NEW! Monthly DISTRESS DEALS! (Revised)

Exciting news! Ranger, along with Tim Holtz, announced that they would release a new Distress color each month during 2015! Click Here for Ranger Press Release  This is the first time that Ranger has released product by color and not product category. Each color release will be announced the first of the month and includes 6 Distress items:

1. Inkpad
2. Stain Dabber
3. Marker
4. Paint Dabber
5. Spray Stain
6. Re-inker

 AND.... at Memory Bound, we have a Monthly DISTRESS DEAL just for our customers! We know you love Tim, you love Distress, and you want it all!  So, you can pre-order the full release of all 6 items for only $22.99!  Save $25%!


UPDATE: We just learned that the color will be announced on the first of the month and ship at the end of the month.  You can pre-order and pay for the complete Distress release by the 15th of the month and SAVE 25%!  When it arrives, we will hold you a set so you'll be sure to receive everything in the first shipment. 

Since we are already into January, we are still offering the same deal, but without pre-payment.  Let us know BEFORE JANUARY 20 if you'd like the full set of January's CRACKED PISTACHIO Distress.  SAVE 25%! Call the store 515-965-1102 OR CLICK HERE to order it ONLNE.

Cracked Pistachio is yummy! Here is a project that Dawn & I created with it in class with Tim last week at the Craft and Hobby Trade Show. (Aren't we lucky to have Tim in person as an instructor!  He told us that Memory Bound is "on his list.")

Order each month's Distress Deal online or in the store before the 15th of the month .  Not only will you save 25%, but you will also insure that you get the full set to add to your Distress collection!
CLICK HERE to order other months online.

We predict that Tim will be showing many projects using his new colors each month!  CLICK HERE for a video with Tim from CHA

 Happy Distressing!

Kellie

Competitor Coupon Day is Tuesday, Sept 16!

Hello, Memory Bound friends!   
Get ready for our next COMPETITOR COUPON DAY --  Tuesday, September 16!

Bring a coupon from a competitor and get the same deal at Memory Bound! We'll accept competitor coupons for single-item discounts up to 40% off. One offer per customer. Excludes classroom events and Gift Cards.    
Purchase not valid for MB Rewards  

 We'll see you soon!

Next Competitor Coupon Day - Mon, July 21

Hello, Memory Bound friends!   
Get ready for our next COMPETITOR COUPON DAY --  Monday, July 21!

Bring a coupon from a competitor and get the same deal at Memory Bound! We'll accept competitor coupons for single-item discounts up to 40% off. One offer per customer. Excludes classroom events and Gift Cards.    
Purchase not valid for MB Rewards  

 We'll see you soon!

Sizzlin' Summer Sale Starts TUESDAY, JULY 1!

Sizzlin' Summer Sale 
July 1-6

Don't miss our annual clearance sale to make room for new product! We are cleaning house and moving out product at 50% OFF and more!

Free FLOWER DIE Offer!

Happy Friday, Memory Bound friends!

Every day is a great day to visit Memory Bound, but this weekend is extra special because we've got a gift offer you won't want to miss!

Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25
Receive a FREE FLOWER DIE with
 $50 purchase!*
$24.99 value

*Limit one per customer; Not to be combined with other discounts; 
While supplies last

So plan now to stop in and do some shopping! 

We'll see you soon!

Janet

Thursday NSW Special & Jana's Puppy Albums

Hello, crafty friends!

It's hard to believe that it's already THURSDAY of National Scrapbooking Week! I guess it's appropriate that the week has gone quickly...because after all, our theme is FAST & FURIOUS SCRAPBOOKING! Sorry, couldn't resist that one! :)

To celebrate National Scrapbooking week, we are running great daily specials! 

Today's special is an awesome one:

ALL STICKERS!  

(in-stock only)

It's the perfect time to stock up on stickers to add to your crafting projects. We've got many great new stickers in stock!

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Each day this week we are featuring an album made by one of our staff members using pocket pages. Today's project is by Jana and showcases her adorable puppy, Elle. Actually, Jana filled TWO albums with Elle's photos and stories, since Elle is their first "child"! :)

Jana used the 6x8 SN@P binder for her project. These albums have kraft covers and can be customized as Jana did here.

Jana used a combination of full pages and several styles of pocket pages.

I could not tear myself away from Jana's wonderful albums! LOOK AT THAT FACE!

It's not a wonder that Elle has two whole albums (SO FAR!) devoted to her!

Another fun tip: Jana occasionally added embellishments to the OUTSIDE of the pocket! You can see this with the pink paw sticker in the photo below.

Jana added photos to the three heavy dividers which are included in the album. LOOK AT THESE BATH TIME PHOTOS!

Jana cut out the dog bone with our Accu Cut die cutting machine. Perfect accent for a puppy album!

Jana also added smaller "pages" without pockets. She simply punched holes in cardstock -- or in the photo itself -- and added to her album. This breaks up the album and gives it a fun, informal feel...perfect for a puppy! I love this idea!

As you can see, Jana made good use of both the 4x6 and 3x4 pre-made cards which are designed to fit the pockets. They are perfect to slip in when you are "short" a photo, need space for journaling, or want to mat a favorite picture.

Sometimes a story is in order....Oh, my goodness! I remember hearing about this incident!

And what baby album would be complete without a few nap time photos?

Jana also made pages for Elle's first birthday...

...and Elles' first Christmas! What a cutie!

I love this idea: She captured all of Elle's nicknames on one page!

Thanks to Jana for sharing her wonderful albums with us today! I'm inspired to make one (or ten!) for my kitties!

As you can see, pocket pages make scrapbooking super fast and fun! If you've never tried pocket pages, the 6x8 SN@P albums are a great way to start. Stop in to see samples of staff albums and let us help you plan your project!

Janet

Hello Scrapbook Celebrators!

Hello, National Scrapbook Celebrators!

What an amazing week so far! Hopefully you have been inspired by some of our pocket pages album posts! Today's special is a must get to the store as fast as I can and stock up...because...

Today's special is..

ALL ALBUM PAGES!!

YES...all album pages!

So if you have been inspired to create a couple of pocket pages or inspired to try out pocket page scrapbooking, then this is a great opportunity!

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Onto today's pocket page album created by me, Katie!

I have always loved Becky Higgins Project Life idea, but honestly, it overwhelmed me at the same time.  So instead of scrapping each week, as Becky Higgins suggests, I actually scrap a month. Let me share....

I collect pictures and memorabilia (stuff) that I want to include in the scrapbook, throughout the month. Then I sit down and create pockets (not pages) of the events that I want to remember for the month. Take a peek...

Here, my boys put together a Lego theater over Christmas break. I used one of my favorite pocket pages, the three 4x6  horizontal pockets and two vertical 4x6 pockets. The configuration was perfect for a few pictures and journaling of the "event."

When I scrap, I use all different sizes of pages in my albums. Here I am using an 8.5x11 page refill for a newspaper article. I included a photo right on the article instead of placing it in it's own pocket.

Here I used the basic Project Life pocket page. It has four 4x6 pockets and four 4x3 pockets. I am crazy for the 4x3 journaling cards that so many companies are now releasing. They are so easy to add a few words using stickers and then journaling. SO fast! Again, these are random events and memories in these pockets throughout the month, not the week.

Another 8.5x11 pocket page holding random items I came across this month. Each item did not warrant it's own separate pocket, so I slid them all into one...done!

My favorite pocket page again! This time, I used two of the 4x6 pockets as 4x3 pockets! That is another "plus" when using pocket pages, you can change the dimensions and configurations of the pockets to fit your needs. I have also been know to cut pages to create exactly what I need AND sew pages too!

Jack's teacher sends out a weekly newsletter with pictures. Jack's picture was included with this newsletter, so I  printed it out and slid it into an 8.5x11 pocket...EASY and DONE!

I must confess, I don't always get the entire process completed for the month in one sitting. At times I will place the pictures and memorabilia in the pockets and then go back to journal or add embellishments! I remind myself with  post-it notes!

Other times, I don't even include journaling! A few pictures and a die cut from Memory Bound is all this page needed!

I really love this process and scrapbooking with pocket pages. I have found that it is truly a fast way to scrap and I actually get things done! Hope you see something that inspires you and don't forget to get your page refills today for 25 % off!

Happy Scrappin'

Katie