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June Blog Hop: It's a Guy Thing

Thanks for stopping by. The Memory Maker's blog hop theme is all about men. Of course I have lots of ideas for that since I am surrounded by males as the mother of five boys.

This blue and green layout is all about big boy toys. My husband and sons are thrill seekers and they seem to collect machines that go. A few of their favorite toys machines are

• dune buggies
• ATV's
• wave runners

and well anything with wheels, and that is where the circle motif comes from. Have fun continuing on with the rest of the blog hop.

Head on over to Lisa's blog to see what manly project she is sharing!

Why am I participating in this blog hop? I am lucky to have a book published under the Memory Makers brand called Start Scrapbooking.

April Blog Bounce

Thanks for stopping by via Francine's awesome blog. (if you want to start at the beginning of the blog hop go here) This month's theme is all about blooms and we got to use the same product, an adorable spring line by Making Memories called Dilly Dally.

 

To enter a giveaway for this awesome line head over here, but first finish the blog hop. The next stop is at Kimber's blog. Have fun and see you next month.

I am lucky to have a book published under the Memory Makers brand called Start Scrapbooking. Each month we are going to share some projects just for you.

Memory Makers Blog Hop: Who do you love?

Thanks for stopping by and thanks Francine for sending everyone my way. I am lucky to have a book published under the Memory Makers brand called Start Scrapbooking. Each month we are going to share some projects just for you.

This project features my handsome husband Kent. We celebrated out 20 year anniversary last year and I have been wanting to do a page about how our love has evolved over time. Here it is!

 
Had fun playing around with the title- kept the layout simple to focus on the title and photo.

your next stop is here at Lisa's blog

Enjoy!

P.S. come back tomorrow for more CHA highlights- I will be sharing trendy color combinations

Back home from CHA 2011

I had a wonderful time and the best part was connecting with industry friends and of course making new ones. Back soon to share highlights

Start Scrapbooking Contributors

So there you have it- contributors revealed. I am excited and proud of this book and so thrilled to be able to include others inside. (I look forward to the next project when I can highlight even more scrapbookers)

They are (in no particular order)

Rachel Gainer

Monica McNeil

Emily Pitts

Celeste Smith

Paula Gilarde

Elizabeth Dillow

Lain Ehmann

Katrina Simeck

Amber Packer

Cathy Zielske

Angie Lucas

Beth Proudfoot

Contributor to Start Scrapbooking: Elisha Snow

via www.elishasnow.com

Oh how I dream about the day when I can download all your photo skills directly to me- skipping the whole learning process. Anyway Elisha started out as a scrapbooker and her photos will stop you and make you remember what matters about life.

Contributor to Start Scrapbooking: Amber Packer

via www.amberpacker.com

Amber is a local Utahn and is involved in many crafting projects. She shared her translation of the popular page kit club, A Page 4 all Seasons, in my book. She has lots of great home dec projects and more on her blog- add her to your reader.

Contributor to Start Scrapbooking: Monica McNeil

via withoutfilters.blogspot.com

This go to gal is new on the block for me and she did a fantastic job creating some seasonal layouts for my book. Her fresh take on shape and texture is something to be studied. Thanks Monica!

Contributor to Start Scrapbooking: Paula Gilarde

via scraptherefore.blogspot.com

Learn from Paula, she is a strong consistent scrapbooker who incorporates trends in a way that complements her style rather than overtaking it. Look for the cutest Valentine layout ever from Paula in Start Scrapbooking.

Contributor to Start Scrapbooking: Cathy Zielske

via cathyzielske.typepad.com

Oh CZ how I admire your designer style and your wit- so glad you are in my book and I know scrapbook newbies will be thrilled to discover your signature graphic style.