A military scrapbook is a treasure for future generations, sharing the stories of a travels, trials, separations, and history. Memories in Uniform can help you to bring these stories to life. With over 100 original designs available, Memories in Uniform has laser cuts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard. For more information on how to purchase Memories in Uniform laser cuts for your scrapbooks, or for ideas on preserving military memories, please call 757-228-7395, or email Amy Alfaro at amy@memoriesinuniform.com or visit www.memoriesinuniform.com.

For many of us, looking through our completed scrapbooks with our children is the real reason for scrapping. Turning each page children ask questions about the people and events they see in the pages. When you scrapbook, not only do you create a keepsake of treasured memories , but you also build up your child’s self esteem. With the Here’s Looking at Me book kits from Full Esteem Ahead you can do all of the above and teach your children their ABC’s, 123’s and more. Full Steam Ahead's book kits include a sturdy pre-made album with a plastic cover (to keep dirty little hands off the pictures), adhesive and a black pen. So, how does it work? It’s as simple as 1-2-3!





  1. Print your child’s name on the front cover and collect photos of your child with people or objects representing each letter of the alphabet (this is for the Here’s Looking at Me ABCs). Use the photo ideas provided or create your own to match your child’s unique personality!
  2. Enjoy quality time reading your Here's Looking at Me book with your child. Your child will build confidence and competence - two important elements of self-esteem.
  3. Throughout the growing years and into adulthood, enjoy the stories as a family again and again!

    For more information about Full Steam Ahead, visit their website at www.full-esteem-ahead.com or contact owner Julie Warrell at jwarrell@full-esteem-ahead.com.
    4. Imagine how much easier paper piecing would be if you could easily adjust the patterns to fit any size layout or craft project. Thanks to Kayla’s Kreations it is! With their Master-Pieces! Paper Piecing Software, Volume 3 you have over 100 patterns at your fingertips. Patterns can be adjusted to any size of your choice. Whether it's a scrapbook page, a card or another craft project, the program is user-friendly and includes tips and tricks for beginners, step-by-step directions for each pattern, and a table of contents. With an suggested retail price of $25.99 you pay less than .23 cents per pattern! You don’t have a computer and printer available to create your own paper piecings? Kayla’s Kreations has help for you, too! They've done the work for you with their “Pre-Kut Kits.” Included in the kits are all the paper pieces you need to put the kit together along with a full-color photo.









    For information or orders, email kayla@kaylaskreationsonline.com, visit www.kaylaskreations.com, or call (405) 621- 5880. Are you looking to organize those shoeboxes full of photos without spending a lot of time doing it? Art-from-the-heart, a Dallas-based keepsakes and mementos company, offers the solution with unique scrapbook kits. These products are designed for new to scrapbookers or those who haven’t the time or inclination for extensive scrapbook page design. With both eight-page and twenty-page kits designed for all kinds of special occasions ranging from baby showers, weddings, school years, sports and more, you're bound to find one to meet your personal needs. And each kit contains beautifully decorated pages that are ready to use. You only need to add your own photos and journaling to personalize your pages. For more information or to order visit www.Art-from-the-heart.com or call toll-free: 1-866-335-3255.



    Fine laser cut paper for wonderful crafting projects. Over 60 great designs that will add dimension and detail to scrapbooks, cards, decoupage and gifts. After assembly decorate with chalks, add detail with gel pens or accent with beads, wire and glitter.

    American Traditional Stencils has introduced their new gold or silver accents. They can be used to embellish note cards, scrapbooks, quilts and more. Charms are packaged four of one style or in sets of six assorted themed designs. To learn more visit www.americantraditional.com or call 1-800-448-6656.



    Carolee’s Creations, L.L.C. brings us their new Ting-a-Ling Punch-Outs. These 12.5" x 6.5" sheets of shapes are printed on heavy-duty cardstock come in a wide variety of themes. There are themes available from Best Friends, Desert Adventure and Hiking to Home of the Brave and cover just about every scrapbooking need. Ask for them at your local scrapbook store or visit www.carolees.com.



    So until next month, happy shopping!