Easy Scrapbooking using Memories & More

I love to scrapbook. But realistically I have very little time for it. I make time for it because it is important to me, but when I do I have make the most out of my time and be efficient.  Having pretty pages is a must, so I have to be creative in how I can do that.  One way I save time these days is by using a Memories & More pack with matching SU cardstock.  I quickly put pages together with the title cards as focal points and the other cards as mats. Here are a couple of other pages made with Memories & More card packs. 

I am a big fan of the Memories & More line, by Stampin' Up!  If you are not familiar with the line, it is similar to the cards in the previous Project Life line, but better.  The packs come with an assortment of printed cards in 3x4 and 4x6.  Some of the cards have titles or text, others are prints, and some are designed for journaling.  The card packs match the beautiful Stampin' Up! colors and come with a couple sheets of adhesive embellishments.  Here is a look at one of the packs:

There are other things you can do with these card packs.  I use them to write quick notes or to use as elements in a card.  A very popular way to use them is in pocket pages, like this:

I have done several albums like this and love the simplicity of it.  You don't need a ton of stuff, just the cards, photos, the pocket pages and a pen.  

Want to give this product a try?  Check out all of the card packs at my webstore - www.mayramt.stampinup.net

National Scrapbooking Day Ideas

Hello and Happy National Scrapbooking Day (well it was yesterday and I'm a day late-;)!

If you are like me and many, many people you have a long to-do list for scrapbooking.  For many people, photos stay on phone and computers and rarely get printed.  For some, photos sit in boxes hoping to organized.  Sound familiar?!  I thought I'd share some ideas for you to get organized with your scrapbooking, in a simple way. 

As you know, Stampin' Up! recently launched a Project Life by Stampin' Up! line.  For me the ease of use, combined with my all time favorite products (that already match my existing products, colors, etc. !!)  make it an ideal solution.  So here are a series of blog posts and videos that Stampin Up! has published and me! regarding Stampin' Up!   Give it a shot, I think you'll love it.  It's easy, affordable and super cute.
 

Here is a list of resources to see what this is all about. 

 

Introducting Project Life by Stampin' Up! (good, what is this video)

http://www.stampinup.com/home/blog-post/corporate-blog/2014/04/15/project-life-by-stampin-up

 

Project Life by Stampin' Up! Sneak Peak- my video

http://www.mayrastamps.blogspot.com/2014/04/project-life-by-stampin-up-sneak-peak.html

 

Project Life: Getting Started

http://www.stampinup.com/home/blog-post/corporate-blog/2014/05/01/project-life-getting-started

 

A couple tips from me:

• Just start!  No really, I think of scrapbooking like any other "project".  Sometimes the project can seem overwhelming and you (meaning I) spend so much time thinking about it that you never start.  Just get started and you will see it was not as overwhelming as you thought.
• Start with something that you are interested in the most.  For me I don't scrapbook in order.  Sure I always have a plan, but I don't necessarily start from the oldest years to current.  For example, if you just came back from a vacation and you are excited about that start there!  Or anything else that interests you.  There are no rules.
• Take notes every so often.  When I am excited about an event, a special day or moment, I try to write it down (even if I won't scrap it for years!).  That way I still captured my thoughts and I can use them to journal at some point. 
• Make it enjoyable and mix it up.  Some people enjoy making fully embellished pages.  Others like digital scrapbooking.  While others like pocket style scrapbooking like project life.  ME....I do a little of each.  My girls baby scrapbooks are fully embellished.  In between there and now I did some digital scrapbooking with My Digital Studio (click here for more info).  And now I am trying Project Life.  I am certain I will go back and forth as my needs change and my time!

Join me to chat over coffee about the latest scrapbooking craze, Project Life and I can share other options too.
 

Learn about Project Life by Stampin' Up!

Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 pm

 in a local Coffee Shop (TBD) in Elk Grove, CA

 

PLEASE RSVP (mayramt@hotmail.com), I'll pick a spot that is the closest for the majority of people.

 

Share your projects with my on my www.facebook.com/mayrastamps  .  I'd love to see your creations!

Project Life by Stampin' Up! Sneak Peak

**** The video link is back up!

Hello Everyone,

Today I received my very first Project Life By Stampin' Up! products and I couldn't wait to share them with you.  So much that I did a quick 5 minute video to show you what they look like and what to do with them (for those of you that have NO idea what it is!).  Right now, only demonstrators can pre-order these products, so contact me if you HAVE to have them now and NEED to sign up. lol  A limited release is scheduled for May 1st and a full released is scheduled for June 1st. 

Please join me for Coffee and Crafty Chat about Project Life by Stampin' Up! on:

 

Friday, May 2nd, 9:00 am in Elk Grove, CA

or

Wednesay, May 14, 6:30 pm in Elk Grove, CA

 

PLEASE RSVP, so I know you are coming and so I can tell you the coffee shop we will be meeting at.

 

At these two dates I will bring some products for you to view and learn about.  If you'd like you can RSVP and pre-order some products and bring your pictures and get started!  Let me know if you want this option ;)  Here is a link to the products...HERE

 

http://www.stampinup.com/home/blog-post/corporate-blog/2014/04/15/project-life-by-stampin-up

 

 

That's all for now....don't forget about the free shipping until 4/25/14!! Get your dimensionals or anything you want shipped for free on my site www.mayramt.stampinup.net

 

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