Double Dose of Awesome!

Hi Lucky Girls!

Today's Friday Fun Day post will be appearing this evening. Until then, enjoy a double dose of two-page layouts from our senior Lucky Girl Natalie using our Lucky Girl Crafts June 2011 kit "Hullabaloo"









As always, Natalie has added so much beauty in her details! I hope you're inspired to create this weekend... please feel free to share your Lucky Girl projects with us on our Facebook page!

P.S. There's only a few days left for our Birthday Bash Sale - Buy 5 kits for just $100! Enter code LUCKYBDAY at checkout before June 30th when you shop at www.LuckyGirlCrafts.com.

Midweek Mojo with our Guest Lucky Girl!

Hi friends! We've got a special treat in store for you today. Join me in welcoming our guest Lucky Girl Leslie, all the way from Philadelphia, PA! You're going to love all the adorable projects she's got up her sleeve with our June kit - Hullabaloo!

Hello! My name is Leslie, but my friends call me Chainsaw. I am writing a doctoral dissertation while working as a full-time nanny. This is code for, “I spent a lot of time ribbon dancing, jelly-making, basket-weaving, and trying to build a time machine when I should have been doing school work, and now I chase kids around trying to remove snot crust when I should be working at Harvard and looking down at you scornfully from my ivory tower.” I’m single and looking to mingle, and I know you’re dying to introduce me to your handsome brother/cousin/co-worker, but I only date men who can wield a machete, cook a proper risotto, and remove diet coke stains from walls. I live in Philadelphia, which is fun, but it also means that there are homeless people who sing, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” outside of my building at the crack of dawn. Actually, I’m exaggerating. There is only one homeless guy who does that. The other guy sings Top 40 hits, and he often takes requests. I spent the first 22 years of my life in Texas, and my cholesterol levels are still elevated from my past consumption of chicken-friend steak. Now, other than the occasional bear-meat burger, I stick to vegetables. But I don’t like the red, green, orange, white, or yellow ones. I eat a lot of eggplant.

I loved creating with my Lucky Girl Crafts kit this month, but I think a lot of my fun stemmed from the novelty of creating with real supplies. Usually, my layouts are made out of ketchup packets and chewed gum. But I’m afraid my projects are still held together with peanut butter. I’m choosy, so I only use Jif.













Stay tuned this week for more great projects from Leslie & the rest of our Lucky Girls!

Summer DT Call Announced!

Hi friends! I hope you're having a great summer!

I'm looking to add a few fresh faces to our team... are you one of the new Lucky Girls?

I'm currently seeking DT members who are:
* Creative, enthusiastic, fun & easy going

* Can follow deadlines and submit 3-5 projects a month, with a willingness to do more to cross-promote with other sites on occasion

* Is willing to promote this blog and the store through word of month and links on their personal blog, signature lines, etc.

* Posting to online galleries with links/description of Lucky Girl Craft kits where allowed

Previous design team experience is not necessary! Preference will be given to those who have worked with at least one Lucky Girl Crafts kit in the past.

Lucky Girl DT members will receive free product each month, discounts on additional product and publication on the store's site

To apply, please:
* Send me pics to 5 of your most recent favorite projects (preferably with at least one created from any Lucky Girl Crafts kit)
* Tell me what your favorite product to use in creating is and why
* Give me 10 random facts about you
*Become a follower of this blog
*Send me a link to your blog and/or on-line galleries
*At this time, the call is open to US and Canadian residents*
Please e-mail your entry to jasafras98@yahoo.com with Lucky Girl DT Call in your subject line

This call is open from now through Saturday, July 2 with the new DT announced the following week.

Please note: New DT members *may* receive items from the July kit for a special blog hop on or around July 7th, with a mini project due July 14th. August kits will ship to DT on or around July 15th, with projects due July 30th - if you cannot commit to this deadline, please let me know in your application.

Good luck to you all!!!

***** P.S. *****

There's just a little time left to take advantage of our AWESOME birthday sale!

BUY 5 Lucky Girl Crafts kits for just $100!!!
That's a savings of $45 off regular retail price

Just use code LUCKYBDAY at checkout - offer expires 6.30.11

All past kits have been marked down to $24.99 - saving you $5!

Shop at www.LuckyGirlCrafts.com

Friday Fun Day - Happy Summer Sketch Book

Hello Lucky girls! Sabrina here and today I'd like to share with you a little notepad I created using leftover bits from June's kit - Hullabaloo. My leftover papers were really cut to smithereens but there were lots of 4x6ish pieces and of course the delightful JBS bingo card *needed* to be worked somewhere. The large size of it made a perfect base for this project.

I started by cutting all my papers to 4x5 inches so they would fit nicely within the frame around the card. Then took some computer paper and cut it slightly smaller so it would fit behind the cardstock. When you have everything positioned just so, hold tightly and punch through it with your Crop-o-dile or hole puncher. Score your cardstock about 1/4" below the punched holes so they can be easily bent back.

Next I cut about 1 yard of the luscious MME twine and threaded it through the holes 3 times to secure the paper tightly to the back. Add a button and double knot, then make a bow. This looks nice but also doubles as a place for K-man to practice his bow-tying skills. I then stapled a paper strip under the pad to hold a crayon and added a random photo that was hanging out and just happened to work with these colors.

And here's a little peek at the blank pages within, ready to hold memories and drawings of his summer. I'll be tucking this in my bag to pull out during long car rides, down-time during camping, and those other periods of waiting that seem to turn little idle hands into trouble making and sister teasing. :)

Hope your summer is unfolding swimmingly!

PS. Stock up on kits while they're on sale - Jessica has marked down everything in the store!! Go look now!

**** Show us your summer colors! What have the Friday Fun Day projects this month inspired you to create? Post your project to InLinkz by July 2 for a chance to win!***

Lucky Girls Friday Fun Day: sketch challenge

Hey there, all you Lucky Girls: I'm issuing a challenge to you for today's FFD!

I am a sketch-a-holic. Whether I follow them closely or not-so-closely, I almost always start my layouts by choosing or drawing a sketch. It helps me plan my photo sizes and placement and just generally gets me started creatively.

When I ordered photos recently, I drew this sketch to make a layout about the fantastic bed and breakfast where we stayed for our 3rd anniversary:

As soon as I laid eyes on the MME circle die cut in the June 2011 Lucky Girls kit, I knew it was perfect for the photos I'd just printed. I modified the sketch a bit to make my layout, but the general idea is still pretty obvious-- the photo placement is the same, and I've kept the circle motif.

My challenge to you is to use this sketch to make a layout! Get out your Lucky Girl kits and get creating... and be sure to link up your layouts so that we can see what you've come up with!

Need some supplies to get you started?? Don't forget about this awesome Lucky Girl Crafts deal!!

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To participate in the FFD challenge, you must create your own project inspired by any of the following from the June Friday Fun Day projects:

Overall Design

Color Combination

Title of the Project

Use of Embellies

Be sure to post your project to InLinkz gallery at the end of this post no later than July 2nd! You can post any kind of project (layout, card, altered item, home decor, etc.) that has been inspired by any of the June Friday Fun Day Challenges. We love to know how you are being inspired by the Lucky Girls!

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"Comfort" supplies:
from the Lucky Girl Crafts June 2011 kit "Hullabaloo":
die cut: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist (Fly a Kite/Wish Confetti Paper)
patterned paper: Imaginisce Berrylicious (Cherry Lemonade)
alphas: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Puffy Thickers (Berry)
flowers: Petaloo Color Me Crazy paper roses

other supplies:
cardstock: from stash
brown pen: American Crafts Slickwriter
brown ink: Stampabilities

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It's my birthday - but you get the goodies!

It's true! Today I'm officially 31!

I love celebrating my birthday - even teasing my family about celebrating "birthday month". Hey - whatever works, right? Here's a glimpse of how silly & fun birthday celebrations are in our household:

This layout was created with our latest Lucky Girl Crafts kit, Hullabaloo! plus a few extras from past Lucky Girl Crafts kits.

This year, I wanted to celebrate my birthday with all my Lucky Girlfriends!

In addition to these awesome deals you can get this month:

Through June, or while supplies last - Lucky Girls can get big birthday special pricing on Lucky Girl kit purchases!

BUY 5 LUCKY GIRL KITS FOR JUST $100!!!
You'll save over $45 off regular retail price!
Just use discount code LUCKYBDAY at checkout

If you're a little more budget-minded, you can still save big!

All past kits have been marked down to just $24.99 - $5 off their original Lucky Girl price!

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If you place any order during my birthday weekend - June 9-12 - you'll receive an EXTRA free birthday gift from me!

What are you waiting for? Go get your kits TODAY at http://luckygirlcrafts.com/

Limited quantities are available in all kits, so hurry and get yours today!!!

*International orders welcome, but please e-mail jasafras98@yahoo.com

Scrap happy, my beautiful Lucky Girls!

Birthday Bash Winners!

Happy Monday, friends!
I'm so glad so many new faces were able to join us for our weekend Birthday Bash Blog Party!

I've got some goodies for several of the participants!

Miss Jaster - from the store blog

Jamie Long - from Sabrina's blog

Angie Gutshall - from Ruth's blog

Jessica G - from Natalie's blog

Pamela - from Ana's blog

and

Weze - from Jessica's blog

Please e-mail jasafras98@yahoo.com no later than June 15 with your mailing address to claim your prize. Thanks for playing along! :D

It's our BIRTHDAY BLOG PARTY!

It's our first birthday, but the presents are for you!

First, I want to thank you all so much for joining us this year for our kits, inspiration and contests. I'm so glad you're all in my life. I am truly a Lucky Girl.

Our Birthday Blog Party runs this weekend - June 3-5, and we're giving away prizes all weekend long. Visit each Lucky Girl and comment on her "Hullabaloo" projects for your chance to win big!

Winners will be chosen randomly from each Lucky Girl's comments this weekend - with 6 prizes to be given away! Then, join us Monday to see if you're a winner!

To kick off the party, here are a few fanastic summer-y pages from our senior DT:

The ever-fabulous Natalie shares a sweet summer drink:

And from me, a little summer silliness:

For our birthday, we have our BIGGEST SALE to date!

Through June, or while supplies last - Lucky Girls can get a screamin' deal on Lucky Girl kit purchases!

BUY 5 LUCKY GIRL KITS FOR JUST $100!!!
You'll save over $45 off regular retail price!
Just use discount code LUCKYBDAY at checkout

If you're a little more budget-minded, you can still save big!

All past kits have been marked down to just $24.99 - $5 off their original Lucky Girl price!

What are you waiting for? Go get your kits TODAY at http://luckygirlcrafts.com
Limited quantities are available in all kits, so hurry and get yours today!!!

*International orders welcome, but please e-mail jasafras98@yahoo.com

YOUR NEXT STOP ON THE BLOG PARTY HOP IS http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com SABRINA!

Go check out her awesome projects for more chances to win.

Finally, for a chance to WIN a prize from the store blog, here's how to enter!

* Earn 1 entry for leaving a comment

* Earn 5 entries for spreading the news about our birthday bash through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and/or your blog. Please post the link back here.

* Earn 5 entries for visiting & commenting on all of the blogs in our birthday blog party.

* Earn 10 entries for placing any order in our store between now and June 5

* Earn 15 entries for any order placed by a friend you refer to us between now & June 5. Please have them list your name in the order notes at check out.

Thanks so much for playing along! Good Luck!

Are you ready to CELEBRATE with HUGE savings?

Hi ladies! It's our birthday and we're ready to CELEBRATE!

The Lucky Girls are making final preparations for this weekend's blog party - which will run June 3-5 and feature tons of awesome inspiration and scrappy gifts for YOU! You definitely don't want to miss out!

For our birthday, we have our BIGGEST SALE to date!

Through June, or while supplies last - Lucky Girls can get a screamin' deal on Lucky Girl kit purchases!

BUY 5 LUCKY GIRL KITS FOR JUST $100!!!
You'll save over $45 off regular retail price!
Just use discount code LUCKYBDAY at checkout

If you're a little more budget-minded, you can still save big!

All past kits have been marked down to just $24.99 - $5 off their original Lucky Girl price!

What are you waiting for? Go get your kits TODAY at www.LuckyGirlCrafts.com
Limited quantities are available in all kits, so hurry and get yours today!!!

*International orders welcome, but please e-mail jasafras98@yahoo.com