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What we do:

A resource for tips & techniques, page ideas/layouts, card ideas, Showing works of art, Information on classes we find, consulting, hosting & promoting scrap-weekends along with Custom scrapbooking. Whether you want a scrapbook made for someone else, yourself, or even just need some extra help in getting your own scrapbooking caught up, we can help you.
Some of our many custom projects include Wedding albums, Invitations, announcements, & programs. Baby albums, Graduation albums, Pages for framing, Mini albums and much more. If you are interested in having us do some work for you
or, if you'd like to contribute or have something you would like us to post; leave a comment here on the blog or e-mail us at: timetorememberscrapbooking@yahoo.com

I'd love to hear from you!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Inspiration-Ideas

When you're scrapbooking are you one of those "lucky" ones who just goes at it and gets your pictures on the page, or do you sit (stand) and stare, wondering what in the world you're going to do different on this page?
I have to admit--I'm a scrap-lifter.  Not that I never come up with my own original lay-outs, but for the most part I like an idea to get me going.  I love looking and idea books--Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbooks ETC, and others.  I very rarely-or never end up with my page looking like a replica of theirs, but it's just enough to get my own jump-started.  Sometimes my completed page looks like it was taken from the picture in the magazine, other times it's impossible to tell how I used the picture to inspire my own page.

One of the best sources I've found for page ideas is Becky Higgins "Sketches".  http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sketches-Vol-Becky-Higgins/dp/1933516089
(Just a note here--originally this magazine was 14.95.  I believe it is out of print now, along with her vol I.  I was shocked to see how much they are selling for.  If you EVER see one 2nd hand, preferably cheaper!) grab it NOW.  You won't be sorry!)
 I did find the first vol. too.  Although I use and like the 2nd vol more, the first vol is definitely worth getting/owning too!
http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sketches-Scrapbooking-Becky-Higgins/dp/1929180489/ref=pd_sim_b_1Regardless of how many other (cool!) magazines I have, I find myself using the Sketches book over and over again.
I've been working on one of my client's books this week.  She sorts her pictures into envelopes--generally by theme.  Sometimes there are a lot of photos, sometimes a few.

The first envelope I had to work with had one photo--A school photo, and because I am working with a 12x12 book and the photo is only 4x5 that leaves a lot of "white" space on the page.  I grabbed my sketches magazine to find inspiration and found it on the first page.  Not even a layout that featured just one photo!  If you click on the link above, and open the magazine to the first couple pages, it will take you right to the article that features this layout!

Here is my Process:

2 page spread idea.  I have one photo--one page to do,  the left side page grabbed my attention

I didn't have any journaling to add to the page, so I found a quote to use instead, also just ignored the additional photos at the top of the page.

Here's my finished page.

 The page is a very pale white/blue.  The photo is matted in black, the rectangle is drawn on with black pen & a ruler,  A "clear" sticker,  the words are done with rub-ons.  The dates are done with (clear back) stickers also.

What do you use for inspiration or a "jump-start" when you need an idea or have a challenging page to do?

If you'd like to share a layout and where you found inspiration, please e-mail your photos and journaling to the address at the top of the blog!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Creative spaces to create in

Are you a "Creating Keepsakes" fan?


Check out this link for some wow ideas on scrapbook spaces!

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Creative_Spaces__Romantic_Rooms

What have you done in your house to create your own personal  crafting space?
Feel free to take a picture and e-mail to: timetorememberscrapbooking@yahoo.com
We'll post them!

A great reference site for scrapbookers

Have you spent time here?

The number one scrapbook site on the web. Scrapbook supplies, friends, community, inspiration and much, much more.
  /http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/

A great place for supplies, ideas, layouts.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Welcome baby Fayah



I'm in the card making mood big time - the sad thing is I'm not getting anything done! BUT, I did get one made today to ship off with a baby gift for baby Fayah so thought I'd share it!
Nothing fancy, Bazzill Cardstock, K & Co "Favorite Things for Girls" paper, Autumn Leaves "Paris in Spring" chipboard "f", Basic Grey "Oh Baby Girl" Fibers, unknown baby feet brad, misc fabric ribbon daisies & pin and K & Co Marcella K blue flower.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

March challenge-birthday card

card made with SU! stamp. Colors were totally inspired by the ribbon! I don't normally use these colors, but liked how it turned out.

March altered challenge

This altered candle is part of a OSW (One Sheet Wonder) challenge I participated in. You can read all the details on my blog and see all the other items I made by going here: http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/2008/03/osw-challenge.html

Candle is a dollar candle from Dollar General. Paper is by SU!

Friday, February 1, 2008

Blizzard! - January Challenge

A day late and a dollar short as usual, but I got it done!!!
December 2006 Blizzard in Sidney


Tuesday, January 15, 2008

January Challange

Here's our first challenge for you. We hope you will join in the fun!!
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT:
**Your photos can be submitted to this blog in two different ways.
You can e-mail photos of your finished challenge project directly to us at: timetorememberscrapbooking@yahoo.com, We will send you a short information form to fill out and then we will post the pictures for you, OR:
If you would like to submit directly to the blog, e-mail us at the above address, and we will send you the link.
Either is fine, if you are interested in submitting on a regular basis, you will find it convenient to have direct post to the blog. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT IN THE SPACE PROVIDED, OR DIRECT E-MAIL US!
Now here is your project for January.
WINTER. This is pretty broad. You can post your pictures of scrapbook page, 2pg. layout, cards, or a project. May include Christmas.
Submissions may be made until Jan 31.
Next Challenge will be posted Jan 28, and may be submitted Feb 1-28