Living The Creative Scrapbooking Life

What a Fantastic Crop yesterday!! We had those connected by Zoom, Facebook Live and in person. Here is the layout I taught using the 12" trimmer and the Deckle blade.  Papers were from last quarter's Secret box and Goldenrod cardstock for the photo mats. You don't ever want to miss out on those :)  You can find these products on my website here: Creative Memories Website

 THIS WEEKEND ONLY:  BUY THE SECRET BOX #2 Now-Monday, July 11, at 9AM ET The Quarter 2 Essential and Premium Secret Box #2 are back by popular demand. Whether you already have one or missed out the first time, here is your chance to get yours. I know I am ordering another for myself! I hope you'll join me for the Virtual Crop when you purchase your Secret Box! During THIS Virtual Crop from 8-9:30, you can use the Q2 Secret Box to showcase those summer photos or any other theme. It goes with everything! I'd be happy to place your order. Since it's no longer a secret, here's a refresher on what's inside: Essential Secret Box #2 - $60 Feeling Bright Paper Pack (12/pk) Feeling Bright Stickers (3/pk) Feeling Bright Embellishments Over the Rainbow Punch Foam Squares Variety Pack BONUS Reversible Tweezers Premium Secret Box #2 - $79.50 Feeling Bright Paper Pack (12/pk) Feeling Bright Stickers (3/pk) Feeling Bright Embellishments Over the Rainbow Punch Foam Squares Variet

     Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday. I am Wild for the What a Zoo Too! Collection which will be arriving this week. Did you know it is not just for Zoo trips? Some other ideas are: - Botanical Gardens - Busch Gardens - Disney's Animal Kingdom - Trips to places like Hawaii, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic (anywhere that has rain forest of course), Australia, Florida (especially the Keys and the Everglades) - Pre-school photos and School trips - Animal themed birthday parties, - New Orleans - Theme park or African Safari - Noah's ark - Animal themed Baby nursery - ABC books for kids (pair it with our Happy Album for a fun Summer project): https://www.creativememories.com/6.75x10-happy-album-caribbean-cover.html - FAMILY PHOTOS (yes, my family is funnier than a barrel of monkeys!!) Do you have any other ideas for this collection? Share them below. You can see this and more under the What's New section of my website: https://www.creativememories.com/whats-new.

It's take time for me Tuesday. And I spent it with the bestie being creative and found a note from my daughter. No better way to spend the day. 

Wishing You and Yours a Happy and Blessed Independence Day. While you may be celebrating with family and friends, give thanks for those who protect our freedom. Especially those who cannot be home today.

 What Do You Bring to a Crop?  Let me make it easy for you... Did you ever wonder, "What should I bring when I go to a day/weekend crop?" Well, the answer is basically the same but a weekend crop takes a bit more organization and quantity. You always want to have these basic items: - Micro-Tip scissors – for cutting smaller items - 12-inch Paper Trimmer – for cutting your designer paper and cardstock -  Repositionable Tape Runner and Precision Point Adhesive Pen – for attaching paper, cardstock and photos to your layout  -  Designer Paper Packs ,   Cardstock  or a  Bundle  –  contains color-coordinated patterned paper and cardstock, stickers and other embellishments like die-cut shapes or sparkle gems - 12” x 12”Bookcloth Album Cover  and   Refill Pages with Page Protectors – for displaying your finished layouts - Pens – for journaling and photo captions - A Pencil and  Ruler  are helpful tools also. And what can you carry everything in? A Rolling Bag is the Perfect Solu