:LAYOUT: At the Pool!

THREE THINGS TO TRY:

1. Use a patterned paper that enhances the theme of your layout...such as a wave pattern for a pool or beach layout.

2. Mat your photos and journaling on a solid cardstock block and adhere in a central location on your page.

3. Embellish your title with rub ons and gems.

Journaling:
After an extremely busy spring for Kaitlin (and therefore, for mom, too) with school, two plays, dance and more, we both decided we wanted a low-key summer. So, that meant NO extra activities for Kaitlin and a few extra days off for mom. Since Kaitlin became such a fish this summer, we spent a lot of time at the pool with Kaitlin splashing away and me usually enjoying a good book or magazine on a lounge chair in the shade. Not a bad way to spend free time on a warm summer day!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper, Letter Stickers: American Crafts
Rub ons: Fancy Pants
Gems: ZVA
Ric Rac: Wrights
Font: CK Journaling

:WORD ART: Love More Quote (Swedish Proverb) Word Art Freebie

Hands down...the Swedish proverb was the winner this time and I decided to get a little more colorful than I usually do with my freebies. Consider it an extra little summer treat!

I hope you like it!

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:MEMORYWORKS EXPRESS: July 2011 Kit - "Independence"

Stand up and wave that American flag with pride...here comes the4th of July!

Independence Day picnics, parades and fireworks - and packed full of the good 'ole Red, White and Blue.

Celebrate your summer time memories and the 4th with our July 2011 MemoryWorks Express kit!

Check out the inspiring projects created by the MemoryWorks Design Team with this beautiful kit in the July Idea Express!

The July 2011 MemoryWorks Express Kit Contains:

Patterned Paper
1} 12x12 Liberty (Bo Bunny)
{1} 12x12 Freedom - Liberty (Bo Bunny)
{1} 12x12 Stripe - Liberty (Bo Bunny)
{1} 12x12 Patriotic Polka dot (My Minds' Eye)
{1} 12x12 the Day We Celebrate (My Minds' Eye)
{1} 12x12 Shindig (BasicGrey)

Solid Cardstock
{1} 12x12 Cherry Splash (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Moody Blue (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Walnut Cream (Bazzill)
{1} 12x12 Almond Cream (Bazzill)

Embellishments
{1} Package Liberty Buttons (Bo Bunny)
{1} 12x12 American Made Die Cut Accessory Sheet (My Minds' Eye)
{1} 5 ¾ x 12 Life of the Party Mini Mono Stickers (BasicGrey)
{1} 5 ¾ x 12 Oliver Micro Mono Stickers (BasicGrey)
{3} Mini Triangle Banner Canvas Pieces (Maya Road)
{2} Mini Pennant Banner Canvas Pieces (Maya Road)
{2} Star Trinket Pins (Maya Road)
{3} White Ledger Transparencies - Assorted Shapes & Sizes (Maya Road)
{5} Chip Art Chipboard Stars - Assorted Shapes & Sizes (GCD)
{1} ½ Yard 5/8" Navy & White Dots Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} ½ Yard 5/8" Cream & White Dots Ribbon (May Arts)
{1} ½ Yard 5/8" Red & White Dots Ribbon (May Arts)
{2} Yards Natural Burlap Twine (May Arts)

Cards
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Cherry Splash (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Moody Blue (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Walnut Cream (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Almond Cream (Bazzill)
{1} 5.5 x 8.5 Coconut Swirl (Bazzill)
{5} 5 3/4 X 4 3/8 Natural Envelopes

ALL FOR ONLY $29.95!! (plus $6.50 S&H)

Due to high demand, it is quite possible that this month's kit is already sold out! If you are interested in subscribing to the MemoryWorks Express Kit Program and guaranteeing you spot for next month, please contact me today for further details!

:HAPPY 4th OF JULY:

"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul."

Moshe Dayan

:BE INSPIRED: Creativity Prompts - July 2011

Hello, all...here's the July 2011 edition of Be Inspired Creativity Prompts!

As always, it include several pages of scrapbooking ideas including prompts take from the calendar, design, color schemes, sketches and more!

If you're so inclined, please feel free to email me a pic of any projects you create inspired by these prompts and you might just find yourself featured on the AMOM blog!

Happy scrapping!

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:HEY: It's my birthday...

Yup...I'm 35 today...and I'm okay with it...I think!

:LAYOUT: Big Bang

Here's one more layout to celebrate the 4th!!

THREE THINGS TO TRY:

1. Some layouts just don't need journaling. Create a layout where you let the photos speak for themselves.

2. Fit 12 photos on a layout with plenty of room left for eye-pleasing white space by printing all your photos in wallet size.

3. Add interest to the page (and create a connection across a two-page spread) by adding strips of several different papers with a creative edge treatment.

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Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Scenic Route, Rusty Pickle
Chipboard: American Crafts
Rub ons: Basic Grey
Scallop Trimmer: Fiskars