Meet the Team Monday plus a little sunshine to add to your day!

Good morning and a happy Memorial Day!

Today we get to meet Francine!

Basics: HI! My name is Francine or Scrapolina in the Forums and Galleries. I live in Central Florida with my DH and youngest Son, one GIANT dog, and two beautiful sweet cats. I have recently been able to go part time which I am really enjoying! Of course I “thought” when I turned 60 I would be retired! Then again, thinking about it I am much happier that I am still able to work and have my health:-)

How long have you been on the team? I have been on the team since February!

What is your favorite layout you’ve made using Blue Heart Scraps products?  This one is Sunshiney, I especially LOVED the ribbon roses provided in this kit!

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What program do you use? I have been using Gimp but have just recently purchased Photoshop Elements 10. For some reason I just haven’t been able to get it loaded. Probably because I think I will have to relearn everything I have struggled to learn over the past 2 years! But this reminds me of a positive experience!! I did paper scrapping for over 10 years creating quite an obsession for paper, buttons, ribbons…oh my!! (And I have a WHOLE room to prove it!!) Anyway, I shook my head and said Nooooooooooooooo…every time someone mentioned digital scrapping….because..what would become of all my goodies?? Would I ever touch them again?? Most of you already know this answer I think! LOL The door is shut most of the time and there is probably some dust collecting in there!

Can you share a tip or a piece of advice for your fellow digi scrappers out there? My tip to everyone is to always be trying new techniques. Save some time out of your busy schedules and search through tutorials and learn something new every week. This has really helped my progress!

Tell us something different about yourself: Another aspect of working part time is that I can travel more now. We have really shorted ourselves on vacations over the past years and hope to be making up for it! We have a huge trip planned for Las Vegas soon and will also be going to the Grand Canyon. That has been high on my wish list…(Las Vegas was on my DH’s ) LOL! We can’t wait to explore all the natural beauty of the U.S. So get ready in the gallery to see lots of pages from our trip!

What is your favorite Blue Heart Scraps kit? Gosh…there are so many it would be SO hard to pick, one of my favorites is definitely Sunshiney Day!

You know that that means? SUNSHINEY DAY is ONLY $1 TODAY!  This is definitely one kit you NEED in your stash.

After you’ve picked up Sunshiney Day at this AMAZING price, make sure you stop by Francine’s gallery and leave her some love. She has some pretty amazing layouts!

I hope everyone has had a happy holiday weekend- and let us not forget what we’re truly celebrating! Thank a soldier today!

 

 

 

 

 

New Releases & $1 Sale!

Happy Friday!  Hope your week has been a little bit better than mine. 🙂  My oldest celebrated his last two days of Kindergarten…at home with a fever.  No fun, for sure.  But, at least school is over with now, so once he’s feeling better (and I really hope that’s soon!), the summer fun can begin! 🙂

I have two new releases this week, and a fun sale to tell you about.  First up, a goodie exclusive to my guest store at Funky Playground this month.  This template pack, Think Straight, has to be one of my two favorite template packs ever! (we’ll talk about the other favorite in a minute, lol).  Inspired by straight lines and simple, elegant beauty, this template pack is sure to please.  Includes (4) 12×12 layered templates in psd, tif and individual png files.

Available at Funky Playground Designs

Inspiration from my Team:

Also new this week is my template pack Across The Line.  This one is my other template pack, and the layouts created with it so far have been breathtakingly beautiful! 😀  Includes (4) 12×12 layered templates, each in psd, tif and and individual png files.

Available at both GingerScraps and Funky Playground

Inspiration from my team:

And what better way to spend the last weekend in May than snagging some wonderful, cheap goodies?!  If that sounds like something YOU would be interested in, then you’re in the right place! 🙂

Funky Playground has opened up The Cafeteria again, so YOU can grab some tasty new goodies for a really low price!

 

I have 3 goodies in this month’s Cafeteria.  Snag each of them for just $1 a piece! 🙂

(each preview is linked to the item in the FPD shop)

Layout Spotlight

Good Morning!

Is it? I sure hope so!

I’m a little bit bias about this weeks layout… because it’s my own!

This was my first two page spread! I’m really quite proud of myself.

Left Side

Right Side

Some comments left in the gallery (so that it’s not just me going on and on about how I love my own layout 😉 ):

waterlily_mc: Look at that fun photo clip holding the word tags – love it.

meggersjm: LOVE the journaling and title work. So vibrant!

Colleen: I love how bright your layout is and of course the banner. I am on such a banner kick these days! 😉 I like how you tucked word strips throughout the layout and the nice touch of ellies throughout too. Super fun to put an ellie hat on your photo too!

I used JoyLynn’s My Cake Day kit (and My Cake Day Word Strips add on- if you get the bundle you save! 😉

I really really really love this kit! You can use it for ANY birthday, for 1 year old munchkins to 50 years young! You could even use these pieces for hybrid invites! I seriously love how bright and bold and FUN this kit is. EVERYONE should have it in their stash!

 

Now, here’s my reminder- get your layouts in Blue Heart Scraps Gallery!  YOU could be chosen for Layout Spotlight, and who knows… there may be some extra special goodness for you if you get featured! 😉 All you have to do is scrap a layout using Blue Heart Scraps products (found exclusively at GingerScraps!) and upload, 1, 2, 3! So easy!

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

 

 

Tuesday Treats Freebie Time!

Good Morning, lovelies!  🙂  I hope the weather is bright and sunny where you are.  It’s been raining here far more than I’d like the past few days, but my youngest finishes Kindergarten on Thursday, so life is happy regardless.  I’m excited about the possibility of sleeping in and enjoying the summer fun (and preparing for our awesome vacation planned for July)!

I’ve been suffering a bit of a creative lull since iNSD weekend, finding it hard to open Photoshop and create anything decent.  But, I did manage to finish two new packs yesterday (which will release on Friday) and I’m very excited about them! 😀  Be sure to check back tomorrow for a sneak peek.  YOU might be excited about them, too! 🙂

Today’s freebie is a clustered frame made by my CT Member April using one of my newest releases, Sugar High.  Enjoy! 🙂

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Meet the Team Monday, plus a sale that’s oh so sweet!

Good morning everyone! Happy Monday! …and if it isn’t, it will be!

Today you get to meet Debbie!

The Basics: My name is Debbie  and I live in Northern Kentucky, USA. I have been happily married for 32 years, with 2 children and 6 grandchildren.

How long have you been on the Blue Heart Scraps CT? 3 Months

Tell us about your scrapping experience: Did you ever paper scrap? When did you start digi-scrapping? How did you get started? I have been scrapping for about 7 years; I started out as a paper scrapping and soon discovered that the mess outweighed the fun. I discovered digi-scrapping about 3 years ago and have never went back to paper scrapping.

What program do you use? Photoshop Elements 9

What is your favorite layout you’ve made using Blue Heart Scraps products? 

 

Can you share a tip or a piece of advice for your fellow digi scrappers out there? Keep trying and never give up. Everybody’s idea of their perfect layout is different and we must all develop our own style.

Tell us something different about you: I dream of being able to take my whole family to Disney World. I have 2 little granddaughters that I just would love to see them be princesses for the day(they are already princesses to me).

What is your favorite Blue Heart Scraps kit? Sugar High, this kit is so versatile and has amazing colors.

Ready to making your Monday morning SUPER SWEET?!  Since Debbie chose Sugar High as her favorite, it is on sale FOR $1 ONLY! Ready for a delicious bonus? Since JoyLynn loves us so, all the yummy coordinating packs are on sale for $1 each as well!

Why are you still here? Go go go on over to Blue Heart Scraps shop and grab these goodies now! 😀

Layout Spotlight!

Good morning! Happy Thursday!  It’s time for another layout spotlight!

Today I chose something a little bit different. Every month at GingerScraps we’re given several FANTASTIC challenges to complete (and rewarded for doing so!). Some of those challenges really show what more you can do besides just scrapping layouts. I’d like to spotlight this desktop (as part of the Desktop Challenge), created by Lisa.

I don’t know if I can handle the cuteness overload! I love that her pups are chowin’ down on some melon. Her clustering is fun and the whole layout is just bright and so full of .. SUMMER! Lisa used the May Daily Download at GingerScraps which was created by, you guessed it, Blue Heart Scraps!  The kit, Thanks A Melon, will be available in full in June- BUT! You can get it now FOR FREE by heading over to GingerScraps blog and downloading each piece set every day!

Now, how about one more just because you know you can’t get enough of JoyLynn’s designs! I know I can’t- for sure!

This layout by sladd79054 (another Lisa!) uses one of JoyLynn’s newest kits, BeepBoop! I really love how she used paper pieces and elements to frame her photo at the bottom of the page.

Remember, if you want to see YOUR layout under the spotlight here at Blue Heart Scraps blog, you’ve got to upload it to JoyLynn’s Gallery (using Blue Heart Heart Scraps products of course! Which can be found [here, in her shop].)

Please go show both these fantastic ladies above some love on their layouts (images linked)!

One quick note I’ve got to add, regarding challenges, did you know that JoyLynn is hosting not one, but TWO challenges this month?  The Color Challenge and the Font Challenge! I just HAVE to say, the color challenge is AH-MAZE-ZING! She even included a freebie paper pack that is SO FUN! So go check ’em out and happy scrappin’!

~April~

 

Meet the Team Monday and a feel-good sale!

Good morning friends! We meet again! Another Monday, another lovely CT member to spotlight.

This morning it’s all about Emma.

 

The Basics:
I’m Emma, 27 from Leicester in the Uk. Engaged to my partner of 7 years Alan. Together we have 2 Daughters Aimee is 6 (well will be on 26th feb) and Kaylee is 2 1/2.

How long have you been on the Blue Heart Scraps CT?

Since about August 2011

Tell us about your scrapping experience:Did you ever paper scrap? When did you start digi-scrapping? How did you get started?

I started digi scrapping in January 2010, i never did paper scrapping often thought about it but never got round to it. Before digi scrapping i did and still do make forum signatures.

What program do you use?

I use Photoshop CS4

What is your favorite layout you’ve made using Blue Heart Scraps products?

Can you share a tip or a piece of advice for your fellow digi scrappers out there?

Never be afraid to try different styles. Its fun to try something new.

Tell us something different about you:

The one thing I’m looking forward to in the future is our big house move 100 miles away. There’s me, Alan (my partner) our 2 daughters, my future in-laws and my mum all moving to the same area. We cant wait to live near the seaside. Then I can get back to work as we will have more help with childcare as the in-laws will retire and take girls school for us and I can learn to drive and things will look up for us.

What is your favorite Blue Heart Scraps kit?

Although I love them all, Carefree Days is my fave, I just love the colours of that kit.

Emma loves Carefree Days and what’s not to love?! Get Carefree Days for $1 TODAY ONLY!  Talk about the good life. 😉

Starry Eyed, Welcome Wagon Mini & Freebie!

Good morning, lovelies!  It’s hard to believe it’s already Friday again.  I know the quote says “time flies when you’re having fun”, but some weeks, to say time is ‘flying’ doesn’t even begin to describe it.  More like it’s zooming by at warp speed.  Luckily, I am having lots of fun, so it’s ok.  🙂

Only one new release for you this week – another set of commercial use paper templates, this time with an emphasis on stars! 🙂

Celebrate the awesomeness of stars! Create your papers with ease with these fun starry paper patterns. Each come in layered PSD and TIF formats.   For Personal and/or Commercial Use.  No credit required!!!

And, like all new releases, it’s 25% off all weekend long!  Woot! 🙂

Available at both my GingerScraps and my Funky Playground Designs stores

Are you a member of the GingerScraps Forums?  Each week, a new freebie is provided by the talented GingerScraps designers — a special collection of goodies especially for registered forum members.  This week?  I get the pleasure of showering the GingerScraps forum members with a fun, new goodie.  And, I came prepared with a gorgeous mini kit, an add-on to my Sugar High kit.  🙂

To find out how YOU can pick this add-on mini kit for free, make sure you’re a registered user of the GingerScraps forum, and then check out my Welcome Wagon post here!

Today’s blog freebie?  A free commercial use paper template, that coordinates with my new release for this week, Starry Eyed.
This layered paper template comes in both psd and tif formats, and is available for both personal and/or commercial use (no credit required)

Click Here to Download

Are you a fan of my Facebook Fan Page, yet?  I’ll be uploading another exclusive freebie there this weekend, in honor of passing the 750 fans mark.  Be sure to share my FB fan page with all of your friends.  The more fan, the more freebies. It’s a win/win situation! 🙂

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!  I’ll see you back here next week with more fun goodies! 🙂

Layout Spotlight!

Good morning!

Can you believe it’s Thursday already? I sure can, time is FLYING around here lately!

The layout I’ve chosen to spotlight today from Blue Heart Scraps Gallery is one by Debbie (rdjrneace).

I really like all the clustered ribbons! That’s what really drew my eyes. I like that it’s centered and the picture is perfect.

Debbie used JoyLynn’s new kit, Sugar High (she also used Sugar High Clusters):

I absolutely love love this kit! It’s just so bright and yummy! 🙂

Please, don’t forget to go give some love on this great layout!

I would love to be able to spotlight YOUR layout here using  any of Blue Heart Scraps products! All you have to do is post your layout to her gallery and next week you could see your own beautiful layout right here!

Happy Thursday everyone, keep scrappin’!

-April

Tuesday Treats Freebie Time!

Wow.  It’s only Tuesday, but it’s already been quite a week.  Luckily, my semester ended last week (2 As and a B – I’ll take it!) and my oldest finishes Kindergarten in 13 days, so easier times are hopefully ahead.

But, I know you came for the freebie, so I’ll get to it.  Whining doesn’t do much good most times, so I’m not going to bother.  🙂

Today’s freebie is a Facebook Timeline QP made by my CT Member April using one of my newest releases, Sugar High.  Enjoy! 🙂

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