Submitting your work

I saw this over at SIS, and wanted to share. Great common sense stuff for those of you interested in that kind of thing. I know how many of you are out there and want to know more info, and I found this really informative--especially on the heals of the DT call here at WIP. Check it out!

For Kyra...

In last month's email newsletter, I issued a challenge to blog your age...and so I promised Kyra that I'd post this just for her!

And thanks to Nicole's paint tips, I added some to make the title pop...

These papers are not from a kit--just something I did on my own. :)

Yes, there are 39 photos taken in my 39th year.

The title stems from my dad...whenever anyone would ask his age when we were growing up, that was his response...

Having fun playing with the October kit--and more than half of them are spoken for on the pre-orders and autoship program. Can't wait to email the newsletter out on the 15th. And the DT is cooking up some sweet goods to share as well...stay tuned!

More Sharing...

These lovely layouts are from the talented Janelle Richmond. Aren't they adorable? And I'm loving the 6x12 format. I need to revisit that myself...

Thanks for sharing, girlie!

Sharing

Just a few of my finished layouts from the September WIP kit. I love these papers, and hope to make even more! Wanna share your creations? I'd love to see them! Email the jpegs to Turay413@gmail.com and I'll post them here!

Supply Focus:Paint!!!!

I thought it would be fun to focus on a scrap supply every month and tell you my favorite things to do with that supply. In return, please share your favorite ideas with us!!! Sound like a plan?

This month, I'd like to focus one of my favorite supplies right now...PAINT! I love paint. There is something therapeutic about painting on my layouts for me. Maybe it's childhood memories...who knows!!! I just adore to get them out and play.

So, here are my favorite things to do with paint and some examples to go along:

1. Paint the borders of my layout for added interest

2. Paint the borders of my photos to help them pop! (see "Perfect 10" above)

3. Use a dry-brush to add paint touches into the background of my layout...for depth (see "You & Me" above)

4. Paint a journaling block (this works especially great on patterned paper!)

5. Create unique backgrounds for your titles (see "I'm Gonna Soak Up The Sun" above)

I hope this inspires you to pull out your paints and play!!! Oh, and don't forget to share your favorite paint tip with us!

An FYI...

The amazingly talented Janelle Richmond is looking for a few more artists here. Check it out and see if you're up for the challenge. I LOVE her site--and of course her sketches.

The Halloween Kit & Update

Here is a peek at the Halloween kit that is currently available on pre-order at Turay413@gmail.com. This kit is due to ship out next week, so let me know if you are interested in getting one--I only did a limited number of them, so they will most likely go before the main October kit. The kit is priced at $32 and the contents include:

A Black Linen 8x8 We R Memory Keepers Album (retails at $24)
One 7Gypsies 97% Complete Boo Sticker
One Scenic Route Halloween Rub On
10 sheets of Kraft Cardstock 8 1/2 x 11
10 half sheets of patterned paper (6x12)
Various Making Memories Halloween Embellishments
One Making Memories Pumpkin Chipboard piece
Various die cuts & Buttons& do-dads

I've decided to do the newsletter for the October kit "The Way We Were," on September 15th. It will be sent out in an email format to people who have purchased the kits then. The Halloween newsletter will be more detailed since it is a complete 8x8 album--and that newsletter will mail out on October 1st.

I've had a GREAT response to the autoship option that was mentioned in the newsletter. There have also been a lot of pre-orders for the October kit as well. For those of you who are on either option, please look for your paypal invoice within the next day or two. They will be available to ship by the end of this week!

Betcha Didn't Know...

September is...

Apple Month
Baby Safety Month
Fall Hat Month
Sewing Month
Tiger Month
Chicken Month
Be kind to Editors & Writers Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Good Manners Month
Cholesterol Awareness Month
Classical music Month
Ethnic Foods Month
Eye Health & Safety Month
Mushroom Month
Coupon Month

The Flower for September is the Aster, and them gem is Sapphire.

Any of this inspire you?

September is finally here...

And I hope you're all enjoying the holiday weekend! Just wanted to take a minute to show a better pic of two of the layouts from the September newsletter. I plan on doing even more layouts and posting them here, so stay tuned! If you'd like to share any of your creations, please send them to me and I'll put them here!
And the wonderful Michelle McCorkell is the winner!! She linked me here and revealed the person I scraplifted. Thanks Michelle! Doesn't Vicki do amazing work? I just love her stuff...

Have a super day!

It's here...

Can you believe September's already here?!?!? Take a peek at Jamie's work with the Sep kit...

I know you want to see more, so come on over to WIP.


For those of you that, like me, need to know what's coming, here's one of October's kits!


You can preorder this beauty at WIP.


Enjoy the long weekend!!!