More great Halloween picture tips...

Creating Keepsakes has more tips for getting great Halloween pictures. Check them out here.

Blessing Box

Have you seen the most recent issue of Creating Keepsakes? Did you check out the Give Thanks section? Well one of the projects in that article was a blessing box and right now Creating Keepsakes has the template available for download so if you want a cute project that will help you and your family count your blessings this Thanksgiving go check it out.

Halloween Project

Do you need another cute Halloween project to help you get into the fall mood? Check out this cute door hanger by Creative Imaginations.



Don't forget to check out our poll that's ending today.

Scenic Route

I am loving the new Scenic Route products, unfortunately our LSS doesn't carry any of it yet. But if you are lucky enough to already has some in your hands then you've got to check out the Scenic Route Monthly Product Challenge. You still have time to get involved in the October challenge using the Sumner line.

It's getting really close to time for some sneak peaks from the Scrapping 365 November kit. I can tell you now that we will be one of the first companies to receive the project we have lined up. It's brand new and hasn't even hit the stores yet. I was told today that we are at the top of the list to receive this item so stay tuned.

Just for Fun!

I was checking out the American Crafts website and found a fun link on their site. If you go the the American Crafts Website hover your mouse over the Creative Juices button and click on "It's for Fun" to find wallpaper for your computer, icons and music. After you are done playing hop over to the "projects" and you will find instructions for making this cute mini desk calendar.

Scrap-A-Faire

Scrap-A-Faire is coming up. On November 2-11 Scrapbooks Etc. will present their second on-line faire. They offer 18 classes, exhibitor booths, shopping, prizes, LO ideas and on-line chatting with scrapbookers around the world. It's a 10 day convention all from the comfort of your own home.

Don't forget to order your October kit. There's a lot of fun stuff to play with and the best part is the shopping has been done for you, plus you'll get access to our on-line club newsletter which will provide you with LO examples, project ideas, challenges, sketches and more contests.

Cute Halloween Craft

Are you getting in the mood for Halloween yet? Creating Keepsakes has a few really great tips for getting perfect Halloween pictures, and here's a decorating idea from Making Memories that is quick and simple but very cute.

Celebrate the Season with Treats for You!
We borrowed a little inspiration from our own "Decorate Life: Celebrations" book to share this treat-filled project with you. Using a basic glass jar, a few Making Memories Rub-ons, and a bag of your favorite candy, you can create this festive dispenser in a matter of minutes.

Here's how:
Clean glass vase
List Halloween words for use on vase
Start on one side and work your way around, placing a mixture of rub-on sizes, styles, and colors
Overlap some words to create a continuous effect
Fill jar half-way with candy corn or other treats
Enjoy!
For more great ideas for throwing your own Halloween party, check out the Making Memories blog every Thursday this month!

Big Picture Scrapbooking

I got a very exciting e-mail yesterday from Big Picture Scrapbooking! They had Cropper Hopper design an 8 piece desktop storage system exclusively for their students. If you are familure with Big Picture Scrapbooking and have taken classes with them then I'm sure you got the same e-mail. If you are not familure with them then you need to check them out. Big Picture is a great source for scrapbooking classes and is owned by Stacy Julian who is also the owner of Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. They offer a couple of free classes, instant downloadable classes and workshops that last a month or more. They also offer Simple Scrapbook features which are classes that are connected with articles from Simple Scrapbooks magazine.


Today is the last day for the referral contest so click here for the details. I'll try to upload a picture of the prize a little later today.

Scrapbook LifeStyle Video

I'm sure most of you have heard about Scrapbooking ETC. If you don't it's a wonderful scrapbooking magazine put together by Better Homes and Gardens, and one of the things that I love about them is their LifeStyle videos. I couldn't do them justice even if I tried but I can tell you that I always pick up something new I have to try. Today they have Wendy Reed who designed with Urban Lily and Queen & Company. There's lots of really cute ideas and inspiration.

Don't forget about our referral contest going on right now. It will end tomorrow at 11:59 pm so check out the details here and then go tell all your friends about Scrapping 365.

Another great source....

for sketches is Becky Fleck's sketches found at Page Maps. The great thing about sketches is that they can spark an idea but it's so easy to turn that idea into something that is completely you.

I did a LO today using one of her October sketches. I'm gonna show a picture of the Becky Fleck sketch first and then my version of the sketch.

Her sketches are a lot of fun an she creates a ton of them each month. Sometimes she includes special sketches with her regular monthly sketches. This month it was mini sketches.

Don't forget that Pencil Lines has a new sketch up today and don't forget to check out our referral contest.

Prima Paintables Design Contest

Have you seen the new Prima Paintables? Aren't they great? Have you bought any yet? Well if you have then you need to check out this great contest Prima has going right now. The contest is open until October 31st and 4 winners will be announced on November 15th. If you haven't bought any paintables yet you still have time to go get some and create your heart away.

Pencil Lines

Pencil Lines is a great source for fantastic sketches and unique ideas. It's done in blog format and sketches are added every Sunday. If you e-mail them a LO you create using one of their sketches it will be entered into a monthly contest where the designers pick their favorite LO.

Pencil Lines is currently celebrating their first year and are changing things up a bit during this celebration. Sketches will be added every Sunday and Wednesday for the month of October and prizes will be awarded weekly. Check out the rest of the details here.