Fab-BOO-lous Friday!

Today I'm blogging from the CKC in Kansas City...Hanging out with the girls and taking some fun classes. Creating Keepsakes taught a fun class using hero arts stamps and believe it or not I had my first acrylic album class with SEI. I can't wait to finish both of those projects and get pictures added...I'll post the projects when I'm finished.

Well in the spirit of all things that go BOO, here is a fun card from Sarah using the October Add on Kit featuring Pink Paislee's Twilight Collection.

Also, thank you all for following us this week...the winner of the Scenic Route Family Time Rub-ons is Joy-n-Jesus...Please email us your snail mail address to receive your prize.

Happy Scrappin'

Mimi

Thrifty Thursday - Use Those Scraps

Hey everyone! It's me, Sarah, and today I want to share some ways to use up some of your scraps from the "was put away and forgotten" pile. Just by using up your scraps, you could save a ton of money rather than having to use up your newly purchased scrapping stash. Here's a couple of ideas on how to save money:

One layout. Two ways I saved myself money.

1. When you want to create a mat or border for your layout, just use your leftover strips of paper rather than using a whole block piece behind your picture. Adhere the leftover strips to the edges of your pictures. Little amounts of paper can go a LOOOOONG way. :)
See the green mat behind the picture on the left? Well, those are just cardstock strips that I had leftover from the October Kit. Go on and try it! It's a simple way to save paper. :)

2. When you want to have embellishments on your layouts, go to your scrap stash before heading to the store. ((GOLDEN RULE in scrapbooking: Don't throw your small paper scraps away!)) Save those scraps to be used to make your own embellishment!
See those flowers on the right? Those are all hand cut by yours truly. ;) From my scraps, I just cut out small circles and created layered for dimension. I then punched a hole in the middle and added a coordinating brad. Add a stem, and you've got yourself a cute little flower.

Thanks for reading, and hope I saved you a coin or two. :)

Hugs,
sarah

It's Whatever Wednesday!!

Welcome to Whatever Wednesdays at That Scrappy Girl!!  Each Wednesday we intend on inspiring you whether it be tips, techniques, or in today's case, a sketch.  Ready to be inspired? Check out the sketch below:

Here is a sample layout using this month's main kit full of Jillibean Soup goodness!!  

Your challenge - create your own layout based on the above sketch.  You do not need to buy or use a kit from That Scrappy Girl to enter - feel free to use your stash!!  Entries must be submitted by November 3rd.  One lucky winner will receive these AWESOME Jillibean Soup goodies in the mail:

How do you enter???  Just upload your layout to your blog or any online gallery.  Then copy the URL and past it in the Mister Linky link below.  Can't wait to see what you come up with!!

Its Team member Tuesday!!!

Well its Tuesday, which means that I am supposed to chit chat a little about myself,,,,,,,

hmmmmm thats hard! I am so used to journaling about everyone else in the family, that talking about myself is a little bit of a challenge.I dont even have that many photos of myself, because I am always behind the camera,I am the one who takes the photos and documents the memories too.
My 9 year old Jared started asking me questions about myself the other day like my favorite color,favorite food, favorite movie, etc etc,, so this made me realize that
I dont have a lot of information documented about myself.So I have decided to try and change that,by making more layouts about me!

Now I will share a few tidbits with all of you about me,,,,,,,,,,,

I work full time as an open heart scrub nurse and am mother of four gorgeous kids,I have been married to my DH for 13 years and have been scrapping for about ten years.I love ink and distress and learning new tricks and techniques.
fave food,, duh! chocolate of course!
okay fave REAL food,,,ummmm steak and a baked potatoe!
fave color RED! love red! (and purple, and blue, and brown and yellow and,,,,,)
fave movie,,,,The princess bride ("as you wish princess buttercup")
fave scrap manufacturer.... seven gypsies,basic grey,GCD
fave scrappy tool,,, INK INK INK,
fave technique,, distress,, (umm did I mention ink yet?)and masking!

And keep in mind that any of these things could inspire a wonderful scrapbook page!

Soooooooooooo my challenge to you is to make a layout about yourself!Dont worry if you dont have a photo to go with it, just document something about you.
Here are a few that I have made about me,and one of them doesnt have a photo at all(and its still pretty cool!
Thanks for looking,
Kristie

Manufacturer Monday: Scenic Route and a Giveaway!

That Scrappy Girl was saddened to hear that Scenic Route is closing their doors. Their products were always top notch, the papers were so easy to use and the chipboard embellishments and alphabets rocked! That Scrappy Girl is offering 40 percent off our remaining Scenic Route inventory. This includes a variety of stickers, chipboard and rub-ons.

How would you like to win some Scenic Route product? The Scenic Route Family Time Rub-ons are up for grabs. All you have to do is help us spread the word about That Scrappy Girl! There are a number of ways to enter. You should leave separate comments for each requirement below that you have completed. The winner will be announced this Friday, October 9th during the Fab Friday post.

· Become a blog follower.
· Become a Facebook Fan.
· Post about us on Facebook, your blog, any message board (where it is allowed). Each of these would be a separate entry into the drawing.
· Order from the store, subscribe to the kit club or purchase the add on. Each of these would be a separate entry into the drawing.
· Sign up for the newsletter. You can find the link on the website.

Here are a couple of Scenic Route projects I made this year. We would love to see your projects using anything by Scenic Route. You can link up in the comments, email memories@thatscrappygirl.com or post to our “That Scrappy Girl” fan page on Facebook. You may find your creations featured on an upcoming blog post!

Fab Friday!

Today we bring you a page design from Julie Bonner. Julie created this Fab page using the Alphabet Soup Kit. Each main kit includes an EXCLUSIVE sketch created by Julie. The Alphabet Soup Kit features papers from Jillibean Soup, Bazzill Basics and many more.

Here We Go!

That Scrappy Girl is going scrap crazy! Recently the new members of our new Design Team were posted. We will be bringing you all sorts of new inspiration, challenges, techniques and everything scrappy.

Today officially begins our Kit of the Month club. Each month we will be offering a creative collection of new and trendy papers, cardstock and embellishments. Each Kit will also feature an exclusive skectch from Sketch Artist - Julie Bonner. A sample layout using that sketch will also be included. Additionally a mini kit will also be available. Layouts from the design team will be posted in the slideshow featured in this blog and our Flickr pool.

Feeling Chatty? That Scrappy Girl will also be featuring a Forum. We will be starting and posting new topics. Join the fun today!

Alphabet Soup Kit

October Add on Kit