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Latina Princess

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Jennifer

LATINA PRINCESS by Magical Scraps Galore is a magical collection that celebrates the first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor, and the Hispanic culture and traditions. In beautiful bold shades of red, pink, turquoise and gold, this gorgeous design is filled with wonderful patterns and elements such as Elena in two different dresses (adventure and coronation), a guitar, a “jaquin”, royal banners, a scepter and a tiara, among many other fabulous goodies and patterns. This is the perfect collection for scrapping your magical meet and greets, a Bibbidi Bobbidi appointment, a princess birthday party, and so much more!

Find the full collection at 58% off -or the individual kit and add-ons at 30% off– through August 16th at GingerScraps.

I have two layouts to share from our visit to Sante Fe last year. Journaling spread over both pages reads:

The Sisters of Loretto responded to a plea to open a school for girls. It opened in 1853. By 1873, the Sisters were able to start the construction of a Chapel. Using the same French architect and builders as Saint Francis Cathedral Basilica, the Chapel of Our Lady of Light (as it was then known) was patterned after Archbishop Lamy’s favorite Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Unfortunately, the architect died before access to the choir loft was built. Given the height of the loft and the small size of the Chapel, a staircase would have taken up too much floor space, thereby reducing the seating capacity to an unacceptably small level. Legend states that seeking guidance and help, the Sisters of Loretto prayed a nine day novena to St. Joseph, Patron Saint of Carpenters.

On the final day of the novena, a carpenter appeared with only a hammer and carpenter’s square. He built what is now known as the Miraculous Staircase with simple tools and wooden pegs. When the Staircase was complete, it is said that the carpenter disappeared without receiving thanks or payment. Some believe the carpenter was St. Joseph himself while others believe that is was someone sent by St. Joseph. What is known is that the Sisters of Loretto prayed, and their prayers were answered. The Staircase has two complete 360 degree turns with no center pole for structural support. The entire weight of the staircase rests on the bottom stair. The banisters were added approximately ten years later due to the difficulty of climbing the tall, tapered stairs with no railing.

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Latina Princess
Template: Miss Fish Designs – Blended Summer Memories
Fonts: KG When Oceans Rise (journal); KG Satistified Script (title); KG No Regrets Solid (word strip)

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Latina Princess
Templates: mash-up of Scrapping with Liz – Focal Point and Queen Wild Scraps – The Big Picture Vol 3
Fonts: KG When Oceans Rise (journal); KG No Regrets Solid (date)

Some wonderful inspiration from the Creative Team:

CT member Jenny has created this gorgeous cluster freebie that coordinates with the Latina Princess collection. Visit Marina’s blog HERE to download and enjoy!

Stay tuned for Marina’s new collection coming to stores later this month:

Southern Charm, Template Pack 32, and Our Mother

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Jennifer

There’s just something about an antebellum plantation home: the silence of the Spanish moss, the stillness in the shade of trees, the grace exuded by the stately decor, and the luxurious feel of the sumptuous fabrics. Bring that feeling to your layouts with Southern Charm. This timeless scrapbooks kit lives up to its name, with perfectly charming details aplenty. The gentle, whitewashed color palette adds color tastefully, with delicate patterns that add class without detracting from your photos. Floral motifs, cameos, and ephemera complement the washed newsprint solids, grungy paint, cotton branches, and typewriter key alpha. If you’re looking to conjure up a timeless grace in your layouts – whether you’re scrapping genealogy, a family vacation, or simply your favorite photos – look no further than Southern Charm.

This kit is part of the May Buffet at Gingerscraps and is available exclusively there this month. It will be in My Memories beginning in June. You can buy the complete kit, or purchase the different packs separately to mix and match. The template pack is sold separately.

In addition to Southern Charm and Template Pack 38, I also used a new word art pack, Our Mother, from Word Art World.

As soon as I saw this kit and the cotton bole, I knew I would be scrapping a photo of my grandfather, a farmer who grew cotton, as well as wheat and watermelons. I turned the inscription on the back of the photo into my title. I love that I have his handwriting on this layout.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Southern Charm
Template: Queen Wild Scraps – Something Simple Vol 3
Fonts: Traveling Typewriter (bookplate); KG When Oceans Rise (journal)

Now I really wanted to use the new template pack, but I couldn’t think of a photo that would work with it and Southern Charm, so I chose a different Scraps N Pieces kit. I really like this photo of Jessica and I that we took during her field trip to the Austin Nature and Science Center.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – A Bugs Life
Template: Scraps N Pieces – Template Pack 38
Word Art: Word Art World – Our Mother
Font: Lightweight (date)

Loads of Love

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jennifer

Loads of Love is a candy-colored scrapbook kit, perfect for Valentine’s Day pages. This fun, cheerful palette leans towards pinks and purples, with splashes of blue, green, and white, making it perfectly versatile for boys and girls alike. Loads of Love is packed with sweet elements and hearts galore, including word art, buttons, flowers, and ribbons. It also comes with an adorable pendant alpha and plenty of patterned papers. Of course, this kit is also versatile to mix and match to stretch your stash. Don’t just wear your heart on your sleeve; cover your scrapbook pages with hugs and kisses with Loads of Love.

Be sure to pick up our alpha, cardstock pack, elements, papers, and Template pack 12 all for just $1 February 1-7, 2016.

Alpha

Cardstocks

Elements

Papers

Template Pack 12

I made two layouts. This first one is of Janette with her preschool teachers and her good friend Ada. The pictures were taken at their Thanksgiving picnic.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Loads of Love (alpha, elements, cardstocks, papers)
Template: Queen Wild Scraps – Queen of Hearts Vol 3
Fonts: MA Googly Bear (my); KG Primary Penmanship 2 (journal)

This second one contains some photos from way back in 2005 when my sister, brother and I surprised my parents with the addition of a 25th wedding anniversary celebration to my Dad’s 50th birthday celebration. It helped that I made the party invitations for my Mom. And then I baked the anniversary cake and brownie hearts at my mother-in-law’s house. Sometimes, it’s really handy that they both live in Midland. Look at those photos my Grandma with my Dad. I miss her.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Loads of Love (elements, cardstocks, papers)
Template: Scraps N Pieces – Template Pack 12
Fonts: Chunk Five (surprise!); DaddysGirl (journaling/date)

Here are some “LOVE”ly layouts from the rest of the Creative Team.

and this one is made with one of Scraps N Pieces’ other kits (It’s Snow Much Fun) and Template Pack 12 sold above.

Lori and Heidi are hosting the Bits N Pieces challenge in the forum this month. Be sure to grab pieces from multiple desingers, mix and match them and post your layout to earn some points this month.

The freebie below will be in their newsletter on Wednesday, so be sure you are subscribed before then.

Dandelion Wishes

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Jennifer

Dandelion Wishes is the lastest kit from Scraps N Pieces. A member of the CT gave them the idea for this kit and it turned out beautifully! Wait till you see the layouts everyone did. Dandelion Wishes pieces are all on sale for $1 each this week. You can also pick up Template Pack 9 for just $1 this week as well.

As soon as I saw the finished kit, I knew I wanted to scrap some heritage pages. This first one is James’ mom with her grandmother.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Dandelion Wishes
Template: AK Designs – Template Pack 63
Font: Another Typewriter (journaling/date)

This second one is my aunt Evelyn, my mom’s sister.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Dandelion Wishes
Template: Queen Wild Scraps – Something Simple Vol. 3
Font: Courier Polski 1941 (photo details)

Here’s inspiration from the rest of the CT.

Be sure you are subscribed to Scraps N Pieces’ newsletter, there will be a coordinating freebie in there in a couple of weeks.

Comic Book

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Jennifer

This month’s Scraps N Pieces Collab is called Comic Book. It is a fun super hero themed kit. There are two templates and one of them looks much like a comic book page. You can buy the kit with or without the QPs.

I have two layouts to share today using Comic Book. The first is a themed layout with Janette modeling one of my sewing creations. Journaling reads: Super hero capes have become my go-to gift for boys. I’ve made them enough that I’ve perfected my pattern and technique. They are quick to sew and they’re personalized with the initial of the recepient. I’ve been told that the recepients love them, which makes me happy. Today, I decided to have Janette model the one for Wyatt, so I could take pictures that showcased the cape a little better than my previous method of photographing them while hanging on a hanger.

Digikit: SNP Store Collab – Comic Book
Template: SNP Store Collab – Comic Book
Fonts: KG When Oceans Rise (journal/date)

The second is a non-themed layout when I took the girls to a local bounce house. Journaling reads: Jessica had been asking to go to a bounce house, so we went to iPlay to celebrate the last week of summer. I had asked if some of the girls’ friends could join us, but only Leah’s mom Michelle replied with a yes. However, we saw so many people we knew. When we first arrived around 11:15 AM Jessica’s Grasshopper classmates, Issac, Ben and Jonas were there, plus my MOPS friends Claudia and Jill with their kids and of course Michelle with Leah and Hayden. Later, Jessica’s Grasshoppers classmates Len and Tye plus Len’s little sister Lily, who was Janette’s Ladybug classmate. Since I had packed a lunch for us, we ended up staying until almost 6. The girls had an absolute blast and they definitely slept well that night.

Digikit: SNP Store Collab – Comic Book
Template: Queen Wild Scraps – Something Simple Vol. 3
Fonts: Aventura (title); KG When Oceans Rise (journal/date)

Did you know that a few days before the start of the new month, you can buy the next month’s collab at a special 50% discount? That’s right. September’s Collab is already available. The catch is you only get to see the color palette. Then on September 1st, it goes to full price, but you can see the whole kit before purchase.