Memories 2 Remember

Do you ever...

2010-05-09T00:50:00.000-07:00

...buy paper because you just have to have it and when you are ready to use it you kind of sit there staring at all the pretty papers and have a blank?? Well I'm sure I'm not alone :)
Here is what you can do...either go to the manufacturers website and have a look at their Gallery and blog or go to a website with a gallery to look for the particular product. I like to go to 2Peas in a Bucket and I always find tons of inspiration.
For the following example I used the 'Queen Bee' collection from Pink Paislee, so I just searched for 'Queen Bee' and a ton of projects came up. I pretty much lifted this Layout and only did some minor changes. The original is by Stacy Michu and you can find it here...

In the next Layout I used the '365 Degrees' collection by Pink Paislee and I followed the same process. I found a Layout by findingnana that I changed up a bit but it was definitely a great starting point.

Now go create something!!

Katja xo

Little Yellow Bicycle Snuggle Bug!

2010-05-03T16:29:00.001-07:00

Once again, LYB brings you an irresistible baby collection. Snuggle Bug features a soft, updated palette and adorable, whimsical art, rounded out with smart, fresh embellishments.
Enjoy these samples of the talented ladies from the LYB Design Team...

Cute as a bug! SnuggleBug!

Lots of new products in the store!!

2010-04-17T17:44:00.000-07:00

We had so many new products arriving in the last few weeks that it is hard to find any space in our warehouse :) Not a bad problem to have!
Here are some of the new Goodies...

Pink Paislee:
Artisan Elements; Alphabets, Queen Bee, Bayberry Cottage and 365Degrees CollectionBella Boulevard:
All Inclusive, Man of the House and Estate Sale CollectionsLily Bee Design:
Hello Sunshine and Lovely collections
Little Yellow Bicycle:
Free Spirit and Clothesline collections

Pencillines Sketch 182

2010-04-17T17:39:00.001-07:00

The Pencillines DT was sponsored by American Crafts this month and there are some beautiful LO's on the Pencillines Sketch site! This is my take of the sketch...

K

2010-03-23T03:07:00.000-07:00

This Layout is based on Pencillines Sketch 179 and features some of the new Little Yellow Bicycle 'Clothesline' papers, 'Clear Frames' and 'Fresh Verse Stickers', GCD 'Artsy Urban' Glitter Borders', 'Inspiration Cards' and Laquer Paper. The large Chipboard element next to the photo is a Tattered Angels 'Chip Tile' that has been altered using Maya Road Lemon Metallic Mist and Rangers Distress Ink in 'Faded Jeans'.
You can find all of these products in our store!
Also don't forget our special offer this week...Order $60.00 worth of product including at least one item from GCD and you will receive one Prima Essential Flower tube free of charge. Leave a comment at Checkout to let us know your preference of Essentials! Offer is valid until midnight Sunday. Happy Shopping!

2010-03-08T17:52:00.000-08:00

And last but not least here is a sample on how to create your own Background for a Scrapbook Page (or card). The Layout is by Sheri Reguly for Hero Arts.
In this sample the 'Flourished Background' Cling Stamp was used.

Instructions:

Trim a sheet of kraft colored cardstock to 10 1/4" x 10 1/4". Stamp the Flourish Background down both the left and right hand edges. Center and adhere to a sheet of white scalloped edged cardstock, then adhere again to a 12" x 12" kraft colored background.
Adhere a 4" strip of Swiss dot cardstock and a 2" strip of patterned paper down the center of the page. Tuck paper frills beneath the edges as shown, and add machine stitching details if desired.
Mat a 4" x 6" photo onto white cardstock, leaving a thin border along the top edge and a wider border along the bottom edge for journaling.
Create the ribbon butterfly accents. Secure buttons tied with hemp to the centers and adhere to page.
Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink. Cut into strips, lightly chalk the edges and adhere to the left of the photo as shown.
For a finishing touch, add three small button embellishments.

You could also emboss the stamped background image or ink the stamp with multiple colours in some places to achieve a different result. Very versatile!
Have a great week!

2010-03-08T17:50:00.001-08:00

Next I would like to show you the versatility of Hero Arts Stamps. They come in different forms like wood mounted, Cling and Clear stamps.

The featured card is using the 'Poppy Background' Cling stamp and the 'Friend Definition' Cling stamp.

Instructions:

Trim a notecard to a 4.25" x 4.25" square and set aside.
Stamp Friend Definition with Soft Brown shadow ink onto Eggshell layering paper. Stamp Poppy Background on top with Versamark ink. Sprinkle on clear embossing powder and melt with a heat gun. Trim to a square.
Use ink blending tool to apply Tattered Rose and Barn Door Distress Inks to poppies.
Add Peeled Paint Distress Ink to stems.
Wipe excess ink from clear embossed areas with a tissue or paper towel.
Adhere stamped panel to Latte card.
Stamp sentiment on Eggshell strip and adhere to card with pop dots.
Finish by tying with string and adding pearls to the poppies

I hope you are enjoying these tutorials!

Stamping Inspiration

2010-03-08T17:31:00.000-08:00

Today we want to focus on some ideas and Techniques on how to use some of the new Stamps that have arrived lately.

First up are the incredible Foam Stamps by Donna Downey, released by Prima Marketing at the last CHA. The Stamps are made of thick foam fused onto thick 3mm acrylic sheets. You can use them with Paints and Inks on paper, fabric or any other surface. The size of these stamps is amazing...they are approximately 10.25"x7.25"! The Layout featured here has been created using the 'Blossom' Foam Stamp.

Instructions:

First stamp the image on the back of a piece of cardstock. Cut out. Repeat this process by stamping the the image on several pieces of paper scraps and cut out the sections you would like to highlight.
(In the sample I have stamped on yellow cardstock first and then just stamped some of the blossoms on scraps of Lily Bee paper).
Next I have stamped the yellow cardstock with a 'Distressing Stamp' from Glitz Designs.
The scraps have then been stitched (sewing machine) around the edges and layered on top of the cardstock with mounting foam to give them some dimension.

Now get Creating!

Pencillines Sketch 176

2010-03-03T18:10:00.001-08:00

My take on this weeks sketch from Pencillines! The stamp at the bottom edge of the cardstock is Daisy Bucket 'Fleur de Lis'. I love how it gives a kind of watermark result (stamped with Rangers Distress Ink)...Hope you get creative this week!
Katja x

Generation Z

2010-02-24T16:35:00.000-08:00

One of our new arrivals is 'Generation Z' from My Little Yellow Bicycle. This collection is defined by bold colours, patterns and metallic accents...great for boys, teens or sport projects! Here are some ideas from the Design Team @ LYB.

Pencillines Sketch 174

2010-02-20T15:33:00.000-08:00

I love circle elements on a Layout and this week we got to play with another sketch that had a large circle. You can check out the original sketch and all the wonderful projects of the DT here.
Supplies used for this LO:
- Prima Canvas Screen Print
- GCD Canta 'Pin Drop' Die cut paper
- GCD Canta 'Beach Caribe' paper
- GCD Cloisonne paper
- Prima flowers
- Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

I hope to see some of you submit to the Pencillines gallery...there are always some great prizes to be won! So get creating!

K x

Sketch 173

2010-02-12T12:37:00.000-08:00

I really loved this weeks sketch at Pencillines! I've decided to cut out the circle and place a sheet of cardstock behind to give the whole page some dimension...check out the original sketch and all the other girls work here...

Pencillines Sketch 172

2010-02-03T03:37:00.001-08:00

For this weeks Sketch @ Pencillines I have used some Fancy Pants and Cosmo Cricket papers as well as stamps and crackle paint. Here is the full list of supplies...

Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love 'Remember' paper
Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love 'Reuse' paper
Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love 'Rethink' paper
Glitz it - Clear Distressing Stamps 'Round'
Glitz It - Distressing Stamp
Ranger - Distress Crackle Paint 'Weathered Wood'
Ki Memories - Sheer Delights
Pink Paislee - Amber Road 'Borderline Stickers'

Have fun creating!

It's All about Valentines Day

2010-01-26T16:32:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is approaching, so it is time to start making those cards.

This week we have a 15% OFF on all of the Love related products in the store.
(begins Thursday 28th - Till Wednesday 3rd of Feb)

The first range that we are highlighting is the "Sweet Love" from My Little Yellow Bicycle. This range has the most extensive and beautiful embellishments.
The papers are delightful with the mild shimmer.
You will fall in love with this range so take a look HERE

Now girls, these Love lines are not just for the men in our lives...
Just take a look at Pink Paislee "Cupid Range"

This beautiful collection with its soft neutral colour lend towards the
Little Loves of our Lives too.

To find the "Cupid Range on our website click HERE

For all of our Valentine Special that includes stamps, embellishments & Papers click HERE

Pencillines Sketch 171

2010-01-26T02:10:00.000-08:00

Here is my take on this weeks sketch...check out all the incredible art work of the Pencillines DT!

Product of the Week

2010-01-20T03:34:00.001-08:00

OFF THE PAGE DESIGNS
MILESTONE COLLECTIONS

Do you have some birthday cards to make?
Maybe an anniversary to celebrate...
Well here is a great way to create a keepsake card, that is guaranteed to not go into a storage box.

And best of all.... they are 30% OFF (offer valid till Wed 27th Jan 2010)

Look at the beautiful keepsake displayed below

There are even Milestone Words

Find them here MILESTONE COLLECTIONS

Pencillines

2010-01-18T12:07:00.000-08:00

I'm very excited to be a part of the Pencillines Team in 2010! I hope you will come and play along and get inspired by all the amazing talent on the this Sketch site.
Here is Sketch 170 and my take on it :)
Katja x

Albums by My Little Yellow Bicycle

2010-01-13T02:07:00.000-08:00

Little Yellow Bicycle have created wonderful Chipboard Albums and Matching Paper Tablets to assist you in creating amazing albums.

This week we are tempting you with a 35% discount on these items just to make the rest of the school holidays just that little easier. Click Here for SHOP

Here are a few examples of what you can create:

The Christmas Album
Click HERE for the complete Album & Instructions
The Family Album

Click HERE for the Complete Family Album

The Girlfriend Album

Click HERE for the Complete Album
The Pregnancy Album
Click HERE for the Complete Album
They were just some of the examples of the albums that you can create.
Shop now as the sale only lasts for 1 week.

Boxing Day Sale

2009-12-25T12:53:00.000-08:00

Don't miss this Sale...35% off Store wide until New Years Eve! Happy Shopping!

Cupid

2009-12-21T02:12:00.001-08:00

Pink Paislee's 'Cupid' collection has arrived. These papers are so colorful and fun that they can be used for just about any layout or project no matter what the theme! We just LOVE this release! You can choose from 6 double sided papers, Border Stickers and Punch Outs.
Thank you to Pink Paislee for their images from the talented design team.

Sketch Challenge

2009-12-16T22:35:00.000-08:00

I know this is a really busy time for everyone but I hope you will make time to create something with the this Sketch! Memories2Remember is sponsoring Inspired Blueprints this month with a $30.00 Voucher. This Sketch site has the most amazing inspiration and a new sketch every 2 weeks. Go to their site for Layouts created with Sketch #38 and be in the draw to win some free products!

Have you been norty or nice this year??? We may just have a little surprise for all our customers to say thank you for supporting us in the last 12 months. More on that later :)

Spotlight on My Little Shoebox

2009-12-07T21:48:00.000-08:00

SCRAPBOOKING in the ROUND

So you have seen all of these lovely round shaped papers. You may have even bought some, and added them to your collection. Yet you have not quite yet scrapped them. Well here are some great ideas on how to use those round papers.

My Little Shoebox has created some beautiful round papers to match back with their paper collections. They are so versatile and easy to use, as you can see from these layouts.

So now that you can see some great ideas, we have a special to entice you into trying these layouts for yourself.

25% OFF the ENTIRE "My Little Shoebox Range"
This also includes the Stickers, Overlays & Die Cuts

CLICK HERE to find the Ranges that you have seen in these layouts.

OOPS... I know that this is not a round layout..... I just love the flowers....

Thanks to "My Little Shoebox" for the wonderful images

Inspired by My Minds Eye

2009-12-01T03:32:00.000-08:00

This week we are inspired by "My Minds Eye"

We just love all of the matching embellishments, that help add dimension and interest to any project.

We know that you will enjoy re-discovering these ranges, and we are even going to give you a "Prima - Mini Stamp Set" valued at $5.95 when you order $30 or more of any My Minds Eye's products (This offer extends till the 7th of November, and is while stocks last.... so get in quick)

ABBEY ROAD

PENNY LANE

BREAKING FREE

So go ahead and check out all of the great MME products on the website CLICK HERE

Our thanks goes to MME for some fabulous images.

2009-11-23T22:05:00.000-08:00

Inspired by Prima Flowers

This week Prima Flowers are 20% Off.

Offer ends on the 30th of November. So be quick!!

This layout features the Paradise City Paper Range, Holiday Lights, Raja Centres and Parlour Petals.

Layout 2

This first Layout beautifully co-ordinates the Homespun Flowers, Cherry Blossoms, Gallery Roses with the ' Tropics' Paper Range. Get out all your punches Ladies and create this beautiful Layout.

We thank Prima Marketing not only for the wonderful Products to work with, but for the use of images.

CLICK HERE for all the Flowers on Sale

Focus on "Lily Bee Designs"

2009-11-02T18:11:00.000-08:00

Lily Bee Designs is a new Scrapbooking Design Company.

We are very excited about this line, as the designs are simple & versatile to use.
We have bought in the following ranges:

The Audrey Collection with its strong colour influences, are beautiful papers to use when scrappin your boys. It is also a great range for school layouts.

Click Here for the Audrey Range

This vintage styled range is stunning. It looks brilliant with colour, Sepia, & Black'n'white Photos. I just love the splashes of orange through-out the range, just adding that touch of contrast.

Click Here for the Vintage Poppy Collection

Products used in the above layout:
French Couture - Exclusive, Fashion Show, Handmade, Stella and Die-Cut
Frames
Three Little Birds - Laugh Rubons
Prima - Art Stitched Charms 'Flowers'
Crate Paper - Seasons Chipboard Accents
Hambly - "Mod Circles" Brown Transparency

Click Here for the French Couture Collection

This Cute range is just perfect for those little girls, and don't forget the rub-ons... They are amazing.

Click Here for the Three Little Birds Collection

Thank you to Lily Bee designs for the use of some of their images.

For more inspiration goto the Lily Bee Design Blog

To further entice you, we are offering a 10% off Discount on this range.
OFFER ENDS: Friday 5th of November

Sassafras inspiration

2009-10-06T03:41:00.000-07:00

Since we have received lots of Sassafras goodness in the shop we thought we show you some projects from some very talented Ladies...
The first two Layouts are from Kay Rogers using the 'Amplify' and 'Sweet Marmelade' collections. Next we have a Layout by Jing Jing Nickel using 'Monstrosity' and then Christine Middlecamp also using the 'Monstrosity' collection.

I hope this gives you a few ideas on what amazing projects can be created with these papers and embellishments. Head over to our website to get your hands on these products.

Scrap the Girls Challenge

2009-10-04T22:37:00.000-07:00

If you would like to win a $20.00 gift voucher to our store go and check out the OCTOBER SCRAP THE GIRLS CHALLENGE!

Scrapbook an interview style layout with a girl in your life (or yourself)

What is an interview style layout? Just that, an interview!
Maybe you will scrap an interview with your daughter/friend/sister/aunty/grandmother/yourself asking your favourite foods/movies/music/colours/places etc…
It’s up to you.
Whatever you choose, we can’t wait to see it!

Jillibean Soup Inspiration

2009-09-29T03:39:00.000-07:00

Today we show you a couple of pages done with the Jillibean 'Lentil Soup' Collection.

The first LO 'Unaware' uses the Lentil Soup papers, Cold Raspberry 'Fresh Mint' paper, Talk Soup 'Jibber Jabber' paper and Alphabeans.
The second LO 'You' is using the same papers as well as the Jillibean Soup Clear Stamps 'Butterflies' and the Prima Fabric Word 'You'.

I hope you get inspired!

Farmers Market

2009-09-27T22:59:00.000-07:00

Today we would like to showcase the Daisy Bucket collection 'Farmers Market'. It is designed as a cooking range but as you can see much more versatile then just for cooking projects. I love the colours in this range and used them for a boy and a girls layout. To find the papers and embellishments used go to Memories2Remember!

MIA

2009-09-22T04:54:00.000-07:00

Hello World...we clearly have been missing in action! We had lots of new stock arriving in the last few weeks and are preparing for Paper Crafts Festival the first weekend in October.
New items in stock are Maya Road's CHA Summer release (lots of new chipboard, sheers, mists and trims), Prima...I can't even name all the new items in stock...all I can say the papers are gorgeous!, Glitz Design (papers and beautiful stamps), Cosmo Cricket, Pink Paislee, Jillibean Soup, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Martha Stewart and EK Success Punches, Ranger Distress Crackle Paint...Distress Paint...Distress Stickles...Distress Embossing Powders, Hero Arts Stamps, Crate Paper and much more.

25% OFF all Kaisercraft Qtr1 & Maya Road

2009-08-30T19:04:00.000-07:00

It's time to prepare for some new releases, so we thought we would give you a bargain.

25% off Kaisercraft QTR 1 Release

MAYA Road 25% OFF

Offer ends Midnight September 1.....

Ooh La La

2009-08-19T14:26:00.000-07:00

One of the most exciting things about scrapbooking that I have encounted in the past few months was meeting the Lovely Zoe Pearn. Not only is she a beautiful person to share a coffee with on the steps of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre during a frantic Australasian Scrapbooking Convention, but to my delight I found out that she is a designer for My Minds Eye.

WOW it is so great to know that some of our talented people here in Australia are being recognised in the massive US market.

Zoe has been designing for MME for a couple of years now, and has consistently delivered gorgeous paper ranges with her own distinctive flair.

Just arrived in our store is her latest range "Ooh La La" This collection comes in two flavours. For Him & For Her.

You can learn more about Zoe from her BLOG, and find her collections in our store.

Congratulations Zoe on your latest Collections

Stitches & Craft Show

2009-08-19T04:01:00.000-07:00

Don't forget we are at the Stitches & Craft Show in Sydney. Rosehill Racecourse.

The show is fantastic and well worth the trip to Rosehill.

We are at STAND 92. Mention our Blog and receive a 10% Discount.

See You There

My Minds Eye

2009-08-15T22:09:00.000-07:00

We just received some beautiful new collections from My Minds Eye...Abbey Road, Colorful Christmas, Ohh La La and The Merry Days of Christmas! Have a look of some of stunning projects you can create with these (all samples by Anam Stubbington).

Distress Inks

2009-08-13T03:39:00.000-07:00

We have a new shipment arriving next week. We will be recieving some Distressing Inks, so I thought we should give you some ideas on how to use these inks.

Have a look at the Tim Holtz video, where he gives you 3 different ways on how to use these inks.

Lemonade

2009-08-11T02:28:00.000-07:00

The Lemonade and June Bug collections have been extremely popular since they arrived. Here is another Layout to get you inspired and a card made from leftovers.

Layout Supplies:
* Lemonade - Dandelion paper
* Lemonade - Doilies Swiss Dot aqua
* Lemonade - Sundress paper
* Lemonade - Strawberry Patch paper
* Lemonade - Chip Sticker Shapes
* Lemonade - Glazed Brads
* Heidi Swapp - Invisible Sticker Downtown Dot, White
* EK Success Slim Edger Punch

We also posted some samples previously on the blog using Lemonade and June Bug and you can find them here.

2009-08-11T02:14:00.000-07:00

I have tried the tutorial below and it was so easy to make this flower out of ribbon!
What a great way to give your projects some texture and interest.
Send us your projects making flower ribbons to info@memories2remember.com.au and we will post them here! Or even better...lets have a competition...we will pick a random winner and send you some gorgeous ribbons! There are lots in our store...
Let's have some fun!! Entries close 25th August.

Ribbon Tutorial

2009-08-10T20:34:00.000-07:00

To show you how versatile your ribbons can be we have copied a ribbon flower tutorial from the talented Lisa Pace's blog. Enjoy!

Ribbon Flower Tutorial
By Lisa M. Pace

1. Cut ribbon approximately 12 inches
2. Starting at one end of your ribbon weave your threaded needle in and out of the ribbon as shown (I thread my needle with the thread still on the spool. This way I don’t have to worry about not having my thread long enough or my ribbon coming off of the thread)

3. Continue weaving your threaded needle all the way to the end of the ribbon

4. Once you are to the end of the ribbon pull the thread through the ribbon to make it gather

5. Cut thread making sure to leave enough thread for you to tie a double knot
6. Gather your ribbon as tight as possible

7. Double knot your thread
8. Glue the cut ends of your ribbon together making sure the glued ends point to the underside of the ribbon flower

9. Once the glue has dried flatten out your flower

10. Adhere your button to the center of the flower (in my example I used two and placed one on top of the other) using a hot glue gun

Have fun! The possibilities for these flowers are endless.

2009-08-07T00:17:00.001-07:00

The new October Afternoon 'Road Map' collection has finally arrived in the store!

The first Layout was created by Heidi Sonboul and the second one by Lynn Ghahary. Thank you Ladies for the inspiration!

New Arrivals

2009-08-06T16:48:00.000-07:00

We have been busy updating the website with new arrivals. October Afternoon's 'Road Map' finally arrived, Daisy Bucket's new 'Farmers Market' is here and the first shipment of Prima's beautiful Summer Release.

You can see some samples here from the Prima DT girls.

The first sample is by Malin Dahlstrom and she is using the Gypsy flower on her Layout, stunning!

The second Layout is by Amy Parker and she used a Jewel Box flower as her centre piece.

Prima have once again released some great products...more to come soon!

Scrap the girls

2009-08-03T05:58:00.000-07:00

If you would like to get some free goodies from our shop head over to 'Scrap the Girls' and enter their August challenge! There is a $20 store voucher up for grabs.

"Scrapbook the female/s in your life.
There are no restrictions with this. You DON’T have to be in the photo and you can do as little/as much journalling as you like. The only criteria is we must see you scrappin’ the girls in your life."

Entries need to be e-mailed to scrapthegirls@hotmail.com
by the 31st August @ midnight.

Finally...

2009-07-26T04:48:00.001-07:00

Finally we got to see what Fancy Pants has been creating for us ... and I might say they never disappoint!

* Rough and Tough collection...sample by Cindy Tobey

* Little Dancer collection...samples by Liana Suwandi and Brenda Hurd

* Little Sprout collection...sample by Amy Peterman

Can't wait for these to hit the store!

(We will let you know when these will ship!

Kaisercraft inspiration

2009-07-24T22:43:00.001-07:00

Some great examples using Kaisercraft products...

* Sandrine 'Learning to Fly' using Pina Colada collection

* Fran Tynan 'Amelie' using the Child's Play collection

* Alicia Barry 'Gone' using the Fun Fair collection

* "Ray of Sunshine' also by Alicia Barry using the Offshore collection...

I hope these projects got you all inspired!

Farmers Market

2009-07-24T17:29:00.001-07:00

Farmers Market is a New collection by Daisy Bucket and will be in the shop next week! Great papers, stamps and embellishments for all your cooking and recipe projects. My personal favorite is the Twine...

2009-07-23T05:59:00.000-07:00

Found this on Ali Edwards blog...beautiful!

My Little Shoebox Summer Release

2009-07-22T02:02:00.001-07:00

Some great projects from the MLS Design Team with their Summer CHA Release...

* Tanisha Long 'Discover' LO using the "Whoo loves you" range

* Norma Kennedy 'In Bloom' using the "In Bloom" range

Michelle Magana 'Stuffed Animal' Mini Book using the "Imagine a Forest" range

All these products will be in store soon!

Crate Paper

2009-07-22T01:58:00.001-07:00

Crate Paper is releasing 4 new collections @ Summer CHA. We could not decide what to get so we ordered all of them! Coming to the store in September.

CHA previews continued...

2009-07-18T20:34:00.000-07:00

Today we are looking at the new Maya Road release...

Sneak Peek : Pinned Up and Feeling Sheer!

Some of our most popular lines have been our printed sheers - if you are a MR sheer lover, get ready to have your socks knocked off!

What about a limited edition set of 2010 calendar (3 styles - 3 whole 2010 calendars - 36 pieces in a tin for $8.00 in the US):

And let's follow that up with some cute rag tag animals (and copic markers are super cute with these sheers):

Or some of the MR boys' favorites - ROBOTS!

Check these sheers out in action here:

And we aren't done with our peeks yet! Next, we want to share with you some of our most FABULOUS pins and ribbons. Check out what we have in store - what about some black pearl pins?

Or some pretty pink pearl flower pins:

And as popular as our scallop ric rac has been in the past, check out our VELVET (yes velvet) scallop ric rac we are releasing this show:

And here are some pretty projects using all the beautiful items:

Sneak Peek: Getting Krafty and Mini Too!
We are going to start with 2 categories today, the first one being something we haven't done before. How does a line of kraft tags and envelopes sound? Also check out the fact that each of the sets are going to be less than $5 (in the US). Each of the tag/card sets will have 27 to 30 pieces. The cool envelopes come in sets of 10.

Check these cool krafty kats out:

We will have 3 sets of kraft tags in all styles and shapes and also 2 sets of decorative envelopes!

Check out some of the cute things you can do with the kraft.

Hope you love the kraft like we do!

Next we want to follow it up with some of our cutest mini chipboards! Check all these out. They are perfect for cards and mini albums.

Hungry for some cupcakes then take a peek at these - (fat free but not recommended for eating):

What about some mini snowflakes (because we are dreaming about some cooler weather here in Texas):

And what about some birds and tiny cages to go with them?

And what about some hearts with wings too?

Now check out the cute things you can do with these minis:

So what do you all like from some of these peeks from today?

For more please visit the MR blog!

More previews...

2009-07-15T02:02:00.001-07:00

Glitz Design is introducing three new collections...'Plum', 'Olivia' and 'Detour'.

Which one will be your favorite?

CHA previews

2009-07-13T04:54:00.000-07:00

Some of the new releases you can expect to be available in our store in the next few months...

Jillibean Soup - Talk Soup Collection

My Minds Eye Abbey Road 'Stomp' - Best Buddies

My Minds Eye Abbey Road 'Whirlybird' - Best Friends
More tomorrow!

LYB Traveler inspiration

2009-07-12T01:53:00.000-07:00

Today we bring you some inspiration from the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Traveler' range. For more please visit their Gallery. Enjoy!

Basic Grey Inspiration

2009-07-08T04:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some wonderful Layouts from the new Basic Grey 'Lemonade' and 'June Bug' collections to get you inspired...

Kelly Goree - Hot Fun
Malin Dahlstroem - Mother and Daughter
Leena Loh - You are 5

Thank you Ladies for the beautiful inspiration!

There Here...........

2009-07-05T22:38:00.000-07:00

Our delivery has arrived... You will find them spread over the 5th, 6th, & 7th of July

or Click Here

Have Fun

Coming soon...

2009-07-03T21:52:00.001-07:00

We will have lots of new products arriving on Tuesday...
Basic Grey Lemonade and June Bug
Fancy Pants Kraft Kuts
LYB Traveler range
Prima mid year release
...and lots of other goodies!

Inspiration

2009-07-01T04:36:00.000-07:00

Here is a Layout to make your Wednesday a little brighter...

Products used:

Prima 'Signs of Spring' Die Cut Paper
LYB 'Love Letters' Love song Paper
Maya Road 'Tags Mini Chipboard' set
Collage Press 'Knave of Hearts-Witty' Paper
Pink Paislee 'Fascinating' Chipboard
Daisy Bucket 'Loves Me' Stamp
Distress Crackle Paint
Prima 'Rebellious' Paper

Different techniques have been used to cover the chipboard tags. Some have been painted with Crackle Paint,
some have been stamped on and some have simply been covered with paper.
Enjoy and have a great week!

Kaisercraft Q1 release!

2009-06-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

Kaisercraft have done an amazing job with their new release!
All six new collections...Pennyroyale, Offshore, Childs Play, Loire Valley, Pina Colada and Duchess are now in the store.
These collections have papers, lots of embellishments and stamps to coordinate your projects.
My personal favourite release is their new storage solutions. They will definitely find their way into my scraproom!

Invisibles are coming!!!!

2009-06-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

Heidi Swapp "Invisables" are coming. We should receive them in the beginning of July.

Watch this video to see what can be done with invisibles

A rainy Sunday

2009-06-14T01:09:00.000-07:00

What is one supposed to do on a rainy Sunday when the husband takes the kids off to the movies? Scrapping of course...
I've really enjoyed playing with the new Heidi Swapp 'Invisible' Cardstock. It is a glossy Cardstock that has a pattern on it which shows when inked, stamped or painted.
Other supplies used:
Pink Paislee 'Fascinating' Papers and Sticker book
EK Success Slim Edger Punch
Sassafrass paper.
I hope this gets you inspired!

On the Road Again

2009-06-03T05:08:00.000-07:00

The Van is packed & we will be on the Road to QLD for the Australasian Scrapbooking Convention in Brisbane.

Show opens 9.00am on Saturday.

STAND 32

If you see a van like this on the Pacific HWY with 3 girls across the front singing ABBA at the top of their voices whilst playing PSP's... Yell out

"HOT MAMA" (thats what we call our truck.)

2009-06-02T03:53:00.000-07:00

Donna Downey fabric album: This phenomenal memory album designed by author Donna Downey will have you spinning with ideas. Created with customization in mind, the exterior is alterable.
Inside the album you will find 5 canvas fabric inserts and 5 plastic (archival quality) page protector inserts. Simply slip your page layouts into the protector sheets and use the canvas sheets as page layouts. You can sew your photos onto the canvas, or use fabric glue—the end result is a wonderfully unique and customized memory album.
The finished album is by Prima Designer Cari Fennel and I'm sure you agree it is a masterpiece!
You can paint, stamp, ink and just let loose with this gorgeous album. The end result is stunning. For more inspiration on how to use all of the canvas products in the Donna Downey range go to the Prima blog.

New Arrivals:
Cosmo Cricket 'Early Bird'
Collage Press: 'Sweet Shoppe' and 'Knave of Hearts'
My Minds Eye: 'Pretty Please', 'Andrea Victoria' and 'Breaking Free'
and more here...

The Early Bird catches the worm...

2009-05-29T01:48:00.001-07:00

coming next week...

"Rebellious" - Prima Marketing

2009-05-27T23:09:00.000-07:00

We have just received the "Rebellious" Range from Prima.

You have to see this paper range to believe it.

The gloss finish on some of the papers is amazing, and the bold colours are much more striking in real life.

Take a look in-Store

It's Here..... It really is Here

2009-05-27T01:33:00.000-07:00

We have recieved October Afternoon's Cherry Hill & Ducks in a Row Ranges.

Road Map is still at the Manufactors and we should see it next month.

We have also received a great tool from Ranger.

The Ranger Blending Tool

It is fantastic for stamping the edges of paper, Flowers, & Embellishments.

Have a look of the Video Courtesy of Ranger. It has Tim Holtz using the Blending Too.

Click here to see the products in our shop

Look at What the Mail man Gave Us

2009-05-25T21:10:00.000-07:00

We have been Waiting for these to arrive, and they finally came... WOW

Click on this Link

http://www.memories2remember.com.au/home.php?cat=581&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=7

MME Breaking Free

2009-05-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

The new "Breaking Free" Range has just arrived.

You can purchase as individual products,

or as co-ordinating kits

Here are a couple of very quick layouts.

Click here to go straight to "Breaking Free"

http://www.memories2remember.com.au/home.php?cat=581

October Afternoon Update

2009-05-25T15:12:00.000-07:00

At 7.36am this morning Our October Afternoon shipment arrived at Mascot.

It will probably spend it's day doing it thing at Customs....

You never know... we may see it tommorrow... Fingers Crossed XXXXX

October Afternoon

2009-05-24T23:20:00.001-07:00

After a small stopover in "Hawaii" October afternoon is currently enjoying a flight across the Pacific Ocean on it's way to Sydney.

Bazzill Matchmaker

2009-05-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

Bazzill have created a Matchmaker that helps you co-ordinate your paper collections with Bazzill Cardstock.

You have to check this out. They have co-ordinated their ranges with companies like: Glitz designs, Little Yellow Bicycle, Making Memories, My Minds Eye, Daisy Bucket..... Just to name a few.

Here is the link : http://www.bazzillbasics.com/matchmaker/

Have Fun

Anyone Waiting for October Afternoon?????

2009-05-24T00:29:00.000-07:00

Our Shipment has just left the States and it is flying towards Hawaii for a small stopover.

We will keep you posted on it's adventure.

Inspiration

2009-05-21T04:55:00.000-07:00

A couple of Layouts to get your creative juices flowing...
The 'You' Layout was created using the following materials:
Cosmo Cricket 'Everafter' paper
Glitz Design Clear Acrylic Distressing Stamp
GCD Studios paper

The 'Scattering Happiness' Layout was created using the following materials:
Pink Paislee paper from the 'Winsome Collection'
Sassafrass paper

Happy scrapping!!!

A Peak at Prima

2009-05-20T23:01:00.001-07:00

Prima have shown us some of their CHA Summer '09 release. We will have these beautiful new flowers by the end of June..

Gallery Roses

Palour Petals

Trellis Roses

Fleur Danseur

We will let you know as soon as they arrive

New Spring Release from BASIC GREY

2009-05-20T05:18:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new release. Coming our way at the End of June

Lemonade

June Bug

Can't Wait !!!!!!!!!!

So Happy Together

2009-05-18T19:46:00.000-07:00

Yes Maya Road & Sassafrass Lass are just wonderful together in this mini tag album.

Here are some pictures of the album... Have a look at the detail with "Crackle Paint". It makes and interesting effect on your papers

Look at What's Coming

2009-04-03T01:41:00.001-07:00

These are just the most amazing ribbons. We should have these within the next two weeks.

I can't wait..............................

Door Plaque

2009-04-03T01:34:00.000-07:00

This fabulous Door Plaque was created using Daisy Bucket Designs Large chipboard Banner with the very cute "My Little Monster" paper range.

Any boy would love this on their bedroom door

From Marcy

2009-04-01T14:11:00.001-07:00

One of our lovely customers Marcy, sent us this layout.

We just loved the digital imaging on the photo, the stitching, and the boldness of the papers used against the black and white photo.

Well done. You can find more of Marcy's layout plus loads of information in her Blog. Click on the link under "Our Friends"

Whats coming - My Minds Eye

2009-03-31T23:52:00.000-07:00

My Minds Eye has just released 3 new ranges for "Spring". Yes I know it's Autumn here but they are beautiful. We hope to have these by the end of the month....

Here they are:

BREAKING FREE

PRETTY PLEASE

ANDREA VICTORIA

You will see them in more detail soon in our what's coming section

Just Arrived

2009-02-26T11:11:00.000-08:00

The New Releases for "Cosmo Cricket" is now available. Beautiful papers and chipboard accessories with a vintage feel.

Also Scrapy cat stamps.... Amazing value.

Click here to see more

"Maya Road" & "My Little Shoebox"

2009-02-25T03:37:00.000-08:00

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maya Road and My Little Shoebox has arrived.....

We have only just started unpacking, so there will more to tell you tomorrow....

I think we are going to try to do "Little Yellow Bicycle"

Click here to see the full range

Maths Monster

2009-02-17T04:36:00.000-08:00

With the little one beginning school, one of the first things they start to learn is the "Times Tables", so I came up with this project to help her remember them.

I have used:

Kaisercraft - Tag Box

Kaisercraft - Boy Zone Tags

October Afternoon - Night Light Collection

Kaisercraft Paints

She just loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back to School

2009-02-17T03:48:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has been so long. You all know what it is like. The end of the holidays....Back to School, and before you know it Easter will be here. Yes I saw Easter Eggs last weekend a the supermarket.

Amongst all of the ordering and packing that we have been doing, I have managed to do some scrapping. My big baby began year 6 this year, and my little baby started school.... so here is a project that I made for the Grandparents

BACK to SCHOOL

Cosmo Cricket - Black book

Fancy Pants - All fall Collection, papers, Chipboard, Rub-Ons, & Embellishments

Maya Road - Trims

Maya Road - Trinkets

Making Memories - Clips

Well I'M off to finish another project..... I hope to post it for you tomorrow

Wish You were all Here

2009-01-25T21:18:00.000-08:00

OMG it is amazing. You have not idea how wonderful all of these new lines are....

Here are some photos

Little Yellow Bicycle

Maya Road

Heidi Swapp

Watch out for more tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come With us to CHA

2009-01-22T14:27:00.000-08:00

Ok so it might be a bit late to get your tickets, but we are off to CHA. The Craft & Hobby Association in America hold wonderful shows for retailers to go and view the next seasons release. CHA WEBSITE

We have been showing you some "sneek peeks" over the past few days, but as of Sunday our time, we will be able to show you some more.

We have the camera ready along with the credit card so that we can get the lastest and greatest scrapbooking products available.

We are also attending seminars and classes, so that we can bring back to all the great new techniques and ideas.

It very exciting...... So since you may not be with us, we do promise that we will send you updates every night about what we have seen......

Don't worry there will be someone here to pack all of your orders and get them to you promptly.

Fancy Pants - "Sneek Peeks"

I just have to show some of the "Whimsy" Range from Fancy Pants.... It is so cute, we will be definatley getting this one

Massive Clearance

2009-01-19T01:38:00.000-08:00

You have to see our clearance bin.
We have spent the whole day creating amazing prices for you.

Click here to see all of the great items on sale.

Product Highlight

2009-01-16T17:32:00.000-08:00

Maya Road Mini Tab 2-Ring Book and 3-Ring Book
These thin chipboard sheets are made up of die cut shapes that easily punch out from the surrounding area. The sheets measure 8" x 12" and include 6 tabbed pages and lots of little chipboard shapes to use in the book and embellish. They are a great price too at only $7.95! Here are some examples of what you could turn one of these sheets into and if you get inspired you can get them

here.

It's Cosmo Crickets turn

2009-01-15T19:20:00.000-08:00

Here's a "peek" at Cosmo Crickets "Girl Friday Range".
Hope your having as much fun as we are looking at whats to come.

Just a Taste

2009-01-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

Here are a few of the Prima Products that we have already put on order.

* Canvas Tags - Fabric a great new dimension

* Duo Stamps - Clear stamps with a small ink

* Stitched Cardstock - OMG the work has been done for us

* "Mummy & Me" Paper Range

All of this and I have not even shown you any flowers yet!!!!

Keep looking I will show you more over the next few days

I just had to show you this layout

2009-01-14T02:06:00.000-08:00

The new "October Afternoon - Night Life" is so cute, but so many of you think it is just for boy's. Well take a look at what Katja has done.

She has been very busy...........

from the "Weathervane Collection"

Things to Come

2009-01-13T22:12:00.000-08:00

I thought I would start to show you some of the "Sneek Peaks" that are starting to come through.

We will have lots more over the next few days so keep watching.

Today I would like to show you some Maya Road trinkets & Pins. We hope that we will have these in store for you mid March.... They are Yummy!!!!!!!!

Christmas Shop is on Sale

2008-12-26T16:00:00.000-08:00

The "Christmas Shop" is now on sale. 40% off all items.
Fa La La La Range
Kaisercraft Christmas Range
Happy Holidays Range

Get in Quick

http://www.memories2remember.com.au/home.php?cat=390

Shabby Chic Crafts

2008-12-18T02:54:00.000-08:00

Just arrived ...... Shabby Chic Journal Tags.

These are great additions to your scrapbooking supplies.

Make a Smilebox slideshow