www.Papermymemories.com by Rebeccahh@verizon.net

2012-01-01T00:28:00.000-08:00

From my family to yours, wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Best wishes to you and yours!

2011-11-23T07:40:00.001-08:00

Hope you enjoy your holiday weekend! May you be blessed with food, friends and family! Personally, I will be busy enjoying the Upland Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Hope to see you there! I will be back with pictures to post! Until then here are a couple ideas to enjoy!

Cards are a great way to thank your host, guests or just send to loved ones you miss! Why not try a table place card this year? Happy creating!

Halloween is almost here!

2011-10-23T21:14:00.000-07:00

I can't believe we have a week until Halloween. So many cute ideas to post and blog but for now I will just have to post my card. I really would love to share with you a few more ideas. I will try and be back during the week as I know a few friends have gatherings this weekend and they will be busy creating and crafting! I would love to see your ideas too so please email me your photos!

As you can see, we are busy getting ready for one of our favorite holidays. I hope you come and see us this Halloween and join the fun! As we like to say in the Hooten Household Trick or Treat!!!

September 23rd is the first day of Autumn!

2011-09-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it? I can't! Maybe because it is still 90 degrees today. Well, I guess I better get busy and start posting some fall craft ideas soon! Come back and visit often!

The summer is flying by.......

2011-08-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

Stampin'Up! has some beautiful new colors! Just in time for some new school projects, gift ideas and of course great for scrapping, card making and decorating. This summer is flying by, but there is always time for creating and crafting! Gather a couple friends, make a pitcher of ice tea and see what fun and colorful items you can make, because there is nothing better than friends, fun and socializing over a crafty summer afternoon!

January is flying by.....

2011-01-20T22:13:00.000-08:00

Time to start thinking about those sweeties in your life that deserve a little something special on Valentine's Day! Paper crafts are great for the giving! How about a frame, a card, a photo box or a little hand crafted sentiment? My husband and son love their personalized items and especially when I add few extra embellishments like ribbon or buttons! I will be back to post soon. Please email me pictures of your creations! I would love to share them here with our fellow paper craft artists!

By the way, I will be creating coordinated kits you can order online or purchase at my next workshop! Take care and thanks for visiting often!

Using the technique

2010-09-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

Here is a little brag book I made for Reece's first birthday. I pre-made all the pages so Jen and Tim can insert their favorite photos and journal a bit. I used the same circle stamp background through out all the pages and stayed within the same color family for paper and accessories. This way it can be filled with one event of just favorite moments.

The top cover page demonstrates the color pallet, the center is a good photo of the background stamp and the third photo shows a close up of some of the accessories. I shared my use of a stamp as creating a background. I can't wait to see yours!

Technique Reminder - Using Background Stamps

2010-08-26T21:45:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love simple techniques! I have quite a few of these large stamps from S.U. collection. I like to use them for making cards and also for stamping scrapbook pages, so I just thought I would post a refresher. Hope you enjoy! I will be back later this weekend to post some creations. I hope to have a little time to finish up on a couple projects and I actually have compiled about two albums worth of pages! Yahoo and happy paper crafting to you too!

1]   With the background stamp face up, ink the stamp completely by tapping the ink pad on the rubber.
2]   Place the background stamp face up on your stamping surface.
3]   Place the card stock on the inked stamp.
4]   If the card stock is smaller than the stamp, cover the card stock with a piece of scratch paper.
5]   Rub the card stock with smooth, firm strokes, making sure to rub all areas of the stamp and to keep the card stock from sliding.
6]   Remove the scratch paper and carefully lift the card stock off the stamp.
QUICK TIP
Create a multicolored background by applying two or more inks to the background stamp.

July Card Challenge

2010-07-26T19:58:00.000-07:00

Okay, I took my own cardmap challenge and here are a couple of my weekend creations. A his and her bday card. I used supplies on hand including, paper scraps, stickles, my cricut and stamps. I also used some inexpensive note cards as the base. I hope you enjoy them!

Meet the Hooten Klan - 12x12 Framed Layout

2010-07-22T16:11:00.000-07:00

I forgot to post my newest framed art project here. I hope you enjoy it! I just captured the layout, however, it actually fits in a 12x12 frame in my dinning room. I hope to see some of your creations soon!

Distressing your paper crafts made easy!

2010-07-20T13:29:00.000-07:00

Distressing Essentials includes tools that make it easier than ever for you to create a distressed, vintage appearance on your projects. Includes the following tools:

■ Sanding block and emery board for distressing Designer Series paper or smoothing the edges of paper that has been adhered to chipboard
■ Precision files for sanding intricate die cuts and sanding in tight areas
■ Blendable vintage ink and stamp for creating an aged appearance: Tea Stain, Charcoal, Mahogany, Navy ink
■ Because vintage ink contains alcohol, they are not recommended for scrap booking

The New Stampin'Up! Distressing Kit is just $19.95. Contact me today and I will be glad to send you the new 2010 - 2011 Stampin'Up! Catalog! The New Catalog Idea book is free with a $50 purchase or just $5.00 with any order.

Something for Sunday

2010-06-27T16:33:00.000-07:00

It is so nice today and I was thinking about making a couple of summer cards and saw this technique on the Stampin'Up! website. Sometimes it is nice to go back to the basics and use some of the supplies I have on hand. I thought you might like this technique. For some of you it is a refresher and for others it is a simple way to create some new looks your cards, scrapbook pages or paper craft ideas. As always, I hope you share the projects you have made. I would be glad to post them. Enjoy your week!

Technique A: Chalking
1]   Apply pastel color to your card stock or paper with a sponge-tip applicator, cotton swab, sponge dauber, or stiff paintbrush.
2]   Blend the colors as desired with the applicators or blender pen. When using blender pens, just touch the pen directly to the corner of the chalk to pick up the color.

Technique B: Poppin' Pastels
1]   Stamp the image with a white Craft Stampin' Pad or VersaMark^® ink pad.
2]   Use sponge daubers to apply the pastel color directly to the ink.
3]   Blow off any excess powder. (Repeat this process if you are using this technique with a Two-Step Stampin' set.)
QUICK TIP To avoid smearing, gently dab the chalk rather than rubbing it across the image.

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T19:36:00.000-07:00

Back to the basics! I decided to stamp and hand color my cards today. I also love to you my ink pads and daubing sponges to add color around the stamp and create additional scenery. I hope you enjoy them! I would love to see some of your creations as well! See you soon!

Summer is on the way!

2010-06-06T21:24:00.000-07:00

There are so many things happening during the month of June! Graduations, weddings, birthdays, Fathers' Day and of course the start of Summer! A great photo opportunity month and what a great time to enjoy making some fun gifts, cards, or layouts. I also love to make framed art and give as a gift, or how about some cute swizzle sticks for a summer luncheon or family gathering. Just email me and I would be glad to send you the list of the Stampin'Up! items used to make both of these projects. Happy Crafting!

May is National Scrapbook Month

2010-05-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

Why not try the challenge? Pagemaps.com had some cute layouts and I thought it would be fun to post a couple here to try! Enjoy using the maps or combined them with some techniques posted here as well. Then email me your creations and I would love to post them!

Here is another technique to use - Masking!

1]   Stamp image on card stock.
2]   Stamp it again on a piece of scratch paper.
3]   Cut carefully around the scratch paper image, cutting just inside the lines; this will be your mask.
4]   Place the mask on top of the card stock image.
5]   Stamp another image over a portion of the mask to create layered, interacting images.
6]   Remove the mask to see the finished look.
7]   To stamp a partial image, use tape to cover the part of the stamp you don't want to appear, ink the stamp, remove the tape, and stamp the image.
QUICK TIP
To ensure that the mask stays in place, stamp image on a Post-It® note.

Happy Scrapping and Paper crafting!

A New Technique - Emboss Resist

2010-04-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

EMBOSS RESIST

Directions:

1) Stamp and heat emboss your image. Allow image to cool.

2) Apply ink directly to the paper (over and around the embossed image) using a sponge or brayer.

3) Wipe the embossed image with a tissue to remove the excess ink.

Variation: watercolor resist

1) Once you've embossed an image, scribble around and over the image using a Watercolor Wonder Crayon, and blend using an Aqua Painter. Wipe the color from the embossed image, and allow to dry completely.

Cricut Fans - this is a great way to create your own images with some of your favorite shapes and cartridge images. Please email me photos of your creations and I will be glad to post them!

Two-Step Technique

2010-04-26T06:09:00.000-07:00

You may have seen this technique before, but I really liked these colors and cards, so I thought I would post the instructions as well. I hope you come back and post your creations using the two-step stamping!

Technique A: Two-Step Stampin'
1]   Stamp the base image.
2]   Position and stamp the overlay or adjoining image.
Technique B: Repetition (Stamping Off)
1]   Ink a stamp.
2]   Stamp the image.
3]   Restamp the image one or more times without re-inking it. This technique is a great way to get several shades of color from a single ink pad.
QUICK TIP
Use lighter ink for the base image and darker ink for the overlying image.

For more ideas just visit often! This was designed by Stampin'Up! and is just one of their many techniques I have learned! Happy Crafting!

Tweet Flip Book

2010-02-15T21:06:00.000-08:00

In the mood to create a quick and easy photo book? I was trying to find something cute and simple to share with you! I am behind on my scrapping as usual and found this cute birdie flip book using Stampin'Up! supplies. It makes a great brag book for your desk at work or make it and cover it with clear contact paper to carry in your purse! There are quite a few holidays coming up so think about some cute and easy gifts now.

You can also contact me and I can email you the directions and supply list! Happy Creating!

Valentine's Sweet Treat Workshop!

2010-01-27T08:26:00.000-08:00

It's time for a little love in the air! Whether you are into scrapbooking, framed art, making greeting cards or any type of paper craft, we need to get busy and start creating! My favorite day to be creative is Valentine's Day and it is only a couple weeks away!!!! It is a great time to send a little something special to loved ones, friends, teachers, or just a sweet way to show someone you care. My next sweet treat workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th! Come and share your creative side. Just contact me for more information!

Updates are on the way!

2009-08-20T22:34:00.000-07:00

Some many things are going on right now! Family events, school is back in session for me and Austin starts next week. There are great new products and I have some new catalogs to post. A new look for my website is on the way and I am looking forward to a huge scrapbook and papercraft sale in Septemeber. More information will be posted as to the exact day and time. Until then, here is the babyshower card I made for our cousins Tim and Jen, who look forward to their arrival of Reese in September! We also had a couple birthdays over the summer, so I hope you enjoy the all-star card I created! Be back soon!

Good Friend Mini Album

2009-06-24T22:15:00.000-07:00

This month I decided to try a mini album using the cutest SU stamp set called, "Good Friend." Here is the cover and the papers behind are a sample of the color palette throughout this little album. Just email me if you would like to see the inside. I made up a couple extra kits if you would like to purchase one for your own pictures. We will be gathering for a workshop this Sunday at my house and you are welcome to join the fun! Talk to you soon and happy scrapping!

Simply Garden Note Cards

2009-06-13T23:00:00.001-07:00

Okay, I already posted a layout I made with the Simply Garden Kit pieces I gave at the May workshop, so now I decided to use the remaining pieces to make 8 note cards. Between the 12x12 layout below and the 8 cards here, all I added to the items I gave in the kits were 2 pieces of 12x12 barely banana card stock and 8 note cards. I still have some left over scraps so I can make additional flowers or add embellishments to my layout when I add the pictures. I hope you like them and I am still waiting to see what some of you who attended the workshop created with your kit. Happy Scrapping!!!

May Workshop Layout Idea

2009-06-08T01:07:00.000-07:00

Those who attended the National Scrapbook workshop received a layout kit from the Simply Scrapin' Garden Kit, as well as an idea sheet from Stampin'Up! and a page of sample layouts. This is one of the layouts and I just added a couple of personal touches. I still have plenty of paper and die cuts left to make additional pages or cards. I used Barely Banana paper. The hand doodles were done with Always Artichoke and I stamped the title with the Time Well Spent stamp set. I also stamped on the paper, but it is a little light in the photo. Also, I usually doodle a little more after my pictures are added and our sticky die cuts can be moved around as well. Keep in mind though,glue dots and other adhesives are not as forgiving.

I hope you enjoy it and please make sure to send me pictures of your layouts as well. (More to come with the leftovers....)

Cute Card for BABY

2009-05-28T23:07:00.000-07:00

I was working on a couple layouts for a baby shower card and saw a cute design on Hana Stamps. I thought I would give it a try with some of our stampin'Up! products. I just love this stripped paper and the color family. I hope you like the card too. With this paper the color combinations are endless!! (This was a quick sample so please excuse my lack of perfectionism!!!

National Scrapbook Workshop May 30th

2009-05-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

This is a sample of the shadow technique we will be learning on Saturday. You are welcome to choose the greeting. I thought this would be a fun card for the men in our family. Scrapbook video demonstrates ideas for the Designer Series Paper Promotion. This ends this weekend so make sure to stock up for future projects! Buy 3 and the 4th is FREE!!

Scrapbook Layout Video
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/rebeccahh/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=146386&doNotShowFlag=&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

Just a reminder,

This Saturday, May 30th will be my National Scrapbook Workshop to end the month of May. It starts at 4pm to midnight. The cost is $10 per person and we will be making a 12x12 layout with our Simply Scraping Garden Kit and creating a card using the shadow technique. The price also includes a light dinner and dessert. I already have a few people who reserved their spot in advance, so please let me know if you are interested right away so I can prepare your kit. I only have a total of 10 spots available. Just email or telephone me! The link above has some cute ideas for our Designer Paper Packs which are currently on sale. By three and pick the forth one for FREE! Take a peek for a quick video demonstration. Also, remember you can view more products and techniques on my Stampin'Up! Website link as well.

Thank you,
Rebecca

Potluck and Scrap Workshop - April 25 6-11pm

2009-04-22T06:48:00.000-07:00

Okay, this month started out busy and is getting busier, but I need to scrap. Come and bring your favorite dish to share and let's scrap. Just send me an email so I know what you are bringing and to make sure I set up enough room. I will have my tools, inks, stamps, etc. to use and my little personal store is open. I also have page kits and card kits for purchase as well. This card basket kit was shared at the last quarterly demonstrators' meeting and I just loved it. I have a couple different paper packs to choose for your layout.

Also, mark May 30th on your calendar for an all day and evening fun event. Details to follow!

Spring Has Sprung

2009-03-26T22:20:00.001-07:00

I hope you enjoy this card. It will be one of 4 layouts in the card basket kit at my next workshop. You are welcome to email me at Rebeccahh@verizon.net for details. I live in the Inland Empire and would love for you to come and join the fun at my next crop!!!

Spring is almost here!!

2009-03-08T20:15:00.000-07:00

I know we still need to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but I wanted to share with you the pages we will be making at my next workshop on March 28. This is a 12x12 double page layout using Stampin'Up! paper, products, punches and our new lace border. I love it and I hope you will too! I must admit I was a little lazy and did not hand cut my bunny and title, but everything else is Stampin'Up! If you live in the area and would like to join us, just email me for more details!!!

Baby Shower for Grandpa

2009-02-21T22:10:00.000-08:00

On Thursday we had a little baby shower celebration for one of my office co-workers. He is going to be a first time grandpa and is excited to be expecting his first granddaughter, Parker Alanis. We thought it would be fun to have a little party for him and because he lives and breathes soccer in his spare time we decided to make everything with a soccer theme. He loved the cards and I hope you do too! I had fun using the new Stampin'Up texture plates to and I liked making the soccer balls in 3D as well. We will be using the new texture plates at my workshop on Saturday, February 28. Just email me for more details or to RSVP your spot! Thanks for looking!

February Birthdays

2009-02-15T21:07:00.001-08:00

I just thought I would share the recent cards I created for birthdays this month at the office. I am the birthday card creator for the office and just thought I would share the cards I made for Barbara, Jennifer and John. I hope you like them!!!
I still need to send belated cards to my S-I-L's Sinde and Sheri. I hope you will join me in my next card swap! I will have a signup list coming soon!!

Revolution for Sale

2009-02-08T21:24:00.000-08:00

I have a brand new Revolution and Lemonade alphabet still in the box. I purchased it at the last scrapbook convention and still haven't opened it. If you are interested please email me because I would be glad to sell it to you for the same price. It is really a great product and I am posting a picture of the items above. I just use my Cricut more and though someone who uses this product might enjoy it. Stampin'Up! has a ton of new dies for it as well. You are welcome to see my link for more items. Thanks for looking!!

Sale-A-Bration is here!

2009-02-01T20:35:00.000-08:00

I just love this time of the year because I can buy new products and received free products!!! For every %50 dollars of Stampin'Up! product you buy, you get to choose something for free out of the sale-a-bration catalog. I just love free stuff and I like that I can get free stamps, paper or ribbon this year!! I don't know about you, but I can never decide which is more fun, creating new cards or creating new scrapbook pages. You are welcome to email me for more information. I will be back soon to post some new creations!! Thank you again for reading my page and sending me all those referrals!!! Happy creating! Rebeccahh

Join the fun! - Paper My Memories Workshop

2009-01-26T20:14:00.000-08:00

I have decided to try and create workshops for the scrappers and the crafters. On Friday, February 27 I will be hosting a framed art class starting at 6pm to 9pm.We will be decorating a 12x12 frame inside and out. The theme will be "Love is in the air!" so make sure to take 3-4 great photos for the project. Then on Saturday, February 28 I am having a open scrapbook workshop. Join both events or choose a favorite. More information to follow or just visit my Stampin'Up link to view my current calendar!!

This is only the beginning!

2009-01-25T21:38:00.000-08:00

Hello, I am new to blogging and looking forward to creating a site with fun ideas for stamping, scrap booking and paper crafting. I hope you will share with me too!

I am currently a Stampin'Up Consultant, but I have been scrapping and stamping for years. I guess I should have started with a company back when my husband and I married in 1991, because I probably would have turned my business into a profitable fortune by now. Either way, I still love what I do and would love to share with you.

I will be back soon to post my artwork here, because I loving creating many things such as cards, scrapbook pages and framed art. I love paper crafting! Don't get me wrong, digital is fun too, but after looking at a computer screen all day, I enjoy sitting with friends and family while we create fun and simple paper craft projects.

I will be back to share more about my love of stamping, scrapping and paper crafting and I hope you will be back to see more as well.

Take care!!

Becca