August Newsletter has been sent. Copy here and above if you didn't get it correctly

Wow - it is already August!!! Summer sure is flying by quickly. Hope you are remembering to take some pics of those 'lazy' days.

Over at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] we have some great things going on this month.

Membership Drive/Contest - invite a friend (or two) who let us know that you sent them over, and both participate in a swap and you earn entries into a fabulous drawing for .... ready? ... this is really a cool prize for anyone who loves swaps ... wait for it ... here it comes .... POSTAGE!!!!! Check out this link for more information and all contest rules/regulations: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Stash Reduction Challenge is still going on! We all have a stash of items on hand. This challenge is to use what you have -- however you want. Create cards, layouts, alter some items, etc.. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Congratulations to July's winners: KMG - totally rockin' out this challenge! You are are quantity of projects winner for July. Congrats also go to jmmetoo for great creativity and double use of a layout for both the winter theme but not winter layout challenge as well as awesome use of her stash.

For August, we have several challenges going on:

Technique Challenge: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Other, continuing challenges can be found under the general challenges tab [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Details for the September 2012 retreat in PA are now posted! Hope to see you there. Remember, we are beginning to look (and will decide location in February next year) for a Western USA site for our 2013 Retreat.

SWAPS: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

The following Swaps are still open. Be sure to check the final details thread if you are a participant:

Bakers Twine Card and/or Tag Swap (only one opening left as I am typing this)

Calendar Swap - 6x6 or 8x8. This swap was just recently listed, so there are still openings.

Christmas in July swap - hurry, only one spot left!

Holiday Beaded Pin swap - check out the details for this new type of swap.

Mega Bo Bunny Swap - love Bo Bunny Papers - this swap is calling you! Check it out.

Never Ending Card Swap - you will love this card if you take up the challenge - these wonderful cards follow through on their name.

October Afternoon 5 and Dime Swap - only two openings remain.

Paint Stick Challenge Swap - ever altered a paint stick? Why would we do such a thing? What do you get when this happens? check out the swap.

Smash Swap - have you checked out the new K & Co SMASH products? This swap, super easy, buy and bag is almost full.

Snowmen and Snowflakes - Card Swap - Just listed!!!

Stash Reduction Swap - one woman's trash is another woman's treasure! The details for this swap can be found on the site.

REMINDER - SWAPS CLOSING IN AUGUST

Banner Swap - Closed today - pieces will be going back this week - turned out wonderfully!!! Thanks participants

Card/Scrapbook Candy Swap - Due Date 8/31/2011

Ephemera Swap Parts A and B - Due Date 8/31/2011

Summer Mini Album Swap - Due Date 8/20/2011

Other Swap News
The Vintage Box Swap partners have now been posted - this cool swap should be a blast. Be sure to check out the thread to find out who you are partnered with.

The Circle Journal is still being discussed. If you want a chance to voice an opinion, check out the thread.

The 52 Week Swap is still going on. There have been a few hiccups in receiving packages with this latest round. But, keep up the good work, ladies. We finish up in September and there are several members who can proudly say they participated in a swap every week for the past year!!! Quite a feat!

On that note - yes, I will list a new 52 week swap, however, not until October. Everyone will get at least a few weeks break. Group size will still max out at 8. I am also wondering if you like mailing every 8 weeks or do you think changing to bi-monthly mailings would be easier? Bi-monthly would mean swaps would be mailed every 8-10 weeks. Join in the chatter over at [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]


Hope you all are having a wonderful summer! Remember - no matter what your scrap style, the memories are the key!

Hope to see you round the boards soon

Scraprageous

Lucinda ,thanks so much for the newsletter.
I really appreciate the time it takes.