Today we have a free template for you.  It’s perfect for scrapping a bunch of 4^th of July photos. There is just something spectacular about Independence Day photos. I just can’t seem to shoot enough of them and my grandkids have been such willing subjects.

You can download the template  HERE.

For my layout, I used Born in the USA Collection by CRk. The colors in this kit are so vibrant and the ellies make scrapping a treat.

I look forward to seeing your layouts in the gallery. Check HERE for all the July Challenges!

Carol (Iowan)

Happy May and welcome to today’s edition of the ScrapMatter’s Bingo Challenge.  Carol (Iowan) here with a template for you.  Use the template below for your layout.  Feel free to turn it flip and modify it to work for your page.  I can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Click on image to download or go HERE.

For my page, I used Salty Kisses + Off Shore Bundle by Kim Broedelet’s Graphics and Designs.

CT member, Stefanie made this gorgeous page with the template.  She used MAK from Memory Clips and Down This Road Designs – Days Gone By.

I look forward to seeing your layouts in the gallery. Check HERE for all the May Bingo Challenges!

Hello everyone,

It’s Kayla aka keepscrappin here with today’s challenge – it’s a template challenge.  Use the template below for your layout.  Feel free to turn it flip and modify it to work for  your page.  I can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Click on image to download or go here.

Here’s the layout that I made with it.  I used the kit Savannah from Wimpychompers Creations.

And here’s some inspiration from the SM CT.  First this fabulous Then and Now layout from Stefanie aka Eyeore.  She used Timeless a ScrapMatters Design Team collab.

And last is this beauty from Isabel aka Leandi.  She used Floral Faieries by Siamese Studio and Spring Chicken Font Doubler1 by Stolen Moments.

Don’t forget the full list of challenges for April is here in the forums.  Make sure to join us this month for lots of fun and prizes.

Take care and as always keepscrappin’

Hi, this is Steph, it’s my turn to present you today’s ScrapMatters Bingo Challenge:

#4. An SM favorite – download this template and make it your own:

My layout using my kit ”I do” and Simply {Kat} designs’s ”Tin Metal Alpha“

Cinna’s layout using Kim B´s “Another Ordinary day“

Join the ScrapMatters Bingo Challenge to play along and win prizes – details are here.  Here’s the list of challenges for January.

Below is the weekly newsletter that went out earlier today. Read it and if you enjoy it please consider subscribing to it, since there are subscriber only benefits–which you will be able to see if you read this in its entirety. Here is the link to subscribe.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays To You

All of us at ScrapMatters wish all of you a joyous holiday season filled with love and hope. We all seem to appreciate the giving and getting of gifts too. The SM Design Team worked on a beautiful kit to welcome all of you who are new to SM and to thank those of you who have been around a while. To earn the kit you must register in the forum/gallery, introduce yourself in the welcome thread and upload five layouts to the SM gallery, following the gallery rules. Those of you who have been here for a while can earn this kit just by posting 100 comments in the forum and/or the gallery. For the complete rules check out this post in the forum. Click the picture to see more images of this kit, made from the hearts of the SM Design Team.

Now for the goodies of the week:

Thanks for reading all the way to the end of this newsletter. As another gift to you, use the coupon code: hollyivy11 to receive 50% off one SM Team Mega collab. Hurry–code expires Dec 28, 2011
We appreciate you our readers and wish you the best now and in the coming year.

Here is a large preview of today’s portion and some of the other daily offerings are still up, at least for a little while longer.  Go check out the forum here for more info.  This kit is a little vintage, a little traditional with a dose of kitsch thrown in for fun.  As you scrap with it you will indeed realize that this is A Christmas to Remember.

And don’t forget to check out the previous post  for today’s challenge–part of the new ScrapMatters’ Bingo Challenges.  A fun, easy way to both earn and win prizes.

All kinds of exciting things are happening at ScrapMatters starting December 1st..  Our new challenge system is so much fun, we’ve been super excited planning it.  There will be a wide variety of challenge–something for everyone.  And you will not believe the prizes. Come check it out December 1st after 6 am PT.

Hello, It’s Cathy here to host the It’s In The Cards Challenge for 09/22/2011. I’ve got a fairly simple card template that you can dress up to your liking! I took this template and created a gatefold card as my sample. Here’s a preview of the template and sample:

Download the template here or on the linked image above.

And here’s a close up look at my sample:

My sample card was made using Chocolate Frosted Snowflakes by Stolen Moments.  Here are some great samples made up by our awesome creative team.

Tracy made this adorable daisy card using Denim and Daisies - Papers and Elements by Jenn Labre.

Sarah used My Magical Place Add-On Kit and My Magical Place: Add On Alpha by Haynay Designs to make this magical birthday card.  The Mickey silhouettes were a participation prize that she got at another site.

Tamara used  Funky Lane by Sugary Fancy and the all over bracket punch by Martha Stewart to create her cute card.

OK here’s a review of the challenge rules:

Remember that September is double points month!!

-You will receive two points for posting in the “It’s in the Cards Challenge 9/22/2011″ thread and in the “It’s in the Cards” gallery
-You can receive an additional 2 points for using new Scrap Matters products; please make a note of new products in your post. So I can give you the correct credits!
-You have until the end of September to complete this challenge for 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!

I hope you’ll join us for this challenge! Happy creating!

~Cathy~

Hi this is Steph, I’m happy to host my first challenge at ScrapMatters!
Here is the template I propose you this tuesday, I hope you’ll have fun to play with it!

My page using my kit “Dis-moi un secret”

And the fabulous layouts of the amazing CT girls !

From Kayla (keepscrappin):

Credits: Jady Day Studios NEW 9.9.11 School Memories for Little Kiddos

From Ophelia (navaja77):

Credits: Jady Day Studio’s Backyard Play and Erica Zane’s Date Spots

From Chel:

Credits: Brown Eyed Girl from the SM Design Team

From Tamara (tsmspt):

Credits: Baseball Kids bundle by Wimpy Chompers

Come play with us at the forum HERE

Download here.

Here is my layout with this template using Andilynn Designs A Boy’s Treasures and Words Matter: A Boy’s Treasures.

And here are pages created by the wonderful CT.

Amy used Love This Boy by Amy Stoffel.

Here is one from Chel using Jady Day Studio’s Hitting the Waves, Band Geek Designs’ Under the Apple Tree Alpha & Dream Big Designs’ Cabin Critters – Graffiti.

Cami used First Flight by Dream Big Designs.

Carina used Country Time by Forever Joy.

Tamara used Imagine If by Erica Zane.

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 the month you’ll be entered into a random drawing that could earn you some bonus points!
-You have until the end of August to complete this challenge for August MOS points or wait to post in September for September MOS points!
-Remember no double dipping…your layout must be unique to this challenge.
-You don’t have to use Scrap Matters products, but remember your SM gallery must contain at least 50% SM product.