You may know Scraps of Darkness already ~ she is on the edgy and daring side and is always the "pushing the envelope" kit of diversity.
Now we would like to introduce you to her new sister --- "Scraps of Elegance" is the alter ego of her sister club.
Her style is more on the sweet and romantic side... a true classic beauty!
Today is the reveal of our very first "Scraps of Elegance" kit!
VINTAGE ELEGANCE
We've carefully chosen these beautiful papers from Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings, Websters Pages Western Romance and Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection. We have also added some wonderful embellishments and unique vintage itemsfor you to create something beautiful to compliment your most treasured photos.
You can see the full list of kit ingredients on our website:
We are proud and honored to introduce one of the most coveted designers in the industry helping us show off our new line of kits.
February Guest Designer
Ms. Gabrielle Pollacco
You won't want to miss the gorgeous work she's done with this kit!
We know how much you look forward to the sketches our ever talented artist Suepup creates each month for Scraps of Darkness.
We are excited to announce she will be designing the sketches for each Scraps of Elegance kit as well! Now we are sure you don't want to just hear about her sketches, so we are pleased to share this month's inspirational sketch with you.
We would also like to introduce you to some of the most talented designers in the scrapbooking community...
Our 2012 Scraps of Elegance design team:
Lisa Novogrodski - Lead Designer
Charlotte Jenkins - Sketch Artist and Designer
Jennifer Snyder -Designer
Mandy Harrell - Designer
Karen Zueger - Designer
Renea Harrison - Designer
Rachelle Sigurdson - Designer
And we are quite certain Escape Kitty will sometimes make off with some of Jennifer's Scraps of Elegance goodies to create something beautiful!
We are kicking off the reveal of our first kit by way of a blog hop this month. You can enjoy not only the full reveal, but a chance to win an incredible prize!
We will be awarding a THREE MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO THE SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE KIT CLUB on this blog to one lucky winner!!!!
You win not one, not two, but THREE SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE KITS!
The subscription will begin with our March kit and end with our May kit. You have until February 4th midnight pacific time to post your comment. A winner will be selected and announced on this blog on Sunday, February 5th!
Many of our designers are giving away their own prizes on their blogs so there are many chances to win.
All you need to do to win is become a follower of the Scraps of Elegance blog. Then visit each designer and leave a comment on their blogs. When you have completed the hop come back to Scraps of Elegance and leave a comment letting us know you have completed the hop and are a follower. (If you are already a follower, after commenting on the designers' blogs leave a comment here letting us know!)
International entries are welcome to participate. All international entries are responsible for shipping costs in excess of $15.00.
(The designers will address the eligibility of international participants individually on each of their blogs)
Now let's get started! We warmly welcome you to the first SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE BLOG HOP!
Scraps of Elegance Blog - this is where you are
Hi! I love our kit and the elegance and shabby scrapbooking.
ReplyDeleteI've visited all of your's designers blogs and I leave a coment in all I can.
I am your follower yet too
Hugs from Spain and congratulations for this hop!
WOW great kit!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to visit all the designers blog
Zehavit Shaked
'morning from Vancouver Island, Canada! I became a follower as soon as word went out! Great design team, I am looking forward to the hop!
ReplyDeleteAwesome kit. Love all the different patterns and colors.
ReplyDeleteJust became a follower.
Looking forward to seeing all the creations your design team comes up with.
Lots of beautiful projects done with your very first kit! What a great start. I have been through the hop - will check back to see if Rachelle has made a blog post and I couldn't see that Charlotte had comments enabled?
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun, and what an awesome kit! And to have Gabi guest for you, she is always so inspiring and does such beautiful and creative work! I will check these all out too!!!! TFS!
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ReplyDeleteooh those are sooo pretty.. I love them! I can't wait to add them to my kits!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Sandi, I visited all the blogs and left comments where I could, couldn't comment on Charlotte's and Rachelle didn't have a post. I love the projects that I did see, beautiful, beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! This gorgeous kit is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteLove this kit! I'm a follower of SOE and all the designers! What a wonderful prize! This is my first blog hope, and it was so fun! I couldn't leave a comment on Charlotte's, and Rachelle didn't have a post for today.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! that was a blast.. I am now following everyone and commented on those that I could. great work DT!
ReplyDeleteI got up at 6 am so see this first kit os Scraps of elegance! Well, I was not dissapointed. The kit is gourgeuos! I love what DT created with it.
ReplyDeleteI came, I saw, I hopped, I DROOLED. Like the others, I wasn't able to comment on Charlotte's blog and no post yet from Rachelle. I'll check back!
ReplyDeleteA stunning kit! I visited all the designers' blogs and left comments wherever I could! AMAZING projects by everyone. Wow! Your DT is beyond compare!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kit!!! I just completed the hop (and at work no less ... hopefully the bosses didn't notice) and I have commented on all the amazing blogs. Except for Charlotte's and I commented on one of Rachelle's posts but she didn't have one up for the blog yet. I'll check back just in case. Congratulations on another gorgeous kit club!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished the blog hop and I love this new kit! I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Melinda for her amazing vision on this new sister Kit. many successful years ahead as you move to be #1!
ReplyDeleteYea Melinda!!! I made it...that was alot of bunny hops. EK almost caught me, but I escaped. The kit is gorgeous and everyone has done an amazing job..hugs, jen
ReplyDeleteI have finished the blog hop and enjoyed every minute! I am a member
ReplyDeleteFantastic new kit! My first ever blog hop, and I truly enjoyed every stop. Such amazing women and artists. I wasn't able to leave a comment on Charlotte's blog...couldn't see where to do so....but, I did mark her in my Favorites :). Thank you for the wonderful "tour".
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous kit!! I'm a new follower and I'm just starting the hop - will post again here when I'm finished.
ReplyDeletewow what an incredible journey of creativity
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this was such an inspirational bloghop!! so much gorgeous-ness!! i am in love with this kit and its possiblities!!
ReplyDeleteMel you have outdone yourself with this kit! I absolutely love it. What an amazing journey through some lovely blogs. Thanks to all the design team ladies AND miss Gabrielle for sharing your talents with us!
ReplyDeleteJust finished the hop but was unable to post comments on 2 blogs and didn't find Mandy's. Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous kit! I wasn;t brave enough to tackle the scraps of darkenss kits but I sure am going to try with these! Sign me up!
ReplyDeleteLoving the whole shabby romantic feel! I'm lacking on a personal level, so I'd love to dive into this kit and create a little for myself! If it's romance I get every month then I'm in!!!
ReplyDeleteI've visited each of the designer's blogs, subscribed & left a comment at each of them except I couldn't find a place to comment at suepup.blogspot. That being said - this was a fun blog hop & an amazing kit & giveaway! TFS, Bonnie S :-)
ReplyDeletejust had to pop back and say I'm blown away with the delish looking kit and I'm not surprisd to see it sold out, I would love to know what the postage rate is or a ball park figure as I'm very interested to join the club
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Love this gorgeous kit. So glad I found you through "Today On ScrapScene" I am off the visit the designer's blogs.
ReplyDeleteSo much goodness in this kit!
ReplyDeleteI had a great time blog hopping through all the various blogs! I've already signed on for the kit membership and can''t wait! Just sorry I didn't make it in time for this one. I had trouble trying to find a comment spot on Sue Pups page was the only one I couldn't find but will try again later. Thanks so much for a great journey!
ReplyDeleteWELL done LADIES, I love a gooog HOP!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!
Congrats on your new kit club!! This is truly a beautiful kit! Love your new kit club! When does subscription starts?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kit. I love, love, love butterflies which immediately caught my eye but then the rest was so captivating. Beautifully put together kit. I can see lots that could be made with all the beautiful bits. Thanks for the chance at winning.
ReplyDeleteWow, this hop was amazing, thank you to all the talented ladies along the way!
ReplyDeletePURE EYE CANDY, loved it!
The Vintage Elegant kit is absolutely gorgeous!!
I'm a happy follower! would love to see an email subscribe option too, wouldn't want to miss anything! :)
OMG this is such a amazing kit, and there are so many talented artists you have in your team!! I'm going to start my blog hop thanks for the chance too win not 1 not 2 but 3 STUNNING kits! I'm a follower now wil come back later!! Amy :)
ReplyDeleteThis kit is TO DIE FOR! I love the paper AND embellies....an OMGosh....VINTAGE FINDS! Too cool! I'm forwarding the link to all of my scrappy friends. This kit club will no doubt be a HUGE success! Kudos to Mel!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit!! Loved seeing all of the DT & GDT projects!Commented everywhere I could. I am a new follower, and I can't wait to see what's next!!
ReplyDeleteI'm back again, loved the blog hop so much but I couldn't comment on Charlotte Jenkins - http://suepup.blogspot.com/ her blog too bad because I really liked hers!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower now thanks for the chance to win keeping my fingers crossed!!
Amy :)
Just finished my blog hop! What a talented bunch of creative ladies. Each one is inspiring in their own unique way. I'm a follower of each and every one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! I've already purchased a membership, so I'm looking forward to creating with kits.
Congrats to all the talented ladies that are part of the team
ReplyDeleteThis kit is just so beautiful.
I know this will be popular for sure.
Thanks for all the inspiration
Beautiful kit! Gorgeous layouts!! Left comments on all blogs and following you now!
ReplyDeleteLove, love the new kit. The design team is a group of amazingly talented ladies for sure. Loved seeing their designs. I have visited them all and left comments.
ReplyDeletejust had to stop over and say how GORGEOUS everyone's work is! This kit is EXQUISITE to say the very least!!! Off to hop along and leave some major love everywhere!!! Dazzling! and not a bit surprising that the main kit has sold out! thankfully...there is still some of the patterned paper still available...what a gorgeous mix of papers Mel!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh I have eyed the SOD kits for a while, but wasn't sure as I don't feel like my style is grungy enough.....but still loved the kits BTW! BUT Scraps Of Elegance is right up my alley and I am def excited about this kit club! I visited and commented on each designers blog and LOVED what I saw by the way, so much so that I became a follower of each of their blogs as well! Thanks for the opportunity and I am crossing my fingers and toes that I am the lucky winner!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished the hop and I have to say I'm in love...with the SOE kit. It's so gorgeous and elegant. I love how all the designers used the same kit, but created very different los. I had fun sprinkling love on everyone's blogs!
ReplyDeleteI signed up to follow SOEkits blog and am looking forward to seeing the upcoming kits too!
Just finished the hop - such beautiful projects from the spectacular kit! Really inspirational - congrats to all at SOE!
ReplyDeleteand PS I'm now a follower.
DeleteOkay I have also blogged about this wonderful new and as well as the hop, set to post tomorrow Feb 2nd!!!!! Lets spread the word!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Melinda on your new kit club, I've been a fan of SOD for a long time now and was totally blown away when I opened my DT pack for your first SOE kit....love all the beautiful shabby-chic and vintage elements, I know you'll be a big success! I've gotta say I was blown away again by the impressive DT you've put together they are amazing! ...and thanks so much for your sweet words! xx
ReplyDeleteI finished the blog hop. Thanks for this chance. The kit looks wonderful and I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteJust finished this fantastic blog hop and would love to win anything! I was really bummed that I didn't get a chance to get this kit but did sign up for a membership so won't miss anymore! :D
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Melinda! Your new sister kit club looks amazing! The first kit is just WOW!!!! Big congratulations to you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new venture :)
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop was my fist adventure into blogging - whew. It took me awhile, but I believe I hit all the sites and it was well worth the effort. I'm so impressed by the talent available to me as a new Scraps of Darkness/Elegance follower. Clearly, I have much to learn, but many talented masters to learn from. Thanks for the opportunity to explore these blogs.
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love this new kit!! off to hop to the rest of the blogs!!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I am back from my hopping! I was already a follower of most of the hoppees! And of course, became one here, too1 Thanks once again for starting an amazing and exciting new kit club, Melinda!!!!
ReplyDeleteBlog Hop Complete!! Amazing work!! I want to win this kit so bad I can taste it!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy new follower here, loved the hop, such talented ladies!
ReplyDeleteAnd I adore the new kit :-)
OH My GOODNESS! The layouts on the ladies sites are AMAZING! I love this set & would love to win 3 months of sets! I joined your site & visited the blogs!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for the reveal of this kit and it did not disappoint. Beautiful! And what wonderful inspiration along the way on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI've become a follower, and thank you for the chance to win!
absolutely amazing! so many beautiful layouts and an opportunity to win 3 months of kits is even better. thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win 3 months of your kits! The first one is beautiful! I can't wait to visit all the blogs. I love blog hops!
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed hopping over to all the blogs on the list. I'm glad I don't have to choose a favorite, because that would be impossible. Thanks for giving us a chance to win an awesome prize. Off to stalk uh, browse some of those blogs again.
ReplyDeleteI was awe struck at all the talent I saw. I really enjoyed this blog hop! I will definitely go back in the future to a few of those blogs!!!
ReplyDeleteI Hop HOP HoPped and I'm already a follower. As a subscriber to Sod I've been amazed over and over by the tremendous talent within this club. Through the blog hop I've now found a few more talented ladies. Thanks for the fun Mel Happy Scrappin' Babe
ReplyDeleteStacey Kerr
So much fun! Congratulations on the launch of SoE - it's my style! I've never used a kit before so this has been pretty exciting for me. I'm following now and can't wait for all the inspiration from the fabulous design team!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Susan
WOW Mel - congrats on a successful launch for SOE - so very beautiful and inspirational! Thank you for an awesome hop and for all the beautiful layouts.
ReplyDeleteI think SOE is already a big hit! You are a fabulous mastermind Mel!!! Thank you for allowing me to be part of this ever growing club.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful first kit!!! I was really amazed at the talent of your DT's work and it was great seeing Gabrielle here. I am a follower and really crossing my fingers to win this enormous prize!!! Good luck with this new adventure :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this new Scraps of Elegance kit club. Really hoping I win this fabulous prize! Your design team is super talented!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit! Looks like a wonderful club! If you ever need another Guest DT member, email me! margievisnick@yahoodotcom!
ReplyDeleteI loved the hop, great work by everyone!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm about to go hopping...this is so my style...can't wait to see what's happening on the blogs. And thanks for the chance to win the 3 month subscription!
ReplyDeleteHi - thank you for the chance to check out your gorjuss new kit and to win one or 3. its sooo, pretty just my cup of tea, and so is the sketch, might give this a go right now. Ive hopped and stopped and joined and hopped back again, all that inspiration,this looks like a great club. Caroleanne
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your gorgeous kits. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteVicki
vwilson577 at yahoo.com
Well I've finished the blog hop and I can't believe the beautiful work the designers have come up with! This would be so awesome to win this 3 month subscription to the kit club!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm a follower here now, and have visited everyone along the way on the bloghop. Awesome artists. Thanks for the chance to win! anabidia @ yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteTime well spent visiting all the blogs. I am predicting a successful, inspiring 2012 year for Scraps of Elegance. AND even though I am highly allergic to cats, I welcome Escape Kitty anytime! Can you believe that gorgeous page? Eager to continue to see designs from an awesome group of ladies! Good luck to all !
ReplyDeleteDara Lynn
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ReplyDeleteFinished the hop and following! Thanks for all the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely and elegant papers.Love them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly elegant kit! I loved this bloghop and loved seeing all the beautiful projects made with these goodies! Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity!! I love this kit the more I see it!! I have completed the blog hop and am a new follower!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! What an amazing group of designers and what an awesome kit!! A wonderful and inspiring blog hop!! I completed the hop and am also now a follower!! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteThis kit is absolutely my style!!!
DeleteI have just completed the Blog Hop and am a NEW FOLLOWER:))) ...really enjoyed checking out what everyone is upto ...THANKS HEAPS!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to everyone's blog. I am now a follower of all! Looking forward to great inspiration and tutorials!
ReplyDeleteDitto Tracie's commet. All the blogs are full of great ideas. Became subscribers to all. Also took a peak at Scraps of Darkness which I had never heard of. More things to think about. thanks for all the inspiration and a chance to win your kits. Hope you have a great launch.
ReplyDeleteLove your work, I would love to win these kits. I was going to move my scraproom after the first of the year. I was so excited but we were out of town and our house flooded. I lost several things so this would be great to have some things when I'm back in my house and trying to set up a scraproom.
ReplyDeleteI have completed the hop! Such talent..makes you want to drop everything and scrap!
ReplyDeleteI just blogged this too and posted it on facebook to all my scrappy friends!!!
ReplyDeleteThe kit is truly elegant and gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe kit is so beautiful!! would love the chance to win it!! great first reveal I'm a fan!! amd follower!!
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with the Scraps of Elegance kit the moment I saw it. I went to purchase it and it was sold out! No No No!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised, it's one beautiful kit. Congrat's on your first sell out..
You may need to think of making more! :o)
Just love this kit!! The design team pages are so inspiring! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThis kit is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI came, I saw, I hopped. What beautiful work. This kit has so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteThis kit is absolutely beautiful!!! And I see that it has already "Sold out" . . . The Design Teams pages are wonderful and inspirational. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteAs DawnC stated "I came, I saw, I hopped". Gorgeous work and so inspirational . . . I usually lean towards simple and straight, but I am loving this shabby chic look of this kit, too. So many possibilities! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing kit! Really enjoyed the Hop.
ReplyDeleteWow that is seriously AMAZING!! Off to hop now...
ReplyDeleteWould love to win that beautiful kit! I have completed the blog hop and am now a follower to all!! Thanks for a chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteFascinating! Loved visiting all of the DT and seeing all of their wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower now! Lovely to see this great, sweet and romantic kit!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you now! Left comments on all the blogs!!
ReplyDeleteWent to all the blogs, and I have to say, even if I can't afford the kits at this time, I WILL BE BACK to look at all the beautiful products, and designs! I am loving this hop! Love Penny Scrap-aholic@blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI am also loving this hop - at first I thought it might be a drag but I have seen so many beaufiful ideas and picked up new techniques. I actually had a lot of fun AND I wouldn't mind winning a prize either :). I will be a regular visitor at several of the blogs! Thanks for the fun! I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteHow fun-loved seeing everybody's "homes" I really love this kit-may need a second job..:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous kit would love to win it!!!
ReplyDeleteI went and hopped on thru and had fun. I am now a follower too and not just here. Thanks for the fun! Mimi
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