Words of Wisdom

If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything.

Win Borden

Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.

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I am LOVING Tim Holtz's new book- Compendium of Curiosities. This is the book that is inspiring me now and to be honest since I saw it at CHA back in January. It is now out in almost all scrapbook stores. (Treasured Memories brought in tons of copies so I know you can get it there)

This book is packed full of his product with explanations of what it can be used for, tons of techniques and examples of finished project. I have already taught a class from an example shown in the book and it was a huge hit- probably my most popular class! Remember this project, it's from the book!

I have more class ideas from the book so keep you eyes open. Have a great week!

You Tube

Yes, You Tube. This is what is inspiring me today. Videos and videos of scrapbooking techniques! It is amazing how many hours one can spend watching these things! It's kind of addictive! I have had a few very fabulous ladies send me emails with links or user names to check out and it all snowballs from there. It's also very easy to navigate but I will warn you, give yourself an hour (at least) to get started. My fav videos are the Tim Holtz techniques. I watch one, go to my room and try to recreate what he made. When I can't figure it out, or it just doesn't turnout like I want it to, I re-watch the video until I get it right! A lot of back and forth, but somehow worth it in the end. If you're in need of some inspiration, try You Tube out. Go to the site, type in your favorite designer and go from there. Or if you're looking at something more specifically that can be searched too. For example if you type in "grunge board tim holtz" videos will pop up from Tim Holtz himself and from others who are sharing their inspiration and ideas using grunge board. Pretty awesome! Possibilities a plenty! Check it out and have fun!
xoxo

Meet Lisa!

Sometimes you don't have to travel very far to find inspiration, sometimes it's right in your own backyard. I have a friend who is constantly creating, constantly inspiring others and constantly being true to herself. She is often my inspiration in art and in life and I hope that she can also be yours! Please meet Lisa, she is beautiful, creative, ridiculously talented, she is also a wife and a fabulous momma to her adorable son Lucas. On top of all that she is also a scrapbboker, painter, artist, thrift shopper, friend to the earth, and all around wonderful woman. Lisa is the brains behind Treasured Memories' Trends and Techniques. She has put an insane amount of time into this blog to get it user friendly for all of you. You will find tons if inspiration, ideas, tips, tricks, trends & techniques at this site. She is constantly updating and coming up with new ideas to share with all of you. Things that often make me go, "why didn't I think of that?" Be sure to check it out, there is something there for everyone!
Have a great week friends!
xoxo