Creative Memories Deals for July

In honor of our 22nd Anniversary, we're offering the chance to join Creative Memories for $22!

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 There are some really great new tools to check out, including a really neat Scallop Maker.

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Who doesn't like free?  Order $100 or more from my website and you'll get a 50-sheet pack of cardstock worth $25!

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 Finally, browse the new Mini-Catalog for all the latest deals and new products for the summer season.

Happy Scrapping!

May Creative Memories Specials

Greetings croppers! It's hard to take a babymoon from blogging, so I thought I'd pop in and at least update you with the latest Creative Memories specials.

Finish It Up!

If you haven't finished some of those albums in the older sizes, right now is a great time to do it! The Finish It Up Bundles come with Original 12x12 refill pages, page protectors, and a tape runner for only $25.

Make it for Dad

The Make it for Dad featured project comes with everything you need to make the perfect Father's day gift: Ltd. Ed. All-Star Paper Album Kit and a Tape Runner. And you’ll get the Galaxy Micro Maker ($8.50 retail value) for free!

Upgrade to Memory Manager 3.0

It's Here! The newest version of Memory Manager is available for download or on CD. If you haven't seen this fabulous software for organizing and editing digital photos, you are missing out! Check out what Memory Manager 3.0 can do, check out the Help Zone.

Take a look at these and the rest of the new products on my personal website.

Color Challenge

The If the Shoe fits...Scrap It! Color Challenge was definitely a challenge.  But I was prepared!  Turns out the colors in the challenge are a part of the new So Chic line.  Ha ha!  So I pulled up a digital page I was working on in SBC+ that featured me singing with my sister at her karaoke wedding reception.  It's goofy and for some reason it wasn't working when I started working on it a few weeks ago.  Yesterday, when I played around with it some more, I finally got it looking the way I actually envisioned.

 

I used the French title because she's in Cameroon right now doing the Peace Corps thing.  Anything in French reminds me of her.  I miss her terribly.

The So Chic digital kit is a customer gift and not available for purchase.  However, you can purchase the Make it for Mom Featured Project Bundle which features the Limited Edition So Chic Paper Album Kit!

Sketch Challenge

I feel like a fickle challenge-enterer.  I haven't done Sunday Scrappin' in two weeks!  And then a new blog with challenges came about, so I wanted to check it out.

All my challenge pieces have been digital lately (except for some Valentine's Day stuff).  Frankly, it's exhausting being THIS pregnant and trying to get out all my stuff only to have to put it all away again.  So I happily click away in SBC+.

If the Shoe fits...Scrap It! promises to be a really cute site with lots of challenges and design ideas.  I like the sketch challenge because it takes the guess work out of making a basic layout.  My sister has all those old Creative Memories template books and really do prefer to have a guide for my layouts.  I'm just not always good at coming up with my own "thing."

Anyway, here's my digital 12x12 page for today's Sketch Challenge.  This is Corey and Aiden from Easter like two years ago.  I'm still really proud of that egg we hid.  It was the last one found.

Sunday Scrappin: Round

Sunday Scrappin':  "This week, let's think outside the box and go round.... rounded corners, circle-shaped cards, a layout in a circular pattern, etc. Be creative!"

 I've been digiscrapping like crazy these past few weeks with StoryBook Creator Plus.  For this week's challenge, I used the Family Digital Kit and made a couple pages with some circles on them:

(two of my boys with their cousins)

(Simon with another cousin)

Tah-Dah's:

• Doing these layouts!

To-do's:

• I have two Get Togethers this week, so I have to make sure I'm ready for those.
• Put the actual scrapbook pages into the coverset I bought for the Maine album
• "                                                                       " I bought for the Disney album

My kids have passed the flu down the line and the youngest has it now.  Hopefully, Jamie and I won't get it.  Crossing my fingers and toes...

Check out other Sunday Scrappin' folks and link to your own!

My kids are hilarious

Made in StoryBook Creator Plus with the Family Digital Kit

Quick Kits: You can complete an album in one sitting

What if I told you you could complete an entire album in one sitting? I bet you'd laugh at me. But it's true! With the PicFolio Quick Kits, you can get those pictures into an album without the stress. This is one of the things I like most about Creative Memories: our products are designed to help you create beautiful keepsake albums quickly.

The pages in PicFolio Quick Kits come predesigned, so all you have to do is add your pictures and stories, then slide the pages into the album.

In the 8x8 Quick Kits, you get:

• 8x8 PicFolio™ Album with 24 Story Sleeve pages
• 24 decorative pages
• 1 sheet of title stickers
• 3 sheets of die cuts with ready-to-stick foam tabs that add dimension

 You can find all of the different Quick Kits, including the Pet Kit that I have pictured, at my personal website. There are several to choose from:

• Winter Wonderland--make an album about your recent ski trip or Christmas memories
  
• Family--gather up all your favorite family pictures
  
• Celebration--perfect for a birthday album
  
• I Do!--for a wedding album, obviously
  

 So what are you waiting for? Get yourself a Quick Kit and complete that album you've been putting off!

Sneak Peek: Delight Baby Girl

12x12 Layout made in StoryBook Creator Plus with the Delight Baby Girl Power Palette Kit

(releases March 1)

Sunday Scrappin': Valentine's Day Round-up

Us Sunday Scrappin' folks were challenged to finish up all our Valentine's Day crafts. I don't think I've never been more into it than I was this year! Must be something in the air. Here's a collage of all the projects I worked on that are related to Valentine's Day:

My Ta-Da's:

• Making all that Valentine's Day stuff!

My To-Do's:

• Receive all the new Creative Memories products and GO CRAZY!!!
• Send out new catalogs to anyone who requests one
• Book some parties!

If you'd like to receive the newest catalog when it's available, please fill out this form and I'll get it out to you!

See all more projects over at Sunday Scrappin'!

More Cards

Tools used: Creative Memories Sweetheart Maker, Paisley Maker, and Straight Trimmer

Make a recipe book

Do you have a stash of secret family recipes sitting around?  Does your mom's group or church group want to create something truly unique?  Why not make a recipe book?

 

With the free StoryBook Creator 2.0 software and the Recipe Book Predesigned Pages, you can simply drag and drop your photos, type in your recipes, and have a one-of-a-kind recipe book!  The Predesigned Pages kits come with 30 templates in either 8x8, 11x8.5, and 12x12 so you can make the recipe as big or small as you want. 

The Recipe Predesigned Page kits are found as downloads under the "Digital Scrapbooking" section of my personal website for $7.95 each.  Completed StoryBooks are ordered through CMPhotocenter.com.  See more information about StoryBook pricing here.  Discounts are available when StoryBooks are purchased in quantities of 10 or more!

If you'd like help creating your recipe book or would like to comission me to do one for you, feel free to email me.

Sunday Scrappin' (ur doin it rong)

Ok, I think I get this Sunday Scrappin' now.  So...I need to post the challenge stuff that was presented LAST Sunday on THIS post.  Right?  I'm such a tard.  Sure makes it easier to actually DO the challenge in a reasonable amount of time...

So.  Since I've already posted my get well card, I'll just do it again!

My Ta-da's:

• Got four pages done in my Portland album at my sister's house last night
• Had a successful vendor chat on Thursday night
• decorated my Everyday Display!

My To-do's

• Play around some more with StoryBook Creator Plus
• Make some more valentines with my new Sweetheart Maker!
  

See other Sunday Scrappin' folks and link to your own!

I Heart You Card

I've been having way too much fun with the StoryBook Creator Plus software.  Yesterday I downloaded the With Love Digital Kit and the Valentine's Power Palette Additions.  I couldn't stop laughing when I made this:

Cards

I might have gone a little crazy when my Creative Memories shipment came today.  But you know, when you create little gems like this, it doesn't matter:

(Tools used: Creative Memories Sweet Heart Maker, Stickers from Earthy Power Palette and Ltd. Ed. Display Accents With Love)

Valentine's Power Palette Additions

Tell me this is not the cutest kit in the whole wide world.  Go ahead.  I dare you.  But seriously, isn't it the sweetest?  Take a closer look at the stickers.  You see the owl?  SO CUTE!!

The Valentine Power Palette Additions comes with everything you see here:

• 4 double-sided sheets of paper
• 8 double-sided photo mats
• 1 sheet of clear title stickers (English only)
• 1 sticker sheet

I don't usually do Valentine's Day layouts, but I think this kit would be perfect for making cards & crafts with the kids.  :)

Purchase the Valentine Power Palette Addition for just $9.00 (US) from my personal website (http://www.mycmsite.com/egrant).

Birthday Card

I wish I could say I thought this up all on my own.  But I didn't.  I got some inspiration from the Creative Memories Project Center.  Either way, I love the way this birthday card came out.

Tools used: CM Paisley Maker, Custom Cutting System with Oval Patterns, Paper & Sticker from Earthy Power Palette System.

No More Excuses!

One of the most popular reasons people give me for not "getting into" scrapbooking is, "I don't have time!"

I understand.  Believe me!  I don't have time every day to pull out ALL of my tools, ALL of my photos, and ALL of my paper.  And don't get me started on the days when I don't even know what I want to work on!  (I won't tell you hwo many albums I have in progress...)

So what if you have a project in mind but need a quick way to get it done?  There are definitely a few options for you.

Go Digital!


If most of your photographs are digital, they're most likely sitting on your hard drive, just waiting for you to print.  Am I right?  Here are some things to do with your digital pictures:

• Upload them to CMPhotocenter.com and get them printed for super cheap.
• Create a StoryBook!  You can still get StoryBook Creator 2.0 for free and download tons of cute (free) themes to make your own keepsake photo album.
• Create lots of unique photo gifts on CMPhotocenter.com like mugs and Personalized Poems

Use my CM ID 21652231 when you register for CMPhotocenter.com and get 20 free prints!
 
Paper Album Kits!

Paper Album Kits are a quick and easy way to complete a giftable album for someone special in your life.  Each kit comes with everything you need to create your album: photo mats, embellishments, and an envelope for mailing!  Everything is perfectly coordinated, so there's no need to hunt around for just the right stickers to match.

Psst!  There are three Paper Album Kits on sale in the While Supplies Last section of my website.

Quick Kits!

I love Quick Kits!  There was one day that I sat down with the 8 x 8 Pet Quick Kit and said, "I'm going to finish this today."  You know what?  I DID.  It was such a fun and satisfying way to put together an entire album in a short amount of time!

Like the Paper Album Kits, the PicFolio Quick Kits come with everything you need to create a perfectly coordinated album.  Seriously--just add pictures!

PicFolio Quick Kits come in 8 x 8 or 12 x 12 album sizes.  Visit my website for more details!


So what are you waiting for?  No more excuses!  You DO have time to put those pictures in albums, and if you ever need help, I'm always here.  :)

Sunday Scrappin': Sweets

This week's Sunday Scrappin' theme is "A Sweet Treat."  Since I'm all digital lately, I decided to whip up a layout featuring me and my sweetheart.  :)

Made in StoryBook Creator 2.0 with the Cherish theme

My Ta-Da's:

• I finally finished Simon's StoryBook last week!
• Been doing tons of CM marketing and had a couple sales

My To-do's:

• Reach my sales minimum for the month!
• Have a successful crop on Saturday

The lists are short, but I have been really focusing on CM this week.  I don't want to deactivate (again!).  :)

Be sure to check out all the other Sunday Scrappin' folks!  There are lots of cute layouts to be seen.

Bookmark Making!

Here it is!  I'm going to show you how to make a bookmark with the Creative Memories Tag Maker.  I hope the steps are clear enough for you.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!



First, assemble all of your tools.  You will need:

• Creative Memories Tag Maker
• Paper, preferably a heavy paper or cardstock
• CM 12-inch Straight Trimmer
• CM Corner Maker
• Embellishments of your choosing
• Adhesives (if needed--the Tape Runner and Precision Point Adhesive are pictured)

Using your 12-inch Straight Trimmer, cut a 2-inch strip of paper.

Trim your strip of paper to whatever length you would like your bookmark to be.  I trimmed mine to 7 inches.

Now.  You're probably thinking, "How the heck am I going to get this thing in there?"

It's not that hard really.  Just slip one end of the strip of the paper into the scalloped end of the Tag Maker.

Ta Da!

If you want to make a hole for a tassel, slip the scalloped end of the bookmark into the hole punch slot of your Tag Maker.

Round the corners of the other end of your bookmark with the Corner Maker.

Now decorate your bookmark and enjoy!

You can purchase any of these tools through my personal website!