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Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (amanda) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:24:00 +0000

Get to know Ryan from Roseytoes Designs this month - and don't miss out on a special offer from Ryan just for Scrapping Simply customers at the end of this post :)

Name: Ryan Caselton

Designer name: Roseytoes Designs

Where you sell your designs: I am currently selling my designs at Funky Playground Designs and Scrappity Doo Dah..

Blog: http://roseytoesdesigns.com/blog/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/roseytoesdesigns

Design Background

When and how did you start digital scrapbook designing? I began digi scrapbooking back in 2007, and then after much encouragement from fellow scrappers, I started designing in 2010 and haven’t stopped..

When and where do you design? I usually design anytime that I am not busy with family or working.. My computer is in the living room, which gives me a birds eye view to everything going on in my house..

What are your top 5 favorite designs?

I would say that my top 5 designs would be:

Ahh Monsters!

Learn with Me- Collab

Girly Girl

Total Boy

Boys and Girls

What is your most popular product?

I would say that my most popular product would have to be my Ahh Monsters! kit

Any scrapping tips and tricks? –Honestly, I have always just played around with things until I liked the way it looked, when it came to creating a layout. As for designing, there are a lot of thin

gs that I take into consideration now. Quality being #1, if it doesn’t look good, it’s not going to print out correctly.

What has been your biggest challenge as a designer? –Designer’s block!! Having so many ideas in your head but getting overloaded with what to do next, or getting into a slump and trying to get out of it!

What has been the biggest reward/most fulfilling part of being a designer? –Being able to meet new friends in digi land and get to know people all over the world!!

Personal stuff

Tell us a little about your family? How do they feel about you being a designer? –Well I am 26, have a boyfriend of about 6 years and a 4 ½ year old son. My family thinks it’s great that I can be creative, although my boyfriend doesn’t understand it.. lol

What does your typical day look like? –For the most part, my day consists of spending time with my son, hanging out, and then usually going to work.. Coming home, spending time with my boyfriend then heading off to bed.

If you get a free moment, what are you most likely to do? –I love to take pictures! Photography is a passion of mine

Where is your dream vacation? –Costa Rica or Ireland..

Three things you love? My family, taking pictures, designing!

And since we are Scrapping Simply, what size pages do you usually print?

When I do print my pages, since I scrap in 12x12, I also print my projects out in 12x12, although it’s not easy finding frames in that size!! lol

Thanks, Ryan! It's been such a pleasure getting to know you and your designs!

And it gets better - Ryan has provided us with a coupon code to her store :)

Use the code rosey_50off5 at her store to receive 50% off your order of $5 or more.

Good through Feb. 5, 2012

THANKS RYAN!

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:28:00 +0000

Get to know our designer of the month for July!!!! Check out the fun freebie she is offering, too!

Name: Holley Williamson

Designer name: Holley Berry Designs

Where you sell your stuff: Scrapbook-Elements http://store.scrapbook-elements.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=148&zenid=3f2406393796cf10324a51f3e2e70c85

Blog: http://holleyberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Holley-Berry-Designs/273179476823?ref=ts

Design Background

When and how did you start digital scrapbook designing? I started messing around in June 2008 by reading lots of tutorials and reading a book on how to use Photoshop

When and where do you design? I design in the afternoon during “nap time” also known as TV watching time for my kids and at night when they are in bed. I design in the family room.

What are your top 5 favorite designs?

Speedster Kit

Funny Bunny Kit

Template Kit #109-112

Template Kit #81-84

My Prima Ballerina Kit

What is your most popular product?

Batter Up Kit

Any scrapping tips and tricks? I like to keep my pictures organized by date/event, but when they get scrapped, they go into the Scrapped folder.

What has been your biggest challenge as a designer? Sometimes it’s hard to stop designing and juggle taking care of my family. I try really hard to stick to designing during my self-allotted design time, but sometimes when the creative juices aren’t flowing, I feel like I have to catch up.

What has been the biggest reward/most fulfilling part of being a designer? I love getting my pages printed with my own designs but also knowing that there are people out there that like my designs enough to pay for them—that’s the biggest compliment.

Personal stuff

Tell us a little about your family? How do they feel about you being a designer? I have a husband, daughter (7), and two sons (5 and 2). My husband is very supportive, and although he rolls his eyes when I ask him to come see something I just finished, he’s proud of what I do. My kids ask me why I like being on the computer so much, but they like the scrapbook pages I create, especially the ones with pictures of themselves!

What does your typical day look like? I work out, get a few chores done, get the kids ready to go somewhere in the morning (usually library/movie day for the summer/playgroup/pool day/shopping day), home for lunch, nap/TV/design time, spend time with kids, do some more chores, make dinner, spend time w/ husband and kids, husband gets the kids to bed and I’m back on the computer designing, listening to TV while my husband watches.

If you get a free moment, what are you most likely to do? I love to read

Where is your dream vacation? It’s hard to pick between Hawaii and Italy

Three things you love? Chocolate, singing, laughing at my funny husband

And since we are Scrapping Simply, what size pages do you usually print? Love my 12x12 prints

Holley, thank you for sharing with us and, as promised, here is a freebie she is offering just for our wonderful customers!!!!

(Image is Linked)

Holley's product is 35% off until Monday (July 19) on Scrapbook Elements (follow the link at the top of this post)! You also get double new releases this Sunday (from last Sunday and this Sunday)

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Get to know our Designer of the Month! She is even offering a discount to our great customers, too!

Name: Leora Sanford
Designer name: Leora Sanford Designs
Where you sell your stuff: Little Dreamer Designs
Blog: http://leora-sanford.blogspot.com/

When and how did you start digital scrapbook designing? I started digi scrapbooking back in 2005 and I loved the ease and flexibility. When I starting really getting into it, I knew that designing would be next on my list to try, just because I’m like that. I designed my first kit call “Teen Closet for Girls” and was allowed to sell my designs at the place where I used to be a creative team member for. I’ve been designing for over three years now.
When (time of day) and where do you design? I’m a full-time teacher, so I can only design in the evenings and on the weekends, with the exception of summer.
How would you define your style? eclectic
What are your top 5 favorite designs?

Photo Overlays (Celebrating Light and Celebrating Color)

The Promise of Tomorrow kit

Ciao Bella Spring kit

A Year to Remember (P365 and 52 Weeks)

Cozy Christmas

What is your most popular product? Photo Overlays (Celebrating Light and Celebrating Color)
What has been your biggest challenge as a designer? I feel that finding the time to design is my biggest challenge at the moment.
What has been the biggest reward/most fulfilling part of being a designer? I love seeing the pages that are created with my products or the way that my photography tools are used…to see it all come together full-circle is very fulfilling.
Some of Leora's new products:

Personal stuff
Tell us a little about your family? How do they feel about you being a designer? I have 3 daughters (two of which are teenagers). I’ve been married to my husband for nearly 16 years. I think that because I’ve been designing for so long, it’s not a big deal to them, but they were pretty excited in the beginning.
What does your typical day look like? Mornings are hectic with three girls and myself. Trying to get us all out the door on time is a challenge. I have my mug of coffee on the way to school. I’m at school until 4:00 or 4:30 and then it’s off to figure out what’s for dinner, get kids to various activities, get myself to choir or the gym and then get the kids settled into bed. Once they are in bed, I can spend time with my designing (if I’m up to it). The flexibility of the job is nice because some days I’m too tired. If I’m not working on a designs, I’m working on promoting myself on my blog and working on other ways to market myself.
If you get a free moment, what are you most likely to do? Sleep…I LOVE to sleep.
Where is your dream vacation? Just going somewhere warm where I have the choice to relax in the sun or do some small excursions.
One thing about yourself others might not know about you? I’m a twin
Three things you love? Diet Coke, Karaoke and technology
Three things you hate? Mean people, a messy house and paying bills

And since we are Scrapping Simply, what size pages do you usually print? 12x12
Have you tried any of our other products? i.e. canvas; shadow box frames; hybrid products - bottle wrappers, bag toppers; etc. No, but I’ve been wanting to try the canvas.

Thank you Leora for sharing with us!!! Here is a coupon code for Leora's store at Little Dreamer Designs:

April Facebook Contest

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:38:00 +0000

To put a little spin on our contest this month,

every entry received two free 12x12 metallic prints from ScrappingSimply.com!!! Metallic paper is glossy and has a beautiful sheen to it.

It really makes bright colors pop!

For those really special pages - give Metallic a try.

Our fans uploaded their favorite pages - no real theme, so we have a big range of fun

pages. I love to see all the bright colors and

the use of black and white as well!

Check out the pages in the slideshow below and find us on Facebook.

Credits:
Inspired by an article and layout in April 2010's issue of The Artisan Notebook. This issue was dedicated to Pop Art in Digiscrapping. The kit I used is a free gift for subscribers called Pop Art Palooza
Bella Gypsy Cotton Tail Kit
Scrap for the Cure online cropcreated using Commercial Use Geometric Paper Patterns Templates Set 2 from Digiscrapaganza
Shabby Chill by FoxyDesignsFont: Comic Sans MSApril Template Challenge designed by Heather T. (DSI)
Everything from Paper Trails by Debbie Fisher except:Ladybug: Imagine by Diamante Designs by Lori Wiley. Red bevel style on flowers: SKS. Fonts: Fontastic.
Kit = Exuberance Irrepressible by Traci Reed @ Sweet Shoppe Designs"feel" alpha from Happy Go Silly by Traci ReedTemplate by Kresta Littleton
Title: My BoysDesign: Connie RobertsPaper and Elements: Bobby kit - designed by and (c) Saskia Bokkers (aka sasbok)
Title: My HammockCredits: Weeds & Wildflowers

Exclusive Free Mini Kit

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:44:00 +0000

Meredith Cardall Designs

and Scrapping Simply

Another free mini kit by Meredith and exclusive to Scrapping Simply and our wonderful customers!!! I can just see using this kit to make bag toppers to give birthday treats to my sweet girl friends or bottle wrappers for a birthday party. I love Scrapping Simply's glossy finish on hybrid projects like those. Thank you Meredith!
Get the freebie here.

It's Our Birthday Month

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:53:00 +0000

March is Scrapping Simply's birthday month

and to celebrate, our layout contest on Facebook

featured birthday themed pages!!!
What fun to see you celebrate with your families and friends! Thank you to all who shared their creativity and fun pictures. Winners receive free 12x12 prints.

Watch for April's contest in a few weeks.

Credits: Kit = Chick or Sweet by ScrapKitchen Designs and Crazy Love by Dani Mogstad, Stitching = Bad Sewing Machine: Don't be Square by Traci Reed; "Beauty" wordart from Doodle Clusters for Little Girls by Jenna Desai; Urban Jungle by RebeccaPSP; kit Party On by, Conie Prince, Cool Kid Alpha by, Jennifer Barrette, Crowded Template by, Mrs. Welsh Designs, Kim B's party wench and HollyAnn DIY Birthday WA; Julie Marie designs-Birthday bliss kit; Credits: Papers and elements: Peta Boardman. Large photo frame and word art created by me. Fonts: Hotel Coral Essex, Eras Demi Light, Eras Demi Medium, Kartika; Paper from Free Scrapbooking Supplies - starburst birthday; Celebrate kit from Ettes & Company; Created with elements from Sussie M's Candy Birthday, Sparkles by Catherine Designs, Font Turtle Club from KevinandAmanda.com; Scrapalicious CerealLucky Charm Kit; p- cwallace; Patterned Papers were created using Geometric Paper Patterns Commercial Use Templates by ScrapShanna at Digiscrapganza; Jacque Larsen at The-LilyPad: -Double Dipped Hearts -Monogram It 1 Uppercase -Monogram It 2 Lowercase -My Favorite Things Paper Pack; Lili at The-LilyPad:-The Thing Called Love Elements; Jacque Larsen at Funky Playhouse Designs: -Sweet Stuff (cupcake & butterfly); Font: CK June Bug Louise from Scrapnfonts; Sp_Promise_Note_Paper, SomethingBlueStudios_WornPhotoOverlays_Frame4_deckle, SP_Happygolucky_Alpha_1, SP_Happygolucky_Flowers, Feistuff_Pindated_Pin, SP_HarvestSpice_Alpha, SP_HappyGoLucky_FoldedRibbonDAC_Melothria_NoMilkNoSugar_addon_clip, Font_CK Fun, embracelife_paper; Page frame by Jessica SpraugeElements from hapPEA Birthday Kit from Two Peas in a Basket; Template- Jen Martakis; Papers- LivE designs; fonts- gills sans, pea kadee sentiments, pea kadee doodles, pea delilah doodles, lima bean, Credits: Weeds & Wildflowers Birthday Party kit.

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:29:00 +0000

With so many designers out there to choose from, let us introduce you to one of our favorites! Get to know her and browse through her products, we are sure you will find something you love.

Designer name: Amy Teets

Where she sells her stuff: http://www.acherryontop.com/shop/digital/company/amy_teets_designs/?v=s0

Blog: http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com/

Personal Stuff

Well, I married my high school sweetheart. He went into the Marines and I went to a local juco to play volleyball. We now have two kids and two dogs and are stationed in St Louis. I love being a designer, I'm able to be that stay at home mom and also still run the house.
What does your typical day look like?

During the school year it's getting my oldest up for school and on the bus in time. I then clean up, run errands or design. My youngest goes to school in the afternoon. As soon as I put him on the bus, I'm headed to the YMCA to get a work out in then the rest of the afternoon I'm finishing up errands, designing or things around the house.

If you get a free moment, what are you most likely to do?

Turn on the DVR and see what I have recorded!!

Where is your dream vacation?

Probably Ireland

One thing about yourself others might not know about you?

I was a corrections officer in South Carolina while I was pregnant with my oldest

Three things you love:

My family, friends and food

Three things you hate:

Egotistical people who think their better than others, bad drivers and bad food

Design background

When and how did you start digital scrapbook designing? I received a program for my computer from my mother in law for Christmas in 2004. I saw that it lacked what I wanted to do and I upgraded to PSE 2.0. From there I downloaded a weeks worth of tutorials from Scrapbook-Bytes then dove in! I started designing digital/hybrid and traditional product in 2005.
When and where do you design?
I have a scrap room with all my fun stuff in it. I usually design in the mornings or when my youngest goes to school in the afternoon.
How would you define your style?
I like to try new things all the time, but I think my style is a little shabby.
What are your top 5 favorite designs?
Round Vintage Cards

Holiday Memories

Falling for You

Spring Fling

Love Birds

What is your most popular product?
I would have to say that my shadow box series is still pretty popular.

Any scrapping tips and tricks?
Step outside the box and scrap your themed photos with papers and embellishments that aren't themed. You'll be surprised at the turn out!
What are you working on at the moment?
Right now I'm just working on finishing some things for Summer CHA. I do have some templates I'll be releasing soon as well.
What has been your biggest challenge as a designer?
I've learned that I can't accommodate everyone's scrapping needs, no matter how I design
What has been the biggest reward/most fulfilling part of being a designer?
I love seeing scrappers using my designs on their memories. It's a great feeling.

And since we are Scrapping Simply, what size pages do you usually print? I print 98% of my layouts at 12x12

Thank you Amy for sharing with us!! She didn't want our customers to leave without a deal, so here you go:

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off with promo code 4B9FD61ADE363

Scrapping Simply Birthday Sale!!!

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:58:00 +0000

ScrappingSimply.com's annual sale is here. Watch those dates, in order to streamline our printing process, we are only offering sale prices on certain size prints on certain days. That means we can get your prints to your door sooner. (Sooner than other high-demand print days)

Here's the scoop:

12x12s and all 12x12 print credits 25% off on Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th, 2010.
8.5x11s 25% off on Wednesday and Thursday, March 17th and 18th, 2010.

8x8s and all 8x8 print credits 25% off on Saturday and Sunday, March 20th and 21st, 2010.

No coupon code necessary. All sale prices will automatically update in the cart.

Although we believe we will have faster delivery, please allow extra time for printing and delivery.

Click HERE to order now

Exclusive Free Mini Kit

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:37:00 +0000

Meredith Cardall Designs and Scrapping Simply

Free Mini Kit available here. Exclusive to ScrappingSimply.com and our wonderful customers!
Remember to leave Meredith some love and get your pages printed at ScrappingSimply.com
We print on photo paper using chemical process (no inkjet or laserjet) - giving you a sharp, waterproof, archival print of your cherished memories. How can you beat that?

Only $1.99 for 12x12 prints and $.99 for 8x8 prints!

Heroes

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:18:00 +0000

Thank you

to all our Facebook fans who shared their heroes with us.

It would be worth it to check out the journalling (check out our Scrapping Simply fan page on Facebook). Truly inspiring to learn about these wonderful people!

Winners received free 12x12 prints.

If you didn't get a chance to enter - keep your eyes out

for a new contest in a few weeks.

Credits: Studio Baers Garten Designs; Template by Mary Browder; Template by Bree Clarkson, Papers and heart embellishment by Bella Gypsy's Elemenopea; scrapgirls.com's Amanda McGee - Action Hero; Glory Days by Raspberry Road Designs

What's the Score?

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:14:00 +0000

Scrapping Simply lets you decide the final score this weekend (and YOU are the WINNER)!

Spend $20 or more - score free shipping

Spend $50 or more - score free shipping PLUS 10% off

Sale runs Saturday, February 6, 2010 through Sunday, February 7, 2010 at midnight.

Please allow for an extra 4-7 days for processing, as we get a high volume of orders. We are working around the clock to get these to you. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience.

Just a couple of tips:

Make sure your images are designed at 300dpi

Make sure you save them as .jpg format

If you have any questions, please email info@scrappingsimply.com and we will answer you as quickly as possible.

Exclusive Quick Page Freebie

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:14:00 +0000

Meredith Cardall Designs

Meredith has created a QuickPage just for you - our fabulous Scrapping Simply customers!

Isn't she wonderful!!?!?!? You can only get it here.

Check out her full "Build a Snowman" kit.

Fabulous Firsts

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:12:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!!!!!

Just wanted to share some amazing layouts

from our page contest held on Facebook. The theme this time was "firsts".

We had births to bike rides to roller skating to vacations - so impressed

with all the originality. If you missed out, not to worry,

become our fan on Facebook

and watch for another page contest

in February. (There are even prizes!!)

Thank you to everyone who posted their beautiful pages!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Credits: Strung Out Alpha by Natalie Braxton, Go Fish by Kaye Winiecki, and The Ultimate Frame Collection by Nancy Comelab at www.the-lilypad.com; font is SNF Playground from www.scrapnfonts.com

Rest and Relaxation by Butterfly Gypsy Designs

Customer Appreciation Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:47:00 +0000

Share the Love...and WIN!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:57:00 +0000

For the remainder of jUnE, we are having a little contest! Add our button to your blog or website. We will track how many hits you generate. The site with the most hits on midnight, MST, June 30th will WIN...ready......

..a NEW scrapping simply 12x12 Photo Book of your choice!

{before they even hit the stores!}

This is a linen hardcover 40 page photo book, retailing at over $50! {no purchase necessary}

So GRAB it already!

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AS OF June 30th 3:00 P.M. MST.....

1st Place: http://merchimakesit.blogspot.com

2nd Place: http://afdailyphoto.blogspot.com

3rd Place: http://vickie20.blogspot.com

Check back at midnight MST for the FINAL results!

Paper Pack Freebie

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:53:00 +0000

Grab it here! Just click in my "box".

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:59:00 +0000

Try out digital scrapbooking with us! FREE templates HERE!

Freedom Template

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:11:00 +0000

Download this .psd layered template HERE.

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Wed, 13 May 2009 07:13:00 +0000

Let Love Rule

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:01:00 +0000

Inspired by the classic song from Lenny Kravitz, you can download this kit HERE.

Grandma's are Mothers too! Happy Mothers Day GG. Quick Page in .png format.

Download.

Mothers

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:53:00 +0000

One of my favorite quotes.

It's so sad how fast the babies grow up!

You can get this jpeg & a .png version here.

For the Boys Kit

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:50:00 +0000

This one is for all the boys in my life!

PAPER

ELEMENTS

Spring Birds

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:27:00 +0000

Download these Chic's HERE.

Mustard & Marigolds

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:56:00 +0000

Click HERE for ELEMENTS

Click HERE for PAPER

all from ScrappingSimply.com
Peace. Love. Print.

Butterfly Template

noreply@blogger.com (scrapping simply) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:17:00 +0000

A Scrapping Simply Simple Template just for you. Download HERE .

ScrappingSimply.com

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

Holley's product is 35% off until Monday (July 19) on Scrapbook Elements (follow the link at the top of this post)! You also get double new releases this Sunday (from last Sunday and this Sunday)

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

April Facebook Contest

***Exclusive*** Free Mini Kit

It's Our Birthday Month

Behind the Prints: Designer Spotlight

Scrapping Simply Birthday Sale!!!

***Exclusive*** Free Mini Kit

Heroes

What's the Score?

***Exclusive*** Quick Page Freebie

Fabulous Firsts

Customer Appreciation Sale!

Share the Love...and WIN!!!

Paper Pack Freebie

Freedom Template

Let Love Rule

Mothers

For the Boys Kit

Spring Birds

Mustard & Marigolds

Butterfly Template

Exclusive Free Mini Kit

Exclusive Free Mini Kit

Exclusive Quick Page Freebie