It seems that when it rains it pours around here, and summer is no different for me.  My girls want to spend the days in their pool, I want to work on cards and layouts for the upcoming fall craft shows, and hubby has his own agenda of what needs to happen.  None of these [...]

This week’s technique hits close to home for me, as my Mother In Law passed away suddenly last week and my Father In-Law is battling Terminal Cancer.
Gathering Your Family History
Scrapbooking is not just a hobby. It’s about preserving our family history and trying to collect as much past history as we can to preserve it. [...]

· Store your markers flat, so the ink stays in contact with the tip better.
This is especially helpful when are getting a little lower on ink in the
marker. Also this allows you to see what colors of markers you have
easily. Wrap the almost-dry markers with a piece of masking tape to let
you know they’re just [...]

If you have been stamping or scrapbooking for any time at all, you are bound to have a box, folder or drawer full of paper scraps that you just couldn’t make yourself throw away. Well, get out your stash and try some of these great ideas.
Weaving
This is a great way to use all those long, [...]

If you don’t have room for a designated or spot or the time to claim one, plan ahead and tote what you need with you. Whether making handmade cards or scrapbook pages,you can get a lot accomplished while waiting in the carpool line or for your kids to get out of after school practice. Just [...]

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CONNECTIONS CLUB (There is no need to register for Connections Club, I automatically [...]

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Scrapping 4 Inclusion Charity Crop
100% of Tax Deductible Fees will go to The Bubel/Aiken Foundation
The Bubel/Aiken Foundation grew out of the relationship between Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel and Diane’s, then 13-year-old son, Mike who had been diagnosed with autism. Clay met the Bubel family while pursuing a career in special education. The bond [...]