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The Groove October 2010

October 1, 2010 By karin

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MaggieMae – Jack-O-Lantern Layout

In the Groove

October is the traditional month of jack-o-lanterns, bags of candy, and scary stories. But digi scrappers have another tradition – making layouts of their own adorable ghosties! This issue, enjoy some of our favorite Halloween-themed layouts by Scrapbook MAX!-ers featuring charming boys and ghouls…um…girls. (We’re looking forward to seeing new Halloween layouts in the gallery later in the month, too!)

Read on (if you dare!) to find a spooky challenge and freebie from Siobhan Kite (we think you’ll find it’s very “gourd”). There’s also a discount coupon for some of Siobhan’s not-at-all-scary kits in the store (in fact, they’re just plain gorgeous!).

Happy Scrapping, and Happy Halloween!

Boo-tiful Layouts!

Have you ever seen a cuter skeleton or more adorable little tiger? These layouts capture the fun of Halloween (look at that skeleton in lemonaded6363’s layout beam from ear to ear!). We also love how the little images in ScrapBug’s layout tell a whole story of a first Halloween – where our Halloween baby goes from being not-so-sure, to happy, to asleep!

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lemonade 6363 – Halloween Layout 2008

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ScrapBug- Halloween Layout

Halloween Humour!

These are just awesome photos! From the fun striped tights of a spunky witch in WendyG’s layout, to the hilariously unexpected duckling photo (what a great get-up!) in LadyTrish’s page, you had us laughing so hard, we didn’t hear the trick-or-treaters at the door!


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WendyG- Witch With Striped Tights Layout

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LadyTrish- Cute Little Duckling Layout

The Groove’s Monthly Freebie Challenge!

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Halloween-themed freebie kit by Scrapbook MAX! digital kit designer Siobhan Kite

Each month, a designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit. All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the Groove challenge and post a link to your layout in a reply to the challenge thread!

This month, designer Siobhan Kite has shared a spooky Halloween-themed kit (elements in blacks, oranges, and a balancing charcoal grey – very nice!). Get ready to make some “hauntingly” beautiful pages!

Siobhan’s Challenge:

USING ONLY THESE ELEMENTS, CREATE A LAYOUT. WHEN ADDING A PHOTO, GO TO THE ADVANCED TAB ON THE PROPERTIES BOX AND MANIPULATE THE COLORS TO CREATE A SUPER CREEPY DISPLAY.

Find the challenge thread here!

October 2010 Featured Kits

Looking for kits with Siobhan’s signature style? Here’s a few for your list, and a coupon to use, too! Below are October’s featured kits, all by Siobhan Kite.

Be sure to use the coupon code SKI-OCT to get 10% off any of the four featured kits. Simply add any of the  Featured Kits below to your cart in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store until October 31, 2010, and type in the coupon code SKI-OCT , to receive your 10% off discount (be sure to type in the code SKI-OCT exactly as shown. Applies to new orders only).

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Siobhan Kite – Just So Cute Backgrounds

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Siobhan Kite – The Fairies 2 Kit

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Siobhan Kite – Fairy Backs and Papers

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Siobhan Kite – Dolly Template

Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store – **NEW RELEASES!**

Great new kits are added to the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store each month. Be sure to stop by and check out our awesome selection of embellishment kits and template sets, professionally-designed to work with Scrapbook MAX! digital scrapbooking software.

Below is a small sample of some of new kits recently added to the store by various designers:

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Katie Castillo – Happy Fall Y’all Add On

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Michelle McCoy – Change of Weather Kit

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Monja Wessel – Dreaming Of Christmas

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Watch for the next issue of The Groove on November 1, 2010…

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Tagged With: challenge, challenges, contest, digital freebies, digital kit discount coupon, digital kits, digital layouts, digital scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking freebies, digital scrapbooking inspiration, digital scrapbooking software, digital templates, discount coupon, freebies, Halloween Layouts, Halloween pictures, Halloween Scrapbooks, layout contest, Scrapbook MAX, Scrapbook MAX! 2.0, scrapbooking challenge, scrapbooking freebies

The Groove September 2010

September 1, 2010 By karin

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MerryMum – Twins Layout (week of August 1-7)

In The Groove

Happy September, everyone! This month’s Groove-y theme is “Hot off the Press!”.  We’re featuring our five-or-so favorite layouts posted in the gallery in August  – one for each week (plus a bonus)!  We started above with MerryMum’s lovely heritage layout featuring twins, from last month’s Groove challenge. Thanks for making it a difficult task to choose – hope everyone enjoys seeing some of the terrific stuff posted last month showcased here in The Groove.

And in case all this inspires you to devote more time to scrapping, which it’s sure to do, we are having a “Back 2 Scrap” sale in the digital kits and templates store! This month, when you spend $5 or more on kits and templates, you will save an amazing 20% off your order! As a Groove reader, you’re among the very first to know – find all the details below!

We’ve got your favorites too – inspiration, a great freebie and challenge from designer Kristi Cakebread, and some of the latest releases in the store. It’s that time again – time to get into the scrapbooking groove!

Whimsical Nature Layout

We fell in love with celtic-mom68’s ode to dragonflies in this stunning, fantasy-filled layout. It looks just like a scene from a favorite storybook fairytale. This is our layout pick for to showcase for the week of August 8-14  – beautifully done!

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celtic-mom68 – Dragonfly Layout

Love Is …  A Layout

irma’s instincts to make this amazing photo the focus of the layout are spot-on. You get lost in this beautiful child’s innocent eyes, drawn in by the fantastic frame. Understated colors add to the elegance. Our fave layout for August 15-21!

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irma-  Love Is Layout

Huge “Back 2 Scrap” Sale in the Store! -Save 20%

Now is the time to stock up on digital kits and templates to scrap all those summer photos, and photos  you’re sure to take in the exciting months to come. That’s because until September 30, 2010, you can save 20% off your entire order!

Simply spend a minimum of $5 in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kits and Templates Store.  Be sure to type in the code BACK2SCRAP exactly as shown in the coupon code field before you checkout. You’ll get a whopping 20% off your order – sweet!

It’s time to treat yourself and dive into a new scrapbooking adventure. What are you waiting for? Let’s go shopping!

Note: Coupon code BACK2SCRAP must be typed in the coupon code field exactly as shown. Applies to new orders only and cannot be combined with any other offers. Minimum purchase of $5 and valid in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Kits and Templates Store only. Expires September 30, 2010.

Tantalizing Textures

The textures in stmac’s layout are – well- tantalizing! Take a close look at the photos and the embellishments. The crackled effect gives a delicate, time-worn look to the layout, suggestive of antiques and precious memories – things worth saving. Beautiful photos, too. Our pick for the stellar layout of August 22-28.

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stmac- Marly Layout

The Groove Monthly Freebie Challenge

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Garden Mini-Kit by designer Kristi Cakebread

Each month, a designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit. All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the Groove challenge and post a link to your layout in a reply to the challenge thread!

This month, designer Kristi Cakebread has shared a  fresh gardening-themed kit (great colors!) perfect for scrapping any photos that speak of love, tenderness, and gentle pride.

The Challenge:
Gardening is about tending to something with tender loving care, and watching it blossom. This month, we’re challenging you to pick a photo of something you are proud to have tended with love  – could be a person, an achievement, or anything that fits this idea.  Make two layouts with this photo using the mini-kit: one using any combination of the elements “as is”, and in the next, re-color the elements you choose to closely match the main colors in your photo. The layouts can be identical (except for color) or completely different, but the photo or photos should be the same. Have fun!

Find the challenge thread and freebie here!

September 2010 Featured Kits

Looking for kits with Kristi’s signature style? Here’s a few for your list, and a coupon to use, too! Below are September’s featured kits, all by Kristi Cakebread.

Be sure to use the coupon code BACK2SCRAP to get 20% off your order (minimum purchase $5). Simply add any of the  Featured Kits below to your cart in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store until September 2010, and type in the coupon code BACK2SCRAP exactly as show, to receive your 20% off discount (Applies to new orders only).

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Kristi Cakebread – Southview Template

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Kristi Cakebread – Smiles and Giggles Template

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Krist Cakebread – Nobody Knows It But Me Kit

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Krist Cakebread – Nobody Knows It But Me Kit

Filled with Grace-ful Laughter

We loved the breezy feeling of simplicity in TheFreeSpirit’s lovely layout. It truly captures the innocence of a child’s smile. I mean  – just look at that adorable face! The color combination is particularly soothing and has us breathing a sigh of contentment. Our pick for the week of August 29-31.

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TheFreeSpirit – Grace Layout

Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store
**NEW RELEASES!**

Great new kits are added to the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store each month. Be sure to stop by and check out our awesome selection of embellishment kits and template sets, professionally-designed to work with Scrapbook MAX! digital scrapbooking software.

**REMEMBER: This month you can get 20% off on orders of $5 or more by using the coupon code BACK2SCRAP. See above for the full details!**

Below is a small sample of some of new kits recently added to the store by various designers:

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Michelle McCoy – Summer Smiles Kit

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Siobhan Kit – Dolly Template

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Deanne Gow-Smith – Youth Comes But Once Kit

Another August Favorite….

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Sassy – Best Friends Layout

Watch for the next issue of The Groove, coming October 1, 2010!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Tagged With: challenge, digital kit discount coupon, digital kits, digital layouts, digital scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking freebies, digital scrapbooking inspiration, digital scrapbooking software, discount coupon, freebies, layout contest, Scrapbook MAX, scrapbooking challenge, scrapbooking freebies

The Groove July 2010

July 1, 2010 By karin

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Eye – Guitar Layout

In the Groove

This month, we’re featuring layouts that will be music to your ears. You’ll love the “harmony” of colors, elements and photos all inspired by musical themes.

We hope you’ll be inspired to “compose” a creative layout of your own when you take a look at what talented members of our online orchestra…a-hem…community have come up with!

We’ve got your favorites, namely a freebie and challenge by Deanne Gow-Smith, a discount on featured kits, and a spotlight on some cool new kits and templates from the store to check out.

Feeling Groove-y!

These kids are really grooving! These photos say it all – music is magic. We love the fun musical elements and “classical” elements used in both of these layouts. Bravo!

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Melissa – Music Man Layout

Crystalinminn- Catch The Beat Layout

CrystalInMinn- Catch the Beat Layout


Our New Look!

If you haven’t already noticed or if you’re new to the site – www.scrapbookmax.com (and The Groove) has a brand new look! We’ve given the whole site a fresh new feel and made it easier to navigate. Take a moment to explore – we think you’ll like what you see. We hope you enjoy our new and improved website!

The Groove Monthly Freebie Challenge

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July 2010 Freebie by Deanne Gow-Smith

Each month, a featured designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit.

All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the Groove challenge and post a link to your layout in a reply to the challenge thread!

This month, designer Deanne Gow-Smith has shared a picture perfect freebie that has endless possibilities!

Here’s Deanne’s Challenge:

Experiment with cropping embellishments!

* No embellishment is to be used “Whole”
* “Crop” your embellishments and use them in a layout in their cropped form.

Find the freebie challenge thread here!

July 2010 Featured Kits

Looking for kits with Deanne’s signature style? Here’s a few for your list, and a coupon to use, too! Below are July’s featured kits, all by Deanne Gow-Smith from her stunning Victoriana digital scrapbooking kit series.

Be sure to use the coupon code DGO-JUL to get 10% off any of the Deanne’s four featured Victoriana kits. Simply add any of the  Featured Kits below to your cart in the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store until July 31, 2010, and type in the coupon code DGO-JUL, to receive your 10% off discount (be sure to type in the code DGO-JUL exactly as shown. Applies to new orders only).

Search Deanne’s section in the store
for coordinating Victoriana templates and other packs in this very special series!

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Deanne Gow-Smith- Victoriana Adelaide Kit

Deanne Gow-Smith - Victoriana Albert Kit

Deanne Gow-Smith- Victoriana Albert Kit

Deanne Gow-Smith - Victoriana Earline Kit

Deanne Gow-Smith- Victoriana Earline Kit

Deanne Gow-Smith - Victoriana Edward Kit

Deanne Gow-Smith- Victoriana Edward Kit

Say It With Music!

Here are two contrasting musical layouts with different styles but equal appeal! The first has many layered embellishments and gorgeous colors galore. The second uses neutral tones and minimalist design. Both stunning and inspiring!

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Mrs Peel – Piano Lessons Layout

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tanni – Rhythm Layout


Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store

**NEW RELEASES!**

Great new kits are added to the Scrapbook MAX! Digital Scrapbooking Kits and Templates Store each month. Be sure to stop by and check out our awesome selection of embellishment kits and template sets, professionally-designed to work with Scrapbook MAX! digital scrapbooking software.

Below is a small sample of some of new kits recently added to the store by various designers:

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Home Sweet Home II Kit by Michelle McCoy

Mistica- Sand In My Toes Kit

Sand In My Toes by Monja Wessel

Katie Castillo - Freedom Template

Freedom Template by Katie Castillo

A Star is Born!

This is what the magic of music is all about – getting into your very own groove! We love this layout – great pic, and fresh style!

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makeyesup – Audition Layout

Watch for the next issue of The Groove, coming August 1, 2010!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Tagged With: challenge, contest, digital kit discount coupon, digital kits, digital layouts, digital scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking freebies, digital scrapbooking inspiration, digital scrapbooking software, music layouts, music scrapbooks, music themed layouts, Scrapbook MAX, scrapbooking challenge

The Groove May 2010

May 1, 2010 By karin

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 Rosie’s grandma – Layout feautring wild flowers

In the Groove

You know the expression – April showers brings May flowers! And scrappers and photographers alike know that flowers dress up a scrapbook, and even make for great photo themes! Check out the lovely flower layouts featured this month, ranging from soft and romantic, to bold and funky. Get inspired to make your own floral layouts “bloom”!

We’ve got your favorites – scrapbook inspiration, great deals, and a freebie challenge from Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store designer Katie Castillo!

And here’s some extra-awesome news! We’re clearing out some of our classic  items in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store to make room for fantastic **new** kits and templates.  This month, you can save 40% off  kits or templates found in the Last Chance category  (designs that are about to be retired) using the Groove’s special coupon code. Read on for more details!

Soft and Sweet

These layouts capture the delicateness of flowers, suggesting those first tender blooms of spring. The pastel colour choice of the first layout is as soft as a cool breeze, and the white theme of the second gives the impression of lace. Romantic and elegant!

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MaggieMae – Flower Petals Layout

 

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AmeliasMuma – Beauty Layout

 

The Bold and the Beautiful

We love colours that deliver a punch! Here are two examples: in the first, a stunning flower is the photo subject (with ultra contrasting violets and greens). In the second, funky, stylized flower embellishments adorn an adorable photo of a girl at play. Fresh, fun and lovely!

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Pelle- The Groove April Challenge- Rhododendron Layout

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stitches – Fruity Flowers Layout

 

**LAST CHANCE SALE in the

Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store!**

We’re doing some spring cleaning in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store, clearing out some older favorites to make room for some spectacular new inventory. This is your last chance to get the designs that we are about to retire (once they’re gone, they’re gone for good!). Plus right now, when you purchase kits and templates from the Last Chance category in the store, you can save 40% off your order!

To get 40% off your order, select at least $10 worth of kits and templates from the Last Chance category (over 500 items to choose from!), and use the special coupon code LASTCHANCE at checkout (type in exactly as shown). You’ll get 40% off of your order! This offer is valid through May 31, 2010 – it’s a great opportunity to stock up on kits, and your last shot at these kits before they are retired!

 Visit the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store today.

 Note: Applies only to kits and templates sold in the Last Chance category of the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store (new orders only).  Order must have a minimum total of $10.  Coupon code LASTCHANCE must be entered at time of purchase exactly as shown. Offer expires May 31, 2010. The kits and templates sold in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store are designed to work with Scrapbook MAX! software.

The Groove Monthly Freebie Challenge

 

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May 2010 Freebie by Katie Castillo

Each month, a featured designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit.

All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the Groove challenge and post a link to your layout in a reply to the challenge thread!

This month, designer Katie Castillo has shared a colorful, funky, and fun freebie that you’ll adore.

Here’s the Challenge:

Using at least two (2) of Katie’s freebie embellishments, and one (1) background paper, make a layout that also includes a caption or journal text with the word “flowers” in it.

For extra fun: alter the colours of your layout in Scrapbook MAX! to make a second version of the same page with a whole different feel!

Find the freebie challenge thread here!

 
May 2010 Featured Kits

Looking for kits similar to this month’s awesome freebie? Here’s a few for your list, and a coupon to use, too! Below are May’s four featured kits, all by Katie Castillo.

Be sure to use the coupon code  KCS-MAY to get 10% off your purchase. Simply add any of the four Featured Kits below to your cart in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store until May 31, 2010, and type in the coupon code KCS-MAY, to receive your 10% off discount (be sure to type in the code KCS-MAY exactly as shown.  Applies to new orders only).

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Katie Castillo – I Do Believe In Fairies Kit
 

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Katie Castillo – So Jordan Kit

 

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Katie Castillo  – Fly Me to the Moon Kit

 

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Katie Castillo – Backyard BBQ Kit

 

Autumn Bouquet

Though we may assosicate flowers with spring, let’s not forget about the gorgeous autumn palette. Bright golds, fiery reds, blazing oranges. There are few sights more breathtaking than the turning of the season from summer to fall, as showcases in this lovely layout.

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O2BNGdhope – Tyler-Give-Thanks-Fall-Flowers Layout

 

Watch for the next issue of The Groove, coming June 1, 2010!

Filed Under: Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Tagged With: challenge, challenges, digital kit discount coupon, digital layouts, digital scrapbooking, digital scrapbooking freebies, digital scrapbooking inspiration, digital scrapbooking software, digital templates, discount coupon, flower embellishments, flower layouts, flowers, freebies, Scrapbook MAX, Scrapbook max 2, Scrapbook MAX! 2.0, Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store, scrapbooking, scrapbooking challenge, scrapbooking freebies, spring scrapbook sale

The Groove April 2010

April 1, 2010 By karin

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Family Heritage Layout by O2BNGdhope

In the Groove

We have a jam-packed issue waiting for you this month!

Our theme is “Family Heritage”. We’re featuring absolutely stunning layouts that we love from our Scrapbook MAX! members’ gallery that perfectly reflect this theme. You’ll be as amazed as we were at the range of interpretations of the heritage style – from breathtakingly elegant, to fresh and colorful. There are so many inspiring ways to pay tribute to family history, as you are sure to discover!

Plus, exciting news – we have added a Family Heritage Mega Expansion Pack to our collection of content packs designed exclusively for Scrapbook MAX! 2.0. Not only that, we have loads of new free banners and blinkies designed exclusively for Scrapbook MAX! for you to grab. And not only THAT (does the fun ever stop?), we have a terrific freebie and creative challenge for you this month from designer Deanne Gow-Smith. More details below!

Vintage Magic

These gorgeous layouts show just how creative you can be with older photos. Don’t be afraid of colour when doing heritage pages. Neutrals are always lovely, but sumptuous colours can also be very elegant.

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Vickimp – Heritage Layout

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CrystalInMinn-Musical Heritage Layout

 

Introducing the New

“Family Heritage Expansion Pack” for Scrapbook MAX! 2.0

 

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Introducing the NEW! Family Heritage Mega Expansion Pack for Scrapbook MAX! 2.0 *. Packed with amazing heritage-themed templates and elements professionally designed for use with Scrapbook MAX! 2.0, your pages are sure to shine. From elegant, old-time themes to whimsical contemporary ones, your family photos will find a lasting scrapbook backdrop.

Think of the possiblities: family trees, geneaology pages, scrapping older scanned photos, elegant themes for contemporary family photos, and much, much more.  Your family memories are precious – be sure to scrap them in style!

The Family Heritage  Expansion Pack comes with 100 template pages, 79 backgrounds, 778 embellishments, 98 paper scraps, and 39 shapes. Best of all, you get all of this for only $29.95! Click here to see everything that is included.

Click here to get the Family Heritage Expansion Pack today!

*Requires Scrapbook MAX! 2.0 software.

Heritage Layouts made with content from the NEW! Family Heritage Expansion Pack:

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Scrapbook MAX! Banner and Blinkies!

 

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A few samples of the new free banner/blinkie collection 

Looking for a fun way to dress up your website, blog or forum signature? Check out our brand new collection of **Banners and Blinkies** on our media kit page (find them under Banners)! Simply download the size and style you like, and post it on your blog, website, in your signature –  wherever you want to tell the world you’re a Scrapbook MAX! fan! (If you use the banners or blinkies, be sure to link them to www.scrapbookmax.com)

This gorgeous set of static and animated banners and blinkies was designed by Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store designer Donna Thomas (a.k.a. autisticwonder). Here’s a  bit about Donna:

I’m a self-taught, hobbyist designer. My new-found friend (and fellow Booster Pack Store designer) Fiona Storey and I joined the site within 24 hours of each other. Instantly liked her! Started chatting on “MAX!” and have never stopped! We had a ball coming up with new ideas and ways to teach folks how to use their great Scrapbook MAX! program! That is where my heart for designing has come from and I only design for MAX! and no one else! This is my scrapbooking home!

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Click to view Donna’s special 150 x 50 Scrapbook MAX! Blinkie

 **And here’s some exciting news – Donna has generously offered to personalize  her special 150 x 50 Scrapbook MAX! blinkie design just for you! If you’re interested, please contact Donna (autisticwonder) through the private message system in the Scrapbook MAX! forums. She will give you instructions, and you’ll be on your way to blinkie town!**

Thanks so much, Donna! Your blinkies rock!

– from the Scrapbook MAX! Team

The Groove Monthly Freebie Challenge

Each month, a featured designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit.

All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the Groove challenge and post a link to your layout in a reply to the challenge thread!

This month, designer Deanne Gow-Smith has shared an elegant freebie that she is inviting you to have some “color fun” with!

Deanne’s Challenge:

  • Take the items in this kit and change the colours of everything (double-click on your item in the Scrapbook MAX! design space, click on the Advanced tab and use the adjust colour / hue settings in Scrapbook MAX! 2.0)
  • Make a color co-ordinated layout (with your new “colour scheme”)
  • Be sure to re-colour your background image. Here’s how:

Import a background paper from this kit into the design space as a “Background”.  Double-click on the Background to call up its Settings. On the Settings dialog, keep Background Image selected, but at the same time choose a colour from the color selector. Then, use the transparency slider. Your chosen hue will shine through your background image!

  • Add text, making sure to use the colour blend or image/pattern buttons.

 Find the freebie challenge thread here!

 

April 2010 Featured Kits

Looking for kits similar to this month’s lovely freebie? Here’s a few for your list, and a coupon to use, too! Below are April’s four featured kits, all by Deanne Gow-Smith.

Be sure to use the coupon code DGO-APR to get 10% off your purchase. Simply add any of the four Featured Kits to your cart in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store until April 30, 2010, and type in the coupon code DGO-APR, to receive your 10% off discount (be sure to type in the code DGO-APR exactly as shown.  Applies to new orders only).

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Deanne Gow-Smith – Addicted to Pink Template

 

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Deanne Gow-Smith – Aglow Template

  

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Deanne Gow-Smith- Blissful Kit 

 

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Deanne Gow-Smith – Blissful Template

 

All in the Family

We’d like to leave you with three special Family Heritage layouts in celebration of this month’s theme. We felt that each of these layouts told a very special story, in words and in images. Imagine how wonderful it will be to look back at these pages, made with love and care, and to share them with future generations… We hope this issue inspires you to create your own family heritage pages!

 

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ameliasmuma-Family Love Layout

 

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Gotart – Hem Your Blessings Layout

 

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MaggieMae – Grandma Teien Layout

Watch for the next issue of The Groove, coming May 1, 2010!

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The Groove March 2010

March 1, 2010 By karin

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lemonade6363’s  Green-themed Layout

(This cutie is no grouch!)

In the Groove

Lucky ol’ March is here, and with it spring is around the corner! To celebrate, we’ve included fresh layouts that incorporate green as their standout color – in unexpected ways. Check them out to inspire YOUR creativity!

We also have a freebie challenge that will have you in a spring tizzy! Fiona Storey’s springlike elements are gorgeous (as usual), and they are yours to use. Find the freebies and challenge details below.

Happy March, happy spring, and let The Groove inspire your layouts this month!

Color Theory

Certain colors just go together. Sometimes this is because they are completely opposite and they help each other “pop”. That’s the case in the layout below – we love how Diana (knzus) used purples and greens grounded by white to put together this lovely layout. It all looks even fresher because the tones are muted and not too bold. Pretty and unexpected!

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knzus – Love Shines From the Heart Layout

Greens and Neutrals

Another way to make greens catch the eye is to layer it on a neutral. Kimbob’s grassy green elements on a grungy, neutral background are ingenious! We love how the natural green color catches your eye, but doesn’t distract from the subject of the layout – the photos of “good friends”. Fabulous!

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kimbob’s Good Friends Layout

Greening Up a Storm

This layout by sacannon was just so creative! There is so much artistry – using the main image as the background with an embossed image effect, focusing on a single frost-covered tree as the subject, and of course the pop of green (and touches of lively red), which make us think of warmth and life despite the storm. Inspired!

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sacannon – Winter Storm Layout with Greenery

The Monthly Freebie Challenge

 

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Freebie Mini-Kit by designer Fiona Storey

Each month, a featured designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit.

All you need to do is download the freebie, create a layout that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the Groove challenge and post a link to your layout in a reply to the challenge thread!

This month, designer Fiona Storey has shared a free-spirited, springy kit with great colors and embellishments!

Fiona’s Challenge:

Using at least 4 items from this kit (one item MUST be a butterfly or dragonfly),  scrap a ‘spring’ layout. You may add other items from other kits but remember to give credit.
 
Your page must include text that has one of the following words on it: “Spring” ”Dragonfly” or ”Butterfly”  (e.g. Like “Butterfly Dance” “Spring at Last” ). Let your creativity spring into life!

Find the freebie challenge thread here!

March 2010 Featured Kits

Looking for kits similar to this month’s lovely freebie? Here’s a few for your list, and a coupon to use, too! Below are March’s four featured kits, all by Fiona Storey.

Be sure to use the coupon code FST-MAR to get 10% off your purchase. Simply add any of the four Featured Kits to your cart in the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store until March 31, 2010, and type in the coupon code FST-MAR, to receive your 10% off discount (be sure to type in the code FST-MAR exactly as shown.  Applies to new orders only).

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Fiona Storey – Eternally Spring Kit

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Fiona Storey -Delightful Denim Kit

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Fiona Storey – Lace Dreams Kit

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Fiona Storey – Naturally Yours Kit

Booster Pack Store: New Releases

Great new kits are added to the Scrapbook MAX! Booster Pack Store  each month. Be sure to stop by and check out our awesome selection of embellishment kits and template sets, professionally-designed to work with Scrapbook MAX!.

Below is a small sample of some of new kits recently added to the store by various designers.

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Siobhan Kite – Bunnie Template

 

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Julia Corley – Lilly Dreams Template

 

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Diana Carmichael – Artwerk Kit

Watch for the next issue of The Groove, coming April 1, 2010!

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