Your Next Weekend DIY Project!

Do you follow other Blogs? If so, which ones? I'm a HUGE fan of Elizabeth Kartchner's 'Dear Lizzy' blog.  She's always posting beautiful scrapbook and DIY projects that are totally do-able.  Plus, her family is completely adorable so I love to see pictures of them!  I also tend to visit various craft vendor blogs like Simple Stories, Basic Grey, Silhouette America, and Echo Park. These are just a few of my personal favorite companies. I love checking in because often that's where the info on the newest product lines is posted. You can also find lots of freebies, project how-to's and inspiration. Seriously, these are the next best thing to Pinterest! But lately I've also been checking in on the blogs of our affiliates, Scrapbook.com and Blitsy.  And today, Blitsy is featuring a super cute AND super easy DIY project!  This would be a fabulous way to glam up a teenage girl's room or bling out your scrap area.

All you need to complete this project are some blank canvases, acrylic paint & brushes, fabric Mod Podge and these cool GINORMOUS stickers! Check out the complete instructions on Blitsy's blog or watch this video for quick step-by-step instructions!

 

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I personally have several sets of these stickers and can vouch that they are amazing! What's not to like about huge stickers with fun quotes, bright colors, and glitter or foil accents?!   Do not miss your chance to get them at over $1.00 off per sheet from Blitsy this weekend! (Offer expires 07/19/15.)  

Need some more inspiration? Check out this MAMBI Blog post.  The author, Shelby, came up with creative ways to use the entire Jumbo Sticker sheet!  Here are pics of her creations, but see the details on each of the projects (18!) on their blog.

 I hope I've given you some fun ideas for easy do-it-yourself projects.  Not ready to get down to business? Use our Pin-It Hover button to pin them to one of your Pinterest boards for safe-keeping!

Thanks for visiting and Happy Crafting!!!

Happily Ever After....

I hope you're taking some time today to check our Facebook page because we've been busy preparing some awesome Disney-inspired posts! Today we're sharing fun products, an online class, and even a brand new DML Disney pagekit. Pssst...we've also got an awesome board on Pinterest called Dreaming of Disney. :-) Check that out too!  Nevertheless, I wanted to share some "extra" ideas on the blog.

Sure, Mickey Mouse is a big part of your Disney-experience, but what about the Princesses?! Your little girl (or boy!) likely has a few favorites...Elsa, Cinderella, Ariel....and I'm sure meeting them is (or was) on your list of Disney to-do list. So, what to do with all those adorable pictures? Personally, I have a really difficult time with travel scrapbook pages; especially when it was more than a day-trip. The sheer number of photos can be overwhelming and then the thought of page upon page with a similar theme is intimidating too. My solution? "Mini-book" some of those moments!

I found this project in the Gallery on the Scrapbook.com webpage. (Be sure to check this page out when you have some free time.  Lots of fun ideas!)  What a fabulous idea to showcase your photos from Princess meet-and-greets.  And see what designer, Layle Koncar did?  She brought some of the cards with on her vacation and used them to capture autographs.  How perfect! Now those magical signatures can be part of the album!

 In case it's hard to tell from the photos, this album is a 4x6 binder style by We R Memory Keepers.  You can purchase it from Scrapbook.com in a variety of colors and it includes 12 pocket pages! Don't worry....you can get extra page protectors for this album too! But, seriously, how cute is this mini photo/autograph book? It's the perfect size for your little princess or prince to tote around and show off to friends and family! And the best part? The whole thing is made using one scrapbook collection so everything matches and you can put it together in an afternoon - yay!

This collection is called "Enchanted" by Simple Stories.  We love their stuff!  Every line they create is adorable, made to mix-n-match, affordable, and designed to make things easier for YOU!  Right now, the collection is available on Blitsy at a great deal!  Cardstock stickers, papers, wood veneer pieces, washi tape, and MORE!  Here's a little sampling for you...

 

(FYI-the items are only available for 4 more days on Blitsy.  The site runs amazing sales, but for a limited time. Products come & go frequently!)  You can also find everything you need here. And Scrapbook.com offers an even-easier 12x12 kit, complete with layout ideas!  

I also wanted to let you know that if you love this idea, but the thought of creating it from scratch seems daunting, simply sign up for the album class!  Yep, Scrapbook.com offers lots of fun classes, many of them FREE!  Right now you can sign up for the Simple Stories Enchanted Mini Album class for absolutely free.  Awesome! I hope you've enjoyed seeing this fun project.

Don't forget! We also have lots of fun page kits available on our website.  Check out this Princess kit available now.  More Disney kits available too - use the search bar or click "Disney" on the left-side theme bar.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

Our Blog is BACK!!!

It's time to welcome us back to the blogging scene!  We're so excited to share lots of fun stuff with you.  From our newest pagekits to easy DIY projects, from reviews on crafting tools to scrapbooking tips & tricks...we look forward to being one of your favorite resources!

This week is all about introducing you to our new social media profiles.  I'm sure you've noticed our Facebook activity in the last couple weeks.  We've been sharing our favorite new products and tools from Scrapbook.com and Blitsy.  Scrapbook.com is an amazing online outlet for all your supply and tool favorites along with the newest releases!  Be sure to check out their Gallery for inspiration. Search by theme, product, project type and more!  Or visit their Classes page for lots of FREE online classes.  You can't get better than FREE!!!  Want to save up to 70% off on your craft supplies?  Be sure to check out Blitsy.  You can even use 40% off coupon from other big box stores!  Check the site daily because sales only last a few days and then the products are gone.
Have you visited our Pinterest page lately? You should! We've been updating and adding to our boards to provide you with exciting content and useful craft info.  Click that "Follow Us" button to see our pins in your feed.

We're also super excited to announce our brand new VIP e-mail list!  Click here to sign up now! You'll want to get on this list; it's the only way you'll receive our exclusive coupons and sale info along with occasional craft content and Down Memory Lane news.  Be in-the-know! And when you sign up, you receive a code for a FREE* pagekit with your next purchase!  (*Free kit with your next purchase of one or more kits.)

Stay tuned for most posts this week but, for now, here are our newest page kits.  Visit our webpage to see all our kits!

"Beach Bum"

"Happy 5th Birthday"

"Land That I Love" 

"Pool Time"

"Ultra Special Moments"

"Water Park Fun"

We would love to hear from YOU about the type of content you'd like to see. Comment here with your ideas!

• Products/Tools you'd like us to review
• How-to videos or photo tutorials on techniques
• Themes you'd like to see

Thanks for following our blog and happy crafting!

Take Great Photos With Your IPhone

It's all about the lighting. 

There are a couple of features on your IPhone that make a huge difference when taking photos with too much light, or not enough light.  

If you are taking a photo in an area that has a lot of sunlight, or in a very bright area, your photo may turn out too washed out.  To take care of this problem, point the camera at the subject.  Tap the screen once on the lightest part of the screen.  This will tell the IPhone to close its lens a bit.  This will let less light in and your photo will turn out much less washed out.  You may then take the photo as usual.

If you are taking a photo in an area that is dark and has a lot of shadows, your photo may turn out too dark making the details hard to see.  To take care of the problem, point the camera at the subject.  Tap the screen once on the darkest part of the screen.  This will tell the IPhone to let more light in and brings more detail to the dark parts of the photo.  You may then take the photo as usual.

These two easy tips will allow you to take awesome photos in any type of lighting.  Enjoy!

Awesomely cute kits!!

Eat Up!

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"I want to get my scrapbooking done,

 but I just don't know what to do, or where to start."

Have you ever said that? 

I can say with certainty, I bet every scrapbooking person who reads this blog post can answer with a very definite and resounding"Yes!"

 As the mounting stacks of photos get higher and higher, it seems like the task gets more overwhelming and daunting until you just pack it all away. Out of sight, out of mind. Right?

Wrong!

It seems like all of those photos call out to you everyday from that box you placed them in.

Every time you see someone else scrapbooking, you want desperately to work on your own scrapbook projects. You really want to get that

scrapbooking done, but you have lost the motivation to keep moving forward on your scrapbook projects.

I have five simple things you can do to keep yourself motivated so you will get that scrapbooking done!

1.) If possible, find an area of your home where you can leave your scrapbooking supplies set up. You are less likely to scrapbook if you have to drag out your supplies and then put them all away when you are done for the day.  Even if you just put up a very small table in the corner of the room, if you can sit down and work for 15 minutes at a time, you will be surprised at how often you will work on your scrapbooks!

2.) Keep your photos in full view to get motivated.  Don't hide them away in a box.  We love looking at our photos.  That's why we take photos, right? We love the fun memories our photos remind us of.  If you see your favorite photos on a regular basis, you will get that warm fuzzy feeling from the good memories, and that will motivate you to scrapbook 

those memories.

3.)  Get a 12x12 scrapbook frame at your local craft store.  Put your favorite scrapbook page in it and display it in your home.  Seeing your artwork will jump start your creativity.  Each time you get a scrapbook page completed, replace the current page in the 12x12 frame.  I don't know about you, but I love looking at my scrapbook pages. They make me feel good and I smile when I see them.  They bring back wonderful memories. When you see the pages you have completed, it will make you feel good about your accomplishments and you will be motivated to get more scrapbook pages done.

4.) Sign up for a scrapbook day or weekend at your local scrapbook store or retreat.  Being around other creative people will give you the creative boost you need to get going on your own projects. 

5.) And of course, the best way to get your scrapbooking done quickly and easily is to shop our store!  We carry awesome scrapbook kits that make your job quick and easy AND affordable!  

Our kits are a great way to get many pages done in a short period of time.  You can use our kits as is, or add embellishments which would add your own personal touch to each page.

Check out our kits on our site:

www.downmemorylncreations.com

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