We just can’t wait to celebrate! Patience is overrated! So we’re not waiting until July to kick off our 25th birthday festivities. Instead, we’re celebrating early with a Just Can’t Wait Sale. Yes, that’s right…we can’t wait another minute to share the gift of savings with you, so from June 12 – 25, you will be able to enjoy 25 percent off:
• Albums
• Quick Albums
• PicFolio® Albums
• Hardcover StoryBooks
• Hardcover Personalized StoryBooks and product credits
• You Create It Custom Albums and product credits
• StoryBook options for additional pages and lay-flat pages

I just found out about this "Just Can't Wait Sale" you can hop on over to my website to check it out.

free father's day digital download

You can download these free digital images for Father's Day through Creative Memories project center. Enjoy!

31 things by Ali Edwards

If you are looking for a fun idea for a scrapbook or just looking for some writing prompts, hop on over to Ali Edwards Big Picture Classes to sign up for her 31 Things class.  Currently I have a ton of unfinished album projects so instead of scrapbooking the 31 Things, I will be blogging them. Ali is all about doing what works for you so if you want to join me, register! We have until May 23. I'll be posting Day 1 over on my adashfromdonnalyn blog either later tonight or tomorrow.

freebie friday!

If you missed Freebie Friday yesterday, you can still download these for free via Creative Memories project center here! Just 18 days left of school for us....time to get those Teacher Gifts ready!

Creative Memories Stamper System

Creative Memories new stamper system will be available May 1st. This looks like something I might actually want to purchase. I love self-inking stamps and it would be fun to quickly stamp a card or tag. Hmmm.....It said for more ideas check out the project center.  I think that might be on May 1st as well. I wasn't able to find stamping ideas on the project center yet. Will keep you updated!

It's Freebie Friday!

Happy Spring! It's Friday and you know what that means...free digital downloads from Creative Memories! Digital Scrapbookers, you can get your free digital download from Creative Memories here.

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