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        <title>Dream Basement Scrapbook Room Ideas</title>
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        <summary>Doesn't this room look so inviting?! You most likely don't have the space to do something like this, but you can probably borrow some of the ideas and put them into your own space. From Scrapbook Etc. Divide a Room...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Doesn't this room look so inviting?! You most likely don't have the space to do something like this, but you can probably borrow some of the ideas and put them into your own space.  From Scrapbook Etc.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/10/p_scrapbookroom_1.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Polly Maly?s creative space" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/10/ss_scrapbookroom_1.jpg" /></span></a></p>
<p>Divide a Room Into Spaces</p>
<p>Polly Maly's creative space took a lot  of work to pull off, but it ended with a functional, accessible, and  all-around pretty room. This roughly 15X15' room, reorganized by  designer Cathy Kramer, became a powerhouse when broken down into  dedicated zones for different tasks and supplies: (left to right) tool  station, embellishments<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/embellishments.htm" /> and photos, computer center, stamping supplies. Paper and books are stored along the far right side of the room.</p>
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<p>Keep Tools in Place</p>
<p>Low-cost nonslip drawer<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/drawers.htm" /> liners prevent punches from shifting around in Polly's tool station, making it easier to find what she needs.</p>
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<p>Put Important Items Together</p>
<p>Frequently used tools are close by and kept tidy with simple drawer<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/drawers.htm" /> organizers. This collection is housed in the top left drawer of Polly's built-in desk<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/desk.htm" />.</p>
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<p>Consider Your Work Space</p>
<p>Having lots of work surfaces allows Polly the luxury of leaving a  page in progress without cluttering the room. Though she works mostly  at the portable table<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/table.htm" /> in the center of the room, standing at the counters adds a whole new dynamic to her work style<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/style.htm" />.</p>
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<p>Put Things on Display</p>
<p>To the left of Polly's built-in desk<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/desk.htm" /> is a zone that houses her photo boxes and embellihsments<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/embellishments.htm" />. Kramer chose glass-front doors<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/doors/doors.htm" /> for the upper cabinets to keep the space visually light and to allow visitors to see Polly's collection of vintage cameras.</p>
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<p>Use Creative Pieces For Decorating</p>
<p>Embellishments can be fun both on the page and off. Some of Polly's colorful button collection pulls double duty as decor<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/decor.htm" />.</p>
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<p>Group Embellishments for Storage</p>
<p>Loose accents were dropped into small clear jars and then placed in a spice-jar drawer<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/drawers.htm" /> organizer.</p>
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<p>Pick the Right Type of Shelving</p>
<p>By choosing pullout shelves<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/shelves.htm" /> for the base cabintets<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/cabinetry.htm" />, Kramer made every inch easily accessible. Baskets hold packaged accents, and sheets of stickers and rub-ons slip into page protectors, which are then organized into three-ring binders.</p>
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<p>Add a Spot for Inspiration</p>
<p>The paper zone contains an inspiration board that's flanked by stacked cubes filled with cardstock<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/card-stock.htm" />, hanging files for scraps, and books. The board adds flair to the room through bright, vibrant colors.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/10/p_scrapbookroom_11.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Sorted patterned paper in vertical storage boxes" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/10/ss_scrapbookroom_11.jpg" /></span><br />
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<p>Make Supplies Accessible</p>
<p>Polly sorted patterned paper by color and placed it in vertical storage<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/closet-and-storage/storage.htm" /> boxes. The boxes and pullout drawers<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/drawers.htm" /> make it easy to find what she needs without having to rummage through messy mounds of paper.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/10/p_scrapbookroom_13.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Rubber-stamp collection on shallow picture ledges" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/10/ss_scrapbookroom_13.jpg" /></span><br />
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<p>Take Advantage of Wall Shelving</p>
<p>A rubber-stamper from way back, Polly keeps her collection contained on the shallow picture ledges to the right of her desk<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/furniture/desk.htm" /> and in the utility drawers<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/cabinetry/drawers.htm" /> beneath. Ink<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/ink.htm" /> pads are stored in a lazy-Susan-style caddy on the work surface.</p>
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        <title>LOAD 212 - Are you up to the challenge?</title>
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        <summary>What is LOAD 212 you are asking yourself? It is a super fun challenge coming in February. Photo Express has teamed up with Lain Ehmann for her Febraury LOAD 212 challenge. A LOAD challenge is a Layout A Day Challenge...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;" target="_self"><img alt="LOAD212blue-300x200" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345285a769e20163000c62c8970d image-full" height="319" src="http://photoexpress.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345285a769e20163000c62c8970d-800wi" title="LOAD212blue-300x200" width="479" /></a><br /><br /></p>
<p>What is <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD 212 </a>you are asking yourself?  It is a super fun challenge coming in February. <strong>Photo Express has teamed up with Lain Ehmann for her </strong><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">Febraury LOAD 212 challenge</a>.  A <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD challenge is a Layout A Day Challenge</a> that she does a few times a year. Lain has a huge following of scrapbookers who take up this challenge with her.</p>
<p>We even have a special discount code for you to receive $10 off! Just use the code <strong>Express </strong><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">right here</a> and you will <strong>save $10!</strong> (Discount expires 2/3) That makes it only $20 for 29 days full of inspiration, ideas, videos, community and more. And heck, even if you only accomplish 10 layouts, that is more than you would have accomplished!</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">A Message From Lain:</span></p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">I want to invite YOU to spend February with me!</span></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">29 layouts in 29 days – together!!</a></h1>
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<p><strong>Here’s what you’ll get:</strong><br /> -<del datetime="2011-12-16T16:02:52+00:00">28</del>29 daily prompts on the topic of Past Perfect: Looking Back to Look Forward<br /> -<del datetime="2011-12-16T16:02:52+00:00">28</del> 29 daily videos<br /> -Private message board<br /> -Private gallery<br /> -Interviews with cool scrappy folk (guest stars announced soon!)<br /> -PRIZES<br /> -Inspiration, fun, and companionship galore!</p>
<p><strong>Sounds good, doesn’t it?</strong><br /> <strong><br /> Here’s what others have said about Layout a Day:</strong></p>
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<p>“Sometimes my inspiration chamber is empty. I struggle to  put together a layout, any layout and cannot manage it. With <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD</a>, I  get inspiration, a fired up group of supporters and no chance to sit  around and contemplate. It is a great way to push myself to focus and  enjoy scrapping again.” <em> – Jana </em></p>
<p>“The community is so supportive… I’ve ‘scrap-accomplished’ more in <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self"> LOAD </a>&amp; YSM than in any of the other online classes attended. Perhaps  I’m getting more savvy or, more likely, our fearless leader keeps it  simple and real.” <em>– Rita</em></p>
<p>“I have successfully completed every <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD </a>since it was introduced  except one … I don’t know whether it is the thrill of the competition,  the regular prompts or the regular comraderie but whatever it is it  works… It has helped me to know that I can be fast when I need to be. It  has helped me prioritize stories and layouts. It has helped me get it  down!..It is certainly a win-win situation for me. 90 layouts a year  makes me VERY happy! Thanks Lain! I love <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD</a>!” <em>- Alison</em></p>
<p>“The tips and strategies shared via <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD </a>reduced the anxiety of  making a page perfect… The challenge of creating a page a day kept me  interested, excited &amp; on task – forcing me to make faster decisions,  go with the first paper or embellishment choice that looked good  because I didn’t have time to go through every piece of paper or every  button looking for the “perfect” one. The community at <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD </a>is  unbelievable . The support &amp; kindness of all the LOAD-sters is  indescribable. So much positivity, lovely comments about completed  pages, helpful suggestions when something doesn’t look quite right,  encouragement, friendships. The feel-good energy is a scrapbook “high”.  Finally, it has changed the stories that I tell. Prior to <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD</a>, I  scrapbooked mainly events, during <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD</a> I saw so many amazing pages and  the prompts were often more feelings driven. As I started to push myself  to do more of that, I found that those are by far my favorite pages, my  most meaningful pages and the pages that I know will be so special to  my girls as they grow up.” <em> – Kari </em></p>
<p>“More than anything <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD</a> has taught me how to scrap fast and still  have fun. Once I realized that I could do a layout a day, I’ve greatly  increased the number of layouts I create even after<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self"> LOAD</a>. I now know  that I can easily make time for this hobby of mine and get my story  told!” <em>- Monica</em></p>
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<p><strong>Now, can you afford to miss out? NO. <img alt=":)" src="http://www.layoutaday.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" /> So join all your best buds at<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self"> LOAD 212</a>… and start scrapping your Past Perfect!</strong></p>
<p>Here’s what will happen next: Once you click on the button below,  you’ll be magically transported to your Paypal account, where you’ll  complete checkout. Then your email address will be added (again,  magically!) to the LOAD212 email list. Within 30 minutes you should  receive an email you’ll need to open and click on the enclosed link to  confirm your enrollment.</p>
<p>Then you can get ready for the ride of a lifetime starting 2/1!</p>
<p>See you there!</p>
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<p>Photo Express will be having some special promotions and fun for our customers who join in <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1026533&amp;c=ib&amp;aff=199742&amp;cl=100873" target="_self">LOAD 212</a>. If you sign up, send me an email michele@photoexpressions.ca <a href="michele@photoexpressions.ca" target="_self" />and let me know so I can add you to the PE LOAD list so you don't miss out.</p>
<p>Hope you'll join Lain and I and 100's of other scrapbookers in making February very productive!</p>
<p>Michele</p>
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        <published>2012-01-23T13:47:51-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-23T13:47:51-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Yay! We have finally caught up with the demand for the Silhouette Cameo Machine. Every order we have received has been sold out before it arrived. We just received another shipment and we have 3 machines to put on our...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Yay! We have finally caught up with the demand for the Silhouette Cameo Machine. Every order we have received has been sold out before it arrived. We just received another shipment and we have 3 machines to put on our shelf! Yay! 604-463-3654 www.photoexpressions.ca</p>
<h1>Silhouette CAMEO™</h1>
<p>The Silhouette CAMEO™ is an electronic cutting tool for personal use.  Like a home printer, it 				plugs into your PC or Mac® with a simple  USB cable.  However, instead of printing 				it uses a small blade to  cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more up to 12" wide and 10 feet  long. 				The machine also boasts a quiet motor and the ability to  register and cut printed materials.</p>
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<h2>In the box</h2>
The Silhouette CAMEO™ ships with the following important items:  					   
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<li>Silhouette electronic cutting tool</li>
<li>Silhouette Studio® software for Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac® OS X 10.5.8 and higher</li>
<li>51 exclusive cuttable designs</li>
<li>Power cable, USB cable</li>
<li>12" cutting mat</li>
<li>Cutting blade</li>
<li>$10 gift card to the Silhouette Online Store</li>
<li>Basic Instruction Guide</li>
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        <title>Valentines Cones - super cute gift idea</title>
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        <published>2012-01-21T09:53:00-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-21T09:53:00-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Valentine's Day Paper Cones I just had to show you these GORGEOUS cones made by Briana from the Jenni Bowlin Blog. How cool are they?! Imagine hanging on a child's door knob or a neighbours front door or a co-workers...</summary>
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<p>I just had to show you these GORGEOUS cones made by Briana from the Jenni Bowlin Blog. How cool are they?! Imagine hanging on a child's door knob or a neighbours front door or a co-workers desk, or giving to classmates. Super cute!  And these could be made using any patterned paper and supplies.</p>
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tiecj15Oork/TxGxQg1210I/AAAAAAAACMI/Q9d6Ub_dzkQ/s1600/conesonmirror450" style="color: #cc0000; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tiecj15Oork/TxGxQg1210I/AAAAAAAACMI/Q9d6Ub_dzkQ/s1600/conesonmirror450" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 4px;" /></a></div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HrgOaNu3Tc8/TxGzF8tmdHI/AAAAAAAACMQ/AMA2l44pmWc/s1600/conesontray450" style="color: #cc0000; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HrgOaNu3Tc8/TxGzF8tmdHI/AAAAAAAACMQ/AMA2l44pmWc/s1600/conesontray450" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 4px;" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">I made these cones, also known as paper cornucopias or May Day baskets,  for my kids to give to their teachers for Valentine's Day. You can tuck a  little wrapped gift inside or put the gift inside wrapped with tissue  paper or for a very special presentation you could wrap the gift in a  vintage hankie. Another option is to use shredded paper and fill the  cone with candy and treats. </div>
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They also look so pretty to use as decorations. In the top photo I  strung them on a ribbon and hung them over my mirror and in the photo  above I hung them on my white feather tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">The cones were made using 3D Scalloped Cone from  Silhouette. I have a Cameo so I was able to cut them from full sheets  of 12 x 12 paper for the largest cones. If you have a Silhouette SD  they'll be smaller, closer in size to the diamond patterned cone I made.  If you don't have electronic die cutting capabilities there are tons of  cone templates online. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><em>(Note: the Silhouette Cameo is available at Photo Express)</em></div>
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EiwRXbny4Qw/TxHowFmdteI/AAAAAAAACMo/7OieTho4cIQ/s1600/conewithhankie400" style="color: #cc0000; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EiwRXbny4Qw/TxHowFmdteI/AAAAAAAACMo/7OieTho4cIQ/s1600/conewithhankie400" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 4px;" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">After the cones were cut I glued them together and used a long reach  stapler to add a little reinforcement along the back seam, probably not  completely necessary but I didn't have to wait as long for the glue to  dry. I cut the silhouette girls from Jenni's papers.  The older girl is  from Be My Guest and the little girl is from Haven. I layered the Haven  girl on a JBS oval label sticker to match the other one, as seen on the  diamond patterned cone. </div>
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1gkqvC7gTY4/TxHpQBN6ydI/AAAAAAAACMw/T2mEJ8m74TI/s1600/conewithcandy400" style="color: #cc0000; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1gkqvC7gTY4/TxHpQBN6ydI/AAAAAAAACMw/T2mEJ8m74TI/s1600/conewithcandy400" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 4px;" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">I made full, loopy bows with seam binding. For a few of the cones I used  two colors on each bow. I added the teachers' initials using JBS  alterable alphas in the middle of the bows. I attached ric rac handles  and the bows with hot glue.<br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VdArlTZFQz0/TxHnEDP8-CI/AAAAAAAACMY/BsAKCw0UTsI/s1600/insidecones450" style="color: #cc0000; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VdArlTZFQz0/TxHnEDP8-CI/AAAAAAAACMY/BsAKCw0UTsI/s1600/insidecones450" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 4px;" /></a></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">They look cute on the inside too!</div>
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<em>Supplies:</em><br />
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=790" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Be Our Guest - Hers</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=892" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Haven - Common Objects</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jbsmercantile.com/eco/store.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=1406" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Red/Black Line Extension IV - Letter Chart</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=908" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Red/Black Line Extension IV - Multiplication</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=955" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Red/Black Line Extension IV - Pen Nibs</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=947" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Alterable Alphas - Micro Dot</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=889" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Haven - Betty's House</a></em></div>
<div style="color: red;"><em><a href="http://www.jbsmercantile.com/eco/store.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=62" style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: none;">Red label stickers</a></em></div>
<em><a href="http://www.jennibowlin.com/eco/wstore.asp?SID=1&amp;Item=918">Red/Black Extension IV - School Dress</a></em><br /><em>Other supplies:</em><br /><em>Gold oval doily </em><em><br />Vintage seam binding and ric rac</em></div>
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        <title>More Winter Layout Ideas</title>
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        <published>2012-01-20T08:57:00-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-20T08:57:00-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Sledding Scrapbook Page Design by Melissa Inman Melissa created balance in her layout by adding strips of paper to both sides of her two-page design. She added three arrows to guide the eye, keeping them all in solid green tones...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_winter_5.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <img alt="Use Design Principles" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_winter_5.jpg" /><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Sledding Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Melissa Inman</p>
<p>Melissa created balance in her layout  by adding strips of paper to both sides of her two-page design. She   added three arrows to guide the eye, keeping them all in solid green   tones to pop off the patterned paper.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> For fun lettering, add patterned paper to closed off space in letters, such as Melissa did with the "g" and the "o."</p>
<p><a href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_winter_10.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <img alt="Keep the Page Simple" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_winter_10.jpg" /><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Simple Shoveling Winter Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Renee Foss</p>
<p>Renee created a block with her four smaller  photos and balanced it  with a larger shot. She kept the page simple,  adding just a bit of  patterned paper on top of a solid background.</p>
<p><a href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_winter_12.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <img alt="Let One Photo Dominate" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_winter_12.jpg" /><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Big Pic Winter Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Susan Weinroth</p>
<p>Susan created her title in the circle with  stickers and letter  brads. She positioned smaller circles along the top  of the photo and  centered red brads on the smallest circles. Her funny  photo takes  center stage in the middle of the page.</p>
<p><a href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_winter_14.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <img alt="Create a Balance" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_winter_14.jpg" /><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Family Gathering Winter Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Candi Gershon</p>
<p>Candi grouped multiple photos at the bottom of her layout  and balanced them with a large title and journaling block above. She   added extra emphasis to the title and journaling by curving the edges of   the paper underneath.</p>
<p><a href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_winter_16.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <img alt="Hand-cut Layout Pieces" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_winter_16.jpg" /><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Snow Fun Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Erica Hernandez</p>
<p>A craft knife  helped Erica handle the thin spaces and smooth the curves of this   penguin, which makes a cute addition to her page about winter fun. Erica   brought cohesion to the layout by letting the sled and the penguin's scarf overlap her photo. Using colors from the scarf, Erica choose solid color paper to block off different sections of the page.</p>
<p><a href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/12/p_101823057.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <img alt="Serious Sledding Layout" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/12/ss_101823057.jpg" /><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Serious Sledding Layout</p>
<p>Design by Shannon Zickel</p>
<p>Give your layouts some a cool factor by spraying ink  along the bottom edges of the pages. The technique works on any color   background, even kraft. Here, it gives the page a "frosty" effect.  Chipboard snowflakes get a festive update with patterned paper.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_wintersports_4.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="SLOPE TITLE AND PHOTOS TO IMITATE SLEDDING MOTion" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_wintersports_4.jpg" /></span><br />
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<p>Sledding Fun Layout</p>
<p>Design by Pam Callaghan</p>
<p>For this fun sledding scrapbook<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/scrapbooking.htm" /> page, Pam grouped several photos in a large block for a big emphasis in the center of her layout<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/layout.htm" />. She curved the edges of the patterned paper and the photos to add movement to the page.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> Create a title that mirrors  the action in your photos. Pam lined up her letter stickers along the  bottom edges of staggered supporting photos to play up the downhill  action.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_wintersports_5.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="CHOOSE A WINTER-THEMED COLOR SCHEME" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_wintersports_5.jpg" /></span><br />
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<p>Snowboarding Layout</p>
<p>Design by Paula Murakami</p>
<p>The patterned paper Paula chose for this snowboarding scrapbook<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/scrapbooking.htm" /> page immediately reminded her of snow and helped her pick a colour scheme<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/home-improvement/decor/color-scheme.htm" /> for the page. Converting photos to black-and-white allowed her to use  any colors she wanted, so she chose frosty hues that play up the winter  theme.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> Use seasonal shapes to  further drive home your theme. Paula used snowflakes in several spots on  her page, including the one that subs for the letter "o" in her title.<a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_wintersports_27.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="GIVE WINTER PHOTOS BRIGHT COLOR MATS TO HELP THEM STAND OUT" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_wintersports_27.jpg" /></span><br />
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<p>Snow Tubing Layout</p>
<p>Design by Annette Pixley</p>
<p>Annette's inner tube sledding pictures mark a trip to Mt. Hood with her son. She matted her photos with colorful cardstock<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/card-stock.htm" /> to make the mostly white winter sports images pop off the page, and she  mixed rub-on phrases with her journaling to help highlight certain  words and emphasize the winter theme.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> Recycle for low-cost embellishments. Annette placed her title on a cloud cut from a magazine advertisement. Just remember, not all found objects are safe for scrapbooks. Keep questionable items away from  one-<a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_wintersports_20.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"><span /></a>of-a-kind photos or treat with deacidification sprays to be safe.<a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_wintersports_20.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"><span> <img alt="GET PAGE COLOR INSIPIRATION FROM YOUR PHOTOS" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_wintersports_20.jpg" /></span></a></p>
<p>Snowboard Outing Layout</p>
<p>Design by Angie Cramer</p>
<p>Angie snapped these winter sports photos of her son Ryan on a snowboarding outing. Angie chose the layout<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/layout.htm" /> colors--black, gray, and red--from her son's winter gear, pulling the entire page together.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> Be creative with your title.  Angie stamped "snowboarding" as well as snowflake patterns onto three  round metal-rim tags, then strung the tags together with fibers to make a  vertical title.</p>
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        <title>Winter Scrapbook Layout ideas</title>
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        <published>2012-01-19T11:32:19-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-19T11:32:19-08:00</updated>
        <summary>I'm sure you've taken a few snow pictures over the last week. Here are some great layout ideas from Scrapbooks etc. Pretty Punch Winter Scrapbook Page Design by Lisa Storms Use basic punches to create a graphic snowflake border. Abstract...</summary>
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<p><strong>Pretty Punch Winter Scrapbook Page </strong></p>
<p>Design by Lisa Storms</p>
<p>Use basic punches to create a graphic snowflake  border. Abstract flower punches produce simple snowflakes when paired  with white cardstock. Clip the flowers' rounded tips, adhere the shapes  to multicolor punched circles, and top with gems.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> Give a winter layout<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/layout.htm" /> a crisp, tiled look by mounting photos, journaling, and accents with thin adhesive<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/adhesive.htm" /> foam.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2010/06/p_101466825.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="winter multiphoto scrapbook page; 5 photos" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2010/06/ss_101466825.jpg" /></span><br /> </a><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Sweater Weather Scrapbook Page </strong></p>
<p>Design by Jennifer Perks</p>
<p>No snow? No problem. Patterns, textures, and  accents from the sweaters in these photos inspired the creative color  blocks on this cardstock-only page. Turn buttons, snaps, and other  notions into layout embellishments<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/embellishments.htm" />. For a fun, interactive element, machine-stitch a zipper to cardstock<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/card-stock.htm" />. Mimic the texture of a sweater by layering tone-on-tone cardstock shapes. Outline the shapes with pen to help them stand out.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/p_101664831.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Digital Winter Scrapbook Page" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/ss_101664831.jpg" /></span><br /> </a></p>
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<p><strong>Digital Winter Scrapbook Page </strong></p>
<p>Design by Leslie Lightfoot</p>
<p>Bring together your favorite outdoor photos in a photo collage<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/collage.htm" />. A digital template<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/template.htm" /> makes designing the layout<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/layout.htm" /> a snap -- all you need are photos and a few digital elements! Embellish  with a cluster of stars instead of the traditional snowflakes and use  dark colors for an interesting way to display winter photos. <strong>(Remember, you can get all your digital layouts printed at Photo Express!)</strong></p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/p_101634529.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Outdoor Fun Winter Scrapbook Page" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/ss_101634529.jpg" /></span></a></p>
<p><strong>Outdoor Fun Winter Scrapbook Page </strong></p>
<p>Design by Vicki Boutin</p>
<p>Head outdoors with your kids and snap shots of them enjoying the snow. Stamp a snowflake on a circle of white cardstock<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/card-stock.htm" /> and add a gem in the center to make it glisten. Punch a text pattern into circles for an unexpected accent.</p>
<p><strong>Editor's Tip:</strong> To get properly  exposed snow photos, use the Winter or Snow setting on a point-and-shoot  camera, or set a custom white balance on a digital SLR.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/p_101466822.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Snowflake Flurry Scrapbook Page" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/ss_101466822.jpg" /></span><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Snowflake Flurry Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Erin Clarkson</p>
<p>Break away from traditional icy pastels and go  bold with unexpected hues. Stick with one paper line to make matching a  breeze. Balance the bright colours<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/bright-colors.htm" /> and eye-catching patterns with black-and-white photos that are sure to pop. For a smooth finish, sand chipboard<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/chipboard.htm" /> edges after covering with patterned paper.</p>
<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/p_101466823.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Snowscape Winter Scrapbook Page" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2011/08/ss_101466823.jpg" /></span><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Snowscape Winter Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Greta Hammond</p>
<p>Fashion slopes from white textured paper and layer them with adhesive<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/adhesive.htm" /> foam to create depth between layers. Trim snow mounds with rickrack<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/rickrack.htm" /> and tuck action photos behind the hills to make them feel like part of  the scene. Mat snow photos with patterned paper to give them added oomph  on a page.</p>
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<p><a class="imgLnk" href="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/p_winter_1.jpg" rel="lightbox nofollow" target="_blank"> <span> <img alt="Use Deep-Tone Colors" border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/sbe/images/2009/11/ss_winter_1.jpg" /></span><br /> </a></p>
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<p>Winter Day Scrapbook Page</p>
<p>Design by Amy Howe</p>
<p>Amy turned to darker shades of purple, blue, and  green for an elegant look (the three colors also happen to fall next to  each other on the color wheel). The dark colors contrast nicely with a  large black-and-white photo, showing the fun that can be had on a dreary  winter day. Clear plastic flowers<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/lawn-and-garden/flowers/flowers.htm" /> with button centers add a subtle, but glimmering touch.</p>
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        <title>With Love</title>
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        <published>2012-01-18T13:06:28-08:00</published>
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        <summary>With Love - a new line from Pebbles</summary>
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<p class="product-image"><a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/paper-with-love-love-letter.html" title="With Love Paper Series - Love Letter"> </a></p>
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<p class="product-image"><a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/embellishments-with-love-toothpick-flags.html" title="Pebbles Embellishments - With Love Gift Tags"><img alt="Pebbles Embellishments - With Love Gift Tags" height="135" src="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/7/4/747160_gift_tags_1.jpg" title="Pebbles Embellishments - With Love Gift Tags" width="135" /></a><a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/paper-with-love-love-letter.html" title="With Love Paper Series - Love Letter"><img alt="With Love Paper Series - Love Letter" height="135" src="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/7/5/751206_sml_2.jpg" title="With Love Paper Series - Love Letter" width="135" /></a><a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/paper-with-love-be-mine.html" title="With Love Paper Series - Be Mine">  <img alt="With Love Paper Series - Be Mine" height="135" src="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/7/5/751201_sml_2.jpg" title="With Love Paper Series - Be Mine" width="135" /></a><a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/paper-with-love-kiss-me.html" title="With Love Paper Series - Kiss Me"> <img alt="With Love Paper Series - Kiss Me" height="135" src="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/7/5/751211_sml_2.jpg" title="With Love Paper Series - Kiss Me" width="135" /></a></p>
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<p class="product-image"> <a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/paper-with-love-be-mine.html" title="With Love Paper Series - Be Mine" /> <a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/paper-with-love-kiss-me.html" title="With Love Paper Series - Kiss Me"><br /></a></p>
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<p class="product-image"><a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/retailers/index.php/embellishments-with-love-toothpick-flags.html" title="Pebbles Embellishments - With Love Gift Tags"> </a></p>
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        <title>New Punches and Hemp cord</title>
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        <published>2012-01-18T12:52:04-08:00</published>
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        <summary>Hemp cord is very popular right now and these are beautiful colours.</summary>
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<div>Hemp cord is very popular right now and these are beautiful colours.</div>
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        <title>Do you have an actual photograph?</title>
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        <published>2012-01-16T13:15:44-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-16T13:15:44-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Have your children or grandchildren or neices or nephews ever held an actual photograph of themselves in their hand? Contrary to what many children growing up today may unfortunately believe, family pictures don't have to be viewed only on a...</summary>
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<p id="trln"><strong>Believe it or not, you can still actually make pictures you can hold in your hand- just like the film days! </strong>Even more amazing, you can put them in an album and look at them while reminiscing about when the photo was taken! Really, no kidding! lol</p>
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<p id="trln">The trouble is, too many well-intentioned people never get around to moving those pictures from their shoebox--whether it's a physical shoebox or a digital one--into an album.<strong> Make 2012 the year you get around to doing this.</strong></p>
<p>The above picture of my daughters was taken on Christmas eve and because of Foto Freedom, it is backed up, tagged, rated, super easy to find to share, printed and in a photo album! And I just ordered an enlargement of it for my family wall.  Don't think that this is because I am in the photo industry.  Working in this industry has actually been a "detriment" to my photo organization - I take waaaaay too many photos, and they were only haphazardly organized before Foto Freedom and I was totally overwhelmed. I now get excited when I think about my photos and how organized they are (from last June to now, I still have to work my way backwards) instead of anxiety and guilt. Plus we get to enjoy and look at actual photographs! The girls are loving this!</p>
<p><strong>If   the idea of actually holding a printed photograph in your hand just seems overwhelming to you and you have no idea where to even begin, <a href="www.fotofreedom.ca" target="_self">Foto Freedom </a>has all the   answers for you!</strong><span> </span></p>
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<p>This self-paced online course will take you step by step from the very basics of once you have snapped a photo on your camera, all the way to actually enjoying your photos in an organized way for generations to come. The next session starts this Thursday January 19th (and if you are reading this post after, you can sign up until Jan 25th). Don't be intimidated by this being a 10 week course. It is a simple step each week to fit into your busy life and can be done at your own pace. And with the savings you receive, it is almost free!</p>
<p><strong>If you are ready to print out some pictures, take advantage of our 40% off sale on Foto Depot photofinishing right now! Extended until Jan 25th.(wallet size to poster size)!  </strong>It's all about saving those Christmas memories before they get buried on your hard drive.<br /><br />Just use the promo code <strong>save2011</strong> at checkout when you place your next <a href="http://photoexpress.fotosource.com/photo" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Foto Depot</a> order of more than $20 before discount.<br /><br />Here is some more explanation from the Ghost of Christmas JPG's Past!</p>
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        <title>Safe Winter Driving</title>
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        <published>2012-01-16T09:34:44-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-16T09:34:44-08:00</updated>
        <summary>We don't get winters like some areas of the country, but this is a good reminder of how to drive safe in the winter, especially if you are heading up to the interior (or live on a mountain like me.)...</summary>
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            <name>photo-express</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>We don't get winters like some areas of the country, but this is a good reminder of how to drive safe in the winter, especially if you are heading up to the interior (or live on a mountain like me.)</p>
<p><a href="http://photoexpress.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345285a769e20167604f2a21970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="SafeWinterDriving_Jan12-1" border="0" class="asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345285a769e20167604f2a21970b image-full" src="http://photoexpress.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345285a769e20167604f2a21970b-800wi" title="SafeWinterDriving_Jan12-1" /></a><br /><br /></p>
<p><span class="asset  asset-generic at-xid-6a00d8345285a769e20162ff5a4a28970d"><a href="http://photoexpress.typepad.com/files/safewinterdriving_jan12.pdf">Download SafeWinterDriving_Jan12</a></span> (click this link to read the article.)</p>
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        <title>Storing Your Photos</title>
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        <published>2012-01-15T13:15:00-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-15T13:15:00-08:00</updated>
        <summary>We recently talked about Organizing Your Photos. Remember, your photos didn't become unorganized overnight and they aren't going to get organized overnight so keep at it. Schedule some time in your calendar (or it won't happen!) and stick to it....</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">We recently talked about <a href="http://photoexpress.typepad.com/scrapblog/2012/01/scrapbooking-tip-organizing-your-photos-organizing-is-one-of-those-words-that-make-some-people-feel-calm-and-serene.html" style="color: blue ! important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline ! important;">Organizing Your Photos</a>.  Remember, your photos didn't become unorganized overnight and they  aren't going to get organized overnight so keep at it.  Schedule some  time in your calendar (or it won't happen!) and stick to it.  Seriously,  you can accomplish lots if you set an egg timer for 15 minutes and just  go. Do this every day or even 4 days a week and you will see a  difference!    </p>
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<p>As  you organize your photos, you need to figure out how you are going to  "store" them in an archival manner so they can be enjoyed and loved for  years to come(not just stuck in a drawer, never to see the light of  day). Here are some options for you, pick and choose the ones that work  for YOU.  By the way, a shoe box is a very unsafe place to store your  photos.   </p>
<p>Storage  products should be acid-free, archival, lignin-free, and  PVC-free.  Acids in some papers, cardboards and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)  products  will literally eat away your photos over time and should be  avoided. <br /><br />Photos  should also be stored away from humidity and not in  direct sunlight.   Depending on what you plan on doing with your photos,  and how many  photos you have, you may have more than one storage  system.  The most  common type of storage system is a photo album, which can be a  traditional <strong>pocket album, or a scrapbook album</strong>.  A  scrapbook doesn’t have to be fancy with lots of fancy papers and   embellishments - it can be as simple as photos on a page with photo   corners and a little bit of journaling or it can be elaborate. The   choice is yours. An album is the easiest way to share your photos with   others. You will find a huge selection of albums at Photo Express and   the knowledgeable staff to help you choose the right one for you. </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Photo Boxes</strong> are another great option for storage, especially if  you want to do  something with the photos at a later date but can’t get  to that right  now. Make sure to label the outside of the box so you know  what is  inside. Choose archival boxes made for photo storage. Actual  shoeboxes  usually have a lot of lignin in them, which will deteriorate your photo,  and acid that will eat away at your photos.  </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Large file boxes</strong> are great for storing larger photos or  memorabilia. Again remember to  make sure that they are safe for your  photos. When you store larger  memorabilia away from the photos they  relate to, post a note with the  photo as to where you can find the item.  If you have larger items such  as children’s artwork, you can reduce the  size by making a colour copy  (make sure the paper and toner is  acid free like at Photo Express) or  by scanning them and printing a  smaller version from the computer. This  also works for bulky items or  you can take a photo of the bulky item.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Archival envelopes</strong> come in many sizes and are a convenient method  of storage especially  for those larger items. They can be used to store  papers, certificates  or photos.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Here is a challenge for you</span> -</strong> go and find 24 photos that you like - no particular theme or order and  put them into a little 24 pocket photo album. Leave them out on a coffee  table or counter. You will be amazed at how often they will get looked  at and enjoyed, which is what taking photos is all</p>
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<p><strong>Negative Storage </strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">As  you are sorting through your older photos, you have two options to sort   your negatives. Deal with them as you deal with the photos, or set  them  aside to deal with later. If you aren't sure you will ever do  anything with them, my suggestion is not to spend a lot of time on them.  Put them together in "decades" and leave it at that. If you think you  will be going back and printing some, organize them into "years" and  store them - they don't have to be in perfect chronological order.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">The  most effective system for storing negatives is to place them in  PVC-free plastic negative sleeves and store them  in a 3 ring binder.   This protects them from dirt, scratches, and the oil on your fingers.   Most sleeves also have an area at the top to label the subject and the   date. If you have an index print, you can put it with the negatives.  </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>It is also best to store your negatives in a separate location from your  photos - not together.</strong> For example, store your photos at your house,  and your negatives at a  friend or family member’s house. Hopefully, if a  catastrophe happens in  one location, the other location will still be  safe and you will be  left with either photos or negatives, but won’t  lose both. The other  option is a safe deposit box. The fire safes for  homes will usually not  protect your negatives.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong>Remember to choose a system that works for YOU!</strong> Your system will be  different than mine and different from your  friends. It has to work for  you so you will actually do it, and  maintain it (which is even more  important than the actual getting  organized).</p></div>
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        <title>10 Inspiring Quotes for the Day to Day you do</title>
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        <published>2012-01-14T09:04:00-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-14T09:04:00-08:00</updated>
        <summary>This came through in my email today and applies to so much of your daily life. 10 Inspiring Quotes to Help Get the Housework Done. “I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters...</summary>
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<p><strong>10 Inspiring Quotes to Help Get the Housework Done.</strong></p>
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<li><em>“I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need  cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home…. I  am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my  loved ones are nearby.”</em> - Nancie J. Carmody. <strong>There is housework to do because there is family to love.</strong></li>
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<li><em>“Happiness does not consist in pastimes and amusements but in virtuous activities.”</em> -   Aristotle. True happiness is found in conducting our daily activities  with virtue, character, and morality… not in looking elsewhere.</li>
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<li><em>“The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.”</em>  - Ghandi. And if housework isn’t the definition of ‘service to others,’ I don’t know what is.</li>
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<li><em>“Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be.” </em>- David Bly. <strong>We  all desire our children to be hard-working, persistent, and  disciplined. And we have a chance to model that for them everyday.</strong></li>
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<li><em>“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.”</em> -  Helen Keller. Remember, a nice meal, a clean home, or a soft place to  lay your head brings cheer to others. And providing cheer for others  results in a happier life for you.</li>
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<li><em>“The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.”</em> - Agatha Christie. Clearly, one of the most accomplished writers of our time did the dishes. <strong>But more than that, she found opportunity in the task. Find opportunity in your tasks today.</strong></li>
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<li><em>“The key to success is to do the next right thing right.”</em> -  Coach Don Meyer. Coach Meyer became the winning-est men’s basketball  coach in the NCAA with one simple strategy that he stressed on the  basketball court and in life… just do the next right right. The motto  carries well into the home as well.</li>
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<li>“<em>Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.” - </em> J.  Petit Senn. Happiness can surely be found in the monotony of our  everyday lives, but not if we keep looking for it elsewhere.</li>
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<li><em>“What comes from the heart, goes to the heart.” - </em>Samuel  Taylor Coleridge. Your love for family and your service to others will  be noticed. It may not be conveyed each day… it may not even be noticed  immediately… but done from the heart, it will get noticed and  appreciated. Actions done from the heart always do.</li>
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<li><em>“You can’t do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth.”  </em>- Shira Tehrani. <strong>You  can enhance your life today by taking care of it and the things around  you. You can also enhance the life of others by doing the same. And that  just may be motivation enough.</strong></li>
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        <title>Promaster Keychain Tripod</title>
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        <published>2012-01-13T10:22:12-08:00</published>
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        <summary>Many of you have bought these super cute and useful mini tripods that attach to your keychain! This way, you always have a tripod on hand for your small camera. Over time the ball head may loosen. To tighten it,...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Many of you have bought these super cute and useful mini tripods that attach to your keychain! This way, you always have a tripod on hand for your small camera. Over time the ball head may loosen. To tighten it, turn the middle leg clockwise.  Easy peasy!</p>
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        <title>Brighten someone's Desk</title>
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        <published>2012-01-13T09:39:00-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-13T09:39:00-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Quick and Easy Floral Pens Brighten someone's day with super-easy spring-theme pens. Secure flower embellishments atop a pen, then wrap the base with coordinating paper for a pretty, put-together look.</summary>
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<p>Brighten someone's day with super-easy spring-theme pens. Secure flower embellishments<a href="http://www.bhg.com/topics/arts-and-crafts/scrapbooking/embellishments.htm" /> atop a pen, then wrap the base with coordinating paper for a pretty, put-together look.</p>
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        <title>Pajama crop</title>
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        <published>2012-01-12T21:19:10-08:00</published>
        <updated>2012-01-12T21:19:10-08:00</updated>
        <summary>Many of you know that my family and I moved to Coquitlam and my youngest daughter has changed schools to one out there. I am on the fundraising committee, and guess what one of our fundraisers is going to be?...</summary>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Many of you know that my family and I moved to Coquitlam and my youngest daughter has changed schools to one out there. I am on the fundraising committee, and guess what one of our fundraisers is going to be? <strong><span style="color: #6000bf;">An all day pajama crop! </span></strong> Yay!  I can't wait to scrapbook.  Here are the details. <strong>You can get tickets at Photo Express </strong>among other places listed in the information.  Please pass on the info to all your friends. Hope to see you there! ( The pdf file is here <span class="asset  asset-generic at-xid-6a00d8345285a769e20168e571a53b970c"><a href="http://photoexpress.typepad.com/files/pj-2012.pdf">Download Pj 2012</a></span>)  (If the day looks similar to a PE crop it is lol. I can't help it!)</p>
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