CCL Make/Takes

Camp Crop a Lot Make/takes
You are My Sunshine created by Natalie Morris & Jessica COlby

Family created by Stevie Martinez

Monkey Around created by Jessica Colby

CCL - July 2007

I would like to thank the Memory Mania team for all of their hard work. This past weekends was wonderful. I enjoyed myself soooo much - meeting new people and talking to all my friends. KUDOS to Tammy and all of her girls; you and your team is the best!!!!!! No other scrapbooking store I have been to is like Memory Mania - everyone is so helpful and they all work so well together. Keep up all the good work.
Tania

CCL COUNTDOWN - 3 days

3 days until Camp Crop a Lot. Are you getting excited??? I can't wait. Its going to be the best year ever.

BLOG Challenge

Hey Scrappers,
Congratulations to Darlene Quebedeaux, winner of the blog challenge this week. If you haven't seen it yet-please check out her beautiful clock in the gallery.

WOW-HOW EXCITING

Wow, words could never describe how it felt to look at the first draft of Masterpieces!!!! A 7 year dream becomes a reality with the help of my friends. Here's a sneak peek. The finished product should be in and shipping in early to mid August. Of the 50 designers, 25 of them are from Louisiana. We will have a book signing with hopefully all of the local (25) artists on Saturday, August 11th 10am-noon. Please come out & join us.

Wanna Peek?

Ok, you CCL campers...want a peek at the Hambly make and take we will be doing Friday morning? This is a peek at a simular project...you will just have to wait and see exactly what we will be doing so get there early!

New Baby Boy

Elison Hebert!

Congratulations to Jansen & Steven Hebert, they had a healthy baby boy last night - 8lbs 1oz, 21 1/2" long at 9:58pm. Both mother and baby are both are healthy and doing great. Jansen is on Memory Mania's Design Team and if you have not checked out her layouts please do - she has a wonderful talent and gift for Scrapbooking. I hope that everyone has a great day!

Tania

BLOG CHALLENGE

Hey Guys, Don't forget about our blog challenge using the Scrap-o-dex or the CI clock. It has been extended, so no excuses..........get those projects done. We can't wait to see how awesome they come out. Check out Darlene's clock on our gallery for inspiration. It is absolutely beautiful. Remember you are not judged on your work, it is a random drawing. But to be entered into the drawing for the goodies you have to upload an image of your project to the gallery and email Tammy to let her know. Ready, Set, GO!!!!!!!

Digital Scrapbooking

Okay for all of you that are dying to try your hand at digital scrapbooking we have a new HOW TO book for you. With the Better Homes and Gardens Ultimate guide to Digital Scrapbooking you will learn how to use digital brushes, create photo borders, add journaling effects, make custom backgrounds and so much more.

Secret Sale item

SHHH................It's a secret, but did you know that we have
our American Crafts felt Photo Corners on sale at 45% off!!!
WOW....now that's what I call a sale. You get a lot of bang
for your buck with these great photo corners because there
are tons of various colors and sizes all packed into a cute little
reuseable can. Hurry into Memory Mania and get yours
today before they are all gone!!!!

JULY SALE!!!!!!!!
Memory Mania has some wonderful items available at
45% off during the month of July!!
These items are found throughout the store - many things are fairly new, so come by and check them out!! Remember that those who come first will have the best selection!!

BLOG CHALLENGE

Hey GIrls, The blog challenge with the Scrap O dex and/or clock has been extended for 2 more weeks since we had so much confusion with the scrap o dex. Good luck and please share those projects.

BLUELIGHT SPECIAL

The special for this week as well as the alternate for the blog challenge is: 20% off of the Creative Imagination Square Clocks. The clocks can be used as the blog challenge this week, however, anything created already in class is not eligible.

Thanks & have a great 4th of July!!!! Take lots of photos.

thanks
Tammy

BLOG CHALLENGE

Hey Scrappers,
Have you tried the blog challenge yet? You just gotta try it. You know you need someone to challenge you to try something new? This is it. Make a non-traditional album-a scrapodex!!!! Its great to add photos and give to a your spouse, grandparents, yourself for the office. Also GREAT idea for your coffee table, highlighting your favorite all time pictures OR a theme. Another great idea is a decoration for a birthday party and the pictures on the scrapodex could be highlights throughout the year. I can't wait to see you give this a try and load it on the gallery.

Scrapbooking Your Vacation

Good Afternoon Ladies!
As I get the family packed for a trip to the beach for the Fourth of July, I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of my favorite tips for scrapbooking your vacation memories. If we take a trip for five days or more, I will make a travel album just for that trip, but all of the following ideas can be applied to any vacation, whether it is just an overnight or a month long holiday.

1. Keep a small journal, and take five minutes to jot down what happened on that day. I have done this with every trip I have been on since I started scrapbooking, and it is extremely helpful if you plan to scrapbook the trip well after you have been home.

2. Bring your camera- everywhere you go. I always pack a plastic bag to store my camera so it can be protected from the elements, along with an extra battery and picture card.

3. Add "local color" to your journaling. For our trip to Maui, I included several Hawaiian phrases into my journaling. This helps anyone looking through your scrapbooks to feel like they have gone on vacation with you.

4. Focus on the photos. Try to vary your shots between close-up and wide angle photographs. Don't forget to put your family in front of those special places like Cinderella's castle or historic monuments.

5. Choose papers and embellishments that have a timeless look. Because you want the focus of the album to be on the vacation memories themselves, choose supplies that will not overwhelm your photos and journaling. I tend to pick a company that has coordinating papers and embellishments for each of my vacation albums and use the products on every layout.

Don't forget the sunscreen!
Jody

AMERICAN CRAFT GIVEAWAY

Hey Girls,
Don't forget to come in and take advantage of this great giveaway by American Craft while supplies last(ribbons, buttons, pen, rubons) . Receive your goody bag when you purchase their supplies-details are listed by the products as the store. I love that the manufacturers are rewarding you for purchasing their product.

Using Your Masters Kits

I just finished a scrapbook of my daughter's senior trip last summer. I like to tell a story in my books (like a real "storybook") so I always include a title page and a closing page.

My closing page usually ends with a note from me saying how much I enjoyed working on the book along with a few thoughts on the events depicted in the book. Sometimes I put a photo on the title/closing pages, but I didn't do that for this book, I put a pocket page instead. Then I ALWAYS sign and date it. For the title/closing pages in "Maddie's Senior Trip" book, I used leftover paper from one of my Master's Kits.

AWESOME **NEW**ORGANIZATION BAGS

WOW, you really have to come see these awesome new bags by Creative Options. They are so cool and stylish. Stop in soon, Christy is showing off her new birthday present.

MEMORY MANIA IDEA BOOK

WOW, we almost have all of the photography finished for the idea book. It's amazing how long it takes to get the lighting, etc set up for this shoot. But the cool part was looking at the incredible layouts in person, they are SOO MUCH more impressive in person than in the emails, and I thought I loved them through email. Thanks so much to everyone that used the 2 gallon bags, these made our job so much easier. Its been an incredible journey with the idea book, but there are a few weeks left of 24/7 computer work, so wish me luck.

BLOG CHALLENGE

THe challenge for the next 2 weeks is to create different projects with the SCRAP O DEX! This little product is GREAT, I'm dying to take a few minutes and put my favorite photos in it and decorate it as my album for my coffee table. Another awesome idea is for someone for their office desk, recipes, WOW me, what can you do with it!!!

Have a Merry Monday!!!!!