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What Can You Do With Scrapbook Papers?

Whatu can you do with scrapbook paper?

Of course, many of us want to scrapbook with it. 

Personally, I have this little addiction for hand-made mini albums and books. I don't even fill them with photos half the time. I simply make them.

I've also used paper to make cards and invites, to decorate at special events, and to make place cards at special events.

But I have to say one of my favourite things to do with scrapbook paper is what Melissa (of Pileria's Interiors) did! Check it out....

Melissa purchased a package of Pink Paislee's Nantucket Crab Cakes paper and made these cute little pinwheels. This was all part of a carnival themed baby shower. Doesn't that sound like fun?

I love the galvanized metal pail filled with peanuts, coke and of course, the pinwheels in various sizes.

You can find pinwheel patterns online if you don't know how to make them but I say take this idea and run with it for any occasion whether it's a shower, birthday party or just a fun day!

Thanks so much for sharing, Melissa. (Be sure to check out Melissa's blog at http://www.pileriasblog.com/ where she shares many of her fantastic home decorating tips and store products!)

And please...tell me what YOU have made with scrapbook paper lately!

 

SMASH Books are here!

Wow! I love these things.

I really like the MOD but then the International is neat...the Doodle looks so fun! And even the green is looking tempting. I just love these books. Come on out tonight (7pm Wed.) and see what Smash books are all about--and if you want one--be sure to get there early!

~Pauline

DCWV!

Wow! Not sure what you'd even do with these but you really need to go check out the DCWV blog (that's Die Cuts With a View--you know, the maker of those lovely paper pads we love to buy!)

Anyway here's the link and here's a sample of what they had on display at CHA...all made from PAPER.

Don't you think?

~Pauline

What's New In Smash...

Gotta love those Smash books. They are definitely the rage.

Someone asked me about a baby themed one..well guess what? There's one coming. There's also a wedding one and a huge one and more embellishments.

Here's a couple of links to a couple of my favourite bloggers who are spreading the word about new goodies at CHA (the great big Craft & Hobby Association show I wish I was at!).

Shimelle's post

Noell Hyman's post

Oh and here's a page out of my own Smash book!

I'm making an order today so if you've GOTTA have one of these let me know, otherwise I'll be ordering a few and they'll be first come, first served!

Now go enjoy your Tuesday (and take a picture of something in your everyday life!)

~Pauline

Awesome! Fabulous!

Remember how I said all the new lines were being introduced?

Who wouldn't love one of these new ones by Simple Stories? Which one would you pick?

Awesome!

Fabulous!

Seriously...check out their other lines on their blog! Go to www.simplestories.typepad.com to see more and then be sure to come and tell me which ones you'd love to see at The Scrapbook Room!

And enjoy your Sunday!

~Pauline

You'll need THESE to scrapbook....

Yep...they've got it back...only till Sunday so hurry and order your pictures NOW! Click here on  Blacks Photography to start ordering NOW!

~Pauline

Forget that poll! Let's move on to the new...

Hey Everyone:

That darned poll just won't go into my blog right. I've tried and tried and it loses the submit button. I need to either figure it out or find a new place to build a poll. I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, feel free to comment below or email me the dates, frequencies, durations etc. of crops that you would like to see.

Also, take some time to check around the web and your favourite scrapbook sites to see what is new at CHA. (That's the big Craft & Hobby Show going on right now!) Tell me what you're seeing coming that you'd like to see in THE SCRAPBOOK ROOM!

Here's three of the new product lines that have me excited...they're by Glitz Design. Go check out their blog at http://glitzitnow.blogspot.com/ and enter to win one of three prize kits! Which one would YOU like?

It's the weekend. Don't forget to scrapbook!

~Pauline

PS Anyone want to do Wednesday night scrapbooking at the shop next week. That would be Wednesday, February 1! Let me know.

Scrapbooking Poll

Interested in scrapbooking at The Scrapbook Room? Do my poll on the left side of the page. You will remain anonymous unless you choose to email me. This is just for me to find out what most of you might prefer for events.

All comments are welcomed--on here by clicking on COMMENTS at the end of this message or by clicking on my email address over on the left. You can also leave comments on The Scrapbook Room Facebook page.

Let me know what you'd like. The poll is up till the end of the month. I may try some others for fun later!

Have a great Monday--and DO think about scrapbooking!

~Pauline

Add on: Hey Everyone: It appears that poll isn't working. I can't check it out till later due to work commitments but please check back in a day or two to do the poll! Thanks! P.

Last Chance for Layout Entries...

is today!

If you're doing the challenge and want your name in the draw, I have a great little prize for someone. It's just a random draw so no worries about having the "best" page!

Simply email me a photo by tonight. (Hey...who doesn't have a cell phone? Snap a picture and send me your layout... Read the earlier posts for some hints and to see the layout. Remember--it's your springboard...make it your own. 

I'll post entries in a day or two!

~Pauline (who's havin' fun with all the ladies at the PJ Crop!)

My Challenge Layout

Hey Everyone:

I won't enter the draw. I just wanted to show you I did do a layout based on the challenge. It's nothing fancy for those who think they have to do a fancy schmancy layout to send to me. Keep it simple if you want--whatever your style. No right or wrong. 

Here's mine. It's not normally my style. I haven't even done 12 x 12 in eons but here's the layout anyway--based on the sketch. I do have a strip of red and white striped paper along the bottom of the layout. It matches the mat used under the photos and is about 3/4" high. It is centered at the bottom of the page. It doesn't go right to each edge. In fact it was a leftover strip I had and that's why it doesn't go to the edge. Isn't that an easy way to use of scraps?

Here's the layout: