Thursday, May 31, 2012

Lawn Fawn Giveaway

Ginger Snap Scraps is giving away Lawn Fawn on Facebook......check it out here!


Saturday, May 26, 2012

Memorial Day Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome back to the very first blog hop with the Ginger Snap Scraps Design Team!

Are you having fun yet?  Are you inspired?

 

 
 
This weekend we will be featuring projects all about Memorial Day.

We hope you enjoyed the creative work the Design Team posted for you yesterday.  I know I did! 

If you came from Gabrielle's blog then you are in the right spot!
 
Today, I wanted to make a card for a serviceman that I have know since he was a small, small boy.  I wanted to let him know that I am proud of him and am very thankful for the sacrifice he and his young family make for all of us. 


I used the Glory collection from Authentique for the background, United States and the rosettes.  The blue dot is from BoBunny....see there it is again.  The rosettes were cut from the Tim Holtz die and the United States was cut from the Stand and Salute cricut cartridge.  I also used Tim Holtz distress tool and Vintage Photo Distress Ink.


Your next stop on the hop is Jessica's blog.

We hope you enjoy our very first Ginger Snap Scraps Design Team Blog Hop!


Now for some blog candy! We are giving away a $20 gift card to Ginger Snap Scraps!


Just leave a comment here and let us know that you did the following:


Head over to Ginger Snap Scraps and follow the blog!


Head over to Ginger Snap Scraps on Facebook and like them!


Please visit the store and enjoy TRIPLE REWARD POINTS all weekend long!



 And I will also be giving away a little blog candy.
Just become a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post and I will randomly pick a winner for a $10 gift certificate to Ginger Snap Scraps.


Here is the entire line up in case you get lost:

Ginger Snap Scraps - http://ginger-snap-scraps.blogspot.com/
Ann - http://annsnovemberrose.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Barb - http://bugbites411.blogspot.com
Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Gabrielle - http://gabyspapery.blogspot.com
Janea - http://recollectionalley.blogspot.com
Jessica - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Kate - http://scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Maria - http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
Missy - http://tangledwebsoftangwen.blogspot.com
Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com
Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

 Have a safe and fun holiday!  Remember those that have served or are still serving our country!  Freedom is NOT free!



Friday, May 25, 2012

Memorial Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the very first blog hop with the Ginger Snap Scraps Design Team!




This weekend we will be featuring projects all about Memorial Day.

We hope you enjoy all of the great work this Design Team has done and find some summer inspiration. Happy Memorial Day!


If you came from Gabrielle's blog then you are in the right spot!


This is a magnet board I made that I use in my office. I can put a current photo on it and change them out as I want.

I used Bo Bunny paper.....my favorite line.


Here it is with my picture I have on it at the moment.  All three of my wonderful children.  We were celebrating Brad's college graduation.  Elizabeth will graduate college next May and Jacob will graduate high school at the same time.  Lots of celebrating in my future.  I am sooooo proud of all of them.

 Your next stop on the hop is Jessica's blog.

We hope you enjoy our very first Ginger Snap Scraps Design Team Blog Hop!

Now for some blog candy! We are giving away a $20 gift card to Ginger Snap Scraps!
Just leave a comment here and let us know that you did the following:

Head over to Ginger Snap Scraps and follow the blog!
Head over to Ginger Snap Scraps on Facebook and like them!


Please visit the store and enjoy TRIPLE REWARD POINTS all weekend long!


And I will also be giving away a little blog candy.
Just become a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post and I will randomly pick a winner for a $10 gift certificate to Ginger Snap Scraps.

Here is the entire line up in case you get lost.


Ginger Snap Scraps - http://ginger-snap-scraps.blogspot.com/
Ann - http://annsnovemberrose.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Barb - http://bugbites411.blogspot.com
Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Gabrielle - http://gabyspapery.blogspot.com
Janea - http://recollectionalley.blogspot.com
Jessica - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Kate - http://scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Maria - http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
Missy - http://tangledwebsoftangwen.blogspot.com
Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com
Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

Have a safe and fun holiday!  Remember those that have served or are still serving our country!  Freedom is NOT free!





Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Shaped Card

Hello to all!

I am really excited to show you my shaped card I made for my Ginger Snap Scraps DT today!  I love the spring and wanted to use a spring theme for this card.


I used the Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge for the card.  The card itself is shaped like an umbrella with a cloud floating overhead.





Because of the unusual shape of this card, make sure you measure it from the farthest point to point to make your envelope.

The papers used were from American Crafts and Bo Bunny with a little kraft cardstock. And of course, the usual Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  I used Broken China, Squeezed Lemonade and Worn Lipstick.  The sentiment I printed on my computer.

I hope you enjoy it and it puts a smile on your face!  If I was feeling a little under the weather this would make me feel better.  How about you?

Please click here to see what my team members have created for you today.


And then you can do some shopping at



Tell Cori that Janea sent you!


Friday, May 18, 2012

Ginger Snap Scraps SALE!!!

Hello Everyone!


Just a quick note to let you know bout a great sale going on this weekend at Ginger Snap Scraps!


Monday, May 14, 2012

Cricut Cuts

Happy Monday,

I hope everyone had a great weekend and Mother's Day!  I got a great  Mother's Day gift....my husband, friends and my two sons put a new roof on our house.  It looks beautiful. I know you are probably thinking....what kind of a gift is that?  We really needed it and they worked really hard to put it on.  So, in my eyes that is a great gift!


For my post as a Ginger Snap Girl...I made this card for a co-worker's child to give to her teacher last week during Teacher Appreciation Week.  I used my Gypsy and Cricut Expression with the Locker Talk cartridge for the card and Just Because Cards cartridge for the envelope. 





I hope you enjoy it....


Go to Ginger Snap Scraps blog to see the adorable projects the other Ginger Snap Girls made with their Cricut.


To purchase Cricut cartridges for always $35.00 or less go to 


Have a great day....don't forget to leave comments!

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Serendipity Scrapbook Retreat





Serendipity is hosting its first annual weekend retreat at FIN & FEATHER RESORT in the fall of 2012.  October 5th, 6th and 7th are the confirmed dates for 2012.  I have begun taking reservations and, as of March 1st, have 49 spots left.  A $50 deposit will be required at time of reservation.  Half of reservation cost should be paid by May 15th and reservations should be paid in full by August 15th or reservation will be canceled and offered to people on wait list.   Reservations will cap this first year at 160.

We're going to have a lot of fun. Drawings every two hours the whole weekend for wonderful prizes including: cricut mini, Tim Holtz Vagabond machine, Scrap n Easel, ScorPal, Scrapbook Generations books, 7 Gypsy items, and much. much more. It’s going to be great! :) See below for pricing and details:

All inclusive rates are listed below.  (Include 6 meals)    Retreat check-in will begin Friday (5th) at noon until Sunday (7th) @ 5:00.    Your registration will also include a retreat weekend t-shirt & goodie bag at check-in plus a Fin & Feather mug!   (Rates are based on number of people per cabin)

2 people $251 per person
3 people $219 per person
4 or more people $198 per person
1 person $288

If you sign up and mention my name you and I both will get a 10.00 gift certificate to spend there that weekend. Woo hoo!!!

If you would like to sign up or get more information contact Michelle at serendipityretreat@yahoo.com

 

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Twine Tuesday

Good Morning....

It is such a beautiful Tuesday morning.  I wanted to show you my baby shower card featuring twine from The Twinery from Ginger Snap Scraps. 



Don't you just love the cute little puppy dog? 
You can find him on the Sweethearts Cricut cartridge.
This adorable little boy paper is from the Snips and Snails line from Doodlebug. 
 I apologize, I incorrectly stated it was from Echo Park on the GSS blog.

You know both companies have such adorable papers you can't go wrong with either one!



I also used my new Tim Holtz Spring Distress Inks
again courtesy of Ginger Snap Scraps.

I see a whole lot of these inks in my future!

Check out Jessica's gorgeous Mother's Day card at Ginger Snap Scraps blog and leave her your comments.  She rocked it!


Don't forget to stop by and enter their fantanstic Mother's Day contest!
Talk to you soon!



Monday, May 07, 2012

My Creative Ideas Journal / Spring Distress Inks

Happy Monday.....(I say that with sarcasm in my voice)

I don't know about you guys, but I am having a rough Monday morning.  I think I partied too hard this weekend for National Scrapbook Day!  While partying down at A Memory to Scrap with my happy scrappy friends I did get some projects done.  I used my new Tim Holtz Spring Distress Inks and boy do I LOVE THEM!!! The colors are so rich and happy....






On this project I used the Shaded Lilac and Peacock Feathers.  I took a not so attractive journal and redesigned it for a special teacher friend for her birthday!  She loved it by the way.  I also used an American Crafts flower that Cori sent me in my welcome box from Ginger Snap Scraps (thanks Cori).  A little ink added to it didn't hurt it either. I hope this will spark your spring creativeness. 

Take a stop at Ginger Snap Scraps to see what they have in stock for your next creative adventures!


Visit my team design team sisters at Ginger Snap Scraps blog and see their spring inspired creations.  Don't forget to leave them a comment they love to hear from you just like me.  Talk to you tomorrow!!!

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Mega Mother's Day Giveaway at Ginger Snap Scraps!

Hello Bloggers.... I hope everyone had a wonderful National Scrapbooking Weekend!

I wanted to make sure you gals had a chance to win this wonderful prize.  See all the great things you could win.  Lots of chances!

One lucky mom will be the winner of over $300 worth of scrapbooking and paper crafting items 
from Ginger Snap Scraps.  

Included in this giveaway:

$20 gift card to Ginger Snap Scraps
Giant Flowers Cricut Cartridge-Set of Cricut Blade Refills
Dearest Collection kit from Echo Park-Dear Lizzy 24 spool ribbon value pack
Spellbinders Nestabilities Flower-Love Chipboard Album from Bo Bunny
Tim Holtz Ink, Refill and Stickles set-Tim Holtz 4th of July Embossing folders
5 Snag 'Em Stamps-Our Mother stamp set from Pink By Design
3 DoodleBug 6x6 paper packs-Bright Twine by Doodlebug

4 rolls of glitter tape from American Crafts
Die Cut with a View Chateau Lavender Solid and Print Stacks 
Zig fine and jumbo glue pens-Imagicut Ribbon Cutter
Summer embellishments from Little Yellow  Bicycle
Button Set from American Crafts
Copic Blender pen-Copic Marker Black

Now how do you win this mega giveaway?  
You have 10 chances-leave a separate comment for each and everything you do.

REQUIREMENT: You must be a follower of Ginger Snap Scraps the blog!

Optional entries:

Post this giveaway on your blog.
Post this giveaway photo on your blog side bar.

Share this giveaway on Facebook.

Share this giveaway on Twitter.

Pin this giveaway photo on Pinterest-one comment per day!


Subscribe to Ginger Snap Scraps Newsletter!

For every $5 you spend at Ginger Snap Scraps between now and Mother's Day-one comment entry!

One lucky mom will be picked on Monday the 14th!

*This giveaway is open to US and Canada*



Friday, May 04, 2012

My Mind's Eye

Happy Friday Everybody!


I am pleased to post my very first project as a Design Team member for Ginger Snap Scraps.


This card base was cut with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.
I used the Meadowlark paper line from My Mind's Eye.  I just love the versatility of these patterns and colors.  You can use it for most any occasion and use any color as an accent.  Of course, I can't hardly make anything without my Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  I dug in my stash for a few bling, some cardboard hearts, a little rose ribbon and SHAZAM.... a card was born. 

I hope you enjoy it.  
For all the brands used in this project, hop over to 


We are celebrating National Scrapbook Month this Saturday over at Ginger Snap Scraps. Use the coupon code NSM20 for 20% off of your entire purchase! This coupon is good for SATURDAY ONLY!

Please visit Ginger Snap Scraps blog to see what the other talented DT members created and remember to leave them a comment.  They love to read what you have to say!

Have a Great Day!