NEWSLETTER
INSPIRATION
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKINGFREE desktop, LOTW and template FOUR challenge winner :o)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Whew…that’s a lot to cover in one post, LOL! Hey guys…SP here :o)
BEFORE I FORGET (which is so very likely, lol) – I wanted to remind you guys that the blog is taking a VACATION for the next two weeks! We’ll be back on September 13th…all refreshed and inspired and READY TO BLOG! But, I will STILL be posting the LOTW on both Saturdays…so don’t stop uploading your beautiful layouts to the gallery :o) When we return…you won’t want to miss a fabulous product spotlight…super cool tips and techniques…a NEW template challenge and more! So, don’t forget about us, lolol! I just wanted to give the girls (and myself) a little ‘breather’ during back-to-school!
Kylie and I designed this month’s desktop (mostly Kylie, lol) and we hope you love it! It combines papers from the DARLING paper collection with elements from the HOPSCOTCH kit (some slightly recolored) :o)
CLICK HERE to download the 1024×768 version
CLICK HERE to download the 1280×800
I know that in the past, I have said that I would never choose a LOTW again, lol! And, I have to say that even though it is soooooooo difficult to choose only one from all of the super fabulous layouts – I find myself somewhat enjoying it lately, lol! I guess just because it affords me the time to really look through all of the pages (something that sadly, I haven’t had much time to do lately :o( read: CALENDAR SEASON, lol)! So, this week was extra tough because it seems like you girls are filling the gallery even more than usual (hmmmm, did you know it was going to be my turn and try to make it even tougher for me? lolol)! I know that that sounds like some kind of ’stock’ statement…but it is truly heartfelt! I know that a couple of months ago…I could click on layouts for the past 7 days…and there were be one or two pages (about 30-40 layouts)! This morning, I clicked on it…and there were 103 layouts to choose from (well, of course, i excluded the shabby artist pages)! That is amazing and soooooo cool to me! But, at the same time…sheesh, it made this difficult, lol! Seriously – I admired so many layouts this week – so many that were touching and heartfelt…many that were super creative and lots that were just plain fun! I saw quite a few from what I would consider some of my favorite shoppe scrappers – but I also noticed quite a few from new gallery posters – who I am sure are soon to become favorites, too, lol!
So, without anymore rambling…let me show you this week’s LOTW!
I selected the amazing georgeinci’s YOU’RE 2RIFFIC page for several reasons! First of all – it is gorgeous :o) She totally knows how to rock multi-photo pages! Somehow, she is always able to fit so many photos on the page – while at the same time – having a fabulous design with lots of fun details and embellishments (and her title work is always spot on)! Also, over the past few months…I feel like the precious and unbelievably cute Evie Mae has become somewhat of a poster child for the Shoppe’s gallery, he he! You can’t not recognize that angelic face and the genuinely perfect smile! Mommy does such a fabulous job taking pics of her (and, her handsome brother, Archie, too)! Finally…this layout just perfectly tells the story of the day – and the beautiful photos illustrate it so well (look at the soft lighting and the details she captured)! I could just not let Evie Mae’s birthday week pass without honoring her (and mommy) here on the blog! THANKS SOOOOO MUCH for being such a wonderful part of the Shoppe :o) Be sure to see georgeinci’s complete gallery for more fabulous layouts (including more from the birthday…I promise, you’ll be inspired)!
First, I just wanted to say how totally and completely awed I have been by all the layouts that you guys submitted! It has been a joy to see how everyone interprets the template differently! Some get super creative and turn it and twist it (lol) and others stick to the basic conept! And, either way – the end result is awesome! You can see all of the layouts HERE! Thank you so much to all who shared their layouts and participated in the challenge! I sooooo hope you had fun and enjoyed working with it! (template challenge five will be announced/shared on September 16th)
Without further ado, I would like to announce the winner of the $25 gift card to the Shabby Shoppe! As always, our template challenge winner is chosen by a random number generator – we just think that makes it fun and fair for EVERYONE who participates (and allows for the extra entru options that we offer)! And the lucky post number was 10!
CONGRATULATIONS, Shanna234 - your SPRINKLER FUN page won the layout challenge!! You should already have an email with your gift card info :o) Your layout is so perfectly adorable – LOVE IT!! I hope you enjoying shoppe-ing and that you will share the layouts you create with your new goodies from the shoppe!
Thanks again to all who participated and had fun with this layout challenge. Be on the lookout for our next challenge coming soon (September 16th)!
HAVE A WONDERFUL TWO WEEKS!
We’ll see you back here before ya know it :o) As always – thanks soooooo much for being with us…and for being a part of the shoppe!
Downloaded the free desktop. And I blogged about it as well. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you so much for another great desktop freebie!! I hope you don’t mind but I mentioned your awesome freebies in my blog the other day. Thanks!!
Your desktop calendar is beautiful. Since I am new to all of this would it be possible for you to explain how to add a photo into the frame? Thank you.
Hi MichelleP!
There are some great tutorials on the Shabby Shoppe site. You can find them here:
http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/tutorials/software_tutorials.asp
To add a photo to the desktop the “Piece-a-cake” tutorials will show you how, so if you use photoshop click on this link: http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/tutorials/piece_a_cake_tutorial.html
and if you use photoshop elements click on this link:
http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com/tutorials/piece_a_cake_tutorial.html
There are video tutorials with both of these options too!
Hope this helps! And, have fun scrapping!! :o)
Thank you so much for another beautiful desktop wallpaper! I love them all and everything you make! You are my very favorite! My baby sister was just visiting and she wanted me to teach her how to digital scrapbook. We had a lot of fun and she is now a new fan of yours. I had her download the free kits from shabbyprincess.com to learn and practice with. She loves them and is having a blast learning. She is now ready to start shopping at the shabby shoppe. I know just the kit that would be perfect for pictures from her and her husbands cruise! Thank you for all that you do! Waiting for your new products is like waiting for Christmas morning!
Thanks so much for the September desktop- LOVE it as I love all your products! Could you tell me what the font is in the word September? I love the font. Thanks again!
thanks so much, susan :o) and absolutely – it is LADY RENE! you can always find that info in the ‘terms of use’ file included with the download – just so you don’t have to wait on me next time :o) it is a gorgeous font (though pricey)! thanks again…have fun scrapping!
LOVE the colors!!! Thanks so much!!….I put the link on my blog too!
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I’m trying to get the word out on facebook about the free desktop every month and the super kits you have, but can’t find a link for you there!
hi Mary :o) thanks so much – and i hope i am understanding correctly (just let me know if not)…but we do not have a facebook account :o) thanks again!
Thanks so much for all those wondeful inspiration!!!
Thanks for this beautiful Sept desktop. I love them all – and the great layouts!
Enjoy your break.
Thank you so much for the monthly desktops!! I love fitting pictures of my own children in them and sharing with grandparents! We love them so much! THey are absolutely darling and I hope they never end!
Yea!!! I loved both of those layouts when I saw them in the gallery. And I have to say I the new desktop is my favorite – the colors and the layering are all simply perfect!!! I must ask how you turned all the dots on the scallop border green. Did you use the marquee tool and duplicate the green dot several times? I am so going to scraplift the desktop into a 2-page layout!
Thank you so much for the September desktop background. It’s gorgeous !! (as usual LOL)
Congrats for both winner !
All this time, I thought georgeinci is one of SP artist :p. I always admire your work. They all beautiful. I always inspired and hoped that one of my page would as good as yours :D. A very good decision indeed on LOTW :)
Shanna234, beautiful layout. I love the color combination and how it perfectly match with the photos. He must have had a great fun! Glad that you join the challenge and share it with us.
I’ll definitely missing the blog(which I check out everyday ) for the next 2 weeks. Have a nice break SP team :) Enjoy !!
georgeinci – congrats!! That layout is just beyond adorable and I just checked out your gallery and can I just say WOW, your pages are just beautiful!!!
Shanna234 – Your layout is so cute and fun! Love how you weren’t afraid to use those patterns so prominently. Congrats!
Congrats to the winners – both wonderful layouts!!! I ditto georgeinci on how wonderful this community and gallery is – so much talent, such wonderful people!!
Georgeinci – YOU ROCK!! :)
Congratulations to both winners – both fantastic pages. Sooo happy for you both. Georgeinci – INSPIRATION to all I have to say – your gallery is just AMAZING and I love it when you post new layouts. Thanks SP and the team too for all your inspiration and hard work – enjoy your break!
This was definitely a “eventful” post…! Both truly wonderful winners, congrats georgeinci & Shanna234. And certainly your sweet words are soooo touching, it WILL make my week, as well! I’m pretty sure ALL of us can relate to “fiddling” for quite some time over this or that element… and it’s always so encouraging when someone notices the effort, lol! One of my favorite things to do is peruse the gallery & soak up the amazing talent & inspiration. And thanks so much to SP & Kylie for a wonderful job (as always) on the desktop, I enjoy them so much during the month. Totally ADORABLE pic, SP! He just couldn’t be any cuter…:-)
Wahoo! Thank you Shabby Princess for all you do. Your amazing kits are so fun to play with! I love the Shabby Shoppe and the community. Everyone is so creative and nice. It’s so fun to be a part of it! Thank you georgeinci. I admire your pages and get such inspiration from them. I am so excited to be the template challenge winner! This was my first challenge entry ever and I never win anything! I was so surprised! I already have a few ideas of what I might buy! :o)
p.s.- I haven’t received an email yet. I’ll keep looking forward to it.
oh you’re sooooo welcome :o) THANK YOU for having fun with us, and for all of your sweetness! you are too kind! i wanted to let ya know that i did send the email earlier this am (prior to publishing the blog post)….and it was to the email addy that you have listed here…so maybe check your spam folder…but either way – i am going to forward/resend it now! if you still do not receive anything – post again, just so i know :o) i want to be sure that it arrives safe and sounds! THANKS AGAIN, bunches! enjoy the rest of your weekend and have fun scrapping! xoxo –SP
Thank you for resending it, but it hasn’t arrived yet. I checked my inbox, spam and all mail folder, but couldn’t find it. I’m not sure why it’s not working…Sorry to be a bother. :o) Maybe I could give you a different email address to try?
well, poo, lol! yep – i better get another email addy for ya as i have sent it twice now (and triple-checked the email addy) :o( or you could send me an email (princess @ shabbyprincess .com) <–just remove the spaces and we'll see if a reply directly to you will work! sorry for the troubles :o)
p.s Love the Sprinkler Fun page. A great page! x
Shabby Princess – You have brought tears to my eyes with your touching words about my pages and I am honoured to be a part of the Shabby Shoppe world! My work is truely about my family but I love to share it with like-minded folk who appreciate why I chose that alpha or spent half an hour fiddling with the position of one element – and there’s not a day goes by when I’m not inspired by the fabulous LOs in the gallery. The team are amazing, the products are fabulous (the best on the web!) and the Shabby Shoppe community is soooo inspirational!
Thankyou again – you’ve made my week! xxx
well…my dear, i am that person that cannot have someone else cry…without crying myself, lolol…so yeah, i’m tearing up just reading your comment :o) you made my week as well (and i’m sure the rest of the girls, too – when they read this)! i love how it is so obvious that your pages are all ‘crafted with love’ for your family…and that is your true inspiration and passion…but that you also make the pages sooooo beautiful for all of us to drool over, lol! Thanks again…keep inspiring us! XOXO {SP}
I logged on to send you an email and it was there. Not sure what happened to cause the delay. But thanks again so much! Sorry the troubles to you! Have a great break!
yay – so happy we (read: YOU, lol…i didn’t do anything :o)) got it figured out! have fun and thanks again :o)