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

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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

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PaperCrafts

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

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.

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

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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)

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My nephew Bradley, eager to charm the ladies!

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Taylor and Ellory, all the little kids love Taylor

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Finally the parade has started with a procession of historic American flags
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Watching and enjoying from front row seats

Some of our parade favorites:

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bright and fun floats

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nice clowns

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horses and a cool old guy

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

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

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results of Summer Bingo

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

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Yes, it is working at my house

(join the facebook group for more ideas and fun)

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family treat made by Caden, enjoyed by all

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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

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

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

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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?

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.
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My version is below


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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

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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.

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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

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

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anyone else have teen's wearing these terrycloth headbands?

reelboys catch fish


reelboys
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

love this layout, look at how proud that boy is

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.

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)

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Ali E

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

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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.

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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!
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Shimelle

two of my nieces


sisters
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

used scraps to make mat

animal house


animal house
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

is it possible to have a better color combination?? I don't think so

bibliophile


bibliophile
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

so proud of my boy Nate, he is a reader like me!

MAGSummer


MAGSummer
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

as seen in Simple Scrapbooks magazine
like the circle photos on the grid

MAGExtreme


MAGExtreme
Originally uploaded by wsmed.

originally seen in Simple Scrapbooks magazine
Teresa Collins product from a few years ago

PLAYMe&MyCamera


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Originally uploaded by wsmed.

originally seen in Simple Scrapbooks magazine
love the bright colors

nice vintage look


Retro
Originally uploaded by -just me, jeremyk123-.

check out that photo!!

love scrapbook pages about books


Scrapbook: Jessica Darling Series
Originally uploaded by kixvix.

and great type on the title

album I must find


Minialbum5
Originally uploaded by ladybugen.

like the use of border upside down


For the love of cake stands
Originally uploaded by The Cozy Farmhouse.

can you tell I miss selecting layouts for publication?

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