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 Friday, December 21, 2007
Happy Holidays to You and Yours
12/21/2007 11:56:45 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  - Your friends at Memory Makers magazine
12/21/2007 11:56:45 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) 
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Simple and Inexpensive Home Decor Project
12/20/2007 11:39:47 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  I have a simple and easy home décor idea that I’d like to share with you. If you’re looking for last minute Christmas gifts or even a fun family project, this might be the perfect solution for you. Dow Chemical Company has introduced STYROFOAM brand foam in 12x12 inch squares. Grab a few of your scrapping supplies and you can complete this inexpensive project in a few minutes. I used ultra-thin, super-strength Glue Dots and Towbow dry adhesive to adhere the scrapbooking paper to the Styrofoam square. I suggest using some form of dry or spray adhesive because liquid adhesive created wrinkles in the paper. I poked holes in the paper using a piercing tool and then pushed in the brads for a finishing touch. To cover up the edges, I used a black ribbon and adhered it with more Glue Dots.
The entire project took me about 10 minutes, and the possibilities are endless. I love finding inexpensive ways to spice up my home décor that I can personalize to my own style. The STYROFOAM squares and can be found at Wal-Mart or your local craft store. For more great decorating ideas, click here. And if Holiday projects are what you’re after, check out the Masters blog for some great decorating tips. Hope you have an amazing Christmas!
Create something. Inspire everyone.
GinaMarie
Supplies:
Patterned paper: Luxe Designs
Brads: K&Co. (Marcella K)
Adhesive: Tombow, Glue Dots super-strength, ultra-thin
Misc.: Ribbon
home decor
12/20/2007 11:39:47 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
What Kind of Holiday Treat Are You?
12/19/2007 10:48:03 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) I love taking cheesy Internet personality quizzes. Sometimes I just have a hankering to know what color I'd be (if I were a color) or what season I'd be (if I were a season) or what kind of car I'd be (if I were a car). It's reassuring and reaffirming, in some odd way, and it's definitely a quick and amusing form of entertainment. So, this morning, when I should have been editing an organization article for a spring issue of Memory Makers, I was instead out surfing because I had a burning need to know what kind of holiday music, treat or decoration I'd be (if I were holiday music, a holiday treat or a holiday decoration). Inquiring minds—mainly mine—needed to know. So, interestingly, I'd be Hanukkah gelt if I were a holiday treat ... Who knew? Useless information, but somehow reassuringly validating. What are you? Find out here. Best, Beth
12/19/2007 10:48:03 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, December 17, 2007
Monday Morning
12/17/2007 9:32:34 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  Good morning, everyone. I stumbled on this very inspiring blog a little late in the game, but I wanted to share the link with all of you anyway. 3191: A Year of Mornings is a blog maintained by two sisters who live 3,191 miles apart. Last January, these two sisters began taking a photograph every morning. They don't discuss the photos beforehand, and they showcase their morning observations on their blog. I love the simplicity of the photos and the beautiful way they capture each morning. This morning, I decided to take a photo of my own (see above). Committing to a project such as theirs is a wonderful way to take note of the beauty and art you can find in each day, sometimes in the smallest of details. This morning, take a few minutes to browse their gallery. Take note of their artful use of composition, color, etc. Then, take a look around you. I have a feeling you'll be inspired to pick up your camera to capture something beautiful. Have a lovely day, Katie
12/17/2007 9:32:34 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, December 14, 2007
Dreaming of a white Christmas ...
12/14/2007 12:24:03 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  My cubicle is positioned next to a wall of windows and today I'm watching the sky for snow. The weather folks are predicting we'll get about six INCHES of the white stuff, which in Cincinnati is a lot! This weekend I'd like to drive a couple hours west to visit my daughter and son-in-law, but if the "blizzard" materializes that won't happen. Surfing the Web is one of my favorite pastimes. In the mornings at home I log onto my laptop, pour a cup of coffee and check in with some of my favorite people and their blogs. You never know what you might learn while surfing. For instance, on the MM Books blog I discovered what the hot color for 2008 is. Click over and see for yourself (it's not a color I expected!). And our Masters' blog is awesome--packed with creative ideas, step-by-step instructions for projects and just heartfelt sharing. Some of my personal favorite sites (outside the scrapbooking world) include messythrillinglife, the NY Times (especially the books section and Sunday wedding announcements), Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love and Me&Ro jewelry. What are some of your favorites? Stay warm this weekend and scrap something cozy! Peace & love, Patty p.s. I'm lovin' my new hair!!
12/14/2007 12:24:03 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Is your world a Bizarre Bazaar?
12/13/2007 1:48:58 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) In December the crafty souls who work here at F+W Publications (the publisher of Memory Makers magazine and books) share their talents and wares at a sale we call the Bizarre Bazaar. We’ve got musicians who sell CDs, artists who paint scarves, jewelry makers, knitters and more. We headed downstairs this morning to see all the goodies and to buy some handmade Christmas gifts! That’s Katie’s good friend Grace selling her books and cards (below, left), and Christy admiring knitted scarves (below, right).   Speaking of crafts, there’s a new link on the MM home page called The Craft Directory. Check it out if you’re looking for a scrapbooking/craft store near you, or if you’re trying to locate a specific product or manufacturer. Hope you’re staying warm and dry, and finding some time to put your own crafty skills to good use!
12/13/2007 1:48:58 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
We picked a winner in the B&W Challenge
12/12/2007 4:34:33 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) Congratulations to TRICIAS -- the winner of our Black & White Challenge. Tricia wins a product-packed prize package from KI Memories!C'mon over to the forum to see all the entries. Peace and love, Patty
12/12/2007 4:34:33 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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My Secret Life as an Elf
12/12/2007 8:46:28 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) By now, you've probably seen many of your friends and relatives morphed into elves thanks to elfyourself.com. Have you tried it yourself? It's super easy and fun. Here's me as an elf. I've got some moves I'd never attempt in real life!! Well, back to baking and shopping and wrapping and card writing ... important holiday activities all good elves partake in this time of year to make the season festive! Hope your holiday prep is going well and relatively stress-free! Best, Beth
12/12/2007 8:46:28 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
What's it doing in your part of the world?
12/11/2007 12:07:09 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) In Cincinnati today it's almost 60 degrees—what's up with that?! Call it what you will, but the weather patterns are weird. We've had rain for days and days; the rivers and creeks are bursting their banks. Not complaining, but all this rain comes on the heels of a drought we sweltered through last summer. And the calendar says December 11th ... shouldn't it be snowing instead of raining? Anyway, I'm taking advantage of the mild weather and am going to walk over to the mall and pick up a Christmas gift. I've read there's an ice storm across the Midwest of the US. What's it doing in your part of the world? Peace and love, Patty
12/11/2007 12:07:09 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Seasonal Projects
12/10/2007 3:58:31 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) What are you hoping to capture this season? Holiday decorating? The first snow? Holiday shopping? Family traditions? (I have to admit that I haven’t created any seasonal pages yet, although I did design my own holiday cards this year. I've also been gathering materials and photos so that when I do have a few minutes to sit down and create, I'll have my materials and notes ready to go.) Post your projects in our Online Idea Gallery, and get inspired by others’ creativity, as well. Note: You can search for specific themes within the gallery by clicking on the "Theme" drop-down menu. Wishing you all a happy and inspired Monday, Katie
12/10/2007 3:58:31 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Friday, December 07, 2007
Have you posted your Black-&-White layout for a chance to win?
12/7/2007 10:19:45 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  The Black-&-White Challenge will be coming to an end Tues, Dec. 11
at midnight so don't miss your opportunity to win a cool black and
white KI Memories prize package! Post your layout in the forum for a
chance to win. I know that life might be a bit busy with Christmas just
around the corner, but who can pass up an opportunity to win amazing
scrapbooking supplies? The layout I created for this challenge
was also a tribute to one of my favorite stores: Ikea. For those of you
that have experienced Ikea ... isn't it fun? And if you never have you
should hunt down the nearest store :) While I was at home for
Thanksgiving my family and I took a trip to the nearest Ikea in Canton,
Michigan to celebrate my sister's birthday (since we both absolutely
love the store). We spent a few hours just wandering around and
pointing out all of the things we liked. There were not any big
purchases made, but we all had such a great time together! I'm counting
down the days when Ikea will soon be only minutes away from me here in
Cincy...ahh inspirational bliss at my fingertips! Post your Black-&-White challenges here, and show us your true colors! Create something. Inspire everyone. GinaMarie Supplies and Techniques:
I created the black and white background by scanning one of the pages
from Ikea's 2008 magazine. I changed it into grayscale, and added the
difference layer to give it that reverse x-ray effect. The pic was
taken by my sister and I saturated the color a bit to make it pop.
Brads: Michelle Coleman's Free Digital Kit Frosted (I changed the hue/saturation.)
Journaling circle: Sande Kreiger's Free Digital Kit Embrace Life
Digital Scrapbooking
12/7/2007 10:19:45 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007
We hear you! More multi-photo layout ideas.
12/5/2007 11:47:58 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00) We got a letter today from a reader who said she wants more ideas for 2-pg layouts that will allow her to include lots and lots of photos on her scrapbook pages. We know there's a trend branching back toward pages full of pictures of one event, and we want to share as many ideas as we can with you and other readers who want these kinds of ideas. The January 2008 issue debuts our Take 2 column by Debbie Hodge that features one 2-pg layout with tips on how and why that design works. But Debbie Hodge has a blog full of MORE great 2-pg, multi-photo layout ideas. Click here to see more. She's got a few that are holiday-themed as well as other topics and 1-pg, multi-photo pages. If you've got a 2-pg layout with multiple photos you'd like to share with other readers, post it in the forum under the Take 2 thread. We can't wait to see your ideas! Peace and love, Patty
12/5/2007 11:47:58 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)
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