B2N2 Scraps

Enter to win

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0000

Make sure you check out my latest post on my blog for a chance to win a coupon to my store. All you have to do is read the tips section and leave a comment with a suggestion.

http://b2n2scraps.com/2012/10/14/a-scrapping-tip-and-sunday-review-marching-band/

New Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0000

I have decided to make things a little easier for all of you! I have a new blog that is super easy to find! It's b2n2scraps.com That's it! Make sure to check that out, become a follower and add me to your reader list!

$2 Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0000

It's Tuesday and that means that I have a fabulous product on sale for just $2! Today's sale is on My Girl. and My Girl Quick Pages. It's perfect for all those baby pictures you have of your precious little daughter.

Take a look at some inspiration using this kit. Here's a layout I found by nanascraps. I love the clustering!

Here's a layout by Thao. I love how she positioned the three photos.

Sneak Peek and a freebie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I have a fun new kit coming out this week. It has been in the works for a long time so I hope you enjoy it! It's a kit that I haven't seen anywhere else. Here's a look:

Can you guess what it is about? Leave me a comment on this post for a chance to win this kit. You can also enter the RAK at DST. You must enter by 3 pm CST on Wednesday, October 10th. I have to make the cut off time a little earlier because I have a meeting all evening on Wednesday!

I also want to give you a little hint at what is in the $2 bin tomorrow. It's a great girl kit called My Girl. It's perfect for all those baby pictures you have of your precious little daughter.

The Quick Pages will be on sale for $2 as well.

I have made a freebie for you with this kit. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to enter the RAK to win my new kit coming out on Thursday!

You can download HERE.

Saturdays News - 10/06/2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jill Garrison) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0000

In need of a fun, low-stress activity to kick off your week? Shel can help! She's hosting a speed scrap next Monday, October 8 at 4pm CT. It's a great opportunity to kick back and chat with other participants, have some fun, and create a great layout. Click on the flyer to learn more.

For participating, you'll get her newest set of templates, Conundrum.

It's the beginning of October, so you know what that means - tons of new, exciting things happening at Stuff to Scrap. First up, we've got a whole bunch of new monthly challenges (check them out here). Make sure you check out all the challenges to earn yourself some points to scrap. And keep an eye on the forum for some awesome new challenge and special events coming up, like our World Card Day celebration. This month, we're celebrating World Card Day, but instead of celebrating just one day, it's a month long celebration.

Make sure to click on the flyer to get all the info and to maybe even pick up some goodies!

This month, The Stuff To Scrap designers have teamed up to bring you this awesome Halloween kit, Halloween Time. It's jam packed with awesome elements and fabulously scary papers to help you scrap all those creepy and cute Halloween pictures. It includes 2 full alphas, 72 elements, 27 papers, 2 12x12 templates in .PSD, .TIF, .PNG, and PAGE format, 2 brushes, and 5 different set of styles!

Check out the previews. Isn't this an awesome kit?

And to make your life easier, they've made this quick page set packed with 20 quick pages! There are so many choices to easily scrap those creep and cute Halloween pictures! You will be able to just plug your own pictures in, add any journaling or a titles you wish, and you're done!

Love templates? Then you'll love this month's CU Grab Bag, Template Time, put together by the Stuff to Scrap designers. In this overly stuffed bag, you will find cluster templates, stacked paper templates, quick page templates, brag book templates, element templates, alpha templates, border templates, and more! Not only is this bag Commercial Use friendly, so designers can use them to make quick pages/etc., but it is great for all scrappers and will help you make fast & fabulous layouts!

Head on over to the store (linked to the preview up there) to see detailed images of the different templates included in this amazing grab bag.

October also means a whole new set of Build-A-Kits have been added to the store. There are 29 amazing products added this month, ranging in theme from Halloween to Fall to vintage inspired kits. You are going to want to check out these amazing sets! And, our popular Buy 3 Save 50% coupon is back!

So what are you waiting for? Head on over check things out!

GSO from B2N2 Scraps Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:26:00 +0000

Today I have a couple of GSO's to share with you. There are lots of great layouts in the B2N2 Scraps gallery at STS but I managed to choose two to share.

This layout is by Sagediva2 using "Beyond The Sea". I love how the large photo is blended into the background paper.

The clustering around the smaller photo is wonderful. I love clustering.

"Beyond The Sea" Full Preview.

Preview is linked to the store for your convience.

The second layout I chose to show off today is from Thao. She created this layout using "Ready, Set, Swim" Collab by B2N2 Scraps and Gettin' Scrappy with Britt. I love all the layers in this layout from the paper strips behind the photos to all the elements clustered across the page.

"Ready, Set, Swim" Full Preview.

The product preview is linked to the kit in the store.

Give Credit where Credit is due!

noreply@blogger.com (Jill Garrison) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0000

One of the most important things you can do as a scrapper is give credit to those wonderful people that create these packages we use. No matter if you paid for them or found them on a free site. Each designer put in their own time and skill to make these special things for each of us and deserves credit.
There are many methods you can do in tracking credit for a layout. Find what works for you. What works for me is using notepad and copy/pasting my information into the file info for my layout. That way it is with each layout and I do not have to go search for that information. You can also make a hidden layer on your layout if you like that better, same principle. Here are the steps for my way of doing it.

Here is the layout I designed today. If you are like me when I create a layout I usually grab things from other kits, which makes tracking more difficult. In this kit I used several different designers.

After I complete a layout I open notepad (located by going to start | all programs | accessories). I then start copying the individual layers (one from each package). To copy I double click on the title of the layer, when it turns blue (where you could edit the line) I do a ctrl + c command.

After I copy and paste (quick command for paste is ctrl + v) them all over to notepad, I even keep track of my fonts, I start deleting the individual element name. People need to know what package you used not that you used ribbon_12 from so and so's package.

When you have edited your notebook file, select everything and copy.

Once you have copied your text from your notepad, go back to your Photoshop Elements program and go to File, File Info....

I always place my credit in the caption box.

Now this layout always will have its credit already listed out. This comes in handy when you are building new profiles at scrapbooking galleries, who wants to take the time to organize things, AGAIN. This way you open, copy, paste and viola you are done.

ALSO - did you know that at certain sites you can link designers packages back to a store. This is just the ultimate way to give credit. Talk about promoting your favorite designer! One click and someone can buy their product.

Lets all support our designers hard work with credit. It is the right thing to do!

"Mommy's Little Boy" is $2 Today Only

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:00:00 +0000

For this week's $2 Tuesday sale B2N2 Scraps will have "Mommy's Little Boy" on sale.

We would love to see your layouts with "Mommy's Little Boy" or any of B2N2 Scraps products. Feel free to email them to sweetcreations2009blogspot@yahoo.com.

$2 Tuesday: Mommy's Little Boy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:06:00 +0000

For this week's $2 Tuesday sale B2N2 Scraps will have "Mommy's Little Boy" on sale.

I have a coordinating freebie for you.

Click on preview for your download.

Sunday Rewind: Ready, Set, Swim!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Did you take a look at my newest kit yet? It's a collab with Gettin Scrappy with Britt. She and I put together Ready, Set, Swim that is all about swimming whether it be swim lessons, playing in the pool, playing at a water park or at a splash pad. This kit is so much fun! Take a look.

Love it! I hope you love it as much as I do! You can find this kit at my STS store or my MyMemories store. There's a set of 19 QPs as well! Wow, what a gigantic quick page pack! All the products will be 30% off for one week (until Wednesday night).

I wanted specific items for this swim kit and I couldn't find any CU stuff out there. So I made my own CU items-a swim belt, a float bar, a diving board and a kickboard. I decided to package them up to make a swim CU pack. I hope you like them!

Remember, all these products are 30% off for one week! Take a look at what my CT did with this kit.

I have a freebie from my CT member Kristin. You can download HERE.

Saturday News

noreply@blogger.com (Jill Garrison) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:30:00 +0000

It is your LAST CHANCE for this Build-a-kit SALE!!! Dont miss out on saving 50% OFF

Stuff to Scrap is also running another special!!! Get this ADORABLE kit when you spend just

5 Dollars!!!

Pizza Night

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Hi, all! I wanted to show you the newest kit from Scraps by Andrea today. It's called Pizza Night. You may recognize it from the STS forum. The add-on was the participation prize to last week's Featured Designer Challenge. Anyhow, it's all about pizza! Whether you make it at home, have it delivered, or enjoy it at your favorite restaurant, who doesn't love pizza?!?! Pizza night is full of elements to help you scrap your favorite pizza pictures, and it's even versatile enough to scrap non-pizza related memories! There are 20 papers & 56 elements included in the kit. All elements are NOT shown in the preview. There's also a 12 piece Cardstock pack & an add-on with a lower alpha. Snag all the pieces this week while it is 45% off!
The kit:

The Cardstock:

The Add-on:

Check out the awesome layouts from the Scraps by Andrea Creative team. You can click on the previews to zoom in for a closer look.

Thanks for looking! Happy Scrapping!

Here's a closer look at my pages. It's a two page spread.

New Release: Ready, Set, Swim!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:49:00 +0000

I have a brand new kit out today that I am so excited about! A while back Britt of Gettin Scrappy with Britt said she was releasing a swim kit. Well it fell through so I contacted her and asked her if she would collab with me. I have tons of swimming pictures from my kids' swim lessons so I wanted a swim lesson kit. She and I put together Ready, Set, Swim that is all about swimming whether it be swim lessons, playing in the pool, playing at a water park or at a splash pad. This kit is so much fun! Take a look.

Love it! I hope you love it as much as I do! You can find this kit at my STS store or my MyMemories store (I'm hoping it will be up later today). There's a set of 19 QPs as well! Wow, what a gigantic quick page pack! All the products will be 30% off for one week.

Remember, all these products are 30% off for one week! Take a look at what my CT did with this kit.

Here's a layout from me of my kids at swim lessons. I feel like I need to add something more but I just can't figure out what! I guess I need to play with it a little longer!

I made some freebie labels for you. My kids do swim lessons at the YMCA and all YMCA's have the same names for swim lessons. I asked on my Facebook Fan page for names of other swim lessons. I added those labels as well. So hopefully you can find these useful when scrapping your child's swim lessons!

Before I give you the download link, the winner of the RAK is....Diana Bartch! Please contact me at beckycards[at]sbcglobal.net to claim your prize! You can download the labels HERE.

Extraction!

noreply@blogger.com (Jill Garrison) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Extraction!!! I love the effect extraction gives a layout. Extraction is the procedure in which you cut out the focus of the photo. No background distractions, no blank space that has no value in a photo. Just your subject FRONT and CENTER! When I extract I use the polygonal lasso tool, I usually set a feather of around 2-5, the tutorial on how to use this tool is located here.

"Sassy" On Sale For One Day Only

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:14:00 +0000

This week' B2N2 Scraps has selected "Sassy" as this week's $2 Tuesday feautured product.

If you don't have it in your stash be sure to grab it while it's on sale. But remember it will only be on sale for today only. You can also pick up the coordinating "Sassy" products on sale today.

Product previews are linked to the products in the store.

"Sassy" Full Preview

"Sassy" Torn Papers Preview

"Sassy" QP Pack Preview

Sneak Peek and a Freebie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:46:00 +0000

It's Sneak Peek time!!! Do you like what you see? Would you like to win it?

If you answered yes then here is your chance. All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post or at DST before 7 PM CST on Wednesday the 26th.

This week's $2 Tuesday feautured product is "Sassy"

I created a little coordinating freebie for you.

Click on the preview for your download.

Sunday Review: Forever Love

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Evie of Flutterbye Faery Designs and I have created a beautiful collab for you called Forever Love. This kit is a versatile kit that you can use to scrap all your cherished memories.

You can find this kit and the clusters and paper stacks at my STS store or my MyMemories store. We put together a cluster pack, a paper stack pack, a quick page pack and a bundle. Check them out. All the pieces (except for the bundle because that's already a terrific price!) on sale for 30% off for one week.

Just gorgeous! I love these rich colors together. Take a look at what my creative team has done with this kit.

And guess what? I did scrap a layout with this kit! I made it for a speed scrap.

Aren't they just beautiful?! I have a freebie for you made by my CT member, Lori.

You can download the freebie HERE. Monkey Toes Too you've won a RAK from me so contact me at beckycards[at]sbcglobal.net I'm giving you a RAK for leaving love on my blog!

Saturday News

noreply@blogger.com (Jill Garrison) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Have you signed up for B2N2 Scraps Newsletter? Whatcha waiting for? Did you know you get EXCLUSIVE FREEBIES? Click here to sign up!

Win Tickets to The Original Scrapbook USA Expo!

Wouldn't this just be a blast. I'd love to go, find out all the new exciting things coming out this season. What new concepts, techniques people are doing. HOW FUN!!!!!

50% off B2N2 Scraps BAK packs!!!

How exciting! Have you looked at Becky's cute BAK packages? You have to head over to Stuff to Scrap, I'm positive you will find something you just have to have!

Stuff to Scrap is also running another special!!! Get this ADORABLE kit when you spend just

5 Dollars!!!

New Release: Forever Love

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Evie of Flutterbye Faery Designs contacted me with a kit that she had started. The colors were just so gorgeous and I loved the feel of what she had created. Of course, I jumped on the chance to do a collab with her! As I was adding pieces to the collection, the feeling of love and memories came out of the kit. This kit is a versatile kit that you can use to scrap all your cherished memories. We call this collab Forever Love.

You can find this kit and the clusters and paper stacks at my STS store or my MyMemories store (I have loaded it into MyMemories but it takes a few days to show up, I promise it will be there soon!) We put together a cluster pack, a paper stack pack, a quick page pack and a bundle. Check them out. All the pieces (except for the bundle because that's already a terrific price!) on sale for 30% off for one week.

Just gorgeous! I love these rich colors together. Take a look at what my creative team has done with this kit.

Aren't they just beautiful! I wish I had found time to scrap this one. My goal is to scrap a layout before the Sunday review! I have a freebie for you made by my CT member, Thao.

The RAK winner was from DST. Make sure to check your inbox there! Also I have a little RAK for Monkey Toes Too and Janet! They left some love on a cluster freebie for A Little Cuckoo. I love seeing comments on my blog posts even if I'm not giving away a whole free kit. Please contact me at beckycards[at]sbcglobal.net and I'll send you a coupon to my store!

You can download the freebie HERE.

Journal, Journal, Journal!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jill Garrison) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Hey Scrappers me again, thought I would write my tip/tutorial this Wednesday about Journaling. I dont know about you but it is one of those things I struggle with when scrapping. Being someone that is more artistic than historical I always try to let my layouts tell the story of whats going on. Lets face it, right now those layouts make sense, but give it 10, 20, 50 years and I'm not sure the story will be as vivid. I love knowing that the work I do will be able to be passed down and my grand children and great grand children will get to see how our family was way back in 2012!

So dont be afraid to write a book! Here are some examples of Journaling.

Don't be afraid to tell your thoughts! Your family will love hearing your point of view!!! Give some details! Don't forget dates and who is in the picture or who attended!!!

CT Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:43:00 +0000

Isn't that a creative title? I have some CT work to show you! First up is a new kit by Digi Designs by Nicole. She made a kit that celebrates grilling! I don't have really any pictures of barbecues but this kit is versatile and can be used for many pictures. I did manage to find one picture of my son using his play grill. Here's a look at the kit, Grill Time, and my layout.

Next up is a set of templates by Shel Belle Scraps. I've rejoined her creative team! I've been trying to scrap more and the one thing that helps me scrap is being on creative teams. So I've been applying for some. Shel Belle Scraps just released a new set of templates called Lots O Pictures 2.

I made a layout using Shel's kit Play Ball.

Every so often Shel of Shel Belle Scraps feels the need to clear out old stuff. Her store at Stuff to Scrap is no exception. She's decided to retire her 2011 Build a Kit (BAK) products and is having a little sale to celebrate.

Yes, you read that right--50% off all her 2011 BAK products through the end of the month. They'll all be retired as of October 1. Here's a look at those products.

See something you like? Be sure to get it before the end of the month because then it will be gone, gone, gone!

Stuff to Scrap is also have a storewide BAK sale. During the last two weekends in September, all 2012 BAK products will be 50% off. That means you can pick up some BAK products for as little as $1.00!

Here's a reminder of Shel's 2012 BAK products:

Make a note in your calendar so you don't miss the sale!

Happy shopping!

$2 Tuesday Products and a Speed Scrap

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:05:00 +0000

This week B2N2 Scraps has "Polka Dot Garden" and "Polka Dot Garden" Add On on sale for $2 Tuesday this week. If you missed the coordinating freebie you can find it in yesterday's post.

Product previews are linked to the store.

Have you seen the sneak peek for this week's new release.

If you like the sneak peek and would like a chance to win please leave a comment here or in this thread at DST before 7 PM CST Wednesday Sept. 19th.

Growing Pains Scrapped is hosting tomorrow's speed scrap at STS.

I love the participation prize that Tracy is offering.

Scraps by Andrea Featured Designers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:15:00 +0000

This week’s Featured Designer Challenge is brought to you by Scraps by Andrea and will run from Friday, September 14th to Thursday, September 20th. Here’s some fun information about Andrea and she’s put her whole store on sale for 60% off until Thursday so if you've had your eye on a product from Scraps by Andrea, now is a great time to pick it up!

$2 Tuesday Preview from B2N2 Scraps and a Sneak Peek

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:35:00 +0000

B2N2 Scraps and Flutterbye Faery Designs have teamed up to bring you this beautiful kit.

I have a sneak peek and a chance to win for you today.

If you like the sneak peek and would like a chance to win please leave a comment here or in this thread at DST before 7 PM CST Wednesday Sept. 19th.

This week B2N2 Scraps will have "Polka Dot Garden" on sale for $2 Tuesday

Here is a little "Polka Dot Garden" freebie for you.

Preview is linked for downloading.

Sunday Rewind: A Little Cuckoo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Let's take another look at my newest release, A Little Cuckoo. This kit was so fun to make and I LOVE the bright colors. I hope you like bright colors as much as I do! A Little Cuckoo can be used to scrap anything, especially those kooky moments you have at your house. I know you have them! Take a look at A Little Cuckoo which can be found at my STS store or my MyMemories store. Both stores have the kit for 30% off for one week!

I also have a set of 9 quick pages that can found at my STS store.

Take a look at what my CT did with this layout. I love how they combined papers and how some made their layouts a little kooky to match the feel of the kit!

My CT member, Thao, made a freebie for you.

You can download HERE. Make sure to leave some love if you download.