 17 papers and 29 Elements
2 grass borders
2 corner borders
2 buttons
1 cherry
2 flowers
1 wire clip
3 frames
2 kites
1 kite tail ribbon border
2 lady bugs
1 leaf
1 rain cloud
2 ribbons
1 ribbon cluster
1 string "stem"
2 umbrellas
3 word art

And here is what my awesome CT did with this kit

Barb
Belinda
Julie
Tara did two!

You might want to check out their blogs this week, a couple of them have quick pages for you! Barb's LO is being given away as a QP on the Gingerscraps blog.

And here is my freebie:
Comment with a link to your LO or post it in the gallery and Gingerscraps forum and I will choose a winner to win this kit for free! The winner will be announced on Sunday.

If you just can't wait, Let's Go Fly a Kite is on sale right now, 25% off until Sunday!

Speed Scrap @ Gingerscraps!

2009-04-13T00:26:00.003-07:00

Speed Scrap!

2009-04-09T17:07:00.000-07:00

Here is my layout I did during this afternoon's speed scrap.

Here are the instructions:

1. Pick 5 papers. One should be solid and have worn edges. The other 4 should be patterned.
Place the patterned paper as your back ground, and place the worn edged paper on top.
If you do not have any worn papers in your stash, shrink the top solid paper so that it covers most of the patterned paper with just a little bit of pattern showing through.
Save the other papers for the next step.

2. Pick two pictures. Crop them the same size and shape, no bigger than 2 inches high and no bigger than 3 inches wide. You can leave them square if you want, or rectangular.
Crop your three remaining papers to the same exact shape/size.
Then, arrange them on your page in a vertical row, alternating photo and paper.

3. Pick either 2 different colored, or two different fasteners to "fasten" your papers and photos.

4. Place a string or element border behind your paper and photos... peaking out some.

5. Element up ladies! Buttons, flowers, umbrellas whatever floats your boat, but don't let the elements take over your papers and photos.

6. Title your page. Use colors from your background paper and accent papers (not the worn paper) to make your title. If you've done a speed scrap with me before, you know I am a BIG fan of the word art-y looking titles.

7. Post to the speed scrap gallery and post a link back here so we can all leave love. PLEASE do not forget to credit the designer(s) whose kit you used for the page you did. :)

I used the Amanda Heimann kit, Magicial Memories for this LO.

Stolen Moments Sale!

2009-04-09T16:26:00.000-07:00

Please note:
Post credits - This post was written for you by the CT Rockstar Simply Sarah. Give her a round of applause, because she is awesome and she rocks.

Sales... sales... April is apparently the month of sales. Stolen Moments is having a Now & Later sale. Right now until April 15th, if you buy anything in Amber's shop, you will receive a coupon for the same amount to spend in the second half of the month! So... go spend $5 and get a coupon for $5.... Or better yet, go spend $20 and get a coupon for $20! Shopping.....
Did you know that Amber of Stolen Moments also hosts several challenges at Digital Candy? Yep, yep! One of them is called WHET YOUR PALETTE. In this challenge, you are given a color palette, and you either make a mini-kit or layout using those colors. You get participation points to go toward a GC at the store, AND this super cute freebie! So whatcha waiting for? Not hard, right? Click on the preview to go to the forum.
Amber is also hosting an element challenge this month at Digital Candy. Oh, So Sweet! Elements Confection Challenge is a challenge where Amber has you use your elements in creative and out-of-the-box ways. You also rack up the points in this challenge. So be sure to play along!

Speed Scraps @ Gingerscraps!

2009-04-08T14:38:00.000-07:00

There are three Speed Scraps in the next three days!

Tonight Barb is hosting one at 6PM Pacific (9 Eastern) and for the participation prize, she made an alpha that coordinates with my Let's Go Fly a Kite kit. The preview is linked to take you to the speed scrap!

Tomorrow at 1 PM Pacific, I am hosting a speed scrap!

The participation prize is an add-on to my A Star Danced: In Space kit.

Then on Friday, Misty is hosting another one at 1 PM Pacific as well. She will have an awesome participation prize as well.

See you at the speed scraps!

A Star Danced Quick Page Contest

2009-04-08T12:51:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to remind you about the Quick page contest I am running in the post below....

The winner will win their choice of a free kit from my store.

This kit's challenge is to download the quick page I made with my layout and turn it into your own. I want to see how creative you can be with a partially filled out canvas. :)

Comment here with a link to your finished QPs, or post them in the Gingerscraps gallery.

The download link is in the post below. ;)

A Star Danced

2009-04-06T00:35:00.000-07:00

This kit is on sale for 25% off until Friday!

This is probably going to be my favorite kit I've ever done for a while. I LOVE the colors and the textures, and I made it so that I could make this layout:
This is a picture of my son Alton, on the day we brought him home from the hospital. He is in my husband's arms and this picture makes me very emotional still, 21 months later.

My CT's layouts make me almost as emotional, because they are all precious!

Belinda did two!
She did this one during a speed scrap on Friday. I love how different this looks from the other layouts we did with our newborns.
Char Okay, I will be honest. The first time I saw this layout, it made me cry too.
Ryan
my guest CT Sara
Sarah

Tara made two also!
This one is going to be a QP on her blog soon, so make sure you check her blog. :)

Download

This kit's challenge is to download the quick page I made with my layout and turn it into your own. I want to see how creative you can be with a partially filled out canvas. :)

Comment here with a link to your finished QPs, or post them in the Gingerscraps gallery.

Happy Scrapping!