Congratulations to our Contest Winner and Heidi Swapp "Oh What Fun"

Congratulations to Abigail Borders she is the winner of our Simple Stories Carpe Diem Planner Contest. She wins a Carpe Diem Planner in her choice of colors. We would like to thank all of you that participated and will be announcing another contest soon.

 Christmas is just around the corner and Heidi Swapp has come up with the cutest line for Christmas called "Oh What Fun". It is festive with classic Christmas colors that pop. "Oh What Fun" will make you want to sing Jingle Bells to brighten everyone's day! Check it out today at Allscrapbooksteals.com. Happy Crafting!!! Jacqueline

My Mind's Eye Frightful

Halloween is almost here!!! I am just as excited as you are for this SCARY FUN Holiday. All the decorations are up and ready to go, but if you are like me, you are always looking for that last "finishing touch" decoration. My Mind's Eye "Frightful" can help you add that finishing touch. Just check out these great ideas from My Mind's Eye made with the "Frightful" collection. They are so cute and fun that they will add just the right touch to your Halloween decorating. This collection and more are available at Allscrapbooksteals.com!!! Happy Crafting!!! Jacqueline (Photos Courtesy of My Mind's Eye)

Teresa Collins Studio Gold

Teresa Collins Studio Gold is HERE!!! Teresa Collins is everything creative, from paper crafting to home decor, and everything in-between. In every line that Teresa Collins creates she strives to tell a story. Studio Gold does just that. This collection will help you tell your story in a simple and stylish way. Scrapbooking is made so easy and fun with this collection. First, pick your favorite album. Then, pair these beautifully coordinated elements to effortlessly create a stunning album. Already a favorite among high end party and wedding planners, this will soon become one of your favorites too. Check out Studio Gold at Allscrapbooksteals.com Today. Happy Crafting!!! Jacqueline

Beginner’s Guide to Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking has a long history, from its humble beginnings in the 17^th century as commonplace books, to the amazing hobby that it is today. While scrapbooking started as fonts of information, they now serve a more personal purpose.

Your Scrapbook’s Purpose

Making your own scrapbook should be an easy experience, especially if you start simple. To give you direction, you first need to set its purpose. Will the scrapbook be aimed at typical milestones and events? Will it focus on a certain person? Is it going to be a gift? Deciding on the purpose will make it easier to identify the materials you’ll need to purchase from a dependable online scrapbook store.

Carta Bella "Spooky"

Fall is my favorite time of year to craft. The kids go back to school and the holidays are just around the corner. Halloween crafts are especially fun. I am loving all the new stuff that has been coming out from all the manufacturers. Carta Bella's new "Spooky" is no exception. One of my favorite things about this line is that it has a die of Spooky trees and a bat. The die cuts through cardstock and other thin material. These dies can be used over and over again. These dies create some of the cutest cards and layouts that I have ever seen. I think what I like is the dimension that these cut out dies add to cards and layouts. The layering really presents a nice effect. This line and all the other Halloween lines are now available at Allscrapbooksteals.com. Happy Crafting!!! Jacqueline (Cards and Layouts courtesy of Carta Bella Paper)

The Diverse Art of Scrapbooking

To the untrained eye, scrapbooks are nothing more than expensive-looking photo albums, but those in the know are very much aware that they’re veritable works of art. To a scrapbooker like you, however, your creations are where you can let your creativity spew forth untrammeled through the use of a plethora of embellishments you can purchase from a scrapbooking supply store, find around the home, or get straight from nature.

My Mind's Eye Jubilee

This time of year is so exciting, because all the companies are releasing new lines. They also release all their Fall, Winter, and Christmas. (I will post the pictures we took at the Mixed Media on Facebook). There is some AMAZING stuff coming. Allscrapbooksteals.com will be the first to get them in and ALL at 25% off. Make sure that you are getting our email so that you don't miss these great deals. 

My Mind's Eye brand new mega line JUBILEE has 4 great color schemes Mint Julep, Sherbet, Tangerine, and Wild Berry. This is an AWESOME line. The colors and patterns are perfect for everyday scrapbooking. The Enamel Dots and Shapes are really cool, plus Rubons are back. I love it!!! Check this line out today at Allscrapbooksteals.com. Happy Crafting!!! Jacqueline

Teresa Collins Nine & Co and Life Emporium

We have had such a fun week at Allscrapbooksteals.com. We had the opportunity to go to a mixed media trade show in Salt Lake City that all the big names were at. We shot some great YouTube videos (we are hoping you can hear. One of the people that we were able to visit with was Teresa Collins. She has some really great stuff coming out and she showed us all of it. It is AWESOME. We featured 2 new lines from Teresa Collins this week at Allscrapbooksteals.com, Nine & Co. and Life Emporium. They are amazing. The stuff you can do with these 2 lines is phenomenal. I can't wait for the Christmas Lines that will be coming soon to Allscrapbooksteals.com. Happy Crafting!!! Jacqueline

Nine & Co

Nine & Co.

Nine & Co.

Life Emporium

Life Emporium

Life Emporium

Life Emporium

Creating Beautiful Memories with Scrapbooking

Life is pretty amazing, and to have something to document it with can help you gain a whole new outlook and greater awareness of the people around you. Here are some reasons why scrapbooking is such a wonderful and fun hobby to have:

Great creative outlet

With a little personal touch, you can tell a much more interesting story of your life that can engage those who will see it. Setting the layout, adding various design elements and writing fond notes not only bring out your creative side, but also let you relive your delightful memories again. For starters, look at online scrapbook stores that carry a diverse line of colorful and stunning materials to adorn your book.

Great memory preserver

The dried flowers from your first anniversary, the seashells from your tropical paradise getaway, a lock of hair from your baby’s first haircut—you never overlook some important events in your life because of the mementos that you keep. Scrapbooking lets you relish and savor the good times, a brilliant way to always remember the most significant instances in your life.

Great gift idea

Special events like birthdays, graduations, weddings, and anniversaries become more heartfelt and profound when you’ve given a lot of thought on your gifts. A scrapbook shows how important a person is to you and how much you value your time with him/her. You also get to keep the unique stories with them, allowing you to share it even with the younger generations to come.

Tips for Opening Your Own Scrapbooking Business

Starting your own small or medium business, particularly in the crafting industry calls for a lot of passion for the form of art that you choose to focus on. Scrapbooking for one, while merely a means of leisure for many, could actually be a viable source of income for those who dare dream it. Here are a few important tips that you might want to consider when opening a scrapbook business.

Simple Stories A Charmed Life

I don't know about all of you but I am sure ready for spring to get here.  I am ready to not have to wear a coat whenever I go out, I'm ready to be able to go on walks again, and most of all I am ready for the colors to come back outside!  I am so excited for all things spring. To get you ready for spring I am happy to introduce this new line from Simple Stories, A Charmed Life!

This new line from Simple Stories is so cute.  I love the colors, flowers, hearts and all the vintage cameras, bikes and type writers. The yellows and greens and blues in this line make me so happy, I hope you enjoy the ideas from the page design and that it gives you some ideas of your own. This line will be 25% off all week long.

Thank you so much for being our loyal followers!

Happy Crafting!

Preparing for the Great American Scrapbook Convention

The countdown to this year’s Great American Scrapbook Convention has finally started. Set to take place in June, this momentous event will allow you and other scrapbook buffs to enjoy various activities that will nourish you with new scrapbooking ideas. Also, this can be a good opportunity for you to meet other hobbyists who will understand and appreciate your interest.

The event will, of course, welcome anyone and everyone, whether regular enthusiasts or budding hobbyists of the craft of scrapbooking. Included in their line-up of activities will be a products bazaar, tutorials from the pros, and cropping. It also looks like the festivities will run until late, as implied in this activities description on the event’s official page:

“Bring your photos and cropping supplies and be prepared to crop until the wee hours, creating scrapbook pages and making new friends! Contestants, door prizes, and goody bags are a feature at every cropping party. It’s a chance to gather with old friends and to make new ones.”

As there are going to be contests, you may want to brush up on your scrapbooking skills in the meantime. The event won’t be till the second half of this year, anyway, so for sure, you should have a lot of time to improve on your style and techniques. In case you want to make this as an opportunity to showcase your hobbyist-slash-business management skills, you can also bring your finished products over and set up your own booth.

The New Face of American Scrapbooking Culture

Undeniably, digital technology has greatly shaped American culture and a major part of it that has sustained a huge hit is the fine craft of scrapbooking. This hobby has been practiced by households for generations, yet is now seen experiencing a significant decline especially over the past couple of the decades. Scrapbooking fans vouch for the many benefits it has provided to them in their over-all approach and perspective in life, serving not only as an exercise in creativity, but also as a memory-building workout.

Studies have also found that arts and crafts like scrapbooking have a positive effect on one’s psychology, allowing for stronger concentration and focus, as well as providing stress relief, much like meditation and deep breathing.

Physical shops closing down are unfortunately nothing new, especially following the most recent economic bubble. For scrapbooking enthusiasts, however, there remains to be another, more stable alternative that is in the form of scrapbook stores online.

With less cash-out required for the maintenance of an online scrapbook store, shops can instead focus on stocking up on their supplies, which clients can pick out with a simple click of a button. These items will then be delivered right to the doorstep of the client.

Shopping for scrapbooking materials has never been more convenient, allowing hobbyists to spend more time working on the craft that they love, instead of going all the way to the store to get the materials they need.

Tips on Starting a Scrapbooking Club in Your Area

Scrapbooking is a great way to keep mementos in an organized way, whether these tokens be photographs, greeting cards, newspaper clippings, and even ticket stubs. For moms, scrapbooking is a great way to keep track of their kids' growing years: from the time of their birth until college. Imprints of a baby’s palms and soles, photos of a child’s first step, and art works previously exhibited at the fridge are just some of the priceless keepsakes a mom can place in a scrapbook. 

Why Scrapbooking Remains Popular

Scrapbooking is a popular hobby that dates back to more than 300 years. Historically, this hobby appealed to various persons of note such as Queen Victoria, Mark Twain, and Thomas Jefferson. Today, over 26 percent of American households participate in scrapbooking activities. Here are some of the common reasons why scrapbooking remains as popular as ever.

Essential Tools and Goods When Making a Scrapbook

A scrapbook is more than just reams of pages that contain a collection of hastily-put-together “memories”. Those who value these memories so much put a great deal of work into their scrapbooks, essentially turning them into works of art. Of course, different people have different styles, designs, and ideas that they want for their scrapbooks, but all of them require the same basic tools and supplies to make them a reality.