November Kit #2

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!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS AT TS!!!!!

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!

Treasured Scrapbooking Design Team Call!!

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

Kit # 2, a Sketch and a Challenge

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

Some more of Kit #2

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

September Reveals and challenges!!!

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

September Kits are in the Store!!

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"