The Memory Nest

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Design Team Tuesday - Pebbles Seen and Noted

The Design Team created some lovely layouts [and cards] using the Seen and Noted

collection by Pebbles Inc. The collection was sun fun to work with because of the

vibrant, cheery colors. Check out the collection at The Memory Nest.

Reminder: Summer Challenge - Design Team Call

see post for details. Entries must be received by May 28th.

Leslie

Jessica

Rachel

Michelle

Amy

Bonus Cards by Rachel

Rachel had so much fun with this paper she decided to do some extra creating

and make some cards. Rachel was nice enough to share the lovely cards

she made with Pebbles Inc. Seen and Noted.

Happy Creating,

P.S. Whimsical Wednesday is back tomorrow. Stop by
and share your creations: cards and layouts only please!
Check out the new button.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Sunday Social May 19th

1. What is your favorite kind of surprise?

Any gift that my husband gives me (Birthday or Christmas) that I have no clue about.

2. Flowers or Chocolate?

Flowers - in the garden or given to me!

3. What is your favorite summertime activity?

Sitting outside especially by a pool

4. Do you have any vacations planned this Summer?

No We just got back from Disney! So fun.

5. Favorite Summer Holiday?
Hmm. The only two I can think of is the 4th and Memorial Day - I enjoy both.
If we are talking about a holiday meaning vacation - Ogunquit ME

6. Dream Vacation?
Italy would be my dream vacation.
A week of sightseeing and a week in the country.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Summer Challenge Design Team Call

Wow! That title is a mouthful. As some of you know, I currently have a design team of talented and creative ladies. As the summer approaches, I have decided to hold off on the specific paper collection design team assignments until the fall.

I know that the summer is the hardest time of the year for me to scrap. So to continue scrapping, I decided to host two challenges a month. I am looking for some talented and creative scrappers, card makers are welcome too, to share their work with all. If you are chosen, your work will be featured in our blog posts. Other crafters will have the opportunity to play along and link up/share what they created.

Looking for Design Team Members

The Memory Nest is looking for a team of crafters to

inspire creativity in others. Each designer will be challenged to create

two layouts each month for our blog based on the provided colors or sketch.
Great opportunity to connect with amazing people and inspire others!

* Term will be July and August 2013*

If you have a love for scrapbooking, are crafty and deadline conscious,

I would love to see your work!

Please email me at:
leslie@thememorynest.com
Subject: “Design Team Entry”

Include the following:

· Your name, email address and blog link

· Picture of the layout you created using the attached sketch AND a picture of another layout you
created. (You are welcome to include some info about techniques and materials used)

· A little info about you

· Past or present Design Team experience

Deadline to apply is May 28, 2013 by 12 pm EST

You should be contacted by June 5th.

If chosen, more info and guidelines will follow.

Good luck to all! Looking forward to seeing your designs.

*Please note - you will have ample time to complete the layouts -
challenges will be assigned and due dates scheduled in June!

All chosen for the summer challenge team will have a better chance of being chosen for The Memory Nest design team in the fall. Fall Design Team Members will receive new product to play with. I am looking forward to seeing what the companies release over the summer.

Good luck and

Happy Creating,

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May Sketch Challenge!

Here is our May sketch, thanks to Page Maps.

We would love for you to play along by linking up a card or layout.

Rachel

Leslie

I love how Rachel used the sketch and the great patterned papers to make a gloomy day seem so cheerful.

My layout was created using some old papers and a coordinating mini pad that I had in my stash.

It was a little out of my comfort zone but it is always fun to experiment with new layouts and designs.

Happy Sharing,

Monday, May 13, 2013

I'm Back...from Disney!

Hello Everyone. Glad to be back after a restful break - if you can call Disney restful. Actually, we were tired but I made sure to not overdo it. I thought it would be fun to share some pictures from our trip. I missed conversing with all of you and I apologize for my absence with no explanation. I don't like announcing to the world that I am away. Hope you had a wonderful week. I look forward to reconnecting with all of you and seeing what you have been up to!

Happy Week!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Pinterst Friday - Handprint Tree!

Happy Friday! I saw this awesome piece of artwork a while back on Pinterest. I just loved how cute it was and new I may want to recreate it someday.

I decided that this would be a perfect gift for my my Mom for Mother's Day (for my dad too - but not for Mother's Day). I wanted to include the hand prints of their four grandchildren.

I created a stencil using my Cricut (the Cricut Design Studio made making this stencil so much easier). I colored in the letters with a Sharpie Marker ( I was afraid that paint would run under the stencil and cause the letters smudge together

I created a stencil for the tree that same way that I did the saying. The cool thing about the Cricut Craft room was I could stretch or shorten the tree anyway I wanted to get the right size and shape. I traced and shaded the tree with a brown Sharpie marker.

Last but not least, we added the four grandchildren's hand prints. "Handmade" with love for Grammie and Pop! I cannot wait to give this to my mom. I really hope that she does not see this post. By the way, I love how this came out so much that I am going to create a second one for myself using my husband's, kids' and my hand prints!