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Type + Writer 1

Ask any scrapbooker, and they'll probably tell you that their biggest challenge is journaling. Most of us came to the hobby because we love our pictures; yet somehow, when such precious memories are at stake, we find ourselves struggling to find just the right words to accompany those pictures. Join Liv Esteban and Jessica Sprague on an incredible journey to the depths of your heart in this unique course that teaches journaling and typography!

Registration opens Friday March 12. Class will begin March 22 and run through April 4.

Type + Writer 2

Continue your journaling and typography journey with Type + Writer 2. You’ll create *six* layouts (yep! 6!) from all-new templates, allowing you to focus on the words that preserve your memories AND improving your skills with the Type tool.  You’ll end the class with a whole new confidence in your writing abilities, a heart filled with appreciation for all you love in life, and awesome Photoshop skills to last a lifetime.

Registration opens Friday March 12. Class will begin April 5 and run through April 18.

Oh Shoot! Beginning Digital SLR Photography

Do you have an SLR that's never left the automatic setting? Do the words aperture and shutter speed send fear to your heart? Join Candice for a 7-week, intensive, instructor-led class. You will receive lesson plans, assignments, and video tutorials, be able to join in live chats with questions, and have your work reviewed by the instructor. You may start out class on automatic but you will leave with an understanding of manual!

Registration begins Monday March 15 at 9 PM EST. Class size is limited. Class will begin Monday March 22.

We are so excited to announce the newest member of our Design Team. Linda (AKA Lindsan) has been a strong member of our community since its baby stages. She recently served on our Creative Team and served up some deliciously yummy designs. Now she will bringing us those designs through her shop In the Making Design. We are proud to debut her first product in today's edition of More in Store Monday.

It's a Start Templates 1 by In the Making Design

This template set consists of three beautifully designed templates that will showcase your photos. All of the templates feature a bonus delicate swirl.

{Not Quite White} Paper Pack by liv.edesigns

Now you can bring that clean, refreshing feeling to your layouts with Liv's Not Quite White paper pack! You'll get eight (8) highly-textured 12x12 papers that are mostly white with a hint of color added for that extra oomph!

Fabric Covered Buttons Kit by Kitschy Digitals

These fabric covered buttons will become a staple in your artwork! They come in lots of colors & designs: tweed, dots, stripes, gingham, plaid, knits and more! 100 buttons total and 8 *BONUS* frames.

This week's challenge was led by our dear Linda/Lindsan. Linda, a self-proclaimed lover of interior decorating magazines, issued the challenge based on this picture.

Credits: picture from Sköna Hem magazine

Isn't it yummy? I especially love that yellow wallpaper.

Participants were asked to use a color palette of white, black/brown, and only one other color. They had to use no less than four patterned papers and use two types of textures. The results were amazing! Make sure you take a look in the challenge gallery to see all of our participants' lovely layouts. You guys rock!

The winner of this week's challenge, as determined by our best friend random.org, is Earl! Yay! Take a look at his amazing layout based on his Grandfather's house. I love the turquoise mixed with the brown background and the black and white photos. Not only did Earl fulfill the pattern requirement, he went beyond that and scanned  batik fabric to use in his layout. Wow! Congratulations Earl!

Credits: Grandfather's House by Earl

Batik fabric scanned and color modified in PS CS3. All other supplies created by Earl.

I have finally found how to justify my scrapbooking habit. It helps me with my laundry! Intrigued? Click on the read more icon to find out all about it.

This week's hybrid gallery winner is Lois aka lhellis. She altered this printer tray for a baby gift. Each slot features a unique design in fun baby girl colors. The coolest thing about her project? She scanned copies of the cards the mommy to be received at the shower and incorporated them into the corner designs. I am sure this is a gift the mommy and the baby will treasure. Congratulations Lois and thank you for sharing your hybrid hotness with us.

Want to be a hybrid hotshot and win 5 Spraguebucks to the store? It is simple! Just upload your hybrid projects to the gallery.

Credits: Welcome Printer Tray for new baby by lhellis

7 gypsies printer tray, lunagirls clipart, various physical scrapbooking elements

I don't know about you, but I am dying for it to be spring already! In this edition of One Buck Wednesday, we are bringing you some springtime fun. We have a mixture of alphas, frames, elements, and papers that will remind you that sunshine and fun times are soon to come.

Are you planning a spring break trip? Check out the Travel Games to keep you and your kiddos sane. Not planning a trip but dreaming about one? Check out Scrapbook Alchemy Episode 5. That's right! You can purchase a Scrapbook Alchemy class for just a buck. If that doesn't bring a little sunshine to your heart, I don't know what will. ;) But hurry fast because these deals turn into a pumpkin at midnight EST.

From liv.edesigns:

{Scribbled alpha} Alpha Pack

Here's a fun scribbled alpha to add a whimsical touch to your creations! This set contains a complete alphabet (uppercase and lowercase letters) plus basic punctuation and special symbols.

From iKari Designs:

Travel Games Galore

This fun set of printable travel games is the perfect companion for road trips, doctor's office visits, waiting to pick the kids up from school, or any time you may have a few minutes to spare! Game sheets included in both JPG and PDF format on 8 1/2 x 11 sheets for easy printing and assembly ... just cut and bind how you choose!!

Scrapbook Alchemy:

Episode 5: A Map to Mark the Memories

Create an eye-catching layout with a printable tracing template, curving text, and a downloadable map to record your "daydreams"!

From Kitschy Digitals:

Woodgrain Frames Digital Kit

Woodgrain Frames that you can use to frame your photos for your blog or your scrapbook pages, or use them just as embellishments! BONUS Woodgrain Papers as well!

From Creativity by Crystal:

Au Natural Elements

This fun element pack includes a set of 24 doodled brushes in .png format, 2 clouds, 5 chrysanthemums, 3 tiny button flowers, a green rolling hill, and one tree branch. The elements are available as rub-ons and stickers. This set is part of the June 2009 Collection.

Colorful Papers Pack

This is a set of 10 colorful patterned papers from Crystal's June 2009 Collection. You'll love the versatility of the June paper packs and the way they coordinate for endless possibilities!