Look What’s New at ScrapMatters.com 6/1//2011!!

Hello! Can you believe it’s June already? My husband always says that as soon as June hits, Christmas is right around the corner. I know some of you are shopping for the holidays already.
This month’s gorgeous palette was designed by Wendy of WM[squared]. She has such a fantastic eye for color, and our designers have taken her palette and run with it. There were several MUST HAVE pieces to this month’s Mix-a-kit collection, but I will let you see them for yourself.
Don’t forget, these fantastic Mix-a-Kit pieces are on sale 20% off through June 7th.

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Welcome to another edition of the Tuesday Template Challenge here at ScrapMatters!  There are no specific requirements for this template, except to have fun with it. 

Download here.

Here is the page I created with the template using Fairytale by The Design Girl and If You Give a Girl a Castle by Erica Zane.

And check out these great layouts the CT did with it.

Ami created this page using Captured by Jenn Labre.

Here is one from Tronesia using Blossom by Jennifer Labre.

And one from Kat using Little Fish and Splish Splash by The Design Girl.

Here’s the rules:
*Use this template to create an awesome layout. Post your layout into the Tuesday Template gallery AND to this post to get one point for completing this challenge!
*You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. And at the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!
*Your layout MUST be unique to this challenge, no double-dipping!
*You will have until the end of June to complete this challenge.
*You do not have to use ScrapMatters products, but we certainly love it when you do!

This project Fresh Fun Storage Box by loucee is AWESOME!  I would LOVE to have this sitting on my scrapping table!  So cute!

Congrats Loucee!  The image is linked so head on over and leave her some love!

-Kris (PhotoNut71)

I love Flying High by roxanamdm… the big photo blended in the background is awesome and it really highlights the excited expression on his face… how fun!

The image is linked so head on over and leave her some love!

-Kris (PhotoNut71)

It is my pleasure to introduce you to one of the new ScrapMatters Girls… take a moment to get to know “ShortCake”!

1. Your screen name? ShortCake Your real name? Melissa

2. What is your main job/career? Currently I’m an administrative assistant to three Vice President’s for a mall developer.  Last year I finished my degree and hoping to put it to use one day.

3. Are you married/children/pets? I’m a single mom of three.  I have two boys, Jimmy (14), Johnathan (7) and Sierra (11).  We have two cats, named Fiona and Hobbs.  Two weeks ago we adopted Macey from PetSmart adoption day and she is a wonderful dog.  I told my children no more pets, but we fell in love when we saw Macey.

4. Where is home for you? Good ol’ Indiana, born and raised.  We live in Indianapolis.  I complain about the winters every year, hate the cold.  One day I would love to move somewhere warmer.

5. What are your 3 favorite foods? I admit, I love mac & cheese (especially homemade).  Potato soup is another favorite food, I could eat it every week.  Can pickles count as a food?  I love pickles.  LOL

6. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Cookies and Cream is a favorite, but really, any ice cream will do.  But if you take me to Maggie Moo’s, I love their Cake Batter ice cream.

7. Snacks…Salty or Sweet? Umm, both.  I would say sweets first, and a little something salty later.

8. Beverage of choice? Mountain Dew or sweet tea.

9. What’s your least favorite food? Liver and onions.  YUCK!  I was made to eat that as a kid and would never do that to my kids.

10. PC or Mac? What program do you use?  I’m a PC girl, love my HP.  I have Windows Vista and very happy with it.

11. How long have you been digi-scrapping? Hmm, I think I’ve been digi-scrapping for about four years now. How did you get started?  Several years ago there were some groups that made the signature tags and I’m sure those groups are still around, but I saw people using scrap kits to make them.  I stumbled onto a scrap group, and was hooked.  I have always loved taking pictures and what better way to preserve those memories than scrapping?

12. What was your 1st LO about? My first layout was my youngest on a beach.  I honestly don’t know who created the kit, it was most likely a freebie at the time.  You know how it is when you first scrap, you collect all those goodies you see for free, grabbing them and thinking you’ll use them.  Then later on, you clean your EHD.

24. What is your favorite part of being a member of the Scraps Matter Girls? The girls on the team.  Everyone is so friendly, works well together and communicates.

Thanks Melissa!  It is so fun to learn more about one of our new SM Girls!!  Check out her full gallery here!

-Kris (PhotoNut71)

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I am really excited to host this months last hybrid challenge. It is my very first template and I hope you like it.

I am giving you two download links. One will be for a 5×7 inch template and the second one for the international A6 format that I made my sample with.

Here’s the template:

Download 5×7 template from 4shared

Download A6 template from 4 shared

I made my card using My History, My History – Extras, and My History – Bonus Alpha from WMsquared. My dad is a big fan of old cars, so I thought this might be perfect.

Our wonderful CT ladies have been really busy, so I have loads of wonderful inspiration to show you.

Sarah (sporte91) made this gorgeous card using  A Little Sunset by Jeanine DeOre.

Isn’t this flower just fabulous?

Sylvia (SylviaB) used the May Mix a Kit sets ‘Shabby Elegance Alpha’ by Whimpy Chompers Design and ‘Silver Lining ~ The Papers’ by Jeannine DeOre for her lovely card. That patterned paper is so beautiful and when I grow up I want my bows to look like hers.

Ami (steami) wanted to get a head start on her christmas post and made this totally cute card. LOVE that snowman and her idea of getting started early. Maybe my cards would actually get sent out if I had them done in  time.

She used Doodle Me Christmas by Erica Zane.

I love the folded flower and fun elements in Tamara’s (tsmspt) card. She used What’s Cooking? from Erica Zane

Tracy’s (sunshinetk) card is pure elegance, so beautiful. I love the colors and patterns she used and that big layered flower. She used Timeless Elegance by KimB.

LuAnn (wildblueeyez) used Haynay Designs’ Into Spring kit for her totally cute card. The sweet sentiment in that whimsical font is just perfect with that fun little bug with its shimmering wings.

Amanda (Abhall76) used Bug Catcher by Chelle’s Creations for her cute card. I love that big glittery firefly – perfect for the sentiment.

Just look at the fun scene quietangelsb created  and the fun sentiment. I am a sucker for blue and all things maritime. I love to go sailing, but I get awfully seasick pretty often – I guess you could call me slightly masochistic. *lol*

She used Harbor Bay and SOS- Harbor Bay Add -on by Dream Big Designs as well as Stampy Alpha v1 by Geniabeana Designs.

And last, but absolutely not least, Cathy (scrappycath) made this awesome pick-me-up card. Just look at that ribbon flower! And I love how she used Oh Snap and the coordinating Wordart from WM Squared Designs for her sentiment.

Wow, that was a long post, and I hope you’re feeling inspired enough to join us here in the forum. I can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with using  my template!

And here’s the fine print:

-You will receive one point for posting a photo of your completed card in this thread and in the It’s in the Cards gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. And at the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!

-You have until the end of May to complete this challenge for May’s MOS points or wait to post in June for June’s MOS points!

-Remember no double dipping…your photo and/or card must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use ScrapMatters products, but we love it when you do!

Welcome to another addition of Grand Theft Layout! I was browsing the hybrid gallery this week because I love hybrid though I can’t do that myself. While most of the artists who do hybrid don’t seem to do “plain” digital I noticed one that does both, and I should add, she does both great! So my pick for this week, and for you to scraplift is iScrap. Go on and check her gallery HERE, I’m sure you’ll be inspired as much as I am!

And without further ado, this is my own pick:

And this is my scraplift:

Credits: Serenity by Happy Scrap Girl

Check out what the ScrapMatters team did, too!

LeeAndra’s choice was:

And came up with this:

Credits: Forget-Me-Not by Andilynn Designs

Fonnetta was inspired by this one:

And did this:

Credits: Oh Snap Mega Mini, Oh Snap Word Art & Oh Snap freebie by WM[squared]

quietangelsb choose:

and came up with this:

Credits: The Design Girl’s Spooky, SM Designers’ Wizarding Magic Word Art and Jady Day Studios’ Must Have Tags

Tronesia (aka Diamndprincz) lifted:

And made this wonder:

Credits: A Girl’s Perfect Birthday and A Girl’s Perfect Birthday Add-On by Jady Day Studio

Melissa (aka prettypeaches) took this one:

And came up with this:

Credits: Preppy Girl 101 by Meg Mullens & Amy Stoffel

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Challenge reminders:

-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Grand Theft Layout gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. And at the end of the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!

-You have until the end May to complete this challenge for May MOS points AND until the end of June for June MOS points!!

-Remember no double dipping…your layout must be unique to this challenge.

-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but we love it when you do!

Today is my amazing husband’s birthday so as a tribute to him I based my layout on him in his Air Force blue! A few weeks ago he was awarded the Senior NCO of the Quarter for the entire base here at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan: that’s a big deal in the military world! I am a very proud and doting wife so yes I am bragging!!!! So happy bday to the most amazing man I know, my rock ALAN!!!!!

There are no rules for the template, just have fun!

Download here: http://www.4shared.com/file/PFwfQv1r/TT_24_May.html

Here are some examples from our amazing CT to inspire you…

My page that inspired the template:

By Carina:

By Fonnetta:

By LeeAndra:

By Melanie:

By Sharon:

Challenge reminders:
-You will receive one point for posting in this thread & in the Tuesday Template gallery. You can receive an additional point for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. And at the end of May you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!
-You have until the end of May to complete this challenge for May MOS points.
-Remember no double dipping your layout must be unique to this challenge.
-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but we love it when you do!

So help me celebrate my hubby by making your own page inspired by my birthday man!
Jami