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Hi there! Happy Friday! Dare I say, Happy Photoshop Friday? Yeah. :)

I have several great announcements to make, here goes:

• We have welcomed a brand-new member of our staff! She's no stranger here, and has been part of our community since its very beginning. Laurie Pecotte will be joining us, working on customer service, scrapping incredible hybrid and digital projects (uhh, did you SEE that caramel apple kit? WOW!), and you'll see her posts here on the blog and in forums and galleries. Please join me in welcoming Laurie to her new post!
• We have had another special person working for us for a few months, who'll be taking on some different responsibilities as well. Kristen Creech has been working in customer service (many of you have probably conversed with her when you've created tickets), and will now be leading the Creative Team (among other things, including being our financial wizard)! Congratulations Kristen!
• And speaking of Creative Team! We've added TWO new members, and we'd like to welcome them! Here's our creative team for 2009-2010:
  • Shannon Bogan
  • Chris DeWald
  • Linda Roos
  • Renee Morris-Dezember
  • Vikki Luta
  • Lisa VanderVeen
  • Rachael Sheedy
  You'll see their posts in the gallery, and featured here on the home page as well. And we're also preparing a SURPRISE from them that I think you'll really love! More on the CT surprise coming soon!
• In addition, while the Type+Writer 2 class is our final official class of 2009, don't worry! There is one more little trick up my Photoshop sleeve. ;) Get set for another FREE class coming in November, ok? More details on that later.

And let's now talk about some of our new features as of this week!

• Hybrid Gallery and Hybrid Thursday: We have a gallery to feature YOUR hybrid projects! And on top of that, EACH WEEK on Thursdays, Laurie will be selecting one random project from the hybrid gallery posts for that week to receive a $5.00 gift certificate to JessicaSprague.com. Because we love hybrid, and we love you.
• Weekly Digital Challenge: Did you know we've got a weekly challenge on the General message board? That's right! Each Friday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, a new challenge is posted. You've got a week to complete your project and post it in the Challenge gallery. And starting next Friday, one random project posted during the week will win a $5.00 gift certificate to JessicaSprague.com. Free stuff just for scrapping? Heck yes!
• And lastly, but certainly not least, we have implemented One Buck Wednesdays, where for 24 hours, a sampling of digi goodness from the shop is placed on sale for (you guessed it) a BUCK. One smacker. Kind of impossible to resist, no?

I sincerely hope you love all our changes, to the community, to our support team, and to the shop. Thank you for all you do to make this such a cool place. You are awesome!

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Comments (15)

Heather Kojan: ...

You had me at "Hi there!" The changes are amazing, and coninue to make the Spragueground the best to hang out. Thank you!

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October 09, 2009

Carmela Borgers: ...

Whooopeee! With all these announcements, how can my "come-back" not keep me glued forever?
It's so great to be back, great to see all the changes happening. You've definitely come a long
way, Virginia! More power to you and your team! Thanks sooooo much!

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October 09, 2009

Joann: ...

Love all the new stuff.
Can't wait to see what the November class is all about.

Very exciting!!!

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October 09, 2009

Vivian: ...

Congratulations to Kristen and Laurie. I wish you the very best in your new positions.

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October 09, 2009

Kari Holt: ...

EEEK ... such great news!! Love these ladies And love the "upgrades" - finally the hybrid gallery I've been wanting!! Maybe I'll go move some of my projects so people can find them easier! Thanks for all that goes on here ... *LOVE* it!

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October 09, 2009

Mickee R. Moreno-Apolo: ...

Even more reasons to keep checking the Spraground everyday! Thanks Jessica and team for making this THE place to be in the digital/hybrid scrapbooking world!

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October 09, 2009

Linda Yamamoto: ... http://www.yamstamps.com

YAY lots of great news
One question though....I can't seem to find the option to upload to the hybrid gallery just yet??? It doesn't show as an option on the drop down menu...(at least not for me LOL)

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October 09, 2009

Laurie Pecotte: ...

The problem with the hybrid gallery is totally my fault. I think something is wrong with the permissions. I have enlisted the help of Jared the expert to help. I will post when it is fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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October 10, 2009

rsheedy: ...

Congrats to both Laurie and Kristen; you guys are amazing! I am so excited to be a part of Jessica's incredible team.

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October 10, 2009

Dee Dee Williams: ...

WOW and More WOW

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October 10, 2009

Laurie Pecotte: ...

The hybrid gallery is now fixed, thanks to the awesomeness of Jared, and is awaiting your uploads.

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October 10, 2009

Tara: ...

Wow! This is by far the BEST website, and every time I come I find something new or cool to try or look at. I'm excited about all the changes and cannot wait to find out more about the November class!

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October 11, 2009

Dee Dee Williams: ...

More classes you make my heart sing.

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October 11, 2009

Amalia: ...

Jessica, I just wanted to let you know how appreciated I am with your dedication to all of us! You are always offering something extra, free classes, discounts, etc. and I think that keeps us motivated to keep recording our memories! I love your work, and you are truly an inspiration!!! Take care, and have an amazing week!!!
Amalia

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October 12, 2009

Jen: ...

Jessica,
I seriously can't wait to find out what you have up your sleeve for your devoted fans in November--Yipee, more JS Digi-Goodness!

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October 14, 2009