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Thought I'd share a couple of layouts that were created with the November Kit#2. My favorite papers in this kit were the awesome Kaiser Craft and love the pearls too! Check it out. You'll love this one!



I just wanted to share that the new Design Team has been announced over at TS!

From Leslie's announcement post:

The moment you've all been waiting for!! You know this really just gets harder and harder every time. I really don't enjoy the decision making process...I'd love to have a DT of 20, but just can't!! The entries were beyond amazing and there were some who I would have like to have chosen but just didn't have enough spaces. I really agonized over narrowing it down. For those of you who weren't chosen...please don't take this as "not being good enough". There are just only so many spots and I tried to get a variety of styles and personalities to make this a "complete" team. I don't base my decision on talent alone, but on a mixture of styles, levels and personalities to have a diverse mix of DT members that will inspire a wide group of scrappers. I truly hope those who weren't chosen stick around the site because we love having you here. And before you know it the next call will be here so please apply again!

On to the announcement!!

The new Design Team is (in no particular order):

returning from the previous DT:
Lisa (justlisa)
Michelle L. (alysmom)
Julie (juliesaddiction)
Shirley (Shirley)
Tracey (TraceyT)

and our new DT members:
Laura (laurajean)
Abbie (AbbieT)
Debbie (debbiefitz)
Cherrie (floridagirl)
Cristal (pinky)

and.......another special announcement..... I have created a new DT position that I've been wanting to do for awhile and that is Instructor/Moderator who will be responsible for designing a new monthly project/technique kit and hosting online classes on the board and also helping me with admin upkeep of the store/board/gallery and that person is none other than our very own.....Erin Gudge!! I'm very excited about this - we still have the first project in the works but stay tuned for more details on this kit to be debuted sometime in December!! and another very special announcement.......

I would also like to announce that we had two runners-up in the DT call that I just did not have enough spaces for on this term's DT but I am thrilled to announce that they will both be honoring TS as Guest Designers for December. Yep!! Two Guest Designers for December!! These two GDTs will be: Aimee V. (aimee) Dawn (ScrapnnMO)

and last but not least, I am thrilled that Amanda will be continuing on in the position of Design Team Coordinator!! She does such an amazing job keeping everything on track and I'm so excited to have her continue for another term!!

Congratulations ladies!! I can't wait to work with all of you!! And thank you to everyone who took the time to submit your application. I know how much hard work everyone puts into them and how stressful the waiting process is. There were such a large group of applicants that would be a PERFECT fit with TS and I sincerely mean that but I only have so many spots. I truly hope you apply again for the next call!


and the Finalists for the Card Designer Position, from Leslie's post:

Yikes....I just can't make any more decisions this week - it's wearing me out people!! I'd like to announce the finalists for the Card Designer position and I apologize for making you wait all day!! I really had a hard time narrowing it down to 3 so I picked 4 finalists. All of the entries were amazing and I want to thank everyone who applied for sharing your work!! The four finalists will be receiving the December card kit in the mail and will need to create 4 cards with instructions from the kit contents. From these entries, I will choose our new Card Designer and their entries will become the final December card kit to be debuted Dec. 15! without further delay, the 4 finalists are (in no particular order):
Eva Dobilas (evafromca)
Ashley Harris (ashleyjane)
Renee Lamb (reneelamb)
Jill Cornell (cornellj)

Please send me your addies ladies so I can get your card kit out to you (hopefully mailed by the end of the week) and I will contact you with further instructions on your submissions with the kit. A big thank you to everyone who applied - what a talented group of cardmakers we have here!!!

I know that I'm excited to see who the new Card Designer will be. Everyone at TS is going to miss Sara's wonderful work, and the DT members who are leaving this term will be missed SO much!!!

If you haven't checked out the gallery lately, do it soon, because the November Kit reveals are AMAZING!!! Also, keep your eyes peeled for the information about the first Class Kit in December. I am sooooooooooooo excited about this opportunity with the store, and I'm going to put in extra effort to make sure that the class kits totally rock!
Well it's that time of year again! The current design team's term is coming to an end at the end of November. Waaaghh!! I just love these girls!!
We are currently accepting submissions for the new TS Design Team.

If chosen as a Design Team Member you will be compensated in the following ways:
  • You will receive your Monthly TS Kit Free! These are our monthly subscription kits that are carried in our store. You keep all materials, but must use only items in the kit, unless I carry the product in the store OR you have expressed permission from me. You must not use extra items in the kits for other websites, and if you submit to a magazine or publication, you need to credit the kit as being in my collection. Completed projects are yours to keep.
  • 35% off purchases from our store throughout your duration as a Design Team member and free shipping on orders that are shipped with the monthly kit as long as they fit in a priority mail flat rate box with your kit. (International Design Team Members will be required to pay shipping in excess of domestic shipping costs for DT kits/orders)
  • Design Team Commitment will be 6 months (December 2008-May 2009). Upon selection, a Contract will be sent for you to sign, outlining all responsibilities and compensations.

You may apply as Design Team Member for the Treasured Scrapbooking Design team by submitting the following to: admin@treasuredscrapbooking.com by midnight Eastern Time November 5, 2008. The new Design Team will be chosen and announced on or before November 10, 2008. The new Design Team will start December 1st. (Design Team kits will be mailed out the week of November 10th for projects to be completed for December 1)

Submission requirements:
  1. Send 4 original scrapbook layouts, 1 card, and 1 altered item or other paper art project. Pictures should be clear, in .jpg format, no larger than 100kb, and not wider than 500 pixels. Projects may be old or new but should be representative of your current style.
  2. Tell me a little bit about yourself, why you scrapbook, etc. Include your full contact info. with preferred email address.
  3. Tell me why you feel you are a prime candidate for our Design Team. Focus on your strengths and include what you will contribute to our team and message board. Share your ideas and thoughts for promoting your membership as a DT member and the Treasured Scrapbooking store.
  4. List of current design team memberships and scrapbook communities (message boards) in which you are active. Please include urls and your community usernames. If you have an online gallery/scrapblog please provide the link. Membership on other Design teams is not discouraged but please keep in mind your other commitments and ability to adhere to project deadlines for TS.

If you have any questions feel free to email me at admin@treasuredscrapbooking.com
For more details go to: http://treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16116

Good luck and thank you!!
Leslie
Blue and red is a HOT colour combination and that is just what you'll find in kit # 2 this month. It is chalk full of gorgeous patterns by Cloud 9, Chatterbox, Dream Street and Urban Lily. Here is a sketch and layout that I made with this kit. Check the reveal gallery often over the next few weeks for plenty more inspiration from these amazing kits.


October 1st is a big day on the message board as well as in the gallery. All the new monthly challenges are posted and let me tell you, there is lots to get your mojo going if you need a lift. My challenge this month is to hand stitch a design on a layout or card. Here is my sample and be sure to check out the challenge forum for all the details on how you can get in on some great fun and prizes.

That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by.
Tracey



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I literally used every bit of Kit #2 - I left nothing to waste. First, I have this layout that I created:



I tried a new technique (for me). I connected the 2 pieces of Bazzill by creating a laced up look. I think it added the perfect touch to all that yummy paper - don't you love Pink Paislee?Next-- I altered some mini manilla envelopes I had and they will be holding mini pictures of Alysons artwork she makes this year -- it will really cut down on the space and be able to keep all those art pieces -- oh I will be scanning them and printing them out small.









You can even create this same kind og "book" with lunch bags.



I hope this inspired you - I know I had so much fun creating it!

Michelle Lanning
Well....Leslie DEFINITELY outdid herself with these kits AGAIN!!! They're amazing!!!

Here's my creation with Kit #1...

To see all the DT creations with these absolutely amazing kits, go HERE

In honor of Labor Day, I issued the challenge for you to scrap your JOB!!! I'm so excited to see all the results from this!!!

Here's mine:

To see ALL the challenges issued by the DT this month, go HERE



I'm lovin' me the new Pink Paislee and Dream St. goodies and they're featured in this months yummy kits...





Kit #1 "Harvest Moon"

Kit #2 "Legwarmers"







You would not believe the month it's been at my house! We ripped out all the flooring in our dining, kitchen, living room, and hallway, painted the whole area, and put in hardwood laminate, so our house was just chaos for almost the entire month.

The upside is that the house feels like a brand new house again, and I love it. The downside is I BARELY got to play with my gorgeous kit from TS this month. WAAAGH, sad is me!

Here is what I was able to do, though!



If you love sketches, don't forget that TS has a FABULOUS sketch gallery with new sketches from each and every design team member each month, you can see it HERE!

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I had so much fun designing cards this month with the Treasured Scrapbooking August Card kit! The kit features some beautiful papers from the DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies line and it also includes some Heidi Swapp Felt butterflies, Bo Bunny Naked Chipboard and more!! You're going to want to get your hands on this kit, but hurry there's only a few left in the store!! Along with the kit you will get instructions to make the following cards:


I hope you are having a wonderful week!! -- Sara
This is a little 5x7 mini that I am making with the August Kit #2. It's just the cover as the full reveal will be on the 15th of August! The colors are so pretty - lots of oranges, greens, browns, creams, etc.. plus Heidi Swapp felt shapes - some of my new favorite embellies. This kit is slightly smaller then the main kit - but comes with loads of different papers and fun embellies. The flower and leaves were cut out of the pattern paper in the kit and I just added some stickles. I also used a punch for the butterflies!
Thanks for looking!
Lisa
I am definitely in love with what this month's kit has in it...I have used just about every shred of patterned paper offered! The Heather Bailey papers are incredibly inspiring! Here's a little sneaky peek of what will be revealed on August 15th!



Don't forget to check out all the inspiring challenges posted by the Treasured Scrapbooking Design Team. There is surely a challenge out there to get your creativity flowing. You can find all the challenges RIGHT HERE!
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I need to clear out some inventory to make room for all the yummy new CHA goodies coming in, so starting Aug 1, EVERYTHING in the store is 40% off!!! (Excluding August kits, Kit subscriptions and any new CHA items that come in). This sale includes any old kits still in the store (prior to August). Clearance items have also been reduced to up to 70% off!! New CHA arrivals are 20% off!

Time to stock up ladies...you can't pass up deals like this...
Not sure when this sale is going to end, so get it before it's gone!

Because of this awesome discount, no monthly points discounts will be awarded this month. You all win this month!! YAY!

{No other discount coupons/free shipping discounts may be applied during this sale.}

Thanks everyone and Happy Shopping!!!
Kit #1 - "Fresh Cut"
Check them out!! And don't forget to check out what our amazing Design Team has done with the kits in our gallery...



and Kit #2 - "Cabana Blooms"

Get them before they're gone!!!
Today is the last day to get in your eligibility layout for the Treasured Hunt!!!

Just a layout a week for the duration of the contest until you are eliminated or you win!!! Have you checked out the prizes?? You could be guest designer too!!!

My question to you is

What are you waiting for?????? You dont even have to create a new layout for the eligibility entry, just upload one of your favorites...I know you all have a few!!!

All entries must be in the gallery by 9pm EST!!! Go to Treasured Scrapbooking Now!!!!
Its the 15th!!!! I love the second monthly reveal.....I usually have way more time to play!!! I really loved this kit, it was great for boys or girls or whatever, lots of bright colors and bold patterns!!!

Birthday Boy by Julie Walton



How about a little Christmas in July? Amanda is doing a challenge on the message board for a Christmas in July layout, come and join the fun!!



This is my altered item for the month....its a CANVAS!!!! I painted the canvas with the paint from the kit, used my exacto knife to cut out some of the flower petals on the paper, modge podged it onto the canvas, popped up/bent the cut flower petals up to reveal the green canvas below, added some stickles and a title and it was done. This is my mom with my granddaughter...actually her great granddaughter, and can you believe...they are in a jumper!!



And here is It's my Cake............



And thats it folks...my kit is officially scraps!! I cant wait to see what next month brings!!! And have you uploaded your eligibility layout for the Treasured Hunt? As of today I saw 13 entries so far....you have just under two weeks...what are you waiting for??? LOL
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Tracey's KIT # 1 Creations

So we are already half way through the year, can you believe it??? Anyone thinking about Christmas card making yet? ;) So after a rough June Treasured scrapbooking is up and running smooth as can be and super busy with an online crop coming up and the Treasured Hunt 2008 beginning!!! The store has lots of new goodies, who can resist new goodies???? The message board is hopping with challenges, sharing, contests, questions and answers, you name it, its there!!!

The Treasured Hunt eligibility round has started, all you have to do is upload your favorite layout to the gallery under Treasured Hunt 2008 by July 24 and the top 25 will go on to the first round. With weekly challenges and eliminations the contest will award the top 3 with prizes!!! This contest is very popular, the board is already jumping!!! I stalk the gallery every day for entries!! Last year I participated, and it is what brought me to Treasured Scrapbooking, I ended up winning third place...and I never left!!

Hope to see lots and lots of entries this year, and I get to vote for the winner, do you know how hard that is going to be????

I will leave you with my 1st of the month reveals of the July kit, I had Kit #1:

Daddys Boy (corresponding sketch below)



Jenna's Treasure



my monthly sketch



And this is my new blog banner, the paper and ribbon came from the kit!



and here is a sneak peak of my altered item, to be revealed on July 15th



Hope to see you all around the board.....dont forget to catch all of our reveals on the 15th!!!

Hugs!!

Julie



Be on the lookout for more fun projects real soon!!
It's here - our biggest contest of the year - The Treasured Hunt!

This will be a six week contest. To enter, upload your very best layout into the Treasured Hunt gallery-Eligibility Entries category by 9pm (EST) Thursday July 24th. The Design Team will vote and the top 25 entries will move on to compete in the contest.

After the 25 contestants are chosen, weekly challenges will be posted on Tuesdays and entries must be posted in the appropriate challenge gallery by the following Sunday at 9pm (EST). Pages will be judged on photography, creativity, originality, relativity to challenge theme and overall design. Winners for each round will be determined by the Design Team and myself.

PRIZES!!
GRAND PRIZE:
Prize Package worth over $250 of scrapbooking supplies and a $50 gift certificate to the Treasured Scrapbooking store!!
2nd prize: $40 Treasured Scrapbooking Gift Certificate
3rd prize: $25 Treasured Scrapbooking Gift Certificate

Get all the details of the contest here: http://treasuredscrapbooking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13903

Good Luck!!!
http://www.treasuredscrapbooking.com/
Here are a few things I did with Kit #2 --- it was so fun using all of these yummy distressed papers!







Thanks for looking! I can't wait to see what you all make with this kit!!

Michelle Lanning
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Shirley's July Kit#2 Reveal. Love all these awesome papers!