the possibilities are endless

It just doesn't stop does it, CK Media no more

Not sure if you have heard this or not, but big happenings at CK Media this last weekend. I know many of the editorial team that remains with both Creating Keepsakes and PaperCrafts magazine and have confidence in their expertise and wish them well.

If you are interested in influencing their direction take the time to send an email to their comments line. (see below) Trust me these people are looking for feedback and will listen to you.

I am eager to see what comes out of this change.

For more info on the sale of CK Media

listen to Nancy Nally and Noelle Hyman discuss this sale and more

Send comments to

Creating Keepsakes

PaperCrafts

Read the official press release on the new owner's website

July 08, 2009 in scrapbooking | Permalink | Comments (4)

Weekend Highlights

had fun taking some photos of our weekend festivities, somehow I always forget to get a good group shot, but oh well, always need something to aspire to.

The city I live in hosts a parade and other hometown types of activities on the fourth.

Emmie waiting for the parade, Nate is loading up on sugar and texting

My two nephews Jack and Beau, watching for any signs that the parade is going to start
(notice the sweet bag worn by Jack, this is to hold the candy that will be thrown from the floats)

My nephew Bradley, eager to charm the ladies!

Taylor and Ellory, all the little kids love Taylor

Finally the parade has started with a procession of historic American flags

Watching and enjoying from front row seats

Some of our parade favorites:

bright and fun floats

nice clowns

horses and a cool old guy

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Now off to enjoy a full summer week.

July 06, 2009 in family life | Permalink | Comments (3)

Giveaway, 3rd expert Jenni Bowlin

*** and the winner is, according to the random generator site, Cindy McDannold***

Happy 4th everyone!

Well many of you remember that I had the chance to kick off the second year of 4 experts at BPS this year and the lovely Jenni Bowlin is the instructor for the third quarter. She shares insight into how she uses the past to enjoy and scrapbook today.

I am looking forward to being in her class and would like to give away one spot to one of my loyal awesome blog readers.

To enter just leave a comment with your email and using the random integrator I will select the winner and announce Wednesday evening by midnight.

Contest runs from June 29 @ 1:00 pm MST to 1:00 pm MST July 1

June 29, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (207)

results of Summer Bingo

**added this adorable photo of my 13 year old re-reading his favorite picture book, Stellaluna.**

Yes, it is working at my house

(join the facebook group for more ideas and fun)

family treat made by Caden, enjoyed by all

June 27, 2009 in family life | Permalink | Comments (1)

page within a page

Found these four layouts as I have been archiving images and noticed how I created a page within a page on each of these (these layouts were originally shown on PBS Scrapbook Memories)

I also was into long titles, hmm

Kindness begins with me

Watching you grow up is my job, it is a hard job because up is also away

and wow, I was totally into the Heidi Swapp journaling spots

Fun to look back and see personal trends emerging.
Look at your own layouts to see what some of your favorite trends were/are.

What were yours?

June 26, 2009 in scrapbooking | Permalink | Comments (2)

Summer Bingo 09

SO my friend miss Stacy came up with a fun way to motivate her kids this summer and I decided to do it for my younger three kids.

My version is below

Bingo Rules

You can get a new bingo card each week (or play on your old one)
Mom or Dad give you the sticker (keeping you honest)
Each Bingo gets a ticket

Redeem tickets

1 ticket = one hour of TV
2 tickets= one hour of computer
3 tickets = sleep over or friend over
4 tickets = $5.00 towards movie, treat, or activity
Blackout = you suggest

i placed the cards and tickets in a cute container on the kitchen counter. I didn't have any carnival like tickets so I just used a tiny notebook and stamped the little pages.

Want to join in the fun?
I started a public google doc with all the info and links to make it easier.

Feel free to add your own ideas to the document also.

Summer Bingo 09

June 25, 2009 in family life | Permalink | Comments (4)

If your sixteen-year old son asks for a headband

and you give him one, he will probably want to wear it

and if you are my age you will be transported back to the 80's

which can be both good and not so good

anyone else have teen's wearing these terrycloth headbands?

June 23, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (6)

reelboys catch fish

reelboys
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

love this layout, look at how proud that boy is

June 23, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (2)

I can't believe NO ONE TOLD ME

wendy.on the phone
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

This is a fun layout I did a few years ago. The journaling is all about how I didn't realize the Thanksgiving was so close until I was in the grocery store and saw all of the Thanksgiving items on sale.

June 23, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0)

Layout trend, top heavy

Top heavy is a good thing is regards to this post. I have been noticing for a while layouts that have groupings of accents near the top edge of their paper. Fresh, interesting, and kind of quirky.

Let me show you what I am talking about

THis layout by Ali E has a grouping on both the top and the bottom of the page, simple layered paper and a staple, easy enough to give it a try. (of course, we must admire that beautiful baby Anna)

Ali E

Look at how Keisha incorporates the majority of her top heavy accent onto her page, with just a touch off the top.

Keisha

I am a fan of how creative Doris is with her embellishing and she doesn't let me down with this layout showing a top heavy grouping of a ticket , torn paper, flower, and some stitching.

Doris

Not only is Shimelle a genius with content, but she can mix her colors and patterns. In her top heavy grouping not only has she created an accent, she has incorporated her title. Sweet!