Sneak #6

Sweet Family by Frances (FOTM)

***Don't forget....ALL layouts for our October Challenges are due TONIGHT!!

Sneak #5

Enjoy Each Moment Together by Brenda (DS Kit)

October Freaky Fast Layout #2 and Sneak #4

Hiya! Frances here with October's 2nd FREAKY FAST LAYOUT!!

And just in case you forgot, here is October's formula...

1. Cardstock or Patterned Paper Background
2. 6-2 1/2 X 2 1/2 patterned paper squares
3. 1 patterned paper strip...your desired length and width!

And here is the steps to completing your layouts using the October formula...

1. Collect a few pics.
2. Cut your patterned paper to the dimensions stated above.
3. Push the paper around your cardstock till you achieve the look you want, or simply copy my layout below!
4. Adhere and EMBELLISH! It is that easy!!

Here is a look at my 2nd OCTOBER FREAKY FAST PAGE...

So Very Happy

This layout was created using the Jillibean Soup 6 Bean Soup kit from the October Doubleshot Kit. And again, it was really east to put together. This layout took about 35 minutes!! I am not even kidding!!

See ya next week....oh wait!! I almost forgot...

Sneak #4

Lovely by Kim (DS Kit)

Sneak#3

One Happy Tree Climber by Melanie (FOTM)

Sneak #2

At the Pumpkin Patch by Jenny (FOTM)

Let the November Sneaks Begin!!!

Family is Fall by Aphra (FOTM)

***Don't forget that we have 2 challenges going on and are due Monday, October 31st!!! Get your layouts in!!

THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL: October 24-30

THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL:
(3) 7GYPSIES 5X5 CHIPBOARD MINI-ALBUMS: $3.00 (80%+ Discount)

• That's only $1.00 each for these three 7Gypsies 5x5 Chipboard Mini-Albums! Each album includes a covered chipboard front cover and a raw chipboard back cover, (6) cardstock pages, and (2) binder rings. These little albums will make adorable little gift albums for the holidays, or they would be a great option for a small themed album, as extra pages can easily be added because of the width of the binder rings. (ie... December Daily, Gratitude Journal, Smile-shots of your kids, etc. etc...!)
  

You can purchase this week's Steal through our shopping cart by clicking on the following link: THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL. Or, if you are currently a TSR member, then you can e-mail us with your order at admin@scrap-room.com. :)

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

Each Monday morning between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., we'll post a new super-saver-scrappin' deal that we're calling SCRAPROOM STEALS! Quantities on these steals are very limited, and when they're gone, they're gone.

ScrapRoom Steals are offered for one week only or until they're gone!

ScrapRoom Steals are amazing Scrappin' Deals, with everything being discounted at least 40%-90% off of retail prices.

Since you know we love kits, most ScrapRoom Steals will consist of items bundled together for greater savings (and more fun)!

ScrapRoom Steals Shipping Policy:

ScrapRoom Kit Club MEMBERS can elect to have their ScrapRoom Steals shipped along with their next monthly shipment by selecting the "MEMBER ONLY" option when checking out. If shipped with a regular monthly kit club shipment, there will be no additional shipping charges, although the ScrapRoom Steal itself will be charged to the Member's credit card at the time of the purchase.

Customers who are NOT ScrapRoom Kit Club members are still eligible to purchase the Weekly Steals. The indicated shipping charge will be added to the total before the credit card is processed, and the item will ship out within 2-3 business days.

DT Inspiration with Sarah!!

Hi there! I have a quick little tutorial today to add some quick texture to your layouts, cards and other projects.

I created this layout using the October Double Shot kit. I am in LOVE with this Jillibean Soup collection!

I wanted the pictures to be the focus on this one so I went easy on the embellishments. To add some texture to this simple design I used embroidery floss and twine. I also wanted to stick with the sewing theme so I added just a few stitches on the page with embroidery floss.

Here's some of my stitches below-

To create some stitches on your own page here's what to do-

Step 1: Using a paper piercer poke holes through the layout where you want your stiches to go that look like this

Step 2: Thread emboidery thread through a sewing need.

Step 3: Place needle through top first hole from the back until only an inch of thread is left behind layout. Using scotch tape, tape that inch of thread to back of layout.

Step 4: Place needle through bottom second hole and pull thread to back of layout. You should have one stich that looks like this:

Step 5: Place the needle through the top second hole and pull all the thread to the front of the layout. Then place needle through bottom first hole and pull all the thread to the back of the layout. You should have another stitch overlapping the first that looks like this:

Step 6: Repeat steps 3-5 starting with the top 3rd hole and continue untill you have four stitches.

When you are done all the thread should be hanging off the back of the layout. Trim it leaving one inch of thread. Tape that inch to the back of the layout.

There you have it! A quick way to add some fun stitches to your layouts.

Using Up Some Stash!!

Happy Hump Day Ladies!!

I'm here today to share a few layouts using some good ole' TSR stash...you know your hoarding some old kits!!! Hoarding scrapbook supplies is part of the fun, right? But at some point, we need to use them!! Take a look...

Fall Beauty by Kim--November 2010 FOTM

Mommy's Cake by Melanie--September 2011 FOTM
Congratulations Landon by Kim--Bella Blvd. Mid-Term SingleShot kit

Get to scrapping ladies!!

THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL: October 17-23

THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL:
BOBUNNY VICKI B. CARD KIT: $7.50 (50% discount)

• Includes everything you need to make (8) stunning cards suitable for a variety of occasions:
  (8) die-cut cards
  (8) envelopes
  (2) 6"x12" die-cut elements sheets
  (1) 6"x12" adhesive chipboard elements sheet
  (1) color rub-on sheet (including optional greetings and shapes
  (1) instruction sheet
  

You can purchase this week's Steal through our shopping cart by clicking on the following link: THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL. Or, if you are currently a TSR member, then you can e-mail us with your order at admin@scrap-room.com. :)

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

Each Monday morning between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., we'll post a new super-saver-scrappin' deal that we're calling SCRAPROOM STEALS! Quantities on these steals are very limited, and when they're gone, they're gone.

ScrapRoom Steals are offered for one week only or until they're gone!

ScrapRoom Steals are amazing Scrappin' Deals, with everything being discounted at least 40%-90% off of retail prices.

Since you know we love kits, most ScrapRoom Steals will consist of items bundled together for greater savings (and more fun)!

ScrapRoom Steals Shipping Policy:

ScrapRoom Kit Club MEMBERS can elect to have their ScrapRoom Steals shipped along with their next monthly shipment by selecting the "MEMBER ONLY" option when checking out. If shipped with a regular monthly kit club shipment, there will be no additional shipping charges, although the ScrapRoom Steal itself will be charged to the Member's credit card at the time of the purchase.

Customers who are NOT ScrapRoom Kit Club members are still eligible to purchase the Weekly Steals. The indicated shipping charge will be added to the total before the credit card is processed, and the item will ship out within 2-3 business days.

October Freaky Fast Layout #1

It's a new month and that means...FREAKY FAST FRIDAY with me Frances!!!

And this 1st installment of Freaky Fast Pages for October is sure to get you into the Fall spirit! This month's formula is an easy one, and certainly calls for a TON of embellishing! Here is October's formula...

1. Cardstock or Patterned Paper Background
2. 6-2 1/2 X 2 1/2 patterned paper squares
3. 1 patterned paper strip...your desired length and width!

And here is the steps to completing your layouts using the October formula...

1. Collect a few pics.
2. Cut your patterned paper to the dimensions stated above.
3. Push the paper around your cardstock till you achieve the look you want, or simply copy my layout below!
4. Adhere and EMBELLISH! It is that easy!!

Here is a look at my 1st OCTOBER FREAKY FAST PAGE...

Autumn Adventure

This layout was created using the American Crafts Night Fall kit from the October Doubleshot Kit. And again, it was really east to put together. This layout took about 35 minutes!! I am not even kidding!!

See ya next week with another layout using my October Freaky Fast Formula!!

Design Team Inspiration with Aphra!

Hi everyone! Aphra here today to talk to you about scrapbook page titles. Do you ever get stuck trying to think of a title? Do you find yourself repeating the same boring titles on your layouts? Do you wish that you could just quickly think of a spectacular title so that you could finish your layout and go to bed because you've already sat at your scrap table for hours? Oh sorry, got a little carried away. I've been struggling with titles lately. Here, take a look.

See what I mean? Those are three of my latest ScrapRoom victims. Layouts from the past few months. Boring, one word titles that did nothing to tell the story or enhance my design. I could have done better. I will do better.

Well, lucky for me, there are some awesome spots around the Internet where I can find lists of titles just waiting to adorn my layouts. And just in case you are as guilty as me for using some boring titles, I thought I'd share my favorite sites with you. (Just click on the title to link to the site.)


1. Scrapbook.com -- This online store has an entire section of its website devoted to title suggestions for your layouts. There are thousands of titles conveniently organized into categories. And more titles are added all the time by other scrapbookers.

2. The Perfect Title -- Another well organized site has categories for all the most popular scrapbook themes.

3. Scrapbook Creations -- This site has hundreds of titles listed by theme. They are sure to have a theme that fits your need.

4. Mouse Memories -- This site is dedicated to titles for your Disney layouts. Since we just went to Disney for the first time this past August, I'm so super excited to have found this one!

5. Pea Soup -- This section of Two Peas in a Bucket features title ideas and journal starters for some of the most common scrapbook themes.

6. Quote Mountain -- This is a popular online quotation directory that includes a page of quotes that would be well-suited as titles for scrapbook pages.

Ok, well, no more excuses and no more boring titles. I have all these pages saved to my favorites on the Internet so that next time I'm in a rut, I can find the perfect title!

Do you have a favorite title or place to locate titles? Leave me a comment because I'd sure like to check it out!

A Little Pinterest Halloween LOVE!!

Halloween is right around the corner...have you decorated? Here are a few pics from Pinterest that are sure to get you into the Halloween spirit!! Happy pinning!!

All images were found via Pinterest.com.

THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL: Oct.10-16

THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL:
AMERICAN CRAFTS 100-SHEET EXTREME VALUE CARDSTOCK PACK: $24.00 (40% discount)

• This value pack contains 100 sheets of textured cardstock in a variety of colors. There are 10 black, 10 white, and 4 each of 20 of American Crafts' most popular colors.
  

You can purchase this week's Steal through our shopping cart by clicking on the following link: THIS WEEK'S SCRAPROOM STEAL. Or, if you are currently a TSR member, then you can e-mail us with your order at admin@scrap-room.com. :)

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

Each Monday morning between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., we'll post a new super-saver-scrappin' deal that we're calling SCRAPROOM STEALS! Quantities on these steals are very limited, and when they're gone, they're gone.

ScrapRoom Steals are offered for one week only or until they're gone!

ScrapRoom Steals are amazing Scrappin' Deals, with everything being discounted at least 40%-90% off of retail prices.

Since you know we love kits, most ScrapRoom Steals will consist of items bundled together for greater savings (and more fun)!

ScrapRoom Steals Shipping Policy:

ScrapRoom Kit Club MEMBERS can elect to have their ScrapRoom Steals shipped along with their next monthly shipment by selecting the "MEMBER ONLY" option when checking out. If shipped with a regular monthly kit club shipment, there will be no additional shipping charges, although the ScrapRoom Steal itself will be charged to the Member's credit card at the time of the purchase.

Customers who are NOT ScrapRoom Kit Club members are still eligible to purchase the Weekly Steals. The indicated shipping charge will be added to the total before the credit card is processed, and the item will ship out within 2-3 business days.

We're Celebrating!!

Did you know that this month we are celebrating here at The ScrapRoom?!?!? We're celebrating...

2555 days...

84 months...

7 YEARS!!

And we have tons of fun things planned for this month! For example...on our Message Board, we have a GIVEAWAY a DAY!! Wowee, right? On our blog, we have our Sketch Challenge and TONS of inspiration! And on our FaceBook page, we are hosting an all new THEME CHALLENGE!!! This month the theme is CELEBRATE! Here is a look at a few layouts that our DT created just for this month's theme...

Celebrate You by Jenny

Celebrate Your New Ride by Kim

Celebrate Home by Frances

To participate in our FaceBook Theme Challenge, you must create a layout or card using this months CELEBRATE theme, and upload it to our FaceBook wall. Make sure that when you upload it to our wall, you note that your layout or card is for the "October Theme Challenge." This will help me keep track of the projects! You must have your project submitted by midnight October 31st to be eligible to win a...

$10 gift certificate to The ScrapRoom Store!!!!!

And these days, that is a super prize...have you visited our store lately? You can check it out HERE. You are sure to find something you would like! ;)

Good luck and happy Friday!!

Have You Seen Our Gallery?!?!

I mean really? Have you seen our gallery?

I'm not sure if you noticed, but our design team is pretty stinkin' talented!! They are!! Every month they pull out ALL of the stops. When you browse our gallery, you are sure to find something you will like. Like new techniques, great color combinations, new and innovative ways to use embellishments, and the best use of each and every kit...they are AWESOME!!!

If you frequent our gallery, you will find that there are 2 NEW sections...the Flavors of the Month Recipe Card Gallery and the DoubleShot Recipe Card Gallery. What are Recipe Cards you may ask? Recipe Cards are a full, step by step explanation of how to create a double-page layout using each of the TSR kits! Yep, each TSR kit!!!! The catch...you only get the directions if you are a member of TSR!!! So, yes you can browse our gallery, but you will NOT get to feast your eyes on the directions into you join us! To take a look at this months' kits go HERE, and magically you will be emailed the passwords to this month's Recipe Cards! It's that easy!!

Here is a look at this month's Recipe Card layouts...

A Delicious Fall by Sarah (DoubleShot)

Sew Thankful by Kim (DoubleShot)

Halloween Fun by Jenny (FOTM)

Home Sweet Home by Frances (FOTM)

September Fun by Aphra (FOTM)

My Boys by Melanie (FOTM)

Happy Thursday and thanks for visiting!!