Scrapbook USA - Coming Up!

Scrapbook USA -- Class & VIP Registration

Begins *Tomorrow* Wednesday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. MST

Great scrapbooking classes will be offered by scrapbook industry experts. You can learn the latest scrapbooking techniques. Check out the scrapbook classes available.

For more information see the Scrapbook USA Expo website.

Free Scrapbooking Fonts - Limited Time

I've found some free scrapbooking fonts at scrapnfonts.com to share with you. Hurry to download them, as the offer is limited.
Enjoy!

Scrapbook USA - 2009

Did any of you attend this year's Scrapbook USA Expo? I wasn't able to get there this year but wondered if it was a) well attended b) if there were new cool things or just the same stuff c) if the industry seems to be flattening out, growing, or shrinking because of the economy and d) if the displays were larger or smaller than last year.

I'm just curious if the scrapbooking industry will end up become stronger during an economic stressful time, or if people will turn more towards creating things by hand. I expect because of the costly nature of scrapbooking, perhaps the digital scrapbook industry will become stronger - as scrapbook elements can be used over and over.

It will be interesting to see - but I'd love your thoughts or feedback - and to hear perspective about the scrapbooking world from anyone who attended the Scrapbook USA Expo (or even those who didn't.)

Scrapbook USA March 20, 2009

The Original Scrapbook USA would like to invite you to come be a part of the Largest Show in the Nation. Join us on Friday, March 20th from 10am until midnight and Saturday, March 21st from 10am to 6pm at the South Town Expo Center. Admission is only $12 or $10 with a discount coupon. If you want to be the first in the doors at 9am, take advantage of our Early Bird Special for only $20 per day. Happy Scrapbooking!

Creating Books with Family Photos

So my favorite gift I made this Christmas was a photobook for my sister and her family. I took fun photos that I had taken through the years of each of her children, and made a book for them. It was so fun to have the kids open the book and see their own pages. My nephew opened the book and said "Hey, Mom -- it's our pond!" I had taken a photo of the pond in front of their house with the frog prince in the middle and made it the cover of the book.

The book was a huge hit and I loved making it. Now my sister is going to change her scrapbooking and instead of making a bunch of scrapbooks, she is going to gather all of the photos through the years and make a book for each child. They are the perfect size, and the printing quality is incredible - so it makes the scrapbooks feel like an heirloom. The other benefit is that you can easily make additional copies for grandparents or for when your kids get married and move away.

Using Smilebooks.com I downloaded the software, used their easy templates and made a beautiful professional book. It was very easy. The hardest part was choosing which photos I wanted to use.

It took a little bit of time to understand how the templates worked and how to drag and drop the images for a full background, and I wished I could have used the software on my MAC (they've announced that a MAC version will be available very soon). I was a little concerned that the shipping would take long since it prints in Germany - but I actually got the book in less than 10 days and was very pleased.

I really loved the process and especially how much the book was enjoyed. I just checked out the Smilebooks site and it looks like you can get $10 off right now (expires 1/25/09). I highly recommend checking it out. If you're looking for a great gift, or even a way to really enjoy your collection of digital photos (rather than taking all of the time to scrapbook -- which you can do later when you have more time) -- these photo books are beautiful and can be enjoyed by everyone. I can imagine it would be a wonderful gift for a wedding, or a baby's first birthday, or even a way to document your vacations.

Just a recommendation I thought you might want to check out.

Free Digital Scrapbook Kit

I just came across another free digital scrapbook kit and thought I'd share it with you. It's really a cute kit.

Free Scrapbooking Events

Free Digital Scrapbook Classes

Saturday, April 5th, 2008 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Sandy, UT
Find more information here: http://www.digitalscrapbookmemories.com/takeAClass.asp

One person who attends this event will win a free night’s stay at the Park City Weekend Getaway!! (If the winner has already registered for the event they can get their money back)


Digital Scrapbook Memories Weekend Getaway

April 24-26th 2008 at the gorgeous Park City Marriott!
Generous goodie bags, great classes, and luxurious rooms.

Find more information here: http://www.digitalscrapbookmemories.com/parkCity2008announcement.asp

More New Free Scrapbooking Fonts

Here are 20 more free scrapbooking fonts. I think they are darling and would be great to use for making cards, scrapbooking, or whatever. Click here for Free scrapbook fonts.

New Free Digital Scrapbooking Kits

Computer Scrapbook has some new free digital scrapbooking kits I thought I'd share with you. Enjoy!

Darling Scrapbooking Fonts - on Sale $1

I found some really darling scrapbooking fonts - some for free and others on sale for only $1.00 - until Feb 14th, 2008. My favorites are the Valentine's Day fonts. I especially love the LDJ Flirt Font. Cute for cards, posters, or scrapbook pages. Enjoy!

Free Journaling Templates and Digital Scrapbook Kit

I just came across these free journaling templates from Creative Keepsakes -- where you can create text/journaling in specific shapes for your scrapbook pages. Plus, there is a beautiful free digitial scrapbook kit called Eternal Love. Very cute. Just wanted to share -- and wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Free Digital Scrapbook Kits

Here is a great free digital scrapbook kit from Computer Scrapbook. Just thought I'd share it with you. Enjoy! Happy Holidays!

Scrapbook Calendars

I love this idea -- creating a calendar with all of my photos from the previous year. I've always done a family calendar -- but with Shutterfly it's so easy -- just upload the photos -- use one of their templates -- add some special dates in -- and you're ready to go. It is going to save me tons of money and time this year! Very cool.

Free Scrapbooking Font

Hi all -- just came across a new free scrapbooking font I thought you might like. It's really cute, and it's FREE! :-) Click on the link above to take you to the download page at Creating Keepsakes.

Free Scrapbook Kit

Here is a really cute free scrapbook kit from Creating Keepsakes. (July 2007 magazine edition). It's a mini album, and get some free fonts as well. Free Scrapbook Kit

Scrapbook Supplies for Sale

Hi all --

I've been trying to focus on some new things in my life -- and I have realized lately how much "stuff" I have that I'm not really using and probably won't ever use. I have a huge closet packed full of scrapbooking supplies -- every kind of tool, embellishment, rubber stamps, stickers, scrapbook paper, templates, idea books, markers, etc.

I've decided that I am so busy right now that I'm realistically not going to use the supplies -- and because I'm going to more digital scrapbooking -- I won't be needing most of the physical scrapbooking stuff anyway. So, I'm looking at selling everything. I have probably $20,000 worth of scrapbook stuff -- and would like to get at least $5,000 for everything.

Do you have any suggestions on the best way to sell scrapbook supplies?

I thought about selling on eBay but then there's the eBay fees which are getting ridiculously high, and the issues with shipping 12x12 paper and awkward sizes, and then having to list everything. So I think I've ruled that out.

Then I've thought about having a garage sale -- but do you get very much from a garage sale? Is the time spent getting everything ready worth it? That may be the way I'll end up going -- but I thought I'd open up the discussion to the scrapbooking community at large.

If you have any suggestions for me on how to sell of of my scrapbook supplies, please let me know! Thanks so much!

Looking for Scrapbooking Fonts?

One of the best resources for digital scrapbooking fonts is ScrapNFonts. You can find everything from baby fonts to fun and spunky, from elegant to grunge. They also have a free newsletter, so you can see the latest specials and scrapbook fonts.

Free scrapbook sample kits

Computer Scrapbook.com is now offering free digital scrapbook kits. They look really good -- so I thought I'd share!

Scrapbook USA Expo 2007

If you're interested in scrapbooking (which you probably are if you're reading my scrapbooking blog - LOL!) -- and you are in Utah (or can be in Utah) April 13-14th, 2007 -- you definitely will want to attend the Scrapbook USA Expo at the South Towne Expo center. It's one of my favorite events -- tons of new vendors, prizes, great scrapbooking ideas and tons of classes. If you just want to come and participate in the crop, you can. It's really fun and provides lots of scrapbook ideas and scrapbook deals. For more information go to Scrapbook USA Expo.

Free Digital Scrapbook Elements

If you like getting stuff for free (like me!) you'll love the free digital scrapbook elements from Scrap Girls. Just sign up for their newsletter and every few days you'll get a great newsletter with scrapbooking tips -- plus several free digital scrapbook elements -- like digital papers, stickers, fonts, frames, etc. All of the freebies include sample layouts -- so you not only get some free scrapbook stuff, but you also get free scrapbook ideas. One of my favorite scrapbooking resources.

Digital Scrapbooking Classes at Scrapbook USA Expo - 2007

Just thought you might be interested in the digital scrapbooking classes at the Scrapbook USA Expo 2007. Here are the details.

Friday and Saturday April 13-14, 2007
All Day Events at the Scrapbook USA Expo in Sandy, UT.
Price $10 for digital scrapbooking classes.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Free digital scrapbook classes 7-9 p.m.
New location at the gorgeous Larry Miller Campus! 9750 South 300 West Sandy, UT.

Saturday, June 16 Free digital scrapbooking classes 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
New location at the Larry Miller Campus! 9750 South 300 West Sandy, UT.

Free Saturday Classes in July - to be announced
New location at the Larry Miller Campus! 9750 South 300 West Sandy, UT.

For more information about free digital scrapbook classes - click here.

Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking

There is a great site to learn how to do digital scrapbooking. If you've ever wanted to try it, follow these 8 simple lessons and get started. With digital scrapbooking you can be really creative and if something doesn't work, it's easy to change. Plus, you can print out copies for family members and have backups in case anything happens to your scrapbooks.

Anyway, just thought I'd share this great digital scrapbooking site with you.