Ideas for Scrapbooking with Pocket Pages

Are you familiar with the idea of pocket cards and clear pocket pages for scrapbooking? If not, you should know that they are an easy way to “scrapbook” photos! Plus, all the cards that are available, are useful for other things besides the just putting into the little pockets to make a scrapbook page!

First, let me show you a video on Close to My Hearts’ pocket pages, called the Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program,  If you are interested let me know, or click here to see the current sets! Here are extra pages.

Now, that you have an idea of what pocket pages are about, let me tell you about the great classes which were held at the online event – True Scrap Pocket Pages. Layle Koncar had a great class explaining a lot of how she does pocket page scrapbooking.

We all know you are never “caught up” with scrapbooking, and Layle talks about planning, organizing, keeping notes for futures layouts. The class runs close to an hour and you can scoop up her class for $12.95 $9 for a limited time! 

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Pocket Scrapping 101: Back to Basics with Layle Koncar

As a dedicated “traditional” scrapbooker, Layle Koncar had to find a way to make pocket scrapbooking work for her – and she did it! She’s sharing her secrets to take you from pocket scrapping zero to hero in this comprehensive class, “Pocket Scrapping 101: Back to Basics.” If you’re new to pocket pages, this is a can’t miss primer for how to approach the system from Planning and Organization to Color and Design. And if you’re an experienced pocket scrapper, you’ll still find plenty of tips, hints, and time-saving secrets. This is one class you’re sure to watch again and again! Get this one-hour video class for only $12.95 $9 for a limited time!

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There are five other classes besides Layle’s! Using tips and ideas from these six ladies will surely give you the boost you need for pocket page scrapbooking! Whether you are interested in a Becky Higgins’ Project Life style, where you document weekly, or you just want to use pocket pages as a means to end, you’re sure to find helpful hints.

So take a peek at the classes, and then be sure to shop at my Close to Your Heart store, for all your pocket page goodies!


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Sandi Keene Deli Paper Flower Video Tutorial

I wanted to share a wonderful video tutorial from Sandi Keene. Sandi is one of the members of Art to the 5th, which started the Documented Life Project. The project is wildly popular, and currently has almost 6,500 participants in a Facebook Group.  In this video Sandi shares how to use the popular Gelli plate printing technique, without having that particular plate!  For paper, even if you don’t have deli paper, you can still use this technique. You may want to try parchment paper, heavy vellum, printer paper…  You know that’s the fun of art, it’s an Adventure!

Imagine all the things you could use these flowers on: scrapbook pages, cards, tags, journal pages, mixed media pieces…  They lend themselves to all kinds of fun projects!

Enjoy the video and let us know what you make!

Next time, I’ll share a quick way to create these without even getting messy!

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Tell YOUR Own Stories – not just your family’s!

KS-smOver the past couple of years, there seems to be a real trend in scrapbooking circles of telling everyday stories. We learned that it gets tiring to just capture the high points of the year, as they tend to just look the same, everyone is just older! I mean really, how many photos of a kid and a birthday cake look different? Or how many holiday photos with someone looking down at a gift they are opening do you need? People are learning that sharing snippets of life, and everyday stories is more true to capturing what our lives are about. Not only our families’ lives, but especially our own individual stories!

My nature, my mom seems to be a basic scrapbooker. She has gone through all the old photos she has and written who the people are on the backs, and has slipped into albums. Even though it would be easier to enjoy the pictures if we could see the picture and read the info without having to slide the photo out and read it, at least the info is there! I know that is a lot more information than some people have of their families, and I am grateful for her efforts! However, we are missing the stories.

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This story is about making my wedding cake, and how I burned up two mixers while taking cake decorating classes; and chose to make a spice cake with cream cheese icing!

During the last two or three years, I have been making more pages about myself, telling my own story. At first it seemed a little odd to telling about myself instead of my kids. However, it always was so fun to see my kids read one of the pages and say, “I didn’t know that!” Imagine, I was Kristie, before I was ever a wife, mother, or grandmother!

If you are thinking that you could never tell your own stories, or you don’t even know where you would start, I have a great plan for that! I’ll be joining scrapbooking friends online during May, where we will get prompts to create pages! Trust me, you never know where the prompt will lead your thoughts for a page! I have had some of the best pages and stories come from this process.

Whether you have stories that are short, fun, long, or hard… they are YOUR stories to tell. Head over and check out LOAD 514 (Layout A Day). It is for all levels of scrapbookers, and all types (digi, hybrid, etc.). I invite you to join us. It will change the way you think about scrapbooking. Hurry over, learn more, and capture the Early Bird discount available for the next few days!

Click HERE for more information!

Imagine creating 31 layouts in just one month. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful addition to your scrapbook pages? Now YOU can join Lain Ehmann in this month long journey, which includes daily prompts, videos and so much more.

Register NOW through 4/10 and pay only $35 
(a savings of $15 off the $50 regular price).

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET:

  • 31 daily prompts on the topic of Past Perfect 2: Yesterday’s Memories, Today’s Pages
  • 31 daily videos
  • Private message board
  • Private gallery
  • Interviews with cool scrappy folk (guest stars announced soon!)
  • PRIZES
  • Inspiration, fun, and companionship galore!
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Organize Your Stash of Arts and Crafts Supplies

washi tape first aidMost of us have seen the many little funny quotes about crafty messes, and they ring true for so many of us! I am guilty of running to my craft room, quickly getting something done, and running right back out with the completed item. Did you notice I didn’t say anything about cleaning up? Gasp! I didn’t do anything. I have even been guilty of going back in to find I didn’t even get something closed like it should have been, returning to find it totally ruined! I just hate it when that happens, and I have been trying to be much more careful about that!

Last year, my husband gave up his home office for me. Yes, I’m spoiled! But he is so neat and tidy, and easily keeps my previous area clean! Now I can just close the door and he doesn’t have to look at it! I have worked to get everything organized, but sometimes it’s hard to keep it that way.

My friend, Margareta Carlsson from Organize Your Stash has started a fantastic list of prompts for getting these artsy supplies organized. She is sending out daily prompts to spend just 15 minutes each day working on getting your things in order! That’s right, JUST 15 minutes! Image how many hours that equals in a year. You do the math, I don’t like to! I’m sure it’s more than I usually would spend!

What will your area look like after a year?  Hurry on over to her site and sign up to get your marching orders each day!  www.organizeyourstash.com

True Stamp 2014

true stamp 2014We’ve got exciting news to share! 50 lucky people can get a spot for just $49 by using the code ROLLBACK. The code is good until the 50 spots are taken, or until Thursday, noon Eastern time (3/27/14), whichever comes first!

So, if you’ve been lacking in the creative mojo, or wondering how you can get more life from the stamps you already own… or you just want to spend a day with a bunch of super-cool crafty people, then look no further!

My friend Lain Ehmann of True Scrap has pulled together six of the hottest stamping companies around to offer a full day of inspiration and fun, such as Technique Tuesday, Lawn Fawn, Simon Says Stamp, and three more. They’ll be revealing all their best stamping tips, tricks, techniques, and secrets in the ground-breaking True Stamp event.

True Stamp is a one-day, online, LIVE event on April 5. Yep, that’s right – all six instructors will come to YOU via the magic of the Internet in a state-of-the-art web room. You’ll watch class demonstrations, chat with instructors and other students, and have the time of your stampy life – all without leaving home (or even changing out of your PJs!).

Save $48! Use code: ROLLBACK

Register Here! 

You’ll learn from experts such as Shari Carroll, Kelly Marie Alvarez, Nichol Magouirk, Bev Grey, Bobbi Lemanski, and Kim Hughes, with a few surprise instructors.

If you’re tired of just staring at your stamping supplies or creating the “same old” projects, then check out True Stamp.

Register Here!
Save $48! Use code: ROLLBACK

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