Life is SWEET....celebrate!

Here's a peek at our fabulous new June 2009 MemoryWorks Express Kit!! (The new June 2009 kit will be displayed on the MemoryWorks Express website on June 1) We have had a HUGE response to this kit....everyone loves the bright colors and designs bursting with yummy goodness! I fell in love with these papers from Collage Press and just knew we had to have them in our next kit!!

Here's a few of the projects (including the altered tin above) I created with the materials - seriously so much fun. I would have played all night if I hadn't have been so tired and facing a looming deadline the next morning. :)

Here's the cards, layout and tag that Sue created:

Isn't it fabulous!! Okay...now for the bad news....we're already completely sold out for this month's kit and some of our new subscribers will have to be put on our waiting list for the next months kit. Due to the nature of our kit of the month program we buy and forecast our kit inventory months ahead...so we couldn't accomodate the influx of new subscribers we've had. So we invite you to still subscribe...even though you won't be receiving the June kit....you can still possibly receive the July 2009 kit and beleive me....you will not want to miss it!!

Amber :)

May 12th Make & Take

Last tuesday, Sarah Crawford posted her make & take project on the MemoryWorks message board. It is in the Creative Challenge forum for the May Creative Challenges. If you are not a consultant, no worries because I am going to share with you this fabulous CD Holder/Card.

"This week’s Make & Take project is a 6”x6” folded pocket card. You’ll feel like you’re making a paper airplane, but you’ll end up with a fun card with pockets to hold a cd, memorabilia, or whatever you’d like! It would make a great album class, too, if you make multiple “cards” and combined them to make a mini-album. You can make it as simple, or as elaborate as you’d like! I made this photo cd holder for my Mom for Mother’s Day using this technique.

The 6”x6” card requires the minimum following supplies:
-1 piece of double-sided patterned cardstock (or even just a sheet of Prism 12x12 cardstock would work)
-embellishments, as desired (I used paper, cardstock, and flower stickers from the April MemoryWorks Express Kit, plus a Tim Holtz adage ticket, a few American Crafts Thickers, and the American Crafts Sentiments Clear Stamp set.)
Tools:
-Paper Trimmer, preferably with scoring blade. Or, if not, a ruler and bone folder.
-Adhesive (wet and/or dry) -inks, etc, for embellishing as desired

1. Using paper trimmer with scoring blade (or ruler and bone folder), score 12x12 cardstock in half. (So, down the middle to make 6”x12” on each side.)

2. Then, rotate and score in the middle again, creating 4 6”x6” “sections”.

3. Fold down top two corners to center diagonally, creating a “house-shape”.

4. Turn over, so the point is facing downward

5. Fold point back to top, creating 2 diagonal pockets.

6. Adhere loose triangular flaps down (you can use wet or dry glue, it’s up to you)

7. Use tape runner along middle “seam” to make 2 diagonal pockets

8. Decorate “cover” of card, as desired

9. Decorate “inside” of card, as desired

To expand the card into a mini-album: create more than one “card”. Use binder rings or ribbon to “bind” the cards together (use a crop-a-dile to hole-punch several at once). Use lots of tags, etc, in album, to fill the pockets. The card itself costs only the price of a piece of 12”x12” cardstock –so this would be a great make & take for your next MemoryWorks event or party. You can make it as simple or elaborate as you want by providing scrap papers, inks, stamps, and other embellishments for your customers to try out as they “decorate” their card. Or, use these to share a cd of the new MemoryWorks catalog with your customers! "--Sarah Crawford

So go and create one, or more, of these cards. I have.:)

Let the creative juices flow!

Tutti Frutti is cockney slang for "Beauty" and that is what you get with
the May Memory Works Express kit "Tutti Frutti". From the vibrant colors
to the fun embellishments and wonderful papers. Just look and see
what two of our creative team works members Kari Roach and
Sandy Zent created with this kit. With the Memory Works monthly express
kits you can create all these and more and its delivered right to your front
door. And now with the new lower price it's a "beauty" of a deal. Check it out at
http://www.memory-works.com/admin/index.mhtml?page=home

Add some "Tutti Frutti" to your life!

Happy Scrapping!

would u REALLY want to miss this?!!! Memory Works Scrapbook Retreat IS the place to be!!!

Do you love scrapbooking......I mean REALLY love scrapbooking!?!!!???

You SO need the MemoryWorks Scrapbook Retreat. This retreat is OPEN to EVERYONE to attend (not just Memory Works consultants).

RE-connect, RE-energize, RE-lax, RE-fresh, RE-commit, RE-focus and RE-ignite your passion for life and scrapbooking!

Whether you're a busy mother, wife, sister, daughter or friend...YOU DESERVE a creative get-away! Escape the demands of everyday life and treat yourself to the ultimate in pampering at the MemoryWorks Scrapbook Retreat this June 18-20, 2009 at the Davis Conference Center in BEAUTIFUL Layton/Salt Lake City, Utah!

For the amount of STUFF we get and the chance to hear an amazing keynote speaker, Kolette Hall, the price is a steal! The classes are taught by owners and reps of MAJOR scrapbook companies! As a retreat attendee you'll receive more goodies than you'll have room for! You'll be showered with all the latest product, a scrapbooker would love at every turn...You'll pick up your first goodie bag stuffed with prizes when you first arrive and they'll just keep coming! Attend a class and one of our staff will hand you a prize package, attend a crop receive yet another goodie bag, come to our inspiring guest speaker presentation, from Kolette Hall, yep you guessed it another package! If you are someone who loves to be pampered and treated like a princess, make sure to register for our scrapbook retreat today!

This is one RETREAT you will NOT want to miss!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime fairy tale scrapbooking weekend and it's all for you...the passionate, addicted scrapbooker. And as a special Mother's Day gift (yes, take another Mother's Day for yourself, we are extending it ;-)(or Sister's Day, Friends Day, Scrapbooker's Day...), we're offering you $20 off your retreat registration fee! Simply write coupon code MWR-Mother's Day (see coupon link below & this coupon is valid until May 26, 2009) on your registration form. And feel free to pass this savings on to your girlfriends, crop buddies, sisters, mother, customers, neighbors...everyone's invited to "retreat" at this special price.

Save $20 off Retreat Registration (offer good thru May 26, 2009)

So, if anyone is still on the fence, jump on over & realize the savings! It is well worth the money and more! I mean really - for everything you get - it's under priced!!! We know these days you're looking for a great value as well as a great price! Look no further...The MemoryWorks Retreat is the best value for the money. When you sign up for the retreat you'll only be charged a fee of $349 (and if you use the $20 off coupon on registration linked above) who could beat $329 for a scrapbook retreat with MAJOR manufacturers teaching??? Seriously, that beats any price out there for scrapbooking retreats. Try to compare other scrapbook retreats to our price & not only is the MemoryWorks Retreat a great value and one of the most fabulous experiences you will ever have this year! You can find very reasonable airfare costs these days! PLUS team up with others going solo to the retreat, your local crop group & save on the hotel costs!



Home office really did an amazing job last year of treating us like princesses. You will leave with so much enthusiasm and inspiration to scrapbook AND this year has promised to be even BETTER! Get for real!!! Go ahead & pack the extra suitcase! The event includes workshops from BasicGrey, Pink Paislee, Cosmo Cricket, Fancy Pants, Rusty Pickle, Sassafras, My Mind's Eye, and We R Memory Keepers, and a keynote address by Kolette Hall.

There have been a couple of MW retreat giveaways on Ali Edwards & Cathy Zielske's blogs. On Cathy Z's blog, you MUST watch the video about this MW retreat winner (seriously an emotional & freaky sign from the Internet gods that we all need inspiration & scrapbook therapy).

You will not believe it but WE ARE BRINGING IT, that is serious rest, relaxation and creativity to scrapbook enthusiasts of all levels by offering three days of non-stop inspiration ....but we have ADDED 1 more class to the schedule! Initially, we had 8 classes scheduled. Now, the president of Creative Imaginations called us and would like to be involved with our retreat....so he's sending licensed artist Samantha Walker to do a make-and-take at our Creative Studio as well as a 2 hour long class at the reatreat...and it's a class project that every scrapbooker will LOVE. So now we're having 9 classes!!

Now, let me spill a little on the class schedule....Projects from the leading companies in the industry are representing this affair! Join us in welcoming Pink Paislee, BasicGrey, Cosmo Cricket, Fancy Pants Designs, My Minds Eye, We R Memory Keepers, Rusty Pickle, Creative Imaginations and more. These scrapbooking giants are here to teach & inspire you with their latest releases. And what's even more exciting is that they are all here in our backyard of Utah! Because they don't have to travel far expect to be spoiled by all of the product, prizes, and amazing class projects they bring along!

oooooookkkk...shhhhhh...i couldn't resist but here are a couple of sneak peeks from Pink Paislee & Rusty Pickle...





I have to tell you the more we work on the details of the retreat the more excited it gets....for all those that are coming or that are considering registering.....you will not believe some of the projects and goodies we have in store. Seriously our sponsors (and MemoryWorks....) are being incredibly generous. Starting at registration you'll receive a "tote-ally" awesome gift package and it justs gets better and better!

PLUS, there's more....can you tell I'm a "little" excited!!!? *hehe*GASP!
How could I forget this!!???? Scrappers + Chocolate = Perfect Combination!



ohhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhh, Cropping AND Chocolate - YUMMY! The combination of chocolate, scrapbooking, and a late night crop - need we say more! Join us for the CROP-A-CHOCOLATE where you'll be treated to an all you can eat full chocolate bar (with a decked out chocolate fountain included), while you scrap the night away...Not something any scrapbooker would want to miss!! ;-) (not trying to TEMPT you or anything *hahaha*)

SPACE IS LIMITED - don't miss this opportunity to indulge in the ultimate scrapbook weekend featuring top-notch classes from experts in the industry, innovative projects that will leave you breathless, and loads of inspiration and products that will re-ignite your passion for your scrapbook hobby!

Registration Form

Retreat Website (including Class Schedules, Teacher Bios, FAQs & more)

Reserve your Hotel Room

If you have any questions, please feel free to post in the Comments section of this blog post :-)

It's a win, win, win!!!
HOPE LOTS OF YOU CAN JOIN US!!! :-)

Wendy

Pink Paislee Class....Sneak Peek!

MemoryWorks Scrapbook Retreat 2009 class project sneak peek....sponsored by Pink Paislee.......designed by the fabulous Brend Hurd.....need I say more!!

It's not too late to reigster....visit www.memoryworksretreat.com to reserve YOUR spot!

Take the Challenge!

Mother Nature is definitely in full bloom this week on the MemoryWorks message board. We are starting the second week of creative challenges and preparing for our message board chat this Thursday May 14th, from 1-3 pm Central Standard Time. One of my favorite challenges so far is Sharon's "As Your Garden Grows" Photo Challenge. It encourages you to turn the dial on your camera past the auto mode into the realm of manual modes to capture amazing photos of flowers, birds and even a lawn chair or two. Be sure to join the photo scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize package from MemoryWorks Home Office!

For the environmentally conscious scrapper we have not forgotten about you this month. We have several challenges that focus on being "more green"

Here TeamWorks member Susan Frazier altered a plastic bag to hold a darling mini album. You will have to read the message board to find out what was contained in that little plastic bag initially.

Starbucks would be proud to know that I recycled the coffee cup sleeve. A few months ago I made an artist trading card for a swap and then I "recycled" my idea for a challenge this month and made an invitation.For the scrapper who is watching their wallet these days, visit the message board and MemoryWorks Idea Gallery this week to see what I do with with my dollar store treasures. All projects will be $2 or less!!

Have a great week and don't forget to pencil in you day planner **MemoryWorks Chat Thursday May 14th 1-3 pm Central Standard Time** Brownie points if you add the little stars.

May's Ideas & Inspiration

This months Ideas & Inspiration projects were made by TeamWorks member Lacey Igo. These projects are just darling! The products used are from the Sassafras Lass Bungle Jungle line and are so cute. These products are great for showcasing your little one.

"Little Man" 12 X 12 Layout by Lacey Igo


"Happy Birthday" Card by Lacey Igo


"Blocks" Altered Item by Lacey Igo


"Brag Book" Altered Item by Lacey Igo


For instructions to make any of these projects, go to www.memory-works.com and click on "Inspiration" or click here.

Happy Scrappin'!

Isn't she lovely?

Mother’s day is just over one short week away - have you decided on that perfect gift? These days, it seems more important than ever to get the most out of your dollar while celebrating family ties. Instead of a pricey, generic gift what if we let this mother’s day take you back to your childhood? I’m willing to bet that your mom has a box of macaroni art and blurred, peeling, finger paint masterpieces. Of all the things you’ve given your mother, there's a good chance that it’s the gifts you gave from your heart that mattered most to her. Let this mother’s day be your opportunity to remind your mother how lovely she is to you, inside and out; make her a handmade card that celebrates your relationship like the one Allison Hammond created with Memory Works' new designer, Pink Paislee.

Visit the inspiration gallery at http://memory-works.com for product list and instructions, as well as countless other project ideas and inspirations.

Happy Mother's Day!

MemoryWorks Express Kits: They're not just for scrapbooks anymore!

I have been playing with the May Express Kit for the past few days and am totally LOVING the fun summery, citrusy accessories...um...I mean embellishments! I couldn't resist using a couple things out of the kit to "alter" my daughter: This little headband is SUPER easy to make - just sew a button and 2 layers of a Prima layered flower to the center of a ribbon, then sew 2 "leaf" shapes out of some green fabric scraps:

Tie it on:

And you've got yourself an instantly boutique-chic baby!