I’m very excited to be welcoming the ScrapMatters designers to The Digi Files this month. It’s been several months since Amber took over ScrapMatters and I have loved seeing everything she and the designers have done. They have been busy sprucing up the site, making changes, and adding designers, and creating like crazy! I LOVE the collection they put together for us this month (those bright colors and kraft!!) and our team really had a lot of fun creating with it! Let’s take a closer look at “Life.Every.Day.” that is included in The Digi Files this month:
This is ONE of SEVEN collections you get when you become a member of The Digi Game this month. You also get an interactive Playbook (in PDF and iBooks formats) that has lots of ideas for using the supplies including techniques, tips, and tricks! All of that, including access to exclusive collaborations every four months you are a member, for only $7.50 total per month! Here are some layouts created using ScrapMatters’ contribution:
Layout by Heddy. Supplies: Life.Every.Day. by ScrapMatters; Project Grids: The Templates by Amy Martin, Pockets No. 3 by Valorie Wibbens, Journalers by Valorie Wibbens.
Layout by Jacki. Supplies: Life.Every.Day. by ScrapMatters; Template #132 by Yin Designs; Fonts: Rub This.
Layout by Ronnie. Supplies: Life.Every.Day. by ScrapMatters.
Layout by Kimberly M. Supplies: Life.Every.Day. by ScrapMatters.
Layout by Trina. Supplies: Life.Every.Day. by ScrapMatters; Coneflower by Sara Gleason.
You can see more layouts created with this kit on our “Team Inspiration” page.
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ScrapMatters opened in August of 2007 under the leadership of Andrea Nye as a place where people could come together to celebrate their memories and scrap what matters most to them. One of our signature standouts in the digi community is our incredibly friendly, supportive and sincere community. Our gallery is full of meaningful and thoughtful comments led by our ScrapMatters Girls (praise team) some of whom leave 400+ personalized and unique comments each month! In July of 2012, Amber LaBau purchased the site from Andrea and has worked to move the original vision forward by continuing to offer products in a variety of styles by some of the most talented designers in the industry, as well as a maintaining a welcoming and supportive forum to meet and converse with each other. We are a family of scrapbookers and designers who love what we do and love each other.
Something I (Amber) never received as a new designer was any sort of critique on my work. It wasn’t until very recently that I took the opportunity to ask someone’s objective opinion, and in taking that person’s comments to heart. My designs have improved and I’ve challenged myself to learn and grow even more than I otherwise would. It’s so easy to become wrapped up in the excitement of designing, because it IS so exciting. Be sure to take a step back, though, and critically look at your work. Find areas that could use some improvement – be it color choices, quality, even the way your kits are previewed – and challenge yourself to do just a little better and grow just a little more. Even the most experienced designers have areas to improve upon, and the beauty of this industry is that there is always something new to learn or some new technique to try. Also, before you approach any stores, make sure you have a nice portfolio of work to show. As a store owner it’s hard to base a decision off of a single sample kit, because who’s to say if it was a fluke – for good or bad – and that the next three kits won’t provide the same quality of work? Finally, don’t let rejection get the better of you. We’ve all gone through it at one time or another, but by choosing to use those experiences as learning moments, we are better for it. Designing is an art that can’t be done without heart, so use that passion to get back on your feet and keep at it. One day, the right door will open, and you won’t be able to imagine things any other way.
This was a kit our team created as part of the Queen of Scrap contest in March of last year. KimB put together the color palette for us, and since I’ve always loved blues and greens I was immediately taken with it. The kit was created as a way for scrappers to document the difficult times in their lives, so there are some really beautiful elements just perfect for that. I think it’s also a really neutral and versatile kit that can be used for all kinds of pages, so it’s great for making your scrapping dollar go farther.
Queen of Scrap is by far our most popular kit. It was another that was created for a Queen of Scrap contest. I think it really speaks to scrappers’ desire to scrap about their favorite hobby.. 
It has elements that are appropriate for digital scrapping, paper crafting or card-making. A really popular style of layouts we’ve seen with it are those that showcase all the layouts created in a month/year/etc. It’s also pretty huge – 30+ papers, 130+ elements, 3 alphas – so it’s super versatile, as well.
Here are some of my favorite products by ScrapMatters:
Here are some more inspirational layouts using ScrapMatters’ products. All of the layouts are linked to the originals with credits.
Save 30% off storewide at ScrapMatters with code SM-30off4TDD. (Expires: Jan. 31, 2013. Not valid on Sweet Deals, Grab Bags, Bundles, Commercial Use, Merchandise, Classes or Custom Services.)
Go have a look at ScrapMatters! We will randomly select a winner from the comments to win $10.00 in product from the store! (Comments must be posted before midnight EST to qualify)!
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Love the Scrap Matters store and site.
Thanks for the coupon.
Wow! You’ve highlighted some amazing kits here! Thanks for the coupon!
I love the Scrap Matters shop!!!
Great kit this month!!!
Wonderful kit this month. Some of my favorite designers sell at Scrap Matters, though I’ve never seen Steampunk by Meagan’s Creations…guess where I’m headed next
Thanks for the chance to win.
I LOVE Scrapmatters! I was so excited to see that they were one of the contributors this month – thanks so much for such a neat kit! I’d love to win the gift certificate to the store. Does it help my chances that my name is Amber too? =)
I love a lot of the designers at Scrap Matters. It looks like a great site, I might join the forum!
Scrap Matters is one of my favorite shop’s around, with a great range of Designers! Thanks you for the coupon! & Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful contribution to the digi files this month–can’t wait to play! Love the variety ScrapMatters has to offer, and a very friendly and talented crew I might add! Thanks for the coupon and the chance to win!
ScrapMatters was one of the very first stores I started shopping at and posting in, and it’s still one of my favorite stores!
Thanks for highlighting ScrapMatters! I heard of them before but lost track and couldn’t remember the name. Love the kits you highlighted, colorful and full of elements I can see myself using.
I love Scrap Matters! They have so many amazing designers! Amber is doing a fabulous job
Love the preview! Thanks for the chance to win!
This is a great kit and I was glad to see several of these neat kits at SM.
Love this kit! So happy I’m an annual subscriber! Love Scrap Matters too! Have shopped there a lot. Thanks for the chance to win.
ScrapMatters was one of my very first favorite digi stores and remains one of my most frequently visited!! Steph, thanks for pointing out a few favorites that I had missed… American Vacation looks like such fun and where was “Imma Picasso” when I was pregnant? (My boy’s about to turn 18 months!) One of my favorite pregnancy hobbies was photoshopping silly hats onto my ultrasound picture
That would’ve been perfect. Need my DH to get back from his deployment so I can get that kit and maybe a new ultrasound photo! 
Love this months kit from the Scrap Matters team – what a great kit to start PL with!
I love SM!! Amber is one of my oldest digi friends, and it’s wonderful to see how well she has been taking care of SM! WTG Amber
Thank you so much for the chance 
XOXO!!
Lovely kit this month. I really like the Soulful kit, beautiful colors.
I Love ScrapMatters and would love to win the $10!! I also love this great kit we got this month,, it will become a staple of mine for sure!
I am sooo loving SM’s MAK this month!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
love the article! fantstic kits! thanks so much for the chance!
All of those are beautiful kits!! Thanks for the intro to Scrap Matters.
I love ScrapMatters!!!
Scrap Matters is a great site with a wonderful variety of designers. I love the colors in this kit especially played against the kraft. I look forward to perusing their site more often.
Really like the look of this kit and can’t wait to try it out! TIA! God bless!
Wonderfully fantastic kits at ScrapMatters. Thank you for the coupon and the chance to may be win a gift certificate.
The kit in this month’s digi files was terrific. So many wonderful kits that it’s hard to choose just one. Thanks for the chance to win.
Scrap Matters is a great site for all the everyday events in a family’s life! I especially enjoyed the paint splatters by Memory Clips. I can just see the layouts that I could make! Happy New Year!
Congrats to Amber for keeping ScrapMatters going! There were a few months that I doubted she could but I’ve been happy to see new designers and great quality back in the ScrapMatters shop! I know I’ve purchased more in the last few months than I had in the previous 3 years! Home For The Holidays and My Happy Place are on my wish list! Thanks Amber for all your hard work and for this months DigiFiles kit!
I enjoy shopping at Scrap Matters and love the variety of kits they have. My fav right now is “Soulful”-the colors are wonderful.
That is such a cute kit! I can’t wait to use it! Thanks!
Love the colors!
Love SM! Lots of fun challenges and great designers!
Awesome kit. Using some word art for Project Life cover. Also love Sugar and Spice and Day at the Beach. Thanks for the chance to win!
I started out really getting into the digital scrapbooking world at ScrapMatters and love that Amber was able to buy it and keep and attract all the designers that are there now!
I was so happy to find this kit in this month’s files. My favorite colors to scrap with are naturals, reds, and blues, so this is perfect. I love the fun word art as well. I have more than a few kits in my wish list there, so it would be great to win the generous GC. Thanks.
On my wish list: Capture a Memory, Just a Photograph, Be, A Life in Progress, Like a Weed, Pasted 7 Pinned Bon Voyage Bundle and Rejoice Bundle….budget….budget….budget… Thanks for the coupon.
This is a really nice kit. It will be a great add to my collection since it is so versatile.
I’m in love with the “Soulful” kit–such a lovely color scheme and theme. Thanks for (re)introducing me to ScrapMatters.
I love the Scrap Matters shop – there’s such a great variety, all of the products at a great standard. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love Sugar and Spice and the Beach kit
I love being apart of Scrap Matters!! Such wonderful inspiration every day I the gallery with a great group of ladies!! Loving the new collab!! Thanks!
Gorgeous kit this month! I also love This is Me!
This kit is so versatile! I knew I wanted to scrap my Photo 365 pictures and this was perfect for that but it would also work for just about any everyday layout! From the shop, I love that birthday kit shown above, along with Cluster Queen’s templates, Dude, and Home for the Holidays (because I’m not quite over it yet). Thanks for the great coupon and a chance to win!
Great kit this month. Very versatile. I was happy that Amber was able to keep the store open. Thanks for the coupon.