tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6240164390914834462024-03-05T17:14:23.123-06:00Scrappin' Sports StuffYour Source for Sports-related Scrapbook SuppliesKathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-79730730582185752842009-08-30T20:08:00.001-05:002009-08-30T20:09:22.321-05:00<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Visit our NEW BLOG at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://scrappinstuff.com/blog/">http://scrappinstuff.com/blog/</a></span>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-78686441647979092012009-05-28T11:09:00.001-05:002009-05-28T11:11:16.080-05:00<img src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com//store/images/photo-book.jpg" alt="" vspace="5" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" />Get a <strong>FREE</strong> personal soft cover photo book <span style="font-size:x-small;">($12 value - $4.95 shipping applies)</span> compliments of Scrappin' Sports Stuff.<br /><br />Go to <a href="http://www.photobookoffer.com/" target="_blank">www.Photobookoffer.com</a> and put in the code <strong> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">SS0509</span></strong> then, enter your name and email address and you will receive your special offer code via email.<br /><br /><strong>YOU MUST USE THE CODE AT CHECK-OUT TO GET YOUR FREE BOOK!</strong><br /><br />Powered by RocketLife's amazing photo expression software, you will be able to make your <strong>FREE</strong> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">20 Page Personal Soft Cover Photo Book in just minutes!</span><br /><br />While you're there, you can make other products from layouts in your book - key tags, mugs, puzzles, etc. with just a click of your mouse.<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:x-small;">PLEASE NOTE: You will need to use Internet Explorer on a PC computer to operate the photo expression software.</span></em>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-7547194613018142182009-02-28T04:59:00.002-06:002009-02-28T05:00:32.453-06:00Spring Fling Shuffle<img src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/Spring-Fling.jpg" alt="" width="147" align="left" border="0" height="194" hspace="5" /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Scrappin' Stuff is participating in the Spring Fling online shop hop that starts March 1st! Not familiar with an online shop hop? It easy... an umbrella image will be hidden in each participating store website. Once you find it, you will click on it to enter your email address. If you find the hidden umbrella in each participating store, you will be eligible to win prizes.</span><br /><br /><strong style="font-family: arial;">Participation is free.... <a href="http://www.springflingshuffle.com/" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to sign up today! </strong>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-84303024419864315442009-01-25T11:25:00.002-06:002009-01-25T11:29:12.189-06:00Create your very own Custom Scrapbook Album<img border="0" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/images/HSteadHeader.jpg" width="550" height="275"><p> <br /> <img src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/images/Baseball-Template-sm.jpg" class="domroll http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/images/large/Baseball-Template-sm_LRG.jpg" width="216" height="214" align="right" hspace="6" vspace="5" />We now proudly offer the entire line of Album Options Scrapbooks and Photo Albums. You will find that each of the five collections are unique in nature and can be further personalized with foil imprinting.<br><br /> <br><br />Easy To Use Templates or create your own album! Just choose a template, upload your photo and your done! Each Post Bound Expandable Album includes 10 Top Loading Page Protectors and is available in 12"x12" or 8"x8".</p><br /><p><br /><img border="0" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/images/Digital_Example_1.jpg" width="550" height="343"></p><br /><p><br /><b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/test-category-c-139">Click Here</a></b> to see all the available templates.</p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-82476423520902393202008-07-23T12:20:00.006-05:002008-12-09T13:36:59.417-06:00Conducting Sports Interviews<div id="ms__id3154">You don’t need to be an anchor on ESPN to conduct a good sports interview with your own sports star. You can even interview the coaches or other team mates to gather information for your scrapbook page journaling. So grab a mike, head to the sidelines after the game and ask some hard-hitting questions.<br /><br /><p><b>Be Informal<br /></b>There is no need to conduct a formal interview. Just ask a few questions on the ride home or after the game. A van full of sweaty players will give you all the information you need for your journaling. </p><p><b>Record It<br /></b>Ask your questions without an end destination in mind. You might be surprised by your player’s answers. Quote him verbatim on the scrapbook page if he mentions a goal, a challenge or gives kudos to another team player. There are several easy ways to record your sports interview on the page including <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=610">quote blocks</a>, <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=2030">cut outs</a>, <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=920">tags</a> and <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=944">folders</a>.<br /></p><br /><p><b>Use More Than One Source<br /></b>Give a well rounded picture of the team dynamic by interviewing more than just your child. Ask questions from her team mates, coaches and other parents. If your child had a stellar game and many people congratulated her specifically on some key plays, include their comments in your journaling. </p><p><b>Questions to Ask:</b></p><ul><li>Why do you think your team won (or lost) this game?</li><br /><li>Who was the most valuable player (MVP) this game? </li><br /><li>How does this game rank with the rest of the season? </li><br /><li>What was your strategy this game? </li><br /><li>What areas of improvement will you address next? </li><br /><li>What will you remember most about this game? </li><br /><li>What would you like to forget about this game? </li><br /></ul><p>As you gather information for your scrapbook pages, your child learns to examine the outcome of both wins and losses. And some skills in being interviewed. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226326970289775522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamJ2e17LdfBDzcoVvd-RSHRYEK-oSbqgZZi1nqPWCoQ8TUySBEYJ4KrfRoFhnSzgmGf6DHzlOf-oagOGdLziUNxTwADteq8_RQCyzwqMqpvgypJXPA92gKX2BqErnTM56R-QK9mrz5faO/s320/Interview+Layout.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></p>Products used: <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1681">Adorn It Softball Princess Paper</a> -- <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=2229">Karen Foster Softball Sports Balls</a> -- <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1609">MOSD Softball Monogram</a><br /><p></p></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-10121375765896608502008-07-09T06:08:00.000-05:002008-07-09T06:10:33.363-05:00Scrapbooking Tournaments<div id="ms__id2458">It is hard to decide who is more excited about reaching the tournament—you or your sports star <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1284">champions</a>. Scrapbooking the tournament presents a few challenges but is a memory you will want to immortalize on paper.<br /><br /><strong>Documenting the Downtime</strong><br />The bulk of the tournament is often spent just waiting…and waiting…and waiting. But your child’s fondest memories of the tournament might also be found off the field. Did she enjoy a water fight before the big game? How did he blow off steam before their team was up? What new friends did she make? What rival team did they cheer for?<br /><br /><strong>Be a Sportscaster</strong><br />Just like on ESPN, interview your sports star(s) or the <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=750">coaches</a> after the game to get their post-game reactions. Ask pointed questions about why they won or lost? What could they have done differently? What will he remember about this tournament? What does she wish she could forget? Include these interview details in the journaling.<br /><br /><strong>Season Highlights</strong><br />The tournament scrapbook page is the ideal place to give the season’s recap. Document the season’s win-loss record. Make a note of who was voted <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1040">MVP</a> and most improved. Use some candid photos of the team which don’t fit on any other scrapbook page.<br /><br /><strong>It’s How You Play the Game</strong><br />Of course, you’d love to scrapbook your team with the <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=2004">tournament trophy</a> held high but how do you document a loss? It’s okay to shoot photos of the frustrated tears or the consoling hug among teammates. Look for a photo opportunity showing your <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=2214">team spirit</a>,<br />even after the loss.<br /><br />Sports tournaments are a culmination of a hard-played season. Make sure to include this milestone in your child’s <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsPCollectionsDet.asp?ID=26&pID=1">sports scrapbook</a>.</div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-6289617490947787482008-07-01T06:49:00.007-05:002008-12-09T13:36:59.689-06:00Scrapbooking Professional Photos<div id="ms__id5202"><div id="ms__id1723"><div id="ms__id1654">Are you at the end of the season and have found the only good photos you have are the team and individual photos taken by a professional? With their overly large size, vivid colors and posed shots, it can be hard to scrapbook these professional photos.<br /><br />Even if you have other nice candid and action shots, it can still be hard to mesh your personal photos with professional taken photos.<br /><br />We are here to help!<br /><br /><strong>Go it alone</strong><br />Give it the professional photo(s) a page of its own. Create a spread of just the team photo and professionally taken individual photo. This will allow you to include a roster list, the coach(es) names and even the team logo.<br /><br /><strong>Shrink it<br /></strong>Scan and reprint the professionally taken photos to a more manageable size. (You can keep the original photos in a memory box or display in a frame.) The smaller, reprinted size allows the scrapbook page to flow without emphasis on the professional photo.<br /><br /><strong>Cut it out</strong><br />Some professional packages collage a variety of photos on a single sheet. Or perhaps the individual photo is printed alongside the team photo. Don’t be afraid to scan and reprint the original photo and then crop it to suit your needs.<br /><br /><strong>Tell a Story</strong><br />Use the professional photo as a focal point on your scrapbook page. Allow your candid and action shots to compliment the photo(s) by showing your player in action.</div><div id="ms__id1719"></div><br /><div id="ms__id1656"><strong>Sketch</strong></div>Here's a sketch idea highlighting the Team Photo<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218023866213877010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQWSpFQg5TvapndnmFxZnMCold-lWMJYFKMHUI_6tpDcB3DoI-jqtza51YxYTFxpOI2lCln4aF7NEgX8KdRgyPQc0hsuJUDoQ7pveTGgX2SWo1tkMAH8tLLPlUaXW6a4a_rveqzh07AT8/s320/sketch_team_photo.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div id="ms__id1721"><strong>Products<br /></strong>Make sure to visit our <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/">Store</a> for a great selection of products you can use for those Team Photos. Our <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=TeamSpirit">Team Spirit</a> section has a collection of products for any sport.</div></div><br /><p></p></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-19456702185612672792008-06-12T07:45:00.017-05:002008-07-23T12:26:29.563-05:00New Products in the Store<div id="ms__id20076">We've been busy uploading a lot of new products this week. Be sure to check them out in our <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/">Store</a>.<br /><p><br /><strong>Bo-Bunny</strong></p><p></p>We've got the entire collection of <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/store/WsPCollectionsDet.asp?ID=70&pID=7">Bo-Bunny Got Game? Line</a>. This collection features their double sided papers and heavy sport cut-outs to detail the big game. <p>Here's some ideas to use with line.</p><br /><img style="WIDTH: 333px; HEIGHT: 181px" height="250" src="http://scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/bo_bunny_got_game_ideas.JPG" width="492" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p><b>Adorn It</b></p><p><img height="250" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/CC_33277.jpg" width="250" border="0" /></p><p>We just added a bunch of New Products from <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/store/WsPCollectionsDet.asp?ID=33&pID=7">Adorn It</a>. The <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1879">Camp Tent Chipboard Album</a> is really popular. Get this along with our other <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=Camping">Camping Products</a> and create a great looking album.<br /><b>Coming Soon</b></p><p>Be sure to check out our <a href="http://scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=ComingSoon">Coming Soon Section</a>. We've got new products from Moxxie and Reminisce arriving any day!</p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><img height="250" src="http://scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/moxie-286.gif" width="250" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><img height="250" src="http://scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/moxie-651.gif" width="250" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><img height="250" src="http://scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/REM-RSS012.jpg" width="250" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><img height="250" src="http://scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/REM-RSS112_basketball.jpg" width="250" border="0" /></p><br /><p></p></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-38001375836427894362008-05-23T19:56:00.012-05:002008-07-23T12:29:35.670-05:00Memorial Day Sale<div id="ms__id23084"><img style="WIDTH: 431px; HEIGHT: 49px" height="52" src="http://scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/sale_banner2.jpg" width="502" border="0" /><br /><br /><div id="ms__id23359"><div id="ms__id23360"><span style="font-size:85%;">Now's the time to save on papers, embellishments and more! Now thru Monday May 26th you can save on great products in the </span><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp"><span style="font-size:85%;">store</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. </span></div><div id="ms__id23365"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><strong><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsPCollections.asp?ID=11"><span style="font-size:85%;">Click Here</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">to see what's on sale. Quantities are limited so be sure to shop early and save!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Memorial Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Here's a great tribute I found on YouTube for our brave military and those that paid the highest price for our freedom.</div></span></span><br /><embed style="WIDTH: 346px; HEIGHT: 289px" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KgUcFqd4A7o&hl=" width="346" height="289" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-66104512694903443332008-05-08T03:47:00.001-05:002008-07-23T12:29:04.007-05:00We're Having a Contest!<div id="ms__id10290"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The contest was actually suppose to be held in April, but with the problems we've had with the gallery, we decided to <b>extend the contest into May.</b><br /><br />We really need to get some more Sports Layouts in <a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/">Our Gallery</a>, so in order to get everyone motivated we decided to hold a contest. For the month of April, all you need to do is upload your layout and include a list of products used. Each week we will pick a winner from the layouts uploaded that week.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The weekly winner will become a <b>"Featured Designer"</b> on our blog and we will highlight your layout along with a small bio of you. For winning the weekly contest you will receive <b>15% off</b> any order you place in <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp">Our Store</a> and we will also mail you <b>additional products</b> for you to make another project. You get to keep the project, all we want is pictures of the project to show on the website.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">On May 26th we will pick a <b>Grand Prize Winner</b> who will receive a $30 Gift Certificate to use in the <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp">Store</a>!</span><br /><br /><p></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Tell all your friends to come check out the blog! So now get those Sports Layouts uploaded!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Now onto the Rules:</strong></span></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">This MUST be <strong>YOUR OWN Work</strong>! Do not submit someone else's work. By submitting your projects you give us the express permission for our to post your project on our website & blog.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Go to <a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/">Our Gallery</a> to uploaded your projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">You can enter as many times as you wish, we just ask that you don't duplicate your projects each week. Any duplicate projects will be deleted from the Gallery and disqualified.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">It can be any type of project. Layouts, Altered Items, Cards, etc. The only requirement is that it is <b>Sports-related</b>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">All entries are due by Friday of each week at 12:00 am central time. The winner will be notified by email and asked for a short Bio and any other info they want included in their "Featured Designer" blog post. "Featured Designers" will have their projects highlighted on our blog on Sundays. Winners will receive their free products in the mail within a week of winning. Your 15% discount in our Store must be used within 6 months.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The free products we mail to you will be products of our choice. You MUST send me a picture of the<br />completed layout, project, etc within 2 weeks.<br /><br /></span></li></ol></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-11267798596015467372008-05-05T06:13:00.003-05:002008-12-09T13:36:59.843-06:00Jocks Behaving Exceptionally<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58AsTUZJqJtFmuVmHN6Y2qcgeqQvN63tpoOHL9SjFcZkFky3-cz78Xt4MUuhDyb2jOHwBBFZIhmnYDJu5xzAx3eA_h5MV4D86mkjXDK-vsabsUcKJKaPL4_Rab-ftVI8UWVo1FyPd5Baa/s1600-h/softball.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196850803015248754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58AsTUZJqJtFmuVmHN6Y2qcgeqQvN63tpoOHL9SjFcZkFky3-cz78Xt4MUuhDyb2jOHwBBFZIhmnYDJu5xzAx3eA_h5MV4D86mkjXDK-vsabsUcKJKaPL4_Rab-ftVI8UWVo1FyPd5Baa/s320/softball.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">When I read this article it brought tears to my eyes. In this day and age, so many are concerned about WINNING that they tend to forget that in the end it's "just a game". As a coach, and a parent, I would hope that my children and players who react in the same way. My thoughts are that it not all about the winning, it's about <strong>sportsmanship</strong>!</span></div><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>They Touched ’Em All<br /></strong></span><span style="font-size:78%;">Blake Wolfe</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">If Hollywood ever runs out of ideas for tearjerker sports movies, all they have to do is read the sports wire for stories like this to come along. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Last month, Central Washington University’s women’s softball team hosted Western Oregon. At stake was a bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs. In the second inning, Western had two runners on base when 5-foot-2-inch senior right fielder Sara Tucholsky came to the plate. A career .153 hitter (.088 this season), Sara did something she’d never done in four years: smacked a pitch over the wall.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">As the team whooped it up and high-fived the runners ahead of her, Western’s coach Pam Knox looked around. "Where’s Sara?" She was lying in a heap near first base.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">In her excitement, Sara had missed the bag. As she darted back to touch it, her knee popped. In agony, she could barely move, let alone run. For a home run to count, a player must touch all the bases with no assistance from the team. "Our first-base coach was telling me ’I can’t touch you or you’ll be out,’" Sara told The Oregonian. "’I can’t help you.’"</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">The umpires told Knox if she put in a pinch runner, Sara would be awarded a single and two RBIs. "It was her only home run in four years. She’s going to kill me if we sub and take it away," Knox said. "I didn’t know what to do."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Then a voice behind her said, "Excuse me, would it be okay if we carried her around?" It was senior Mallory Holtman from Central. The umps said nothing in the rule book prohibited the opposition from helping her. Holtman and a teammate picked Sara up in a fireman’s carry and walked her around the bases, pausing at each one so she could touch the bag. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">The stadium was in tears. The entire Western Oregon team was sobbing. Coaches were crying. At home plate, the two Central girls passed Sara into the arms of her teammates, and the crowd gave them a standing ovation. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">"We’re never bigger than the game," Knox said afterward. "We forget that because as coaches, we’re always trying to get to the top. But I will never, ever forget this moment. It’s changed me. And I’m sure it’s changed my players."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Sara will accompany the team in its bid for an NCAA berth. Holtman intends to get a graduate degree in sports administration. Her dream is to become a coach.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>[sports.espn.go.com, 4/28/08; statesmanjournal.com, 4/28/08; oregonlive.com, 4/30/08]</em></span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-83113269399885508002008-05-02T04:52:00.005-05:002008-12-09T13:37:00.009-06:00National Scrapbooking Day<div id="ms__id9349"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ86FLkrMIPJ7kc6RzRFzudanJtONGAqFCkAqc8p9hcVTNVTYZ0jP6GfAWEBOz40j9QJb0DaR4csDFoXSz8C0WScWi8dfmKd5O1_I8X7VXJ1g-p1SBRQeltALMG1iqMHTA3sykGWEMyCFm/s1600-h/NSD_Coupon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195716549397015394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ86FLkrMIPJ7kc6RzRFzudanJtONGAqFCkAqc8p9hcVTNVTYZ0jP6GfAWEBOz40j9QJb0DaR4csDFoXSz8C0WScWi8dfmKd5O1_I8X7VXJ1g-p1SBRQeltALMG1iqMHTA3sykGWEMyCFm/s320/NSD_Coupon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div id="ms__id9350"><span style="font-size:85%;">In honor of National Scrapbook Day we're having a <strong>SALE</strong>! From Friday May 2nd thru Sunday May 4th take <strong>10% off</strong> all orders over $25 (includes Clearance items) AND earn <strong>Double Reward Points</strong>! Use coupon code NSD at checkout.</span></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To learn more about our Customer Reward Program <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=35">Click Here</a>.<br /></span><br /></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-58059186707706736562008-05-01T04:42:00.007-05:002008-07-23T12:29:57.199-05:00May is National Photo Month<p><br /><img hspace="5" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com//images/NPM_logo_sm.jpg" align="left" vspace="5" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">I always seem to have such a hard time photographing my kids in sports. The outdoor sports held during the day aren't quite so hard to capture good pictures, but the nighttime games and the indoor games are the worst!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">If I zoom in close, there's too much blur (even if I have the camera on the sports setting). Low light and lack of windows make it hard to photograph the indoor sports! Almost all of the indoor pictures I take of the kids playing sports have too much noise and are grainy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">So in order to try and get better pictures of my kids playing sports, I started searching the internet for answers and following the tips that I found, and you know what? My pictures are so much better. Granted their not Professional Sports Photographer Quality, but then again I'm no professional.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">So here are a few tips that I've saved over the years. I'm not sure where I got these from, they were in my camera notes file (a file I keep on my computer and add interesting things that I find on the internet). Hope they can help you!</span></p><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shoot establishing shots of the school marquee, the scoreboard, overall shots of the arena, field, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shoot non-action shots that tell the story. Shoot the team during time outs, the coaches whiteboard, the lineup card, the manager’s bag, water bottles, a pile of discarded towels, etc. Those are the shots that round out the story and give it depth. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shoot cheerleader and crowd shots. Concentrate on capturing close-up reaction shots that ooze emotion. Anguish, joy, triumph, tragedy, etc. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shoot a shot of the scoreboard at halftime and the final score. Always. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Turn off your built in flash. You will never fill the field or arena with that tiny flash. It will just suck your batteries and slow you down waiting for it to recycle. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Get close to the action. Be on the sidelines. Move with the team up and down the field. (The baseline is the best place for basketball.) </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Anticipate the action. Study the plays the team runs and anticipate what they will do. Most high school level teams have a limited repertoire that repeats often. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Hold the camera firmly with your left hand against the bones of your face. Make a three point<br />connection, hand and two points on your face. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Get your left elbow pressed firmly into your chest. The idea is to form a stable platform for the<br />camera. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Squeeze the shutter, don’t jab at it. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Use the highest ISO possible with the body you are using. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Use an Image Stabilization (IS) (Canon) or Vibration Reduction (VR) (Nikon) or similar technology lens/body </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Use the fastest lenses you can possibly afford, i.e. F2.8 </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Shoot in Time Value (TV) Shutter Priority mode to eliminate camera shake </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Use a shutter speed fast enough to prevent camera shake with the lens you are using, probably 1/80<br />or 1/125. This requires some experimentation.<br /><br /></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:85%;">And last, but not least, here are some great websites for sports photo tips!</span></p><p><a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/tips/digital_sports_photography_tips.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Digital Sports Photography Tips</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.astropix.com/SPORTSPIX/NSC/NOTES.HTM" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sports Photography Tips</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Photography/Lessons/565.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sports Photography</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/97" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sports Photography Tips </span></a></p><p><a href="http://photo.net/learn/sports/overview" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sport Photos: a how-to and tip guide from Photo.net</span></a></p><p><a href="http://www.picturecorrect.com/photographytips/action_sports_motion_techniques.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">Speed, Action, and Sports Photography Tips - PictureCorrect Techniques</span></a></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-size:85%;">May 3rd is National Scrapbooking Day! Be sure to check back on our site Friday morning to see what our specials are!</span></b></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-77629517361203602582008-04-29T06:41:00.004-05:002008-07-23T12:31:16.327-05:00Customer Rewards Program<p><span style="font-size:85%;">We are now offering a Customer Rewards program. The new customer rewards program works on a point system. For every dollar you spend at </span><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Scrappin' Sports Stuff</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, you will earn 1 (one) point.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">From time to time we will also be offering other promotions where you can earn extra points. Check Out our <b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=37">Monthly Point Specials</a></b> page for more details. </span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Once you have accumulated 100 (one hundred) points, you may redeem your points. Or, you may save your points toward larger rewards. Points will have NO EXPIRATION DATE! The longer you save, the bigger reward you can earn. </span><p><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=35"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Click Here</strong> </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">for a list of the current rewards that are available. Product rewards may change from time to time. Any time you would like to redeem your reward you can go to the <b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=34">Redeem Your Reward</a></b> page. </span><p><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><i>Reward points are applied to the price of product only. Customer will still be responsible for all shipping and taxes where applicable. Reward points are only good for future purchases in the store and cannot be redeemed for cash.</i> </span></p><p><b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=35#Signup"><span style="font-size:85%;">Sign up Now</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> for our Rewards Program</span></b></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-50505946481293911772008-04-28T18:11:00.008-05:002008-07-23T12:30:12.294-05:00Searching for a Camera<p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">So, I've been wanting to purchase a new Digital Camera. My kids are more and more active in sports and I want to make sure I don't miss those all important shots! So I've been researching which digital cameras are best for sports. I thought I'd share my findings with you. Still not sure which one I'm going to get so if you have some comments on any of these cameras I would love to hear them!</span></p><p><b class="asinTitle"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><b>Sony Alpha A700K 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera </b></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Product</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b> Description</b><br />A unique combination of superb picture quality, quick response, creative shooting and sensational viewing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VRJC5Q?ie=UTF8&tag=scrappistuff-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VRJC5Q" target="_blank"><br /><img height="225" hspace="6" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/Sony_A700K.jpg" width="248" align="right" border="0" /></a>make the Sony Alpha 700 DSLR a superior value for serious photo enthusiasts. Its newly designed Exmor CMOS image sensor captures 12.24-megapixel resolution with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion. Advanced performance features include continuous shooting at 5 frames per second, an 11-point center dual cross AF system with f2.8 sensor for enhanced precision, and the Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization system that works to minimize blur with every lens you use. For sensational viewing, there’s a photo-quality 3.0-inch LCD screen and direct HDMI output to Sony Bravia HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens -- and Sony puts all this together in a rugged magnesium-alloy body. </span></span></p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p><b class="asinTitle"><span id="btAsinTitle" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><b>Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera </b></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>Product Description</b><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Great pictures used to require complicated and cumbersome equipment along with years of experience. Not any more. The D40 is compact, lightweight and designed specifically for ease of use, yet contains all the top-quality,<br />high-performance technologies that you </span><span style="font-size:85%;">expect from a Nikon digital SLR. And with world-famous Nikkor lenses, you know you have the sharpest and most <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KJQ1DG?ie=UTF8&tag=scrappistuff-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000KJQ1DG" target="_blank"><img height="208" hspace="6" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/nikon_d40.jpg" width="248" align="left" border="0" /></a>reliable optical performance available. All in a camera light enough to carry with you everywhere. Beautiful photography has never been easier. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Fast startup with instant shutter response</b>: Fast startup combined with super-fast shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 2.5 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly.<br /><br /><b>Includes 3x 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens</b> Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, this ultra-compact 3x zoom offers Nikkor sharpness and versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.<br /><br /><b>Shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second</b> The D40 can fire continuously at a speed of up to 2.5 frames per second, capturing high-quality action sequences of children in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and much more.<br /></span><br /></span><br /><br /></p><p><b class="asinTitle"><span id="btAsinTitle" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><b>Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera </b></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Product Description<br /></b>The Canon EOS Digital Rebel camera now has a new, faster, even smaller big brother. Sibling rivalries aside, the 8.0-megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR adds resolution, speed, extra creative control, and enhanced comfort in the hand to one of the smallest and lightest digital cameras in its class. Even with its advancements in ergonomic design <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007QKN22?ie=UTF8&tag=scrappistuff-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0007QKN22" target="_blank"><br /><img height="219" hspace="6" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/rebel_xt.jpg" width="248" align="right" border="0" /></a><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The new Rebel XT camera also features the next step in the evolution of<br />evaluative, through-the-lens exposure control, E-TTL II. Though compatible with all Canon EX-series Speedlites, this smarter new E-TTL II system helps ensure that, even in situations with highly reflective subjects or backgrounds or when shooting in most other similarly difficult lighting situations, the image will be optimally exposed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The E-TTL II system compares the ambient light with the reflected pre-flash off the subject reported in all 35 metering zones and selects the areas with a small difference to be weighted for flash exposure calculation. This system also helps eliminate or underweight areas with large differences, recognizing them as an extremely reflective object in the background or a highly reflective subject.</span></p><p></p><p></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Fuji </span></b><b class="asinTitle"><span id="btAsinTitle"><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">FinePix</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"> S5700 Digital Camera</span></b></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"><b></b></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><b>Product Description<br /></b><span style="font-size:85%;">Ideal for families seeking to kick it up a notch with a more advanced, compact SLR-style digital camera without losing operational simplicity, the FinePix S5700 is feature-packed, yet affordable and easy to use. Additionally, its powerful 10x optical zoom will ensure that you capture great close-up action shots of your kids playing sports or candid shots of the family on vacation. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RAHBXC?ie=UTF8&tag=scrappistuff-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000RAHBXC" target="_blank"><br /><img height="197" hspace="6" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/fuji_s5700.jpg" width="225" align="left" border="0" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Rounding out its powerful feature set is a seven-MegaPixel CCD, a 2.5 LCD plus .24 electronic viewfinder (EVF) and ISO levels of up to 1600 at full resolution. The FinePix S5700 also utilizes many of Fujifilms unique and<br />innovative technologies such as: </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Picture Stabilization mode: A selectable mode, Picture Stabilization uses the heightened sensitivity of the FinePix S5700 and high-speed shutter settings to reduce blur caused by hand-shake or subject movement. It allows the camera to automatically choose the correct light sensitivity and optimal shutter speed to produce clear, blur-free images. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">i-Flash Intelligent Flash: i-Flash Intelligent Flash detects subtle lighting differences within a scene and then varies the flash intensity accordingly. It also leverages the high sensitivity of the FinePix S5700 to enable the camera to use less flash, resulting in an image that displays pleasing, natural tones without a washed-out effect. And with an automatic pop-up flash, its always ready when you need it. </span><br /></span><br /><p></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>May is National Photo Month, check back on May 1st for some tips on taking Sports Photographs!</strong></span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-12312012027269937472008-04-19T15:14:00.004-05:002008-04-19T15:25:11.235-05:00Win A Bike For Kids & Adults With Special Needs<p><img hspace="5" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/trail_bike.jpg" align="right" vspace="5" border="0" /><span style="font-size:85%;">There is a great contest going on right now at <b><a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/" target="_blank">5 minutes for mom</a></b>. On Monday May 5th they will be giving away a Morgan <b><a href="http://www.pedalcarsandretro.com/Caboose_Trailer_Bike_by_Morgan_Cycle-p-520.html" target="_blank">Caboose Trailer Bike</a></b>.<br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">This stable, two-wheel Trailer Bike is a great way to introduce young riders and kids or adults with special needs to the thrill of cycling!<br /><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">With its cool look and increased stability, the <b><a href="http://www.pedalcarsandretro.com/Caboose_Trailer_Bike_by_Morgan_Cycle-p-520.html" target="_blank">Caboose Trailer Bike</a></b> is a big hit wherever it goes!<br /><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">The Caboose has literally changed the lives of many handicapped children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities.<br /><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">So make sure you pop on over to <b><a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/" target="_blank">5 minutes for mom</a></b> and be sure to enter the contest.<br /><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Also, be sure to check out <b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp">Our Store</a></b> for some great <b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=Biking">biking related scrapbooking products</a></b> for the amazing pictures of your bike rides.</span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-19122557902825509332008-04-19T09:33:00.003-05:002008-04-19T09:46:06.561-05:00We've added some more sketches.....<p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">...to our ever growing gallery of sketches. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img height="250" hspace="10" src="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/albums/userpics/april_18.jpg" width="250" align="left" vspace="10" border="1" /></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Here's today's sketch. To see more of our layout sketches, be sure to visit our <b><a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/index.php?cat=14">Sketch Gallery</a></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">If you want to keep updated on when we add new sketches, you can subscribe to our Blog, (see the link on the left)!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">I also think we've got the Gallery issues fixed. So don't forget about our <b><a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.blogspot.com/search/label/Contest">April Contest</a></b> we'd really like to get some more sports layouts in the Gallery.</span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-16768420087404829132008-04-18T13:45:00.004-05:002008-07-23T12:24:51.087-05:00Volleyball Layout<p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">My daughter's volleyball coach wanted to give the girls something to remember the season by. I created this layout then we framed them in the black 12" x 12" photo frames.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img height="450" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/Layouts/Volleyball_01.jpg" width="450" border="0" /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Products used:</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=873">Scrappin` Sports - Grubby Volleyball Paper </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1158">HOTP - Black Screen Paper </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1588">Prima - Petites Flowers Jar (Charcoal)</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1587">7 Gypsies Arrow Photo Turns</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=799">HOTP Volleyball Brads</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img height="189" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/Layouts/sports_block.jpg" width="300" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/FCrecipe.asp?iCID=27&r=296&Category_Name=Free">Sports Definition Block</a> (Free Scrappin' Sports Stuff download)</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img height="225" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/Layouts/numbers.jpg" width="300" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1589">EK Success - LetterPress Chipboard Diecuts </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">On the numbers (which are plain chipboard), I first inked them with a black <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1590">Colorbox Cat's Eye Inkpad</a>. Then I sprayed them using <a href="http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/12_tags_of_christmas_tag_6/index.html" target="_blank">Tim Holtz's pearlized-distress recipe</a>. For my recipe I used <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1591">Black Soot Distress Reinker</a> and <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1592">Perfect Pearls Pearl</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Here's the layout in the frame</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><img height="413" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/images/Layouts/framed_layout.jpg" width="400" border="0" /></span></p><br /><p></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-68564234761499824802008-04-07T07:02:00.000-05:002008-04-07T17:41:13.118-05:00We've added some more sketches.....<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">...to our ever growing gallery of sketches.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><br />We will try to add new sketches daily as I know they are a source of inspiration for many. Also, by request, we have broken out our <a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/index.php?cat=14">Sketch Gallery</a> by page size and pictures per page so it's even easier to find a sketch for your photos.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><img height="250" hspace="10" src="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/albums/userpics/April_07.jpg" width="250" align="left" vspace="10" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Here's today's sketch. To see more of our layout sketches, be sure to visit our <a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/index.php?cat=14">Sketch Gallery</a></span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">If you want to keep updated on when we add new sketches, you can subscribe to our Blog, (see the link on the left)!</span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-61980488617409133302008-04-06T06:38:00.001-05:002008-07-23T12:29:18.634-05:00We're having a contest!<div id="ms__id11254"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">We really need to get some more Sports Layouts in <a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/">Our Gallery</a>, so in order to get everyone motivated we decided to hold a contest. For the month of April, all you need to do is upload your layout and include a list of products used. Each week we will pick a winner from the layouts uploaded that week.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The weekly winner will become a <b>"Featured Designer"</b> on our blog and we will highlight your layout along with a small bio of you. For winning the weekly contest you will receive <b>15% off</b> any order you place in <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp">Our Store</a> and we will also mail you <b>additional products</b> for you to make another project. You get to keep the project, all we want is pictures of the project to show on the website.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">On April 30th we will pick a <b>Grand Prize Winner</b> who will receive a $30 Gift Certificate to use in the <a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/Default.asp">Store</a>!</span><br /><p></p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Tell all your friends to come check out the blog! So now get those Sports Layouts uploaded!</span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Now onto the Rules:</strong></span></p><ol><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">This MUST be <strong>YOUR OWN Work</strong>! Do not submit someone else's work. By submitting your projects you give us the express permission for our to post your project on our website & blog.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Go to <a href="http://scrappinsportstuff.com/gallery/">Our Gallery</a> to uploaded your projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">You can enter as many times as you wish, we just ask that you don't duplicate your projects each week. Any duplicate projects will be deleted from the Gallery and disqualified.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">It can be any type of project. Layouts, Altered Items, Cards, etc. The only requirement is that it is <b>Sports-related</b>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">All entries are due by Friday of each week at 12:00 am central time. The winner will be notified by email and asked for a short Bio and any other info they want included in their "Featured Designer" blog post. "Featured Designers" will have their projects highlighted on our blog on Sundays. Winners will receive their free products in the mail within a week of winning. Your 15% discount in our Store must be used within 6 months.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">The free products we mail to you will be products of our choice. You MUST send me a picture of the<br />completed layout, project, etc within 2 weeks.<br /><br /></span></li></ol></div>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-45262819060420966742008-04-05T11:52:00.005-05:002008-04-11T04:36:56.984-05:00New Products in the Store<a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=776" target="_blank"><img height="200" alt="Photobucket" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/342976.jpg" width="202" border="0" /></a> <p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=776">DCWV - Rock King Foiled Chipboard </a></span></p><p><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1194"><br /><img height="199" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/KI_2334.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1194">Love Elsie - Cody Chipboard Baseball Album </a></span></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1183"><img height="125" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/358818.jpg" width="250" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1183">Bo-Bunny - Team Chipboard Album </a></span></p><p><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=751"><img height="200" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/5527.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=751">Harley-Davidson® - Tire Tracks Overlay </a></span></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=873"><img height="198" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/440.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=873">Scrappin` Sports - Grubby Volleyball Paper </a></span></p><p><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=982"><img height="91" src="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/fpdb/images/949.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=982">Scrappin` Sports - Hiker Rub-on </a></span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624016439091483446.post-10522761614245749232008-04-04T15:25:00.001-05:002008-04-06T06:58:22.820-05:00Welcome to Scrappin' {Sports} Stuff!<p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">The new store is up and we are adding new products daily. We strive to be your #1 source for Sports-related Scrapbook Supplies!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Make sure to check out our <b><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=ClearanceRack"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Clearance Section</span></a></b>. We are discounting all of our non-sports related scrapbooking supplies. <b>You can save up to 75% on some items!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><span style="font-family:arial;">Check out the </span><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsDefault.asp?iNew=New"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;">New Products</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> we have added to the store this month.</span></b></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Beginning in May we will begin our </span><a href="http://www.scrappinstuff.com/store/WsPCollectionsDet.asp?ID=27&pID=1"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc0000;">Monthly Kit Club</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">. </span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Each month we will create a pre-designed double page layout with a sports theme. These layouts will be very versatile and will be able to be used with pictures of any sport. These Page Kits will be <b>limited edition kits</b> and once they are gone they will not be offered again.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Each monthly page kit will include everything you need (excluding tools) to create a 12" x 12" page kit with <b>step by step instructions</b> and a color photo to help you create the layout.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Our monthly page kits are <b>not a subscription club,</b> so visit us on the 1st of each month to see our new kit selections. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Check back soon for more updates!</span></p>Kathy Gleasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802719249777455996noreply@blogger.com0