No time to scrapbook lately?

Consider picking up one of Making Memories 8x8 Pre-Designed Albums. These albums come all decorated for you and ladies, these are flat pages. The pages have embellishments that include flowers, buttons and brads.

The thing I really like about these albums is that they tell you what size of pictures you'll need! On each page in the picture slots are the size of photos.

There are nice journalling spots.

These are the perfect albums if you just haven't had the time to do your own scrapbooking lately.

Imaginisce scraps

I had a few pieces of Imaginisce left over from my last layout. I came across this old photo of my Duncan as a baby (he's getting his drivers license this December ~ eek!) and thought the photo and the Imaginisce needed to go together.

I sanded the edges of the photo instead of matting.  It gives a more distressed, softer look than the matte.
'monkey' alpha is by Sassafras and 'DUNC.' alpha is Thickers.
I put three of those puffy Imaginisce car stickers on my layout.  Too fun!

Still Room in Fall Retreat!

Yes, there is still room in the fall retreat! If you were thinking that you might have missed out now is your chance to sign up! Limited space left so don't delay to avoid disappointment.

If you're looking for a fun filled weekend away the join us for our 9th Annual Fall Retreat on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Our fun exciting retreat takes place at the picturesque Log Lodge overlooking the Blueberry River Valley at the Blueberry Bible Camp. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape and cozy atmosphere of the wood fireplace we enjoy a fun filled three days of scrapbooking and crafting.

Doors open on Friday the 1st at Noon and we're packed up and ready to head home by three in the afternoon on Sunday. All meals and accommodations are included. Combined with a secret class project on Saturday and a fantastic goodie bag full of fun treats! You have the option as well to take a class kit and just enjoy the fun on Saturday or participate in the class, either way there's tons of treats in your class pack too!

Cost for the weekend is just $260.00 plus applicable taxes however early bird registration is just $240.00 plus applicable taxes when your registration is received before the end of the business day August 27, 2010.

Big Pre-Inventory Sale

Fantastic savings are to be had as we prepare for inventory starting tomorrow.

Buy 10, Get 10 Free on All Printed Papers

Save 50% on All Wood Handled Stamps

Reinkers - Now 45% Off

Selected QuicKutz 2x2 Dies - 75% Off

Press Petals Metal Letters 25cents each

Color Cordinations Paper Packs - Reg. $14.49 Now $7

Making Memories Just Chillin' Paper and Embellishments 65% Off

Doodlebug - Flock & Glitter Now 30% Off

Plus many more! Stop by and check them out today.

'Lets go fly a kite' layout with Imaginisce

So who scrapbooked over the weekend?

I did.  I chose to work with some Imaginisce papers.  It seemed appropriate as it's the featured manufacturer at Unforgettable Memories this month.  Imaginisce has some really fun, childlike prints perfect for scrapping play time photos. 

I picked up a new border punch the last time I was in the store.  I've been wanting this one for a while so I was thrilled to find it.  I layered some punched circles and a torn strip of blue and then used my new border punch.

There is a neat line of puffy stickers to go along with these Imaginisce papers.  I created a trail, using my black Zig pen, from the puffy plane sticker I stuck on my page. I used Doodlebug loopy letters along the trail for the title.  I think it makes a fun title for my layout.

The next time you're in the store check out the display of Imaginisce at the front door.  You're sure to find something fun to create a layout with.

Grandma layout

I like to use the various inks and mists on my layouts.  I could just start spraying on a blank piece of paper, but then when I start placing my photos and embellishments all my pretty spraying could end up covered up.  So for this layout I started by putting my layout together.  I cut my patterned paper and matted my photo.  I placed it on my background, and decide where my embellishments would go. Then I tucked my leaf and bird masks just under the papers where I wanted them.  I lifted off the patterned papers and photo, sprayed over the masks and left it to dry for a few moments.  Then I put my papers and photo back, this time glueing it all down.

I love the glittery alpha; I think it's Doodlebug.  The letters are big so it wouldn't fit straight across.  I think it looks fun on two lines.

The large Prima flower comes with the gorgeous center.  The smaller flowers have Kaiser jewels in the centers.

I found a pretty scrolly frame rubon for the journaling.  It was from a Pink Paislee sheet.

One photo layouts are fun to do once in a while.  I usually have way too many photos to scrap to stick with just the one photo, but I wanted to scrap this one by itself.  And look at all the gorgeous embellishments I got on the page with the one photo. 

So find a special photo and scrap it by itself. Do it this weekend.

Looking for some tutorials?

Do you have a Silhouette but aren't sure how to use it? Unforgettable Memories now has it's own You Tube Channel and we've uploaded some tutorials on the Silhouette for you to view. Even if you don't have one, feel free to check them out. You can find out all the things that the Silhouette can do.

Click here to go to our YouTube Channel

Who's scrapbooking this weekend

DH is on nights all weekend so I have my evenings free.  I plan on pulling out all my goodies and spreading out across the dining room, living room and maybe even the kitchen counters if I need them.  So look for some new layouts from me next week.
I'll use Prima's June sketch as inspiration this weekend.  It's a good one.

Check out what the Prima DT has done with it.  There are some beautiful layouts on the Prima Blog.

Sales of the week

This week save on Holiday themed merchandise. All Halloween, Easter, Valentine's and Christmas items are on for 40% off. Come in and save today!

Members: Save 25% Off Making Memories Acrylic Paint. This paint is great for scrapbooking and cardmaking. You can even stamp with it! Now is a great time to pick up some and try it out if you haven't.

Sales expire Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

Top Ten Reasons to Love You

Father's Day Class on Tuesday, June 15th at 7pm. A mini book titled "Top Ten Reasons to Love You." This quick mini book uses the new Bella BLVD Man of the House paper, chipboard and embellishments. All you need is 11 of your favourite vertical or horizontal 4x3 photos of the favourite Dad in your life! This class is $42.00 for non members and $37.00 for members.

Stop in the store to see complete project.