Oh Fall

Except for the journaling, this is my favorite comleted layout for the Cream of The Crop Weekend over at Have Your Way With Paper. It's not that I don't like my handwriting, it's just that my spacing was off and I just don't like that, that's all.The About Fall (#4) Challenge wa to create a layout stating what I love about fall. I could have done a layout without pictures, but I couldn't resist using these amazing fall pictures of my son.

I used Crate Paper's Lemon Grass line for this layout. I love this line because it is so versatile. It's also a wonderful fall paper to use as well. You can create a wonderful fall page without it being too dark or dull. And THAT, I love!

For the word "fall" I used my favorite letters....Thickers! For the "Oh" I used CLoud 9's foil edged letters.

I did a little inking and sanding on this layout too. I sanded the edges of the pictures and the striped paper as well. I think it adds a little texture to it. I used my black fine tipped marker to add some doodling as well. Pop dots were used to lift the flower for some fun dimension! I layered like this: pop dot, flower, pop dot, flower. I love the effect.

Lisa 2 The Rescue

Have Your Way With Paper has some great challenges going on this weekend for their Cream Of The Crop Weekend! One of the challenges is the Had To Have You (#3) challenge and the Giggles (#8) Challenge. The following layout incorporates both challenges in one.

I used BoBunny's Flutter Butter 8x8 papers for this one. A wonderful line, if I do say so myself! I used my Cuttlebug for the embossed paper in the center. Once embossed, I sanded it and added some greenish ink for a different effect. I also sanded the edges of the photos. With some black ink my clear acrylic stamp, I stamped a flourish in the bottom right corner. Before the ink could have time to dry, I sprinkled some glitter over it and rubbed it in. This gives the effect of some minor glitter, without all the hassle. It's actually pretty fun and very easy.

Friends & Family

Another layout designed around one of the many challenges on Have Your Way With Paper. This was based on Sketch #13, from our very own, Trisha. She posted this sketch as a challenge for this weekend's Crop Weekend.

The paper is from BoBunny's Alissa collection. I didn't really want to add any other papers because I thought this was just enough for what I wanted to do.

I used a bling flourish on the top right corner and a bling arrow in the center. This was a pain in the neck to attach to the page because it is so flimsy and keeps sticking to itself. I still love it, though and will more than likely continue to use it. However, if any of you have any suggestions or tips on how to attach it easily, please let me know.

I used my handy-dandy Dymo Label Maker (from back in the day) for the journaling (click HERE for a demo). For the bottom flourish I just used one of my clear stamps and some black ink. I did a little doodling above the journaling strips for a little added touch.

Good Times

A fun layout I created for the Scrapping Challenge #6 (Fun Times 2) and #8 (Giggles) over at Have Your Way With Paper for their weekend crop this weekend.

I used BoBuny's 8x8 combo pack containing Flutter Butter, Delilah and Alissa papers. I mounted the title on pop dots for a little dimension. To adhere the flowers, I put the brad through the flowers and opened up the back. Then, I used a large glue dot and stuck it to the back of the flower then to the page (a fun technique someone taught me a while back).

Not much journaling done on this one. I figured this was one of those layouts where the pictures say it all!

Loads of Sketches

Ok, so Scrapbooks Etc is kind enough to share TONS of sketches with us all. Here are just a few samples of what they have to offer:

Take your pick from 8.5x11, 12x12, 2-page, Single Photo, or Multi-Photo Sketches! Wow, now that's a variety of choices. Have fun!

HYWWP Novermber '09 Newsletter

November Happenings!!
November? Already? That can only mean one thing... the holidays are just around the corner! (eek!)

November is laced with trees in full autumn color, thankful families gathering around the table to celebrate their blessings, children bundled in warm sweaters, holiday bizarres, cornucopias, Black Friday adventures... the list could go on and on!

Aside from the obvious blessings such as family, friends and health, I encourage you to step outside yourself and evaluate where you are. What are you the most thankful for at this time in your life? What has changed in your life since last November when you last declared your list? Document it. Are you having the same traditional Thanksgiving buffet dinner or are you going to try something new? Write it down. Big or small, November is bursting with wonderful photographing and scrapbooking opportunities! How will you embrace yours?

Submitted by Wendi (Punkin)
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Turkey Day Photo Tips

Here are some photo tips to make you want to develop those Turkey Day photos on Thanksgiving evening!

1.Don't be afraid to pose your subjects. You will NOT regret it after seeing the photos!

2.Be above eye level! Get those cups, glasses, dishes, bottles, out of the main focus.

3.What a wonderful time to get those generation photos when you have the whole family together.

4.Classic Dinner Table Photo (remember take from above and don't get anyone eating!) Ahhh...smiling faces getting ready to dive in. That's how you remember this day so get a shot of it! Just remember to NOT get people eating. NO ONE looks good eating. :)

5.The Turkey Carving - screams Thanksgiving and you can spotlight the special person carving.

6.Table settings and centerpieces. Memories come flooding back once we see these familiar decorations.

7.Home Sweet Home. Take a picture of the outside of the home where Thanksgiving is hosted - preferably with some family members!

8.Get in the kitchen. Get some prep shots of the food. Does Grandma always do the mashed potatoes? Get a shot of her with the mixer. Does Aunt Sue make some mean sweet pototoes? Get a pic of that. And, over coffee and pie, get the recipes and tuck those away to put in your scrapbooks as well.

9.While the kitchen is hopping with dinner preparations,what does the rest of the family do? Watch football, play football, play card games, geek at the parade? Snap, snap!

1.Last, but defintely not least......Turn over the camera and get in some pictures yourself!
Submitted by Erin Bailey (aunt e)

Sponsor of the Month
Jillibean Soup
From the Jillibean Soup website: So why do you scrap? I’ve asked myself this question several times and my only explanation is that I love it. I’m completely obsessed. Not only is it a creative outlet but it gives me great joy when I’m crafting. Also, I get to buy some oh-so very cute, yummy, scrumptious papers and embellishments. Yes, I’m a collector of scrapbook stuff. Plain and simple, I have way too much and keep buying more. Like you, I LOVE this hobby. I’ve never had so much passion for anything in my life – with the exception of my family.

After numerous discussions with my hubby, lots of research and lots of prayer, I decided I had the guts and gusto to try out my own line of scrapbooking materials. With the recent return of kraft paper into the craft industry I decided that my first line would be designed and printed on kraft paper and I love it. It’s different, it’s fun, and it can be used for all types of paper crafting! It was difficult to find kraft paper that is acid free and lignin free in a folio size, so we custom manufactured our kraft paper – it’s one of a kind and it’s made from 100% recycled stock.

So why “Jillibean Soup”? “Jillibean” was a nickname that a childhood neighbor called me. “Soup” just sounded good with Jillibean. It has allowed me to do some creative naming of products, packaging, and original marketing.

Jillibean Soup products are manufactured with close attention to color, detail and design. Jillibean Soup offers you fresh, innovative products of the best quality. We pride ourselves in finding the best ingredients and creating fun designs you can use forever. We hope you love them as much as we do!

Jill Yegerlehner, founder and owner of Jillibean Soup
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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with the wonderful Jillibean Soup products!

November Spotlight Member!

"Getting to Know" Elaine Lucas!!!
What is your middle name? Elaine, my first name is Deborah in case anyone would like to know.:)

What do you consider your best accomplishments to this day? Raising my 2 children, they are both amazing young adults now and I am so proud of them.

When do you scrap the most? Mornings and weekends.

Do you prefer to scrap alone or with others? Alone - because I get more done but I do like to scrap with others occasionally.

What is your favorite food indulgence? Ice cream, my favorite is Blue Bunny - Bunny Tracks.

Who is someone you admire? My sister. She has been my life mentor and my spiritual mentor, she has been through so many trials and is still going through many trials and I have watched her and learned from her my whole life. In spite of all her trials she continues to pour herself out to others and no matter how tough it gets she just pulls up her boot straps and keeps on going. She has taught me alot about giving and faith and so much more.

What scrapbookers do you find talented and more fitted to your style? Stacy Julian & Becky Higgins, both have simple style and they get alot of photos on a LO.

Describe your scrap space in 3 words: organized, small, clean. I have to keep it this way because it is located in the guest bedroom right off my kitchen.

What is on your to-do list? Short term I need to get my grandkids albums updated, do more work on my kids albums and start an album of my husband and a heritage album for his side of the family.

What is your favorite scrap store? Scrapbook Heaven in San Antonio.

What is your favorite scrap line? That's a tie - Bo Bunny/My Minds Eye.

What do you check out first when you come to HYWWP? I always go to the view posts since last visit - don't want to miss anything!

What are your favorite TV shows? Grey's Anatomy & LOST

What are your Top 5 Favorite movies? Where The Heart Is, Fried Green Tomatoes, You've Got Mail, The Notebook, Uncle Buck.

What are your Top 5 favorite books? The Bible, Where The Heart Is, Open House, The Year of Pleasures, The Rapture of Canaan.

Describe your fashion style. Casual, most of the time it's jeans & a top of some kind and flip-flops.

What is your favorite chore? Making my bed, it's quick, easy and I have pretty bedding so I enjoy it all made up.

What is your least favorite chore? Ironing.
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NEW feature at HYWWP! Guest Design Team Member!

Guest Designer for October, November, & December is.....CHELSEA LANGWORTHY!
That's right! We have a fun new feature at HYWWP! For 3-month terms, we will be searching for new Guest Design Team Members! Our guest DT members will receive products each month during their term and will be required to make a least 2 creations a month with those products. Guest DT members will be required to be active in our forums and in our gallery. In future months, we will be holding a contest or a call for our next Guest DT member! We would love to see what you have to offer, so get those layouts and projects ready!

For October through December, Chelsea will be our Guest DT member! Chelsea is sure to inspire you all with her adorable layouts and projects.

If you are interested in being a future Guest DT Member, please join the message board today and start posting. Participation is a key factor in our decision in choosing a Guest DT!
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Ongoing Challenges for November!

There's always something fun happening at our message board! Chatty contests, RAK giveaways, and more! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here
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November Gallery Inspiration

"Family Oct 08" by Ashley

"Harvest of Blessings" by Chelsea

"Perfect Punkin" by Josie

"Class Trip" by Krissy

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Sketch of the Month
This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very talented members, Trisha! Trisha has shared some awesome sketches with us that she has created, and here is one she wanted to share for this month.

We'd love to see your creations based on this sketch...please upload to our gallery or on the message board to show us what you've done. Enjoy!
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Using Scraps for an Altered Project
Before the end of this newsletter, we want to show you one more fun Fall themed project made by Trisha! She made this Donations Box for her church's pumpkin patch during October. This was made with leftover supplies...what a perfect way to use up those scraps! Try it out and see what you can make from your scraps and leftovers!
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Don't forget to check out our online gallery for lots of inspiration and great projects!

November Sketch

Here's a new sketch for you to play around with. Have fun with it! Flip it! Turn it! Embellish it! Make it al your own! Then, send me your completed work with as much or little detail as you want and include your website/blog if you want. I will be sure to post it here and show it off for all to see! Have fun!

It's Blooming Retro

I don't know about you, but I WANT THIS ENTIRE LINE!!!
BLOOMING RETRO

October Sketch Challenge

Here is another sketch for you to play with this month. Don't mind the colors or embellishments. You will add your own of course.

Send your creations and link to my email address to the right and I will gladly show off your work/link right here.

Arbuckle Acres

***July 12, 2009***
This layout was inspired by one of the October Challenges on Have Your Way With Paper; the Scrap Pink Ad Challenge.

It's not exactly the same, but it gave me a great starting point.

I used Memory Keepers Scrapbook Pad "Grandma's Kitchen" for all the papers. This paper pad also includes some punch out which I used a few of here. After I tore some of the edges, I inke a bit with brown.

My letter are, of course, Thickers letters. "Acres" is actually blank cipboard letters which I prettied up. I used my water marker and pulled some green, orange, brown and yellow and layered it on there; one color ar a time. Once that was dry, I used my water marker with my pearlescence water colors and used the same colors and same technique. Once that was dry, I glued the letters on my layout and let sit for about 20 minutes (to make sure they were nice and dry). I then grabbed my black Zig maker (the fat edge) and outlined each letter.

All Life Is An Experiment

***July 12, 2009***

This layout was based off on one of Page Maps' sketches. All the paper used came from Crate Paper's "Lemon Grass" line. Even the cutout leaf vine was included in their paper pack.

Can I say? I totally LOVE this line. It is so versatile and fun to use!

I used Fiskar's "Threading Water" punch on the bottom of the striped paper strip and EK Success's "Dotted Scallop Edger Punch" at the top of the striped paper. I thought that would make a nice contrast.

I used some tarnished silver brads to attach my vellum quote, which I decided to use as the title.

Breast Cancer Awareness

As most of ou know, Ocotober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To make sure we are all up to date and do what we each need to do to prevent or catch Breast Cancer, Have Your Way With Paper is sponsoring a whole section of the boards for this most important disease. The thread is called "2009 Scrap Pink for the Girls!" Please visit Have Your Way With Paper today!

World Card Making Day

Yes! World Card Making Day has come upon us yet again!

WHAT: World Card Making Day is a holiday especially for card makers around the world to:
Celebrate the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create between friends and family
Kick off (and get a head start on) the holiday card-making season

WHEN: The first Saturday of each October, kicking off the holiday card-making season, the most popular time for creating and sharing handmade greetings.

WHO: The card-making community worldwide, including hobbyists, beginning card makers, manufacturers of card-making products, retail sellers of products, educators, and press are invited to come together to celebrate this holiday and creative passion.

WHY: It is a day to connect with fellow card makers both near and far, to applaud the creativity that powers the craft, and to provide an opportunity for card makers to connect and find resources that will empower, inspire, and encourage them in their card making.

A little history on today: World Card Making Day began in 2006 as National Card Making Day. Founded by Paper Crafts magazine to bring card makers together at the beginning of the busiest card-making season of the year, it was first held on October 7, 2006. The initial celebration involved the Paper Crafts magazine audience only; however, due to the positive response it received and the worldwide popularity of card making, the holiday became known as World Card Making Day from then on.

Now in its fourth year, World Card Making Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October. It's a day for the card-making community -- hobbyists, retailers, and manufacturers -- to unite and celebrate the connection and creativity that is the heart of card making.

The origin of exchanging handmade greeting cards can be traced all the way back to ancient Chinese culture.

Today, card making is a worldwide hobby, especially popular in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
1 in 6 U.S. households participates making cards
86% of scrapbookers also create handmade cards
92% of paper crafters create cards more than any other type of project
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Creating a handmade card brings a special kind of joy. There’s joy in the process of creating, as well as in giving and receiving handmade cards.

Handmade cards are:
GIFTS. It is a little sliver of energy, time, and love that says, "I really care about you" in a world of impersonal communications such as e-mails.

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS. Beneath the cardstock and embellishments is emotion from the card maker--encouragement, celebration, commemoration, and love.

KEEPSAKES. Instead of being thrown away, they are cherished and displayed

RELATIONSHIP BUILDERS. They spark deep connections, express feelings, evoke laughter, and warm the hearts of friends, relatives, and co-workers.

The top occasions/themes for making cards are:

Birthdays
Winter Holidays (Christmas, New Year’s, etc.)
Thank You
Valentine’s Day
Mother’s Day

Card makers prefer stamps and rub-ons for use on their holiday handmade cards
73% of card makers use their computer in part or all of their design
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Retailers participating in this Holiday can be found HERE! See if there's a retailer near you which you can visit today!

Information provided by: World Card Making

Here is a sketch provided by BoBunny

Jump right in and see what you can come up with! Then, send me your creations, and i will be happy to share your card and link to your blog/website too.

HYWWP October '09 Newsletter

Hello and happy October everyone! October is one of my most favorite months of the year, taking a very
close second to December. I love how, with October, comes crisp air that officially begins "sweater weather", piles of colorful leaves, football season, pumpkins with faces and children getting ready for Halloween night! Its also the time that we scrapbookers seem to nest in more and settle into some crop time! If you are looking for inspiration or a challenge, HYWWP is the place to be! We have our traditional monthly challenges as well as our annual Scrap Pink for the month of October in our effort to endorse breast cancer awareness. More details below!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women and thousands of new cases are diagnosed each year. However, studies have shown that with some good information and a solid awareness about this disease, early detection is the key! Please join us for the entire month as we host our annual Scrap Pink event at HYWWP. There are some fantastic scrappy and non scrappy challenges, games and times of just celebrating friends, courage, survival and reminding eachother to "make time for the girls."

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Top 5 Hints for Great Halloween Photos

5. Jack-O-Lantern Jive
Light your jack-o-lantern with two or three candles and turn your flash off to capture the perfect pumpkin picture. Because the jack-o-lanterns are less antsy than your little ghosts and ghouls, you can use a longer shutter speed and set your camera on a still surface.

4. Eerie Effects
Remember holding flashlights under your face when telling a scary story when you were a kid? The lighting can be terribly effective and fun so pull out those flashlights!

3. Spooky silhouettes
Use the natural outdoor dusk light to create spooky silhouettes! This is also the time to get those photos of the costumes. Using the flash will wash out those little goblin faces. Use the natural light to your advantage.

2. Awesome Idea
Capture the transformation of your kiddo into whatever character they are turning into! Take the pictures from the same angle to keep consistency. Putting on the costume, putting on the make up, mask, etc.

1. Top 10
Want some more ideas for fantastic photos? Click on the following link to find Kodak's Top 10 Tips

Take loads and loads of pictures, have a great time scrapping them and don’t forget to share them in our gallery!

Submitted by: Erin Bailey (aunt e)

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Sponsor of the Month

From the Just Rite Stampers website:

JustRite® has over a 100 year history in making product for the commercial stamping industry. It was acquired by Millennium Marking Company in 2004. JustRite began using its knowledge of stamp products to introduce stamp making technology to crafters.

A deep appreciation of scrapbookers and card makers led us to introduce a growing line of products to serve their needs starting in 2005. We are using our experience in making quality stamps and knowledge of ink chemistry to bring products to market that bring out your creativity energy in the projects you create.

Today we are expanding our company and the products we offer by creating a design team and product development team to bring market ideas and products to inspire you.

Our goal is to provide retailers with products and programs that put the fun back in retailing. Our products are easy to buy, easy to sell and give the retailer a Big Advantage!
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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with the wonderful Just Rite products!

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October Spotlight Member!
"Getting to Know" Marcee Rodgers!!!

View Marcee's Blog here!
1. What is your middle name? Elisabeth. It is of Hebrew origin, meaning oath of God.

2. What do you consider your best accomplishments to this day? Getting help to get healthy, my marriage, my ability to change and grow.

3. When do you scrap the most? In the morning when both of my kids are in school.

4. Do you prefer to scrap alone or with others? Definitely alone.

5. What is your favorite food indulgence? My husbands guacamole

6. Who is someone you admire? My mother! Having children of my own, I now realize how much time, energy and love she put into raising me.

7. What scrapbookers do you find talented and more fitted to your style?
Janine Koczwara
Jennifer Yates
Lynn Ghahary

8. Describe your scrap space in 3 words: Organized, needing more light, minimal workspace

9. What is on your to-do list? Daily: housework, chauffeuring, meals, coffee, computer time, me time

10. What is your favorite scrap store? Scrapbook Fever in Salem, Oregon

11. What is your favorite scrap line? Cosmo Cricket

12. What do you check out first when you come to HYWWP? I just click "view new posts since your last visit" and go from top to bottom.

13. What are your favorite TV shows? CSI, The Mentalist and pretty much anything crime/forensic related.

14. What are your Top 5 Favorite movies? Green Mile, The Notebook, Harry Potter Series, Underworld Series and Steel Magnolias

15. What are your Top 5 favorite books? Memoirs of a Geisha, Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen Gods Wife, The 13th Tale and Into the Woods

16. Describe your fashion style. I like simple (dark jeans, solid tops) with some color added in and neat shoes. I rarely wear any jewelry except my wedding ring. I won't wear shirts with collars, 3/4 sleeves, mock turtle necks, button downs and prefer scoop necks or v-necks. No high waist mom jeans of tapered ankles.

17. What is your favorite chore? I like the before and after of vacuuming and a clean kitchen.

18. What is your least favorite chore? My kids rooms! I'm refusing to help anymore. If they can take it out, I'm pretty sure they can put it away at ages 8 and and 5.5.

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NEW feature at HYWWP! Guest Design Team Member!

Guest Designer for October, November, & December is.....CHELSEA LANGWORTHY!
That's right! We have a fun new feature at HYWWP! For 3-month terms, we will be searching for new Guest Design Team Members! Our guest DT members will receive products each month during their term and will be required to make a least 2 creations a month with those products. Guest DT members will be required to be active in our forums and in our gallery. In future months, we will be holding a contest or a call for our next Guest DT member! We would love to see what you have to offer, so get those layouts and projects ready!

For October through December, Chelsea will be our Guest DT member! Chelsea is sure to inspire you all with her adorable layouts and projects.

If you are interested in being a future Guest DT Member, please join the message board today and start posting. Participation is a key factor in our decision in choosing a Guest DT!

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Ongoing Challenges for October!

There's always something fun happening at our message board! Chatty contests, RAK giveaways, and more! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here

Special Challenge Additions for October:

ATC Reminders
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what better time to remind others to get that mammogram!!

Here is what I want you to do, make at least 5 ATCs that express the message to get your exam. Post these in your doctor’s office, bathroom mirror at work, stop in your grocery store ladies room and don’t forget our favorite scrap stores!! Be creative; I’m sure you can think of other places!!

If you can show us a photo proving you have displayed your cards, you will be entered in a drawing for a RAK!!

You have until October 31st to get this done!!!

Card Challenge-Girlfriend Card
What better way to show a friend you are thinking of her than with a card and a note somewhere on it saying October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

You can make as many cards as you like but will only be entered once for a RAK!!!

Please post your card in this post and the gallery by October 31st.

Submitted by Roe (vellumx)




October Gallery Inspiration
"Halloween Cards for 2009" by Paula

"Orlando Halloween" by Robin

"Halloween 2007" by Jenny

"BOOtiful Spooks!" by Grammy

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Sketch of the Month

This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very talented members, Trisha! Trisha has shared some awesome sketches with us that she has created, and here is one she wanted to share for this month.

We'd love to see your creations based on this sketch...please upload to our gallery or on the message board to show us what you've done. Enjoy!

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A SPOOKtacular Mini Album!

Before the end of this newsletter, we want to show you one more fun Halloween project made by Trisha! This cute Halloween mini album was made with leftover supplies...what a perfect way to use up those scraps! Try it out and see what you can make from your scraps and leftovers!


Don't forget to check out our online gallery for lots of inspiration and great projects!

The Shopping Cart

I was finally ab le to compile a full video of all the clips of the cart. This is what happens when the gals from Have Your Way With Paper get together!

Peanut Butter & Jelly

I bought Cosmo Cricket's Line "Earth Love" last week and made this great layout! I am thrilled with the outcome, but even more thrilled with this line! It is so easy to work with and so versatile!
I obviously threw in my own touches, but i needed a great filler and this was totally what I wanted! Best thing.....I didn't even have to use any of the 12x12 papers! REALLY! All I did was cut pieces off the front piece that showed little bits and pieces of what was included in the pack! How awesome is that?

This layout was also part of the August sketch challenge on Have Your Way With Paper.

Cosmo Cricket's "Nutmeg"

WOWZERS!!! Another amazing line! Check it out HERE!

Out of This World Blogs Awards!

I thought I would share with you some of the blogs which I think are "Out of This World." It was very difficult to only pick 5 as there are so many amazing blogs out there.

Here they are:

Moore Than Words - Jenny
Tx Paper Doll - Trisha
Creative Liberties - Roe
Addicted 2 Paper - Jenn
Welcome To My World - Erin

Ladies, all I need you to do is post my link to your site; pass this award on to five others whom you think have "out of this world" blogs; notify them; post their links to your site; and.......just have fun!

October Kits Are Here!

Go to Scrapbook Deals 4 U and check out all the kits now available for October!
Here are some peeks!

Cricut Cartridges On MAJOR SALE!!

Check it out! Oh My Crafts is having a big Cartridge sale!!

Wanna Get The Most Out Of It?

Do you want to get the most out of your scrapbooking experience? If you do, I have two other scrapbook blogs you may find helpful/interesting

101 Ways To Scrap
Scrapbooking Storage Solutions

As with this blog, I would love to hear about your ideas, attempts, pictures and more. I'm a big share-er. I love sharing and I'd love for you to share too. Share your thoughts (good and bad), your own ideas or attempts (good or bad) for ideas listed, photos of everything. Share and share alike. And, as alwas, be sure to include your blog/web site if you have one.

It's FREE to follow all my blogs and FREE for the information and FREE to participate! So, get going and see what I can do for you.

Fall 2008

This LO was for the "Back 2 School" challenge at Have Your Way With Paper. The object was to scrap a school picture (either new or old).

I scraplifted Ashley's "Pretty In Pink" layout. I changed a few things around, of course. I used my Cricut to cut out the big blue circle, Thickers for the title. I used pre-made die-cuts for the birdies and the the littel green circle. The birdie and tree branch are hand cut out from a sheet of patterned paper. I used one of my edge punches for the notebook paper look. I then decided to crumple the edge for that traditional 'torn-out-of-the-notebook' look. I added a little white stitching around the blue circle and the scalloped paper. I also added some black stitching on the straight blue paper.

New {SAS}sy Kit!!

Yup! A brand new kit ready for you to order!

Oh, but wait!! You can get one for FREE!!! Follow this link and their directions, and you can be entered to win one of you very own.

If you don't ge selected, don't fret! They have them available for purchase in their Scrap Attack ScrapbookingStore!

Check it out!

Want a FREE Gypsy?

Want a chance to win a FREE Gyspsy? Click on over to the Cutting Above Blog and check out the details!

Small Change/Addition to My Blog

As you all know, this site has been mainly directed towards helpful information for fellow scrappers. I will continue to post any and all information I come across. I do not plan on taking anyting away, but I would like to make a small addition or two.

I am currently a member of the Have Your Way With Paper family. There are several challenges which go on every month. I always try me best to complete those challenges; for no other reason than for the challenge itself. So, with that being said, I have decided I will post my individual creations here along with some notes to accompany that project (products used, techniques, photo altering, the story behind it, etc....)

I also intend to add a challenge or two of my own every month here on this site. I will also continue to post 1-2 sketches for you to work on every month.

Also, feel free to visit the other two blogs, 101 Ways To Scrap and Scrapbooking Storage Solutions, as I will try to keep those updated as often as possible as well.

I want to keep my readers happy and interested and to do that, I need to be around more and occasionally make some changes. I promise I will try.

As always, if you have your own suggestions as to what you like to see here, just send me an email. My email link is off to the right under "Basic Info."

Thanks for sticking around and show me some of that wonderful creativity I know you all have!

Let's See It

Okay, so I've been a bit MIA for a bit. Okay, I've fallen off the face of the Earth for a long time. I am so sorry about that. Time has just gotten away from me. So, to get things moving again, I have a small project for you.

I want to see a fall themed project. It can be a card, a layout, an altered item, anything goes. I just want to see some work going on.

To get you started, here is a Halloween card I made. Roe, from Have Your Way With Paper made it this month's card challenge. She also gave us this LINK for instructions. It took more time to choose the papers I was going to use than to make the whole card itself.


Send me YOUR fall project (my email link can be found under "Basic Info" to the right) and I'll be happy to show it off here. Just be sure to include your web/blog link if you have one.

HYWWP Guest DT Member

We are looking for our next Guest Design Team Member for the months of October, November and December. All are welcome to apply, however since we had a current (didn't want to say "older" member !) for this first round (thank you, Rita!) we are looking for some new friends and talent. Here is the posting that went out on Scrapbook Calls. Very exciting!

Interested in being a Guest Design Team Member for Have Your Way With Paper for October, November and December? If so, then read on and join our friendly online scrap community!

As a Guest Design Team Member you will...
*Be part of a friendly online community.
*Receive 3 months of sponsor products (October, November and December) which you will create as much as possible.
*Post creations to both our gallery and to your blog/site.
*Be actively posting in our community and gallery daily.

Guest Design Team Applicants must do the following:

1. September card challenge
2. Complete a September sketch challenge
3. Complete 2 September challenges of your choice

**Please note that challenges may not be combined**

4. Comment in the gallery on a daily basis (or as uploads allow)
5. Be an active member of the community with at least 5 posts per day (not counting posts made in our games forum)
6. Once you have completed the scrap challenges and have made at least 25 posts, please submit links to any online galleries and/or your blog you may have by PMing Erin (aunt e) and expressing your interest in being our Guest DT member for October, November and December!

Deadline to submit your challenges and interest in being a GDT is September 23rd.

Please follow this link to Have Your Way With Paper to get started!

HYWWP Sept '09 Newsletter

September Happenings!!
Well, for those of us with kiddos at home, September and late August usually mean it's back-to-school time! Here in my own house, we are finally settling back into the school routine, and things are running smoothly. How I already miss the lazy days of summer, though!

Maybe getting the kids back into a routine is meaning more scrappy time for you? Or maybe, like in many cases, you are so busy preparing things for school and running errands that your scrappy time isn't so productive. Make the most of your scrapping time by using some of our awesome sketches! We have a few sketch designers on our message board, and there is at least one new sketch each month for you to enjoy! There are *SO* many inspiring layouts and challenges on our board and in our gallery...we hope to "see" you soon and hope that you will join right in!

Sponsor of the Month
Company Motto:
"Capturing Memories for Each Season of Life."

Memorable Seasons is an online store, forum, and gallery that is totally inspiring! Whatever your scrapbooking needs, you are sure to find what you are looking for at Memorable Seasons!

Each member of our Design Team and our Guest Designer will be given a new kit from My Mind's Eye new collection, Abbey Road!

WANNA WIN AN ABBEY ROAD KIT? Watch the message board for details!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with the wonderful Memorable Seasons products!

NEW feature at HYWWP! Guest Design Team Member!

Guest Designer for July, August, & September is.....RITA!
That's right! We have a fun new feature at HYWWP! For 3-month terms, we will be searching for new Guest Design Team Members! Our guest DT members will receive products each month during their term and will be required to make a least 2 creations a month with those products. Guest DT members will be required to be active in our forums and in our gallery. There was no call this first time, but be on the look out in future months because we will be holding a contest or a call for our next Guest DT member! We would love to see what you have to offer, so get those layouts and projects ready! Our first call will be held in September!

For July through September, our own Ms. Rita will be our first Guest DT member! Rita is sure to inspire you all with her adorable layouts and projects.

If you are interested in being a future Guest DT Member, please join the message board today and start posting. Participation is a key factor in our decision in choosing a Guest DT!

Ongoing Challenges for September!

There's always something fun happening at our message board! Chatty contests, RAK giveaways, and more! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here

September Gallery Inspiration

"Pretty in Pink" by Ashley

"Art Camp 09" by Chelsea

"One" by Katt

"Swing...Run...Score!!!" by Krissy

"Summer Fun" by Lisa


Sketch of the Month
This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very talented members, Katt! Katt has shared some awesome sketches with us that she has created, and here is one she wanted to share for this month.

We'd love to see your creations based on this sketch...please upload to our gallery or on the message board to show us what you've done. Enjoy!

Don't forget to check out our online gallery for lots of inspiration and great projects!

September Sketches

Two cool layouts for you to try out! Give them a shot! Then, send me your creation and I will post it here! Be sure to include a link to your blog/website (if you have one).

As an added incentive, I will send each of you a little goodie just for sending me your work of art! Yup, you get a RAK just for allowing me to show off your work!!!

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Design Team Calls and Contests

CHECK THIS OUT!!!

Imagine That posted this link on their site and I decided to share it with you. This link will have a long listing of sites who are having Design Team calls and/or contests. Check it out!

Another Online Weekend Crop!

Join us over at Have Your Way With Paper for another fun filled weekend on scrapping. There will be scrappy and non-scrappy challenges, prizes and lots of fun!

Registration is FREE! The Online Weekend Crop is FREE! The inspiration you receive form others is FREE!

Click HERE to join in on all the fun! Hope to see you there!

Prima Has More to Reveal?

Yes they do! Click HERE to check out their Mulberry Art Stitched Papers, Donna Downey's "Scrapbooking By The Yard" New Line (Stitched Fabric Words, Alterable Album, Iron-Ons, Stitched Shapes, 12x12 Screen-Printed Canvas Sheets, Embroidered Canvas Buttons), Clear Stamps.

THE HEAT IS ON!!

Have Your Way With Paper will be hosting "THE HEAT IS ON!" weekend online crop this weekend - August 6th - August 10th. There will be scrappy challenges, nonscrappy challenges, games and prizes. We hope you join in on the fun.

Also if you didn't get to see the August newsletter, please click here. There will be a Guest Design Team member call soon and participation is key so head on over and join the fun!

August 2009 Sketch

Here is one of my favorite sketches plus one more!

I would love to see your creations from thess sketches. Turn it, flip it, whatever you want! Just email me your layout and I will be happy to show it off on my blog. Be sure to include a link to your site as well.

Ok, ok! So the first one is practically a layout in it of itself. I can't help it. I'm trying to do more sketch-ish than layout-ish. If you have any ideas or suggestions to help me along, please comment below. Thanks!

Here you go!

HYWWP August '09 Newsletter

August is Here!!

Ahhh, August already?! You know what that means....it's almost back-to-school time! Wow, what a fast summer.

We are well past the mid-year mark. How are you doing on your scrappy goals? Have you created more or less than you thought you would by this time of year? No matter how many projects you've created or planned to create, our gallery is FULL of inspiring projects that will get your creative juices flowing, and our message board if full of challenges that will help you scrap outside the box! Come on over and take a look!

I want to take this time to thank the new members of HYWWP for joining and jumping on in! It's been so fun to learn more about you and have you as a part of our "family."

Sponsor of the Month









Mandarin Pixie\Little Bean Embroidery. Mandarin Pixie is no longer in business, but our wonderful Design Team member, Erin, was generous enough to supply us with their products this month!

Mandarin Pixie specialized in unique rubber stamps for all occasions. The Design Team received a handful of different stamps to create with for the month of August.

Although Mandarin Pixie is no longer in business, the owner now has a new site called Little Bean Embroidery, specializing in personalized and adorable baby items! Please take a moment to visit the site! Little Bean Embroidery

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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with the wonderful Madarin Pixie products!

Wanna Win Some Mandarin Pixie Stamps???


Not only has Erin generously provided our Design Team with some stamps to work with this month, but she has also offered to give away some of these stamps to some lucky message board members!!! Be sure and visit the message board for your chance to win! Here is a sneak peak of some of the great stamps that will be given away:

















NEW feature at HYWWP! Guest Design Team Member!

Guest Designer for July, August, & September is.....RITA!
That's right! We have a fun new feature at HYWWP! For 3-month terms, we will be searching for Guest Design Team Members starting THIS month! Our guest DT members will receive products each month during their term and will be required to make a least 2 creations a month with those products. Guest DT members will be required to be active in our forums and in our gallery. There was no call this first time, but be on the look out in future months because we will be holding a contest or a call for our next Guest DT member! We would love to see what you have to offer, so get those layouts and projects ready! Our first call will be held in September!

For July through September, our own Ms. Rita will be our first Guest DT member! Rita is sure to inspire you all with her adorable layouts and projects.

If you are interested in being a future Guest DT Member, please join the message board today and start posting. Participation is a key factor in our decision in choosing a Guest DT!


Ongoing Challenges for August!
There's always something fun happening at our message board! Chatty contests, RAK giveaways, and more! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here


August Gallery Inspiration

"Baby Play" by ScrapNeNe

"Fun in the Sun" by Jenny

"The Best of Friends" by Paula

"Wonderful You" by Rita

"Sam is 2" by Josie


Sketch of the Month
This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very talented Design Team members, Trisha! Trisha has shared some awesome sketches with us that she has created, and here is one she wanted to share for this month.

We'd love to see your creations based on this sketch...please upload to our gallery or on the message board to show us what you've done. Enjoy!

Don't forget to check out our online gallery for lots of inspiration and great projects!
Online Gallery

Time To Go Hunting!

Hunting for Digi Stamps! FREE Digi Stamps!

Creating from the Heart is hosting a Digi Stamp Hunt.Just visit a few blogs and see if you can find it!

Click HERE to get started!

We Have a HAPPY WINNER!!!!!

Yup! We have a winner!

First, let me apologize for the lateness of this announcement. Time just got away from me, but there is good news! We have a winner and that is always good news.

So without further delay, the winner of my Happy Blog Hop Prize is MMG!!! Please be sure to E-Mail me ASAP with your mailing information and I will be sure to get your scrappy prize out to you. My email link is off to the right.

Thank you to all of you who participated in this blog hop. I hope you enjoyed your visit to my site and all the others. Feel free to come back any time as there is always something new.

Scrappy Happy People!

You can find more Scrappy Happiness going on at Have Your Way With Paper!! There is an Online Weekend Crop going on RIGHT NOW which includes scrappy and non-scrappy challenges. Drop by for some inspiration, fun, challenges, RAK's and friendship!! It's FREE to register and FREE to have fun!! So, Head on over and check out where all the happiness is coming from!!

The Happy Blog Hop

I'd like to thank you for hopping over to my blog. By joining in this blog hop, sponsored by Have Your Way With Paper, you will have the opportunity to win several different scrappy prizes! All you have to do is post your answer to a simple question on each blog and you will be entered into a drawing. Entries will be taken until Sunday, 12:00 midnight. Be sure to check beck Monday morning to see who the lucky person is who won! Could be YOU!

Here's what you coudl win!
(Grey velvet Thickers, Heidi Swapp foam stamps, Making Memories black and white 5x7 mat stack, Miss Elizabeth's chipboard letter)

Here's my question for you:
Name 3 things about Summer that make you happy.

Post your answer here and hop on over to Krissy's blog for a chance to win another cool scrappy prize! If you didn't start at the beginning, visit Trisha's Blog.

Don't forget to poke around all these great blogs for some wonderful information, great links, upcoming events, sneak peeks and so much more. Each gal has something different to offer. So, don't forget to check it all out. You never know what you will find!

Want more chances to win this prize?
Follow Me - 1 more chance
Add My Link To Your Blog - 1 more chance

Be sure to post here that you are following me and and if you have linked me to your site (be sure to include your link).
That's THREE chances to win this scrappy prize!!!

Better get to hopping!

Prizes Coming Your Way!

Stay tuned for a very happy blog post - full of chances for lots of scrappy prizes!

And, I will also be offering additional chances to win a great prize!

FREE THICKERS!!!

Yes, I said FREE!!!!

Check out Erin's Blog, Welcome To My World, and follow her for a chance to win some cool thickers!

Bella Blvd Is Showing Off New Products

Well well well... Monday morning happiness is being brought to you by Bella Blvd! They'd like to formally introduce their 4 new collections being released next week at CHA! They have Super Stud, Flirty, Camped Out and Plastino.

As if that wasn't enough, Bella Blvd is also hosting a great giveaway! Check out the new releases and enter to win some great goodies!

Thanks, Jenny, for posting this!!!

Amber Road Is Hitting The Ground Running!

Pink Paislee has given us a great peek into their new line Amber Road. This line has some great stuff like Autumn Blossom, Apple Cider, Harvest Hayride, Bonfire, Fall Festival. Check them out!

Thanks, Krissy, for posting this on Have Your Way With Paper!

Fancy Pants Has Some Peeks

Fancy Pants has some great new lines. Take a peek at Trick Or Treat, Christmas Magic, New Baby, Dancing Girl, Rough & Tough.

Thanks, Krissy, for posting this on Have Your Way With Paper!

BoBunny Has Kitchen Spice & Flutter Butter

Oh my goodness! I think I'm in love! These are the coolest and most versatile lines I've seen so far! Check them out!!!!


I HAVE to have these!!!

New Cricut Cartridges Are Arriving SOON!!!

New Cricut cartridges have been announced!!

Check out these amazing new cartridges:
Picturesque


From My Kitchen


Winter Woodlands


Sweethearts


Check out Imagine That for detailed screen prints and more!!

Error Found on A Link

I was recently informed that a link I had for the Cricut Cartridge Rentals was not functional. Thank you, Angie, for the heads up! I corrected the link and you should get to the site just fine.

HERE is the original post with the corrected link.

Shimmerz Are Coming Your Way!

Shimmerz Paints are releasing some new yummy colors just in time for Summer! Just look at their names! Caribbean Sunset Spritz, Tickle Me Turquoise Shimmerz, Jilted Jade Shimmerz and Island Salsa Blingz! Look at these beautiful colors!!

Provided by: Creating From The Heart

FREE Ice Cream Digi Stamp!

Today is Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Day! Keepsakes by Melissa has a FREE Digi Stamp this week! You can have an adorable Ice Cream Cone stamp for free, just click HERE to see a great example of this stamp in use AND to download it for FREE!

Christmas In July?

WeScrap is hosting a Cristmas in July Crop! Click HERE for the initial post at Scrapper Queen.

A Day In "The Tropics"

Capture the essence of playful happiness while living a little on the adventurous side with Prima's newest paper line, "The Tropics." A very fun and colorful line! The Tropics paper designs are PERFECT for cutting out and using as stunning accents! The framed paper design is perfect for displaying a ton of photos...or flair buttons!

To see this great line in action, click HERE!

COPICS Giveaway!

Stampin' Up My Way is celebrating the launch of their 1st Northern Papercraft Retreat by offering this set of 36 Copic markers.

For more information about the retreat click HERE.
For more infomration on how to win this great set of Copics, click HERE.

"Me Likey"

Introducing, the NEW Sassafras Lass Me Likey collection...and let me tell you, "Me Likey!" lol! This is such an adorable line and the online pictures simply do not do it justice. Check it out!

You can also purchase this line straight from Scrap Attack Scrapbooking at a pretty reasonable price!

Take Me Down To "Paradise City"

Prima's Paradise City paper line is filled with rich colors and gorgeous designs. Beautiful bold colors and lovely layers of texture are brought together in this AMAZING design. Paradise City can also evoke a soft, elegant look. How about using the Paradise line for a really fresh, bold look?

To take a peek, click HERE!

Prima Has More Peeks! Indeed!

Indeed is a NEW paper collection filled with soft and delicate butterflies. Layering the papers lends for a gorgeous design, Indeed! Indeed papers are a vision of romance and love. Add a soft brush of paint over the Indeed papers for an custom look!

Click HERE for a peek!!

Cosmo Cricket's "Earth Love" Line

They created a line that honors the planet we all call home. Earth Love™ is just that with adorable mushrooms, whimsical animals and blue skies. So, love your planet by using FSC certified products because without Earth, where would we and our memories be?

Cick HERE for a peek!

American Crafts Has Halloween Products?

They have one last great CHA sneak peek to share with you! It's their first ever Halloween line featuring patterned paper, Flair, Minimarks books, Remarks books, ribbon, vinyl and chipboard House, and glitter Thickers.

Click HERE to see what they've got!

More Prima Peeks!!

Prima is wrapping up their first reveal of new products. Stay tuned as they WILL have more to share later.

To see the new Gallery Roses, Prima Laces, Camelot Roses, Mulberry Rose Leaves, Say It In Stud Centers, Prima's Pearl and Crystal Swirls and Say It In Pearls Corners click HERE and you will be redirected to Prima's blog.

Cuttlebug Giveaway

Wowzers! What a great giveaway! Creating From the Heart is giving away a great prize.
A brand new Cuttlebug Machine to 1 lucky winner! I will also throw in some Embossing folders and some Die Cutting folders too! And if we reach 250 comments, I may just throw in lots more goodies! So stay tuned for that! Here's all you have to do!!

Click HERE to find out what little you have to do to be entered into their drawing!

Pink Paislee has New Stuff!

If you don’t already know Pink Paislee releases new products twice a year in conjunction with the Craft & Hobby Show schedule. This means we develop over 100 products for the craft and hobby market in a 12 month period. The funny thing is we always have more product ideas than we can physically develop so it is never a boring job!! The next CHA show is July 28th and that means we will reveal four new collections to retail store owners in just a few weeks.

The new lines include Amber Road, Twilight, Mistletoe & Co., and Cupid. If you want a glimpse into these new lines, click HERE and you will be routed to Pink Paislee's blog.

More Prima Sneak Peeks

Check out all these new items! Click HERE for more details and pix!

Indeed Paper Collection
Soft and delicate gardens of butterflies capture the essence of that fairytale ending that we always yearn for...

Essential 7 Flowers
Gorgeous mulberry flowers made to perfectly match our fresh paper collections...

Say It In Pearls Butterfly Swirls
Soft and delicate pearl swirls featuring a fluttering butterfly...available in six beautiful color combinations.

Say It In Pearls Borders
Sweet pearls in swirl, floral, butterfly and border shapes for a custom touch on all your projects...available in six delightful shape/color combinations.

Homespun Elegance Flowers
Stunning flowers with tons of textural interest...from the burlap-like petals...to the matching laces....to the dimensional centers and wire rhinestone beads...available in four exquisite colors.

Homespun Bittles Flowers
Burlap-inspired flowers complete with fabulous centers...available in six handsome collections.

Jewel Box Flowers
Gorgeous lace-filled flowers complete with faux pearl and jeweled centers ...available in three delicate color collections.

Tiffany Petals
Glitzy fabric mesh flowers with a sparkling silver metallic finish...three shimmery color combinations available.

July Sketches

Here is my July sketch!

Feel free to turn, twist and flip this sketch around. Use it to your preferences. After all, a sketch is JUST a starting point.

Use the sketch and email me your creations. I will be thrilled to post your work on my blog. Don't forget to include the product names and your blog/website as well.

Just as a little incentive, I've also decided to include a little RAK. I will place your name into a drawing for every LO created from this sketch. So get your thinking caps on and get to scrappin' ladies!

I look forward to seeing some great works of art!

HYWWP July '09 Newsletter

Hello, July!!

Where did June go?! This summer is already flying right past us! Whether you are diving into the pool, away on vacation, or simply staying inside under the AC...hopefully you are finding plenty of scrappy time!

This weekend, we celebrate Independence Day here in the U.S. How blessed we are to have such a free country! What are your plans for this weekend? Don't forget your camera!

You will see a proud display of our American pride over at Have Your Way With Paper right now. Everyone is uploading a patriotic avatar, and there is red, white, and blue all over the place! Come join us and proudly display your love and pride in your country by uploading your own patriotic avatar today! :)

And don't forget to check out the "Patriotic Gallery Inspiration" section of this newsletter to gain some inspiration for those 4th of July pages!


Sponsor of the Month

Since 1994, Stampington & Company of Laguna Hills, California, has been a leading source of information and inspiration for arts and crafts lovers around the world.

Launched with a small line of rubber stamps by President and Publisher Kellene Giloff, the company has since expanded to include more than 1,500 stamp images and best-selling publications, including The Stampers’ Sampler, Somerset Studio, Belle Armoire, Somerset Memories (formerly Legacy), Art Doll Quarterly, and Take Ten.

Known for stunning full-color photography and step-by-step instructions, Stampington & Company’s publications provide a forum for both professional artists and hobbyists to share their beautiful handmade creations with one another.
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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with these wonderful products!


The Queen is Turning 60!
And she requests your presence on the message board to help her celebrate!

Our Queen of HYWWP, Rosemary, is turning 60 this month, and to kick this month off with a bang, she is issuing fun challenges for us all. But that's not all...every challenge you complete provides you with the opportunity of winning a RAK (random act of kindness) from Ms. Roe! She decided to celebrate her birthday by giving back to the members of our online family...how cool is that?!

We love you, Roe, and love that we get to celebrate this milestone birthday with you. You are so special to us, and you truly are our "Queen." Happy Birthday, sweet lady!

It's Par-tay Time!!!!!!!!!!!


July Spotlight Member of the Month: Robin Bullock
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Robin is a genuine and well loved member of our wonderful online community! Her sweet sincerity is something you will notice right away, and boy can she make some pretty 2-pagers! We are blessed to showcase her as our Spotlight Member of the Month! To learn more about Robin, you'll have to register on Have Your Way With Paper and visit the message board Spotlight Member Forum.



NEW feature at HYWWP! Guest Design Team Member!

Guest Designer for July, August, & September is.....RITA!
That's right! We have a fun new feature at HYWWP! For 3-month terms, we will be searching for Guest Design Team Members starting THIS month! Our guest DT members will receive products each month during their term and will be required to make a least 2 creations a month with those products. Guest DT members will be required to be active in our forums and in our gallery. There was no call this first time, but be on the look out in future months because we will be holding a contest or a call for our next Guest DT member! We would love to see what you have to offer, so get those layouts and projects ready! Our first call will be held in September!

For July through September, our own Ms. Rita will be our first Guest DT member! Rita is sure to inspire you all with her adorable layouts and projects.

If you are interested in being a future Guest DT Member, please join the message board today and start posting. Participation is a key factor in our decision in choosing a Guest DT!


Ongoing Challenges for July!
WOW, do we have a ton going on this month! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here


Patriotic Gallery Inspiration

"It's a Grand Ole Flag" by Erin


"Fun on the Fourth" by Jenny


"4th of July" by Wendi


"Royal Fireworks" by Robin


"July 4th" by Trisha


Sketch of the Month

This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very talented Design Team members, Trisha! Trisha has shared some awesome sketches with us that she has created, and here is one she wanted to share for this month.

We'd love to see your creations based on this sketch...please upload to our gallery or on the message board to show us what you've done. Enjoy!


Don't forget to check out our Online Gallery for lots of inspiration and great projects!

Monthly Kits

I will have a list of links on the right for MONTHLY KITS. I will only have a few to start, but the list will continue to grow.

Please, feel free to email me any suggestions. If you have used one of these companies for yourself in the past or are currently using them, leave our comment on this post and let everyone know what you think. This will help others decide which kit club they would like to be a part of.

Also, If you make a LO using one of these kit club shipments, send me your LO, the kit club company name and the kit name used. I will be happy to post your work here. Also, be sure to include your name and link to your blog/webiste.

Thanks and enjoy the links!

Prima Lets Us Take a Peek

Evelyn Centers, Raja Centers, Holiday Lights Glitter Spray, Vintage Sprites, Bright Sprites, The Tropics Paper Collection and The Animal Bash Paper Collection can all be found HERE.

Blue Skies

We've got a HUGE release for the upcoming CHA trade show and it's finally time to start sharing! Keep checking back through the end of next week to see what we've got in store for you.

First up is a new line called Blue Skies. It's a simple, nature-inspired line featuring patterned paper, Flair, Minimarks sheets, Remarks sheets, ribbon, stamps, assorted Elements, fleece and glitter House, and foam and fabric Thickers.

Here's a peek at products from Blue Skies...

I want to thank Trisha, for selecting me to receive this Lovely Blog Award:)


To accept this award, there are 5 things I must do.
1. Add it to my blog.
2. Add a link to the person from whom I received this award.
3. Nominate 7 more blogs.
4. Leave those 7 a message on their blog letting them know they received "One Lovely Blog Award".

So, in return I am passing this award on to:
Lisa
Erin
Betty
Mel
Jen
Jamie
Lucy

Fresh Look, Classic Style

by Cassandra Cooper on Monday, June 22, 2009; 1:59 PM

We are so excited to open our doors to the SHABBY GREEN DOOR, a new division of DAISY BUCKET DESIGNS and the debut of our first collection, FARMERS MARKET.

A few months ago, I was inspired by an artist that shared her journey of moving and how that inspired her to recreate a new look and feel for her home. She brought along many of her favorite treasures but chose to repurpose items to fit into their new home. Changing color pallets, putting furniture pieces in rooms they had never been in, and choosing new artwork. She essentially decided to recreate a new space that reflected where they were in their lives now.

As our lives change from season to season, so do we. We grow and become more than we were yesterday. SHABBY GREEN DOOR is that expression of where we are going creatively. Looking at the world around us and seeing things a bit different. Looking for fresh looks with classic style. We hope you will walk through our door and join us as we unlock the door to CREATIVITY and find new inspiration!

Paris Hilton Reveals Her New Line

Over the weekend, Paris Hilton's line of craft products called the Paris Hilton Creativity Collection (www.pariscreativity.com) was on display at the Craft and Hobby Association in Anaheim, Calf. Yes, you heard right! Paris allegedly keeps a scrapbook .. one can only imagine what's inside it.

Click HERE for more!!!

SCRAP FEST 2009

Join in at the Mall of America for SCRAP FEST!!

They’re converting the Mall of America into a giant scrapbooking party, and you don’t want to miss it. Buy a badge and get access to over 30 free Make & Take projects, or sign up for one of over 65 paid Create-it! Workshops, all sponsored by your favorite scrapbooking vendors and Archiver’s. Make plans now to discover all the latest prodsucts, learn new ideas to expand your skills, and have fun with friends who share your passion for creativity.

Also, be sure to check out all these other helpful links regarding SCRAP FEST 2009!

Kick Off Crop
Crop Around Town
World's Largest Scrapbook Page
Hints For Registration
FAQ's

Another Sketch for June

I couldn't resist!!


As always, please feel free to play around with this sketch and send me your take on it. I'll be happy to post it on my blog. Don't forget to give me a link to your site as well.

50% Off Stickles!

Can you beleive it? It's true! Click HERE and you can take a look and find the stickles you've been searhing for. Most stickles are around 50% off!!

Submitted by: Rita from Have Your Way With Paper

BLOG HOP!

Blog Hop hosted by Scrap Attack Scrapbooking!

Mark your calendars --->>> Scrap Attack Scrapbooking is having a {Blog Hop} on June 18th! We've got a list of blogs for you to visit and even some prizes along the way too! It should be a fun day and I have a feeling you'll be seeing lots of inspiration along the way too! Hope to see you 'hopping along' with us!

And our 2nd installment of {SAS}sy SSU will be starting on June 15th! This round our classes will be all about scrappin! Lessons are FREE to {SAS}sy message board members so we hope to see you in the classroom!

Wordle is GREAT for Scrapbooking!

Want to try something new to add to your pages? Try Wordle! Give it a shot and play around a bit. IF you want some of your words to be bigger than others, try typing that word more than a few times. The more times you type the word, the bigger it gets. Here's an example:

COSTCO & SAM's Has Scrap Supplies!

Thanks to Imagine That (Everything Cricut), I can share this great news with you!

The best selection is online. In the store, I remember never knowing what Costco was going to have.

Click HERE for Costco's scrapbooking section. They've got a lot of Karen Foster & Heidi Swapp--and a section of Provo Craft items, although I thought they were just average prices.

Click HERE for Sam's Club's scrapbooking section, including Copic Markers at a good price (as I understand, I'm still Copically challenged at this point) and Nestabilities sets of 4 for $54 including shipping.

Peachy Cheap Lowers Shipping!

My dear friend, Krissy from Have Your Way With Paper, just informed me of some great news from Peachy Cheap!! Read on!

Thanks to all my loyal customers who have given some fantastic input and feedback regarding PeachyCheap. One of the common themes was asking for a shipping price break for some of the lighter items. From now on PeachyCheap will be adjusting shipping rates for every daily deal and shipping rates will be shown during the check out process.

Want A Job In Scrapbooking?

Available Scrapbook Jobs: Copy Editor, Event Coordinator, Store Manager

go to Scrapbook Update and click the link for more information!

Heidi Grace Announces a New Business

Nancy Nally reported on Scrapbook Update the following information on 6/9/09.

Heidi Grace Kress (better known to most scrapbookers as just “Heidi Grace”) announced recently that she is starting a new business since Fiskars discontinued her consumable product line.

Kress’s company Heidi Grace Designs was bought by Fiskars in late 2005. In January 2009, Fiskars announced that they were discontinuing all consumable products. This left Kress, who designed scrapbook paper and embellishments, with nothing to design for the Fiskars line bearing her name.

According to her blog, Kress has opened a new company called “clever“. The company will produce and sell items not covered by her non-compete clause in her Fiskars contract, primarily children’s clothing, children’s decor and one-of-a-kind art pieces. Kress has opened a boutique in her hometown to sell the items, and plans an Etsy store as well. Some items will be made available for wholesale.

FREE CK Summer Camp!

Thanks to my dear friend, Erin, at Have Your Way With Paper, I am able to share with you a great opportunity hosted by Creative Keepsakes. A FREE online summer camp! Yes, FREE!!! Read on for further details. Hope you decide to join in the fun!!

Hello, Mudder...
Hello, Fadder...
Here I am at...
Camp CK! Whoo hoo!

Hi CK Campers! It's me, Megan Hoeppner, letting you know that the week of July 13-17 is the first-ever online CK Summer Camp. Give a yell! Give a cheer!

This idea, inspired by the "CK Summer Camp" article in our July issue, is going to take your summer creativity to new, fun-filled heights. Here's some of what we have in store:

-FREE daily online classes that cover everything from
-Inspiring creativity challenges
-Exciting tips and techniques
-And more!

Time to Register

Registration opens today. It's completely free, it's easy and it's totally worth your while. Why? Well, those who register prior to June 31, 2009 will receive a free, stylin' CK Summer Camp iron-on t-shirt transfer. After all, what's camp without the groovy uniform?

Plus, anyone who signs up before registration closes on July 13 will receive all of the following:

-An official CK Summer Camp logo to use on your blog, e-mail signature, and so on and so forth
-A special coupon code to be used in our online store
-A chance to win one of our scrapbook "Snack Packs," filled with scrapbooking goodies

So, what are you waiting for? Click HERE to register. I look forward to "seeing" you at camp soon.

Cheers!
Camp Counselor Megan

New Sketches for June

Here are 3 new sketches I wanted to share with you. Now, don't forget, you can click on the links on the right sidebar for additional sketches. Until then, please enjoy these.

If you decide to give these a try, please feel free to email me your creations! I'd love to see what you come up with and see your own individual take on it!

Basic Grey Contest

This came straight from Have Your Way With Paper from Jenny who got this from Basic Grey's newsletter.

The new newsletter not only shows some of the new product they've released (from Take Notes, Woolies, Pops and more) but it also announces a brand new contest - an ANNIVERSARY contest! Can you believe it? Basic Grey is almost FIVE YEARS OLD! Seriously! So here are the details:

They’re looking for two winners in their 5th Anniversary Contest (one layout winner, one card winner). Their layout category winner will receive a collection pack and the card category winner will receive a 6x6 paper pad, of either Lemonade or June Bug. The contest starts June 5th and ends June 17th. Join the celebration and upload your entry in their gallery using the title “Anniversary Card” or “Anniversary Layout.” The two lucky winners will appear in their July issue!

So get to posting those layouts and cards, everyone! We look forward to seeing your best stuff!

Also, Have Your Way With Paper will also be posting these layouts on their message board. So, pop in and see what our little family is all about!!

Texas Retreat - June 2009

Oh My Gosh!!! I can't even begin to say just how wonderful the last few days were!! Keep in mind us 7 gals have NEVER met in the last 3-4 years, but it was as if we knew eachother perfectly! We were perfectly comfortable around eachother to be completely ourselves!!! From the burps, slips of the tongue, shopping cart rides, and anything else you can think of, there was NEVER a dull or awkward moment!!

Below are just a FEW of the pictures we took!

If you'd like to be part of this amazing family we have here on Have Your Way With Paper, follow the link and join us! We'd love to bring you in with open arms and embrace new members. You won't be sorry!

Have Your Way With Paper - June Happenings

June is now upon us, and we still have lots of great challenges and loads of inspiration going on at Have Your Way With Paper. Last month, we had tons of challenges going on as part of our National Scrapbooking Day/Month celebration. If you didn't get to participate in them yet, now's the time to go check them out! :)

Sponsor of the Month: Riff Raff Designs

From the Riff Raff Designs Blog: We are all about bringing fun, funky and original laser-cut Chipboard designs to your scrapbooking pages.

Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with these wonderful Riff Raff Designs products!

June Spotlight Member of the Month: Wendi Scott!
User Name: Punkin
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Wendi is the owner/administrator of our wonderful online community! Her pages are always sure to put a smile on your face, and we are blessed to showcase her as our Spotlight Member of the Month!

Ongoing Challenges for June!
WOW, do we have a ton going on this month! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here


Gallery Inspiration from May 2009

"1 Spring Day" by Paula


"Get Well Soon" card by Robin


"Mmm Mmm Good" by Rita


"Mom" Card by Katt


"2 Cool" by Jenn

Sketch of the Month

This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very talented members, Katt!(aka scrappinkitty) Katt has shared some awesome sketches with us that she has created, and here is one she wanted to share for this month.

We'd love to see your creations based on this sketch...please upload to our gallery or on the message board to show us what you've done. Enjoy!

Click HERE for additional information.

New Exhibitors at the Great American Scrapbook Convention

Welcome New Exhibitors!

Their new exhibitors run the gamut from established scrapbooking resources to new companies on the block. They've got some brand new folks and some who are back after a hiatus. Great new paper lines and tools, stamps and scrapping getaways. Visit their Web sites to learn more about their product offerings and plan to visit them at upcoming GASC Shows.

Angels Are Special, Inc.
The C-Thru Ruler Company (DejaViews and Little Yellow Bicycle)
Cruise and Crop
Heartfelt Creations
Joui International
Legacy Paper Arts
Life's Journey Scrapbooking
Luxe Designs
My Favorite Things
The Original ScraPbox
PhotoBasics by Westcott
Priceless Legacy
Pugnacious Stamps and Designs
Scrapper on the Lake
Scrapperz Outlet (Sizzix)
Strictly Scrapbooking

Great American Scrapbook Cropping Party!

NEW! Sunday Cropping Party in Arlington!

Due to popular demand they are putting together a Sunday Cropping party from 10:00am - 4:00pm at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel on June 7, the Sunday immediately after the convention closes. So mark your calendar and look for more details soon!

A Recipe for Friendship

When I went to the retreat in Tipton, she read this before dinner. I loved it. I wanted to share it with you today.

A Recipe For Friendship

Place the ingredients in a basket and take out the corresponding item for each application.

These are the ingredients for chocolate chip cookies☺

Items Needed:
• Shortening
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Flour
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Nuts

A Recipe For Friendship

Friendships are wonderful gifts to our lives straight from God. There are several references to friendship in the Bible. I think of the relationship of David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18-20, 2 Samuel 1). Those chapters in Samuel are great reading. Jonathan and David had a great love and respect for each other. I think of how God called Abraham, “friend” (James 2:23). Moses also comes to mind. Remember how God spoke to him, “face to face, as a man speaketh to his friend” (Exodus 33:11)?
When it comes to our sisters in Christ, friendship takes on a special quality. Friendship between Christians is especially sweet because of the bond of Christ. We are enhanced by those special friendships. Building those friendships is a wonderful way to encourage and lift up others in the Lord.'

Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5,6. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Proverbs 27:9.

Friends are one of the ways God takes care of us. We need all the things friendship entails from other human contact such as encouragement, companionship, love, honesty, loyalty, understanding, and so many more things friendship offers.
Our friendships with our sisters in Christ are like recipes of goodness for us. They bake up something special. You may have heard that saying, “In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips”. Friends are that sweet extra in life and even sweeter is friendship among believers in Christ.

Why is a recipe for fellowship and friendship with our sisters in Christ is so Important? Let’s check out the ingredients and see what they do.


Sisters In Christ Friendship Recipe

• Shortening - Provides texture. Our fellowship and friendship with our sisters in the Lord can add much depth and texture to our lives. We blend together in unity as part of the body of Christ.

• Sugar - Adds sweetness. Our fellowship with our sisters adds such a sweet taste to our lives. If we didn't have sugar in our cookies, we'd sure miss it. The same is with our fellowship with our sisters. We can't leave it out of our lives.

• Eggs - Holds ingredients together. Sisters in the Lord are someone to lean on. We are held together by fellowship with them. We are stronger because of them, their prayers, and their love in the Lord. We have a special bond in Christ.

• Vanilla - Adds flavor. Sisters add that flavor we need. They give us that extra sensation. Without friends and fellowship we become kind of bland.

• Flour - Adds substance. We need the substance a sister in the Lord can add. They give us many things by way of mentoring us when we don't even know it. Their shared testimonies and way they live their lives has an impact on us.

• Baking Soda – Leavens. Leavening agents in baking helps to lighten the dough. Friendship with our sisters in Christ lightens our burdens through their prayer and encouragement.

• Salt - Enhances flavor. We know that friendships add flavor and just when we need it, they help improve the tastefulness and quality of our lives. Friends are the type of people that know just what we are going through and are there when we need them.

• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips - The kind of chocolate chips we normally add to our cookies is semi sweet. Our sister friends tell us what they feel and think and that's okay. They can be honest and truthful to us. “Iron sharpeneth iron" (Proverbs 27:17).

• Nuts...Optional - Just a little craziness in a sister friend is great! Sometimes a little zaniness in our friends can be just the ingredient we need.

Conclusion:
Friendships take a lot of time and effort to bake up but they are worth it when we sense that sweet aroma and special bond that they bring.
Friends that have Jesus in common will have lasting relationships, not just here on earth, but will dwell with Christ together throughout eternity.
“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24.

I wonder if I’m the type of friend that I should be to others, especially to my sisters in Christ. Am I doing all those things that I should be doing, like lifting burdens, adding flavor, helping hold things together with my prayers, and all those other things? I hope I can improve in this area.

So, is your life a good recipe for friendship?

"Next Besties" by Betty Bee

We all love that sharp embossed edge that Nestabilities give their die cuts, but sometimes they don't have the size or shape that we might need. Betty Bee, from Betty Bee's Buzz has found a way to use the Cuttlebug, and her Cricut (or you can use any cutting system) to create "Next Besties", because they are the next best thing! I hope this will give you some ideas so that you can create something fabulous!

Click HERE to view her instructional video on how to create "Next Besties."

25 New Cartridges to Be Released in 2009

Yup, you heard right! 25!! 10 of which will be Licensed! DC Comics, Paper Dolls #2,

Glenda, from Just-A-Scrappin' went to CHA and got some great information at the Provo-Craft booth. Click HERE for her FULL report!

Treasured Memories 17 hour Crop

This was so cool! It was 7 hours on Friday, Feb. 6th and 10 hours on Saturday, Feb 7th.

Ok, so I was only there on Saturday for 10 hours, but it was great. I only got about 5 layouts done, but I got to meet some really cool ladies and a wonderful Creative Memories rep.

Since we each had an 8' table to ourselves, it was very easy to spread out and get comfortable. There was a wide variety of drinks and snacks avaiable for consumption. And there was someone there at all times if any of us needed anything.

We were able to enjoy some great Valentine's Day make-n-take tags, complete with glitter as well as some great door prizes and fun games.

I will definitely be going again!

Valentine's Day Giveaway

Want a chance to win ALL this?!

Check out this great giveaway by So Cal Scraps!

You have until Valentine's Day to post your comment and link!

Click HERE to get details and Good Luck!

Cricut Cartridge Rentals

THE LINK IS NOW FUNCTIONAL! SORRY ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE.

Want to try it before you buy it? Well, now you can! Rent a cartridge, try it out. If you like it, buy it!

Click HERE for more details on how to do this!

Sponge Bob Makes It To Scrapboking!

Yup, that's right! Cricut has a new and upcoming cartridge, Sponge Bob Square Pants.

The cartridge contains hundreds of images, including all the characters that children have grown to love: SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward Tentacles, Mr. Krabs, Plankton and Gary. Users will be able to create their own Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob's pineapple house, the Crusty Krab, undersea plants and dozens more images of scenery. The SpongeBob SquarePants cartridge also features layered characters, icons, shadows and blackout

The SpongeBob SquarePants cartridge will be on display at the Craft & Hobby Association's annual Winter Convention and Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif. Also on display will be several other new Provo Craft products. Attendees are encouraged to stop by and demo the products at booth #2763 during the show.

Be sure to click HERE for additional information.

Distress Stickles?

Yup! You read it right! DISTRESS STICKLES!

Distress Stickles was 2 years in the making because Tim Holtz wanted to find just the right look to achieve a chunky glass-like texture and nostalgic shimmer of mica...the result - pure distress! The glitter in distress stickles is not a metallic glitter like our original stickles, it has a timeless sparkle of vintage glass glitter without the glass! Accent stamped images, tags, titles or just about anything you want to glitter and shine.

For more information on this product and to see some of Tim's samples, click HERE.

Heading to CHA in 2009?

Here's something, you may want to keep in mind while you're there.

Look for the Prima booth!! Check out what the SCOOP is at Prima!

Now that's something I can wrap my hands around!!

HYWWP Meetup in TEXAS!!

Ok, ladies. Up for some current info on this upcoming trip?

June 4-6, 2009
Arlington, TX

I've got some great links about the Drury Inn Hotel for you to check out!

Basic Info
Photos
What's Included?
Special Deals
Drury Deals
Surrounding Area, including restaurants
Map & Directions
Make Reservations

Don't forget, we will also be attending the Great American Scrapbook Convention. After all, that's one of the reasons for this trip!

We will all arrive on Friday, June 4th. Most of us will probably arrive by mid-afternoon. We will all meet up at the Drury Inn where we will check-in, go to our rooms, unpack whatever and fight over who gets what bed. Then, we'll probably meet in the lobby bar for our 3 complimentary alcoholic drinks. Afterwards, we'll head up to the suite (which I will be bunking in with Roe and Jenn) and enjoy our complimentary popcorn and sodas while eating some awesome pizza!!!

Saturday, June 5th, we will all meet up in the hotel Dining Room for a FULL breakfast, southern style!! Complete with hash browns, eggs, bacon, pancakes and much, much more!!! From there, we will head over to the Convention where we will all split up into groups or individuals and shop, shop, shop. At lunchtime, we will all eat together there and share what we have purchased and what great deals we found and where. Then, per Trisha's suggestion, we will watch this guy peel a banana ever so slowly as he prepares our smoothies. We will, then, continue with our shopping until we are all done or the convention closes. We will finish off the day with 3 more complimentary alcoholic drinks, popcorn and sodas as we head to our suite for a slumber party where we will share all our new goodies and laugh, giggle and relive our younger days as we get into pillow fights and freeze other's undies and.....oh, hold on.....sorry.

Sunday, June 6th, we will meet up in the hotel Dining Room again for our last full breakfast and fill up for the way home. Somewhere that afternoon, either before or just after lunch, we will all break and head home.

Treasured Memories Weekend Crop

Treasured Memories Retreat is hosting a weekend retreat in February! Scrap for 7 hours on Friday and 10 hours on Saturday. Click HERE for more information on this fun weekend!

I hope to see you and all your fellow scrappers!!

CHA Sneak Peeks for 2009

Want to see the upcoming products for CHA in 2009? Check out the list of links on the right. Be prepared to be amazed! I think I've already spent my entire paycheck!!

Croppin' at the Speedway

If you are interested in sharing a few hours with your friend in a homey atmosphere to crop, chit-chat and munch, email me and I'll save a spot for you. I have room for 2-4 people.

Prices are $5, $15 or $25. You will have your own 3'-6' table (depends on how many reserve), use of a variety of items for free. Snacks and other goodies will be provided as well. I will also have a few items for purchase.


I have converted my new home office strictly for Cropping. It is an 11x10 room. You may come and go as you please. Plenty of lighting and space available. You can park on the street and I will help you load/unload your scrapbooking supplies. The cropping room is upstairs and I will happily 'valet' your items up and down the stairs while you relax and help yourself to some snacks and drinks.

I will also have a variety of 'give and take' scraps, punches, scissors, templates, die cuts, stamps, ribbons, brads and more avaiable for use. For a small fee, you can also have unlimited access to the printer and cricut machine.

I can accommodate up to four scrappers; however, you may choose to use 6' for yourself. If this is your choice, your price will slightly increase, unless only two have reserved a space. In which case, you'll get 2 spots for the price of ONE!

I will be readily available for questions and suggestions. I will also have a few idea books/magazines available for you as well.

Hope to see you soon!

Send me an e-mail! Let's see what we can do! Check out the CALENDAR below for available days and times.

Sorry, but smoking will be strictly prohibited.

WE've MOVED!!!

I have moved over to Brownsburg, Indiana, just 1/2 mile west of 267/136. Once we've completely moved to our new location and things have settled a bit, I will get the crops going again.

I'm sorry for any inconvenience and I'm so sorry to disapoint anyone. If you are looking for a place to crop until then, be sure to check out Archiver's and coming soon, Treasured Memories Retreat!!

Again, I'm so sorry for any inconvenience, but rest assured, we will be up and running again very soon! On the bright side, moving means more space to crop!!

Creative Memories' Bankuptcy

Wow! Well, that's news to me! I just heard that CREATIVE MEMORIES FILES CHAPTER 11!! Unbeleivable! Check out the link and read all about it!

I am on Display

Out of 200 entries, I and Marlene's projects were chosen to be displayed on Prima's website for their October, Breast Awareness project. Check it out! Marlene's is the 3rd one down and mine is the 4th.

SKETCHES

Click the SKETCHES links for some great building blocks to create some amazing works of art. There are no actual photo sizes mentioned because these are just something to get you started; inspiration, if you will. Play around with them, turn them sideways, add some embellishments, make them your own.

Feel free to use any of the sketches and forward them to your friends. All I ask is you refer them back to this site so they can check things out as they progress. There aren't a whole lot of sketches available right now, but I plan to add more as time goes by. Come back periodically to see the changes and additions. Thanks and have fun with those sketches.

Save-A-Latte Discount Show in Indianapois, INDIANA (10/17-10/18)

PLAN TO ATTEND THE FIRST DISCOUNT SHOW SPECIFIC TO THE SCRAPBOOK & STAMPING INDUSTRY!

October 17 & 18, 2008

Indianapolis, IN
Friday 10 - 6 and Saturday 10 - 5

$5.00 covers admission for both days!
(Fairground parking is $3)

Indianapolis State Fairgrounds - Hort/Ag Building1202 E 38th St. - Indianapolis, IN 46205

Register at the Show for the Grand Prize Drawing for Two-Night at Crop-A-Doodle-Do Scrapbook & Spa Getaway! (value $299.00) Other doorprizes are given out throughout the show.

Vendors are coming to sell product ... so the deals will be flying! Vendors will offer discounts starting at a minimum of 20% off retail (in the majority of their booth space) and many vendors will be offering a much deeper discount. Some vendors will showcase new release products at retail pricing so you will find HOT DEALS and HOT PRODUCTS at the Save-A-Latte™ Shows!

This is not an expo with classes, crops, etc...this is an outlet/overstock sale with two days full of shopping and savings!

This show has 30,000 sq ft of space with 18 individual vendors representing their own products and one bulk vendor representing 20+ companies in 8000 sq ft of space. Here is a sample of some of the specials available in the bulk vendor space: "All printed paper only 40 cents a sheet and all solid color only 25 cents a sheet - paperpacks cost even less! Hand made textured paper only 20 cents a sheet when purchased in packs."Space is available during show hours for informal cropping. Grab your friends and spend a day together shopping, cropping and fun fellowship!

Here are some of the products you can expect at this show:
Outdoors and More Scrapbook Decor, Simply Stitched, Reminsce, K&C, EK Sucess, Sandylion and Multi-Crafts, Stickers, paper, embellishments, athroughznames.com vellum names & poems, stamp sets, stamp accessories, hand-stamped cards & gift items, Close to my Heart products, Glue Arts, Handmade paper from India, Baby Treasure Boxes, Pocket Albums, rub-on transfers, Writing/Correspondence Kits, Tumblebeasts, QVC Overstock Items, Cosmo Cricket Kits, Chipboard, Scrappin Sports, Variety of Scrapbook Kits, Cardstock Valu Pak, Specialty Scrap Packs, Cardstock by the Sheet, Mulberry Paper, Memory Books, Thumbprintz, Show Offs Wall Art, Storage Folders & Totes, Photo Albums, Acrylic Albums & Shapes by Clear Scraps, Intricate Laser Die Cuts, ellenroad, Breezy Design, TLC products, Scrappers Alley brings a huge variety of Products for the Scrapper & Stamper, charms, rhinestones, bling and so much more...

For Hotels near the Fairgrounds click HERE

For Directions to the Farigrounds click HERE

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SHOW NEXT WEEK!

Click Here for General Show Information

Here's some pictures of the show and the stuff I got for about $150 TOTAL!

MWSA is replaced by Latte Da Productions

The Midwest Scrapbooking Association is no more! This company has gone under and will no longer be hosting any more conventions.

HOWEVER, there is some good news! Latte Da Productions seems to be replacing them!
The following information was forwarded to me from the former owner of MWSA. Please read up and check out his link for upcoming shows/retreats in your area!

Latté Da Productions
11601 Co Rd 26
Verndale, MN 56481
218-296-2014
http://www.lattedaproductions.com/
contactus@lattedaproductions.com

Overstock/Outlet Scrapbooking & Stamping Show Coming to Indianapolis, IN in October!

Midwest Scrapbook Association has now closed and I (Chris Dunrud - former owner) have taken back the assets and database. I have formed a new company called Latte Da Productions offering refreshing events such as Create-A-Latte™ Retreats and Save-A-Latte™ Shows.

The premier Save-A-Latte™ Show scheduled for October 17 & 18th in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fairgrounds where vendors are coming to sell product ... so the deals will be flying! Vendors will offer discounts starting at a minimum of 20% off retail in 80% of their booth and many vendors will be offering a much deeper discount. Some vendors will showcase new release products at retail pricing in a small portion of their booth space so you will find HOT DEALS and HOT PRODUCTS at the Save-A-Latte™ Shows!

This is not an expo with classes, crops, etc...this is an outlet/overstock sale with two-days full of shopping and savings! There will be space available for informal cropping so grab your friends and join us.

To inquire about being a vendor at this show, please email me at chris@lattedaproductions.com

Feel free to email me with questions,

Chris Dunrud
11601 Co Rd 26
Verndale, MN 56481
218-296-2014
chris@lattedaproductions.com

Cornerstone Memories - October 2008

October 4-6, 2008
Cornerstone Memories
Tipton, Indiana

A few of us gals from Have Your Way With Paper are getting together at Cornerstone Memories in Tipton, Indiana.

It's a trip that has been planned for quite some time now. We will arrive Friday evening and stay overnight until Sunday afternoon. We will receive the royal treatment (as much as can be expected in the US), eat fabulous homemade food, comfy beds and great company. Oh, and some scrappy time too!

It's going to be a fun filled weekend and I can't wait for the sleepover/mini-vacation! Not to mention, getting to meet some of my online family in person!!!

Some Cool Pix from our trip!

Check out the comments to see how it went:

June 2009 HYWWP 1st Annual Get Together

June 4-6, 2009
Arlington, Texas
Great American Scrapbook Convention

AIRPORT:Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport is said the be the easiest and quickest. Jenny said it is only 10 minutes from the hotel we were looking at (Drury Inn) and just minutes away from the Convention center. The Convention is only $9 for the day - I believe - something close to that anyway.

ACCOMODATIONS:If we chose to stay at this hotel (THE DRURY INN) we would have
*a free hot breakfast - It's really good
*free dinner each night - We only stayed one night, but we had pizza (hand made good stuff), baked potatoes with the fixings, salad, dessert, drinks - cokes, tea, coffee, whatever you wanted.
*3 complimentary drinks during happy hour - you can take them to your room.
*free internet
*free LONG DISTANCE CALLS FROM YOUR ROOM up to an hour a day!
*access to a computer/internet
*pool

Anyway, it seems like a good choice to me with the free food - we won't have to worry about anything but lunch as an expense.
I THINK the hotel runs about $100 a night I THINK...but I will look more into that and come up with a close figure...I think I can find some coupons to cut down on that.
I really can't find a house that is more convenient or accommodating, but we have time and I'm up for suggestions:)
Trisha

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

World Card Making Day

Click HERE for detailed information on this wonderful Scrapbooking Holiday!

Once your card(s) is made, I would be thrilled to post your works of art on this blog and include a link to your blog/website as well.

Have fun making those cards! Can't wait to see what you create!!

Cord Scrapbook Studio Crop 7/19

Now this I am totally looking forward to! This is a 12 hour crop! 12 hours filled with lunch, dinner, prizes and shopping! You do have to pay $30 for this all day crop, but $15 can be used for in-store merchandise! Woo-Hoo! I plan to have a blast with some of the ladies that are practically regulars. Even though I've only been here a few times, the ladies that work here, already know who I am! How's that for service with a smile? It's like they don't even work there, but are my friends too.

Seats are runnin' out, so you better click on the link below and give them a call to reserve yours!

Cord Scrapbook Studio Crop 6/28

I'm so excited about this upcoming crop! I love going there! They have big tables w/slots for cutters and such and a cup holder as well. You can bring your own Cricut or other devices. They always have fantastic snacks and plenty of drinks. Since this is only a 6h crop, they are only offering snacks and drinks, but it's always fabu!! Plus, best part is that $10 of my $15 can be used towards in-store merchandise! Woo-hoo! I so can't wait! I always have a blast and the ladies that work there and crop there are a delightful bunch! There's a link below for their calendars, phone number and more. Let me know if you're going and we can meet!

Treasured Memories Day Retreat 6/14

This was a lot of fun! We got a great and healthy sit down lunch and dinner in the main house. It was nice to be waited on for once. A lot of great ladies to chat with. We were able to watch one of the Friends' seasons all day. We also had access to their Sizzix machine, diecuts, computer and printer as well as some Cricut Cartridges. Very cool place to scrap! You should check it out. Click the link down below and you'll get all the info you need! Mabe we can meet up on their next Day Crop!

RACE PARKING

Since my parents do live so close to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, they will be parking vehicles for the Indy 500, Brickyard 400 and MotoGP Races.

You can email me at paula00750@yahoo.com to make reservations for any of these races. Please be sure to let me know your name, how many vehicles will need a space and the type of vehicle. If there are several vehicles coming together I will reserve your spots so you are all able to get out at the same time. I will make sure to relay this information to my parents.

The following prices are for regular vehicles only. Campers and large vehicles like that will depend on how large and if electricity and water usage is necessary. You're looking at $10 the day before the race and $20 the day of the race. If you would like to stay the weekend and camp out, it's $45 (this would include water and electricity usage - if this is not necessary, $35).

All I ask in return is a simple "Thank You" and a reference back to this site.

I hope to see you for the next race!! You'll have a blast