Monday, March 7, 2011

:LAYOUT: Please don't call me Kaitlin P.

Did you know that this week is Celebrate Your Name Week?

It would be a great time for you to create a layout a name...yours or perhaps someone else close to you.

Here's one I created about a particular variation of Kaitlin's name used by her classmates last year that she didn't particularly care for and it was a story I wanted to remember.

I wanted to make the title a prominent part of the page, so I created it to look somewhat like a speech bubble. The hidden journaling tag tells the story behind the photo and the quirky title.


Journaling:
{ the story }

One of Kaitlin’s good friends is named Caitlin, also! It might be spelled differently, but it sounds just the same.

So, since they are in the same class, teachers and classmates have gotten into the habit of calling her friend Caitlin Jo and her Kaitlin P.

For reasons that you might imagine, she’s not thrilled about this tendency. Kids often make associations that aren’t always very nice and run with them.

In general, it’s not a huge problem, but whenever Kaitlin mentions that someone’s been making fun of her name, I just remind her to tell them, “Please don’t call my Kaitlin P. You may call me Kaitlin Rose.”

Her middle name comes from her great-grandma Marilyn’s middle name and she is quite proud of it.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Unknown, Bazzill
Patterned Paper, Letter Stickers: Fancy Pants
Scalloped Trimmer: Fiskars
Photo Corner Punch: EK Success
Corner Rounder: Marvy
Ink: Colorbox
Fonts: American Typewriter
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Sunday, March 6, 2011

:QUOTES: about HARD WORK according to Bradbury, Pavlina & Van Den Beld

RAY BRADBURY (1920-; author):
“I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true—hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.”

STEVE PAVLINA (born 1971-; motivational speaker and entrepreneur):
“Hard work is painful when life is devoid of purpose. But when you live for something greater than yourself and the gratification of your own ego, then hard work becomes a labor of love.”

THEODORA VAN DEN BELD:
“The only thing you can control is your own effort.”

READER RESPONSE:
Vote for your favorite quote and I'll create a word art freebie with the 'winning' quote to share with you sometime next week. In the meantime, check out my other word art downloads.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011

:SALES: 10% off at Scrapbook.com...today only!

Shop for your favorite scrapbooking supplies at Scrapbook.com today!

This discount applies to sale and clearance prices, saving you an additional 10% off the lowest-marked price on all items in the Scrapbook.com Superstore.

Simply enter coupon code saveten3 in the coupon field at checkout and 10% will be automatically deducted from all items in your shopping cart.

Hurry - this offer expires at midnight PST!
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Friday, March 4, 2011

:MEMORYWORKS EXPRESS: March 2011 Kit - "Farmers Market"

We are waiting and watching for any signs of spring here at MemoryWorks.

One of the best things to come with the warmer days is the "Farmers Market".

This month's kit is bursting with bright colors and retro styling. From vintage bottle caps and canvas flowers to bushels of home grown goodness, you are sure to find your own treasures inside this next kit.


Check out the inspiring projects created by the MemoryWorks Design Team with this beautiful kit in the March Idea Express!


The March 2011 MemoryWorks Express Kit Contains:

Patterned Paper
{1} 12x12 Fancy Floral - For the Record (Echo Park)
{1} 12x12 Table Cloth - For the Record (Echo Park)
{1} 12x12 Borders - For the Record (Echo Park)
{1} 12x12 Noteworthy - For the Record (Echo Park)
{1} 12x12 Market Menu - Spring Market (Webster's Pages)
{1} 12x12 Fresh Harvest - Spring Market (Webster's Pages)
{1} 12x12 Good Living - Spring Market (Webster's Pages)

Solid Cardstock
{1} 12x12 Crimson (American Crafts)
{1} 12x 12 Butter (American Crafts)
{1} 12x12 Vanilla (American Crafts)
{1} 12x12 Moss (American Crafts)
{1} 12x12 Black (American Crafts)

Embellishments
{1} 12x12 Sheet Red Corrugated Alphabets (Jillibean Soup) (Not Shown in Photo)
{1} 12x12 Sheet For the Record Element Stickers (Echo Park)
{1} 5x7 Number Flag Banner Cardstock Stickers (Jenni Bowlin)
{2} 2" Canvas & Button Flowers (Maya Road)
{5} Mini Shipping Tags (MemoryWorks)
{5} Red Raffle Tickets (MemoryWorks)
{1} Lime Soda Vintage Bottle Cap (Bottle Cap Co)
{1} Cream Soda Vintage Bottle Cap (Bottle Cap Co)
{1} Cherry Soda Vintage Bottle Cap (Bottle Cap Co)
{1} ½ Yard Jumbo Oatmeal Ric Rack (Creative Impressions)
{1} ½ Yard 3/8" Black & Cream Checked Ribbon (Creative Impressions)
{1} ½ Yard 1/2" Red Grosgrain Ribbon (Creative Impressions)

ALL FOR ONLY $29.95!! (plus $6.50 S&H)

Due to high demand, it is quite possible that this month's kit is already sold out! If you are interested in subscribing to the MemoryWorks Express Kit Program and guaranteeing you spot for next month, please contact me today for further details!
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Thursday, March 3, 2011

:LINKS: Some lucky finds just in time for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patty's Day is just around the corner, so here's a few of my favorite digital/printable finds from recent web excursions.


Patrick's Day Vintage Paper from Far Far Hill
Beautiful patterns! Great for digital scrapbooking, printing off to use as backgrounds or creating custom embellishments.


These may be created to decorate cupcakes, but I always think these kinds of toppers also make GREAT embellishments.


Subway art is all the rage...these things are popping up all over the place!


Luck of the Irish from Digi Junkie
Another great digi kit...I just LOVE the patterned shamrock!

LET'S TALK:
Have you seen any other lovely St. Patty's Day freebies? Links are welcome and encouraged...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

:SPONSORS: March 2011 AMOM Sponsors

AMERICAN CRAFTS

I think you all know that I am significanly addicted to AC Thickers, but have you seen some of the amazing new collections that American Crafts released at the recent CHA show in January?

I think Campy Trails has to be my favorite...which means we are really going to have to do some extra camping this summer!

Stay tuned for a giveaway of beautiful American Crafts products later this month.

GET IT SCRAPPED

Scrapbooking Travel is one of the newer course offerings available at Get it Scrapped!

Here's a brief description form their website:
"Chronicling your travels on scrapbook pages allows you to relive the trip even when you’re back home. Photos, memorabilia, facts and journaling impressions are all part of making scrapbook pages that capture the trip."

I am a huge fan of Debbie Hodge's previous two classes and can't wait to dig into this one...it's next on my list to review so stay tuned for more information coming later this month.

See other current class offerings in the Get It Scrapped! box in the right sidebar!

NICOLE LOMBARDO

Nicole's always got great new die cut designs available at her Etsy shop...and old favorites in new colors and textures as well.

This beautiful new scrapbooking scroll has me dreaming of the renewal of spring! I love the winding vine-like scrolls and leafy blooms...beautiful! Right now, it seems it is available in white or black...can't wait to see this one in additional colors.

Check out her store for more great items!

ELLA PUBLISHING CO.

How to Scrapbook Your Personal Heritage is the newest eBook offering from Ella Publishing Co.

Ella description:
"Wondering how to scrapbook your personal history? Where to start? What to include? Delve into your childhood memories and family legacy with the help of veteran authors Wendy Smedley and Aby Garvey! Wendy and Aby gathered 12 exciting and fun challenges to help you capture memories from your childhood and beyond—with emphasis on the values, pasttimes, and ideals inherited from your family and that you hope to pass on. From layouts to mini-albums, the vintage photos and enticing designs in this eBook are sure to inspire."

Be on the lookout for a full review (and perhaps a giveaway!) of this title coming soon on the AMOM blog!!

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

:BE INSPIRED: Creativity Prompts - March 2011

Hello, all...here's the March 2011 edition of Be Inspired Creativity Prompts!

As always, it include several pages of scrapbooking ideas including prompts take from the calendar, design, color schemes, sketches and more!
    If you're so inclined, please feel free to email me a pic of any projects you create inspired by these prompts and you might just find yourself featured on the AMOM blog!

    Happy scrapping!


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