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2010-10-01T06:33:00.000-07:00

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My Favorite Time

2010-02-07T20:09:00.000-08:00

I just love the month of February. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, it's not as busy as Christmas and I love any excuse to tell people how much I love them! I am just inspired by this collection from Making Memories right now:

You can find it on the website :)

CHA 2010 Pics

2010-01-26T07:31:00.000-08:00

No time for organization in the crazy world of CHA so I'm rollin' with however the pictures uploaded and explaining as I go!

New from Pink Paislee & shipping to us in March!

New from Scrapbook Creations and shipping to us soon!

Some great new stuff at the Cosmo Cricket booth! We've got the new Garden Variety and Material Girl on order!!!

Stay Tuned...

2010-01-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

...for pictures right from CHA! We will be ordering all the best stuff and being inspired by all the great designers out there. I will take a ton of pics and share them here!

Sale - Sale - Sale!

2010-01-22T11:33:00.001-08:00

Thank You

2009-11-24T07:13:00.001-08:00

$5 Off $25

2009-09-25T06:31:00.001-07:00

We are adding more new My Mind's Eye products every day! Gotta have them - use the coupon code for a discount!!

Love This Paper

2009-09-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I hosted a baby shower for my niece. I was so inspired by the Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday Scrapbook Line that it kind of became the theme for the whole party! Here are some of the C U T E decorations that I came up with after hours of blog hopping.

It started out with the simplest idea - use scrapbook paper for the decor - first step was to cover the clothespins used to hang up all the tiny baby clothes.

Here's where it became addicting... paper baby shoes.

...the shoes quickly led me to pinwheels that are pretty simple to make, not to mention fun. If you'd like the template just leave a comment with your email address and I'll send it to you.

The theme was cupcakes so of course, paper cupcakes!

This is a shot of how I used the pinwheels to decorate, plus I couldn't resist getting the watermelon baby buggy in here!

And finally, a banner made entirely of scrapbook goodies to remind us all why we were there! Now, of course I wouldn't be anywhere without my diamond stickles. What I learned was that paper things are cute but if you add glitter - they are adorable! The best part of all of this is that these party decorations serve two purposes - they now decorate the baby's room!

Advice We All Should Take

2009-08-31T13:00:00.001-07:00

It's A Sale...

2009-08-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

I ♥ Scrapbooking

2009-07-09T18:20:00.000-07:00

...and scrapbooking supplies!

If you can believe it we are still getting in new products every month! We've been adding them as fast as our fingers can type. Just last week we received the new Under the Sea collection from Reminisce - have you checked these out yet? We've got them up on the homepage right now and wow, this collection is versatile. There is something for any project, beach, vacation, Sea World, local water world or just swimming in the backyard.

...and, just in from Melissa Frances....

I can't even contain my excitement that these have arrived! I ordered these at CHA and have been patiently waiting for them to arrive...today was my lucky day! The box was full of awesome tinsel spools, bingo card books, welcome banner kits, mini house kits and the coolest shaped albums! Don't worry we are working hard to post them up on the website so you can see them too!

Now, one more thing. A great project that I finished last week. I just love the Graphic 45 kids collection and hadn't found just the right thing to do with it yet. So I added it with one of my projects in waiting and came up with a great idea...

just a few supplies and...

ta da!

Creative Juice!

2009-06-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

Make some cards! Just go do it, right now! Grab some scraps or some stickers and throw something together - you will feel so good. I've been on a bit of a creative slump. There hasn't been a lot of time for scrappin' around my house lately. Once summer starts, the schedule gets all crazy! I made myself sit down with some great new Basic Grey Lime Ricky papers and make these cards this week. I am so glad I did - it's nice to have a little stash of cards to grab on my way to a party!

Some more new stuff :)

2009-06-01T18:36:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new stuff from Creative Imaginations?? You should check it out, adorable Rock A Bye Baby Boy and Girl collections and a beautiful new Family Tree collection. Let's all go scrapbook now!

Get Scrappin'

2009-05-18T09:06:00.001-07:00

This layout was made with some great My Mind's Eye papers & die cuts! I thought it was a good time to post it because all the MME is on sale right now!! Check It Out Here.

More NEW Stuff!

2009-05-13T14:49:00.000-07:00

I don't mean to toot my own horn (ok, maybe a little) but I've been busy! We have gotten in so much new product lately! I am busy, busy, busy trying to add it all to the website for you. I finally got this new collection from Graphic 45 called Transatlatique up. How cool are these papers? I love how they have that vintage look but still are bright and will stand out on a page.

Also, you know the saying 'out with the old, in with the new' right? Well I am ALL about that right now! I have to make some room so I've been slashing prices left and right. Check out our Closeouts Page for the newest low prices!

New from CI

2009-05-11T14:25:00.001-07:00

This scrapbook line is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Creative Imaginations calls it South Seas and it is definitely island inspired - however - I can't think of a picture not to scrapbook on it! The designs are just great and so versatile, did I say I love this paper?!! I just got the entire line in and they are all up on the website, check them out here.

Finally!

2009-05-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

Just in case you missed it - our Classic and Universal 3 Ring Scrapbooks are here. Thanks to everyone for being so patient while we found a new manufacturer and got them in. Also, note that the My Mind's Eye is on sale right now! I just can't get enough of this Penny Lane line. I scrap a girl and a boy and there are papers and die cuts that are perfect for everything!

We've been busy at CM!

2009-04-26T17:09:00.001-07:00

Ohhh - I'm so excited to show you what we've been working on around the office...

T-Shirts!! They come in several colors and sizes and have this great CREATE design on the front. The back has our website listed. I've already been wearing mine all over! It is becoming my favorite gym shirt. Do you like them? Let me know and leave a comment - you could win one!

Also, we are starting a new monthly magazine give-away. I will randomly select 5 orders every month and throw in the current issue of Memory Makers. I am a magazine junkie and love the idea of a surprise magazine included with my order, hope you guys love that idea too!

And last but certainly not least, I did complete a mini Easter album with the beautiful Creative Imaginations papers that we carry. I added lots of glitter and ribbon, even a die cut butterfly!

Bunnies, Eggs, Beaches and Baby Girls - Oh My!

2009-04-03T07:41:00.000-07:00

The new product just keeps rolling in! I'm struggling to keep ahead of it - but working hard to get it posted for everyone to see. Yesterday we got a great new Cotton Tail Easter line in from Creative Imaginations. Since Easter is a little time sensitive I bumped it to the head of the line and got it on the website - check it out here. I'm working on a mini scrapbook to show off all the pretty papers and embellishments. I predict it will be done sometime this weekend so keep an eye out. Also, get your comments ready because the next post will be complete with a give away (more details later). Here's some of the new lines that will be going on the website soon:

Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday

Cosmo Cricket Snorkel

Lots of Creative Imaginations

Mini Bobbin Ribbons

...and there is still more on the way!!!

A Little Something To Welcome Spring

2009-03-22T18:18:00.001-07:00

We've been getting a few sneak peeks of nice weather around here. One day it is beautiful and the next rainy and cold! I just added these great Die Cuts With A View 'green' scrapbook papers to the website here. They make me long for more sunny days. Spending some time outside with the kids, snapping some photos and then here is the perfect paper to capture the spirit of the day.

New Sassafras!

2009-03-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

I just added some of the MOST adorable paper to the website! Lots of Sassafras Lass, check it out...

We got in two new collections from them, Anthem and Bungle Jungle. I love this style so much and am planning lots of projects with these! My fave thing about these papers is that each one has a die cut strip added to the bottom - it gives the papers so much character! Check out the New Products section of the website to see them all!

Some New Layouts

2009-02-24T19:56:00.000-08:00

I couldn't wait to get started with the new My Mind's Eye scrapbooking goodies! I've got 3 pages done so far and another 2 page layout almost finished up... check them out and then click here to check out the goods I used :)

Need I Say More...

2009-02-14T12:31:00.000-08:00

I LOVE them, you will too! I've started adding them to the website already!

Who Loves Vintage?!

2009-02-10T18:43:00.000-08:00

I do! I do!! I think you will too :) Fresh from CHA this Graphic 45, Playtimes Past paper collection. I was so excited that this came in already and made sure to get it all on the website today so that everyone can enjoy it together! I've got some super scrappy scrapbook project ideas inspired by this paper and the Graphic 45 booth from CHA. I'll be sure to post the pics of what I come up with (I'm thinking a give-away is due also).

My favorite papers? Hmmmm... Dollie's Teaparty, Jack and Jill and Hopscotch!

Now go scrapbook, scrapbook, scrapbook and report back!

Some Valentines

2009-02-09T13:50:00.001-08:00

On Saturday's scrap night I busied myself making an army of little pyramid treat boxes. They are very small, will only hold a piece or two of candy. That's ok though because they are going to a class of pre-schoolers! I don't have a pre-schooler but donated them to my niece, Nichole for her daughters class. Do you like them? Leave a comment and I'll send you the template (Courtesy of Scrapbooks Etc. magazine).

Sharing A Good Deal

2009-02-06T19:45:00.001-08:00

These Just Up

2009-02-03T15:01:00.001-08:00

Just added some new products to the site! We're giving these new ring bound scrapbook albums a try...

I love, love, love the ideas in these books...

Time For Some Good Deals

2009-02-01T09:45:00.000-08:00

In preparation for all the new CHA items coming in I've started doing some major closeouts on the website. Check them out here and if you like what you see use coupon code NEW09 to get FREE SHIPPING on your order. ;)

Now for The NEW Products!

2009-01-29T16:57:00.000-08:00

Oh my, that was a long week! I am seriously on creative overload right now. I do love a trade show, the project ideas and new products are so inspiring. I took a ton of pictures and ordered a ton of new, cute, scrapbook supplies! A lot of the items are ready to ship now or very soon so I hope to be busily adding new papers and ribbons to the website in the near future. Since I took so many photos I will break them up into several posts so here is the first!

I'm so glad to bring Sassafrass product to the website - they are so cute, I know everyone will love them.

and here's the new Tahiti Beach line from Die Cuts With A View - so bright and cheery!

Last Day of CHA

2009-01-28T06:47:00.000-08:00

Wow - what a whirl wind the last 4 days have been. I have taken so many pictures of new, cute scrapbook supplies and ideas! I had to sort through booths and booths and catalogs and catalogs of great, new products to pick the best for us! I made lots of orders and when I get back to 'normal' I will start posting the pics of what will be arriving. For now, here are some teasers :)

Get Ready For CHA

2009-01-19T19:52:00.000-08:00

We are heading to CHA (the Craft Hobby Association Trade Show) this weekend and I am getting excited to see all the new products! I'll be keeping my eye out for the coolest, cutest and best new lines to add to our website. Keep an eye on the blog because I'll be sure to upload all my photos!

On To The Next Holiday

2009-01-09T06:27:00.000-08:00

You just can't escape it... it's everywhere... Valentine's Day! Everywhere I go I see red and pink hearts and I love it! Valentine's Day has long been one of my favorite holidays. When my daughter was little (can't believe I'm saying this but it was about 10 years ago), I started an annual tradition of a Valentine card day. I'd assemble all the cutest supplies and would get together with ten friends and crank out those cards! That was way before Basic Grey and Karen Foster so there were not as many things to choose from but since we didn't know it was OK! I haven't had those card days in the last few years but this year I'm determined to do it again. I may leave it open to scrapbooking or cardmaking, don't want to exclude anyone! I added some great new Cosmo Cricket Chemistry Valentine papers to the Collected Memories website yesterday and can't stop looking at them! I'm sure you'll see a project posted before the end of the weekend!

Happy 2009

2009-01-01T14:30:00.001-08:00

Just in case you don't get our newsletters and need a deal! (But you should totally go to the website and sign up for the newsletters)

New Products from Rusty Pickle

2008-12-23T06:35:00.000-08:00

I just LOVE these papers! They are silver foil on flat black cardstock - so beautiful in person! The stamp set goes with the White Christmas collection and it just got in, we've got it on the site already in case you need it to scrap your Christmas photos! Don't forget those chunky chipboard letters - my mind is bubbling with uses for those!

Use Scrapbook Paper for Your Christmas Goodies

2008-12-22T07:06:00.001-08:00

Another Holiday Project!

2008-12-13T09:16:00.000-08:00

Well, hopefully this gets you in the mood to scrap! It's Saturday, I know I'll be up all night cropping, how about you?! I was emailed this stocking template by a very talented blogger - you can see her original project here. I rounded up some adorable Heidi Grace Designs papers that you can find on the website and added some random Christmas doo dads.

Here is the final product. I have many of these in the works. Instead of making a garland out of mine I will just hang them from my lighted green garland on the pot shelf. I love this glittery and a little non-traditional take Christmas decorations. The pink is just adorable!

Make These Ornaments!

2008-12-11T09:53:00.000-08:00

I'm caught up with Christmas Spirit this year. I've decided to share it with everyone I know by making some adorable tree ornaments (out of scrapbook paper, of course!) and giving them away. Here's what they look like:You will need a circle punch (any size, the bigger the punch, the bigger your ornament)...

and some adorable scrapbook paper. Punch 20 circles to make 1 ornament.

Make one template circle into a triangle and then fold the edges of all the circles around that template. Then you will glue all these circles together. Can you figure it out on your own? Let me know if not, I have some VERY detailed instructions that I can email ya... post a comment for them!

Entering into the Blog-Osphere!

2008-12-11T09:40:00.000-08:00

Well, here we are! It's about time we tackle a blog right? I'm excited to have a way of sharing our new products and scrapbook project ideas with our customers. Please feel free to ask us questions here and share your projects! And we're off!