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It only happens once a year! Whether you are a mother or not, you'll love it! Get yourself something nice while almost everything in the Scrap Girls Boutique is 16.9% off! But hurry, because deserve it or not, this sale will end at Midnight (MDT), May 14th, 2009!
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What's New in the Scrap Girls Boutique? |
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Life Muses by Ro: Examples from the Past
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Note: As this is the last article I will write before Mother’s Day 2009, I thought it might be nice to honor my grandmothers this year. They passed away decades ago, but their influences on my life live on.
My grandmothers didn’t worry if their lives were fulfilling their deepest hopes and desires. They simply got up, worked hard, loved deeply and shared what they had with the people around them.
They were creative women who found joy in using everything to its fullest potential. A Christmas card became a gift tag. Old blue jeans became a camping quilt. Bacon drippings became white gravy on toast.
They sewed clothing, bottled fruit and gardened. They made homemade pies, cookies and bread. They embroidered pretty designs on dishcloths and read stories to children. They sang as they worked. They visited with friends, family and neighbors. They took cookies as gestures of friendships, meals to the sick, and a listening ear to the discouraged.
They told stories of their families, passing on wisdom from the past. They shared precious photos with grandchildren and explained who was in the photo and the story behind it. They saved napkins, programs, newspaper clippings and other mementos as evidence that their lives were interesting. Their hope was that their grandchildren would remember the stories of the people they held dear. Their hope was that their grandchildren would pass on the stories they heard.
My grandmothers lived during the Depression and worried how they would make ends meet. They were careful with what they had and were grateful for all that they received. But, no matter what challenge came their way, they rose up in the morning, shared what they had and loved the people around them deeply.
My grandmothers never stopped and considered if they were living the lives their hearts desired because they desired to enjoy the life they had.
- Ro
Layout by Ro
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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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Important to Know: Retirement Sale |
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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Digital Scrapbook Tutorial |
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More Creative Stitching
Tutorial created using Adobe Photoshop CS3 with Mac OS X.
Several months ago, I wrote a tutorial for the newsletter on using creative stitching on your layouts. Since that time, I have made an exciting discovery to add to my already growing passion for stitching on my digital scrapbooking layouts... using type paths! You might ask yourself, "Why would I want to use type paths for my stitching?" But, after you see how easy it is to create all sorts of creative stitching using the type paths as a tool, you will be asking yourself, "Why haven’t I been using type paths?"
I will be using a couple of actions in my tutorial, some of which were designed for Photoshop Elements and some for the Photoshop CS versions, but they can be used interchangeably.
First, I will start with ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Stitch and Holes PSE 8304 Paths Mini. Although this action was designed for PSE, it works equally as well in Photoshop. You can also use ScrapSimple Tools � Actions: Stitch ‘n Holes 8302, which will only work in Photoshop. Either of these actions allow you to choose the color of your stitching. Choose your foreground color.
Choose any type path or type shape that is sold in the Scrap Girls boutique. There are many to choose from.
I will demonstrate using a type shapes product. I am opening a flower from ScrapSimple Type Shapes: Flowers 8301.
With this file open, run ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Stitch and Holes PSE 8304 Paths Mini. (Press "Play" in Photoshop or click on the action icon in Photoshop Elements.) This is what the file looks like after the action is finished.
Next, you might want to apply a style to your stitching and holes to give them a more realistic appearance. There are several versions available in the boutique that will give your stitching some texture and shadowing and will give the holes some depth. I use ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Stitching and Hole 4101 Mini for both the stitching and holes in this example.
Delete the text layer. (We only needed it for the path that it provided for our stitching.)
Next, you can clip a paper of your choice to the background shape that is provided with this type shape if you would like. I am clipping a paper from Thao Cosgrove’s Having Hope Collection Biggie.
First, you place the paper on a layer above the background shape.
Then, you use the shortcut Ctrl+G (Cmd+G on a Mac or sometimes Opt+Cmd+G) to clip your paper to the shape. (This is also called "Group with Previous" in Photoshop Elements.)
You now have a great embellishment, with stitching, that you can apply to your layout! Here is my finished layout, using the flowers with the paper background for the inner two flowers and then the stitching by itself for the outer two flowers.
Layout by Cherise Oleson
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Tutorial written by Cherise Oleson
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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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What's New Chat
Friday, May 8th - 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!
Recipe Challenge Chat
Saturday, May 9th - 9:00PM ET
Join April (April Showers) and Danna (scrappylibrarian) in the Chat Room at 9pm ET for our monthly Recipe Challenge Chat where we share and scrap our favorite recipes. Check the message board on Thursday morning for this month's theme and Recipe Swap details. Hope to see you there!
Aussie Challenge & Chat
Monday, May 11th - 9:00PM Australian Eastern Standard Time
Please come join Karen (kazbar73) & Jo (ScrappingJo) at 9PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on Monday 11 May for a chat all about Mothers. Create a layout all about Mothers and then join us in the Live Chat Lobby for lots of fun and laughter as we talk about how we celebrate Mother's Day.
For our International ladies, the chat will be on at 7am New York time.
New Member Chat
Tuesday, May 12th - 9:00PM ET
Join Pat (PBarnes) and Carol Ann (Zaz) for the New Member Chat at 9pm ET in the Live Chatroom lobby. This is a great place to ask questions about getting around the Scrap Girls site or about digital scrapbooking in general - and a great place to make some new friends. All are welcome, new and long time members included.
High Noon Crop
Wednesday, May 13th - 12:00Noon ET
Join April Showers at Noon ET for a fun chat and crop.
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 May 13th, we'll do a fave photo challenge! Create a layout showcasing a recently taken favorite photo! You'll have one hour to create a layout and upload to the special High Noon Crop gallery. You'll be amazed what you can get done in just one hour! We hope you'll join us!
ScrapSimple Club Chat
Thursday, May 14th - 3:00PM ET
We know everyone is excited for the new ScrapSimple Club to come out on May 15th. Join Sherry_Lynn on May 14th at 3pm ET for a ScrapSimple Club Chat/Crop! We'll be discussing ideas on different ways to use the current club. As a challenge, let's create one more layout using April's ScrapSimple Club before the next one arrives.
NSBR Chat - Early Edition
Thursday, May 14th - 4:00PM ET
What is NSBR? It's a non-scrapbooking related chat! We talk about everything, including some scrapbooking and usually chocolate. It's a great chance to meet new friends, catch up on what everyone is up to, and just relax! If you have a problem, we'll lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on. Have some great news to share? We'd love to celebrate with you. So, join Michelle (Shelbi) and Shari (Shari PV Mom), on May 14th, at 4pm ET, in the Chat Room Lobby! Hope to see you there!
Sketch Challenge Crop
Thursday, May 14th - 9:00PM ET
Join Marnie (sprinklz) for the Sketch Challenge and Crop, Thursday, May 14th at 9pm ET in the Scrap Girls Chat Room! Like getting a little jump start on your layouts? Then this challenge is for you! A few hours before the challenge begins, a sketch will be posted on the messageboard for you to use as the starting point for your page. You can be inspired by the basic arrangement, the amount of photos, or copy it literally. All interpretations are welcome and encouraged! Looking forward to seeing you there!
What's New Chat
Friday, May 15th - 11:00AM ET
Join Michelle (Shelbi) and Sherry_Lynn at 11am ET to chat about all the cool new things in the boutique. You never know who else is going to show up!! 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!
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May Events |
May Board Game: BINGO!
It's that time again! Join us for an exciting game of BINGO on the Message Board in May! Pick 25 words from the list provided in the games forum on the message board and send them in an e-mail to [email protected] with a subject line that says "BINGO CARD - your SG message board username" by Sunday, May 3rd (Midnight MT) to participate in the first round, starting Monday May 4th. Each day, members of the Welcoming Committee will call 5 random words from the Bingo list. Match just 15 of those words to win a BINGO. You must be first to call BINGO in the forum to win that round. After a winner is verified, the boards can be cleared and a new round will begin the following day. All winners receive a $5 gift certificate to the boutique! We like to see lots of winners, so please remember that each person can only win one round during the month. Have fun!
If you miss the first round cutoff date, you can still play! Just send in your Bingo card at any time during the month and you'll be eligible to begin playing when the next new round starts. Everyone who sends in a Bingo card will receive a confirmation email that their card has been received. If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please re-send your list of words.
Layout Contests:
May Monthly Layout Contest: Mother's Day is in May in the U.S. so for this month's layout contest, we want to see your layouts paying tribute to a mom or a mother-figure in your life. You could win a $10 gift certificate to the boutique if your layout is chosen! Just post your layouts in the May Monthly Layout Gallery before May 31st 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 dinny
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Designer Freebie by dinny coordinates with her Posy Paper Biggie
* 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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Examples from the Past
Friday, May 8, 2009
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- 16.9% off You'll Love It! Sale
- What's New in the Scrap Girls Boutique
- Life Muses by Ro
- Retirement Sale
- Digital Scrapbook Tutorial: More Creative Stitching
- 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 over half of the seats are sold after only two months 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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All of our Online Training Classes are currently full. Please check back soon for more exciting learning opportunities!
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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 Amanda Sok using May's Scrap Girls Club
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Created for you by Amanda Sok
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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