First of all, my apologies for giving you the wrong blog link in the last newsletter. I have corrected this and rerun the "blog of the week". Nicole, the author, is a riot and I'm sure you'll enjoy reading her commentary as well as learning about the innovative products from Tilano Fresco.
Congratulations to Lisa Anderson, our October Layout Contest winner. Lisa will get a giant prize package from our friends at Karen Foster Design. You too can be a winner, simply submit your layouts for this month's theme The Year in Review. The winner will receive a ton of holiday papers and stickers from me and my BiG ideas. The deadline for layouts is November 30th, read more details by clicking here.

Jami Petersen
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Master scrapbooker Maureen Spell effectively creates an effect of water, rain or anything else that drips. The best part is that it only requires a little JudiKins Diamond Glaze and a transparency. Read more details on this technique by clicking here.
 

Your Pictured Memories has released a collapsible and transportable ribbon storage solution called Pull-Ez. Pull-Ez can hold more than 200 ribbons at a time in a small compact space. This is the newest and coolest ribbon holder on the market. It takes up 10" of space and is flexible enough to squeeze in a tight space. Click here for more information.

The closing of 2007 is drawing near. It's time to take stock of all the events you've experienced in the past year. Celebrate the milestones by creating a layout that represents the "year in review". Use this time before the holiday rush to reflect and create. Submit the results for a chance to win great prizes from top manufacturers. Click for details on how to enter.

Can you think of ten things you are grateful for in your life? Usually our top ten lists include our family and friends as do our scrapbook albums. Lisa Anderson reflected on her life and created a family tree celebrating those she is thankful for and loves. Lisa’s creative use of fabric, buttons, and patterned paper makes for a colorful family tree. She plans to frame it for everyone to enjoy. Thank you Lisa for sharing your family with us!

Click here for instructions on how to create this layout. . .

Complete this week's survey about scrapbooking adhesives to win The Cube from Pao-Designs. The Cube is great for organizing your embellishments and tools at home or on the go!The main compartment area perfectly accommodates large tools and supplies. The lower section is designed to hold two Belli Trays. The Cube comes with two Belli Trays that can be customized with up to 72 individual compartments! There are also two outer pockets and three ways to transport your Cube: shoulder strap with shoulder pad, side handles, or the travel strap (for telescoping luggage handles).

Simply fill out our short survey. Click here to win and complete this week's survey...
There is still time to enter last week's survey and win.

Fall leaves and smiles – the epitome of autumn happiness. Capture the essence of the season with a fall stamp set and rustic fall colored cardstock. I think you’ll agree that this 8” x 8” layout is definitely a season pleaser!

Check out all the details for making a similar autumn layout . . .

We thought we’d change things up a bit and present you with new holiday card ideas instead just showing new products. This way you can see some new products in action and get your holiday cards done on time, maybe even early. Wishful thinking perhaps, but keep hope alive and start now, you just might surprise yourself and everyone else!

Click here for more holiday card projects. . .