The ScrapRoom Sketch for April... and Our March Winner!

Hey, can you cut a sort of squarish shape?  Like, maybe not even a square, but maybe just a rectangle because you got distracted by somebody yelling about a big white priority mail box that just landed on your porch?  (Yes, those kits are shipping soon!)  Either way... a square... a rectangle... or even just something sort of like that gets you *this close* to having our sketch done this month.  And if you feel like piling on the details and layers?  You can do that, too.  Enjoy - we did!

April Sketch by Tammy Harp

"Swing Fun" by Melanie Call

"Church Egg Hunt" by Jennifer Moore

"Torrey Pines Sunrise" by Theresa Sovacool

Whether you follow the sketch exactly or flip it around... whether you use one photo or more... we want to see how you've been inspired by the sketch this month!  Give it a try for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to The ScrapRoom Store.  Just link up your take on our sketch in the comments below. 

And speaking of The ScrapRoom Store, we have a lucky winner again this month!

The March Sketch Challenge winner was randomly chosen to be Michele with this fun layout capturing that moment her son finally conquered two wheels.  That's a big moment for lots of kids - way to be in the right place with your camera, Michele!  *big love*

"2 Wheels" by Michele

Congratulations, Michele! Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, address, and the name of the contest you won. She'll get your prize to you right away. Happy shopping! Don't forget to link up your sketch layout for your chance to win a shopping spree next month. Good luck, and have fun with it!

- Theresa/Savi

TSR Guest Designer: Gina Barone

Not only do we want to wish a great big welcome to our Guest Designer, we want to welcome her back to The ScrapRoom as well!  Gina was designing great pages for us three years ago, and now she's back doing wonderful things with paper to inspire us all to get more pages done.  Pull up a coffee cup and join us for a chat!

Gina Barone

So, Gina, I'm dying to know... What's the best thing about being back at TSR?

Well, that’s easy…The kits! It doesn’t hurt that Tammy is amazing to work for and the community of people at TSR are awesome!

That's true.  A lot of people are happy to see you back, too.  But for those of us who missed you the first time around, tell us a little bit about yourself.  How about five random facts?

I am a Special Education Teacher. I primarily work with children with Autism Spectrum and Behavior Disorders. I LOVE my job!

I can’t live without Bounty Paper towels. I begin to convulse when my stash gets low.

I LOATHE MUSTARD!  

My husband and I were high school sweethearts. *love* 

I am a clean freak! I hate dirt!

Sooooo... I suppose your scrappy space is spotless then, huh? 

If my desk could talk, it would be saying, "Clean me please and get scrapping, lady!!! I have been terribly neglected and miss your company. We used to be such good friends."

Well, I think your desk is getting its wish!  And now that you'll be spending more time in your scrappy space, describe it a little for us.  Besides all the scrappy goodness in there, what else do you have around for inspiration... or maybe, what has snuck in while you weren't looking?

A jar of sea glass, a hatbox, a needle, work papers and an aloe plant.

And just for fun... When was the last time you attempted a cartwheel or headstand? How did it go?

I used to be a competitive gymnast and both my girls are gymnasts as well. Would it be wrong if I told you last week? Hey…I still got it! *smiles*

Awesomeness!  I admit to some jealousy over the cartwheels... maybe I'll practice a few while we share some of Gina's favorite layouts!  (Stop laughing, Gina.)

I love these pages for the same reason…they are clean and simple and the focus is the photo.  The pages are feminine, with sweet embellishments.  They are very me!

Thanks, Gina!  Beautiful and so inspirational.  Welcome (back) to TSR!  (Oh, and I have verified that I cannot do a cartwheel.  Just for the record.  LOL)

- Theresa/Savi

April Kits & Our Guest Designer Are Here... And That's No Joke!

Normally I'm not a fan of April Fool's Day... could be I'm the second most gullible person on the plant.  (For the record, my mother is the first most gullible person on the planet... remind me sometime to tell you the astronaut story.)  But this April Fool's Day is awesome!  Not only do we have our April Kits to show you... but our Guest Designer has been revealed, too!  So let's dig into the goodies, shall we?

FOTM Kit:  Teresa Collins He Said/She Said, Elle's Studio You & Me, Studio Calico Here & There, and Crate Paper Maggie Holmes

Doubleshot Kit:  My Mind's Eye Unforgettable and Echo Park Paper Brothers

Project Life Kit

Embellishment Kit

Patterned Paper Kit

Bazzill/Cardstock Kit

Stamp Kit

And I know you can't wait to see who our Guest Designer is this quarter... but first, before you go check out our Ideas Gallery to see who it is...  Take a look at this beautiful layout using the April Doubleshot kit.  Do you recognize her style?  Take a guess before you look in the gallery!  Hint:  She's never been an astronaut.  *giggle*  (Sorry, mom!)

"Us" by TSR Guest Designer

- Theresa/Savi

Sneak Peek #6: Elle's Studio You & Me (FOTM)

Love by TSR Designer, Melanie Call

"We are super excited for this beautiful line which contains pinks, blues, kraft, and chalkboard!!  This collection is perfect for you and the ones you love." -- Elle's Studio blog