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Welcome, Lynne!!

2010-01-06T16:26:52-06:00

Thank you to everyone who submitted to the 2010 Reminisce Design Team Search. We received an astounding number of entries and are so grateful for all the hard work everyone put into their creations.

We would like to officially welcome our grand prize winner, Lynne Forsythe, onto the 2010 Reminisce Design Team.

A little about me....

I hail from the small but awesome state of New Hamphire. I've been married to a very amazing man, Walter for 17 years. Walter is my greatest cheerleader....who believes in my dreams even when I want to abandon them! We have two WONDERFUL teenagers, Melysa 16 and Douglas 14, who keep my camera full of pictures! They have been forbidden to delete any photos they take....so I will have pictures of them! I call them "myspace photos"!

I've been scrapbooking for about 4 years! I had only created a few pages, prior to our move to New Hampshire in 2005. While out driving around one day, I came across Generations of Memories....in Littleton, NH....and it's where my creative journey began!! Shortly thereafter, I was hired to work in the store, thus beginning my thirst for knowledge and "stuff"....who knew there was SO MUCH AVAILABLE to create with!!!

Since that time, I have become a Ranger Certified Educator and Copic Certified Designer. All of this because I wanted to be able to educate any person who came through the doors, regardless of their level of experience! I love to introduce people to new things, to challenge them to "think out of the box"!!! I also love to teach and encourage people in their efforts to create....the only wrong way to Scrap, minus acid free products, IS TO NOT SCRAP AT ALL!!!

I would have to say my scrapbook style is "INKY"....if at the end of the day my fingers are covered with ink....I've had a REALLY good day!

I am so humbled to be chosen to be a part of this Design Team and look forward to inspiring you to "CREATE"!!

Passports Dream Travel Contest

2010-01-01T00:00:00-06:00

DREAM TRAVEL CONTEST

Using our BRAND NEW travel line PASSPORTS create an album of the perfect vacation highlighting the places you dream of visiting or the amazing places you've been to and you could win $1000!!

Reminisce has produced the most comprehensive globe trotting collection ever, PASSPORTS. Passports collects 72 of the worlds most traveled destinations. From regions in the US to the top European destinations we researched the most traveled locations around the Globe and bring you a cohesive and easy to use line to highlight all your travels and more!!

CONTEST RULES:

1. Each entry must contain a minimum of 10 PASSPORT destinations in an album format. The size is completely up to you. The majority of products utilized should be Reminisce PASSPORTS, however, additional Reminisce products, cardstock, and minimal outside products may be included.

2. Entries are due no later than February 8, 2010 and winners will be announced February 11, 2010. Email your entries to info@designsbyreminisce.com

3. Be Creative and have fun!! We can't wait to see where you dream of heading next!

Grand Prize

$1000 Cash

Runner-up

$250 Reminisce Prize Pack which includes an assortment of our newest releases.

3rd Place

$100 Reminisce Prize Pack which includes an assortment of our newest releases.

4th Place

$100 Reminisce Prize Pack which includes an assortment of our newest releases.

Download and print this PASSPORTS flyer to share with your friends and family! Help us spread the word on how to win $1000 CASH!!

PSP Flyer.pdf

Great Winning Entries from our 2010 Reminisce Design Team Search!!

2009-12-31T00:00:00-06:00

We would like to thank everyone who submitted entries for the 2010 Reminisce Design Team Search Contest! We sincerely appreciate everyone's time and effort that was put into the designs. The number of entries we received were astounding and the judges had a tremendous time picking the winners.

Thank you again and here are some of the great winning entries we received.

Grand Prize: Lynne Forsythe

Runner-Up: Becky Kremke

2nd Place: Gina Hanson

3rd Place: Kim Holmes

4th Place: Natasha Prymak

Winners of the 2010 Reminisce Design Team Search Are..........

2009-12-29T04:00:00-06:00

Grand Prize:

Lynne Forsythe

Runner-Up:

Becky Kremke

2nd Place:

Gina Hanson

3rd Place:

Kim Holmes

4th Place:

Natasha Prymak

Honorable Mentions:

Susie Bentz

Kari Dahlstrom

Renee' Morris-Dezember

Laura Drahozal

Kristi Ernberger

Veronica Johnson

Candi Ladwig

Beth Marohn

Shelly Maxwell

Jing Jing Nickel

Angela Ward

Keely Yowler

Congratulations!!

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!!

Check back later this week to view some of the entries.

Winners please email your street address to meaganm.reminisce@gmail.com

Happy New Year 2010!!

2009-12-27T20:58:44-06:00

By Cindy Noesen

Ring in the New Year with these festive decorations!!

Supplies:

Graduation Celebration Formal Swirl Paper

Graduation Celebration Silver Swirl Paper

Sand in the Sun Glitter Paper

Reminisce Signature Series Prom Paper

Graduation Star Glitter Sticker

Graduation Circle Glitter Sticker

Gold Ribbon, Jewels, Scalloped Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Hole Punch, Letter Cutter.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

From Our Family to Yours......

2009-12-25T05:00:00-06:00

December is filled with so many wonderful Holidays! Let music fill the air! Let joy be everywhere and may you all be surrounded by your loved ones this holiday season.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

-From All of Us at Reminisce

2010 Reminisce Design Team Search Contest

2009-12-24T10:45:44-06:00

We would like to thank everyone who entered the 2010 Reminisce Design Team Search Contest. On Monday the staff at Reminisce returned from an inspirational trip to Orlando. We have been diligently going through all the amazing submissions sent to us and are going to announce the winners on Tuesday, December 29th.

Epcot Tour

The Gals

The Guys

High Five Brenton

Whoopi-oh yes we saw her!!

The Whole Gang

ONLY TWO MORE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!!

2009-12-18T05:00:00-06:00

There is ONLY TWO MORE DAYS left to enter the 2010 Reminisce Design Team Search!! Entries must be received by Midnight CST on December 20, 2009.

For more details CLICK HERE

Less than one week to enter!

2009-12-16T14:33:38-06:00

Happy Wednesday!

Don't forget that you have LESS THAN ONE WEEK to enter the Reminisce Design Team Search 2010! To give you a rundown of the MANY benefits of being a design team member, we've listed the top 7 for you!

7. " I earn extra money from my own home"
Last year our average team member earned nearly $2,000.

6. "I can promote my own blog through Reminisce"
All of our design team members can link their own blog to ours.

5. "I've had my projects published in magazines and Reminisce catalogs"
The Reminisce Design Team is often highlighted in publications and advertising throughout the year.

4. "I love the flexibility Reminisce gives me"
Reminisce gives assignments that allow you to use your creative input and feedback.

3. "I love getting free Reminisce products before anybody else"
As a design team member, you will have exclusive access to new collections before anybody else. Last year our members received over $1000 in FREE product!

2. "Winning the $500 cash prize"
Our newest Design Team member will receive a $500 cash prize and a one year contract to be on the Reminisce Design Team.

1. "I love being part of the best design team in scrapbooking"
Reminisce is acknowledged as one of the best compensated and easiest design teams to work for in the scrapbooking industry.

2010 Reminisce Design Team Search

2009-12-14T10:56:03-06:00

THERE IS ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER THE REMINISCE 2010 DESIGN TEAM SEARCH CONTEST!! ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT CST, DECEMBER 20, 2009!!

FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE

Passports Dream Travel Contest

2009-12-09T13:20:04-06:00

DREAM TRAVEL CONTEST

Using our BRAND NEW travel line PASSPORTS create an album of the perfect vacation highlighting the places you dream of visiting or the amazing places you've been to and you could win $1000!!

CONTEST RULES:

2. Entries are due no later than January 8, 2010 and winners will be announced January 11, 2010. Email your entries to info@designsbyreminisce.com (Please keep in mind your Dream Vacation Album entry may also be your entry for our 2010 Design Team Contest, but remember those entries are due December 20th.)

3. Be Creative and have fun!! We can't wait to see where you dream of heading next!

Grand Prize

$1000 Cash

Runner-up

$250 Reminisce Prize Pack which includes an assortment of our newest releases.

3rd Place

$100 Reminisce Prize Pack which includes an assortment of our newest releases.

4th Place

$100 Reminisce Prize Pack which includes an assortment of our newest releases.

Download and print this PASSPORTS flyer to share with your friends and family! Help us spread the word on how to win $1000 CASH!!

PSP Flyer.pdf

Santa's Workshop Joy Album

2009-12-09T09:22:02-06:00

by Cindy Noesen

Supplies:

Ho Ho Ho Paper-2 sheets

Under the Tree Paper-1 sheet

St. Nick Paper-1 sheet

Making a Snowman Paper-1 sheet

Santa's Friends Paper-1 sheet

Santa's Tree Paper-1 sheet

Santa's Workshop Quote Sticker Sheet

Star album

Lots of bling!!

White cardstock

3 inch circle punch

Pop dots

Ribbons

Instructions:

1) Cut the papers into 6 x 6 pieces.

2) Adhere the papers to the chipboard star in the following order; Ho, Ho, Ho (red side), Under the tree, under the tree,(green side), St Nick, Making a snowman, ho, ho, ho, Santa's friends, Santa's tree, and the back is Ho Ho Ho.

3) Trim the papers to be flush with the border of the star.

4) Cut 3 inch circles from the following and adhere to the star; For the cover, punch out santa and his 'friends'. Then: under the tree (green side), white cs, white cs, ho, ho, ho, (red side), blue dots from Santas tree, red side from ho, ho, ho, white cs, and finish up with making a snowman.

4) Use leftover scraps to mat the stickers and add bling.

Santa's Workshop Winter Luminary

2009-12-07T12:18:30-06:00

By Angela Ploegman

Supply List:

Paper Mache House

Reminisce SW-014 Santa’s Friends Shimmer Paper

Reminisce SW-017 Ho Ho Ho! Shimmer Paper

Reminisce SW-106 St. Nick Layered Stickers

Xyron 510 Creative Station (or Xyron 500 Create a Sticker)

Thin White Cardstock

Acetate Sheets

White Pen

White Paint

White Glue

White and Yellow Glitter

Pop Dots

Directions:

Trace the walls of the house onto the backside of the Santa’s Friends shimmer paper. Cut out.
Trace the roof Gables onto the back side of the Ho Ho Ho! Shimmer Paper. Cut out.
Paint the roof, the base and the edges of the paper mache house white. The roof may need 2 coats for full coverage. Let dry.
Run the papers through the Xyron sticker maker. Adhere to the house form.
Cut 2 2.5 x 3.0 and 1 3.5 x 3.0 pieces from the acetate sheet. Run through the Xyron sticker maker.
Adhere the acetate to the inside wall of the house with the adhesive facing outwards. Spread yellow glitter on the adhesive showing through the windows and door. Shake off excess.
Paint a thin layer of white glue on the roof and the base. Sprinkle with white glitter and shake off excess.
Cut small rectangles from the Ho Ho Ho. Doodle the white lines on the shutters and adhere to the house with Pop Dots.
Embellish with the reindeer stickers from the St. Nick Layered Sticker sheet. Use pop dots (if desired) to raise the head of the reindeer off the house.
Cut scalloped strips from the thin white cardstock. Use it to finish the seam between the roof and house.
Use a flameless tealight (or 2) to safely illuminate the luminary.

To view the entire Santa's Workshop Collection click here

Reminisce Design Team 2010

2009-12-04T05:00:00-06:00

The Search Is On!

Reminisce is searching for a new member to add to our Design Team for 2010! We want to see your very best Reminisce layouts for a chance to win an incredible prize or even a spot on our Design Team!

Enter by Midnight CST, December 20, 2009 for your chance to win one of these amazing prizes!

Grand Prize Winner will receive $500 cash and a one year spot on the Reminisce Design Team

1st Runner-Up will receive $100 cash and $100 in Reminisce Credit

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Runner-Up will receive a $100 Reminisce Prize Package

To enter, please submit your favorite creation(s) using a majority of Reminisce product. Please email your entries to info@designsbyreminisce.com We ask that you please submit at least one layout (which can be one or two pages), as well as either a card or altered project, so that we may get a feel for your overall style. You may submit as many times and items as you like. We accept all submissions, including international entries. Also, if you have a blog feel free to link it to your comments.

ATTENTION RETAILERS! Want to post information about this contest for your customers? Download this PDF file to print and display in your store!!

http://reminisce.typepad.com/DTflyer2010.pdf

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions below and answered them as thoroughly as possible. If you still have a question after reading through the FAQs, please post it in the comments section and we will be sure to address it.

What exactly is a design team?

Our design team is currently a group of seven fun and creative freelance scrapbookers from around the country who work from their homes. Using Reminisce products, they create layouts, projects and cards as assigned by Reminisce. Being so spread out, all team members keep in touch regularly through a group website. The comraderie of this team is very supportive - every time someone is published or has personal news, everyone else is quick to post a congrats message!

What does being a design team member entail?

A huge perk of being on the design team is seeing the newest Reminisce products before anyone else! Every time Reminisce releases a new collection of products, we ship samples of everything to each of our design team members, along with an assignment as to what we need in terms of layouts, projects and more. We provide a shipping account number to each of our members so that it is easy to ship finished projects back to our main office. Other member perks include a standing discount on any orders placed for personal use products, linking your blog to the Reminisce blog, and you are always credited on our website, catalog, and blog when we showcase your project.

How are design team members paid?

Design team members are compensated monthly. They submit an invoice at the end of every month, listing all of the projects completed since their last invoice. Paychecks are issued within the first ten days of the following month. Team members work as contractors, not employees, and are given a 1099 form at the end of the year for tax purposes. Team members are also encouraged to orchestrate make 'n' takes at their local scrapbook stores and submit items for publication - both of which Reminisce provides additional compensation for.

What is the work load like?

Design team members truly have an ideal work situation! They have the flexibility to work from home, and during the hours that are most convenient for them. Assignments are given on a regular basis, although some are more extensive than others. One month we may only need a single layout from each member, the next we may need half a dozen. Workloads are typically heaviest right before CHA trade shows which take place in January and July every year. This is because at CHA shows, we release multiple collections all at once and therefore need several project samples for each line. Because the window between new products being manufactured and released is small, turnaround times on assignments are typically between 1-2 weeks. To make this easier, we give as much "heads up" before an assignment as possible, including sending images of new products in production, so that members can start to brainstorm their projects before they even receive the actual supplies.

Christmastime Wreath

2009-12-03T05:00:00-06:00

Christmastime Wreath

by Cindy Noesen

This festive wreath features the Christmastime collection. The stunning foil papers, glitter papers and beautifully coordinating stickers will have your home spruced up and just in time for the guests! Cindy put this wreath together using four sheets each of Christmas Stripe, Christmas Cheer, and Christmas Swirl Red, two sheets of Christmas Swirl Green, three sheets of 12 x 12 Ribbon Glitter Stickers, one 12 inch foam wreath, and many 32mm push pins.

Step 1) Adhere two sheets of Christmas Stripe paper to form a double sided paper. Complete this step with the remaining papers, except the Christmas Swirl Green, which will be used in a later step.

Step 2) Cut the double sided Christmas Strip paper 1 ½ inches by 5-5 ½ inches.

Step 3) Cut the double sided Christmas Cheer paper 1 inch by 5-5 ½ inches.

Step 4) Cut the double sided Christmas Swirl Red paper ¾ inch by 5-5 ½ inches.

Step 5) Adhere the 12 x 12 Ribbon Glitter Stickers to the backside of the Christmas Swirl Green and cut to the width of the sticker. Then cut into 5 inch strips.

Step 6) Loop each strip of paper then insert a push in from the inside and then attach to the foam wreath as shown.

To view the entire Christmastime Collection click here.

The $1000 Reminisce Dream Travel Contest

2009-12-01T09:07:32-06:00

DREAM TRAVEL CONTEST

Using our BRAND NEW travel line PASSPORTS create an album of the perfect vacation highlighting the places you dream of visiting or the amazing places you've been to and you could win $1000!!

CONTEST RULES:

3. Be Creative and have fun!! We can't wait to see where you dream of heading next!

Grand Prize

$1000 Cash

Runner-up

$250 Reminisce Prize Pack

3rd Place

$100 Reminisce Prize Pack

4th Place

$100 Reminisce Prize Pack

Design Team 2010

2009-11-30T14:00:00-06:00

The Search Is On!

Reminisce is searching for a new member to add to our Design Team for 2010! We want to see your very best Reminisce layouts for a chance to win an incredible prize or even a spot on our Design Team!

Enter by Midnight CST, December 20, 2009 for your chance to win one of these amazing prizes!

Grand Prize Winner will receive $500 cash and a one year spot on the Reminisce Design Team

1st Runner-Up will receive $100 cash and $100 in Reminisce Credit

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Runner-Up will receive a $100 Reminisce Prize Package

ATTENTION RETAILERS! Want to post information about this contest for your customers? Download this PDF file to print and display in your store!!

http://reminisce.typepad.com/DTflyer2010.pdf

What exactly is a design team?

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Deck the Halls Week

2009-11-30T10:52:01-06:00

Noel Holiday Decor

by Tami Sanders

I started with a 12” Wood 4 Peg Rack that I painted a pearlescent white. Then I cut a backdrop out of chipboard and covered it with the snow portion of the Santa’s Tree shimmer paper. The backdrop was then adhered to the back of the rack. To embellish the backdrop, I mounted the large tree sticker from the 12 X 12 icon sticker sheet on white cardstock, cut it out, and adhered it to the left side of the backdrop. Then I used the layered sticker sheet, 12 x 12 icon and alphabet sticker sheet to embellish the rack.

The assorted shaped ornaments are made from paper mache’. I painted the edges using the same white pearlescent paint as on the rack, and covered each with paper. {Making A Snowman, Under the Tree and HO HO HO! Shimmer papers}. I used chipboard letters to spell out “noel” one letter per ornament, and then embellished each ornament with “ribbons” from the 12 X 12 ribbon sticker sheet and stickers from the layered sticker sets. I cut the hangers that came on the ornaments off, and adhered pieces of jute with a bow at the top to the back of each.

The handle at the top of the piece is made from 20 gauge white wrapped floral wire embellished with ribbons.

To view the entire Santa's Workshop Collection click here

Welcome to Deck the Halls Week!

2009-11-28T14:25:30-06:00

27 Days until Christmas! Have you started your shopping yet? Have you decorated your home or trimmed your tree? Maybe you are looking for some inspiration for ideas for Holiday Home Décor, Ornaments, Gift Tags, and Ornaments? Over the course of the next week you will find them all here!

Today we are going to start with one of my favorites; a Mini Book Christmas Ornament. In previous years, I have made up to 10 each of 4 different versions of these books, one version for us, one for my side of the family, one for Matt’s side of the family, one for our group of friends. I create the books myself then fill them up with 12-20 pictures highlighting fun events from throughout the year.

The books are very easy to make, and easy to adapt to whatever size of photo you want to feature. When I’m doing many versions of the same book, I make them smaller and then I print out 12-20 sheets 2” x 3” photos.

To create a book to hold sixteen 2” x 3”;

Start with a piece of chipboard 4” x 6 3/8”. Score the 6 3/8” side of in 3” from both sides (creating a 3/8” area in the center that will become the binding area of the book - see the white lines on the image below.) Then cut a piece of Christmas Cheer paper 5” x 7 3/8”. Adhere chipboard to the backside of the printed paper as shown.

1. Cut the corners of the paper at a 45 degree angle to the corners of the chipboard as shown;

A Layer adhesive where the white edges of the paper are showing on the backside, and fold the edges over to finish the cover.

Cu Cut an 8” piece of ribbon, then fold over and attach to the inside binding (in the center) of the book

4. Cut eight pieces of cardstock 5 ¾” x 3 ¾”, then score each one on the long (5 ¾”) side at 2 7/8” (creating two halves 2 7/8”x 3 ¾”). Adhere one side of the first piece to the inside cover. The crease on the cardstock should be lined up with the score line at 3” on the chipboard.

6. Then adhere one side of the second piece of cardstock to the backside. Repeat with all eight pieces. Then adhere outer edge of the eighth piece to the inside back cover.

Fill with photos;

C Cut a 9" x 1/2" strip of the remaining green cheer paper. Close the book and wrap the strip around the book - make sure there is enough space to get the strip on and off the book once it is adhered - then adhere the strip.

Embellish the cover, and then you have a spectacular Mini Photo Album Ornament that you can enjoy for years!

To view the complete Santa's Workshop Collection click here and to view the complete Christmastime Collection click here.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-26T19:00:00-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving! After enjoying a fantastic meal with our family, the end of Thanksgiving officially marks the beginning of the Christmas Holiday Season at the Gibson household. Our girls love to look at any advertisement with toys, and pick out what they want for Christmas. This year is no different, and in the first Target ad Vivian saw she circled a good chunk of the toys for 6 year old girls. Isabella, however, has decided to only put a drum kit on her list, so that she can get “everything” she wants. (Really? A drum kit??)

Angela Ploegman, one of our design team members, did an adorable layout with our recently released Santa’s Workshop of her son and his Santa letter from last year;

To view the entire Santa's Workshop Collection click here

Christmastime is our other new Holiday collection this year. This gorgeous and sophisticated line features ten specialty papers each with foiling, glitter, or both. The following layout highlights a few of the products.

To view the entire Christmastime Collection click here

TOMORROW OFFICIALLY BEGINS DECK THE HALLS WEEK FEATURING THE SANTA'S WORKSHOP AND CHRISTMASTIME COLLECTIONS. WE WILL FEATURE 5 PROJECTS AND IDEAS FOR DECORATING YOUR HOME, AND TRIMMING THE TREE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. IF YOU HAVE PROJECTS YOU HAVE DONE WITH EITHER OF THESE LINES POST THEM HERE WE'D LOVE TO SEE THEM!!