June's Guest Designer

I can't believe we are into June already. It is that time of the month to announce the guest designer for the month. This month's guest designer is no stranger to us. She was a TeamWorks Member in the past. I was lucky enough to work with her last year on some challenges we hosted together. She is a very nice person and very creative. So who is this person you might ask? It is the one and only.......................................................






Kari Roach!


This is what Kari had to say:

"I discovered scrapbooking 10 years ago after I married my husband Chris and moved from Utah to the midwest. I didn't realize that this wonderful hobby was right at my doorstep until after I moved out of the state. When I found MemoryWorks I was so excited to sell products that I already use and own. I have been and a part of the MemoryWorks family since 2003 and I was a member the creative team for 5 years. While my life has become busier, my scrapbooking style has simplified over the years. When I first started scrapbooking (I had no kids and a lot more time) I would spend days or weeks on a single page. Today, I can put the basics of the page together in a few hours. I scrapbook to tell stories, to express myself artistically and to inspire others. I am motivated by my three kids and the funny things they do and say. I love this hobby and love MemoryWorks just as much. Thanks for the opportunity to inspire you this month." Kari Roach


Now for a sampling of Kari's work. These projects shows you how creative she is.
"This years Spring cleaning wrapped up with taking down Madeline’s crib and assembling the big girl bed. This also included organizing her closet, toys and bookshelf; getting rid of everything baby. While I was cleaning I found several necklaces and bracelets that she has begun to accumulate. I thought a fun project for her room would be to create a place to hang her jewelry.

The first project is made from a 8 X 10 photo frame with the glass removed. The frame was originally dark blue. I removed the glass. Painted it white and then put a coat of lime green on top. I didn’t cover the entire frame with the green. Leave some white showing to add character.

Photo #1 Painted frame


After the paint is dry, use a silver leafing kit to add finishing touch to the frame.


Photo #2 Silver leaving on frame

Photo #3 Close up of frame


The inside of the frame is created directly on the frame insert. Glass is removed and not used in this project. Add background paper directly to the frame inside backing. I used Fancy Pants About a Girl Theme Set, Glitter Cuts and Brads to decorate the inside of the frame.

Photo #4 Back with paper

Center the large glitter cut with the hearts hanging down. Adhere along the top with adhesive and adhere ribbon along the top edge.

Use the Big Bite to punch a hole for the cup hooks. It is difficult to get into the center. You can use an anywhere hole punch if you want hooks in a hard to reach place. Insert cup hooks into the holes. Secure on the back with foam blocks. I used the foam that comes with the Fancy Pants brads.

Photo #5 close up of cup hooks

Photo #6 photo of the back of the project

Add embellishments such as a title, flowers, buttons and brads. Enjoy. A custom altered frame that will look adorable in the new big girl room.


Photo #7. Finished Project.


My second project is along the same line. A little simpler but just as cute.

For this project I took a piece of paper with a decorative edge, traced the design on a piece of chipboard. Cut it out. Inked the edges and used a small rectangle to punch holes for the coil. My holes are spaced ½” apart but it will differ depending on the size of your coil.

Photo #8


I bought the coil at the scrapbooking store. It is a binding wire by We R Memory Keepers. Mine is .75” You can also use the wire coil from an old notebook.

Cover the chipboard with pattern paper and embellish. I used two more Glitter Cuts from Fancy Pants About a Girl, flowers and brads."

Photo #9 Finished project




Be sure to check out more of Kari's work in the Idea Gallery on the MemoryWorks website

Happy Scrappin'!:)