I got my Bind It All!!

I'm so excited because I just got my Bind It All in today! I know it'll be helpful for all the mini-album and notebooks that I like to make but I'm so much into using it for projects other than books. I saw something similar for hanging on the wall and though it would make a great touch for Emma's room. I used 4 x 4" coasters as the base. I covered them with the blush textured cardstock from the Tickled Pink kit from Close To My Heart. Hollyhock ink was used to distress the edges and for stamping the images. I got the chipboard letters from walmart but had just enough left over b&t paper from the Tickled Pink kit to cover them all and make them look cute. I finally used my BIA to attach the whole thing together.
I have a few other displays I want to make, one for the wall with "family" or "Motes" and a "welcome" display for right inside the door. So many projects, so little time :)

My Scrapbook Organization

As many of you know I'm a very busy person. Working full time, doing side job computer work, and of course my wonderful family. Some ask me when do you have time to do your scrapbooking? I simply reply, it's my unwinding at the end of the day. Scrapbooking is my hobby and my creative release. It lets me remember all the good, and yes, bad times and helps me to unwind at the end of the day. Sometime though getting pages done can seem stressful if you don't know where to start.
To help me get over this hurdle I've created these little notebooks. I print out the pages that I need, cut some covers from plastic folders, bind it together and decorate. Then as I take pictures I can write down important information. Later when I go to put the pages together I tear out the page for the event I want to scrapbook and it can stay with the page though the final steps.
This system works well for me because I've found that I'm most productive when I create pages in an assembly line style. I work though each step for all pages then move on to the next step. I especially like this because I get to revisit the even with each step and not just once when createing the whole page.
Anyway, the books completed are on the left and under that is an example of one of the pages. I used rub-ons and stamps from Close To My Heart for the main decorations with a few ribbons from walmart to complete the decorations.

How about these cute cards?

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the cute circle cards from the new Wishes book from Jeanette Lynton. These two I made with the patterns from this book using papers from the Moon Doggie paper pack. All that's left is a sentiment and some bling and it's ready to give!






These 4 cards were all made with a single "workshop" from the Wishes book. This great new book has 3 full workshops where you can create 12-20 cards with one simple set of directions. How great is it that I have the bases done and all I need to add is some stamping and some embelishments. I know personally sometimes it feel daunting to start from scratch. Now I can get some bases ready and just grab something that will fit the occation.

Card Workshop Examples

Hello ladies and gentelmen. I know I promised you this a while ago but you know how life gets. These are examples of half of the cards, using Bella papers, that you can create at the card workshop on June 20th. The second half will all use the same pattern but will be using the Moon Doggie paper. I look forward to seeing you all there!

And the winners are.......

I would like to thank all who participated in the games that were handed out with your Idea Books. The winners of the product identification are Laynaya Sanders in 1st place and Rachael Porter in 2nd place. Laynaya will receive a My Creations 3 Ring Binder and Rachael will be getting the Journaling Spots Journey. Congratulations girls!!!

Card workshop details

As promised I will be holding a card workshop, though not as planned in May. Here's the details.

What you get: 40 4.5 x 5 any occasion cards with envelopes AND a box to keep them all in.
Cost: $30
Card Details: I have chosen to use the Bella and Moon Doggie paper packs for this project. The workshop includes 20 cards from each paper pack. You will also choose EITHER the Bella or Moon Doggie B&T papers to scrap the box with. These cards are specifically designed so that you can add any sentiment you wish (i.e. - birthday, anniversary, get well soon, etc.).
What's Included: Bella B&T papers with coordinating cardstock, Moon Doggie B&T papers with coordinating cardstock, embelishments, ribbon, 40 note card bases with envelopes, B&T of your choice and coordinating cardstock for decorating (aka - scrapping) you box, one my creations memory keeper box, instructions for cutting/assembling (though I will have already cut for this particular workshop, it's always nice to be able to recreate something later). I will also have a wide assortment of my acrylic stamps and stamp pads avilable for those who would like to get the stamping done durring the workshop.
What you will need to bring: Adhesive tape of you choice, something to drink (it's summer here in Arizona, must stay hydrated! I will have water avilable though for those that just prefer that), your imagination!
Where: 2971 Heather Lane, Safford, AZ 85546 (aka - Mom's house :) )
When: June 20, 2009
Time: 1 pm - 4pm
Payment Information: I will need to have your payment in by June 5th so that I can order the supplies and have them all ready for you guys on the day of the workshop!

If you have any other questions or I have omitted something important please e-mail me at beth@motesfam.com and I'll get back to you as quickly as possible. If you are going to be on vacation for this workshop but would like the supplies please pay on the due date and I will reserve a kit for you.

I will have some samples of the cards avilable here in the next few days so keep an eye out for that.

Congratulations Lynaya!!!

I would love to take this opportunity to congratulate Lynaya Sanders for winning a Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit from Jeanette Lynton and the Close To My Heart crew. Lynaya was chosen as the second winner in month long Scrap and Share contest from Close To My Heart. To enter the contest simply post your favorite scrapbook layout or comment on someone elses' layout and you are automatically entered for that day. Each day a new winner will be randomly choosen and the winner are announced each week on Jeanette's blog (www.jeanettelynton.com). For more details click on the Scrap and Share flower to the right. Once again CONGRATULATIONS LYNAYA!!!!!

Mini Albums From Summer 09 Idea Book Products

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the new products!!! Since these is one of the games that's all I'm gonna say for now :)

Layouts from NEW Summer 09 Idea Book!!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the new paper packets!!! Since these is one of the games that's all I'm gonna say for now :)