Scraps & Scissors

Journaling Lists

2008-05-29T15:16:00.001-07:00

I am a freak about making lists! I make a list for everything! Last summer I was making a list for our vacation of what to pack. Know what #1 was on my list?? "Make a list of groceries." My husband thinks I'm a complete dork! I just love the order and thought process involved in making lists. Once I've made a list I feel more organized and ready.

Why not bring that list into journaling on a layout?! Instead of writing out a story or complete sentences, make a list of things that were involved within the layout. Some examples include: child's birthday wishes, vacation necessities, or a "to do" list. I could even do a layout ABOUT my list making obsession!

2008-05-27T07:37:00.003-07:00

My favourite item to use on layouts lately is fabric strips. I had this bag of misc. fabric strips left over from a make-n-take that I didn't know what I was going to use them for. A few weeks later while working on a page I need some dark red and wanted some texture, glancing around my workspace I spied the bag fabric ribbons hanging off a shelf.

I love the tattered ends and shaggy bits hanging off the fabric ribbon. Now when I'm wandering the craft stores I take a walk through the fabric dept. looking for fat quarters to add to my stash.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

2008-05-26T05:12:00.002-07:00

If you, your spouse, son, daughter, parent, etc., serves for our country, THANK YOU! It's because of those who serve that we live the free life we do.

Now, for your Blog inspiration today....take a photo of something you are doing today and scrap it. Whether you're working in the yard, grilling out, gathering with family and friends, going to a parade....whatever it might be, scrap this Memorial Day 2008!

6x12 or 12x6

2008-05-19T05:14:00.003-07:00

There's a new layout size making a buzz in the scrapworld...and it's 6x12 or 12x6's! These layouts are fun to do and give a whole different look to our normal 8x8, 8.5x11 or 12x12's. And it's easy....just cut that 12x12 in half! Some people think, "oh I have to have a 6x12 album to scrap one of those pages". Well, I don't have a 6x12 album and I've been creating a lot of these layouts. If you want to put them in an album you can, just hand stitch a closure at the 6" mark of a 12x12 page protector. One layout will slip right in the top and then make a slit on the bottom right side of the "closed" part of the page protector and slip one in from the side! But give this size a try, I think you'll love it!

Scrapping Journal

2008-05-16T11:55:00.001-07:00

Do you find yourself thinking about scrapping at strange times? I find myself finding inspiration while watching tv all the time. I also find myself falling asleep with ideas and visions floating in my head. The problem is that I always forget my grand ideas when I try to think of them later. So, I finally started a scrapping journal. Anything and everything goes into this journal. Journaling ideas, quotes, challenges, sketches....anything! It's such a great reference to have when I decide to start a layout. I find myself sitting outside while watching the kids, just flipping through my journal and taking notes--what pictures would work, combining different ideas, paper ideas, etc, etc. Once I get to my scrap table I'm all set to go! If you are on the go and constantly on a time crunch when it comes to scrapping--try creating a journal! You can take your "layout planning" with you!

For my journal I picked up a cheap $2 small notebook at the drug store. I covered it and decorated it.

Scraplift yourself

2008-05-13T06:58:00.005-07:00

When it seems I've "lost my scrappin' mojo", I pull out one of my scrapbooks and look through the pages. Then I pull out one of the layouts and turn it 90 degrees and create a sketch for a new page.

I had to go & search for the sketch, sorry its not the best but it shows my "style". I picked up the title, paper & photo placement and added the circle to the bottom right.

This is the page I made with the sketch.

Notice the circle on the bottom right & picture placement.

And here is a card made with the sketch, again I picked up on the circle.

Have some fun with cardboard.....

2008-05-12T05:47:00.006-07:00

We get them every month with our kits...those big 'ol usps boxes! Most of us probably just throw them in the recycle bin, but STOP! Don't throw it out this time....take it apart and use it on your pages....On the first layout, I actually cut out pieces and recreated my house, then placed a photo of my house on the "front porch". On the second one I ripped a piece of the box, inked/painted it and then placed my photo, embellies, etc. On the last layout, I actually used a piece of the box as the base page for my layout. I ripped off the top paper layer so you could see the corrugated board, then inked/painted over it and finished the layout on top of it. You can use it as a mat for your photo, you can use it as the base page for your layout....have some fun and think of it as doing good for the community because you're recycling!

Teacher Appreciation day

2008-05-06T07:00:00.003-07:00

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, I forgot to take a picture of the frames I did this year (I take one when I pick ds up from school) so here are the clipboards I did last year. The teachers still use them everyday and they have held up great.

I covered the chipboards pattern paper & rub-ons using Liquitex Gloss medium as the glue. It tries tack free which is very important in humidity central. The last step was adding colour matching ribbons that I looped instead of tying a knot.

I'll update this afternoon with the cute picture frames.

Bighugelabs.com

2008-05-05T05:24:00.003-07:00

Here's a site that I was made aware of this past weekend by a scrappy friend. BigHugeLabs It's a great site for putting your pictures into frames, mosaics, puzzles, film strips and much more. I love the way film strips look in layouts, so I took some photos of my son and his friend getting ready to go fishing, uploaded them to Big Huge Labs, turned them into film strips and printed them out. There's a ton of neat stuff....so take some time and check it out!

Layout a Day in May Cybercrop Starts Tomorrow!

2008-04-30T19:29:00.002-07:00

Join us as we kick off our Scrappy Play in May cybercrop where a challenge will be issued EVERY DAY to get your creative mojo going! The challenges will get you to thinking and have you creating all kinds of awesome things!
Each challenge will be worth points so the objective is to rak up the most amount of points and have fun at the same time! The challenges do not have to be completed on the same day it is given.. just as long as it is done by May 31st!

Do you think you can handle it? AND.... we are hosting a mini NSD crop for the weekend with "bonus" challenges thrown in for extra points!! Don't miss it!

Don't just scrap your own kids!

2008-04-28T03:30:00.002-07:00

I find that my son is the subject of most of my layouts. However, I just have the one son, so between him and my hubby, they get a lot of paper time! Recently I started to scrap my friend's kids. I don't have a daughter, and I see so much awesome "girly" scrapping items out there, that I decided "That's It! I'm going to scrap someone's daughter!" LOL! So I did....I also have done several of my nephew. But remember, even if you don't have kids, scrap your co-worker's children, your neighbor's children, other kids in your immediate family. And as a token of your appreciation for scrapping their children, send the parents an email of the layout or the actual layout itself. But just remember, you aren't limited when it comes to scrapping! The world is your photo gallery!

Daily Uniform

2008-04-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

What is your daily uniform? What trends are you really into lately? I just love looking at old photos of my parents in the 60's and 70's. Their outfits are just hilarious! Leisure suits, tight pants, mini-mini skirts! Wouldn't you just love to read what they have to "say" about the clothing that they are wearing? Find a photo of you wearing something that you love. Create a layout based solely on the clothing you are wearing. Journal why you love it, where you got it, and how much it cost. I'm sure your kids will love to look back and laugh at you someday! Don't forget to include your shoes!!!!!

Using up your Scraps!

2008-04-21T03:39:00.002-07:00

We all have them....piles of strips, squares, and oddly shaped scraps....well don't ignore them! They have feelings too! Next time you aren't sure where to start on a layout, card or altered item, use up those scraps. Take a handful and just lay them out as your background, use them as a border for your pictures, come on....you can do it! I love using scraps with black and white pictures too, there's no real color conflict when I use black and white. So let's get rid of some of our scraps this week, you know you want to!

Moment shots

2008-04-15T04:39:00.003-07:00

I love photos like these ones, they really shows ds1 personality. Luckily DH was outside with us taking pictures of the "torture" haircut, ds1 & 2 hate to get their hair cut. Ds1 decide he had to have a camera too to photograph his hair cut from his angle. Then he had to check out the picture before taking another shot. Just like his momma!I haven't seen the pictures from his camera yet, it's a Vtech Kidzoom. It actually takes decent pictures and very easy to use, the boys love it.

Scrapping non picture items

2008-04-14T03:18:00.003-07:00

Our goal for scrapping is to scrap the fun, meaningful events in our lives. Keep in mind that when you scrap you don't always have to use a picture that you took or that someone else took. Use a non picture item, kids school work, newspaper articles, clothing tags. In the examples I've posted, I've used a post card that I picked up when I was visiting with one of my clients. I thought it was such a cool post card and new I'd scrap it in some way. The other example is a piece of art that my son did in school...it just so happened to be something that would fit on a 12x12 layout, so I thought I'd use it. Remember that if you do use a newspaper article, photo copy it first, the ink on the newspaper doesn't last forever and it's really messy! Make it a point this week to scrap something that is a not a picture you've taken. Have fun!

Want to be our May Guest Designer?

2008-04-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

Attention Scrappers!
Scrappy Girl Designs is looking for a scrapper to join our team for the month of May! We love seeing different styles of creativity so please don't be afraid to submit!
We are looking for excellent color combinations, great use of embellishments and a fun sense of style!
If you are interested in being our guest designer for May, submit a NEW, never seen layout about 3 things that define YOU! Our DT wants to get to know you through your layout!

You can use any embellies, paper you like but the layout must focus on 3 things that define you!

Other requirements for submitting are:
1. You must have at least 10 posts on our MB. Please come join our community!

2. Submit your layout by April 28th to scrappygirldesigns@hotmail.com The Scrappy Girl DT will review all entries and contact the winner by April 30th. The winner will also be announced on our messageboard!

The guest DT member will:
1. Create 3 layouts using the Scrappy Girl Designs kit!
2. Create a challenge for the Scrappy Girls community!
3. Have fun with the Scrappy Girls!

We can't wait to see your work!

Weekly Challenges at Scrappy Girl Designs

2008-04-07T03:32:00.003-07:00

Amber and the DT at Scrappy Girl Designs want to challenge you! We'll be posting a new challenge each Monday Morning....here we go! Get your scrapping Mojo on! You have a full week to work on it! No pressure here! LOL....Ready????? Let's get started!

Your challenge this week is to create a 6x12 or a 12x6 layout. Don't be afraid!!!!! They're fun and a lot easier than you think! You do have a few requirements with this one....here they are -

* You must use 2-3 pictures
* You must use some bling
* You must use rubons of some sort
* Post it in the SGD Gallery and link it back to the Challenge Thread.

You have until Midnight (pacific time), Sunday, 4/13 to complete this challenge. A winner will be picked by Random Drawing from all who particpate and will receive a RAK!

Here's an example -

bare chipboard book

2008-04-01T05:23:00.007-07:00

After a trip a to Disney World I wanted to make a quick little book for H but all I had lying around were miscellaneous chipboard pieces -squares, rectangles & circles. I figured H would not really care about the overall shape, he just cared about the pictures of him & his family.

I gather up some stamps with sayings (KI Memories, Wordsworth), Disney stickers and other bits & pieces.

I let the pictures tell the story with a few Disney/Mickey embellishments since the pics. do not scream out "we're at WDW".

I punched holes with the Crop-o-dile, used binder rings and tied a ribbon loop so the book can hang on a hook. I store mini books on a row of coat hooks. That's for another day.

The boys love looking at these simple mini books and I'm not worried about them ruining a book that I spent a lot of time & money on.

Also these little books are perfect for taking to school & showing his friends what he did over spring holiday.

Using Paint Chips

2008-03-31T03:17:00.003-07:00

You've seen them, you've probably got a stack somewhere in your junk drawer from trying to pick out colors for that dining room or bedroom....well get them out! Use them on a layout, mini book or card! And if you don't have any at home, next time you're at WalMart or Lowes, pick some up! You can match any layout with these paint chips! I just go through and pick up 10 or so at a time. And yes, one of these days I AM going to paint my dining room! LOL! But, paint chips make a great accent on a layout. Use them as a matte, use them for journaling, use them to create a monochromatic layout. I highly recommend picking some up next time your out and putting them to scrappy use!

Crackle Paint & me

2008-03-25T06:47:00.003-07:00

When I spotted the triangle bracket/triangle chipboard piece in my kit I knew that I wanted to try some Distressing Crackle paint on it. I inked the chipboard piece with Tangerine chalk ink and then lightly painted on the Crackle paint. It dried quickly but I put the paint on so thinly that it chipped off in some areas. Overall I like the effect especially the chipped areas.

My sewing is not that great, I used to many threads of floss. I've learned what Not to do for next time.

Editing photos

2008-03-24T05:15:00.002-07:00

I'm the first to say I don't have photo shop and have never been a "photographer". Sometimes I feel like my photos could be so much better! And a lot of the time you can make them better just by editing them. Photoshop is fairly expensive and I know I would never use all the different options it offers. So I found picknik.comand I love it! The basic editing options are free. You just upload your photo and it's easy to edit to black and white, sepia, contrast colors and more! You can "fix" your photos, crop them, and save them back to your computer to print, or just print right there. Now if you do want some of the upgrade options, which are very cool, it's only $24.95 a year! I did do the upgrade, but for the first couple of months I just used the basic editing options and really got some great looks to my photos! Go check it out and see what you think! picnik.com

Easter Weekend is here!

2008-03-21T16:45:00.002-07:00

Have you purchased your eggs? What colors are you dying them? How many eggs are you going to hide for the great hunt?

All of these are questions and more are crucial to a cool Easter layout! Be sure to get action shots of finding eggs, putting them in the buckets, big kiddie smiles, and just the overall spirit of the weekend!

Use up some pinks, greens, blues, yellows...even if it is not an "Easter" layout! Share them with us on our site: www.scrappygirldesigns.com

We would love to see your work!

Blog Challenge!

2008-03-20T16:15:00.002-07:00

We are spreading the Scrappy Girl Designs word and we need your help! Anyone interested in winning some PRIZES??!! Don't worry, this is an easy challenge! All you need to do is spread the SGD word to everyone you know--mention SGD in your blog, post a comment about SGD an someone else's blog, or even on a message board you frequent. Every time you mention Scrappy Girl Designs anywhere online your name will be put in a drawing for fabulous prizes. Drawings will take place twice (yes, TWICE) a month.

To play, log-on to the Scrappy Girl Designs message board. Post a comment telling us where you mentioned SGD (with a link) in the SGD Challenges forum. That's it! Easy! Now go on--spread the word!

Scrappy Girl Designs ROCKS!!!!!

BIG NEWS!!!!

2008-03-19T21:49:00.003-07:00

I cannot tell you how stinkin' excited I am about this!!! I've been pinching myself all day long because I just can't believe it!!!

Our June Guest Designer is.......TERESA COLLINS!!!!

Woooohooooo!!!!!!

We will, of course, be featuring one of her lines. But I'm so excited to see what she does with the kit! She was so sweet in her e-mail and I'm so grateful she's taking time out of her super busy life to design our kit!!

Check out her websites at: www.teresacollinsdesigns.com

Easter banner

2008-03-18T07:39:00.004-07:00

I've been wanting to make a cute little banner for the holidays and I finally did one for Easter. I gather up some supplies - Stickles, diecuts, pastel papers & ink- and one hour out of my day.

I cut 6 scallop circles and 6 circles in a contrasting pastel colour. I added Fruit Punch Stickles to the outer edge of the scallops.

I cut 6 pennant flags from cardstock 4in wide by 8.5in long, cut on the diagonal corner to corner. Then I added some diecuts for embellishments and attached the circles to the pennants with pop-dots.

I'm waiting for the Stickles to dry before I can add the ribbon to each corner of the pennants to make a swag.

Don't forget to Scrap Yourself

2008-03-17T03:59:00.003-07:00

It's always hard for us scrappers to do a layout about ourselves. It seems awkward, I felt like I was saying "look at me!". We spend all this time preserving the memories of everyone else in our lives, except ourselves. I think it's very important that we leave pages for about ourselves for our kids and their kids. They want to know what "mom" is like, what her favorite things are, where she traveled, etc. So this week, take some time and create a page about yourself. Use a picture of yourself as well! And yes, the first one will be difficult, but once you do a few you'll see it isn't so bad! Do a page about what you do for work, what your favorite color is, What's your sign, your favorite hobby? Anything at all, but don't wait any longer, get going on your Book Of Me today!

April Guest Designer Contest!

2008-03-14T06:05:00.001-07:00

Scrappy Girl Designs is looking for a guest designer for the month of April!

We are eager to add one special scrapper to the team who loves to chat and scrap!

Seeing that April is a favorite month for many people because it symbolizes new beginnings and growth, we want to see a layout about your favorite things! It can be people, places, or things! Or a combo of all three...

In order to participate, you will need to:
1. Submit a layout about your favorite things! It can be 12 x 12 or 8.5 x 11. No digital layouts please!
2. Have at least 10 posts on our messageboard. Come check out our community! We would love to meet you
3. Submit your layout to scrappygirldesigns@hotmail.com by March 30. The Scrappy Girl DT will review all entries and contact the winner by April 2.

The guest design team member will: 1. Create 3 layouts using the Scrappy Girl Designs kit!
2. Create a challenge for the Scrappy Girl Designs community.
3. Have fun with the Scrappy Girls!

We can't wait to see your work!

Come on, join our community and let us see your awesome designs! You never know.. you could be on the team!

Need Inspiration?

2008-03-13T12:01:00.002-07:00

Looking for some inspiration for your scrapin' projects this weekend? Stop on over to the Scrappy Girl Designs Gallery. Lots of fun layouts, cards, or altered project sure to get your mojo going. Here are a few peeks at what our members have posted this week:

You can't ruin a layout!!!!

2008-03-11T04:51:00.002-07:00

Well, at least for the most part you can't. It happened to me this weekend, I was getting ready to glue on an embellishment and was having a hard time getting the glue to come out (brand new too, I might say). So I gave it a bit of a harder squeeze and guess what....the cap popped off and spewed glue all over everything...my layout, my jeans, my carpet....I was not a happy girl!

After I calmed down....(it took awhile)...I didn't care so much about my jeans or the carpet. How bad is that? What I was concerned with was my layout! so I carefully wiped away the excess glue, it dries clear, so I thought it would be okay. I then covered up any areas that I didn't think would look good with other embellishments...and wouldn't you know...I was fine with it. I used to start over when something like that happened, now I just cover it up and move on!

I honestly don't think you can ever ruin a layout....I guess you'd have to completely spill an entire cup/glass of liquids on it to do so and maybe that would ruin it, but now I look at it as on opportunity to have it turn out even better than I thought!

MARCH KIT IS HERE!!!!

2008-03-10T14:02:00.003-07:00

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this month's kit!!!

We're featuring Jenni Bowlin's Tangerine Line and Dream Street Papers Birdie Bits. Our featured project is a Bare Elements Tin Album.

Let's get ready.....

2008-03-10T11:10:00.002-07:00

So how is the "lucky" month of March treating you? It's been very good to me so far, I was selected to be on this great design team called Scrappy Girl Designs! We have a lot challenges, topics, inspirations and more just waiting for you on our website ScrappyGirlDesigns. If you haven't check out us yet please come in on and introduce yourselves.

New Design Team!!

2008-03-07T13:47:00.000-07:00

The votes are in. The judges has such a hard time this round!!!! Everyone who submitted did such a fabulous job.

Design Team Coordinator: Orgin (mommytoJ&K)
DT Member: Nikki (nikki z)
DT Member: Sarah (tmouse)
DT Member: Tara (tarajames812)
DT Member: Debbie (debbiefritz)
Class/Project Kit Designer: Stacey (carbphrek)

2007-10-31T09:29:00.000-07:00

Scrappy Girl Designs is looking for a GUEST DESIGN TEAM SPOT for DECEMBER

November is a time to reflect and count our blessings. Show us what you are THANKFUL for! Use the word "THANKFUL" in your layout title. Submit your THANKFUL layout and enter to win a Guest Design Team Spot for December! The layout can be 12X12 or 8 1/2 X 11 or a mini album and can be about anything you are THANKFUL for!

Upload your layout to our gallery in the Guest DT area and check in at the message board to let us know you've submitted! Layouts must be in the GDT gallery to be entered into the contest!

The Winner will receive December's SGD Kit and be featured in our Newsletter and on our home page and design team page!!!

The winner must be able to complete multiple layouts and our mini project from our December kit as well as actively participate on our message board.

Contest runs from November 1st - November 20th.

For more info, check out our message board @: www.scrappygirldesigns.com/messageboard

Titles

2007-10-30T10:02:00.000-07:00

by: Shana

I've been scrapping for about five years now and sometimes I just can't think of a catchy title for my layouts. I was recently turned on to a site that has hundreds of catch titles for you to use. They are cliches. Little catchy phrases that we use all the time for just about everything, so why not use them for your layout titles. Here is the site: http://clichesite.com/alpha_list.asp?which=lett+1 go check it out and just relish at the thought that someone compiled this wonderful list of title ideas. Here is an example of a layout of mine that uses a cliché as the title:

Novenmber Sneak Peek!!

2007-10-30T09:53:00.001-07:00

Here's a sneak peek
of November's Kit!!!

2007-10-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

LAYOUT OF THE WEEK!!
by Melissa

DT layout:

Carrie used the 3 Bugs in a Rug paper from our Sept 07 kit to create this stunning layout. The handcut flowers and stapled ribbon embellishments make this layout simple but beautiful.

Customer layout:

Kim used the Dream Streets paper from our Sept 07 kit to create this fantastic layout. The design is unique and eye catching. The scalloped journaling circle and date tab are nice touches to this beautiful layout.

THANKS,

Melissa

Spooktacular Cybercrop!

2007-10-13T07:47:00.000-07:00

We're having a fantastic, fun filled cybercrop going on at our message board! Come on over and join us!!! We have tons of challenges that will get you scrappin"

2007-10-11T13:47:00.001-07:00

Our October Kit is HERE!!! Yippee!!!

I am SO VERY EXCITED about this months kit!!! Not only are the papers in this kit GORGEOUS, we've also added some fantastic embellishments including metal flowers from Imaginice!!! But my FAVORITE thing is the 3 page CLEAR ACRYLIC ALBUM!!! You are going to go NUTS over this album! Get a taste of the HOTTEST trend in scrapbooking right now!!!

So hurry over and get yours NOW!!!

Click here!

Warm Up Your Photos

2007-10-11T09:17:00.001-07:00

Have you ever picked up your photos from the printer and everyone skin looks a little grey? Photoshop has the perfect tool for this. I use it ALL the time.

Open photoshop in the "quickfix" format. Down at the bottom under the Color Menu, is a slider for Temperature. Slide the arrow slightly to the right (towards the red) and it will warm up your photos and bring a perfect color to everyone's skin.

Also, when you go to get your photos printed, most photo places will do an automatic color correction. This too can take the warm glow out of your pictures, so be sure to check for NO auto correction.

Lost Your Mojo??

2007-10-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

Lost your Mojo??
by Holly Hooven

Well where did you leave it last? I bet you'll find it on your last layout... Perhaps in your scrapbook magazine... Maybe its hiding under your bead, in your car, on a Street Ad... Maybe its right under your nose... We all lose that umph to scrapbook.. It could be a number of reasons... 1) Kids are not giving you the time of day to just get in there and scrap, but when you find a moment to do so , you lost all interest.. 2) You have the perfect pictures, but for some reason you just cant decide on the right papers to use... 3) You just need a break and don't want to realize it so you keep trying to scrap and cant..

My number 1 tip for lost mojo is to take a break when needed... Look through some scrapbook magazines, online galleries, even a challenge or two will help out.. I'm not going to say SHOP because we want to try NOT to spend lots of money just to get products we may not use right away... Another fabulous tip that works for me is shopping for a scrapbook KIT! Why ?? Because everything is right there for you.. All the paper, embellishments and anything else you may need...

Other things to try are sit out side and look at the clouds, reach up in your cabinet and grab a box.. That hamburger helper or mac and cheese box may hold a sketch you never thought You would use! If you use any of these ideas OR have any other tips remember to share them with us at Scrappy Girl Designs

Holly

Bonkers For Buttons!

2007-10-01T08:41:00.001-07:00

by Melissa Eschler, SGD Design Team Member

Buttons are all the rage right now! I have a TON of solid colored buttons and I thought I’d spruce up my buttons with a little ink and fabric paint.

My first attempt was with some Staz-on ink and stamping.

I used a couple different styles of stamps, but I’m really happy with the

stamps that leave a negative space and the script stamps.

Here are my examples using the stamped buttons:

Next I tried using some puffy fabric paint.

Here’s a quick card and layout where I used the altered buttons.

You could alter buttons with a ton of different products.

Some other ideas that come to mind… Rub-ons, Acrylic paint, rhinestones, floss… the list goes on and on.

2007-07-13T11:28:00.000-07:00

Wow! CHA is a week away! I can't wait to go and see what everyone has to offer! I always feel like a kid in a candy store!

Congrats to Carrymesouth! She was featured at this week's Layout of the Week!

Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so that you can see who gets featured each week! Better yet, load your stuff into the gallery and maybe you'll get picked!

{DESIGN TEAM CALL}

2007-06-22T23:02:00.000-07:00

{Scrappy Girl Designs Design Team Call}

Scrappy Girl Designs is look for a new design team!

We are looking for design team members to design for our monthly kits as well as participate regularly on our message board to inspire our members.
• DT Call Dates: June 23-July 5th
• DT Term: August - December
• 4 DT Members will be chosen 2 - 81/2 X 11 and 2- 12X12 scrappers

Requirements for DT submissions:

Must be able to:
• be active on the message board BEFORE applying with a minimum of 50 posts. And must stay active through the entire process. Any applications received before the 50 post requirement is met will be disqualified (posts with just smiley faces do not count).
• submit 3 NEW layouts (may be 12X12 or 81/2 X 11) & 3 NEW altered items
• submit a brief bio of yourself
• submit 1 NEW layout of yourself.
• post at least 5-10 posts every day.
• create monthly challenges & contests.
• contribute at least 5-10 layouts in the gallery each month.

• We also strongly encourage anyone who has never been on a Design Team to apply.

**We are looking for both 81/2 X 11 AND 12X12 Scrappers!!!!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:
1.E-mail us with your:
*Name
*Address
*scrapbook resume or blog
*list of galleries and message boards you’re active on
*any DT’s you’re on

2. Please Submit Original Work for:
3 – NEW layouts
3 – NEW Altered Items
1- NEW Layout w/ a photo of you featuring who you are

3. Please answer the following questions:
1. Why do you want to be on our DT?
2. If you are on another DT: Do you feel like you can fairly divide your time and complete your assignments ontime? Why do you want to be on more than one DT?
3. What is your design style?
4. Can you contribute daily to our message board?
5. Can you contribute 3-4 layouts and ideas to our gallery each month in addition to your design team assignments?
6. Can you be creative with challenges?

What you can expect:
• You will recieve our entire kit each month.
• You will be required to submit instructions & sketches for 2 layouts each month or 1 altered item.
• You will be expected to completely use up our entire kit each month. Post finished items in the gallery.
• Participate daily on our message board with a minimum of 5 posts per day
• Help organize and run cybercrops
• Submit newsletter articles
• Host challenges and contests on our message board
• Submit layouts and altered items to our gallery regularly
• Receive 25% Discount in our store

It is extremely important that you follow instructions.

E-mail submissions to: scrappygirldesigns@hotmail.com

Kindergarten Registration

2007-04-23T12:20:00.000-07:00

Today is kindergarten registration. I can't believe my baby is off to school this fall!!! She's my first to go to school (you can see her in the picture I took of her to the left). She's beyond excited to go. She wants to start right now! LOL I spent the whole morning rounding up all of the needed paperwork. Ugh! What a nightmare that was!!! I first realized I didn't have her immunizations up to date, so I called the pediatricians office. They're booked out through JUNE!!! So I got a July 2nd appt for both my girls. What a fun visit THAT will be. Luckily, they gave me a memo that the school will accept saying that I'm scheduled for a visit.

Then I launched into finding her birth certificate. I think I went through every drawer in my house. Then I moved out to the garage to dig through those last few boxes we can't seem to unpack. NOTHING! So I headed to my parents house, (where we lived while our house was being built) and YIPPEE!!!! I found it!!! WHEW!!! What a relief!

So the camera battery is charging, got my paperwork, got my MIL watching my youngest... I think we're ready!

2007-04-19T11:47:00.000-07:00

I'm so bad! I haven't posted in over a month! I promise to do better!!!

Here's what I've been working on:

-Scrappy Girl Designs T-Shirts (so fun, should be debuting soon)
-Getting the March... and now the April kit out (which BOTH SOLD OUT!!!! YIPEE!!!)
-Reordering MORE kits for May! Yippee again!!!
-Redesigning our website!!! Yes, yes, I know. AGAIN! But I just haven't quite gotten the right look that I'm looking for. Plus, it keeps you guys on your toes and our sight looking fresh!
-Designing a new webstore! Should be easier to navigate!
-You've seen our new gallery! Soooo much better!!!
-Fighting against the tons of spammers trying to get onto our message board! Ugh!
-Planning our cybercrop for this Friday & Saturday!!!
-Planning our National Scrapbook Day Sweet Memories Crop!
-And doing a little scrapbooking with the March kit and some other goodies I have. Here's a few of the pages I've been working on this month.

This is with our March Kit:

This is just with some of my stash:

Update on my Scrap Space!!!

2007-02-28T17:03:00.000-07:00

My scrap space is coming along. My husband has worked hard on my space. He installed granite countertops and this week he installed laminant flooring in our family room, which is where my scrap space is located. I thought I'd post some pictures of how my space is coming along!

This is where I organize my pages in progress. When I go the my LSS I take my pictures and match up the pictures to the paper and embelishments. When I get home, I slide them in these slots to keep everything organized and so I'll remember what I bought the stuff for.

This is all of my glitter & paint. It's hanging right above my workspace so it's easy to access when the mood strikes me.

This is where I've started to store my embelishments. As I get new things, I sort them by color into these jars. I've got quite a bit still in boxes from our move. But I'm slowly getting everything out.

I have a cabinet in storage that I'm going to paint and bring in to store the majority of my stuff in. Until then, it will have to sit in boxes. But I'm thrilled with my space so far!!!

2007-02-26T23:05:00.000-07:00

Two days left for the design team call!!! It's so exciting the response we've been getting for this DT call!!! So many very talented ladies applying! Finalists will be announced this weekend!!!

We sold out of our February Kit, so I posted a picture of our March kit a little early. If you signed up for our newsletter, you've already seen it! But here's a peak for the rest of you!

In keeping with my new years resolution, we've starting a weight loss boot camp on our message board. I've been inspired by Oprah's weight loss challenge. THIS IS THE YEAR!!! I've already started exercising. I took my girls for a bike ride today. I hate exercise, but MAN DOES IT FEEL GOOD WHEN I'M DONE!!! My goal this week is to exercise 5 times and drink water all day. I'm such a bad water drinker. So that will be a tough goal for me! But I can do it for me!!

TGIF!

2007-02-10T00:52:00.000-07:00

Wooohooo!!! The weekend is here!!! It's already off to a fun start. We had my brother's birthday dinner and we came back to my house and played cards. I LOVE playing cards. It was so much fun.

Tomorrow my mom and I are going to try and get one last shopping trip at my favorite scrapbook store. It's closing its doors. I'm sooo sad. It's an awesome store. Archivers is coming to town and I'm sure this store wants to get out while they're still ahead. I'm sad to see it go. I love to support small business owners.

WE HAVE TWO FEBRUARY KITS LEFT!!! Woooohoooo!!! February is almost sold out! I'm so excited!!!

The boxes are rolling in from CHA. I think I'm going to have to buy some shelves! LOL I don't know where I'm going to put it all!! But it's so exciting to see it come in!! I'm like a kid in the candy store everytime a box comes! Even my 4 yr old gets excited everytime the doorbell rings she screams "It's the brown guy! He's brought more scrapbook stuff Mom!" meaning the UPS guy in his brown outfit and brown truck. So cute.

SGD Design Team Call

2007-02-06T15:48:00.000-07:00

{Scrappy Girl Designs Design Team Call}

Scrappy Girl Designs is look for a new design team!

Each month our kit features two 2-page layouts and 1 altered item. We are looking for design team members to design for our monthly kits as well as participate regularly on our message board to inspire our members.
• DT Call Dates: Feb 7th-28th
• DT Term: First Kit due April 5th and will run through the end of July.
• Up to 6 DT Members will be chosen
• During the DT call we encourage applicants to participate on our message board to get to know our members and for us to get to know you! And also to upload additonal layouts to our gallery.
• We also strongly encourage anyone who has never been on a Design Team to apply.

1.E-mail us with your:
*Name
*Address
*scrapbook resume or blog
*list of galleries and message boards you’re active on
*any DT’s you’re on
*A paragraph about who you are

2. Please Submit Original Work for:
3 – 2 page layouts
3 – Altered Items
2 – Cards

3. Please answer the following questions:
1. Why do you want to be on our DT?
2. If you are on another DT: Do you feel like you can fairly divide your time and complete your assignments ontime? Why do you want to be on more than one DT?
3. What is your design style?
4. Can you contribute daily to our message board?
5. Can you contribute 3-4 layouts and ideas to our gallery each month in addition to your design team assignments?

What you can expect:
• Complete at least 1 2-page layout or 1 altered item each month
• Participate daily on our message board
• Help organize and run cybercrops
• Submit newsletter articles
• Host challenges and contests on our message board
• Submit layouts and altered items to our gallery regularly
• Receive 15% Discount in our store
• Design specialty kits

E-mail submissions to: designteam@scrappygirldesigns.com

Off to CHA

2007-01-24T19:03:00.000-07:00

Two days and we'll be off to CHA in sunny Anaheim!!! Yipee!!! I can't wait to see the new products that are coming out. I can't wait to put together new kits for the summer. I also can't wait for a few days of relaxation. Don't get me wrong, this is a business trip. But for me, it's some time off.

I guess I'm really excited because of how many kits we'll be purchasing!! Our company is growing by leaps and bounds and it's so exciting to see my dreams coming true.

I'm also excited that I will be attending CKC Portland... as a student. BUT, keep your eye out for our pink t-shirts. If you spot us, you'll get a prize... and that prize may be your own Scrappy Girl Designs t-shirts. We're busy designing some fun t-shirts. Stay tuned for some sneak peeks!

2007-01-21T01:06:00.000-07:00

WOOOHOOO!!!! WE SOLD OUT OF OUR JANUARY KIT!!!!!

I'm beyond exited! Two months in a row of selling out! And a promising February ahead.

It's been a busy week getting the kits ready to send out. Quite the process!! I had kit boxes lined up on every avaiable surface! I made sure to put some chocolate on top for the mailman when he came to pick them up!

Friday night I actually got to do some scrapbooking!!! Yeah! We had quite the crowd at my house. I think I need more tables! We all had a ball putting our kits together. I did a cute box for my daughter. She LOVES it!! I did her name and the pinwheel with glitter. It matches her room, so she's going to put it on her shelf. I'm sure she's only doing it to keep it away from her sister! LOL Anyway, everyone had fun at the crop and it was really fun to see how everyone designs with the kit.

Tonight I worked on setting up my new scrap space. I've never been able to take my scrapbooking supplies out and LEAVE them out. It's an odd feeling. I'm trying to figure out how to set everything up and keep down the "visual clutter". So far, I love it. I can't wait to actually create something there! I hope to do some layouts tomorrow. We'll see.

My new scrap space...

2007-01-15T14:56:00.000-07:00

It was a busy weekend to say the least. We've been in our new house for almost 4 months now. Can't believe it's been that long! We're slowly checking off our home to-do list. My hubby is almost finished putting tile in our bathroom. It's looking awesome. We've been organizing the garage. We've done a lot of purging which equals a lot of trips to Goodwill. We're slowly getting settled. Our goal is to get our house the way we want it NOW rather than right before we sell. Which tends to happen to a lot of people. They put off chores until they're ready to move. Then they finally get their house where they want it and then they sell it! Only to start over at a new house. I see it all the time on the design to sell shows.

This weekend, we worked on my scrap area. I've been scrapbooking for 12 years and have never had my own space. I finally used a gift card to Lowes and bought a cabinet to use as the base to my scrap table. I was just going to go for a simple table. My wonderful husband had other ideas. He built me a VERY sturdy table and is putting granite tiles on the top. It's looking fabulous so far! He was up until the wee hours of the morning working on it. I feel so blessed to have a husband that goes out of his way to do nice things for me.

I can't wait until it's done. Finally I'll be able to have my stuff out where I can see it and use it. My main problem is that all of my stuff is in scrapbook totes where I can't see it. Or when I want something I can't FIND it! We've been having a great discussion on my message board about organization. Come join us and share what you've done to stay organized! My Message Board

Starting the New Year Out Right!

2007-01-09T20:37:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh.... New Years resolutions. Have you written yours down? Me? Not yet. But I think it's important. If you write it down it somehow forces you to commit to them. Ummm... especially if you do it on the internet where lots of people read them!!

Well... here are a few of mine:

1. Finish decorating my house
2. Organize every room of my house
3. Lose weight
4. Plan out my dinners each week
5. Plan out my week
6. Finish our yard
7. Grow my business

I'll keep you updated on how I'm doing!