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Click Your Way to Kits and Freebies!

November 5, 2016 By karin

Expand Your Scrapbook MAX! Experience

If you’re new to Scrapbook MAX!,  you might not know that you are in NO WAY limited to using the content that comes with the program, or even to the tens of thousands of items available on our Scrapbook MAX! site. Now, we absolutely have amazing designs available for purchase and shared by our community…but the web is bursting with great free stuff on other sites that you can download and use to enhance your projects – really!

Expand Your Collection with Professionally Designed Scrapbooking Kits

Digital scrapbooking kits lend instant style to your pages. There’s something so satisfying about a carefully assembled kit packed with items that mix, match and harmonize perfectly. It’s not just about coordinating colours, but about having a collection of items designed with a signature style ties everything together. You know that when you purchase a great scrapbook kit, you’ll be able to pick and choose from it, arrange the papers and embies to your heart’s content – and it’s going to look incredible.

At Scrapbook MAX!, we offer carefully-curated Mega Expansion Packs – collections containing digital scrapbooking kits and templates by top designers – at an awesome price. Our themed packs help you to celebrate special seasons and occasions, as well as every day life and moments. Designed exclusively for use with Scrapbook MAX!, our Mega Expansion Packs import their content directly into the appropriate categories in your Scrapbook MAX! software so you can browse, click and scrap.

Free Digital Kits by the Thousands

Now how exciting is this?? FREE digital scrapbooking kits are an amazing way to add flair to your pages. Scrapbook MAX! lets you use all the most popular scrapbook image formats available on the web: .JPG, .PNG, .TIF, .GIF. That means that you can use virtually any scrapbook kit you find on the web with Scrapbook MAX!. There are literally thousands available, and many of them are absolutely free. You can start by checking out the amazing items shared for free on our online community, but feel free to explore the wider world of digital scrapbook freebies!

Download, Drag and Drop

It’s super easy to use scrapbooking kits from our site – and even other sites – in Scrapbook MAX!. First, download your kit to the folder where you keep your scrapbook stash. If the kit or template was designed for use with Scrapbook MAX! (.smb or .sm2t files), all you need to do is double-click to import it right into Scrapbook MAX!.

If you’ve grabbed a kit from another site, all you need to is open up the image files you downloaded in a window beside your open, work-in-progress Scrapbook MAX! page. Now, simply drag and drop the the element, paper, or background from your scrapbook folder onto your project. You’ll be asked if you want to add it as a Photo, Embellishment, Paper Scrap, or Background. Make your choice, and there it is on your page, ready to move, resize, rotate, and edit as you wish.

With access to all sorts of creative content, you’ll never be stuck for design ideas!

 

Filed Under: Inspiration

Stuck for Inspiration? Start here!

October 20, 2016 By karin

Stuck for Inspiration? Start here!

Digital scrapbook creators know that inspiration for beautiful pages can come from any of life’s precious moments, big and small. Below are some theme and occasion ideas to help get you started.

Everyday Scrapbooks

The best part about scrapbooking is that you don’t always need a special occasion to make a great page. You can get inspired by the people and things around you, and by what you do everyday. Trips to the park, climbing a tree, your dog’s quirky pre-meal dance, or a grandchild cuddling with grandma can make for the most memorable pages of all. For everyday pages, look for colors and textures that inspire you and set the right mood.

Family History Scrapbook / Heritage Scrapbooks

The digital age has opened so many doors for those who want to learn more about their roots. The Internet can be your best friend for finding family facts, and you can now scan and save precious family photos for posterity. Family Heritage scrapbooks are a special way to bring together photos, family history, and classic heritage elements to help you tell your family’s unique story.

scrapbook-max-sisters-layout

Sports Scrapbooks

Although some days you might feel like a taxi service(!), let’s face it – you’re proud of your kids’ sporting activities and achievements! Scrapbooking is a great way to remember and celebrate all those amazing sporting victories: first soccer game, gymnastics wind-up, baseball championships, cheerleading events, and more. There are tons of great kits out there to help you scrap your little champ!

Sports Scrapbook Page

Scrapbook-style Invitations, Cards and Other Items

Digital scrapbooks don’t necessarily have to be shared as photo albums. Since you can combine photos, text and elements, and print at various sizes, the possibilities are endless. Wedding invitations, birth announcements, Christmas cards, bookmarks, gift tags, and more can all be made using digital scrapbooking techniques. Let your imagination run wild for your next creative “scrapbook style” project!

Gift Tags with Scrapbook MAX!

Kit-Inspired Scrapbooks

When you don’t know what to scrap, why not let a great kit – the style of your papers, embellishments and backgrounds – lead you? A kit full of feminine elements like ribbons, lace, antique buttons, soft colours and tones to create a tribute to a cherished lady in your life. Or maybe rustic fish elements and papers inspired by woodsy colours inspire you to scrap a page about last summer’s camping trip. If you don’t know what to scrap, browsing for kits may be a great place to start.

View more scrapbook theme ideas.

Filed Under: Inspiration

The Groove – A Valentine's Special

February 8, 2016 By karin

A “Challenge/Freebie” from KapiScrap  – Details Below!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have a special edition of The Groove hosted by Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kit Designer Sandrine Boaqueiro-Verdun (a.k.a. KapiScrap).

Below, you’ll find a profile on Kimmyann and her favourite layouts using KapiScrap’s beautiful content (be sure to click on the images to view them at a larger size!). You’ll also find a challenge that includes everything you need to participate – a freebie mini-kit from Sandrine (perfect for Valentine’s Day!) –  plus details about a week-long sale featuring KapiScrap’s kits.

Read on and enjoy… and Happy Valentine’s Day!

A Spotlight on Kimmyann

A page from Kimmyann,  using KapiScrap’s A Taste of Summer Kit:

Deep Thought

Hello – it’s Kimmyann. I joined scapbookmax.com March 1, 2009. I was a paper scrapper looking for a cleaner, faster, better looking finished product and stumbled upon Scrapbook MAX!. I downloaded the trial version of the Scrapbook MAX! program and fell in Love with it. I had to have it!!

I have been a CT for several designers through the years and have been a CT for Sandrine (Kapiscrap & Art) since October of 2014.

Scrapping is my way to relax. I can sit down at the computer and start making a page and my mind stops worrying about all the stresses and issues from the day.

Thanks, Kimmyann! Here are some other incredible layouts made by Kimmyann using KapiScrap’s kits:

With KapiScrap’s Once Upon a Christmas Kit:

Project Life -Week 49

With KapiScrap’s Once Upon a Christmas Kit:

Sandy Shores 2

A Challenge and A Freebie from KapiScrap

"Huggable" Freebie

You’re going to LOOOOOOOOVE this! KapiScrap is offering an absolutely stunning and totally adorable mini kit freebie and this simple challenge: make a page using every (awesome) item in the kit! (P.S. Look for the full 100 Percent Huggable kit — coming soon — to the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kit and Template Store!)

That’s it, that’s all! To find and download the freebie and enter the challenge, please visit KapiScrap’s Challenge Thread here:

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/forums/threads/23115-The-Groove-Special-Edition-February-Challenge

**And Now…SALE TIME!!**

So, you’ve been looking at KapiScrap’s kits… and finding them more tempting than a box of Valentine’s Chocolates? No Problem!

This week only, you can save 20% off on Sandrine’s kits!  To get the discount, please visit Sandrine’s category in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kits and Templates Store. Add a minimum of $5 worth of Sandrine’s kits to your cart, then type in the code HUGS exactly as shown into the ‘Coupon Code’ field before checkout. You must type in the code at the time of purchase to get the discount. Hurry – offer is one week only and ends on February 16, 2016! Valid on new orders only.

Check out some of Sandrine’s Favourite Featured Kits (click to view the store listing!):

**Thanks Sandrine and Kimmyann for your contributions to this special edition of The Groove! And hey everyone — please be sure to stop by the challenges that they and other wonderful Scrapbook MAX! members host in the Challenges and Contests Forum. There’s always something new to learn and lots of fun to be had!**

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine

Challenges Freebies and Fun!

December 6, 2014 By karin

Whether you’ve never participated in a digital scrapbooking challenge before or you’re looking for a new one every week, it’s always worth checking out the Challenges and Contests forum.

Designers and creative members inspire us all with their challenge ideas, helpful tips, and encouragement. Check out a challenge today! (Note: you must be a registered member of the Scrapbook MAX! community to post and comment – registration is quick easy and free – just go to the Community page and click ‘Register’ to begin!)

Filed Under: Contests, Challenges & Freebies

The Groove – A Holiday Special

December 5, 2014 By karin

Hello Groove Readers!

‘Tis the season of celebration, joy and family gatherings. As scrapbookers, we’re also looking forward to designing pages with the special photos and memories the season is sure to bring.

To help get you into the holiday spirit, The Groove presents a special contributor – Scrapbook MAX! kit designer Katherine Zdonczyk (a.k.a. MagicalReality Designs) – with winter and holiday design inspiration PLUS a special one-week holiday sale for you to enjoy (full details below)!

Get to know more about Katherine and enjoy her dazzling winter, Christmas, and holiday-themed creations.

KATHERINE ZDONCZYK – SCRAPBOOK MAX! KIT DESIGNER

I am Katherine aka MagicalReality Designs. I am a 34 year old Libra, married for almost 16 years and have a 13 year old son and a 11 year old daughter. I have been a designer since the beginning of 2006.

My main “signature” style is mostly fantasy/fairy type things and very magical, with LOTS of sparkles!!! but I do offer other styles too, so you can always find something you like.

In 2005 I finished school for police sciences, criminology and legal assistant but the passion and obsession for photography and digital graphics just took over my life..ha ha .

Well – we’re rather glad it did, Katherine!
– The Groove Editors

One-Week Sale on Katherine’s Kits (Until December 16, 2014)

For one week only, you can get 20% off on Katherine’s kits! To get the discount, please visit Katherine’s category in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kits and Templates Store. Add a minimum of $5 worth of Katherine’s kits to your cart, then type in the code SNOW exactly as shown into the ‘Coupon Code’ field before checkout. You must type in the code at the time of purchase to get the discount. Hurry – offer is one week only and ends on December 16, 2014! Valid on new orders only.

Kits by Katherine Zdonczyk

Below are some of Katherine’s favourite kits, perfect for the season (click on the images to find them in the store)!

Find these winter and holiday-themed kits – plus much more for scrapping all year round – in Katherine Zdonczyk’s Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kit and Templates Store category! Don’t forget to use the coupon code SNOW at checkout until December 16, 2014!

**Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Groove!**

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine

Family History Challenge

October 24, 2014 By karin

Welcome to a Special Edition of The Groove with guest contributor SBM Diane!

This Special Edition of The Groove is hosted by Diane, a.k.a. SBM Diane – a longtime member and inspiring challenge host in the Scrapbook MAX! community forums. Diane shares some of her scrapbooking history and inspiration, as well as some of her favourite layouts (including this autumn-themed stunner she made with Carena’s Autumn Crunch kit and a photo-blending technique – beautiful!) .

October Challenge

And of course, Diane wouldn’t leave us without a challenge – her latest challenges us to do a bit of digging…read on to learn more! Thanks for your contributions, Diane!

– The Groove Editors

Scrapbooking with SBM Diane

Hello, My name is Diane. Many of you know me here at the forum as SBM Diane. I have been digital scrapbooking with Scrapbook MAX! 2.0 software since 2010 and love it. The software is easy to use and allows you to create beautiful layouts. Not only can you create scrapbook pages, but also hybrid crafts that you can print out. Digital scrapbooking has become my favorite hobby, next to photography, and paper crafts.

I have participated in many challenges since then to learn the digital scrapbooking art. I also joined CT groups to perfect my techniques. Below are some of my favorite layouts with different design techniques.

For September’s Groove challenge we made paper shape masks for our layout:

September Shapes Challenge

For this layout I created a scene using By Frog Pond from Carena’s Designs:

I Spy Challenge

Paper shapes are one of my favorite techniques because they help dress up a layout. Here is a layout using a kit and paper shapes from Crafty Scraps:

Paper Shapes

Photo extraction is another favorite technique. It works especially well for scene layouts. I used Beauty Blossom from Magical Reality Designs.

Photo Extraction Technique

This is a name plate hybrid project I created using Bella Grace from Just So Scrappy:

Name Plate Project

Diane’s October Groove Challenge

For the October Groove Challenge we are going to work on our family history. I would like those joining in to search through your family history photos and find your oldest ancestor. I would then like you to create a layout about that person or persons. You will need to add the date to your layout, including any journaling you have. The journaling can include just the names of the individuals. If you have any information on your ancestors please add it to the layout.

At the end of the Groove challenge a layout with the oldest date documented will be chosen to win a copy of the Family Thanksgiving Scrapbook Max 2.0 Expansion Pack. Let’s see how far back we can locate our ancestors!

JOIN THE OLDEST ANCESTOR CHALLENGE HERE!:

I also host a related, ongoing challenge on Family History. The “My Family History Challenge” can be started by members at any time to complete a family history album for yourself (prizes are periodically offered). Please check it out here:

October 2014 Challenges

Diane’s layout selections throughout this issue have certainly shown us what results you can be inspired to achieve when you join a challenge. There are always a number of awesome challenges going on in the forums that can teach you so much – and are often with freebies and prizes to sweeten the experience! 🙂

Check out these challenges today:

KapiScrap’s Halloween Challenge

Kimmyann’s I Spy Challenge

CraftyScraps My Color Challenge

More challenges are added all the time – to view the latest, check here in the Challenges and Contests Forum:

**Thanks for reading – see you next time in another Special Edition of The Groove!**

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine

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