Olivia was also a line that many customers were excited about. As usual we got many more products in than we are showing here.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thanks Jen for the fantastic tip - You have a $5.00 in store credit waiting for you!
I learned a great lesson about composition when I took a quilting class a few years ago, which I instantly related to my use of patterned papers. The trick is to vary the size and weight of the patterns in the paper. Find a pattern paper you like. Pick papers that are some of the colours pulled from that first pattern paper. Vary the size of the patterns on each of the other papers you've chosen. If you are using patterns and then you choose a solid, your eye will always stop on the solid, so pick something at least with a tone on tone pattern to keep your eye moving. I sewed a beautiful quilt but chose a solid navy as one of my choices and everywhere it is on the quilt my eye just stops on those spaces.
The great thing about using papers from the same product line is that these trained designers have done that process for you...all the papers go together and the size and weight of each paper is already varied.
Another trick I use to see if my pattern papers go well together is to overlap them and only show about an inch of each paper. You can tell pretty quickly what doesn't work. I do this with my quilt fabrics as well!
I learned a great lesson about composition when I took a quilting class a few years ago, which I instantly related to my use of patterned papers. The trick is to vary the size and weight of the patterns in the paper. Find a pattern paper you like. Pick papers that are some of the colours pulled from that first pattern paper. Vary the size of the patterns on each of the other papers you've chosen. If you are using patterns and then you choose a solid, your eye will always stop on the solid, so pick something at least with a tone on tone pattern to keep your eye moving. I sewed a beautiful quilt but chose a solid navy as one of my choices and everywhere it is on the quilt my eye just stops on those spaces.
The great thing about using papers from the same product line is that these trained designers have done that process for you...all the papers go together and the size and weight of each paper is already varied.
Another trick I use to see if my pattern papers go well together is to overlap them and only show about an inch of each paper. You can tell pretty quickly what doesn't work. I do this with my quilt fabrics as well!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Have you checked out the new Bazzill Arrivals????
Flowers - Each of these styles come in a variety of different colors!
Buttons in six different colors
And Can you Believe - Even more new cardstock colors???? The colors are absolutely gorgeous in Bazzill's latest release and you will truly love the newest texture as it is unlike anything we have seen before!
Friday, June 18, 2010
New arrivals last week included
These layouts are from the BoBunny website! Check out their gallery!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Hi Everyone!
Back by popular demand!!!
My name is Beth Kostur and I am a Yesterday’s Memories staff member as well as an avid supporter of the Arthritis Society. To date I have raised over $15,000 for this great cause and this fall I have decided to take on my biggest challenge yet! I am going to be climbing to base camp of Mount Everest! But first I need to raise a lot more money!
That is where you come in...
There are only limited spaces available... so book quick!!!! Also because the funds raised are going towards this great cause, I ask that at least 1 week cancellation notice be given so that we have time to fill your spot. Without the 1 week notice your registration can not be returned.
I am hosting a Scrap day at YM on June 19 from 10 am to midnight! It is $40 for the whole day and includes a meal, snacks, loot bag and a whole day of Scrapbooking fun!
Registration available at the store.
Back by popular demand!!!
My name is Beth Kostur and I am a Yesterday’s Memories staff member as well as an avid supporter of the Arthritis Society. To date I have raised over $15,000 for this great cause and this fall I have decided to take on my biggest challenge yet! I am going to be climbing to base camp of Mount Everest! But first I need to raise a lot more money!
That is where you come in...
There are only limited spaces available... so book quick!!!! Also because the funds raised are going towards this great cause, I ask that at least 1 week cancellation notice be given so that we have time to fill your spot. Without the 1 week notice your registration can not be returned.
I am hosting a Scrap day at YM on June 19 from 10 am to midnight! It is $40 for the whole day and includes a meal, snacks, loot bag and a whole day of Scrapbooking fun!
Registration available at the store.
As many of you know we had an event on the weekend . . . thanks for all the feedback it was appreciated!
When it comes time to do your shopping we always ask that you check out and consider shopping with our sponsors as without them the events that we have would not be able to happen.
A huge THANK YOU to the following sponsors
1. Lisa Hamm - Isagenix - Many of you know Lisa and know since starting her Isagenix business, not only has she easily lost many pounds but she feels terrific! Check out her site at
http://www.lisahamm.isagenix.com/
2. Fabutan at 3521 - 8th Street - an excellent place to suntan.
3. Prairie Meats - they have a wonderful selection of quality food!
4. And of course your Favourite Scrapbooking Store - Yesterday's Memories The Scrapbooking Company.
When it comes time to do your shopping we always ask that you check out and consider shopping with our sponsors as without them the events that we have would not be able to happen.
A huge THANK YOU to the following sponsors
1. Lisa Hamm - Isagenix - Many of you know Lisa and know since starting her Isagenix business, not only has she easily lost many pounds but she feels terrific! Check out her site at
http://www.lisahamm.isagenix.com/
2. Fabutan at 3521 - 8th Street - an excellent place to suntan.
3. Prairie Meats - they have a wonderful selection of quality food!
4. And of course your Favourite Scrapbooking Store - Yesterday's Memories The Scrapbooking Company.
And the May Winner is............drum roll please............... LISA !!!
Thanks for everyone's comments and congratulations Lisa we hope you enjoy your $20.00 in-store gift certificate!
We need our comments on our blog to start coming in fast & furious, we want our blog to be a staple in every scrapbookers household so give us comments on our blog and each month we will draw for a $20.00 in-store gift certificate from the comments that have been published in that month. The more time you comment the more entries you have in the draw box.!!!!
Thanks for everyone's comments and congratulations Lisa we hope you enjoy your $20.00 in-store gift certificate!
We need our comments on our blog to start coming in fast & furious, we want our blog to be a staple in every scrapbookers household so give us comments on our blog and each month we will draw for a $20.00 in-store gift certificate from the comments that have been published in that month. The more time you comment the more entries you have in the draw box.!!!!
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