Papercraft Haven and More

Last month, in this post , I started a monthly challenge, to help those of you who are busy to be able to complete 2 layouts a month.  It is important to document the times in your life that make you who you are, little events such as birthdays and anniversaries...down to the various snow days you had to deal with because of the wild weather!  I hope by now you have checked out various album sizes, and have started to keep track of things from each month.    Scrapbooking  can be hard if you make it that way, or it can be easy and therapuetic if you also let it, this type of album is designed to be easy for you.   The album I am working on, will have more journaling than pictures at first...how do you document bad things that happen to you in your life with photos?  You don't...you try to find ways to document things that people can understand, but not be the sole purpose of the ablum itself.  As my album progress...

Christmas is just around the corner...whether you celebrate IT or not, there are still huge specials going on right now that will help you with your crafting needs!  Most companies will assure delivery before Christmas if you order by 12/17...  If you don't care whether you get it or not, check out these specials that are starting..you are sure to get something that you have been wanting!   So, lets get started!   Oh my.....I will start with  Oh My Crafts  where deadline for first class shipping to arrive by Christmas is today!  They have got really great specials folks, let me tell you, make sure you use code HOLIDAY10 to save an additional 10% off your order!  Priority mail orders need to be placed by Dec 17th, and for express mail shipments order by Dec 20th.  Plus get free shipping on all orders over $50 or more, so make sure you get your orders placed!   One place I have not talked about a lot is Dick Blick  but this Frid...

Scrapbooking is so overwhelming ...there is just too much out there to start out with, you give up before you begin!  This post is all about what you NEED to start out with, to be able to create a wonderful album for your family!  So, lets get started on Memories in Tyme's Beginner picks!   Paper Trimmer:  The first thing I would tell anyone they need is a  paper trimmer  and the one I would recommend is by EK Success called the Cutterpede.  I like how you can extend the bars so you can trim a 12 x 12 sheet of cardstock...and how you can exchange the blades into different styles like deckle, wave or scoring blades, thus saving the need for decorative scissors!  Add the blades down the line as you have a bit of extra money, or purchase the trimmer with a few blades as a great gift!   Scissors:   My next must have for your toolbox is going to be a pair of scissors...  I am going to tell you about a few different styles...each will ...