Creative Memories Discontinuation Alert!!

Hey Memory Makers! I was afraid this day would come....I'm very sorry to announce that Creative Memories has just announced the discontinuation of the following products (available while supplies last):

Original 12x12 refill pages (white, black, spargo, natural)
Original 12x12 page protectors

(Note: they have a NEW True 12x12 Size that is standard in the industry - they made this switch a couple of years ago. Only the Original 12x12 pages are being discontinued not the new "True" 12x12 size which are about 1/4" longer.)

Also being discontinued: (while supplies last starting April 1)

12x15 albums (black, ruby, cobalt)
12x15 refill pages (white)
12x15 page protectors

8.5x11 refill pages (white)
8.5x11 page protectors
8.5x11 side-loading sleeves

7x7 refill pages (white, black, spargo, natural)
7x7 page protectors

PLEASE if you need any of the above to complete your collections, please order ASAP before they run out. I understand the financial strain this may put on some of you and I apologize for only having a 2 week notice. I am in the same boat as you as I am having to stock up for my own personal stash as well.

Hopefully this will make the company stronger and they can keep going on their new True 12x12 size and other products that they have been introducing.

You can see the prices and more info on the website www.mycmsite.com/dwatson

This info probably won't be posted until April 1st but I wanted to give my loyals readers a heads-up!!!

Scrapbook Plan 2012

The Power Palette I ordered from Creative Memories just arrived and I am excited to say that I really, really like it!! In fact, I love it! I love it so much that it has inspired me to use it as the basis for my entire 2012 family album!  All of the Power Palettes are on sale this month (March 1-31) at 30% off so this is a great time to get in on the savings and order an entire set. All of the components are available to purchase seperately but it is cheaper when you order the bundle. The bundles includes

1 pack of double-sided 12x12 paper

1 pack of single-sided embossed 12x12 paper

1 pack of assorted paper ribbon

1 pack of sparkly epoxy stickers

3 sheets of Title stickers

96 pieces of Journaling Boxes/embellishing precut papers

2 sheets of ABC stickers

64 coordinating paper flowers

I love these journal boxes!! I love the black embellishments added!

I think this journaling box and coordinating paper will work perfect on my daughter's Sweet 16  page! 

The paper has a clear embossed look on the artwork - you may be able to see the reflection of light off this photo...that is the clear scrolling added - it's just beautiful!

Lots of patterned paper that I can cut in 4"x12" strips along my page layouts

I can see this Enchanted set working for January through December photos. I see the whites and blacks for Jan-March, the greens and blues April-June, the Reds and Grays July-December. Of course, I can (and may have to) add other Additions for special holidays and occasions but this is going to be my 2012 Scrapbook Plan for my family album. I can't wait to get started!

I'm off to go scrapbooking today more motivated than ever to complete 2011. I want to get started on this new Palette!!

Happy Scrappin',

dl <3

free digital downloads - family tree!

Creative Memories is giving away free Family Tree digital images - you can get them here!

Friday Digital Downloads!

It's Friday! You know what that means?...Creative Memories is giving away free digital artwork! This one is all about boo-boos and owies....You can get them here!

Or on my website www.mycmsite.com/dwatson  then click on Project Center, then free digital downloads.  Enjoy and happy scrappin',

DL <3

scrapbooking Wednesday

I scrapbooked today...did you?

I completed 10 simple pages...no journaling.

I decided to stop, add the journaling, then go at it again this weekend.

Now...when am I going to do the journaling?

I guess my plan is to leave the album out along with some pens so I can do a page or two in the 'nooks and crannies' of life this week.

What's your plan?

I'm only asking because some of you may want or need accountability.

That's what I'm about in 2012...album completion.

Will you join me on this journey?

And if it's not your 'season' to be scrapbooking right now, that's ok.

I hope you'll pop in for ideas and inspiration.

Happy Scrappin',

dl <3

December Daily

This is my third year of making December Daily albums.

I displayed my collection in a little tray over the holidays.

This is an album project that you leave open on your counter

all through December, with a pack of pens and adhesive nearby to

capture your daily happenings during a busy season...

I liked the flexibility and ease of having pocket pages this year...

Having a photocopier at home is convenient for color copying recipes to put in my album

Or you can scan, resize and print memorabilia to include...

I used big chunky # stickers to label each page with the date

one of my daughters started rehearsal for

an upcoming musical she'll be in

so I photocopied part of her script

and included it here (on the right-hand side):

I also include our Christmas Card and postage stamp each year:

This album had so many pages that I am going to also use it for December 2012

on the very last page I added a photo of me and a little note

 "scrapped with love by mommy"

 Happy Scrappin'

Creative Memories Album Sale!

20% off sale ends on Thursday, Jan 26!  12x12 Album Coversets, Refill Pages, Page Protectors, Quick Kits, Storybooks, and Expandable Picfolios! Only 2 More Days!

my 2012 scrapbook plan

scrapbook plan 2012

Do Power Layouts at home (see Week 2)

when i go to a workshop, I will Bring:

Current Project in Power Layouts Box

Tote with Tools: Pens, Adhesive, Trimmers, extra embellishments

Tote with Album, Pages, Page Protectors

Note to self: This eliminates need to bring all my paper (heavy!) to workshops

When? I commit to scrapbooking one weekday/week and one Saturday/month

Happy Scrappin'

DL

How to Power Layout so you can Scrapbook

2012 started with a commitment.

To scrapbook.

Weekly.

Last week you saw my CAR and all the STUFF I dragged over to my friend's house to sort! NOT fun (the dragging part). (see scrapbooking overwhelmed post)

Then on Saturday we went scrapbooking and it was not a good night for me.

Uninspired.

Overwhelmed.

Hated my pages...I was not even PMS-ing...just ...not feelin' it.

Plus I dragged a LOT of stuff in with me (of which I would use about 5% since I literally got 2 pages done)

My dear friend Jen (what would we do without our friends?) reminded me to Power Layout.

Yes!! I usually do that! I haven't done that since the last retreat!

Soooo friends, this week I had a major Power Layout session:

First I laid out my photos onto plastic 12x12 Guides

Looked at an Idea Book for inspiration...

Cropped my photos using the Personal Trimmer

 and using scissors cut some photos into silhouettes

Next I pulled out corresponding photo mounting paper and stickers/embellishments

to go with each page spread

Pulling paper and stickers now eliminates the need to bring ALL my stuff to a workshop

I'm not getting too detailed here - just a rough draft idea of how I'll put my pages together

After all that, it's time to stack my pages, last page on the bottom

 then keep stacking them on top of each other...

Put the whole stack into my Power Layouts Box

Secure the lid tight and keep in a horizontal position!

Now I'm ready to pack up for the workshop:

One bag with some extra themed paper/embellishments I might need

One Album, refill pages and page protectors:

And one very cute bag with my trimmers, adhesive, pens, candy, title stickers, etc...

Just look at how awesome this looks in my car!!!  Total improvement from last week!!!

How are you doing on your Chaos to Completion??  I would love to hear.

Please join me on this journey in 2012.



Creative Memories sale extended

This sale has been so popular that it crashed their system!! If you have been trying to get in on it they are extending the sale through January 16. The link has been working sporadically but you can try here: www.mycmsite.com/dwatson 

Creative Memories 25% off EVERYTHING Sale!!

WOWOWOWOW! I just got notice from CM that starting Wednesday Creative Memories is having a 25% off sale.  From Jan 11-15 - 5 days ONLY - they are reducing everything in their product catalog by 25% off (except digital artwork downloads).

For these 5 days, the discounts are even better than those in their Album Sale! The current Album sale (20% off all albums) will resume on Jan 16 and remain in place through Jan 26. But Jan 11-15 ALL albums and EVERYTHING will be 25% off in celebration of Creative Memories 25th Anniversary!

This is unheard of!! Tell all your friends (if you already have a Creative Memories Consultant you are working with, please shop with her).

Happy Scrappin!