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Life Muses by Ro: Are You Twitter-pated yet? |
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Note from Ro: This is a post I took from my blog.
I’m just starting to get into this Twitter thing. If you’re not sure what Twitter is, I’ll update you. Twitter is basically another method of connecting with people through short, little messages called Tweets. You can only use 140 characters when you make a Twitter post so, by default, it makes you think carefully about what you want to say when you post.
You can read your Twitter messages in various ways once you have joined. Here are some of the common methods:
- On your Twitter home page, located at Twitter.com.
- In little Twitter applications. You can run them on your desktop, install them on your iGoogle home page, or do what I do... read them on your cell phone. I use a little application called TwitterBerry to do this. I prefer this method because then I don’t get involved with it unless I am specifically doing it. There are tons of applications and a quick search in Google will help you find them. A good application for your desktop is TweetDeck.
- Through your cell phone via text messaging.
- Via email.
You will use the same methods to send your posts.
Twitter messages are like mini-blog posts only, sometimes, people post back to you and conversations start up - if you have said something interesting. I quickly discovered that if you stick to reporting about things like your dietary intake (I just had a bowl of Cheerios) the conversation is pretty one-sided. After all, what can someone say back to that? “Oh, nice. Cheerios. Good for you.”
Nah... people won’t do that. But, if your conversation is varied and if you provide useful information to people, they’ll be interested in what you’re saying. (Not that I’m saying I’m interesting on Twitter, because I seriously doubt I am. I’m a beginner.)
The interesting thing about Twitter is that you’ll find - after awhile - that some fairly interesting people start to follow you. If you follow them back, you find out what makes them tick. I’m finding that part fun.
There are some Twitter-spammers that pop up every once in a while - my “fave” is the people who make a single post about getting a new laptop. But, you can block those people in a flash and so it’s basically a non-issue, in my mind.
I don’t know if you have noticed the Twitter gadget on the side of my blog. It shows my recent updates. It also has a link that will let you sign up to follow me, if you’d like. If you have a blog of your own and you install the gadget - or widget - your blog posts will go out as Tweets, which is nice.
Scrap Girls also has a Twitter account. You can sign up to follow here. If you do, you will instantly receive updates about the latest, greatest Scrap Girls happenings.
If you’re new to Twitter, do what I’ve done. Sign up to follow some people and then just watch the action for a little while until you start to see what’s happening. Then, start replying to people and you’ll be on your way.
If you’re really interested in how Twitter works - what the best practices are - there is a great blog called TwiTip that is very helpful.
See you on Twitter!
- Ro
Muse: To be absorbed in one's thoughts; engage in meditation. Not intended to solve the world's problems, another person's problems, or to cover topics completely. One does not have to agree with musings to enjoy them, just as one does not have to be the same as someone else to appreciate who they are.
Note from Ro: Would you like to earn a $20 Gift Certificate? Send your own muse to [email protected]. If it is selected for publication in the Scrap Girls newsletter, you'll get to have fun shopping!
Ro is now spotlighting various Scrap Girls members, showing layouts, and running contests in her blog. If you end up being spotlighted in it, you'll get a little gift from her. Subscribe to her blog so you don't miss what is going on!
Ro has recently spotlighted Soozlou, mtorres_usa, and teabaglady! |
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We've just opened a Retirement Sale section of the Boutique. Items in this section are always on sale for 30% off. The items you will find during any particular month will be discontinued permanently on the 5th of the following month. So if you see something you like, grab it while you can! |
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Themed Thoughts: Antiquing and Garage Sales |
Some favorite memories of my childhood are from various shopping trips. There were some paging “incidents” at a Wal-Mart once, and my mom and one of her sisters... well, I digress, but I do have very fond memories of going to Jefferson, Texas to go antiquing. I have always loved thinking about all the people who have had these things before me. What have they seen? Where have they been?
I have searched the boutique like a box at a good garage sale and have found for you just some of the products that would be great for layouts about your “treasures,” whether you are buying them or selling them!
Below are some collections whose embellishments, colors, and overall themes would work well for these types of layouts.
In addition to the papers in the digital scrapbooking collections, there are some papers and paper templates that I think would make for some interesting layouts:
Telling the story behind specific items is very important when composing a layout about a found treasure, I came across some great journaling spots in the boutique:
These embellishments and brushes can add great texture and dimension to a layout:
Finally, I have chosen some styles to share with you:
Layout by Kelly Favor-Chronister
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Article written by Kelly Favor-Chronister |
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What's Happening at Scrap Girls? |
If you have never been to the Scrap Girls Chat Room before or have questions about it, this tutorial, Chat Basics, will provide lots of helpful information.
Crops and Chats |
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New Member Chat - Early Edition
Tuesday, April 21st - 3:00PM ET
Join April (April Showers) at 3:00pm ET for a fun chat to get to know our newest members. We will discuss the message board, gallery, chocolate and so much more! Everyone is welcome, new or not so new! Not sure how to get there? Just click the “Chat Room” button at the top of this newsletter; you will need JavaScript enabled to access the chat room.
High Noon Crop
Wednesday, April 22nd - 12:00Noon ET
Join your guest host April Showers for the High Noon Crop every Wednesday at Noon ET. These crops are designed to allow you to work on your own photos and themes, simply giving participants a one hour goal, and a fun, new challenge each week!
On April 22nd, we’ll do an inanimate object challenge! That’s right - your layout will be about someTHING, not someONE! Favorite dessert? Favorite drink? A child’s beloved toy? Your new car? Lots of possibilities! You’ll have one hour to create a layout and upload to the special High Noon Crop gallery. You’d be amazed what you can get done in just one hour! Meet new friends and have fun in the chat room! We hope you’ll join us!
Journaling Chat
Wednesday, April 22nd - 8:00PM ET
Join Becca and angelaNussbaum for the Journaling Chat at 8pm ET. Are most of your layouts decorative? Do you have stories to tell, but just not motivated enough to make a layout with journaling? We are going to challenge you to do a layout with your journaling in mind. Come join us and tell your stories.
Faith Journey Chat
Wednesday, April 22nd - 9:00PM ET
Join Shalae (satippetts) for the Faith Journey chat at 9pm ET. This is a great time to recieve support in your faith or challenges as we help each other grow in our testimonies of our beliefs.
Ad Inspiration Challenge & Chat
Thursday, April 23rd - 9:00PM ET
Join Pat (PBarnes) at 9pm ET for an Ad Challenge and Chat. A few hours before the chat, a magazine ad will be posted on the message board to use as inspiration for a layout. You can use whatever you want to from the ad - the colors, the shapes, the composition. There are no wrong answers!
What's New Chat
Friday, April 24th - 11:00AM ET
Join Michelle (Shelbi) and Sherry_Lynn at 11am ET to chat about all the cool new things in the boutique. What are you getting? What did you kaboodle? And most importantly show us the layouts or other projects you made with your new goodies! There’s a thread every Thursday and now there’s a chat too!
Swap Crop Chat
Friday, April 24th - 9:00PM ET
It's time for the Swap Crop Chat! We've done the swapping, and created the layouts, now it's time to chat about all the gorgeous layouts! I don't know what it is, but these swaps bring out the best in everyone. This is the time to chat about the theme, the beautiful layouts and learn about the Swap Crop if you haven't participated before. I'll even reveal the theme for next month! Join Carla (CRS) for a fun chat at 9pm ET.
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April Events |
April Board Game: The Alphabet Hunt
We're taking your ABC game skills to a whole new level this month... and tacking on some prizes as well! This month's message board game is The Alphabet Hunt. Each week we'll give you a theme and a searching task and then set you loose to start building our list in alphabetic order! For each item you correctly add to our alphabetic list in the game thread on the message board, your name will be entered into a drawing which will be held at the end of the month and the TEN winners of the drawing will each win a $5 gift certificate to the ScrapGirls Boutique!
Participation is what counts big this month, so join us on the message board for the detailed rules, weekly specifics and LOTS of fun!
Layout Contests:
April Monthly Layout Contest: With April 1st being April Fools Day we've decided to get Silly. If you have kids or grandkids, or even spouses, that like to mug for the camera, then you have what you need to do a layout for the April Monthly Layout Contest with the theme of Silly Faces. You could win a $10 gift certificate to the boutique if your layout is chosen! Just post your layouts in the April Monthly Layout Gallery before April 30th at Midnight ET and you will be eligible to win! Be sure to include the credits for items used in the description area or under the Details tab.
April Mid-Month Layout Contest: Do you have a mischief maker in your family? Pets or wildlife in your yard are often mischief makers, too. For this layout contest, we want to see your layouts of a mischief maker or two you have known. You could win a $10 gift certificate to the boutique if your layout is chosen! Just post your layouts in the April Mid-Month Layout Gallery before May 15th at Midnight ET, and you will be eligible to win! Be sure to include the credits for products used in the description area or under the Details tab.
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Check our message board calendar if you have any questions about what is happening at Scrap Girls. All event times are given in Eastern Time Zone unless otherwise noted. Need help converting time zones? Check out the World Clock - Time Zone Converter. (Use 'USA-New York' as the location for the Eastern time zone.) |
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Layout by Theresa Kavouras
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Designer Freebie by Theresa Kavouras coordinates with her Charlotte Collection
* There is a “free download” button on the details page for each gift. You don't need to put them in your shopping cart unless you are shopping for other items. Also note that if you are slow reading your newsletter, you may find this freebie has already been retired, as the freebies are only available as gifts for about two newsletter cycles. |
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What is Twitter?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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- What's New in the Scrap Girls Boutique
- Life Muses by Ro
- Retirement Sale
- Themed Thoughts: Antiquing and Garage Sales
- What's Happening at Scrap Girls?
- Designer Freebie
- 2009 Digital Scrap Link Convention Information!
- Getting Started
- Expand Your Skills
- Online Classes Currently Available
- Scrap Girls Clubs
- Ongoing Opportunities for YOU
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The Scrap Girls newsletter is created for you by a virtual army of Scrap Girls team members. Without them, we couldn't possibly share these resources with you, and I'm very grateful for their ongoing help and support.
I hope you enjoy today's issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Ro
CEO - Scrap Girls, LLC
P.S. Your email address is safe with us. We never share, rent, sell, or loan our list with anyone!
P.P.S. If you ever need any assistance, please email [email protected] or call
866-598-3444 and we'll help you as quickly as possible!
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Scrap Girls is Having a Convention! |
Here are the facts:
When: October 8-10th, 2009
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
What's Included
- 4 (four) meals (two lunches and two dinners)
- A Collection Biggie, designed especially for the convention
- Other free digital scrapbooking supplies, designed for class materials
- PDFs of the class materials
- Action-packed classes on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Crops, games, and time to hang out and make friends with other Scrap Girls
- The chance to meet in person and get help from Scrap Girls designers, layout artists, and welcoming committee members
- Memories that will last forever!
How many people may attend? Only 126 and nearly half of the seats are gone after only one month of being on sale! Don't miss out on this opportunity - secure your place now!
Note: Convention begins at 1:00 pm - Thursday, October 8th and ends at 6 pm - Saturday, October 10th.
Want to save on your expenses when you come to the convention?
- Lots of our attendees share rooms to save on their expenses. We have a special forum on our messageboard where people can find roommates here.
- It would also be important to know that if you choose to stay at the University House, your breakfasts are included and you won't have to worry about getting back and forth because it is right next to the Officer's Club. We've got you covered!
We hope you come because you're special to us and we are dying to meet you. Scrap Girls is all about making friends while we enjoy the hobby that allows us to save our memories in a fun way. Having you with us would be awesome!
Sign up now!
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Free eBook “starter kit” turns your dreams of digital scrapbooking into reality today!
This dynamite eBook is 65 pages - packed full of the information, ideas, and help people need when they are about to dive into this great hobby. It answers all of the important questions new digital scrapbookers have. They are all here for you - in one easy to use eBook!
Bonus! Download the free “Warning” Label, too. It was created for you by Valerie Randall as a little bit of extra fun!
Would you like a chance to try digital scrapbooking yourself?
Scrap Girls' Refresh Collection Biggie offers you free samples of some of our most popular product types. Try making a layout, your own paper with a ScrapSimple Paper Template, a fast layout with a ScrapSimple Digital Layout Template, or experiment with a brush.
We know you'll love digital scrapbooking as much as we do, and we have thousands of products to feed your new addiction!
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed!
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements 6.0 and 7.0
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements 5.0
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements 4.0
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Photoshop Elements 3.0
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed (Photoshop 7, CS, CS2 and CS3)
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Paint Shop Pro (PSP) X
Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed for Paint Shop Pro (PSP) 9
Do you wish you could learn how to scrapbook digitally, but feel kind of intimated? Well, here's the solution for you! This large set of video tutorials allow you to actually watch Ro scrapbook. And because Ro covers such a large number of topics in this item, it is one of the most cost-effective digital scrapbooking tutorial series available today. No wonder tens of thousands of people have chosen Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed as their method of learning to scrapbook digitally!
In the tutorials, you'll see Ro working on her computer and hear her talking about why she is doing what she is doing. It's like having Ro come to your home and give you private scrapbooking lessons. You can create digital scrapbooking layouts today!
Start to Finish eBooklets
Start to Finish eBooklet - PSE: How to Make a Birthday Scrapbook Page
Nothing could be simpler than learning to scrapbook digitally with Scrap Girls Start to Finish eBooklets. Step by step written guidelines and detailed screenshots will help you learn new digital scrapbooking skills. Included with the eBooklet are the actual digital files you need to create a finished project!
More Titles Available |
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The Beauty of Blending Modes - PSE and PS
Mondays, April 27 and May 4 - 9:00PM ET
This in-depth digital scrapbooking class on Blending Modes is the perfect opportunity to learn about the power and beauty of blending modes and how to use them in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. This class comes with the Start 2 Finish eBooklet PSE - The Beauty of Blending Modes: How to use them with ScrapSimple Products as well as the Start 2 Finish eBooklet PS - The Beauty of Blending Modes: How to use them with ScrapSimple Products.
A Month of Gratitude: Everyday Blessings
Thursdays, May 14 and May 28 - 8:00PM ET
This digital scrapbooking class offers you a personal challenge to undertake a Month of Gratitude for the Everyday Blessings in your life. Challenge yourself to take a picture a day for one month and catch the blessings in the everyday moments around you. Think positively and take a ‘Gratitude Attitude’ as you capture the people and places that make your world special. Create a 4x6 layout for each day then combine them for a powerful mini album to keep or to give as a gift.
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Join the Scrap Girls Monthly Club and you can have fun with the newest traditional digital and printable scrapbooking looks while saving! (A $27.94 value for $9.99 or less!)
The Scrap Girls Club contents are released on the 1st day of the month (or the closest business day to the 1st).
With the Scrap Girls Club, you will receive:
Layout by Laurel Lakey using April's Scrap Girls Club
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Created for you by Syndee Nuckles
Remember, these items are available separately in the Boutique at regular prices for those who would rather not join a club.
Note: The Scrap Girls Club contents are always available for sale elsewhere in the Boutique at their regular prices once the associated club month is released. But all club contents are totally brand new, never seen before product releases for each month! |
Join the ScrapSimple Monthly Club and you can enjoy the newest ScrapSimple looks while saving! (A $13.95 value for $6.99 or less!)
The new ScrapSimple Club contents are released on the 15th day of the month (or the closest business day to the 15th).
With the ScrapSimple Club, you will receive:
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1 ScrapSimple Paper Template Set
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1 ScrapSimple Embellishment Template Set
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1 Brush Set
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1 ScrapSimple Layer Your Own Brush Set
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1 Designer's Choice Item
A commercially licensed version of the ScrapSimple club is also available here.
Layout by Erica Hite using April's ScrapSimple Club
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Created for you by Erica Hite and Valerie Randall
If you prefer not to join a club, the ScrapSimple club contents are available at regular prices in the Boutique. You can easily find them right now by checking the What's New? section of the Boutique.
Note: The ScrapSimple Club contents are always available for sale in the Boutique at regular prices once the associated club month is released. But all club contents are totally brand new, never-seen-before product releases for each month! |
Customer Muses: Would you like to share your own Life Muse with our readers? To have your own essay considered for publication as a muse in the column for our special Saturday newsletter, send your essay to [email protected]. If your essay is selected, you will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to the Scrap Girls Boutique.
Way Cool Scrap Girl: We are so excited to have all of you meet some of the amazing people that have become Scrap Girls! If you would like to be spotlighted and win a $25 Gift Certificate to the Scrap Girls Boutique, send the following items to [email protected]:
- 500-900 word essay about your experience with digital scrapbooking, Scrap Girls, and specific examples of how we have helped you.
- A 600-pixel wide, 72 dpi copy of a layout you've created that uses Scrap Girls products, plus a complete list of those products.
- A 100-pixels wide, 72 dpi picture of yourself.
- Permission to use your statement.
Club Concepts: We would like to announce that we will be looking for your help in creating these Club Concepts articles. Simply post your new layout using the current club selection (either the Scrap Girls club or the ScrapSimple club) in our Scrap Girls Club Members Gallery. Be sure to list all of the Scrap Girls products you used, as well as a short (1-2 sentence) description of the unique idea or theme your layout shows off. If your layout and its corresponding tip is chosen, they will be showcased in our Club Concepts article, and you will win a $5 Gift Certificate to the Scrap Girls Boutique!
Suggest a Challenge, Win a Prize! Have a great idea for a gallery layout challenge? Submit it to [email protected]. If your challenge idea is chosen, you will win a prize! Friday will be Customer Challenge Day, so keep an eye out on the message board calendar. It will be fun to see what YOU come up with for us to do!
 Scrap Girls is giving away birthday gifts to our message board members! Of course, it is a surprise what you will get because birthday presents are always surprises! But you will like it for sure because most people like money... Anyway, make sure your message board email address is current and that you have the correct date entered into your profile to participate.
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