:MEMORYWORKS EXPRESS: April 2011 Kit - "Whimsy"

Packed full of playfulness, wonder and charm this month's kit has that magical feeling of Springtime!

From the ideal blend of classic to the sweet touch of whimsy you'll adore the delightful display of variety and color in our newest kit.

Be sure to pick one of our kits up today for your new beginnings.

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

The April 2011 MemoryWorks Express Kit Contains:

Patterned Paper
{1} 12x12 Parsley Place - Madeline Collection (Prima)
{1} 12x12 Bella Donna - Madeline Collection (Prima)
{1} 12x12 Shimmer - Reflections Collection (Prima)
{1} 12x12 Succulent - Hello Luscious (BasicGrey)
{1} 12x12 Raspberry Syrup - Hello Luscious (BasicGrey)
{1} 12x12 Gertie "You & Me" Numbers - Stella & Rose (My Minds' Eye)
{1} 12x12 Hazel "Special" Fine Floret - Stella & Rose (My Minds' Eye)

Solid Cardstock
{1} 12x12 Raspberry Splash (Bazzill)
{1} 12x 12 Kraft (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Sugar Cream (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Spring Willow Medium (Bazzill)

Embellishments
{1} 12x12 Sheet Element Stickers - Hello Luscious (BasicGrey)
{1} 12x12 Sheet Alpha Labels - Emma's Shoppe (Crate Paper)
{1} 3x6 ½ Label Cardstock Stickers - Stella & Rose (My Mind's Eye)
{1} 3x6 Journal Tag - Stella & Rose (My Mind's Eye)
{2} Kraft Shipping Tags - Assorted Sizes (Maya Road)
{2} Kraft Scroll Frame Journal Tags - Assorted Styles & Sizes (Maya Road)
{5} Raspberry Sherbet Mini Delphinums - Assorted Colors & Sizes (Petaloo)
{1} Rose Print Bird - Birdsong Collection (Prima)
{1} Larkspur Print Bird - Birdsong Collection (Prima)
{1} Teal Print Bird - Birdsong Collection (Prima)
{1} Script Print Bird - Birdsong Collection (Prima)
{10} UpCycle Buttons - Assorted Colors & Sizes (Cosmo Cricket)
{1} Yard 3/8" Brown Grosgrain (May Arts)
{1} Yard1/2" Fuchia Stain Scallop Edge Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} Yard 5/8" Truquoise Sheer Ruffle Edge Ribbon (May Arts)

Cards
{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 Raspberry Splash (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Frosted Teal (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Kraft (Bazzill)
{5} 5 3/4 X 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

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!

:LAYOUT: Bucket of Love

Here's a fun and bright layout I created with a few Eastertime photos from last year.

I going to try something a little different when I post layouts (at least for a little while...we'll see how it goes).

With each layout, I am going to point out three things on the layout for you to try on your next layout...a mini-challenge if you will.

Here we go...

THREE THINGS TO TRY:
1. create a custom scallop design by making a freehand cut from patterned paper
2. define three layered photos by matting them in different colors of cardstock
3. use a list as your sole item of journaling

Journaling:
1. Colorbook
2. Stickers
3. Ribbon
4. Pez dispenser
5. Pez candy
6. Chocolate
7. Swimsuit
8. 3 pairs of
9. flip flops
10. LOVE!!!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill, DCWV
Patterned Paper, Stickers: Echo Park
Ric Rak: Wrights
Buttons: Misc.
Flowers: Craft
Pens: Zig

PLEASE SHARE:
If you take my challenge, I'd love to see your interpretation. Email it to me or leave a link in a comment to this post.

:FIVE FAVES: The things of spring...Part I...

I am so happy that spring really seems to be here now...despite a couple recent visits from the white stuff.

In the spirit of the season (and in hopes of keeping it around for good...at least until it's time for summer), I'd like to share some spring scrapbooking product favorites hitting the shelves lately.

Spring things featured in this installment:
umbrellas, flowers, flower pots, gardening tools, rain boots, birds, butterflies, bugs, bikes, birdhouses

Spree Paper from the Hello Sunshine Collection by American Crafts

Cardstock Stickers with Button Jewel and Varnish Accents from the Elizabeth Park Collection by Little Yellow Bicycle

Little Bugs Wood Mounted Stamps by Hero Arts

Anejo Cheese Paper from the Blossom Soup Collection by Jillibean Soup

Birds Chipboard Stickers from the Soul Food Collection by Melody Ross

Stay tuned for the second installment of the things of Spring coming soon...

:REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Scrapbooking the Everyday from Ella Publishing [CONTEST CLOSED]

Scrapbooking the Everyday is the newest eBook edition from Ella Publishing and is authored by Elizabeth Dillow and Tina Cockburn.

Scrapbooking the everyday is something that I really struggle with from time to time. Sometimes it is about having the time to scrap the 'little' things when there are so may big events and moments yet to be scrapped. Sometimes it is about knowing which 'little' things will mean the most to me/us down the road.

Therefore, I was eager to delve into this Ella eBook for some inspiration from two very well-respected scrap artists.

I loved what they had to say in the introduction about capturing the everyday in our scrapbooks:

"It seems that the very act of photographing ordinary moments, of honoring them on film, tends to elevate them almost instantly. In essence, you're saying that this experience, this  moment, this life are all worth remembering."

Then, they get to the good stuff!

For the rest of the eBook, Elizabeth and Tina offer up twelve amazing challenges to get your creative juices flowing.

Then, each artist offers up their own interpretation of the challenge by sharing a layout of their own.

My two favorite prompts in the eBook are "Reveal your inner monologue" and "Photograph your life as a rainbow."

GIVEAWAY:
I have one free download of Scrapbooking the Everyday to give away. All you have to do to enter is answer the following question in a comment to this post by 5 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, April 7, 2011:

Do you currently scrap what you would consider the 'everyday' moments of your life? Why or why not?

Random.org will choose and I will announce the winner on Friday!

GOOD LUCK!

: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 tenoff4 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!

:SPONSORS: April 2011 AMOM Sponsors

AMERICAN CRAFTS

I'm proud to have American Crafts is a sponsor for the AMOM blog again this month.

You'll want to stay tuned again this month for another great giveaway of wonderful American Crafts products. It's another prize package full of items from the Hello Sunshine collection...but all different items from the last giveaway.

Don't miss out...

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."

In case you missed it, I posted a review detailing a bit more on the contents of the class last month. Check it out here.

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 adorable little bunny scroll has hopped its way into her store just in time for Easter. It also comes in white and black.

Check out her store for more great items!

ELLA PUBLISHING CO.

Scrapbooking the Everyday is the newest eBook offering from Ella Publishing Co.

Ella description:
"Life's littlest and most magical moments can be very easy to overlook. But no longer! Elizabeth Dillow and Tina Cockburn are here to help you scrapbook your regular days with simplicity and style.

Join the fun as Elizabeth and Tina tackle 12 unique scrapbooking challenges, creating meaningful projects that look at daily life in a new way. Get inspired to scrapbook everything from the laundry to the library, from your cityscape to a typical backyard scene. It all counts!"

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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:BE INSPIRED: Creativity Prompts - April 2011

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

Nope...no fooling...

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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