Friday, October 31, 2008
The ScrapRoom November Kits and Add-Ons
Check out the Embellishment Club
Here is the Patterned Paper Club
Look at the Bazzill Club
And the Exclusive TSR Stamp Club
Click here to see the kits and Join the Cafe Club!
Take a look the November Design Teams Layouts here: Idea Gallery
Make sure you pop over to the message board in a few days for the Official November Challenges Forum and scrap your way to winning a prize!
Don't forget, if you are one of the October 4th Anniversary Winners please contact the person who posted that day's giveaway so you can get your prize, hurry!
Monday, October 27, 2008
4th Anniversary Celebration Giveaway & Card Sketch
Wow, it's been a fun month! Can you believe FOUR years! Way to go Tammy!
The ScrapRoom 4th Anniversary celebration continues with this prize package!
*Making Memories Large Acrylic Block
**All prizes given away on our ScrapRoom Blog will ship out with our next monthly mailing. If you are a ScrapRoom Café Club member, then your prize will ship along with your next monthly kit shipment. If you are NOT a ScrapRoom member receiving our monthly kits, you are still eligible to win a prize, but you will be responsible for actual shipping charges.
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UPDATED 10/31 WITH WINNER!
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
84
Timestamp: 2008-10-31 11:43:23 UTC
That means the winner is...___________________________________________________
What do you do with left over kits (besides build your stash!)....make cards!
Here is a card sketch to try out.
Here is an example:
To create this smooth (non lumpy) card, I only used the patterned papers from the kit. Instead of ribbon, I used a strip of decorative paper. Matting was done using the back sides and the arrow/boy girl were cut from the patterned paper. Have fun and share a smile, send a card out today!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
November Double Shots,Bonus Kits, Class News, and Sneak Peeks!
Fancy Pants All Fall:
1 sheet Recess (2-sided)
1 sheet In Line (2-sided)
1 sheet Multiply (2-sided)
2 sheets Bazzill Amsterdam
1 sheet Bazzill Nautilus
4 Fancy Pants All Fall Journaling Cards (varies)
¼ pkg. Fancy Pants All Fall Embellishment Kit
*4 Glazed Brads
*2 Colored Metal Bookplates
*4 Colored Binder Clips
*4 Mini File Folders
Scenic Route Sonoma:
1 sheet Sonoma Scrap Strip 1 (2-sided)
1 sheet Melody Lane (2-sided)
1 sheet Grove Street (2-sided)
2 sheets Prism Spring Willow Medium
1 sheet Prism Intense Pink
1 pkg. Scenic Route Butterflies Chipboard
1 pkg. Kaisercraft Gold Rhinestones (Self-Adhesive)
2 Making Memories Greenhouse Felt Flower Clips (varies)
1 sheet Magpie (2-sided)
1 sheet Pears (2-sided)
1 sheet Sunshine (2-sided)
1 sheet Orchard (2-sided)
1 sheet Starburst (2-sided)
1 sheet Sprout (2-sided)
2 sheets Bazzill Brown
2 sheets Bazzill Amsterdam
1 pkg. Scrapworks Magpie Chipboard
1 pkg. Scrapworks Black Magpie Vinyl Rubons
1 Maya Road 5-sheet Chipboard House Mini-Album
1 SEI "FAMILY" Word Mini-Album
1 TSR "BUILD-A-TREE" Acrylic Stamp Set (set measures 2"x 4")
approx. 1 yard Brown Elastic Ribbon
approx. 1 yard Ivory Crocheted Lace
1 package Aqua Dolce Fabric Thickers
1 package Taffy Pink Vera Vinyl Thickers
1 package Apricot Dolce Fabric Thickers
1 package Black Tinsel Foil Thickers
Instructor: Celeste Mores
Love Notes, Minibooks & Organizers!
"SCRAPROOM CAFÉ" Class Fee: $10.00
Instructor: Celeste Mores
Class Dates: November 10th - December 10th
(*All students will be sent an e-mail with instructions on how to access the online classroom after registering for and purchasing the class.)
You can preorder this class by e-mailing us at admin@scrap-room.com. We will get the class added to your November invoice and get your message board permissions set up to access the classroom forum when it opens.
(6) 4"x 4" sheets Jenni Bowlin Vintage Black Mini-Paper (6 different patterns)
(1) 2"x 3" Scrapworks Wallet Acrylic Key-Chain Album
1 pkg. Jenni Bowlin Definitions Rub-ons
3 Maya Road Chipboard Scrolls (varies)
5 Dark Red Felt Flowers
5 Olive Green Felt Leaves
5 Gold Gllimmer Brads
approx. ½ yard Black Mini Rick-Rack
*Free Altered Kit With Purchase Of Any 3-Month Prepaid Cafe Club Membership!
Sample Projects Using some of the Tins included in the FREE Altered Kit:
More Detail on project using the Card Tin to create a "Layout in a Box" Gift:
More Detail on project using the Gift Card Tin to create a Birthday Card with Gift Card enclosure:
Purchase a 3-MONTH PREPAID CAFÉ CLUB MEMBERSHIP (Main Monthly Kit) (for yourself or to give as a gift) and receive a FREE ALTERED KIT. This FREE Altered Kit contains (3) Maya Road Lunchbox Tins, (3) Maya Road Card Tins, (2) Maya Road Gift Card Tins, (3) Maya Road Small Mint Tins, and (1) Ally's Wonderland Gift Box.
In addition to all of the alterable items included in the kit, you will also receive a downloadable Instructional Handout with full-color image ideas and directions for altering the items in your kit - all of this just in time for the Holiday Gift-Giving Season! (Visit the "Specials" Page on our website on 10/31 for photos and ordering information!)
OR, if you just want to purchase the Altered Kit by itself, you can get one for only $10.00! (See the "Specials" page of the website on 10/31 for details and ordering information!)
THERE'S MORE!...
*FREE ALTERED KIT AND COSMO CRICKET "OH JOY" GIFT BOX KIT WITH PURCHASE OF ANY 6-MONTH PREPAID CAFE CLUB MEMBERSHIP!
Purchase a 6-MONTH PREPAID CAFÉ CLUB MEMBERSHIP (Main Monthly Kit) (for yourself or to give as a gift) and receive a FREE ALTERED KIT and a FREE COSMO CRICKET "OH JOY" GIFT BOX KIT. The FREE Altered Kit contains all of the alterable tins and items mentioned above, and the Cosmo Cricket "Oh Joy" Gift Box Kit contains (1) Fancy Pants Chipboard Box all of the Cosmo Cricket "Oh Joy" Paper and Embellishments to create a beautiful gift box - complete with layered chipboard pieces and matching die-cuts (chipboard and die-cuts will vary).
In addition to all of the alterable items included in the kit, you will also receive a downloadable Instructional Handout with full-color image ideas and directions for altering the items in your kits - all of this just in time for the Holiday Gift-Giving Season! (Visit the "Specials" Page on our website on 10/31 for photos and ordering information!)
You can take advantage of either/both of these Prepaid Membership Specials anytime between now and the end of the year. FREE Kits will be sent with your next ScrapRoom shipment. E-mail us at admin@scrap-room.com and let us know that you'd like to purchase one of our Prepaid Memberships and we'll get that all set up for you. If you elect to give a Prepaid Membership as a gift to someone else, the FREE Kit(s) can either be sent to you as the gift-giver or to the gift recipient - the choice is yours!
November Kit Sneak Peeks!
Here are a few Sneak Peek layouts of what our Design Team has been working on using the November upcoming kits! Watch the website on October 31st for the Full Reveal!
~sneak peek at He's a Squirrelly One~
by Jenny Price
~Fall~
by Brenda Carpenter
Thursday, October 23, 2008
We've discussed camera lenses, how about must-have camera accessories?
So tell me about some of your favorite or must-have camera accessories, and include links if possible.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
An "Arts & Craps" Kind Of Day
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Another Challenge - Give it the ol' *collage* try!
http://s489.photobucket.com/albums/rr255/andipan/?action=view¤t=IMG_4071.jpg
If you haven't figured it out already, I like my LO's neat, crisp and tidy. Frankly that whole freestyle movement that rocked the scrapbooking industry awhile back, paralyzed me. I thought it was cool, it was hip, it was trendy......but I couldn't do it. Oh, I tried, but the anal person that lives inside of me wouldn't have it. I will say that the freestyle movement allowed me to break down one wall of my comfort zone - I can now tilt a photo and/or element on my page without flippin' out. :) But still, my eye is drawn to designs that are multi-photo and clean-looking. That's why I love the collage design! Collages allow you to display numerous photos on a layout without it appearing cluttered. And they're completely flexible. If you don't have enough photos, just use the space to add journaling, title or embellishment blocks.
So imagine my excitement when I found Melissa Inman's Quick Collages. Did you see them in Scrapbooks Etc.? I'm not surprised if you didn't. Honestly, they needed to devote a full-page ad to these babies, but you'll only find short sporadic blurbs about them in the mag. They're free downloadable templates for use in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements! And now they've added downloadable photo card collages! You could easily whip up your own Christmas cards this year! Here's the link:
http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/quick-collage/index.html
My October recipe card is an example of a Quick Collage in action. Now, normally I do try to create "original" designs for my recipe cards, but I was totally chomping at the bit to use the templates, and I knew that I had to tell you all about them on the blog! I really love how this layout turned out and it was super EASY!
That brings us to the challenge. Follow the link and download a template (or two.....or 20) and create a LO using your collage of choice. The LO can be one or two pages.....whatever you want! I'll give everyone one week to create a layout (Tuesday, Oct. 28th, 12:00 midnight CST). Post a link to your LO in the comments section and maybe include which collage design you used (I used #102). A random winner will be chosen from the participants on the morning of Wednesday, October 29th to win this awesome prize!
All prizes given away on our ScrapRoom Blog will ship out with our next monthly mailing. If you are a ScrapRoom Café Club member, then your prize will ship along with your next monthly kit shipment. If you are NOT a ScrapRoom member receiving our monthly kits, you are still eligible to win a prize, but you will be responsible for actual shipping charges.
Have fun and happy scrappin'! :)
Monday, October 20, 2008
Giveaway? Did someone say GIVEAWAY???
And to win it is easy. Just post a comment here and tell me, WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 SCRAPBOOK ITEMS YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT DO WITHOUT? But don't give me, ya know, scissors and glue. I want to know about your 3 most favorite scrapbook items, which can be tools, embellishments, a favorite manufacturer, etc.... anything other than the usual SB staples. I'll give you 5 days (until midnight central time on Saturday, October 25) to post your comment, and from that pool of comments I'll draw a name Sunday morning. I'll update this blog entry with the winner's name Sunday.
This isn't a test. Don't think too hard. Post away!
YOUR PRIZE:
*Making Memories "Cardmaking" 15-piece Clear Stamp Set {includes Free Storage Folder}
*Daisy D's 12x12 Bambino Arrow Page Build-A-Page Kit {includes (2) 12x12 2-sided papers and (1) 12x12 die-cut sheet
“All prizes given away on our ScrapRoom Blog will ship out with our next monthly mailing. If you are a ScrapRoom Café Club member, then your prize will ship along with your next monthly kit shipment. If you are NOT a ScrapRoom member receiving our monthly kits, you are still eligible to win a prize, but you will be responsible for actual shipping charges.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Think outside the box.
Here is another reason why I'm a D-ring convert. My kid's egg hunting party pictures had a lot of tiny little stories I wanted to capture, which proved to be too challenging, too busy to cram into a regular 12x12 layout. Instead, I used a photo sleeve refill made for 12x12 D-rings. I love how, as 4x6 mini layouts, I'm able to relive those small precious moments of the day. But by using the same paper background (from May 2008 FOTM kit), I achieved cohesiveness and it still feels like one single LO.
And here's how I cut my 4x6 backgrounds. I used scrap blue paper to form mats. I hope you can use this idea!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
MORE FUN GIVE AWAYS
EDITED TO ADD: The winner is.....Comment #29 ---
Olive said...
Where to begin? The fabulous kits,so diverse and interesting. The smell of coffee.The cutest stamps.The strong community of caring, talented people.The inspiration in the galleries.The great personal service from Tammy.The best value for money.I could go on and on and do to anyone who will listen to me.
October 16, 2008 4:16 PM
Olive email your address to me at scrapbooknqueen@hotmail.com and I will make sure your prize is shipped out with your kit :) Congratulations!!!
Are you ready for another SUPER FUN GIVEAWAY??
I hope so because this glorious prize could be yours.
"How?" you ask
By leaving a comment on this post telling me why you absolutely LOVE The Scrap-Room. You can enter to win between now and Sunday, October 19th at midnight CST. I will edit this post with the winner on Monday. That gives you several days to enter, so if you enter your reasons and then you realize you forgot to mention something come on back and post again. That's right -- you can post more than once!!
Happy Scrapping
Shawnna Samples
MOD SQUAD
Prize includes:
*Making Memories “CARDMAKING” 15-piece Clear Stamp Set (includes Free Storage Folder)
*Daisy D’s 6x6 Paisley Sugarplum Paper Pad (includes 24 6x6 papers)
Please note: All prizes given away on our ScrapRoom Blog will ship out with our next monthly mailing. If you are a ScrapRoom Café Club member, then your prize will ship along with your next monthly kit shipment. If you are NOT a ScrapRoom member receiving our monthly kits, you are still eligible to win a prize, but you will be responsible for actual shipping charges.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Birthday Donuts
Late to the party :)
ETA Thanks for sharing al your great traditions. They were so much fun to read.
Here is the winner
Erin said...
All the girls in our family go shopping for new Christmas ornaments the day after Thanksgiving. We have lunch out while we're shopping.
October 16, 2008 7:30 AM
Erin email me your address at shanbrouwer@gmail.com and I will get your information to Tammy for the prize.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Let's talk lenses!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Who is up for a challenge?
So, for this challenge, I would love to see you to create a layout with the following:
1. A base cardstock of black, white or kraft...my personal favorite :)
2. Should be 8 1/2 x 11 or 6 x 12.
3. A bird on it.
4. Stitching on you page, hand or machine.
6. Paint on your layout. It doesn't matter how you use it but it must be there.
7. Use only 1 photo.
8. You MUST have fun!
You will have 1 week to create your layout. All you need to do is post me a link to your page in the comment section. The winner will be chosen on Thursday, October 16th. Here is what one very lucky person will win...
I was so inspired that I created my own page! I can never pass up a good challenge! :)
Can't wait to see what you come up with! :)
“All prizes given away on our ScrapRoom Blog will ship out with our next monthly mailing. If you are a ScrapRoom Café Club member, then your prize will ship along with your next monthly kit shipment. If you are NOT a ScrapRoom member receiving our monthly kits, you are still eligible to win a prize, but you will be responsible for actual shipping charges.
ETA...the winners are Nicole a.k.a. Perky Nihilist and Kim a.k.a. Emmakatt! Congrats, ladies! I loved your pages! One of you will be getting the prize shown and the other prize is not pictured. It will be a surprise! Thanks you so much for playing! :)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Makes me wonder
~Teressa
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesdays!
YOUR PRIZE:
SEI Chick-A-Dee 6x6 Scrapbook In a Box Kit
*20 terrific papers (all papers cut to size for fast assembly)
*over 100 total pieces
*step-by-step instructions
*kit includes:
*all papers for the layouts
*6x6 postbound album
*cardstock alphabet
*die-cut stickers
*custom ribbons
*buttons and brads
*keepsake box
Okay so your question is: Name the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word....
embellishment!
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Winner!!!!!
CONGRATS STEPHANIE... YOU WIN THE SEI KIT....
Monday, October 6, 2008
First for me.
I can't tell you all how excited I am. I actually completed a layout that used a bigger photo than my traditional 4x6 or smaller! I know crazy hun? I have been scrapping for 10 years and have NEVER done a layout with a big photo! I have to say that I was scared out of my mind!
Here is what the moment was like.
I got all the "ingredents" together for the layout, took a deep breath then stared at the photo like it was going to bite me. My DH said to me "what are you scared of it is just a scrapbook page!" WHAT! Just a scrapbook page, has he lost his mind! that is crazy. Just a scrapbook page!
So taking half of his advise I closed my eyes took a deep breath and here you go! I am so happy with it! I love the way the black and white photo looks.
I even got to use some of my new Dew drops. They added the perfict touch to the heart.
Take a chance you might not know what you will come out with. ( or only take 1/2 of what my husband says and run with it!)
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Fall Photo Tips
3. Make the most of the fall colors for gorgeous backgrounds in your photographs! Also remember to take some photos of your surroundings - the mums, scarecrows, bins of apples, and any signs from the place you are visiting. These can be great additions to your layouts. 4. Remember to hand over the camera and get yourself in a couple photos too! Here is a layout using some of my photos from a recent trip to the pumpkin patch. Notice how I used a mix of portraits and action shots, a photo of the entrance sign, and even one of me with my two youngest girls.
Hope that these were helpful! - Brenda
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Patterned Paper Flowers - and another giveaway!
2. Layer these petals to form a flower.
Now, I have some FUN flower stamps to giveaway!
*Making Memories “FLOWERS” 11-piece Clear Stamp Set (includes Free Storage Folder)
*Making Memories Large Acrylic Block
Please leave a comment and let me know what your favorite flower is to be entered into the drawing. You have until the end of Sunday(October 5th) to enter.
**All prizes given away on our ScrapRoom Blog will ship out with our next monthly mailing. If you are a ScrapRoom Café Club member, then your prize will ship along with your next monthly kit shipment. If you are NOT a ScrapRoom member receiving our monthly kits, you are still eligible to win a prize, but you will be responsible for actual shipping charges.
Thanks for visiting - and check back tomorrow for some Fall photo tips! - Brenda
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Congratulations to andipan for winning the MM flower stamps and block!
I've been scrapping for about 8 years, since I was a senior in high school...I love this hobby, it's so relaxing and such an outlet!
October 29, 2008 10:13 AM"