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Blog of the Week:
Bethany Kartchner: "I began blogging as
a means of connecting with other
scrapbookers and with family, but I've found
that the act of blogging, of giving a voice
to those fleeting moments that would
otherwise go unnoticed, has been a great
teacher. I've learned that life is full of
beauty, full of humor, full of happiness
that will remain in my heart forever." |
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Even though the holidays are almost over, there are still
plenty of projects to inspire you. Our
Cooking and
Recipes section will whet your appetite for scrapbooking
and baking. And there is always the
archive, with thousands of articles just waiting for
another chance at inspiration. So fly my pretties - go make
something beautiful and meaningful this year. Your goal is
to create gifts that will be treasured for a very long time.
Jami Petersen
newsletters@a-z.com
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Tip of the Week |
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"Start
planning for the upcoming year of special events
so you’ll be organized and ahead of the game. You
don’t have to stress because tomorrow is someone’s
birthday and you forgot. Make a calendar of special
events to hang in a central place where the whole
family can see what’s coming up. Your husband won’t
even have an excuse not to remember your
anniversary." |
Grafix NEW Craft Plastic is
available in 2 thicknesses: .020" thick plastic that
can be used for creating clear albums and scrapbook
pages, embellishments, favor boxes and more. As well
as a .007" thickness perfect for making cards and
gift tags. Die cut craft plastic to make layered
embellishments and decorate with markers and paint
pens. Craft Plastic is acid free and archival. |
Birthdays come for everyone
- like it or not. Each year that passes can be
commemorated through a scrapbook page. Children’s
parties or quiet celebrations will make excellent
topics for your next project. Submit the results
here for a chance to win great prizes from top
manufacturers.
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enter.
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"One of the things I am most passionate about is
scrapbooking the everyday moments. Not just what and where
but how I feel about the person in the photo at that time.
My grandmother helped raise me and passed away as my oldest
was born. I had so many questions and no one to ask. My
grandmother left many photographs behind and there is no one
to tell me who they were and why she kept their photos. I
use my scrapbook pages as a living legacy, to remind my kids
they are loved and to remember even the smallest but
significant everyday moments."
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Complete this week's survey about your local store to win an
autographed copy of Tragic Magic by Laura Childs. The next
Scrapbooking mystery takes readers back to New Orleans,
where there are spookies, foodies—and crafty killers.
Carmela, owner of Memory Mine scrapbook shop, and her best
friend have a big project converting an old mansion into an
unforgettable haunted house. But when Carmela’s client turns
up dead, she finds herself in some deep gumbo again.
Discover more Tragic Magic including recipes and
scrapbooking tips.
Simply fill out our short survey.
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"I have always loved to create gift assortments for
family, friends and my husband's teaching staff (which
includes 55 certificated and classified employees). With the
current economy, it is sometimes easy to cut back on our
scrapbooking budgets because we can "tell the story" when
the economy turns around. However, I truly believe that it
is during times like these, when we should, all, hold onto
our creative outlets and find creative ideas to "gift our
scraps" rather than let them accumulate or go to waste. With
very little supplies, you can create gift tins, wraps,
magnets, notepads, cards, mugs - the possibilities are
endless."
Click here for step-by-step directions >>
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