Making Memories

MM Halloween Party

Today we had a Halloween party at Making Memories.  Everyone dressed up.

This is Waldo.

Can you find Waldo in the rest of the pictures?

Then we played the "mummy game."

Happy Halloween

It's Halloween and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than to give a lucky winner a prize pack of MM Halloween goodies.

Post a comment and tell us what you or your kids are going to dress up as this year.

Happy Birthday

Someone is having a birthday today.  Join us in sending birthday wishes to Christy Tomlinson by posting a comment.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

How can we improve?

What would you like to see Making Memories doing for next year?  How can we improve our blog, our website, our product, our packaging, our promotions, our ads, you name it. 

What are we doing well that you would like us to continue?

We want your feedback.  Let us know what you think by posting a comment on our blog.  We will pick three winners on Friday to receive the newest products from Making Memories.

Our ears are open, so let us know what you think.

Multiple Year Photo Layout

I love looking back through my scrapbook albums to see all the fun Halloween costumes that I use to wear.  My favorite by far is my scarecrow costume.  I even won an award at the party I attended that night. This year, I was inspired by an idea from MM's Show & Tell book by Erin Terrell.  This is a great way to show multiple Halloween costume photos in one layout.   

1. Trim 9" x 9" background out of cardstock
2. Add various photos to showcase Halloween through the years
3. Trim patterned paper and ribbons for boarders
4. Add rub-ons, stickers and metal accents
5. Place small envelopes on page
6. Cover chipboard letters with black paint and allow to dry
7. Add chipboard letters and brads to envelopes

• Brads, cardstock paper, charmed enamel, colorboard stickers, patterned paper, word fetti, scrapbook colors acrylic paint and rub-on mini: Making Memories
• Ribbon: Michaels
• Envelopes: Bazzill Basics cardstock

Inspiration for a Friday

Today's inspiration come from Jeanette.  Take a look at her blog for inspiration incorporating MM's Desktop Organizer.

Halloween Mini Book Project

Use the new Making Memories Mini Halloween album to create an album featuring Halloween costumes through the years!  I used the album and lots of the new Halloween papers and embellishments to put together a mini album dedicated to my kids and their costumes (along with some fun memories) over the years.  I started with my daughter’s very first Halloween (way back in 1997) and created pages to hold photos through 2015! 

This is a project I’ve been wanting to do for a long time and I’m so excited to have it done.  Now, for the next 12 years, all I need to do is add a photo and fill out the journaling card that is tucked behind each photo mat!

Wendy

   

Halloween Ideas Galore!

   

Do you ever get stuck trying to figure out what to do with all of your Halloween photos?  Well today is your day because we are going to show you a bunch of fun page layouts using MM's Halloween program.

Take a look for ideas and instructions.

Halloween layout by Amber Packer

Todays Halloween layout comes from Amber Packer:

One technique I used on this layout, is that  I allowed myself to change my mind.  I originally designed this layout for a different photo.  It’s a cool photo and I still need to take the time to scrap it before I forget about it.  Even though I designed the layout for that photo, the layout wasn’t right for the photo. 

My tip for you today:  Trust instincts.  Allow yourself the freedom to change your mind even if you’re almost done with your project. 

"The only one telling you “you can't do it” is you.  And you don't have to listen.”   ~ unknown

Most of all … ENJOY! 

Would you like to make this layout?  Follow these simple steps:

1. Trim Foiled Black paper to 4 x 12, adhere black scalloped ribbon to left side and adhere to 4 ½ x 12 Bank Roll Bazzill Bling cardstock.
2. Adhere to back of Large Dot paper.  Sew, zigzag & straight stitch, along left side.  (To protect your sewing machine, do not put adhesives where you will sew)
3. Trim Funky Stripe paper to 2 x 12 (vertical stripes).  Rip the bottom (the messier the better). 
4. Trim Glitter Check to 1 x 12.  Tie ribbons to right side.  Adhere to Funky Stripe paper with ¼” of stripe paper showing on top.
5. Glue Funky Orange trim to bottom of Glitter Check paper.  Zigzag along top
6. Trace file folder pattern on Flocked Spider Web paper & cut out.  Fold over as desired.  Adhere to page.  Add black foil title on file folder.
7. Add photos, white rub-ons, journaling (in white pen) and Halloween Colorboard photo corner (top right corner).

CKU Orlando

CKU-A Orlando was a blast! Jayme, Hillary, and I had the best time with the best students and some of the best classes. We were even lucky enough to use MM new program – Noteworthy. Everybody love, loved the new product. The classes we taught were filled to the brim with amazing women who were so excited and gracious. I love it when everyone is so excited about scrapbooking, learning new techniques, and making new friends.

We had 80 fabulous women in our album track. We had close to nine hours together “sharing” The Fresh Anthology album was packed with beautiful product, fun techniques and key words to journal about! We were so thrilled to have had such a great time with new friends, old friends and each other! I loved being at CKU with my dear friends and co-workers Hil and Jaymes!

   

Thanks for another wonderful time, creating more memories to scrap!

Loves…

Kiss kiss

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