Meet the Team Monday – Kari and a Special Sale

It’s time for another installment of our Meet the Team Monday. This week we introduce you to one of the newer members of the Blue Heart Scraps Creative Team: Kari. Let’s get to know her now.

Basic Bio:

Hello everyone! I am Kari! I am 29 years old and from Wisconsin! I am married to the man of my dreams, Raymond. Together Ray and I have three beautiful children. Bianca is our oldest..she is smart, perky and not scared to tell you what is on her mind. She just turned 8 in Dec and is in the second grade. Kai is our only boy and is five. He loves cars and trucks and is very into Batman right now. Kai has Autism and Speech Apraxia amongest other special needs, but that doesn’t get in his way of being a wonderful little boy! Asia is our youngest. The Doodle (as she is known) is three years old. She like her big sister is quite smart for her age and very vocal! She loves Dora, Abby Cadabby and baby dolls!

I work part time at a children’s store called Crazy 8 and I totally love it! I love customer service and helping others and I love all my fellow co-workers. They are all like family to me!

In my spare time I love spending time with my family and close friends. We do a lot together as a family. We love spending time at local parks, pools and just having family nights in or cook outs with our friends. My grandmother and I have a very special bond and she is my best friend. I talk to her daily on the phone and if she doesn’t hear from me she sends my grandfather over to check on me! She is my best friend and I tell her almost everything.

I love to take photos of my children and try to take at least a photo of them a day. My camera is always attached to me! I of course am into digital scrapbooking! :P and spend a lot of time scrapping my family moments. I also love to cook and experiment in the kitchen! My kids are wonderful co-chefs and love to help me come up with new things for our family to try! We are really into casseroles right now.

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

I am a pretty new member…I was just added to the team in Feb. and I am loving it!

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

I been scrapbooking since middle school. It started out as paper scrapping, I had a pretty large scrapbook. I got into web design my Freshman year of high school, before digital scrapbooking was really big. I was really into web design and creating webpages. It hit me I could also create scrapbook pages using web kits. I started and became hooked. I still did a lot of paper scrapbooking though. It wasn’t till I had kids that I became a full time digital scrapbooker, just due to the time factor. It is a lot easier now to sit down at a computer and create a scrapbook page then pull out the big box of papers when you have kids around!

What program do you use?

I started out using Paint Shop Pro 7. I still use it time to time to edit photos and create templates, but now I am a huge Adobe Photoshope Fan. I use Photoshope about 90% of the time now and have two different versions of it saved on my computer that I like to use for different reasons.

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

There is no wrong way to digital scrap. Seriously don’t be scared to go out and use those bold papers or be creative. Scrap what matters most to you and your layouts will shine!

When journaling, I never edit. I write as if I was writing in a diary. Write what ever comes to mind and just let your ideas flow. Journaling is a lot more real and heartful that way, when it is not scripted.

Tell us something different about you:

I am really into rights for special needs and helping the special needs community out. Not only because my son has special needs (Autism and Speech Apraxia amongest other issues), but also because I am deaf. I am not scared to educate others on special needs or stand up for rights. I am a huge part of the special needs community in my area and also online.

What is your favorite layout you’ve made using Blue Heart Scraps products?
This one called I love You Monster Much

What is your favorite Blue Heart Scraps kit?
that is a hard one, because I love them all! But if I had to choose one right now, I would probably say
My Cake Day because I love the bright bold colors!
and my all time favorite Alpha is the Clear Acrylic Alpha ! HUGE fan of those clear letters.

 

JoyLynn REALLY has a special treat for you all this week! Not only is Kari’s Favorite kit: My Cake Day onsale but so are ALL the add-on packs!!!

How AWESOME is that!! For one day only you get all these great products for JUST $1 each!!!

Hurry over to GingerScraps TODAY only to grab all these great packs for just ONE DOLLAR each!! You definitely don’t want to miss this deal!!

April’s $1 Buffet, Bake Sale & New Book!

I love the first of the month – it gives me the opportunity to share so many gorgeous, fun & exciting things with you!  And trust me when I say this April Fools Day does not disappoint.  🙂

First up, a new month means a new book club book.

Our read for April is Blake Crouch’s RUN.  I won’t give anything away (our discussion of the book doesn’t start until the 7th, so you still have some time to pick up a copy and read along), but based on the description of his book, you can expect an extremely intense and powerful story.

A new month also means a new GingerScraps Buffet!  For our April Buffet we are gearing up for Spring with the Happy Hopscotch Buffet! This buffet will be all about lazy days at the park and playground. Swinging on the swing-set, flying a kite, blowing bubbles, playing hopscotch, pinwheels, puffy clouds, jump rope, jacks, sidewalk chalk, slides, monkey bars, picnics… oh now I’m getting excited for Spring!  As always, the monthly Buffet items are on sale for just $1 through the 5th of the month, so I suggest you stock up fast!

I’ve got 4 new packs in this month’s buffet – and I am so incredibly excited about them! 🙂

There’s the a watercolor paint inspired alpha, ever so slightly transparent, but perfect for any layout:

There’s the super fun element pack – gorgeous tree, 2 types of swings, puffy clouds, bicycle, little red wagon – it’s just full of spring time goodness!

There’s a plain paper pack, great on its own, or easily paired with any of the gorgeous patterned paper packs in this month’s buffet:

And a patterned paper pack – bright colors, fun patterns.  Should certainly get your scrapping mojo in gear!

Just check out the gorgeous layouts from my creative team and the GingerScraps Gingerbread Girls!

But, h0ld on!  I’m not done yet!!! 🙂  There’s also the April $1 Bake Sale to discuss!  A collection of kits and products from the GingerScraps designers, marked down to just $1 for the first 5 days of the month – and that’s no April Fools!

And this month, I have a slew of products in the bake sale, trying my best to give you gorgeous scrapping products for a low price.  Here’s what available to you for just $1 through the 5th:

*whew!*  That was a lot, wasn’t it?  Have fun shopping – and enjoy your April Fools Day!!!  🙂

Saturday Freebie

Since I was such a slacker this week, design and blog wise, I completely missed sending out a Tuesday Treats freebie.   But, have no fear, I’m here to make up for it!  🙂  This gorgeous clustered frame freebie, made by Cherry with my newest release Carefree Days, can be yours for the low, low price of one click on the following download link.  Can’t beat that deal, can ya? 😀

Click Here To Download!

And even better?  Tomorrow is April 1st, and that means a new GingerScraps Buffet will be served up steaming hot and few of awesome coordinating goodies — AND the $1 Bake Sale!  Check back here tomorrow to see all the gorgeous new, and cheap, goodies I have for you! 😀

Carefree Days!

Oh what a busy week it’s been.  My Kindergartener has been out on Spring Break this week, so we’ve spent a lot of time outdoors.  Some of it was playing and having fun, some of it was creating our first little vegetable garden (and hoping that at least something grows in it, lol).  I don’t have the best history of keeping plants alive, but I love the look of our little garden area, and can’t wait to see what comes of it! 🙂

I have one new release for you today.  Technically it’s a revamped release – I but this kit out last year, but I’ve learned and improved so much since then.  I cleaned up the quality, redid a few elements to improve on their awesomeness, and am excited to show it to you again!

Carefree Days is the perfect kit for those carefree, happy-go-lucky layouts designed to capture the magic of everyday moments.

And, I’ve created a set of matching stacked papers, the perfect addition to any kit (and makes scrapping a gorgeous layout so much quicker and easier)!

And they’re both on sale for 25% off this weekend!  🙂

Check out these amazing layouts created by my talented Creative Team and the Gingerbread Girls:

And to make the deal just a little bit sweeter, buy Carefree Days this weekend and save an extra 20%!
Just use coupon code:  carefree20

Meet the Team Monday – Michelle and a New Sale

It’s time to meet another of the great Blue Heart Scraps CT Members – Michelle! Let’s see what she had to tell us!

Basic Bio:

I am Michelle, Dave is my husband,and we’ve been married since April 2002. We’ve produced 2 children, 1 boy and 1 girl so far! Priscilla is 5½ & Luke is 3½. I was born and raised in Texas, but currently reside in Tennessee.

We also have 1 pup, a Siberian Husky, Zoe, she is 1 year old and an old, grouchy, loud mouth, cat, Yoko, lol who is 8.

I am a SAHM for the past 2 years, but before this adventure, I worked full-time at a Veterinary Clinic in accounting for 8 years.

Here are some pictures:

 

How long have you been on the Blue Heart Scraps CT?
I joined BHS, February 2012 and I’ve loved ever minute of it!

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

I really love the “simplicity” of this one. The muted colors and array of elements were pleasant to work with.

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

I dabbled shortly in paper scrapping when introduced by my best friend after I had my daughter. I tried to keep up, but just couldnt find the time or space to bring everything out and put it back up. As my daughter got older, it because even more difficult, so I have about 4 drawers of paper scrap material/sticker/etc that are used for crafting :) I started digi scrapping back in 2010. I ran across a site that custom fit to Disney World, and since we have been every year since 2002 as vacation, I have a LOT of pictures… so I started doing the monthly challenges and from there branches out to Ginger Scraps and have been creating ever since!

What program do you use?
I have been using Photoshop CS since 2002

Can you share a tip or a piece of advice for your fellow digi scrappers out there?
I personally can not scrap a great layout without LOVING the subject in which I am scrapping. If you do not completely love and dedicate your scrap to the subject/kit at hand, it will possibly show in your layout. Scrap what you Love, and you will always be proud of your work!

Tell us something different about you:

I really don’t like to talk about myself :? The only interesting thing about me would be that I am a Disney World addict. LOL. I’m just not that interesting!! :laughing:

What is your favorite Blue Heart Scraps kit?
That’s so tough! She does such great work. If I had to choose one, it would be Sweet Tooth. I have SUCH a love for everything sugary! LOL
We think you are interesting Michelle and in honor of you sharing with the rest of us, JoyLynn is putting your favorite kit on sale for just $1 for one day only!!

Hurry over to Gingerscraps TODAY only, to get Sweet Tooth for just $1!

New Release – Black Stitched Alpha

Just one small new release from me this week.  I’m still trying desperately to get everything added back to my computer (programs, files, etc).  Seems every day I go to perform a task that seems second nature only to realize, ‘dang it! I don’t have that program on my computer, yet!’  So frustrating!  I have been hard at work, though.  I’ve got a new release packed and just about ready for next Friday – plus the start of April happens next Sunday (for real?! where did the time go?!), and that means new monthly Bake Sale, just monthly Buffet, and I’ve got quite a few super adorable goodies I’m just itching to show you!  🙂

Oh!  and be sure to check out the Blue Heart Scraps Facebook Fan Page for some great coupons this weekend – just my way of helping you jump start into the spring scrapping season by letting you score some awesome deals!  My CT girl Amy and I will be posting a few coupons throughout the weekend, so don’t miss out!

Today’s new release is a beautifully textured black alpha with white outer stitching.  Alpha comes with uppercase, lowercase, numbers and some punctuation – in both full sheets and individual PNG files.

And, it’s on sale for 50% off this weekend!  That means this gorgeous alpha could be yours for the low, low price of just $1!

Hopefully that great price helps me up for the lack of other new releases this week.  🙂

Tuesday Treats Freebie Time!

Happy Tuesday morning, and Happy First Day of Spring!  Hope the weather is beautiful where you are.  We’ve been experiencing warmer than normal temperatures here, with tons of sun and little voices just screaming to go play outside.  And, we have been playing outside.  A lot.  It’s good, too, since the boys started T-ball practice last week (oh! the! cuteness!).  It certainly means we’ve been making lots of wonderful, happy memories lately – and I couldn’t be more thankful for that!

Today’s freebie fits in well with the happy memories my family has been making lately.  It’s a reminder that those happy times we enjoy today will be the memories we look back on tomorrow and smile about.  🙂

This journal cluster freebie, created by my talented Creative Team Member Mandie, coordinates beautifully with my Colors Of My Life alpha, element, and paper packs.   It comes in two versions – with and without the quote (which is beautiful, isn’t it?).  Hope you enjoy it!  🙂

Download Here

Meet the Team Monday – Meet Crystal and a sale!

It’s time for you to meet another of the Blue Heart Scraps team. Here’s a little more about CT Member Crystal!

Tell us alittle about yourself:

My name is Crystal, but you’ll see my around the digi world as krystlbear. No, I don’t spell my name with a “k”, it’s just part of my digi name. I married my husband Jerry in June of 2010 after being together for 5.5 years. We have a 5 year old son together and then I also have a step-daughter. I’m a homemaker/SAHM, and I have an applied Associate’s Degree in Accounting Technology and Office Systems.


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

I have been part of the Blue Heart Scraps CT since June of 2011.

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

I had never really thought about scrapbooking before. Then in September 2010 after our wedding I was browsing CafeMom and found a group for digital scrapbooking. So I joined the group and began scrapbooking. I had downloaded a free program called paint.net to use. Then I found a free trial for PSE9 and tried that and I loved it. Then in December I bought the full version of PSE9 and have been using it ever since.

What program do you use?

I use PSE9.

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

Use your drop shadows. When I first started digi scrapping, I wasn’t using any shadows then someone gave me the tip and it made some very impressive changes to my scrapping.

Tell us something different about you:

I’m addicted to chap stick. :)

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

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What is your favorite Blue Heart Scraps kit?

I do love all of the kits that have been designed by Blue Heart Scraps, but if I have to pick just one it would be “Showing Thanks”.

In honor of Crystal’s favorite kit, you all get a special sale!! For one day only Crystal’s favorite kit will be on sale for just $1! Yup, you heard me right! This amazing kit will be on sale for just $1…don’t miss your chance to snatch it up before it goes back to full price at the stroke of midnight!!! 

Did you miss last week’s Meet the Team Monday Feature? No worries – Click HERE to meet and read all about the Blue Heart Scraps Team Members. Keep Checking back as more are introduced!!!

Time to Get Lucky

Don’t forget about the awesome sale this weekend at Blue Heart Scraps. The entire Gingerscraps store is on sale for 35% off through the 19th!! It’s Your Lucky Day!!

Also, you won’t want to miss your chance to name a new kit theme and possibly win that kit if JoyLynn chooses your kit to create!! Hurry over to the Blue Heart Scraps Facebook page to name a new theme before next Saturday!!

And don’t forget that this Monday will be our next Meet the Team feature. Last Monday we featured JoyLynn and she put her whole store on sale for 50 % off. I hear that this Monday there will be another special for our next Meet the Team feature, so make sure you stop back on Monday to find out what’s in store!!!

New Challenge – Name a Theme!

It’s time for another Blue Heart Scraps Challenge!

For this challenge you’ll need to head over to the Blue Heart Scraps Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BlueHeartScraps

Find the CHALLENGE TIME post and leave a comment about a new kit theme you’d like JoyLynn to create. You can include more details in your reply like color and things you’d like to see in your kit. JoyLynn will choose a kit to create! If she chooses your kit idea then you will WIN THAT KIT for free as soon as it’s created!! How easy is that?

So hurry over to the Facebook Fan page…I hear there’s a new Facebook freebie coming too…and start suggesting your ideas.

You will have until next Saturday, March 24, at 12 Midnight EST to leave your suggestion on the Facebook page for your chance to win!!!