A Giveaway, In Honor of CHA.....

I will be hosting a giveaway! Yup! A giveaway!

I will be giving away a complete 8x8 scrapbook kit
for one lucky person!
This giveaway contest won't last long!
It starts NOW through Sunday, August 8, 2010!

The kit includes:

(Making Memories - Sabrina)

8x8 black post-bound album with 10 top loading page protectors

8x8 designer papers, 20 sheets (4 die-cut, 16 printed)

6x6 paper pad, 36 sheets (18 patterns)

Spiral Journaling book, 30 pages (6 patterns)

Printed blossoms, paper flowers, 18 total

Ribbon slides, 6 unique pieces

Looking glass stickers, 20 unique stickers

As if that's not enough.....I will also include a black 8x8 window post-bound album,

which makes this a COMPLETE scrapbooking kit!

"What do I need to do to get a chance to win this fabulous prize?" Well, I'm glad you asked.

It's simple, really. Since I am planning on opening a store very soon, I need to know what you would like to see. What products would you consider purchasing? If I have sale/clearance items, what cost would you like to see them at? What kind of shipping costs would you like to see? What kind of deals would you like to see (monthly, weekly, daily)? Basically, I need your help in getting my store put together. I want you to have a reason to go and shop!

There's just ONE catch! I can only offer this great giveaway under two conditions: 1-leave a comment/suggestion and 2-I need 100+ followers. So, be sure to spread the word and let your friends know! I have a SHARE button on the right side of my blog so you can share my blog with your FaceBook and Twitter friends/followers.

If you want more chances to win,
it's easy too!

**leave a comment/suggestion (1 chance)
**become a follower (1 chance)
 - if you're already a follower you will automatically have this second chance
**for every new follower you bring over (1 chance each)
 - be sure the new follower states YOU sent them here, otherwise, I won't know
**purchase one of the Memory Works kits showcased here (2 chances)
**tell others about this giveaway on your blog being sure to include a link (2 chances)

August 2010 Kit - FULL REVEAL

Dont' miss out on this amazing kit!!!

SWEET SUMMER

You'll love this kit packed with lazy summertime embellishments and cool patterned paper. So take it all in, unwind and enjoy your Sweet Summer!

Send me an EMail to pre-order this kit!

Please use "August2010" as your subject line.

$47 (includes shipping and tax)

-OR-

Subscribe to the monthly Kits and pay only $39 every month!!

-AND-

You will be placed on the pre-order list  as one of the FIRST to receive the next kit!!

INCLUDES:

Patterned Paper

{1} 12x12 Strawberry Jam - Fly a Kite (October Afternoon)

{1} 12x12 Ice Cream - Fly a Kite (October Afternoon)

{1} 12x12 Front Porch - Fly a Kite (October Afternoon)

{1} 12x12 Fireflies - Fly a Kite (October Afternoon)

{1} 12x12 Hope Street - Garden Grove (Scenic Route)

{1} 12x12 Sunday - Girls Friday (Cosmo Cricket)

Cardstock

{1} 12x12 Frosted Teal (Bazzill)

{1} 12x 12 Intense Kiwi (Bazzill)

{1} 12x12 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)

{1} 12x12 Suede Brown Dark (Bazzill)

Embellishments

{1} 12x12 Sheet Fly a Kite Sticker Shapes (October Afternoon)

{1} 12x12 Sheet Fly a Kite Journaling Cards (October Afternoon)

{1} 5.5x10 Sheet Fly a Kite Word Stickers (October Afternoon)

{1} 2 ½ x 3 Mini Alphas Clear Stamp with Gems (Prima)

{1} 3" Yellow Frosted Lollipops Flower - Assorted Colors (Prima)

{6} 6 ¼ x 3 1/8 Manila shipping Tags (MemoryWorks)

{1} 1 ½" Metal Book Ring (MemoryWorks)

{3} Jumbo Paper Clips (MemoryWorks)

{3} 1 ¼" Metal Rim Tags (MemoryWorks)

{5} Creative Café Orange Buttons - Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Creative Imaginations)

{5} Creative Café Lime Buttons - Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Creative Imaginations)

{1} ½ Yard 3/8" Red Grosgrain Ribbon (May Arts)

{1} ½ Yard 3/8" Yellow Sheer Dot Ribbon (May Arts)

{1} ½ Yard 3/8" Green Apple & Cream Gingham Ribbon (Creative Impressions)

{1} ½ Yard ½" Brown & Cream Dot Ribbon (Creative Impressions)

{1} ½ Yard Orange Cotton Rick Rack (Creative Impressions)

Bonus Cards

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Frosted Teal (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Intense Kiwi (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Suede Brown Dark (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Sunflower Medium (Bazzill)

{5} 5 3/4 X 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

Christmas in July

I caved in! I decided to scrap a couple layouts from last Christmas! It was actually kinda fun to be part of the whole "Christmas in July" thing!

For this first layout, Christmas 2009, I used my own Sketch #67:

I used my Winter Wonderland Cricut Cartridge to cut the holly leaves up top. For the holly leaves on the bottom, I used the same cartridge, but used Design Studio to stretch it out. Really, though, all the papers used here were scraps. I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out until I was done, but I absolutely LOVE how this came out.

For my second layout, Reindeer Food Bucket, I just kinda threw it together.

I used my punch to make the journaling paper look like notebook paper. I then inked it up and crinkled the left side up a bit. For the trees, I used my Winter Wonderland Cricut cartridge. I used brown cardstock and cut the treest at 8" each. Then, I used four different shades of green inks (Color Box Cat's Eyes: olive, olive pastel, dark moss, forest green). I started with the darkest green and then lightly added the lighter shades. I was thrilled with the outcome! Then, I just outlined each tree with a thick black marker.

"Singing In Love"

The Scrapbook Speedway July 2010 Kit

Here's a quick kit for you!
 EMAIL me and I will ship it out to you asap!
$15 INCLUDES shipping in the US only.
No international shipping at this time.

7 double sided cardstock papers (K&Co, Brenda Walton - Brookfield)

3 ribbons

several buttons

Rhinestones

journaling tags (same K&Co)

1 file folder (same K&Co)

several page tabs (same K&Co)

Quotes (same K&Co)

Bad News/Good News

My .ning site, which I created nearly a year ag, ,will no longer be around as of July 20, 2010. Seems that .ning will no longer offer a FREE site. Unfortunately, I can't afford to keep this site running. So, what does this mean? Well, this means that I will be able to focus my full attention right here!

As you have probably noticed, there are changes afoot! I will be posting more often. I will also have challenges, products, contests and much more! I am also working on an online store! Be sure to check back often.

As always, please, feel free to email me with any questions, suggestions or anything at all!

August 2010 Kit - Sweet Summer - SNEEK PEEK

Here's a sneek peek of the upcoming August Kit!

This is such a great kit!

SWEET SUMMER

Stay tuned for more details and sneek peeks on this awesome kit!

July 2010 Kit - Bon Voyage

~There's still a handful of the July 2010 Kit~
Don't miss out!
BON VOYAGE
 

EMAIL me to place your order today!

Please put "July2010" in the subject line.

Quantities are low!

I can't promise I will have one for everyone, so email me asap!

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Patterned Paper

1 12x12 Stamp Die Cut - Panorama (Making Memories)

1 12x12 Ledger Palm Tree - Panorama (Making Memories)

1 12x12 Exploration Words - Panorama (Making Memories)

1 12x12 Seaside Chic – On the Boardwalk (Graphic 45)

1 12x12 She Sells Seashells – On the Boardwalk (Graphic 45

1 12x12 High Style Holiday – On the Boardwalk (Graphic 45)

Solid Cardstock

12x12 Tawny Medium (Bazzill)

1 12x 12 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)

1 12x12 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)

1 12x12 Papaya Puree Medium (Bazzill)

Bonus Cards

1 5.5 x 8.5 Tawny Medium (Bazzill)

1 5.5 x 8.5 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)

5.5 x 8.5 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)

1 5.5 x 8.5 Papaya Puree Medium (Bazzill)

1 5.5 x 8.5 Intense Teal (Bazzill)

1 5 3/4 X 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

Embellishments

3 6x9 Sheets Black Happy Valley Letter Stickers (Scenic Route)

8 Tootsie Orange flower Pot Flowers- Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Bazzill)

6 2 ½ x 3 ½ Panorama Die Cut Artist Trading Cards (Making Memories)

5 Panorama Journaling Tickets – Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Making Memories)

1 Panorama Treasure Box (Making Memories) • 6-Large Luggage Tags with Twine Ties • 6-Pearl Pennant Pins • 5-Stamps with Glassine Envelope • 62” Bakers Twine • 50-Coordinating Buttons

1 ½ Yard 3/8” Aquamarine Double Dot Ribbon (Bo Bunny)

1 ½ Yard 3/8” Black & Cream Gingham Ribbon (Creative Impressions)

1½ Yard Rust Jumbo Cotton Rick Rack (Creative Impressions)

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$47 (includes shipping & tax)

Wanna save some money??

Get a Monthly Subscription and pay only $39 (includes shipping & tax)

If you don't want to miss a monthly kit, subscribe as soon as possible so that you can put your name on the waiting list to receive the next available month. You don't need to wait to sign up for the next kit – sign up right away so your name is on the waiting list. Again, subscriptions are selling out fast and all available subscriptions will go first to those on our waiting list. I will place the order for the monthly subscription as soon as the kit becomes available for purchase.

This is a recurring Product. You will be billed every 1 month

ele.men.tary - SNEAK PEEKS

Wanna see the newest upcoming Simple Stories kit?

Here's a few sneak peeks for you!

Keep your eyes open! I will do a FULL REVEAL when this kit is available to all!

You can pre-order this kit today! Just EMAIL me!

I will order your kit as soon as they become available for purchase!

$28 (includes shipping & tax)

Divided Page Protectors

These page protectors are PERFECT for your Simple Stories album! Pre-divided page protectors combined with ready-to-cut papers provide a simple, easy and quick way to scrap your memories!

Each Multi Pack includes 10 sheet of Page Protectors:

 1 sheet - 12X12 pocket

2 sheets - 6-4X6 Horizontal

1 sheet - 6-6X4 Vertical

1 sheet - 3-4X6, 2-6X4, 1-12X2

1 sheet - 4-4X6, 1-8X6

1 sheet - 3-4X6, 1-12X6

1 sheet - 4-4X6, 1-4X12

1 sheet - 3-6X4, 1-6X12

1 sheet - 9-4X4

More than a simple office product. Memory Keepers Page Protectors and Photo Sleeves and designed specifically for your lasting scrapbook projects. Made of ultra-clear, super heavyweight polypropylene with durable, reinforced edges, these sheet protectors are in a class of their very own.

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EMAIL me to place your order today!

$5.50 + shipping

Life Documented

Want an easy and quick way to scrap an album?

I have the answer you're looking for!

SIMPLE STORIES

This kit comes ready to cut and insert into pre-divided page protectors

(for an additional $5.50 for 10 pages)

There's just a few of these kits left!

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Email me to get your own!

Life Documented 180 Piece Kit:

~(30) Cut-Apart Double-Sided Cardstock Elements

12 4x6 Monthly Title & Journaling Cards

6 4x6 Journaling & Quote Cards

2 6x8 Photo & Journaling Mats

3 4x4 Quote Cards

2 6x12 Page Elements

1 4x12 Title Strip

4 2x12 Border Strips

~(4) 12x12 Double-Sided Cardstock Patterned Paper

~(6) 4x6 Printed Transparancy Photo Overlays

~(1) 12x12 Alphas & Elements Cardstock Sticker Sheet:

105 Characters

32 Elements

3 Borders (Acid-Free/Non-Repositional/Arhival-Quality)

~Free 12x12 Instruction Sheet/Idea Guide

~Free Downloadable Elements

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Don't really want to use this kit for your Simple Story?

No problem! You don't have to!

You can get this great kit for your regular scrapbooking needs!

Best of all, it's all coordinating!

All you need to do is add those special touches

(although, it looks great as is)

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$28 (includes shipping & tax)

May 2010 Kit - Garden Party

May 2010 Kit is almost sold out!!
GARDEN PARTY

This kit includes:

Patterned Paper

{1} 12x12 Stamp Die Cut - Panorama (Making Memories)

{1} 12x12 Ledger Palm Tree -Panorama (Making Memories)

{1} 12x12 Exploration Words - Panorama (Making Memories)

{1} 12x12 Seaside Chic - On the Boardwalk (Graphic 45)

{1} 12x12 She Sells Seashells - On the Boardwalk (Graphic 45)

{1} 12x12 High Style Holiday - On the Boardwalk (Graphic 45)

Solid Cardstock

{1} 12x12 Tawny Medium (Bazzill)

{1} 12x 12 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)

{1} 12x12 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)

{1} 12x12 Papaya Puree Medium (Bazzill)

Embellishments

{3} 6x9Sheets Black Happy Valley Letter Stickers (Scenic Route)

{8} Tootsie Orange flower Pot Flowers- Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Bazzill)

{6} 2 ½ x 3 ½ Panorama Die Cut Artist Trading Cards (Making Memories)

{5} Panorama Journaling Tickets - Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Making Memories)

{1} Panorama Treasure Box (Making Memories)

-6-Large Luggage Tags with Twine Ties

-6-Pearl Pennant Pins

-5-Stamps with Glassine Envelope

-62" Bakers Twine

-50-Coordinating Buttons

{1} ½ Yard 3/8" Aquamarine Double Dot Ribbon (Bo Bunny)

{1} ½ Yard 3/8" Black & Cream Gingham Ribbon (Creative Impressions)

{1} ½ Yard Rust Jumbo Cotton Rick Rack (Creative Impressions)

Bonus Cards

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Tawny Medium (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Papaya Puree Medium (Bazzill)

{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Intense Teal (Bazzill)

{5} 5 3/4 X 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

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There's only a few left! Don't let this kit pass you by!

$47 (includes shipping & tax)

Email me if you don't want to miss out!

Housewarming Crop Creations

I just wanted to share some of the amazing work created through our Housewarming Crop this wekeend. I hope you are able to join in the fun and do some fun challenges! Please enjoy the slideshow!

Racing

Here's another layout based on Trisha's fabulous Sketch #105. I've posted this layout over at Dragonflies & Daisies for their contest. You should head over and check it out!

Oh, by the way.....did I mention that Dragonflies & Daisies is giving away a CRICUT CARTRIDGE if you link back to your take on the sketch?! Yup! Go check it out!!!

Merry Christmas 2008

Christmas in July, right?!

Yes, it's a little old, but I had to make sure it was scrapped! My very talented gal pal, Trisha created this amazing sketch, which you will find at Dragonflies & Daisies. It's such an easy sketch to work with and oh so much fun!

As for what I used on this layout? SCRAPS! I love it when I get to use up my scraps, don't you? I guess the only things I can point out is that I used the Threading Water punch and Thickers. For the rest, I just used the sketch to guide me.

Oh, by the way.....did I mention that Dragonflies  & Daisies is giving away a CRICUT CARTRIDGE if you link back to your take on the sketch?! Yup! Go check it out!!!

Housewarming Online Crop

This weekend (7/15-7/19) at the New and Improved, Have Your Way With Paper!

Head on over to the new board and jump right in! Help us Warm Up our new home! You're not registered? No problem. It's FREE to register and easy peasy! Just a little bit of info, your chosen screen name and *poof* you're done!

Tons of challenges and prizes for you to enjoy! Get to know everyone too throughout the message board while you're there.

I'm looking forward to loads of fun this weekend and I'll be looking for YOU too! Once you register, introduce yourself and let them know I (paula) sent you!

Can't wait to see you there and can't wait to see what you create!

Thoughtless Thursday

Here's one for you!

Yeah! Happy Fathers Day, Dad!

Yard of Bricks

Again, I used My Mind's Eye "Complete Boy" paper pack! I also used another one of my sketches for this one. I used my own sketch #57. Check it out HERE and upload your own take on it!

Happy BDay Baby!

My latest layout. I used My Mind's Eye "Complete Boy" paper pack. Let me tell you, this pack has tons and tons of papers and they are all coordinating too! You gotta love that! I used my own sketch #62. Be sure to go HERE and check out the full version of the sketch and upload your take on it!

I used brads to attach the buttons and twine to add a little extra touch to the strips. I also shabbied up the edges and just played around until it all worked out.

Here is a close up of the embellies and paper strips at the bottom. It took a little time to get these strips to work together the way I wanted them, but I did finally get it and I love how it came out!

Have Your Way With Paper is ALL NEW!

Yup! You heard right! Have Your Way With Paper has been re-vamped! It's the NEW and IMPROVED HYWWP site!!!

New Board!

New Challenges!

New Color!

New Logo!

The only thing that isn't new is......YOU! Come over and register for FREE and become our newest family memeber! Because, we are just that----a FAMILY!

There are NO ADS, tons of new functions, lots of fun CHALLENGES, amazing and friendly people and lots of FUN!!

Oh! One more thing! When you join, be sure to come back here and let me know!  I'll put your name in for a nice little giveaway!!!

JULY Sketch

It's a little late, but here's your sketch! Enjoy using my Sketch #45. When you are done, be sure to head on over to The Scrapbook Speedway to post your work. You will need to register for FREE to be able to upload your work, but it's as easy as 1-2-3! Have fun and enjoy!

New Sketch!!!

There's a new sketch over at Sketch Inspiration! It's a great sketch created by the very talented, Trisha! It's a multi photo sketch - if you want it to be..... Head on over. Use the sketch. Become a registered memeber. Post your work. There's a free giveaway every week!!!

Annual HYWWP Retreat - Chicago

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I had on this trip! I have been counting down for nearly a whole year and let me tell you, it was sooooo worth it! I would've paid double to be there. Triple!! Everyone brought something different to this retreat. There was tons of laughter and tons of activity and tons of fun! From the spaghetti dinner in the condo to the limo ride (cuz we're so glamorous) to "Livin' On A Prayer" at Bootleggers, the fun never stopped!

I am already looking forward to next year's retreat and I plan on counting down very soon! I miss my girls already!

Sketch Inspiration Sketch #126

Try this sketch out too! Trisha has a wonderful community full of great sketches for you! This sketch is part of Have Your Way With Paper this week too! Check it out and see what you can do with it!

June 2010 Sketch #72

Here is your June 2010 Sketch! Enjoy!

HYWWP May 2010 Newsletter

May Happenings!!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!! Are you celebrating the big day for our obsession this weekend? Whatever your plans are, and certainly if you don't have any plans, please stop by the board this weekend and join us in our NSD online crop! There will be lots of challenges to help get the mojo flowing and prizes to keep your stash growing! There will also be challenges to help you get to know our members (and their galleries) a little better too!

The crop kicks off another month of weekly prize challenges, with the prizes this month comming from our sponsor for May, Crafter's Companion. Crafter's Companion has been extremely generous and donated not only sets of rubber stamps for the DT and for prizes, but also donated a LARGE prize for a month long challenge we'll have going on during May. Please check out all of the products available at their website!!

As our Crop kicks off our month of fun, May kicks off a couple of things. It's the beginning of Graduation and Wedding Seasons! Come by the site for card sketches and ideas for your card giving needs! Don't forget cards can be gifts too! What bride or new grad couldn't use a pack of thank you cards??

Hope to see you around the board soon!!

Teacher Gift Giving

It's May and almost the end of the school year. Whoa! Seriously? Showing your appreciation through gifts can be quite costly. As a teacher myself, I would like to share some ideas that will hopefully make teacher gift giving simple, thoughtful and inexpensive.

Teachers LOVE gift cards. They may seem impersonal, but they fit everyone! Trust me. Teachers have plenty of teacher themed trinkets (mugs, signs, magnets, etc.). So put the money you were going to spend on an apple mug and put it toward a small gift card. If you know your child's teacher, you will be able to find the perfect gift card. My favorites have included those from the coffee shop, the book store, Target, WalMart, and the local nursery. The best thing is that you can use your scrappy card making talents to make a thoughtful card to match the theme of your gift card. Book store card = Wind down from the school year with a good book. Coffee Shop = I hope you have a "latte" a fun/relaxation this summer. Nursery gift card = Hope your summer blooms just as you wish. The possibilities are endless.

Another gift I absolutely loved was a beach towel, sunscreen, and a magazine inside a beach tote. The parent included a handmade beach themed card wishing me a great summer of rest and relaxation. This gift could come together quickly for less than $20 depending on where you purchase your items.

Teachers always need thank you cards. Whip up a packet of thank you cards, wrap them in some pretty ribbon and give for the teacher to have on hand. I've also seen parents make personalized clipboards, post it note holders, and pen and pencil holders.

One year I received a card that had a picture on the front of my student holding a big sign that said "thanks!" I thought that was so cute and personal! Inside was a thoughtful note from my student.

Most importantly, nothing makes a teacher feel more special than reading a heartfelt note from a parent that gives examples of ways he/she helped the child that year. Placed inside a homemade card made just for the teacher and it's a winning gift.

Submitted by Erin Bailey (aunt e)

Sponsor of the Month

From the Crafter's Companion website:

Crafter's Companion is your one-stop shop for craft essentials.

On our web site, you'll find our innovative scoring tools and CD ROMs, plus top name brands such as Joanna Sheen, Keepsake, Flowersoft, Sakura, WS Designs and more.

Here at Crafter’s Companion we value your support and want to reward your loyalty. With this in mind we have built the Crafter’s Companion Members Club. It's free to join and gives you access to oodles of fantastic crafting content and a lively forum.
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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with these wonderful products!

Ongoing Challenges for May!

There's always something fun happening at our message board! Chatty contests, RAK giveaways, weekly challenges (now with prizes!!!!), and more! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here  (You must be a registered user to view challenges)

DON'T FORGET to check out our National Scrapbook Day forum for all NSD challenges, prizes, and giveaways! Let the party begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May Gallery Inspiration

"Mother's Day 2009!" by Trisha

"4 Generations" by Lynn

"Three Reasons Why I Love Being a Mom" by scrapmami

"You are Special" card by Roe

Sketch of the Month

This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very own members, Paula! Paula has a newly created Ning Network site that she has made to share her wonderful sketches and great scrapbook tips! Please visit it and join today: The Scrapbook Speedway

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!

Newsletter designed and formatted by Jenny

Drop us an email or check us out on Facebook today!

Beach Time!!

Okay, I have two very different layouts I have designed using some of Digital Delight's images!

I used the "Under The Sea" Background, Starfish, Seahorse, Crab and Happy Fish. This is an all digital design. If this were a paper layout, I would pop dot the seahorses and happy fish for a little dimension. You could even add a little starfish to the mermaid's hair.

I used the Clam, the Octopus in the distance, and the Water Turtle from the "Under the Sea" collection to accent this peaceful layout. I used a pale lavender cardstock for my background and scraps for the rest. I also used Thickers letters for the title. I thought the Clams were perfect all nestled in the title.

I want to thank Kari, for allowing me to use some of her pictures to design this layout.

I used my own sketch #42.

Movie Title Help!!!

ok....the movie is about this little boy. he's around 13 or so and he's like 2 1/2 feet tall. when he was born his mom didn't even know she was pregnant, went to the doc for cramping, sneezed and he was born. the movie is about his life. he had a best friend who was more like a brother. he loved his bff's mother who died from a foul ball blow to the head and he blamed himself.

i can't remember the title to save my life and it's killing me. it was probably in the early 90's or so. the title is the kid's name. ARGH!

someone PLEASE tell me you know what i'm talking about.....

Happy Easter

This is a great page for those Easter photos! I used Digital Delights' Easter Egg Briley and Easter Egg Peyton, the tulips, the Happy Easter banner and Easter Joy tag. I double matted the photo mats in beautiful Spring colors! I also added some sweet little ribbons to Briley's pig tails and to the tulip stems. I felt it gave it a little extra something. I also found a dragonfly which I though was perfect! Then, I just added a few little touches for fun and for a little dimension. I think "Easter Joy" just exudes in this layout!

Visit their store and see what other great digi stamps you can find!

MEMORY WORKS

Ever hear of them? If you haven't you will NOW! You see I have recently become and Independant Memory Works Scrapbooking Consultant! I am so excited to share this wonderful opportunity with all of you!

Where to start? Well, Memory Works offers all products at a reasonable price in one easy place! ME! They offer papers, chipboard, flowers, adhesives, bling, inks, and so much more! Some vendors they carry are Bo Bunny, Tim Holtz, My Mind's Eye, Fiskars, Basic Grey, Crate Paper, Cosmo Cricket, Jenni Bowlin, and so many more!

Not only can you get new products, but you can also search their clearance section and get some awesome stuff at an even more unbeleivable price!  Memory Works also has a Monthly Kit Club! Yup! You heard right! A Monthly Kit Club! You can order month to month after you see what they have OR you could just get yourself a monthly subscription and be surprised when you receive your kits every month automatically! Either way, you win!

They also have an easy, fast and cost efficient way to scrap your memories. It's called Simple Stories. You can quickly get your pages put together with one of their easy to use kits.

Here's how it all works........ Visit their website, review the products available and send me an email with the products you would like to purchase. I will then send you an invoice via PayPal. Once I get confirmation of payment I will place your order for you. In 10 days or LESS your order will arrive! Right to your door! How great is that?! All the glory of new scrappy supplies without the hassle of driving all the way to your local scrap store for the newest stuff!

If you live in Indy, I can host a get together for you and your friends! You supply the people and the snacks (if you choose) and I will supply the door prizes, fun, products for you to see and a great giveaway! Just send me an email telling me you are intereseted and we'll go from there!

I am totally excited about this new endeavor and I know you WILL BE very happy with their products and their quick shipping.

NOTE: This is my personal website (Independent MemoryWorks Scrapbook Consultant #MW880688). MemoryWorks provided graphics, images, and content are copyrighted and cannot be copied, pasted, or duplicated in any format. General website graphics, designs, and images on this website are not representative of MemoryWorks.

Cosmo Cricket's in the House!!

Have Your Way With Paper's house, that is!

This month Have Your Way With Paper is proud to have Cosmo Cricket as our sponsor! If you want a chance to win some Cosmo goodies, head over to HYWWP and take on the weekly challenge. You must be a registered and active member of HYWWP, but don't worry, registration is free and easy! You will have a great time there and meet some wonderful and talented ladies as well as see some amazing work for inspiration in our gallery.

While there, don't forget to pop into the message board and check out the ongoing monthly challenges! There are several to choose from and they are all fun! Once you're all done creating your works of art, be sure to upload them to our gallery and show it off. Separate registration is required for our gallery, but again, it's free and easy.

Can't wait to see you there!!!

Have Your Way With Paper Newsletter - April 2010

Hi friends! Hard to believe another month has flown by, and while March at Paper was a pretty quiet month, cards and layouts and wall hangings continued to flood the gallery. In the quiet, seeds were planted, plans were made and as we enter spring, a time for new things, our community too will blossom. We're going to do things a little differently, a little more focused on giving back to our members. We've always had more than a few challenges and sketches available to provide inspiration. Starting this month, there will be prizes given for some lucky members that complete those challenges! There will be one 'prize challenge' each week!! Challenges will be posted on Fridays, just in time for you to plan your scrappy weekend! We hope you stop by to check it out starting Friday, April 2nd!

We are VERY excited to be working with Cosmo Cricket as our sponsor this month!! This company and their products just ooze fun! If you don't believe me, check out their website! You'll also find an amazing idea gallery, directions on where to get your hands on their MUST HAVE products, and even an escape hatch if your hubby catches you browsing for "more paper?? Seriously?" Be sure to keep an eye on our team this month to see the wonders they work with the Joyride, Material Girl and Garden Variety lines we can't wait to work with!

How long since you stopped by the boards to say Hi? Or the gallery to leave some love, or leave a layout to be loved on? No matter...we're always glad to see you!! Happy Spring!
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Easter Photo Tips

Easter is right around the corner, and it’s time to think about those pictures we will want to scrap once the holiday has passed. Here are some ideas to get you started. You may even want to start snapping those pictures before Sunday!

*The Easter Bunny shot…Need I say more?
*Dying eggs - Lots of great opportunities to get some very colorful close ups!
*Looking spiffy for the day! - Outdoor pictures are always great for showing off those Easter outfits.
*Pictures of the Easter decorations – Wreaths, rugs, serving plates, etc!
*Pictures of the Easter food table – Be sure to take it BEFORE eating and not with people eating at the time the picture is taken. Take some closer shots of the food that makes the Easter meal the Easter meal!
*The Easter Baskets – Wouldn’t it be a fun layout to show the before, during and after the Easter basket madness?
*The Egg Hunt – Get that camera setting ready for action!
*Spring animals – There are lots of ducks, geese, chicks, baby birds, etc around!
*Blooming flowers- How beautiful are tulips and daffodils? Capture those and use them to accent your spring layouts.
*Of course, don’t forget those family pictures that include YOU too!
Submitted by Erin Bailey (aunt e)
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Sponsor of the Month

From the Cosmo Cricket website:

To prove that they were certifiably insane, three years ago Eric and Julie Comstock, two artists, decided to start their own company. They launched Cosmo Cricket in the summer of 2006 at the Craft and Hobby Association trade show. The idea was to have the best designed paper, really cool embellishments and a lot of fun. Things took off much faster than predicted and the first year was a scramble just trying to keep up. However, now, three years later, they are running like a well oiled machine that only has a few loose bolts.

Here's how they do it: A really great sales guy. Lindsay Moore has been with Cosmo Cricket since the beginning. Julie called him up one day and said that they were starting a scrapbooking company and they were told he was the best. She continued that they would love to have him work for them and that there was one other thing....... they had no money and he wouldn't get paid for at least three months. He of course said, "Sign me up!" Because of his charming personality, or the fact that they didn't want him getting away, they decided to make him a partner. "He's stuck with us now," says Julie with a wicked grin.

f you would like to learn even more about Cosmo Cricket and the people that make up the company, visit their blog where you are sure to find more information than you could possibly have ever wanted.
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Check out the message board and gallery to see what our Design Team creates with these wonderful products!
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April through June Guest Design Team Member

Joining our team for a month in the spotlight is Michelle! Michelle has been a great addition to our forums, sharing cute stories about her kids, amazing photos from her travels and recipes from her kitchen! If it weren't enough that she has become 'one of us' on the message board, we've been blessed to have her share her creations in the gallery! Her layout style changes some from page to page, but all of her work is eye catching and full of love for her family. In fact, one layout in particular caught the eye of Lindsay, the sales guy from Cosmo Cricket, when he popped in to visit our gallery! We're so glad her hubby decided it was OK for her to share that page! Thanks Greg!


Michelle's Questionnaire:

What is your middle name? Lynne
What do you consider your best accomplishments to this day? My three kids
When do you scrap the most? When my 3 yr naps or at night when the house is quiet.
Do you prefer to scrap alone or with others? I scrap alone these days. I think I get more done.
What is your favorite food indulgence? Chocolate!
Who is someone you admire? My neighbor and my boss. My neighbor lost her husband 2.5 years ago and has two little kids. She is such a strong person! My boss as well because it was her son that passed away. They have been through so much the last few years.
What scrapbookers do you find talented and more fitted to your style? Lynn Ghahary, Kelly Goree and Julie Bonner
Describe your scrap space in 3 words: in total disarray
What is on your to-do list? Cooking (finishing up the last couple of weeks for the tax office), painting my office, moving my scrap room upstairs
What is your favorite scrap store? Archiver's
What is your favorite scrap line? Do I have to choose one??
What do you check out first when you come to HYWWP? The chit chat portion of the message board
What are your favorite TV shows? I really don't watch TV
What are your Top 5 Favorite movies? Pursuit of Happiness, Bourne Identity, 27 Dresses, PS I love You, The Notebook
What are your Top 5 favorite books? I don't read many books lately.. but my two favorites are Marley and Me and Time Travelers Wife
Describe your fashion style. comfortable.. or mom chic... I am a jeans and comfy shirt, no make up, hair up.. not fussy.
What is your favorite chore? I don't know that I necessarily have a favorite, but I guess I don't mind vacuuming
What is your least favorite chore? dishes and cleaning bathrooms
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Ongoing Challenges for April!

There's always something fun happening at our message board! Chatty contests, RAK giveaways, weekly challenges (now with prizes!!!!), and more! Come on over to the message board and check out the ongoing list of challenges: Click Here
(You must be a registered user to view challenges)

Sneak Peek at Roe's card sketch challenge:

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April Gallery Inspiration

"Hoppy Easter!" by Chelsea

"Eggs*pert Hunters" by Wendi

"Time to Color the Eggs" by Roe

"Easter '09" by Krissy

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Sketch of the Month

This month's sketch is brought to you by one of our very own Design Team members, Trisha! Trisha has a newly created Ning Network site that she has made to share her wonderful sketches! Please visit it and join today: Sketch Inspiration

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