American Heart Association Eyelet Setter from Fiskars
May 30, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

Coming soon from Fiskars is this limited edition 1/8 inch Eyelet Setter Set, made to benefit the American Heart Association. It’s a versatile tool, with bonus items: a handy 3” x 5” heart-shaped craft mat and a heart-shaped container of 75 heart-shaped eyelets.
3 Ring Motifs Stamps from ScrapWorks
May 29, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

ScrapWorks introduces a new concept to foam stamps. Motifs™ are an ergonomically designed foam stamp. They’re comfortable and easy to use, double sided, and come with a bead chain for easy storage.
Each set has a a minimum of 64 images. Approximately 2 5/8″high x 1 7/8″ wide. Listed at $12.00 per set.
Organization Tips for Scrapbookers from Creating Keepsakes
May 29, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

This new book from Creating Keepsakes is billed as the ultimate guide for storing your supplies. Organization Tips for Scrapbookers by Denise Pauley promises to help you get organized.
Imagine being able to match your photos to the right color of cardstock in seconds, or knowing exactly where you put that “perfect” embellishment you bought months ago. Organization Tips for Scrapbookers
is the perfect companion for helping you organize your supplies and for creating a beautiful, workable space. From cardstock and patterned paper to ribbon, brads and alphabet stamps, this is your ultimate guide for storing your supplies and for ensuring that everything you need to create great pages is at your fingertips.
Inside you’ll find:
* More than 325 beautiful full-color photographs so you can easily find the organization solution that works for you
* 30 tips from expert scrapbookers who share what works for them
* Suggestions for sorting your supplies
* 14 easy and beautiful how-to projects you can make to enhance your organization system
Available at Amazon.com.
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Limited Edition Kit by Keisha Campbell at A Million Memories
May 28, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment



These layouts were made by Keisha Campbell using the Limted Edition Kit that she designed for A Million Memories. The kit includes:
1 Hero Arts “Cherish” stamp
4-5 Prima Hydrangeas
1/2 yard Green Grossgrain ribbon by Creative Imaginations
1 Kraft Tag
1 Making Memories Anthology Green paper
2 Making Memories Mixed Brocade papers
1 Making Memories Kraft Love Dot Paper
1 sheet white textured cardstock by Bazzill
1 Making Memories or Autumn Leaves Aqua Paper
1 Making Memories White Mini Dot
1 Pink Bazzill Scalloped Rectangle
1 Green Bazzill Scalloped Paper
1 Making Memories Blue Polka Dot Paper
Please note that the 7 Gypsies stamp, AMM exclusive journaling stamp, and the Making Memories Cheeky Stickers are not included in the kit. The kit is listed at $14.99 at A Million Memories.
Clip It Up by Simply Renee
May 26, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments
What scrapbooker doesn’t need more and better organizational tools?
The Clip It Up presents a simple solution to our storage and retrieval problems. Made by Simply Renee, it is made up of a Base Unit and an Upper Tier, which are sold separately and may be accessorized.


Custom Scrapbooking Pantries by Dallas Fisher
May 25, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
More organizational help is available for storing all that paper goodness!
These are some of the most amazing scrapbooking cabinets I’ve ever seen. These are Custom Craft Pantries by Dallas Fisher. Each cabinet is meticulously constructed using Baltic Birch. They are shipped unfinished and ready to customize. When I talked to Dallas at the Mega Meet, he said that the cabinets are shipped at a low flat-rate anywhere in the U.S.
The cabinets are available in different sizes.
Small (on the left side of the photo) and Large (check out those awesome drawers!):

Short Absence (Chit-Chat)
May 23, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Sorry for my short absence from blogging here. I’ve been sick with colds and taking care of 2 sick kids too. Fatigue got the best of me, and so I’ve rested for a bit. Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon with more of the paper goodness (and some!) that we all love.
May Kit from Scrapbook Society
May 18, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
I’m finding some great kit clubs lately. This is the May Kit from Scrapbook Society.

The contents are:
2 12×12 Sheets Prism Blush Red Lt
2 12×12 Sheets Birchtone Lt.
2 12×12 Sheets Island Mist Med.
1 12×12 sheet 7gypsies Hudson Valley Montgomery
1 12×12 sheet 7gypsies Hudson Valley Sunnyside
1 12×12 sheet 7gypsies Hudson Valley Newburgh
1 12×12 sheet 7gypsies Hudson Valley Beacon
1 12×12 sheet 7gypsies Hudson Valley Olana
1 12×12 sheet 7gypsies Hudson Valley Saratoga
Word Charm Beads
7gypsies Hudson Valley Journal Rubbings
7gypsies Hudson Valley Frames and Tags Stickers
7gypsies Large Photo Corners
Delish Biscuit Baord Cookie Cutters Antique Clock Hands
Mulberry Paper Shapes
Queen & Co. Basic Brown Sequin Elements
Metallic Rubons Earth Tones Kit #2
Beeswax
Art word stamp by Rainy City Stamp
Beautiful Ribbons from May Arts
In-depth Newsletter with projects and technique instructions
Eye Candy Kit for May
May 17, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

This is the May offering from Eye Candy Kits. There’s still time to get it before it runs out. The kit contents are:
* 12×12 Patterned Paper, 1 each of:
Daisy D’s: Picking Daisies, Butternut Gingham, Springtime Pinwheels, and Butterfly Dot
7 Gypsies: Sunnyside, Wilderstein, and Saratoga
Christine Adolph: Travel, Journey Text, and Explore* 12×12 Textured Cardstock, 1 each of:
Bazzil: Medium Scallop Circle: Guacomole, Flamingo, SunBeam, Starmist, and Magenta* Embellies:
Eye Candy Kits: “Enjoy the Journey” Oval Journaling Acrylic Stamp
7 Gypsies: 1 pkg of Red Photo Turns with Brads
American Crafts: 1 pkg of Alphabet Thickers Felt Sweater Orange
Christine Adolph: 1 sht Destination Stickers
Daisy D’s: 1 pkg of Birthday Journal Die Cut Tags* Trims, 1 Yard each of:
May Arts: Light Blue Sheer Polka Dots, Celery Gingham, and Orange Mesh* Just For Fun: 1 “Via Air Mail” Envelope, 1 torn sheet of “Restaurant Critique” or 1 “Private Jukebox” pocket with check out card
It Kit Studio Premier Kit
May 17, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

There’s a new kit club/go-to scrapbooking site in town. It’s the It Kit Studio. Their premier kit, for June, will start shipping in late May. It includes:
10 double sided patterned papers from Amy Butler, American Crafts and Collage Press and 10 sheets of Bazzill cardstock (2 each of 5 coordinating colors). Inside your It Kit you’ll find easy going Hambly Rub Ons, amazingly beautiful Amy Butler fabric buttons, 7 Gypsies Fold over Tabs (a whole book of them!), and a Collage Press Chip Alphabet that’s to die for. Exclusives to this kit include a 1.5 yard piece of woven chocolate velvet ribbon and a yard of lime and turquoise picot edged trim and the first ever Limited Edition It Kit Stamp. The stamp is 2” in diameter and reads “the good stuff” around the outer circle and has a separate stamp for the inside that reads “this is it”.
Listed at $38.95 with a subscription, or $41.95 for a one-time order.
LAZY Letters from Across the Street
May 17, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments

Among my great finds at the Great Lakes Mega Meet are these LAZY Letters totes from new company Across the Street. These organizational tools are intended specifically for storing alphabets.
* Letters are stored in compartments called Pink Links.
* Pink Links can be hooked together side by side and stacked on top of each other.
* The tote is compact so it doesn’t take up precious space at crops PLUS it can slide onto a bag handle.
* Whether you scrap at home or on the go, LAZY Letters will help you crop happy.

Border Punch from 7 Gypsies
May 16, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

Do you like making mini-albums? 7Gypsies makes great albums. Now, with their new border punch, you can add pages to mini-albums or make your own! Interchangeable casings make it possible to punch two different sizes.
File Tab Punch from McGill
May 16, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

McGill’s File Tab Punch offers a great way to dress up scrapbook pages and cards with any patterned paper or cardstock. Use it to:
Punch photos, letters or numbers
Add rub-on letters or designs
Divide sections
Decorate with Stickers, Rubdowns, Rubber Stamps and other small embellishments
Use for Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Journaling and Papercrafting
Folded size printed on punch: 2-1/4″ x 3″
Available at Scrapbook.com.
Paper Goodness at the Great Lakes Mega Meet
May 14, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Last weekend, I was at the Great Lakes Mega Meet in Novi, MI. I had fun with hours of cropping and shopping and meeting some really cool people!

Scenic Route’s Layle Koncar was there to teach and show attendees the wonderful Background Papers and the Laurel and Metropolis lines. Those Background Papers are really awesome and go with everything!
Cocoa Daisy’s May Kit: Age of Aquarius
May 14, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment

Cocoa Daisy’s kit for the month of May is called Age of Aquarius. This is a 70’s-themed kit, with hip papers and embellishments, including a Bazzill zipper album. The full list of contents is here. The kit is listed at $29.95.



