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Masters Kit Club is ready for pick up

2011-05-31T10:14:00.002-05:00

WOW-you're going to love these fast & easy papers for May Masters Kit Club. Add in the quick & easy Bazzill pleats (cardstock already pleated for you). LOVE how Noelle inked her pleats & shaped them on her page (We Love Snowballs) and Stephanie used hers (FAMILY) on her title & focal photo. Who can't use Bella Blvd. awesome Family papers-love the photos that Jody chose for her layout (You can Always Lean on Me)-fun, crazy & loving family pics!!!! Comforts of Home by Signify is a new line for the Memory Mania-love the banner Heather created with flowers (Laughter). Thanks Noelle-now I'm craving a sno-ball ha ha.

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday-I sure did!!! I celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary--wow, it doesn't really feel like it could possibly be that long OR that I could possibly be that old to have a 25th anniversary ha ha. I was feeling a little bit silly (or stupid) and thought I'd slip on my wedding dress & parade into the living room about 7:30 last night. OK stop laughing!!!! It did make John's night & of course he was snapping pics with his iphone which of course, I threatened divorce if he showed one person ha ha. On a serious note, just putting the dress on I remembered how nervous, excited & hopeful we were at 7:30pm 25 years ago. Don't you sometimes wish you could have moved forward in time wrote yourself a letter (or just trusted God more). If so, I think my letter to my 22 year old self would have read: Don't be so nervous, but yes be excited & hopeful because the best is yet to be. See that cute guy standing next to you-you'll never believe it but when he gets a little gray-you will think he is 10 times more good looking than his 21 year old self. Your love grows deeper everytime he does something sweet around the house or takes time with our 2 beautiful sons. The way you think you love him right now is nothing compared to the love you will feel 25 years from now. Don't sweat it when things aren't perfect-where's the fun in that, trust GOD more, his plans for you are way better than what you think your dreams are. I am so excited & hopeful-I can hardly wait to see what's in store for the next 25 years!!!

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Memorial Day Party? Decorate your cupcakes

2011-05-27T07:46:00.002-05:00

Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called "Decoration Day" to commemorate the soldiers killed in the Civil War. Over the years, it has become a day to remember all U.S. men and woman killed or missing in action from all wars. And, since school is out-that's the history lesson for today ha ha.

We R Memory Keepers has the perfect papers (at MM) for you to dress up/decorate your Cupcakes for your memorial day gathering-come check it out!!!!! Don't forget to take lots of photos for your scrapbook pages - there are so many papers to choose from!!!

A special thanks to all those men and woman (and their families) for their courage and sacrifice that paved the way for our freedom. God bless USA!!!

This is a bit early, because on Memorial Day I will be celebrating my 25th anniversary with my hubby and NO COMPUTER!!! Enjoy & be safe!!!!

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Congratulations MMU Class of 2011!!!!

2011-05-25T10:13:00.002-05:00

KUDOS to everyone for participating MMU since 2001-lots of people to thank!!!!
Thank you to the incredibly inspiring teachers-BEST in the country, 450 energetic students that have attending over the last 10 years!!!! As you know, i am deeply passionate about scrapbook education and I have enjoyed seeing to motivation, inspiration & creativity that has come from this awesome Memory Mania University-it has definitely been a dream come true. The memories I cherish most are: the friendships, the 1,000s of ideas the teachers have come up with & the many many compliments of the students for all of the ways they have learned & continue to learn & use past ideas!!!! I have sooo enjoyed every single class, weather teaching or taking them-thank you, thank you for making this dream come true.

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off Tim Holtz Paper Pad

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You've Come a Long Way baby . . .

2011-05-24T07:24:00.005-05:00

Justin's 1st Birthday Party Invitation

June/July Issue just in

Cricut Birthdays Idea Book

Wow, I've been so impressed by all of the non-scrappers that know what a cricut is and those that use it regularly!!!!! Many for school bulletin boards, classroom, cake decorating and the latest is BIRTHDAYS!!. Cupcake toppers, banners, invitations, etc. we have seen some really cute creations!!!

Birthday parties have come a long way baby-I was pretty darn proud of myself 18 years ago with my little Peter Rabbit Book Invitation for Justin's first birthday party-it was hand-traced with a pencil & colored in with crayons by Dane and we were so proud!!!! Now today . . . just a few chirps from the cricut & voila!!! I can't wait to flip through this Birthday issue for many, many ideas (although, not sure if i can use anything for my 23 year old birthday coming up LOL)

Pardon my reminiscing . . . Justin was a HUGE Peter Rabbit fan-maybe because that was how his nursery was decorated and I read the books all of the time ha ha. Ok, so maybe his mom was a big Peter Rabbit fan. But before scrapbooks & putting all of creative energy into Memory Mania-I was obsessed with birthday parties--my really special memories are the ways we prepared for the parties (Dane, Justin, Mallory & Mrs. Judy) -really more fun than actual party!!!

Ok, so your laugh for today . . .

One of my first scrapbook layouts created 13 years ago!!!

For the Peter Rabbit Party we recreated the garden with a white fence and really large cut outs of vegetables & seed packets on sticks - I'm having to look a scrapbook page to remember all of the details-the game was finding the most hidden vegetables in the garden, etc. Its kind of hard to tell since i cut all of these pictures with scallop scissors-and check out the Mrs. Grossman stickers ha ha. OK, stop laughing, life was really tough before scrapbook stores.

AVAILABLE TODAY AT MM: Cricut Birthdays 2011 Idea Book. Over 130 pages of birthday inspiration, all created with your Cricut Machine. From parties, party decor, invitations, cards, favors, layouts and even Cricut Cake ideas! Packed with ideas for everyone! Cricut has your party covered, so get ready to celebrate.

Cricut tip: When trying to figure out which cartridge a specific shape is on - check this out: http://www.mycutsearch.com. FYI, MM now has "Cupcake" cricut cartridge for rent.

2fer Tuesday: Purchase 2 papers from generic paper section & get 2 free

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How to video for cool fabric Flowers

2011-05-23T11:24:00.002-05:00

So flowers are ALL the rage right now!!! I posted a little funny about glubers Friday, but here is a cool video showing you how to REALLY use them to make some cool creations. Click here for Glubers utube video. Step by Step flowers with Cosmo Cricket & glubers. Pretty cool, huh.

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Interesting Tips from Cosmo Cricket re: Glubers

2011-05-20T08:24:00.005-05:00

Here's what Cosmo Cricket says about their new Glubers: By now you know that Glubers is a word. The projects you can create are simply amazing. Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers.

We have this sneaking suspicion that as creative as you are, you will come up with some brilliant ideas. This was hilarious on Cosmo Cricket site so I had to share it:

#10- If your child has been really naughty, put them in the corner with a Gluber on their nose, and press them against the wall (caution- the timeout may become permanent)

#9- If you like talking on the phone, it could work as a hands free option

#8- It's more painful than waxing but more effective

#7-If you're a Klepto, just think you can pick up anything without leaving a finger print

#6- One pair can hold-up your strapless bra for many evenings of salsa dancing

#5- It can hold your coffee cup to your dashboard, But your going to need a really long straw

#4- Your husband will never lose the remote. It will be stuck to his hand permanently. Oh we forgot, it probably already is

#3- Convince your friends you can perform Circus balancing acts. For example, place a Gluber on the end of your chin, then place the handle of your Swiffer on your chin. You will be a huge hit with the kids in your neighborhood . To really impress, then adhere a Bowling ball to the other end of the Swiffer.

#2- If you accidentally cut your finger off with your paper trimmer, and it has been less than 5 minutes, simply re-adhere with a Gluber

#1- If it has been longer than 5 minutes, Don't worry, you can use a Gluber to keep your hospital gown closed.

Ok, as they say on TV, don't try any of this at home. Anyway, its all in words of Cosmo-just thought i'd share a chuckle with you this morning!!!

$5 Friday: Tattered Angels Chalkboard ink or Glam Ink for $5

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BEST Disney Day Ever

2011-05-19T08:10:00.004-05:00

DISNEY DAY with Minnie "Becky"
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Take Part 1 or Part II or BOTH-Join us for the day & complete 4 double page spreads

Part 1

Princesses 11am-1pm $20*plus kit $13.99

Part II

Character Craze 1:30-3:30pm $20**plus kit $13.99

Call today to register 225-744-2767

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You're Invited . . . just 20 seats left

2011-05-18T08:04:00.003-05:00

Checking in . . . (My favorite part)

Photo Ops

Winning great prizes

cropping the nite away

Ideas, ideas, and getting MORE ideas

We are so excited about the CCL XXI, can you believe its our 21st CCL-and many of you have attended each one. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for being such an avid, loyal Memory Mania fan. We know you have many choices and we thank you for choosing MM. So how many have YOU been to-tell us on facebook!!!!

If you haven't attended one yet-this is the perfect time-please join us-its a lot of good, clean, fun!!!!!

	HISTORY OF CAMP CROP-A-LOT

1	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 27-28, 2001	Memory Mania
2	Camp Crop-A-Lot	November 16-17, 2001	Memory Mania
3	Camp Crop-A-Lot	March 22-23, 2002	Embassy Suites
4	Camp Crop-A-Lot	August 2-3, 2002	Embassy Suites
5	Camp Crop-A-Lot	March, 2003	Embassy Suites
6	Camp Crop-A-Lot	Jan 30-31, 2004	Lod Cook
7	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 30-31, 2004	Lod Cook
8	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 7-8, 2005	Holiday Inn Select
9	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 29-30, 2005	Lod Cook
10	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 6-7, 2006	Holiday Inn Select
11	Camp Crop-A-Lot	June 23-24, 2006	Holiday Inn Select
12	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 5-6, 2007	Holiday Inn Select
13	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July, 2007	Holiday Inn Select
14	Camp Crop-A-Lot	Jan, 2008	Holiday Inn Select
15	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July, 2008	Holiday Inn Select
16	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 17-18-2009	Crowne Plaza
17	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 24-25, 2009	Crowne Plaza
18	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 8-9-2010	Crowne Plaza
19	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 17-18, 2010	Crowne Plaza
20	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 7-8, 2011

What's Your Favorite Pattern Paper line?

2011-05-17T08:31:00.003-05:00

Designed by Noelle Landry
Graphic 45 Le Cirque

Noelle has done it again! Some of us feel limited by whole sheets of patterned paper, but Noelle looks right past the print and makes it work WITH her photos! And who isn't ALWAYS looking for new ideas for ways to use ribbon? The pleated look works really well here, as well as the ribbon flags coming from beneath the photos on the left. What else could YOU use this printed paper for? There are LOADS of possibilities...

So what is your favorite pattern paper line?
For me, Echo Park has been a favorite this year-I have LOVED all that I see-especially their NEW generic prints (dots/stripes) in all of our favorite colors--can't wait to show you when it arrives tomorrow!!!

2fer Tuesday: Embellishment Baggies

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Ready for vacation?

2011-05-16T07:45:00.004-05:00

Your scrapbooks MAY get you a FREE vacation, ha ha. Well, not really free, but when I'm ready to go on vacation and John is telling me all the reasons we should skip this year, I just leave a few of our vacation scrapbooks on the coffee table & go about my business. Soon, John is flipping through the pages of London, Cruises, Jamaica, Hawaii, Destin--and within a few days, he's remembered the many reasons we SHOULD go on vacation, and WHERE we go-works like a charm every time. I'm evil, I know, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, right? And right now, I gotta get to the beach

That's just the funny part, but I really love that I'm documenting our life. John used to think that my scrapbooking and picture taking was insane. But, when he saw just how quickly the boys were growing up, how much they changed, and how much we forget, he understood & became my biggest supporter. Sometimes if I'm not taking enough pics, he'll say "Take this for the scrapbook"-I'm really dying laughing inside!!! It wasn't that hard of a sale since I had created a scrapbook of John's "baseball years" when he graduated from high school-and can I tell you, if he glimpses that book-he'll look at it for hours-even now 28 years later. Its also pretty cool to see all of my scrapbooks rearranged on the coffee table & shelves after a visit from friends of the boys-I just LOVE that they can enjoy their "recent past" with their friends.

Remember, put your scrapbooks out in the open to be enjoyed by your family-it doesn't matter if its not complete-you will be motivated to finish when you see how much they are enjoying the memories!!! Also, a great tip is to jot down things they say when looking at the books-for journaling.

Monday Madness: $3 off kits (kit clubs excluded) today only!!

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Just 4 U Class - This is my FAVORITE class

2011-05-12T08:14:00.000-05:00

Hey Scrappers,
This is one of my FAVORITE classes because it gives me a couple of "Outside MY box" layouts!!!! Deneen does an awesome job at customizing to your photos. In layout 1 (of 2) above-you email her one photo & she prints on canvas for the center of your layout-its SOOO cool. Then for Layout 2 (of 2), you email her 1-3 photos, and she chooses the paper & embellishments (using sketch on p. 40 of Masterpiece Book)-this is ALWAYS my favorite because its normally something i would not have thought to pull or put together and i always LOVE IT!!!! There is alot of prep & time needed for this class - so registration will close Friday-May 13th. Please email pictures or drop them off as soon as possible and latest is Friday-May 13th.

There are a few spots left-call today to register!! 225-744-2767

30% Thursday: All paper in the generic Section

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You're Invited!!!! Limited Spaces-registration closes soon

2011-05-11T08:14:00.002-05:00

Hey Scrappers,
We don't want you to miss the CCL Weekend Scrapbook Retreat!!!! Its the last one at Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA!!! Please join us for lots of scrappin', girl time & just good ole' fun!!!

Click here for registration online or visit our store at 17424 Airline Highway, Suite 9, Prairieville, LA

Wacky Wednesday: $15 Masterpiece Book

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Let's be WACKY today

2011-05-10T08:13:00.002-05:00

Created by Stephanie Powers

There's just something powerful about BIG photos. You can get an 8x10 print in an hour for under $3.00, so take advantage and use more enlargements on your layouts! The wacky pics (the ones we think didn't come out) normally turn out to be my FAVORITE photos-the special ones I cherish. SO KUDOS to Steph for specifically capturing these times. When these guys are men (well, we know guys never grow up LOL), they are really going to cherish these funny times with friends-they may deny it-but betcha they keep these.

One down and one more to go-I finished my niece, Elaina's scrapbook & presented to her on Sunday for Mother's day-it was oh so cool to see everyone's responses, BUT her Dad stole the show-he sang a song to her-WOW talk about something to treasure forever-not a dry eye in the house. SO, 4 more layouts for Shelby's book-so I ran over to MM to pick up these papers that Steph used & I plan to scraplift this one tonight!!!!! Sorry I can't share my scraplifted page-his album is still a surprise.

So which page of the masters team has inspired you to scraplift? ...bring your photos in with you when you shop. Our girls are great at helping you pick the perfect papers and embellishments to complement your pictures . If you want to scraplift this layout, these products are available at Memory Mania on freestyle endcap.

2fer Tuesday: School section paper BOGO

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SALE - the early bird gets the worm

2011-05-06T09:51:00.005-05:00

Above is the April, 2011 Masters Kit Club Design Team layouts debuting Crate Paper Portrait and Bazzill Grandma's Feather Bed Collections. I always love the variety of designs by the design team.-don't you just love seeing what 3 people can do with the exact same papers?

Saturday, May 7th is NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY!!!! Memory Mania would like to thank you for your continued support over the last 12 years!!! We are offering this awesome sale on Saturday-hint-the early bird gets the worm-HAPPY SCRAPBOOK DAY!!

To qualify for the savings-any purchases checked out during these times - get the specified savings!!

9:30-10:00 35% off
10-10:30 30%
10:30-12 25%
12-2:00 20%
2- 4:00 15%

Enjoy!!!

$5 Friday: Specialty ribbon 3 yds/$5
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Have you seen all of the PLEATS?

2011-05-05T07:31:00.002-05:00

WOW-one of the new HOT embellishments this year is PLEATS. We've seen several companies variation of pleats-our picks are the Satin Pleated Ribbon & the Bazzill Perfectly Pleated.

If you love the look of pleated paper but would rather pull your hair out than score, fold, and crease over and over again – this product is for you. Cut any size or width you like. Show the thread or don’t. Pleats are sewn down on one side with matching thread. Measures 1.5″ x 12″ with 1/2″ pleats. Four strips per package. Choose from six colors: Fussy, Kiwi, Phoenix, Pinecone, Lily White and Blackbird.

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Need a Mother's Day Idea ?

2011-05-04T08:33:00.002-05:00

YES, YES, YOU do deserve a break!!!
You know your hubby and kids will be scrambling around all week trying to decide what to get you for Mother's Day...Make it easy on them! Tell them all you want is a cropping weekend at CCL!!!

A mother's work is never done...house, dinner, kids, and husband all competing for your attention...you NEVER seem to have an UNINTERRUPTED minute!! Well, at CCL, you'll have 2,220 UNINTERRUPTED MINUTES to visit with your friends, make new ones, and crop your little heart out!!

WHY make them guess? You'll end up with flowers that'll die or ANOTHER mug that says "World's Greatest Mom"!!! They'll LOVE you for giving them a hint... Tell them to come to Memory Mania and pay your way to CCL!!!! Then you'll ALL be happy Sunday!!

Happy Mother's Day!!

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off Home/Family Section
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Cinco de Mayo

2011-05-03T09:13:00.005-05:00

Fiesta Amigos designed by Jody Sorey

Thinking OUTSIDE the BOX can be tough for us at times...Do you ever look at products like this and think, "I can't use this; I don't have pictures from Mexico!" Check out the precious pictures Jody took of her girls a few years ago with the sombreros; she hadn't thought about scrapbooking them in years, but when she saw this paper, it motivated her to dig through her storage album to scrap them--pretty exciting since she hadn't looked at these photos in a while. We just love how Jody pushes the boundaries with themed products like this! We also love how she cut the large bracket and used it in two different places instead of thinking it has to be used as is. How can YOU push yourself outside of YOUR box this week? If you want to lift this layout, we have all the products handy for you, so just come by and ask!

ALSO, Cinco de Mayo is this week - take some pics of you and your friends eating Mexican food and drinking margaritas! These products would be PERFECT!!

2fer Tuesday: Paper in Teen Section - BOGO

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MORE New stuff

2011-05-02T08:09:00.002-05:00

We R Memory Keepers

Little Yellow Bicycle

NEW Satin pleated ribbon

Good morning scrappers!!!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!!!! WOW, I had a great time scrapbooking with my buddies-trying to finish my graduation albums for my niece & nephew. I'm pretty excited about it now as one is finished and only 3 layouts shy of completing the 2nd one. NOW i just can't wait to share with them & their families-what a great gift!!!

I hope the new products above will motivate you to set aside some scrappin' time for yourself-it sure is "just what the doctor ordered"--relaxing & fun, not to mention visiting with friends-priceless!!!

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Wrapping up our week discussion on Photo Organization

2011-04-29T08:28:00.003-05:00

Sorry, blogpost delayed as I was caught up reading about the royal wedding on yahoo. ha ha Did any of you get up at 4am to watch? So cool seeing all of the beautiful places we visited a few years ago in London.

To reiterate a few points from Stacy Julian's book,The Big Picture

* USE your photos to make connections,

*CLOSE YOUR EYES, OPEN BRAIN, REMOVE “CAUGHT UP” from your mind;

*ENJOY NOW, LIVE NOW, JOT DOWN YOUR MEMORIES, and scrap in small increments on more regular basis;

* It’s scary, but chronological is NOT the only way to scrapbook;

*USE YOUR PHOTOS to tell a MORE compelling and meaningful story of the life of you & your family.

*Organize, Prioritize and Celebrate the happiest moments in your life.

I did find this helpful. If you have decades of photos to organize-this is some great advice:

* Rent a chick flick

* Bought some Cal's brownies

*Gather all photos in one place

Get your photo box, WHILE WATCHING CHICK FLICK:

* Photos in packets - label season/year i.e, Winter, 2007, Spring 2007, (put aside until later)

* Loose photos – 3 steps:

sort all by 1) decade in photo box, 2) then take one decade & sort by year; 3) then take & sort by season

NOW, decide which photos you wish to scrapbook & put 2-3 in one pocket of 3 up album, so that one page of 3 up album are photos to use on a double page layout. THIS makes it so easy to flip quickly through book to pull the ones you need. Also, since you have already edited photos for the layout-your layout comes together quickly.

NOTE: as you are reviewing photos-when you see a FAVORITE PHOTO-pull it for some of those connections pages we talked about. Most times you have more photos than you can fit on a layout- so here is where it was helpful to pull photos that didn't necessarily fit into the EVENT page & pull for personality or connection pages.

THEN it fills so good to be able to decide which album does it slide into: US, People we Love, Places, etc.

Hope this helps-so go rent your movie, pick up the brownies AND sort away AND PRINT!!!!!

Have an awesome weekend!!

$5 Friday: 5 yards of regular ribbon ON ROLLS for $5

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Summarizing Photo Organization

2011-04-28T09:11:00.003-05:00

Summarizing this system

· Trust yourself to customize the system to work for you – I sort my digital photos by month/year-i do like my 3 up albums by season/year.

· If you have years of unorganized photos, setting up storage albums will take LOTS of time, but its time well spent. Once you’ve organized them, maintaining them is quite easy.

· Trust the System- you may not scrapbook all of these photos in storage album-it’s a working filing system; after 2 years, review, if not going to scrapbook, them move LOVINGLY to cold storage and scrapbook some more recent pictures with fresher memories with your perspective now.

· You’re in charge. You get to decide how & when to carry it out.

· Yes, you are filling these albums to EVENTUALLY empty them-sort of like your pantry, you can’t cook with it, if its not in your pantry AND going to the store (or sorting through pictures) wastes your time to cook (create). SO, you should only put pictures in the album that you feel is worth your creative efforts. IF NOT, throw away or if you can’t do that, put it in cold storage.

· Don’t overplan. You and your scrapbook interests change over time. Scrapbook what you are inspired to create, NOT what comes next. Don’t pin yourself down to doing an 8x8 for each vacation & putting 1 page in things we do, etc. something else may occur to you to be more meaningful.

· Here’s the deal: You won’t scrapbook photos you don’t see. Use & add to your storage album “to be scrapbooked photos”. Print your digital pics that you may use on a page; you know WHERE they go now, so sort, print & store.

· Don’t sweat the small stuff – live, make memories and be happy now. Perfection is WAY over-rated.

· HAVE FUN!!!! Scrapbooking is FUN, it’s a hobby, not a chore. Take it all in, I love the colors, the pretty papers and embellishments to help me tell a story. Enjoy the process, don’t make it a means to an end or a to do list.

Pitfalls

· Don’t over plan the next 5 years! Life happens & plans change, don’t set yourself up for disappointment

· “Life is crazy and the craziness is the fun part; life happens, let it”. Stacy Julian

· Sifting through boxes of photos robs you of your scrapbook time-so having them organized ALLOWS you to scrapbook them.

· Photo storage allows your family to view pictures now & you can jot journaling notes as they look at them.

So do you think you're up for this project? Feel free to email me with any questions & change it to fit YOUR needs.

Sources:
Big Picture Scrapbooking by Stacy Julian,
Simple Scrapbooks, May June 2007

30% Thursday: Easter Section

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Scrapbook Weekend Retreat in Baton Rouge, LA

2011-04-27T08:49:00.002-05:00

You are invited to join us to CCL Summer, Baton Rouge, LA July 29-30, 2011
Click here to register today!!

Wacky Wednesday: 35% off Cricut Embossing Items

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More on Photo Organization

2011-04-26T09:01:00.002-05:00

Storage Options:

· Cropper Hopper Photo Box-Step 1: Organize photos by decade into the sections of a photo box. This is my personal favorite as it holds 2000 photos. The dividers make it easy to being sorting & continue to use it for cold storage. It made it easier to then take each decade & break it down chronologically by year-season.

· Pioneer 3-up Photo Album-Step 2: Transfer photos that you plan to scrapbook into 3 up Album. Group these by double page spread into 1-2 sleeves in storage album labeled by the season, year. Extras are tossed remain in the Cropper Hopper Photo Box. Other brands I’ve bought, haven’t held up-Pioneer makes the best 3 up album. Seeing them at a glance will help you when you are flipping through pictures for inspiration.

· 2 drawer index card file; Great to file non-event photos into categories (much like tagging in the digital world), people, places & things in your life that do not fall into theme pages, or those photos that you want to scrapbook about personality, feelings and behind the scenes stories.

This next suggestion may a little outside of your box-but think about it a bit-this turned out to be some of my favorite layouts!!! Remember these are just photo organization suggestions, take what you like & leave the rest. I chose to only do people for the category drawers.

Category Drawers: Its easy to get focused on scrappin’ the “events” in our life because they happen so often (holidays, first day of school, birthday and there are enough to keep you croppin’ until the cows come home, B UT don’t forget the little moments in life are sometimes your kids want to know the most about. My mom did take those little moment pictures but I want to know what we were doing, what was she doing when we did that, how it made her feel to see us imitating her motherly chores, etc.

· Looking through your storage albums, pull pictures that don’t fall into events, your favorite photos, personality photos, etc.

· “Pull pictures that have a CONNECTION between generations, locations & events that aren’t bound by geography or chronology that captures the richness of your life and the people, places & things in it.” Stacy Julian.

Scrapbook Layout Storage: I chose Maude Asbury Albums -they hold 30-40 pages depending on depth-not recommended more than 3".

o Black Album - US (John, Tammy, Dane, Justin)

o Red Album - People we love (Mom, Dad, sisters, brothers, extended family, friends, other people you admire)

o Blue Album - Places we Go (travel, vacation or any other destination & place that’s part of personal story)

o Green Album - Things we Do (things we love, collect, spend money & time on, activities, traditions, accomplishments

Pitfalls

· Don’t over plan the next 5 years! Life happens & plans change, don’t set yourself up for disappointment

· “Life is crazy and the craziness is the fun part; life happens, let it”. Stacy Julian

· Sifting through boxes of photos robs you of your scrapbook time.

Photo storage allows your family to view pictures now & you can jot journaling notes as they look at them. Its easy to do-set the photos near the sofa & you can sort while watching TV & visiting with family. Break it down into small segments- 1 hour a day or more if you are having fun!!!

I hope this helps & motivates you to print & organize your photos!!

Sources: Stacy Julian Big Picture Scrapbooking & Photo Freedom

2fer Tuesday: All generic paper section

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Photo Organization, Next Step

2011-04-25T08:21:00.002-05:00

PHOTO TRIAGE

1. Organize – Organize by decade; revisit & reorganize further into season, year , ie., Fall, 2007, Winter, 2007, etc. (get family to help sort into seasons). The photo box is best tool for this. Do this about 30 minutes per day while watching TV, watching the kids play, etc.

2. Organize Digital Photos TOO – Make digital files by season & year & drag your photos into those folders.

3. Prioritize – Which photos would I like to scrapbook?

4. Admit – These are the photos I will make time to scrapbook; File these photos in storage album for easy access when inspired to scrap them.

5. Categorize – Choose pictures that don’t fall into events; Personality pictures.

6. Cold Storage – for all photos that I don’t intend to scrapbook, keep in the photo box with dividers season, year for easy access if needed for another purpose or called up to scrapbook later. If it’s not a good picture-throw it out if you can (this can be hard).

7. BACKUP – Backup your digital photos on external hard drive, DVD or CD’s by season, year. Store negatives away from your home. another good backup source is online developing-Walmart.com; shutterfly.com or scrapbookpictures.com

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!! The goal is to scrapbook memories, not just events of our lives.

NOTE: FREE YOURSELF FROM “BEING CAUGHT UP”-it’s a dirty word that brings with it lots of stress & frustration and inhibits you from scrappin’. Scrap from your heart instead of from a calendar.

Wouldn’t you want quality over quantity layouts.

Sources: Big Picture Scrapbooking & Photo Freedom

Monday Madness: Select MM Kits $10.99

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Let's talk about PHOTOS

2011-04-22T07:59:00.003-05:00

So you KNOW I'm a huge Stacy Julian fan--her books are no longer in print, but here's a little excerpt:

The Big Picture

n USE your photos to make connections,

n CLOSE YOUR EYES, OPEN BRAIN, REMOVE “CAUGHT UP” from your mind;

n ENJOY NOW, LIVE NOW, JOT DOWN YOUR MEMORIES, and scrap in small increments on more regular basis;

n It’s scary, but chronological is NOT the only way to scrapbook;

n USE YOUR PHOTOS to tell a MORE compelling and meaningful story of the life of you & your family.

n Organize, Prioritize and Celebrate the happiest moments in your life.

You know what makes scrappin' easy? ORGANIZED, PRINTED photos!!!! I know that many struggle with this, so we're going to start that project together next week-check back on the blog & I'll help you get started. Here's what you can do before then 1) UPLOAD and print pics 2) Get some of these awesome Pioneer Photo Albums for organizing (the picture above is where my photos live until they find their way into the scrapbook). Memory Mania has a good supply of these albums so stop in this weekend & check them out.

$5 Friday: Basic Grey Paper-8 for $5

Happy Easter to all of you!!!! Stealing this sweet sentiment from Valine: Hope you have lots of picture-taking moments!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

Happy Scrappin'

What's your favorite adhesive?

2011-04-21T07:52:00.002-05:00

This is mine-the Tombo Permanent Adhesive Dispenser. I like the small size of it--fits perfectly in my small hand as I go to town-I've always been partial to the dispensers. Only a small amount of film of glue is needed & the dispenser applies it quickly and cleanly. The applicator tip cleanly cuts adhesive and ensures a smooth application. The hinged cap protects tip of applicator when not in use and the refills are inexpensive. And, of course, its acid-free glue is ACMI Certified. There are many tombo or mono adhesive dispensers-but this particular one is my favorite. And I thought i would absolutely die when the herma dotto was discontinued-but WOW-this one is so much better than that one ever was. I've tried all of them and this is the one that gets my vote. A general note on all glue dispensers-the dispensers should be pitched after about 10 refills as glue gradually builds up in the wheels inside-save the frustration & purchase a new dispenser about every 10 refills. Hope this helps.

30% Thursday: All paper & stickers in the Fishing/Hunting Section

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Don't you want to be a SCRAPBOOK DIVA?

2011-04-20T07:46:00.002-05:00

You're invited!!! We would love for you to join us for Summer CCL-July 29-30 at Crowne Plaza, Baton Rouge, LA.

Doesn't this sound like the crop you've been waiting for:

What's great about CCL?
Pay ONE price & everything below is included
GREAT VALUE
ONE place to crop & Sleep!!!

Treat Yourself & meet your friends!!
Make new Friends
relax & Be Pampered
Free Chair Massages
2 days of (37 hours) of QUIET Scrappin' Fun
4 Meals included (lunch & Dinner Friday & Saturday)
Overnight guests get Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
Welcome Gifts
Door Prizes
Reserved Table Space (4 foot) with your friends

Click here to register online!!!!

Wacky Wednesday: Buy Tim Holtz Vegabond Machine (one sale) PLUS get 2 free dies

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For the Record

2011-04-19T09:03:00.002-05:00

For the Record created by Heather Banker

KUDOS to Heather-love this layout using the Echo Park For the Record line. This line flew out the door, hopefully you will find a few sheets left to scraplift this layout!! I love the journaling on the left and I love that you captured all of his interests at this moment in time-because we know how quickly these change. This would also be a great layout for "All About Me"-our interests change quickly also.

Hope you get the chance to enjoy this beautiful day we were blessed with today.

2fer Tuesday: Embellishment baggies

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Ladies & Gents

2011-04-18T07:56:00.002-05:00

Introducing two new lines from Websters: Ladies & Gents & Country Estate
Come check these unique papers & embellishments out!!!

Happy Monday to everyone!!!! Its a beautiful day, I hope you can get out & enjoy it and end your day scrappin'!!!

Monday Madness: 40% off giant leaf and flower embossing punches

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Don't forget Tax Sale today (15% off storewide) & Scrapbook Challenge

2011-04-15T08:53:00.003-05:00

Bring Your Own Stash
Wed, May 11
10am-noon

Join Christy & learn to create these precious flower embellishments!! To register call 225-744-2767.

Scrapbook Challenge for this weekend

1) Visit MM today & choose a product you haven't tried before
2) Think about your scrapbook stash-which product did you envision first? Scrap that today
3) Use a fortune from a fortune cookie as a journaling prompt to record a to-be-scrapbooked event from a new perspective-guess that means you're eating Chinese today LOL.

$5 Friday: Diecut Lace Cardstock-3 for $5

Thanks for reading, have an awesome weekend,

Need help with Scrapbook Titles & quotes

2011-04-14T09:13:00.001-05:00

Inspiration Station: All Aboard To The Only Place You Need To Go For Page Titles, Verses & Quotes for All Your Scrapbooking & Card Making Adventures

This spiral bound book measures 5 ½ by 8 ½ and has 608 pages with over 13,700 titles, toppers, quotes, and verses that will inspire and delight while unleashing your creativity for all your scrapbooking and card making needs.

Inside you will find thousands of titles, short quotes, movie titles, simple words, or phrases. The array of topics covered will help any scrapbooker record memories in the most engaging and expressive way possible.

30% Thursday: Cricut Embossing Products

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Scrappin', Yappin' & Chillaxin' in Baton Rouge, LA

2011-04-13T07:47:00.002-05:00

Don't miss it-Memory Mania's Scrapbook Retreat in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Great products to browse & shop while cropping
Cropping until 4am each morning
Cropping in your PJs
Hotel & crop in one location
Massages available

Sure hope you can join in the fun-registration online or in store Click here.

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off Heidi Swapp 13 month calendar (no particular year)

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Blessed

2011-04-12T08:17:00.002-05:00

We are all sooo blessed!!!! What an appropriate title for little Tanzi & her family!!! I have to admit there have been a few days with my boys that i wonder-Just Kidding-after about 1 hour-I'm over it!! KUDOS to Noelle for this creation-I love the navy lush with the pink-just perfect. I also love all of the little things she added-she inked the lace ribbon, the fleur de lis charms and the leftover chipboard from Masters Kit Club. Great job Noelle.

Some assorted paper packs you may be interested in:

2fer Tuesday: Buy Scrapbook Trends magazine--Get Card Maker magazine

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Calling all Disney fans

2011-04-11T07:34:00.005-05:00

WOW-FINALLY, there is some NEW Disney scrappin' goodies!!! Besides babies, Disney is the one theme that gets most people into scrapbooking-did you know that? Who can resist the mouse? Not me, for sure. I saw 3 papers from this line & said "Give me ALL of it"!!!! its so awesome-lots of unique embellishments-not sure how long this will last-its on the "new wall" so come "get you some"!!!

I hope you had a great weekend and took lots of photos!! My precious niece was in the Center Stage Showcase, so i took my share-just couldn't resist. Great show--Center Stage definitely knows how to entertain!!

Monday Madness: 35% 8x8 Sports Albums

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Do you have a photo that you LOVE?

2011-04-08T08:13:00.004-05:00

Let Memory Mania turn your photo into an album cover!!

Click here for video about custom albums

Any SOOO many more options Click here to see all options.

Additional Details:
* 12x12 Scrapbook with 10 page protectors OR Photo Pages if you prefer
* Photo must be in electronic format.
* YOU must own the right to the photo.
* For optimum results: 300 DPI ~ 3900X3900 pixels ~ at least 2.5 mbs.
* We will NOT make any changes / enhancements / modifications to your photo.
* Photo alterations can be done at additional charges.
* All orders must be PREPAID.
* It is the customers responsibility to scotch guard or otherwise preserve the cover.
* The photo will be on the front cover only.
* 3 weeks from time of prepayment & uploading picture.
* You may pay online or at Memory Mania & upload your pic
email tammy@eatel.net with any questions.

$5 Friday: Grab Bags - $10 value

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Cricut Cartridge Storage

2011-04-07T08:04:00.008-05:00

Almost weekly I get an email asking what is the best way to store my cricut cartridges. WOW-that is the million dollar question. Here are a few that I have great potential:

This awesome little tote is designed to accommodate up to 72 Cricut cartridges, keypad overlays and booklets. Each cartridge is held securely in place in a padded pocket. These double-sided pockets are located on both the front and back sides of the bag. Inside the bag is a flexible storage area. A large interior pocket can safely hold a stack of 12"x12' paper. Two large outer pockets provide additional storage. And yes, we have this in stock.

This little container holds 80 cartridges, but does require a little work-the mesh is sold separately (at Memory Mania) and needs to be cut to store them. Very compact storage system & yes, we have the mesh & containers in stock.

Cricut brand cartridge storage holds 12 cartridges, keypads & books.

This 17x15x5 tub can store the cricut boxes so the cartridge, keypad & book can remain together. I think we were able to get 17-don't quote me on this one-it has been a while. This is currently being restocked.

I hope this helps you organize your cricut supplies!!

30% Thursday: 12x12 Shadowbox Frame

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AND THE FUN BEGINS . . .

2011-04-06T08:10:00.001-05:00

OK, sooo I'll let you in on a little secret-this is my MOST favorite part of the whole event.
Greeting you at the door-your smiles & excitement just kick it off for me? What's your most favorite part?

Posing for Group Photos . . .

WINNING cool prizes . . .

Ideas, ideas, and getting MORE ideas

We are so excited about the CCL XXI, can you believe its our 21st CCL-and many of you have attended each one. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for being such an avid, loyal Memory Mania fan. We know you have many choices and we thank you for choosing MM. So how many have YOU been to-tell us on facebook!!!!

If you haven't attended one yet-this is the perfect time-please join us-its a lot of good, clean, fun!!!!!

	HISTORY OF CAMP CROP-A-LOT

1	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 27-28, 2001	Memory Mania
2	Camp Crop-A-Lot	November 16-17, 2001	Memory Mania
3	Camp Crop-A-Lot	March 22-23, 2002	Embassy Suites
4	Camp Crop-A-Lot	August 2-3, 2002	Embassy Suites
5	Camp Crop-A-Lot	March, 2003	Embassy Suites
6	Camp Crop-A-Lot	Jan 30-31, 2004	Lod Cook
7	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 30-31, 2004	Lod Cook
8	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 7-8, 2005	Holiday Inn Select
9	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 29-30, 2005	Lod Cook
10	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 6-7, 2006	Holiday Inn Select
11	Camp Crop-A-Lot	June 23-24, 2006	Holiday Inn Select
12	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 5-6, 2007	Holiday Inn Select
13	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July, 2007	Holiday Inn Select
14	Camp Crop-A-Lot	Jan, 2008	Holiday Inn Select
15	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July, 2008	Holiday Inn Select
16	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 17-18-2009	Crowne Plaza
17	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 24-25, 2009	Crowne Plaza
18	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 8-9-2010	Crowne Plaza
19	Camp Crop-A-Lot	July 17-18, 2010	Crowne Plaza
20	Camp Crop-A-Lot	January 7-8, 2011	Crowne Plaza

If we could rewind time . . .

2011-04-05T07:51:00.002-05:00

Created by Stephanie Powers

WOW, doesn't that title just bring a wave of emotions??? Great title-LOVE the pic of the boys walking away-this pics speak volumes, maybe because I have 2 boys & am feeling the exact way this morning!!! LOVE these Kaiser papers & embellishments. I'm usually complaining that there just aren't many paper lines for boys-WOW-this CHA there is so much BOY stuff, I'm having trouble finding girly stuff. Great job Steph-I'll definitely be scraplifting this one-can't think of one thing i would change!!!

2fer Tuesday: All sizes/types canvas

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Last chance for 6 in 60 at Memory Mania

2011-04-04T07:50:00.002-05:00

6 in 60 Class (6 double page layouts in 2 hours)
Tuesday, April 5th 6-8pm

Don't miss out-this is the LAST 6 in 60 Class!!!!! We have loved teaching this class and it has been so much fun & appreciated by so many-but after 10 years, its time to retire this class & make some changes for future classes. Thanks to so many of you that participated!!!!

Monday Madness: 40% off American Craft 8x8 Baby Album Kit

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A closer look . . .

2011-04-01T08:18:00.003-05:00

Only 1 left of these awesome kits!!!!

Here is a closer look at the flower I told you about yesterday.

Zipper & other ribbon as title borders

Torn papers for title

Tissue & Sepia Accents

So, its the weekend, who's planning to scrap this weekend? How about taking the challenge--try one of the challenges above & email me your layout for blog Monday.

Oh, this reminds me . . . seeing ideas like this & sharing & chatting with scrappers is one of the greatest parts of CCL-are you signed up yet?

$5 Friday: All paint
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Memory Mania Masters Kit Club

2011-03-31T10:08:00.002-05:00

WOW-March masters kit is filled with some cool new products. And the design team has done it again!!!! Used these products in very creative ways to "dare" you to step outside of your box.

Stephanie (Snapshot Memory), Jody (Finally a Smile) and Heather (Red Ribbon Week) used Cosmo Cricket Social Club for these awesome layouts-Check out Stephanie's title using gree tissue and Sepia Accents Dimensional Medium (from a prior kit club) & added American Craft Giggles thickers to the Maya Road chipboard words-She used Sepia Accents sorta like mod podge & heat embossing for fast drying!!! Love Heather's circles in assorted patterns on her title. Check out Jody's layout using the zipper & yellow ribbon as borders on her title.

Jody (Mardi Gras), Noelle (LSU), and Heather (Mardi Gras Memory) used the Mardi Gras line!!! I love how Noelle used these papers for LSU & love the torn papers to create title; and Heather used a Mardi Gras theme on cruise ship-check out the cool flower she made with the zipper; and Jody used the stripe paper as a braid!!!

There is 1 kit left if you would like to join the masters kit club-it is a 30% savings off cutting edge NEW products!!!!

30% Thursday: Love Birds Photo Ready Album

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This Crop's FOR YOU!!!

2011-03-30T08:17:00.001-05:00

Scrapbook Retreat
Memory Mania
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off heating embossing gun

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6 Double Page layouts in 2 hours

2011-03-29T07:55:00.004-05:00

6 in 60 Class
Sat, April 2 10am-noon OR
Tues, April 5 6-8pm

4 of the 6 are pictured above . Join Allison, Jill & Tammy for a FUN day of SPEED SCRAPPIN'. We've done all the work, so you can come & enjoy assembling the layouts. Titles are all generic so that you can use for almost any photos or feel free to decide title AFTER class. You REALLY don't want to miss this class!! Call today to register 225-744-2767.

2fer Tuesday: Dimensional Pearls dimensional paint

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Memory Mania THANKS you

2011-03-28T11:00:00.002-05:00

March Expo was LOTS of fun & laughs!!! Thanks so much for supporting this event!! I hope you learned alot & rushed home to get some scrappin' done-thanks Donna, yes, next time we'll have a crop in the back so everyone can scrap while inspired-great idea!!! KUDOS to CHRISTY for creating 3 awesome make/takes & wooing everyone with the Tim Holtz resist pads & distress inks & "poppin" those staples!!!!! KUDOS to Darlene & Heather for demos with Sew Easy & Border Punches (glubers)-great job!!! KUDOS to Terri for helping everything else run so smoothly!!! Congratulations to Rachel-the $100 shopping spree WINNER-we'll send pics of her shopping day!!!!

Scrapbook Challenge: Create a layout where the first & last photos are of family, inspired by this quote: "life may change us, but we start & end with family".

Monday Madness: Chipboard fleur de lis album $5

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1 MORE day EXPO & DEMO Day at Memory Mania

2011-03-25T07:56:00.006-05:00

A little PEEK for Saturday

Cricut Cartridge Storage

Don't miss the EXPO & DEMO DAY!!!!

Sat, March 26 9:30am-noon
Join Darlene making flowers with border punches
Get INKY with Christy-she is is showing off Tim Holtz Kraft Resist & MORE
SEW EASY with Heather (yes, its FINALLY back)
Free gift with purchase
LOTS of new products
$100 Shopping Spree Drawing 12:30-1:00

Happy Scrappin'

Going WILD at Memory Mania

2011-03-24T07:17:00.005-05:00

And this is BEFORE all of the boxes were opened!!! Christy has created all of the make/takes and Terri has prepped them, so now we are just counting down the days to show you some of the cool things UPS has delivered since February!!! AND don't forget the awesome drawing between 12:30-1:00pm (depending how long it takes last person in line by noon to checkout).

Stay tuned tomorrow for a peek at something we just CANNOT wait to show you . . .

30% Thursday: Disney Princesses 12X12 album

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Memory Mania EXPO & DEMO DAY - 3 days away

2011-03-23T08:20:00.003-05:00

This is just a peek at a FEW of the surprises we have planned for Saturday-Please join us for this FUN SCRAPPY DAY!!!!! Free Gift with purchase, free make/takes, free demos, LOTS OF NEW STUFF and drawing for $100 shopping spree!!!!

Tell your friends, make a date to meet up with your friends 10am-noon-Drawing between 12:30-1:00!!

Happy Scrappin'

Count Your Blessings

2011-03-22T08:15:00.002-05:00

Count Your Blessings designed by Jody Sorey

KUDOS to Jody for this awesome layout-I love how many photos she was able to use. I love the way she focused & grouped 4 main things she is thankful for!!!! Great job!!! Check out these great papers & embellishments from Websters Pages-they can be found on Freestyle Endcap along with the layout for easy scraplifting.

5 more days until EXPO & DEMO DAY!!!!! Don't forget to save the date-free gift with purchase, make/takes, demonstrations, $100 shopping spree!!

2fer Tuesday: Tim Holtz Dies (excluding rosette)

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Monday Masterpieces

2011-03-21T08:04:00.002-05:00

Tennis Vs. S - What a Match designed by Stephanie Powers

KUDOS to Stephanie for creating these fun memories with her son, highlighting the new MOXXIE Tennis papers!!!!! I love the title, the pics & the cute journaling-Great job Steph. This layout will be at Memory Mania for scraplifting-ENJOY!!!!

Monday Madness: 50% off Stamp Scrubber

P.S. 5 days until EXPO & DEMO DAY- free gift, $100 shopping spree, free make/takes, demo products-LOTS of new products!!!!!! Stay tuned for some peeks at what UPS is bringing us.

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JAZZ up those picture frames

2011-03-18T07:01:00.003-05:00

Designed by Carly Melancon

Carly learned how to create this awesome flower from Deneen's class a couple weeks ago. I love the chipboard tag, photo corners & matting. WOW this definitely added a lot of POP to her Sadie's picture frame. Great job my Carly girl!!!

SAVE THE DATE: Sat, March 26 9:30-noon. Few little hints-looking for a cool way to organize your stickles & cat eyes? Want to learn how to create a cool new flower with a border punch? Like the stitched look but hate to sew?? Want to play with some new Tim Holtz products??
Free prize with purchase and BIG $100 Shopping Spree Drawing at 1pm.

$5 Friday: Maya Road Felt Buttons

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Memory Mania EXPO & Demo Day

2011-03-17T08:22:00.002-05:00

SAVE THE DATE - Sat, March 26

9 more days until Memory Mania Expo & Demo Day. Join us for a really FUN SCRAPPIN' DAY!!!!

Free gift with every purchase
LOTS of cool new papers (we are anxious to debut the NEW lines that are available since our Feb expo, Don't miss Expo Day, Part II there's so much more to see
3 awesome make/takes
Experiment with some new scrappin' tools
Enter drawing for $100 Shopping Spree today through March 26
Drawing held after expo on March 26 (winner or representative must be present)

WOW, Have you ever attended one of Memory Mania's CHA EXPOs? They are great fun and I think WILD is an appropriate word. I can remember back 12 years ago when we were located at Tanger Mall and the ITEM OF EXPO DAY was a little swivel blade, template & sponge mat-----Coluzzle -WOW-we were wild for it of course, but we never know if YOU will be WILD for the same things we are WILD for so we ordered some not an enormous supply of them and when i tell you they were FIGHTING for the coluzzles, I'm not exagerating, seriously, customers were stealing them out of the baskets of each other to get to the register first. I think the stealing was in great fun, (i think), but yes, EXPO day is always great fun!!

If you can't make it for the free make/takes, stop by before closing and you'll still be able to check out all of the NEW stuff. Hopefully there will be some left LOL.

30% Thursday: Creative Imaginations Breathless Products

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Scrappin', Yappin' & Chillaxing with the Divas

2011-03-16T08:03:00.002-05:00

Register online or in the store . Don't miss out on a Scrappy Fun Weekend.
* Kick Back with friends & make new friends
* Relax & be pampered
* 37+ hours of quiet scrappin' fun
* Chair Massages
* Meals included
* Optional hotel stay
* Welcome Gifts
* Door Prizes
* Reserved Table Space
* Access to Memory Mania store

Wait no more-call/email/drag your friends to this wonderful Girls' weekend of scrapbooking in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Wacky Wednesday: 35% off Creative Imaginations wall pocket

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Paper Pop Up Flowers

2011-03-15T07:47:00.001-05:00

Family Fun
designed by Heather Banker

Check out the cool colors of this layout! We love the way Heather trimmed the four pictures on the left to form a sort of "photo border"!! We're always trying to get more pics on a page, and this one has TEN!!! My favorite part of all is the cool flower-Paper Pop Up Flower by Imaginisce-every one that I have seen looks completely different. All of the paper & embellishments are displayed on Masters Freestyle Endcap for easy SCRAPLIFTING!!

Happy Scrappin'

Latest & Greatest Scrapbook Techniques at Memory Mania

2011-03-14T07:41:00.002-05:00

Latest & Greatest Class
Tuesday, March 15 6-8pm

Join Christy for this awesome class-This is only one of the layouts featuring twine tips & tricks for scrapbooks. The other layout will highlight Tim Holtz Kraft Resist papers & NEW distress inks. Call today-limited availability.

Monday Madness: Pink Baby Keepsake Box - $10

Special thanks to Christy & Jori for awesome demos & help at Scrapfest!!!! Thanks to all the croppers for supporting us!!! WOW-we saw some really cool layouts you were working on-very impressive!!

Happy Scrappin'

Latest & Greatest Scrapbook Techniques at Memory Mania

2011-03-11T07:58:00.002-06:00

Latest & Greatest Class
Tuesday, March 15 6-8pm

Join Christy is this awesome class-This is only one of the layouts featuring twine tips & tricks for scrapbooks. The other layout will highlight Tim Holtz Resist papers & NEW distress inks. Call today-limited availability.

$5 Friday: Bazzill rhinestone buttons/Queen and Company Rocks

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Summer Camp at Memory Mania

2011-03-10T07:15:00.003-06:00

Is your daughter looking for something new & different to do this summer? Memory Mania has an awesome scrapbook summer camp, Prairieville LA. The girls complete a 20 page scrapbook in 1 week 9am-noon. You supplies the photos & adhesives and we supply everything else!!
Limited to 15 scrappers so sign up today.

Are you scrapping at Scrapfest today? I hope so-stop in & see us.

If you are still in Baton Rouge/Prairieville, stop in and tell Terri hi! OR its free cropping in the studio today 10-5!!!

30% Thursday: 7 gypsies Paddington Chipboard letters

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Scrapbook Retreat in Baton Rouge

2011-03-09T08:12:00.002-06:00

Awesome CCL Kit Specials
3 double page layouts for $32.99

Join us for a FUN, RELAXING, SCRAPPIN' weekend at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Baton Rouge, Louisiana July 29-30.

Click here for information & Click here for online registration

Wacky Wednesday: 40% off Clear Christmas Stamps

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A Week in the Life

2011-03-08T12:10:00.002-06:00

A Week in the Life CLASS
Tuesday, March 22 6-8pm

I know that most of us are not in pictures, much less scrapbooks LOL. So if you can't imagine creating a layout about YOUR week, it would be equally as interesting to do a week in the life of your Family, your children. Capturing your everyday living, routines, favorite foods, tv shows, etc. I hope you'll join me-no pictures needed-we'll discuss how to plan which week you will do. OR feel free to bring your pictures & you can add pictures during the 2nd part of class. Call today to register.

2fer Tuesday: Cosmo Cricket Rub-ons BOGO

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Monday Masterpieces . . . secret addiction

2011-03-07T07:49:00.001-06:00

Words with Friends by Darlene Quebedeaux
Memory Mania Masterpiece Sketch p. 81

WOW-i bet this is a secret addiction of a lot of us!! Great job-love that you captured this-who knows what will be in 10 years. Did anyone else take this challenge?

This week challenge: Use a fortune from a fortune cookie as motivation for a scrapbook page AND use any sketch in Masterpieces!! Email your pages for inclusion is Monday Masterpieces.

Monday Madness SPECIAL: 50% off dew drops

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

CCL Scrapbook Retreat . . .

2011-03-04T08:28:00.003-06:00

Are you getting excited about CCL Scrapbook Retreat? There are so many cool little things about it, and one best kept secret is the SUPER Make/take Kit!!! Get all 3 of these double page layout kits for one low price of $32.99 until sold out OR May 1st. KUDOS to Christy (Family), Jori (Paradise) & Terri (Be You) for these awesome creations!!!

I hope everyone has a Happy Mardi Gras Holiday!!!

$5 Friday: Maya Mist and Tim Holtz distress crackle paint

Happy Scrappin'

Fun SCRAPPY day

2011-03-03T07:58:00.003-06:00

KUDOS to Stephanie, Noelle & Christy for some fabulous Scrapbook demonstrations - cool scrapbook techniques!!!! KUDOS to Terri & Carly for helping everyone with their purchases AND a special KUDOS to all of you for joining us & trying all of the demos!!!! These demo days would not happen without you so thank you so much for participating for the past 12 years!!! I just loved hearing how you were going to be making pinwheels and this page & that, loving the border punches and the twine-ALL OF THE TWINE sold out!!!!! It was a great day.

Don't forget Part II of Demo day is Sat, March 26th. We will have MORE new scrappy goodies, MORE demos and don't forget purchases between now & noon that day get you entered into the $100 shopping spree-who will be the lucky winner??? What scrappy things would you like to see in March?

30% Thursday: 30% off all Jewelry

Happy Scrappin'

This CROP's for YOU

2011-03-02T08:48:00.004-06:00

Treat Yourself & Bring your Friends!!

Kick back with friends AND Make new friends

Relax & Be Pampered

Are you signed up yet?

2 days of QUIET SCRAPPY FUN

Includes 4 meals (6 if you sleep at hotel)

Are you signed up yet?

Online Registration or in store registration
Email me with any questions tammy@eatel.net

Wacky Wednesday: 50% off Scrapbook Trends & Cardmaker Magazines

Happy Scrappin'

The FUNNY side of scrapbooking

2011-03-01T08:23:00.002-06:00

Copter Crash by Stephanie Powers

OH MY GOODNESS, I have been laughing so hard at this layout!!! Don't forget to document the funny little moments in life. I love the design too & the paper is definitely appropriate!! Thanks so much for sharing.

2fer Tuesday: Roly Rosies Paper Flowers

TODAY is the first day of registration for Camp Crop a Lot!!!! If you want that perfect table-gather your friends & sign up ASAP.

Happy Scrappin'

Monday Masterpieces

2011-02-28T08:04:00.002-06:00

Boo created by Sherri Harlan
MM Masterpieces Page 19

KUDOS to Sherri!!! i just love these adorable pictures of her pup highlighted by our October Masters Kit!! LOVE the circles and the waves move my eyes across entire layout-great job!!!

Visit your local scrapbook store today & purchase an item you've never used before & combine with a sketch for this week. Since Expo was last Saturday , there are tons of choices!!! To make it easy, we've made some personal shopper kits -pulling some kits together with new papers, adding ribbon, solids, embellishments everything.

Monday Madness: 50% off UTEE and YoYo necklaces

Happy Scrappin'

Memory Mania FUN DAY - Expo & Demo Day

2011-02-25T08:23:00.003-06:00

Your February Masters Kits are ready for pickup!!
Echo Park be Mine & My Minds Eye Fine & Dandy & other scrappin' goodies. We have 2 kits available-it you've been waiting to join Masters Kit Club-this is your chance!!

Saturday, February 26th 10am-noon
ONE more day until Memory Mania Expo & Demo Day. Join us for a really FUN SCRAPPIN' DAY!!!!

Free gift with every purchase
Stephanie will have the new Fiskars Border Punches for you to create a make/take!!
Noelle will be HELPNIG YOU create pinwheels!!
TWINE took CHA by storm!!! Every company is coming out with twine-as of now only one company was shipping so stop in & snatch up some twine. Christy will giving a peek at some cool things YOU can do with twine in her make/take. P.S. AND she will be featuring LOTS MORE of twine tricks in her Latest & Greatest Class (along with some other "hot off the press Tim Holtz products".
LOTS of cool new papers (we have all lines that are available so far, stay tuned for March Expo - Part II we'll have even more)
Enter drawing for $100 Shopping Spree

If you can't make it for the free make/takes, stop by before 4 and you'll still be able to check out all of the NEW stuff. Hopefully there will be some left LOL.

$5 Friday: Cropper Hopper Stamp Shelf

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin

2 more days to Expo & Demo Day at Memory Mania

2011-02-24T09:22:00.010-06:00

Memory Mania Kit Clubs are the fast & easy way to scrapbooking
HURRY & join-registration closes March 1st

Season/Calendar kit club (New Years through Christmas)

Basic Grey Kit Club (you get lots of products & page ideas-you choose your design)

Disney Kit Club (all new each month-highlights of Disney vacation)

Toddler Kit Club (there is also a boy kit)

Baby Kit Club (there is also a girl kit-highlighting baby's first year)

School Activities Kit Club (fun activities during school-a great compliment to school kit club)

School Kit Club (grades 1-12)

Are you just soo busy these days & not much time for scrapbooking? Because YOU need to get more pages done, and you know WE CAN HELP!! Don't get left out, Join NOW!! Take your pic of our FABULOUS kit clubs above!! Joining a kit club, you commit to purchase one kit per month for a year. Each month you'll receive a picture of the layout, along with all of the materials to complete that layout--its a great deal!1 Memory Mania has several kit clubs to fulfill your every need AND you don't pay until kit is picked up monthly.
Due to enormous orders that must be made to accommodate each club member, this is a 12 month commitment, kits can be purchased monthly, any kits not picked up within 30 days will be shipped due to space restraints.

Last, but certainly not least, our MASTERS KIT CLUB-products to complete 2-3 double page layouts. 2 different product lines with matching Bazzill paper, embellishments, lettering at 30% savings MSRP. 6 Layout ideas to jumpstart your creativity. Click here for past examples.

If you've been a kit club member & loved it-please forward this to a friend.

30% Thursday: 13 month blank Heidi Swapp Calendar (last chance to get these-discontinued)

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

SAVE THE DATE . . . Scrapbook Weekend Retreat

2011-02-23T07:40:00.005-06:00

CCL Weekend Retreat, Baton Rouge, LA , July 29-30, 2011

CCL Scrapbook Weekend Registration opens in one week-March 1st!!!! Tables are reserved first come-first served-so start getting your tablemates together now so you can register asap to get your 1st table choice.

If you've never been a part of this awesome scrapbook weekend retreat, I hope this is the summer for you!!!! If you've been coming for years-we can't wait to see you!!!!

Lots of laughin', chattin' & scrappin'!!!!! Start getting those tiaras ready for the summer!!!

Wacky Wednesday: Heidi Swapp 13 month (blank) calendars 25% off. These are no
longer available so get yours while you can

Happy Scrappin'

5 days & counting . . .MM Expo & Demo Day

2011-02-22T08:04:00.003-06:00

Eternal Love designed by Noelle Landry

KUDOS to Noelle for this awesome layout!! Everyone is always in the store asking for Twilight papers and this is what we recommend, but WOW, never thought of Disney characters-great idea!!!!!

A few more peeks at what's "in store" for Saturday Expo & Demo Day.
Come try out some of the new border punches, 3 free make/takes-
FUN SCRAPPY FUN DAY!!!

Hope to see all of my old friends!!!

2fer Tuesday: Sassafrass, Bella Blvd, Dear Lizzy

Happy Scrappin'

Monday Masterpieces

2011-02-21T07:52:00.003-06:00

Snow Day created by Vanessa Babin
Sketch page 75

KUDOS to Vanessa for sharing another Monday Masterpiece-she took the challenge last week AGAIN!!!! Great job Vanessa and keep them coming-i would LOVE to see everyone else's challenge work to-please share!!

Don't forget the Expo & Demo Day this Saturday, Feb 26th 10am-noon-it will be so much fun. Do you know what was the hottest item at CHA this year???

Challenges for this week: 1) Masterpiece Sketch and 1) masters kit OR 2)Bo Bunny Valentine line or 3) We R Easter; AND/OR what's your secret addiction?? Is it chocolate, or a favorite hobby or piece of time that no one knows about-this should be a fun one!!!

Monday Madness: Buy Adirondak Pen, get Alcohol Ink Free

Thanks for reading, Happy Scrappin'

MORE visions of pattern paper dance in my head

2011-02-18T07:57:00.008-06:00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - NEXT SATURDAY DEMO DAY-Part I
COMING SOON . . .

Some cool local papers arrived this week:

$5 Friday: Diamond Dew Drops

Just a few days left to LIKE We R & Memory Mania-we REALLY want to win that We R Class-lots of goodies for you.

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

Scrapbook Challenge . . .

2011-02-17T07:49:00.004-06:00

Boo created by Darlene Quebedeaux
Sketch 64, Memory Mania Masterpieces

And the challenge is . . . USE a masters kit and masterpiece book to create a fast, easy layout today-I'm sure you'll find that it will work with any photos you have-you'll be surprised. If you have some older kits, throw in something "new" for fun. Email me your layouts to be featured on blog tammy@eatel.net.

30% Thursday: 12x12 Disney Princess 12x12 Album OR Wall Canvas

Thanks for reading, Happy Scrappin'

Baby's First Year

2011-02-16T08:31:00.003-06:00

Even if you don't want to "scrapbook" many people want to preserve the warm fuzzies of the first year of being a mom or of baby's first year highlights. Your baby may be infant, 10, 20, 30, but what a wonderful gift for your child, no matter the age. Most of us didn't know about scrapbooking OR as a busy mom, sometimes just thinking of what to scrapbook can be overwhelming.

If you already created their first year scrapbook and you want to add some other things, here's a few thoughts of some other layouts - here is a helpful resource if you feel stuck or just want something to refer to. Also, don’t feel like you have to do all of the layouts suggested. Some of the topics may not resonate with you, or you just may not have time, which is okay. Your child will appreciate anything you create! This list has fifty layout ideas, so if you can carve out time to do one layout a week, you will have an incredible album in one year.

Here are some journal prompters to add to your kit club layouts:

Journal prompters to add to your kit club layouts:
Labor/Birth: Birth story, The details (weight, length, etc.), Handprints/footprints
First visitors (Relationships, Mommy and you, Daddy and you, Grandma and you, Grandpa and you, Aunts and Uncles and you, Cousins and you
Blessing: Godparents and you, Family friends and you
Bringing baby home: Diaper changes/on the changing table, Nap time (special loveys or animals, pacifiers, etc.)
Bath time (likes, dislikes)
Meal time (favorite foods, messy face, etc.), Bottle feeding and/or breast feeding (why this time is special), Eating baby food, Eating finger food,
First Christmas (what you thought of Santa)

You could join season/calendar kit club to include these: Holidays (New Year’s, Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween (going to the pumpkin patch, first costume), Thanksgiving. The calendar would be really cute each month to include what they did on which days.

Additional layouts you may want to include: Story time (favorite books),
Play time (favorite toys), Holding head up, Smiling, Rolling over, Sitting-up, First teeth, Seasons
Winter (First snow, bundled up, cute hats), Spring (outdoor shots, spring hats, flowers), Summer (pool, sunglasses, hats, the beach, flowers), Fall (leaves, pumpkins, First Birthday (The theme/invitation, First cake, Reflections on baby’s first year, Letters from Mommy and Daddy
Your family history, Day-care (caregivers, what the room looks like, etc.), Expressions, 25 Things that Make You You, Watch me grow (monthly pictures of baby side-by-side), Favorite toy.

I hope you can take the challenge & create Baby's first year-its such an awesome experience to relive the memories.

Wacky Wednesday: Fiskars Rotary Trimmer was 79.00 now 30.00

Thanks for reading, Happy Scrappin'

Wall Canvas is all the rage

2011-02-15T07:23:00.002-06:00

Katelyn created by Heather Banker

WOW-this is an awesome design that Heather created on canvas to decorate Katelyn's bedroom. Don't you love this personal touch?? You can choose beautiful scrapbook papers to match the decor in your child's room and include photos. In my opinion, this is much more meaningful & fun than any other wall decor you could buy. KUDOS

I sure hope everyone had a SPECIAL Valentine's Day!! If you see Terri today-wish her a belated birthday-she has a SWEET birthday on Valentine's Day!!!! If you are looking for a good movie-Just Go With It was hilarious.

Don't forget to go to We R on facebook & like them & our photo to help us win a private class & supplies for 40 people-the 40 students will be chosen from the MM voters.

2fer Tuesday: Distress Inks BOGO

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

Masterpiece Mondays

2011-02-14T07:47:00.002-06:00

Raise your Glass designed by Vanessa Babin

KUDOS Vanessa took the challenge last week using 8 photos. She found a masters kit & as you can see it works perfectly!!!! She has so many crazy cousin times, she's always got something FUN to scrap. I would love to see other challenge layouts-send them in!!!

NEW tshirts at your local scrapbook store. . .

Don't forget to MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Expo & Product Demo Day - Part I, Sat, Feb 26th
You'll be the first to have the cool scappin' goodies!!

Monday Madness: Fiskars LED Sure Cut 12” Trimmer reg 76.50 now 40.00

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

Visions of Pattern Paper Dance in My Head

2011-02-11T06:18:00.001-06:00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for FEBRUARY 26-EXPO & DEMO DAY
Oh My Goodness, so many CUTE papers coming in , stay tuned . . .

Click here for more sneaks of Toy Box

Click here for sneaks of Emma

We understand how hard it is to pass up the new things from CHA-BELIEVE ME!!!! So we've divided our EXPO into 2 Demo Days to give you 30 days to save in between-whatcha think? So Mark your Calendars for Feb 26 for Part I and March 26 for Part II.

$5 Friday: Radiant Rain Spray

Happy Scrappin'

Just in time for Valentine's Day

2011-02-10T08:10:00.002-06:00

check out this NEW Bo Bunny Valentine line!!! i LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! and I sure hope i get to use it, the first part of our weekend will be hiking, so hopefully we all survive to make it to "our date night" romantic dinner & a movie.

Speaking of sweethearts, don't forget to enter to win:
Wouldn't you love to WIN Dinner & a movie for 2, flowers & chocolates to share?? Make 2 simple clicks & you're entered to win: Click here to like We R Memory Keepers, 2) Click this link and select LIKE on Memory Mania's photo & and you will be entered to win a random drawing "Sweetheart's Night Out" AND Memory Mania will be entered to win a crop party for 40 people-its a WIN WIN for everyone!!! The 40 participants will be chosen from the first 40 people to vote for MM. So its like a chance at winning 2 awesome prizes.

The store with the most votes wins a We R Memory Keepers Crop Party that includes a 2 hour make & take class with Jen Garry, supplies, food and goodies bags stuffed with great We R Prizes! Contest run through February 28th - winners will be announced by March 2nd, 2011.

**Please 1 vote per person. Voters must be fans of We R Memory Keepers & their store of choice to be eligible to win.

30% Thursday: Black/White/Blue Floral tote -$7.00 today only

Thanks for reading, Happy Scrappin;

THANKS for the wonderful response to challenge

2011-02-09T08:07:00.002-06:00

WOW-my email box was blowing up on Friday-i guess the bad weather helped people find time to scrap. I LOVED IT!!!! I loved seeing each layout come up from the color challenge!!!

Let's do it again!! Pull 8 photos from the first thing that pops into your head-pull the Masterpiece Book & create a sketch with 8 photos!!

FYI-Maude Asbury black albums restocked-these FLY out so be sure to get yours today!!!
Registration is about to close for the Basic Grey kit club-this is a really cool one-so call & register today. Wouldn't you love having the latest & greatest Basic Grey each month?

Wacky Wednesday: Tim Holtz Mini Cirque alpha stamps, $15 TODAY ONLY
Mark your calendars for Sat, Feb 26th, EXPO & DEMO DAY-i'll be showing sneaks at what's in store.

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin',

More Christmas Card ideas

2011-02-08T07:07:00.003-06:00

Christmas Cards created by Jody Sorey

What a creative way to save all the Christmas cards your family receives each year! We just LOVE Jody's pockets to serve that purpose. In addition to that, we love the way she used four squares of printed paper as a background for her title and date. Finally, how clever she was to hand write a list of all the cards included...that'll make a perfect list to send HER family's cards NEXT year! These papers and embellishments can be found in the store if you'd like to scraplift this layout OR create a cool holiday layout of your own!

Great ideas-K*i Memories Pockets & Jody make this a very easy layout to scraplift. They come in a variety of colors -perfect idea for Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, etc.

2fer Tuesday: Asst Trims and Packaged Dew Drops (buy 1, get 1 free)

Thanks for reading & Happy scrappin'

Monday Masterpieces

2011-02-07T07:43:00.002-06:00

A Day in the French Quarter created by Michelle Mallet
Sketch Page 87

Congratulations Michelle-winner of the Masters Kit Sketch Contest!!! Michelle gets her March masters kit free.
Judges comments:
* Letters from printed paper is unique and cool
* I like the simplicity of the layout – the pages are mirror images of each other,
yet the embellishments make it look more detailed than it is
* I love the way she put several pics on one mat – then put one BIG mat on each page –
kinda kicked it up a notch for me
* I like the way she pulled the clock from the printed paper on the right and connected the two pages by using the small clocks on the left. NICE

Michelle used the October Masters kit (2 left if anyone is inspired to recreate this layout & join our Masters it Club). Value of kit is $34, members pay $24. 99

Thanks to everyone for participating!!

Monday Madness: 55% off Fiskars 12X12 Rotary Trimmer ($35)

Thanks for reading, Happy Scrappin,

Did you take the Challenge?

2011-02-04T09:48:00.005-06:00

WOW, if you would see my list for yesterday, I honestly did not think there was a possibility that I would have time to scrap, but i jumped to it when 30 minutes opened up last night. So I guess that's the secret I had forgotten, if you have an idea to start with, you really can find 30 minutes & you REALLY can do a layout in 30 minutes. Justin had left me this sweet note a few months ago and I was determined to scrap it, but i really didn't have any photos-note to self "Take some pictures of my hugging this boy-since its one of my favorite things in life".

P.S. 5 of the pieces are exercises for my Cricut class Tuesday night. I hope you can join me. Look what Christy unpacked yesterday:

$5 Friday: Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmer Mist

Weekend Challenge: Find some photos you've been dying to scrap & find a class or kit layout & whip it out in 30 minutes.

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

i LOVE color!!!

2011-02-03T08:24:00.004-06:00

So what are you working on today? Are you one of those LUCKY scrappers that was able to stay home today? What inspires you? For me, its COLOR!!!! I keep dreaming of these colors-i sure hope i can set aside some time to scrap tonight-if I get LUCKY I'll post it. Lately seems I haven't been able to scrap anything that isn't connected to a deadline-classes, LOL. But hey, whatever works. So I'm challenging you-pick your 3 favorite colors, pull your pattern paper in these colors, ribbons, letters, etc. whatever you have. Create a layout with them. Don't try to match photos to the colors-chances are, the photos will look fine with the color scheme. One more challenge, I'll post mine when I see yours LOL-its my blog-so i get to make the rules, ha ha. Seriously-i would love to see some new faces, new creations-send them to me, PLEASEEEEE. Its doesn't have to be amazing-just please show me you scrapped today

So, for all of you lucky ladies with GIRLS, did they go to Father Daughter Dance? Christy created a precious little kit yesterday just in time-come check it out!!

30% Thursday: 7 Gypsies receipt holder (if you picked up that new cricut magazine-they have cute, cute ideas with this-catch it while its ON SALE today only!!!

Don't forget to vote (see blog yesterday) for a Sweetheart Dinner & enter MM into the drawing for the free class.

Thanks for reading, & Happy Scrappin'

Dinner & a Movie for 2, flowers & chocolates to share

2011-02-02T08:01:00.003-06:00

Wouldn't you love to WIN Dinner & a movie for 2, flowers & chocolates to share?? Make 2 simpe clicks & you're entered to win: Click here to like We R Memory Keepers, 2) Click this link and select LIKE on Memory Mania's photo & and you will be entered to win a random drawing "Sweetheart's Night Out" AND Memory Mania will be entered to win a crop party for 40 people-its a WIN WIN for everyone!!! The 40 participants will be chosen from the first 40 people to vote for MM. So its like a chance at winning 2 awesome prizes.

The store with the most votes wins a We R Memory Keepers Crop Party that includes a 2 hour make & take class with Jen Garry, supplies, food and goodies bags stuffed with great We R Prizes! Contest run through February 28th - winners will be announced by March 2nd, 2011.

**Please 1 vote per person. Voters must be fans of We R Memory Keepers & their store of choice to be eligible to win.

This is a great idea from We R, stop by MM to support this great manufacturer-really cool Easter line, awesome protectors, the sew easy tool which we can't keep in stock & more,

Wacky Wednesday: K & Co Frame A Name 12X12 album

Thanks for reading, Happy Scrappin'

Tuesday Scrappin' on the Run

2011-02-01T08:20:00.002-06:00

Christmas Card ideas designed by Stephanie Powers

I love this layout highlighting Stephanie's Christmas Cards!!! Stephanie used the Ki memories pockets that are already made-great idea!!! These pockets are really cute & this would be a great idea for birthday cards also, as well as flip up pages. Stop by & check this out in person-the supplies are all handy so you can scoop them up & scrap really quick. WOW-wouldn't you feel great to actually have a spot for the Christmas cards you wish to keep??

2fer Tuesday: Home section -paper & embellishments

VERY IMPORTANT: check the blog tomorrow for the link to enter the drawing for a SWEETHEART NIGHT OUT!!!!!

Thanks for reading,
Happy Scrappin'

Monday Masterpieces

2011-01-31T07:35:00.005-06:00

Memory Mania Masterpiece Book p. 46

Its a Red Carpet Event designed by Heather Banker

KUDOS to Heather for this little surprise in my emailbox this weekend!!! Would love to see more of these arrive in my emailbox!!! Its so much fun. Heather altered the layout to fit her pictures (which are quite adorable). Great layout to fit 8 photos!!

Monday Madness: MM Masterpiece Book $10-TODAY ONLY

Thanks for reading & Happy Scrappin'

LOTS of New Scrappin' Goodies Today

2011-01-28T07:44:00.005-06:00

We R Memory Keepers - PEEP Collection (papers, stickers, stamps, paper packs, etc)
VERY EXCITING OFFER from We R-check the blog & facebook frequently for a chance to win a romantic dinner for 2!!!!

10 NEW STICKLE Colrs

6 NEW Border Punches

MORE Animal Crackers Collection

So are you signed up for the Cricut classes yet, Mark Your Calendars
Cricut Beginner: Tuesday Feb 8th 10am-noon or 6-8pm
Cricut Advanced: Tuesday, March 1st 10a-noon OR 6-8pm
Cricut Creative: Tuesday , April 12 10m-noon OR 6-8pm

Need some inspiration: Click here to see all of the masters team creations for January

$5 Friday: Tattered Angels Glam glitter paint

Thanks for reading, please support your local scrapbook stores,
Happy Scrappin'

Love creating your own layouts but no time to shop?

2011-01-27T08:17:00.003-06:00

Masters Kit club is awesome-all papers, letters & embellishments are picked for you-that's personal shopping at its best. And possibly the best part is . . . you get these awesome designs to jumpstart your creativity!!!! January kit is $37 value, for $24.99 to members or $34.99 to non-members.

Register for this monthly kit today.
January Masters

American Craft - Hardcover Aquatic Letters
1 sheet Lovely Die Cut Frames
1 sheet Lovely Splendid
1 Sheet Lovely Charm
1 Sheet Lovely whimsy
1 sheet Lovely Rub-ons
2 sheets Bazzill Yellow
1 sheet Bazzill Aqua
1 sheet Bazzill Parakeet
3 Yards My Minds Eye Fine & Dandy Ribbon
asst. Blue chipboard embellishments
Everybody Loves Christmas
1 sheet Scallop Stripes
1 sheet journaling cards
1 sheet ornaments
1 sheet borders
Everybody Loves Christmas Element Stickers
2 sheets Bazzill Red
1 sheet Bazzill Bark

30% Thursday: Heidi Swapp 13 month calendar (you fill in months-you can start at any month)

Please come visit us at MM today-we need your support,

Happy Scrappin'

Cricut-is yours still in the box?

2011-01-26T07:02:00.002-06:00

Have you found EVERYTHING that bug can do? Its absolutely awesome!!!!
Don't miss out on these classes at MM-this is the ONLY time these classes will be offered

Basic Cricut Class
How to Install, Change and Adjust Your Blades, How to Make Clean, Precise Cuts Everytime· How to Use the LCD Screen, · How to Use ALL of the Buttons on Your Cricut , How to Get the Most from the Paper Saver Key, · How the Real Dial Size Key REALLY Works, · How to Use "Creative Features" on Cartridges, · How to Get the Most from Your Cricut Cutting Mats, How to Make Basic Cuts,· An Overview of the 3 Cricut Machines, How to Easily Cut a Name, How to Easily Cut an Envelope and Card with the Expression

Advanced Class
How to Use Modes on the Cricut Create, How to Use Modes on the Cricut Expression, How to Use Modes on Create & Expression to Explode Your Creative Possibilities, How to Avoid "Guess Work", How to Cut using Modes on Create & Expression, How to Cut Photographs using Modes , How to Cut Fabric using Modes, How to Cut Chipboard, etc using Modes, How to Get the Most from Your Cartridge Handbooks, How to Properly Care for and Maintain Your Cricut and a few other surprises

Cricut Creative Class

What the Differences are Between Cartridge Types, How to Use the Cricut Tools, How to use the "Creative Feature" Keys on Different Cartridges, How to use Tall Ball, Italics and Roly Poly, How to use Shadow and Blackout Shadow, How to use End Caps and End Caps Shadow, How to Make Layers, How to use Silhouette, How to use Card and Card Frame, · How to Do Some Fun "Tricks" I've Learned, How to THINK Like Your Cricut! ... and More!

Wacky Wednesday: 50% off Halloween Section

Happy Scrappin'

Diagonals & Dinner

2011-01-25T07:24:00.003-06:00

Dollywood designed by Heather Banker

Now aren't these some HAPPY papers?? We love Heather's simple style on this page! Love he ribbon & papers diagonal. If you have lots of photos, though, you could certainly adjust the layout to fit more. Check out how she used the border punch on the blue cardstock down the left side and across the bottom right. Any border punch would do - we have several in the store to choose from! Heck, you could create a layout exactly like hers if you'd like - we have these supplies easily accessible in the store! Come check it out!! KUDOS Heather-love this one!!

Recipe for the week:
CHICKEN CASSEROLE

1 can cream of mushroom soup
4 boneless, skinless breasts of chicken
½ onion, ¼ bell pepper
1 stick of margarine
1 cup of milk
½ lb. of velveeta cheese
5 oz. (small pkg) egg noodles (42)

BOIL and debone seasoned chicken; SAUTE seasonings in the butter; ADD 1 can of mushroom soup, cheese & milk; POUR mixture into baking dish; ADD meat boiled noodles; MIX and bake 30 minutes in oven.

2fer Tuesday: Valentine/Love papers & embellies

Happy Scrappin'

Monday Masterpieces

2011-01-24T08:11:00.005-06:00

Monday at noon is the LAST chance to sign up for Flippin' Crazy for Christmas Cards Class
Tuesday, January 25 6-8pm $20

Monday Masterpieces-a little inspiration from CCL

Monday Madness: 30% off Bloomers rag ribbon pack

GARAGE SALE CONTINUES TODAY
Happy Scrappin'

GARAGE SALE Saturday, Jan 22 11am-3pm

2011-01-21T08:41:00.005-06:00

Memory Mania Garage Sale - Awesome treasures from other scrappers & Memory Mania has discounted items from 30-60% off-come check it out

Little Inspiration from CCL

Some new SCRAPPIN' GOODNESS!!!

Webster Pages Wonderfall

Webster Sparklers Tim Holtz Rosette Die Cut

Animal Crackers

$5 Friday: 10 for $5 generic pattern paper (aisle only)

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School Activities Kit Club - More INSPIRATION from CCL&

2011-01-20T09:59:00.003-06:00

School Activities Kit Club-January
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A little more scrappin' love from your friends at CCL

Unknown designers from Page Contest -hope you can use these ideas to create some masterpieces this week! So a week of inspiration, how do you like that??

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More Scrappin' Inspiration & News on School Activities Kit Club

2011-01-19T07:20:00.002-06:00

More Inspiration from CCL

Designer unknown

Designed by Michell Western

Have you joined a Kit Club Yet? WOW-this is the easiest way to "get in the groove" and motivate you to print & scrapbook on a regular basis, not to mention it loosens you up & gets your creative juices flowing so you can create other layouts!!!

I think there are 2-3 spots available in Season, Disney is sold out, Baby & Toddler have a few openings. AND we're beginning a new kit club- SCHOOL ACTIVITIES KIT CLUB as suggested my an avid kit clubber!!!

12 of the titles mentioned will be included: _____ Grade, Artwork, Projects, Parties (Easter, Christmas, Fall, end of year) Field/Fun Day, School Fair, School Program (xmas, spring, band, drama), awards day, field trip, friends/buds/peeps, bff, Report Card, Free Dress Day, Activities (4H, Clubs, Scounts, Band, Sports, _____ Day (spirit, pajama, grandparents), summer camp, school days, hit the books (study homework, picture day).

There are more than 12 titles listed, so the ones chosen will be used based on products & ideas and the remaining ones will be featured in 2012 School Activities Kit Club.

Wacky Wednesday: 25% off Core Impressions cardstock pack

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Inspiration & Temptation

2011-01-18T11:41:00.003-06:00

Here's a litte more inspiration from CCL-sorry don't know the designer?

Designed by Heidi Smith

Here's a little temptation-new scrappin' goodness:

2fer Tuesday: Sassafras
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Monday Masterpieces

2011-01-17T08:07:00.002-06:00

More inspiration from CCL

Old Mill created by Vicki Melancon
CCL Page Contest Winner

KUDOS To Vicki on this awesome layout-the pinwheels are so popular right now & I love hers!!

A few new things:

Monday Madness: 25% off any organization item

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More Inspiration from CCL, new things & organization

2011-01-14T08:32:00.004-06:00

Louisiana created by Terri Smith
Page Contest Winner

A few new things:

Completed 8x8 albums-just add photos

Button Maker & Glue Melting Pot

A little more on organization of photos from Stacy Julian:

The Big Picture

n USE your photos to make connections,

n CLOSE YOUR EYES, OPEN BRAIN, REMOVE “CAUGHT UP” from your mind;

n ENJOY NOW, LIVE NOW, JOT DOWN YOUR MEMORIES, and scrap in small increments on more regular basis;

n It’s scary, but chronological is NOT the only way to scrapbook;

n USE YOUR PHOTOS to tell a MORE compelling and meaningful story of the life of you & your family.

n Organize, Prioritize and Celebrate the happiest moments in your life.

TRIAGE

Triage is a system of sorting patients according to need when resources are insufficient for all to be treated. The term comes from the French tri (meaning sort).

n You’re the intern in charge of your photo disaster

n There are massive photos

n What is best system to sort them for easy access

n Which ones need critical attention?

n Where to put those for immediate transport?

n Those of less serious nature (cold storage)

n Discharge

$5 Friday: Fancy Pants Metal Frames & Bazzill Flower Pots

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Inspiration to scrapbook & organization tips

2011-01-13T07:46:00.004-06:00

Merry Christmas designed by Dina Bonnecaze-KUDOS
1st Place winner of CCL Page Contest Winner

Is your scrapbooking area organized? Or do you sometimes avoid scrapbooking because you know you won’t be able to find something when you need it? Or better yet, you can’t even find a clear space on your desk to scrap? This is the condition of mine right now & its DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! My organizational level seems to rise and fall. At times, everything is a huge mess of piles on my scrap desk. Other times, my scrap area is neat and tidy, allowing me to create freely and stress-free. WOW-obviously these are my favorite times.

In hopes of getting you organized, I thought I’d share some general organizational tips I’ve picked up over the years:

Let's start with PRINTING & ORGANIZING PHOTOS. Its so important to have your pictures printed. I used to print my own photos, but i have found that its more economical to upload & print to walmart.com or scrapbookpictures.com. Now, i only print my wallet photos if i decide i need smaller prints as I'm scrappin'. This also solves another issue of backups-once you upload to print photos, the provider saves your pictures.

My favorite method for organizing photos IS: Stacy Julian's Photo Freedom (sorry this book is no longer available-but if you can find a copy-its awesome). The shortened version is: Purchase Pioneer 3 up albums (i tried others & they don't last-you can find these at MM). Organize photos in chronological order. Edit your photos as you store them, its OK to discard the photos that are exactly like 3 others, is just a bad shot, etc. I use one sleeve-3slots for 1 scrapbook layout i plan to create-you can store 2-3 photos per slot for faster & easier viewing when you see a scrapbook layout that inspires you. Although your photos are stored chronologically, you don't need to scrap in order-free yourself to scrap what you are inspired at the moment to do. I promise you will get so much more scrappin' done IF your photos are printed. Save photos in a "Moments" section if its a great relationship photo but doesn't necessarily go with the theme or you have too many pics for that theme-these turn out to become awesome moments layouts.

Another little tip: before cleaning up from a scrapping session, use leftovers to create a card or two! What a great way to organize and create in one fell swoop! Keep the clutter down, and get a head start on card giving!

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