Scrapbooking Ideas From The Memory Zone Scrapbook Store

Heidi Swapp Masks

Today I have a fun little project for you. Since we’re working on our six extra weeks of Winter, I thought we could use a pinch of Spring.

Making Memories has a beautiful line of paper called Flower Patch. My favorite part of the line is the glittery butterfly paper. I wanted to get them flying off my project. And I wanted to add depth without weighing the project down. So my solution was to grab a mask and use a trusty technique.

You can do the same using a Mask from any scrapbook company. On this project I used one from Heidi Swapp. These Masks are already tacky, so getting them to stay on my project while I worked wasn’t a problem. I protected my work area with a Splat Mat from Bazzill. After applying your medium {paint, Glimmer Mist, etc.} make sure you DO NOT leave the tacky Masks on too long or they will tear your paper.

Masks are easy to maintain and do not take up a lot of space.
And this technique is a wonderful addition to any project!

It looks like my butterfly is flying in a garden. I hope you like it!

Toodles!
Charity

High Rollers Retreat

You don’t have to travel all the way to Vegas to have a good time!  Several of you have chosen to join us for a weekend of fun!  We are getting things “rolled” up and ready.  I am finishing my email to send out to everyone, hope to get it out in the next day or so.  I have included details on 2 challenges that attendees are invited to participate in.  The menu is set, Christo’s will be catering for us…MMMMMM!  PTMC has confirmed massage appointment times.  Door Prizes are being packed. Things are starting to come together.

It is hard to believe this is our 7th annual retreat…we have had some great themes, including, Contruction, Jungle, Hollywood, 50’s, Cowboy, Hawaii and this years VEGAS!  I can’t wait to see what Paual and Sue come up with for this one….they NEVER cease to amaze me…LOL.

Be sure to check back for details on all the fun we have following the event!

The Memory Zone will be hosting the High Rollers Retreat on the weekend of March 6, 7 & 8. 2009.  If you wish you had registered…I have 2 seats open!  Give us a call.

Rhonda

USED ITEM SALE - A Success for YOU?

We had so much fun this past Saturday, the lines started forming about an hour before we opened and I think we can safely say it was a steady stream for the duration of the day.  What a blessing to see and hear the joy in everyone as they had so much fun.

It all started Monday…they came in one right after another, women carrying boxes, bags, totes, and anything they can shove supplies into.  We had carts of “Used Items” EVERYWHERE!

The set up takes us several hours, over about 4 days time.  First we SORT, then we MOVE, then we SORT, then we MOVE, then we SORT….well you get the picture…each day as someone brings more in we rearrange…and then…at 5:00 pm on Friday night, as you look around and decide it is just right…ONE MORE person shows up with her things for the sale!  So….we SORT and REARRANGE!  AND THEN…we are ready!

Saturday morning…I so wanted to stay in bed!  BUT, instead Marlene picked me up early and we headed in.  As we drove by the parking lot, we look to see who is waiting…(1.5 hours early)…NO ONE?  It didn’t take long and they were lining up.  I have often wondered what goes through the men that work at Turn One’s minds when they see all these CRAZY woman standing outside waiting for us to open.

We NEVER open early!  How could we?  Do you have ANY Idea just how many phone calls we get the day before to see EXACTLY what time we will open for this sale?  The girls are going over things, one last time to make sure everything is where it is supposed to be and everyone knows where they are supposed to be and what their job is for the day.

Right at 10am I opened the door and let them in….making sure to remind everyone…NO CARTS in the back!  LOL not that they would have even been able to get them there with all those bodies.  It didn’t take long before all the baskets were in use, but the line still kept coming.  With in minutes….all I could hear was the rummaging of intense buyers….looking for those things they just can’t live without….and….they found them!

We all had a GREAT time!  And we hope you did too.  Be sure to watch our newsletter for our NEXT Used Item Sale, as well as other upcoming FUN events!

Mini Album Fun with Ali Edwards!

If you haven’t picked up a copy of Ali Edwards idea book…..

“Sharing Your Story
Recording Life’s Details with Mini Albums”

I recommend you should. If you’re like me, you ADORE making mini albums. If you’re not like me, you don’t know where to start! From the very beginning Ali Edwards shares in UN-overwhelming detail the who , what, where, and when of mini’s. You can start with Record-Keeping, Memorabilia or Collections. You can be creative with Gift Albums, Collaborative Books & Books for Kids. There are other areas covered in this idea book as well. And if you still have questions before you get started on your own mini….Ali covered that area too with “Tips and Solutions!”  With questions answered like, “How do I fit multiple photos in my album?” or  “I’m not sure how to fit everything I want to say. Any Advice?” how could you go wrong!?

I decided to cover the 2008 year with a Seasons mini album. I started with an All My Memories 4×4 album and a couple of sheets of coordinating double-sided paper to help keep the theme/style flowing. I gathered photos from throughout the year and journaled about our events. Simple enough to get a whole years-worth of living in a compact, creative solution! You can start your new year off making a few of these mini’s for family and friends for the next holiday season. And by keeping your ideas “mini,” they will be easy to keep up with or quick to finish!

Toodles!
Charity

Glimmer Mist Screens~ february demo

Did you realize The Memory Zone Scrapbook Store holds a demo every 3rd Saturday of the month?

Yes, it’s true!

And February 21st TMZ will demo Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and those lovely Screens they’ve created to use along with their product.

Design Team Member, Kelly Crowl, has shown you how to use Glimmer Mist on previous posts. But wouldn’t you love to come in and see it up close and personal? We’ll be showing you how  Glimmer Mist Screens work, and how you can even use other masks along with Glimmer Mist to add a little spice to your projects. Come in to see this finished layout and see this technique in person February 21, 2009.
Hope to see you there!
Charity