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Six Alphabet Charms - Add some eye-popping punch to your designs with the help of Alphabet Charms. Compact and sleek, these pewter or antique copper finished charms are imprinted with an upper-case character on one side and its lower-case partner on the other. These charm flip-overs come in different shapes, sizes and fonts to make lettering fun. With a small dot of metal glue, Alphabet Charms are easily and quickly adhered to any design.

Twelve Decorative Brads - If you drool over the fine detailing of antique furniture, you'll love Decorative Brads. They have a thin profile and intricate patterns of upholstery tacks. Use them as-is or paint them. Made of a non-rusting metallic compound and coated with a preserving lacquer. Use to adhere twill tape and more. Available in square and round styles and a variety of finishes.

Twelve Mini Brads - Their minimalist designs are clean, fresh and modern. In a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors Making Memories brads are easy and fun to use. Simply punch a hole in your project, insert your embellishment, and then attach.

Eighteen Charmed Phrases - Sometimes it only takes a few perfect words to sum up a moment. These pewter-finished Charmed Phrases take commonly used expressions and captions, and surround them with sophistication. Rectangular shaped, each pewter-finished Charmed Phrases are self-adhesive and attach easily to your layout or project. Four phrases per package

Six Charmed Mini Plaques - Charmed Plaques lend a magical air of expression to any scrapbook page, album or project. Available in a variety of patterns, Charmed Plaques are fun to mix and match with other Making Memories Charmed embellishments. Each plaque is self-adhesive for easy attachment to any page or project. Three plaques per package

Fifteen Charmed Quotes - Provoke deep thought with a smile. Made of thin, pewter-finished metal, these rectangle plaques feature a black-accented embossed frame around the perimeter. Charmed Quotes provide the perfect detail, dimension and inspiration with an elegant flourish. Charmed Quotes are self-adhesive and attach easily to your layout or project. Three quotes per package

Sixteen Charmed Words - When you're searching for just the perfect word, look no further than here. Charmed Words are available in a rich assortment of single words that really make an impact. Highlight an important person or moment with just one word, or group them as a theme for an artistic effect. Rectangular shaped. Each word is self-adhesive for easy attachment to any page or project. Six words per package, except for the Month words which have 12 per package

Eighteen Eyelets - 1/8" in size these eyelets coordinate with other Making Memories embellishments. Twenty five eyelets per package.

Eighteen Snaps - 1/8" in size these snaps color compliment the Making Memories brads and eyelets.

Five Eyelet Letters - Say it with style by adding these unique Eyelet Letters to page titles, monograms, gift tags and more. They're nearly paper thin profile adds charm without adding bulk. Set to each project using an eyelet or snap, or if you prefer, simply snip off the hanger and attach with glue.

Eight Blossoms - Add a springtime bouquet to your projects. Each set of acid-free Blossoms includes 12 flowers in large and small sizes. Try arranging a small size bloom on a large one to create a layered blossom. Adorn with our snaps, buttons or brads as centers. Available in Daisy, Hydra and Pansy in several colors.

Nine Paper Tags - Paper Tags are the ultimate shortcut. Each package contains an assortment of popular tag sizes some printed with familiar words and phrases in a variety of fonts and styles. Use with safety pins, ribbon, brads, snaps, eyelets and more.

Three Ribbon Words - Just as ribbons adorn the pigtails of little girls, our Ribbon Words can add a little sugar and spice to almost any craft project. From bordering and appliqués, to stitching and weaving, you can now easily convey heartfelt expressions, inspiration, and encouragement using any one of these techniques. Use with Making Memories Ribbon Charms for a truly unique accent. Wedding and Emotion are our newest themes.

Sixteen Woven Corners - Photo corners have never been so fresh and fun. Funky patterns and a palette of bright colors punch up any layout. Woven Corners are adhesive backed and come in 16 different color collections perfect for mixing and matching. Just peel and stick anywhere for instant texture. Each package contains 8 corners—2 designs, 4 each—that are sure to be a hit.

Six Woven Labels - Just like the tag ripped from your favorite t-shirt, only sassier. These clever sayings are woven into labels and add whimsy, texture and attitude to your crafts. Designed to look like a logo and outfitted with an adhesive backing, Woven Labels come in a variety of themes with 5 or 6 unique and unexpected phrases per package.

Six Moulding Corners - Moulding can take a room from blah to beautiful. Moulding Corners do the same for your pages. Constructed of a pliable material with an adhesive backing, corners feature delicate, embossed detailing and comes in a silver finish. Use all 6 styles as corners or combine with other embellishments to create stunning accents and borders. Any way you use them, they’re the perfect finishing touch.

Twelve Clear Defined Stickers - Ever find you're at a loss for words? Welcome to Defined... where words speak for themselves. Use chalk, colored pencils, inks, or paint or tear them apart or crinkle them for unique effects. Frame a photo or make tags that tack into pockets, they have sticky back for ultimate ease of application. Made with beautiful cream stock, these multiple stickers come on each 8.5x11 sheet.

Six Defined Mini Stickers - Just like their larger big brothers, these sticky backed definitions are simple, remarkably versatile and easy to use. 4 3/4" x 6 3/4".

Twenty-four Simply Stated ABC Rub-On Strips - Say just about anything, anywhere with Simply Stated Alphabets. Simply cut off what you need and use the enclosed applicator stick or a stylus to transfer the images onto whatever surface you desire. Available in black and white and in a variety of sizes and fonts, The small fonts contain both upper and lower case letters, the large fonts contain either upper or lower case letters. Simply Stated Alphabets are the ultimate in versatility.

Six Word Fetti Stickers - Talk about a good use of a paper shredder. We threw in a few magazines and Word Fetti is what came out. A jumble of witty, colorful, adhesive-backed words and phrases that liven up anything you stick them to. Use to label photos, highlight journaling blocks or complement accents. Put single words alone or group them together to create your own literary works of art. Just stay away from the shredder once your layout is finished.

Page Pebbles - Oversized Page Pebbles add the look of a glass overlay without the added weight. Use them to add emphasis to your favorite pictures, text and other memorabilia. Each pebble has a clear adhesive backing that makes application simple.

10x10 Self Healing Mat - This self-healing cutting mat is the perfect tool to set eyelets, snaps and other embellishments. With a ruled guide for placement and large enough for full layouts, you'll find this mat ideal for adding your embellishments.

Three 6x6 Paper Books - Shop the street of Soho and this is that you will see - the hippest, trendiest color combinations and patterns. The Cosmopolitan Paper Collection oozes style. Blue and Pink patterned sturdy, two-sided cardstock beautifully supports any embellishments. These papers are the latest in city chic. The Ledger Collection is modeled after antique ledgers and composition notebooks. Use Ledge paper to add depth and character to heritage or collage pages or simply to inject a big of nostalgia into any of your projects.

Three Magnetic Stamps - Create custom sayings that are truly your own with Magnetic Alphabet Stamps. Each set contains individual magnetic-backed stamps that attach to the Magnetic Stamp Base. Packaged in a tin for easy storage.

Magnetic Stamp Base - Every good system starts with a solid foundation. Combine these bases with stamp extensions (alphabets or ornaments), to start building the perfect journaling, titles and accents for you projects in no time.

Stamp Express It - Each set contains individual magnetic-backed stamps that attach to the Magnetic Stamp Base. Packaged in a tin for easy storage.

Stamp Ornaments - Each set contains forty individual magnetic-backed classic ornament motifs that attach to the Magnetic Stamp Base. Packaged in a tin for easy storage.

Deluxe Paper Piercer - The Paper Piercer Deluxe makes placing holes in your projects a cinch. Features a convenient needle threader, needles and a needle storage compartment. Delicate enough to create fine holes.

Stylus - A stylus is essential for both cardmaking and scrapbooking. Use the round tip to dry emboss, apply Simply Stated rub-ons, and score a fold. Run the tip of the black end along the fold line to sharpen the crease.

Deluxe Tool Kit - Specially designed scrapbooking tools convey your inspiration and signature style. The Making Memories Tool Kit includes all the scrapbooking gadgets you need in a compact, metal case that is easy to carry and store. The deluxe kit includes hammer, mat, three paper needles, tweezers, craft knife with replacement blades, small metal ruler, glue pen, stylus, hole punch with three heads, universal eyelet setter and case.

Daisy D's

Featuring three new product lines from Daisy D's:

Defining Moments. How will you define the simple moments that define you?
This fabulous line includes the following:
Thirteen 12x12 Transparency Sheets - From the Defining Moments line, themes include Sleep, Travel, Baby, Summer, Wedding, Sisters and more. These sheets coordinate with the Transparency Frames.
Twelve Transparency Frames - Measuring 5 1/4" x 6 3/4" each Defining Moment translucent paper features a title and definition. Themes include Wedding, Love, Grow, Winter, Son, and more.
Twenty-two Memory Palettes - These "paint" chips measure 8" x 3 1/2" and coordinate with many of the stylish papers. Instead of paint names, each palette chip has Sayings to match the mood of the colors.
Seventy-one new 12x12 papers which represent thirteen themes from the Defining Moments line and are absolutely beautiful! This line features Sepia Script styled sheets with matching papers. Combine with transparency sheets or frames and memory palettes to complete a "defining" look.
There are also two Defining Moments Tags, Travel and Vacation, also measure 9x12.

Forget Me Not. Preserving memories with vintage collage and antiqued ephemera.
Six Memory Palettes.
Fourteen Cardstock Tags - Seven of the Forget Me Not tags measure 5x12 and include the themes Love, Believe, Books, Chocolate, Love Letters, Vintage Pockets and Antique Keys. Four Forget Me Not Tags measure 9x12 and feature Antique Lace, Time, Vintage Alphabet Tiles and Vintage Alphabet Tags titles.
Nine 12x12 papers - Inspired by poets, writers, antiques and beautiful old ephemera.

Handstitched Spring. Capturing the essence of spring, Easter and its colors.
The Handstitched Spring Springtime Tag measures 9x12
Five 12 x 12 papers from the Handstitched Spring line feature fresh pastel colors.
Three new 12x12 papers are from previous collections.

Paper Adventures

Cuddle up and let the sense of warmth surround you with the Blue Jean Teddy line of 12x12 paper. New to the line of 13 papers is the color Blue Jean.

Autumn Leaves and 7 Gypsies

Nine new 12x12 papers have arrived from the Autumn Leaves Collage Collection. Three foils - Golden Vines, Fleur de Lis and Gilded Voyage; one vellum - Maple Leaf (stunning!) and four patterned papers - Nature Trail, Italy, The Islands, and Antique Squares.

Post Cards (Carte Postale) and Label Stickers (Librarie Labels) from 7 Gypsies include words and labels for the sorting of memories. Sheets measure 10" X 5".

Me & My BIG Ideas

me & my BIG ideas announces Soft Spoken self adhesive, dimensional embellishments. Soft Spoken combines sheer ribbon, soft colored or patterned papers and added embellishments to enhance phrases, words and quotes. This product is designed to infuse emotion and sentiment into any craft project. The line consists of 40 individually themed packages with each package consisting of four embellishments. No assembly, sewing or gluing required. 7 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Twenty-seven stylish, sophisticated Cottage Collections 12" x 12" papers will warm your heart and add a cozy down-home feel to all your scrapbook pages and craft projects. Theme families include Sanded Floral, Crackle, Linen, Chenille, Ticking and Oxford Stripe.

SEI

The Retrospective Collection of 12x12 papers from SEI features a Groovy Gal and a Beatnik Boy theme. Each line consists of fourteen patterned papers and several coordinating solids. Tags, Vellum papers, Elements and Alphabet stickers complete each line.

Welcome two more lines of SEI Simple Set Papers. Silly and Sleek patterned papers, solid papers, tags, vellums and stickers will accent polished or preposterous pages perfectly.

Hot Off The Press

Vacation and Wedding & Romance are the two 12x12 Paper Books now in stock from Hot Off The Press. It’s easy to scrapbook your vacation memories or create beautiful pages to commemorate your wedding day with these coordinating collection of papers and embellishments. Included are 22 sheets of patterned papers (including papers patterned with a faux texture to be used as solids) plus 6 pastel vellum papers, 4 sheets of alphabet tile cut-outs and 4 sheets of art cut-outs designed to match the patterned papers. Just add your photos!

Disney Tags & Tiles Cut-Outs add a touch of the Disney magic! You’ll find the Princesses, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey, Minnie and all their friends on these charming tags. Even better, you’ll also have alphabet tile cut-outs featuring Disney characters. And these cut-outs are so easy to use: just cut them out and attach them to your scrapbook pages or cards with glue or foam tape. Add eyelets and fibers to the tags for a personalized touch.

Making Designer Scrapbook Pages Idea Book features five distinct designer styles. Five totally unique methods of scrapbooking. Five completely different ways of approaching a stack of photographs. Whatever your style, you’ll be sure to learn from these designer layouts featuring templates, alphabet tiles, iris folding, shabby chic scrapbooking—plus how to get the most out of your patterned paper, from tips on creating texture, altering patterned paper, creating vellum shadows and more.

Three more Sarabook Paper Packs are now available. The Sapphire Paper Pack is a celebration of blue, containing shades from deep indigo to pale sky blue. The Ivory Paper Pack is a celebration of antique brown, containing shades from dark sepia to pale ivory. The Emerald Paper Pack is a celebration of green, containing shades of emerald from dark pine to soft fern. Each pack features 48 sheets, including 30 patterned papers, 29 faux-texture tags, 6 or 7 heavyweight patterned papers, 4 glassine envelopes, 2 sheets of glimmer paper, 2 sheets of parchment, and 2 or 3 sheets of vellum.

Lush fibers are perfect for binding a Sarabook. Sara chose 6 feet each of eight different colored fibers, varying in weight, texture, and hue. There’s enough to bind your Sarabook and decorate a few pages—tie them on tags or wrap them around the page itself. There’s a special treat inside, too: A gold key, perfect for embellishing your book. Sara usually ties the key to one of the fibers binding her book. The Fibers & Keys perfectly match the Sarabook Paper Packs. New colors include Spearmint, Strawberry Jam, Grape Jelly, Licorice, Coconut, Chocolate, Gold and Silver

For special touches and a flash of metallic gold, we recommend Hot Off The Press gold Brads and Wire Closures. The brads are great for attaching vellum to paper, accenting a pocket or corner, or embellishing a tag. And the wire can be wrapped around a word or quote or even coiled in the fiber binding. Of course, gold goes with everything—it’s a classic. Now you can get 30 mini brads, 12 regular brads and 3 feet of gold wire packaged together for a great little metal stash without a big price tag.

Apothecary Treasures feature amber bottles and tiny tags that make us think of love potions and magic spells. Our favorite ways to use them: Blow kisses into the bottle, then quickly seal them in with a brad stopper, a bead or a wood plug. Write “XOXO” on a tag and label the bottle so you don’t forget what’s inside. What a perfect addition to a scrapbook page, altered book or even just to tuck inside a loved one’s pocket.

Ten Clever Clip Treasures - we love these! Use these clever little clips to accent a photo mat, hold together altered book pages, decorate a card or journal. Tuck them on a quote or use them to attach vellum to your project. You get two each of 5 different shapes to play with.

It Takes Two

They have been studied and questioned and word is spreading like red and purple wildfire. The Red Hat Society is a social phenomenon that began as a result of a few women deciding to greet middle age with verve, humor and elan. Red Hatters go to tea, sail the high seas, join parades and go on motorcycle rides - all in red hats and purple dresses! Celebrate your Red Hatters, with It Takes Two Red Hat Scatter and Red Hat Words 12 x 12 papers and Red Hat Society Sticky Sentiments sticker.

Original poetry by Kimberly Rinehart or scripture verses can add just the right sentiments to scrapbook pages and other creative projects. It Takes Two Poem for a Page Stickers are beautiful words on a clear 5x7 sticker sheets. Acid and lignin free, these stickers will showcase special people and events. New themes include Pet, Growing Older, Tuck You In, Graduation, Family, and Easter.

Scrapbooking Tips

The TEN COMMANDMENTS of Scrapbooking

Thou shalt give thyself permission to scrapbook to thy hearts content. Scrapbooking is an artistic expression, it’s therapeutic and it offers more long-term value than most other hobbies around. Scrapbooking is an investment in the lives of your children, your family and friends, your community and your world.

Thou shalt completely ignore anyone who scolds you for not abiding by the “rules” of scrapbooking. While some choose to incorporate professional design qualities into their scrapbook pages, you should not feel pressured to conform. It’s your scrapbook!

Thou shalt avail thyself to the use of a good camera as often as possible. A good scrapbooker can never have too many photos. Photo developing should be it’s own category in the household budget, separate from the scrapbooking supplies category.

Thou shalt work diligently to make progress on your scrapbooking projects. Reject the guilt and anxiousness that sometimes comes with knowing there are piles of photos that you have not scrapped yet. Just do what you can. Your relatives will be grateful for whatever you accomplish.

Thou shalt assemble a large cloud of scrapbooking friends. The roles of scrapbooking friends are varied and unlimited. Scrap friends are vital for support, encouragement and tool sharing. Scrapbooking friends should be those who share your passion and addiction, and who freely offer opinions and advice, those who will give you their last eyelet and not get angry when you pound it loudly, and who will not rat your purchases out to your spouse or significant other.

Thou shalt hoard mercilessly paper and supplies for emergency scrapbooking projects that may arise.

Thou shalt let it be known that no thing, living or dead, is safe from the possibility of being included in the scrapbook for all to see and if at all possible, Creating Keepsakes Magazine, for the world to admire. If one does not want the photos from the somewhat-out-of-hand bachelor party published in CK, one should make that clear in writing immediately. Same for the embarrassing baby butt shots of junior at age three months and the big-hair photos of thy sister in the early eighties.

Thou shalt feel free to reenact any event or memorable moment that for whatever reason was not properly captured on film, so long as all parties involved can still appear to fit into the original clothing.

Thou shalt regularly allow others to take thine photo, lest you become the MIA scrapbooker. Family members should be educated in how to take a photos as well as procuring the use of a tri-pod as often as possible. Your role in the family and the world should be documented as well as the role of the father or the children or the pet. Refrain from robbing future generation the joy of knowing you by being sure that you are present and accounted for in the pages of your scrapbook.

Thou shalt make provisions in thy last will and testament for the care of thy scrapbook projects, leaving specific instructions for all parties involved and an adequate sum for further preservation as technological advancements arise.

Thou shalt always remember that scrapbooking is supposed to be fun and it’s your scrapbook! It’s up to you to make it fun.

Rubber Stamping - the Hottest New Trend in Scrapbooking

Inks

Dye Ink
The most basic rubber stamping ink and probably the easiest to work with. It is the consistency of water and dries instantly on cardstock and shiny paper. It dries more slowly on vellum. Perfect for detailed stamps as it is not as thick as pigment ink. Dye inks can not be used for embossing as it dries before you can sprinkle on the embossing powder. Not recommended for scrapbookers who are concerned about archival quality as it is not water or fade resistant or archival, but it is acid free.
Kaleidacolor Pads by Tsukineko have five colors in one ink pad. The patented sliding palette means that the rainbow pad will stay vibrant and clean project after project.
Using Kaleidacolor Pads
A) Stamping
1) remove lid
2) slide ink pads together
3) stamp your image (if you have a small enough stamp you can pick up an individual color)
clean stamp before re-stamping on a different color to avoid muddying the colors 4) slide pads apart for storage so colors do not bleed into each other
B) Using a Brayer (hard roller with handle)
1) keep pads apart (for better color blending)
2) Ink the brayer by rolling it on the ink pad, lift, and roll across inkpad again (be sure
to line up the brayer in the same spot to re-ink) until the brayer is completely inked.
Then roll it on the cardstock. This is a great way to create backgrounds

Pigment Ink
It is thicker than dye ink and, therefore, slow drying. This makes it great for embossing as you have ample time to sprinkle on the powder. Pigment ink colors are vivid and fade resistant. Most pigment inks will not dry on glossy or vellum paper unless you heat emboss them. The VersaMagic and Brilliance ink pads by Tsukineko are exceptions to this rule as the manufacturer says that these pigment ink pads are compatible with vellum and shiny paper. Pigment ink is naturally pH balanced and archival which makes it perfect for scrapbooking.
Brilliance Pads by Tsukineko
It is a special pigment ink pad as it dries on surfaces that traditional pigment inks will not. It dries quickly, but still slow enough to emboss and the beautiful “shimmering” colors even dry on vellum, glossy cardstock, shrink plastic, and mica. Acid free and archival
Versacolor Pads by Tsukineko
A standard pigment ink pad with slow drying ink perfect for embossing. Will not dry on vellum unless it is embossed. Acid free and archival.
VersaMagic Pads by Tsukineko
The first pigment chalk ink that leaves behind a matte opaque finish, especially on dark paper. Dries quickly (can take 3-5 minutes depending on paper weight and texture) and does not leave a chalky smear. Acid free and archival.
VersaMark Pad by Tsukineko
The do-it-all stamp that all stampers must have as it is very versatile. Acid free and archival. Always start with a very clean stamp and clean soon after using VersaMark. The ink looks clear on your stamp, but you will see the image once you stamp it (especially on dark paper).
Ways of using the VersaMark
1) Emboss - Ink stamp with VersaMark, stamp image, sprinkle with powder, and melt with heat gun
2) Chalk it - Ink stamp with VersaMark, stamp image, use sponge dauber to apply chalk (or PearlEx) directly to the ink, and blow off any excess powder
3) Create Watermark (works best on darker papers) - Ink stamp with VersaMark, stamp image onto paper, allow to dry overnight or heat set it You will then see a subtle stamped image just darker than original
paper. Beautiful and elegant
4) Resist - i) Ink stamp with VersaMark (or a clear embossing ink), stamp image, sprinkle on clear embossing powder, apply ink (pick it up from colored ink pad) with a sponge directly to paper over and around embossed image, and finally wipe the embossed image with tissue to remove ink. The image will the color of the cardstock you started with while around the image will be the color of ink you applied over.
- ii) Ink stamp with VersaMark and stamp the image on “glossy” paper. Then ink a brayer with a dye ink and roll over the stamped image. The image will remain the color of the cardstock and the colored ink will surround it.

Embossing Ink
Designed for embossing, the ink is lightly colored or clear and VERY slow drying. It is not as versatile as other inks and is used strictly for embossing.
Embossing Ink by Judikins
Applicator bottle (2 fl oz) can be used to ink your stamp (without a pad) and then apply embossing powder to the stamped image. It is perfect to apply ink to your project before the first coat of UTEE or Amazing Glaze.

Craft or Permanent Ink
An opaque, quick drying pigment ink with a “kick” as it can be used on a myriad of surfaces. It will dry on surfaces that other inks will not (generally the non-porous and semi-porous surfaces like glass, metal, and plastic). This ink can stain your clothing and hands.
StazOn by Tsukineko
Unique as the ink is not toxic-smelling and it cleans off stamps easily with the special StazOn Solvent Ink Cleaner. With the 3D rage going strong in scrapbooking StazOn ink allows you to stamp all those metal and acrylic embellishments with ease. Acid free and archival.
To prolong the life of an ink pad by Tsukineko keep the plastic inner liner that sits directly on the pad.

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