12.16.2012

New Beginnings Clusters and Quick Page

Today I bring you three Cluster Frames and a Quick page using another beautiful kit from Laurrie of CheyOkota Digital Scraps called New Beginnings which you can find HERE. This kit is amazing and I  hope that you all like the Freebies I made for you using this kit. All of these freebies are for personal use only and are Fullsize so that you can fit your pictures in them. I would love to see anything that you make using these goodies.

Here are the previews:

 

 
Quick Page Download  HERE
 
and here is what I did with the Quick Page...
 
I absolutely love my children and I thought even though this was flowery and a tad on the girly side I could argue that it is blue in color and its wintery... LOL
 
Hugs,
 
Carmin
 

12.08.2012

Some Tutorial Results for Zindys FB Challenge

I did the challenge that Zindy S.D. Nielsen had on facebook and I love how some of them turned out so I wanted to share some of my results:

 



Winter Wren Cluster Frames and Quick Page

Well I just couldnt get enough of this kit. I have the tutorial that I posted on Decemeber 3rd that uses this same kit, I have 3 cluster frames to match this kit, and now I made my first Quick Page/Layout and it just shows how much can be done with Laurries beautiful kits. With over 100 elements anything is possible!!! All of these items were done using Winter Wrens a kit by Laurrie which you can purchase from: here.

Here is a sample of my quickpage that I made with my childs photo when he was younger.

 
Now below is a picture of the QuickPage/layout without the picture, as you see its hollow so you can add your picture of choice if you so desire.

 
Now Below I have 3 Cluster Frames that you can also use for your own photos and you can find the link below.

12.03.2012

First Snow


This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on December 3,2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog.  Thank you!
Things Needed:

Tube/Image of choice:  I am using the work of the talented artist Zindy S.D. Nielsen
Kit of choice: I am using a kit by Laurrie which you can purchase from here.
Plugins: Penta- Jeans
Masks/Templates: None Needed
Let’s Begin:
       1.)    Open a new image 600 x 600 72DPI (this will be called our working image)
2.)    Open  image136.png from the frames folder (it’s a square frame with newspaper like writing)
 
3.)    Using your selection tool select the center of the frame (since there is a shadow we have to use the selection tool to make sure we get the entire center)
 
4.)    Open a paper of your choosing ( I am using paper04.jpg in the papers folder)

5.)    Resize the paper to sizing of your choice (I resized by 18%)

6.)    Now paste this as a new layer 

7.)    Move this layer beneath our frame layer

8.)    Selections- Invert – and hit delete on the key board

9.)    Open image 007.png in our element folder

10.) Resize by 20% and again by 60%

11.) Now paste as a new layer and move it to the right of the frame and place to your liking

12.) Add a nice drop shadow to the greenery I use the following settings 0,0,100,5 black

13.) Open image011.png and resize by 20%

14.) Copy and paste as a new layer on our working image

15.) Rotate by 90% and place to your liking (I chose to rotate a little more)

16.) Duplicate- Image- Mirror

17.) Now place to your liking again

18.) Add a nice drop shadow

19.) Adjust-Sharpness- Sharpen

20.) Open Image 074.png and resize by 10%

21.) Rotate to the right by 90%

22.) Again place to your liking

23.) Duplicate this layer

24.) Resize by 60%

25.) Image- Mirror

26.) Again place to your liking (you can look at my tag for reference)

27.) Open image 099.png and resize by 10%

28.) Paste as a new layer on our working image

29.) Place to your liking

30.) Duplicate this layer 2 times and move them to your liking

31.) Open image100.png

32.) Image-resize by 10%

33.) Copy and paste as a new layer

34.) Now place to your liking (I moved it under all other layers but it still shows)

35.) If needed look at my tag for reference

36.) Duplicate- Image- Mirror

37.) Image- flip

38.) Now move the other into place (to your liking)

39.) Open image009.png and resize by 10%

40.) Copy and paste as a new layer on our working image

41.) Place to the left side of our tag to your liking (I have the bird peeking thru the branches)

42.) Add your drop shadow again

43.) Open the ribbon of choice and resize to fit your working image

44.) Open image059.png and resize to fit in the center of our ribbon

45.) Now at this time add any other elements you desire at this point

46.)  Now add your tube

47.) Merge all layers visible

48.) Duplicate this layer now

49.)  Adjust-Blur-gaussian blur- radius of 3

50.) Effects- penta- penta jeans at default setting

51.) Now set your layer opacity to hard light and lower the setting to 40 (or to your liking)

52.) Add your text at this time and we are all finished 

Thank you for trying my tutorial I hope you like the results… I would love to see your results. 

Hugs,
Carmin

11.12.2012

Home at Last

Spending 5 days in the hospital really isnt much fun. I didnt want to have my computer with me incase I fell asleep. So I came home last tuesday and I am finally getting around to coming online more but I really need to learn to take better care of myself. I worry about everyone else being okay and tend to forget about me. But things HAVE to change. I have to take care of me. I am glad to be home and feeling better. I made a few tags following tutorials and I love how they came out. Here they are:



 
The tut is by: Millie of Millies PSP Madness and its called Arthur Crowe Fanatic. I too used tubes by Arthur Crowe which you can buy from his store here: http://arthurcrowesfactory.com/store/ and you must request a license to use his work. I love how they came out...
 
Hugs,
 
Carmin

10.12.2012

An Update on Me

I am going to say this straight forward and to the point. I have been held back so much lately by my illesses that I havent had time to play in PSP to often BUT I never completely give up. I will work with things as I am allowed. I love PSP but when Lupus and Fibro flare up I can't be on my computer comfortably and I get so so mad at myself. I know I shouldnt get mad at myself but I have times when I feel so worn out, dragged out, and beat to a pulp, but I still keep trying. It might take me longer to get my CT work done but I ALWAYS do. I will always complete my tasks no matter how long it takes me.
 
The weather is changing drastically, I wanted to get out and take pictures of the trees changing color but that didnt happen. They changed colors and then the next day the leaves were on the ground. Talk about not wasting no time lol.
 
I guess I am going to get my PSP open and see what I can come up with.... Hopefully something Pretty!!!
 
Hugs,

My Try at CDO Challenge

I had a challenge that I took part in with the CDO Diamond group. I chose to do one of Fi's Tutorials called Magical and here are my results.. I made 2 tags with 2 different artists so I really like them both lol ...

Here are my results:
 

 
 
thank you Fi for such a great tut.
 
Hugs,
 
Carmin



 

9.11.2012

My FIRST Template

I made my very first template and I used it to make a tag as well. If you snag the template and use it I would love to see what you make. If you want the template click the image and you will be able to download the image :) Here is what the template looks like:
Hugs,
 
Carmin

9.07.2012

Cluster Frames

 
 
I made two Cluster Frames with the Love the Fall kit to go along with my tutorial. Please DO NOT take offense to the first one its meant to be cute NOT dirty!! My hubby has a shirt with a squirrel on it that says quit staring at my nuts so thats what made me create this one. (That and I was dared!!!) lol
I hope that you all like them both. Just click on the preview to download the one you want!
Hugs,

 
Carmin


Autumns Gifts

This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on September 7, 2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. My tutorials are for those who have general knowledge of how PSP works. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog. Thank you!

 

EXTRAS are HERE!!!

Things Needed:

Tube/Image of choice: I am using the work of the talented Anna Marine and you must have a license to use her work. You can buy her tubes at CDO  and obtain a license as well.

Kit of choice: I am using a GORGEOUS fall kit called Love the Fall by Rieneke of www.scrapjegek.web-log.nl which you can purchase from Scraps with Attitude

Mask: None

Font: Of Choice:

Plugins:  Tramages, Draw the Line

Let’s Begin:

1) Open a new image 600 by 600 72 DPI (this will be known as our working image throughout this tutorial)
2) Open RDlovethefall_element56.png
3) Resize by 75% and paste as a new layer on our working image
4) Open RDlovethefall_element58.png and paste as a new layer on our working image
5) Place to your liking and add a nice drop shadow (my drop shadow is 0,0,100,5 Black)
6) Click inside your frame using your magic wand
7) Selections- Modify-Expand by 10
8) Open a paper of your choice ( I used Paper 5)
9) Open RDlovethefall_element29.png and paste as a new layer on our working image
10) Send this layer to the bottom
11) Add a nice drop shadow again (I used the same one)
12) Open RDlovethefall_element23.png and paste as a new layer on our working image
13) Resize the bird to your liking and place it where you like
14) Open RDlovethefall_element31.png and resize by 50% once and then by 75% and place to your liking on our working image
15) Open RDlovethefall_element41.png and resize by 75%
16) Paste as a new layer on our working image and place to your liking
17) Add a nice drop shadow (again I used the same one  )
18) At this time you will add your tube
19) You can place it within the frame or make it look as it the tube is coming out of the frame as I did
20) Add a nice drop shadow to your tube
21) Merge visible all layers
22) Duplicate your layer now
23) Highlight the bottom layer
24) Adjust- Blur- Gaussian Blur by 15
25) Now apply the following plugin
26) Tramages- Tow the line- default settings
27) Now merge visible again
28) Add your font/text at this time
29) Add your copyrights and we are finished.

Thank you so much for doing one of my tutorials I would love to see your results.

Hugs,

Carmin

More New Tags

Whoa! its almost 5 am and I am still up working with CT kits... I finished another tag with extras again which look like the following tag :

You can get your Extras Here
woot woot all 3 parts have been worked with! Thank you Shani, Krissy, and Soxie for the fabulous kits!!! You all rocked this Collab!! I hope you all like your tags :)

New Tags,Extras, and a Cluster Frame

Today I made tags using a kit from Crafted By Gina called: Dance Free which you can purchase HERE.

The tube I used is ©Barbara Jensen which you can buy from here store HERE

and I made Extras which you can pick up from HERE there are 27 Extras for you all.
 
My extras say:
Wow!, Thank You, Welcome, Me Please, You're Welcome, Awesome, Amazing, Sharing, Snagged, Love it, Thanx!, Thank You, Great Work, I Voted!, Hello, Good Night, Miss You, Beautiful, Adorable, Gorgeous, Wowsers, Very Cool, See Ya, Adios, Tag Me, Good Morning, See ya Later, and
Great Sends.

Dont Forget the Cluster Freebie:

 

9.02.2012

Times Past Part 2


This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on
September 2, 2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog. Thank you!

Things Needed:
Tube/Image of choice: I am using the work of the talented Barb Jensen which you can buy from her store here: http://barbarajensentubes.com/ ( the tube I used in in layered pack 29)
Kit of choice: I am using part of a collab called Times Past, I am using Krissys Scraps Part
Plugins:
Masks/Templates:

Let’s Begin:
1. Open a New image 600 x 600, We will call this our working image thru out the tutorial and we can resize when we are done.
2. Open KSTPVintage Frame 1.png and resize by 75% twice
3. Paste as a new layer on our working image
4. Click inside your frame with your magic wand
5. Selections- Modify-Expand by 10
6. Open a paper of your choosing now ( I used KSTPPaper 10.jpg) resize by 50%
7. Paste as a new layer on our working image
8. Selections – Invert
9. Hit delete on your keyboard
10. Move this layer beneath you frame layer
11. Add your tube at this time (you can put in the frame to make it look like a Picture or you can have it where she looks like she is coming out of the frame)
12. Once your happy make sure you have the tube cropped to your liking
13. Open KSTPBeaded String 1.png and resize to your liking
14. Paste as a new layer on our working image
15. Place to your liking ( I duplicated this layer and made it look like it was coming from behind the tube as well
16. Open KSTPCurly Ribbon 2.png and paste as a new layer on our working image and place to your liking
17. Open KSTPFlower 2.png and paste as a new layer on our working image and place in the center of your curly ribbon
18. Open KSTPFoliage 1.png and resize by 75% and paste as a new layer on our working image
19. Rotate to your liking and put into place
20. Duplicate and mirror once again placing to your liking
21. Now merge visible
22. Add any other elements at this time as a tut is just a guide Lets get creative!!!
23. Add your Copyrights and Text
I would love to see your results.. Please send results to me @ theycallmetig@yahoo.com

8.28.2012

New Kit "Pretty Pastels" in Stores Now!!!

I have a new kit out Today and it can be found here at Whimsical Divas This Kit is called Prtty Pastels and it has 86 elements and 14 papers. Its a very soft colored kit that will go well with some of the pretty and soft tubes that are out there. I hope someone can use it in there tags. Now for the preview:

 
thank you for looking and I would love to see what you will do with it.
 
Hugs,
 
Carmin

8.07.2012

Beautiful Baby Blues


This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on
August 07,2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog. Thank you!

Things Needed:
Tube/Image of choice: I am using the work of the talented Barbara Jensen which you can purchase here
Kit of choice: I am using a Shani aka Wicked Princess kit called Times Past which is part of a collab which can be purchased here
Plugins: None
Masks/Templates: None
Font: CK Love Note

Let’s Begin:
1. Open a new image 600 x 600 72 DPI this is going to be called our working image
2. Open up a frame of choice ( I used WP_TP_FRAME3.png)
3. Resize by 75% twice
4. Copy and paste as a new layer on our working image
5. With your magic wand click inside your frame
6. Selections- Modify- Expand by 4
7. Open a paper of your choice ( I used WP_TP_PP8.jpg)
8. Paste your paper as a new layer and move below your frame layer
9. Selections- Invert
10. Hit delete on the key board at this time to remove the excess paper
11. Apply a drop shadow to your frame layer to make it stand out from the paper
12. Place your tube to your liking
13. Open WP_TP_LEAF.png and resize to your liking ( I resized by 50% and again by 75%)
14. Paste the leaf as a new layer on our working image
15. Move the leaf to the bottom left of the frame
16. Once satisfied duplicate this layer and move again to your liking
17. You can keep duplicating this layer until you have your leaves placed how you like
18. Now open WP_TP_FLOWER.png and paste as a new layer
19. Move the flower onto the leaves and place to your liking
20. Now keep putting your flowers and leaves across the bottom of your tag
21. I recolored the white carnation using manual color correction to a light blue to match the tag
22. Open WP_TP_WIREDFLOWER.png and paste as a new layer on our working image
23. Move to the left side of our frame to your liking
24. Open WP_TP_HEARTPENDANT.png resize by 50% twice and paste as a new layer on our working image placing over the extra loop in our wired flower
25. Open WP_TP_STARSCATT.png and resize by 75% and paste as a new layer on out working image
26. Now send this layer to the bottom
27. At this point merge all layers visible and resize by 75%
28. Now add your copyright and name
29. There you have it a wonderful new tag
Thank you for doing one of my tutorials. I would love to see your results…

7.30.2012

Pretty In Pink II



This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on
July 30th 2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog. Thank you!

Things Needed:
Tube/Image of choice: I am using the tubes that are included with the kit which are ©Paci
Kit of choice: I am using SYCLAIRSKULLY by Shani a.k.a. Wicked Princess Scraps which you can buy here at Whimsical Divas
Plugins: None
Masks/Templates: None

Let’s Begin:
1. Open PSP and create a new image 600 x 600 with the resolution set at 72 (we will call this our working image)
2. Open WP_SYS_LARGECIRCLEFRAME.png
3. Resize by 65% and paste as a new layer on our working image
4. Open Paper of choice ( I used paper 9)
5. Click in the center of the frame on our working image with your magic wand
6. Selections- Modify- expand by 10
7. Copy your paper and paste as a new layer on our working image
8. Move your paper layer to the bottom
9. Selections – Invert
10. Now hit delete on your key board
11. Select None
12. Open WP_SYS_CIRCLECLUSTER.png
13. Resize by 65%
14. Paste as a new layer on our working image
15. Now move this layer to the bottom right part of the frame
16. Send this layer to the bottom
17. Now duplicate this layer
18. Image – Flip
19. Open WP_SYS_VINE2.png
20. Resize by 65% and paste as a new layer on your working image
21. Image- Mirror
22. Now move over to the left side of our frame
23. Now using your selection tool (point to point) select part of the vine to delete to make it appear to be wrapping around the frame
24. Now add a drop shadow to the layers of your choice I used 0,0,100,2 black
25. Add a butterfly of your choosing (make sure to resize to make it fit with everything else)
26. Open WP_SYS_SPLAT.png and paste as a new layer on our working image
27. Move this to the top left to cover the top left half of the tag
28. Send this layer to the bottom
29. Duplicate the splat layer
30. Image – Mirror-
31. Image- Flip
32. Now it’s time to add our tube of choice ( I am using one from the kit)
33. Place to your liking
34. Now add your copyright and text
35. That’s it we have a cute tag (add more things if You choose to do so)
Thank you for trying my tutorial. I would love to see your results. Feel free to email me theycallmetig@yahoo.com

7.27.2012

I am getting more motivated :)

Things have been pretty rough for me lately. My fibro and lupus has been kicking my butt in a miserable way and I was losing interest in everything, but Im coming around much more now. I have 2 kits in the works and have requested some of my CT groups kits so now I need to get moving. I am in the middle of a horrible flare up but I really want to get into PSP!!! So here I go... Lets get this party started!!! Im off to play in PSP woot woot!!!

4.03.2012

Sending Prayers Tag & Tut





This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on April 01, 2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog. Thank you!

Things Needed:
Tube/Image of choice: I am using the work of the talented Zindy S.D. Nielsen which you can buy from her store here. Please do not use her images without a proper license.

Kit of choice: I am using a PTU kit from Leigh Penrod of Heartfelt Perfections called Cottage Mouse which you can buy from her Heartfelt Perfections Store or even at the new scrap store called Whimsical Divas.

Let’s Begin:
1.) Open a new image 600 x 600 72DPI transparent image (this we will call our working image)
2.) Open a frame of your choice I am using lp-f3.png
3.) Resize by 35% all layers and then copy and paste as a new layer on our working image
4.) Click in the center of your frame with your magic wand
5.) Selections-Modify- Expand by 5
6.) Open a paper of your choice and paste as a new layer on our working image
7.) Selections- invert
8.) Now hit delete on your keyboard
9.) Selections- Select None
10.) Now move your paper layer below our frame layer
11.) Open element elp-e28.png and resize to your liking
12.) Paste as a new layer on our working image and place to the left side of your frame
13.) Open lp-e19.png and resize by 25% and paste as a new layer
14.) Now lower this ribbon to place towards the bottom of our previous element
15.) Add your tube at this time depending on what tube you are using you can make it look like your tube is hanging out of the frame or just place in the center of our frame. Use your imagination with this part depending on your tube.
16.) Open one of the heart sprays and resize by 25% and again by 50%
17.) Paste as a new layer and place to your liking
18.) Open flower of choice (I am using the blue rose)
19.) Resize by 15% and again by 25% and paste in the middle of our bow
20.) Now add your copyrights and your name at this time
21.) If you would like to add more elements please do so at this time.
22.) Open a drop shadow of your liking to each of our elements
23.) I used 0, 0, 65, 2.00 Black
24.) Once satisfied with your tag merge all visible
25.) Resize by 65%-85% and sharpen
26.) Export your image as a .PNG
27.) There you have it a simple yet soft and elegant tag that shouts love from the rooftops!

I hope you like your tag and would love to see your results.
♥-Carmin

4.01.2012

Im a Diva!!! Check it out!!

I am a co- owner of the newest store having a grand opening tomorrow.... Whimsical Divas!!!! You definitely need to check us out... Lots of sales happening with our Grand opening!!! I have only a couple things in store right now but also have a sale of 35% off.... come see for yourself!!!

1.26.2012

Hippo Song Tag and Extras

Now I will say this kit was like awwwwwwwwwww how cute, and then my original idea fell thru and then all of a sudden these tags came together. My thought behind it is "Family is Family: Regardless of the Species"
and I think this tag totally represents the awwwwwwwwww and the concept behind the theme I was going for. This kit is called The Hippo Song and is Crafted by Gina of Kikeka Kits which you can purchase here, here, here and even here.

Here is the tag I made:


and you can get extras here. This kit over all is:


1.16.2012

Click the Image to Learn even More!!!


Taking Back PSP is a community event designed to bring taggers together for a fun evening, and at the same time raise funds for Pink Ribbon.org - an international organization focused on breast cancer research -- something that has affected each of us in one capacity or another.

Join us at the end of March, when we will hold a one time event, where attendees will have access to a TON of exclusive tubes, scrapkits, CU items --- and win door prizes including gift certificates, tubes, and other wonderful things.

Your event ticket will cost you a meer $10.00 - ALL of which will be donated to PinkRibbon.org.

1.13.2012

Shades of Purple Tut


This tutorial is for those that have a working knowledge of PSP. This tutorial was written by me on January 12, 2012 and any resemblance is purely coincidental. I use PSP 9, but any version should work. I do not allow my tutorials to be translated and please do not claim them as your own. If you would like to share the tutorial please send a link to my blog. Thank you!

Things Needed:
♦ Tube/Image of choice: Im using the art of Zindy Nielsen which you need a license to use. You can purchase her tubes here
♦ Kit of choice: I am using a PTU kit by Shani of Wicked Princess Scraps called For the Love of Jewel which you can find here.
♦ Plugins: Penta- Jeans or one that will add a nice texture when needed

Let’s Begin:

1. Open a new image 600 x 600 with resolution of 72
2. Open WP_FTLOJ_DOUBLEFRAME.png and resize by 50 %
3. Rotate to the left by 90 degrees all layers
4. Copy and paste as a new layer on our working image
5. Duplicate this layer
6. Image- Mirror
7. Now move over to match the frames up so that they are even ( I did this to have the string on both sides)
8. Once happy Merge Visible
9. Open a paper of choice and click copy
10. With your magic wand click inside the frames
11. Selection- Modify- Expand by 10
12. Paste your paper as a new layer
13. Selection- Invert
14. Now hit delete on your key board
15. Select None
16. Move your paper layer below the frame
17. Open WP_FTLOJ_FLOWERDUO.png and resize by 50%
18. Paste as a new layer and place to the left in the string area
19. Duplicate this layer
20. Image Mirror
21. Open WP_FTLOJ_FLOWERTRIO2.png and resize by 50%
22. Again put towards the left in the string area
23. Copy Image Mirror
24. Open WP_FTLOJ_LIGHTS.png and resize by 75% twice
25. Copy and paste as a new layer on our working image
26. Open the birds and resize to your liking and place on the ribbons from the lights
27. Now open your bottles and resize by 25% and paste as a new layer and place to your liking
28. Add additional flowers and/or weeds and place to your liking
29. Once happy open WP_FTLOJ_BEADS.png
30. Resize by 50% and paste as a new layer and send to the bottom
31. Now go thru and add a slight drop shadow to your layers
32. Now once again click inside one of the frame centers
33. Open your tube and paste as a new layer
34. Selections- Invert
35. Hit delete one time on your keyboard
36. Now repeat steps 32-35 with the other side of the frame
37. Now to add some texture to your photos we will apply the penta jeans plugin with its default settings
38. Now add your text and merge all visible
39. Resize by 75%
40. Now add your copyright
41. And we are done … I hope you like your tag……

1.09.2012

New Tags for CT Teams

This one was made using the artwork of Art by Chloe of Scraps N Crap and with a beautiful scrap kit called Hot Pink by Sams Scraps for purchase at Heartfelt Perfections

This one is made using the fab art work of Keith Garvey which can be purchased at PTE and I used 2 Scrapkits one from Missy of Scraps with Attitude and Golden Expressions a FTU kit by Peace of Scrapin Designs

This one was made using the wonderful art of Simona Candini of Scraps N Crap and made using Golden Nights a FTU  kit from Wicked Princess Scraps