Archive for the ‘New Releases’ Category

New CU and Summer Rewind Sale!

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Hello Scrappers!

CU Stackers no. 6

The latest in my set of high-quality CU layered overlays. See my complete TOU on the product page.

Only $3.99 if purchased by Sept. 8!

CU Stackers 1 – 4 Bundle

Only $13.97 when purchased as a set! That’s a savings of 30%!


The Orchard Girls are having a Summer Rewind Sale to celebrate Labor Day! Many of the goodies that were released this summer will be 20% off again from Sept. 3 – 6, and lots of the Free-With-Purchase offers will be back during the sale! If you missed the new releases the first time around, be sure to check the Summer Rewind Category to snag them now!

Summer Rewind Goodies

Here are a just a few of the goodies you can save on this week!

Be sure to check the Sales Section in the Market to see all the FWP offers!


Honeybee Call!

Don’t miss out on this chance! We haven’t had a Bee Call in almost 2 years. Get your apps in!

Have a wonderful week!

More Grab Bag Goodies Revealed!

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

I’m finally revealing and releasing the last of the goodies from my July Grab Bag! Each of these goodies is a great basic stash-builder, perfect for any layout. If you missed them last month, you can still snag them individually for a great price!

Itty Metal Alpha

Includes 1 complete alphabet, with upper case, lower case, numbers, and common punctuation.

Only $2.39 if you buy by 9/1!

Back to Basics: Curves

Includes 14 unique curvy clipping masks.

Only $2.39 if you buy by 9/1!

Edged Out

Includes 14 grungy, scratchy borders in both black and white, each appx. 12′ x 12′.

Only $2.79 if you buy by 9/1!

You’ve Been Framed no. 2

Includes 14 frames in varying sizes and shapes.

Only $1.99 if you buy by 9/1!


Early Bird Registration Now Open!

Pre-registration rates end September 15!


August Fruit Basket

Filled with mini-kits from several of the Orchard designers. Many of the minis coordinate with full-size kits already in the Market!

Only $3! Only available for the month of August!


Have a wonderful week!

Making the Grade and *New Newsletter*!

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Hello Scrappers! Before I get to this week’s new release, I need to let you know about some ‘housekeeping’ things.

First, this week’s newsletter is the LAST newsletter I will send from my current newsletter provider! I’m switching to a new provider and I’ve been unable to transfer my subscriber list, so you MUST sign up for the new newsletter to continue receiving my latest news, coupons, and occasional newsletter-only freebies! You can sign up here.

Second, Scrap Orchard will be switching to a new and better webhost this weekend. The site will go down at midnight Friday night and come back up sometime Sunday. Be sure to snag this week’s Fresh Fruit before Friday night if you want to scrap this weekend!

Now for this week’s new kit! Making the Grade is the perfect all-around school kit. From homeschool and preschool to junior high, this kit has everything you need to scrap those first-day or any other school memories! Remember, it’s 20% off for 1 week only!

Here are some layouts by my CT and the Honeybees with Making the Grade:

Have a great week!

An Amazing Charity Collab!

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Hey Scrappers! I’m honored to have been a part of a fantastic collab for charity. Before I get to that, please note that my newsletter provider has changed, and you’ll need to sign up again if you wish to continue receiving my newsletters. Click on the link to the right of the blog to sign up. Thanks!

I am thrilled to have been able to work on a charity collab to benefit the recovery efforts on our Gulf Coast, a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Hands Across the Gulf will be available for 1 month only, and all proceeds will from this kit will be donated to theĀ National Wildlife Federation and to theĀ United Way’s Gulf Recovery Fund. Please check it out if you haven’t already!

I’ll be back later this week with a new kit! See you then!

New Collab, Limited Time Free-With-Purchase, and Big Winner Announced!

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Hello Scrappers!

Molly of DeCrow Designs and I have a new collab this week! Posey Pinwheels is full of sweet, girly elements and papers, and it’s 20% off for 1 week only!

The Posey Pinwheels Paper Add-On Pack is FREE when you purchase Posey Pinwheels by Thursday, August 19! This pack contains 20 patterned papers that coordinate perfectly with Posey Pinwheels. The Paper Pack will automatically be added to your cart.

I also want to announce the winner of my $50 giveaway during my Birthday Sale! Thank so much to everyone who helped make my sale a huge success. After adding up the invoices from the sale and visiting random.org, Susan Mayer is the winner of $50 to my shop! Congrats Susan!

Last but not least, here’s some inspiration from my fantastic creative team using Posey Pinwheels:

Have a great week!

New Kit and Freebies!

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Hello Scrappers! I have a new kit out today! Calliope is filled with tons of original doodled goodness, whimsy and just the perfect touches of girly! It’s 20% off for 1 week only!

I also have a freebie for you! This layered template coordinates with Calliope, but of course can be used with any kit! Click the preview to download.

Last but not least, here’s some inspiration from my awesome CT using Calliope:

Have a fantastic week!

Limited Time Grab Bag, Huge Birthday Sale, and a Chance to Win $50!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Hello Scrappers! I have some amazing deals to tell you about today!

First, I turned 31 this week, and you can help me celebrate by saving 31% on everything in my store!

Need more reasons to shop? How about a chance to win $50 to my shop? Every purchase of $5 or more earns you chances to win a drawing for a $50 gift card to my shop! Spend $5 and get 1 entry, spend $10 and get 2 entries, spend $15 and get 3 entries, etc. I’ll use random.org to pick 1 lucky winner after the sale is over!

I’m releasing a limited-time Grab Bag today as part of my big celebration. It is jam-packed with tons of brand-new goodies, and it’s the best value grab bag I’ve ever created! For only $4, you will get over $25 worth of goodies!

It’s available for 1 week only, then it will be unpacked and sold at regular price, so don’t miss out on this amazing deal! For full previews, check the detailed images on the product page in the Market.
There’s another fabulous kit available in the Market today for the Iron Scrapper Contest! It will only be available for 1 week, and it’s only $5! You can find info on the 2nd big challenge and all the mini-challenges in the Iron Scrapper forum. It’s never too late to get started and earn more chances to win the iPad or the other amazing prizes!

Last but not least, here’s some inspiration from my CT and some of the Honeybees showcasing my Grab Bag. They did an amazing job!

Have a fantastic week!

Iron Scrapper has Started!

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Do you want a unique, interesting contest that’s tons of FUN and offers some fantastic PRIZES??? Then check out Iron Scrapper at Scrap Orchard! We’ve officially kicked off the contest, and I must say I’ve never seen anything like it in digi-land! And those prizes I mentioned? Check them out below!

That’s right, the Grand Prize is an iPad and a $100 gift card to Scrap Orchard! Wow! There are lots of other great prizes as well, and tons of opportunities to earn more points in the contest and increase your chances of winning! What are you waiting for? Go check out the Iron Scrapper Forum at Scrap Orchard here to get started!

The first kit, Apple of My Eye, is already available in the Market. It has everything in it that you need to complete the first challenge! It’s only $5, and it’s only available for 1 WEEK! After that, it will disappear forever.

I can’t wait to see your entries!

60% off on Retiring Goodies and Huge CU Sale!!!

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Hello Scrappers!

I have lots of new Commercial Use goodies available this week!

And the best part? ALL of my CU products, new and old, are 35% off for 1 week only! Don’t miss these amazing deals!

All my CU products are fine for making S4H kits and freebie kits, and

credit is not required. Please read my complete CU TOU on any CU product

page before purchasing.
Not enough sales for you? Not to worry! Scrap Orchard is having a huge retirement sale this week! You can snag lots of retiring goodies for up to 60% off! The sale ends July 4, and these products will never be available again, so get them before they’re gone forever!


Here are just some of the designs I’ll be retiring this week. You can check the ‘Retiring’ category to see everything.

Have a fantastic week!

Design your own kit with Tracie!

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Have you ever wanted a custom-made kit just perfect for you? Here’s your chance! Gather together some ideas, color swatches, and/or inspiration photos. Brainstorm some words or thoughts for the feel of your kit, and send everything to Tracie at traciestrouddesigns@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 7. One kit idea (or maybe more) will be chosen, and you’ll get to work with Tracie to create the perfect kit for you, which will be sold in Tracie’s shop, and you’ll it get for free!