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December 19, 2005

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Marina D. of Lansdale, Pennsylvania

The Journaling is on the tag under the picture on the left side. "All those things you say are sooooooooooooo darn cute!!! Your Dad and I try to keep a record of these little treasures. You have no idea how cute it is when you say these things! And because you are bilingual, you sometimes mix the two languages together on the same word, and you are even cuter! Here are some of our favorites (in both languages):English words Nokay Not OK Bazai Butterfly Wesseh What’s that? Ceciol Rachel Jocus JoJo’s Circus Mizagot Forgot Pignocco Pinocchio Pasghetti Spaghetti Tatu Thank you Yook! Look! Opotus Octopus Mimmi Grandma Pippa Grandpa Italian words Appi Acqua Tuto Tutto Apita Aperta Tatoe Trattore Macchan Macchina Pentapale Temporale Cacotati Latte e cacao Cenderenta Cenerentola Baena Bandiera Fraca Fragola Novoi Non voglio Pasghetti Spaghetti" Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Vellum, Cardstock (Bazzill used for all the words on the layout), Black Ink, Computer fonts: Hank BT.

December 5, 2005

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Wendy P. of Haddon Township, New Jersey

Wendy says: "I cut the flowers out of the Scenic Route papers and used them as an embellishment. I doodled vines and then went back and stitched them with embroidery floss." Supplies used: Patterned Papers, Prima Flowers, Computer Fonts, Brads.

November 28, 2005

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Sheri P. of Blanding, Utah

Supplies used: Ki Memories papers, letter stickers and circle accents, acrylic paint, EK Success Tag Alongs, mini brads, Scrapworks & Making Memories rub-ons, word pebbles, vellum.

November 21, 2005

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Diane D. of Hanover, Massachusetts

Donna says : "In this layout, I used the Basic Grey monograms after scanning them and reducing the size for the title. I mounted them in black cardstock to help the title pop off the page a bit. On the second page, I used a file folder at the top to hide my journaling and another small picture that I wanted to use on the page." Supplies used: Scenic Route Patterned Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, SEI Brads, Scenic Route Rub-Ons, Ribbon.

November 7, 2005

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Mackey S. of Conway, Arkansas

Mackey says : "These photos were taken in San Antonio last summer at one of the missions, hhhmm, I think San Juan but I'm not sure. The journaling is hidden up under the left photo which swings open from the brad. It reads, 'We spent the day touring the missions of San Antonio, this one being the largest. We had no idea when we began the tour that the History Channel was filming a documentary there on the French and Mexican War. The Catholics in the area were against the filming, saying it was a sacred mission and the crew was desecrating holy land. The day started out incredibly beautiful, in fact, one of the most beautiful days on our trip, and I was able to get some gorgeous shot of the actors, the mission and Molly and Toby. However, as soon as the cameras and the guns entered the mission grounds an incredible storm began to brew, horrific lightening struck and one of the worst floods in San Antonio history ensued. Coincidence? I don't think so..." Supplies used: Basic Grey Phresh and Phunky cardstock, stickers, fibers, ribbon, stamps, paint, brads, wooden tags (cut from balsa wood).

October 31, 2005

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Michelle S. of Evansville, Indiana

Here's what Michelle says about her cute tin: "I'm using these for treat containers for my cousins little ones. I filled the inside with shredded black and orange cardstock and i"ll fill them with candy for their halloween goodie package." Michelle's idea is great, and can be adapted to use for other holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day.... Supplies used: Creative Imaginations Patterned Paper, Painted Wooden Halloween Elements, Paper Patch Punch Out Letters, Lots and Lots of Ribbon and Provo Craft Round Metal Lunch Box.

October 17, 2005

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Suzanne M . of Lewis Center, Ohio

The images above show the cover and a few of the pages from Suzanne's mini album she made to capture memories from her family's vacation to Myrtle Beach. Here's what she has to say: "I made this 6x6 mini-album from cardstock and bound it together with ribbons in the spine and around the cover to tie it closed. Each page has hidden journaling behind either removable tags, photos secured w/ a photo anchor, or a card stuck inside a pocket." Supplies used: patterned paper, cardstock, ribbon, letter stickers, Making Memories foam stamps, Creative Imaginations bottle cap and beach stickers, buttons, brads, photo anchors, spiral paper clips, rubber stamps.

October 3, 2005

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Christen P. of Ames, Iowa

Christen says: "I handcut the tags by laying the pictures on cardstock and then enlarged the look of a smaller tag. I love our outdoor pictures and love to use the green cardstock and pattern papers with them.". Supplies used: KI Memories Paper & Tags, Basic Grey Letter Stickers, Distressing Ink, Brads, Ribbon, Date Stamps

September 26, 2005

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Randi L. of Attica, Indiana

Randi says: "What you may not be able to see highlighted by the slide mount on this layout, is my daughter, with her back to the judges, making goofy faces at us! LOL!". Supplies used: 4-H Papers & Pledge Sticker, Cardstock, Slide Mount, Brads, Photo Mounts, Sticker Letters.

September 19, 2005

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Joy H. of Hot Springs, Arkansas

Joy used the following items to create her lovely layout: paper, tags and stickers from the Basic Grey, Making Memories rub-ons, assorted fibers and charms.

September 12, 2005

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Tracy W. of Ramona, California

The journaling on the tag reads: Tyler and his cousin, Brandonlee enjoyed every chance to pose for photos. The pool was their favorite place to smile and show off their talents. One, Two, Three………..JUMP! Spring Break San Diego Style! Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Fiber, Alphabet Stickers, Date Stamp, Ink, Computer Fonts: LD Hand and Bazooka, Machine Sewing.

August 29, 2005

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Lynn Anne C. of Hopatcong, New Jersey

This little boy looks excited to play out in the rain! Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Cardstock, Fiber, Ribbon, Eyelets, Magic Mesh, Chalk, Die Cut.

August 22, 2005

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Peggy N. of Madrid, Iowa

The title of this layout is Stayin' Cool in the Pool. Here's what Peggy had to say about her layout: "With as hot as it's been this summer, it was time to get a pool for the backyard! Let me tell you, we've all enjoyed splashing around and stayin' cool in our pool! For a fresh, funky look, I used a corner rounder on the journaling block and the title block. The colors of the Pixel Decor papers are a perfect compliment to the water and outdoor colors in this layout." Supplies used: Cardstock, Patterned Paper (Pixel Decor), Making Memories Acrylic Frame, Ribbon, Letter Stickers, Karen Foster License Plate, Junkitz Photo Corners, Ink, Brads, Computer Font.

August 8, 2005

Marsha M. of Lake City, Michigan

The title of this layout is Sweet Summer Days. Marsha created this layout using digital scrapbooking software, but it could be easily re-created using patterned papers and computer font software. Marsha found a great way to include lots of pictures on a one-page layout!

July 25, 2005

Pam C. of Bowling Green, Ohio

Pam says "I used actual water color paint on the top (which is only visible when it's not scanned). I also used a wide variety of lettering for the title." Supplies used: Bazzill Cardstock (white with yellow watercolor in it); fabric; Patterned Papers from Sweetwater, Chatterbox, American Crafts, Karen Foster; Li'l Davis chipboard letters; Making Memories metal charm, tag & brads; Jolee's flower; KI Memories Ice Candy; Autumn Leaves stencil and rub-on; silk flowers; ribbon; letter stickers.

July 18, 2005

Tracey R . of Des Moines, Iowa

Tracy says "Second photo shows the attached mini book open. I made the mini book so I could include all the fun photos on the layout without having to feature them all. The ribbon keeps the mini book closed." Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Making Memories flowers, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, Ribbon, Fibers, Doodlebug Token, Letter stickers, Doodlebug Rub-on alphabet, Making Memories staples and jump ring.

July 11, 2005

Mary Ellen D. of Urbandale, Iowa

Mary Ellen created a fun set of cards! Supplies used: All My Memories Patterned Paper, Signature Accents, Bazzill Cardstock, Embroidery Floss, Making Memories flower, tags and eyelets on the accents, Rub-Ons.

July 4, 2005

Theresa C . of Powell, Ohio

Theresa says: "I love this 'action' shot of my son. I challenged myself in this layout by trying to incorporate pink into a boys layout. I only have a son and often find myself stuck with tons of cute pink girly papers and embellishments." Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Cardstock, Alphabet & Number Stamps, Ribbon, Eyelets, Brads, Safety Pins.

June 27, 2005

Sara C. of Firestone, Colorado

Sara says: "I used my computer's clip art program to find my college mascot, the buffalo. I opened it in Microsoft Word and converted it to grey scale so it would show up better. I then printed the colored words on vellum to put over the buffalo. Also, when I journal, I like to print the words directly on the paper I will use as a border for a picture; it achieves a cleaner look, I believe. I have downloaded many free fonts from the Internet; I used "Dephunked BRK" for the words "University of Colorado at Boulder" and the "Diploma" font for "Class of 2003". Supplies used: Me and My Big Ideas Graduation Paper 12x12, Yellow Cardstock, Me and My Big Ideas Graduation Sayings, Clear Vellum, Vellum Tape.

June 20, 2005

Shawn W . of Peoria, Arizona

The title of this layout is Just Be You, and the expression in the big picture is priceless! Great use of the patterned cardstock and embellishments to keep the focus on the pictures. Supplies used: Scrapworks Cardstock & Embellishments, Ribbon.

May 23, 2005

Donna L . of Baltimore, Maryland

Easter may have been a few months ago, but if you're like some of us, you haven't scrapbooked your pictures yet! Linda says "All the papers are altered with paint for added color. I made this with a lot of leftover scraps of Doodlebug paper. I layered some of the sequin flowers for more dimension." Supplies used: Doodlebug papers, ribbons, sequins, letter tags and brads. Also: Making Memories metal letters- altered with paint. Making Memories stamps used with paint, Ting-a-ling pastel letters, Paper Bliss stickers.

May 16, 2005

Sheri P . of Blanding, Utah

Sheri says this was the first time she used a transparent overlay, and we think the results are wonderful! She also mentions that the bottom of paper is torn with gingham paper underneath, with torn edges turned up. Other supplies used: Jolee's flowers, buttons, patterned paper, cardstock.

May 9, 2005

Renee W . of Rochester, New York

Renee loves to edge her paper with ink, especially Bazzill Cardstock. She feels it gives the page a little pop. The angled mat adds interest as well.

May 2, 2005

Lynn Anne C. of Hopatcong, New Jersey

We chose this 3-page layout as the winner this week because of the great pictures and heartfelt journaling. Lynn Anne journaled about what she remembers about her yard growing up, and the fun she and her family are having in their current yard. Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Craft-T Metallic Rub Ons, Magic Mesh (Dottie Ann), Photo Corners, Ink, Zig Pen, Alphabet Stamps, PSX Stickers, EZ Set Eyelets by Coffee Break Design, silk flowers (leaves).

April 25, 2005

Renee L. of San Antonio, Texas

Here's what Renee has to say about her project: "These are my 2 sons, 2 years ago, Spring of 2003. I went to take pictures of my boys in the famous Texas Bluebonnets that grow wild every year in the Spring (it's normal to see families sitting along a busy highway taking pictures if there are Bluebonnets there!). I had a half roll of Black and White film in my camera and I thought it would be useless to use b&w film on beautiful "blue" Bluebonnets, but I had to use it up. So I took the last half a roll of b&w, then a whole roll of color. Believe it or not, the b&w pictures turned out better!" Supplies used: Cardstock, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Blue Jean Posies Shaped Buttons, Making Memories Simply Stated, Making Memories Magnetic Date Stamp, Making Memories Small Vellum Square Tags, Pebbles Real Life Sticker Labels-Family, White Craft Ink Pad.

April 11, 2005

Michelle S. of Evansville, Indiana

Here's a tip that Michelle shares about her layout: "I made my own handmade rubons by printing on the glossy side of a page protector with my computer in a mirror image. Works FANTASTIC and the possibilities are endless." Supplies used: Chatterbox Parlor Rm Pattern Papers & Chatterbox Tacks, Bazzill cardstock, Misc. Flower Punches, Dymo Label Tape, Quickutz Bottlecap Diecuts & Sizzix Tabs Diecuts, Making Memories Foam Stamps and Acrylic Paint, Slide Mounts, Handmade Rub-Ons

April 4, 2005

Emelyn M. of Newark, California

The journaling for this adorable layout reads: "My sweet little JASMIN....I cannot believe how much your are GROWING....more and more everyday! At almost 9 MONTHS you are CRUSIN' all over the place....you are EATING everything in site...and you are the most ADORABLE baby in the world! I love you so much!". Supplies include: cardstock, ribbon, brads, ink, alphabet stickers, stamps, buttons.

March 28, 2005

Michelle O. of Glen Burnie, Maryland

Michelle used the new Lollipop Shoppe Line of Basic Grey papers to create this eyecatching layout. Adding ribbon on the left and near the picture were great accents!

March 21, 2005

Beverly H. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We are happy to say goodbye to the Winter months here in Iowa! However, Beverly's page showcases the beauty of winter, especially in a place like Southern Louisiana where snow is somewhat rare. Supplies used: Doodlebug cardstock stickers, Bazzill cardstock, brads, dot eyelets, paint.

March 14, 2005

Andrea V . of Henderson, Nevada

Andrea made her own transparency to put over her daughter's darling photo. It says: "Our Daughter........Your eyes, my dear, are like two stars; Your cheeks are like a rose; The sunlight dancing in your hair would melt a thousand snows. ~Anonymous" Other supplies used: Sweetheart Metal Word by Making Memories, Butterfly by Paper Bliss, fiber, brads, daisy punchies.

March 7, 2005

Peggy E. of Prescott, Arizona

Peggy has beautiful gardens at her home. She says "Every spring they just seem to get prettier and prettier. The title "SPRING" is a handmade paperpiecing I scraplifted from an idea book several years ago; the birdhouses and fence are paperpiecings I made because my father used to make birdhouses for us before he passed away last year and we have many of them in our yard in his honor. Some birds have even built a nest in one."

February 28, 2005

Patti H. of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Patti hid her journaling on the back: "Vanessa, I couldn't help myself. I had to take this picture. From the minute you got this Care Bear, you were instant friends. On day you were playing so much that you fell asleep -- right on your bear. Lucky for you - your friend was there to catch you. Lucky for me - your outfit matched the bear (and it became a great scrapbook page for your album). I love you, Mommy". Supplies used: Patterned Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Ink: Brilliance - Graphic Black, Fibers, Ribbon, Circle Clips, Brads, Eyelets, Safety Pin, Metal Charm, other embellishments.

February 21, 2005

Brenda T. of Waterloo, Iowa

Here's what Brenda had to say about her entry: "My children waited all winter break (2004) for snow, and finally we were blessed with a wonderful snowfall... My entry is a "star book" filled with winter sledding photos of my husband, Steve, my son, Zackery, my daughter, Zoey, and myself. We love to spend quality family time together having fun on a great sledding hill in our home town of Waterloo, Iowa. The "star book" allows me to share many "themed" photos in a small individualized scrapbook that is a unique presentation. I can leave it sitting out and it's shape alone draws attention and the photos share our special times together with others." Supplies used: patterned papers, various embellishments, ribbon, mat board covers and themed photos.

February 14, 2005

Dena G. of Cincinnati, Ohio

We thought Dena's layout fit the date today (February 14) very well! Supplies used: patterned paper, cut-out sheet for title, ribbon, safety pin, acetate layover, heart brad, other embellishments.

February 7, 2005

Maria A. of Rochester, New York

Maria sent us one of the pages out her her paperbag book. She says "The song on the card has special meaning to us. I dedicated that song to my husband when he was having a bad day." Notice the unique use of the matches - they say "The perfect match"! Other supplies used: rubber stamp (for "We are"), love charm, pop dot (to give heart in lower right hand corner dimension), cardstock, ribbon.

January 31, 2005

Bianca B. of Webster, New York

Bianca says "The swirls were punched out in three sizes using the Making Memories Tool Kit". Other supplies used: Patterned Paper, Textured Cardstock, Ribbon & Eyelets. The letters look to be Rub-ons.

January 24, 2005

Holly S. of Madrid, Iowa

Here's what Holly says about her layout:: "I couldn't wait to scrapbook this picture. We had such a magical time that day. I loved the layout of the Scrapbook Matboard design. It helped start the creativity process." Note the cute mini book she included on the upper right of her layout! Supplies: Scrapbook Matboard - www.rockymtnhigh.com, Making Memories Metal Rimmed Tag, Bazzill mini book recovered in red Bazzill cardstock, vellum with silver writing backed with red Bazzill cardstock, transparency for inkjet printers, jingle bells, ribbon.

January 17, 2005

Fonda D. of Slater, Iowa

Here's what Fonda says about her layout:: "To make the "Christmas" I used the paper clay, rolled it out and stamped with Making Memories foam stamps. When dry, rubbed with red colored metallic rub ons, then coated with Modge Podge for a shiny look and to fill in the letters.The pocket was walnut inked. Inside the pocket is a accordion style mini album cut into a tag shape, made from red cardstock. The watch crystals are filled with Christmas silk flowers then filled with epoxy. This project was great fun."

January 10, 2005

Julia M. of Lakeside, Montana

Here's an excerpt from the journaling: "The red Santa hat has been a tradition of Jeff's for the last few years. I think it helps him get in the spirit to decorate the house. It isn't his favorite thing to do, and we haven't lived in the easiest houses to decorate....but he always does something. We moved a few days after Christmas this year, but he still put up some lights and garland." Supplies: Ribbon, Patterned Paper, Autumn Leaves Letter Tag & Rubons, Bottle Cap, Buttons, Mini Brads, Inked Kraft Photo Corners.

January 3, 2005

Cheryl S. of Nevada City, California

Here's an excerpt from the journaling: "I love this picture of Katelynn with her little Christmas day snowman. Katelynn had wished very hard and long for snow on Christmas day. The delight and joy of her wish fulfilled is so evident on her face." Supplies: Papers: It Takes Two, Vellum, Embellishments: Making Memories, Ribbon.

December 27, 2004

Marsha A. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

"I paper pieced the Santa, using red and white cardstock. The "Merry Christmas" is from Making Memories. I inked the white cardstock on the Santa and chalked the edges of all the white pieces."

December 20, 2004

Theresa C. of Powell, Ohio

"I free handed the Santa outfit, I am not an artist, but found it very easy to get the basic shape. I embossed the 'fur' trim several times to make it look more textured. I used a silver gel pen to add buttons and attached the belt. I added a sheet of torn vellum to the top of the card and added the clothes line and clothing." Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock (red), embossing powder, ribbon (it was pink, but I inked it black), Colorbok - string, Card Connection : pegs, Unknown - ribbon buckle, vellum.