have you seen the new scrapbooking tips & tricks premier issue, from creating keepsakes magazine? this is a special issue that will come out 4 times a year. and this first one is all about organization. there are over 200 easy ideas to help organize your supplies, layouts, albums, and more.
it's a great issue. i love anything to do with organizing. even though my supplies are pretty organized, i still love seeing new ideas that maybe i didn't think of before. there are some really fun ideas for crop parties. it almost has me wanting to host a crop party, just to make the cute ideas. and i NEVER crop with anyone. lol! there's also a great article on organizing to create an album in an evening. i really love this article, and not just because i was a part of it ;)
want to get 20% off the purchase price? use the promo code TIPSB at checkout, which is good until february 15th. do you want to get it FREE? i have two extra copies to give away to two of my lucky blog readers. so just leave me a comment, and i'll draw two names on friday morning.
creating keepsakes is also hosting a scrapper bowl this entire week. keeping with the super bowl theme. which apparently is some ubberly important football game going on this coming weekend. lol! doesn't a scrapper's bowl sound like so much more fun! they have come up with some ideas and activities, so make sure and check out the link. here's a lineup of the articles, to give you an idea of what's going on.
* Monday: The “Are You Ready for Some Football?” article provides a blitz of great ideas for sports pages.
* Tuesday: Our “Get a Quarter Back” article teaches money-saving ideas for your scrapbooks.
* Wednesday: Move down the field one yard at a time–our “Yard Lines” article shares five ways to incorporate fabric into your albums.
* Thursday: Run the X and O plays from the coach’s playbook using ideas for scrapbooking relationships with loved ones in our “XOXO” article.
* Friday: Check out the “Red Zone” article for color tips to help you add a touch of red to your scrapbook pages.
* Saturday: Use the ideas in our “Touchdown” article help you scrapbook your successes.
* Sunday: Wrap up the week by catching the post-game action in our “On the Sidelines” article for great border ideas for your pages.
That looks like a magazine that I could use.I have a very large room over the garage that needs some organization.
Posted by: Lynsey | February 02, 2010 at 09:52 AM
I would love to win this magazine! I love to organize... sometimes it feels like I organize my stuff more than I use it! Ha
Posted by: Cindee | February 02, 2010 at 09:55 AM
icing on my cake, that would be great to get in the mail and soon after my birthday. I am in the middle of redoing my craft room and trying to be more organized.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Tonya Brown | February 02, 2010 at 10:07 AM
I am constantly organizing...maybe I should scrap more instead! LOL. Thanks for the giveaway and all your ideas!
Posted by: Janee Cantu | February 02, 2010 at 10:09 AM
My scrap room needs to be organized. This magazine looks great! I LOVE your blog! We share a love of scrapbooking, photography, and children. I am a childcare provider also.
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Tschorke | February 02, 2010 at 10:15 AM
I love all things having to do with organization too! I'm very orderly, but new ideas can't hurt! Thanks, Laura!
Posted by: Heather Jordan | February 02, 2010 at 10:38 AM
I would love to win this magazine! I heart organization!
Posted by: Meghann | February 02, 2010 at 10:40 AM
I love to see new ways to get organized! Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
Posted by: Bettina | February 02, 2010 at 10:54 AM
I desperately need to learn some new ways to organize!!
Posted by: Michelle V. | February 02, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Pick me! Pick me!!! I'd love more ideas on organizing!!!!! :)
Posted by: jen shears | February 02, 2010 at 11:00 AM
I love your blog and all your work! Try to get here everyday!
Posted by: Michelle Najour | February 02, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I love organizing. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jen | February 02, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I love to organize so this is perfect for me----thanks for the give a way.
Posted by: Kim Sackett | February 02, 2010 at 11:16 AM
I'm working on organizing more this year - I Need this! ;-)
Posted by: Carolyn | February 02, 2010 at 11:25 AM
I would love to win this book! I can pretty much guarantee I wont be able to find it here in New Zealand and it sounds like a great book! Whoops, dont know what happened with my above comment, it doesnt say that I posted it :S
Posted by: Joanne | February 02, 2010 at 11:28 AM
I would love to win this book! I can pretty much guarantee I wont be able to find it here in New Zealand and it sounds like a great book! Whoops, dont know what happened with my above comment, it doesnt say that I posted it :S
Posted by: Joanne | February 02, 2010 at 11:30 AM
I love each month when my magazine comes! I would love to win this! I have been really trying to organize my scrap space this year. Glad you had fun at CHA.
Posted by: Sheri | February 02, 2010 at 11:38 AM
any organization help would be so great!
Posted by: heidi y | February 02, 2010 at 11:41 AM
My friends can tell you that I just love to organize... In college, I even "made" my friend go get some hanging files to organize her paperwork... So organizing scrapbooking stuff is like a union of my two loves ;-) I'd love to win, thanks for the chance!
Posted by: QSOgirl | February 02, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Love your stuff, Laura! Thanks for always sharing it with us!
Posted by: kristen | February 02, 2010 at 11:47 AM
That magazine looks awesome! I could really use some tips because I'm having a baby and moving all of my scrap stuff into a smaller space.
Love your blog! :)
Posted by: Julie Ann | February 02, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Hi Laura! Looks like you had an awesome time at CHA. Would love to win the magazine. Thanks for the chance. :)
Posted by: StephD | February 02, 2010 at 11:51 AM
I love organizing and would love to own this magazine!! Thanks for continuing to share your blog and creations with us all...it's always one of the first ones I go to every day!
Posted by: Lynn Brown | February 02, 2010 at 11:58 AM
I just purchased a new Ikea desk and I am also have a stand up type desk made for my scrap room. My room is small and it needs all the organizational help it can get. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Carolyn | February 02, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Hi Laura. I would love to win this mag. Thanks for the giveaway. I love to organize! I'm routing for the Indianapolis Colts since I live in Indy! Go Colts! And I'll actually be watching the super bowl this year! :)
Posted by: krolski (kathy) | February 02, 2010 at 12:11 PM