Color with Katie in Our Copic Marker Basics Class!

 Hello, Memory Bound friends! 

Have you heard about Copic Markers? These markers are preferred by artists the world over because they're made with an alcohol-based ink which gives vibrant colors and allows smooth blending. Paper crafters use Copic Markers to color stamped images which can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, tags, gift bags, and so much more. You’ll love how easy they are to use and how professional your projects will look!  

Katie makes learning about Copic Markers easy and great fun! I hope you'll join her at our next Copic Marker Basics class. Check out the details below, then give us a call at (515) 965-1102 to register! 

 Janet

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COPIC MARKER BASICS 

Tuesday, November 19, 9:30-11:30am

Copic Certified Instructor: Katie Belding

 Fee: $16  / Skill Level: Any

Bring Basic Class Kit 

Want to learn something new? Come see what all the excitement is about with the Copic Sketch alcohol markers! These artist markers are designed for coloring & blending. Our certified instructor will teach you Copic basics about shading, blending, and using the color wheel as you make 2 cards.  Markers provided!

Great Die Cutting Product: Sizzix Magnetic Platform!

 Hello, Memory Bound friends!
If you're a fan of the Big Shot, BIGkick, Big Shot, Big Shot Pro or Vagabond die cutting machines, you'll want to take a look at the Sizzix Magnetic Platform, just released this fall. It's now back in stock at Memory Bound!

What's a Magnetic Platform? 
This platform is MAGNETIZED to hold thin metal dies in place while cutting! If you're a fan of Spellbinders and similar dies, this is GREAT NEWS: You no longer need to use tape or Post-It notes to hold your metal dies in place while cutting! The Magnetic Platform works with Thinlits, Framelits, Spellbinders Dies, Taylored Expressions dies, and similar sets, as well as chemically etched wafer-thin dies. 

Of course, you will still need a set of cutting pads to create your cutting "sandwich". I love Sizzix platforms because they include a handy diagram right on the top, so you'll always know where to place your paper and dies!

Be sure to pick up an extra set or two of cutting pads to go with your new Magnetic Platform!

 

 

The Magnetic Platforms ($39.99) are back in stock now at Memory Bound. Stop in soon to pick one up, or call us at (515) 965-1102 and we'll be happy to set one aside for you.
Happy die cutting!
Janet

Back to Basics Scrapbooking-Christmas/Winter

 

Hello, Memory Bound friends!

 Would you like to learn some time- and money-saving ideas for making layouts? Would you like to have some layouts ready to go for the holiday season? Or are you just getting started in scrapbooking and looking for fun, low-cost ideas to jazz up your pages? Then don't miss Heidi's upcoming Back to Basics Scrapbooking class! This class is perfect for everyone who wants to learn time- and money-saving layout ideas.

Heidi will show you how to use tools and techniques to add fun details to your layouts without spending a lot of time or money -- while you create FOUR 2-page layouts! Check out the details below, then call us at (515) 965-1102 to register.

Janet

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Back to Basics Scrapbooking - Christmas/Winter Pages

Monday, November 18, 5:30-7:30pm

Instructor:  Heidi Chatham

Fee:  $21 / Skill Level: Any  

Bring Basic Class Kit, pop dots, Gold Pearl Liquid Pearls,  Xmas Red Stickles

Let's get back to scrapbooking with time and money-saving techniques!  Heidi will introduce you to tools like the Crop-a-Dile and techniques using Liquid Pearls and heat embossing that add lots of character to your layouts without much cost. The best part – you’ll leave class with FOUR 2-page layouts ready for photos! Great next class for beginners!

Diane's December Daily

Hello, Memory Bound December Daily Fans!

Today, Diane has graciously agreed to share with us her ENTIRE December Daily album that she created for her daughter, Jill. Not only is this album absolutely amazing, but it is actually all ready to go for December!

This year Diane's inspiration came from an 8x8 Christmas paper from the October Afternoon collection, Make it Merry.

Diane inked pages, cut out shapes from her cricut and used the Make it Merry postcard pack from October Afternoon.

The banners are cut from the
Taylored Expression Die, Banner Stacklets.

The Hanging Sign is a die from Tim Holtz. Diane used the paper Make a Countdown for her numbers throughout the book. For additional numbers and sentiments, Diane used stamps and stickers.

Check out this fun page...flip the red tag...

and even more room for pictures or journaling!

Loads of room on this page with the  eight inch pocket and three tags tucked perfectly inside for additional stories! 

 
The October Afternoon Miscellany pack has loads of extras to embellish the pages!

 

I love how Diane added pockets and wrapped ribbon around flashcards for those little details.

  

The tinsel in one of Diane's favorite ribbons to use during the holiday. It's available at the store to purchase by the roll. You won't regret picking one up for yourself!

After die cutting banners, Diane embossed them for added dimension. The trees were cut from the Acu-cut machine available at the store!

 

The Tim Holt ornamental dies are the perfect shape for journaling or pictures!

To create the shiny Christmas ornaments, Diane use Tim Holt's new distressed glitter, Festive Berries and Mustard Seed. 

 

Touches of washi tape can be found throughout  the book.

 

These trees were cut from a Cricut cartridge.  Adding Tim Holt's new Mirrored Stars is the perfect sparkly touch.

 

 

 

This is Diane's fourth year of creating a December Daily for her and her family. Her children and grandchildren can be caught looking through the books year round.  And isn't that what it is all  about..telling and remembering the stories?

Thanks, Diane, for sharing with us!

If you love the idea of the December Daily, but don't have the time to create your own, then Janet's December Daily kit would be perfect for you! Check out this post to see Janet's amazing December Daily!
Katie

Holiday Tag Make-N-Takes Start Wed, Nov 6!

  Happy Holidays, 
Memory Bound friends!

November is here, and that means we are starting a NEW month of MAKE-N-TAKES! And you won't want to miss a single week, because Maggie designed some of the most beautiful tags you've ever seen! 

Each Wednesday afternoon in November, stop in anytime between 1 and 6pm to learn new techniques as you create a unique tag to use in your holiday crafting or decorating. Whether you tie the tags to gifts or hang them on your tree, you're sure to love each one! (Materials fee: $2)

Our first tag, "BELIEVE" features a beautiful die cut deer and a variety of fun techniques to create the rich color and layers you see here. Be sure to stop in on Wednesday to make your own!
Janet

Register Now for Our Weekend Crop!

 Hello, Memory Bound friends!
We have a lot of fun activities going on at Memory Bound this month. This weekend is our big Make It Merry Holiday Open House! Click HERE for the details and be sure to stop by to start planning your holiday crafting!

And plan to work on that long list of projects by registering for our Weekend Crop coming up November 15-17! You'll have uninterrupted time to make holiday cards, home decor projects, or scrapbooks for the holidays! Imagine having all of your crafting done EARLY! :) Check out the details below, then give us a call at (515) 965-1102 to register for one, two, or all three days of crafting time!
Janet

 

 WEEKEND CROP 

Friday, November 15, 9am-11pm / $10

Saturday, November 16, 9am-5pm / $10

Sunday, November 17, 12-5pm  / $5 or  FREE if cropping Friday and Saturday 

Spend 1, 2 or all 3 days with friends getting caught up on your scrapbooking! Make a weekend of it and leave your things overnight – no need to haul them home each day.