I promised you a peek of the fabulous art in Ronee Parsons' new book Modern Memory Keeper, (now available)!
First, let me share a little about the book. Modern Memory Keeper helps you honor your family's life and times in a colorful new way. Ronee teaches how to create modern heritage keepsakes that celebrate the generations who have shaped your life, as well as family memories in the making. Plus, you'll discover innovative ways to gather stories and convey them in pages, helpful tips for digitally restoring damaged photos and 16 creative step-by-step techniques.
So pick up a copy and let Modern Memory Keeper be your inspiration for creating a visual memoir that will breathe new life into your family's richly unique history!
And don't forget to check out the Q+A with Ronee on the blog and ask your own questions of Ronee on the messageboard.
Despite the cloudy skies here in Cincinnati, we're closing in on the start of a sunny Memorial Day weekend--also known at the unofficial start of summer. In the spirit of all things summertime, here are five things you can do to kick off your own scrappy summer season.
1. Download some free summertime fonts (like salt water, surf safari, and junebug) at ScrapVillage. 2. Make a summer mini album. Get inspired by this one on Two Peas.
4. Kick off your summer reading with a novel like A Page Out of Life by Kathleen Reid. Download the first chapter of this book (about a frazzled mother who joins a local scrapbook club) for free here.
Yes, I know its early but don't forget Father's Day is only a few weeks away. In the UK it is on Sunday 15th June and I guess it is the same across the pond. However we don't share the same Mothering Sunday date, so perhaps you can correct me if I am wrong. When I am finishing my cards off I can often get stuck for words, so I can recommend this cute website for inspiration.... words for cards and scrapbooks.
Children need a Daddy For many, many things: Like holding them high off the ground Where the sunlight sings!
Like being the deep music That tells them all is right When they awaken frantic with The terrors of the night.
Like being the great mountain That rises in their hearts And shows them how they might get home When all else falls apart.
Like giving them the love That is their sea and air, So diving deep or soaring high They'll always find him there.
If you’re an early bird like me, then look no further than your living room for papercrafting ideas. My new morning routine includes a quick bowl of cereal and 10 minutes in front of the TV watching the DIY network (on HGTV) before I head off to work. (Most people watch the news in the morning, I watch craft shows…) Anyway, this morning B. Original host Michele Beschen devoted and entire episode to being creative with paper. Cool!
I love the simplicity, yet creativity of this laminated desk blotter. (In fact, even though I don’t have room on my desk, I vowed to try make one.) The segment also detailed how to use laminated paper to make a simple tote bag.
I missed the rest of the episode, but you can visit diynetwork.com to learn about using fancy paper and making paper lanterns, plus all kinds of other crafty and home improvement projects.
I was recently perusing the April issue of Martha Stewart Living (okay, I’m just a little behind on reading all the magazines stacked near my desk) and discovered this article about some sweet and simple mini-album projects. With the upcoming events like Father’s Day, graduations, weddings and baby showers, these little memory books--like brag books and family recipe albums plus cute party tag and favors--would be the perfect way to share a little love.
And while we’re on the topic of tiny treasures, have you seen this Memory Makers Masters blog post? Brittany Laakkonen offers up an adorable idea for an engagement photo mini book.
